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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1962

Page

2

Local Personal News From Saco And Nearby Towns

Mrs Helen Henderson a 60 Nye Street Saco is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Armand Remillard 240 Granite Street Biddeford is reported improving at the Naval Base Hospital Portsmouth NH Mrs Antonio J Dallaire 7 Mitchell Lane Biddeford has returned home after being a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Adelard Huot Jr Camp Ellis Saco reappears for a second engagement with the Jane Morgan show at the Kennebunkport Playhouse this week Pfc Bertram Harriman U S Army son of Mrs Martha Harriman Bridgton NJ formerly of Saco is stationed in Munich Germany with the 28th Infantry He will remain there until October 1963

Helen Henderson Nye Street Saco Webber Hospital Armand Remillard Granite Street Biddeford Naval Base Hospital Portsmouth N. H Antonio J. Dallaire Mitchell Jane Adelard Huot, Jr Camp Ellis Jane Morgan Kennebunkport Playhouse Pfc Bertram Harriman U. S. Army Martha Harriman Bridgton N. J Munich Germany 28Th Infantry

Death Notice for Wilfrid Huot of Biddeford

Wilfrid Huot 61 of 21 Simard Avenue Biddeford died on arrival at a local hospital in the early morning Born March 26 1901 he was a Bates Manufacturing foreman for 15 years and later worked at Cohen's fruit store Surviving: widow Odile Lauzier Huot son Lorenzo Huot grandson two brothers Ernest and Adolphe Huot sister Miss Germaine Huot all of Biddeford plus several nieces and nephews Visitation at Emond Funeral Home today until 10 p m and tomorrow 10 a m to 10 p m Funeral from St Andre Church Saturday at 9 30 a m

Wilfrid Huot Simard Avenue Biddeford Henry Matilda Perreault St. Andre School Bates Manufacturing Company Cohen's Fruit Store Main Street St. Andre Church Odile (Lauzier) Huot Lorenzo Huot Ernest Adolphe Huot Germaine Huot Fat Emond

Portland Forecast: Sunny, Mild Today Then Cool Night

The forecast calls for sunny and mild conditions this afternoon in Portland with a clear, cool night. Friday remains mostly sunny and mild with winds around 15 mph this afternoon fading to light variable tonight and Friday, then onshore along the coast at 15 mph Friday afternoon. Temperature in Zone 1 listed as 550.

Portland

Higher Grade Corp Cadets meet Friday at 8:30 p.m

The Saco Salvation Army Higher Grade Corp Cadets will gather Friday at 8 30 p m for their regular meeting in church notes.

Saco Salvation Army

Wall Street Mixed on Tax Cut Hopes and Defense News

A dull trading session saw the AP average slip .10 to 218.40 as industrials fell while rails rose amid a cautious market. Amid scattered gains in growth issues, Chrysler advanced on rocket contract news totaling 222.6 million and defense contracts boosted several names like Thiokol and United Aircraft. Dow up 1.13 at 592.49. S&P 500 at 57.74 down .01. Government bonds strengthened after the Treasury August issue results.

New York Associated Press Wall Street Commerce Department Motors Chrysler General Precision Thiokol United Aircraft North American Aviation Lockheed General Dynamics Corning Glass IBM Xerox Polaroid Standard & Poor

Census Bureau data not fully confidential after all

Washington reports that a Supreme Court decision allows copies of census information to be subpoenaed for investigations and regulation. The Federal Trade Commission used this exception, prompting six bills to protect both copies and originals. A House hearing on Post Office and Civil Service subcommittee continues this week.

Journal Washington Bureau Washington Supreme Court Census Bureau Federal Trade Commission House Committee On Post Office Civil Service

Collision injures two women on Pool Road Biddeford

Early this afternoon a two car crash on Pool road Biddeford left two women shaken up. Police identified one driver as Mrs Henry Ross of 555 Pool road Biddeford. The other car was driven by a Massachusetts man whose identity was not released. his wife was shaken up in the mishap.

Pool Road Biddeford Henry Ross Massachusetts

Alcide J Corbin of Biddeford Dies After Illness

Alcide J Corbin 68 of 309 South Street Biddeford died this morning in a local hospital after a long illness. He was born November 9 1894 in St Lenard NB and worked at Saco Lowell shops before retiring three years ago. He is survived by his widow Alma Marin Corbin two daughters Stella Harper Biddeford and Loraine Marin Cape Cod MA two brothers Henri Corbin Van Buren and Elie Corbin Revere MA a sister Leona Cormier Amqui QC two grandchildren and several nieces. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM from St Joseph church with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home today 7 to 10 PM and tomorrow 10 AM to 10 PM.

