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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1962

Page

2

Death of Biddeford resident Joseph Havey at 74

Joseph Havey 74 of 349 Elm street Biddeford died at a local hospital after a long illness Born August 31 1888 in Biddeford he was the son of Magloire and Bridgette Havey a retired contractor and real estate man and a member of the Biddeford Saco Elks He is survived by a sister Mrs Louise Gallant Worcester MA a brother Rev Orel Havey S J Jesuit Novitiate Guelph Ont and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 from St Joseph church Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral home Biddeford tonight 6 9 and Friday 2 4 and 6 9 PM

Joseph Havey Elm Street Biddeford Magloire Bridgette ‘O’sullivan Havey Guelph Ont St. Joseph Church Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone Street

Portland Weather Report Sees Clearing, Warmer Friday

CLEARING. SUNNY PORTLAND This afternoon sun and slightly higher temperatures. Tonight remains clear and cool. Friday will be mostly sunny with high clouds and warmer. Winds shift from east to northeast 5 to 15 mph this afternoon to light variable tonight. Zone 1 temperatures range from the upper 40s to around 70.

Portland

Personal notices from Biddeford and surrounding towns

Richard Davies of 18 Gore street Biddeford has returned from Webber Hospital to his home. Edward McDonald of 2 Fountain avenue Old Orchard Beach is a patient at Trull Nursing home. Mrs Edna Tibbetts of State road Arundel is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Curtis H Bean formerly of Saco is a surgical patient at Clover Hill hospital Methuen Mass. Mr and Mrs Jean Paul Gagne and children Terre Haute Ind are vacationing with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Belanger 64 Grayson street Biddeford. Dr and Mrs William Cooper and children Randy Richard and Christine Athens Ohio are vacationing with Mrs Roy Fairfield and daughter Donna Bayberry Point Biddeford.

Richard Davies Gore Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Edward McDonald Fountain Avenue Old Orchard Beach Trull Nursing Home Edna Tibbetts State Road Arundel Curtis H. Bean Saco Clover Hill Hospital Methuen Mass Jean Paul Gagne Terre Haute Ind Edward Belanger Grayson Street William Cooper Randy Richard Christine Athens Ohio Roy Fairfield Donna Bayberry Point

Biddeford Legion Post To Meet Tonight At Home

A N oe Tighe Beaudoin Farley post of the American Legion will meet tonight at 8 at the Legion Home on Elm Street in Biddeford.

Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley Post American Legion The Legion Home Elm Street Biddeford

Higher Grade Cadets Meet Friday at 8 30 P M

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 P M in the corps hall. The gathering aims to discuss plans and upcoming service duties with invited participation from all members and new cadets.

Saco Salvation Army

Biddeford Junior High Office Opens

Biddeford junior high school office will be open Monday through Friday next week from 9 a m to 12 noon for student consultations or parent conferences announced today by Principal Robert Hodge.

Biddeford Junior High School Prin. Robert Hodge

Policeman's Ball At Beach Set Monday

The Old Orchard Beach Police Department has scheduled a policeman's ball for Monday night at the Palace ballroom. Members of the department comprise the ticket committee.

Old Orchard Beach Palace Ballroom

Drunk Driving Case Continued A Week

The case against Stanley J Krajewski 48 Buxton road Saco charged with driving under the influence on First street Old Orchard Beach was continued for a week by Trial Justice Wesley M Mewer in Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice court. Krajewski who pleaded innocent was released in 200 bail. In other court action Larry Fournier 18 Portland paid a 15 fine after pleading guilty to illegal attachment of temporary license plates. Old Orchard Beach police were complainants in both cases.

Stanley J Krajewski Buxton Road Saco First Old Orchard Beach Wesley M. Mewer Krajewski Larry Fournier Portland

Stock Market Rally Persists With Broad Gains At Noon

The New York market resumed its rally with heavy trading as the Associated Press average rose 1.0 at noon. Industrials up 1.2, rails 0.6, utilities 0.7, with many leading stocks higher by fractions to several points. Dow up 2.39 at 617.93 as GM Eyes 1963 sales and brokers note August’s strong history. Bonds edge higher while volume fades after initial surge.

