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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1964

Page

3

Saco Real Estate Sales Report Highlights Local Transfers

The 32 34 Clark J Saco property formerly owned by Ames Neithercut sold to Mr and Mrs Roger R Jalbert of Biddeford for residence a two family six room home plus two car garage The sale arranged through N P S Realty The Armand J Mercier office listed additional deals including four Therrien Avenue lots sold to Leroy Waycott for investment A five room ranch at 7 Colonial Drive sold to Mr and Mrs Paul Bogdahn of Saco for immediate occupancy A land and garage parcel on Inter Street Biddeford formerly owned by Jeremiah Murphy of Wollaston MA sold to Gerard Robitaille of Biddeford for investment

Clark J Saco Ames Neithercut Roger R.albert Biddeford Jalbert N. P. S Contrasgency Main St Aco Arnand J. Mercier Thornton Ave Therrion Ave Henry Therrrien Leroy I. Waycott Colonial Drive Aul Bogdahn Rs. Bogdahn Hheir Inter Street Jeremiah Murphy Wollaston Mass Gerard Robitaille

Traffic Accident Reported In Saco

Two collisions were reported in Saco. Philip La pointe 31 of 191 Main St and Lucille Saucier 7 of 52 Maple St sustained minor vehicle damage at Elm and Waver streets. Saucier’s damage estimated at 82 dollars. La Pointe’s figure not estimated. Police investigated. In Old Orchard Beach Joseph Quinn 51 of Saco Avenue collided with Gerard Jacques 44 of 58 Saco Ave as Jacques pulled into Saco Avenue from Adelaide Road causing minor Fender damage to Jacques car.

Philip Lapointe Main St Saco Lucille J. Saucier Maple St Elm Street Waver Street Saucier Lapointe Old Orchard Beach Joseph Quinn Saco Avenue Gerard F Jacques Saco Ave Adelaide Road

Tips for Teens: Help a Self-Centered New Girl

ELINOR WILLIAMS advises readers to befriend a self-centered new girl by planning a girl-session focused on hair care and fashion, offering simple flattering styles, praising improvements, and gradually guiding her into sports or volunteer activities. Encourage her to engage with others to develop interests beyond herself.

Elinor Williams Elinor Ans

Showdown Bargaining To Begin At General Motors

GM and the United Auto Workers prepare for showdown bargaining on a new labor contract with time as the dispute. UAW President Walter Reuther and GM PR chief Joe Walsh propose 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. start times respectively as talks loom. The union notes GM profits set a record while the carmaker offers a three year deal described as generous. The Chrysler Ford and GM packages last August shaped expectations for a payout and retirement incentives. Reuther says he will attend GM at 10 a.m. Monday to push for a stronger agreement. The union maintains a $67 million strike fund for the GM showdown. GM dominates the Big Three with 354,000 represented workers.

Detroit General Motors Corp United Auto Workers Union UAW Walter P Reuther Joe Walsh Paul Svoboda Louis G. Seaton Seaton Reuther Chrysler Corp Ford Motor Co Chrysler Ford

Tonkin Gulf incident remarks stir political clash

Goldwater, on Meet the Press, questions the Tonkin Gulf episode details and the sequence of naval actions. He says the core issue is determining what actually happened, not communications. North Vietnam accuses Washington of fabricating the incident to aid Johnson's campaign.

Minnesota NBC Meet the Press Gulf of Tonkin Goldwater North Viet Nam Washington Tonkin Gulf Johnson

Your Needlework Kit Lovely Rose Wreath Cross Stitch Pillow Cases

A vintage style advertisement details the Your Needlework Kit 17-A for rose wreath cross stitch pillow cases. It promises easy to follow stitches, color and instruction charts, and suggests gifts for showers and anniversaries. Includes price of 2.99 per kit and four week delivery.

Needlework Kit Service Three Samples Kit 12A Offer

Three samples kit 12A offered for two dollars includes stamped linens for three samplers embroidery floss and simple instructions. Great Neck New York.

Moving Peonies This Fall for Gardeners

This gardening note urges moving or dividing peonies now, with soil prep tips and deep spadework. It covers manure, peat moss substitutes, soil texture, limestone addition, and proper planting depth for robust growth. It warns on location near lawns or shrubs and notes bloom delay after relocation. It also highlights fall planting of bulbs like tulips and crocus to extend spring color.

