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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1962

Page

2

Local Surgical Patients and Holiday Arrangements Across town

Albert Lefebvre of 1 Sullivan Street Biddeford and Joseph Edgar Lariviere of Biddeford are surgery patients at Webber hospital. Rosemary Laird a Gorham State Teachers College student and John Laird of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute visit their mother Mrs Florence Laird at 14 Wood Avenue Saco for the holidays.

Albert Lefebvre Sullivan Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Joseph Edgar Lariviere Rosemary Laird Gorham State Teachers College John Laird Woods Hole Oceanography _ Institute Woods Hole Mass Florence Laird Wood Avenue Saco

Fremont Club Joint Meeting With Annexed Charity Night

The Fremont club and its auxiliary will hold a joint meeting tonight in the hall on Alfred Street Biddeford. Charter members will be honored by Annette chapter Order of the Eastern Star at 7:30 pm in Saco Masonic hall. The program includes the annual Christmas tree and party and a 50 cent gift exchange.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall

Methodist Mens Club Meeting Set At Saco Street Church

The December meeting of the Methodist Men's club of the Saco Street Methodist church is Friday at 7 30 p m at the church. The nominating committee will present its final report and members are asked to bring a gift. A Christmas party will follow the business session.

Methodist Men's Club Saco’ School Street Methodist Church

Alfred Cloutier Declared Winner Of City Council Seat

Alfred Cloutier has been officially declared the winner of an at large seat on the Biddeford City Council by City Clerk Ralph Binette. Fortier led the vote with 3,726 while Xaphes received 3,586 and Cloutier 3,501 in a tight race for four at large positions.

Alfred Cloutier Biddeford Ralph Binette Cloutier Aarge Atty John F. Xaphes Conrad Fortier William W. Pomerleau Clement H. Deschambault Xaphes Binette Pomerleau Xage Albert W. Cookson Supreme Court Cecil J. Siddall Fortier Leo R

Skybolt Crisis Dominates Talks Between Kennedy and Macmillan

The leaders spent four and a half hours in discussions on Wednesday tackling Cold War issues. They reviewed the Cuban crisis aftermath, the Sino Indian clash, Soviet China rift, Nuclear problems, Skybolt, and potential Congo crises. Britain’s resistance to scrapping Skybolt remained the central dispute amid a web of Western defense questions.

Moscow Skybolt Congo Britain U.S Kennedy Macmillan

No Chile on Premise Premises Off Broadway Show

The Premise in New York marks its second anniversary with a spoofing of over a thousand news events in response to audience requests. Intermission serves 100000 cups of coffee and 60000 pastries plus 150000 cookies. no one has ordered the chili listed at $20.

New York

Deaths Henry Lennox in Saco after long illness

Henry E Lennox 58 of 12 Glenwood Ave Saco died at home after a long illness Born Worcester Mass November 8 1904 son of William J Lennox lived in Saco since age four He worked 35 years at Saco-Lowell shops retired two years ago and ran a cordwood business 23 years He was a member of First Parish Congregational Church Saco Lodge Odd Fellows served in WWI with the 1038th National Guard company Biddeford and was a Saco special police officer for 10 years Surviving are his widow Catherine G Plummer a son Robert E Lennox two daughters Catherine R Cousens and Gwendolyn B McLeod nine grandchildren Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at Shumway Funeral Home Friends may call today 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Henry E. Lennox Glenwood Avenue Saco Worcester Mass William J. Lennox Saco-Lowell Cordwood Lennox First Parish Congregational Church Saco Lodge For Odd Fellows 1038Rd National Guard Company Biddeford Catherine G. Plummer Robert E. Lennox Catherine R., Cousens Gwendolyn B. ‘McLeod Shumlway Funeral Home Spring Street

Obituary: Armand Menard of Hills Beach Dies

Armand Menard 67 of Hills Beach Biddeford died at Notre Dame hospital after a long illness. Born September 20 1895 in Biddeford he worked at Biddeford Baking and Saco Lowell shops 20 years. Survived by wife Marie Anne Martineau Menard, stepson Ronald Ste Marie, stepdaughter Mrs George Soukalas, six children, three great grandchildren and several relatives. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home. Funeral from St Andre church Saturday at 9 am.

