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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1961
Page
2
Harold Pike returns home after ten days in New York. Several Biddeford residents, including Mrs. Alden Mand and Mrs. Esther Hopkins, are hospitalized or recovering. Bridal shower attendees omitted from lists. DAR delegates attend National Conference with arrangements for accompanying travel and visits to Virginia and Maryland locations.
Funeral services will be held Monday in Bangor for John H Magee age 65 the Maine director of the Federal Housing Administration. A native of Bangor Magee spent 15 years in real estate and insurance before joining the FHA where he supervised affairs in Northern New England prior to his Maine directorship starting in 1950.
The Delta Alpha club schedules Monday 7 30 pm meeting at Mrs Walter Lambs home 12 Hall Avenue Saco with Mrs Roland Emerson assisting. Notre Dame Thrift Shop will be run by Group I next week led by Mrs Gaston Boucher. A public baked bean supper sponsored by Fremont club and auxiliary is set Saturday 5 to 730 pm at the hall 82 Alfred Street Biddeford Harold Riddle Navy recruiter will speak on Survival Methods in the Arctic Region at Biddeford Saco Explorer Post 305 meeting Wednesday 7 pm at Mason Street Scout Hall Biddeford a film on this tonic will follow. Program by Frank DeSilva. Notre Dame hospital Thrift show candy sale at the center opens tomorrow for four Saturdays Group captains oversee a fee for the project Election of officers is planned Tuesday 8 pm at the April meeting of Troop One Building Association auxiliary at Mrs Daniel Lemovitz 55 Westmore Avenue Biddeford.
Eva Roberts sixty a former Biddeford resident died suddenly Thursday in Marcy New York where she had worked about twenty five years as a nurse at the State hospital She is survived by her husband Ossie Roberts a son Robert her mother Mrs Ida Richard Lawrence Mass a sister Mrs Lillian Lafountain Baltimore Md a brother Edmond Thibeault and an aunt Mrs May Richard both of Lawrence Mass an aunt Mrs Evelyn Lemieux Biddeford several nieces and nephews and two great grand cousins children of Dr Roger Verrier Biddeford Funeral services and burial will be in Mewey New York
Edith A Hall 86 of 8 Mechanic Street Kennebunk died Thursday after a long illness widow of Fred N Hall born Millbridge March 27 1875 daughter of John T and Julian Evans Anderson she was a member of Christ Church Kennebunk and a past matron of Madonna chapter Order of the Eastern Star Surviving are a daughter Miss Esma Hall a brother Charles Anderson Newport NH and several nieces and nephews Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm from Bibber Funeral Home Kennebunk Rev Fred Holmberg will officiate and burial will be in Northumberland TM
Funeral services for Mrs Wilfrid Duquette of 20 Porter Street Biddeford were held at St Joseph church with a solemn high mass. Rev Ludger Melancon led the service assisted by Rev Marc Franck as deacon and Rev Norman Carrier as sub deacon. The St Joseph church male quartet and organist Mrs Diane Frechette Rousselle performed. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Joseph Asselin Worcester MA and several nuns from Villa Muir Bay View and St Joseph convent Biddeford. Burial is in St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Franck.
The Junior Band and spangs ers of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday. Confessions are set at St Monica in Kennebunkport from 4 to 5 pm. St Martha Kennebunkport confessions 4:10 to 8 pm. St Mary Wells confessions 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Biddeford Advent Christian vestry prayer meeting 7:30 pm followed by quarterly business meeting. Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society meets Saturday 2 pm at Mrs Ruby Powers 25 Forest Biddeford. Confirmation class Saco First Parish Congregational Sunday 5 30 pm parish house. No Senior Youth meeting Sunday. April 23 Youth Fellowship Kennebunk visit Christ church.
AP report notes Mrs. Charlotte B. Hanson, 90, died Thursday at a Portland hospital. article fragment ends mid detail leaving cause or context unclear.
Gale warnings shift to small craft at 10 am. Overcast with a few showers or snow flurries this afternoon. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with little temperature change. Saturday looks fair and warmer in the morning, then clouding this afternoon. Winds from the north to northwest 10 to 20 mph this afternoon, lighter tonight. Zone 1 high this afternoon upper 30s to low 40s. overnight low 30s. City lows include Portland 14 and Caribou 31 with other towns ranging from 14 to 39.
Biddeford and Biddeford Pool halted two street projects due to a spring storm. Mayor Clement Deschambault said three trucks in Biddeford and one in Biddeford Pool had begun patching with tar earlier in the week, with about 18 tons ordered. Cleaning efforts on main streets paused as weather worsened.
Cub Scouts of Pack 310 in Saco met Thursday at the Parish House of the First Parish Congregational church and at den mothers homes. The April pack meeting is set for Friday night at 7:30 at the Parish house with Cubs ticket admission to parents. no meeting on April 20 due to school vacation. Den reports list numerous Cubs and activities including blimps, guided missiles, parachutes, gliders, model airplanes, kites, and games, with den mothers and chiefs named. Webelos and Lion Cubs participated, reviewing tenderfoot requirements and practicing first aid.
