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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1963

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford and Port land

Mrs Lena Grenier moved from 93 Foss St Biddeford to 35 Emery St Biddeford serving as collector of dues for Council Ste Therese Union St Jean Baptiste. Mrs Doris Bineau Wilson now in Groton Conn former Biddeford resident surgical patient at U S Naval Hos e St Albans Long Island. Chapter 9 Widows of World War I members attended Lafayette Hotel department meeting Port land where Hazel Small was installed president and Eva Desautels color bearer. Judi Ann St Onge daughter of John H St Onge Hills Beach elected vice president of MacIntosh College student senate Dover N H. Jefferson Jackson dinner attendees from Biddeford included Frederic Deschambeault Geraldine Poisson Joseph Zaitlin Daniel Cantara J Albert Merryman Richard Dutremble.

Lena Grenier Foss St Biddeford Emery St Council Chapter 9 World War 1, Inc Lafayette Hotel Portland Hazel Small Eva Desautels Judi Ann St. Onge John H. St. Onge Hills Beach MacIntosh College Dover N. H Poland Spring House Frederic Deschambeault Geraldine Poisson Joseph Zaitlin Daniel Cantara J. Albert Merryman Richard Dutremble

Community church groups schedule fall meetings and events

The Unitarian Women's Alliance of the Second Parish Unitarian Church in Saco will hold its first fall meeting at 2 30 p m tomorrow in the parish house. The Sigma Delta Class of the Biddeford First Universalist Church meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church parlor. Hibernian Auxiliary Two meets tonight at 8 in the Mason Street A O H Hall Biddeford. Blue Feather Council Degree of Pocahontas meets Thursday at 8 p m in the Elm Street hall Biddeford. A Halloween party will be combined with the business session and refreshments will be served.

Unitarian Women's Alliance of the Second Parish Unitarian Church School Street Saco Sigma Delta Biddeford Hibernian Auxiliary Mason Street A. O. H. Hall Blue Feather Council Degree of Pocahontas Elm Street Christian Science Society Winter Street Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Church notes on midweek services and choir rehearsals

A listing of midweek church activities across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and neighboring towns. Choir rehearsals are scheduled at Biddeford United Church and Saco School Street Methodist Church. Prayer services and Bible studies occur at multiple congregations including Advent Fong Kennebunk and Ogunquit Baptist.

Reed lifts fire ban across much of Maine continued

The report credits public and forest agencies for fighting about 60 small fires during the ban period. Initial ban on Oct 16 restricted outdoor fires and smoking in southern areas. Oct 19 ban widened to prohibit hunting, smoking and outdoor fires in a larger zone. Last Saturday the smoking and fire ban extended nationwide except northern deer hunting zone. Deer hunting to start Friday as planned. Wings accompanying the story.

Fryeburg Norway Lewiston Augusta Rockport Reed Bethel Rumford Farmington Skowhegan Bangor Beddington Milbridge

Funeral services set for Mrs Laura Hughes

Funeral services for Mrs Laura Hughes of Pine Point Road Scarborough will be held Thursday at 9 am from St Margaret's Church Old Orchard Beach. Friends may call today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 10 pm at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford.

Laura Hughes Pine Point Road Scarborough St. Margaret’s Church Old Orchard Beach Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Sadie G Bruns Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Sadie G Bruns of 763 Pool Road Biddeford widow of Jens Bruns were held at 2 pm yesterday from the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with Rev David Wigley of the United Church of Christ officiating Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford Bearers included Ralph Goldthwaite Jr Chandler Goldthwaite Peter Goldthwaite and Paul Lowell

Sadie G. Bruns Pool Road Biddeford Wdow Jens Bruns Dennett and Craig David Wigley United Church of Christ (Congregational Greenwood Cemetery Ralph Goldthwaite Jr Chandler Goldthwaite Peter Goldthwaite Paul Lowell

Bay State Man Fined $10 For Passing Light

Weston motorist James F. Riley, 68, was fined 10 dollars in Saco Municipal Court after pleading innocent to passing a red light at Elm and Temple Streets. Crossing guard Marjorie Murphy testified a truck slowed, prompting his amber-light violation. his wife corroborated. Judge Hilary Mahaney found him guilty on the passing charge. a second charge of failing to show license and registration was filed without plea. Alberick Martin prosecuted.

Weston. Mass Saco Elm Temple Streets Marjorie Murphy James FE. Riley Hilary Mahaney Set Alberick Martin

Port town gale warnings with mixed precipitation

Coast gale warnings issued this afternoon as rain and light snow mix, with windy, cool conditions. Northerly winds 30 to 40 mph, easing late afternoon. Temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s. Tonight remains windy and cool with mid 30s lows. Wednesday brings variable clouds, continued wind, and scattered light showers.

Portland

October Tides High Low Chart

Tide table details daily high and low water times for October in Eastern Standard Time. Includes dates 29 through 31 with morning and afternoon values.

Minor collision near Garland plant on Water Street

Corrinne Martin, 58, of Saco, and Roger Fecteau, 25, of Biddeford, were involved in a southbound Water Street collision with no injuries and minor damage to the car. Two mischief complaints near Ferry Road and Seaside Avenue are under investigation after windows were broken behind Joseph Lalanne’s home and a wooden lobster sign was knocked over in the marsh area.

Saco Corrinne Martin Storer St Water Street Garland Mfg. Co Roger Fecteau Parent Ave Biddeford Ferry Road Seaside Avenue Joseph Lalanne BBC Thomas Dube Camp Ellis

Sex Segregation Trial Expands in Culpeper Schools

In Culpeper County five all girl classes and five all boy classes for grades 1-5 show higher enthusiasm and participation in six week period. Teachers report fewer discipline issues in girls groups and plan firmer discipline for boys. Pupils express approval, noting quieter rooms and better work. If results hold, plan to expand the program.