New York Associated Press General Motors Ford American Motors Chrysler IBM Crown Cork du Pont Polaroid Zenith Lockheed Twentieth Century-Fox U.S

Curtis W. Johnson of Saco Dies After Illness

Curtis W. Johnson 70 of 29 Storer Street Saco died last evening in a local hospital. Born December 21 1891 in Lowell Mass he was a son of Charles W and Vienna Johnson a graduate of Abraham Lincoln Lowell Commercial College and Lowell Ev Ean 8 Drawing School. He worked 17 years in the inspection department at Saco Lowell before retiring in 1958. Funeral mass will be at 8 am Saturday at Most Holy Trinity Church calling hours tonight and Friday 7 9 at Shumway Funeral Home 5 Spring Street Saco Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Curtis W. Johnson Storer Street Saco Lowell Mass Charles W Vienna Johnson Abraham Lincoln School Lowell Commercial College Lowell Evean Saco-Lowell Most Holy Trinity Church Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Laurel Hill Cemetery

Miss Marion Haines Funeral Held in Saco

Funeral services for Miss Marion R. Haines a Saco resident and Kennebunkport schoolteacher were conducted yesterday at Bennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Reverend Stanley Bennett officiated with a delegation of Saco teachers present Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Marion Haines Marion R. Haines Saco Kennebunkport Bennett and Craig Stanley Bennett Saco United

Funeral for Edwin Knox Weymouth Held in Saco

Private services were held yesterday for Edwin Knox Weymouth from Beach Street Saco with Rev Birger Johnson of Portland officiating. Bearers were Ralph Goodrich Ralph Meserve Harry Nielson Harold Ricker Jeremiah Twemer Sr and Jeremiah Twomey Jr Burial was in Laurel Hill cemetery Tuesday evening Saco lodge IOOF conducted a memorial service at Dennett and Craig Funeral home Weymouth a 50 year member.

Edwin Knox Weymouth Beach Street Saco Birger Johnson Portland Ralph Goodrich Ralph Meserve Harry Nielson Harold Ricker Jeremiah Twemer Jeremiah Twomey Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Lodge IOOF Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Weymouth

Card of Thanks to Rev Franck and Webber Hospital team

The family expresses deep appreciation to Rev Father Franck Dr Larochelle the nurses and staff of the Webber Hospital those who loaned cars and the drivers during the recent bereavement from Mrs Alice Bergeron and Sons and Daughters

Father Franck Larochelle Webber Hospital Alice Bergeron

Abandoned Tot Heather Roe in State Custody

Heather Roe, the infant found abandoned June 29 in a Brunswick parking lot, was placed in state Health and Welfare custody after a brief hearing before Judge Joseph L. Singer. A letter from a woman police believe is Heather’s mother cited coercion by the father. Heather was born seven hours before abandonment.

Heather Heather Roe Joel P. Lebel Judge Singer

Car Malfunction Delays Worcester Driver at City Hall

Albert F. Spaziante faced an embarrassing moment as his nearly new compact car stalled near Worcester City Hall after a noise and the motor fell out of the vehicle. Local authorities noted the incident occurred yesterday.

Worcester Mass Albert F. Spaziante City Hall

Telstar links New York to Paris in rapid news relay

The European edition of the New York Times received about one tenth of its content from New York via Telstar on Wednesday. Approximately 5,000 words were transmitted at a rate of 1,000 words per minute, about 1614 times faster than material sent by conventional cable or radio.

New York New York Times Today Paris Telstar

Girl's silver bicycle stolen in Saco

Saco Police investigate a report of a missing girl’s bicycle belonging to Barbara Kirkpatrick of 276 Bradley Street. The silver-colored girl’s bicycle was described in the unnamed report.

Saco Barbara Kirkpatrick Rom Bradley Street

Beach Firm License Fees May Face Court Action

The town voted to send the license fee issue to the licensing sub-committee for review and revision of all fees, with a report at the March town meeting. Attorneys warned litigation could follow if the matter isn’t resolved, and the town could face challenges to the entire ordinance if treated as a tax rather than a regulatory measure.