Plan

Fourteen Die On New England Highways Weekend Toll

A summer weekend on New England roads caused fourteen highway fatalities across five states Massachusetts Connecticut New Hampshire Maine and two drownings in Connecticut Maine and Rhode Island The dead include Robert Mercer 20 of Lee MA James Welch 7 of Clinton CT James Davison 19 of Concord NH Norman Dedam 30 of Dalhousie NB Geraldine Powell 24 of Ludlow MA Thomas McNeil 29 of Concord MA Edward OLeary 76 of Harwich MA Harry Blakeley 48 of Wellfleet MA Marjorie Parkhurst 18 of Charlestown NH Ernest Nelson 44 of Hartford CT Elwood Barringham 19 of North Haven CT Peter McGuinness 18 of Clinton CT Richard Nault 18 of Franklin NH Carol Gullotti 25 of Waltham MA plus drownings Joseph Correau 36 Fall River MA Winston Brown 46 New Gloucester ME Peter Dolge 35 Fairfield CT

Boston New England Massachusetts Connecticut New Hampshire Maine Rhode Island Robert Mercer Lee Mass Lenox James Welch Clinton Peabody Thomas D. McNeil Concord Waltham Edward J. O'Leary Harwich West Harwich Harry W. Blakeley Wellfleet Tamworth N.H Marjorie Parkhurst Charlestown Ernest Nelson Hartsford Conn Startford Elwood Barringham North Haven Hamden Peter T. McGuinness Guilford Richard B. Nault Franklin, N.H Pittsfield IIL Carol Gullotti Watertown Joseph Correau Fall River Sakionnet Point R.I Winston Brown New Gloucester Kimball Pond Vienna Peter Dolge Fairfield Fairfield,Conn Long Island Sound

Barber Shop Quartet Planned For Kennebunk

Kennebunk prepares to form a local chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America. A Sept 28 meeting at 7 30 p m at the Community Center on Park Street invites all men interested in joining. the group aims to boost male singing and links to a 30 000 member, 700 chapter international organization founded in 1938 by J Owen C Cash.

Kennebunk Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of America Park Street Hugh Curtis U. S Canada Maine Tulsa, Okla J Owen C. Cash

Firemen End Field Day Fire Blaze at Goldman Residence

Kennebunk fire crews from Central Fire Station rushed to 1 Longview Terrace Sunday afternoon where an outdoor barbecue fire spread to a residence partition. Firefighters quickly contained the flames, causing minor damage near the barbecue pit. The field day had just ended about 30 minutes earlier.

Kennebunk Leonard Goldman Longview Terrace Central Fire Station Goldman

A Pinch of Dry Mustard in Cream Sauce

A pinch of dry mustard seasons a cream sauce for fish vegetables or hard cooked eggs, enriching flavor with a subtle heat. The tip suits versatile meals, boosting palate warmth without overpowering delicate ingredients. Use sparingly to maintain balance.

Biddeford Announces Street Work Bids And Dates

City Clerk Paul A. Deshaies said the Maine State Highway Commission released bid specs for state aid work on Alfred Street from Union to Five Points and Alfred Road to the railroad tracks. The project runs about 1.03 miles as part of South Street area improvements with the state.

Biddeford Paul A. Deshaies Maine State Highway Commission Alfred Street Union Street Five Points Alfred Road Boston and Maine South Street

Portland hosts urban renewal session for officials

Augusta AP reports the Department of Economic Development will hold an urban renewal session for municipal officials and interested persons in Portland on October 21.

Augusta Department of Economic Development Portland

Massachusetts Vote Counting Is Complicated

Massachusetts faces a tricky presidential vote due to a new law allowing new residents to register for the presidential ballot if they move in time. Rules vary by state with special ballots for new residents, different registration cutoffs, and location restrictions. some states offer no special provisions.

Boston Massachusetts Secretary of State Democratic Prohibition Maine Connecticut Rhode Island New Hampshire Vermont

Maremont Plans French Plant

Maremont Corp plans a European foray by forming Maremont S.A. in Mazamet France with 10 000 to 15 000 daily shock absorber output. The subsidiary will expand production of 16 major auto parts and serve original equipment and replacement markets from Paris HQ under Wolfson Ballar team.

