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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1962
Page
2
The forecast calls for cloudy cool and breezy conditions from this afternoon into tonight with a chance of brief showers and heavier rain over York county. North to northeast winds 10 to 25 mph. Friday remains cloudy with a morning shower possible, clearing later. Temperatures in Zone 1 range from the mid 60s to the mid 50s.
Lucien Regis, 26 Taylor street, is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Paulette Beaudoin, 32 Herring avenue, has returned home from Maine Medical Center. Monica Reagan Gagnon, Prospect street, is on vacation and will resume her duty at Reilly's bakery firm Monday. Robert J. Corriveau, aviation boatswain's mate airman apprentice USN, son of Raoul Corriveau, 22 Graham street, is serving with Training Squadron Nine at McCain Field. Larry Wilson and family, California, will visit Biddeford parents this weekend, stopping in Canada to see Mrs Wilson's family. Richard Delage returned to Biddeford after two months in Florida with relatives. He is a sixth grade student at St Joseph grammar school and traveled by jet.
The RNS 0 4 CLUS reports the Rebekah lodge in Saco will meet Saturday night at 7 30 in the Odd Fellows hall. First nomination of officers will be held during the session.
The Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m in the church hall. The group prepares for upcoming service duties and community outreach events.
Brunswick Maine preparations intensified as President Kennedy's Maine coast weekend visit was planned. Gov. Reed coordinated with officials and awaited invitations from Sen. Muskie while security boats patrolled coast waters and a PT boat lingered at the South Portland Coast Guard Base ahead of Kennedy's 6 15 p m arrival at Brunswick Naval Air Station.
Marriage intentions on file in the Biddeford city clerk office list Roger Bouffard from Saco and Dorothy Labbe of 35A Wentworth Lane Biddeford.
The Museum of Science will fly the transparent woman, viewed by about 750,000, to Cologne Germany for surgery after a lighting failure caused the heart and gall bladder to react. The figure, brought from Cologne in 1955, has shown internal issues and people saw her problem.
Jean P. Weinstein, 39, of Newton Center, Massachusetts, paid a $10 fine in Saco Municipal Court for fishing without a license. State Game Warden Thomas Bryant was the complainant.
Mabel Hubbard, who later became Mrs. Alexander Graham Bell, lost her hearing before age five during scarlet fever. She learned to lip read and, by age thirteen, learned German through lip reading.
Antonio A Lamontagne 52 a noted Saco sports civic and political figure died today at a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. He helped found the Saco Recreation Center served five terms as Republican alderman and led local business efforts. He owned Tom's Flower Shop and lived at 11 King Street. Born September 3, 1909 in Biddeford he was a Navy veteran and active in AMVETS Advent Christian church and local police service. Survived by his widow three daughters mother two brothers a sister and a grandson. Funeral plans will be announced by Shumway Funeral Home.
Westley Allison 56 a longtime Kennebunk taxi driver died at his home in the Kennebunk Inn after a long illness Born April 1906 in Kennebunk he was the son of William P. and Leona Hicks He was a 32nd degree Mason Kora Shrine Mousam Lodge IOOF and a World War II veteran He is survived by uncle Leon C Hicks and aunt Mrs Mabelle Hicks Seaman Arrangements are with Angell Funeral Home 9 Dane Street Kennebunk
Konstantina Anton 66 of Fernald Street Old Orchard Beach died this morning in a Portland hospital. Born in Albania she was the daughter of Philip and Konstan tina Adams. Survived by widower Louis Anton two sons Dr. Thomas Anton Old Orchard Beach and Dr. Alexander Anton Cape Elizabeth one daughter Miss Leonora Anton Old Orchard Beach two brothers Nicholas Adams Billerica Mass and Soth Adams Dorchester Mass one sister Mrs Ethel Themis Billerica Mass six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p m from the Cote Funeral Home Beach Street Saco with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Rev Fr Siahatre of Boston officiating Friends may call at the funeral home tonight and Friday.
Funeral services for Joseph W. Scott were held this morning at Most Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Arthur St. Pierre as celebrant. Laura Welch was organist and soloist. Bearers were Laurence Bligh, Joseph Richards, Donald Richards, and Napoleon Arseneault. Burial followed at St. Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Fr. St. Pierre. Attendees from out of town included Mrs Thomas Bligh and Laurence Bligh of Framingham Massachusetts.
Laguna Madre, a shallow bay ten miles wide, lies between Padre Island and the Texas mainland, forming a natural separation along the coast. The feature is notable for its shallow waters and geographic positioning between the island and the coast.
Maine cities endured heavy storms with over two inches of rain in parts. Lewiston Auburn saw flooded streets and cellars while Twin Cities lost about 700 telephone lines. A washout on Route 11 near Brownville disrupted Millinocket workers’ commutes as rivers rose, and overall rivers showed swollen levels though not posing major danger.
