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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1963

Page

2

Local Notices and Personal Telegraphs From Biddeford and Nearby Towns

Mrs. Marie L. Marchand a patient at Notre Dame Hospital and Mrs. Lorraine Whitten a surgical patient at Webber Hospital are listed along with Alyce Coffey a surgical patient in Mercy Hospital Ortland. Anne Hubert has returned home after a Webber Hospital stay. Stephen D. Staples, son of Mr and Mrs Laurence Staples of Saco, is among 16 Maine students in the University of Vermont freshman class for 1963 64. Members of York County Barracks Veterans of World War I Auxiliary attended a Lafayette Hotel meeting in Portland where Hazel Small was installed as department president and Eva Desautels as color bearer.

Marie L. Marchand Hill St Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Lorraine Whitten Atlantic Ave Webber Hospital Alyce Coffey Hillcrest Ave Old Orchard Beach Mercy Hospital Ortland Anne Hubert Wilbur Ave Stephen D. Staples Laurence Staples North Street Saco Maine University of Vermont York County Lafayette Hotel Portland Hazel Small Eva Desautels

Biddeford Civic Meetings Seize Evening Schedule

The Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety group and Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxili ary plan 7 30 pm gatherings at Biddeford City Building. Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella will install officers at 8 pm in St Johns Hall Adams Street with guests welcome.

Biddeford Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Biddeford City Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street

Death in Biddeford: Mrs Ida Hartin Swim 77

Mrs Ida Hartin Swim 77 of 15 Saint Marys Street Biddeford widow of Ernest Swim died Friday night at her home Born Canterbury Station New Brunswick January 6 1886 daughter of Joseph Hartin and Celia Stitham Survivors include son Ivan Swim Biddeford and sister Mrs Emily Depaw Canterbury Station The remains will be taken to Canterbury New Brunswick for burial services tomorrow at 3 p m

Ida Hartin Swim St. Mary's St Biddeford Ernest Swim Canterbury Station N. B Joseph Celia Stitham) Hartin Ivan Swim Emily Depaw Canterbury

Mrs Sadie Bruns 83 of Biddeford dies after long illness

Mrs. Sadie G Bruns 83 of 763 Pool Road widow of Jens Bruns died Saturday in a local hospital after a long illness. Born May 2 1880 in Biddeford to Tristam and Camilla Goldthwaite she attended Biddeford schools. She was a United Church of Christ member charter member of Adah Chapter Order of Eastern Star Biddeford and member of Biddeford Pool Community Club. Survived by one brother Ralph J Goldthwaite Sr of Biddeford and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with Rev David Wigley officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers were Ralph J Goldthwaite Jr Paul Lowell Chandler Goldthwaite and Robert Gross.

Sadie G. Bruns Pool Road Jens Bruns Biddeford Tristam and Camilla (Edwards) Goldthwaite United Church of Christ (Congregational Adah Chapter Order of Eastern Star

Mrs Estelle Sands Dies at 96 in Saco

Obituary for Mrs Estelle Sands of Bay View Saco widow of Howard T Sands. Born Skowhegan March 23 1867 daughter of Abram and Ellen Rowell Lord member of First Parish Congregational Church Saco and Women Educational and Industrial Union. Survived by daughter and grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm tomorrow from First Parish Congregational Church Saco. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Wells. Also notes on church services and Home League meeting.

Estelle Lord Sands Bay View Saco Howard T. Sands Skowhegan Abram and Ellen (Rowell) Lord First Parish Congregational Church Women's Educational and Industrial Union George N. Brown Springfield N. J First Parish Congregational Gospel Church Church Wells Laurel Hill Cemetery

Tent camping plan discussed near Portland Road property

Motion continued as developers propose using a way road to haul heavy equipment within 20 feet of adjacent properties on Portland Road. Camp fires would be allowed only at specified stone sites and cement areas. Water to come from a well. A Biddeford agent said the site would not lower nearby values and promised improvements to reduce fire risk. Cyr moved to dismiss. Saco to present its case this afternoon.

Pace One Portland Cyr Fitanides Leo Charest Biddeford Saco

Mrs Laura Hughes Scarborough Dies After Brief Illness

Laura Hughes 76 of Pine Point Road Scarborough died at home after a brief illness. Born May 13 1887 in Biddeford to JosephEmile and Adele Te traulte, she studied at St Joseph’s Parochial School and attended St Margaret’s Church Old Orchard Beach. Survived by widower James J Hughes son Dr Theodore J Hughes Riverside CA sister Georgette Masse Scarborough brother Henry Tetrault Portsmouth NH granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by Emond’s Funeral Home Biddeford will be announced later.

