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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1961

Page

2

Parsonal Notices From Biddeford And Old Orchard Beach

Mrs Pauline Cadorette has entered Notre Dame hospital for surgery at Notre Dame hospital. Urbain Langellier, 7 Taylor street Biddeford, is unchanged after being found unconscious and taken to Webber hospital. Several others returned home after Notre Dame hospital stays including Patrick Cleary Old Orchard Beach David Blow Old Orchard Beach Lawrence Wilson Old Orchard Beach Mrs Emma Paul Biddeford and Linda and Steven Perreault Hill street Biddeford. Funeral services for John Allie Biddeford were held at Ixmond Funeral home with Rev Ismael Lamah officiating. Burial at Wood lawn cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Lamah. Out of town attendees included Tom Sabre and Allen Jilin from New York City.

Pauline Cadorette Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Henri Neault Tibbetts Street Notre Dame Urbain Langelier Taylor Street Webber Hospital Patrick Cleary School Street Old Orchard Beach David Blow Smithwheel Road Lawrence Wilson Temple Avenue Old Orcahrd Beach Emma Paul Hill Street Medical Linda Steven Perreault Raymond Perreault Nne John Allie Alfred Street Ixmond Ismael Lamah Waterbury Conn Tom Jilin Sabre Jilin Allen Jilin Ekerim Jezar Woodlawn Lamah Tom Sabre New York City

Dames Rochambeau Club to Elect Officers Sunday

Dames Rochambeau club will meet Sunday at 1 30 p m at the hall on Main Street Biddeford for the election of officers.

Dames Rochambeau Club Main Street Biddeford

Evangeline Rebekah Lodge to Meet at Odd Fellows Hall

Evangeline Rebekah lodge calls a Tuesday evening gathering at the Odd Fellows hall on Alfred Street Biddeford. All officers and members are urged to attend as plans are laid for the Maine Assembly vice-presidents official visitation on May 2.

Evangeline Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Maine Assembly

Harmony Group to Stage First Concert in Biddeford

The Knights of Harmony Glee club presents its debut concert at 8 tomorrow night in St. Joseph parish hall Biddeford. A varied program of classical semi classical and folk numbers will be performed. Larry Beaudoin directs the group with a door ticket committee from the Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus coordinating admissions.

Knights of Harmony Glee Club St. Joseph Parish Hall Biddeford Elks Club Seco St. Andre Pfta St. Francis College College Glee Club Will Lorenzo Larry’ Beaudoin Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus

Scouts Visit Saco Tannery in Biddeford

Boy Scout Troop 309 toured the Saco Tannery in Biddeford today. They saw the washer deflesher dehairer and other processes under Roger Labbe and Scouts Gerard Beaupre and James Mackell. Each boy received a leather sample and discussed making a moccasin and a half.

Biddeford Saco Jack Finegold Arthur Peloquin Roger Labbe Gerard Beaupre James Mackell

Why Do Continued from Page One Favors Night Beach Openings

The piece quotes Dr Granville C Fisher a psychology professor at the University of Miami who says supervised well lit beaches may deter drunken or sexual misbehavior. He notes students seeking moonlit roughing it do not intend to cause trouble. Mayor Edward H Johns also defends the youth stressing they were young once and demonstrations were a declaration of independence.

Granville C. Fisher University of Miami Edward H. Johns

Card of Thanks for Mr. and Mrs. Jovite Sicard

We express heartfelt gratitude to all who offered consolation in the loss of our dear. Fatefully yours, Mr. and Mrs. Jovite Sicard and family.

Mrs Jovite Sicard

Thanks for cards and kindness during hospital stay

Mrs Rosa Bouthillette extends thanks to friends neighbors and organizations for beautiful cards received during hospital stay. The Bedell family also expresses gratitude for kindness floral tributes and sympathy offered after Clifford G Bedell s death.

Rosa Bouthillette Clifford G. Bedell

Funeral for Napoleon Dube at Notre Dame de Lourdes

Funeral services were held for Napoleon Dube of 35 Franklin Street Saco at Notre Dame de Lourdes with a high mass of requiem by Rev. Arthur J. Dube. Choir from the church, organist Eva Spenard Carrier, and pallbearers from Union St. Jean de Baptiste de Bienfaisance attended. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with prayers by Rev. George Plante. Out of town relatives included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ervelli Newark NJ Mr. and Mrs. Philip Martel Somersworth NH and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pinette New London CT.

