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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1961

Page

2

Personal notices list patients and visitors across several towns

James Snyder a surgical patient at Webber hospital and Marion Brown a surgical patient at Saco Osteopathic hospital are noted. Guests at Welcome Tilton’s home in Biddeford include Robert Croft and families from Westbrook and Wilton, along with Roy Tilton and Donald Tilton families, Ralph Lane and son Ricky, Sharon and Brian Adams, and others visiting from Rochester New Hampshire and Baltimore Maryland. Names tied to Portland Maine University of Maine and Barbaral Sherman of Saco appear among the visitors.

James Snyder Bradley Street Saco Webber Hospital Marion Brown Alfred Street Biddeford Saco Osteopathic Hospital Welcome Tilton Peet Street Robert Croft Arnold Croft Harold Croft Westbrook Roy Tilton Donald Tilton Nancy Bruce Peter Donna Wilton Ralph Lane Ricky Sharon Brian Admas Rochester N. H Robert Adams Portland Philip Adams University of Maine Emile Francoeur Baltimore John and Diane Tu Jton Barbaral Sherman

York County Salon to Meet at Mrs LaPierre Home

York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty will meet Saturday evening at the home of Mrs Alber G LaPierre Wells. A covered dish supper will be served at 6 30 p m and departmental officers will be entertained. Following the business meeting a Christmas party will be held with exchange of 1 gifts. The December meeting of the State Electrical Associates Inc will take place tonight at Vallees Steak House Brighton Avenue Portland A social hour at 6 p m will be followed by dinner at 6 45 then the meeting and program.

York County Alber G. LaPierre Wells State Electrical Associates, Inc Valle’s Brighton Avenue Portland

Church Activities In Saco Include Cadet Meeting

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m Holy Communion will be celebrated Friday at 9 30 a m in Trinity Episcopal church Saco The pastor s class in Church Membership will meet Friday at 3 15 p m in the Saco School Street Methodist church

Saco Salvation Army Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Saco School Street Methodist Church

Troop 31 Brownies Make Yule Gifts

Brownies of Scout Troop 31 met at leader Mrs. Arlene Libby’s home with all members present. They crafted Christmas sleds of soap and face cloths as gifts during the session and enjoyed refreshments.

Scout Troop Arlene Libby Maureen Couture Janine Rossignol Nancy Banker Claudette Beaudoin Diane Libby Mary-Ellen Dutcher Janice Gradone Laura-Anne Miniani Pamela McKee Suzanne Gagne Patricia Bon Christine Robert

Two Fires At Saco Home On Same Day

Firemen were summoned to Helene Judeau’s home at 62 Storer Street Saco twice in one day. A shed fire in the two story dwelling at 4 30 p m and a chair on fire at 11 20 p m prompted return to Central station then. Early morning a rubbish fire on Gooch Street at 308 brought another call and return.

Helene Judeau Storer Street Saco Central Station Gooch Street

Offer Prayers for Mrs Marie Beaudoin at Sansoucy Funeral Home

Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet Friday at 2 PM at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford to offer prayers for Mrs Marie Anne Beaudoin.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Sansoucy Stone Street Biddeford Marie Anne Beaudoin

Ste Anne Sodality to say prayers for Mrs Emma Vanasse

Members of Ste Anne Sodality of St Joseph parish meet Friday at 7 30 p m at Boldue Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Emma Vanasse.

Ste. Anne Sodality St. Joseph Parish Boldue Funeral Home Alfred Street Biddeford Emma Vanasse

Card of Thanks to Notre Dame Hospital Caregivers

The Hebert family thanks the nurses and doctors of Notre Dame Hospital for kind care and all who sent flowers tokens and sympathy during their bereavement. Gratitude extended to neighbors friends for floral tributes loaned cars and expressions of sympathy. Mrs Edward L Hebert and Family.

Notre Dame Hospital Edward L. Hebert

Deaths J Herman Nadeau 65 longtime Biddeford native

J Herman Nadeau 65 formerly of Biddeford died at Queen Mary Veteran's Hospital after a long illness. He was survived by his widow Jeanne Brouillette six sons including Laval in Japan Augustin Gerard in Uganda Roger Robert Marcel Normand, two daughters including Sr St Paul du Bon Pasteur, five sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were set for Montreal with family ties across Canada and Pakistan.

