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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1963

Page

2

Local personals note visitors travel to Atlantic City for Miss America

Mrs Claudia Ouellette of South Berwick remains a patient at Trull Nursing Home Biddeford. Mr and Mrs Robert Duross and son Michael from San Antonio Texas visit his parents in Biddeford. Mr and Mrs William Dunn Saco and Mr and Mrs Rene Roy Biddeford with Miss Lina Leroux Trois Rivieres Canada drove to Atlantic City New Jersey last weekend to attend the Miss America Pageant.

Claudia Ouellette South Berwick Trull Biddeford Robert Duross Michael San Antonio Tex Roy Duross Winter St William Dunn Thornton Avenue Saco Rene Roy Mason Street Lina Leroux Trois, Rivieres Canada Atlantic City N. J

Notre Dame Thrift Shop to Be Run by Mrs Simard and Group D

Mrs Marc Simard and Group D will oversee the Notre Dame Thrift Shop next week. AFL-CIO Auxiliary plans a Sunday meeting at 2 PM at the Hall on Main Street in Biddeford.

Marc Simard Group D Notre Dame Thrift Shop Afl-Cio the Hall Main Street Biddeford Odd Fellows Building Saco

Woman Injured In Accident On Portland Road

Mrs. Marguerite C. Labelle of 140 Pike St Biddeford escaped serious injury when her car collided with another while leaving the Saco Drive-in on Portland Road Saco. Both drivers were treated at Webber Hospital where Mrs Labelle was kept overnight for examination and then discharged. State police investigated the crash and the second driver's identity was unavailable at press time.

Marguerite C. Labelle Pike St Biddeford Saco Drive-in Portland Road Saco Andre Lawrence Leclair Labelle Webber Hospital

Maine Traffic Toll Rises to 132 in Fatal Lewiston Crash

Maine’s highway death toll climbed to 132 with the death of John E. Griffin, 21, of Freeport, at a Lewiston hospital from injuries suffered when a car hit a tree in New Gloucester. Companion Hartley C. Long, 21, also of Freeport, was reported in fair condition.

Lewiston Maine John E. Griffin Freeport Griffin New Gloucester Hartley C. Long

GOP Governors Meet to Organize 1964 Drive

Rockefeller criticized radicals on both sides as alien to American traditions during a gathering of Republican governors, the first meeting of the Republican Governors Association. Chairman Robert Smylie of Idaho aims to unite the group to reclaim state capitols and county courthouses in 1964, while stressing no role in the presidential race. Governors were noncommittal about Kennedy opponents with Hatfield noting possible contenders Scrangyn Romney Goldwater or Rockefeller could beat Kennedy in their states.

Rockefeller Republican Governors’ Association Miami Robert Smylie Idaho GOP Smylie Mark Hatfield Oregon Scrangyn Romney Goldwater Kennedy Tim Babcock Montana

Radio discussions on Maine traffic safety begin in Augusta

Guy Reed and Chairman Torben K. Andersen of the Maine Highway Safety Committee will lead off three taped radio discussions on the state government's role in traffic accident prevention. Subsequent monthly presentations will feature spokesmen from various state agencies focused on traffic safety.

Augusta Guy Reed Torben K. Andersen Maine Highway Safety Committee

Fire crews quell chimney blaze at Biddeford Pool home

Crews from Engine 1 and Tank 2 of the Biddeford Pool Volunteer Fire Station quelled a chimney fire at the Charles Ruggles home in Biddeford Pool this morning. They were summoned at 8 40 a m and released at 9 30 a m. No damage estimate was available.

Biddeford Pool Charles Ruggles

Renowned Writer Robert Penn Warren to Speak at Maine Teachers Meet

Novelist and poet Robert Penn Warren will address the Maine Teachers Association convention in Lewiston on October 3 and 4. Warren, Pulitzer Prize winner for All the King's Men in 1947 and for poetry in 1958, will speak to English teachers October 3 and participate in a writing discussion on October 4.

Lewiston Robert Penn Warren Maine Teachers Association Warren

Little Princess Sally Snow White’s Unusual Name Origin

In Miami AP story, baby Sally Snow White’s name stems from family names as told by mother Mrs. Harold White. A great-grandmother’s first name was Sally and another great-grandmother’s last name was Snow, shaping the infant’s distinctive title.

Miami Sally Snow White Harold White Sally Snow

Obituary for Mrs Olive Aguiar of Biddeford dies at 69

Mrs Olive Aguiar aged 69 of 68 Foss Street Biddeford died in a local hospital. Born in Lowell Massachusetts January 17 1894 she was the daughter of Joseph F and Gueria Damos. Survived by three sons Daniel Herbert Biddeford and Lawrence Beacon NY two daughters Mrs Ethel Fourier Portland and Mrs Irene Avello Poughkeepsie NY ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services set for 10 am Monday at St Marys Church Biddeford with interment in St Patricks Cemetery Lowell. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford tonight 7 10 and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 pm and prior to services on Monday.

