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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1963

Page

2

Local personals note pickups from Biddeford and area

Miss Lucienne Therrien of Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Edgar M. Landry left for Avon Conn after a 10 day Saco stay. Mr and Mrs Ernest Landry return to Worcester Mass. Isabel Purington, Saco, is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Charles Tufts, Saco, is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Edward Townsend Sr of Old Orchard Beach is a medical patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Mr and Mrs Alfred Stimpson return from St Stephen Canada. David Macomber of Saco is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland. Mrs Eugenia Landry and others from Saco depart for a two week Nova Scotia trip. Joseph Lefebvre and Camille Bouffard visited Laconia and Rochester N H yesterday. The Turcotte family attend Leon Turcotte funeral in Victoriaville Quebec. Frederick Crowley heads to Yale University in New Haven. Miss Theresa Cantillon admitted to Beane Nursing Home after Notre Dame Hospital. Guy Bouthillette reports to St Anselm's College for orientation week. Constance Beaudoin starts freshman year at Aroostook State Teachers College Presque Isle in physical education. She is a 1963 Biddeford High School graduate.

Lucienne Therrien Ravey Ave Biddeford Webber Hospital Edgar M. Landry Avon Conn Saco Ernest Landry Worcester Mass Isabel Purington Pleasant St Charles Tufts Walter Tufts Tiffany Lane Edward Townsend Sr Oak St Old Orchard Beach Saco Osteopath Alfred Stimpson Crescent St St. Stephen N. B Canada David Macomber Joseph Macomber Pleasant Street Maine Medical Center Portland Eugenia Landry Rachel Landry Virginia Cain Nova Scotia Joseph Lefebvre Pike Street Camille Bouffard Cleaves Street Biddeeford Laconia Rochester N. H Joseph C. Tur Cotte Cleaves St Leon Turcotte Victoriaville Quebec George Roy Bernard Ave Lucille Lambert Frederick J. Crowley Beacon Ave New Haven Yale University Theresa Cantillon Pine St Beane Nott St Notre Dame Hospital Guy R. Bouthillette Pool Road St. Anselm's College Manchester St. Louis High School Constance Beaudoin Donald Beaudoin Pierson’s Lane Aroostook State Teachers College Presque Isle Biddeford High School

Biddeford Local Club Meetings This Week

The Biddeford Democratic Social Club sets a 7 30 smoker at St John s Hall on Jefferson Street open to all Democrats. Thornton Academy Band Parents Club meets in the school cafeteria at 7 30 tonight. Catholic Order of Foresters to hold a special meeting at 7 30 tonight. Saco Parent-Teacher Association meets at 8 pm tomorrow at Fairfield School Pepperell Park Saco. Alexander Macmillan Post Canadian Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 30 tonight at Miss Ora Cookson s home 1 Clarendon St Biddeford. Meeting had been cancelled last week.

Biddeford Democratic Social Club St. John’s Hall Jefferson Street Thornton Academy Band Order of Foresters Emery Saco Parent-Teacher Association Fairfield School Pepperell Park Alexander Macmillan Canadian Legion Auxiliary Ora Cookson Clarendon St

Tuesday and Thursday Gospel Services in Saco and Wells

Gospel services open to the public are held each Tuesday and Thursday at 7 45 p m in the Odd Fellows building Main street Saco The mid week prayer and praise service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church Holy Communion is celebrated Tuesday at 6 am in Christ Episcopal church Biddeford A prayer meeting is Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A Wells The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm A meeting of the business committee of The United Church of Christ Biddeford will be held tomorrow at 7 pm in the church vestry

Odd Fellows Main Street Saco Biddeford United Baptist Church Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Full Gospel Wells Saco Salvation Army The United Church of Christ White Congregational

Deaths in Portland: Melville C. Cole dies at 72

Melville C. Cole 72 year old retired executive of Southworth Machine Co died at his home Saturday night. He retired ten years ago as president and treasurer of the firm and remained a director until his death. Cole also served as president and director of York Mutual Insurance Co.

