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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1963

Page

2

Local Personal Briefs From Biddeford Area

Mrs Leona Padhaisky a medical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland. Mr and Mrs James R Wendel and children have returned to Margate New Jersey after visiting her mother Mrs Mary J Bernier Biddeford. Pvt George R Sansoucy son of Mrs Agnes Sansoucy Biddeford is undergoing eight weeks basic military training at Fort Dix New Jersey assigned to M Company 2nd Training Regiment Army Training Center Infantry. He is a graduate of Biddeford High School and after training will receive a 14 day leave before re assignment.

Leona Padhaisky Foss St Biddeford Maine Medical Center Portland James R. Wendle Margate N. J Mary J. Bernier Graham Street George R. Sansoucy Agnes Sansoucy Rathier St Fort Dix M Company 2Nd U. S. Army Training Center Infantry Biddeford High School D Company 3Rd Training Center Fort Training Regiment U. S. Army Dix Robert E. Paradis Arthur Paradis Prospect St Paradis St. Louis High School L Company 4Th Training Regiment U. S .Army Training Center Jon A. Bodwell Edward Bodwell West Kennebunk Kennebunk High School

Higher Grade Cadets Meet Friday Evening

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m with the meeting announced by the organization.

Saco Salvation Army

Youths Found Innocent Of Speeding In Saco Court

Two Saco youths Franklin Tarbox 20 and Jonathan Libby 19 were found innocent of speeding by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr in Saco Municipal Court. Officer Richards testified to 60 mph in a 50 mph zone on Route 112. a summons fault led to the verdict. Crommett 21 Portland pleaded guilty to failing to report an accident. fined $10 with suspension.

Saco Saco Municipal Court Wiliam F. Wilson Jr Franklin C. Tarbox Middle St Jonathan M. Libby Pleasant St Burleigh M. Richards Jr Richards Buxton Tarbox North Elm Libby Thibodeau Atty Charles W Smith Jerry C. Crommett Portland Crommett Kimball's Corner Route 112 Wilson

Stock Market Mixed Gains After Broad Trading Day

New York stocks opened mixed as selling eased and many blue chips steadied from earlier lows. The AP average slipped 0.5 to 280.2 at noon, while the Dow fell 0.91 to 754.28, with some gains in Union Carbide and Standard Oil.

New York Associated Press Union Carbide Standard Oil New Jersey Chrysler US. Steel Bethlehem Armstrong Cork Litton Industries Polaroid Reynolds Tobacco Merck U.S

Accused Arrests Linked to Diplomatic Status Shifts

Accused individuals were arrested with Ivanov and Bu tenko but released due to diplomatic status. FBI reports a minute document copier found in Pavlov's car that operated from a cigarette lighter. Centered dietary guidance mentions mashed buttered yellow turnips with cooked green peas for flavor and color contrast.

Ivanov Butenko FBI Pavlov

Funeral Services for Mrs James J Hughes in Scarborough

Funeral services for Mrs. James J. Hughes of Pine Point Road Scarborough were held at St Margaret's Church at 9 am with Rt Rev Msgr Edward C O'Leary officiating at a high mass of requiem. Bearers were Henry St Pierre Henry Lucas James McCaffrey Charles Ripchik Michael Cross and Thomas Broderick. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford with committal prayers by Rev Royal J Parent. Out of town relatives attending included Dr Theodore J Hughes Riverside California Henry Tetrault Portsmouth NH Mrs Pauline Clement Lowell MA Mr and Mrs Richard Walsh Cape Elizabeth and Mr and Mrs Frank Murphy Portland.

Old Orchard BEACI James J. Hughes Pine Point Road Scarborough St. Margaret’s Church Edward C. O'Leary Antonio Boisvert Henry St. Pierre Henry Lucas James McCaffrey Charles Ripchik Michael Cross Thomas Broderick St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford Royal J. Parent Theodore J. Hughes Riverside Calif Henry Tetrault Portsmouth N.H Pauline Clement Lowell Mass Richard Walsh Cape Elizabeth Frank Murphy Portland

Saco News Notes and Military Induction Mention

The piece notes a Winthrop born individual Milne married to Audrey Gillette with three children, details a Saco School Committee meeting set for November 13 at G A R Hall to hear Republican candidates and ward committee endorsements, and mentions Robert E Paradis of Biddeford undergoing basic training at Fort Dix with an eight week program followed by a two week leave after graduation from St Louis High School.