Armand Menard Hills Beach Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital John Delphine Thibodeau Menard Los Angeles Calif George Soukalas Philippe’ Simard Georgianna Crochetiere Andre Bouthot Emond Funeral St. Andre Church

Death of Alan Verrill in International Falls Minnesota

Alan Verrill aged 19 formerly of Saco dies after a long illness at International Falls hospital Minnesota He was born April 14 1943 in Biddeford son of Douglas G and Bertha Fields Verrill He survived by his father mother a sister Ann Verrill and grandparents and several aunts and uncles Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at Greenwood Mortuary International Falls with burial there.

Alan Verrill Saco International Falls Hospital Minnesota Biddeford Douglas G Bertha (Fields) Verrill Douglas Verrill International Falls Minn Wendall Hamilton Millburg Mass Ann Verrill Laura Fields Bidgeford Basil Verrill Greenwood Mortuary

Laura Lachance Croteau dies in Massachusetts at 59

Laura Lachance Croteau 59 a former Biddeford resident died yesterday in Massachusetts after a short illness. She will be buried Saturday in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford. Survivors include two sons four daughters a brother seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements include R George Caron funeral home in North Andover and a 9 30 a.m. mass at St Michael's church before burial in Biddeford.

Laura Marie Giguere) Lachance Croteau Biddeford Massachusetts St. Joseph Cemetery Union Street North Andover Mass Bon Secours Hospital Methuen Lowell St. Michael's Church J. Alfred Lachance Jean Paul Croteau Salem N.H Cecile Lavigne Theresa Pasieka Omaha Neb Monique Lowehy Hartford J. Alfred Giguere R. George Caron Main Street

Bernard Hannaway 74 dies after long illness in Biddeford

Bernard Hannaway of 315 Main Street Biddeford died yesterday at Kennebunk Convalescent Home after a long illness. Born in Biddeford he was a retired plumber employed by the Mahaney firm and James Wood. He was a communicant of St. Mary church and survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St. Mary church at 9 a.m. Saturday. visiting hours today and Friday 2-4 and 7-10 p.m. at Cote Funeral Home, Saco.

Bernard Hannaway Main Street Biddeford Kennebunk Francis F Bridget (Victory) Hannaway Mahaney James Wood St. Mary Church Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Saco

Elephants Shaped Ancient African Road Networks Through Trails

Elephants blaze paths through forests and mountains guiding routes. Researchers note many current African highways trace origins to elephant trails carved over generations. The study highlights elephants as landscape engineers influencing regional connectivity and ecosystem dynamics.

Africa

Portland Weather: Cold Wave Warns and Coastal Winds

Portland issues a cold wave alert this afternoon and tonight with small craft warnings along the coast. Expect sunny skies and strong northwest winds 15 to 25 mph today, continued windy and colder tonight, and similarly windy Friday. Temperatures reach upper teens inland and near zero on the immediate coast with 5 to 15 below elsewhere.

Portland

Pythian Sisters Plan More Projects At Meeting

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters held a session in the K of P hall led by Beverly Emerson. Initiation is set for January 16. auditing of books on December 26. Western Maine Jubilee committee meeting January 6 at Woodfords. Irene Austin discharged. Mrs. June Ogden thanked. Christmas greetings from Grand Chief of Maine. Hospitality chairs named for next session.

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Saco Beverly Emerson Western Maine Jubilee Committee Woodfords Sunshine Committee Irene Austin June Ogden Maine Maud Brown Martha Souza Marie Lunetta Sarah Metcalf Violet Gobeil

Three People Injured In Portland Highway Crashes

In Portland and nearby areas three people were injured in highway accidents and listed in fair condition at Maine Medical Center. Willis Potter 21 of Gorham and Frank H Jewett III 18 of Buxton both off danger list, and Jane D Pease 51 of Portland sustained injuries from separate crashes on Route 112 and in Portland. Mrs Pease husband Frank 52 was released after treatment for a head cut.

Portland Maine Medical Center Willis Potter Gorham Frank H. Jewett III Buxton Jane D. Pease Potter Jewett Bates College Pease Frank

Lemoine, 76, Dies in Biddeford Hospital

Charles Lemoine of Western Avenue Kennebunkport died today in a Biddeford hospital born in London England September 27 1886 son of Rev Charles and Amelia Caporn Lemoine long time railroad worker and former W T Raleigh salesman Survivors include widow Rachel Moulton Lemoine daughter Mrs Grace Knik Los Angeles Calif two sons Very Rev Harold F Lemoine Edvill Lemoine Orleans France grandson Frank George Lemoine of Orleans Funeral home Dennett and Craig Saco says calling hours 5 to 8 p m Saturday and burial in Wells.

