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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1963

Page

2

Personal notices sketch families and service members

John Fleurent of Biddeford tours California and the Northwest for two weeks with his wife and son Jamie living in Lancaster Pennsylvania. John P Williams Jr 23 son of Ogunquit residents is in nine weeks training at Great Lakes Naval training center. Mrs Blanche Simard of Saco attended the Maine State Cosmetologists convention in Portland. American Legion Auxiliary members from Kennebunk attended Department Officers Night in Kennebunk. Marine PFC Newell C McLain son of Mrs Elizabeth Ames Kennebunkport attends 19 week Aerographer's Mate School at Lakehurst New Jersey set to graduate January 31 1964.

John Fleurent Biddeford California Northwest Fleurent Jamie Lancaster John P. Williams Jr John P. Williams Sr Marginal Ave Ogunquit Naval Mn Center Great Lakes Blanche Simard Vogue Old Orchard Road Saco Maine State Cosmetologists Eastland Motor Hotel Portland Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley American Legion Auxiliary Kennebunk Nellie Petit Marie Jeanne Pelletier Germaine Lariviere Nellie White Newell C

Community events and meetings in Biddeford and Saco

The Biddeford and Saco Community Service Club hosts a Halloween dessert bridge and food sale on Wednesday at 1 30 p m in Biddeford First Universalist Church vestry. Hibernian Auxiliary Two meets tonight at 8 in Mason Street AOH hall. St Andre's PFTA hosts a record hop Friday 7 30 to 11 30 p m at St Andre's Parish Hall. St Joseph Alumnae holds annual meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m at St Joseph's High School with a Halloween social. Chapter Nine Widows of World War One meets Wednesday 7 30 p m at American Legion hall Beach Street Saco for swap party food and department camera funds. Biddeford Post VFW meets tonight 7 30 in Biddeford City Building. York County Salon A and Forty holds October meeting Tuesday 8 at Mrs Edna Graham's Biddeford Saco Taxpayers Protective Association meets tomorrow 7 30 p m in G A R Hall Saco. Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary social at 8 tomorrow in K of C Hall Washington Street Biddeford Masquerade camp meets before the social. Owen-Davis Post American Legion meets tonight at post home Beach Street Co Troop One Building Association Auxiliary meets tonight 7 30 at Mrs Rebecca Steinhardt 253 Hill Street Biddeford.

Biddeford and Saco St. Andre’s PFTA St. Andre's Parish Hall Biddeford St. Joseph St. Joseph's High School Chapter Nine Widows of World War One, Inc American Legionall Beach Street Saco Troop One Building Association Rebecca Steinhardt Hill St Biddéford

Algeria Morocco border clashes persist near Atlas range

Reports from Marrakech indicate Mrs. John F. Kennedy remains in Morocco as Algerian and Moroccan forces clash near two outposts across the Atlas region. Algeria asserts ongoing counterattack readiness while Morocco reports no casualties after occupying the sites.

Atlas Mountains Marrakech Morocco John F. Kennedy U.S John H. Ferguson Kennedy Rabat Oreign Abdelaziz Bouteflika Algeria Bouteflika Varnier Hassan al- Tia

Bicycle missing from Notre Dame School grounds

Saco police search for a bicycle taken yesterday from Notre Dame School. O Neil LeBlanc of 243 North Street reported leaving the bike in the morning and finding it missing in the afternoon.

Rike Saco Notre Dame O'Neil LeBlanc North St

Funeral for James R Boutot Held in Kennebunk

A requiem high mass for James R. Boutot 22 killed in a Belgium accident Oct 5 will be at 9 am Thursday at St Monicas Kennebunk. Born Portage March 10 1941 son of Ludger and Melvina Boutot he was a Kennebunk High and Notre Dame de Lourdes graduate. Survivors include his mother and father and brother Philip L Boutot. Prayers at 8 pm and calling hours 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Bibber Memorial Chapel. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk.

