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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1963

Page

3

Widespread Community Notices From Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford

The Old Orchard Beach Jaycees will hold a food sale on April 18 from 4 to 8 30 p m at Zahares IGA Foodliner Heath Street Old Orchard Beach The Biddeford Knights of Columbus meet Thursday night at 8 at K of C Hall Washington Street Biddeford

Old Orchard Beach Zahares Iga Foodliner Heath Street Biddeford Knights of Columbus K of C Hall Washington Street

Deaths Rose Frechette 52 Biddeford resident dies at hospital

Rose C Frechette 52 of 47 Bacon Street Biddeford died after a long illness. Born January 18 1911 in St Agathe she worked at Allied Hampshire Footwear and belonged to St Andre church St Anne Sodality and the Daughters of Isabella. Survived by widower Lionel Breton son four grandchildren siblings and nieces. Funeral from St Andre church Biddeford Saturday at 9 am with calling hours today 7 to 10 pm and Thursday Friday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm. Portland area marine warnings report mild weather with high 50s and low 50s along coast. Winds south 15 to 18 mph tonight clouds with light rain possible. Thursday partly cloudy warm near 60 with winds 15 to 20 mph.

Rose C. Frechette Bacon Street Biddeford St. Agathe Treffle Marie (Desrosiers) Breton Allied-Hampshire Footwear Corporation St. Andre Church St. Anne Sodality Isabella O'Neil Frechette Lionel Breton Jeannette Mathieu Winthrop Yvette Kinney Old Orchard Beach Emond Hill Street Portland Maine

Fremont club and auxiliary to meet Thursday at 8

The Fremont club and its auxiliary hold a joint meeting Thursday at 8 p m at the hall on Alfred street Biddeford.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford

Biddeford Minor League Auxiliary Meets On Kickoff Plans

Members of the Biddeford Minor League auxiliary including the male members are asked to meet tonight at 7 in St. Andre parish hall to discuss plans and matters for the 1963 kickoff season.

Biddeford Minor League St. Andre Parish Hall

Midweek Church Meetings In Saco Community

Midweek prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco Youth choir of Saco School Street Methodist church rehearses Thursday at 3 15 p m at the church Senior choir rehearsal also Thursday at 7 30 p m from Saco School Street Methodist church notes

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Saco School Street Methodist Church

Prayer and Bible Study at First Baptist Church

A prayer and Bible study will be held on Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach

Prayer meeting at Saco First Assembly of God

A prayer meeting will be held Thursday at 7:30 p m at the First Assembly of God church of Saco located in the Ahepa home at 22 Pleasant Street.

First Assembly of God Church of Saco Ahepa Pleasant Street

Methodist church reps to attend WSCS district meeting

Representatives of area Methodist churches will attend the WSCS District meeting on Thursday at 10 am at the Clark Memorial Methodist Church in Portland.

WSCS Clark Memorial Methodist Church Portland

Mason Inspects Saco City Building

Saco Mayor J Edward Whelan reported Emile Trembley a brick mason inspected the exterior walls of Saco City Hall for loose bricks. One area showed looseness and the Fire Department removed a brick near the roof. The city seeks repair cost estimates after bricks fell from the clock tower earlier this winter.

J. Edward Whelan Saco Emile Trembley City Hall Whelan

Cars Collide At Saco Intersection

Saco police investigated a two car collision at the North and Elm streets intersection yesterday. Vehicles driven by Wilbur A. Ouellette 47 of South Portland and Hubert A. Norton 60 of Arundel collided as Ouellette traveled south on North and Norton west on Elm. No injuries or damage estimate were reported.

Saco North Elm Streets Wilbur A. Ouellette South Portland Hubert A. Norton Arundel Ouellette North Street Norton Elm Street

Skylark: Testimony on Thresher's loss reveals last sounds

Rear Adm. Ramage testified he learned late of Thresher trouble while Lt. Watson recounted the final sonar message The last sound heard was a ship breaking up The inquiry board stressed no charges against Hecker and seeks full facts The Navy said no new debris was found and the AEC reported no airborne radioactivity above the wreck site

Lawson P- Ramage Atlantic Fleet Submarine Force Thresher J.g James C. Watson Hecker Skylark Adm Bernard L. Austin Inquiry Board Watson Washington George W. Anderson Naval Operations Navy Atome Energy Commission

Scalp Museum Theft Shock In Tombstone Arizona

Wells Fargo Museum manager Laughrun reported three Indians and a girl dummy were scalped during broad daylight theft at the museum in Tombstone Arizona. Wigs made from hair were taken from four dummies including a child figure.