Marshall March Atty Lloyd LaFountain Town Meeting LaFountain Atty. la Fountain Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Atty. LaFountain Atty. Marshall Henry Rudy Leon Jones

Spitz Blames Legislature For Lack Of Laws

Maine attorney Richard Spitz criticizes the Republican dominated legislature for stalling workmen's compensation reforms. He recalls efforts with late Rep Daniel Hickey and former State Senator Andrew Fournier to draft bills, noting nothing advanced after hearings. Spitz cites ABA Insurance section support urging states to modernize laws to better serve the public.

Maine Richard Spitz Daniel Hickey Andrew Fournier Labor Bar Association Arty Spitz Insurance American Bar Association ABA Spitz

State's Travel Business Holds Despite Weather

Augusta Maine weather may be disappointing but vacation travel remains steadier. Gov Reed reported travel business in July higher than last year and turnpike traffic up over four percent for July and more than fifty two percent for seven months through July 31. Liquor sales from July 1 to August 18 surged 442 percent, signaling a better season than weather suggested.

Augusta Maine Reed Benne

Baillargeon Couple Celebrates 25th Anniversary

A family party at 61 Lincoln Street Saco honors Urbain and Laurette Baillargeon on their silver anniversary. Married August 21 1937 at St Andre church Biddeford they received flowers a purse of silver dollars gifts of silver and a decorated cake. They have seven children and two grandchildren and attend Notre Dame de Lourdes church.

Guy Anderson Urbain Baillargeon Lincoln Street Saco

Hathaway backs plan Houlton tax relief proposal

AP reports Democratic candidate William D. Hathaway urged federal aid to ease business taxes, proposing government action to reduce burdens on employers in the Houlton area. The plan centers on targeted tax relief to spur local job growth and investment.

Hathaway Plan Houlton William D. Hathaway

Robbery two holdups washed out by New England inspector

William F. White, head of the investigation, said the mail van driver Philip Schena and guard Patrick Barrett identified the weapons as shotguns after earlier reports of machine guns. The West Lynn bank gang used a machine gun and a pistol. White urged tips from the public, noting about 200 calls in 24 hours and offering confidentiality. A new hotline Liberty 2 3631 was set up for information.

William F. White New England Philip Schena Patrick Barrett West Lynn Bank White

Saco Traffic Court Cases Drag Through Today

In Saco Municipal Court David Bon, 22, of Cambridge mass, faces driving to endanger charges still being heard. Rene Drouin, 51, of Outremont Montreal, had a red light charge filed with no plea. Both cases involve Saco police as complainants.

SACO David Bon Cambridge Mass Rene Drouin Outremont Montreal Saco Police

Small business eyed accelerated depreciation benefits

The speaker notes that cantaloupe and raw green cabbage provide vitamin C and highlights an accelerated depreciation plan. It would speed up tax write offs for machinery, reducing long term income tax loss for the government and easing the tax burden on a newly founded business.

School Subsidy Check Arrives In Biddeford

Biddeford Supt. of Schools Raymond P. Kenneally announced an advanced payment of 30,276 from the State Department educational subsidy allotment. The sum, roughly two thirds of the total over 45,000, comes from a percentage of annual operating costs with the remainder due in December.

Biddeford Raymond P. Kenneally State Department

De Gaulle Targeted by Secret Army in Europe

Police blamed the ambush on the Secret Army Organization, an underground group fighting Algerian independence. The same group was linked to a near miss with fire bombs against De Gaulle last September and a planned assassination during a provincial tour last June. Many SAO supporters are among Algerian refugees in Europe, and leaders like Georges Bidault are believed directing activity from Belgium Austria and Switzerland.

Bey Les-Deux-Englises Secret Army de Gaulle Algeria Georges Bidault Belgium Austria Switzerland

Berlin commandants clash over protests in divided city

The Soviet commandant in Berlin severed links with the American British and French commandants, who had protested East German actions affecting West Berliners and escape attempts at the wall. Western protests shift to Allied commanders in West Germany addressed to Yakubovsky.

Berlin West East Berlin

Maine Industry In Line To Get Space Contracts

Two York County men return from a 15 day tour of NASA and space industry sites arranged by Senator Margaret Chase Smith. They expect Maine firms to win space contracts with NASA bases and prime contractors, with a October meeting to select eligible Maine manufacturers for participation.