Alcide J. Corbin South Street Biddeford St. Lenard N. B Belonie Mary Jane (Couillard) Corbin Saco Cape Cod Mass Henri Corbin van Buren Elie Corbin Revere Leona Cormier Amqui Que St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Cemetery Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone Street

Death of Lillian H Vadnais at age 26 in Arundel

Mrs Lillian H Vadnais 4 wife of Gerard Vadnais and resident of Route 1 Arundel died this morning after a long illness Born November 9 1917 in Wells daughter of Orville P and Ruth V Hood Hanson educated in local schools Survivors include widower three sons Robert W Vadnais Kennebunk Richard A Vadnais and Gerard E Vadnais Jr Arundel two daughters Sandra A and Linda J Vadnais Arundel four brothers Elmer E and Donald E Hanson Kennebunk Harold P Hanson Arundel and Orville P Hanson Westboro Mass two sisters Mrs Marjorie Butler and Mrs Gladys Woodwell Kennebunk and one grandchild A requiem mass will be held Saturday at 9 am at St Monica church Kennebunk with Rev William Kelley officiating followed by burial in Hope Cemetery Prayers will be offered Friday at 730 pm at Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk where friends may call prior to the services.

Lillian H. Vadnais Gerard Vadnais Route 1 Arundel Wells Orville P Ruth V. (Hood) Hanson Robert W. Vadnais Kennebunk Richard A. Vadnais Gerard E. Vadnais Sandra A Linda J. Vadnais Elmer E Donald E. Hanson Harold P. Hanson Orville P. Hanson Westboro Mass Marjorie Butler Gladys Bocdwell St. Monica Church William Kelley Hope Cemetery Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer Street

Funeral Services for Mrs. Alice Hirst Labbe

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Alice Hirst Labbe from the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco. Rev. Fred Holmberg of Christchurch Kennebunk officiated. Burial was in Laurel Hill cemetery. Mrs. Labbe was a member of Adah chapter Order of the Eastern Star.

Alice H. Labbe Alice Hirst Labbe Dennett and Craig Main Street Saco Fred Holmberg Christchurch Kennebunk Laurel Hill Cemetery Labbe Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star

New Hampshire Trio Fined On Liquor Charges

Three Effingham men faced Saco Municipal Court for intoxicating beverage offenses. Ronald D. Brown, 19, and Richard B. Tucker, 20, pleaded guilty to illegal possession and were fined 20 dollars. Kenneth H. Brown, 22, pleaded guilty to drinking in an automobile and was fined 20 dollars. Other cases included Mary G. Carsley, 52, speeding 60 in a 25 mph zone, fined 20 dollars. Leo R. Chretien, 17, speeding 50 in a 40 mph zone, fined 10 dollars. An intoxication case was also heard.

Saco Municipal Court Ronald D. Brown Effingham N. H William F. Wilson Jr Kenneth H. Brown Wilson Richard B. Tucker N.H Herbert R. Anderson Mary G. Crsley Westmount Que Robert Foran Saco Hilary Mahaney Miss Carsley Leo R. Chretien Guinea Road Biddeford Charles E. Hennessy Saco Police Chretien

Strider Named to Advisory Board of African Student Service

Colby College president Robert E. L. Strider will join the advisory board of the African Student Service in Cambridge Massachusetts. The program assists students with scholastic and cultural adjustment.

Strider Waterville Robert E. L. Strider Colby College African Student Service Cambridge Mass

Funeral Rites Set For Onesime Sayer Drowning Victim

Funeral services for 85 year old Onesime Sayer of 109 Alfred Street Biddeford will be held Saturday at 8 30 from St Joseph church. The medical examiner ruled drowning as the cause. Sayer was missing since Sunday and found near the Saco River dam by Biddeford police and volunteers after a report by three boys. Survived by three sons four daughters a sister and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home today and Friday.

