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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1959

Page

2

Biddeford Personal Briefs Note Vacations and Visits

Wilfred Desnoyers Biddeford city auditor on a week’s vacation. Mrs Almeria Campbell Elm street Biddeford returned home after a Vermont vacation. Mrs Pauline Sylvestre Biddeford convalescing from injuries. Mrs Gerard Godbout South Biddeford home after a two week Canada trip. Harold Jelleson Graham street returned from visiting friends in Northampton Holyoke and Springfield Mass. Mrs Antoinette and Helene Thivierge May street Biddeford with Mrs Alice Bouchard Pont Rouge Portneuf P Q visiting. Miss Betty Ready 2 Victory Lane Biddeford spending a week with her uncle and aunt in Reading Mass. Alberta C Leicht and daughter Patricia Ann Camden N J and William M Leicht Manchester N H were weekend guests of Marcel Cloutier Hil’s Beach Saco. Mr and Mrs John P Cullen Woburn Mass and Mr and Mrs Eugene Campbell Newtonville Mass recent guests at Jon Chase Ferry Beach Saco. Miss Mary Kearney Graham at home after treatment at Trust Hospital employed at Butlers Biddeford. Airman 2C Philip J Chase and wife returned to Madison Wis after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John J Chase Ferry Beach Saco. At Ferry Beach they were guests of honor at an informal garden party with refreshments by Mrs John Chase and were entertained by Don Brown. Rev Fidelis Rice CP returned to Our Mother of Sorrows Monastery West Springfield Mass after visit with Mrs John J Chase and family Ferry Beach Saco. Father Fidelis, director of Hour of the Crucified and Chalice of Salvation, attended National Convention of Catholic Broadcasters and directors meeting in New York City. He serves on National Board of Directors.

Pauline Sylvestre Biddeford Gerard Godbout South Street Canada Harold Jelleson Graham Street Northampton Holyoke Springfield Mass Antoinette and Helene M. Thivierge May Street Alice Bouchard Pont Rouge Portneuf P. Q Betty Ready Victory Lane James Vassill Reading Alberta C. Leicht Patricia Ann Cameen N. J William M. Leicht Manchester N. H Marcel Cloutier Hil's Beach John P. Cullen Woburn Eugene Campbell Newtonville Jon Chase Ferry Beach Saco Mary Kearney Trust Hospital Butler's Department Store Fidelis Rice C. P Our Mother of Sorrows Monastery West Springfield John J. Chase Father Fidelis Detroit Mich New York City

Obituary of Mrs. Redna Ruel of Biddeford

Mrs Redna Ruel 87 died this morning at a local hospital. She lived at 365 Main Street Biddeford born in St Marie P Q daughter of Jean and Soulange Drouin Giroux member of St Anne sodality of St Joseph church. Survived by husband Joseph one step daughter Lu cet Moreau and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 8:30 Friday from St Joseph church callers may visit tonight 7 00 to 10 00 and tomorrow 10 am to 10 pm at San Soucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford.

Redna Ruel Main Street Biddeford St. Marie, P. Q Jean and Soulange ‘Drouin Giroux St. Anne St. Joseph Church Sansoucy Stone Street

Portland Weather Forecast For Thursday Heat Ahead

This afternoon brings some cloudiness to the northern zones but generally fair and warm. Tonight remains fair and mild. Thursday will be partly cloudy and hot with scattered thunderstorms late in the day. Winds shift from west to southwest, 5-15 mph, with higher sea breezes near the coast. Overnight temperatures include Caribou 59, Eastport 54, Greenville 59, Old Town 60, Portland 62, and other major cities ranging from the high 40s to the low 80s.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Boston New York Washington Miami Chicago Denver Los Angeles Halifax Montreal

Club Calendar Cookout Hosted By Saco Auxiliary

Members of the Saco Firemen's auxiliary plan a cookout tonight at Mrs. Mary Campbell's home on Buxton road in Saco. The group departs the Saco fire station at 6 p.m. York County Council American Legion and auxiliary meet Wallingford Harris post in Kittery at 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Saco York County Council, American Légion and Auxiliary Wallingford-Harris Post Kittery

Church Services and Readings in Local Churches

A service of singspiration is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Wildwood Baptist Chapel Turbot's Creek Kennebunkport. The Christian Science Society public reading room at Hamilton Memorial 42 Beach Street Saco will be open tomorrow 2 to 4 p m. The Junior songsters of the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army plan a Thursday afternoon meeting at :30.

