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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1963

Page

2

Local Society Notes From Saco And Biddeford

Mrs Lillian Chadbourne and Henry Bedard are patients at Webber Hospital. Mr and Mrs Arnold Reynolds visit the Rhodes family in Saco. Mr and Mrs Merrill and Mr and Mrs Roy from Old Orchard Beach recently returned from Virginia and Washington. Religious visitors St Leon of Rome and Patricia of Manchester stayed with the Guays in Biddeford. Portland forecast has sun and wind with frost warnings and near 60 Tuesday.

Lillian Chadbourne Hutchins St Saco Webber Hospital Henry Bedard Ferry Road Arnold Reynolds New Bedford Mass Don C. Rhodes James St Lawrence Merrill Donald Roy Old Orchard Beach Ee Va Washington St. Leon Rome Patricia The Holy Family Sisters Manchester N. H Napoleon Guay State St Biddeford Cordelia Guay Elm St Miss Guay

Catholic Order of Foresters Election Tonight at Adams Hall

The Catholic Order of Foresters will conduct an officer election at 7:30 tonight at Adams Street Hall. The event invites members to participate in the local fraternal organization's leadership selection at the venue.

Order of Foresters Adams Street Hall

Deaths Walter G. Johnson 83 Biddeford

Walter Garfield Johnson 83 of 15 Orchard St Biddeford died early today in a local hospital Born August 24 1880 in Biddeford son of George A and Mary Gray Johnson educated in Biddeford schools and employed at the Biddeford Post Office for many years Retired 21 years ago A 50 year member of Dunlap Lodge AF and AM Biddeford and a United Baptist Church member Survivors include three nephews Frank Alvin and Paul Johnson all of Biddeford and five nieces Mrs Robert Hunter Mrs Elsie Butler Mrs Edna Thompson Mrs George Roussin and Mrs Milton Emmons Burial will be Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco friends may call tomorrow 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Walter Garfield Johnson Orchard St Biddeford George A Mary (Gray) Johnson Dunlap Lodge United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Frank Alvin Paul Johnson Robert Hunter Elsie Butler Edna Thompson Saco George Roussin Old Orchard Beach Milton Emmons Easley S.C Charles Johnson Pool Road

Saco Lodge to Nominate Officers at Tonight Meeting

Saco Lodge International Order of Odd Fellows will meet at 7 30 tonight in Odd Fellows Hall Saco A second nomination of officers will take place during the session exciting local fraternal activity in the community

Saco Lodge International Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Hall Saco

Biddeford Civil Defense Group to Meet Tonight

The Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety Organization will meet tonight at 7 30 in the Court Room of the Biddeford City Building.

Biddeford

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Meeting Tonight

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 30 this evening in the Biddeford City Building to discuss upcoming events and community service efforts.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Biddeford City

Le Foyer Meeting Tonight At 8 At 97 Alfred Street

Le Foyer will meet tonight at 8 in the hall located at 97 Alfred Street Biddeford. The notice singles out the time and place for the community gathering in Biddeford.

le Foyer Alfred St Biddeford

Saco Republican City Committee to Meet Wednesday at 7 30

Members of the Saco Republican City Committee will meet Wednesday night at 7 30 in the GAR Hall City Building.

Saco Republican City Committee GAR Hall

Widows of World War One Chapter 9 to Meet in Saco

A special meeting of Widows of World War One Inc Chapter 9 will be held at Mrs Ella Lumans home 71 Middle St Saco on Tuesday at 1 30 p m for election of delegates and alternates to attend the October 27 department meeting at the Lafayette Hotel Portland

Women’s Union Circle to Meet at Saco Church Vestry

The Women’s Union Circle of the Saco United Baptist Church will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church vestry. A pot luck supper will be served. A love gift offering will be taken and there will be a special speaker.

Women's Union Circle Saco United

Two Biddeford People Hurt In Car Crash

A two car collision at the intersection of Washington and Jefferson Streets Saturday noon injured two Biddeford residents. Donald F Lennon and Barbara Lennon of 74 Graham Street sustained minor injuries and were treated at Webber Hospital after their 1957 sedan collided with a 1962 sedan driven by Armand Couture of 48 State Street.

