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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1961

Page

2

Portland Weather Update Amid Icy Drizzle Likely

The forecast warns of icy driving conditions in Portland with cloudy skies this afternoon and night, light freezing precipitation and scattered snow flurries. Temperatures rise slowly, with little change tonight. North and northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday brings cloudy skies, early light drizzle possibly mixed with freezing precipitation, and a warmer feel as east to southeast winds continue at 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

Biddeford Personal Notices Include Surgeries and Gatherings

Mrs Yvonne Landry aged 60 recovering from surgery at Notre Dame hospital Biddeford. Ruth of 50 Graham Street Biddeford listed as a surgical patient at Saco Osteopathic hospital. Marcel Valliere at 68 Wescott Street Biddeford a surgical patient. Mrs Alexander Jalbert of 134 South Street Biddeford entertained at a turkey supper with attendees from Somersworth N H Rochester N H Salmon Falls N H and Lewiston.

Yvonne Landry Harding Street Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Saco Osteopathic Hospital Ruth Graham Street Marcel Valliere Wescott Street Alexander Jalbert South Street Kate Boucher Gerald Lebrun Lora Bezeau Wilfred Maillette Bernice Hebert William Bernier Bertha Morin Somerswordh N. H Rudolph Carignan Rochester Arthur Bernabee Salmon Falls N. A Diane Brochu Lewon

Lafayette court meets tonight at Emery street hall

Lafayette court Catholic Order of Foresters will meet at 7:30 this evening at the hall on Emery street Biddeford.

Lafayette Court Order of Foresters Emery Street Biddeford

Prayer meeting at Full Gospel Church in Wells

A church note invites parishioners to a prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A near Route 109 Wells. The notice provides location and time for the community gathering.

Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells

Prayer and Bible Study at First Baptist Ocean Ave

A prayer and Bible study will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist church on Ocean Avenue in Old Orchard Beach. The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach The Saco Salvation Army

Holy Communion Service at Episcopal Church Bidde

Holy Communion will be celebrated Tuesday at 6 a.m. at the Episcopal Church in Bidde.

Episcopal Church Bidde

Unitarian Universalist Youth Choir Rehearsal Announced

The Unitarian Universalist Youth choir will rehearse Tuesday at 3 15 p m in the Saco Unitarian parish house for Christmas. Boys and girls from Grade 3 through Junior High may participate.

Unitarian - Universalist Saco Unitarian

CAR Combines Its Meeting With Party

The Rev John Fairfield society Children of the American Revolution held a meeting at the home of Senior president Nancy Tarbox With junior president Eleanor Foster presiding Communications included a thank you from Crossnore School for 10 gift The senior president reported sending a large package of toys and clothing to Tamassee CAR school funded by members John Tarbox read the treasure report After the session games and prizes followed Stephen Lord acted as Santa Claus and distributed gifts Refreshments were served by the hostess Eleanor Foster Members present included Eleanor Foster John Tarbox Carol Tarbox Carolyn Lord Stephen Lord Geraldine Durant Alan Hill Susan Stickney and guest Patricia Henderson

John Fairfield Society Nancy Tarbox Eleanor Foster Crossnore School Tamassee Car School John Tarbox Stephen Lord Anta Claus Carol Tarbox Carolyn Lord Geraldine Durant Alan Hill Susan Stickney Patricia Henderson

Driving Charge Is Continued In Saco

The case against Lindaff, Yorke, 15, of 102 Alfred Street, Biddeford, charged with driving without a license, was continued for sentence by Judge Hilary Ma amable in Saco Municipal Court this morning. Saco police were the complainants.

Lindaff Yorke Alfred Street Biddeford Hilary Maaney Saco Municipal Court Saco

Rhodes Scholar Swarthmore Student Edward Berman

Edward Berman 20 of Portland Maine senior at Harvard and Lewiston High School graduate was named among 32 Rhodes scholars. The Maine native will study for two years at Oxford University England. He is one of eight Harvard recipients this year and moved to Portland five years ago.

Swarthmore Pa. Il Edward Berman Portland Maine Oxford University England Harvard Berman Lewiston

Saco Firefighters Tackle Morning Chimney Fire

Saco firemen responded at 6 30 a m to a chimney fire at Andre Doy home 18 Hubbard Street Saco They used a booster line and returned to Central station at 7 09 a m authorities reported no injuries or further damage.

