Deaths Armand Arsenault 51 of Saco
Armand Arsenault of 137 Lewis Ave Saco died early today. Born in Southbridge Massachusetts February 28 1913 he was a World War II veteran and a Gray's Business College graduate. Surviving are widow Jevonne Gaudette Arsenault a step daughter and two step grandchildren. Funeral details to be announced. Friends may call Cote Funeral Home Saco tonight and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armand Arsenault
Lewis Ave
Saco
Southbridge
Mass
Alfred and
Alden (Normand) Arsenault
Gray’s Business College
Portland
U.S. Army
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Kittery
Jevonne (Gaudette) Arsenault
iSaco
Rosemary Johnson
Windsor Locks
Conn
Cote Funeral Home
Beach and
James Streets
Merton-Ira-Staples AM VETS Auxiliary Meeting Tonight
The Merton-Ira-Staples AM VETS Auxiliary will meet at 8 tonight at the post home on Alfred Street Biddeford. A short business meeting will precede the Luke E Hart Council Knight of Columbus monthly social at 8 tonight in K of C Hall Washington Street Biddeford. Refreshments and a buffet lunch will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton-Ira-Staples Amvets
Post
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Luke E. Hart Council
Knight of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Washington Street
Church Notes And Parish Activities In Biddeford And Kennebunk
A Friday 7 30 p m Prayer and Praise service at Advent Christian Church Biddeford. C C D classes for grades 6 8 at St Monica s Kennebunk Friday after school. Grades 1 5 C C D Saturday 9 30 a m at the church. Saco Salvation Army Higher Grade Cadets meet Friday 8 30 p m. Crusader Choir for grades 4 8 from Biddeford Foss Street and South Biddeford churches rehearse tonight 6 30. Adult Sanctuary choir rehearsal tonight 7 30. Mrs Carl Deis director Miss Mary Robbins organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Advent Christian Church
Hill and
Chapel Streets
Biddeford
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Monica’s Church
Kennebunk
Saco Salvation Army
Crusader
Biddeford Foss Street
South Biddeford
Carl Deis
Mary Robbins
Atlantic Lodge Confers Degrees at Old Orchard Beach
Atlantic Lodge in Old Orchard Beach conferred the initiatory degree on three candidates Jack Isaac Newton David Patry and Douglas E Gilbert during a meeting. Fisherman’s Degree was conferred with help from Atlantic Lodge Mousam Lodge Kennebunk and Odd Fellows Home Auburn. District Deputy Grand Master Otis Clapp installed Robert Hinkle as right supporter of vice grand. A supper was served by Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge. Recruitment included multiple lodges and groups with nine Encampment members and others. An additional degree visit to South Berwick is planned for Oct. 29 to receive the first degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Jack Isaac Newton
David Patry
Douglas E. Gilbert
Atlantic Lodge
1.C.C.F
Franklin
Farmington
Table Rock
North Anson
Atlantic
Laconia
Biddeford
Samaritan
Pawtucket
R.I
Otis Clapp
Robert Hinkle
Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge
Herbert Trafton
John Maguire
Thomas Jackson
Robert Welch
Robert Pettengill
Eff Scene
Ralph Brown
Canton
Rebekahs
South Berwick
Bruce Proposes Maine Educational Development Department
William H. Bruce, York County candidate for State Senator, announced in Saco his plan to seek a Department of Educational Development at the next Maine legislature. He cited informal talks with Gov. Reed and Nassau College president Dr. Roger C. Gay, noting need to expand facilities for capable students. Cabot Easton of Nassau plans to gather data from other states. The note references Amundsen and the Northwest Passage discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Bruce
York County
Saco
Department of Economic Development
Maine
Bruce
John H. Reed
Hersey, Pa
Roger C. Gay
Nassau College
Sanford
New York
Cabot Easton
Portland Weather Summary for Afternoon and Tonight
The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy and mild conditions this afternoon with high in the mid to upper 50s. Winds are light from the northwest. Tonight will be fair to partly cloudy and colder with a low near 30 and light northwesterly winds. Friday continues cool with similar light northerly to northwesterly winds.
