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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1959

Page

2

Veterans hospital Togus treats Daniel J. Gurney patient

Adele Grenier of 250 Alfred street Biddeford returned home Sunday from Webber hospital after surgery. Ivy Semo of 24 Stone street Biddeford visited over the weekend with friends in Cape Neddick Concord Manchester and Rye Beach New Hampshire.

Daniel J. Gurney Veterans Hospital Togus Adele Grenier Alfred Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Ivy Semo Stone Street Cape Neddick Concord Manchester Rye Beach N. H

Music Supervisor At Beach Dies In Portland

Alexander Pallang Jr. 34 a Portland musician and music supervisor died suddenly at his home 112 Coyle Street Portland He taught in Portland schools played with local bands and directed a private studio Survived by wife Florence King three sons two daughters sister and grandchildren Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 pm from Hay and Peabody Portland with Rev J Edward Elliott officiating Burial in Brooklawn Memorial Park Portland

Alexander Pallang, Jr Portland Old Orchard Beach Coyle Street Portand Poppa Hungary Alexander Mary Y Bridgeport, Conn Conservatory of Music Yale University Casco Bank Congress Street Furness Bermuda Lines Columbia Hotel Portland Commandery Band Kora Temple Band Pallang Deering Lodge A. F A. M Greenleaf Chapter Royal Arch Masons Portland Commandery Knights Templar Kora Temple Shrine Lewiston Kora Temple Club Portland Musicians Association Maine Fish and Game Association York County Teachers Association Western Maine Educators Association Maine Teachers Association National Teachers Association Congregational Church Mary Pallang Florence King Alexander Pallang Aberdeen Rodney L. Pallang Camp Lejeune N. C Charles R. Pallang

Portland Weather This Week Arrives Clear and Cold

Today in Portland is sunny and mild with a pleasant feel. Tonight and Tuesday bring clear skies and cold temperatures with light northwesterly winds shifting to variable. Low 30s to upper 30s in zones 1 2 3 and near 30 to 5 in zones 4 5.

Portland

Club Calendar for Biddeford Defense Groups

Biddeford club calendar lists meetings for the Civil Defense association AMVETS Post home Alfred Street and World War I Widows Chapter 9 with Mrs Almeria Campbell 603 Elm Street for a gift exchange and Christmas party. The Tighe Beaudoin unit American Legion auxiliary meets at Biddeford City building with VFW auxiliary also meeting tonight at 730 in the City building.

Biddeford Civil Defense Association Amvets Alfred Street Biddeford Almeria Campbell Elm Street Tighe-Beaudoin American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford City VFW

Salvation Army Cadets Sunbeams and League Meet Tue

In The Churches Lower Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Tuesday at 3 30 p m The Sunbeams of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m The Home League Ladies Group of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m

Saco Salvation Army Sunbeams of the The

Girl Scout Troops Set Evening Meetings Across Two Churches

Girl Scout Troop 15 will meet at School Street Methodist church on Tuesday at 3 30 p m. Brownie Troops 4 and 5 will meet at Saco United Baptist church tomorrow at 3 30 p m.

School Street Methodist Church Saco United Baptist Church

Biddeford Man Dies After Being Struck On Route 1

A 64 year old Biddeford man died Saturday evening after being struck by a 1957 Wells driven auto along Route 1 beyond Five Points. Nathan Lowell was walking toward the city and was pronounced dead on arrival at Webber hospital. He was survived by eight sons and several daughters, a sister and brothers, with funeral services planned for Tuesday at 1 30 p m from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco.

Biddeford Nathan Lowell Newtown Road Lois C. Hubbard Wells Kennebunk Vito Minimi. Ie Elm Street Lowell Alfred Florence (Googins) Lowell William Kurth Fort Hill Marblehead Boat Company Limerick Edgar Kennebunkport Norman Raymond Willis Lowell Robert Meriden Conn Roger U. S. Air Force James Saco Harley Grant Ferrier Menard Arthur Croteau Sarasota Fla Irene Lowell Byron Carl Lowell Henry Stewart Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Greenwood Cemetery

Stormy Weather Sweeps Six-State Northeast

Snow moved into Northern New England last night and changed to rain as it advanced into Southern New England. The six-state area was receiving some form of precipitation today.

