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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1963

Page

2

Saco residents appear in local personal notices

Alcide H Deschambeault of 174 Pleasant St Saco is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mamie E Gagne of Camp Ellis Beach Saco is a medical. Edmond Elie of 90 Hill St Biddeford report death of cousin Gerald Reay in Victoriaville Canada. Elaine Deschambeault of 174 Pleasant St Laco enrolled in Freshman class at Perry Norman School Boston. Lucy Landry convalescing at home of daughter and son in law Romeo Binette 21 Murphy Ave Old Orchard Beach after Webber Hospital surgery.

Alcide H. Deschambeault Pleasant St Saco Webber Hospital Mamie E. Gagne Camp Ellis Beach Edmond Elie Hill St Biddeford Gerald Reay Victoriaville Canada Elaine Deschambeault Laco

AMVETS post to convene Monday at 8 p m

A special meeting of the Mer ton Ira Staples Post AMVETS is set for Monday at 8 p m in the Post Home Alfred Street Biddeford Group B Mrs August Albert captain will lead the Notre Dame Auxiliary Thrift Shop next week Biddeford Music Boosters plan a meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in Biddeford Junior High School

Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Post Alfred Street Biddeford August Albert Notre Dame Biddeford Junior High School

Catholic Women to Hold Leadership Institute in Portland Diocese

Plans were finalized by the Maine Diocesan Council of Catholic Women executive board for a Leadership Institute in the Portland Diocese early next spring. A field representative from the national office in Washington, D C will tour the 10 districts to conduct workshops. Attendees included Mrs James H Dineen of Kittery director at large for York County District, Rev George Goudreau Winterport Diocesan Moderator, Mrs Ernest Gates Diocesan Council president, and Mrs Evariste Laverdire Waterville director of the Boston Province NCW.

Augusta Maine Ernest H. Gates Evariste LaVerdiere Waterville Boston National Council of Catholic Women

Biddeford Man Edward F Gaulin Admitted To Maine Bar

Edward F Gaulin of Biddeford and Alexandria Virginia son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Gaulin State Street Biddeford was admitted to practice before the Maine bar during a special session conducted by Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Cecil J Siddall He was presented by County Attorney Lloyd P La Fountain and sworn in by J Albert Merryman He is a Biddeford High School graduate Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and George Washington Law School alumnus and is admitted to practice in Virginia as well as a member of Cotton Union and Parish in Alexandria

Alfred — Edward F. Gaulin Biddeford Alexandria Arthur Gaulin State Street Maine Supreme Judicial Court Cecil J. Siddall Gaulin Lloyd P. la Fountain J. Albert Merryman Georgetown University School of Foreign Service George Washington Law School Virginia Cotton, Union and Parish

Kennedy Campaign Swing Through Redding Draws Crowds

While flying a route that included a dam sighting, Senator Kennedy faced a packed crowd in Redding where Secret Service wrestled with heat as he greeted voters. The visit left him with damp hair but pleased at the turnout and his ongoing campaign effort.

Congress Redding Kennedy Secret Service

Wells Man Fined for Speeding in Sanford

Arthur Beals, 20, Wells, was fined ten dollars in Sanford Municipal Court after pleading guilty to speeding 50 mph in a 30 mph zone on Main Street in Sanford.

WELLS Sanford Arthur Beals Main Street

Card of Thanks From the Legare and Landry Families

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for flowers cards and support during illness bereavement and hospital stays. It thanks nurses and doctors at Maine Medical Center Notre Dame Hospital Webber Hospital and other facilities for care and kindness.

Maine Medical Center Rose Hurd Notre Dame Hospital Edward Legare Webber Hospital

Boston Liver Transplant Patient Dies After 11 Days

Joseph Bingel a 58 year old liver transplant patient died in Peter Bent Brigham Hospital eleven days after the operation. He had entered with a malignant liver tumor and received a donor liver from Patrolman C. Callahan who died from gunshot wounds. Despite initial improvement Bingel sobered and died as liver function worsened.

Boston Joseph Bingel Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Bingel Malden C. Callahan Callahan Hope Massachusetts General Hospital Peter Bent Brigham Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital Brigham Surgical

Funeral services for Henry M Bedard in Saco

Funeral services for Henry M Bedard of Saco, a retired employee of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, were held yesterday afternoon at Dennett and Craig on Main Street. Rev Joseph Ingraham officiated. Burial followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Henry M Bedard Saco Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Dennett and Craig Aioe Main St Oseph Ingraham Bidford Foss Street South Biddeford Methodist Buria Laurel Hill

Funeral services held for Mrs Emery of Saco

Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie M Emery 35 Ferry Road Saco were held at 2 p m yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home with Rev Norman J Lang and Rev Lester Holmes officiating. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Attendees included Saco Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grands Association and School Street Methodist Church L Club members. A memorial service was held Thursday evening by Saco Re-Lodge officers and members.

