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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1960

Page

2

Local personals note list of visitors and service members

John L. Scott of Lewiston visits Pine Point as a medical patient at Webber hospital. Glen Goodwin and family of Hartford Connecticut visit area relatives. William Pollock of Beverly Massachusetts to host Robert Snow of Saco this weekend. Richard J. Dumas seaman USN son of Mr and Mrs Alphee Dumis Biddeford, serving aboard USS Intrepid with U S Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. Herbert F E Grace radarman third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Grace Saco serving aboard USS Sticknell in the Mediterranean. Survivors of Mrs Marie Custeau include sons Leonard Custeau Biddeford and Alger Custeau East HENT. John R. Green radarman third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Henry A Green of West Buxton serving aboard USS O Hara with U S Sixth Fleet. Kevin Donahue of Dover New Hampshire returns home after vacation with Uncle Raymond Couture and family of Biddeford. Alcide Descham: heault, Donald McCone and Clyde Wells of Saco attend York County Democratic Committee meeting at Alfred Court House. Harry Woodall of Marion Ohio guests of Frank Whitten at Swan Pond camp. Whitten’s granddaughter Louise Whitten and Mrs Esther Booth and Miss Sara Gallagher also present. Keith W Butler teleman second class USN son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd K Butler Sanford married to Carolyn Fairfield of Saco returns to Newport R I aboard USS Allafash after seven months in the Mediterranean with US Sixth Fleet. Louis F E Gendr on of Prospect Street has son Rev Brother Andre Francois home for four days. he heads to Plattsburg NY for 1960-61 teaching assignment. Rev Father Deguire, superior of St Joseph’s Oratory Montreal, visits during stay.

John L. Scott Lewiston Pine Point Webber Hospital Glen Goodwin Hartford Conn Dayton William Pollock Beverly Mass Robert Snow North Street Saco Richard J. Dumas Seaman USN Intrepid U. S Mediterranean Herbert FE. Grace Radarman Herbert Grace Buxton Road Sticknell Marie Custeau Leonard Custeau Biddeford Algen Custeau East Henstead John R. Green Henry A. Green West Buxton O'Hare Kevin Donahue George P. Donahue Dover N.H Raymond D. Couture Orchard Street Alcide Descham Heault Donald McCone Clyde Wells York County Democratic Committee Court House Alfred Harry Woodall Marion Ohio Frank Whitten Swan Pond U.S Louis FE. Gendron Prospect Street Andre Francois Plattsburg N. Y Gendrons Father Deguire St. Josephs Oratory Montreal Canada

Dallaire Rites Are Planned At St. Andre Church

Joseph Dallaire 68 of 32 Sullivan Street Biddeford died suddenly at a local hospital. Born January 14 1892 in St Samuel P Q he was son of Celestin and Locadie Provost Dallaire. Survived by two sons Antonio Adrien both of Biddeford two daughters Yvette Babineau of Biddeford Therese Petit of Saco eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for Monday morning at 9 30 from St Andre church with viewing at Bolduc Funeral Home 281 Alfred Street Friday Saturday and Sunday 1 to 4 PM and 7 to 10 PM.

Joseph Gaudias Dallaire Sullivan Street Biddeford St. Samuel P. Q Celestin Locadie Provost St. Andre Church Democratic Club Antonio Adrien Yvette Babineau Therese Petit Saco Edgar Henri Sylvia I Brisol Brisol, Conn.; Three Sisters, Mrs. Omer Nolette and Mrs Eugenie Gagne Alice St. Onge Bolduc Alfred Street

Open House at New Art Center Kennebunk

An open house will be held at the New Art Center workshop 4 Dane Street Kennebunk on Wednesday from 3 to 5 in the afternoon. Hooked rugs will be on exhibit and the public may attend. Notre Dame thrift shop will be under Group A next week chaired by Mrs Fillmore Harris.

New Art Center Workshop Dane Street Kennebunk Notre Dame Thrift Shop Fillmore Harris

Local church confession times and meetings listed

The notice lists confessions at St Monica in Kennebunk from 4 to 5 p m on Saturday and at St Martha in Kennebunk from 4 to 9 and 1 to 8 p m. Confessions are also set for St Mary in Wells from 2 30 to 3 30 p m and All Saints in Ogunquit from 4 to 5 p m. Chester Smith, pastor, will lead a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m tonight at the Advent Christian church at Hill and Chapel streets in Biddeford.

St Monica Church Kennebunk St Martha Church St. Mary Church Wells All Saints Church Oguaquit Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Biddeford Chester Smith

Moose River Car Overturn Leaves Driver Injured

Edward Leslie Boshnick aged 19 from Great Neck S. 1 was thrown from his small car when it overturned on Moose River hill Route 201. He sustained two broken ribs cuts and bruises and was reported in fair condition.

