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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1963

Page

2

Mrs. Lillian T. Frost Recovers From Pneumonia

Mrs. Lillian T. Frost of Randall Hall nursing staff is recovering from pneumonia at her Forest Avenue home in Old Orchard Beach. On Monday evening the Youth Cavalcade TV show featured Gail Kennedy Linda Herrick Laura Ann Mininni and Linda R. Larochell performing a cha-cha dance routine.

Lillian T. Frost Randall Hall Forest Avenue Old Orchard Beach Gail Kennedy Linda Herrick Laura Ann Mininni Linda R. Larochell

Deaths Albertine Tardif of Saco at 72

Albertine Tardif 72 of 34 Nott Street Saco died suddenly at home. Born in Canada April 29 1890 she was daughter of Prudent and Josephine Royer. She was a Notre Dame de Lourdes parishioner and St. Anne Sodality member. Survived by daughter Mrs Rodrie Bergeron son M Sgt F Mond Boisonneault USMC stationed in Japan sister Miss Mabel Royer nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 8 am Friday from Notre Dame de Lourdes. Visitation today and tomorrow 2–4 and 7–10 p.m. at Cote Funeral Home.

Albertine Tardiff Nott Street Saco Canada Prudent and Josephine Fredette) Royer Notre Dame de Lourdes St. Anne Sodality Notre Dame Parish Rodrie Bergeron F “Mond Boissonneault U.S. Marine Corps Japan Mabel Royer Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Weather forecast for Portland area

This afternoon parts of the city will be partly cloudy with cool conditions and winds from the north and northwest at 15 to 25 mph. Tonight remains fair and cold with low near mid 20s as winds ease to 10 to 15 mph. Thursday brings sunshine and a slight warmup with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

York County Fish and Game Club meeting at Stickney Lodge

The York County Fish and Game club will meet Thursday night at Stickney Lodge Lyman Supper served at 6 45 and the regular meeting starts at 7 45 Biddeford Knights of Columbus meet at 8 p m Thursday in the club hall Washington street Biddeford

York County Fish and Game Club Stickney Lodge Lyman Biddeford Knights of Columbus Club Washington Street

Church notes midweek prayer and choir rehearsals

Midweek Prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry road Saco The Youth choir of the Saco School street Methodist church rehearses Thursday at 3 15 p m at the church A Senior choir rehearsal of the Saco School street Methodist church will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Saco School Street Methodist Church

Prayer and Bible Study Session This Thursday

A prayer and Bible study will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First S cure Ocean Avenue ld Orchar Beach, inviting community members to participate in study and reflection.

S Cure Ocean Avenue Orchar Beach

Prayer meeting at First Assembly of God in Saco

A prayer meeting is scheduled for 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

Rummage Sale At Saco Street Methodist Church

The E and L club of Saco Street Methodist Church will hold its annual spring rummage sale Thursday and Friday at the church from 9 a m to noon each day. Donors may contact Mrs. Mabel Fairfield or Mrs. Linnette Martin.

E and L Club Saco School Street Methodist Church Mabel Fairfield Linnette Martin

Household of Power Study Group Meeting Noted

The Household of Power study group of the Biddeford Second Congregational White church will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at the parsonage.

Household of Power Biddeford

Rummage Sale At Biddeford White Church Friday

The Women's Fellowship of the Biddeford Second Congregational Church sponsors a rummage sale to be held in the church vestry Friday. Helpers are asked to bring sale items to the church Thursday afternoon.

Women's Fellowship Biddeford

Madisses of Saco First Parish to hold 6:30 p m meeting

The Madisses of the Saco First Parish Congregational church will meet at 6:30 p m Thursday in the parish house for a covered dish supper and business meeting.

Saco First Parish Congregational

St Mary Assumption bridge whist party plans announced

Mrs Charles FE Cartier and Mrs Alfred Benoit co chairmen report reservations are being received and committees progress with assignments. The annual card party will be held at 7 30 Sunday evening in St Mary parish hall Biddeford and officials announce it will be open to the public.

Charles FE. Cartier Alfred Benoit St. Mary Assumption Sodality St. Mary Parish Hall Biddeford

Woman Named To Academy Faculty

Dr Odette M Diaz Manas joins Maine Maritime Academy as the first woman faculty member. She teaches Spanish to midshipmen alongside her husband Dr Jose Portuondo, the academy said on Tuesday.