Untitled Tide Table Snippet From October

A partial tide table lists October high and low water times in Eastern Standard Time. Readings show 319:23, 9:51, 3:06, and 3:36 for A M and P M periods. The fragment implies a date context but provides no further event details or locations.

Man pinned under auto in Saco on Mabel Avenue

Saco police reported finding a man pinned beneath his car on Mabel Avenue. Capt. Robert Foran said the victim, undiscovered since early morning, was taken to Webber Hospital at 12 45 for treatment. identity not yet established.

Saco Mabel Avenue Robert Foran Webber Hospital

Beethoven Statue Repaired After Underground Car Park

A three ton statue of Ludwig van Beethoven, now under reconstruction, will be returned to its pedestal beside Bonn’s post office once the underground car park is finished. The sculpture’s scowling face reflects its current restrained condition.

Ludwig van Beethoven Bonn Germany

Sigma Delta Committee Named To Plan Programs

The Sigma Delta Class of Biddeford Universalist Church appointed a committee of Miss Eleanor Davis Mrs Lloyd Woodman and Miss Rose mary Davis to prepare the programs at last night s meeting in the church parlors The worship service featured Miss Davis reading a poem I thank Thee for These and the Lord s Prayer recited by the group. President Mrs John Tarax led the session with routine reports including a note on the State Association of Universalist Women open board meeting October 19 at All Souls Messiah Church Portland Members were urged to contribute to the Daughters of Ruth rummage sale November 16 in the church vestry and to the Biddeford and Saco Council of Churches clothing drive November 6 9 Clothing may be left at Kent Cleaners main street Saco from 9 a m to 4 p m The group voted to continue its church pledge and announced the next meeting at 7 30 p m November 13 at Mrs Walter Tufts Tiffany Lane Saco Those present included Mrs Edmund Beal Miss Laura Bridgman Mrs Tarbox Miss Davis Mrs Woodman Mrs John Cooper Mrs Delmont Emerson Mrs Tufts Miss Jeannette Davis and host Mrs J Harry Davis

Eleanor Davis Lloyd Woodman Rosemary Davis Sigma Delta Biddeford Universalist Church John Tarax State Association of Universalist Women All Souls Messiah Church Portland Biddeford and Saco Walter Tufts Tiffany Lane Edmund Beal Laura Bridgman Tarbox Davis Woodman John Cooper Delmont Emerson Tufts Jeannette Davis J. Harry Davis

Reed Urges Maine Voters to Back Bond Issues and Amendments

Gov. John H. Reed urged Maine voters to cast a heavy ballot in next Tuesday's general election on five bond issues and two constitutional amendments. He spoke on radio and TV noting the legislature approved all questions and asked for strong turnout.

Augusta John H. Reed Maine

Woman Bruised In Turnpike Accident Near Wells

A Massachusetts woman, Janice M. Prescott, 21, of Agawam, was bruised and abrasions after her 1961 sports coupe skidded in slush on the Maine Turnpike northbound at Mile 18 Wells and rolled over. She climbed out and hitched a ride to South Portland police barracks. car suffered light side roof damage and lost all window glass.

Massachusetts Maine Mile 18 Wells Janice M. Prescott North St Agawam Mass South Portland Paul Falconer Saco

Drought Impacts Across States Hit Crops and Timber

A statewide drought drove crop losses and timber damage, with Alabama reporting over 500000 dollars in timber losses and 3.5 million in wider economic harm. New York cited forest fires and crop losses, and Colorado estimated 50 million dollars in crop losses for 1963. Some regions saw record yields in cotton and corn despite heat. Travel and hunting revenues declined as drought and drought-precipitated conditions persisted.

Alabama Pennsylvania New York State Agriculture Department

Goldwater surge highlights conservative shift in New England

The piece notes Goldwater rising to the top amid clashes with liberalism in the election discourse. Connecticut leaders urge real choices beyond a broad federal power rise. Rhode Island voters praise his welfare state contrast and American individualism. Massachusetts Republicans see a conservative trend. Kennedy is criticized for Cuba Vietnam and East Germany.

Page Day Goldwater Republican Party Washington Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts Republican State Central Committee

Small Covered Tin Molds for Steamed Puddings

You can buy small covered tin molds for those steamed puddings. Fine for quick re heating and individual servings.

