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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1959
Page
2
Local notes list guests and travelers including Mrs Harry Kurtz in Miami visiting Miss Atkinson at Ocean Park. Families from Biddeford host and vacation at Sebago lake and Northern Maine while U S Army recruiter Crisaillon takes a week off and Sgt Arthur G McLean to fill in.
Mrs Mary Perreault 80 widow of Octave Perreault of 3 Clifford Street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness. Born in St Julien de Wolfeton P Q she came to Biddeford at an early age. She was a communicant of St Andre church and member of the Ste Anne Sodality. Survived by six sons Lucien Arthur Rosaire Roland Philip Martial all of Biddeford. two daughters Mrs Marie Ange Berube Biddeford and Mrs Blanche Dupere Rochester NH. 13 grandchildren five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Emond Funeral home this evening and 1 to 10 pm Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral from St Andre church Friday at 9 am.
Members of Our Lady of Fatima circle Daughters of Isabella meet tonight at 8 in St John hall Adams street Biddeford Court Decary Association Canad Americanine meets at 7 in St John hall corner of Main and Elm Biddeford to vote on several projects.
The Churches hold Holy Communion at Trinity Episcopal Saco Wednesday at 7 am. Biddeford United Baptist vestry meeting tomorrow at 7 30 pm. Advent Christian church Old Orchard Beach prayer meeting 7 30 pm. Faith Chapel Saco midweek revival 7 30 pm. Christian Science Hamilton Memorial Saco 7 45 pm Wednesday. Village Baptist Kennebunkport 7 30 pm prayer and Bible study tomorrow. Sunbeams Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army 3 30 pm tomorrow. Salvation Army Corps Cadets Old Orchard Beach 6 15 pm Wednesday. Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army holiness meeting 7 30 pm Wednesday. Saco United Baptist church board of Christian Education tonight.
Armand J. Dube 60 of 4 Bacon Street Biddeford died at a local hospital after a brief illness. Born in Saco February 24 to Ferdinand and Mary Landry Dube he was a St. Andre parish member and had worked as a custodian at Biddeford High School. He is survived by his widow Martha County two sisters Mrs. Hector Martin and Blanche Dube of Biddeford one brother Rosario Dube Boston Mass and several nieces. Funeral arrangements are at the funeral home this evening and from 1 to 10 pm Wednesday at the church Friday at 10 am.
Rev. Clement Hahn former minister of First Parish Congregational in Saco now in Spokane Wash spoke to the Saco Biddeford Kiwanis club at the Won der Bar Biddeford noting booming industries in the Northwest United States The meeting was presided by Lloyd Emerson and drew Kiwanis members from New Jersey Canada and Lewiston Auburn Firemen answered a call for an overflowing oil burner at 44 Graham street Biddeford last night no equipment was used.
Dennis Madore expresses sincere thanks to priests doctors nurses blood donors Elks Club Mothers Club Rambler's Club relatives friends neighbors teachers and schoolmates for their generosity and cards received during his stay at Webber Hospital.
Albert H Norwood, a former Biddeford native who died in Greenville Washington DC, had funeral services yesterday at 10 a m from Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco. Rev James D Riddle of Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford officiated and burial was in Greenwood cemetery family lot. Bearers were Raymond Bracy Roy Keith Roland Lemieux Wilfrid Pembriant Clifton and Arnold Miles.
Funeral services for Mrs Sadie Macdonald Webber widow of Edward C Webber will be held tomorrow at 1 30 p m from Angell Funeral Home Dane Street Kennebunk Rev Fred Holmberg of Christchurch Kennebunk will officiate and burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery West Kennebunk Friends may call tonight at Angell Funeral Home.
Vincent Doyon, 35, a Portland salesman and former Army officer, is bound over to Superior Court after pleading not guilty to fatally shooting his estranged wife Alice Doyon. County Attorney Robert A. Marden said Doyon admitted the crime to police and cited anger over a alimony settlement being set at 50 dollars per week.
Belmont New Hampshire report says Pamela Marnella 11 of New Haven drowned in Lake Winnisquam. Kalman Alterman 60 spotted trouble about 100 feet from shore. Leo Marnella a ten year lifeguard told reporters he could not save his child. He recovered the body after divers and assistance from a cottage resident.