Boston New England

Gorham resident Ethel Boothby 78 dies at convalescent home

Mrs Ethel Boothby 78 of Gorham died Saturday at a Kennebunk convalescent home. She served 27 years as Gorham schools music supervisor and belonged to local clubs and the First Parish Congregational church. Survived by son Foster Boothby and daughter Margaret Freeman and two granddaughters. Private funeral from Gorham church with burial at Eastern Cemetery. Angell funeral home Kennebunk in charge.

Ethel Humphrey Boothby Gorham Kennebunk Foster EC. H Bertha Humphrey) Smith Annie Louise Cary

Walter R Cole alter Rayner Cole Kennebunk business figure dies

Walter R Cole 66 of Kennebunk died suddenly at his home on Fletcher Street. He led Cole Insurance and Real Estate and was a longtime Christchurch soloist. Survived by Marion Skillings Cole, son John H Cole, two brothers, a sister, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Christ Church Kennebunk tomorrow at 2 p.m. with Rev B Holmberg officiating. Burial in Hope Cemetery. Angell Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Alter Rayner Cole Cole Insurance and Real Estate Agency Kennebunk Fletcher Street Marion (Skillings) Cole York Lodge A. M Murray Royal Arch Masons St. Amand Myrtledge K. of P Webber- Lefebvre Post American Legion Christchurch John H. Cole Robert T Joseph T. Cole H. Willis Day Red B. Holmberg Hope Cemetery Angell Funeral Home Dane Street

Funeral services for Maria Alesantro in Revere and Biddeford

Maria Alesantro, formerly of Saco, died Saturday in Revere, Mass. She leaves her husband Salvatore and five children Mary Orio Josephine Santa Ernest and Michael Alesantro. Graveside services are scheduled for 11 30 a m tomorrow at St Mary Cemetery in Biddeford. Arrangements by Cote Funeral Home at James and Beach streets Saco.

Maria Alesantro Saco Revere Mass Salvatore Alesantro Mary Orio Josephine Santa Ernest Michael Alesantro St. Mary Cemetery Biddeford Cote Funeral Home James and Beach Streets

Funeral services for Miss Catherine Daley at St. Margaret

Funeral services for Miss Catherine A Daley of Old Orchard Beach were held at St Margaret church Beach at 9 am Rev Armand Landry officiated and prayers at St Mary Cemetery Biddeford were recited by Rev Edward Walsh The church vocalist was Miss Betty Manduca and the organist Mrs Antonio Boisvert Bearers were Norbert and Dros tan Twomey Frederick Kelly

Catherine Daley Catherine A. Daley Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Church Armand Landry St. Mary Cemetery Biddeford Edward Walsh Betty Manduca Antonio Boisvert Norbert and Drostan ‘Twomey Frederick Kelly

Biddeford Girls Gain Degrees At Mount St Mary College

Two Biddeford residents Louise Caouette and Caroline Jacques received college gowns during Mount St Mary College ceremonies in Hooksett New Hampshire. They joined 75 Freshman class members in the chapel ceremony followed by lunch. Jacques led Christmas lobby decorations and was slated to appear as accompanist with the college Glee Club Wednesday at 2 pm.

Mount St. Mary College Hooksett N. H Louise Caouette Caroline Jacques Biddeford Theodore Caouette Teddy P. Antonio Jacques Billy G. Collins Cambridge Mass Denise Adderio Camille Leclair Dorothy Rheaume Richard Boissonneault Thomas Gleason College Glee Club Jacques

Obituary of Arthur Boucher Retired Biddeford grocer

Arthur Boucher 73 a retired grocer in Biddeford died in a local convalescent home after a long illness He was widower of Mary Martin Boucher born in Upton Canada He owned a Pool street grocery and was active in St Andre church Union St John de Baptist and the Artisans club Survived by son Robert two daughters Mrs Robert Lachance two brothers Ephrem and George a sister Mrs Georgianna Spenard and several nieces and nephews Friends may call the Emond funeral home today and Tuesday Funeral from St Andre church Wednesday at 9 am

Arthur Boucher Biddeford Mary Martin Boucher Upton P. Q Canada Gelas and Malvina (Tellier) Boucher Boucher Pool Street St. Andre Church Union St. John de Baptist Artisans Club Robert Robert Lachance Hills Beach Ephrem George Saco Georgianna Spenard Emond Funeral Home Wednessay