Castine Odette M. Diaz Manas Maine Maritime Academy Jose Portuondo Midshipmen

Woolwich Firm Is Low Bidder on Overpass Contract

The Maine High way Commission said Reed & Reed of Woolwich appeared to be the lowest bidder among seven on the Brunswick overpass project to carry Old Bath Road over the new US Route 1 line east of town. The bid was $158,662, subject to review.

Augusta Highway Commission Reed & Reed of Woolwich Bath Road Brunswick

Card of Thanks to Webber Hospital Staff

Alphonse Bellavance thanks doctors nurses friends and relatives for kindness during his recent illness, acknowledging their support and well wishes.

Webber Hospital Alphonse Bellavance

Anna M Roberts dies at 79 in Kennebunkport

Mrs Anna Mosser Roberts widow of novelist Kenneth Roberts died yesterday at her Kennebunkport home after a long illness. Born December 17 1884 in Boston she helped her husband’s writing and civic efforts donating paintings and manuscripts to local groups. Survived by brothers Karl and Charles Richard Mosser a sister Katherine Pediconi and several nieces and nephews. Services set for 3 pm Thursday at South Congregational church with burial in Kennebunk. Condolences may be sent to Bibber Memorial chapel.

Kennebunkport Anna Mosser Roberts Kenneth Roberts Rocky Pastures Boston Mass Jacob Sarah Jane (Lieberling) Mosser St. Mary's School Long Island N.Y Roberts Karl Mosser Kennebunk Beach Waban Charles Richard Mosser Douglaston L.I. N.Y Katherine Pediconi South Congregational Church Robert M. Howes Kennebunk Bibber

Ste Anne Sodality to Gather for Prayer Service

Members of Ste Anne Sodality Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco will meet at 8 pm Thursday at Cote Funeral home 87 James Street Saco to say prayers for Mrs Joseph Albertine Tardif.

Ste. Anne Sodality Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Cote Funeral Home James Street Joseph Albertine Tardif

Funeral rites for Alfred Grenier held at St. Andre

Funeral services for Alfred Grenier of 157 Cleaves street Biddeford were held at 9 this morning from St. Andre church. A solemn Requiem High Mass was sung by Rev. Edmond Hache with Deacon Rev. Arthur St Pierre and subdeacon Rev. Bernard Nicknail. Music featured a male quartet and organ by Mrs. Laura Lauzon Proulx. Sacred Heart League bearers included Henri Bourque and others. Third Order of St. Francis attended. Burial was in St. Joseph cemetery, with Fr. Nicknair at the grave. Out of town mourners listed include Wilfred Vallee and families from St Georges and St. Came, P Q.

Alfred Grenier Cleaves Street Biddeford St. Andre Church Edmond Hache Arthur St. Pierre Bernard Nicknail Laura Lauzon Proulx Sacred Heart League of Sacred Heart League of St. Andre Church Were Henri Bourque, Aime Desrosiers Joseph Lefebvre Camille Bouffard Josephat Tardif Alfred Soulard Third Order of St. Francis of St. Martin P.Q Berttrand Grenier Conrad Grenier Leonard Dallaire St. Georges Cora Belanger Aline Belanger Andre Belanger St. Came

Cab fare rebate sent to Vermont governor overcharge

Newark cabbie Martin Libes sent an 82 money order to Governor Phillip Hoff of Vermont after Hoff was billed 11.60 for a taxi from Newark Airport to Manhattan. Libes faced a two week suspension as Hoff complained to the Newark license bureau. Using Hoff’s license number, officials identified Libes and obtained the overcharge repayment.

Newark N.J Vermont Phillip H. Hoff Martin Libes Hoff Newark Airport Plaza Hotel New York Newark License Bureau John Gunning Libes

Officers Named for AOH Auxiliary 2 in Biddeford

Officers were elected at Mason Street Hall Biddeford Ellen O Leary president Louise Chenard vice president Nancy Fogg recording secretary Joyce Twomey financial secretary Connie Laflamme treasurer Dorothy Staples decorating committee chairman and Mary Nesjardins publicity chairman A cash donation to the Red Cross to aid five stricken families was approved The next meeting is set for April 30 with members to join the monthly project.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary Mason Street Biddeford Ellen O'Leary Louise Chenard Nancy Fogg Joyce Twomey Connie Laflamme Dorothy Staples Mary Nesjardins Red Cross

