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Biddeford Saco Journal

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Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1963

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Personal notices for Omer Plourde and Rita Ferron

Omer Plourde of May Street Biddeford is undergoing medical treatment at Webber Hospital. Rita M Ferron of Cedar Avenue Old Orchard Beach now makes her home with Pauline R Littlefield and Albina Littlefield at Pleasant Street Springvale.

Omer Plourde May Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Rita M. Ferron Cedar Ave Old Orchard Beach Pauline R. Littlefield Albina Littlefield Pleasant St Springvale

Deaths Mrs. Mabel H. Dolby 87 of Saco

Mrs Mabel H Towne Dolby widow of Byron K Dolby died after long illness at 87. Born April 27 1876 in Whenne bunk she was daughter of John B C Towne and Abbie Hill Towne. Survived by two daughters two sons twelve grandchildren one great grandchild. Funeral Thursday 2 30 p m Shumway Funeral Home Saco burial Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 7 9 p m. Portland forecast sunny cool high 56 62.

Mabel H. Dolby Dyer St Saco Whennebunk John B C. Towne Abbie Hill Towne Byron K. Dolby Saco School Thornton Academy Saco United Baptist Church Alice C. Lawlor Doris E. Fluent Greenville S. C Lawrence T Dolby Byron F. Dolby Shumway Funeral Home Spring St

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Social in Biddeford Tonight

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella will hold a social tonight at 8 at St John s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Members may bring guests The Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary will install officers at 6 30 pm at Cascade Lodge Portland Road Saco

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford

Pocahontas Council to Meet and Plan Portland Trip

Blue Feather Council Degree of Pocahontas convenes at 7 30 Thursday evening. Members with Great Council project books should bring them. Plans will be made to attend the Great Council in Portland on October 11 and 12.

Blue Feather Council Pocahontas Great Council Portland

Bishop Fenwick Council K of C Meeting

A meeting of Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus will be held tonight at 8 in GAR hall Saco.

Fenwick Knights of Columbus Gar Hall Saco

Unity Club Auxiliary Plans Wednesday Meeting at Saco

The Unity Club Auxiliary will gather Wednesday evening at Mrs. Emma Garside home on Buxton Road in Saco. A 6:30 supper precedes the business session.

Unity Club Emma _ Garside Buxton Road Saco

Owen-Davis Unit Auxiliary to Meet in Saco Hall

The Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary will meet tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Beach Street Saco Hall for a regular session.

Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Beach Street Saco, Hall

Biddeford Scout Troop 308 Holds Evening Meeting

The Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 308 Auxiliary will gather at 7 30 tonight in St. Josephs Parish Hall Biddeford to discuss activities and projects. Lunch will be served.

Biddeford Boy Scout St. Joseph's Parish Hall

Advent Christian Biddeford tohold midweek prayer service

A prayer and praise service for Advent Christian church members in Biddeford will take place Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the parsonage on Chapel Street.

Advent Christian Church Biddeford Chapel Street

Midweek Worship at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church

A mid week worship service is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church located at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street in Old Orchard Beach.

Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach

Christian Science Service at 7 45 Wednesday

Christian Science Society at 19 Winter Street Saco will hold a service Wednesday evening at 7 45. The reading room will be open to the public Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4.

Christian Science Society Winter Street Saco

Prayer Meeting at Lyman First Baptist Wednesday

A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the Lyman First Baptist Church in Goodwins Mill with choir rehearsal to follow at 8 30 PM.

Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mille

Prayer Service Planned at Advent Christian Church

A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Advent Christian church on Route 35 in Kennebunk Lower Village.

Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village

Prayer meeting at Advent Christian church in Old Orchard Beach

A prayer gathering is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Advent Christian church on Sarco Avenue in Old Orchard Beach featuring local worship and reflection.

Advent Christian Church Sarco Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Community Bible Study Session at Ogunquit Baptist Church

A Community Bible Study will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road to discuss scripture and fellowship.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road

Midweek Service at Full Gospel Church Wells

A mid week service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A just off Route 109 Wells.