Olive Aguiar Foss St Biddeford Lowell Mass Joseph F. and Gueria (Candida) Damos Daniel Herbert Lawrence Beacon N. Y Ethel Fourier Portland Irene Avello Poughkeepsie St. Mary's Church St. Patrick's Cemetery Sansoucy Stone St

Obituary: F Webb Goodwin 68 Biddeford resident dies

F Webb Goodwin 68 of 33 Crescent St Biddeford died early this morning after a long illness. Born in Saco May 27 1895 he was a son of Fred and Ella Goodwin and a member of St Marys Parish and the York County Barracks Veterans of World War I. Survived by his widow Madeline McCarthy Goodwin one daughter Mrs Hugh M Brownlee five siblings and five grandchildren. Funeral at St Marys Church 9 am Monday with interment in St Marys Cemetery.visitation at Cosgrove Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 5 and 7 10 pm.

F. Webb Goodwin Crescent St Biddeford Saco Fred Ella Stacy) Goodwin St. Mary's Parish York County Barracks Pepperell Miz. Co White Mills Peterborough N.H Kesslen Shoe Co Kennebunk Madeline ‘McCarthy' Goodwin Hugh M. Brownlee San Jose Calif Leroy S Oceanside N.Y Charles T. West Islip Alice Gay

York County Bar Veterans to honor WWI fallen at Cosgrove Home

Members of York County Bar racks and Veterans of World War I will meet at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street Biddeford Sunday at 7 30 pm to pay respects to Frederick Webb Good win.

York County Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford Frederick Webb Goodwin

Six Persons Pay Fines In Biddeford Court

Six Biddeford residents faced charges in municipal court this morning. Albert Perrin Richard Tardif and Richard Ouellette pleaded guilty to stop sign violations and paid 15 dollar fines. Arthur Blundell paid 10 dollars for driving without a license. Normand Boucher paid 25 dollars for operating after license suspension. Raymond Daigle paid 25 dollars for indecent exposure. Associate Judge Gerald Nason presided.

Biddeford Albert E. Perrin Green St Richard A. Tardif George Street Richard P. Ouellette Memorial Drive Arthur T. Blundell Wells Normand Boucher Water St Raymond Daigle Summer St Gerald C. Nason

Beauty and the Booth Styles in booths change like fashion

Airy booth installed at O Hare International Airport Chicago offers privacy and sound dampening. Open construction contrasts with sound treated materials that shut out outside noise for callers.

O'Hare International Airport Chicago

Fair Maine Tonight Frosty Patch Cool

A fair and not quite 60 degree night with scattered frost. Sunday looks fair and warmer with low temperatures around 30 to 38 degrees.

Maine

September Tide Tables With Daily Highs and Lows

The record shows tide times for September in Eastern Daylight Time with mornings and afternoons listed. On the 14th the highs occur at 9:18 and 3:00 A M and 9:35 and 3:16 P M. On the 15th the highs occur at 10:11 and 3:55 A M and 10:27 and 4:11 P M.

Church Notes Roundup Of Sunday Services And Meetings

A wave of Sunday worships fills area churches with numerous 7 p m and 7 30 p m sessions across Advent Christian Faith Tabernacle First Assembly of God Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Wells Ogunquit and Wells routes plus youth fellowships at Saco and Kennebunk. Local boards deacons and trustees schedule fall meetings and supper events at United Church Biddeford Saco Goodwins Mills and related congregations.

Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach First Assembly of God Church Pleasant Street Saco Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Advent Christian Chhurch Saco Avenue Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Baptist Salvation Army Union Avenue Salvation Youth Fellowship of The

Mildred Butler and Earl Clarke Tie Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Mildred Butler of Old Orchard Beach wed Earl Clarke at a lawn ceremony at the Eagen residence performed by Rev. David Wigley. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beck. A reception followed at AMVETS Hall with guests from Massachusetts Connecticut and Maine. The couple plans to reside in Massachusetts after a wedding trip.

Mildred Butler Old Orchard Beach Earl Clarke Foote St Francis Eagen David Wigley United Church of Christ White Congregational Biddeford Robert Beck Southington Conn Amvets Hall Walnut Street Massachusetts Connecticut Maine

Birth Announcement for Barbara Jean Pilkington

To Mr and Mrs James Pilkington of 4213 Colchester Drive Kensington Maryland a daughter Barbara Jean weighing six pounds nine ounces born August 28 Maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs George Harpoothan 48 State Street Biddeford

James Pilkington Colchester Drive Kensington Barbara Jean George Harpoothan State St Biddeford

Reed Cheers CAB Award and Justice Department Move

Gov. Reed says he is extremely pleased with the Civil Aeronautics Board awarding a $3.7 million annual subsidy for New England local service. He also praises the U S Justice Department for taking action in the Northeast air route dispute while not naming the region. The department disagreed with the CAB on NEA’s reduction of routes south of New York and its denial of a permanent certificate for service.