Napoleon ‘Dube Franklin Street Saco Noltre Dame de Lourdes Arthur J. Dube Notre Dame de Lourdes Eva Spenard Carrier Orgenist Union St. Jean de Baptiste de Bienfaisance Alma Casteau Jean B. Beauchemin Roland Charland Roland Simard Edgar Simoneau Jean Belair St. Joseph George Plante Albert Ervelli Newark N. J Philip Martel Somersworth N. H Lawrence Pinette New London Conn

Long Time Mill Employee Honored in Biddeford

Co workers of Helen Flood Heffernan of Pepperell Manufacturing honored her at a birthday luncheon yesterday at Wonderbar steak house Biddeford. A gift was presented and a card shower displayed. Attending were many named colleagues and friends. She concluded her duties last night and plans future travels in Maine New England and Nova Scotia.

Helen Flood Heffernan Pepperell Manufacturing Company Wonderbar Biddeford Barbara Townsend Thelma Heffernan Elaine Delisle Rachel Morel Dorette Valliere Evelyn Bois Wanda Janson Joan Pelletier Patricia Ouellette Rita Bissonnette Beryle ‘Mapes Lillian Murphy Georgette Dentico Ruth Scamman Kay Murphy Jean Langevin Doris Mondor Annette Addorio Elaine Fletcher Ann Marie Melanson Ernest Heffernan Saco Mary Auger Chicago York County Highland Street Nova Scotia Maine New England

Biddeford Man Extradited From Maryland to Face Westbrook Charges

Leo Paul Drouin 32 of Biddeford Green Street will be brought from Maryland to Maine to face breaking and entering and assault with intent to kill charges in Westbrook. He is serving a four year Maryland sentence on two break charges in Baltimore and has prior local convictions. Westbrook police will transport him after a Maryland commutation. He will be charged with breaking into Hasco Manufacturing and assaulting manager Henry P. Jordan with a crowbar on October 26, 1958.

Biddeford Maine Westbrook Leo Paul Drouin Green Street Maryland Baltimore Drouin Hasco Manfacturing Hasco Henry P. Jordan

Church Services Planned at Wells and Old Orchard Beach

A Young People's service is set for Sunday at 6 30 p m and an evening worship at 7 30 p m at Full Gospel Church Route 9 A Wells near Route 109. An evening worship is also listed for 7 30 p m Sunday at First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach.

Full Gospel Wells First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Methodist Youth Fellowship Meetings Set

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist church will meet Sunday at 6 30 PM. The fellowship at Foss Street Methodist church will meet tomorrow at 6 30 PM.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship The Foss Street Methodist Church

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting

The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship at Saco United Baptist Church will gather Sunday at 6 p m for a church youth event with plans for devotion and activities.

Senior High Youth Fellowship Meeting Noted

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the church hall, with plans for upcoming activities and a brief devotional service.

The Saco United Baptist Church

Ship of the West Kennebunk Methodist church meeting

The West Kennebunk Methodist church ship or group will meet on Sunday at 7 30 p m in the church vestry for an unspecified session or gathering.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church

Evening Service at Baptist Church in Goodwins Mills

An evening service will be held Sunday at 7 30 pm at the U E Baptist church in Goodwins Mills.

E Bapatist Goodwins Mills

Junior and Senior B Y F Meetings Set at Lyman Church

Junior and Senior B Y F gatherings are scheduled for Sunday at 6 p m at the Lyman Baptist church with attendees invited to participate.

Religious Group Meetings At Local Churches

The Youth Fellowship of Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church meets Sunday at 7 am. Unitarian Universalist worship is Sunday at 11 am at Saco Second Parish Unitarian church with Sunday school at 9:45 am. Liberal Religious Youth gathers Sunday at 6:30 pm. Saco School Street Methodist trustees meet Sunday at noon after worship. The church youth counselors meet at 6 pm. A career discussion unit opens. The official board meets in April at 7 pm.

Youth Fellowship of The Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Saco Second Parish Unitarian Church Liberal Saco School Street Methodist Youth Fellowship Saco School Street Methodist Church

Beade Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Fogg in Saco

Mrs Marjorie Fogg will host the Beade club gathering of the Saco School Street Methodist Church Monday at 7 30 p m at the Wardwell home on Middle Street in Saco.

Marjorie Fogg Beade Saco School Street Methodist Church Wardwell Middle Street Saco

Executive committee meeting notices from local churches

The Biddeford Saco Council of Churches executive committee schedules a meeting Monday at 7 30 p m at Saco School Street Methodist church. A joint meeting of the Saco Second Parish Unitarian committee and Biddeford First Universalist board is set for Monday at 7 30 p m in the Biddeford Universalist vestry. Biddeford Second Congregational White church holds a Sunday 6 30 p m business meeting to plan a dinner and outline summer programs.