Washington and Jefferson Streets Biddeford Donald F Barbara Lennon Graham St Webber Hospital Armand Couture State St

Communion Sunday planned by Ancient Order of Hibernians

In Division Two Auxiliary the group announced a Communion Sunday for October 15. Members will attend an 8:30 a.m. Mass at St Marys Church in a group. Patricia Fournier and Joyce Twomey were named to buy silverware for the division. A social hour followed a display of new styles. Next meeting is October 1 at Mason Street Hall, Biddeford.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Roup Mason Street Biddeard Hall St. Mary's Church Patricia Fournier Joyce Twomey Biddeford

Card of Thanks for Sympathy from the Hooper Family

The family thanks friends and neighbors for cards flowers and sympathy during the bereavement for Charles A. Johnson Also gratitude goes to the Lotus Class Pythian Sisters and to the Biddeford Fire Dept L C and L C Maling Garage Notre Dame Hospital and Sweetser Children's Home for their kindness and support. The Family of Charles A. Johnson.

Charles Hooper Verner Hooper Sydney Hooper Halstead Biddeford Fire Dept L. C L. C. Maling Notre Dame Hospital Sweetser Children’s Home Charles A. Johnson

Paul W Soucy of South Portland Dies at 39

Paul W Soucy 39 of 55 Devereaux Circle South Portland and former Saco resident died unexpectedly Saturday at home. Born February 17 1924 in Saco he was the son of Florence Blake Soucy and the late Carroll Soucy. A World War II veteran in the European Theater he attended Saco Schools Northeastern Business College Gray's Law School and worked at Portland Copper and Tank Co. Survivors include his widow Dorothy Link Soucy his mother two sons Paul W Soucy Jr and David Soucy two daughters Carol and Donna three brothers Louis Soucy Frederick Soucy and William Soucy and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 from 749 Congress St Portland with Rev Robert Bell officiating. Interment Brooklawn Memorial Park.

Portland Paul W. Soucy Devereaux Circle Saco Florence Blake) Soucy Carroll Soucy Northeastern Business College Gray's’ Law School Portland Copper and Tank Co Dorothy Link Soucy Paul W. Soucy Jr David Soucy Carol Donna South Portland Louis Soucy Frederick Soucy Kittery William Soucy Congress St Robert Bell First Baptist Church Brooklawn Memorial Park

Miss Lizzie Piper of Biddeford Dies at 78

Lizzie M Piper 78 of 9 Guinea Road Biddeford died yesterday at home born March 15 1885 in Biddeford daughter of George F and Betsey Wakefield Piper educated in Biddeford schools Gorham Normal School taught in Maine towns and Boston Massachusetts member of Medford Rebekah Lodge and Medford Methodist Church survived by five sisters one brother eight nieces and nephews services 1 15 pm tomorrow at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco officiated by Rev C Joseph Ingraham Laure ll Cemetery Saco home tonight 7 9 pm.

Lizzie M. Piper Guinea Road Biddeford George F. and Betsey (Wakefield Gorham Normal School Maine Boston Mass Medford Rebekah Lodge Nellie G. Norwood Lydia J. Emerson Emma W. Piper Florence N. Piper Addie D. Piper Luther W. Piper Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco C. Joseph Ingraham

Francois Lantagne lifelong Pepperell Co worker dies

Francois O Lantagne 72 of 124 Alfred St Biddeford died Saturday night after a long illness Born March 14 1891 in St Raphael Que he worked over 40 years in Pepperell Mfg Co blanket and weaving dept as loomfixer and clerk He was a communicant of St Josephs Church survived by widow Aimee two sons Lauria and Lawrence two daughters Mrs Ernest Lebel and Mrs Cecile Bouffard seven grandchildren one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews Services set for Tuesday 8:30 am from St Josephs Church with calling hours at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford 2 4 and 7 10 pm prior to service

Francois O. Lantagne Alfred St Biddeford St Raphael Que Odison Exilia ‘de St. Joseph's Church Aimee Patty) Lantagne Lauria Lantagne Miami Fla Lawrence Lantagne Pasadena Calif Ernest Lebel Cecile Bouffard Saco Wilfrid Lan Bolduc

Fraternal Order of Eagles to pray for William Huot

The Fraternal Order of Eagles meet at Birch Street Hall at seven then proceed to Emond's Funeral Home at 72 Hi St to say prayers for William Huot.