Scarborough Laura Hughes Pine Point Road Biddeford Joseph Emile and Adele (Dubois) Tetrault St Joseph's St. Margaret’s Church Old Orchard Beach Thursday Club Women's Council of Catholic Women Portland James J. Hughes Theodore J. Hughes Riverside Calif Ione Georgette Masse Henry Tetrault Portsmouth Emond Hill St

Mrs Victorine Ouelette of Biddeford Dies at 67

Mrs Victorine Q Ouelette 67 formerly of 7 Gove St Biddeford died in a nursing home after a long illness Born in Warwick Que Nov 11 1895 daughter of Philippe and Sara Landry widow of Thomas Qouelette died 1956 communicant of St Andre s Church Biddeford Survivors include several cousins Funeral from St Andre s Church penue at 9 am Wednesday Friends may call at Emond s Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford today and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 pm

Old Orchard Beach Victorine Q Ouelette Gove St Biddeford Warwick Que Philippe and Sara (Laliberte) Landry Thomas Qouelette St. Andre's Church St. Andre's Penue Emond’s Funeral Hill St

Rusk Presses NATO Plan Amid European Debate

Secretary of State Rusk urged continued U S NATO support and warned allies not meeting military duties. He cited a NATO nuclear fleet proposal previously floated by Kennedy, noting Britain’s lukewarm stance and France’s push for an independent force under De Gaulle while Erhard urged gratitude to the United States.

United States Erhard Konrad Adenauer U.S Rusk Kennedy Harold Macmillan Nassau Bahamas Britain France de Gaulle

Portland Weather Outlook This Afternoon To Tuesday

The series forecasts cloudy cooler conditions with light rain at times. Light variable winds and temperatures in the 50s today. Tonight will be partly cloudy and cooler with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Tuesday brings more cloudiness and continued cool with a chance of light rain.

Portland

Funeral for Margaret F Murphy in Biddeford

Funeral services for Miss Margaret F Murphy of 31 Clifford Street Biddeford were held at 9 a.m. today at St Mary's Church Biddeford with Rev Eugene A Murphy of Rochester NH leading the requiem high mass. William Cleary sang with organist Miss Lou Welch. Burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Rev Earn Goan and Father Murphy. Bearers were John Daly Donat Croteau Leo Mackell Kenneth Pate and Richard Anderson.

Margaret F. Murphy Clifford St Biddeford St. Mary's Church Eugene A. Murphy Rochester N. H William Cleary Lou Welch St. Mary’s Cemetery Dde Ford Earn Goan Father Murphy John Daly Donat Croteau Leo Mackell Kenneth Pate Richard Anderson

Miss Helene Lauziere Funeral in Biddeford

Funeral services for Miss Helene Lauziere were held Saturday at St Joseph's Church Biddeford with a Requiem High Mass celebrated by Rev Sylvia Levesque. Organ music by Mrs Diana Rousselle accompanied singing directed by her. Burial followed at St Joseph's Cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Normand Carrier. Attendees from out of town included Mrs Anna Lauziere sister in law and others from Sanford Berlin N H.

Helene Lauziere St Joseph's Church Biddeford Sylvia Levesque Diana Rousselle George Trottier Herve Dubreuil Alex Bineau John Renouf St. Joseph's Cemetery Normand Carrier Anna Lauziere Rita F. McKeon Irene Lauziere Ralph Clark Sanford Leon Bell Berlin N.H

Burial rites for John J. Martin in Biddeford

Burial rites for John J. Martin former Biddeford resident to be conducted in St Marys Cemetery Biddeford at 9 am tomorrow. Friends may call at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford from 7 to 10 tonight. Funeral services were held in Springfield Massachusetts.

John J. Martin Springfield Mass Biddeford St. Mary's Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Mrs Laurette Perreault Funeral Services Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Laurette Perreault of 260 Hill St Biddeford were held at 10 am Saturday from St Andre's Church. Msgr Aime Giguere presided with Rev Edmond Hache as deacon and Rev Bernard Nicknair assisting. The mass featured a male quartet and organist Mrs Laura Proulx. Daughters of Isabella members attended as a delegation with banner bearer Bertha Moulin and others. Burial was in St Joseph cemetery, with Rev Hache at the graveside. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs David Demers Dracut Mass Miss Doris Perreault Durelle Perreault Boston and Miss Audrey Perreault New York City.

