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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1962

Page

2

Deaths Joseph Alphonse Lagarde 69 Biddeford

Joseph Alphonse Lagarde 69 of 11 Myrtle Street Biddeford died yesterday at a Veterans hospital in Newington Conn Born January 31 1893 son of Zepherin and Melina Bernier Lagarde a retired post office clerk in Hartford Conn A World War I veteran he was a member of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley post American Legion and York County Barracks Veterans of World War I Survived by widow Jeanne Belude Lagarde Funeral services Monday at St Joseph Church time to be announced Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m

Joseph Alphonse Lagarde Myrtle Street Biddeford Newington Conn Zepherin and Melina (Bernier) Lagarde Hartford Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley Post American Legion York County Jeanne

Mrs Bertha Lebel Admitted As Surgical Patient

Mrs Bertha Lebel aged 68 of Grayson street Biddeford is listed as a surgical patient at Webber hospital.

Bertha Lebel Grayson Street Biddeford Webber Hospital

Saco Health Nurses and Local Groups Set Meetings

The Saco Public Health Nursing association will meet Monday at 2 PM in the Saco City hall office. York County Fish and Game auxiliary also gathers Monday evening at Mrs. Ethel Bedard’s Union Street home. Group A led by Mrs. Fillmore Harris will run Notre Dame hospital Thrift Shop next week.

Saco Public Health Nursing Association Saco City Hall York County Fish and Game Auxiliary Ethel Bedard Union Street Saco Fillmore Harris Notre Dame _ hospital Thrift Shop

Special Session Conducted By TBF Auxiliary

A nominating committee was appointed and plans were made for Department Officers night and a May meeting. Miss Germaine Lariviere named chair of arrangements for April 26 at the Biddeford Legion home. Three delegates and three alternates to Dirigo Girls State were chosen at Biddeford High School. May 25 and 26 were set as Poppy Days in Biddeford. The unit approved a post boys state project and adjourned to pay respects at Emond Funeral home for Arthur Remillard.

Department of Maine Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Elodie Renaud Pike Street Biddeford Germaine Lariviere Evelyn Morin Nellie Petit Department Legion Home Elm Street York County Dirigo Biddeford High School The Post Ida Neves Marie Jeanne Pelletier Neves Emond Funeral Arthure Remillard

Police Capture Hospital Escapee

At 1 30 this morning Chief of Police Frank Stevens Kennebunk spotted a 1957 Nash Rambler headed north on Route 1. The car, reported stolen earlier from Concord New Hampshire State hospital, was driven by Robert L Mulkern 30 an escapee from the hospital. He was apprehended and taken to the County jail at Alfred to be held by New Hampshire authorities. Mulkern has a record of car thefts larceny and forgery. The car belonged to a police officer on the grounds at the hospital.

Frank Stevens Kennebunk Concord N. H. State Hospital Robert L. Mulkern Alfred New Hampshire Stevens George Colleens Mulkern

Fire Auxiliaries To Be Entertained

Plans to entertain the North Saco and Camp Ellis Firemen's auxiliary were discussed at a Saco meeting. Mary Cantara named chair of the kitchen committee with Shirley Burba Hazel Emmons and Rita Jacques on it. Dining room and decoration committee includes Ruth Scammon Lydia Flood and Madeline Eastman. Meeting at Cantara's Tuesday night. Cancer drive donation approved. Refreshments by Irma LeBlanc. Ruth Scammon presided. Madeline Eastman won the large mystery prize. Shirley Burba the small.

North Saco Camp Ellis Itchen Mary Cantara Shirley Burba Hazel Emmons Rita Jacques Ruth Scammon Lydia Flood Madeline Eastman Irma LeBlanc

Boxing Card Results Highlight Mixed Wears and Wins

Los Angeles fighter Charlie Tiger Smith aged 145 stopped Orlando de la Fuente 146 in Los Angeles. Melbourne's Don Johnson 122.4 and Wally Taylor 126 drawn in Australia with a 12 round bout.

Los Angeles Charlie Tiger Smith San Francisco Orlando de la Fuente Melbourne Don Johnson Australia Wally Taylor Drew

Card of Thanks for Alfred Credit family gratitude note

The family of the late Alfred Credit thanks Rev. Marc Franck Dr. Houle nurses at Webber Hospital for care and those who provided cars flowers and messages. Also thanks Dr. Dennett staff at Webber Hospital blood donors relatives and friends who visited and sent cards. Louis N. Boucher Pike Street.

