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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1959
Page
2
A cloudy cool day with scattered showers and little temperature change. Partly cloudy periods bring warm humid conditions ahead of scattered thundershowers this afternoon, mainly in the southwest. Tonight, clouds thicken with showers then clear late and cooler by morning.
A compilation of local service and family news noting residents receiving medical care at Notre Dame hospital in Biddeford and Saco, relatives visiting Kinney Shores, and multiple service members stationed or returning from duty in the Mediterranean and Great Lakes. Names include John Chisholm, Alden Mercier, Pauline Tremblay, Paul Therrien, Mark Hevey, Joseph Melancon, John Cummings, Kent Eaton, Joseph Leprohon, and Albert Seavey, among others with addresses in Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Cape Porpoise.
Alphia B. Thomas 85 widow of Robert Thomas and longtime West Kennebunk resident died yesterday in a Convalescent home in Arundel. She was born in West Kenne bunk to William F.E. Towne and Emma Noble. Survived by sons Reginald and Harry Thomas both of West Kennebunk and granddaughter Hazel Phillips. Funeral services Monday at 1 30 PM from Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev. Thomas C. Martin of Kennebunk Baptist church officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery West Kennebunk.
The Milo group of the Advent Christian church on Saco avenue Old Orchard Beach will meet Sunday at 6 p m A Sunday evening service with special music is planned at 7 at the Advent Christian church on Saco avenue Old Orchard Beach
Local churches publish Sunday youth fellowship and evening services across West Kennebunk Goodwins Mills and Faith Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach. Events include Young Peoples choirs, church orchestras, and open air Salvation Army services with times from 3 to 8 P.M. plus a memorial notice for Alma Valliere Lumb.
Louis Bisios, 69, of 100 Alfred Street Biddeford died last night in a local hospital. Born in Albania, he was the son of Athanasios and Kostantina Bisios and is survived by two nieces and several cousins. A charter member of Ahepa and former St Demetrios Greek Orthodox church director, he ran a business on Alfred Street. His funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. from St Demetrios church. Friends may call Sansoucy funeral home today 7–10 p.m., tomorrow 2–4 and 7–10 p.m.
Louise E Dunphy aged 65 of 8 Old Orchard Avenue Old Orchard Beach died Friday at a Portland hospital. She was a communicant of St Margaret Church Beach born in Portland daughter of John and Margaret Dunphy. Survivors include sister Mrs J Allen Cameron Old Orchard Beach brother John E Dunphy Silver Spring Md and several nieces and nephews. Viewing Sunday and Monday 3 to 10 pm at Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco with burial in Calvary Cemetery South Portland.
Tide measurements show daily high and low values for August with morning and evening amplitudes. Data lists dates 28 and 29 with AM and PM readings at 7.22/7.38 and 1.12/1.21 on the 28th, and 8.19/8.32 and 2.09/2.17 on the 29th.
Barbara Jean Hersey of West Kennebunk, a Kennebunk High School senior, won Miss York County Apple Princess honors and will represent the county next February for the Maine Apple Queen title. Runnerup Judith Ledoux of Biddeford, a Biddeford High School senior, received second honors. The event, part of Pomona Grange activities, featured a parade, shows, and performances at the Acton Fair Grounds with local officials presenting flowers and trophies.
Greensburg Indiana report says juror Arthur McClintic collapsed while an attorney concluded a detailed description of accident injuries for a client. He was revived and sent home after treatment. the trial continued with another juror seated.
Card of thanks from Ed ward Rix and Family for cards flowers and sympathy during recent bereavement. Also thanks to Dr L R Char est Notre Dame Hospital staff visiting priests and gift cards and flowers. Mrs William J Audie extends gratitude to friends for sympathy and spiritual bouquets during bereavement. Mrs Hermas Neault Mrs Conrad Ruel Mrs Moniau Paradis.
Funeral services for Mrs Mae G Milliken widow of Albert Allie H Milliken of Saco were held Friday at 2 p m. from Newnett and Craig funeral home Saco Rev James D Riddle pastor Foss street Methodist church Biddeford officiated and burial was in Laurel Hill cemetery.
A brief paragraph notes a speaker stating he cannot stand the distress of hearing others suffer. The remark reflects a mood of reluctance to engage with painful events and a wish to avoid upsetting news.
Hyun Choo Oh nicknamed Miss Korea works with a wardrobe attendant to fit a casual costume as Paramount tests her for The World of Suzie Wong. Dr Tehyi Hsieh from Boston will speak at South Biddeford and Foss Street Methodist churches tomorrow on two topics, after a Lake Placid conference with Eleanor Roosevelt and Lowell Thomas. Thomas praises Hsieh as an inspired gentle man and brilliant speaker.
