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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1964
Page
2
Dean Romprey of 139 Foss Gt Biddeford is listed as a patient at the Veterans' Hospital in Togus.
Cadets and leaders of the Saco Squadron Civil Air Patrol will gather Monday at 2 pm at Lt Edith C Halasz home 422 Ferry Rd Saco to organize activities recruit and plan a new cadet program. Biddeford Chapter Disabled American Veterans meets Monday 7:30 pm at Bradbury St Biddeford. Saco Grange meets Tuesday 8 pm at Grange Hall to discuss an insurance plan and elect officers. Saco Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grands Association holds annual banquet Monday 7 pm at the Carriage House Saco.
Merle Jones of Consolidated School received an honorary life membership in the Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers at the local PTA gathering. Book Fair supper postponed to November 7 due to a scheduling conflict. Funds approved for state PTA convention delegates and PTA meeting dates on Band Boosters calendar. New officers installed by Mrs. Ben Remar of Biddeford. Committee chairs named. Bernard Estey spoke on Goals in Education covering career and college choices and high school goals. Attendance award and aquarium gifted to Mrs. Robert Wildes. reception for faculty held.
A rear end collision on Main Street Saco last night caused front end damage estimated at 300 dollars. Paul Poirier 18 of Loudon Road Saco bumped the car driven by John Price Jr. 23 of Shreveport La as it slowed for traffic on York Hill. Price's car was not damaged. Saco police investigated the accident.
AP reports that bunnies are replacing fowl in Easter baskets. Carl W. Holstrom of F. W. Woolworth Co. says chickens and ducks together are selling about four to one against bunnies. Baskets stay popular with artificial grass dyed eggs candy and animals while the traditional bunny endures in chocolate form.
Nickel remains Canada's top exported metal by value with robust demand driving higher earnings for the sector. Strong markets and sustained shipments pushed the metal to the forefront of the export profile, reflecting its central role in global industry and trade momentum.
Ernest J. Wagner 74 of Cape Porpoise died at home after a long illness. Born in Kennebunk May 26 1890 he was a retired machinist and locksmith formerly with Saco Lowell Shops Biddeford. Survived by wife Ruth Christine Wagner son Frederick L Wagner Pittsfield NH sister Lizzie Philbrook Matinicus Island four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 2 PM Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk Rev Robert Howes officiating. Interment Arundel Cemetery. Visiting hours tonight 7 9 and Sunday 2 4 and 7 9.
Richonock John Ivan Richonock 71 of 97 Main St Biddeford died yesterday after a long illness in a local hospital He was born in Russia a World War I veteran and longtime textile mill worker In Biddeford he was a member of the Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Services from St Demetrios Greek Orthodox church Monday at 2 pm Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford tonight and Sunday with visiting hours listed
Patricia A Leblanc aged four months died last night in a local hospital. Born May 7, 1964, she was the daughter of Emile and Carol Ann Newman Leblanc of 3 Wilson Street Biddeford. Grandparents Mr and Mrs John B Newman and Mr and Mrs Omer J Leblanc, all of Biddeford. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 p m from Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford.
Funeral services for Henry F. Pease of 9 Roanoke Ave Ocean Park were held Friday at 10 from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with Rev Paul K Weimer of the United Church of Christ officiating Committal at Evergreen Cemetery Phillips with Rev Lucille Toothacher presiding.
Funeral services for Mrs Parmela Trudeau of 217 Main St Biddeford were held at 9 this morning at St Marys Church. Rev Maurice Goan celebrated a solemn requiem high mass with Rev Arthur St Pierre as deacon and Rev Cornelius J Enright as subdeacon. William Cleary was soloist and Miss Elizabeth Seidel organist. Bearers were Roland Ruel Heliodore Laverdiere Henry Rainville and Rosaire Cote. Burial followed at St Josephs Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Enright. Out of town relatives included Mrs Paul Rainville Sandisfield Mass Mrs Antoinette Allard Burlington Vt Sister Ste Marie Edmod Lisbon Mrs Ernest Danis Putnam Conn Mrs Paul Faucher North Adams Mass Mr and Mrs Henry Rainville Bridgeport Conn and Sister Helene Thieres Lewiston.