Order of Eagles Birch Street Emond Hi!! St William Huot

Council Member Chagnon to pay respects at funeral home

Member of Council Chagnon of Union St. Jean Baptiste will meet at the club at 7 PM and proceed to Sansoucy Funeral Home on Stone Street in Biddeford to honor Edward Legare, a fellow member.

Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste Sansoucy Stone St Biddeford Edouard Legare

Biddeford Knights to Meet at Emond Funeral Home

Members of the Biddeford Knights of Columbus will gather tonight at 7 at the Emond Funeral Home on Hill Street to pay respects to William Huot, a fellow member.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Biddeford William Huot

Funeral Rites Held for Pierre LaMarre Hills Beach Resident

Funeral services for Pierre LaMarre of Hills Beach Biddeford were held Saturday at St An dre Church. A solemn mass was celebrated by Rt Rev Msgr Aime Giguere with deacon Rev Bernand Nicknair and subdeacon Rev Arthur St Pierre. Choir directed by Mrs Laura Proulx. Burial at St Joseph Cemetery with graveside prayers by Father Nicknair. Out of town mourners included families from Warwick R I Thetford Mines Que and New Hampshire towns.

Pierre Lamarre Hills Beach Biddeford St. Andre’s Church Aime Giguere Bernand Nicknair Arthur St. Pierre Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Laura Proulx St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Nicknair Richard Gagne Donald Ledoux Theodore Langlais Paul Langlais Ronald Langlais Ernest Marier Antonio Langlais Florida Rochefort Wilfred Laporte Adelard Morin Ernest Morin Warwick R. I Frank Lizotte Henry Dionne Alex Lizotte Dolores Pomerleau Lena Lavoie Wilfrid Sylvain James Corjening Gonic N.H Joseph Gagnon Amesbury Mass Mary Lamarre Emelien Corriveau Marie Martineau Laurette Lamarre Thetford Mines Que

Funeral Rites Held for Donald Libber Fraser

Funeral services for Donald Lib bey Fraser of 291 Pool Road Biddeford were conducted at 2 p.m. yesterday at The United Church of Christ in Biddeford with Rev. David E. Wigley officiating. Interment followed at Isee Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers were Alfred Bradford Alfred Wilcox Paul Larrabee and Prescott Howard.

Donald Libbey Fraser Pool Road Biddeford United Church of Christ White Congregational David E. Wigley Isee Cemetery Biddeord Alfred Bradford Alfred Wilcox Paul Larrabee Prescott Howard

Charles F Leach Funeral Services Held In Biddeford

Funeral services for Charles F. Leach age 35 of Round Hill Street Biddeford were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday from The United Church of Christ White Congregation in Biddeford with Rev David Wiley officiating Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Archie Maxwell Clarence Sanborn Arnold Calderwood Coyle Smith and Joseph Hannaford were among those listed as attendees or pallbearers.

Charles F. Leach Round Hill St Biddeford United Church of Christ David Wiley Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Alfred Bradford Archie Maxwell Clarence Sanborn Arnold Calderwood Coyle Smith Joseph Hannaford

Funeral services for Edouard Legare announced

Funeral services for Edouard Legare of 556 Alfred Road Biddeford will be held Wednesday at 8 30 am at St Josephs Church Friends may call today and tomorrow from 10 am to 10 pm at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford

Edouard Legare Alfred Road Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Sansoucy Stone St

Legion to hold rites for William Huot at Emond's Funeral Home

Members of Owen Davis Post American Legion plan ritual services for William Huot at 7 30 tonight at Emond's Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford.