Prize Winners Named at Fatima Circle Social

Our Lady of Fatima circle Daughters of Isabella held an April social at St. Jean hall Biddeford. Special awards went to Mrs. Nancy Mathieu and Mrs. Blanche Neault, a food basket to Mrs. Lucienne Valliere. Dozens of members listed as prize winners.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. Jean Hall Adams Street Biddeford Nancy Mathieu Blanche Neault Lucienne Valliere Regina Martin Stella Roy Amelia Pepin Blanche Demers Rosemary Janson Theresa Gonthier Simonne Bourque Bertha Moulin Rose Nadeau Madeleine Lambert Bernadette Beaulieu Aurore St. Pierre Marion Dorais Solange Demers Madeleine Rousselle Theresa Lessard Laura Boissonneault Irene Landry Flora Jalbert Yvonne Mondville Lorraine Elie Berange Millette Irene Morin Flora Lambert Marie Rousselle Lucille Andrews Blanche Chretien Yvonne Marcotte Jeannette Letourneau

Six Past Noble Grands Attend Lodge Meeting

Six past noble grands respond ed to roll call at the meetinge night of Evangeline held at Biddeford Odd Fellows hall. The charter was draped and a page in the records set aside in memory of Mrs. Angie McKeen. Correspondence included thanks from the McArthur home for flowers in her memory and from the Red Cross for a donation. A Easter card and gift came from Mrs. Ethel Benson. Mrs. Mildred Gledhill has returned home after hospitalization. The mystery package was awarded to Noble Grand Mrs. Vera Munford who led the session. refreshments were served by Mrs. Munford and Mrs. Ethel Ballard. Next meeting May 14.

Biddeford Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Angie McKeen McArthur McKeen The Red Cross Maude Cole Lodge Ethel Benson Mildred Gledhill Noble Vera Munford Munford Ethel Ballard

Couple Held In Connection With Baby's Death

Providence police hold Francis and Mrs Benoit for court arraignment after the 18 month old Roxanne LeFebvre died from burns and shock believed caused by scalding water during a bath. Investigators say prior bruises added context to her death at Roger Williams Hospital.

Providence R.I Francis M. Benoit Roxanne LeFebvre George LeFebvre West Warwick Benoits Benoit Edwin Vierira John L. Eddy Roxanne Roger Williams Hospital

Circle A Works On Fair Articles

Circle A of the Second Congregational Church Biddeford met in the vestry led by Mrs. Claude Faulkner to prepare articles for the annual fair. Mrs. Hugh Snow led devotions and a brief business session followed by work among attendees Mrs. Clarence Tarr Mrs. Clayton Cartmill Mrs. Burton de Frees Mrs. Hugh Snow Mrs. Donald Fraser Mrs. William Trott Mrs. Charles Patrick and Mrs. Conrad Coady.

Second Congregational Biddeford Claude Faulkner Hugh Snow Clarence Tarr Clayton Cartmill Burton de Frees Donald Fraser William Trott Charles Patrick Conrad Coady

Area Students Awarded National Scholarships

Seven Maine high school students won National Merit Scholarships in a nationwide contest. Recipients include Sarah M. Shute Augusta Cony High School who will attend Colby College and John L. Marshall Cheverus High Portland who will study MIT. A Deering High student now at Kabul International High in Afghanistan also earned a scholarship.

Portland Maine Nsoring National Merit Scholarship Corp Chicago Sarah M. Shute Augusta Cony High School Colby College Alice V. Reid Kennebunk Michigan State University Anthony L. Moulton Limerick Sanford Bowdoin College Omas H. Allen Deering High Bowdoin John L. Marshall Cheverus Mass. Institute of Technology Susan Orbeton South Portland Bryn Mawr College Robert M. Saunders Wells High Kabul International High Afghanistan Julian E. Orr Yale Julian H.orr

Newburgh City Manager Cleared Of Accusation

Joseph Mitchell, Newburgh city manager, acquitted in alleged $20,000 bribery case involving housing developers. Co-defendant Lawrence De Masi Jr. also cleared but re-arrested on grand larceny charges. bail set at $5,000. Mitchell announced plans to reinstate himself as city manager amid political dispute.

New York Joseph Mitchell Newburgh N.Y Lawrence DeMasi Jr Hillsdale N.J Heme Court DeMasi Mitchell Stephen Joseph Wahrhaftig Monticello Itchell New Tria All- Republican William D. Ryan Ryan Newburgh Council

Two Norwegian Seamen Hurt In Wharf Mishap

In Weymouth Massachusetts a Norwegian tanker crew suffered a fatal and serious injury when two seamen fell from a gangplank at the C H Sprague Son Co wharf. Alf Olaf Olaussen died six hours after being found unconscious. Ragnvald Pettersen remained on the danger list. Police say darkness and a midnight stumble as they boarded from Punta Cardon Venezuela contributed to the accident as the tide left the rail 40 feet above the wharf.