Charles W. Lemoine Western Avenue Kennebunkport Biddeford London England Charles and Amelia Caporn) Lemoine First Parish Congregational Church Saco Lemoine Boston and Maine Railroad Kennebunk W. T. Raleigh Company Rachel Moulton) Lemoine Grace Knik Los Angeles Calif Harold F. Lemoine Garden City New York Episcopal ‘Cathedral

Funeral services for Evelina Neault held at St. Andre

Funeral services for Evelina Neault age 37 of Biddeford were held at St. Andre church at 9 this morning. Rt Rev Msgr Aime Giguere celebrated a high mass of requiem assisted by two priests. Bearers were Circle Lacordaire members Edmond Neault Joseph Lefebvre Marcel Courtois Lionel Boucher Rich ard Boucher and Eugene Neault. Burial followed at St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Fr Nicknair. Out of town relatives included Adrienne Neault of Rochester New Hampshire Ovilas Neault of Lynn Massachusetts Philias Drouin Lucille Drouin Gerard Drouin Arlene Drouin and Lorraine Drouin of Westbrook.

Evelina Neault Emery _ street Biddefore St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Edmund Hache Bernand Nicknair St. Andre Choir Laura Lauren Proulx Circle Lacordaire Edmond Neault Joseph Lefebvre Marcel Courtois Lionel Boucher Richard Boucher Eugene Neault St. Joseph Nicknair Adrienne Neault Rochester N. H Ovilas Neault Lynn Mass Philias Drouin Lucille Drouin Gerard Drouin Arlene Drouin Lorraine Drouin Westbrook

Settlement Reached In Boucher Will Case At York Court

Testimony in the Boucher will hearing before Justice Charles E. Pomeroy ended with a settlement. Executor Albert W. Cookson testified about the will made in April 1961 and the couple’s finances, while witnesses including Madeleine Palmitessa and Rita Allaire described family ties and Boucher’s health. The proceedings adjourned as the settlement was announced, with Miss Provost named as a beneficiary.

Joseph D. Boucher York County Alfred Charles E. Pomeroy Atty Albert W.cookson Harold D. Carroll Cookson Boucher Daniel Crowley Madeline Palmitessa Biddeford Adrienne Provost Palmitessa Rita Boucher Allaire Adams Street Jerome Boucher Joseph Boucher Old Orchard Beach Oscar W. Perreault Dr. Perreault Miss Provost John Armstrong John Roberts Edna V. Armstrong Saco William P. Donahue Daniel Armsstrong Peter Rogers Portand

Owen-Davis Post Plans Eve Party

Final preparations for a New Year party were made at a meeting of the Owen-Davis post American Legion. Decorating committee members include Don Lucas Arnold Ballard Guy Goodwin Ernie Stevens Carl Murphy and Edward Gallant. Music by Jimmy Gendron. A buffet luncheon precedes the informal party. Co chairs are Ernest Stevens and Arthur Albrecht.

Owen-Davis Post, American Legion Don Lucas Arnold Ballard Guy Goodwin Ernie Stevens Carl Murphy Edward Gallant Jimmy Gendron Ernest Stevens Arthur Albrecht

Duel in 1806 Leaves Jackson Wounded, Dickinson Dead

In Poplar Bottom Kentucky on May 30, 1806 Andrew Jackson dueled Charles Dickinson after an insult in Nashville. Jackson was wounded and Dickinson died from the duel’s outcome.

Kentucky Poplar Bottom Andrew Jackson Charles Dickenson Nashville Tennessee Line Jackson Dickenson

Airman Cabana reassigned to Amarillo for training

Airman Basic Paul H. Cabana married to Joan C M ar chand Biddeford is reassigned to Amarillo AFB Tex for technical training as a United States Air Force administrative specialist. He completed the first phase at Lackland AFB Tex and was selected for the course for his aptitudes and interests. A 1959 graduate of St Louis High School his wife lives at 9 Parents avenue Biddeford.

Paul H. Cabana Joan CC Marchand Biddeford Amarillo Afb Tex United States Air Force Cabana Lackland Afb St. Louis High School Parents Avenue

Welcome Newcomers to the Fold in Biddeford Saco Journal

Bambi Lynn Benvie ten months old is welcomed as the Biddeford Saco Journal notes her arrival. She is daughter of T Sgt and Mrs Don ald Benvie. The family resides in Kennebunk with maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Hartley Hutchins. T/Sgt Benvie is stationed in Spain with the U S Air Force. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Cecil Tibbetts of Waterboro.