Wildwood Baptist Chapel Turbot's Creek Kennebunkport The Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Beach Street Saco

Church Activities Planned for Thursday Evening

The Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Junior and Senior Tim bre groups will meet Thursday at 4 50 p.m The Home League of the Old will meet Thursday at 7 30 The Foss Street Methodist church choir will rehearse Thursday at 7 30 p m at the church

Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Foss Street Methodist Church

Prayer and Bible Study at First Baptist Old Orchard Beach

A prayer and Bible study hour will be held at the First Baptist church in Old Orchard Beach on Thursday at 7 30 P M. Choir rehearsal will follow Thursday at 8 30 P M at the same church.

First Baptist Church Old Orchard Beach

Pulpit Committee to Meet at Saco United Baptist Church

The pulpit committee of the Saco United Baptist church will hold a meeting Thursday evening to discuss church leadership and upcoming services.

The Saco United

Rescue of Seaman Francisco Afloat Near Cape Henry

In the Atlantic Ocean 43 miles off Cape Henry seaman Garguilo Francisco fell from his ship. A Navy submarine rescue ship Kittiwake discovered him adrift about an hour after the accident and brought him aboard for treatment.

Norfolk Garguilo Francisco Atlantic Ocean Kittiwake Francisco Cape Henry

Veteran Civil War veteran Walter Williams in critical condition

Walter Williams 116, sole surviving Union or Confederate veteran in the nation, remained in critical condition in Houston Texas from pneumonia. He served as forage master with Hood's Texas Brigade and was fed by eye dropper while his daughter Willie Mae Bowles reported he refuses to eat or speak.

Houston Tex Walter Williams Hood Texas Brigade Willie Mae Bowles

Martin seeks election in Rohoboth Mass district

Representative Joseph W. Martin, 75, dispels retirement talk and says he will run again in Rohoboth Massachusetts. The longtime Republican official indicated on Tuesday night his plan to seek re election rather than retire from Congress.

Tragic drowning claims Montreal family vacationer

Mary Mercier seven year old daughter of Jean J. and Mrs. Mercier of Montreal was drowned at Kinney Shores Saco while visiting for a four week vacation beginning July 29. Surviving relatives include four brothers Claude Pierre Jean Louis, one sister Louise. paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs G H Mercier. maternal grandmother Mrs J Newby. and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held in Montreal with Bolduc funeral home handling arrangements at 291 Alfred street.

Mary Lillian Mercier Kinney Shores Saco Jean J. Mercier Lake Shore Montreal Claude Pierre Jean Louis Louise G. H. ‘Mercier J. Newby Bolduc Alfred Street Biddeford

Elizabeth Knight Dies During Vacation at Old Orchard Beach

Mrs Elizabeth Ann Knight 76 died yesterday at Old Orchard Beach while vacationing She was wife of John H Knight and resident of Humber Bay Canada Born in England daughter of John and Mary Rockliffe She is survived by a brother Fred Rockliffe of Lancaster NH in addition to her husband Local arrangements are with Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco The body will be transferred to Toronto for funeral services and burial Saturday

Elizabeth Ann Knight Old Orchard Beach John H. Knight Humber Bay Can England John Mary (Winterbottom) Rockliffe Fred Rockliffle Lancaster N. H Dennett Craig Fueral Saco Toronto

St Anne Sodality to Meet Thursday in Sansoucy Funeral Home

Members of St Joseph church St Anne Sodality plan a Thursday 7 30 gathering at Sansoucy Funeral Home to pay respects to Mrs Redna Ruel, with attendance of church members and community mourners.

St. Anne Sodality St. Joseph

Dube Remembered by Local Societies At Funeral Home

Members of Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion auxiliary will meet at 8 PM to recite prayers for Armand J. Dube, brother of Mrs Hector Martin. Sacred Heart League of St. Andre parish will gather at 7 PM Thursday to pay respects to the former member at Emond's funeral home Biddeford.