Clearing this afternoon with warmer temperatures then gradual clearing tonight. Wednesday expected to be fair and warmer with light variable winds shifting to west 5 to 10 mph. Zone 1 temperatures reach up to 75 with overnight lows ranging from the mid 40s to low 60s in cities from Mt. Washington to New York and Boston, extending to Miami and Los Angeles in the broader list.
The Millionth Visitors Mr and Mrs Ervin Dexter of Hempstead L I tour Kennebunkport Wells Ogunquit and surrounding towns August 14 15 with lobster tasting tours historic society river carnival and a press conference at Narragansett hotel culminating in dinners fireworks reception and hotel stays. Sponsored by the Maine Jaycees the itinerary spans coastal towns from Kennebunkport to Bangor ending August 29 in Bangor with visits to Portland Sanford Prouts Neck Augusta Lewiston and more.
A 16 year old Kennebunkport youth was sentenced in Saco Municipal Court to an indefinite term at the State School for Boys in South Portland for his role as lookout in the Jim's Market break at Saco on June 25. Police recovered firearms, watches, coins and jewelry connected to the robbery. Spaulding, 17, of 117 Temple Street Saco, received an indefinite term at the Men's Reformatory in South Windham for carrying a concealed weapon and faces further charges in Saco for breaking entering and larceny. The youth confessed after questioning and was transported to South Portland.
Smoke hung over Northern California as firemen fought new flames near Ukiah and Willits. Ukiah residents, including women and children, used hoses to wet roofs as embers blew from burning forests. Ranger says fires near Ukiah were set by children and hunters. In southern California the Decker Canyon blaze near Lake Elsinore killed two and burned 1,600 acres as 500 firefighters ringed the area. A string of fires northeast of Sacramento, with 17 fires in one hour, all were put out.
The stock market recovered from Monday's setback with widespread gains though levels remained below earlier highs. Electronics and aerospace issues led advances as the Associated Press average rose about 60 cents to 229.80, with industrials up and rails higher while utilities held steady. Government bonds remained steady.
Three drivers were fined 20 dollars each in Saco municipal court after pleading guilty to speeding on the Maine Turnpike. William D. Bridge of Warwick Rhode Island Eliot L. Hawkes of North Easton Massachusetts and Roland A. Smith of Berwick were stopped by State police for 80 mph in a 70 mph zone. John V. Burleski of Menands New York paid 10 dollars after pleading guilty to a red light violation with Saco police as complainants.
A Gorham couple were injured when their car overturned on the Buxton road near Saco. James F. Cizek, 31, lost control after hitting a soft shoulder. his wife Elizabeth, 29, suffered shoulder and arm bruises. Cizek had cuts and a bruised thumb. The vehicle was a total loss. Patrolmen George Nemet and Norman Lombard investigated.
Paris Hill citizens will honor Hannibal Hamlin born 150 years ago with an Aug. 22 observance. A luncheon and lobster dinner will raise funds to redecorate the Hamlin Memorial Library and building, honoring Maine's only vice president who served with Abraham Lincoln.
Reginald C. Roy, 21, of 56 Storer Street Saco, son of Mr and Mrs William J Roy of 145 Hill Street Biddeford, has enlisted in the U S Army for three years. After processing at Fort Dix New Jersey Roy will be assigned to an airborne division in Europe under the Army career field plan. He attended Biddeford High School and is a veteran of three years service.
DES MOINES IOWA A desperate father dug frantically with his bare hands for almost an hour to free his 4 year old son trapped by a ditch cave in Billy Curtis was rescued alive after a long effort by him and other rescuers He was taken to a hospital with only bumps and bruises Police and fire crews assisted as two other boys aged nine and eight were buried in the ditch but rescued Donald Curtis 9 freed himself and ran for help Marvin Connett 8 was buried up to his neck and moaned I am going to die neighbors reports said
Portland organ concert series this week features Bach Handel Haydn and Mendelssohn on the Kotzschmar organ with 8:15 p m starts and guest artists. All concerts are free. Tuesday Douglas Rafter performs with a varied program including Purcell Bach and Sibelius. Wednesday Graham Steec plays music by Bach Haydn Franck Howells and Mackeberghe. Thursday Ivar Liostrom presents Handel and Mendelssohn with Boulogne and others. Friday John Fay concludes with Bach Handel Boellmann Franck and Langlais pieces.
