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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1964

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford And Old Orchard

Mrs Aimee Lantagne of 182 Cleaves Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital Paul L Heureux of 116 West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach is a medical patient at Webber Hospital Mrs Dora Belanger of Bernard s Millinery Alfred Street Biddeford left for Boston on a buying trip Mrs Mary Walbridge Bangor is a patient at Webber Hospital Biddeford following an accident at the home of her daughter Miss Alyce L Coffey 8 Hillcrest Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Aimee Lantagne Cleaves St Biddeford Webber Hosta Paul L'Heureux West Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospital Dora Belanger Bernard's Millinery Alfred Street Boston Mary Walbridge Bangor Alyce L. Coffey Hillcrest Ave Old Orchard Beach

Local civic and fraternal meetings slated in Saco Biddeford area

Council Notre Dame Union St Jean Baptiste Saco meets 730 tonight at Beach Street Saco Hall. Veterans gather Biddeford city building tomorrow 730 evening. Biddeford High School Activities Association meets 730 tomorrow night at school. Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star holds 730 pm Thursday in Masonic Hall Saco with appointed officers in charge of refreshments. Council St Therese Union St Jean Baptiste meets 800 pm tomorrow Adams Street Biddeford hall elect officers and decide install date. Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters meet tomorrow 630 pm Hall corner Main Street Pepperell Square Saco pot luck supper precedes.

Council Notre Dame Union St. Jean Baptiste Saco Beach Street Hall Annette Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Council Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Main Street Pepperell Square

Chatterbox Session for Mothers at Biddeford Church

A chatterbox session for mothers of young children will be held Wednesday from 10 to 11 30 a m at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Biddeford.

United Church of Christ Biddeford Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Marie Jeanne Fontaine McBride 49 Biddeford area

Marie Jeanne Fontaine McBride 49 of 25 High St Biddeford died suddenly at home last evening born May 20 1915 in Biddeford daughter of Narcisse and Maria Huot Fontaine employed at Kesslen Shoe Co and member of St Josephs Church Biddeford Survived by widower Robert A McBride two brothers Simeon and Ernest Fontaine three sisters Mrs Lawrence Croteau Mrs Robert Beaulieu and Mrs Frances Peloquin all of Biddeford and several nieces and nephews Funeral 9 am Thursday Angell Funeral Home 9 Danes St Rev William J Kelly interment Hope Cemetery Friends may call tonight and tomorrow Prayers tomorrow 7 pm at the home

Robert Beaulieu Frances Peloquin Biddeford Angell Funeral Home Danes St William J. Kelly Hope Cemetery

William E. Brown, 60, Dies in Saco Hospital

William E. Brown of Watson Mill Road Saco died suddenly yesterday at Biddeford hospital. Born April 30 1904 in East Lebanon New Hampshire he was a farmer most of his life and later worked in state highway construction. He was a member of North Saco Christian Church and past master of North Saco Grange. Survived by widow Ruth Merrill Brown one sister Mrs Joseph Hannaford of Saco one aunt and several cousins. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco with interment in Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery. Funeral home hours tonight 7 to 9.

William E. Brown Watson Mill Road Saco Biddeford East Lebanon N. H George Augusta Knox) Brown North Saco

Prayer Services Across York County Churches Tonight

Faith and prayer events fill the midweek schedule across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and Wells. Prayers meet at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford for Our Lady Fatima Circle while junior and senior choirs rehearse in Biddeford. Other congregations host prayer services and Bible study at Advent Christian Church Ogunquit Baptist Wells Full Gospel and Village Church Kennebunkport with midweek worship at 7 30 p m.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Emond Funeral Hill St Biddeford Oliva Bolduc Husband United Church of Christ

World War I Bar Racks Hold Night Meeting

Members will gather at 7 tonight at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to Oliva Bolduc a member.

Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Oliva Bolduc

Biddeford Minor Leaguers Report Wednesday at Decary Field

Biddeford minor league players of the 1964 season except All Star members must report Wednesday at 5 30 p m at Decary Field. A special program will be discussed and uniforms must be turned in at that time per league officials.

Biddeford Decary Field

Briggs Garage Wins Oil Contract for Beach Equipment

Old Orchard Beach selects Briggs Garage Inc. of 34 Saco Ave. to supply fuel for the Fire Department Public Works water treatment plant and six school buildings on School Street and Saco Avenue. Bid terms include nine tenths of a cent above Portland tank wagon price, 24 hour burner service, annual burner cleaning, a $3 minimum service call, $2.50 per hour for cleaning and $2.50 per hour for additional work.