Biddeford-Saco Saco Second Parish Biddeford Second Congregational White) Church

Confirmation Class and Youth Fellowship Meet at Saco Church

The Confirmation class of the Saco First Parish Congregational church meets Sunday at 5 30 p m in the parish house to study Christian Beliefs About Jesus. The Senior Youth Fellowship gathers at 6 30 p m with guest speaker Dr Hammond I Peterson former Maine Bible Society secretary discussing Bible Revisions with Bible versions on display.

Saco First Parish Congregational Church Jesus First Parish Congregational Church Saco Hammond I. Peterson Maine Bible Society

Saco Civic Group Reorganizes At City Court Meeting

The Saco Civic association meets in the Saco Municipal courtroom this afternoon at 4 to elect a temporary chairman and an executive committee. It aims to finalize plans and push the Legislative affairs committee to report the charter amendment bill for Saco out of committee as ought to pass.

Saco

Salute To Youth Star Rochelle Caouette Earns Maine Hope

Rochelle Caouette of St Joseph High School earns Salute to Youth spot after winning the school soap box contest on Career Day. She will compete April 22 in University of Maine poetry interpretation finals against winners statewide while pursuing nursing studies at St Mary General Hospital. She is Notre Dame de Lourdes valedictorian, active in drama, glee club, and athletics, and commutes with Gadbois. one of four children.

Madeliene Davenport Rochelle M. Caouette St. Joseph High School Armand Caouette North Street Saco University of Maine Miss Caouette Poorhouse Will M. Carlton Little George Dave Astor Portland Notre Dame de Lourdes School St. Joseph High St. Andre High School St. Louis High School Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Constance Gadbois Normand Gadbois Ronald Raymond Notre Dame School Margaret Ann Notre Dame Church St.Mary General Hospital Lewiston Sister Marcella Mother St. Eva

Career Day At Kennebunk Draws Large Crowd

About 150 people attended Career Night sponsored by the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce. Principal Andrew J. Peterson opened with Jon Milligan stating efforts to attract male industries to the area. Rotary members will guide students in chosen fields with counselors, under the chamber civic affairs program. Speakers covered nursing, stenography, agriculture, accounting, auto mechanics, beauty, drafting, teaching, office machines, and marine technology from local schools and Portland businesses.

Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Andrew J. Peterson Jon Milligan Chamber Cheeber of Commerce Rotary Club Aleta Littlefield Delbert Moody John Cummings John Christensen Ruth Stahl F. Davis Little Miriam Moody Sanford High School Philip Perion, Jr Deering High School Donald Bassett Portland Business Machines Arthur W. Jordan Marine Technology

VFW Auxiliary in Kennebunk votes donations and plans sale

The VFW auxiliary met at the VFW hall Kennebunk with President Edith Horne presiding. Officers installation postponed to April 19 to be done by past president Catherine Ambrose. Donations voted to Togus Cancer Fund Cerebral Palsy and Radio for Free Europe. A rummage sale is set for April 15 at 10 am with Bouvier and Horne co chairmen. Members signed up for new cancer insurance for auxiliary members.

VFW Hall Fletcher Street Kennebunk Edith Horne Catherine Ambrose Togus Cancer Fund Cerebral Palsy Radio For Free Europe Post Home Ruby Bouvier Dorothy Labbe

Food Sale Planned to Aid Camp Fund at Ocean Park

The Friendship class of the Saco United Baptist church outlined a future food sale for the Camp Fund at Ocean Park during last night's church meeting in the vestry. A turkey supper for the Philathea class annual meeting was also voted. Frank Whitten presided. devotions by Merrill Thompson. 34 people attended.

Ocean Park Saco United Emma Lougee Ruth Sanborn Lloyd Anderson Waveland King Philip Sanborn Agnes Nichols Edith Waterhouse Mildred Cartwright

Drag Racing In Biddeford Court Warrants Issued

Warrants charging three Biddeford youths with driving to endanger were prepared for hearing in Biddeford Municipal Court. Frederick G. Hill Jr. 18 of 209 South Street Paul G. Bergeron 15 of 143 Pool Street and Melvin W. Cook 16 of 351 Pool Road were named. The offenses reportedly occurred on Clark Street this morning as they raced around a block, according to Officer Conrad Binette who investigated after a resident complaint.

Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Frederick G. Hill, Jr South Street Paul G. Bergeron Pool Street Melvin W. Cook Pool Road Clark Street Conrad Binette

Debate Over Eichmann Trial Splits Zionist Leaders

Two veteran Zionists in the Jerusalem Post clash over the trial of Adolf Eichmann. Meir Gossman warns the trial will cause internal Jewish strife and vilification, while Richard Lichtheim argues it educates youth in Israel and Germany and is Israel’s only option. Some Israelis doubt execution fits religious beliefs or burial in the Holy Land.