Saco Andre Doyon Hubbard Street Central Station

Ping Bodie 74 former Ruth roommate dies in San Francisco

Ping Bodie aged 74, a colorful AL outfielder for the White Sox, Athletics and Yankees from 1911 to 1921, died Sunday. He was Babe Ruth’s roommate with the Yankees and lent his name to his bat’s ping and Bodie, California. Bodie inspired jokes and tales in the dead ball era and later influenced sports writers.

San Francisco Ping Bodie Bodie Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Babe Ruth Yankees Francis Pezzalo Ping Calif Bugs Baer Bing Lardner

Funeral services for Saco man Lester C. Peck

Lester C. Peck 70 lifelong Saco resident died Saturday at an Augusta hospital born October 25 1891 son of Liberty L and Nellie L (Edgecomb) Peck a retired laborer and member of the Saco United Baptist church. Surviving nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at 1 pm from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening 7 to 9.

Lester C. Peck Saco Augusta Liberty L Nellie L. (Edgecomb) Peck

Funeral Services for Miles York Former Bus Operator

Miles Stan dish York, longtime operator on the Old Orchard Beach to Ocean Park bus line, died recently. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 30 p.m. from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco with Dr H Lewis Cutler officiating. Interment followed at Walnut Cemetery in North Yarmouth.

Miles 8S York Miles Standish York Old Orchard Beach Ocean Park Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco H. Lewis Cutler Second Congregational Church Biddeford Walnut Cemetery North Yarmouth

Rebecca Snow Funeral Services In Scarborough

Funeral services for Rebecca Snow daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Snow of Pine Point were held Sunday afternoon at Blue Point Congregational Christian church Scarborough Rev George Phinney officiated bearers Harold Snow William Flannery Giles Lesieur and Francis Griffith. Interment followed at Dunstan cemetery.

Rebecca Snow Kenneth Snow Pine Point Blue Point Congregational Christian Church Scarborough George Phinney Harold Snow William Flannery Giles Lesieur Francis Griffith Dunstan Cemetery

Three Saco Crashes From Snow Storm Reported

Saco police logged three accidents during yesterday’s snow storm. Fernand J. Roberge and Rev. Paul E. Roberge collided on Main Street when Fernand stopped for a red light. A learning driver, Linda L. Yorke, struck a tree at Seaside and Camp Felit Avenue injuring Charles Towers. On Beach Street, Edward A. Laliberte backed into Stacy G. Manwaine’s car as both traveled south. several passengers escaped injury.

Saco Main Street Fernand J. Roberge Hill Street Biddeford Paul E. Roberge Alfred Fernand Roverge Roberge Seaside Camp Fellit Avenue Linda L. Yorke Alfred Street Charles Towers Dover N. H Andrew Catina Joanne Perreault Winnie Perreault Beach Street Edward A. Laliberte Thornton Avenue Stacy G. Manwaine Westbrook Laliberte Manawine Noreen Laliberte William Liane

Catholic Church Plans Ecumenical Council Announcement

Vatican sources say the opening date of the Roman Catholic Churchs upcoming ecumenical council, the first in nearly a century, will be announced on Christmas Day. The council is expected to begin about a year from now and is described by Pope John XXIII as a major event of his papacy.

Vatican City i John XXIII

Maine Guard leaders briefed on academy resource

Augusta Maine National Guard commanders and recruiting officers were briefed by the state adjutant general on the Maine Military Academy. Maj Gen Edwin W Heywood called the academy the greatest resource of new Guard officers and noted the Reserve Officers Personnel Act will soon create promotions and a need for new junior officers.

GUARD Augusta Maine National Guard State Adjutant General Maine Military Academy Edwin W. Heywood Heywood

White Buick ad promotes fair weather used cars

The classified notice touts a light and white conditioned used car at White Buick located at 467 Elm Street Biddeford. It provides a contact number 2-1575 for inquiries and advertises fair weather sales.

Buick Elm St Biddeford Cail

Temperatures Report Across Zones and Cities

Zone 1 temperatures ranged from near 30 down to the mid 20s. Last night lows included Caribou 6, Eastport 16, Greenville 14, Old Town 19, Rumford 16, Portland 18, Mt Washington 15, Concord 22, Halifax 12, Montreal 19.