Emond Biddeford Armand J. Dube Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Auxiliary Dube Hector Martin Sacred Heart League of St. Andre Parish

Funeral services held for Dewey Harding in Saco

Funeral services for Dewey Harding were held Tuesday at 1 30 p m from the Cote funeral home in Saco Rev Herman Thurlow pastor of the Old Orchard Beach Advent Christian church officiated and offered prayers at the grave in Woodlawn cemetery during the committal services

Dewey Harding Cote Funeral Home Saco Herman Thurlow Old Orchard Beach

Ste Anne sociality to meet for prayers at Emond's Biddeford

Members of the Ste. Anne sociality of St. Andre parish will gather tonight at 7 at Emond's Funeral Home on Hill Street Biddeford to offer prayers for former member Mrs. Mary Perreault.

Ste. Anne St. Andre Parish Emond Hill Street Biddeford Mary Perreault

Army presents album to every congressman

The US Army has given a free record album to all members of Congress. The Army Band performs the music, highlighted by The Congressional Honors March. Secretary Wilber M. Brucker dedicates the record, hoping the music serves as an audible symbol of the bond between Congress and the Army.

Washington Army the Army Wilher M. Brucker Congress

Market rises in cautious New York trading amid gains

Electronics shares led a modest market rebound in New York with the AP 60 stock average up 70 cents at noon. Renewed buying contrasted with some weak spots as copper tobacco chemicals and motors posted moderate gains while steels and rails were little changed. Texas Instruments Litton and General Motors rose, U S Steel eased, and bonds remained firm.

New York Electronics Texas Instruments Litton Reynolds Metals General Motors Chrysler U. S. Steel Texaco du Pont Associated Press

Racing Yacht Ticonderoga Freed At York Harbor

York Harbor New Jersey reports the racing yacht Ticonderoga was freed from a reef at dawn after grounding yesterday. The 72 foot ket sailed for Marblehead under escort, carrying damage to its auxiliary engine and two broken frames. A La Belle Sole crew member was slightly injured when a towing hawser broke during salvage attempts. Listed in Lloyd's Register as owned by Allan Carlisle of California, the yacht was believed chartered to nine people.

York Harbor Ticonderoga Marblehead Mass la Belle Sole Lloyd's Register Allan Carlisle California

Youth Indicted For Killing Boy In Bedford Village

Jonathan Beem, 20, son of a Wall Street broker, was indicted on first degree murder for a July 1 incident near Route 22 in Bedford Village. He said his pickup was aimed to scare two bicyclists, 13-year-old Richard Sullivan and 15-year-old Michael Dill, who were camping nearby. Sullivan died. Dill sustained a brain concussion and recovered.

White Plains N. Y Wall Street Jonathan McLain Beem Bedford Village John Young Young Richard Sullivan Michael Dill Mount Vernon Dill Sullivan New York City

Telephone Texas to Have Telephones Again

Telephone, Texas will regain telephone service on December 1 after an ice storm knocked out lines in 1952. James Whitworth, owner of an independent company, announced the restoration plans for the north Texas village.

Telephone Tex North Texas James Whitworth

Collins Rejects Plea To Block Integration

Tallahassee Florida Governor LeRoy Collins rejected a plea to use executive powers to block school integration this fall. He told Dewey Johnson, Senate president and segregationist, that county school boards under the pupil assignment law must handle the issue.

Tallahassee Fla.p LeRoy Collins Florida Dewey Johnson State Senate

Eisenhower Holds First Full Scale News Conference Outside Washington

President Eisenhower conducted his first full scale news conference outside Washington speaking from a Gymnasium at the Hotel Gettysburg during his recuperation from a 1955 heart attack. He warned of crowds surrounding him as a state visitor, but emphasized meeting people to learn about them.

Page One Washington Gettysburg Eisenhower

Bill Passes House in Final Fiscal Year Appropriation

The House approved the last scheduled appropriation bill for the fiscal year in a voice vote and sent it to the Senate. The measure provides 1,284,012,700 dollars for military construction funding.

House Washington House Senate

Soviet Exhibit Ends in New York After 42 Days

The Soviet Scientific and Cultural Exhibition concluded its 42 day run in New York with an estimated attendance of 1,100,000.

New York

Welcome arrivals noted in Biddeford Saco Journal births

The Biddeford Saco Journal records multiple birth notices across Biddeford Saco and nearby towns. New babies listed include David Alan Hodgson born August 5 in Brighton Massachusetts. Richard A. Lagueux Jr born August 4. Mary Ellen Nason born August 5. Alan James Chase born August 7. Debra Murial Gregoire born August 7. Lori Jeanne Donovan born August 7. Leland E Littlefield Jr born August 8. Timothy Daniel McMahan born August 8. Donna Melissa Hebert born August 9. Donald W Sylvestre Jr born August 11. Cheryl Lynn Seavey born August 12. Kimberly Rae Tierney born August 6. Jay Brian Jezar born circa August ?. plus numerous parental names and addresses toward the end.