Kennebunk A.J.C James R. Boutot Belgium St. Monica's Church Portage Ludger and Melvina (Soucy) Boutot Kennebunk High School Notre Dame de Lourdes School Saco U.S. Air Force Europe Biddeford Philip L. Boutot Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Everreen Cemetery Kennebunk Anding

Funeral services for Carl C. White held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Carl C. White 41 of 633 Elm St Biddeford were conducted Monday at Sansoucy Funeral Home with Rev Coleman O Toole officiating Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford with full Marine honors from the Portsmouth Naval Base firing squad and a bugler The American flag draped on the casket was given to widow Donna B White Survivors include two sons Christopher Nashua MA and Steven Biddeford a stepson William Champagne Old Orchard Beach two sisters Golden Hall of Golden Colorado and Roberta Bronson of Lakewood Colorado five brothers James White of Kansas City MO Edward and Robert White of Modesto CA Sie and Paul White Calden Cala two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews He served as boatswain mates in the U S Navy during World War II and was born in Kit Carson Colorado to Louis and Carrie McNelly White

Carl C. White Elm St Biddeford Sansoucy Stone Street Coleman O'Toole St. Mary's Church Buria Woodlawn Marine Detachment Portsmouth N. H Donna B. White Father O'Toole Beavers Boucouvalas - Dupuis Post AM. Vets Saco Joseph Ouellette Edgard Simard Oliver Lamarre Harold Strout Reginald Blanchard Joseph Henaire Kit Carson Colo Louis Carrie McNelly) White Christopher Northampton Mass Steven White William Champagne Old Orchard Beach Golden Hall Golden Robertha Bronson Lakewood James White Kansas City Edward Robert White Modest

Navy push to power ships with nuclear plants faces pushback

The Navy argues nuclear powered surface ships save dollars, backed by the Atomic Energy Commission. Paul H. Nitze, new Navy secretary, faces congressional questions that could affect the Pentagon's stance on nuclear carrier expansion. International briefs note Algeria Moroccos desert clashes and renewed US Soviet efforts to ban space weapons and restart disarmament. Albany voters go to the polls for mayor as Davis Jones and Slater King compete amid racial tensions. Buffalo smokers report progress after a month of attempts with about half claiming success.

Navy The Atomic Energy Commission Sea Service Paul H. Nitze Pentagon International Albany, Ga James V. Davis Edward V. Jones Slater King Buffalo N.Y Michael Keating

Petition Filed By Saco Truck Driver

Sidney E Ames of Saco filed a bankruptcy petition in U S District Court listing liabilities of 5798 with 1200 assets 200 exempt. Daniel A Barbano of Biddeford listed liabilities 2178 assets 160 with 10 exempt and Lois E Tenney of Biddeford liabilities 810 assets 100 exempt under wage earner laws.

Portland Sidney E Ames Saco U. S District Court Daniel A. Barbano Iddeford Lois E. Tenney Biddeford

Firemen Contain Blaze At Second Floor Apartment

Laco firemen quickly stopped a blaze in the back hall of the second floor apartment of Francis M. Condon at 247 Main St over the Western Auto Store. Call came at 10 45 a.m. Chief Arthur Emmons attributed the fire to spontaneous combustion from a dry mop stored in the corner. Only slight wall damage occurred as a booster line was used. Return run completed by 11 05.

Laco Francis M. Condon Main St Western Auto Supply Store Arthur M. Emmons

Wellington delivers tricolor at Windsor on Waterloo anniversary

On the Waterloo anniversary, the Duke of Wellington presents a small French tricolor at Windsor Castle before noon. The flag is a quit rent for the Berkshire estate granted to the first duke after defeating Napoleon.

Waterloo Duke of Wellington Windsor Castle Berkshire Napoleon

Portland Weather: warm today with mid 70s highs

This afternoon in Portland is sunny and warm with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Westerly winds will be 5 to 15 mph. Tonight remains mostly fair and mild with lows in the 40s and west to southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday stays mostly fair and warm with some late day cloudiness.