Onesime Sayer Alfred Street Biddeford Central Maine Power Company Saco River Saco St. Joseph Church Germain Binette Sayer Biddeford Box Company Main Street Adelbert Morin Ralph Hurt Binette Burleigh M. Richards Canada Joseph Marie Hebert Sayer Rose Anna Desmarais Albert Theodore Raoul Sayer Rose Alma Roberge Donalda Gill Hartford

Saco Taxpayers Oppose Funds To Departments

A special meeting of the Saco Taxpayers Protective Association at Saco City Hall opposed granting additional funds to police and fire departments, saying budgets should suffice. President Cassette to represent at next Monday’s council meeting. The group also questioned the Saco life boat location and discussed taxes, waste dumping, and membership drives. Next meeting set for August 15.

Saco Camp Ellis Water Improvement Commission MacDonald Marie J. Putney Joseph Sterling Association Biddeford-Saco Miss Banks

Tax Reduction Riddle Not Simple One For Solution

Washington debates a tax cut to aid the economy with Kennedy weighing an immediate, later, or next January move. Key figures include Byrd and Mills shaping possible congressional action. Economic indicators, revenue impact, and political hurdles complicate the decision as testimony and committee action proceed.

Washington Kennedy Congress Harry Byrd Virginia Wilbur Mills Arkansas House Treasury Senate Byrd Finance Committee Mills’ House Ways and Means Committee Business Labor Mills’ Committee Mills

Cars Damaged In Accident At Beach

Old Orchard Beach police report a collision between a car driven by Richard Beaulieu 22 of 37 Grove Street and a vehicle owned by Wilma Cushing 59 of 93 Atlantic Avenue. Beaulieu vehicle, parked, turned onto Evergreen Avenue and failed to stop, contacting Cushing’s car. No damage estimates were available at press time.

Old Orchard Beach Richard Aulieu Grove Street Wilma Cushing Atlantic Avenue Beaulieu Cushing Ac Avenue

Blood Donors Sought for Biddeford Patient at Maine Medical

Mrs. Roger Beaudoin Paulette Bouchard from Biddeford is a medical surgical patient at Maine Medical Center needing six pints of any blood type. Donors should contact Joseph A Bouchard at 44 Wentworth Street Biddeford to arrange an appointment.

Biddeford Roger Beaudoin Paulette Bouchard Maine Medical Center Joseph A. Bouchard Wentworth Street

Biddeford Youth Given One Year Probation For License Offense

A 15 year old Biddeford youth pleaded guilty to operating without a license and was placed on probation for one year by Associate Judge Gerald C Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court. He must not drive without authorization observe a 10 p m curfew remain home until 7 am and report to a probation officer. The father was present and the case was brought by Officer Henry Labbe.

Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Charles Georgakarakos Westland Avenue Henry Labbe Labbe Nason Georgakarakos Peter Georgakarakos Richard Adjutant Kennebunk Atty John J. Harvey Adjutant Marie E. Riordan East Rochester N.Y Atto Charles Smith

City council Okays 56366 Note For Fire Engines

The Biddeford City council approved floating a 56366 note with 234 interest from First National Bank of Biddeford to fund two new fire engines. Portland First National Bank will certify the note. Earlier this year a ladder truck and pumper were approved and are expected to arrive later this year.

Biddeford First National Bank of Portland First National Bank

Largest Missile Frigate Leahy Commissioning at Boston Yard

The Bath-built Leahy (DLG-16) will be commissioned at Pier 11 Boston Naval Shipyard Charlestown Mass with 2:30 p.m. ceremonies. The 533-foot ship carries Terrier missiles ASROC and torpedoes, and will join the U.S. Atlantic Fleet under Capt. Robert L. Baughan Jr. Sponsor is Mrs. Michael J. Mansfield.

Boston Naval Shipyard Charlestown Mass Pier Bath Iron Works Corp Boston New England Leahy William D. Leahy USN U.S. Naval Academy Admiral Leahy Congress Puerto Rico France Joint Chiefs of Staff Franklin D. Roosevelt Terrier ASROC Robert L. Baughan, Jr Huntington W. Va Baughan Chief of Naval Operations In Department Washington Robert H. Speck Cruiser-Destroyer Force U.S Atlantic Fleet Naval Academy Speck SUSN Satturday Frank C. Jones Boston ‘Naval Shipyard Joseph H. Wellings First Naval District Wellings William C. Harris Hot Springs Ark Navy R/ Adm William H. Leahy Michael J. Mansfield Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Bath Kennebec River