Ariz Pond Laughrun Wells Fargo Museum Hogan

Robert W. Michie Dies After Long Illness

Robert W. Michie 56 of Rock Creek Hills Md died at Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington after a long illness. A Bowdoin College BA graduate 1927 he held senior finance posts with Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone and served as director of Scheie Life Insurance Co. Va He belonged to Delta Upsilon Beta Alpha Psi Bowdoin Club and various investment groups Survivors include his widow three sons three daughters and a sister Burial is set for Thursday at Park Lawn Cemetery Rockville Md

Robert W. Michie Biddeford Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington Delta Upsilon Beta Alpha Psi Bowdoin Club Chevy Chase Rock Creek Hills Dorothy Lyons Portland Park Lawn Cemetery Rockville

Miss Florence C. Smith dies after long illness

Florence C. Smith 74 of 17 Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach died yesterday in Scarborough Nursing Home after a long illness. Born May 1 1888 in Saco she was a Thornton Academy graduate and longtime beautician at Old Orchard Beach and Winter Park Florida. Surviving cousin Mrs Ruth J Matthews of New York City. Funeral conducted Friday at 1 30 p m from Shumway Funeral Home Saco with visiting hours Thursday 7 to 9 p m.

Florence C. Smith Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach Scarborough Saco Menzie and Edith H.eaton Smith Thornton Academy Winter Park Fla Washington Avenue New York City Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street

Legion auxiliary meeting to honor Mrs Bouffard

The Tighe Beaudoin Farley Legion auxiliary will meet at 7 45 tonight at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to Delina Bouffard mother of an auxiliary member and hold a brief service.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Legion Auxiliary Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Biddeford Delina Bouffard

Break Reported At Ferry Lane Camp In Saco

Chester Sanborn reported to police yester day that his camp on Ferry lane in Saco was broken into probably last week. Riding lights valued at 35 dollars were taken from his boat nearby, while the camp itself appeared undisturbed. Police are investigating. William Hoffman of South Portland reported accidental loss of tools from his car as the toolbox opened and tools fell into the street near Forest and Maple streets in Saco.

Chester Sanborn Ferry Road Saco Ferry Lane William Hoffman South Portland Forest and Maple Streets

Familiar Problem Is Fought In Saco

Grass fires remained the chief concern for the Saco fire department with three calls received yesterday between 6 p m and 7 25 p m A blaze on Andre Dallaire land along Port land road was first followed by a rubbish fire at the corner of ar and Spring streets on Euclid St Onge property then a final rubbish fire on the Charles Smith Main street property.

Saco Andre Dallaire Portland Road Spring Streets Euclid St. Onge Charles Smith Main Street

Emmons bans outside fires amid dry spell

Sace Fire Chief Arthur M. Emmons announced that no more permits will be issued for open fires until the current prolonged dry spell ends with heavy rains.

Sace Arthur M. Emmons

Biddeford Referendum Bond Bill Raises City Debate

Senate raised the bill yesterday after the House tabled it. Cartier sent it back as the council faced bond issues in Biddeford needing city-wide approval. Voters previously approved a mayoral pay raise on December 18 1961 amid questions over a December 11 deadline.

Senate House Cartier Biddeford

Women’s Social Club Awards Special Prizes

The Women’s Democratic Social club met at St. Jean hall on Jefferson Street with a supper at 6 30 pm. Special prizes went to Mrs. Marie Petrin and Mrs. Beatrice Gregoire. birthday cake prize to Mrs. Grace Hubert. attendance prize to Mrs. Madeline Tibbets. Next meeting set for May 21 at St. Jean hall.

Women’s Democratic Social Club St. Jean Hall Jefferson Street Biddeford Marie Petrin Beatrice Gregoire Grace Hubert Madeline Tibbets

Dr Marion nose and throat physician in Maine and New York

Dr Marion, a nose and throat physician trained at Dover Clinic in Boston in 1943, served seven years as treasurer of the Maine Osteopathic Association. She led the Owen-Davis unit of the American Legion Auxiliary and past headed the Maine 8 and 40 organization, inviting friends to visit her at her retirement home.

Page One New York City Dover Clinic Boston Maine Osteopathic Association Owen- Davis American Legion Auxiliary State of Maine 8 and 40 Journal

Steel price moves signal cautious approach by industry

U S Steel and others in the sector indicated selective increases after Wheeling Price breaks, with U S Steel posting the smallest rise at about 4.85 per ton. Leslie B Worthington stressed costs and profits pressures as earnings/dividends fell and employment declined since the 1958 price surge.