Portland

Welcome To The Fold Welcomes New Area Babies

The Biddeford Saco Journal notes numerous newborns across area families. Vanessa Ann Mosh er Jr. Lori Anne Ladakakos. Deborah Ann Fick ett. Christine Marie Willis. Peter Daniel Jr. Collette Marie Langlois. Crystal Marie Par ent. Richard Joseph Mercier. Amy Elizabeth Gordon. Peter Daniel Jr. Janice Germaine Lamb. Collette Marie Langlois. Christine Marie Willis.

William Mosher Jr Kennebunk Vanessa Ann Paul Ladakakos Gray’s Lane Biddeford Lori Anne Webber Hospital John R. Fick Roger J. Gobeil Cleaves St Beverly Anne Anthony L. Gordon Washington Ave Old Orchard Beach Amy Elizabeth Peter D. Durelte Grove St Peter Daniel Jr Albert J. iLamb Janice Germaine Pleasant View Drive Saco Andre A. Auclair Cole Road Michael Andre Salvatore de Taso Kennebunkport John H. Cleary Western Ave William W. McKenney Biddeford Pool Edward W. Lemire Ocean Park Road Douglas Ford Nathan F. Ford Edward Lemire

October Tides and Tide Times Preview

The article lists October high and low tide times for mornings and evenings. Entries include October 15 to 19 with specific rise and set times such as 10:36 AM and 4:20 PM on the 15th, and 11:15 AM and 5:01 PM on the 16th, summarizing tidal windows.

Midweek church services and rehearsals listed in Biddeford area

A long list of Wednesday evening activities across Biddeford and neighboring towns includes choir rehearsals at Biddeford United Church of Christ Junior at 6 15 Senior at 7 Prayer services at Advent Christian churches in Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach mid week worship at Faith Tabernacle Saco First Baptist Goodwins Mills Bible study Ogunquit Baptist and Village Baptist Kennebunkport and other locations A School of Instruction for Children's Division Sunday school teachers at Foss Street Methodist and Unitarian Universalist Religious Education committee meeting in Biddeford.

Biddeford Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Kennebunkport Foss Street Methodist Church Unitarian - Universalist Religious Education Committee

Richard E. Clark Named Charter House Manager

Bangor area native Richard E. Clark was named general chairman of the Hotel Corporation of America's Charter House in Bangor. He previously served as general manager of Charter House in Annapolis and the Kittery outlet, after starting as a desk clerk in Port and with HCA. Clark holds a bachelor of science from Santa Clara University and worked for Burroughs Corp before joining HCA, also serving as assistant manager of a Scrabo rough motel.

Bangor Richard E. Clark Hotel Corporation of America Charter House Clark Annapolis Kittery Portand H.C.A University of Santa Clara California Burroughs Corp Scarborough

Adenauer era ends as chancellor in postwar Germany

Adenauer resigns as chancellor after 14 years leading Germany from ruin to a democratic, West allied power. He stays as party chairman and Bundestag member. He critiques Erhard as lacking political acumen while Erhard plans to rely on ministers. Erhard offers Erich Mende as vice chancellor with an extra cabinet seat.

Adenauer Germany der Alte Christian Democratic Party Free Democrats Bundestag Erhard Erich Mende The Mende

Saco Firemen Battle Maple Street Leaves Fire

Saco firefighters responded yesterday at 5 57 p m to a leaves fire on Maple Street that threatened to spread. A booster line was utilized and units returned to the station at 6 15 p m.

Saco Maple Street

Recordings of Drag Races Discussed at Pine Tree Club

Edward Richer of Portland spoke on drag race recordings at a Pine Tree Rod and Custom Association meeting in the Lions Club Hall. Members from Tide Rods Coachmen Pacemakers and Ram Rods attended as President Charles Pride led the session and Secretary Timothy Greer read a report. The group discussed a money raising project to buy emblems for club jackets and plans for a club strip.

Old Orchard Beach Edward Richer Portland Pine Tree Rod and Custom Association Lions Club Tide Rods Coachmen Pacemakers Ram Rods Charles Pride Timothy Greer

Saco Police Promotions Highlight Three Advancements

Saco Police announce three promotions: Lt. Robert Foran to captain, Sgt. Alfred Cote to lieutenant, and Patrolman Alberick Martin to sergeant. Foran, now night detail lead, succeeds Capt. Oscar Tardiff who died last month. Desper Jr. promoted to patrolman. All promotions take effect Friday as commissioners plan shift rotations for most officers.