Eichmann Meir Gossman Jerusalem Post Richard Lichtheim Israel Germany Lichtheim Holy Land

Castro Pushes Provisional Cuba Government Amid May Day Parade

Castro declares readiness to form a provisional Cuban government and plans a giant May Day display of working class resolve. He warns of imperialist aggression while his armed forces monitor for an expected American invasion fleet that never arrives. Cuban intelligence tightens security as diplomats note trigger-happy agents pursuing terrorists.

Cuba Castro Eisenhower

Adaht Chapter Combines Reception Anniversary

Engagement announced for Miss Rita Lavoie to Robert McGraw of Lewiston with fall wedding planned. Adaht chapter marks 73rd anniversary with a star shaped reception for new officers and notes on installations, invitations, and memorials amid Eastern Star events in Biddeford and surrounding towns.

Rita Lavoie Robert McGraw Lucien McGraw Lewiston Yvonne Lavoie Pike Street Biddeford

Old Orchard Beach Career Day Noted at High School

Representatives from many professions spoke to Old Orchard Beach high school students during two periods from 9 to 11 am. Lecturers included professionals from accounting, art, ministry, law, nursing, journalism, banking, cosmetology, medicine, electrician work, photography, teaching, social work, and more.

Old Orchard Beach High School Sven Hoosler Biddeford Cromwell Simonds-Payson Co Portland John T. Stahl the Beach Methodist Church K. Norberg Robert M. York Donald B. Bassett Adelbert M. Jakeman, Jr Agnes Murphy R MN Gordon Haskell the Beach James Dale Robert Longbottom Canal National Bank di Pietro

Kennebunk Legion Rehearses Show

Kennebunk American Legion rehearses a minstrel and variety show with new numbers at the Legion home on High street. The April 19 performance at Kennebunk Town Hall supports the March of Dimes for Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. Post officer elections are postponed due to rehearsal. The Auxiliary presented a sizable birthday gift, and membership stands at 111 with a 125 goal.

American Legion Home High Street Kennebunk Kennebunk Town Hall American Legion Post March of Dimes of Kennebunkport

Spring Painting In Saco Quarters

Two offices in the Saco Police station and two hallways are being painted by James Ward of Saco. The Police Chief's office and the main station office will receive dark grey and green, with both upstairs and downstairs hallways also painted. The project costs the city $350.

Saco James Ward

Referendum Wording Ties School Site to Pepperell Park

The article argues the December referendum requires building the school in Pepperell Park and bans a different site. Any change would need another referendum at the next municipal election, with construction by October 15 only if deeds and rights clear. It questions fundraising until title deeds are resolved and park rights clarified.

Pepperell Park

Sacred Heart Minstrel Show Tickets Update

The Sacred Heart league of Notre Dame de Lourdes parish met after Mass with Rev Georges J Plante assisted by Armand Ouellette and Joseph Levasseur. Reports covered April 16 minstrel at Saco city hall and ticket distribution by Clifford Mondore, plus posters by Alfred Mondore and program supervision by Francis Cote.

Sacred Heart League of Notre Dame de Lourdes Georges J. Plante Armand Ouellette Joseph Levasseur Donald Roy Saco City Hall Clifford Mondore Alfred Mondore Francis Cote Armand Mercier Maurice Mercier Paul Henri Georges J .Plante Arthur J. Dube JCD Ralph Morin Sev George Gagnon

Furnace flood at Saco home causes no damage

Saco firefighters responded to Armand Painchand on Glen Haven Circle last night for a flooded furnace. No damage was reported and no injuries were listed.

Saco Armand Painchand Glen Haven Circle

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Acus Harmony Group Napoleon Dube Lyman Baptist Church Saco Civic Group Miss Rochelle Caouette VFW Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Louise Harpoothan Shirley E. Parks Dunlap Lodge Grand Chapter Isabelle Hieserick Bernice Ross Mary Robbins Beacon Light North Berwick Rena Woodward Esther Longfellow South Portland Sandra Court Electa Madonna Evangeline Nortis Windham Union Lyman Emma Piper Elizabeth Calderwood Peter Allen Annette Hooper Eastern Star Meine Frances Smith Jessie Anderson Ruth Marion Dexheimer Julia Crowley Martha Alice Snow Edna Stackpole Elizabeth Tate Gladys Goodwin Helen Parks Leah Madeline Robie Mary Jones Agnes Howat Mabel Ruth Gilpatric Helen LeGallee Bernice Alexander Annette Wayne Beaver Kennebunk Legion Saco Quarters Sacred Heart Minstrel Show
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