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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1962

Page

2

Warren R. Austin dies at 85 longtime U N ambassador

Warren R. Austin of Burlington Vermont dies at his home age 85. Republican figure who opposed U S entry into the League of Nations after World War I and later became U S ambassador to the United Nations after World War II. He served in the Senate from 1931 and led a U N resolution accusing Communist China of aggression in Korea in 1950.

Burlington Warrenr Austin U. S League of Nations U.S United Nations Franklin D. Roosevelt Senate U. N Harry S. Truman

Many Biddeford Area Families Spend Holidays Away

Personal notices list residents and relatives traveling for Christmas and New Year. Names include Mrs. Margaret Hill and son David in New York, Mr and Mrs Carleton Ragan Elm Street, and Mr and Mrs Sidney Palmer, with others visiting or returning to Saco Wells Biddeford and surrounding towns. Reunions feature extended family gatherings across Maine and neighboring states, with servicemen and students noted among the holiday movements.

Margaret Hill Ferry Road Saco David Hill New York Nis van Cragan New Carletonragan Elm Street Sidney Palmer Wine Taeney Chilen Sebagoe Andover Mass Campuis Real Ares Greenville S. C Prospect St. Biddeford Naval Training Center Great Lakes Alma Fournier Center Street Biddeford Lionel Fournier Lawrence Amanda Boisvert Cutts Street Gerard Foley Pauline Hartford Conn Donald Bruce Brockport N. Y Edward J. Reilly Amherst Street James Donahue Waltham John A. Donahue Newtonville Ernest Donahue Orchard Street Walter K. Bissell Beverly A. Bissell Washington DC Navy Department Washington Dorchester William Lambert Harry Horsfield Roland Morissette Prescott Howard Albert Howard Bery Ann Howard Boston Marion Howard Portland Fred Smith New Hampshire Amos Boyden Kennebunk Boyden Pamela Angell Ronald Gardella Indiana Institute of Technology Albert Gardella May Street Donald Hill Linda Bath Clyde Wells Stephen Mus'awski Sallie Nettie Rounds Hazel Rounds Theresa van Bergen Brussels Belgium Ottawa Can Fred Tebbenhoff Adams Street van Berg Newark Canada Richard W. McIntyre Adrienne P. McIntyre Ill Old Orchard Beach High School McIntyre Navy D. Kerwin Twomey Graham Street Patricia Twomey State Department Washington, D. C John Balog Mary Hritz Joseph Hritz Homestead Michael Balog Bridgeport

Probation Continued As Youth Charged With Red Light

Youth must pay a $10 fine on a passing red light charge. In a separate case Larry Wade Burnham, 21, of 161 Elm Street Biddeford, pleaded guilty to driving without a license and was fined $10.

Page One Larry Wade Burnham Elm Street Biddeford

Card of Thanks to Franciscan Fathers and St Joseph Parish

I wish to thank the Franciscan Fathers and the priests from St Joseph's parish for their kind prayers and visits during my illness. Also Dr A Fortier, relatives and friends for visits and cards, Mrs Yvonne Couture.

St. Joseph’s Parish Dr A. Fortier

Elizabeth Burnie 88 Biddeford resident dies after long illness

Elizabeth Burnie 88 widow of James Burnie of 19 Herring Avenue Biddeford died yesterday afternoon in a Biddeford nursing home after a long illness. Born December 30 1873 in Saco she was the daughter of William and Clarabelle Hunt. She was active in Adah chapter Order of the Eastern Star and the Biddeford Second Congregational Church. Survived by brother Fred Hunt York and two nephews and a niece. Funeral Thursday at 3 PM from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with burial at Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9.

Elizabeth Wallace Burnie Herring Avenue Biddeford James, Burnie Saco William Clarabelle (Leavitt) Hunt Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Second Fred Hunt York Dennett and Craig Main Street Greenwood Cemetery

Saco native Donald Parks dies at 52

Donald E. Parks 52 a Saco native and McKenney road resident died at home early today born June 12 1910 he was son of Emery H and Catherine C Parks survivors include his father a brother J Osborne Parks of Saco a niece nephew and several cousins funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from Dennett and Craig Funeral home 365 Main Street Saco and burial will be in Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery

Donald Emerson Parks Saco McKenney Road Emery H Catherine C. (McAuley) Parks J. Osborne Parks Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Buxton Lower Corner

Albert Lefebvre 59 of Biddeford Dies After Illness

Albert Lefebvre age 59 of 1 Sullivan Street Biddeford died at a local hospital after a month long illness. Born May 18 1903 in Biddeford he was a son of Aselym and Mary Robida Lefebvre. He worked at Edwards Plant Saco Lowell Shops and attended St Andre Church. Surviving are his widow Mary Vachon Lefebvre two sons Albert Jr and Ralph both of Biddeford four daughters Mrs Isna Therrien Sanford Mrs Laura Smith Biddeford and the Misses Dolores and Priscilla Lefebvre of Biddeford one brother Ralph Hanover NH eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home until 10 p m today Funeral services will be from St Andre Church Thursday at 9 la m.