Funeral services for Ralph V Edgecomb 67 Saco

Funeral services were held at Dennett and Craig for Ralph V Edgecomb 67 of Lower Beach Street Saco who died Saturday at Biddford Hospital after a short illness He was born in Saco and was a self employed contractor A WWI veteran he belonged to Owen Davis American Legion Post Survivors include a daughter Mrs Francis Daley South Boston Mass a son Paul W Edgecomb Eculide Ohio and four grandchildren Rev Norman Langmaid officiated and burial was in Laurel Hill cemetery

Ralph V. Edgecomb Lower Beach Street Saco Dennett and Craig Biddeford William and Catherine Tucker) Edgecomb Owen-Davis, American Legion Post Francis Daley Boston Mass Paul W. Edgecomb Eculide Ohio Norman Langmaid School Street

Funeral services for Mrs Me lina Goudreau Biddeford

Funeral services held for Mrs Me lina Goudreau age 70 of 70 Prospect Street Biddeford at St Joseph church. Rev Marc Franck celebrant with deacon Rev Norman Carrier sub deacon Rev Sylvia Levesque. Quartet sang organ by Mrs Diane Rousselle. Bearers listed. Honorary bearers named from St Anne sodality. Burial in St Joseph cemetery with prayers at grave. Out of town attendees listed.

Melina Goudreau Prospect Street Biddeford St. Joseph Church Marc Franck Norman Carrier Sylvia Levesque Diane Rousselle Francois Nadeau Paul Lamontagne Robert Proulx Antonio Marchand Gerard Lapierre Leo. Marchand Joseph Fournier Rene Racine Armand Chasse Armand Paul St. Anne Sodality Goudreau St. Joseph Cemetery Father Carrier Oscar Goudreau Haverhill Mass Seaman Robert Goudreau USN Bainbridge, Md Emile Lapierre D'Israeli Canada

Northern Ireland Leads World in Tractor Density Per Acre

Northern Ireland claims the highest number of tractors per acre among provinces worldwide, asserting superior farming intensity and mechanization. The statement highlights the region's agricultural modernization and compares its tractor density to global counterparts.

Northern Ireland

Parrell Daley and Wynne Named in Report

Guy Parrell, John Daley and Eugene Wynne are identified in the report. The brief mentions their roles and affiliations with local organizations. Further details are not provided in the fragment.

Guy Parrell, John Daley and Eigene Wynne

Judge Denies Divorce Case At High Court

Justice Abraham M. Rudman denied the divorce libel filed by Braydon M. Hanson against Hester L. Hanson of Saco in York County Superior Court. The libel charged cruel and abusive treatment but was contested by Mrs. Hanson who did not seek a divorce. Hearing December 2 and 3. decree dated December 8 dismissed the libel and denied the divorce. Hanson was ordered to pay $200 counsel fees for defense. Hanson’s lawyers were Harvey and Harvey of Biddeford while Spill and Spill of Biddeford defended Mrs. Hanson.

Abraham M. Rudman Braydon M. Hanson Hester L. Hanson Saco York County Superior Court Hanson Rudman Ralph A. Ross Bragdon Harvey and Harvey of Biddeford Spill and Spill, Biddeford

Fire Levels House in Saco on Rumery Street

A fire early Sunday razed the one and a half story frame home of Mrs. Peta Mendres on Rumery Street in Saco. Fire Chief Arthur Emmons said the house was badly damaged and no one was home at the time. An engineer on a Boston and Maine train sounded the alarm. firemen used three trucks to fight the blaze. Cause undetermined. damage not estimated.

Peta Mendres Rumery Street Saco Arthur Emmons Boston and Maine Harry Mendres

Denver banker Rock slain in midnight incident at Romolos

The Denver Bank of Denver president George F Rock Jr was found dead after leaving Romolos with two friends at about 2 a.m. Investigators say Rock had cashed a $100 check and was robbed of an expensive wrist watch. Three people were detained for questioning, including Clarence McGroom, a 32 year old Gresham woman and another Negro. Rock leaves a widow and three children. He was a longtime Democrat and prominent civic figure born in Telluride Colorado.