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Portland
Funeral services for Mrs Liniere Doyon Biddeford
Funeral services for Mrs Liniere Doyon of 8 Green St Biddeford were held Wednesday at St Joseph's Church. Rev Gerard Doyon son of the deceased led the high mass with deacon Rev Armand Neault and sub deacon Rev Armand Bill. Clergy from numerous towns attended and burial was in St Joseph's Cemetery. Out of town relatives and friends from New Hampshire Massachusetts Maine Quebec and Worcester were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liniere Doyon
Green St
Biddeford
St. Joseph's Church
Gerard Doyon
Armand Neault
Armand Bill
Deason
Cir
Diane Roussell
Richard Gendron
Norman Lamb
Paul Lamb
Frank Apicelli
Eric Lauzier
Dennis Dutremble
Elie Hevey
Edward C. O'Leary
Old Orchard Beach
Arthur Dube
Saco
Clarence Laplante
IOFM
Wilfrid Albert
Waterville
Lucien Mandeville
Radul Fecteau
Limerick
Henri Dallaire
Henri Fournelle
Arthur St. Pierre
Robert Lavoie
Rumford
Paul Jalbert
Scarborouch
Cornelius Enright
Germain Bureau
Coleman O'Toole
Maurice Goan
Bernand Nicknair
Sylvia Levesque
Lucien McKeene
Normand Carrier
Bidderford
William McDonnold
Fairfield
William Kelly
Kennebunkport
Winslow
Hubert Paquette
Auburn
Raymond Auger
Kittery
Lucien Grondin
Real Nadeau
Lewiston
Paul Pare
Sanford
Rene Lavoie
South Berwick
Romeo St. Pierre
Old Town
Roger Bolduc
Albert Jacques
Louis Berube
Stonington
Georges Plante
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Father Doyon
Charles Dubuc
Irene Gruslin
Evelyn Zakowski
Berthe Gervais
Maurice Dubuc
Pawtucket
R. L
Eugenie Courchesne
Lauretta Bouchard
Manchester
N. H
Adolphe Brassard
Philip Cote
George Brassard
Danville
Que
Augustine Beaudoin
Henri Dubuc
Marcel Dubuc
George, Dubuc
Rojeanne Couture
Rene Dubuc
Arthur Menard
Roland Dubuc
Roger Dubuc
Sherbrooke
Pierre Labonte
Maie
Leo Gerard
Salem
Mass
MriOuelette
Weirs
Yvonne Gregoire
Jeanne Gregoire
Berlin
Lionel Dubuc
Julien Racine
Romeo Dubuc
Granby, Que
Roger Deslorier
Orient Archambeault
Rose Iblanche Seslorier
Michael Reed
iBlanche Lavimondiere
Woonsocket
R. I
George Henri Courchesne
Armand Archambault
J. H. Wakem
Rene Benoit
Montreal
Paul Martin
Worcester
Mullen Council Unit Installs Officer State
The Rev. James J. Mullen Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary installed new officers at Vallee's Steak House. Missus of ceremonies Mrs. William O'Connor and installing officer Mrs. Harry Marcotte led the ceremony naming President Mrs. Rose Fournier and other officers. The next meeting is set for St. Margaret's Parish Hall on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m.
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Old Orchard Beach
James J. Mullen
Knights of Columbus
Vallee’s
William O'Connor
Harry Marcotte
Rose Fournier
Oscar Nolette
Neal Thibeau
Roger Thibodeau
Robert Nadeau
Gerard Croteau
Merton Gervais
St. Margaret's Parish Hall
Walter Coreau
Fern Cote
Emile Lemire
Gerard
Card of Thanks to Notre Dame staff and friends
Mrs Rose St Ours thanks Dr Lesieur and Notre Dame Hospital staff for excellent care and to relatives and friends for visits flowers cards and gifts. Antoinette Emond thanks Dr Andre Fortier and Notre Dame staff for care and to relatives and friends for visits flowers cards and gifts. The Roy family expresses sincere appreciation for sympathy and loan of cars during bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Roy
Funeral for Sister Marie Dieudonne at St. Andre's Biddeford
Funeral services for Sister Marie Dieudonne of the Presentation of Mary, longtime St. Andre's School teacher, were held Tuesday at St. Andre's Church. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere celebrated a solemn high mass. interment followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery with graveside prayers by Father Nicknair. Over 100 sisters and former pupils attended.
