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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1962
Page
2
Cloudy and cool with occasional showers and scattered thundershowers this afternoon, ending late tonight. Mostly sunny and warmer Wednesday. Winds southeast 10 to 15 mph shifting to northwest 10 to 15 mph late tonight and through Wednesday. Temperatures Zone 1 in the upper 60s to upper 50s.
Miss Sara Gallagher a Biddeford Journal lino operator on vacation returns home. Prof and Mrs Timothy O Connor of Portland back from Goose Rocks Beach. Mr and Mrs Eugene Gaudette and family return to Connecticut after visiting Biddeford relatives. Mr and Mrs Arthur L Waterhouse Nye Street Saco back from Rockland lobster festival. Mrs Ellen O Leary RN resumes duties this weekend after vacation. Mr and Mrs James Flood and family Dover Delaware spend annual vacation with area relatives. Armand Remillard Biddeford transferred from U S Naval Hospital Portsmouth N M to Notre Dame hospital. Marine Staff Sgt Richard P Haskell Hollis Center graduate of Marksmanship Instructor school at Parris Island S C. Richard J Dumais seaman USN aboard USS Essex drydocked at New York Naval Shipyard. Navy Ensign Jeremiah M Sullivan serving aboard USS Leahy commissioned at Boston Naval Shipyard. Rev Brother Edmond Millette visiting Biddeford parents Detroit Mich member of Brothers of Christian Instruction. Fadmond L Millette and Rose M Guillereault accompany Rev Sister Emile leaving for a Canada vacation. In Canada Rev Sr Emile guest of honor at St Hyacinthe anniversary observances.
The York County Past Noble Grands Association will hold its annual banquet Wednesday night at Spiller's in York Beach beginning at 6 30.
Saco Taxpayers Protective Association will meet tomorrow night at 7 45 in Saco GAR hall. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend, the officers announced.
Prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 7 30 pm with choir rehearsal at 8 30 in Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 pm in Advent Christian Church Route 5 Kennebunk Lower Village
A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Advent Christian Church located on Saco Avenue in Old Orchard Beach.
Christian Science Society at Hamilton Memorial on 42 Beach Street in Saco will hold a service Wednesday evening at 7 45. The reading room remains open to the public Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4.
Community Bible Study will be conducted Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road with attendees invited to join for evening worship and study.
The Christian Science society meets Wednesday evening at 7 45.
On Wednesday the Lyman Baptist Church in Goodwins Mills will host choir rehearsal at 6 30 p m and prayer meeting at 8 p m A mid week service will follow at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel Church Route 9 A off Route 109 Wells indicating church activities and locations for the evening.
A prayer and Bible study hour will be held in the vestry of Village Baptist Church in Kennebunkport on Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness floral tributes loan of cars and expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. Mrs Wilfrid Huot Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Huot Miss Germaine Huot Mr Ernest Huot Mr and Mrs Adolphe Huot.
John Clough aged 48 long time manager of the Forest Pier hotel at Old Orchard Beach died Sunday in North Grafton Massachusetts. He is survived by his widow Grace Arno Clough and several aunts and cousins. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 am from Cote Funeral Home Beach Street Saco with calling hours Wednesday evening.
Margaret Taggart 85 of West Grand avenue Old Orchard Beach widow of Harry M. Taggart died Sunday night at a convalescent home. Born in Scotland July 2, 1877 she was daughter of Andrew and Mary Johnstone. Survived by two sisters Jane MecWhinee Passaic NJ and Mary Sampson Florida, two brothers Alexander Johnstone Cape May NJ and John Johnstone Long Island NY, and several nieces. General services will be held Wednesday at 3 from Dennett and Craig Funeral home 365 Main Street Saco with burial in Laurel Hill cemetery. Friends may call this afternoon 2 to 4.
Funeral services for Mrs. Konstantina Anton of Old Orchard Beach were held Saturday afternoon at the Cote Funeral Home Beach Street Saco with Rev Fr Wiakatre of Holy Trinity Church Boston officiating. Bearers included George Barmaski Benny Tito George Vangel James Adams Roland Regis and Vangel George. Burial followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Out of town attendees included numerous relatives from Worcester Sanford Durham N H Watertown N H Somersworth N H Dorchester Mass Newton Mass West New ton Mass Burlington Vt Albany N Y Cape Elizabeth and Billerica Mass among others.
Funeral services were held at St. Joseph church in Biddeford for Adrien Ek Bergeron with Rev. Felix Pepin Morris town officiating. The service included a high mass, deacon and sub-deacon duties, and music by a church choir with Diana Rousselle at the organ. Burial followed in the St. Joseph cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev. Fr. Franck. Out of town attendees came from Flint Michigan Sherbrooke Canada Scott's Junction Canada Norwood Massachusetts and other nearby communities.
The case against George C. Bailey of 26 Forest Street Saco charged with driving under the influence was heard by Judge Hilary Mahany in Saco Municipal Court. Sgt Richard C Jones and State Trooper G Paul Falconer testified Bailey was driving intoxicated on the Maine Turnpike. At press time attorney Charles W Smith questioned Bailey about his commutes from Saco to Andover Massachusetts his medical treatment and work pressures.
Two cars collided on the Portland road in Saco injuring both drivers Mrs. Gloria J. Merrill 33 of Westbrook and Milon E. Howitt 42 of Newton Massachusetts. Authorities cited the wreck occurred yesterday as both vehicles headed toward the city.