Portland Melville C.cole The Southworth Machine Co Cole York Mutual Insurance Co

Pittsburgh Engineer Oscar E. Stewart 68

Oscar E. Stewart of Pittsburgh and formerly of Saco Maine died unexpectedly Saturday at his cousin’s home in Pine Point Maine. Born June 20 1895 in Saco he studied at Thornton Academy and the University of Maine later becoming a chemical engineer with Kop pers Co in Pittsburgh for 35 years retiring two years ago. He served in World War I with the U S Marine Corps and belonged to Alpha Tau Omega. He is survived by two daughters a sister two nephews and three nieces Funeral services will be held at the Hay and Peabody Scarborough Funeral Home Scarborough Maine at 3 p m tomorrow with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Rev Thomas Knox officiating. Friends may call this afternoon and evening at the funeral home

Pittsburgh Oscar E. Stewart Saco Maine William F. Burnham Third Avenue Pine Point Oscar W Margaret (Cooper) Stewart Thornton Academy University of Maine Koppers Co U. S. Marine Corps Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Episcopal Church Priscilla Wakefield Louisiana Patricia Stewart New Jersey Isabel Pickles Alice Tarbox Sanford Hay and Peabody Scarborough Funeral Home Dunstan’s Corner Scarborough Laurel Hill Thomas Knox Trinity Episcopal Church

Evelyn Lambert dies after long illness at 63 in Saco

Evelyn Lambert 63 of 15 Weymouth St Saco died after a long illness at a local hospital. Born in Biddeford she was daughter of Philip and Marie Lemieux. Survived by widower Arthur Lambert three sons Richard Julian and Roger a brother Leon Lemieux two sisters Alma Lemieux and Mrs Charles Paquin three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services at Notre Dame de Lourdes and viewing at Cote Funeral Home Beach Street Saco.

Evelyn Lambert Weymouth St Saco Biddeford Philip and Marie (Dupuis) Lemieux St. Andre's School Notre Dame de Lourdes St. Anne Sodality Third Order of St. Francis Arthur Lambert Richard Livingston N.Y Julian Roger Leon Lemieux Alma Lemieux Charles Paquin Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Cote Funeral Home Beach Street

Gendron Rites Held After Brief Illness in Biddeford

Charles J Gendron 58 of 175 Guinea Road Biddeford died in a local hospital after a brief illness born Notre Dame du Lac Quebec March 28 1905 son of Emile and Angelina Gendron employed 17 years at Saco Lowell Shops communicant of St Andre's Church survivors include widow Alberta Gallant Gendron one son Lucien D Gendron of Yucaipa Calif one daughter Mrs Gertrude Coppola of Marlboro Mass one step-brother George Beaulieu of Biddeford two sisters Mrs Alma Dubois of Fort Kent and Mrs Anna Fontaine of Biddeford three grandchildren several nieces and nephews friends may call Emond Funeral Home today and Monday 2-4 and 7-10 p.m. Funeral services from St Andre's Church Wednesday at 9 am.

Charles J. Gendron Guinea Road Biddeford Notre Dame du Lac Que Emile Angelina Gendron Saco Lowell St. Andre's Church Alberta Gallant Gendron Lucien D. Gendron Yucaipa Calif

St Anne society to pray for Mrs Arthur Lambert

The St Anne socality of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco will meet at 7 30 tomorrow night at the Cote Funeral Home at Beach and James Streets to say prayers for Mrs Arthur Lambert a church member.

St. Anne Socality Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Arthur Lambert

Funeral services for F Webb Goodwin Biddeford

Funeral services for F Webb Goodwin of 33 Crescent St Biddeford were held at 9 am at St Marys Church a requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev Cornelius J Eniright with William Cleary as vocalist and Miss Lou Welch on organ Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Coleman OToole Full military rites were given by York County Barracks Veterans of World War I The bearers were Raymond King Joseph Neault Arthur Gagne Alfred Simard Joseph Cyr and Walter Reardon with Francis Simard Thomas McGarrity Oliver Lamere George Souliere and Joseph Neault as firing squad and Arnold Ballard as bugler

F. Webb Goodwin Crescent St Biddeford St. Mary's Church Cornelius J. Eniright William Cleary Lou Welch St. Mary's Cemetery Coleman O'Toole York County Raymond King Joseph Neault Arthur Gagne Alfred Simard Joseph Cyr Walter Reardon Francis Simard Thomas McGarrity Oliver Lamere George Souliere Arnold Ballard

McNamara Continues From Page on Defense Policies

Four years after Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor criticized Eisenhower defense policies, Taylor retired as Army chief of staff. The piece notes that Kennedy era policies have incorporated many of Taylor's ideas as McNamara carries the discussion forward.