Vivian Brown answers home repair questions on plaster ceiling patches. For small repairs use any patching plaster or plaster of Paris in small batches, about 10 minutes work time. A 50 50 mix of spackling compound and plaster of Paris is used by some professionals. Exterior rubber base paint can be brushed similarly to oil paint, though some say it should not be brushed out as much.
The forecast calls for cloudy skies and cooler air with occasional rain across the west portion. Low temperatures will range from the 40s in the north to the 50s in the south. Sunday will remain cloudy with intermittent rain and little temperature change.
A compendium of Sunday youth gatherings and evening worships from numerous churches including United Church of Christ Biddeford Advent Christian Saco Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunk covering times from 4 30 p m to 7 30 p m with 6 15 p m 6 30 p m 7 p m and related training union events across multiple churchs and towns. The notices also reference youth fellowships Jr Beacons for Christ Junior Senior Baptist Youth and Salvation Army activities at local headquarters.
Grafton Fire Chief Arthur King said yesterday afternoon a recent blaze was set and remains under state investigation. He noted it was the second major fire at the fingerboard producer, occurring Sept. 3 and forcing a temporary lumber operation shutdown after workers left for the evening.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Town Meeting members voted to authorize the council to borrow up to 250000 for additions to Jameson School and high school renovations. The vote followed disputes over a 30000 school board amount and legal advice from town lawyers.
New York AP reports signs of ongoing growth across sectors. Ford and United Auto Workers reach a new contract similar to Chrysler’s, while General Motors talks paused. industrial production rises for the twelfth straight month, and the Conference Board foresees noninflationary expansion into the 1970s. Treasury notes a rising gold stock, with inflation risks and labor disputes looming. construction slips while housing sales dip, and railroad and copper sectors await resolution amid possible strikes.
World and national events mix with high profile moments as civil rights tensions flare in New York and Birmingham while King meets the pope. politics, labor, and a landmark royal wedding in Athens anchor a week of dramatic notes. The piece also notes plans for elections in Britain, a looming U S Supreme Court decision, and a sharp quote from Khrushchev on wolves.
The lobby group led by Harris and Feldman seeks direct yes or no votes from candidates on Sunday liquor sales with variants allowing noon or limited hours for Class A restaurants and hotels. They argue expanded sales will boost conventions and tourism, protect payrolls, and aid state finances, outlining plans for broader advertising and loan support to hotels and eateries.
Chicago AP reports a nationwide survey of self service ham burger chains finds 5 percent of Americans prefer plain hamburgers while a large 81 percent favor either catsup or both catsup and mustard. Results indicate strong regional and demographic variations in topping choices.
News At A Glance notes unclear firing by American destroyers at torpedo boats or phantom targets in the Gulf of Tonkin. U S forces in South Vietnam and 7th Fleet units go on alert amid the incident report. Royal guests return after Constantine wedding celebrations.
Government House updates show Railway Labor Act procedures expired and a presidential emergency board failed to end deadlock. Wolfe of the National Railway Labor Conference and Fox of the AFL CIO Railway Employes' Department trade blame. a strike date is fixed for 6 am local time, with certain lines exempt due to reached or pending agreements.
A survey finds nine percent of people prefer catsup with their burgers, while five percent use mustard alone. The data highlights simple condiment preferences, suggesting catsup and mustard remain the dominant sauces.
The Associated Press notes early season questions face Cleveland and Minnesota as Browns and Cardinals meet, Bears challenge Vikings, with two games Friday night and a slate Sunday. Detroit, Rams, Bears, Vikings, Packers, Giants, Eagles, Redskins and Cowboys loom in NFL action. AFL features Oakland Houston Denver Buffalo and Boston San Diego with Jets and Chiefs idle.
Old Orchard Beach announces the first Nee Nah Council meeting for the Degree of Pocahontas on Monday at 7 30 p m at the American Legion Hall School Street. Also noted are conferring of degrees at Adai Chapter and a reception honoring Maine Grand Chapter officers with various readouts on local club activities and a V F W Auxiliary meeting.
Sanford resident Jean O Rourke 16 and Betty MacPhail 16 of Kennebunkport escaped injury Friday night when their car rolled onto its side on Route 99 between Sanford and Kennebunkport. O Rourke was the driver and the vehicle was a total loss.
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