Full Gospel Wells

Village Baptist Church Hears Prayer and Bible Study

A prayer and Bible study hour will be held in the vestry of Village Baptist Church. Kenne bunkport, Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Kennebunkport

Choir Practice Schedule at United Church of Christ Biddeford

Choir practice at The United Church of Christ in Biddeford is held each Wednesday evening with junior choir at 6 15 and senior choir at 7.

United Church of Christ ‘ White Congregational Biddeford

Circle E Church meeting in Biddeford Pool at 8 p.m.

Circle E of the United Church of Christ led by Mrs Thomas Haley will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs Robert York Biddeford Pool at 8 p m tomorrow.

United Church of Christ White Congregational Biddeford Thomas Haley Robert York Biddeford Pool

Women’s Society of Christian Service Meeting Planned

Members of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Sylvia Searle’s home Ferry Road Saco with Mrs Maude Moore as co hostress

Women’s Society of Christian Service Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford Sylvia Searle Ferry Saco Maude Moore

Kennedy outlines conservation push across nation

Kennedy lauded as a conservation set the nation on a path since 1961 and urged expanding programs to secure natural resources for a fuller life. He spoke in Ashland Wisconsin and prepared to address a Duluth Minnesota conference on land and people.

Kennedy Ashland Wis Agriculture Department “Land and People Duluth Minn

Carrie Emery obituary notes Saco Rebekah leader

Mrs. Carrie M. Emery 71 of 35 Ferry Road Saco died this morning in Saddle Brook New Jersey after a long illness. She was a retired stenographer and widow of William E. Emery born June 11 1892 in Sunapee New Hampshire. She held leadership roles in the Saco Rebekah Lodge and York County Past Noble Grands Association. Funeral Friday at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with Saco Rebekah memorial service to be announced.

Carrie M. Emery Ferry Road Saco Saddle Brook N.J William E. Emery Sunapee N.H James and Minnie _ ‘Stafford) Haynes Ashburnham Mass Saco School Street Methodist Church E. and L Saco Rebekah Lodge York County Past Noble Grands Association Rebekah Margaret L. Anderson Woodcliff Lake Dorothy B. O'Connor New London Conn Andrea L. Anderson Percy Stafford Meriden Shumway Funeral Home Spring St

Funeral services for Francois Lantagne held in St Josephs Church

Funeral services for Francois Lantagne were held at 8:30 am from St Josephs Church with Msgr Elie Hevey celebrating. Deacons Rev Mark Franck and Rev Norman Carrier assisted. Burial followed in St Josephs Cemetery with bearers named and several relatives visiting from Florida California Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and Quebec.

Funeral services for William Huot of Saco

Funeral services were held this morning at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church for William Huot of 26 Wakefield Ave, Saco. A solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. Ronald Labarre with deacon Rev. Maurice Jalbert and subdeacon Rev. Henri Fournille. Bearers were Owen-Davis Post American Legion members. Burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery included military honors from Portsmouth Naval Base. Attendants included out of town relatives from Dracut, Mass. Gloucester, Mass. Sawyer ville, Que. Rumford. Mexico. Manchester, N H. and Rev. Labarre.