Nine Biddeford High School juniors were named as delegates to the 1961 Boys State and Girls State programs. Six boys and three girls will attend programs at the University of Maine and Colby College in June, with each student sponsored by local groups. Delegates include Peter Allen David Dansereau Jere Dearborn George Harpootlian Douglas Mathieu Howard Shapiro for Boys State and Sandra Griffin Martha Killam Helen Tarazewich for Girls State, each linked to sponsors such as Rotary Biddeford Savings Bank and teachers associations.
Augusta Senator L Robert Porteous opposed a bill allowing 10 year tax exemptions for new or rebuilt industries, warning such breaks attract fly by night firms that relocate after a decade. He moved indefinite postponement which was tabled. bill sponsor is Senator Ralph Lovell.
Cub Pack 309 met at Biddeford K of C hall with opening by den 2 led by Mrs Helen Picard and a short cub prayer. Den 3 sang a cub song while den mothers and fathers aided in a space travel skit. Awards were announced for Wolf, Bear, Lion, and Silver and Gold arrows to multiple dens and boys. The closing candle tree ceremony featured Akela and the cub law chant as Den 4 led the outro.
The second victim in Wednesday’s Freeport two car crash has died. Mrs. George Oliver, 82, of Portland, died from injuries after the collision. Two other people remaining hospitalized, while two were released.
Storm crews noted a broken back on the Marine Merchant with the bow buried in rough seas. Acushnet stood by while Bowler reports claimed the ship split in two and the bridge was awash. A harbor pilot boat escorted Esso Raleigh into Boston as the vessel’s last crew departed and the distress call followed.
Maine lawmakers discuss a bill to buy Maine products as stamp premiums for distribution. Rep Curtis asserts housewives are aware stores mark up items to fund premiums and questions the benefit. A separate fire in Biddeford involves a car blaze on Pyrene Street with no damage estimate yet reported.
The Saco fire auxiliary approved a donation to the Cancer drive at their April meeting. A traveling a ron project received approval. Plans for a housewarming for Mrs. Rita Jacques were discussed. Officer reports were read and accepted. Members named to the April 27 refreshments committee included Mrs. Ruth Scamman and Mrs. Irma LeBlanc. Hospitality helpers were Mrs. Madeline Eastman and Mrs. Lydia Flood. Mystery awards went to Mrs. Mary Cantara and Mrs. Eastman during the social hour, with Mrs. Gloria Hevey conducting the business session.
Private ceremonies at Main Street club hall installed Officers of Rochambeau Club led by President Joseph Larose and Vice President Leo Gosselin. New sports director Richard Lajeunesse announced plans for a baked bean supper and 18 softball uniforms. The club also supported a Biddeford Softball League team and donated to the Little Lassies Bowling League.
A second storm this week leaves Fletcher's Neck boat watch as a 14 foot high tide washes toward the dock. Fred C. Milliken of Hills Beach notes bank erosion and bulkheads submerged while the forecast calls for intermittent showers and snow flurries. Cold, saturated ground raises flood risk if warm rain returns. runoff remains controlled as streams recede.
The Saco Taxpayers Protective Association announces a Monday night meeting at 7 30 in the Saco Municipal courtroom.
Camp Ellis Firemen auxiliary reveals new names for coming year at last night’s meeting. A benefit whist party planned for April 30. Dorothy Abbott reinstated. Sunshine work reported. baby blankets donated for Cynthia Lemay and Angela Pendleton. Secretary Laurette McAlevy noted. Ruth Stackpole presided. mystery package awarded. Get well card sent to Saco Fire Chief Arthur Emmons. Refreshments to be provided by Marjorie Pendleton and Cynthia Lemay next week. Attendees listed including Ruth Stackpole and Dorothy Abbott.
The Rockettes meet at Betty Lamson’s home in Saco to distribute Maybasket tickets to members Ruth Lane Linda Nason Patricia Sheehan Jennie Bartlett Carol Cole Margie Mullins Rose marie Cote Rita Desormiers Margaret Meserve Linda Innes and Mary Lou Bedard presiding. Dues collected and secretary’s report reviewed with gifts and pins for senior class members discussed. A banquet pajama party and social hour followed.
Biddeford Saco Community Chest President Paul Casavant and Executive Secretary Clayton Cartmil attended the New England Region Conference in Boston. The session outlined duties for Chest leaders and featured Luncheon speaker C Virgil Martin of UCFCA urging federated methods and aid to smaller chests. Maine officials met after the session with Boston College faculty and UCFCA staff outlining future support.
A collaboration between the Association of New England Community Chests and Councils and the United Community Funds and Council of America advances regional charity coordination. The groups aim to streamline fund distribution and strengthen local nonprofit support through shared standards and practices.
Richard A. Blake of Portland paid a 160 fine in Saco municipal court for a truck weight violation. State police cited him for operating a Route One truck over 22,000 pounds on one axle, weighing 26,900 pounds. Associate Judge William S. Wilson Jr. imposed the fine. Also, Judge Hilary Mahaney continued the case against Leland C. Maynard of Portland Road, Saco, charged with running a red light.
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