Gresham Tribunel Clarence McGroom Morris Rock Romolo’s Denver Cosmopolitan Jesters Shriners Joseph J. Marsh Clifford Price Marsh Bank of Denver Marie Kathleen George F. Rock III Eugene Linda Mae Democratic Party Telluride Colo Rutgers University Westminster Law School

Death Watch in Wichita Town shocks town shelter scene

In the Wichita Town episode Death Watch on Channel 6 at 10 39 p m on Wednesday December 16 Marshal Dunbar Deputy Mathison and Doc Wyndham shelter in a cellar as they witness the shotgunned Juke Connors and the murdered Milly in a dancehall. Ben Mathison’s quick draw saves the remaining resources from killer Charlie Wilkes.

Mike Dunbar Joel McCrea Ben Mathison Jody McCrea Doc Wyndham George Neise Juke Connors Howard Neley Milly Tina Carver Ben Charlie Wilkes Philip Pine

Fighty Children Attend Council Holiday Party

Over 80 children from Council Notre Dame de Lourdes Union St John the Baptist gathered at Notre Dame school hall Beach Street Saco for a Christmas party. The event featured gift exchange carol singing and movies directed by Paul Hutchins with Santa portrayed by Gideon Bergeron. Decorations were provided by Armand Ouellette and council members arranged the event while the refreshments committee led by Armand Ouellette Arthur Guay and Ernest Chenard served guests.

Council Notre Dame de Lourdes Union St. John the Baptist Notre Dame School Hall Beach Street Saco Armand Ouellette Paul Hutchins Santa Gideon Bergeron Arthur Guay Ernest Chenard

Wrecking Crew Begins Dismantling Main Street Block

Workmen from the Benjamin Wrecking Company of Portland started removing the three story wooden structure on Main Street Biddeford next to the First National Bank. They have begun work on the roof and will convert the space into a bank patron parking lot.

Benjamin Wrecking Company of Portland Main Street Biddeford First National Bank

Eisenhower visits Greece amid jubilant welcome in Athens

President Eisenhower travels a ten mile route into Athens lined with U S and Greek flags along the Bay of Phaleron passing the temple of Zeus and the Hadrian arch. Prime Minister Karamantis urges enthusiasts as floodlights illuminate monuments including the Acropolis and Parthenon while the EDA party joins in the display of support.

Karamantis Eisenhower Athens Bay of Phaleron U.S Greece Acropolis Parthenon EDA

Gray Judge Clears Troopers in Deer Shooting Case

Troopers Richard Jones and Harold Robinson were fined 10 each for shooting a deer on a game preserve. Marsh testified the act was an honest mistake. Three days ago Marsh filed warrants charging Jones with a second deer shot in one season and Robinson with hunting without a license.

Richard Jones Harold Robinson Marsh Jones Robinson Arthur Chapman Jr Portland Gray Augusta Chapman Maine William F. Hancock

Biddeford Church Presents World Carols in Christmas Concert

The Sanctuary choir of the Foss Street Methodist church Biddeford offered a Christmas concert of carols from around the world last night under Mrs Carl Deis Jr. The program featured Christmas Carols in Brass by a quartet and a German piece Maria Walks Amid the Thorn. Leon Lancey played Shepherds Pipes on organ. A male chorus performed March of the Three Kings and the choir sang Carol of the Drums He Watching Over Israel and Ring Out Wild Bells. Choir members and usherettes are listed.

Foss and Pool Streets Methodist Foss Street Biddeford Carl Deis, Jr Robert Clarke Joyce Merryman Richard Friary Richard Rhames Emanuel Rose E'er Blooming Leon Lancey Robert Smart Arnold Howe Harold Howe Israel Sylvia Searle

Nixon faces farm program challenge as campaign issue

Washington reports that Vice President Nixon faces the growing farm problem which taxes taxpayers and strains party loyalties. Nixon must craft a distinct farm plan while contending with Ezra Taft Benson and shifting political currents in the Midwest and grain belt ahead of 1960.