Old Orchard Beach Public Works School Street Saco Avenue Briggs Garage, Inc Saco Ave Leon F. Jones Portland

Sturgis Miner Receives Suspended Fine in Saco Court

Sturgis Miner of Winthrop was given a suspended $10 fine by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. in Saco Municipal Court after pleading guilty to passing a red light. Saco police were complainants.

Sturgis Winthrop William F. Wilson Jr Saco Municipal Court Saco

Veterans Plan Funeral For Oliva Bolduc

The Veterans Council met at the Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion hall to arrange Oliva Bolducs funeral. Bearers will include one member from each veterans organization and a council member, with firing squad and color guard from Pease Air Force Base. The flag will be presented to Bolducs widow by the council chairman.

Veteran's Council Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Adrien Poissant Ralph Courtois Disabled American Veterans Adrian Petit Amvets Paul Lapointe Veterans of Foreign Wars Arthur Gagne Robert Libby D.A.V Roland St

Grand Jury Goes Into Closed Session

Alfred York County Superior Court opened its September term with the Grand Jury hearing arguments in private before County Attorney Lloyd P. LaFountain. The jury is expected to rise late Thursday or Friday, according to LaFountain.

Alfred — York County

Fortier Couple Purchase Saco Ranch Home on Lina Avenue

Mr. and Mrs. John Fortier of Saco have bought the Lina Avenue property in Saco, a modern six room ranch with two baths. The sale, formerly owned by Mad way Main Line Homes Inc, was negotiated through N. P. Scontral Agency, Realtors, 194 Main Street, Saco.

Lina Avenue Saco Madway Main Line Homes, Inc John Fortier

Calls Made Biddeford Fire Department Reports August

Biddeford Fire Department reports 34 calls in August including two drownings and four needless runs.

Biddeford

Fish Strands Railroad Tracks Near DeMossville

A 30 pound flounder became stranded between railroad rails as floodwaters from the Licking River receded near DeMossville in Falmouth Kentucky. A railroad work crew surprised by the catch halted work briefly.

Falmouth Licking River DeMossville

Portland Weather Outlook Shows Cool, Sunny Wednesday

Partly cloudy and cool this afternoon with highs in the mid 70s. Northwesterly winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight will be fair and cold with lows in the mid to upper 40s and northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Sunny and pleasant Wednesday with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

Old Time Band Wont Become Victim Of Times

Old Time Band wont become victim of times as jazz clinics on college campuses draw 14 to 19 year old performers. Guests include Dave Brubeck Marty Paich Woody Herman and Oliver Nelson. Clinics offer theory rehearsals jam sessions and performances fostering school bands and community pride.

Associated Press Dave Brubeck University of Connecticut Marty Paich Phillips University Enid Marty Ella Fitzgerald Frank Sinatra Woody Herman University of Nevada At Reno Warren Covington Oliver Nelson Western Reserve University Cleveland Covington Tommy Dorsey United States

Stock market advances as industrials lead midday gains

New York stocks rise modestly with industrials up about one percent at noon driven by steel and tobacco issues. Dow Jones average up 3.46 to 841.94, with gains in U S Steel, Reynolds Tobacco, Eastman Kodak, Du Pont and General Motors while airlines and oils show mixed results and bonds slip on the day.

New York Chrysler United Auto Workers Associated Press Dow Jones U.S. Steel Jones & Laughlin Republic Bethlehem General Motors Ford American Motors American Tobacco Reynolds Tobacco Liggett & Myers Union Carbide Eastman Kodak du Pont At&t Xerox Boeing Time Inc Polaroid IBM American Stock Exchange U.S

Three Traffic Mishaps Listed In Biddeford

Three separate accidents occurred in Biddeford this morning. A 1963 station wagon driven by Thomas Burgess collided with a platform truck at Main and Washington Streets. no injuries were reported. A 1955 car driven by Donat Barache struck Rita Roberge on Guinea Road. over $100 in damage reported and a 22 month old passenger unharmed. Robert Woodward, age 17, swerved to avoid a vehicle and struck a utility pole near Biddeford Pool after Hood release.

Main Washington Streets Biddeford Thomas A. Burgess Green St Claude Boucher Water St Burgess Washington Street Donat 'G. Barache Westland Ave Rita Roberge Pinette Ave Guinea Road Kevin P. Roberge Roberge Barache Robert Woodward Pool St Biddeford Pool Woodward

Bully Teen Brother Triggers Sibling Strife

Dear Elinor advises a 17 year old girl facing a bullying brother who yells during calls, disrupts phone time, and resorts to hitting with a hardcover and newspapers. The response urges self defense, parent involvement, and practical steps, labeling bullies as cowards and suggesting fighting fire with fire to deter such behavior.

