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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
2
Ernest H Griswold of Seaside Avenue Saco is spending a week at Pinehurst North Carolina as a guest at the Carolina hotel.
The DeMolay Mothers Circle of Bradford chapter will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in Biddeford Masonic hall. Each member should bring an article for an auction during the meeting. The Past Presidents Parley of the American Legion auxiliary will meet Tuesday December 12 at 8 p m at Mrs Ulrica Barnes home Alfred road Biddeford. A Christmas party with gift exchange follows the business meeting. Sace Rebekah lodge meets Saturday at 7 30 p m in Saco Odd Fellows hall Main street with a Christmas party and gift exchange after the session.
The Junior Band and youth groups in Saco hold Saturday meetings at 10 a.m. Confessions are set at St Monica in Kersebunk 4 to 5 p.m. and at St Martha in Kersebunk later. Mary Church in Wells hosts confessions 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Biddeford White Church conducts Nativity play rehearsals December 10 at 4:30 p.m. and a 6 p.m. pageant rehearsal at the church. The FE and L club of School Street Methodist in Saco meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. with a 50-cent gift exchange and Christmas party. Mrs. Linette Martin and assistants host.
In Houston AP report, Philip Pelletier 29 is sentenced to the men's reformatory for aggravated and simple assault on two Canadian student nurses Claurinette Daigle 7 and Jocelyn Michaud 19 from Edmundston New Brunswick. The nurses fled a snow laked barefoot as Daigle lost toes to frostbite after the February incident. Edwin Page 27 faces assault and battery charges. bail set at 5000 dollars.
The Biddeford Board of Registration expanded the voter rolls with eleven new names for the upcoming December primaries and election.new registrants include Corinne Lehouillier 9 Hill Street ward 2 Claudette Morrissette 39 Ray Street ward 4 Blanche Noble 65 Adams Street Roland J Gagnon 53 Center Street Priscille Gagnon 53 Center Street from ward 6 Pauline Taylor 21 Hooper Street ward 7 Rose Danforth 98 South Street Joan P Nadeau 33 Beacon Avenue Robert Carter 8 Bradbury Street Raoul C Laflamme 474 Alfred Road Lorraine Labbe 74 Bradbury Street.
Our sincere appreciation for expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us at the death of our beloved father Joseph Courtois. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Courtois, Mrs. Lucille Arel.
Mrs Margaret Jane Hill age 100 widow of George FE Hill died Thursday at an Old Orchard Beach convalescent home. Born in Northern Ireland she lived in Saco since 1918. Survived by three sons nine grandchildren 19 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 1 30 p m at Dennett and Craig Funeral home burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
George W. Coburn 71 of 78 Franklin Street Saco died this morning at a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. He was born in Biddeford March 8 1890 attended the Portland School for the Deaf and worked 13 years for Pepperell Mfg and later for New England Counter in Auburn until retirement. Surviving are his widow three sons two stepsons two daughters 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with visiting hours Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Members of Ste Anne Sodality for St Andre church meet Friday at 7 p m at Bolduc Funeral home 291 Alfred street Biddeford to offer prayers for late member Mrs Emma Vanasse.
Tenley Albright world skating champion of Newton will wed Tudor Gardiner son of former Maine governor William Tudor Gardiner on December 31 at King's Chapel Boston. The ceremony will be performed by Rev Dr Palfrey Perkins. Albright plans a quiet wedding and is leaving Beverly Hospital December 30 to resume her medical career. Gardiner is a 43 year old Harvard graduate and Boston attorney and served as an artillery officer in WWII in the Pacific.
Portland State Banking Commissioner Carleton L. Bradbury will become a Casco Bank and Trust Co. vice president in the commercial loan department after his four year term ends in January. He previously examined for the FDIC for ten years and is a Thornton Academy, University of Pennsylvania, and Rutgers Graduate School of Banking graduate.
John J. Wulfe of Highland Park turned 90 on Thursday and marked the milestone by two hours of ice skating the day before. He retired at 80 after 30 years as a bass viol player with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Bangor hearing opposes Bangor and Aroostook line abandonment. Hardwood Products warns of transport impact.
Partly cloudy and cold this afternoon with northwest winds 10 to 20 mph and scattered snow flurries. Tonight winds ease to 6 to 15 mph with partly cloudy skies and continued cold. Saturday remains partly cloudy and cold with high temperatures in the upper 30s and overnight lows in the upper 20s.
Deb orah Ann Bouchard introduces the welcome column for Biddeford Saco Journal. Birth notices list Michael Belisle Jr Lori Lynn Leclair Dennis James Dane William Bryan Wade Kathryn Ann Alison Lee Alison Hill and Alison Lee with addresses in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Springvale Glastonbury Conn Fort Sam Houston Texas. The items note weights dates and family relations including grandparents and service members in training.
Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks sets Sunday afternoon December 17 for a children's Christmas party. Youth leadership contest offers a $25 savings bond. entries open to students from Biddeford St Louis Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach and Thornton with a week remaining. Lodge approves donations to Pownal hospital and training center Salvation Army and John F Malley fund.
Five of the usual holdouts stayed home as a truce was declared over a dress rule at the grammar school in Bowdoinham. Principal George McEvoy confirmed all attending girls wore skirts or dresses and noted several involved in the controversy were present. Clyde Pratt, chair of the Taxpayers Committee, called the temporary pause pending a meeting with officials.