Maxwell D. Taylor Eisenhower Taylor Army Kennedy

Portland Weather forecast shows rain and highs in 60s

Rain and clouds move in this afternoon with occasional showers. highs reach the 60s. Northeasterly coastal winds 10 to 20 mph, inland southerly 10 to 15 mph. Tonight mainly cloudy with more rain and mild temps mid 40s to near 50 along the coast. Tuesday rain ends to partly cloudy with little temperature change.

Portland

Eye damage reports rise after solar eclipse nationwide

At least 247 people nationwide suffered some eye damage while watching the sun eclipse, though Maine reported none during the total eclipse. Dr. John W. Ferree of the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness credits extensive media coverage for preventing serious vision loss. Warnings and safe observing advice were widely publicized before the July 20 event.

Augustap Maine John W. Ferree National Society For the Prevention of Blindness New York City Ferree

Martial Law Lifted in South Viet Nam

Martial law ended in South Viet Nam at noon, twenty six days after it began following raids on Buddhist pagodas. Press censorship was also lifted as Saigon declared the end of the siege after suppressing Buddhist opposition and student unrest.

Saigon Viet Nam South Ngo Dinh Diem

Union Auxiliary Has First Meeting

The first meeting of the TWUA AFL-CIO Auxiliary for the season was held yesterday in the Union Hall Biddeford Main Street with 12 members present. Plans were made for the October banquet and dance and the mystery award went to Mrs Diana Moulin Luncheon was served by Mrs Anna Forcier and her committee and Vice-President Forcier presided at the business session.

Twua Afl—Cio Union Hall Main Street Biddeford Diana Moulin Anna Forcier Forcier

Biddeford Firemen Respond To Three Calls

Biddeford firemen answered three calls in succession. Engine 4 fought a tree blaze at 22 South Street at 12 26 a m Sunday and recalled at 12 52 a m. A gas stove explosion at Taylor Street at 10 56 a m caused no blaze after the engine’s arrival. recall followed at 11 08 a m. At 7 55 this morning an overflowed burner at 44 Green Street required Engine 2’s alternate crew. nothing was upset and recall came at 8 05 a m.

Biddeford South St Recall Taylor St Green St

Saco Man Given Suspended Fine

Robert J. Monder, 38, of Saco pleaded guilty in Saco Municipal Court to passing another car and failing to return to the right side within 100 feet of oncoming traffic. Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. set a $10 fine with suspension. Saco police filed the case.

Robert J. Monder Glenwood Ave Saco William F. Wilson Jr

Educator Standards Debate Prompted by Pace One

The committee considers the recipient adequately prepared to teach and favors letting institutions design their own teacher education programs free from state course requirements. Conant does not push abolishment of courses but supports institutional autonomy in charting a path.

Pace Conant

Saco Man Fined 100 For Assault Charges

Leo Ruel, 22, of Saco, found guilty of assault and battery against his sister in Biddeford Municipal Court. He faced a 100 day jail option or a $100 fine. his father paid the amount. Other defendants paid minor fines for illegal liquor possession, drunken driving, and stop sign violations.

O Saco Biddeford Leo Ruel Storer St Saco Eldora Ruel New Town Road Ruel Gerald C. Nason York County Alfred Clermont R. Grenier Taylor St Roger Vanasse Wilson St Bidde Grove Ave Old Orchard Beach Nason Alfred Guilmette Ralph Maurice West St

Biddeford Boy Injured After School Crossing

A nine-year-old boy, Roland Bineau of 70 Washington St., was struck by a car as he left the Washington Street school at noon. He was taken by police cruiser to Webber Hospital for a fractured shoulder and leg cuts. Howard G. Paradise of Long Island City, NY, said the youth darted from between two parked cars in front of his 1963 sedan.

Washington Street Roland Bineau Leonard Bineau Washington St Webber Hospital Howard G. Paradise Long Island City N. Y National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Roy Wilkins New York Birmingham Sandusky Virgil Ware Johnnie Robinson Ensley Boutwell

Judge suspends jail sentence for DUI in local court

Lawrence F. Crosby, 29, of Togus Veterans' Hospital, received a 60 day jail term suspended in a local Trial Justice Court. Trial Justice Wesley M. Mewer suspended the sentence after Crosby pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. His license was suspended for 10 days.