Nixon Ezra Taft Benson Washington White House Benson Eisenhower Tom Dewey Midwest Grain Humphrey Nebraska Lyndon Johnson Johnson Kansas Iowa Nelson Rockefeller Rockefeller

Soviets say not interested in wreck near Greenland

Reykjavik Iceland AP reports the Soviet Union has no interest in the wreck of a Soviet plane seen by an American patrol on an ice floe twelve miles east of Greenland. Djoern Jonsson head of North Atlantic Air Control cites a Soviet Embassy note claiming airmen abandoned a plane of the same type in summer 1955.

Reykjavik Iceland Soviet Union America Greenland Djoern Jonsson North Atlantic Air Control

Staff Member Dies at Clarence House in London

A. G. Wickens, 42, clerk comptroller and member of the Queen Mother Elizabeth's household staff, was found dead in his office at Clarence House today. Married with two sons, death is believed to be natural causes.

London Elizabeth Clarence House A. G. Wickens Wickens

Funeral services for Thomas F. Keefe in Saco

Thomas Francis Keefe died December 9 in Niantic Connecticut. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with Rev. Stanley A. Bennett officiating. Burial followed in Sanborn Cemetery Acton.

Thomas Keefe Thomas Francis Keefe Niantic Conn Shumway Funeral Home Saco Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Sanborn Cemetery Acton

Barnaby Rudge VI Attraction at National Zoo

A striped hyena cub at the National Zoo in Washington is believed to be the first of its kind born in the year 00. The event draws interest as researchers note the hyena’s unique markings and the zoo’s conservation efforts.

Barnaby Rudge National Zoo Washington

Wells Fargo tale tests faith and trust in outlaw

In Tales of Wells Fargo episode Long Odds on Channel 6 Monday December 14 at 8 30 p m Agent Jim Hardie played by Dale Robertson faces a stagecoach robbery and questions whether a former outlaw can reform while offering him a chance to prove himself.

Jim Hardie Dale Robertson Tales of Wells Fargo Channel 6 Hardie

Man Fined For Leaving Accident In Saco Court

Richard P. Morin of Westbrook paid a $10 fine in Saco Municipal Court after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident. State police brought the charges. Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr fined Frederick A. Mitz in related action.

Richard P. Morin Westbrook Saco Municipal Morin William F. Wilson, Jr Frederick A. Mitz

Journal Staff Holiday Party Honors Saco Publisher

The Biddeford Saco Journal staff held its annual holiday party at the Boucouvalas Dupuis home in Saco. A smorgasbord supper featured AMVETS volunteers, with Leroy Kimball as master of ceremonies and Publisher Paul Casavant delivering a brief address. Attendees included numerous staff, spouses, and field correspondents from Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, plus Police Chief Inniss.

Boucouvalas-Dupuis Saco Biddeford-Saco Journal Amvets Group Leroy Kimball Paul Casavant Harry Horsfield Pauline Tufts Anna Donahue Katherine Donahue Anna Newman James Trickey Madeliene Davenport John Cowgill Elizabeth Doe Irene Clark Sara Gallagher Francis Lamontagne Albert Cyr Paul Murphy Edmund Cashen Kennebunk Cashen Nicholas Inniss Kennebunkport Inniss

Saco Fire Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party

Final plans for the Saco Fire men's auxiliary Christmas party were made at the Saco Fire station. The party is set for December 17 with a 6 30 lobster stew dinner. New drapes were hung in the main hall. The December 24 meeting was canceled and the next regular meeting will be January 7. Mystery awards went to Lydia Flood and Gloria Hevey. Members present included Rita Jacques, Madeline Eastman, Irma LeBlanc, Lydia Flood, Ruth Scammon, Winnie Hanson, Gloria Hevey, Irene Leavitt, Jean Mc Ginnis.

Saco Lydia Flood Gloria Hevey Rita Jacques Madeline Eastman Irma LeBlanc Ruth Scammon Winnie Hanson Irene Leavitt Jean Mce Ginnis

Saco Baby Clinic At Public Health Nursing Rooms

A well baby clinic will be held at the Saco Public Health Nursing rooms on Cutts avenue Wednesday at 1 30 p m This will be followed by the pre school clinic at 2 p m.

Saco Saco Public Health Cutts Avenue

Speeding Charge On Maine Turnpike Records Case

Chelsea, Massachusetts, faced a speeding complaint for traveling 75 mph in a 65 mph zone on the Maine Turnpike. State police were the complainants in the case.

Chelsea Mass Maine

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