J. Herman Nadeau Queen Mary Veteran's Hospital Albert Cesarine Rouillard Nadeau Albert S. Nadeau Jeanne Brouillette Laval Nadeau Japan Bro Augustin Gerard Uganda Africa Roger and Robert North Hadley Que Marcel South America Normand Montreal Ddaughters St. Paul du Bon Pasteur Holy Cross Order Pakistan Carmen Leonide Lefebvre Adelard Lamb Alfred Cloutier George Guillette Valera Nadeau Biddeford

Mrs Emma Vanasse Dies After Brief Illness

Emma Vanasse 67 died at a local hospital after a brief illness. Born in Biddeford daughter of George and Rosalie Belisle she lived at 281 Alfred Street Biddeford and was active in St. Joseph and St. Andre parish activities. Survived by widower Rodolphe Vanasse Sr a son Rodolphe Vanasse Jr four daughters eight grandchildren and a sister all of Biddeford. Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford today and Friday with visiting hours and prior to Saturday 10 AM service at St. Joseph church.

Emma Vanasse Alfred Street Biddeord Biddeford George and Rosalie (Laflamme) Belisle Ste. Anne Raoul Hu‘bert Kenneth W. Pike Saco John Fortier Ernest Gaudreau Rosilda Bolduc St. Joseph Church Bold

Marie Beaudoin Dies After Long Illness in Biddeford

Marie Beaudoin 67 of 7 Bacon Street Biddeford died last night in a Saco hospital after a long illness. Born in Canada August 28 1894 she was daughter of Thomas and Leontine Custeau and widow of Elzear Beaudoin. Survived by three sons a daughter and extensive family. Funeral set for Saturday at St Joseph church with viewing at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow.

Marie Anne Beaudoin Bacon Street Biddeford Saco Canada Thomas and Leontine (Guay) Custeau Ladies of Victory Circle Elzear Beaudoin Leopold George Marce Wallingford Conn Irene Boissonneault Florentine Belair Rose Annie Thibeault Marie Jean McAuliffe Lionel Custeau Alphonse Custeau St. Joseph Church Sansoucy Stone Street

Batilda G Dubay 78 Kennebunk woman dies after brief illness

Batilda G Dubay 78 of Kennebunk Lower Village died yesterday after a brief illness at a local hospital. She was born November 22 1883 in Prince Edward Island and is survived by her widower William Dubay a sister Margaret Gallant of Bath and several nieces and nephews. A requiem high mass will be held Saturday at 9 am from St Martha chapel Kennebunkport with burial in Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing. Prayers will be said Friday at 8 pm at Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk where friends may call tonight and Friday evening.

Batilda G. Dubay Kennebunk Lower Village Prince Edward Island Philip Gaudette Alnai Kennebunk William Dubay Margaret Gallant Bath St. Martha Chapel Kennebunkport William Kelly Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing Bibber

Death of Aime A Jacques in Biddeford at 75

Aime A Jacques 75 of 101 Pike street Biddeford died last night at his home after a long illness He was born July 10 1886 in Ste Helene P Q son of Ferdinand and Hermine Lami rande Jacques He moved to Biddeford seven years ago after retiring from Blacktone Mfg Manchester NH Survived by widow Yvonne Jacques three brothers Emile Alcide both of Biddeford and Arthur St Hyacinthe P Q plus nieces and nephews Funeral held Saturday at 10 am from St Andre church Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral home Biddeford today and tomorrow 2 to 7 and 7 to 10 pm

Aime A. Jacques Pike Street Biddeford Ste. Helene P. Q Ferdinand and Hermine ‘Lamirande Jacques Blacktone Mfg. Company Manchester N. H Yvonne Jacques Emile Alcide Arthur

Obituary: Mrs Olivine Hubert of Kennebunk dies at 84

Olivine Hubert 84 longtime Kennebunk resident and widow of Telesphore Hubert died last night in a Kennebunk nursing home. Born July 27 1877 in Biddeford she leaves a daughter in law 11 grandchildren several great grandchildren and one nephew. Funeral from Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Saturday at 10 am Rev Fred Holmberg will officiate burial Pine Grove cemetery West Kennebunk friends may call Friday evening.