Owen Davis American Legion William Huot Emond Funa Hill St Biddeford

Funeral rites for Adolphe F. X. Gagnon held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Adolphe F. X. Gagnon of 212 Elm St Biddeford were held Saturday at St Josephs Church with a solemn requiem high mass by Rev Norman Carrier. Interment followed at St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers included Emile Lessard George Trottier Hervey Debreuil and others from the Sacred Heart League and Society of St Vincent de Paul. A firing squad from the 817th Supply Squadron Pease AFB NH attended. Delegations from American Legion Sacred Heart League and St Vincent de Paul were present. Out of town attendees came from Canada New Hampshire California and New York communities.

Adolphe F. X. Gagnon Elm St Biddeford St. Joseph's Church Norman Carrier Mark Franck Sylvia Levesque St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Levesque Emile Lessard George Trottier Hervey Debreuil Sacred Heart League Conrad Fortier Jovite Belanger Henry Reny Society of St. Vincent de Paul 817Th Pease Afb N.H Shouldis C. Roberts Hilton C. Clemmons McKinney C. Co Calif Louis A. Dion Adele Dion Beauceville Quebec Canada Jerome Allen Joseph Allen Roland Garneau Abitibi Ernest Gagnon Dominique Lemieux St. Athanasse Elie Gagnon San Francisco Louis Gagnon White Plains N.Y John B. Gagnon Cecelia Gagnon Therese Gagnon Armand Gagnon Angeline Deshaies Ronald Stacy Manchester Paul St. Laurent Exeter N. H Lionel Gagnon Rumford Roland Gagnon Auburn Ethelbert Theberge Lewiston George Caniel Gaston Trottier George Neiderer Drummondsville Arthur Verville Victor Bianchi North Attieboro

Notable Names List From East Coast Notices

Mass Mrs Ernestine Breton Mrs Rita Hamel John De Cris tofaro Woonsocket RI Mr and Mrs Leo Canuel Leo Cannel Jr Centredale RI George Breton Jr Stillwater RI Mr and Ms Leodore Letendre Cambridge Mass Edgar Parent Fred Parent Romeo Parent Fall River Mass Mr and Mrs Joseph Charette Willimansette Mass Mr and Mrs Leopold Dulac Montreal Canada and Miss Rose Alma Canuel Lewiston

Mass Ernestine Breton Rita Hamel John de Cristofaro Woonsocket R. I Leo Canuel Leo Cannel Jr Centredale George Breton Jr Stillwater Leodore Letendre Cambridge Edgar Parent Fred Parent Romeo Parent Fall River Joseph Charette Willimansette Leopold Dulac Montreal Canada Rose Alma Canuel Lewiston

Three Drivers Fined In Saco Court Session

In Saco Municipal Court this morning Edward F Copp 21 of Dorchester Mass was fined 235 for displaying another's license and faces sentencing on a second charge of driving without a license. Walter M Joslin 20 of Kennebunkport was fined 25 for suspended license and 10 for an unregistered vehicle. Alice R Butler 45 of Lexington Mass paid 10 for running a red light at Elm and Temple Streets.

Edward F. Copp Dorchester Mass Robert Janson Biddeford Copp Walter M. Joslin Kennebunkport Jerald Boutilier William F. Wilson Jr Alice R. Butler Lexington Elm and Temple Streets Saco

Funeral for Rev Sister St Pierre d Alcantara in Stanstead Que

Funeral services for Rev Sister St Pierre d Alcantara were held in Stanstead Quebec with a requiem high mass by Rev Raymond Delamarre. Born February 21 1876 in Biddeford she joined the Ursulines in Stanstead in 1903 and celebrated her Golden Jubilee in 1956. Survivors include a sister in law and a brother in law plus several nieces and nephews.

St. Pierre d'Alcantara Stanstead Raymond Delamarre Sister St. Pierre Biddeford Narcisse Cantara Marguerite Petrin) Cantara The Ursulines of Que Pierre d’Alcantara Matilda Cantara Arthur Borduas Marc Cote Fernand Roy

Senate vote on treaty faces big turnout forecast

Test ies Aaa ty amendments must be submit ted to the Senate for ratification. Dirksen and Mansfield predicted a large turnout for Tuesday's vote. Dirksen said every Republican will be on hand and Mansfield estimated attendance at 99, barring illness of Clair Engle. Sen. Herman Talmadge shifted to opposition, calling the pact a dangerous military gamble.