Lowes Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Portland Mt. Wash Concord Halifax Montreal

Shoplifters Case Continued In South Portland Court

Three adults and two juvenile girls arrested in a store theft ring had their cases continued to Wednesday in Municipal Court. Mrs. Karen Guerin 21 John P. Sargent 20 and Donald Gribbin Jr 22 of Cape Elizabeth face petty larceny charges and the juveniles will face petitions for juvenile proceedings. The adults were released on recognizance and the girls remain in parental custody. Police recovered $130 in goods from Guerin including cameras clothing books clocks and a microscope.

South Portland Karen Guerin John P. Sargent Donald Gribbin Jr Cape Elizabeth Judeg Bernard Devine

Father Fecteau Named Pastor at St. Matthew Limerick

Rev Raoul Fecteau, formerly of St Andre Biddeford, is appointed pastor of St Matthew church Limerick. He has served six and a half years as chaplain at Good Shepherd convent Bay View Saco and was ordained in May 1937. He will assume duties Wednesday. Another Biddeford priest, Rev Armond Bill, will become chaplain at Good Shepherd Provincial house. Rev Leo F White JCD moves from St Mary Biddeford to lead St Mary Star of the Sea York Beach.

St. Matthew Church Limerick Raoul Fecteau St. Andre Biddeford Good Shepherd Convent Bay View Saco Armond Bill St Denis Fort Fairfield Good Shepherd Leo F. White J.C.D St. Mary Parish St. Matthew Parish St. Mary Star of the Sea York Beach

Primary Candidacy Moves In Statewide Race News

Reports show candidates filing papers for governor and Cumberland County Senate seats. Rfds include Lewis F. Gardner and Orville Haughn. Kennebec and Windsor see filings for sheriff and U.S. marshal past roles. De Winter seeks re election as sheriff in a hot primary. The biennial instructions note April 2 petition deadline and petitions with 1 to 2 percent valid signatures. Primaries set for June 18 with the general election November 6.

H. Reed Lewis FE. Gardner RFD Saco Harry Pinkham Windsor U.S Maine Kennebec Jean de Winter Gardiner Cumberland County Senate Orville B. Haughn Bridgton Samuel A. Hinds South Portland

Record Heat Reaches 81 in Jacksonville on Sunday

Jacksonville posted a high of 81 degrees on Sunday, breaking the city’s 30 year record for warmth on this date. The previous record stood at 80 degrees.

Jacksonville Fla Mercury

England native George Squires leads Wyoming soccer with 16 goals

George Squires, born in England, led Wyoming's scorers last season with 16 goals. The forward stood out among the team’s attacking options and topped the season's goal chart for the Cowboys.

George Squires England Wyoming

Head On Crash Kills Trip In New Brunswick

Three Houlton women were in critical condition after a head on collision on the Houlton Woodstock road in New Brunswick. The crash killed five people including Guy McLellan and two Houston sisters. RCMP are investigating the cause of the Saturday wreck four miles west of Woodstock.

New Brunswick Houlton (Ap Houlton Houlton-Woodstock N.B Aroostook General Hospital Bessie Mooers Annie Spellman Marie McGary Guy McLellan Woodstock Houston Cecile Clavette Lydia Gionet McLellan Walter McBride Carlton Memorial Hospital Royal Canadian Mounted Police Mooers Spellman McGary

Christmas Mail At Peak Today

The Post Office expects the 1961 Christmas rush to peak today with over half a billion pieces expected to flow into post offices. Post office figures show mail already up 2.8 percent over last year as the season reaches its busiest point.

Washington Aescee

Circus Blaze In Brazil Takes Toll Of 250 Lives

The Brazil circus fire in a nylon tent near Rio de Janeiro killed about 250, with 180 bodies recovered and 500 injured as panic, exits blocked, and fires spread during a trapeze act. Arson suspected. victims include children. helicopters and hospitals aided the response. Surviving trapeze artists described escaping into the safety net.

Circus Brazil Interoi Ringling Bros Hartford Guanabara Bay Rio de Janeiro Air Force Sao Paulo Rio Niteroi Antonietta Estevanovich

Transatlantic Brides Group Hosts Christmas Party

The Transatlantic Brides Group and the Royal Oaks Transatlantic Brides and Parents association held a Christmas party at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Chasse at 631 Elm Street Biddeford. Attendees enjoyed English potato pie supper cakes carols and dancing Alfred Chasse played piano.