Births in Biddeford and area record list

To Mr and Mrs Norman R Cantara a daughter Dianne Lynn eight pounds seven ounces July 30. To Mr and Mrs Richard D Drouin a son Rodger Gene seven pounds four ounces July 30. To Mr and Mrs Wilfred G Chouinard a daughter Anita Harriet five pounds 11 ounces July 31. To Mr and Mrs Richard V Bibber a son Richard V Bibber Jr eight pounds 14 ounces July 31. To Mr and Mrs Lionel J Nadeau a daughter Denise Marie nine pounds July 31 at Notre Dame. To Mr and Mrs George Tourigny a son Jeff Raymond seven pounds two and a half ounces July 7. To Mr and Mrs Robert Jacobs a son Keith seven pounds one and a half ounces July 7. To Mr and Mrs Roger Lambert a daughter Linda five pounds 13 ounces July 12. To Mr and Mrs Adrien Bedard a daughter Rose seven pounds three and a quarter ounces July 12. To Mr and Mrs Robert Lapointe a daughter Trene Claire seven pounds four and a half ounces July 22. To Mr and Mrs Rene Langevin a son six pounds 15 ounces July 24. To Mr and Mrs Donald Goudreau a daughter Collette Rita seven pounds 12 ounces. To Mr and Mrs John DiBlasi a daughter Dianne six pounds one ounce at Lying-In Boston July 30. Grandparents listed in Saco and Boston. To Mr and Mrs Hugh Curtis a son Craig Evan eight pounds 14 ounces July 31. Maternal grandparents Horace Robbins of Kennebunk.

Norman R. Cantara Cleaves Street Biddeford Dianne Lynn Richard D. Drouin Main Street Rodger Gene Wilfred G Chouinard Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Anita Harriet George Tourigny Wilson Street Jeff Raymond Tourigny Rachel Laflamme Robert Jacobs Ferry Road Saco Keith Jacobs Rochelle Lemieux Roger Lambert Lafayeette Street Linda Lambert Muriel Fecteau Adrien Bedard High Street Rose Bedard Claire Souliere Robert Lapointe Janet Avenue Trene Claire Lapointe Rita Giroux Rene Langevin Langevin Anita Guay Donald Goudreau Spring Street Collette Rita Goudreau Joanne Auger John DiBlasi Boston Dianne DiBlasi Roseanne Poli Grace Poli Maurice DiBlasi Hugh Curtis Ella Robbins Kennebunk Craig Evan Maine Osteopathic Hospital Portland Horace Robbins

Plans Completed For Hill Reunion At Goodwins Mills

Final plans for the Hill reunion to be held Saturday at the Baptist church Goodwins Mills are set. Dinner at noon in the church dining hall with Lee Shaw handling tickets, a 1 pm business meeting led by Doris Kimball, registrations by Miss Hill Lord, and a 2 pm program with William M. Clark speaking. Friends of the event.

Hill Goodwins Mills Lee Shaw Doris Kimball Dumas Lyman Lord Kennebunk William M. Clark Friends of the

Hathaway indicts McIntire as obstructionist in Congress

Democratic candidate William D. Hathaway accused Republican Rep. Clifford G. McIntire of vetoing the 20th century during a Wednesday night speech to the Penobscot County Democratic Committee. He cited McIntire against the Peace Corps and the Area Redevelopment Act to show an impractical record.

Crono William D. Hathaway Clifford G. McIntire Peace Corps Congress Hathaway Penobscot County Democratic Committee

Safety Leader Fined For Speeding In Pennsylvania

Harrisburg authorities report Dr Amos F E Neyhart executive secretary of the Governor's Traffic Safety Council was arrested for speeding on July 8 near Lewis Run McKean County. He was clocked at 60 in a 50 zone, fined 15 dollars, and given a warning against future violations. He did not lose his license as a first offender.

Harrisburg State Traffic Safety Bureau Amos FE. Neyhart Governor's Traffic Safety Council Neyhart Lewis Run McKean County

Garry Moore and Durwood Kirby Taping Off Bar Harbor

AP reports Garry Moore and Durwood Kirby expect to finish making tapes today for their weekday radio show. They completed tapes yesterday in a boat far offshore amid a fog bank near Bar Harbor.

Garry Bar Harbor Garry Moore Durwood Kirby

Cincinnati Woman Appears Bloody After Wreck

Mrs. Donald C. Wooten of Cincinnati seemed covered in blood when she stepped from her wrecked station wagon after a collision in Richmond Kentucky. She declared she was uninjured while ambulance attendants urged hospital visit, until she revealed several jars of catsup had broken in the crash.

Richmond, Ky Donald C. Wooten Cincinnati

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