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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1962
Page
2
Cloudy Portland forecast shows partly cloudy to mild conditions this afternoon with southeast winds 8 to 15 mph. Tonight increasing cloudiness and fog with a chance of morning showers and south winds 8 to 15 mph. Tuesday remains cloudy with showers and possible thunder storms, little temperature change, south to southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Highs around 72 and 64.
Mrs Mary Garnache of Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Mrs George L Emery of Saco is a surgical patient at Mercy hospital in Portland. eo McCarthy from Washington is spending his vacation with his mother Nora McCarthy in Biddeford. Claire Ledoux of Biddeford has returned to her job in the Journal business office after a week away. Gerard Poirier, son of Ernest and Mrs Poirier of Biddeford, is in basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. Ensign Garnett Colpitts has returned to Baltimore after visiting his parents and brother in Biddeford. A June Maine Maritime Academy graduate now in maritime service will ship out later this month.
The American Legion auxiliary will meet Wednesday night at 8 at the Legion hall on Elm Street. Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella hold their August meeting Tuesday at 8 in St. John's hall on Jefferson Street. Evangeline Rebekah Lodge meets tomorrow night at 9 at the hall on Alfred Street in Biddeford.
The mid week prayer and praise service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church. Holy Communion will be celebrated Tuesday at 6 a m in Christ Episcopal church Biddeford. A prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A off Route 109 Wells.
The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The Unitarian Executive committee will meet tonight at 7 30 in the Parish house Saco. The Universalist Board of Management will meet tomorrow evening at 7 30 in the church study Biddeford.
Shamus T. Daly of Stowe Vermont and Donna E. Shaffer of Sunset Avenue Saco appear on file for marriage intentions. Roger P. Bouffard of Ferry Road Saco and Dorothy Labbe of Wentworth Street Biddeford are also listed as intending marriage.
Maine records a 112th traffic death as 66 year old Willie Gagne of Waterville died after a Saturday night collision on Upper Main Street. Police said Gagne stepped into the street and the driver was unable to avoid him.
Joshua Smith 81 of Sunset avenue Ferry Beach Saco died Saturday after a short illness in a local hospital. Born August 31 1880 in Saco he was a self employed floor sanding contractor for over four decades. He is survived by his widow Florence Joyce Smith a daughter Mrs Harley Johnson a step daughter Mrs Willard Chick a brother Harry C Smith and several grandchildren great grandchildren nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 pm from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco. Friends may call tonight 7 9.
Ralph Goodwin 78 of Lake Placid New York died suddenly Sunday night in South Portland while visiting his daughter Mrs Hudson Turner. Born in Wells he had also lived in South Portland. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 30 p m from the South Portland United Baptist church with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery Wells.
John T. Sherman, 63, of Hearn Road Saco died early this morning after a long illness. Born in Portland on September 5 1898 he was a pipe fitter at Portsmouth Navy Yard. He served in the Maine National Guard and held numerous fraternal memberships. He is survived by a widow a son a daughter a sister a brother five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 30 PM from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with burial in Laurel Hill cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7 to 9.
Arsene Roy 68 a retired logger and Kennebunk resident died at home after a long illness He came from Brunswick born in Canada April 24 1894 son of Leroy and May Roy An Army veteran of World War I he attended the Pentecostal church of Kennebunk Survivors include his widow Rose H Reed a daughter Barbara Tibbetts Wells and four grandchildren Funeral arrangements are by Bibber Funeral Home calling hours today and tomorrow at Memorial Chapel 67 Summer Street Kennebunk Burial will be in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk
Funeral services for Adrien E Bergeron, longtime superintendent of the Saco Lowell Foundry for 31 years, will be at 9 am Tuesday from St Joseph Church. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home today from 10 am to 10 pm.
Sacred Heart League of St. Joseph Church will meet tonight at 7 30 at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford to say prayers for Adrien E Bergeron a member of the group.
Council Chagnon will meet at the club hall at 7 tonight to pay respects to Adrien Bergeron.