Elinor Williams Elinor

Veteran Pilot Runs Aground In Muddy Mississippi

Captain George S. Vincent Sr. long trusted with guiding ocean going ships through shallow Mississippi channels ran his own 33 foot fishing craft aground over the weekend while on a trip. No prior incidents with his handling of vessels of 40 feet draft.

New Orleans George Vincent Sr Mississippi Vincent

Court Cases Heard In Biddeford Municipal Court On Charges

Several cases were heard by Associate Judge Gerta C. Nason at Biddeford Municipal Court. Defendants included Clyde Chapman who pleaded innocent to interfering with a police officer and paid a $10 fine, George Paul Jr. guilty of failing to stop for an officer with a $10 fine, Caroline Mae Perkins held on probable cause for breaking and entering and larceny with $500 personal recognizance, Albert W. Silva fined $5 for assault, Elmer R. Grant pleaded guilty to driving under the influence with a $500 fine or six months in jail, Ralph L. Petit guilty to running a red light with $15 fine, and Clayton Shuffleburg guilty of speeding in a 2 mph zone with $20 fine. Police officers Beal, Elwell, and Lagueux testified in various cases.

Biddeford Gerta C. Nason Clyde Chapman Main St Nason Joseph Beal Paul Albert Elwell Caroline Mae Perkins Post Road Wells Atty Robert Cyr York County Superior Court Albert W. Silva Dearborn Ave Alton W. Palmer Bangor Elmer R.grant Grant Ralph L. Petit Alfred St Main Elm Streets Robert Lagueux Clayton Shuffleburg Kennebunk James Connellon Portland

Births at Notre Dame and area record new arrivals

Listings from Biddeford Saco and nearby towns report several newborns. Mark Gadbois Jane Marie Perreault Jay Joseph Rachel Murielle Frederick Roger Jr Christine Marie Frank Alston Gregg Allan Steven Ronald Steven Daniel John Marshall. Also notes Will Harbut known as private groom at Man O War with Tom Harbut follows in footsteps at Spendthrift Farm stables.

Notre Dame Patrick Gadbois Pool St Biddeford Mark Rene Perreault Jane Marie Albert Grant Jenkins Road Sace Jay Joseph Hervey Poissant Bernard Ave Rachel Murielle Frederick Fredette Pike St Frederick Roger Jr Gerard Lavoice Birch St Steven Ronald Lexington Will Harbut Tom Dark Star Bald Eagle Harry FR. Guggenheim Cain Hoy Leslie Combs Spendthrift Farm

Saco Police Monthly Accident Report August Summary

Saco Police recorded 41 accidents in August at the station. Of these 23 were reportable and 18 were not reportable. Property damage incidents numbered 25 while 12 involved personal injury with 25 people injured. Four bicycle accidents affected three riders. Major causes were following too closely, failing to yield, and excessive speed with other factors including poor judgment and mechanical defects. Main Street suffered 15 accidents, Elm Street eight, others scattered citywide.

Saco Main Street Elm Street

Biddeford Firefighters Help Saco Man on Pine Street Bridge

Firefighters from Biddeford assisted a Saco man, Frederick Storer of Market Street, who injured his foot while diving in the Saco River beneath the Pine Street bridge. He was removed from rocks and released without hospital transport.

Biddeford Pine Street Saco Saco River Frederick Storer Market Street Storer

Employment Claims Rise In Biddeford Area

Maine Employment Security Commission figures from the Biddeford office show 545 claims filed last week, up from 595 in the same week a year earlier. The prior week reported 520 claims versus 508 a year ago, according to Manager Francis Coughlin.

Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission Francis Coughlin

Saco Police Hold Unclaimed Sports Gear

Saco Police Chief Raymond Kerry said many items have been found and turned over to the Saco police and are waiting to be claimed. People with lost clothing or eyeglasses should contact the station. Currently three bicycles, a baseball glove, and a football are unclaimed.

Saco Raymond Kerry

Beach Couple Feted At Surprise Party

Old Orchard Beach assistant attorney general Frank W. Davis and Mrs. Davis celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise party at their home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Evans and daughter Linda Jane of Portsmouth New Hampshire. Rosemary Daly, who married Frank Davis in 1939, was present along with their son at Texas Maritime Academy. Guests traveled from New Hampshire Massachusetts and Alabama. Judith Joncas circulated a guest book. ushers included William Cook Philip Gross Jr Bart Roberts and Roger Cook.