Robert Henry Gay was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party Friday night marking his 94th birthday. Hosts Mr and Mrs Archibald Waldo Roberts served Maine lobster and a birthday cake baked by Mrs Roberts. Attendees included Helen Marr Ernest Harmon Mary Jones and the Roberts couple. Gay descended from the Jordan Hill families tied to Pool road Biddeford Pool and was son of the late Rev Joshua Gay who preached at the First Parish Meeting House on Pool road.
Miss Dorothy Garland of Old Orchard Beach has been named instructor of commercial education at Hollis High School as announced by Superintendent Carroll B. Ronco. She brings eleven years of supervisory work with Saco Lowell and five years of commerce teaching at Old Orchard Beach Newport Vermont and Maine Central Institute. She is a Thornton Academy and Maine School of Commerce graduate with further studies at Boston University and the University of Maine in Portland.
Rev. Camille Chasse C F M receives a 25th Jubilee with a testimonial dinner tonight and a Mass of Thanksgiving tomorrow at St. Francis college in Biddeford. He will be honored for service as a Franciscan leader, educator, and former St. Francis teacher and treasurer. The Mass will feature Rev Clarence LaPlante as preacher and special music in the college chapel. He has served as monastery superior in Vancouver and was ordained in Montreal in 1934.
Maurice Cadorette a 29 year old Waterstreet Biddeford man pleaded guilty to striking Biddeford Patrolman Leo Cote last night. Cadorette admitted drinking and his upper plate was damaged with gum cut. Court Recorder Gerald Nason ordered 90 days in county jail but suspended the sentence on payment of the fine and Cadorettes promise to cover medical and dental bills. In separate action Richard Marriot 20 Waterville was fined 20 for speeding on Main Street after his innocence plea failed. His car was clocked at 40 mph in a 25 mph zone and Nason suspended his license for 10 days with a recommended 30 day additional suspension.
Eight National Guardsmen from New England were struck by lightning in five incidents at Camp Drum New York yesterday. All were examined by medical units of the 44th Infantry Division and released except Sgt James Hallissey of New Haven Connecticut who was knocked unconscious when his rifle was struck.
A burned-out motor in the York Loan and Building association at 264 Main Street filled the Masonic building cellar with smoke but caused little damage. Firemen shut off the motor and cleared the area. Earlier, Biddeford crews answered a needless alarm when the sprinkler system at Warren Furniture, Pearl Street, discharged accidentally.
Gov Clauson appointed five members to Maine's Civil War Commission to plan and supervise the state's observance of the Civil War centennial from 1961 to 1965. Appointees are William J. Dow Leroy F Hussey Daniel F E Lambert Maurice J Warner and Prof Robert M York. They join eight state representatives and four senators under a $3500 appropriation.
The Wood County Historical Society has erected Wisconsin's 93rd historical marker near Port Edwards noting the origin of the cranberry industry. It marks where S. N. Whittlesey and Ralph Sith started production in 1870 and Wisconsin now has about 4,000 cranberry bogs operated by 150 growers.
Barbara Lillian Oakes and Norman Forrest Tripp wed at St Mary church rectory in a double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland Oakes, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Tripp, will reside at 95 West Cutts street Biddeford after a reception for 175 guests at the American Legion hall in Saco.
Saco Fire Chief Arthur M Emmons announced a new telephone alarm box has been installed on Ocean Park road near Route One by Parent's store. The box can be used for fire and accident reporting.
Miss Claudette Dubuc was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by her mother in Biddeford at 6 Free Street. A buffet lunch was served and the event included a display of the bridal trousseau. Attendees included many named guests and relatives, with the couple to wed Guy Champagne on September 5.
Goose Rocks Beach association held its annual masquerade ball at the Community House drawing over 200 members as part of the 1959 season. Four junior prizes went to Michelle Burnham John Dykstra Ricky Brown and Richard Boehner with speeches by Mrs Richard Gunn and judges Mrs Edward M Reilly and Mrs Alvin MacClanahan.
No accidents were logged at Saco Police headquarters last night or this morning. Saco Fire Department received no calls and no entries appeared in the ambulance log for the period.
Congressman James C. Oliver introduces a House bill to provide voluntary health insurance for about 260,000 retired federal workers and their families. The federal government would pay roughly half the premiums, keeping costs to individuals at 3.80 to 9.20 dollars monthly and offering options including Blue Cross Blue Shield. Oliver calls the measure a needed step to address senior health needs nationwide.
The Children of the American Revolution conducted a sale yesterday on the lawn at Mrs. Henry F Pease s Ocean Park home. Afterward members visited the Barn one of the park s oldest buildings where they were served refreshments.
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