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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1962

Page

2

Medical Patients and Visits Across New England Towns

Mrs Albert Dubois of 240 Beach Street Saco is a patient at New England Deaconess Hospital Boston. Mrs Fred S Perrault of Hartford has returned home after visiting sisters Mrs Milan Scammon and Mrs Joseph Keithley in Saco during August. Mrs Napoleon Patenaude of Old Orchard Beach and Mrs Earle Appleby of Damariscotta also referenced.

Albert Dubois Beach Street Saco New England Deaconess Hospital Boston Mass Fred S. Perrault Hartford

Biddeford PTA Sets September 20 Meeting

The Biddeford PTA executive board scheduled the first fall gathering for September 20 at the president Mrs George Harpoothan home. They will discuss a new ranking system report cards and the Dirigo Boys and Girls State along with the 1962-63 budget and an extensive membership drive chaired by Mrs Jane Hayes. Attendees included Mrs Raymond Kenneally Rob ert Hodge and several other members.

Biddeford Pta George Harpoothan Dirigo Jane Hayes Fay Simensky Francis Worcester Sam Karlin Dorothy Mathieu May Draggins Raymond Kenneally Robert Hodge Ann Clifford K. Throumoulos Gerard Sevigny Mary Clopper

Funeral for Howard Gifford Maling Held at Woodlawn

Committal services were held Wednesday morning at Woodlawn cemetery Biddeford for Howard Gifford Maling of Jamaica Plain Massachusetts with Rev James D Riddle of Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church officiating Local funeral arrangements were by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco.

Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford Howard Gifford Maling Jamaica Plain Mass James D. Riddle Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco

Delta Alpha club to hold first fall meeting

The Delta Alpha club will hold its first fall meeting on September 5 at 6 pm at Cascade Lodge. Members wishing to attend should contact Mrs. Dorothy Tarbox, Mrs. Mildred McIntire or Mrs. Rose Wilcox.

Delta Alpha Club Cascade Lodge Dorothy Tarbox Mildred McIintire Rose Wilcox

Salvation Army Cadets Set Meeting Friday Evening

Higher Grade Corp cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8:30 p m in church notes indicate.

Saco Salvation Army

Thornton Academy Names 39-Staff for 1962 63

Headmaster Robert Bowie announced Thornton Academy will employ 39 teachers and staff for the 1962 63 school year. The list includes George Anne industrial arts Dor is Bachelier home economics Miss Germaine Bergeron French Richard Beaumont guidance Theo dore Chandler chemistry and physics Mrs Helen Cropper music educator Dominic DiBiase mathematics and cross country coach, Miss Gracienne Dussault business subjects, Pauline Fournier English, Elizabeth Giddings biology, Sidney Griffith shop mathematics, Esther Judkins remedial reading, David Kerry assistant football coach and social studies, Katherine Mahaney English and Dean of Girls, James McGuffin general mathematics athletic director and head basketball coach, Melba Ramsdell business subjects, Harriet Patrick Latin, Rita Robbins typewriting, John Robinson English, Evelyn Rowe librarian, Paul Staples English, Ralph Taylor industrial arts, Marion Tucker world geography, Dorothea Vlahakos girls coach and athletics, Eleanor Watson home economics, Randall White boys gym, Alfred Barrett English freshmen football coach, Philip Curtis mathematics head baseball coach and assistant football coach, Roger Huntress English dramatics director, Dexter Morse social studies and assistant football coach, William Farrington social studies, Bradley Leach head football coach and general science, Dorothea Fournier chemistry, Joseph McCarthy director of guidance.

Thornton Academy Robert Bowie George Anne Doris Bachelier Germaine Bergeron Richard Beaumont Soci Theodore Chandler Helen Cropper Dominic DiBiase Gracienne Dussault Pauline Fournier Elizabeth Giddings Sidney Griffith Esther Judkins David Kerry Katherine Mahaney James McGuffin Melba Ramsdell Harriet Patrick Rita Robbins John Robinson Evelyn Rowe Paul Staples Ralph Taylor Marion Tucker Dorothea Vlahakos Athlets Eleanor Watson Randall White Alfred Barrett Philip Curtis Roger Huntress Dexter Morse William Farrington Bradley Leach Dorothea Fournier Joseph McCarthy

Shoe Layoffs Increase Biddeford Benefit Claims

Unemployment claims rise in Biddeford as shoe layoffs affect the Maine State Employment Security Commission figures. Last week 543 people received benefits, up 55 from 488 the week prior, compared with 783 in the same period last year.