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Marie Dieudonne
St. Andre's School
Biddeford
St. Andre’s Church
Aime Giguere
Germain Bureau
Bernand Nicknair
Mary
Wool Pleat-Active Wool Skirts Arrive in Oslo
Oslo reports the introduction of woolen skirts with permanent washable pleats. The Norwegian Textile Research Institute developed the Perma Pii process, financed by the International Wool Secretariat’s Norwegian section. The program is restricted to Norway for one year before wider production, with some Sweden exports anticipated this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Norwegian Textile Research Institute
International Wool Secretariat
Sweden
Slides Viewed Of Trip To England
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Past Matrons of Miniwanca Chapter Order of the Eastern Star met at Miss Ethel Wight Fort Hill Avenue with a supper and games. Past Patron Hubert Standeven showed color slides from his England trip last summer. Attendees included Anna Anderson Mae Bellevue Esther Black Marjorie Douglass Ruth Durant Fannie Emmons Cora Jones Gertrude Leonard Violet Mewer Ethel Reed May Slaney Patricia Strickland Gertrude Wight and guest Hubert Standeven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Miniwanca
Order of the Eastern Star
Ethel Wight
Fort Hill Avenue
Hubert Standeven
England
Anna Anderson
Mae Bellevue
Esther Black
Marjorie Douglass
Ruth Durant
Fannie Emmons
Cora Jones
Gertrude Leonard
Violet Mewer
Ethel Reed
May Slaney
Patricia Strickland
Gertrude Wight
Muskie and Curtis Tour Biddeford Area Campaign
Sen Edmund S Muskie and Democratic hopeful Kenneth Curtis planned a full day tour in Biddeford and surrounding towns. They would greet supporters at 309 Main St Biddeford, attend a supper at Jameson School in Old Orchard Beach, host a coffee at 179 Ferry Rd Saco, and join the Firemen's Ball at St Johns Hall Biddeford. The trip included prior events in Sanford Lebanon with turnout above 150 attendees.
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Edmund S. Muskie
Congress
Kenneth Curtis
Biddeford
Democratic Party
Main St
Muskie
Curtis
Jameson School
Old Orchard Beach
Joseph P. Kenneally
Ferry Road
Saco
St. John's Hall
Sanford Democrats
Lebanon
Goldwater Warns of New Troubles With Russia
Senator Barry Goldwater addressing a Philadelphia crowd warned that U S wheat sales to the Soviet Union and aid to Communist satellites boost Moscow. He said Russia could deter Khrushchev and lean toward Red China, predicting renewed tension and stronger unified Soviet foes despite the Kremlin changes. He spoke after postponing West campaigns to attend Hoover memorials.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
U.S
Soviet Union
Russia
Khrushchev
Red China
Union League Club
Philadelphia
GOP
Kremlin
White House
West
Hoover
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Goldwater
Wolfertz Urges Civic Pride and Industry in Biddeford
Edward Wolfertz spoke to the Biddeford GOP urging new responsible industry and pride to curb labor turnover. He pressed transportation cost relief and a stronger education system, noting Maine’s 50th ranking and calling for better capital representation. City Treasurer John Xaphes echoed growth themes across taxation and infrastructure, with campaign plans and a late October rally discussed.
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Edward Wolfertz
Republiicans
Biddeford
GOP
State of
Maine
Office of
Wolfertz
John F. Xaphes
le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club
South St
Hoover to lie in state after private services
Private funeral plans for Herbert Hoover drew attended by Barry Goldwater William Miller Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon while Harry Truman lies hospitalized in Kansas City. Hoover’s family asked that eulogies be omitted and the Episcopalian service was chosen for proximity and tradition. The public could file by the coffin before the service. The coffin will be moved to Pennsylvania Station then to Washington for lie in state in the Capitol rotunda. Burial will follow Sunday at West Branch Iowa near Hoover’s birthplace with Mrs. Hoover’s remains later laid beside him on a knoll overlooking the cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Goldwater
William E. Miller
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Harry S. Truman
Kansas City
Hoover
Episcopalian Church
Finlay
Pennsylvania
Washington
Capitol
Lincoln
Kennedy
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
West Branch
Stanford University
California
First Handgun Mention Sparks Gun Battle Tale
An announcer on a Louisville AP report described a gun battle on the city outskirts. Two men were shot, with one wounded, as the narration recalled the arquebus as the first handgun.