Alfred Credit Marc Franck Houle Webber Hospital Dr. Dennett Louis N. Boucher Pike Street

Thanks for flowers and cards from Rev Carrier kin, friends

Mrs. Lucien Lauzier expresses gratitude to Rev Norman Carrier relatives and neighbors for flowers gifts and cards received during her stay at Webber Hospital and Maine Medical Center.

Norman Carrier Webber Hospital Maine Medical Center Lucien Lauzier

Danforth Dr Harold E dies at 72 in Skowhegan

Dr Harold E Danforth a former lieutenant governor of Kiwanis Division 9 died Friday in a Skowhegan hospital. He practiced dentistry in Madison since 1914 after Tufts Dental School graduation. He leaves widow Beatrice and sister Rose Pearl Danforth of Madison. Funeral set for 2 pm Sunday at Edwards funeral home.

Madison Harold EE. Danforth Division 9 Kiwanis International Skowhegan Hospital Tufts Dental School Beatrice Rose Pearl Danforth Edwards Funeral Home

Circle Lacordaire and Jean de Arc Meet to Honor Remillard

Members of Circle Lacordaire and the Jean de Arc society of St. Andre parish will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Emond Funeral Home in Biddeford to pay respects to Arthur J. Remillard.

Circle Lacordaire Jean de Arc Society St. Andre Parish Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Biddeford Arthur J. Remillard

Sacred Heart League to Pray for Remillard at Emond Funeral Home

Members of Sacred Heart League of St. Andre church meet Sunday at 7 p.m. at Emond Funeral Home on Hill Street Biddeford to say prayers for Arthur J. Remillard a deceased member.

Sacred Heart League of St. Andre Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Biddeford Arthur J. Remillard

Thornton Academy hosts open house for Library Week program

Thornton academy library staff will host an open house and Faculty Recognition Tea Monday from 2 30 to 3 30 p m in observance of National Library Week with Mrs Evelyn Rowe as hostess assisted by 13 student aides. A display highlights the Read And Watch Your World Grow theme and a Lions club funded book exhibit.

Thornton Academy Library Evelyn Rowe Biddeford- Saco Lions Rowe Academy The Providence College New England New York Joseph McCarthy Thornton Academy Edward Little High School Auburn Nancy Ross Cynthia Freeman Brian Arsenault Eddie Beard

Four Youths Escape Injury In Biddeford Crash

Four youths escaped injury when a car left Pool road in Biddeford and overturned in a field. The driver Maurice Menard, 18, of Old Orchard Beach, was identified by Biddeford police. Passengers were Ronald Paradis, 18, Old Orchard Beach, Charlene Gagne, 18, Biddeford, and Barbara McGary, 17, Arundel. Menard said he lost control while negotiating a curve.

Pool Road Biddeford Biddefood Maurice Menard Smithwheel Road Old Orchard Beach Ronald Paradis Charlene Gagne Barbara McGary Arundel Menard

Saco Firemen Answer Three Calls

Saco firemen answered three calls yesterday. The first was a grass fire on land of Robert Binette on Ferry road where a booster line was used for the ice. The second was a small tree fire near Garland Manufacturing on Water street with nothing used. The third involved a flooded oil burner at Edith Bruce’s home on Nye street with no equipment used on arrival.

Saco Robert Binette Ferry Road Garland Manufacturing Company Water Street Edith Bruce Nye Street

Thormiun Menu Weekday Meals Overview

The menu lists daily offerings for Monday through Sunday including Tuna wiggle with peas and baked potato on Monday, Beef and vegetables a la king on Tuesday, Macaroni and cheese on Wednesday, Turkey with gravy on Thursday, and Baked fish on Sunday. Each day features a starch, vegetable or fruit, bread and butter, milk, and a dessert.

Kennebunk Landing union Youth Fellowship meets Sunday

The Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union society will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. in the church hall for an evening program and fellowship with members invited.

Evening Worship at Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union

An evening worship service will be conducted Sunday at 6 30 at the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society. The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church will meet Sunday at 3 p m.

Kennebunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church

Journal Carriers Tomorrows Leaders

The son of Mr and Mrs Linwood Davis of 18 Fall Street Biddeford Tom is an eighth grader at Biddeford Junior High He covers the Birch Street area as a journal carrier.

Linwood Davis Fall Street Biddeford Tom Birch Street

Baptist Youth Group to Meet Sunday at Ogunquit Church

The Baptist Youth group of Ogunquit Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.