Wheeling Steelworkers Union U.S. Steel Leslie B. Worthington Worthington

Exile Leaders Debated as Invasion Threat Jeopardizes Unity

Cuban exile council members and Bay of Pigs veterans plan Mass at Corpus Christi church for invasion anniversary. Miro claims only a fragment of his document was released by the State Department. A resistance government in Cuba is reportedly planned for May 1 with underground leaders and exiles forming the cabinet.

John H. Crimmins State Department Miami Miro Council Manuel Antonio de Varona de Varona Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church Felli Vida Santiago Florida Keys Charles Ashmann Vidal U.S Dade Fort Lauderdale Paul Rogers D-Fla Caribbean Los Angeles Cuba Jose Norman

Cartier Nominee for Representative Post Mentioned

A fragment notes Cartier, then a nominee for the representative post, referenced in the vicinity of political coverage.

Fire Auxiliary Elects Officers At North Saco

North Saco Fire department auxiliary elected officers last night at the fire station. Jean Morris became president with Virginia Mahair as vice president Barbara Rowley as secretary Olga Taylor as treasurer. Bernice Smith appointed chaplain Beatrice Prior named sunshine girl Emma Boothby chaired. Next meeting set for April 23 at 8 PM at the North Saco fire station.

North Saco

Radical workforce reduction seen for Bath Iron Works

Omar R. King vice president and works manager warns Bath Iron Works faces a radical reduction in its workforce by mid-1965 without new orders. John R. Newell expresses confidence that Navy shipbuilding will revive demand, while Adm. Robert B. Carney notes destroyers remain essential for anti submarine warfare despite stalled contracts.

BATH Omar R. King Bath Iron Works John R. Newell Navy King Adm Robert B. Carney USN Ret Naval Operations

Church Supper Planned by Biddeford Guild

A public baked bean supper is set for April 20 from 5 to 7 30 pm at Siloam hall Old Pool road Biddeford. Sponsored by the South Biddeford Methodist church guild proceeds go to School of Missions speakers. Doris Burleigh chairs Missions. Martha Cotsisas leads general planning. Dorothy Peck heads the kitchen and Pauline Burnham runs the dining room.

Siloam Hall Old Pool Road Biddeford South Biddeford Dorothy Peck Pauline Burnham

Beach Offices to Close for Patriot's Day Friday

Leon F. Jones the town manager of Old Orchard Beach said town offices in the town hall will close Friday for Patriot's Day. Town clerk Esther S. Crowley added her office will also be closed Saturday morning.

Leon F. Jones Old Orchard Beach Esther S. Crowley

Slight Improvement Seen In Jones After Illness

Frank Jones, Saco police and fire commissioner, who was stricken at the city government meeting in City Hall Monday night and taken to Webber hospital, was reported today in serious condition but showing slight improvement from a heart attack.

Frank Jones Saco City Hall Webber Hospital

Exile Cuban Groups and Leaders in the United States

The piece surveys exile organizations including the DRE led by Luis Fernandez Rocha and the Junta Revolucionaria Cubana led by Rogelio Cisneros. It notes DRE’s Miami presence and 800 non combat members, concerns over US economic pressure, and claims of Castro infiltration across exile groups. It previews disillusionment in Florida.

Commandos Escambray Front Evelio Duque Revolutionary Student Directorate DRE Miami Luis Fernandez Rocha United States Castro Cuba Junta Revolucionaria Cubana JURE Rogelio Cisneros U. S Florida

Ball Teams Desegregated in Little Rock

Gov. Faubus threw out the first ball at a desegregated International League game in Little Rock as about seven thousand fans attended. Little Rock, now in class AAA, beat Rochester 4 to 2, with several teams enforcing segregated seating yet the league featuring many Negro players.

Little Rock Ark Orval EF. Faubus Arkansas Rochester

Laura Bridgman Plans Trip To Auburn Meeting

Laura Bridgman will attend the 69th annual meeting of the Association of Universalist Women of Maine on May 3 in Auburn and offered to guide attendees. The Daughters of Ruth met at the Biddeford Universalist church vestry to hear the announcement.