Laurette Perreault Hill St Biddeford St. Andre's Church Aime Giguere Edmond Hache Bernard Nicknair Laura Proulx St. Andre's ‘School Fof Isabella Bertha Moulin Diana Moulin Francoise Gendron Flora Jalbert Delia Laucier Sophie Pelletier Philip Labbe Robert Payheur Robert Morris Normand Lessard Leo Ruel George Ruel St. Joseph Cemetery Hache David Demers Dracut Mass Doris Perreault Durelle Perreault New York Audrey Perreault Boston

Baptism Service Conducted by Saco Methodists

A baptism was held yesterday morning at School Street Methodist Church Saco led by Rev Norman J Langmaid assisted by church membership secretary Mrs Robert Andrews. The Foley children Donna Mae Linda Katherine and Joseph Edward Jr and the Elwell children Robert Edward and Donna Lee were baptized. The sermon Keeping Our Christian Unity was given by Rev Langmaid with Merrill Thompson on organ and acolytes Carol Tarbox and Thomas Frederick Vining.

School Street Methodist Church Saco Norman J. Langmaid Robert Andrews Donna Mae Linda Katherine Joseph Edward Foley Jr Joseph Foley Sr Robert Edward Donna Lee Foley Albert Elwell Langmaid Merrill Thompson Carol Tarbox Thomas Frederick Vining

Mrs Kathryn Calder Burial Held In Greenwood Cemetery

Kathryn D Calder of Prospect Street Norwell Mass wife of Robert Calder was conducted at 2 pm Saturday from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco Rev C Joseph Ingraham Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford officiated with burial in Greenwood Cemetery Rearers were Thomas Lawler Norman Pinette Guy Morissette and David Heffernan

Kathryn Calder Kathryn D. Calder Prospect Street Norwell Mass Robert Calder Dennett and Craig Main St Saco

Beach Youth Injured In Traffic Mishap

OLD ORCHARD BEACH A 12 year old local youth Richard F Savoy of 70 Portland Ave required treatment at Biddeford s Webver Hospital late Saturday afternoon after being knocked from his bicycle by a 1955 station wagon operated by Vera Rudy 58 of 70 East Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach The accident happened at the intersection of Adelaide Road and Saco Avenue Shortly after that mishap an un occupied 1957 sedan rolled from the yard of Murphys Service Station and crashed into a fence and house owned by Dr Thomas Anton at 2 Sunset Drive Damage was estimated at 150.

Old Orchard Beach Richard F. Savoy Portland Ave Biddeford Webver Hospital Vera Rudy East Grand Ave Adelaide Road Saco Avenue Murphy's Thomas Anton Sunset Drive

Officers Selected By Service Club In Kennebunk

Kennebunk Indpendent Service Club held at Mrs. Richard Day's Cole Road home elected Mrs. Day president succeeding Mrs. Henry Smith. Other officers named include vice president Mrs. Marian Murray and secretary treasurer Mrs. Jack Ephross. The meeting was presided by former secretary treasurer Mrs. Harriet Garnett in Smith's absence. A toy party is set for November 14 at Western Auto Store with Mrs. Arthur Jack in charge. Refreshments were served by Miss Evelyn Smith and Mrs. Garnett. Attendees included Mrs. Garnett Miss Smith Mrs. Ephross Mrs. Jack Mrs. Jon Milligan Mrs. Gordon Hutchins Mrs. Ross Stahl Mrs. Paul Genther Mrs. Ruth Russell and Mrs. Day.

Kennebunk Independent Service Club Richard Day Cole Road Day Henry Smith Marian Murray Jack Ephross Harriet Garnett Western Auto Store Arthur Jack Evelyn Smith Garnett Miss Smith Ephross Jack Jon Milligan Gordon Hutchins Ross Stahl Paul Genther Ruth Russell

November Chosen As Buy Book Month Installment Sale

The St Josephs St Louis Library and Science Club designates November as Buy a Book month at St Josephs and St Louis High Schools Biddeford with an opening sale tonight at St Josephs High. Proceeds fund acquiring 600 view books on history biographies arts and sciences.

St. Joseph’s-St. Louis

Stock Market Hits New Highs Amid Gains and Profit Taking

In New York the stock market climbed to new highs as blue chip names like General Motors AT&T and IBM reached fresh peaks. Gains were broad with several top issues rising while profit taking trimmed advances in others such as Chrysler North American Aviation and Lockheed. The Dow rose 3.61 to 759.22 and the Associated Press average gained 6 points to 282.3 as bond markets mixed.

New York General Motors At&t IBM Chrysler Russia United States North American Aviation Lockheed Ford Homestake United Aircraft General Electric Merck Korvette Bell & Howell Radio Corp Zenith Raytheon Associated Press Dow Jones Ampex U.S. Steel Bethlehem Union Carbide General Dynamics American Stock Exchange U.S

Sweet Peas Still Blooming in Biddeford Garden

A Journal reporter notes sweet peas still blooming on July blooms from Mrs. Linwood Thomas’s garden at Guinea Road Biddeford. Her husband says bouquets are gathered daily and flames of color brighten the desk.