Francois Lantagne St. Joseph's Church Elie Hevey Mark Franck Norman Carrier Diana Rousselle St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Carrier Henri Bourque Aime Desrosier William Bisson Arthur Lemire Alphonse Chretien Edgar Cabana Lauria Lantagne Miami Fla Lawrence Lantagne Pasadena Calif Adelard Boutin Andre Dutil Alice Dutil Germaine Blais Sherbrooke, Que Wilfred Lantagne Edna Urban West Warwick R l Antonio Caron Beverley Mass Lauria Patry Armand Proulx Sanford Roland Patry Berwick Leo Bouchard Fast Providence R. I Aline Fioria Manchester Conn William Petit Lawrence Noll William Huot Wakefield Ave Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Ronald Labarre Maurice Jalbert Henri Fournelle Eva Spenard Carrier Owen-Davis Post American Legion Joseph Stirling Henry Blanchette Ernest Gould Hartley Bridges Rodney Hooper Edward Gallant Calvary St. Joseph’s Cemetery Father Labarre Portsmouth Naval Base Cpl Marietta Lance Cpl Howard Malczewski Mills Cronin Arnold Ballard Donald Huot Roger Huot Dracut Mass Norman Huot Gloucester Massachusetts Hector Rouleau Amedee Vallee Paul Vallee Sawyerville Que George Chabot Rumford Joseph Binette Mexico Alfred Ruel St. Isidore Philomene Berube N.H Millinocket

Kennedy to Make Speaking Appearances Across Western States

Kennedy plans speaking appearances in North Dakota Montana Wyoming Utah Washington Oregon California and Nevada before a weekend rest in Palm Springs California. The itinerary lists multiple western states as part of the schedule.

Kennedy North Dakota Montana Wyoming Utah Washington Oregon California Nevada Palm Springs Calif

Diem Charges Intervention In South Viet Nam

President Ngo Dinh Diem accuses reports of repressive acts against Buddhists in South Vietnam as imperialist invention in a letter to UN Secretary-General U Thant. Thant appeals for normalization and fundamental rights for all, amid Asian and African concern over Buddhist rights.

United Nations, N.v.ap Ngo Dinh Diem U Thant South Viet Nam Diem Thant South Viet Nam Asia

Stride to Headline Maine Outstanding Son Dinner

Richard J. Stride president Biddeford Saco Bus Co and Maine State Chairman New England Council will be toastmaster at the third annual Outstanding Son of Maine award dinner at the Eastland Motor Hotel Port land. The event honors a Maine man with an outstanding record in another state and features an afternoon session of panel discussions and speakers on education in adult junior college and vocational levels.

Richard J. Stride Biddeford-Saco Bus Company Maine New England Council Eastland Motor Hotel Portland

Postmaster General Nominee Gronouski Confirmed by Senate

The Senate confirmed John A. Gronouski 43 of Wisconsin as postmaster general by voice vote. Gronouski, a former Wayne State University public finance teacher and 32 year head of Wisconsin’s tax department, succeeds J Ed ward Day who resigned Aug 9. He is of Polish American descent.

Washington Senate Kennedy John A. Gronouski Wisconsin Post Office Committee Gronouski J. Edward Day Wayne State University Detroit Wisconsin Tax Department

Drug Firm Placed in Receivership in Portland

Portland drugstore company H. H. Hay Sons, in business since 1841, was placed in receivership by Supreme Court Justice Walter M. Tapley Jr. Receiver Barnett Shur must keep the two stores operating amid stockholder Merrill A. Hay of Cape Elizabeth’s complaint that the firm faces insolvency.

Portland Supreme Court Walter M. Tapley Jr Barnett Shur H. H. Hay Sons Merrill A. Hay Cape Elizabeth Hay Henry H. Hay

Stocks climb on blue chip demand and mixed gains

The stock market rose early as blue chips and speculative issues gained. The Associated Press average reached 28.7 with the Dow at 741.93, while some sectors fell including tobaccos and drugs.

New York Associated Press Chrysler Ford Xerox U.S IBM American Stock Exchange

Births at Webber and Notre Dame Hospitals List New Arrivals

A hospital notice lists numerous new births to families across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk and surrounding towns. Names include David Allen Lisa Marie Leslie Susan Judith Marie Debra Anne Wade Tracey Lee Kristy Sue Melody Ann Paula Ann Monica Lynn Gary Roger John Gerard Dennis Richard Gary Kenneth Brian Richard and others with weights and dates in September.

