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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1961
Page
2
Mrs Claire Lacroix of 16 Adelaide Road Old Orchard Beach is a patient at Webber Hospital. Her status and condition are listed in the hospital records.
William A Calder 36, a World War II Navy veteran, was found dead in his Kennebunk workshop Friday afternoon from a high powered rifle gunshot wound ruled self-inflicted by Medical Examiner J R Downing. Investigating officers included Kennebunk Police Chief Frank Stevens and state and local deputies. He, born December 24, 1924 in Biddeford, left a widow Vesta and two daughters, with funeral services planned Sunday at Bibber Memorial Chapel.
A meeting of the auxiliary of York County Barracks Veterans of World War I is set for Monday at 7 30 p m at the Fre mont club hall Alfred street Biddeford. Delta Alpha club meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Miss Charlotte White hurst Lewis Jane Saco with Mrs Mildred Shane assisting host. Members of Saco lodge IOOF and affiliated bodies gather Sunday at 10 30 a m at Trinity Episcopal church Saco for the 11 o clock worship. A dance sponsored by the Ladies auxiliary TWUA AFL CIO is tonight at 8 at Union hall 159 Main street Biddeford Muriel's orchestra will provide music and refreshments.
Multiple churches in Saco Wells Old Orchard Beach and surrounding towns schedule Sunday services at 6 30 or 7 30 p m with youth fellowships and worship gatherings. Additional meetings include Goodwins Mills Lyman and Foss Street churches with varied times and days. The Fireside club meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Saco School Street Methodist Church.
Mrs G B Magoon formerly Catherine Jordan of Cincinnati born January 3 1871 in Cincinnati Ohio died April 20 in Charlotteville Virginia She is survived by a daughter Mrs Fred C Wallace of Stony Point a grandson and a niece Mrs Herbert L Shaftoe of Cincinnati She was sister of the late Mrs Harry Kinney and summer resident at Biddeford Pool Burial was in Cincinnati
Funeral services for Maurice Gagne were held at St. Andre Church with a high mass of requiem conducted by Rev. Robert Martel. Beavers and Fraternal Order of Eagles members attended, burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Gerard Parent. Out-of-town relatives traveled from New Hampshire and Massachusetts to attend.
New Saco continues at the shipyard body shops and other concerns for cutting and welding. Nitrogen and acetylene are used in lighting purging and cutting operations. The building sits on five acres within a 170 acre Industrial Park. OConnor said an open house may be held soon with visitors welcome at the plant.
Expressions of thanks are offered for condolence cards flowers and sympathy following a recent bereavement. The note thanks friends relatives and the Notre Dame Hospital staff for their kindness during the stay and expresses gratitude for gesture and support from Marjorie Bisson and others.
Bates rallied from a 3-2 deficit to beat Colby 5-3 at Waterville as Jim Sutherland drove in three runs and fueled a late-inning comeback. Maine fell 5-0 to Connecticut at Orono in Yankee Conference action with Joy Clement earning his 14th straight win. Bowdoin lost 5-3 to Suffolk after a late surge by the visitors in Brunswick.
The report notes growing concern over rebels stalling on final acceptance of an armistice, delaying cease fire as US and Britain expected. Rebels press attacks toward Luang Prabang and Vientiane, undermining the Boun Oum government while awaiting consolidated military positions.
April tides listed with high and low times for A M and P M slots. May tides shown in daylight time with several low and high times, including AM and PM indicators and intervals across days.
A retreat for local members of the Tertiary Order of St. Francis occurred at the Provincial House of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Bay View Saco. Very Rev Clarence Laplante OFM led sessions on third order spirituality and vows renewal. Mrs Germaine Marchessault professed into the order among attendees including Miss Cecile Marchessault and Mrs Lucille Allaire.
The Troop One Building Association will hold its annual meeting and officer election tonight at the Scout hall on Mason Street in Biddeford at 6 30. A banquet precedes the meeting served by auxiliary members. Special guest Rear Adm Herbert J Knowles USN ret Eliot chair man of the York district Pine Tree Council will attend with local clergy and club reps. The program features the award 305 Salutes You sponsored by the Explorer post with a special Guard of Honor escort.