Miss Dorothy Patterson and Maurice Mercier Jr wed at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco with Rev Georges Plante officiating. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Clair Ploude and bridesmaids Miss Annette Mercier Miss Priscilla Mercier Miss Anne Marie Fournier. The couple to reside at 420 Main Street Saco.
Welcoming newcomers today lists births with parents and addresses in Biddeford Saco area. Nine month old Kelli Lyn Neufeld is daughter of Darrell W. Neufeld and Sacramento relatives. Newborns include David Elliott, John Albert, Peggy Sue and others born August 10 11 12 at local addresses.
Exe ter New Hampshire hosts a smorgasbord honor for Bonnie Brewster of Wellsboro Pa as visiting Grange exchange guest. John F Hill Grange and Mrs Harry Willis organize with state officers welcoming her. Events include square dancing, social programs, water skiing at Ossippee Lake, and a stay at Bryant Pond youth conservation camp.
Old Orchard Beach police logged two traffic mishaps yesterday. Reginald Hartop of Scarborough and Floyd Chasse of Arundel collided on Ocean Park road as Chasse turned, Hartop’s vehicle sustaining about 300 dollars in damage. A second crash on Staples street saw Miriam Hennas back into Celia Seskin’s car. damage estimates were not provided.
Sen Edmand Muskie endorsed Kennedy’s idea to memorialize Roosevelt with a park on Campobello Island, announced after Brunswick. The project envisions a $900,000 bridge funded jointly by Canada and the United States, replacing the long-used ferry. Campobello’s year round population is about 1,300.
Mrs Merrill lost control after contact and careened into a utility pole in Portland. Stanley Merrill, 14, of Westbrook, along with Mrs Merrill, were taken to Maine Medical Center for treatment of cuts and bruises.
President Kennedy plans an across the board tax cut next year retroactive to Jan 1 1963 aiming to place billions of dollars in the hands of consumers and businessmen. Analysts note differing views on timing but agree reform is needed for logic and equity.
Harry Horsfield Sr. was honored with a surprise party at 52 Oak Street Biddeford and a family banquet at the Marshview Scarborough. Attendees included Horsfield family members from Biddeford Arundel Wells Kennebunk Saco and Chelsea Mass with a buffet and social hour and birthday motifs at the family table.
Negotiations between Saco-Lowell shops division of Maremount Inc and Local 406 Textile Workers Union of America are scheduled to begin at 10 am on August 16. Michael Schoonjans says the union will present demands and aims to complete a new contract before September 15 when the current contract expires at midnight. Victor Canzano and Local 406 officers will represent the union, with a large negotiating committee listed, while Saco-Lowell’s representatives were not identified at press time.
New York stock trading was uneven with a mixed opening turning modestly positive before midday. The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 596.09, up 0.80, as rail and utilities firms rose slightly and gains in high priced stocks faded. Bond prices were mixed while indicators pointed to a cautious tone ahead of a possible emergency tax cut.
Five drawers held loose pennies and various odd coins untouched after an attempted break at Sullivan's Amoco on Route One. Footprints and tire marks were inspected by Biddeford Police Technician George Friary and Officer Alfred Guillemette. The burglars broke a rear window and forced the sash with a bar but only minor damage occurred at the rear of the building.
The House Appropriations committee approved 56 000 for water projects funding construction and planning along the Saco river and Biddeford Pool harbor. Of this amount 50 000 pays for a flood control survey of the Saco river and 6 000 funds a harbor survey at Biddeford Pool.
Mr and Mrs Hervey Dubreuil of Biddeford marked their 40th wedding anniversary with a solemn high mass at St Joseph church officiated by Msgr Elie Hevey. The couple married August 14 1922 at St Joseph church. Mrs Dubreuil is the former Lily House. They have three daughters and eight grandchildren.
A bridal shower for Miss Ruth Binette honoring her upcoming marriage to Harvey Larochelle on September 3 was hosted by her mother Mrs Raoul Binette and her sister Miss Ruth Binette at Forrester Hall Em ery Street Biddeford. Dozens of relatives and friends attended the event including Mrs Raoul Binette Mrs Joseph Binette Mrs Wilfred Arel and many others.
Airman Third Class Robert St Louis a 1961 St Louis High School graduate enters the U S Air Force in March 1962 visits his parents 196 Alfred Street Kidde ford then to Aviano Italy to serve as a supply specialist Private Richard P Poirier assigned to H Company 2nd Training Regiment Fort Dix eight weeks basic training then two weeks leave and advanced infantry training Poirier son of Jean Paul Poirier 95 Washington Biddeford previously a Biddeford High School graduate Also a kitchen tip on keeping lime deposits from aluminum kettles away by keeping inside dry.
The Old Orchard Beach Town council scheduled a special town meeting for August 22 to revisit the town licensing ordinance. The session will consider adjusting amusement ride fees, removing the term bric a brac from the ordinance, and a transfer of 500 from surplus for a mid year audit. Police austerity and other actions were noted alongside permissions for a taxi stand and Salvation Army sound amplification.
Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine says the Air Force plans a seven cent pay increase for 241 employees at Loring Air Force Base Limestone Maine and 179 workers at Dow AFB Bangor Maine. Increases take effect the first pay period after August 21.
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