Senate Dirksen Mansfield Clair Engle Calif Sen Herman Talmadge D-Ga

Weather (Continued from Page One) Fatal New England Crashes Claim Several Lives

A string of weekend crashes across New England leaves multiple dead. James Cabral, 50, of Somerset MA. Barbara Jane Huss, 23, of Boston MA. Harold Hussey, 40, of Chester VT. Lee Renshaw, 18, of Newington CT. Louis Belastrad, 21, Gloucester MA. Russell Keller, 21, Coast Guardsman. Charles Ricard, 24, Acushnet MA. John Audet, 19, Auburn ME. Marilyn Barone, 21, Lawrence MA. Francis Irish, 78, Crystal ME were killed in separate collisions or accidents from Friday to Sunday. Authorities report vehicle crashes, pole impacts, tree collisions, and an accidental hunter misidentification in one case.

James Cabral Somerset Mass Fall River Barbara Jane Huss Boston Back Bay Harold E. Hussey Chester Vt Lee Renshaw Newington Conn Berlin Lawrence Pelham Francis Irish Crystal Maine

Boy Rescued After Night Amid Searchlights and Rain

Rescuers followed the ward from the post for about a quarter mile while searchlights illuminated the area. The boy Krummel was described as in good spirits, joking and not distressed. A helicopter from Malmostrom Air Force Base tried to reach him but darkness prevented a rescue as rain began and temperatures fell toward 50s.

Page One Krummel Malmostrom Air Force Base

Bankruptcy filings in Portland target two OOB residents

Two Old Orchard Beach individuals seek relief under the bankruptcy act in federal district court Portland. David K. Snell, a mechanic, lists debts of four thousand one hundred twenty nine dollars and assets of

Old Orchard Beach Federal District Courts Portland David K. Snell

Five Inmates Bound Over To Superior Court

AUGUSTA Five Kennebec County jail inmates were bound over to the October term of the grand jury on attempted escape charges after pleading guilty in District Court. Sheriff John deWinter said inmates nearly cut through a first floor laundry window bar with hacksaw blades brought by Wesley Lampher Jr. from a State House work detail. Lampher, 19, Chelsea, was due for release Oct. 12. others bound over include Gregory M. Naoum, 19, Augusta. Edwin R. Rusgrove, 21, Augusta. Joseph Libby, 34, Waterville. and Raymond P. Wedge, 20, Waterville, all facing forgery, breaking and larceny, or assault charges or pending appeals.

Augusta Kennebec County Roland L. Poulin John deWinter Wesley Lampher Jr Chelsea State House deWinter Lampher Gregory M. Naoum Edwin R. Rusgrove Joseph Libby Waterville Raymond P. Wedge Superior Court

Gospel Services Held Twice Weekly At Local Halls

Church notes announce non sectarian gospel services every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 45 p m in the Odd Fellows building on Main street in Saco open to the public Mid week prayer and polities service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church

Odd Fellows Main Street Saco Biddeford United Baptist Church

Communion to Be Celebrated at Christ Church Biddeford

Holy Communion will be celebrated Tuesday at 6 a.m. in Christ Episcopal church, Biddeford.

Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford

Prayer Meeting Set At Full Gospel Church Wells

A prayer gathering is planned for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church located on Route 9 A just off Route 109 in Wells.

Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells

Home League Meeting of Saco Salvation Army Tuesday

The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will hold a meeting on Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming charity activities and plan community outreach efforts.

Saco Salvation Army

Women’s Fellowship Board to Meet at 1 30 P M

The executive board of the Women's Fellowship of the United Church of Christ White Congregational Biddeford will meet with President Mrs. Shirley E. Parks in the vestry at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Women's Fellowship of the United Church of Christ ,White Congregational

Social Circle meeting at Second Parish Unitarian Church

The Social Circle of the Second Parish Unitarian Church will meet at the parish house on School Street in Saco at 6 p.m. Wednesday. A family night supper at 6:30 will be presented. At 7:15, Dr. and Mrs. L Gordon Adamson of Fortunes Rocks Biddeford will speak on their European trip.