Weymouth Mass C.H. Sprague & Son Co Punta Cardon Venezuela Alf Olaf Olaussen South Shore Hospital Ragnvald Pettersen

Labor Cost Of Steel Producers Rising Slowly

Washington AP Senate House committee heard labor costs in steel rose far slower than in earlier decades. Leon Greenberg said since 1900 labor costs climbed 4.9 percent per year on average, but 1958 to 1962 averaged only six tenths of one percent. He cited productivity gains and a post recession production uptick as causes. The session followed Hodges urging restraint on price pass through.

Washington Senate House Committee Luther H. Hodges Senate House Economic Committee Leon Greenberg Greenberg

Fletcher Held For Parole Violation

Bradley M. Fletcher twenty four of Ferry road Saco was held overnight by Saco police on a warrant from State Parole Officer James Farr for parole violation from the men s reformatory at South Windham. This morning Fletcher was taken to Portland by the parole officer for appearance in the Portland Superior court.

Bradley M. Fletcher Ferry Road Saco James Farr South Windham Fletcher Portland Portland Superior Court

Floor Leader Given Whip in Alabama Senate

In Montgomery Alabama Senate, Senator Emmett Oden named as floor leader and whip. Colleagues presented him a ceremonial one foot leather whip as a symbol of his official status during a Tuesday ceremony.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Senate Emmett Oden

Jacques Brunelle Named For Order

Jacques Brunelle was named for a local honor during a St. Joseph parish Boy Scout troop 1308 meeting. The brief election occurred in the parish hall, reflecting community recognition of Brunelle’s service and leadership within the troop.

Jacques Brunelle Boy Scout Troop 1308 St. Joseph Parish

Maine House Debates Cuts to ETV Funding and Budgets

The Maine House rejected multiple amendments to trims in the current budget, including 522000 for an educational television network. Rep Ernest Smith argued funds should be deferred for up to two years, citing distrust and potential job creation costs. Other motions sought eliminating 135000 for Aid to Dependent Children, 46000 for state plane operations, and 500000 from a 1.6 million Department of Economic Development allocation. Some members defended continuation, noting progress and upcoming airings of planned stations. The session also touched on a stalled Military and Naval Children's Home funding restoration attempt and other procedural actions.

House Department of Economic Development Ernest D. Smith R-Strong Smith University of Maine Department of Education ETV Win R. Smith Bar Harbor Ernest Smith Bradford S. Wellman Bangor Kenneth P. Gifford Manchester Bath

Salvation Army leader outlines local aid efforts at Kiwanis meeting

Major Henry Berkhardt, Salvation Army divisional secretary for Northern New England, spoke to the Saco Biddeford Kiwanis at Wonderbar steak house. He outlined local activities, aid to Biddeford fire victims, and the Army’s Christian mission and global growth since 1865, with examples of workers’ devotion.

Henry Berkhaudt New England Salvation Army Maine New Hampshire Vermont Saco and Biddeford Hooper Street Twin Cities D 'O England William Booth Methodist Church London Christian Mission London Bridge Devils Island United States India Major Plumer Juanita Prine Saco Salvation Army Martin Rielly William Langevin Biddeford Langevin Charles Gallagher City Hall Richard Reay Robert Noble, Jr Major Berkhaudt Francis Cote

Driverless School Bus Clips Pole in Biddeford

A driverless Biddeford Transit bus rolled back about 200 feet crossing Hill and Pool Streets and struck a utility pole breaking it and disrupting telephone lines. Nolette said the bus was parked in gear with emergency brake off. Mrs Gertrude Remillard narrowly avoided the vehicle. A sixth year old pedestrian, Roland Dube, was struck earlier on Upper South Street but is listed in good condition.

Biddeford Transit Company Hill and Pool Streets Donald Nolette Hill Street Nolette Biddeford Gertrude Remillard Grant Street Upper South Street Simonne L. Landry Olls Road Iddeford Roland Dube Webber

Submarine Thresher Loss Focuses On Piping System

A naval court probes the Thresher disaster with Rogers pointing to the ship’s piping as a likely area for clues. Researchers aboard Atlantis II scan the ocean floor 220 miles east of Boston for six objects, hoping to film possible remains. The court, hearing testimony from 37 witnesses, weighs mechanical defects reported at Portsmouth shipyard and by former crew members before the April voyage.