Junior Beacons Meet at Lyman First Baptist Church

Junior Beacons for Christ from first to fifth grade will meet Sunday at six o clock at Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. The Junior-Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship of the church will gather at six fifteen p m on Sunday.

Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Baptist

Evening Worship Set at Ly man First Baptist Church

An evening worship service will be held Sunday at 7 30 in the Ly man First Baptist church Good wins Mills.

Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Training union and worship service at Saco church

On Sunday at Bible Baptist Church of Saco a training union will be held at 6 p m and evening worship at 7 p m in Saco City hall.

Bible Baptist Church of Saco Saco City Hall

Sunday Services At Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach

Sunday evening services at Salvation Army headquarters 91 Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach include an open air meeting at 7 p m and a Salvation meeting at 7 30 p m each week.

Salvation Army Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach Salvation

Fail Gospel Church Service Times Announced

At the Fail Gospel church on Route 9A near Route 109 Wells hosts a Young People service Sunday at 6 30 p m and an evening worship service at 7 30 p m inviting members to attend both events.

Fail Gospel Wells

Evening Worship at First Baptist on Ocean Avenue

Sunday at 7 30 p m a service of worship will be held at the First Baptist church located on Ocean avenue in Old Orchard Beach.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Ship of South Biddeford Methodist church meeting

A church ship of the South Biddeford Methodist Church will meet on Sunday at 6 30.

Ship of the Foss Street Methodist church meeting note

A church group from Foss Street Methodist Church will meet tomorrow at 6:30 PM to discuss activities and plans.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting Week at Saco

The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. The event invites all junior members to attend and participate in a scheduled gathering at the church.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meeting Scheduled

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 6 PM. Members are urged to attend for upcoming program planning and fellowship activities at the church.

The Saco United Baptist Church

Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Meeting

Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church will meet Sunday at 7. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming services and community outreach in the local parish, inviting attendees and neighbors to participate in the schedule.

How To Be Saved Topic at Christ Ambassadors Meet

The Christ Ambassadors group of the First Assembly of God will hold a meeting on Sunday at 6 30 p m in Ahepa hall 22 Pleasant Street Saco to discuss salvation.

Christ Ambassador First Assembly of God Church Ahepa Hall Pleasant Street Saco

Evening service at Advent Christian Church Biddeford

An evening service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Advent Christian Church located at the corner of Hill and Chapel streets in Biddeford.

Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Biddeford

Saco School Street Methodist Church Schedule

The Methodist church on Saco Street will meet with counselors Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church for a worship and discussion period.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Saco School Street

Saco Street Methodist Church Board Meeting Slated

The April meeting of the official board of the Saco Street Methodist Church will take place at the church.

Saco School Street

Missions planning session at Saco Street church

Persons interested in missions are invited to meet Monday at 1 30 p m in the parsonage of the Saco Street Methodist Church to assist in planning a future program for the Commission on Missions. Conducting the session will be Mrs Wilma Griffith, chairman.

Saco School Street Methodist Church Commission On Missions Wilma Griffith

White Church to Host Guest Preacher in Biddeford

At 10 30 Sunday morning worship the White Church Biddeford will feature Rev Morten Sorensen as guest preacher his topic Christ and His Cross highlighting a regional church event with a focus on faith and scripture in a morning service

White Church Biddeford Morten Sorensen Christ and His Cross

Joint Biddeford church fellowship meeting slides Europe

A joint meeting of the Junior and Senior Fellowship groups of the Biddeford White church will be held Sunday at 5 p.m. in the vestry. Edward Wolfertz will show slides of Europe. Refreshments will be served. Mrs. Clayton W. Cartmill is Junior Fellowship adviser and Mrs. Mary Clopper is Senior advisor.

Biddeford White Church Second Congregational Edward Wolfertz Europe Clayton W. Cartmill Mary Clopper

Confirmation class meets at Saco church Sunday evening

The Confirmation class of the Saco First Congregational church will meet Sunday at 5 30 p.m. at the church, with attendance requested for the session.

Saco First

Senior Youth Fellowship Meeting at Saco First Parish

A Sunday gathering at 6 30 p m by the Senior Youth Fellowship of the Saco First Parish Congregational church will include a program of business worship recreation and refreshments.

Saco First Parish

Saco First Parish Congregational Church April Broadcast Time

During April worship services at Saco First Parish Congregational Church will be broadcast at 11 am over the air. The notice indicates a weekly service time change and a broadcast plan for parish members and neighbors.