Laura Bridgman Association of Universalist Women of Maine Auburn Daughters of Ruth Biddeford Walter Hutchins Paul McIntire Hutchins Ethel Roberts McIntire Guy Burnham Harry Gowen Ruthford Wilcox Ann Lowe Ben Wood Burnham

Births in Maine area announced at several hospitals

At Webber Hospital to Mr and Mrs Fernand J Ouellette a son Jacob Andre weighing six pounds five ounces April 10. To Mr and Mrs Alexander Burr a son Stephen Alexander weighing seven pounds six ounces April 10. To Mr and Mrs Harold L Simonton a son Robert Wayne weighing seven pounds eight ounces April 12. To Mr and Mrs Thomas J Ogden a son Stephen Thomas weighing seven pounds seven ounces April 12. Grand parents listed. To Mr and Mrs Richard Yankura a daughter Lisa Marie weighing five pounds ten ounces April 15. To Mr and Mrs Adelbert Martineau a son weighing seven pounds nine ounces April 14. To Mr and Mrs Manuel Machado a son Mark Manuel weighing eight pounds eight ounces April 14. To Mr and Mrs Raymond Menard a son Peter Catherine Margaret weighing seven pounds one ounce. To Mr and Mrs Stephen Gilblair a daughter Darlene Lee weighing eight pounds five ounces April 1. To Mr and Mrs Gordon Brown a daughter Darlene Lee weighing eight pounds five ounces April 15.

Webber Hospital Fernand J. Ouellette Summer Street Biddeford Jacob Andre Alexander Burr Hall Street Kennebunk Stephen Alexander Harold L. Simonton Western Avenue Robert Wayne Weghing Thomas J. Ogden Common Street Saco Stephen Thomas Stephen Regina Joseph Ogden Old Orchard Beach Richard Yankura Nye Street Lisa Marie Adelbert Martineau James Street Manuel Machado Elms Street Mark Manuel Raymond Menard Kennebunk Pond Road Peter Catherine Margaret Stephen Gilblair Cat Mousam Road Darlene Lee

Stock Market Rebounds In Irregular Trading Session

New York stocks recovered from an early dip and moved higher with brisk activity. The AP 60 average at noon stood at 267.2 unchanged, with industrials down .2, rails up .4, utilities off .1. Dow off .08 at 710.84. CBS gained 2, Chrysler slight gain, General Motors and Ford slipped about 1. Lukens, Armco, Crucible down fractionally. American Stock Exchange weaker amid quiet bond trading.

NEW York Associated Press Liggett & Myers CBS U.S

Lawmaker Sees Shift in Liquor By The Drink Support

In Des Moines a Iowa legislator recalls a weekend meeting with 250 constituents on liquor by the drink. He asked who favored it to raise hands. 12 did. A secret vote followed with 230 saying yes.

Des Moines Iowa

Lions Club views slides of convention in Nice France

Dr Lawrence M Howth district governor of Lions District 41 L was a guest at the Biddeford Saco Lions club meeting. He showed slides from the International Lions convention at Nice, where Curtis Lovell of Gardiner became international president. An awards dinner is set for May 4 at the Charter House Portland with Paul Murphy and Eliot Fink to receive membership drive awards.

Lawrence M.howth Harrison Biddeford-Saco Paul Murphy Eliot Fink David Twomey

Nason Allows Defense Motion On Judgment In Maine

A Portland man, Donald Hathaway, 52, was found guilty of passing on the left side but the judge granted a motion to arrest judgment. The decision cited the warrant’s failure to specify left side passing as required by the statute. Separately, Harold Hyde, 23, of East Windsor Conn, was bound over to York County Superior Court after waiving extradition for a July 31 1962 breaking and entering case at Sampson's Market.

Portland Old Municipal Gerald C. Nason Ooper Hollis Donald A. Hathaway Chapman Hathaway Nason Harold Hyde East Windsor Conn Sampson's Market Hyde Connecticut Biddeford York County

Beach Youth Reprimanded By Judge Hanscom

A 17 year old from Old Orchard appeared in Sanford Municipal Court on a larceny warrant for a battery valued at $18 from Nel Desrochers' used car lot in Alfred. Decereaux James Barnes and two juveniles were taken into custody on Route 111 near Alfred after sighting them leaving the car lot with no lights. Judge Ward T. Hanscom issued a severe reprimand with further action pending on the other two juveniles. Sheriff Richard D. Dutremble filed the complaint.

Orchard Sanford Lionel Desrochers Alfred Decereaux James Barnes Alfred Village Apy Burleigh M. Richards, Jr Carl Churchill Buxton Ward T. Hanscom Richard D. Dutremble

Five Grass Fires Flare In Biddeford

Biddeford firemen answered five calls to combat grass fires in the past 24 hours. Engine 5 and Tank 1 responded to each call, with multiple recalls. Incidents occurred at May Street, Oak Ridge Extension, upper Elm Street, Hills Beach, and 518 Main Street, between yesterday noon and today morning.