Maine State Employment Security Commission Biddeford

Saco Thief Had Real Solid Thirst

David Rossignol of the Saco Transmission company reported to Saco police the theft of 48 bottles of soft drinks from his building on the Portland road. The thief also attempted to break into the coin box on the soft drink machine but failed. The case remains under investigation.

David Rossignol Saco Transmission Company Saco Portland Road Rossignol

Biddeford Firemen Keep On Jump This Year

Biddeford firemen answered 232 calls this year including false alarms and needless runs as well as actual fires. The department ambulance handled 3 percent of the calls in the same period.

Biddeford Fire Department

Card of Thanks from Everett LeBarge

Everett LeBarge expresses gratitude for kind words prayers encouragement professional help gifts and visits that helped restore strength and future prospects through support and personal care.

Everett LeBarge

Elizabeth Sylvestre Rites Held in Saco

Funeral services for Elizabeth Sylvestre educator with Ginn, Boston, were conducted by Rev. Harry Aufiero from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco. Burial followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Delegations from Ginn, local teaching groups, and the Maine Department of Education attended.

Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Elizabeth Sylvestre Bay View Ginn Publishing Company Boston Harry Aufiero First Parish Congregational Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Ginn Company Maine

Railway Head Pleased With Stand By JFK

Washington report notes Daniel P. Loomis, president of the Association of American Railroads, endorsing President Kennedy s April 5 transportation message. He supports extending minimum rate exemptions to all carriers to boost rail competition, especially against highways and inland waterway tonnage, while urging $2 billion yearly modernization of rail facilities.

Daniel P. Loomis Association of American Railroads Kennedy Loomis Warren Magnuson Senate Committee On Commerce

Births at Webber Hospital and Elsewhere

To Mr and Mrs Robert L Pet tengill a son Robert L Jr weighing eight pounds one ounce August 26. To Mr and Mrs Paul G Riv ard a son Michael Richard weighing six pounds one half ounce August 26. To Mr and Mrs Carleton Louis a daughter Barbara Jean weighing eight pounds two ounces August 28. To Mr and Mrs Robert Girard a daughter Catherine Jean weighing seven pounds five ounces August 28. To Mr and Mrs David Bick ford a daughter Tracy Florence weighing seven pounds nine ounces August 28. To Mr and Mrs Gary Cary a daughter Lori weighing six pounds 8 ounces August 28. To Mr and Mrs David Gran tham a son Edward Bryan weighing six pounds 1 ounce August 29. To Mr and Mrs Pandelli Peterson a son weighing eight pounds two ounces August 29. Elsewhere To Mr and Mrs Tom Gonya a daughter Jo anna Elizabeth weighing eight pounds one ounce August 23. Grandparents Ludger Caron and Clarence Gonya and the late Elizabeth Gonya. Mrs Tom Gonya was former Rachael Caron and employed at Pepperell Manufacturing.

Webber Hospital Robert L. Pettengill Westly Avenue Old Orchard Beach Robert L., Jr Paul G. Rivard Alfred Street Biddeford Michael Richard Carleton Louis Star Road Cape Elizabeth Barbara Jean Robert Girard RFC Shore Joanna Elizabeth Ludger Caron Lockestreet Saco Clarence Gonya Elizabeth Gonya Berlin N. H Tom Gonya Rachael Caron Pepperell Manufacturing Company

Biddeford Student To Attend Seminar On Medicine Career

James T. Reilly of Biddeford a University of Maine sophomore is among 45 Maine college students chosen for a five day seminar on medicine as a career at Taft New England Medical Center starting September 4. The program is sponsored by the Bingham Associates fund and Tufts New England Medical Center with cooperation from the Maine Medical Association and colleges Bates Bowdoin Colby Nassan and the University of Maine.

James T. Reilly Biddeford University of Maine Maine Taft-New England Medical Center Bingham Associates Fund Tufts-New England Medical Center Maine Medical Association Bates, Bowdoin, Colby and Nassan

Daylight Time Noted In Morning And Evening Hours

Fragmentary data shows daylight time labels with morning and afternoon values. Figures 30 12.15 12.25 6.01 6.12 align with times, then 3 12.49 6.34 6.48 appear, but context and full sentences are missing.

St Joseph High Plans September 10 Start

St Joseph High opens September 10 at 3 a m with uniformed students required. Principal Rev Sr Marcella announces registration and briefing sessions on September 4 at 3 30 a m for freshmen and sophomores and September 7 for juniors and seniors. Pfhroliment figures to be announced after registration completion.