Culpeper Culpeper County Henry D. Conner

Subcommittee bill facing administration push for bipartisan support

A clash over civil rights measures shapes today’s House hearing as a key subcommittee bill faces a vote. Administrations allies seek broad backing while opponents push weaker provisions on voting rights and public discrimination.

Pace One Employment Commission Congress House

Pomerleau Named to Commission by Governor Reed

Biddeford Mayor Willie Pomerleau was named to the State Commission on Intergovernmental Relations by Governor John H. Reed. The panel, created by the 101st Legislature, includes two state senators, two lawmakers, two municipal representatives, and a public member. It aims to coordinate federal and state programs, review legislation, and reduce tax and administrative burdens across government levels. The commission will meet quarterly and file a report before the next legislative session, with $6,000 appropriated for expenses. Also named are Bangor City Manager Joseph A. Coupal Jr. and former State Senator Hazel C. Lord to represent the public.

Biddeford Willie Pomerleau State Commission On Intergovernmental Relations John H. Reed State Senate Governorrior Pomerleau Reed Joseph A. Coupal Jr Bangor Hazel C. Lord

Newborn Greetings For Local Families In Biddeford Saco

Bonnie Jean Cantara welcomes well wishers as the Biddeford Saco Journal greets area newcomers. The notice also reports births at Saco and Biddeford addresses including Kathleen Regina, Paul Michael, Patricia Anna, Carol Ann, and other infants with dates October 28 and 29. A Burlington Vermont birth is noted for Potvin son born October 2, with family ties to Biddeford.

Biddeford-Saco Bonnie Jean Cantara Raymond Cantara Green Street Saco Oscar Huard Westmore Ave Biddeford Juliette Lachance Portland Alberic Legendre Lincoln St Kathleen Regina Roger Willette Free St Paul Michael Robert L. Ross Milliken St Old Orchard Beach Patricia Anna Reginald J. Labbe Main St Carol Ann Daniel Girouard Old Orchard Road Weiging Richard P. Potvin de Goesbman Hospital Burlington, Vt Potvin Doris Cote Leo W. Cote Birch St Perley Potvin

Three more nominees file for town meeting at Old Orchard Beach

In Old Orchard Beach three residents Charles Beaudoin Carleton Avenue district 4 Henry A Rudy East Grand Avenue district 3 and Daniel Guarino Saco Avenue district 4 took out nomination papers for town meeting member in the December 9 election Joseph Presley Imperial Street filed for town constable. The state confiscated a complete skin diving outfit in a libel action at Biddeford Municipal Court. Richard P D Antonovich of Lawrence Mass lost a weighted belt regulator wetsuit flippers mask knife tank net snorkel and a spear after a lobstering conviction. Coastal Warden Frank White represented the state. Adjutor Letourneau 59 of 70 Pike St Biddeford was sentenced to pay a $10 fine and 90 days in jail suspended and placed on one year probation after pleading guilty to assault and battery on a 15 year old. Frederick J Nadeau Kennebunk pled guilty to operating a vehicle without a current license. case continued for sentence. Officer Armand Belair handled the arrest. A charge of breaking entering and larceny in the nighttime against Guy R Gagne Hills Beach was continued 10 days. Age was released on 92 000 bail.

Biddeford Richard PD. Antonovich Lawrence Mass Frank White Gerald C. Nason Letourneau Pike Armand Belair Alfred Street Guy R. Gagne Hills Beach

Wall Street holds steady as gains mixed in broad market

New York stocks opened with a generally even mood in heavy trading. Major blue chips showed slight up and down moves with General Motors posting another gain after reporting record nine month earnings. Xerox surged to a new high before retreating, while Union Carbide Allied Chemical and General Electric gave support to the Dow and AP averages.

New York General Motors Motors U.S. Steel Xerox Associated Press Dow Jones Union Carbide Allied Chemical General Electric At&t du Pont Chrysler Ford U.S American Stock Exchange

Labbe War Service and Community Involvement Highlighted

Labbe recounts three years in the U S Air Force in the Pacific during World War II. He is a member of Biddeford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Democratic Social Club.

U. S. Air Force Pacific Biddeford‘Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles New Democratic Social Club

Junk car burns during disposal fire on Tasker Street

A junk car being cut up for disposal caught fire from a blow torch, triggering a run by the fire department. The incident occurred on Tasker Street at the Paul Trudeau property.

Tasker Street Paul Trudeau

Ogunquit Man Fined in Sanford for Unregistered Vehicle

David B. Hobson, 22, of Ogunquit, paid a $15 fine in Sanford Municipal Court after pleading guilty to operating an unregistered vehicle on Route 25 at Limington.

Ogunquit Sanford David B. Hobson Limington

Market Bond Rates Shift As Irregularities Noted

Corporate bonds showed irregular activity while U.S. government bonds edged lower. Traders watched for signs of broader market stress as yields adjusted.

U.S

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Advent Fong Church Chapel Street Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Saco Avenue Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Wells Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport Saco School Street Methodist Church Bay State Virginia Weather Bureau Brunswick Naval Air Station Michigan International Bar Harbor Yarmouth, N White House Fair Employment Practices Commission Attorney General Jo Ann Berger Los Angeles County Pomona Nollywood Frieda Picasso Studio Shirley MacLaine Junior Austin Tex THE Webber Marion Iowa Nature Seal Rock Clark Gable Robert Lowrey Hollywood McLintock John Wayne Town Meeting Charles Beaudoin Carleton Avenue Henry A. Rudy East Grand Avenue Daniel Guarino Jsoeph Presley Imperial Street Labbe ITV
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