Moose River Edward Leslie Boshnick Great Neck, S. 1 Moose River Hill Route 201

Edward Harrington Dies On 70th Birthday In Kittery

Edward Harrington of Kit tery formerly of Kennebunk died suddenly on his 70th birthday in Kittery. Born in Montross Virginia August 25 he was a bakery owner in Kennebunk and a Knights of Pythias member. Survived by daughter Rita H. Desper four brothers four sisters and four grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 from Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev Fred Holmberg officiating. Interment Hope Cemetery Kennebunk. Visitation Saturday at the funeral home.

Edward C. Harrington Kittery Kennebunk Montross Elkton Harrington Knights of Pythias Rita H. Desper Eyrle Arlington Clyde Alexandra Gilbert Falls Church Westly Hyattsville Naomi Hall Angell Dane Street Fred Holmberg Christchurch Hope Cemetery

Funeral services for Lester H Schwartz Seco resident

Funeral services for Lester H Schwartz longtime Seco resident were held yesterday afternoon at Shumway funeral home. Rev James D Riddle of Foss Street Methodist church Biddeford officiated. Burial followed in Laurel Hill cemetery with bearers Carlton Hutchins Thomas Hooper John Larratg and Warren Thompson named.

Lester H. Schwartz Central Street Seco Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street James D. Riddle Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford Laurel Hill Cemetery Carlton Hutchins Thomas Hooper John Larratg Warren Thompson

Elks to Hold Ritual for Ralph Loignon in Biddeford

Members of the Biddeford Saco lodge of Elks will meet at Boldue Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford Sunday evening at 7 30 to conduct ritualistic services for Ralph Loignon a lodge member.

Biddeford - Saco Lodge of Elks Boldue Alfred Street Biddeford Ralph Loignon

Sacred Heart League to honor Ralph Loignon in Biddeford

Members of the Sacred Heart league of St. Joseph parish meet Sunday at 7 30 p m at Bolduc funeral home 291 Alfred street Biddeford to pay respects to Ralph Loignon.

Sacred Heart League of

Chest Officers To Be Selected Monday At Chamber Meeting

A nominating committee will meet Monday at 7 30 PM in the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce office to name a state official to run the annual Community Chest drive. President Martin J Reilly appointed Henry P Ross, bartender, and Albert F Deshaies Fernand M X Cote Maurice C FE Roux and Edward E Toomey to the committee.

Biddeford- Saco

Cuba Seeks Talks Despite US Cold War Strain

President Roa urged dialogue with the United States while praising the Soviet Union as a shield for small nations and hinting at Khrushchev's rockets offer. He questioned Latino solidarity for Cuba and proposed rivals negotiate despite American pressure, a gesture downplayed by US officials as propaganda.

Caribbean Soviet Union United States Cuba Roa Nikita Khrushchev U.S Herter

Burden Arrives in Bangor En Route to Northeast Harbor

U S Ambassador William A M Burden reached Bangor last night on a trip to his summer home at Northeast Harbor. He said guests planned include Louis Scheyven Belgian ambassador to the United States and Walter Loridan Belgian ambassador to the United Nations.

Burden Bangor William A. M. Burden U. S Belgium Northeast Harbor Louis Scheyven United States Walter Loridan United Nations

Alfred Cote obituary correction for Joseph H. Cote

In yesterday's obituary for Alfred Cote the father's name should read Joseph H. Cote. The correction confirms the deceased's father as Joseph H. Cote, ensuring proper familial attribution in the notice.

Alfred &. Cote Joseph H. Cote

Weather outlook Portland: sunny and warmer

Sunny and warmer this afternoon in Portland with fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Winds from the south and southwest 10 to 15 mph this afternoon, easing to about 10 mph tonight, then south and southwest 10 to 15 mph again Saturday. Minimum temperatures tonight near Zone 178-55.

Portland

Beach Schools Add 45 Teachers Under Lawler Plan

Old Orchard Beach High and public schools announce a teaching staff of 45 under Superintendent Dr Frank Lawler. The alphabetical list spans grades from 1 to 8 with numerous subject assignments including physics mathematics English French band home economics and more across high and elementary levels.