Union St John Baptist will meet tonight at 8 at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford to say prayers for Adrien EK Bergeron, a member.
Biddeford firefighters answered two weekend calls under Fire Chief Arthur H. King. A 6:08 p m car fire at 43 Center Street damaged the vehicle reportedly owned by Mrs Laura Boudreau due to a short circuit. An oak Ridge chimney fire prompted a 7:26 to 7:50 p m response. Chief King expects one of Biddeford's new fire engines to arrive Monday August 20.
The City of Portland sponsors a free admission organ concert series at City Hall with the Kotzschmar Memorial organ. John Fay opens tomorrow night, followed by Malcom Cass, Thomas Richner, and John Weaver this week. Next week features Frederick Swann, Alfred Brinkler, George Faxon, and Henry Hokans, with concerts Tuesday through Friday at 8:15 p.m.
Funeral services for Paul A Frechette were held at Most Holy Trinity church with Rev. Arthur St. Pierre officiating. Music by Miss Louise Welch. Bearers listed. Burial at St. Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave. Marine Base firing squad and bugler provided military rites. flag presented to Mrs. Frechette.
Funeral services for Miss Josephine Marie Moisan 60 Hill Street Biddeford were held at 9 this morning at St. Andre Church. Rev. Hubert Pacquette celebrated the solemn requiem high mass with deacon Rev. Bernard Nicknair and sub deacon Rev. Edmond Hache. A male quartet sang and Mrs. Laura L. Proulx played the organ. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. Bearers included Joseph Loranger George Souliere Alberte Caron John Bergeron William Norman and Raymond Boucher. Out of town attendees listed from Rumford Sanford New Market and Salem among others.
Funeral services were held for Antonio A. Lamontagne, former Saco alderman and police department member, from Spring Street, Saco. Rev. Harry R. Rufiero officiated. Honorary bearers were Capt. Oscar Tardif, Sgt. Charles Hennessy, and Patrolmen George Adeau and Armand Gadbois. Boucouvalas Dupuis post AMVETS members Gene Moody, Clinton Fecteau, Reginald Blanchard, Joseph Willett, Walter Forgere, and Joseph Henaire served as bearers. Representatives from the city government and Saco Businessmen's Club attended. Burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco.
Chief King stated the department hopes to receive a new ladder unit before the September 16 airport dedication, though delivery prior to that date is not guaranteed.
The Bertrand 25th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bertrand drew over 300 guests at St. John's hall Biddeford. Attendees included Rev. Raoul Fecteau and godchild Miss Solange Bertrand. The couple married August 7, 1937 at St. Andre church and reside on Hill Street Biddeford with daughters Mrs. Hamann and Miss Bergeron and son Donald.
New York stock market nudged up in slow midday action with most gains under one point. The AP 60 stock average rose 0.3 to 2182 as industrials advanced, rails and utilities little changed, while Moscow space news drew limited reaction. Investors awaited Kennedy tax cut remarks. financial and defense names led, with McDonnell and Great Western among top gainers. Dow at noon stood 594.37, bonds steady.
Mary Ellen Tripp and Joseph Woodhead wed at Saco United Baptist church on a Saturday afternoon. Rev. Stanley Bennett presided with organist Mrs. Id Hill. The bride, daughter of Norman L. Tripp, wore a white embroidered organdy gown and veil, carrying white roses and ivy. Maid of honor Gene Boothby and best man Stanley Doughty attended. After a reception, the couple will live in Lisbon Falls. both hold University of Maine degrees.
President Kennedy’s economy address will be broadcast live by ABC NBC CBS and Mutual radio networks starting at 7 p m Eastern Daylight Time. The 30 minute speech will be carried live by ABC NBC and CBS television networks in the Eastern and Central time zones and rebroadcast by tape at 7 p m local time in the Mountain and Pacific zones.