Royal Oaks Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association Alfred Chasse Elm Street Biddeford Olive P. Lamarre Charles Gendron Richard Morrel

Hired Farm Labor Survey Details for December CPS

Special questions on hired farm labor will appear in the December Current Population Survey. The Census Bureau says inquiries cover days worked in 1961 wages or salary received and type of work such as livestock machines or hand labor. Information is collected for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Labor. The survey runs week of December 18 in 333 areas with Irene Merrifield collecting data at 47 Kimball Street Sanford.

U. S. Census Bureau U. S. Department of Agriculture U. S. Department of Labor Irene D. Merrifield Kimball Street Sanford

New Technique Aims to Track Nuclear Blasts via Seismographs

Harvard University reports a new method by Prof. L Don Leet to distinguish man made seismic waves from natural earthquakes. His portable seismograph captured two distinct ground waves near the US peaceful nuclear test of New Mexico, not seen in natural quake records.

Cambridge, Mass Harvard University L. Don Leet Harvard Leet New Mexico United States

Garland Rated Maine's Most Conservative Voter

Congressman Peter A. Garland is labeled the most conservative member of the Maine delegation by Americans for Constitutional Action ACA, which rated 20 members at 100 percent. Barry Goldwater scored 99 percent. Edmund Muskie nine percent. other Maine lawmakers included Smith 46 percent Tupper 70 percent and Meantire 87 percent. The ACA is a Washington based nonpartisan political action group chaired by Admiral Ben Moreell.

Washington Peter A. Garland Maine Americans For Constitutional Action Congress ACA Arizona Barry M. Goldwater Cong Garland Edmund Muskie Sen Smith Cong Tupper Meaintire Ben Moreell Moreell

Thief to Celebrate After Night of Theft at Unity Club

A thief stole three fifths of whiskey and a quart of rum from the Unity club after a fire at the North Saco building Saturday night. Police say the burglar used a pickax left by firemen to break cabinet latches upstairs. Break is under investigation.

Unity Club Saco

Choir Members of St. Joseph Host Christmas Party

St. Joseph Church choir members held their annual Christmas party at the Wonderbar Steak House with Santa gifts and a buffet. Prizes went to Gerald Dutil Arthur Viger Bernadette Gagne Carmen Lavoie and Andre and Mrs Perreault. dance winners were Carmen Lavoie Roland Fournier and Arthur Viger.

St. Joseph Wonderbar Santa Claus Gerald Dutil Arthur Viger Bernadette Gagne Carmen Lavoie Andre Perreault Roland Fournier Diane Rousselle Paul Deschambault Andre Tardif Oscar Normand Paul Charland Maurice Dion Raymond Gendron Arthur Lavoie Raymond Loranger Armand Bergeron Marcel Viger Gerard Lavoie Lucien Loranger Paul Gendron Amanda Beaudoin Therese Bolduc Marguerite Boucher Laura Delisle Renescine Carmen Ladie Anne Marie Paquet Annette Montpas Priscille Verrier Rachel Gendron Noella Gendron Donna Poirier Lorette Dallaire Priscille Gagne Bernice Gagne Robert Neault Robert Rousseau Richard Charbonneault Raymond Sylvestre

Elks Host Children Party in Saco

Biddeford and Saco lodge of Elks welcomed 200 youngsters to the annual Children's party at the Elks home in Saco on Sunday afternoon. Leonard Drapeau, past exalted ruler, led the group in song as master of ceremonies, with Arthur Viger providing organ music and Betty Gribben headlining the show. Santa, played by David Deschambeault, handed out gifts and candy to each child. Youths Activity Committee members William Cosgrove, Paul Reay, and Leon F. Jones organized refreshments and assisted in running the event.

Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks Elks Home Saco Leonard Drapeau Arthur Viger Betty Gribben Portland David Deschambeault Santa Lodge William Cosgrove Paul Reay Leon F. Jones

Community Chest Swelled By 491 in Biddeford Saco Fund Drive

The Biddeford Saco Community Chest report shows 84.3 percent of a $35,039.36 goal achieved. A $491 pledge raised the total to $29,548.87 to date including $101 in special gifts, $15 in small industry, $299 in business, and $76 from the public.

Biddeford-Saco

Midshipmen Ready 12,000 Mile Caribbean Cruise

Maine Maritime Academy prepares a three month training voyage for 380 midshipmen and officers aboard the 7000 ton SS State of Maine Academy. The ship will visit Bahia Rio de Janeiro Bermuda Barbados Trinidad Puerto Rico and Port Everglades Florida with students handling navigation and ship duties under supervision.