Robert Foran Saco Saco Police and Fire Commission Alfred Cote Alberick Martin Foran Saco Force Raymond Kerry F.B.I Wakefield Mass Augusta State Police St. Louis Kathryn Donovan Thornton Avenue Cote Force Kerry Union Street Martin Charles Hennessey State Police Augusta Thornton Academy Regina Huppe Ocean Park Road Ig Commianianers Charles W. Desper Jr Sgt. Martin Kennebunk High School Edwards Saco Lowell Ferry Road

Cause Of Bonython School Fire Undetermined

The blaze heavily damaged the unused Bonython School on School Street. State Fire Inspector Lawrence Dolby and the fire department investigate the origin, with Fire Chief Arthur Emmons saying the cause is presently undetermined, starting in the hall on the lower ground floor. Damage estimate has not been determined yet.

Bonython School Street Lawrence Dolby Arthur Emmons Emmons

Navy Considers Nuclear Power for Carriers and Smaller Ships

Navy officials weigh four nuclear engines for new carriers and advanced engines with longer fuel life, saying costs fall and power rises. Experts eye mounting reactors in ships as small as 4500 ton destroyers. McNamara cites $180 million to build the next carrier with atomic power, Navy estimates $60 million lower. Debate over carrier fleet size persists as missiles shift strategic needs.

Pace Caer Navy AEC McNamara

Beach Council Appoints School Building Unit

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The town council appointed the seven member School Building Committee authorized by the town meeting. Appointments go to Mrs Ellen Clark Irving R Hirst Prescott L Verrill Sr Mrs Laurel Cushing Joseph D Mokarzel and Mrs Pauline Gordon and Joseph Garland. Voter registration for the state and town referendum on Nov 5 set with office hours Oct 30 31 and Nov 1 and Nov 1 evening. Water line extension to upper Portland Avenue approved. Manager Leon F Jones authorized to arrange a dog service with police for winter checks on summer homes. Property owners to be notified of weather or vandalism damage. Jones also authorized to buy 200 feet of hose for sewerage treatment. Invitation from Robert Corliss Ocean Park a York County Family Guidance Clinic VP to meeting at St Margarets Parish Hall Wednesday.

Old Orchard Beach Ellen Clark Irving R. Hirst Prescott L. Verrill Sr Laurel Cushing Joseph D. Mokarzel Pauline Gordon Joseph Garland Esther Crowley Portland Avenue Leon F. Jones Jones Robert Corliss Ocean Park York County Family Guidance Clinic St. Margaret's Parish Hall

Driving Counts Are Heard In Saco Court

Lillian B. Weiner, 59, of Portland Road pleaded guilty in Saco Municipal Court to driving without a license and was fined $10. Judge Hilary Mahaney presided. State Trooper Gerald Boutilier filed the complaint. Rejean Rousseau and Gerald Rousseau faced speeding charges in Biddeford, each 75 mph in a 65 mph zone. fined $20 each.

Lillian B. Weiner Portland Road Saco Municipal Court Hilary Mahaney Gerald Boutilier Maine Rejean Rousseau Manchester N.H Biddeford Gerald Rousseau Lewiston Rejean G. Paul Falconer

Rabies Outbreak Threatens Town

GUILFORD AP Residents in this farming community prepare for a possible rabies outbreak. Town Manager James Martin notes some residents vaccinate their animals and nearly 100 dogs and cats have been inoculated after a household cat died of rabies. The cat had bitten its owner and scratched five children, all of whom are inoculated.

Guilford James Martin

Dayton Names Truant Officer for Year at School Committee

Dayton Deputy-Sheriff Coyle Meserve was appointed truant officer for the year at a Dayton School Committee meeting. The panel also discussed the hot lunch program and voted to audit its books. Attendees included Coyle Smith, chairman, Mrs Robert Cole, Mrs Robert Anderson, and Raymond Kenneally, superintendent of schools.