Biddeford Engine 5 Tank 1 May Street Oak Ridge Upper Elm Street Hills Beach Main Street

Lawmakers Debate Sunday Business and Rest Day Compromise

House Freeport leaders discuss Sunday commerce and church attendance as bills propose a mix of open and restricted Sunday business. Lawmakers Myron D. Rust John W. Meisner Stewart G. Taylor John D. Cottrell Jr. back varied positions seeking a weekly rest day while balancing economic needs.

Freeport Myron D. Rust York John W. Meisner Dover-Foxcroft Stewart G. Taylor South Portland John D. Cottrell Jr Portland

Mrs Nancy Rumery Elected Assistant Treasurer in Saco lodge Nominating Meeting

Mrs Nancy Rumery was elected assistant treasurer for the remainder of the year at the Saco Past Noble Grands association gathering of the Saco Rebekah lodge on Monday night.

Nancy Rumery Saco Past Noble Grands Association Saco Rebekah Lodge

Biddeford Public Health Accomplishments Listed

A review of the past month’s work by the Biddeford Public Health Nursing association was presented. Highlights include a cost study with the Department of Health and Welfare, geriatrics talk to Senior Girl Scouts, social service talks, attendance at mental health clinic planning, and a special Sabin polio vaccine project vaccinating 3 600 pupils with a second dose due in May. Public and parochial school clinics have served thousands, with volunteers aiding the effort.

Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association Biddeford City Assumption Sociality St. Mar Parish Biddeford - Saco Community Service Club Schaffer Community Service Club Saco Public Health Nursing Association Margaret Ad Tes Frank Carey Department of Health and Welfare Miss Murphy Biddeford High School Saco Biddeford Kiwanis Club Nursing Association Sweetser Children’s Home Sa- Coo Sabin St. Andre Parish Hall Biddeford City Building M. P Houle Public Bruce Wilson Howard Giles Arthur King Irene Poisson Antoinette Hawes John Barrett Theodore Schaffer Mary Caddigan

New Clothes Plea Made By Prison Inmates

A plea from the Federation of Clothing Manufacturers asks allowing British prisoners to wear civilian clothes instead of uniforms. The petition argues jail garments wound a man’s soul and could improve morale.

London The Federation of Clothing Manufacturers

Saco AMVETS Auxiliary Elects New Officers

Boucouvalas Dupuis AMVETS post auxiliary elected officers at the last night’s meeting in Saco. Dorothy Moody is president, Marie Mig ner senior vice president, Doris Clappison junior vice president, Evelyn Henaire treasurer, Irene Blanchard secretary, Helen Strout chaplain, and Jane Murphy sergeant at arms. Marjorie Kimball named public relations officer, Henaire parliamentarian, and Strout hospital chairman. Installation set for 8 PM May 4 with the post joint.

Boucouvalas- Dupuis Amvets Dorothy Moody Marie Migner Doris Clappison Evelyn Henaire Irene Blanchard Helen Strout Jane Murphy Marjorie Kimball Henaire

Wells and North Berwick Get Federal Education Grants

Six Maine communities including Wells and North Berwick will share 42 457 in federal funds with Wells slated for 19 491 and North Berwick for 4 270. Grants are determined by public school child counts and federal employment. Other recipients include Winter Harbor Machiasport Woodland and Washburn.

Union Two Wells North Berwick Maine Edmund S. Muskie Department of Health Education and Welfare Winter Harbor Machiasport Woodland Washburn

AOH Auxiliary Organized in Biddeford

The Biddeford AOH Auxiliary formed at the AOH hall on Mason Street. Nominated officers included Dorothy Staples and Ellen O’Leary as president and Louise Chenard and Nancy Chenard as vice presidents. Additional posts were filled by Connie Sullivan, Nancy Fog, Joyce Twomey, Patricia Fournier, Connie Laflamme, and Sheila Jezar. Next meeting Monday will confirm officers and new members with dues and qualifications discussed.

Aunit Ancient Order of Hibernians AOH Hall Mason Street Biddeford Dorothy Staples Ellen O'Leary Louise Chenard Nancy Chenard Connie Sullivan Nancy Fog Joyce Twomey Patricia Fournier Connie Laflamme Sheila Jezar Mason Street Hall

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Mason Saco City Building Emmons Women’s Social Club Marion Representative Fire Auxiliary Lions Club Beach Hanscom Biddeford Public Health Saco Amvets Auxiliary Wells Schools AOH White Star, Inc Prospect & Porter Streets Shumwaay Funeral Service, Inc Seco, Meine
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