Castine Maine Maritime Academy Caribbean Sea South America State of Maine Academy Bahia Rio de Janeiro Bermuda Barbados Trinidad Puerto Rico Port Everglades Fla

Another Fined For Passing School Bus

Waveland King, 6, Boom road, Saco, was fined $25 by Trial Justice Wesley Mewer in Old Orchard Beach for passing a stopped school bus on Saco avenue. In another action, Stephen G. Leonard, 23, of 3714 Grove avenue, Old Orchard Beach, was fined $10 for failing to stop at a stop sign.

Waveland King Boom Road Saco Wesley Mewer Old Orchard Beach King Saco Avenue Stephen G. Leonard Grove Avenue

Chief Cites Parking Ban Enforced in Biddeford Streets

Biddeford Police Chief Ed Sevigny warned car owners that a winter parking ban is now in force and overnight street parking is prohibited. He noted several violations and said parked cars hinder snow removal efforts during the season.

Biddeford Edgar Sevigny

Engagement of Madeline White Is Announced

Madeline White of Biddeford announces her engagement to Genie Edward Huff of Biddeford. Family dinner hosted by Mrs. White at Cobb and Elm streets confirms plans with January 27 set for the wedding. White attended South Portland High and works part time at Hillbilly Ranch. Huff, a Biddeford High alumnus, served in the Air Force and works at York Heel Co.

Madeline White Elm Street Biddeford Harry McFarland Cobb Avenue Portland Genie Edward Huff George W. Huff Summer Street White Marion Brown South Portland High School Hillbilly Ranch Old Orchard Beach Huff Biddeford High School U. S. Air Force York Heel Company

Voting Slow In Biddeford Municipal Election

Voters queued to elect city officials and decide two referendum questions in Biddeford as polls opened at 9 am and noon reports showed ward totals of 90 in ward two 125 in ward four 80 in ward five and 190 in ward seven with voting continuing until 7 pm.

Biddeford Ward Ward Four Ward Seven

Turkeys Are Prizes At St Francis Party

A snowy Sunday whist event at St Francis College drew the season’s largest crowd with 33 tables to aid the library fund. Six turkeys and other prizes went to winners, led by grand slam couple Mrs Dee Blow and Mrs J E Landry. Euclid Chalout topped cooks and high scorers, with several others receiving prizes. The whist group reported 10 parties so far raising 928.32, with sessions resuming January 7 after a holiday break.

St. Francis College Library Fund Clarenc Laplante OFM

Salle Charite Hosts Another Whist Party

Salle Charite hall hosted a whist gathering Saturday evening with a committee including Miss Rachael Neault and others. Winners included Mrs. Rose Daigle and Ernest St. Ours. special prizes went to several attendees. The next event is January 6 at 8 pm, with no parties on the next two Saturdays.

Salle Charite Hall Rachael Neault Raymond Paquette Alfred Grenier Leo Marcoux Arsene Lizotte Lucien Ruel Rose Daigle Ludger Moreau Jeannette Courtois Ernest St. Ours Arthur Lehouillier Mirs Medley Beaulieu Aurore Soucy Leon Paul Eugene Neault Claire Saucier Edward Caron Rita Tremblay Noella Martel

Ruben Dance Pupils Present Program at Grange Hall

Pupils from the Gladys H. Ruben School of the Dance Biddeford performed for the York County Pomona at Saco Grange hall. Performers included Jazz Candy Lawrence June Allen Theresa Chretien Gail Dansereau Hey Young Fella Essie Pendleton Steve Doyle and others in a lineup featuring Can Can Impish Fair Can Can and We Have Graduated with dances by Gail Kennedy Linda Herrick Colleen Shea and Robert Fournier.

York County Pomona Saco Grange Hall Gladys H. Ruben Biddeford Candy Lawrence June Allen Theresa Chretien Gail Dansereau Hey Young Fella Essie Pendleton Steve Doyle Gail Kennedy Linda Herrick Colleen Shea Robert Fournier Scott Shuffleburg Pat Bedard Elsie Pendleton Can Can Leslie Lawrence

UM Student Killed In East Corinth Crash

Miss Donna Buswell 18 of East Corinth died when her car left Bean's Mill road and overturned into a stream early Sunday. A University of Maine student she was valedictorian at East Corinth Academy last June.

East Corinth Donna Buswell Bean's Mill Road University of Maine East

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