Biddeford-Saco Journal Bambi Lynn Benvie T-Sgt Donald Benvie Benvie Bambi Kennebunk Hartley Hutchins York Street T/Sat Spain U. S. Air Force Cecil Tibbetts Waterboro

History Book Purchased For BHS Library

Biddeford High School library buys The American Heritage History of Flight with funds donated by the Andrew MacMillan post and auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Saco. Brendan Crosby, the school librarian, announced the purchase. The volume covers past revelations in flight and recent space efforts, with 70 000 words and 450 pictures. It is endorsed by C. H. Gibbs-Smith and Marvin W. McFarland of notable aviation history bodies.

Biddeford Andrew MacMillan Royal Canadian Legion Saco Brendan Crosby C. H. Gibbs-Smith Victoria and Albert Museum of London Marvin W. McFarland Library of Congress’ Aeronautics Division

Pay Proposals Aired By Saco School Board

The Saco School Committee reviewed a revised 1963 salary schedule from the Teachers salary committee and discussed bus transport. It hired a janitor early for Gov. John Fairfield school to prep for opening and approved floodlights for the new school parking area. Dedication of the $400 000 Gov. John Fairfield school was set for 7 30 p m Sunday December 30. Hot water heaters were approved for Theodore T. Young and C. K. Burns schools. Intramural basketball may be organized for 5th to 8th graders at Young and Gov. Fairfield gyms this winter. Attending were Harvey Lamontagne Jr Thomas Winston Mrs Vera Warner and Dr Frank Lawler.

Saco Benjamin Hall Donald Libby Robert Moody William Bogas Gov. John Fairfield Theodore T. Young C. K. Burns Thomas Winston Young School Gov. Fairfield School Harvey Lamontagne, Jr Vera Warner Frank Lawler

Old Cars Prohibited At New Saco Dump

Saco's city dump off Boom road is not an automobile graveyard, Street Commissioner Herbert Kerns said today. He announced that wrecked automobiles would not be allowed at the site after an old car was dumped last weekend. Waste collections on Tuesday will shift to Wednesday for Christmas week.

Saco New City Herbert Kerns Kerns

Batesville house mover claims 3000 moves in 22 years

N Waugh of Batesville, a house mover, reports moving 3,000 houses in 22 years without an accident. Some moves covered up to 130 miles, with occupants often staying in the house during transit. The only trouble noted was occasional porch loss.

Batesville. Ark N. Waugh Batesville

South Biddeford Methodist Guild Holds Yule Party

The South Biddeford Methodist guild held its Christmas party at Mrs. Ruth Peck’s Biddeford Pool home. Members voted to buy tablecloths for Siloam hall, candles for the church, and to donate blankets and clothing to a family. They planned refreshments for the Sunday school party and named a nominating committee for January 16. A Red Cross gift drive, an adopted boy fund, and a furnace/undergrounding discussion were noted.

South Biddeford Inez Johnson Martha Cotsinas Pauline Burnham Burnham Mr. Barnes Dorothy Emmons Canfield Edward Litwinowich Dorothy McGown Marie Goldthwaite Dorothy Hanscom Ruth Hutchins Bernice Alexander Martha Cotsifas Dorothy Bunting Anne Small Ruth Bailey Evelyn Germain Natalie Emerson Doris Burleigh Dorothy Rumery Lucy Johnson Patricia Tarbox Dorothy Peck Janice Staples Mary Ingraham Irma Marcille

Two Saco Traffic Mishaps Reported

Two accidents were reported to Saco police. In the Ocean Park roundabout case Harry Rosell and Emile Lacroix collided as Lacroix turned right. Rosell’s car sustained about 73 dollars in damage with no injuries. The second crash at South and Spring streets involved David Levesque and Mabel Fanning, with Levesque’s vehicle damaged about 98 dollars and no injuries.

Saco Ocean Park Harry O. Rosell Kinney Shores Emile A. Lacroix Bradbury Biddeford Ocean Park Road Lacroix Rosell South Spring Streets David M. Levesque Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Spring Street Mabel Fanning South Street Levesque

Sugarloaf Opens for Skiing as Lifts Partially Run

Sugarloaf Mountain Maine’s largest ski area will open Saturday for its eighth season with three of five lifts operating. Upper lifts will stay closed until more snow arrives. Snow depth is 4 to 18 inches. lower runs are poor while upper runs are fair to good. Saddleback Mountain plans to open Friday.