Eagles Conduct Class Initiation at Biddeford Saco Aerie

Five new members received the obligation of the order during a class initiation led by Biddeford and Saco Aerie at the Birch Street home. Names include Hector Bournival Walter Zuke Maurice Provencher Robert Little and Joseph Hubbard. Special meeting next Wednesday to open bids on hall remodeling.

Biddeford Gerard Hevey Aerie Hevey William Gagne Daniel Pendleton Lionel Bouthot

Two Lost Continued Search For Missing Pair

In the mountain area a man called out with Mrs Ivasic could not be located before a heavy snowstorm. A separate search near Bangor Edinburg covered woodland areas for Charles A Jellison 69 a retired banker and postal official missing since Monday.

Pace One

Publisher Says Western Man Must Heed Plea

Pulitzer Prize winner Hodding Carter told Bowdoin College that the white West must recognize nonwhite political and economic demands or lose leadership. He warned that whispers of submerged peoples rise to angry calls for change and urged Western allies to accommodate and lead now to ensure humanity’s survival.

Carter Bowdoin New England College

Search party seeks missing hunter near Presque Isle

A search party roamed the Squaw Pan Lage area last night for John Flannery, 19, of Fort Fairfield, who is reported missing during a hunting trip near Presque Isle.

Presque Isle John Flannery Fort Fairfield Squaw Pan Lage

Area Youths Prep For Halloween Trick Or Treat Night

Area youngsters in colorful costumes will roam streets tonight collecting for UNICEF with boxes and badges. Police urge careful driving as dark clothing and excitement raise safety concerns while private gatherings aim to curb vandalism and the weather foresees mostly fair skies despite spooky themes.

UNICE Fund For the World’s Children United Nations Unicef

Biddeford Man Hospitalized In Traffic Mishap

A Biddeford man, Paul Bourassa of 31 Cutts St., was hospitalized after a crash at Main and Elm Streets. Bourassa’s 1949 panel truck collided with a 1956 tractor-trailer at 5:30 a.m., injuring his face and shoulder. The other driver, Philip O Libby of Portland, said Bourassa crossed a red light after passing on a flashing yellow.

Biddeford Main Elm Streets Paul Bourassa Cutts St Webber Hospital Philip O. Libby Portland Bourassa

Saco Man Blackouts Then Crashes On Portland Road

Robert Perrigo twenty of 3 Ly man Ave Saco was hospitalized after a single car crash at Goose Fare Hill on Portland Road last evening at 11 44 The Saco Police said he blacked out alone his car veered into a ditch traveled about 100 feet and stopped A passing motorist Albert Blake notified police Dr David Sheehan attended Perrigo at the scene and Perrigo was taken by ambulance to Saco Osteopathic hospital where he remained for observation A second accident on Temple Street involved Alan C Dalton and milk truck driven by Kenneth J Colson Damage to the Dalton car was about 40 and to the truck about 195

Robert Perrigo Lyman Ave Saco Goose Fare Hill Portland Road Albert Blake Union Street David Sheehan Perrigo Saco Osteopathic Hospital Alan C. Dalton Buxton Road Kenneth J. Colson Dalton Temple Street Elm Street

Girl Scout Troop Demonstrates Leaf Building With Toothpicks

Biddeford Girl Scout 239 held a weekly meeting at the Scout hall on Pool Street. Assistant leader Laurette Cantara led the session featuring a toothpick leaf construction demonstration. Miss Rachel Hebert was absent. ceremonies opened and Taps closed with Scouts present including Janice Beaulieu Patricia Boilard Martha Conroy Joyce Dube Patricia Grondin Doris Lafortune Estelle Letellier Estelle Letellier Sandra Marquis Nancy Montpas Carolyn OConnor Barbara Simard Diane Thibault Ann Tousignant Shifra Zaitlin.

Biddeford Pool Street Laurette Cantara Rachel Hebert Janice Beaulieu Patricia Boilard Martha Conroy Joyce Dube Patricia Grondin Doris la

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IBM American Stock Exchange James Hughes Winthrop, Mass City G. A. R. Hall Saco School Committee Robert H. Knox Bryce Milne Man Auto Parks Service George B. Hartzog Jr National Park Service Conrad L. Wirth Hartzog Park Service Chicago Reed Woodland New England TAX Mountain Federal Commerce Clearing House Constitution Plaza Hartford Conn Eagles Jacks Softie Arthur Bacon Street Shumway Funeral Service, Inc Spring Serene Seco, Maine
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