Second Parish Unitarian Church School Street Saco L. Gordon Adamson Fortunes Rocks Biddford

Restitution Made By Kennebunk Youths

Kennebunk police chief Frank Stevens reports juveniles have restituted for damage including lawn ornaments damaged 12 screens at a summer camp tires deflated and street lights shot out. He notes restitution for screens and water jugs, with ongoing work on broken street lights.

Kennebunk Frank Stevens Stevens

Surplus Food Distribution at Saco City Hall

Surplus food will be distributed at Saco City Hall from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Saco City Hall

Snell's Financials Highlight $275 Claim Exemption

Edythe Snell, a secretary, reports debts of $1,134 and assets totaling a figure not fully disclosed, with $275 in funds and a $100 claimed exempt. Proceedings indicate asset and liability details under review.

Edythe Snell

Navy Mine Sweeper Grouse Grounds Off Massachusetts Coast

A 136-foot Navy mine sweeper named Grouse ran aground on Little Salvages Reef two miles north of Gloucester as storm seas churned. Navy tugs waited for a higher tide and better weather to attempt freeing the vessel while weather warnings and small craft advisories remained in effect along the New England coast. All 39 crew were evacuated with no injuries reported. Grouse to be towed to Boston Naval Shipyard for repairs.

Rockport Mass Grouse Little Salvages Reef Ee Navy U.S. Weather Bureau New England Navy Cmdr Allen McCarthy USNRC Worcester Portsmouth N.H Coast Guard Quonset, R.I Boston Boston Naval Shipyard

Beach Democratic Club Plans Meetings

Dasis OLD ORCHARD BEACH Dwight W. McLeod, president of the local Democratic Social Club, said this morning that County Atty. Lloyd P. LaFountain and York County Sheriff Richard Du tremble have accepted invitations to speak before the group at future meetings. Invitations have also been sent to Sen. Edmund Muskie, William Hathaway, chairman of the state Democratic Committee, and U. S. Atty. Alton Lessard. Club meetings are held at the VFW Club on Atlantic Avenue.

Old Orchard Beach Dwight W. McLeod Democratic Social Club Lloyd P. LaFountain York County Richard Dutremble Edmund Muskie William Hathaway State Democratic Committee U. S

Hurricane Debra Forms In Atlantic

Debra, a small hurricane, formed in the Atlantic about 1000 miles east southeast of Imada. The Miami Weather Bureau reported limited data overnight on the season's fourth hurricane. Maximum sustained winds reached 65 knots, about 75 miles per hour.

Miami Fla Atlantic Imada Miami Weather Bureau Weather Bureau

Blue Cross Rates Hiked in Maine Subscriptions

PORTLAND AP Blue Cross Blue Shield rates rise 15 percent for about 60 percent of Maine subscribers starting November 1. The Associated Hospitals Service of Maine says the remaining 40 percent have already seen increases or will at renewal. An optional higher protection costs $1 more per month for singles and $2 for family plans.

Portland Maine Associated Hospita Service Paul A. Webb Medical Insurance Group

Marriage Intentions Filed in Saco Clerk Office

The Saco City Clerk records list Rudolph J. Sheltra of 3 Main St Biddeford and Christine EF Sullivan of 33 Stockman Ave Saco as a couple and Howard Jones of 106 King St Saco with Lois Ladd of 90 Spring St Saco as a second couple seeking marriage intentions.

Saco Clifford A. Purvis Rudolph J. Sheltra Main St Biddeford Christine EF. Sullivan Stockman Ave Howard ©. Jones King St Lois Ladd Spring St

Stocks Drift Mixed as Market Sways in Late Trading

In New York the stock market moved unevenly with fractional gains and losses. The AP average of 60 stocks stood at 281.1 at noon, with industrials down and utilities barely changed. Chrysler held a small gain while Ford dipped, Xerox rose, and Polaroid gained about three points amid varied action in chemicals and other major groups.