The Ladies Aid society of the Wells First Congregational church will elect officers Tuesday at 2:45 p m at the First Church vestry. After the business meeting the group will go to the annual banquet with the venue to be announced.
The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad reports a net income of $270,541 for the first quarter of 1961, a sharp drop from $457,815 in Q1 1960. The company cites reduced potato shipments as the main factor behind the decline.
Associate Justice William C. Douglas urged Maine to safeguard the Allagash wilderness from development during a Maine State Society lobster dinner address. He called for keeping the area primeval with no roads or hotels and other reminders of civilization.
The Department of Health Education and Welfare grants preliminary approval for an addition to Fairfield Maine, tuberculosis hospital. The project costs 643400 dollars with the federal share set at 110000 dollars.
Wood bricks from local timber may spark a new regional industry in Carbondale Illinois where plans call for testing and a model house. Chilean architect Enrique Maronetti conceived the idea and William L. Graham of Private Enterprise Inc backing small ventures supports the project. A 100 wood brick homes group is under construction in Brasilia Brazil.
Florence Mantis of Biddeford High School joined 12 Maine schools musicians with the United States Navy band for a Portland city hall concert. She played flute in the National Emblem March with over 40 Biddeford band members attending the matinee, alongside many named students and chaperones from the Band Mothers club.
Biddeford was quiet this morning with only an astray case involving two 16 year old Biddeford girls set for a juvenile session of municipal court. Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason presided. Glenn A. Yarborough JR of 28 Dyer Street Saco was found guilty of speeding 70 mph in a 40 mph zone on Pool road and placed on probation for six months with a 60 day suspended jail term. His license was suspended 10 days. Yarborough pleaded innocent to the charge brought by Biddeford police. James W. Chapman of Mountain Road Biddeford was found innocent of driving while intoxicated as the state failed to prove the case. State police were complainants. Chapman was represented by Atty Daniel Crowley.
Portland Sea Hawks announce withdrawal from the New England Semi-Pro Football League. Business Manager George Cadigan says the club outdrew every other semi-pro team in New England last season and organizers decide to operate independently. Maine amateur golf championship set for July 12 to 15 at Land Country Club, announced by Maine State Golf Association chair Robert W. Ritchie.
Warren Spahn of the Braves walked two but faced the minimum 27 batters in recording his second no hit and earning his 290th career win as Atlanta beat the Giants 1 to 0. Red Schoendienst of the Cardinals delivered a pinch two run double to lift St Louis past Philadelphia 10 to 9 in 11 innings.
In Billings George Logan 205 outpointed Calvin Butler 195. In Richmond Matt Goodwin 157 outpointed Clarence James 158. In Brewer Young Beau Jack 177 outpointed Gordon Farnsworth 177. In Berlin Karl Mildenberger outpointed Frankie Daniels. In Providence Tommy Harlows Parades 10 rounder canceled.
An 18 year old Biddeford youth was sentenced to three months in Kennebec County Jail in Augusta on the charge of receiving stolen goods at Damariscotta after pleading guilty yesterday. Wilford House pleaded guilty in Lincoln County Municipal Court in Wiscasset.
Father McCullough cites wage comparisons showing Biddeford teachers earn less than York and Saco peers with no salary schedule in place. Trustees warn of city budget limits but discuss funding via surplus or general funds while the PTA weighs backing.
Coquilhatville reports Congo War forces keep President Moishe Tshombe virtually prisoner while his Ka tanga government protests an intended handover to Lumumba loyalists. Katanga protests to the United Nations as unity talks collapse and a blockade tightens on political leaders. Lumumba was slain last February while in Tshombe’s custody.
William G. Hepburn of the Diamond Nation al Corp Oakland division is the new president of the Maine Truck Owners Association. He succeeds H. Blaine Sanborn of Norway. Others elected with Hepburn Wednesday included C. L. Fox of Fox & Ginn Bangor vice president and Owen V. Blaisdell of Mack Trucks Inc Portland secretary treasurer.
Sonia Lee Smith of Corinna Union Academy and Fred Allen of Bangor High School captured top honors in the Lydia O. Spear Speaking contest. Runners up were Janice Churchill of Freeport High and Lionel Doucette of Van Buren Boys' High.
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