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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1961

Page

2

Kinney Shores vacationers listed in local personal notes

Miss Catherine Bassett of Burlington arrives for a two week Kinney Shores vacation. Mrs. Emily Ferguson and daughter Clare of Utica join relatives in Saco. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Dinsmore of Clearwater visit Curtis and Frederick Dinsmore and Walker families in Biddeford. Several other local residents and visitors from Washington DC, Trenton NJ, and Quebec are named among kin and guests. Navy Ens Gerald T. Skidgel trains at Whiting Field Florida and Quebec Carnival Queen project ties noted. Mrs. Blance Ryan of Biddeford goes on a week vacation with replacements. Mrs. Van Meter and family report arrival in Zweibrucken Germany with Capt. John D. Van Meter US Air Force.

Catherine Bassett Burlington Kinney Shores Emily Ferguson Clare Utica N.Y Saco Frank Bogle Washington, DC Allan Dinsmore Clearwater Fla Curtis Dinsmore Frederick Walker Biddeford Warren Moses Elaine Trenton N. J Moles Jacoeline Thibeault Ralph Bogle Boynton Beach Conrad Cote Edmund Haskins Joan Duranceau Highlands Street University of Maine Edgar Ouellette Alfred Street New York City Alice Ouellette Arunde Mathew Shevenel North Chelmsford Mass Fernand Madore Ferry Road Jerome Morin Marcelle Morin Graham Street Pierre Beriau Quebec City Can Helen Dutcher Whiting Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station Milton Navy Ens Gerald T. Skidgel Thomas C. Skidgel Portland Road Lawrence Lantagne Sally Ann Pasadena Calif George Bouffard Granny Kent Pond Lantagne Bouffard Donna Benoit Kathleen Slater Tangier Morocco Africa Dorothy Frost Huntington Long Island N. Y Ann Sugameli Westfield University of Miami Coral Gables Royal Sharkey Upper Main Street Zweibrucken Germany John TD. van Meter David Carla Ann John Roy John D. van Meter U. S. Air Force Lane Maguire New Jersey Newfoundland Frankfort

Florence V North 87 Old Orchard Beach resident dies in York Harbor

Florence V North 87 a former Old Orchard Beach resident died Tuesday evening in York Harbor at her daughter Emma Cockerille's home after a short illness She had lived in Framingham Mass with another daughter Aleta Jaynes since 1930 Born October 24 1873 in Orange Massachusetts she taught school until 1896 Then married Charles W North and moved to Central Massachusetts before relocating to Old Orchard Beach 1930 Survived by four daughters two sons 14 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren Funeral at Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church with burial in Adams Cemetery Wilbraham Mass Obituary notes may be left at Dennett and Craig funeral home and donations to Washington Avenue Methodist Church.

Florence V. North Old Orchard Beach York Harbor Emma Cockerille Aleta A. Jaynes Framingham Mass Charles W. North Saco Avenue Orange Frederic W Albertina (Burnett) Fleming Orange High School North Massachusetts Washington Avenue Methodist Church At the Beach Cockerille Jaynes A. Elsie North Loyola E. Celley Arlan F. North Charles F. North Braintree Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church Adams Cemetery Wilbraham Dennett and Craig Funeral Home

Church Notes Summer Bazaar Planned in Biddeford

The WSCS of Foss Street Methodist in Biddeford sponsors a summer bazaar at Mrs Marian Spofford’s home 154 West Street Biddeford. It starts tomorrow at 10 30 am.

WSCS Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford Marian Spofford West Street Ford

Card of Thanks for Gratitude After Bereavement

We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness floral tributes mass offerings and sympathy shown during our recent bereavement from Mrs Lucien Fournier and family Mr and Mrs Ernest Fournier Mr and Mrs Henry Ledoux Mr and Mrs Leon Levesque Mr and Mrs Royal Fournier

Lucien Fournier Ernest Fournier Henry Ledoux Leon Levesque Royal Fournier

Eagles to Hold Meeting at Emond Funeral Home

The Biddeford Fraternal Order of Eagles meet tonight at Emond Funeral Home on Hill Street to pay respects to Joseph D. Boucher a former member.

Biddeford Fraternal Order of Eagles Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Joseph D. Boucher

Funeral services for Mrs Cath erine Crowley to be held

Funeral services for Mrs Cath erine Crowley will be held in St. Mary church on Friday at 9 a m. Burial will be in the family lot at St. Mary cemetery.