Albert Lefebvre Sullivan Street Biddeford Aselym Mary Robida Lefebvre Edwards Saco Lowell St. Andre Church Mary Vachon Lefebvre Ralph Lefebvre Sna Therrien Sanford Laura Smith Dolores Priscilla Lefebvre Ralph Hanover N.H Emond ‘Funeral Home

Mrs Mabel Hammond Rites Held In North Attleboro Mass

Mabel Hammond 70 longtime North Attleboro resident born in Boston died recently. Widow of Edric Hammond she lived in North Attleboro for many years and leaves two sons Marshall and William Hammond plus seven grandchildren. Surviving siblings include William Beety Biddeford George Beety Sanford and Howard Beety North Attleboro. Burial followed a service at 11 a m. in North Attleboro Massachusetts with burial in a local cemetery.

Mabel ‘Beety H'ammond Saco North A ‘Tleboro Mass Edric Hammond North Attleboro Boston Samuel and Margaret Tufts) Betty Thornton Academy Marshall William Hammond William Beety Biddeford George Beety Sanford Howard Beety Earle Lewis Bidde

Obituary of Ormond S Sanborn former Saco chief of police

Ormond Sanborn 87 died suddenly at home 327 Ferry Rd Saco He ran a blacksmith shop on Thornton Ave and served as Saco chief of police 1917 18 Born July 17 1875 son of John and Ruth Libby Sanborn Standish Survivors include daughter Mrs Lionel Cartwright Andover MA two sons Philip O and Chester D Sanborn Saco two brothers William S Sanborn South Gorham Delmar Sanborn Gorham four sisters Mrs Merle Patrick Saybrook Conn Mrs Nellie Libby and Mrs Laura Butler Essex Conn Mrs Wesley Washburn South Gorham 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren Saturday service 1:30 p m Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco viewing Friday 2 4 and 7 8 pm Burial in South Gorham Cemetery

Ormond Prescott Sanborn Ferry Road Saco Thornton Avenue John and Ruth Libby) Sanborn Standish Lionel Cartwright Andover Mass Philip O Chester D. Sanborn William S. Sanborn South Gorham Delmar Sanborn Gorham Merle Patrick Saybrook, Conn Nellie Libby Laura Butler Essex Conn Wesley Washburn Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street

Portland Weather Outlook Delivers Chilly Day Ahead

A Portland forecast this afternoon calls for fair skies and not very cold air with highs in the 30s. Winds will be variable around 10 mph, turning northwest 15 to 25 mph. Tonight turns clear and much colder with a low near 0 to 10 above, winds easing to 5 to 10 mph. Thursday stays fair but colder, with increasing clouds late and west winds 10 to 15 mph.

Portland

Colbath Found Dead From Shotgun Wounds In Kennebunk

Miss Phyllis H. Colbath, 34, a former Wells sixth grade teacher, was found shot to death Christmas morning at her Kennebunk home with Miss Agnes Delisle. York County Medical Examiner said death occurred Christmas Eve from self-inflicted safety related wounds. Police noted a new shotgun with price tag attached. Colbath resided in Kennebunk while teaching in Wells and studied at Keene State Teachers College. Born August 11, 1928 in Newark, N J, she was the daughter of Guy S. and Helen Sproul Colbath. Private funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk. burial in Bristol Mills Cemetery.

Phyllis H. Colbath Wells Agnes Delisle Kennebunk York County J. Robert Downing Frank Stevens Miss Colbath Miss Delisle Highstreet Col‘bath Portsmouth N.H Keene State Teachers College Newark N.J Guy S Helen ‘Sproul) Colbath Keene Teachers College Bibber '‘Emorial Summertreet Bristol Mills Cemetery Bristol

Miss Rena Paraday Dies in Saco at 60

Rena Paraday of Saco died Monday evening in a Portland hospital after a short illness. She was 60, daughter of Thomas and Mary Paraday, a communicant of Most Holy Trinity church, and a 30 year social worker for the Maine Department of Health and Welfare who retired December 1. Survived by a brother Dr Thomas Paraday of Saco and an uncle in Boston. Funeral services conducted Friday at 9 a.m. from Cote Funeral Home with Rev Maurice Boland officiating. Friends may call today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Rena Paraday Saco Portland Thomas and Mary (Armstrong) Paraday Most Holy Trinity Church Maine Department of Health and Welfare Thomas Paraday Boston Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Maurice Boland