David Hodgson Dorchester Mass St. Elizabeth's Hospital Brighton David Alan Hodgson Mary Ann Veilleux Bildeford Arthur J. Murphy High Street Biddeford Richard A. Lagueux Foss Street Richard A., Jr Webber Hospital Rita Bowden Louville Bowden Albany Laguex Sheldon E. Nason Lincoln Street Saco Mary Ellen William A. Chase Francis J. Hebert Brown Street Kennebunk Donna Melissa Donald Sylvestre Pepperell Street Donald W., Jr Richard Seavey Grove Street Cheryl Lynn William A. Tierney Sebago Lake Kimberly Rae Maine Medical Center Portland Tierney Elizabeth Palmer Sidney Palmer Catherine Tierney

Postmen's postage up Louisville convention report

The National Star Route Mail Carriers Assn. faces higher costs as annual postage bills rise by 425 dollars since postal rates increased. General manager L. FE. Ernst spoke at the group’s annual convention in Louisville noting unchanged mail volume but greater postage expenses.

Louisville National Star Route

Manila man slays medicine woman and three others

Flaviano Curitao said his dying son could be saved by a 75 year old medicine woman in Zambales. After she rejected help he seized a machete and killed the woman and three others in her home.

Manila Flaviano Curitao Zambales Curitao

Works Of Maine Sculptor To Be Shown In Newport

The Newport exhibition at Belcourt Aug 15-30 showcases W Clark Noble Sr.’s native Maine works, including Lincoln portraits and a life mask, with about 200 pieces spanning sculpture and painting. Notable works honor Burns, Roosevelt, Wagner, and Stowe, with three ecclesiastical pieces in the Vatican and prizes from the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Noble’s career began in Gardiner and included studios in New York and Washington.

Newport R. I Belcourt O. H. P. Belmont W. Clark Noble Gardiner Maine Noble Wisdom Capitol Augusta Boston New York Washington New Tisson W. Clark Noble, Jr Nobie Lincoln Chicago Napoleon Anthony Wayne St. Louis The Marines John Philip Souza Woodrow Wilson William Buffalo Bill Cody Robert Burns Harriet Beecher Stowe Philips Brooks Pavlova Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Theodore Roosevelt Mary Baker Foldy Christian Science Vatican He Aso

Nurse Jo Lutely Brings Grenfell Care To Labrador Village

Kathleen Mary Lutely known as Jo, a 41 year old nurse from Devon, England, leads the six bed Grenfell Mission station at Happy Valley Labrador near the Hamilton River. Since 1957 she has delivered 150 babies without a doctor, with 77 last year, aided by Air Force transport and two visiting doctors from Northwest River. The station, tied to the Northwest River hospital, uses snowmobiles and aircraft for emergencies and shares weather news with other Grenfell stations. Jo enjoys gardening, boating, recordings of Newfoundland folk songs, and even a hula hoop to help circulation in cold winters.

Happy Valley Labrador Kathleen Mary Lutely Miss Lutely Devonshire England Canada International Grenfell Association Hamilton River Newfoundland Grenfell Air Force Grenfell Mission Northwest River RCAF Goose Bay Wilfred Grenfell Grenfell

Red Cross lists seven York County camps serviced

The York County chapter of the American Red Cross released a list of seven camps served. Water safety coordinators include Gordon Pendleton at Ocean Park Royal Ambassador camp and Merton Nickerson at Camp Kiwanee Aquatic School. Other instructors include Eleanor Shaffer, Leonard D. Scott, Verga Hewes, Donna Shaffer, and William Miller. All instructors are ARC certified. Records, certificates, and instructional materials are provided free of charge by the headquarters.