Saco Hazel Emmons Granny Kent Pond Catherine Crowley St. Mary Church St. Mary Cemetery

Umass or Maine Faculty Names Two New Appointees

University of Maine hires two Pennsylvania residents to bolster its faculty effective September 1. Janice L. Shaffer will be instructor in women's physical education, and Lloyd V. Slocum will be assistant professor of electrical engineering. Shaffer is a 1955 Lock Haven graduate and has taught in New York and Pennsylvania schools. Slocum is a 1955 Penn State graduate who worked in transistor production and has taught at Penn State and Lehigh.

Pennsylvania University of Maine Lloyd H. Elliott Janice L. Shaffer Lock Haven Lloyd V. Slocum Wyncote Elliott Miss Shaffer Lock Haven (Pa Hughesville Pa Jersey Shore ‘Pa New York State University College of Education Cortland Slocum Pennsylvania State University Philco Corporation Leeds and Northrup Company Brown Instrument Company Western Electric Company Philadelphia Electric Company Penn State Lehigh

Market Dips in Moderate New York Trading

The Associated Press average for 60 stocks slid 0.80 to 256.20 at noon with industrials down 1.70 and rails off 0.30. Losses appeared in steels, chemicals, oils, aircrafts and cosmetics while Certain Teed and Revlon fell about two points each. Dow Jones average dropped 2.67 to 723.09 as American Motors held near unchanged and Zenith recovered after early losses. Prices on the American Stock Exchange were mixed in moderate trading. Corporate bonds were mixed and U.S. government bonds were unchanged.

New York Associated Press Ig Three United Auto Workers Revlon Studebaker-Packard U.S. Steel Texaco du Pont American Motors Zenith Dow Jones American Stock Exchange U.S

Maine Police and Firefighters Social Security Bill Introduced

Rep Stan Ley R Maine introduced a bill to amend the Social Security Act to include Maine among states eligible for social security coverage for state and local police and firefighters. The move follows Maine's legislative resolution enabling police to qualify for Social Security.

Washington Stanley R. Tupper Maine

Portland Weather Summary Forecast

Cloudy conditions with showers possible this afternoon and tonight. Easterly winds around 10 mph, cooler Thursday with more showers. Zone 1 high 73 this afternoon, low 55 tonight. Temps across towns range from 44 to 55 degrees, with coastal and inland readings listed.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Halifax Montreal

Family Volunteers for Fallout Shelter Demonstration in Augusta

A Camden Delpositors Trust Co. official Evander Andrews age 35 and his wife Helen 33 with daughters Paula 12 and Jennifer 6 enter a 7 by 8 foot fallout shelter at the Augusta State Armory for a Civil Defense three day demonstration. They plan to be visited by Dr John Barnard and Rabbi David Berent as part of publicizing home shelters. The shelter will be viewed during the Maine Products Show expected to draw about 50 000 visitors over the event.

Augusta Camden Evander Andrews The Depositors Trust Co Helen Paula Jean Jennifer Jo Augusta State Armory Armory Maine

Decree Hearing Scheduled Over Bette Davis Case

In Portland Cumberland Superior Court a hearing on actress Bette Davis petitioning to deprive her former husband Gary Merrill of rights to visit their three children was tentatively set for next Wednesday. Attorneys doubt both parties can attend. Davis seeks to amend the divorce decree to bar visits, claiming Merrill's conduct is detrimental to the children's welfare.

Portland Bette Davis Gary Merrill Miss Davis Merrill Cumberland Superior Court

Marriage Intentions on File in Saco Clerk Office

Marriage intentions listed include Gerald J. G. Precourt of Berry Road Saco and Rita Brocato of Sanford. William R. Harrison of Sunset Avenue Saco and Louise Sullivan of Smith Wheel Road Old Orchard Beach.

Saco City Gerald J. G. Precourt Berry Road Saco Rita Brocato Sanford William R. Harrison Sunset Avenue Louise Sullivan Smith Wheel Road Old Orchard Beach

US Will Watch British Guiana After Jagan Victory

The United States will monitor newly elected Premier Cheddi Jagan to see if he moves Guyana toward the Communist bloc. If linked to Moscow Peiping, Washington would urge Britain to postpone full independence. If Jagan pursues independent Marxism, the U.S. could ease stance and treat Guyana as part of the hemisphere. Secretary Rusk said the U.S. is coordinating policy with Britain and noted current aid levels and loans.