Augusta Reed Civil Aeronautics Board New England U.S. Justice Department Justice Department Northeast CAB New York- Florida NEA New York

Kennedy trends shift end of White House press ritual

A limited press corps and Kennedy aides noted the president’s awareness of restricting questions, resisting the traditional free-for-all. Kennedy opted to leave the room after saying Thank you, signaling a potential change to the 1933 conference format. In a prior instance he ignored the farewell shout and called for another question on New York politics.

Kennedy Franklin D. Roosevelt White House New York

Chilly Sets Continued From Page One

The weather bureau notes it is still summer by calendar and forecasts another round of low temperatures tonight though not as cold as Friday and early today. Overnight lows in Maine include Houston and Limestone 27 Caribou Old Town and Millinocket 28 Bangor 31 Brunswick and Augusta 34 Eastport 37 and downtown Portland 40. Johnny Longden remains the sole surviving Triple Crown winner as Count Fleet reflects in horse racing history.

The Weather Bureau Houston Limestone Caribou Old Town Millinocket Bangor Brunswick Augusia Eastport Portland

Janine Chenard Weds Harmon D Woodman in Saco Church

Miss Janine B Chenard daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland A Chenard Portland Road Saco marries Harmon D Woodman son of Mr and Mrs Paul Woodman 24 Summer St Saco at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco Rev Henry Fournelle officiates with Eva Carrier organ and Raymond Ste Marie soloist The couple will reside at Orchard Acres Storrs Conn after Sept 22 with the bride an AA graduate of Westbrook Junior College and the groom a senior at U Conn Reception held for 200 at the Elks Lodge Portland Road Saco

Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Janine B. Chenard Roland A. Chenard Portland Road Harmon D. Woodman Paul Woodman Summer St Henry Fournelle Eva Carrier Raymond Ste. Marie Rene St Pierre Biddeford Carol Chenard Faith Woodman Dior Melville Woodman Ronald Chenard Charles White Elks Lodge Ronald Berard Sanford White Mountains New Hampshire New York State Woodman Westbrook Junior College Portland University of Connecticut Storrs Conn Orchard Acres

Verdict Favors Pepperell Trust in $25,000 Suit

A York County Traverse Jury in Superior Court returned a verdict for Pepperell Trust Co. of Biddeford in a $25,000 damage suit filed by Myriah Caouette. Caouette, of Biddeford, claimed injuries from a February 26, 1960, icy sidewalk fall in front of the bank.

Alfred Pepperell Trust Co Biddeford York County Myriah Caouette Caouette

Dismissal Sought In Westbrook School Field Case

Portland AP The state seeks dismissal of Westbrook’s petition for a declaratory judgment to determine if it is owed 30000 in state school subsidies for a new high school athletic field. The motion argues the petition is premature since the field is unfinished and costs unknown. The case tests Sinclair Act eligibility for funded athletic fields.

Portland Westbrook Attorney General's Department Cumberland Superior Court

Senate loan proposal called slap on the wrist

AP reports Senate Appropriations scrutiny of rural electrification loans. Sen. George D. Aiken calls the 60 day notice requirement a slap on the wrist while praising REA overall. Sen. Spessard Holland defends a lighter control approach amid allegations of loan abuses and tax-exempt status concerns.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Congress George D. Aiken Vermont Rural Electrification Administration REA Aiken Agriculture Safe Spessard Holland D-Fla Holland

Hearings on travel to Cuba and alleged links with dissident groups

Witnesses disputed new travel laws, arguing constitutional right to travel and state regulation only, while linking the trip to the Progressive Labor Organization and expelled Communists. Barry Hoffman, 26, testified about the group’s actions including Mao and Viet Nam imagery, drawing insults from committee members. An unrelated note mentions cooks using a large pan for a three egg omelet serving two.

Cuba Alfred Nittle Progressive Labor Organization Party State Department Barry Hoffman FBI Central Intelligence Agency Hoffman Mao Tse Tung Viet Nam

American Women Form Overseas Federation FAWCO

7000 American women abroad unite as FAWCO to aid foreign women studying in the U S and support welfare projects in host countries. Since 1920s London founding, affiliates span Europe Middle East Asia and the Americas. President Mrs Stanley Hale cites fundraising of about 70000 yearly and future collaboration with People to People and the Peace Corps.

Washington NEA Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas FAWCO United States U.S Federation Stanley Hale New York City Zurich Switzerland Hale FWCO Athens Greece London Curtis Brown American Women’s Club of Europe Peace Corps

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Biddeford Court Mrs. Harmon Lee Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Christ Ambassadors Group First Assembly of God) ‘Church Ahepa Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennebunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Fail Gospel Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church Saco School Street Wesley Boynton Arundel Saco School Street Methodist Church Board of Deacons of the United Church Johnny Longden Count Fleet Janine Chenard Is H. D. Woodman Pepperell Trust Journal SPO Rockies North American Air Defense Command Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs Colo American Women Form Overseas Federation Utah Ariz Hawaii N. Dak S. Dak Neb Okla Texas ARE ALA Mississippi Berlin West Berlin Karl May Germany
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