Olivine Poulin Hubert Kennebunk Biddeford Telesphore Hubert Lester Hubert Angell Funeral Home Dane Street Fred Holmberg Christchurch Pine Grove Cemetery West Kennebunk

Hunting weather notice at Western Auto in Saco

Portland forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers or snow flurries this afternoon and colder conditions tonight and Friday. Zone 1 temperatures range from the low 40s to the upper 20s. Ady notes hunting season and a sales push for rifles shotguns and ammunition at Western Auto in Saco. Low readings reported in multiple towns including Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Portland Halifax Montreal.

Portland Western Auto Saco Ady Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Halifax Montreal

Tarbox Charles L funeral held in Saco

Funeral services were held Wednesday from Dennett and Craig Funeral home in Saco for Charles L. Tarbox a retired Rogers Fibre company employee and Biddeford resident. Rev. George E. Phinney officiated and burial followed in Dunstan cemetery.

Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Charles L. Tarbox Rogers Fibre Company Biddeford George E. Phinney West Scarborough

Motorist Is Fined For Leaving Scene

A Portland man, Santo Polanzo, 41, was fined $25 by Judge Simon Spill in Biddeford Municipal Court after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself. The incident involved a parked car registered to Lucille Avel in Biddeford on November 25, with Biddeford police as complainants.

Portland Simon Spill Biddeford Santo Polanzo Lucille Avel

Saco mayoral candidate seeks steady taxes and honest service

The candidate pledges to hold taxes steady without compromising schools or public safety. He emphasizes a practical, no promises stance, notes his business background, and states he would serve as full-time mayor if elected. Referendum questions are not his issue, as voters decide the charter on election day.

Saco Main Street Tam Campesa City of

Notre Dame Auxiliary Plans January Meeting at St Joseph Hall

Notre Dame hospital auxiliary reports December progress and awards. Mrs Harold Carroll chairs nominating committee for January annual meeting at St Joseph parish hall Biddeford. Projects wrap up include Tenth Anniversary fund drive raising 675 and gifts to hospital.

Harold Carroll St. Joseph Parish Hall Biddeford Notre Dames Hospital Marie Joseph Academy Glee Club Biddeford Pool Lucien Doyon Albert Cote Raymond Kenneally Sister Vezina Irene Auger Francis J. Murphy Noe Bibeau Armand Morin Lambert Street Gail Hanusek Saco Wilfrid Fortier Marie Joseph Academy Sr. St. Basile Marie Camille Irene Allard Jane Baker Ginette Beaudoin Marcelle Beaudry Elaine Benoit Denise Caron Marie Ann Thibodeau Irene Vermette Glenn Wilson Lucille Desjardins Mary Mareau Antonio Boisvert Old Orchard Beach Oscar Perrault St. Mary Norman Reilly Elphege Paradis Frank Carey Fillmore Harris Eleanor Mogan Elizabeth Seidel Madeliene Davenport Elizabeth and Louise Maguire Phyllis Cosgrove Agnes Joncas John Barrett

Match Flame Is Cause Of Car Accident

Edward J. Lane of 603 Alfred Road escaped with minor injuries after his station wagon left Route 35 at Goodwins Mills and hit small trees. State Trooper John Pride said Lane was pinned for about 30 minutes and admitted to Webber Hospital for observation. Lane said a match flame while lighting a cigarette obscured his view and caused the loss of control.

Biddeford Goodwins Mills John Pride Edward J. Lane Alfred Road Pride Webber Hospital Lane

Biddeford Sees Twenty Three New Voters Added to List

Twenty three new voters have been registered in Biddeford per a Board of Registration release. The list includes residents across wards with names and street addresses such as Maurice Bertrand Old Newtown road and Marie Jeanne Drouin 45 Bacon street.

Biddeford Board of Registration Maurice A. Bertrand Old Newtown Road Philomene H Center Pool Street Richard Drouin Bacon Street Marie Jeanne Drouin Edmond J. Hache Rose Robitaille Emery Street Clara Quirion Main Street Leona M. Petit Alfred Street Mary J. Caron Elm Street Rose A. Cantara Center Street Maurice V. Goan St. Mary Street Coleman P. O'Toole Lucille J. Robinson Aime Lamontagne Paul E. Lachance Marie Lemieux Rathier Street Gerard R. J. Croteau Mary M. Callahan Angela Boucher Taylor Street Gilbert R. Boucher Alden Danforth South Street Roger R. Laflamme Alfred Road Mary Bouchard West Cutts Street

Silsby Appointed To Superior Court

Gov. Reed nominates William S. Silsby to fill a new Superior Court seat created in the 100th Legislature special session. If confirmed he becomes Maine's ninth Superior Justice. Silsby, 59, former Maine House speaker, ex-Hancock County senator, ex-Exec Council member, born in Aurora and a Suffolk Law School graduate.