Saco First Parish Congregational Church

Four Teachers Named To Staff At Kennebunk High

Four teachers named to Kennebunk High School staff by the Superintending School committee are Mrs. Joanna Kinsman of Kennebunkport, Miss Patricia Buck of Caribou, Alvin Trask of Bradford, and Donald L Heureux of Sanford. Kinsman will teach French and has a BA from Wells College in 1959 with graduate work at UMass and Swiss study. Buck, to graduate from Husson College in June, will head the business department after student teaching at Blue Hill’s George Stevens Academy. Trask will teach business and coach junior varsity basketball and freshman football, with Husson College graduation planned in June. he played varsity basketball and has football experience. L Heureux, formerly at St. Ignatius High in Sanford, will teach social studies and coach freshman basketball, while assisting football. he holds a BA from St. Francis College (1959) and has U Maine graduate work.

Kennebunk High School Joanna Kinsman Kennebunkport Patricia Buck Caribou Alvin Trask Bradford Donald L'Heureux Sanford Kinsman Wells College Aurora N. Y University of Massachusetts Switzerland Canastota High School Canastota Husson L'Heureux St. Ignatius High School St. Francis College University of Maine St. Francis St. Francis High School Kennebunk

Biddeford High Menu for the Week

Menu overview for Biddeford High listings daily meals from Monday to Friday including main courses sides and desserts with butter and milk. Monday shows baked sausage mashed potatoes beets biscuits and butter grape fruit sections cookies and milk. Tuesday features spaghetti with meat sauce coleslaw carrots hot rolls peach pudding and milk. Wednesday offers chicken fricassee mashed potatoes peas with cranberry sauce biscuits and butter Bartlett pears and milk. Thursday includes shepherd pie mashed potatoes waxed beans yellow cake and buttered biscuits and milk. Friday includes tuna fish casserole cabbage and green beans salad fruits and milk.

Kennebunk Schools Menu Highlights Weekly

Kennebunk High and Junior High plan a weekly menu with daily main dishes and sides. Monday features blended juice and American chop suey. Tuesday offers sliced pork with gravy and mashed potatoes. Wednesday includes baked beans and coleslaw. Thursday serves oven fried chicken. Friday presents vegetable soup and tuna salad. Park Street School adds baked sausage and meat balls with rice. grapefruit sections and kidney or beans appear midweek. fruit, milk, and desserts accompany each meal.

Kennebunk Park Street

Local Radio Station Adopts Sunday School Time

A local radio station announces that Sunday school classes will convene at 11 am. The notice highlights a schedule change affecting worship times and community outreach programming.

Biddeford KC Plans Special Rites For Sunday

Final plans are announced for the Passion Sunday program and Communion breakfast sponsored by Biddeford council Knights of Columbus. Members will gather 6 45 a m at St Joseph church and proceed to the church escorted by the Fourth Degree Assembly Color Guard. The breakfast follows Mass in the K of C hall with Wilfred Bouffard and Adrien Leblond directing and Columbian Squires assisting. Very Rev Clarence Laplante OFM president of St Francis college will give an address with Paul Leblond as program chairman for Catholic Activities.

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Church K. of C. Hall Fourth Degree Assembly Wilfred Bouffard Adrien Leblond The Columbian Squires Clarence Laplante OFM St. Francis College Paul Leblond Council Catholic Activities Biddeford

Saco Baptist Church Class Plans Food Sale

The Friendship class of Saco United Baptist church outlined a food sale at Ocean Park with time and committee details to come. President Alton Curran presided, devotions were led by Mrs. Alton Curran, and officers Isa belle Wilbur and Carl Ross reported. The group donated to the American Red Cross and appointed Mrs Emma Lougee and Mrs Alton Curran as co chairs for the White Gift program.

Saco United Philip Sanborn Florida Florence Johnson Eugene Hill Alton Curran Philp Sanborn Arthur Waterhouse

Heart Fund Drive Tops $1,100 in Biddeford

The Biddeford Heart Fund drive raised 1117 dollars this year, announced by Mrs. Clayton Cartmill as general chairman. Contributions break down to 791 from Heart Sunday, 267 from Business Week, and 59 from the tag day effort, with clubs invited to mail further gifts to Richard Moore at First National Bank, Biddeford.

Biddeford Heart Fund Clayton Cartmill Heart Richard Moore Heart Fund First National Bank Main Street Biddeford Cartmill Maine Heart Association Augusta

New Office Hours Set for Saco City Hall and Offices

City council approved new hours for Saco City hall and the Board of Assessors from 9 to noon and 1 30 to 4 30 Monday through Friday with Saturday mornings 9 to noon. Tax collector and city clerk offices will also follow these hours with the clerk staying open through noon.