Old Orchard Beach High Frank Lawler Katherine Anderson Jameson Hazel Armstrong Newman Bailey Constance Bean Herbert Bean Mary Prady Evelyn Belanger Florence Clark Loyola Celley Adelaide Calley Anne Cloutier Emerson E. Cummings Frank Daley Marion Cutter Arlene Fitzgerald Barbara Flanagan Benjamin Grant Helen Grant Carl Gilly Barbara Hall Clarice Hanson Gordon Haskell Dorothy Johnson Jerome Lepelletier Helen Marshall Lois Martin Eleentary Lucille Miller John McSweeney Agnes Murphy Catherine Neilon Katrina Norberg Bernard Nveux Richard North Catherine O'Connor Ella Perry Lula Ridlon Opportunity Room Federval Joseph Regira John Shaw Margaret Simpson Grace Taylor Gertrude Thompson Anthony Tsomides Genevra Violette Elemntary Priscilla Warren Dorothy Wilson

Two Driving Cases Continued In Saco

Adrien Cyr aged 26 of 42 Irving Street Saco faced a driving while intoxicated charge and the case was continued to September 8 in Saco Municipal Court. Roland G Bolduc 29 of 2 Adelaide Road Old Orchard Beach saw his case for passing a red light continued for sentence.

Adrien Cyr Irving Street Saco Roland G. Bolduc Adelaide Road Old Orchard Beach

Auction Nears After Seaco Police Recover Items

Seaco police reported collecting one life preserver from the Gayle II of Saco, two bicycles, a white coffee shop sign showing hours 7 30 to 2 pm, and a refrigerator unit in the city this summer. Patrolmen found the articles on their beats. Owners may claim them at the Saco Police Station.

Seco Raymond Kerry Gayle II Saco

Student Nurse Named Class Marshal in Portland Graduation

Miss Cathy Curit daughter of Mr and Mrs C Jackson Curit of Old Orchard Beach and Maine Medical Center Portland has been chosen as marshal of her graduation class. The class is set to graduate from Portland City Hall next Friday night.

Cathy Curit C. Jackson Curit Old Orchard Beach Maine Medical Center Portland Portland City Hall

Lewiston reports first polio case in over two years

Lewiston health officials announced a 15 month old boy, unvaccinated, as the city's first polio case in more than two years. Health Officer Cecile Levasseur cautioned families about vaccination.

Lewiston Cecile Levasseur

Road bids due Augusta urban street project opens

The Maine Highway Commission announced that bids on an urban street project in Madawaska will be opened. The announcement sets August as the deadline window for bid submissions.

Augusta Maine Highway Commission Madawaska

Salute To Youth Award winner Peter Gordon recognized

Peter C. Gordon earns the Salute to Youth award for 1960 with triple honors. He was elected Governor of Boys State at Orono from over 450 Maine delegates, represented Maine at the Boys Nation national conclave in Washington, and will serve as Thornton Academy Student Council president next year. Gordon has long shown initiative, service, and leadership, dating to elementary school, and participates in track, the Marooner newspaper, Latin club, and the Forensic league. He is the son of Mrs. George Dichard of Saco and attends Saco United Baptist Church. He plans college study and film work, embodying industrious loyalty and leadership.

Madeliene Davenport Peter C. Gordon Boys’ State Orono Maine Washington D. C Thornton Academy Peter Gordon Burns School Thornton Marooner George Dichard Scammon Street Saco Saco United Baptist Church Boys State Boys Nation

Lunch Counter Move Ends Segregation Shutout in Houston

In Houston eight major retail stores ended lunch counter segregation on Thursday. News outlets were told a week earlier but did not reveal plans in advance. Officials said no publicity was planned and expected incidents to be minimized. No disturbances occurred though one waiter admitted nervousness.

Houston Tex

Marine Private Pitkin Finishes Recruit Training

Marine Private Robert J. Pitkin, son of Mrs. Jacqueline Pitkin of 15 St John Street Old Orchard Beach, completed recruit training at Parris Island South Carolina. He will report to Camp Lejeune North Carolina for further training.

Robert J. Pitkin Jacqueline Pitkin St. John Street Old Orchard Beach Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S. C Pitkin Camp Lejeune N. C

Road Work Dates Noted for Athens and Harmony

A brief item lists road project dates starting September 7 in Athens and continuing September 14 in Harmony. Officials warn motorists to expect lane restrictions and brief delays near the sites as crews perform repairs and resurfacing work.

Athens Harmony

New NRTO Commander Takes Command at South Portland

Lt. (j. g.) Everett R. Wirta of Bath assumed command of the Naval Reserve Training Center at South Portland today. A Morse High School and Maine Maritime Academy graduate from Castine, he earned the Propeller Club top engineering student award in his class.

South Portland J. G Everett R. Wirta Bath Naval Reserve Naval Reserve Training Center Arrowsic Wirta Morse High School Maine Maritime Academy Castine Propeller Club of the United States

Maine safety conference to address off job risks

The 33rd annual Maine State safety conference will be held September 15 and 16 at the Samoset hotel Rockland. Gov. Reed will address the luncheon. Miss Marion J. Martin notes emphasis on off the job safety after a Maine manufacturer reported 33 on the job lost time accidents and 684 off the job hospitalizations in one year.