Augusta Reed William S. Silsby Executive Council Ellsworth Maine Silsby Maine House Hancock County Senate Aurora Suffolk Law School Boston

Saco Opens Saturday Window to Absentee Ballots

Saco City Clerk Clifford Purvis announced his office will be open 1 to 3 Saturday afternoon to receive and distribute absentee ballots for the municipal elections in Saco on Monday.

Saco Clifford Purvis

Surprise Attack Looms As Permanent Possibility

Pearl Harbor anniversary ceremonies recall the 1941 attack. Adm. John H. Sides warns that missile and thermonuclear age makes a surprise attack a possible risk. The event honors the Arizona crew of 1,102 and marks steady readiness by the Pacific Fleet.

Pearl Harbor Hawaii Ford Island

Legion Auxiliary Reports On Unit Projects At Biddeford Meeting

The Tighe Beau doin Farley unit of the American Legion auxiliary met at Biddeford City Building. Reports covered rehabilitation work at Togus Veterans hospital funded by the Tancasber donation and a card of thanks from Biddeford Public Health Nursing for unit assistance. Members outlined Thanksgiving baskets for needy families and Christmas sale donations to Notre Dame hospital.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford Tancasber Togus Veterans Hospital Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association Bertha Keigher Elodie Renaud Community Service Notre Dame Hospital Nellie Petit Petit Department Evelyn Morin Yvonne Bergeron Catherine Trafton Ida Noyes Wonderbar Germaine Lariviere Marie Jeanne Pelletier Violet Begin Rachel Martel

Illness Called One Day Virus By Officials

BERWICK AP School officials report a large number of undiagnosed illnesses likely a one day virus infection. Superintendent Dowling says 139 absentees today, 800 pupils in the system, six of seven ill staff returned, no plans to close schools, water milk and cafeteria food checked. The issue appears confined to the community with surrounding towns normal.

Berwick Robert Wling Dowling South Berwick Wells North Berwick

Slacks Ban Tested by Maine Grammar School Girls

In Bowdoinham Maine several girls were sent home for wearing slacks, raising the ongoing dispute with the school board rule. Superintendent Gwyeth Smith said nine girls were sent home today, after six on Friday and again Monday, with others staying home in protest. A taxpayers committee leader said 12 to 15 girls would test the ban, but Smith and Principal George McEvoy stressed continued enforcement.

Bowdoinham Gwyeth Smith Taxpayers Committee Clyde Pratt Smith George McEvoy

Liquor Licenses Granted by Biddeford Officials

Several establishments in Biddeford received malt liquor licenses after hearings, including Ray's Café, Wonderbar Steakhouse, Phil's Café, Nutshell Lunch, Peacock Restaurant, Bull's Café, and Casa Blanca. Club, tavern, and hotel licenses were awarded to various organizations and venues, with Denial of any changes noted for future regulatory actions.

Biddeford Ray's Cafe Main Street Wonderbar Steakhouse Washington Street Phil's Cafe Elm Street Nutshell Lunch Franklin Street Peacock Restaurant Alfred Street Bull’s Cafe Water Street Casablanca Foss Street Rochambeau Club Merton Ira Staples Amvets Post Council Chagnon Adams Street le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club, Inc South Street Biddeford Aerie Order of Eagles Birch Street Joe's Tavern Doc's Tavern Rainbow Tavern Bacon Street Thacher Hotel, Inc Merton Ira i Staples Amvets Post le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club Wonderbar

No Break Near In Goldfine Case

Washington AP sources say there are no new developments to indicate a break in the Bernard Goldfine inquiry. Mildred Paperman 43 identified 40 people involved as investigators seek corroboration in the cash siphon from company funds. He is in Danbury Connecticut serving a tax evasion sentence with a probation condition to reveal what happened to over $600 000.

Washington (Ap Bernard Goldfine Mildred Paperman Justice Department Goldfine Danbury Conn

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