Kingfield Sugarloaf Mountain Maine Amos G. Winter Sugarloaf Saddleback Mountain Rangeley Pewegeenn dl

Kennedy Acknowledges Private Role in Cuba Food Exchange

In New York Atty. Gen. Kennedy described himself as acting privately while the government supports the prisoner exchange led by committee negotiator James B. Donovan. Officials said Castro might raise the price if the donor is government rather than private, as IRS allows tax deductions for donated medicine or food.

James B. Donovan New York Kennedy Cuba Castro Edwin Guthman Justice Department Internal Revenue Service Donovan Guthman Arnold Beckman Beckman Instrument Co Fullerton Calif Washington Beckman United States

Thornton Glee Clubs Present Yale Concert

Thornton academy glee clubs staged a Christmas program under Mrs. Helen S. Cropper featuring cantata choruses, carols, a popular song medley, and an organ arrangement. Accompanists Glenna Bradeen Mary Patrick Jay Sneider Stephen Lamb Cynthia Freeman Judith Goodwin. Soloists included Terry Glass Cynthia Freeman Jean Marston Russell Leach Jerry Hinkley Frank Goodwin and Mike Winston.

Thornton Academy Helen S. Cropper Saint-Saens Nightingale Isabella Paul Brown Glenna Bradeen Mary Patrick Jay Sneider Stephen Lamb Cynthia Freeman Judith Goodwin Terry Glass Jean Marston Russell Leach Jerry Hinkley Frank Goodwin Mike Winston

First National Bank Workers Banquet Ends Year with Recognition

The annual Christmas party of officers and employes of the First National Bank of Biddeford was held at the Wonderbar Steak House. Mrs. Ruby Brown, finishing her duties, was recognized before moving to Andover Mass for her husband Ronald Brown’s transfer with Sherwin Williams. Archie B. Maxwell presented a gift, Santa was Richard A. Moore, and Miss Eileen O Rourke played piano for community singing. Numerous couples from Biddeford and nearby towns attended.

First National Bank of Biddeford Wonderbar Ruby Brown Brown Andover Mass Ronald Brown Sherwin Williams Company Archie B. Maxwell Santa Claus Richard A. Moore Eileen O'Rourke Arthur F. Maxwell Louis Pomerleau Ernest Regan Normand Sylvestre Car Charles A. Gendron Roland Martin Joseph T. Baker Saco William McNally Old Orchard Beach James Smith Kennebunkport Leo Gagnon Ronald Abbott South Berwick Linwood Carter Dover N. H Vera Allen Sharon Harvey Gladys Murphy Mary V D. Jones Jacqueline Sevigny Lucienne Metayer Philip Xapres Sherwin Beane

Guinea pig Squeaky roots for five years at Ryerson School

In Wayne New Jersey Squeaky the guinea pig remains at Ryerson School as a beloved first grade pet after five years. Teachers say he supports science lessons models drawings and writing topics for students who cuddle him and learn through him.

Wayne N.J Squeaky Ryerson School Doris Guiseffi

Bowdoin Campaign Names Sanford Leader Willard Chairman

Atty George S Willard of Sanford named chairman for the Bowdoin College 10 million capital drive covering the Sanford Kennebunk area Alumni chairman Vincent Welch announced The Sanford native and Bowdoin alumnus has held multiple civic roles and served in the Naval Reserve He and his wife Joyce have two children The fund aims to expand academic programs upgrade facilities and improve student aid including a new library dormitory renovations and expanded heating capacity

Atty. George S. Willard Sanford Willard and Hanscom Sanford-Kennebunk Bowdoin College Vincent B. Welch Washington, D.C Bowdoin Willard Phi Beta Kappa National Learned Society Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Boston University School of Law Boston University Northeastern University Sanford Loan and Building Association Sanford Institution For Savings York County American Bar Associations American Bar Association New England Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Sanford School Louis B. Goodsall Memorial Library Lela H. Thornsburg Educational Foundation Sanford Symphony Orchestra, Inc Barney Beg U. S. Naval Reserve Kennebunk Sanford High School Joyce R. Richardson Georges Maguad Stephen P Dartmouth College James S. Coles

Forecasts shift as economists predict modest business rise

Local analysis notes most economists now foresee continued growth for the next year with no recession. They credit substantial liquid savings and higher personal incomes, suggesting stronger consumer activity if federal taxes are cut, despite earlier gloom.

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