Chicago Maremont Corp Europe John P. Buck Maremont, S.A Mazamet France Buck Maremont United Kingdom S.A la Mechanique de Precision Wolfson la Mechanique Roger Kreutler Marcel Pecazaux Maremont S.A Bombay India

Car Pulled From Water At Beach

Firemen recovered a partially submerged car at the foot of Reggio Avenue in Old Orchard Beach. The unit, found empty after initial fears of occupants, was moved about 30 feet and then pulled fully from two feet of water. Carroll Survey tied the vehicle to a Friday night theft and the car was demolished after hitting rocks at low tide.

Old Orchard Beach Reggio Avenue Frst Shore

Three Missing Children Found Fort Fairfield News

About 100 people searched Sunday night before authorities learned the three missing children were safe with their mother. Robert James reported the trio missing upon returning home after an hour away and found them gone. They were likely picked up by the mother who visited relatives.

Fort Fairfield Robert James

Officer Slate Is Installed By Orchard Lodge

Old Orchard Beach officers of Orchard Lodge A F and A M were installed at a semi public ceremony at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall. Installing officer Frederick Elwell was assisted by Gordon Maddix and Robert Tarbox. New officers include Master Robert Googins and wardens, treasurer, secretary, chaplain, deacons, stewards, and organist Elmer L G Rounds. Refreshments followed.

Old Orchard Beach Orchard Lodge A.F A.M Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Frederick Elwell Arion Lodge Goodwins Mills Gordon Maddix Robert Tarbox Robert Googins Howard Merrill Edgar Steward Harry Sait Clarence Lary Donald Nowell James Dale Russell Durant Junor Ernest Gallant Neal Leighton Arthur Dickson Jr Elmer L. G. Rounds

Beach Residents Attend Reception in South Berwick

Beach residents from Miniwanca Chapter Eastern Star attended a reception in South Berwick Saturday evening honoring Worthy Grand Matron Agnes H. Swett and Grand Electa Gladys T. Raeside of Maine. Attending were Mrs. Helen Smith with Esther Black and May Slaney, How ard Slaney, Mrs. Marion Dexheimer, Mrs. Jennie Rallis and Teddy Rallis, and Charlene Rallis. Friday night Howard Slaney joined Genesia Chapter inspection in Bath.

Old Orchard Beach Helen Smith Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Esther Black May Slaney Howard Slaney South Berwick Agnes H. Swett Gladys T. Raeside Grand Chapter Maine Marion Dexheimer Adah Jennie Rallis Martha Teddy Rallis

Le Foyer Whist Winners Announced

The Le Foyer in Biddeford hosted a whist event with a full committee and numerous prize recipients. Medley Beaulieu and Ronald Ruel led high scores among many players across Saturday and Sunday sessions, with outgoing and consolation prizes awarded. Another weekend of whist is planned along with a monthly meeting next Tuesday at 7:30.

le Foyer Biddeford Bernice Beaulieu Berttha Desrosiers Marthe Ruel Medley Beaulieu Leo Marcoux Lucienne Chouinard Marcel Desrosiers Diane Ruel Priscille Ruel Lucien C. Ruel Ronald Ruel Edward Caron Malvina Gaudette Alma Sylvestre Alden Neault Mabel Ayotte Markel Desrosiers Wilfred Cote Rose Lemay Rita Fecteau Beatrice Grenier Bertha Desrosiers Gilles Fecteau Madeleine Beaulieu Blanche Trembley Patrick Desrosiers Georgiana Bissonnette Marie Valliere Flora Lambert Camille Garon Agnes Caron Arthur Pepin Ernestine Barabhe Diana Moulin Eva Couture Fernande Bertrand Medley Beau‘lieu Bernice ‘Beaulieu Paul Chabot Blanche Tremibley Fernando Bertrand Joseph Plourde Corrie Tapley Dee Blow Lina Bald toFelix Badnais Willard Beaulieu Medley Beaulier John Berthi‘aume Antoinette Chretien Malvina Roussel George Dumas Agnes Ca‘ron Laurette Champagne Rossaire Chouinard Alphonsine Bolduc Yvonne Dumas Lina ‘Bald Anna Cote Alfred Bald Alfred Lapierre Carl Tapley

Wanted 18 to 52 prepare for Civil Service jobs

Wanted for U S Civil Service openings in the area over the next year. Jobs pay up to 446 dollars a month to start with strong security and advancement. Many positions need little or no education or experience. However you must pass a test as competition is keen, sometimes only one in five succeeds. City

U.S. Civil Service

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