St. Joseph High School Sr. Marcella

Power Surges in Cars Fueled by New Motives

In New York a feature argues that American buyers now prize speed and power in cars. John Kennedy’s image drives a shift, Ford renounces the 1957 speed pact, and horsepower rises across models from Ford Galaxie to Olds F-85 and Plymouth. European imports like Austin-Cooper gain ground as fast, efficient machines redefine the market.

New York John Kennedy Emanuel Demby Ford Motor Co Demby Motivational Programmers, Inc Ford Plymouth Studebaker Jaguar Triumph British Motor Corporation Austin-Cooper Volkswagen United States Cooper General Motors

McIntire Attacks Public Works Bill in House Debate

Rep. Ford G McIntire of Maine objects to the 900 million Public Works Bill, calling it fiscally irresponsible and a step that increases White House control. The measure passed the House amid his critique.

McIntire Bill Washington House Ford G. MclIntire Maine White House

Christianity Reviewed New York Book Traces Faith From Paul to Graham

A review of To March of the Cross by Leonard W. Cowie from McGraw-Hill outlines how the book chronicles the history of Christianity from Saint Paul through modern figures Reinhold Niebuhr and Billy Graham, using text illustrations and maps. The work positions Niebuhr and Graham within the ongoing narrative of Christian thought and preaching.

New York Leonard W. Cowie McGraw-Hill Book Company St. Paul Reinhold Niebuhr Billy Graham

Local Teachers To Serve On Education Panel

Several local educators will participate on panels at the Catholic Teachers Institute in Portland on September 5 and 6. Participants include Rev. Sr. M. Wilfred, Rev. Sr. Ste. Marie Florence of Marie Joseph academy Biddeford Pool, Rev. Bro. Damien FIC, and Robert Cote of St. Louis High School. The convention theme is The Child And The Curriculum, with Bishop Daniel J. Feeney presiding at the opening session in City Hall auditorium.

Catholic Teachers’ Institute Portland Sr. M. Wilfred Ste. Marie Florence Marie Joseph Academy Biddeford Pool Bro. Damien FIC Robert Cote St. Louis High School Daniel J. Feeney City Hall Raymond J. Swords Holy Cross College Worcester Mass Cheverus Cathedral Sr. Mary Josephina CSJ College School of Educaion

Liquor Inspectors to Work Special Labor Day Duty

AUGUSTA State liquor inspectors will have special duty over Labor Day weekend to free regular enforcement for highway patrol. Enforcement Chief Timothy J. Murphy said inspectors will be on call Friday night through Tuesday morning to assist agencies with liquor law matters so they can focus on road patrols. Murphy noted all state liquor stores will be closed on Labor Day Monday.

Augusta Timothy J. Murphy Murphy

Goldberg Chosen to Succeed Frankfurter on Supreme Court

President Kennedy selected William P. Goldberg to replace Felix Frankfurter on the Supreme Court with Goldberg accepting promptly. Goldberg, 54, a labor-law veteran who helped fuse the AFL and CIO, was praised by lawmakers for his energy and qualifications. Both men are Jewish immigrants who rose through adversity and shared a commitment to unpopular but right causes.

Frankfurter Goldberg White House Chicago Chicago and North Western Railway Kennedy Supreme Court Tribunal Atty Byron R. White Harvard AFL CIO Congress Senate Everett M. Dirksen Ilinois

High Poultry Export Sets Record in Georgia

A new export record for Mine’s poultry industry shows more than 8.7 million pounds of frozen meat shipped during the year ended June 30, according to the State Agriculture Department. The total surpasses the previous 12-month period.

Augusta State Agriculture Department

Calendar Of Events Okayed By Sisterhood

A fall and winter calendar of events was approved at the Sisterhood of Etz Chaim synagogue annual summer board meeting held at the president’s summer home in Old Orchard Beach. Planned actions include an inter-state conference September 13 at Sharrey Tphiloh in Portland with Mrs Arnold Shapiro leading the local delegation, plus meetings on September 24 and November 18.

Sisterhood Etz Chaim Synagogue Carl Haas Surfside Avenue Old Orchard Beach Charles Green Sharrey Tphiloh Noyes Street Portland Arnold Shapiro Joseph Truman Samuel Sulmer Lodge B'nai B'rith

Hoover Able To Leave Hospital Bed

Former President Herbert Hoover, 88, recovering after a three hour abdominal operation at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, was able to sit on the edge of his bed and stand briefly. A hospital statement said his condition improves and he had a restful night while pathologists examine the removed intestinal tumor. Hoover’s two sons visited and he joked with them during the visit.