Webber Hospital John R. Marie Union St David Allen Roger P. Robert May St Biddeford Lisa Marie Paul Tarbox Middle St Saco Leslie Susan Sheriff Richard Dutremble Lemieux St Judith Marie Donatiea J. Parent Birch St Debra Anne Albert Parenteau Spruce St Robert Ross Cleaves Street Bideford Melody Ann Leo Desmarais Foss St Paula Ann Gerard Forcier West Myrtle St Monica Lynn Dennis Richard Richard Dumas Cat Mousam Road Kennebunk Gary Kenneth Henry Petit Dupont Ave Brian Richard Roger Fortin Bethlehem Fortin Janet McKeon

Urban Renewal Vote Scheduled At Old Orchard

Town Council approves a warrant article for a referendum on continuing the Urban Renewal Authority at a special town meeting set for Oct 10. The authority, formed after a June 18 1962 referendum, eyed town planning surveys and budget transfers as parts of its work.

Old Orchard Beach David McCallum U.R.A Urbain Goulet Jerome Daly Nicholas Danton Sidney Sclare Rita Dube Town Planning Board Police Department Mary Joseph Dickinson Dwight McLeod William Mules

Youth Killed In Accident Atkinson

Four year old James S Zimmerman was crushed to death when the family car rolled down a steep driveway and overturned. Authorities believe the emergency brake was released. His mother Mrs William Zimmerman tried to stop the vehicle but could not reach it. The boy's father is an airman stationed in Korea.

Flooded oil burner prompts fire crew call at Saco home

Saco firefighters were summoned to 50 Nye Street today at 8 48 a m to check a flooded oil burner at the residence of George Dutille. Nothing was used.

Saco George Dutille Nye St

Cucumber Ends Aiding Tomato Juice Mix

A fragment notes cucumber bits chilled overnight and strained for addition to tomato juice. It mentions discard avoidance and a fine crop contributing to flavor, with a nod to Haver.

Date Set for Harvest Ball by St Andre’s PFTA

October 26 was chosen for the annual Harvest Ball at St. Andre's Parish Hall. Mrs. June Dubois chairs the event with Albert Deshaies as master of ceremonies and Arline's Orchestra providing music. A bean supper and smoker are planned, with a Dans Tous Les Canton style show and magic show among other activities.

St. Andre’s PFTA Edmond Hache Paul Houde Lucille Remillard Yvette Loranger Noella L'Heureux Claudette Lavigne Laurette Cantara Thresa Rossignol George Neault Theresa Petrin Lucienne Roy Violette Bellefeuille Henry Camire Armand Fecteau Jerry Fleurant Claire Nadeau Raoul Petrin Paul Beaupre Albert Lemieux Madeleine Fortier Bernard Nicknair June Dubois Isabelle Boucher

Local Woman Injured In Three Car Crash On Main Street

Mrs Dorothy A Paquette 23 of 143 Pool St Biddeford sustained a bruised head after her car backed from a parking space on Main Street opposite Thornton Hall. Her vehicle struck Dudley C Richs car from Biddeford and then a parked station wagon causing about 25 in damage to the wagon and 600 to her car. Richs car had 25 damage. Paquette received treatment at a physician's office. Saco police investigated.

Main Street Saco Dorothy A. Paquette Pool St Biddeford Maine Street Thornton Hall Dudley C. Rich Paquette Clara E. McConnell West Scarborough Rich

Young Saco Girl Recovering Following Street Accident

Barbara Jean Atwater, two, of 65 Common Street Saco, remained in fair condition at Maine Medical Center Portland after being struck by a car in front of her home Friday. She had been listed in serious condition with head injuries.

Saco Maine Medical Center Portland Barbara Jean Atwater David Atwater Common St

Senate House Debates Tax Cut Linked to Spending Limit

Congress debates a bill linking the tax cut to a spending cap. Democrats expect some support in the House while Republicans demand that the President submit spending estimates not exceeding 97 billion for the current year and 98 billion for the next. Current spending stands near 98 billion annually with higher plans anticipated.