Carrie M. Emery Ferry Road Saco Saddle Brook N. J Shumway Funeral Home Spring St Norman J. Langmaid Saco School Street

Funeral services for Walter B. Blake held in Saco

Military services were held at 10 a.m. for Walter B. Blake of 17 Tanner Street. Rev. Stanley A. Bore officiated at the Shumad Funeral Home and graveside in Laurel Hill Cemetery. A firing squad from Pease Air Force Base participated. A memorial service was later held by the L. H. Kendall Company Camp, Spanish American War Veterans.

Walter B. Blake Portland Tanner St Shumad Saco Stanley A. Bore Saco United Baptist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Pease Air Force Base N. H G. L Adams C. W. F. Green S. Spanno C. G. W Sarver H. Tillery A. Sledge FE Guinea J. R. Barone Scugler Arnold Ballard L. H. Kendall

Funeral services for Samuel J Duguay at St Joseph's Church

Samuel J Duguay, World War II veteran, had funeral services at St Joseph's Church with Msgr Elie Hevey presiding assisted by Rev Marc Franck deacon and Rev Syllvie Levesque subdeacon Diana Rousselle directed organ singing Bearers Paul Warner Alfred Warner Richard Boisvert Adrien Duphrene Roland Bergeron Lloyd Cochrane burial followed at St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford graveside prayers by Rev Normand Carrier the American flag casket escort given to Norman Duguay son of the deceased

St. Joseph’s Church Samuel J. Duguay Msgr Elie Hevey Marc Franck Syllvie Levesque Diana Rousselle Paul Warner Alfred Warner Richard Boisvert Adrien Duphrene Roland Bergeron Lloyd Cochrane

Biddeford Man Has Case Not Pressed

ALFRED Charles Fisher of Biddeford faced an indictment for non support of his wife and six children since March 23. The case was nol pressed in York County Superior Court by Justice James L. Reid, with County Atty. Lloyd P. LaFountain making the motion. Fisher pleaded innocent. In a separate action Bennie J. Patr om of Newington New Hampshire was fined 200 after a drunken driving conviction on Route One in Kittery on June 15.

Alfred—Charles Fisher Biddeford York County James L. Reid Nol Press Lloyd P. LaFountain Fisher Bennie J. Patrom Newington N.H Kittery

Portland Weather Outlook A cool, cloudy weekend ahead

Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with lows from 30 to 42 degrees. Sunday remains mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain in the southern portion and continued cool conditions.

Portland

Sunday church and youth services listed in Biddeford area

An array of Sunday evening and youth worship services across Advent Christian Faith Tabernacle Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach First Assembly of God Kennebunk Lower Village Saco Old Orchard Beach Wells Biddeford Goodwins Mills and related churches. Activities include 7 pm services 6 6:30 pm youth meetings and Rally Day preparations for Oct. 6.

Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach First Assembly of God Church Pleasant Street Aco Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Saco Avenue Old Or‘chard Beach Kennebunk Landing Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Salvation Army Union Avenue Salvation Fail Gospel Wells Youth Fellowship of The Biddeford Foss Street South Biddeford Methodist Foss Street South Biddeford Church Unitarian Universalist Biddeford

Grass Fire Responded By Saco Fire Crews on Lincoln Road

Firemen from Saco central and North Saco stations battled a grass fire yesterday at 12 13 p m on Martha Wood property Lincoln Road North. The blaze was extinguished by 12 42 p m. Justice Reid announced civil cases would be tried next week with seven cases set for hearing.

Saco Central Station North Saco Station Martha Wood Lincoln Road North Saco Justice Reid

Births At Saco Osteopathic Hospital And Nearby Homes

A list of newborns includes Todd Christopher Davis son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Davis of Old Orchard Beach born Sept 16 weighing eight pounds 13 ounces. Anthony Peter Anania son of Mr and Mrs Antonio Anania of Old Orchard Beach born Sept 18 weighing seven pounds one ounce. William Steven Wildes son of Mr and Mrs William Wildes of Kennebunkport born Sept 19 weighing seven pounds six ounces. Carrie Jean Choroszy daughter of Mr and Mrs John Choroszy of Saco born Sept 24 weighing seven pounds five ounces. Lucien Maynard Whitehouse son of Mr and Mrs Maynard Whitehouse of Hollis Center born Sept 24 weighing eight pounds five ounces. Kyla Ann Duppe daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Duppe of Waterboro born Sept 27 weighing six pounds 10 1/2 ounces. Wade Allen Bobryk son of Mr and Mrs Michael Bobryk of Plaistow N H born Sept 24 at Exeter Hospital. Mrs Bobryk is formerly Marcia Littlefield. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Michael Bobryk Pepperell Street Saco and Mr and Mrs Oscar Littlefield Swan Pond Lyman.