York County Maine U. S&s Margaret Chase Smith James P. W. Davidson Saco-Lowell Shops Ralph M. Lovell Sanford Lovell Sen. Smith Senate Committee On Aeronautical and Space Sciences Robert S. Kerr D-Okla James E. Webb National Aeronautics and Space Administrator NASA Florida California Sen. Lovell Sen Lovell Augusta Norman Temple Central Maine Power Company Vincent W. Tucker Prosperity Comany South Portland Alfred FE. Fallen Department of Economic Development W. Bartlett Cram Hampden Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Bangor Hydroelectric Company

Space program trip reports meetings with local industry reps

Len Lovell's trip included meetings arranged by Marshall with local industry representatives to learn about product capacity for space program components. Broschures and samples from The Baker Company, Components Inc, Precision Screw Machine Company, Land Manufacturing Company, Leland Gifford Products, and Creative Advertising were provided. Lowell also sent letters and brochures to the Industrial Development department detailing contact methods for contracts, with names partially redacted for officials.

Len Lovell Marshall Baker Company Components, Inc Precision Screw Machine Company Land Manufacturing Company Leland Gifford Products Company Creative Advertising Agency Sen. Lovell Industrial Development Department Sen. Lowell Sace Lowell

Installation of State Legion Staff Arranged For Winthrop

Public supper and a parade precede the installation of Department Officers of the American Legion in Winthrop. The event features Lt. Col. Lagueux as host, officers Merlon Kingsley James Page and others, with a parade including Fitzgerald-Cummings Post Augusta band and Livermore Falls Drum and Bugle corps.

Augusta American Legion Winthrop Bertrand Lagueux Alfred W. Maxwell, Jr Legion Lake Maranacook Maurice Parisien Portland William J .Rogers Auburn Lagueux Merlon Kingsley Strong James Page Eleanor Chambers South Portland James A. Boyle Waterville Nathaniel Cobb Dollard Roy Kenneben John Milton Lecon Union Street Main Street Legion Home Fitzgerald-Cummings Post Scarlet Raiders Livermore Falls

School Calendar For Thornton Is Announced

Headmaster Robert Bowie released the 1962 63 Thornton academy calendar. Classes start September 5. The plan lists MTA convention October 4 5 Thanksgiving November 22 23 Christmas break December 19 1962 January 2 1963 Winter break February 18 25 Spring break April 15 22 York County Teachers convention May 6 Memorial day May 39 and year end June 12 1963.

Thornton Academy Robert Bowie MTA York County Teachers Convention

Auxiliary Of Unity Club Holds Meeting

The Unity club auxiliary met last evening at the summer home of Mrs. Mabel Webber in Saco, with a cookout supper before the meeting. Convalescent cards were signed for Mrs. Genie Edge com and Mrs. Luna Scammon. The next meeting on September 12 will be at Mrs. Emma Garside’s home with a silent auction. The mystery was won by Mrs. Madeline Eastman. social hour followed. Also present were Mrs. Ethel Whitten and Mrs. Ruth Scammon.

Unity Club Mabel Webber Simpson Saco Genie Edge. Com Luna Scammon Emma Garside Madeline Eastman Ethel Whitten Ruth Scammon

Cars Collide On Saco Elm Street

Two cars collided on Elm Street in Saco yesterday afternoon near a service station. Fred L. Drew, 54, of Jenkins Road pulled out and hit Theo dosios Papleacos, 38, of Fairhaven Avenue who was traveling west. Damage was expected to exceed $100.

Elm Street Saco Fred L. Drew Jenkins Road Theodosios Papleacos Fairhaven Avenue

Classic 1959 cars on sale R and H and auto options

Three 1959 vehicles listed with details. Mercury Monterey hardtop coupe R and H and automatic with power steering, Chevrolet Belair four door manual and hardtop with power glory and white wall tires in blue, Ford Fairlane four door sedan R and H and automatic.

P. S P. G Mercury Montclair R. & Its P. B P. W Buick

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Curtis Johnson Edwin K. Weymouth Al’s Telstar Rapid News Transit DeGaulle Mets Sace DLV Crayemee Thornton Auxiliary of Unity Club Saco Elm Street Valiant Plymouth Belvedere Oldsmobile Super Plymouth O. D Motor Sales
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