Washington United States Cheddi Jagan British Guiana Jagan Moscow - Peiping Britain Guiana Cuba Fidel Castro U.S South American Dean Rusk

Duffer Is Still Going Strong in Clintwood Wedding

Clintwood Virginia report of 103 year old Wright of Virgie Kentucky re marrying at Clintwood Baptist Church to 65 year old Elsie Coleman of Pikeville Kentucky. He called her the honeymoon and said they would go home after the ceremony. They noted it was his seventh marriage for each.

Clintwood Booker Wright Virgie Clintwood Baptist Church Elsie Coleman Pikeville Wright

Surplus Food Distribution Set for Old Orchard Beach

Town Manager Percival Wardwell announced a surplus food distribution in Old Orchard Beach on August 29 and 30. Names starting with A through M will collect on August 29, with remaining registrants from N to Z on August 30.

Old Orchard Beach Percival Wardwell Wardwell

School Open For Traffic Violators

Augusta Municipal Court will offer violators a choice pay fines or attend a traffic court school. The novel program, first in New England, was approved by the Augusta City Council. Associate Judge Clade J. Bourget called it education not punishment and said the court should help offenders learn driving laws.

Augusta New England Clade J. Bourget Bourget

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Top hitters include Cash and Kaline with 149 and 145 hits respectively. Maris leads in runs batted in and home runs, while Ford dominates pitching with 213 decisions and an 0.875 ERA. National League leaders feature Clemente and Cepeda in key categories with strong showings from Robinson and Mays.

Cash Detroit Howard New York Mantle Maris B. Robinson Kaline Kubek Wood Aparicio Chicago Howser Kansas City Terry Ford Pascual Minnesota Clemente Pittsburgh Robinson Cincinnati Mays San Francisco Cepeda Pinson Aaron Milwaukee Coleman Altman Boyer St. Louis

Naval Observatory Measures Time Within a Thousandth Second

The Naval Observatory in Washington reports timekeeping precision to one thousandth of a second, reflecting advancements in astronomical standards and navigation timing. The facility continues to calibrate clocks and provide standardized time signals for national and scientific use.

Naval Observatory Washington

River Pollution Problems Aired By Marshall

Industrial Development Agent Hugh Marshall conferred with Raymond MacDonald of the Water Improvement Commission in Augusta about waste disposal in the lower Saco river. He said improvements are possible with no immediate expense to Biddeford and Saco and promised public updates through local committees. Marshall also noted the Maine Products show opening August 23 to 25 at the armory in Augusta and praised the diverse exhibits from old and new firms.

Hugh Marshall Raymond MacDonald Water Improvement Commission Augusta Saco Biddeford Marshall Maine Armory

Gos selin welcomes daughter Patrice Ann at Notre Dame

Mr and Mrs Robert Gosselin 3 Lindale avenue Biddeford welcomed a daughter Patrice Ann at Notre Dame hospital on August 14. The baby weighed seven pounds ten ounces.

Robert Gosselin Lindale Avenue Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Patrice Ann

Allies in West Berlin impose travel limits at border

West Berlin unions continue picketing and protest sharply against East German border rules. Western commandants condemn East German warnings to stay 328 feet from the border as provocation. British, French troops reinforce border presence near Brandenburg Gate and northern sectors as crossings drop from 80 to four for West Berliners and 13,000 East Berlin workers. Foreigners told to use Friedrichstrasse gate. East Berlin requires permits still not issued in West Berlin.

West West Berlin West Berlin King's Royal Rifle Corps Brandenburg Gate East East Berlin Graf

Youth Pays Love Price at Waikiki Seawall Dive

Honolulu reports 18 year old Charles Lo dove from a Waikiki Beach seawall to join a girl nearby. Moments later he was pulled from the water unconscious and paralyzed from the chest down. Police say he did not know the girl was seated in the water.

Honolulu Charles Lo Waikiki Beach

Colman-Glover Engagement Sets October Wedding

Nancy Colman of Chester N H becomes engaged to Charles E Glover of Saco son of Mr and Mrs Charles Glover Charles Glover is a Thornton Academy and NHTI graduate employed as a technician at Sprague Electric Concord NH He has served in the armed forces An October wedding is planned

Madeline D. Wyman Leslie E. Wyman Prospect Avenue Old Orchard Beach Richard A. Shorey Maynard Shorey Atlantic Avenue Wyman Boys Training Center South Portland Shorey Electric US Air Force William West Woodside Drive Kennebunk Patricia Ellen West Richard L. Hubbard Joseph Hubbard York Street Maurice G. Colman Chester N. H Nancy Charles E. Glover Charles Glover Saco Colman Pinkerton Academy Derry Glover Thornton Academy New Hampshire Technical Institute Sprague Electric Concord

Blind man from Maine sworn as assistant attorney general

Blind man Perry II, formerly of Portland, is sworn in as Maine assistant attorney general. He will handle general legal work for the Mental Health and Corrections Department, aided by readers and a guide dog. He was blinded at 17 in a dynamite-explosion accident and has completed education from Deering High School to the University of Virginia Law School.