In Izmir Turkey Bayram Kandemir 36 a married father of three jumped into the Aegean Sea after learning of Marilyn Monroe's death He was rescued by bystanders and identified as the deceased man Friends said he had been in a low mood and had been drinking since hearing Miss Monroe had died
New York stock prices drifted in an irregular pattern with moderate volume. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to 592.07, up 1.13, while industrials led gains and rails and utilities stabilized. Merck slipped, Sterling rose, and several firms like Columbia Broadcasting and United Aircraft posted small gains amid mixed sector moves.
In Wayne Stark County area about 1000 Amish families shun motorized farming and horse drawn plows become rare. Some farmers hire others to plow with tractors as owning a tractor is a religious choice. Remaining horse farms raise track horses and show stock. good work horses now cost up to 900 dollars.
Film columnist Bob Thomas profiles Marilyn Monroe highlighting her enduring star power and the late-career aura surrounding the iconic icon as the curtain falls on her life and career.
President Kennedy's cabinet remains quiet and low profile compared to Eisenhower's outspoken team. John Foster Dulles' forceful stance gave way to Dean Rusk's technical approach, while George M. Humphrey and Robert F. Kennedy added contrasts to the evolving Cabinet dynamics during the transition.
Food buying rises as incomes grow and population expands prompting bigger food stocks. Maine farms supply many fresh options like sweet corn, green beans, summer squash, celery, peppers, beets, cabbage, carrots, berries, melons, grapes, bananas, peaches and plums. Fowl remains a value with chicken, turkey and smoked shoulders. fish prices hold for haddock and mackerel while sea scallops rise. Cheese and milk pair with fruit for light summer meals. eggs remain everyday staples. Meats include fowl and beef cuts, frankfurts, ground ichuck, and chuck.
Kenneth Buzzell, 23, of 101 Main Street Biddeford, was fined 150 dollars in Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice court for driving after suspension and leaving the scene of an accident. Wesley M. Mewer presided. Malcom Snow, 18, of Pine Point, was fined 20 dollars for speeding 60 mph in a 40 mph zone on Saco Avenue. Old Orchard Beach Police were complainants in all three cases.
Arthur Jacobs says about half of the 31 invited guests would not attend if Marilyn had chosen. Peter Lawford and Pat were among those not invited. Hyannis Port guests arrived to a funeral without movie stars, as organizers avoided a circus-like crowd to protect privacy.
Biddeford page one continues with Atlantic Airlines offering full cooperation to program planners. Invitations will be sent to all local parishes, with Mayor Deschamyault receiving early notice of the schedule.
Frank C. Roberts of Philadelphia recalls a remarkable bid for a 12 pound Atlantic salmon on the Machias river. After a line break he recovered the floating fly line and reeled in the hooked fish, winning the contest in a 20 minute second battle.
Dublin AP reports Pioneer, a 12 year old Irish gelding, drew attention at the Dublin Horse Show for wearing four gold plated teeth after losing four teeth in a water jump fall at a Geneva show. The horse’s owners say the dental upgrade helps him eat comfortably.
A Wednesday morning blaze heavily damaged the 14-room Hotel Turn-Inn. Owner Clarence MacDonald and his son Jeffrey, 3, escaped unharmed. The 70,000 dollar loss with undetermined cause was reported by Chief Kenneth A. Boulter.
Rome high court ruled a priest may refuse absolution without violating Italian law, overturning a lower court finding that a priest in Amoros near Naples coerced voting by withholding sins absolution. The decision closes a six year dispute over church state relations.
Clarence A. Kelley of Akron Ohio who leads the American Trucking Association will address the eighth annual state conference. The event gathers trucking officials and industry leaders in Rockland to discuss policy and operations.
Taxpayers at a Lion's Club meeting voted to modify the Old Orchard Beach taxpayers association by laws and discussed town by laws promised to residents for years. A local attorney was paid to draft them but not yet presented. A committee was formed to consult the town manager. A petition to revert to a five man board of selectmen was noted and approved for action in the state legislature and a referendum.
An appreciative audience filled the Arundel Opera Theater in Kennebunkport last night for a Notre Dame hospital auxiliary benefit of Kismet. Ushers led by Miss Marcelle Morin guided attendees while patrons included Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Doyon and several doctors and couples. Proceeds go to the hospital with a check to be presented in fall. this marks the third year the auxiliary hosts a summer theater night at the opera house.
The Labor Department approved two area redevelopment training projects for the Biddeford Saco region in Maine. Allied Hampshire Footwear Corp will host a three week course for 100 machine stitchers costing about 17 214 dollars, while John Roberts Inc will run a four week course for 30 sewing machine operators costing about 5 181 dollars. Trainee selection and placement will be handled by the Maine Employment Security Commission and supervision will be provided by vocational education officials.
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