New York Associated Press Chrysler Ford Xerox U.S du Pont Dow Jones

Progressive Whist Held By Salle Charite

Salle Charite hosted a progressive whist event at Alfred Street hall Biddeford awarding special prizes to Mrs Georgiana Dube and Roland Perreault. Women high scorers were Laurette Champagne Agnes Caron Melvina Bineau Juliette Quinn. Men high scorers were Arthur Bolduc Arthur Lehouillier Alfred Bisson Robert Lambert. Sunday night prizes went to Mrs Arsene Lizotte Anna Morin Claire Gaudreau with Adelina Letourneau Rose Lunstrom as high scorers. Plans for next Saturday progressive and Sunday bid whist at the wall plus a Friday food sale were announced.

Georgiana Dube Roland Perreault Salle Charite Alfred Street Biddeford Laurette Champagne Agnes Caron Melvina Bineau Juliette Quinn Arthur Bolduc Arthur Lehouillier Alfred Bisson Robert Lambert

Maine Lawyer Named to ABA Indigent Defense Group

Robert N. Cyr of Biddeford has been named one of five Maine lawyers on a state sub committee of the American Bar Association. The group will survey legal services for poor defendants in Maine courts and help underpin ABA and state programs to assure adequate defense. Other members include George B. Barnes, Ralph L. Lancaster, Jon A. Lund, and Malcolm E. Morrell Jr.

Biddeford Robert N. Cyr Maine American Bar Association George B. Barnes Houston Ralph L. Lancaster Portland Jon A. Lund Augusta Malcolm E. Morrell Jr Bangor ABA Cyr Waterhouse, Spencer and Carroll

McNamara Taylor visit Vietnam signals firm U S backing

McNamara and Taylor prepare a week long mission to South Vietnam to assess the war effort. They will meet under informal conditions to verify reports on Diem's leadership and Viet Cong gains, aiming to separate truth from conflicting accounts and show White House resolve.

Viet Nam White House McNamara Taylor South MacNamara-Taylor Kennedy U.S Washington Ngo Dinh Diem Saigon South Viet Nam Diem Paul D. Harkins Henry Cabot Lodge

Stock Market Summary Mixed as Bonds and Stocks Move

At noon, age at noon was off 2.23 at 741.37. Prices were mixed on the American Stock Exchange. Corporate bonds were mixed, U.S. government bonds were mostly unchanged.

American Stock Exchange U.S

Summer Ends as Autumn Arrives in Maine

Portland AP report confirms official arrival of autumn at 2 24 p m EDT while Mainers report record cold in September. A mid month cold snap produced sub freezing temps statewide, with a 28 degree low at Portland airport on Sept 15, the earliest for the date in the records. Frost warnings were issued for coastal areas and widespread upstate frost expected with temperatures near or below freezing tonight.

Portland U.S. Weather Bureau Weather Bureau

Two Whist Parties at Le Foyer Weekend Event

Two whist events were held at Le Foyer over the weekend. Saturday featured a regular series with committee members listed and high score winners Mabel Ayotte and Mary Gagne, plus numerous other score winners and consolation and special prizes. Sunday added another night with prizes awarded to several players including Malvina Gaudette and Sadie Hill, high score to Sadie Hill, and a long list of additional prize recipients. A further whist gathering is planned for next Saturday and Sunday, with the monthly meeting set for 8 pm at hall 97 Alfred St Biddeford.

le Foyer Building Fund Jeanne Lasante Na Sinclair Rolande Villeneuve Claudia Beaudoin Leo Marcoux Ronald Ruel George Poirier Jr Adrien Bertrand Lucien C. Ruel Alma Sylvestre Eva Roberge Fernande Bertrand Mabel Ayotte Mary Gagne Alfred Lapierre Alma Beaudoin Sadie Hill Corona Gallant Malvina Gaudette Germaine Tardif Joseph Plourde James Beaulieu Maurice Marcoux Rose Aime Thibeault Jeannette Curro Lydia Gagnon Victoria Plessis Jerry Paquin Willard Beaulie Delia Normand Donat Barabe Albert Sevigny Yvonne Dumas Alphonsine Bolduc Mariette Jariz Ephrem Tardif George Dumas Belzemire Gobeil Josephine Valliere Arthur Bolduc Anna Cote Flora Adger Beatrice Corriveau Marie Frappier Marie Rose Doyon Rosaire Chouinard Alma Travers Alfred St Biddeford

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