Pace One Senate Congress House

Tram from Glasgow arrives at Kennebunkport museum

A 1940 Glasgow double deck tram car, No. 1274, was unloaded at East Boston and sent to the Kennebunkport Seashore Trolley Museum after Glasgow ended tram service last year. It joins trams from London Liverpool Blackpool and others in a growing international collection of street cars.

Glasgow Atlantic Ocean United States Line East Boston Mass Othr Transport Department Kennebunkport Seashore

Senate approves nuclear test treaty with caveats

The Senate backed the treaty endoring four military safeguards while rejecting a self defense reservation and Cuba removal condition. Kennedy assured iron clad protection and Senate leaders predicted ratification despite amendments. The Russell reservation was adopted to require consent for treaty amendments, while a Javits bid to derail it failed.

Senate Military Joint Chiefs of Staff Kennedy Everett M. Dirksen Ill U.S United States Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Cuba Mike Mansfield Howard W. Cannon D-Nev Margaret Chase Smith Maine Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Russell J. William Fulbright D-Ark Foreign Relations Committee

Bangor Resident Dies From Injuries

A 56 year old Bangor native died at Webber Hospital from injuries after a single car crash on the Maine Turnpike Friday evening. State Police said Hugh Beveridge lost control when an insect flew into his eye near Biddeford, the car rolling over and causing multiple fractures and internal injuries.

Bangor Webber Hospital Maine Turnpike Hugh P. Beveridge Contol Biddeford Beveridge

Old Town Pair Sentenced in Conspiracy Case

Three people accused of attempting to burn down an Old Town restaurant were given reformatory sentences in Penobscot Superior Court. Marie Buonanno, 33, operator of the Bostonian restaurant, along with Robert Martin, 22, and Ronald Nason, 24, all of Old Town, pled guilty to conspiracy to defraud an insurance company. Bernard Marshall, 42, of Old Town pleaded guilty to a similar charge and received a suspended prison sentence.

Bangors AP Old Town Penobscot Superior Court Marie Buonanno Bostonian Robert Martin Ronald Nason Bernard Marshall

Allen Enjoys Oklahoma Post Despite Old Maine Ties

Former Maine Department of Economic Development head Lloyd Allen says he is “mighty happy” directing Oklahoma promotion. He credits interesting work and supportive people, notes a tighter budget, and denies rumors of Maine unhappiness. He plans a Maine vacation next summer.

Augusta Maine Oklahoma Lloyd K. Allen Bangor Daily News Allen

Ground Broken For NE Pavilion At World's Fair

New England governors led by Maine Governor John H. Reed broke ground for the New England pavilion at the New York World's Fair. Reed said the project demonstrates regional cooperation and will boost regional travel. The states share costs pro rata. Maine allocates 500000 for construction and operation, about 17 percent.

New York New England Maine John H. Reed Northeast Reed Robert Moses

US and Soviet talk may include New York Moscow air route

Secretary Rusk and Gromyko may reach quick agreement on a New York to Moscow commercial air route along with possible accords to build embassies in Moscow and Washington and give the Moscow post a private European link to speed dispatches. Other East West items require more time.

United Nations N.Y New York-Moscow Dean Rusk Andrei A. Gromyko U.S Moscow Washington Europe Rusk Gromyko Lord Home West Berlin Pan American Airways General Assembly Winddonesia

New Hampshire Senator Hints on Goldwater Delegates

The New Hampshire senator remains noncommittal about running as a pledged or favorable Goldwater delegate in the March 10 primary. Mrs Bridges and others show support, with Wyman and ex Gov Lane Dwinell also aligned. Cotton deviates from the past by potentially seeking delegate status for a presidential candidate.

Page Cotton Bridges Norris Goldwater Louis C. Wyman R-Ni Lane Dwinell New Hampshire

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