Old Orchard Beach Lawrence F. Crosby Togus Veterans’ Hospital Trial Justice Court Wesley M. Mewer

Quintuplets born to Mrs Fischer at Nash-Finch

Mrs. Fischer, 30, gave birth to quintuplets at Nash-Finch warehouse hospital ward where she works as an $80-a-week billing clerk. The Rev William Neurath used his sermon to critique birth control while the infants, in isolets, are expected to remain for about two months or more to reach 52 pounds. The heaviest baby weighs about four pounds, sisters range from 2 1 to 3 2 pounds. Mrs. Fischer says she can walk around after the delivery.

Nash-Finch Fischer William Neurath Father Neuroth

Nuclear arms treaty debated by Senate leaders

Senator Sparkman argued that final treaty conclusions require postwar data and cited McNamara testimony that a bomb larger than treaty limits is unnecessary for strategic force effectiveness. Neuberger backed the treaty citing reduced fallout while stressing security. 11 senators signaled mixed positions as debate continued.

United States Soviet Union Sparkman Sen. Smith Narenco Robert S McNamara Man U.S Sen. Maurine Neuberger D-Ore Associated Press Pentagon Joint Chiefs of Staff

Bomb Experts Stop Buzzing With Bullets

In San Francisco at the Palace of the Legion of Honor a buzzing object challenged police and Army bomb experts. They concluded it was a nonradioactive device that resisted dismantling until shots ceased its buzzing. Inspector Jack Long noted the object resembled a television tube with a transistor amplifier.

San Francisco Palace of the Legion of Honor Jack Long Long

Quarterback Twomey Injured at Biddeford High

Biddeford High star quarterback Paul Twomey suffered a broken foot in the St. Louis Biddeford game Friday night. Principal Paul M. Stebbins said Twomey will miss three to five weeks, playing the latter half with a cast. Twomey, son of Norbert Twomey of 54 Westmore Ave, Biddeford, is a senior.

Biddeford High Paul Twomey Paul M. Stebbins Twomey Norbert Twomey Westmore Ave Biddeford

Birmingham Bombing Provokes Fear Amid Racial Tensions

FBI officials and a large federal response followed a fatal bombing at a Birmingham church during desegregation demonstrations. Police reported two more killings and several fires as riots, fear, and calls for nonviolence spread. Authorities offered rewards and urged federal action to restore protection of life and property.

FBI U.S. Atty Robert F. Kennedy Burke Marshall Joseph Dolan John Nolan King Southern Christian Leadership Conference Kennedy Birmingham Alabama

Kennedy lauds dropout program with 10105 returning to classes

President Kennedy says 10105 students in 20 cities returned to school as part of a government effort that persuaded 23502 pupils to abandon plans to drop out. The preliminary report by U S Education Commissioner Francis Keppel cites 632 communities in 23 states and the District of Columbia, with funds allocated to expand the drive through September. Kennedy hopes to extend similar efforts next summers and school years, noting the program’s broad national impact and thanking participants.

Newport R.I Kennedy Francis Eppel U.S White House Keppel Washington U. N. General Assembly New York John O. Pastore St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Bailey’s Beach Newport Country Club States District of Columbia

Car Damages From Backing Accident In Saco

John M Johnson of 68 High St Saco reported a backing collision this morning. His car struck William Worcester of 73 Maple St Saco who had parked opposite the Johnson driveway. Worcester suffered $50 damage to the right front door. Johnson’s car had no damage.

Saco John M. Johnson High St William Worcester Maple St Johnson Worcester

Saco Youth Escapes Injury In Mishap

Alfred Norman G. Desorme 18 of Saco drove a car that failed to turn from a side road into Mouse Lane and rolled into a field. He and three other teenagers escaped injury as the vehicle rolled over an embankment and came to rest on its wheels.

Alfred—Norman G. Desorme Stockman Ave Saco John Pride

Irregularly higher: oil, S&Ls, motors lead gains

International oils and savings institutions along with certain motors posted gains in a lightly diverse stock market this afternoon. The Dow rose to 741.89, with notable gains by IBM, Control Data, Eversharp, Chrysler, and GM, while Polaroid and U S Smelting fell, and bonds showed little shift.