Old Orchard Beach Frank W. Davis Portland Ave Walter Evans Linda Jane Portsmouth N.H Davis Rosemary Daly Frank Davis Scituate Mass Texas Maritime Academy Galveston Tex Judith Joncas New Hampshire Massachusetts Alabama Percy S. Davis Thomas W. Daly William Cook Philip Gross Jr Bart Roberts Moet Roger Cook Mobile Ala

Police raid nets suspect in Philadelphia disturbances

Inspector Millard Meers led a late night raid uncovering flammable liquids used for fire bombs, a loaded revolver, two bayonets and a knife. Shakyh Muhammad, 33, held on $10,090 bail for violating the Uniform Firearms Act and explosives laws. He, linked to Black Muslims and the Philadelphia Fighters for Liberty and Justice, faces federal and local scrutiny as riots in North Philadelphia may have been planned. Authorities pegged damages at $500,000 to $3 million with possible federal and state aid sought.

Millard Meers Shakyh Muhammad Meers Muhammad Cecil B. Moore Philadelphia National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Greensboro N.C Tate

GOP Resume At Cornish Meeting Outlines 1950s Race

In Cornish the York County Republican Committee reviewed planned activities led by chairman Walter Webster. Finance chairman Judge John Roberts reported underway drives. Congressman McIntire’s area visit dates were set for Sept 14 28 and Oct 16 27 31. Local candidates including William Bruce Ralph Lovell Elmont Tyndale Philip Graves William Knox and others were introduced with remarks on Republican records and goals for the next Legislature.

Cornish York County Republican Committee Republican Webster Walter Webster South Berwick John Roberts Sanford Biddeford Willie Pomereau Clifford McIntire Congress” Committee McIntire Lucille Dowey Intire Stanley A. Tupper Dowey Ogunquit Arundel John Harvey Saco Norman Pratt Kezar Falls William Bruce Buxton Bruce Ralph Lovell Senate Elmont S. Tyndale Acton Fair Elmont Tyndale Kennebunk Port State Senate Philip Graves Landidate William Knox George S. Hutchins York Raymond Bradeen Waterboro Edward Harriman Richard Lamb M. Abbott Pendergast Kennebunkport Herbert R. Bean Old Orchard Beach

Western Maine Football Officials Set Saturday Meeting

A special meeting of the Western Maine Board of the Maine Football Officials Association was called by President Philip Caminiti. The gathering, to be held September 6 at 4 p.m. at Harold T. Andrews American Legion Post in Portland, precedes the Sea Hawks game and invites area football coaches to attend, with luncheon served afterward.

Old Orchard Beach Western Maine Maine Football Officials Association Philip Caminiti Leon F. Jones Harold T. Andrews American Legion Deering Street Portland Sea Hawks

Saco Girl Injures Leg In Bicycle Accident

A six year old Saco girl sustained leg pain after being struck by a car while riding her bike on Pleasant Street. Norma Boudreau was taken to Webber Hospital by her father Harold Boudreau. The driver of the other car, Carl J. Nelson Sr., collided as the girl emerged from a driveway. No treatment needed at the hospital.

Saco Pleasant Street Norma Boudreau Webber Hospital Harold Boudreau Pleasant St Carl J. Nelson Sr Elm St Grace D. McKenney Elm Street Maurice E. Cote Manchester N.H Cote

Three Jockeys End Aqueduct Losing Streaks

Three noted jockeys snapped Aqueduct losing streaks in one day. Billy Hartack won on Jehu to break 43 straight losses, Manuel Ycaza followed with a win after 25 defeats, and Eric Guerin finally won after 51 races without a victory. Hartack’s victory marked his 35th win in 228 rides at the Big A.

NEW York Aqueduct Billy Hartack Manuel Ycaza Eric Guerin Hartack Jehu

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Biddeford City Biddeford High School Activities Association Mrs. Marie McBride Advent Christian Church Chapel Street Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Christian Science Society Winter Street Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Route 9-A R Iyer Briggs Ans Union Equity Fliner Williams L. Daniel Dearborn Maple Drive Steven Daniel Maine Medical Center Alvah Armstrong Gorham Lawrence E. Dearborn Glenhaven Circle John Bell Brighton Frank Bell Franklin St Harbut Saco Police Biddeford Firmen Rescue Saco Man Seal Rock Catales Sears Roebuck & CO Biddeford & Saco Gas CO St. Joseph High School
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