The Air Force canceled a 100 million dollar program to develop GE s 1935 engine for a boron fueled turbo jet and halted a 45 million dollar chemical plant project near Buffalo. The B70 bomber and F108 fighter interceptor remain planned for prototype work but may never reach production as defense focus shifts to missiles. An unnamed official doubts the B70 and F108 will advance beyond prototypes.
Carleton G. Lane of Portland will head the Special Gifts committee for Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America. Lane, vice president of Union Mutual Life Insurance, will join the campaign training faculty for the October drive across ten southwestern counties ahead of the October 20 kickoff. The 1969 budget totals $114,65.00 funded by eight community chests, united funds and 125 non chest campaigns. Lane serves on the Council Executive board and holds the Silver Beaver award for distinguished service to boyhood.
The local employment security office reports 977 benefit claims for last week, up 31 from 936 the previous week. Officials note part of the rise comes from Massachusetts workers on two weeks of vacation who are not eligible for vacation pay.
Members of the Saco Democratic Political and Social club voted to hold bi monthly meetings starting next month in a combined luncheon and business session at the Ossipee lake cottage of State Rep. and Mrs. Harry A. Warren. Donald McCone said the September session date will be announced later. Plans include an all out membership campaign for municipal elections in December. The luncheon was served by Mrs. Warren, assisted by several hosts. The July luncheon was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alcide Deschambeault.
Michael Creeden a 45 year old of Ocean Grove Massachusetts forfeited a $70 bail in Biddeford Municipal court after failing to appear on charges of using a trailer for interstate transport of potatoes without Maine Public Utilities Commission authority. State police were the complainants. In separate action two 16 year old North Canton Ohio youths were committed to the Men’s reformatory for vagrancy after running away from home. Earl E. W. Raymond 17 of Malden Massachusetts was fined $25 for malicious mischief after pleading guilty to breaking windows at Biddeford Motor Sales.
The article profiles the Crisp family known for needlework tapestries and church hangings, with commissions for naval flags and Virginia in New London. They exhibit at the Opera House for weeks, split homes between Fortunes Rocks in summer and Florida in winter, and nurture a garden and ocean-focused summer life. This week they host architect Ralph Walker and Mrs. Walker at their Maine residence.
A Biddeford resident Guy Marcotte was fined 15 dollars for driving without a license during Kennebunk Municipal Court. Several others faced penalties or continued cases including Theodore Littlefield, Vernon Wright, Charles Wildes, Esther Stevens, William DeCourcy, Joseph McGrath, Donald Drew, Barris Baker, James DiBurro, and Victor Carr, with offenses ranging from speeding and drunkenness to larceny and unlawful liquor possession.
Segregationists plan a rally on the Arkansas State Capitol lawn to urge Gov. Orval Faubus to act against federal desegregation orders as Little Rock prepares for two white high schools to reopen. Margaret Jackson of the League of Central High Mothers cites broad calls to halt integration.
Washington AP Senate probers open closed hearings on Walter Reuther the United Auto Workers demand public access. Reuther accuses Republicans of plans to smear his union amid questions about spending of flower funds by UAW officials.
James Thompson of Ferry Road Saco reported to Biddeford police that a Colt .44 and two Rogers pistols were taken from the glove compartment of his unlocked car on Washington Street Biddeford Sunday night. Police investigate the case.
Saco police said parking meter regulations will be enforced again as 40 new meters are installed and all meters repaired after a period of non enforcement during meter repairs and replacements.
Weekend floods force 246 807 Formosans from homes as authorities report 619 dead 459 missing and 963 injured. Earlier death toll figure corrected after telegraph error in Taiwan disaster coverage. Desmond Armstrong jailed after blindness confirmed in Scarborough driving test. Soviet Union backs satellite system to detect high altitude nuclear tests at a Three-Power Conference.
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