New York Herbert Hoover Hoover Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

Goose Rocks Group Elects New Officers

Edwin Pingree was elected president of Goose Rocks Beach association at the annual meeting. John Finlayson Randolph Gerrish Walter Wiewel were elected vice-presidents, Kathryn Mulheron treasurer, Paul Trough clerk. Directors include Charles Wilson retiring president, Charles Wilson presiding, and unexpired terms held by A F McLanan Clara Maxwell Lloyd George Archer. A lobster supper preceded the meeting with junior corps assisting.

Edwin Pingree Goose Rocks Beach Association John Finlayson Randolph Gerrish Walter Wiewel Kathryn Mulheron Paul Trough Charles Wilson Ronald DiCesare A.F. McLanahan Clara Maxwell Lloyd George Archer

Stock Market Slips Amid Labor Day Quiet Trading

New York stocks rose and fell in a thin session as Labor Day approaches. The Dow averaged 603.41, down fractions while steel shares slumped on Wheeling Steel’s dividend cut. Motors and select growth names showed modest gains as traders awaited post holiday developments.

New York Associated Press Wall Wheeling Steel Wheeling U.S. Steel Jones & Laughlin National Steel General Motors Ford Chrysle American Motors Studebaker IBM Polaroid Xerox Chicago and North Western Railway Dow Jones U.S

Maine Broiler Exports Rise By Twenty Six Percent

Export sales accounted for 3.8 percent of Maine's broiler production, signaling a notable shift in regional poultry trade and domestic demand dynamics during the period observed.

Maine

Minor Collisions Reported In Two Biddeford Crashes

Two minor accidents occurred yesterday in Biddeford as police reported. David Metcalf 52 of 53 Oak Street followed Ronald R Bergeron 402 West Street and collided after Bergeron stopped abruptly on Elm Street. Gerard Thibodeau 21 of Mitchell Lane hit Raymond LaBreque 15 Freeman Street on Pike Street. no injuries and damages not disclosed.

Biddeford David Metcalf Oak Street Ronald R. Bergeron West Street Elm Street Bergeron Metcalf Gerard Thibodeau Mitchell Lane Raymond LaBreque Freeman Street Thibodeau Pike Street LaBreque

Workshop Held For School Lunch Crew

Four women represented St. Joseph High school at the second annual school lunch workshop held on St. Joseph college. The workshop, sponsored by Agriculture, was under the diocese and the office of the Supt. of Schools. Attending were Rev. Sr. Mary Alphonse, Mrs. Wilfred Boutin, Mrs. Henry Vachon, and Mrs. J Readan WRandin AMm Mure tarull.

St. Joseph High School St. Joseph College North Wind Mary Alphonse Wilfred Boutin Henry Vachon J. Readan Wrandin Amm Mure Tarull Agriculture Dithe Supt. of Schools Harry W. Watling Portland Boston York Department of Office

Bennett Hurt In Four Car Saco Pileup

Saco Lowell official Russell C. Bennett 52 from West Scar borough injured in a four car Elm Street bridge crash in Saco. Bennett treated at Webber hospital with leg back and head pain. four vehicles operated by Hutchinson Bon Bennett and Dubois collided after braking for traffic. Damages totaled across cars.

Saco-Lowell Russell C. Bennett West Scarborough Elm Street Saco Bennett Webber Hospital Henry W. Hutchinson, Jr Hooper Street Biddeford Leo P. Bon Westmore Avenue Marcel W. Dubois Dubois Bon Hutchinson

Saco Man Appeals To Superior Court

James B. S. Furbush, 56, of 26 Pepperell Street in Saco, appeals a $25 fine for passing on the right. He entered a plea of innocent in York County Superior Court after a morning appearance in Saco Municipal Court.

James B. S. Furbush Pepperell Street Saco York County Superior Court Furbush

Trial of Furbush Finds Guilty On North Street Case

Patrolman Alberick Martin testified he passed on the right on North street. Atty. Daniel Armstrong represented the defendant and Atty. Lloyd LaFountain of Biddeford prosecuted for the state. Judge Hilary Mahaney found Furbush guilty and set bail at $50.

Alberick Martin North Street Atty Daniel Armstrong Lloyd LaFountain Biddeford Hilary Mahaney Furbush

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