Saco Osteopathic Hospital Kenneth Davis Fern Ave Old Orchard Beach Todd Christopher Antonio Anania Atlantic Ave Anthony Peter William Wildes Kennebunkport William Steven John Choroszy Union St Saco Carrie Jean Maynard Whitehouse Hollis Center Lucien Maynard Robert Dupee Waterboro Kyla Ann Michael Bobryk Plaistow N. H Wade Allen Exeter Hospital Exeter Bobryk Marcia Littlefield Pepperell Street Oscar Littlefield Swan Pond Lyman

Milk Price Battle Brews Over Cumberland Case

A Maine milk price dispute centers on Cumberland as a cash and carry retailer moving to undercut state minimums. The milk commission approved a volume discount, but Cumberland argued prices remained 12 cents higher per gallon and 10 cents per half gallon than desired. The firm seeks a court ruling on the law’s constitutionality and an injunction.

Portland Press Herald Cumberland Wernick Steele John Benoit Maine New England Butumberland

Monmaney Leads Met Life Campaign Biddeford Office

Monmaney of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Biddeford outlines campaign setup and early leadership. He joined the Chest as an agent in 1949, rising through roles to manager in 1961. A Navy veteran, he and his family live in Saco and belong to local Rotary Club.

Monmaney Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Biddeford Metropolitan Ntwo Territorial Cambridge Mass Saco Biddeford-Saco Clu

Tax Cut and Auto Sales Signal Mixed Market Pulse

The tax cut remains steady after sharp June and July rises, about two percent above a year earlier. New car sales fell nearly eight percent in mid September due to model changeover and limited 1964 models, while Chrysler posted strong mid September gains from its new line. A railroad labor dispute arbitration progressed as the stock exchange imposed curbs to curb aggressive pitches. NYSE weekly volume reached 26,463,400 shares, versus 24,127,611 prior week, with bond activity at 23,112,200 dollars against 21,518,000.

Chrysler New York Stock Exchange New York

Well Baby Clinic Set for Oct 1 at Town Hall Old Orchard Beach

Town nurse Mrs Helen Currie announced a well birth and immunization clinic at the town hall on Tuesday October 1 at 9 30. Dr Herbert Hopkins will provide immunizations for diphtheria whooping cough and tetanus or smallpox vaccination.

Old Orchard Beach Helen Currie Town Hall Herbert Hopkins

Deschambeault Quits Post As Deputy Sheriff

Alfred Duttemble York County sheriff says Frederic Deschambeault of Biddeford resigns as deputy sheriff to pursue other activities. Deschambeault seeks Biddeford Democratic mayoralty in December primary, endorsed by the Biddeford Democratic Social Club. Arthur Viger to replace him as court officer in Biddeford with duties starting Monday.

Alfred—Richard Duttemble York County Frederic Deschambeault Biddeford Deschambeault Democratic Social

Valachi testifies on Mafia ties and Genovese kiss of death

Valachi described meeting with Genovese in the Senate hearing room protection by about 20 U.S. Marshals. He said the Mafia placed a $100,000 bounty on his head and recounted the kiss of death Genovese allegedly gave him and a staged setup to provoke a lethal prison fight. He named Vito Agueci as the informer caller and said he killed a fellow convict in fear of Genovese’s hit squad.

Valachi U.S Senate Criminal Society la Cosa Nostra Mafia Genovese Vito Agueci Toronto Canada Buffalo N.Y Agueci

Bachman Named For DED Position In Maine

Augusta AP Standish K Bachman named new commissioner of Maine Department of Economic Development after Gov Reed nomination and Executive Council informal approval. 45 year old Westport Conn advertising executive, previously with Redbook McCall, to earn 18000 annually. Bachman has Maine ties through family and summers at Kezar Lake.

Augusta Standish K. Bachman Department of Economic Development State of Maine Westport Conn Reed Executive Council Bachman Kezar Lake Lowell Westbrook Junior College Portland

Racial Demonstrations May Resume In South

The Associated Press reports that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr warned Birmingham leaders the demonstrations will resume in days unless four demands are met. The plan includes a public declaration to end segregation and removal of state troopers, plus a boycott on all Birmingham products and businesses.

Associated Press Martin Luther King Jr Birmingham Ala King Southern Christian Leadership Conference Richmond Negro City Policeme

Pennsylvania Players Dominate Southern Conference Rosters

About 22 percent of the 500 players on Southern Conference 1963 football rosters hail from Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania influx reflects broader regional talent flows shaping college football rosters this season.

Pennsylvania

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Edward F. Gaulin Mrs Lucy Landry Henry M. Bedard Hill and Chapel Streets Bible Baptist Church Christ Ambassadors Group Ahepa Leasant Street Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Bert’’ Thompsons Maytag Bert” Thompson Bert Marie Joseph Academy Biddeford Pool Fernande Guay Mignonne Plamondon Laurette Poirier Sharon Blanchard Mary Ann Blouin Sandra Poulin Bernadette Dorais MJA Friends Association Joseph Plamondon Academy Redbook Magazine McCall Corp John Johnny Dio American Home Magazine Curtis Lloyd K. Allen Okahoma Allen Council South Dioguardi Adam C. Powell D-N.y United States George C. Wallace Alabama Reed Motor CO Main
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