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Louisville
Two Women Injured In Saco Intersection Crash
A four car collision at Elm Street and North Street in Saco injured two women. Katherine Burnham, 76, of Auburn, and Jacqueline McNabb, 31, of Kinney Shores, were treated at Webber Hospital for neck and back injuries after a chain reaction began when a truck driven by William R. Landry, 30, of Revere Massachusetts failed to stop. Damages: Burnham car $600, McNabb car $200, minor damage to the truck. Epstein and Guignard cars had minor or no damage.
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Elm Street
North Street
Saco
William R. Landry
Revere
Mass
Katherine Burnham
Auburn
Burnham
Jacqueline McNabb
Kinney Shores
Burton R. Epstein
Portland
McNabb
Epstein
Roger Guignard
Elm St
Peter F. O’sullivan
Surf Street
Ferry Beach
Pepperell Square
O'Sullivan
Paul Chadbourne
Dyer St
Wayne A. Berry
Buxton Road
Thornton Avenue
Main Street
Dinner Scheduled By Beach Chamber
OLD ORCHARD BEACH residents learn the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly dinner at the Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall West Grand Avenue. Social hour at 5 30 p m followed by a roast beef dinner at 6 30 p m served by Leo Pratt. Speaker William Elliott of the Hampton Beach Chamber will discuss with Mrs Vanderpool and others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
C. Russell Durant
Two Hearings Set On Zoning Plan In Wells
Wells town officials set two public hearings for November 9 on the comprehensive plan and November 21 on proposed zoning ordinances, with a special town meeting slated for January 9. Attorney Barnett I. Shur explained formality of adopting the plan and its public record status, while engineer William Dickson outlined administrative sections and a zone map. Planners emphasize nine proposed ordinances to replace six, with voting rules described for revisions and overall flexibility.
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Wells
Board of Selectmen
Planning Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Atty
Barnett I. Shur
Portland
Shur
William Dickson
James Sewall Co
Old Town
Ogunquit
Robert L. Littlefield
Littlefield
Harrison W. Roberts
Ernest Hilton
G. Maynard Trafton
Rowland M. Hussey
Maurice L. Fenderson
David W. Craig
Harry C. Lord
Eldege Parent
Harold Daggett
Board of Assessors
George C. Lord
Clifford Y. Moody
D. Wallace Bragdon
William F Abbott
Raymond W. Colby
Alber G. LaPierre
Clarence E. Robinson
Clyde Foss
Alberta Wentworth
Atty. Shur
Sewall Firm
Dickson
Mrs Gladys Ruben Wins Parade of Affiliates Honor
The Biddeford and Saco Cosmetologists and Hairdressers Association named Mrs Gladys Ruben of Biddeford winner of the Parade of Affiliates at its convention at the Eastland Motor Hotel in Portland. She was chosen Miss Cosmetologist, with Mrs Jeanne Hooper earning a styling trophy for hair, and Mrs Cecile Boutet and Mrs Lorette Richard receiving a design trophy for costume work.
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Biddeford and
Saco Cosmetologist and
Communists react to Khrushchev ouster across Europe
Soviet premier’s resignation spurs varied Communist responses. East Germany and Berlin reports show demonstrations while Bulgaria backs new leaders Brezhnev and Kosygin. Italy’s Longo criticizes the manner of Khrushchev’s replacement, and Norwegian press denounces the expulsion.