Augusta AP Courtland D. Perry II Portland Maine Department of Mental Health and Corrections Perry Deering High School University of Maine University of Virginia Maine Supreme Court Carolyn Bjorkman New Britain Con Alene W. Perry Rockland St. Paul's Rehabilitation Center Newton Mass Gerry School of Guiding Eyes For the Blind, Inc Yorktown Heights N.Y Frank E. Hancock Perry D. Hayden Mental Health and Corrections Department

Chicago at Philadelphia and other NBA matchups listed

The schedule shows today's games with Chicago at Philadelphia Milwaukee at Pittsburgh Los Angeles at St. Louis San Francisco at Cincinnati and Thursday's slate includes Los Angeles at St. Louis plus multiple NFCN and NBA pairings such as Washington Boston Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Chicago Baltimore Kansas City New York Los Angeles.

St. Louis Los Angeles Pittsburgh Milwaukee Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco Cincinnati Washington Boston Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Baltimore Kansas City New York Associated Press Ague i. Pet. G.B. Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Eereee Ores Boston Seaee

Maine Highway Commission Funds New Road Maintenance Equipment

Gov Reed and the Executive Council authorize the Maine Highway Commission to spend 148,200 for new road maintenance gear including seven dump trucks twelve snowplows three front end loaders and a power grader.

Augusta Reed Executive Council Maine Highway Commission

Beach Man Jailed In Lieu Of Court Fines

A 25 year old Old Orchard Beach man Ronald Anderson was jailed for 180 days in York county jail in Alfred after failing to pay 300 in fines. He faced 50 for resisting arrest 50 for assault and battery on a police officer 100 for operating after suspension and 100 for DUI. Stephen Levine 20 of Portland paid 20 for speeding 45 in a 25 zone. Charles Clark 30 of Old Orchard Beach fined 20 for assault and battery. Earl Jackson 28 of Baltimore Md fined 20 for assault and battery.

Old Orchard Beach Ronald Anderson Milliken Miss Road York County Alfred Anderson Stephen L. Levine Portland Grand Avenue Charles Clark East Grand Avenue Old Orcahrd Beach Earl Jackson Baltimore

Maine Open starts as N E golfers tee off in Portland

About 180 New England golfers began the 42nd Maine Open at Riverside Golf Course in Portland. Bill Ezinicki, defending champion from Lynnfield Massachusetts, shot nine under par in practice rounds as stars like Jim Veno, Jim Browning, Tex McReynolds and past winners Les Kennedy and Phil Friel entered the field. Dr Ray Lebel did not compete. A light rain earlier aided the softening turf for the 54 hole medal play at 6,309 yards.

Portland New England Riverside Bill Ezin«icki Lynnfield Mass Jim Veno Orono Maine Jim Browning Weston Tex McReynolds Winchester Les Kennedy Phil Friel Pawtucket R.L Nashua N.H Ray Lebel Browning Brunswick Golf Club

Ball Is Slated For Monday By Beach Police

The Old Orchard Beach Police ball is set for Monday night at 8 at the Palace Ballroom at the Beach. Police Chief John Clark said many tickets have sold. tickets available at the door. A Portland disc jockey will spin records during the evening. Attending officers include Chief Clark and a long list of local police personnel and summer officers.

Old Orchard Beach Palace John Clark Portland Levent Clark John FE. Marshall Philip Levecque Donald Lake Gordon McaAllister Harold Randall Wilfred Goulet Frederick Egan Jean Paul Lacroix William Sullivan Elmer Roller Raymond Gifun Harold Horne Jerome Plante Paul Tibbetts Gilman Milliken Edward Rix Clayton Harding Harvey Bunker Ruth Dumont

Garland Asks Aid to Train Special Education Teachers

Representative Peter A. Garland of Maine urged federal help for training teachers of the deaf and for speech pathologists and audiologists. He testified before the House Education and Labor Subcommittee in support of bills authorizing up to 1.5 million dollars yearly for deaf education training and up to 2 million dollars yearly for speech pathology and audiology training, through June 30, 1971.

Garland Washington Peter ‘A. Garland Maine House ‘Education and Labor

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