A general meeting of all Saco Democrats is set for Sunday night at 7 in the Saco GAR hall. Municipal election candidates will attend to discuss the upcoming vote on Monday.
Purvis cites new state election law requiring all absentee ballots for Monday's municipal election to be returned to Saco City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis by 1 p m on Election day to be counted. The clerk notes high demand with 110 of 206 ballots requested returned and will open the office from 1 to 3 Saturday afternoon to receive them.
A $76 846 malpractice case against Dr Norman F. Dyhrberg of Westbrook was dismissed by agreement in Superior Court. Plaintiff C Richard Waterman of West Scarborough alleged improper treatment of his wife Geraldine who died of phlebitis four months after childbirth.
The Biddeford Public Health Nursing association announces a Christmas meeting at Wonderbar Steakhouse on December 11. Reservations are handled by Mrs. Deans, Miss Mogan, and Mrs. Davenport with Miss Murphy assisting on transportation.
Trial Justice Wesley Mewer opened Old Orchard Beach court with two speeding charges. Carol Branco, 18, RFD 1 Old Orchard Beach, faced 40 mph in a 25 mph zone on Saco avenue, with Old Orchard Beach police as complainants. Ronald P. LaBranche, 102 Ferry Road Saco, also charged for 40 mph in a 25 mph zone on Saco avenue.
The Biddeford Universalist church vestry hosted a Thursday club Christmas musicale led by Mrs. Richard Foss. Biddeford Public Schools group directed by Horace Killam performed with Boys Glee Club solos and various instrumental numbers. Members contributed over 200 canned goods for welfare, and stockings for a December 21 project. Next meeting December 21 will focus on arts and crafts led by Mrs. Allan Sneider.
Lance Cpl. John W. Moulton of Hollis Center, son of Mr and Mrs Maurice E Moulton, Hollis Center, completed a three week basic Military Law course at Camp Lejeune N C. The program taught convening and conducting military trials and the administration of discipline for battalion legal officers and men. Moulton joined the Marine Corps in January 1960.
Mayor Cote argues the main issue is long term city planning and fiscal responsibility rather than a salary rise. He endorses a two year term for officials, supports a city engineer option only if beneficial, and backs the school bus referendum despite no added cost to the city.
Daniel Felix was elected by Portland City Council to serve as the new chairman, succeeding Harold E. Frank. The 57 year old defeated Sumner Clark 5-4 and becomes the first chair to ascend after only one year on the council, breaking the conservative bloc alignment. Felix is described as a moderat e thinker in the middle of policy.
Dr Karl Menninger urged unity between psychiatrists and clergymen saying their common goal is to help man He spoke at a Yeshiva University symposium by the National Institute of Mental Health Project noting friction arises when either side lacks humility or asserts omniscience
The State Agriculture Department reports Maine certified seed potatoes totaled 76,750 acres in 1961, an increase of 10,000 acres from the previous year. The designation confirms potatoes passed strict disease-free tests.
Old Orchard Beach board of selectmen announced a surprisingly strong 1961 financial year despite July weather and tax increases. They reported 84 percent tax collection by December 1, down from 81 percent last year, eliminating a $439,000 deficit with a $50,000 outstanding loan balance set to be paid.
Annette chapter Order of the Eastern Star observed its 41st anniversary and honored seven charter members at Saco Masonic hall. Worthy Matron Sarah Lennox led ceremonies with Associate Matron Bette Jean Roberge and five Star Points presenting gifts. A memorial service honored deceased members and invitations to other chapters were accepted.
The 24 percent story dwelling at 82 Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach change hands from Robert B Smith and Margaret Smith to Paul F and Barbara Ann MacIntyre of Boston via Felix T Sheltra and Sons. The buyers plan to make the property their future home in Old Orchard Beach. State Police offer winter driving tips focusing on road feel longer following distances braking signals chain use and clear visibility for safety.
Cub Scouts of Pack 310 met at First Parish Congregational Church in Saco this week. Den leaders and den chiefs led ten dens with Cubs making Christmas decorations and gifts. Webelos start December 16 at School Street, Saco.
Maur ice H. Auger announced that Ruse' regates George's Cash and Carry will open at 46 Alfred Street in Biddeford on Monday. The larger store will offer more candy and medicine alongside tobacco, occupying the former Lacroix Tobacco shop. Auger began the business six years ago on Jefferson Street.
Auburn police search for two youths who held up 61 year old cab driver Joseph D. Michaud Thursday night. One suspect pressed a pistol against the back of his head and ordered him to continue, but Michaud stopped and the robbers fled on foot with $6.
Walter J. Roberts 34 former North Waterboro postmaster bound over to the grand jury on misappropriation of 3079 dollars in government funds. He was freed in a 1000 dollar bond by U S Commissioner Herbert H Sawyer after probable cause was found.
A 56 year old Orono woman Miss Rosamond K. Cowin died after suffering burns when her nightgown caught fire reaching over a stove on November 27. She was in Ban gor hospital for treatment before the death.
Roger M. Kimball a 25 year old Auburn teacher is held on $5000 bail for the January grand jury term on a morals charge involving a 13 year old boy. He was bound over after probable cause was found in municipal court Thursday. The piece also notes winter rain can become ice with a one to two degree temperature drop and urges careful driving.
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