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Poze
Europe
Khrushchev
Berlin
East Germany
Moscow
Bulgaria
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Alexis N. Kosygin
Friheten
Luigi Longo
Italy
Communist Party
Local figures named in civic records brief
Arthur Balkan, Ervin Jalbert, Donald Zahares, Donald Briggs and C Russell Durant are listed among honorees in a city governance update. The notice records their involvement with a committee and notes recognition for community service in the period reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Balkan
Ervin Jalbert
Donald Zahares
Donald Briggs
C. Russell Durant
Sartre Wins 1964 Nobel Prize in Literature
Stockholm AP reports the Swedish Academy awards Jean-Paul Sartre the 1964 Nobel Prize for literature. The 59-year-old writer reportedly declined the prize citing personal reasons and may forfeit the 273000 crown prize. Sartre has gone into hiding and previously told friends he did not want any prize. If refused, funds may return to the academy. Other noted French laureates include Gide Mauriac Camus Perse and Mauriac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Swedish Academy of Letters
Jean - Paul Sartre
Academy
Sartre
St.John Perse
Albert Camus
Francois Mauriac
Andre Gide
Supper Report From Saco Pythian Sisters Meeting
Saco Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters held a meeting on Main Street and Pepperell Square. They announced the State Past Chiefs Association will meet October 31 at 10 a.m. at Woodfords Temple, Portland. A reception for Mrs. Dorothy Merrill is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. in the same location. Regular business proceeded and the supper committee report was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Cone Temple
Pythian Sisters
Main Street
Pepperell Square
Saco
State Past Chiefs Association
Woodfords Temple
Portland
Dorothy Merrill
Saco Hall
Syrena Chick
South Berwick
Martha Souza
Basil Verrill
Bertha Twomey
Eva Roberge
Norma Berry
Sylvia Smart
Vera Benoit
Lumb Leaves Beach Police for Maine State Patrol
Old Orchard Beach patrolman Richard Lumb will join the Maine State Police as a dispatcher. He has served with Old Orchard Beach since last year and will attend a three month training school starting in February, with duty in the state force set after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Richard Lumb
Maine State Police
Lumb
Maine State Police Training School
Saco Jaycee Wives Announce Thanksgiving Basket Project
The Saco Jaycee Wives group plans a November Thanksgiving basket for a needy local family. Basket chairman is Mrs. James Cartier. members will bring food to the November 18 meeting at Mrs. Robert Purvis' home in Saco. They report on rummage sale and fashion show, vote to make ditty bags for veterans, and offer support to Santa's Workshop with the Saco Jaycees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Jaycee
Robert Purvis
Buxton Road
Saco
James Cartier
Togus V.A. Hospital
York County
American Red Cross
Saco Jaycees
Howard Jones
Leroy Waycott
Roger Elliott
Donald Waterhouse
H. John Dixon
A. Raymond Gannon Jr
L. Daniel Dearborn
Charles Towle Jr
Busy Session Of Court At Kennebunk Dispatches Fines
In Kennebunk Municipal Court Irene L Poisson of Biddeford was fined 10 dollars for speeding. Harrison M Goldthwaite of Saco and others faced 10 dollar fines for stop sign violations. Several individuals were fined 10 to 20 dollars for speeding, turning violations, or driving without licenses. One defendant, Paul J Brunelle of Somersworth had case continued. Others paid 20 for turnpike speeding and hunting ducks in closed season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Irene L. Poisson
West Street
Biddeford
Harrison M. Goldthwaite
Flag Pond Road
Saco
Gilberte B. Cote
Cherry Lane
Gary J. MacDonald
Waltham
Mass
Joseph Potvin
Pike Street
Peter A. Philbrick
Arthur J. Kenney
RFD
Auburn
N.S
Eric D. Caume
Lois Hl. Johnston
Main Street
York
Paul J. Brunelle
Somersworth
N.H
Kenneth MacKenzie
South Portland
Carl O. MelIntire
Wells
Paul E. Roberge
Bingham
Clifford Walker
South Hiram
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Northwest Passage
Roald Amundsen
South Pole
Mullen Council
Antoinette Emond
Joel Lindberg
Textile Research Institute
Johnson
University of Pennsylvania
Goldswater
LBJ
USA
Bobby Baker
Cheyenne
Wyo
Las Vegas
Nev
San Francisco
Beach Chamber
Gladys Ruben
Soviets
Saco Pythian Sisters
Beach Police Force
Stan
Stan Tupper
Kennebec
Republican State Committee
Roger Putnam
FFS
CARLS
Sneider’s
Smith Street
Biddefo
Saco Lowell
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