The Saco school committee will meet tomorrow at 2 PM in Dr. Frank Lawler's office. The meeting is open to the public and concerns the district's ongoing education plans.
Six inmates who escaped from the Men's Reformatory at South Windham were recaptured early today. Frank Williams 17 from Brunswick Willis McKenzie 28 from Livermore Falls Bert Simmons 19 from Damariscotta held at a Brunswick roadblock. An hour later William Heald 17 of Skowhegan Wilfred Crosby 17 of Mexico and Carleton Prescott 24 of Gorham were arrested in Dover New Hampshire. They stole cars in Gorham and Kittery before capture. Reformatory officials said the six saved a bar off a dormitory window using tools from the hobby shop.
Continued report from Page One notes Horie’s family in Osaka overjoyed by news of his arrival. The Japanese government, which had declared him dead, said it was astounded. Officials had denied Horie a passport, citing personal crisis, while his family opposed the trip yet described him as determined and adventurous.
Violence on the Berlin Wall is recalled as 37 deaths are mourned during its first year. A guard crossed to West Berlin, while West Berliners gathered to wave to kin. A rally was planned but barred by police. Chancellor Adenauer urged remembrance of East German repression.
Kennedy and aides at a White House meeting report a moderate July business pickup while Treasury fears a 1962 tax cut would hinder next year’s major tax reform efforts. Officials say the 1963 reform bill is far along, and Kennedy likely to press for a top to bottom rate cut effective January 1 with offsetting revenue loss from eliminating select benefits. He favors business investment credits and depreciation guideline reforms to spur growth.
Two larceny incidents are being investigated by Saco police. Kennedy's Tackle and Gun shop was broken into last night with several display cases containing .22 pistols taken. Five hunting knives were found outside the shop. A boat theft from Irving Coombs of Buxton involved $139.95 in equipment. items stolen included a fishing box, contents, a Mitchell reel, a fishing pole, two reels with case, and a spotlight valued at 15. Both cases remain under investigation.
Authorities search for Nunzi Cassavola editor of the Sebago Sentinel missing from his Raymond home since Saturday. He was last seen cashing a $150 check at a Raymond store, planning to pick up another man and cover a Bridgton water ski event for his paper, driving a black panel delivery truck. Maine registration 33758.
Nikolayev and Popovich completed multiple near 88 minute orbits, reaching Vostok IV higher than Vostok III while conducting in flight checks and a three way radio chat with Gagarin. The feat signals advances in space satellite construction and potential military applications for spy satellites. The exact landing date remained undetermined.
The Associated Press lists league leaders in batting runs RBI and other stats for both American and National Leagues. Highlights include .330 by Runnels and .324 by Jimenez in AL batting, Pearson with 91 runs, Colavito 81 RBIs, Cash 31 homers, and Koufax 209 strikeouts in the NL.
Local 406 Textile Workers of America held a Sunday meeting at Union hall Brideford and discussed seeking higher wages extra fringe benefits and contract language changes. Negotiations with Saco-Lowell shops are due to begin soon with no date set. The current contract expires September 15 at midnight. Schoonjans called the gathering very constructive.
A 12 year old Biddeford girl received cuts and bruises when struck by a car on West Grand avenue Old Orchard Beach yesterday afternoon Diane Canning 12 of 22 West field street Biddeford ran between cars stopped for traffic into the path of a car operated by Clara A Wilkie 39 of Portland In another traffic accident at the Beach Donald H Paquette 22 of 3 Harding street Biddeford failed to stop before rear end contact with a car driven by Richard L Amirault 55 of Georgetown Mass A third accident was reported on Saco avenue between cars driven by Michael Ford 18 of 35 Park Fern avenue and John Farley 29 of Lowell Mass both cars were going down Saco avenue when Farley attempted to make a right hand turn into Temple avenue by passing Ford and contact was made Damage was estimated at over 100 to both cars.
Municipal offices at Saco City Hall close from 10 to 11 this morning in respect for Antonio A. Lamontagne a former president of the city council and former alderman.
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