York County The American Red Cross Rosamond P. Tucker Gordon Pendleton Ferry Road Saco Royal Ambassador Boys’ Camp Ocean Park Merton Nickerson Camp Kiwanee Shaffer Aquatic Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Camp Wells-by-the-Sea Leonard D. Scott ARC Verga Hewes Laughing Loon Waterboro Red Cross ARC Aquatic Camp Hiawatha Kezar Falls Wells William Miller Raymond Coombs Ogunquit Goose Rocks Beach Donna Shaffer Ferry Beach Portland Red Cross Safety Services Eastern Area Americ Red Cross

State Lottery Proposal Defeated In House Vote

A proposal to establish a state lottery was defeated in the House by a 121 to 70 vote. Proponents argued it would be preferable to new taxes, but the plan did not advance.

Boston House

No Calls Reported As Ambulance Logs Show Ten Entries

Biddeford Fire department reported no calls last night or this morning. The Biddeford ambulance log recorded 10 entries in the same period. Police said no accidents were reported to Biddeford Police headquarters.

Biddeford

Modern Chicks Pass Taste Test

The Agriculture Department reports no deterioration in chicken flavor between modern fast-growing birds and those raised 30 years ago. Taste panels find modern chickens, ready to eat at nine weeks, comparable in taste to older breeds, with 1930 chickens smaller in size at nine and twelve weeks.

Washington Agriculture Department Department

Radar Gap Closure Planned by US and Canada

US and Canada agree on a large radar expansion to fill gaps in North America’s Pinetree warning system. The plan, costing at least 100 million dollars, would be funded mainly by the United States with a two thirds share. approval from Canada’s Cabinet is pending.

Ottawa United States Canada North America Neil McElroy G. R. Tearkes

Firemen Answer Burning Car Call

Saco firemen were called to Hill street in Saco last night where a car was found burning. Paul Cote of Garfield street reported smoke from under the hood and dashboard as he drove with his family. firefighters found a short circuit causing insulation to smolder.

Saco Hill Street Paul Cote Garfield Street Cote

Northeast Resources Committee to meet in Portland

The Northeast Resources Committee will hold a public meeting in Portland on September 19 to discuss harbor development and coastal public recreation. The panel includes a representative from each New England state and federal agencies, following a general meeting held last summer at Colby College.

Augusta Northeastern Resources Committee Portland New England Colbye College

Local Churches Hold Joint Outing At Ferry Beach

The second annual mid-summer outing of Universalist Unitarian churches of Biddeford Saco is set for Monday at Ferry Beach campground. Activities start after noon with beach games and swimming, followed by a 6 o'clock supper and an illustrated lecture on Ferry Beach and its activities. The event is led by Robert Fenderson of the Second Parish Unitarian Church in Saco and John Tarbox of the Unitarian Church in Biddeford.

Universalist-Unitarian Biddeford- Saco Ferry Beach Robert Fenderson Second Parish Unitarian Church Saco John Tarbox Biddeford

Bridal Shower For Miss Ann Byth In Saco

Mrs Ivan Dennis hosted a bridal shower for Miss Ann Byth daughter of Mr and Mrs George Byth of Maple Street Saco. Miss Byth will wed Kenneth Wincup son of Mrs Jean Wincup Lynn Massachusetts on September 5. Attendees and decorations followed a bridal motif with a buffet lunch after gifts.

Ivan Dennis Maple Street Saco Ann Byth George Byth Miss Byth Kenneth Wincup Jean Wincup Lynn Mass Edwin Munford, Jr Mabel Cloudman Annie Armitage Agnes Cunningham Jeanie Randall Effie Dennis Claire Mitchell Colette Couture Juliette Rocray Betty Hayford Beverly Libby Mary Minuitti Jean McInnis Helen Crowley Joan Grondin Kathiyeen Cooper Agnes Riddle Lily Taylor Lucille Jamieson Mary Burns Priscilla Hayes Joan Grenier Polly Grace Teresa Conroy Jessie Watson Jeanie Howard Madeline Noyes Sally Simpson Jacqueline Cadorette Janet Polanski

Mid-Summer Service at Saco Unitarian Church

The annual mid-summer service of Universalist Unitarian churches will be Sunday at 9 at the Second Parish Unitarian church in Saco. Guest soloist Mrs. Marjorie Mitton and organist Morse Haithwaite, both from Arundel Opera Theater, Kennebunkport, will perform. Rev. Edmund W. Beal will deliver a message titled On Living a Well-Balanced Life. A coffee hour will follow. arrangements are led by Mrs. Leavitt Emmons, Mrs. Norman McAuley and Mrs. Charles Anthony.

Leavitt Emmons Norman McAuley Charles Anthony

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