New York Associated Press Royal Dutch Texaco Getty Financial Federation Studebaker Chrysler General Motors Eversharp IBM Control Data Polaroid U.S Electronic Associates American Stock Exchange

Rutgers White Oak to be cut as age ends Kilmer legend

The large Rutgers white oak linked to Joyce Kilmer's Trees is slated for removal amid aging. Rutgers officials concede it may not be the Kilmer tree, but debate continues. If the trunk remains sound, a cross section will be given to Sgt. Joyce Kilmer American Legion Post.

New Brunswick N.J Joyce Kilmer Rutgers University Kilmer Mahwah New Jersey Montague City Mass Swanzey N.H Rutgers American Legion

Saco Democrats Hold Cook-Out At Hill's Beach

Saco Democratic Social Club members gathered at the Frank Jones cottage in Hills beach for a cook-out prior to a meeting. A nominating committee with William Buckley and Charles Gilpatric was named to collect officer candidates for the year. Attendees included George Olsen, Timothy Crowley and family, Clyde Wells, Edward Pelletier, Thomas Simpson and guests, plus many others and the hosts.

Saco Democratic Socia Club Frank Jones Hills William Buckley Charles Gilpatric George Olsen Gilpatric Timothy Crowley Timothy Clyde Wells Edward Pelletier Thomas Simpson Harry Warren Buckley Alcide Deschambeault Kennth Carter Charles Glaude William Dunn Glen Yarborough Rebecca Muslawski Hazel Rounds Lois Ladd Howard Jones Mary Jones Elaine Deschambe

Bates College to start centennial celebration Sept 26

President Charles F. Phillips announces Bates College will launch a year long centennial celebration beginning September 26. The event marks the institution's anniversary with activities planned across campus and community venues.

Lewiston Charles F. Phillips Bates College

Thefts Reported From Mooring On Saco River

Thefts reported from a Saco River mooring off Lincoln Street involve two outboard motors and one boat missing over the weekend. Roy Martin and Theodore Fournier reported the losses from the same riverbank site near the Elm Street bridge. Police investigate both thefts.

Saco Lincoln Street Roy Martin Lincoln St Elm Street Bridge Theodore Fournier South St Biddeford

Winners Named At Salle Charite Whist Night

Special awards went to Adelard Bisson Yvonne Bourque and Adolph Remillard at the progressive whist in Salle Charite Alfred Street Biddeford. Women high score were Lillian Grenier Isabelle Lebelle Yvonne Bourque and Francoise Gendron. Men high score were Adelard Bisson Joseph Grenier Ferdinand Bourque Eugene Neault and Arthur Bolduc. Bid whist awards to Alma Caron Marcel Courtis and Hazel Foucault. High score winners John Paquette and Rita Lachance. All up hands held by Joseph Dube and Adelina Letourneau. Bean supper 4:30 7 p m Saturday hall then progressive whist. Bid whist 7:30 Sunday night.

Adelard Bisson Yvonne Bourque Adolph Remillard Salle Charite Alfred Street Biddeford Lillian Grenier Isabelle Lebelle Francoise Gendron Joseph Grenier Ferdinand Bourque Eugene Neault Arthur Bolduc

Main Street Building Bought By Brickates

Sale of the 2 story brick building at 294 Main St Saco owned by the Salvation Army to Atty George Brickates Saco announced today Brickates said he bought the property for an investment and would rent it all present with future plans to be announced later The sale was negotiated through N P Scontras Real Estate Agency

Main St Saco The Salvation Army Atty George Brickates Brickates N. P. Scontras Real Estate Agency

Church Circles Schedule Meetings in Biddeford and Saco

The United Church of Christ White Congregational circles announce meetings. Circle A led by Mrs Claude Falke ner meets at 1 30 p m at 230 South St Biddeford Circle C co leaders Mrs Joseph Ha ley and Mrs Earle L Atwood meet at 1 30 p m at Wayne B Hutchins 1 Maplewood Ave Biddeford Circle D led by Mrs Alfred Wilcox meets at 1 30 p m at Mrs Wilcox s home 7 Hall Ave Saco tomorrow.

United Arch of Christ Biddeford Claude Falkener Clarence Tarr South St Circle C Joseph Haley Earle L. Atwood Wayne B. Hutchins Maplewood Ave Alfred Wilcox

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