Rogers North Atlantic Boston Atlantic Fleet Norfolk Naval Court of Inquiry Portsmouth Navy

Postal Officials Accused of Blackjacking Congress

Washington AP House Republican leader Charles A Hallack accuses postal officials of blackjacking Congress by threatening to cut mail service to gain funds. Sen Pastore suggests Postmaster General Day cut trucks and new hires. Senate unlikely to restore over $100 million cut by the House. The House trimmed $92 million from a $4.9 billion budget and $8.3 million from $166.8 million in supplemental funds. Post Office telegrams urged offices to halt new hires and limit overtime. Day warned possible Saturday delivery curtailment.

Washington House Charles A. Halleck Congress John O. Pastore J. Edward Day Pastore A. Willis Robertson D-Va Day Eisenhower Arthur E. Summerfield

Turnpike Speeding Fined in Saco Court

Stacy P. Armen, 31, of Portland pleaded guilty in Saco Municipal Court to speeding on the Maine Turnpike at Wells. State Trooper C. W. Simpson brought the case. Judge Hilary Mahaney imposed a $20 fine.

Stacy P. Armen Portland Saco Maine Wells C. W. Simpson Hilary Mahaney

Fire Theory aids Dorcas Society in Red Cross clothing drive

Members of the Dorcas Society of the Seventh Day Adventists sort and dispense clothing under Red Cross auspices. Marcus Payne of Adventists Services directs the effort and has created a fitting room at the rear of the storehouse. Red Cross reports $650 to $700 in cash collected, with clothing arriving from city trucks and volunteers from St. Louis High School handling packing. Portland stores offer $1,000 in new clothing each for fire victims. Local merchants Porteous Mitchell and Braun Co. and A. H. Benoit Co. honor Red Cross vouchers at stores and branches. Biddeford High School clubs contributed $250, a correction from yesterday's figure. Total vouchers issued by Red Cross for emergency clothing and food exceed $3,600 as an outright grant not repayable.

Dorcas Society Seventh Day Adventists Red Cross Marcus Payne Portland The Adventists Services Payne St. Louis High School Porteous Mitchell and Braun Co Congress Street A. H. Benoit Co Biddeford Biddeford High School Anthony Famiano York County Myrtis Peterson

Thresher Submarine Vanishes During Sea Trials

The Thresher submarine with 129 crew aboard disappeared after a test dive. Only debris glimpses by search ships indicate the missing vessel's fate as fleets scour the area for survivors or clues.

Thresher

Third Child Born to Widow of Sub Victim

The widow of a Vermonter who died aboard the lost submarine Thresher has given birth to her third child. A daughter was born to Mrs Frances Jean Ritchie at Degoes briant Hospital yesterday. The father, James P. Ritchie, 23, died with 128 others when the nuclear submarine went down off the New England coast on April 10. The other Ritchie children are Benny, 22 months, and James Jr., 11 months.

Burlington,vt Thresher Frances Jean Ritchie Degoesbriant Hospital James P. Ritchie Nucler New England Ritchie Benny James, Jr

Mothers Circle Votes To Buy Degree Sandals

The Mothers Circle of Bradford chapter in the Order of DeMolay met at Biddeford Masonic hall and voted to purchase seven pairs of sandals for degree work along with robes. A Chinese auction scheduled for the meeting was postponed to May 27. President Mrs. Pearl Saperia urged larger attendance and plans were set for a June 24 annual outing. May refreshment committee members were Mrs. Saperia and Mrs. Phyllis Sanborn.

Mothers Circle of Bradford Order of DeMolay Biddeford Masonic Hall Circle Pearl Saperia Saperia

Planning Board weighs zoning questions for Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach planning board, led by Leo F. Larochelle, held a high school meeting to consider an eight zone zoning ordinance and building code by James W. Sewall company. Orjan Westerquist outlined zones and future master plan alignment, noting hearings, revisions, and a final vote with possible referendum.

Old Orchard Beach Leo F. Larochelle James W. Sewall Company Old Town Orjan Westerquist The Sewall Company Wetterquist Board of Appeals Rochelle Marie Migner Planning Board

Snowfall and temperatures vary across the nation

Snowfall continued in parts of the Great Lakes region and northern Mississippi Valley with lower marks in the central and northern Rockies and Plateau. Temperatures ranged from the 40s in many regions to the 50s in the Gulf Coast states and southern Plains, with 70s along the Gulf coast and in southern Florida.

Great Lakes Mississippi Valley Rockies Plateau Gulf Coast States Southern Plains Pacific Coast Gulf Coastal Florida

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Albertine Tardif C.us Academy Memoriam Joseph Mininni Joseph's Church Anna M. Roberts Cabbie Fatima Circle Circle A Order of the Arrow Jacques Brunelie Robert Miniani Mothers Circle
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