Journal Linwood Thomas Guinea Road Biddeford

U N Mission Recasts Itinerary in Vietnam Probe

The U N mission in South Vietnam abandons a government run schedule to meet those it chooses as it investigates Buddhist charges of persecution. The move follows a self immolation by a Buddhist monk outside Saigon Cathedral and clashes with police that injured several reporters. The death marked the seventh such protest since June as incoming coverage noted police intervention during filming.

Saigon Viet Nam U.N South Diem R Ngo Dinh Diem Ngo Dinh Nhu James Robinson National Broadcasting Co NBC Andrew Pearson Robinson

Speaking Of Pets By H. H. MILLER

A discussion on keeping hamsters as pets highlights their prolific breeding, care needs, and handling tips. The Golden variety is favored, with guidance on feeding, cage setup, warmth, and taming methods to ensure a gentle, responsive pet. Also includes brief Q&A on dog digging behavior and a brief note about a healthy Squirrel Monkey.

H. H. Miller New Zealand B. R

Illia cites misunderstandings straining U S Latin ties

AP exclusive quotes Argentina's news president Arturo A Illia blaming misunderstandings, largely by Americans, for fraying U S Latin relations. Rusk confirms six U S divisions in Germany as needed and backs a stronger Atlantic Alliance with Erhard. Kennedy sees a Goldwater parallel amid moon program race as Russia withdraws from lunar competition.

Argentina Arturo A. Illia Associated Press United States America Dean Rusk Gree United Sates Germany Ludwig Erhard Washington Kennedy Barry Goldwater U.S Russia

High Score Winners At VFW Whist Party Named

Mrs Lucianna Roy won the special prize at the Biddeford VFW Auxiliary whist party in the City Building. High score winners were Mrs Almeria Proulx Mrs Gerard Beaudoin Mrs Mary Gagne Mrs Marie Boisvert and Mrs Jeannette Curro. Low score went to Mrs Belle Poirier ace of hearts went to Mrs Vismalde Gagnon and a special prize was awarded to Mrs Susan Cadorette. Another whist party is planned Sunday night.

Lucianna Roy Almeria Proulx Gerard Beaudoin Mary Gagne Marie Boisvert Jeannette Curro Biddeford City Building Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Belle Poirier Ace of Hearts Vismnalde Gagnon

Den 3 Cub Scouts Tour Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Members and guests of Den 3 Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 visited Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery for a guided tour. They viewed the cable ship Aeolus and the submarine Crevalle, toured the base power plant, and observed a fire-fighting demonstration, Marine helicopter assault, the Squalus monument, and Polaris missile memorabilia.

Den 3 Biddefrd Portsmouth Naval Kittery U.S Aeolus Crevalle Squalus Michael Ryan Ronald Begin Recer Bastarache Michael Lowell Normand Gauvin William Zuke Guy Beaulieu Rene Daniel Bastarache Theresa Bastarache Normand Berthiaume James B. Lowell Joseph Bastarache

Kennebunk Chamber To Hold Annual Meeting

The Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce will host its annual membership meeting at 6 45 p m tomorrow at the Mothers Club house in Kennebunk Lower Village. Dinner is provided by the Mothers Club and guest speaker Graham Watt Portland City Manager will discuss Portland future plans and impact on nearby communities.

Kennebunk Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Mothers Clubhouse Kennebunk Lower Village Mothers Club Graham ‘Watt Portland

Pet care note offers meal worm trial and bread slice

A reader asks how to feed a pet dog with diarrhea who refuses meat and soda crackers. Suggestions include trying meal worms, raisin bread, and a hard boiled egg, plus reducing milk. Send a photo and note to H H Miller for a $5 prize. unused photos require a return envelope.

H. H. Miller

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le Foyer Alfred St Ida H. Swim Mrs Sadie Bruns Estelle Sands Biddeford United Baptist Church Christ Episcopal Church The Saco Salvation Army St. Joseph's Church J. Delphis the Family of the Mfg Vermont Monumental Works Atlantic W. J. Provost Dial Tucker L. R. Joncas Old Orchard Dial Wellington Mrs. Victorine Ouelette Martin Rites Saco Methodists Skopje Yugoslavia Basutoland Drakensberg Range South Africa James IV Scotland Sauchiemuir James Murray Needles Paul Arms Mike U. N. Mission South Viet Nam Speaking PET Forum Inonwhite Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Associated Press International VFW Wilfrid J. Fortier Insurance Agency Bacon Street
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