Saco City Hall Clifford A. Purvis Purvis Board of Assessors

Garland Sees GOP Hope in House Takeover

Minnesota PR man Nadasdy criticizes Democrats for omnibus bills as propaganda and argues Cuba misadventure would differ under Republicans. Gov. Reed calls 1962 a good year for GOP while Congressmen Garland and Tupper address the convention about the new first district race and apportionment.

Minnesota Nadasdy Cuba GOP House Reed Peter A. Garland Stanley R. Tupper Garland Tupper

Not for mail box trapped boy rescued in Boston

An eight year old named Eric Bonspille was locked inside a marked not for the deposit of mail collection box in Boston and rescued after about thirty minutes by a mailman. Police say a friend pushed him inside and secured the door.

Boston Eric Bonspille

E I Union Names Nominating Committee for Year

The Women's Educational and Industrial Union at Hamilton Memorial hall Saco appointed a nominating committee including Mrs. Ralph Meserve Mrs. Kenneth Stackpole Miss Emma Kearney Mrs. Raymond Cole and Mrs. Franklin Milliken. A May 4 luncheon session a Washington federation meeting plans and bus trips from Portland were announced. A Saco club citation for 100 percent CIA participation and a $500 Sears Roebuck award were noted.

Women's Educational and Industrial Union Hamilton Memorial Hall Saco William Marston Ralph Meserve Kenneth Stackpole Emma Kearney Raymond Cole Franklin Milliken Marston Stephen Patrick State Federation Association Portland New York Washington Poland Springhouse Arthur Robbins Charlotte Whitehurst Joel Stacy John Authier Saco Club

West Side Story Odds-On Oscar Favorite

Hollywood previews crown West Side Story as the odds-on favorite across 11 nominations including best picture and best director. Natalie Wood is favored for best actress, with Sophia Loren as a major rival in Two Women. Strong competition from Judgment at Nuremberg The Hustler and Guns of Navarone also noted.

Hollywood Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Natalie Wood Miss Wood Maria Nuremberg Fanny Sophia Loren Geraldine Page Summer and Smoke Piper Laurie Audrey Hepburn Breakfast At Tiffany's Maxmillian Schell Spencer Tracy Charles Boyer Paul Newman Stuart Whitman Rita Moreno West Side Judy Garland Una Merkel Mrs. Stone Fay Bainter Children’s Hour George Chakiris George C. Scott Peter Falk Montgomery Clift Jackie Gleason Jackie Gleason, “the Hustler

Arundel Fire Unit Plans Card Party

Arundel Volunteer Fire department auxiliary announced plans for a card party to be held April 28 at a meeting hosted by Mrs Joyce Danis. An Easter project will be completed April 20 and the next session will be at the home of Mrs Gladys Bryant. Refreshments were served by multiple members during the social hour.

Arundel Gladys Bryant Lucy Cowgill Joyce Danis William Mitchell Nane Cy Madore

Adah Chapter Welcomes New Officer State Adah Chapter

The Adah chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Biddeford dedicates its first session under new officers with the theme Welcome To Officers. Plans include a April 16 supper for Dunlap lodge and a Get-Acquainted night April 25 with Pis cataqua chapter. The May 14 Maine Secretaries meeting in Portland is also on the agenda.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Dunlap Lodge A.M Masonic Hall Piscataqua Kittery Helen le Galilee Maine Corner Stone Portland Beulah Dickerson Biddeford Elizabeth Morrison Yarmouth Eulah Ellington Easley S. C Eve Rooman George W. Rooman Romayne E. Helms Florence Edwards Roy Edwards Elizabeth McAdoo Guy Goodwin Lester Orcutt Prescott Howard H. Clifford Berry Cor— Pains Harry LeGalee

Biddeford Firemen Answer Two Calls

Biddeford firemen answered two alarms yesterday. The first was at J. Albert Merryman’s home at 76 West Street where a field area burned and a garage was scorched, caused by burning rubbish. The second was at Willie Laverriere’s property on 252 Pool Road where a dump fire set nearby grass afire and a booster was used.

Biddeford J. Albert Merryman West Street Willie Laverriere Pool Road

Biddeford offices close for late former mayor Ar Remillard

Biddeford municipal offices will shut Monday morning from 9 to 11 in honor of former mayor and postmaster Ar Remillard who died Thursday. The move reflects the community’s respect for a longtime local public servant.

Biddeford Foremer Remillard

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