Dayton Coyle Meserve Coyle Smith Robert Cole Robert Anderson Raymond Kenneally

Portland Priest To Address St Francis Group

Rev. Patrick J. Hayes of St Joseph's Rectory Portland will speak on the Ecumenical Council at the Associates of St Francis College fall meeting on the Franciscan campus. He is a Presque Isle native and former Cathedral curate who attended the council with Bishop Feeney and wrote articles in The Church World. The group will also discuss a membership drive and elect and install officers, with two annual meetings planned, one in fall and one in spring, at a St Francis College dinner.

Patrick J. Hayes St. Joseph’s Rectory Portland Associates of St. Francis College Father Hayes Presque Isle Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Daniel Feeney Council

Jury selection proceeds in high profile Maine case

Jurors questioned for hours as defense and state exercise peremptory challenges nine seated jurors ordered to return next morning. Nine proposed jurors face further scrutiny while empaneled panel lodges at Thatcher Hotel in Biddeford and meals arranged at Wonderbar Steak House with courthouse lunch.

Crowley Walton Justice Reid Thatcher Biddeford Wonderbar

Members of Assumption Society Receive Certificates

Members of the Assumption Society were presented certificates during an officers installation at Sons of Italy Hall in Lewiston Biddeford. Named officers included Madeleine Dubois chancellor and Roland Desrosiers president, with Lu cien Lehoullier first vice president and Robert Cote second vice president.

Lewiston Biddeford The Assumption Society Sons of Italy Madeleine Dubois Roland Desrosiers Lucien Lehoullier Robert Cote Lucille Neault Marie Reine Lab«be Maurice Neault Henrietta Desrosiers Rita Lehoullier Marie Jeanne Bosse Lionel Dubois Gisele Cote Sunshine Committee Paul Neault Emile Bosse Adelbert Michaud Berthier Beaulieu Edward Jarry Maine New Hampshire Canada

Deer Hunter Found Safe After Search in Maryland

A Maryland deer hunter, Russell W Cunningham Jr., 30, of Chesapeake Hanover, Md., was found safe at Mountain Brook Pond after being lost since Sunday. He survived by drinking three cans of beer and later hot chocolate and tea, aided by Game Warden Charles Howe and pilot Malcolm Maheu who spotted him from a Fish and Game plane.

Greenville Maryland Charles Chick” Howe Russell W. Cunningham Jr Chesapeake Hanover Mountain Brook Pond Howe Malcolm Maheu Fish & Game Department Cunningham Harold K. Gross Allentown Elephant Mountain Gross Baker Mountain Pond Cecil Wright Elkton Maheu Horseshoe Pond

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Hibernian Auxiliary Mason Street AOH Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Biddeford City York County Ednar Graham Street Bidde Saco Taxpayers Protective Association G.A.R. Hall Owen-Davis American Legion Post Carl C, White U. S. Navy Associated Press Washington United States Russia Saco Truck Saco Hospital Ronald G. Parent Cedar Ave Crystal Marie Alfred J. Mercier Cutts St Richard Joseph Donald W. Afthim Brackett St Westbrook Kathleen Ann Westbrook Community Hospital Afthim Aline Ladderbush Lester Ladderbush William Afthim Westibrook Chapel Street Christian Science Society Winter Street Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Route Wells Saco Police Force Beach Council Saco Court St. Francis Group Durgin North Berwick Giles Fernald Eliot Crosby Forbe York Raymond Haskell Hollis Henry Horsfield Calvin Homer Jr Rowland Hussey Reuben Jowett Sanford Everett V. Langley Acton Norman E. Lessard Wilfred L'Heureux Philip Littlefield John Lyle Cornish Edgar Moulton Alfred Robert Pickett Lebanon Willis J. Smith Willard Weeks Parsonsfield Raymond Wright Shapleigh Lloyd P. LaFountain Wayne Hollingsworth Daniel Crowley Cameron Carey Bros Main Street
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