Augusta Maine Samoset Rockland Marion J. Martin Department of Labor and Industry Johnn H. Reed Miss Martin General Conference Arthur F. Minchin Departmen of Labor and Industry Almond T .Young Central Maine Powers Company John J Leane Oxford Paper Company Walter M. Whitney John C. Paige Co., Inc Robert W. McNeally S. D. Warren Company Herbert S. Edgecomb Ralph T. Park

Lumumba’s summit shrinks as kin of Congo leads clash

Lumumba’s African leaders conference downgrades to foreign ministers with no Congo president Kasavubu or Abako rivals attending. Rioting by Abako supporters erupts as police and soldiers clash near the palace during Lumumba’s arrival. Nations at opening sessions include Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Morocco, Sudan, Togo, Tunis, and the United Arab Republic. Khrushchev sends greeting message.

Congo Joseph Kasavubu Lumumba Abako Congo Federation Prmier Cameroon Ethiopia Ghana Guinea Liberia Morocco Sudan Togo Tunis United Arab Republic Nikita Khrushchev

Maine Bar Association elects officers in statewide vote

Judge John P. Carey of Bath was elected president of the Maine State Bar Association yesterday. Other officers named include William B. Mahoney of Portland, Frank I. Harding of Rockland and Edward I. Merrill of Skowhegan as vice presidents, and Sanford L. Fogg of Augusta as secretary-treasurer.

BAR Association Rockland John P. Carey Bath Maine State Bar Association William B Mahoney Portland Frank IF. Harding Edward I. Merrill Skowhegan Sanford L. Fogg Augusta

Locomotive Tips Over in Portland Incident

A Maine Central locomotive overturned yesterday in Portland but no injuries occurred and damage was slight. Officials report the mishap happened when the engine brushed a moving freight train traveling in the same direction on adjacent tracks.

Portland Maine Central

Saco Public Schools Name 57 Teachers for 1960 61

Superintendent D Frank Lawler announced the 1960 61 Saco public schools teaching roster listing 57 teachers by name and assignment in grade and school. The pay note states a West Point cadet earns $111.15 monthly.

West Point

Sports Coaching Assignments In Biddeford Listed

Biddeford public schools released the coaching roster tonight under Superintendent Paul Larrabee. Football features head coach Neil A. Serpico with assistants Rod erick J. Cyr and Arthur G. Descoteaux, plus freshman Paul R. Walker and junior high Peter W. Judge. Basketball names George H. Wells with Arthur G. Descoteaux as assistant, Peter A. Mantis as freshman coach, and Richard J. Wyse as junior high coach. Baseball lists head coach Neil A. Serpico and Arthur G. Descoteaux as assistant, with Arthur J. Soucy at junior high. Track is led by James J. Wilkinson.

Biddeford Paul Larrabee Neil A. Serpico Roderick J. Cyr Arthur G. Descoteaux Paul R. Walker Peter W. Judge George H. Wells Peter A. Mantis

NLRB decision orders Kohler remedies after strike

The NLRB trial examiner rejected Kohler Co claims of fair bargaining and ordered the firm to provide the union with incentive earnings data for bargaining. It also mandated immediate occupancy of company quarters by 10 strikers, restored seniority dating to hire dates for returning strikers, and criticized use of detectives to monitor workers and the board's attorneys. David Rabinovitz called the ruling a boon for Kohler workers and the labor movement, while L Smith said Kohler would comment after counsel reviews the decision.

George A. Downing Kohler Co NLRB Kohler Atoss Jp David Rabinovitz United States L. Smith

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Joseph Dallaire The Saco Salvation Army Memoriam Adele Maishlot Bilodeau Son Paul Allstate Paul R. Rousseau Edward Harrington Lester Schwartz Lawler NRTO Saco Public Schools D. Frank Lawler Irene Anagnostis Burns Eunice Hall Sweeter Benjamin Hall Sarah Haines Young Ruby Hannaford Martha Herrin Ethelyn Hill Jordan Janet Hoyt Barbara Hooper Ruth Hussey Locke Paulette Ingalls Sylvia Johnson Thelma Jock Eilyn Lemieux Donald Libby Louise McCain Mary McLaughlin Pauline Peacock Pauline Pollock Carleton Robbins Burns and Young Ethel Rodgers Patricia Roy Bertha Russell Ira Russell Sweetser Phyliss Sanborn Bony- Thon Nancy Tarbox Charlene Thompson Young Frank Thompson Mary Thurston Stella Turner Elaine White Fenderson’s Endicott-Johnsons Ivy & Cont Ivy Pol. Cat. Huskies Elm Street Saco Park the Law Office of Feehan, Pomerleau Sawyer Xaphes Main Street Remar’s Biddeford, Maine Ford & Falcon Ere Liberal Bank
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