Kennebunk man Guy A. Smith dies at 73

Guy Alfred Smith 73 of the Alewive section Kennebunk died suddenly Monday night at his home. Born March 9 1889 in Kennebunk he was a former state highway maintenance worker. Survived by widow Alice Coombs Smith son Arnold daughter Anna LeBlanc and six grandchildren all of Kennebunk. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 p m with calling hours today 2–4 and 7–9 p m. Burial in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk.

Guy Alfred Smith Alewive Kennebunk Eldridge Adam Wormwood Smith Alice (Coombs) Smith Arnold Smith Anna LeBlanc

Marriage Intentions Filed In Saco And Biddeford

Marriage intentions on file at the Saco City clerk's office list Richard R Kerry of 127 Common Street Saco and Marjorie B Saucier of 40 Seaview Avenue Old Orchard Beach. The Biddeford City Clerk's office lists Albert C Leavitt of 3 Friend Street Kennebunk and Carol L John of 92 Alfred Street Biddeford.

Saco Richard R. Kerry Common Street Marjorie B. Saucier Seaview Avenue Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Albert C. Leavitt Friend Street Kennebunk Carol L. John Alfred Street Bidsteford

Vandals Break Into Market On Portland Road

Police said hungry vandals broke into Rheaume's market on Portland road in Saco Sunday night and stole 40 to 50 dollars in cash and four cases of beer. They paused to eat a lunch of cheese Italian sandwiches tonic and orange juice before fleeing. Entry was gained by ripping the screen from a window next to the cellar door.

Rheaume’s Market Portland Road Saco

Saco Youth Fined On Assault Charge

Allan Hayward aged 19 of 11 School Street Saco was fined 25 dollars in Saco Municipal Court by Judge Hilary Mahaney after pleading not guilty to assault and battery against Pauline Martin of Main Street Saco. he was found guilty.

Allan Hayward School Street Saco Hilary Mahaney Pauline Martin Main Street Hayward Mahaney

Saco Police Investigate Seven Traffic Mishaps

Saco police logged seven traffic accidents Monday and Tuesday across Elm North and Beach streets. Incidents involved drivers from Saco Biddeford Scarborough and nearby areas with injuries including a leg pain head cuts and bruises. Damages ranged from minor to about $193.71 with several vehicles and passengers affected.

Saco Police Saco Harry Zaittin Biddeford Cleveland Street North Street Robbins Zaitlin Grace Robbins Edward Robbins Woodrow Harriman Ronald G. Faunce Scarborough Erika Binette South Street Elm Street Binette Faunce Westburg Record Violet Ann Westburg Patricia Westburg Ruth A. Meserve Hall Avenue Bruce Reay Ferry Road Reny George A. Rancourt Union Street Alfred R. Tourigny James Street Rancourt Tourigny Leon A. Works York Richard M. Gluvas Pease Afb N. H Works Gluvas

Funeral services for Mrs Emily F Paquin in Fairhaven Mass

Funeral services for Mrs Emily F Paquin who died in Fairhaven Mass last Saturday were held at St Joseph Church at 9. Rev Henry Bechard celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem assisted by Rev Armand Bill as deacon and Rev Sylvia Levesque as subdeacon. Bearers included Bernard Labbe John W Girard Armand E Reay and others with burial at St Joseph cemetery. Attending out of town relatives included Ralph and Bernard Labbe Blanche Pellerin Edesse Gaudreau James Tarpy and Allan Ayer.

Emily F. Paquin Fairhaven Mass St. Joseph Church Henry Bechard Armand Bill Sylvia Levesque St. Joseph Diana Rousselle Ste. Anne Sodality Adolphe Gagnon Ralph Labbe Bernard Labbe Blanche Pellerin Lewiston Edesse Gaudreau Westbrook James Tarpy Haverhill Allan Ayer Portland

Funeral for Josephat Dubois at Notre Dame de Lourdes

Funeral services for Josephat Dubois were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco with a solemn high mass led by Rev. Arthur Dube. Deacon Rev Georges Plante and sub-deacon Rev Paul Jalbert assisted. The ladies choir, Mrs Eva Carrier on organ, and bearers led to burial at St Joseph Cemetery with prayers by Rev Plante. Out of town attendees listed from Conn Mass and Maine.

Josephat Dubois Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Arthur Dube Georges Plante Paul Jalbert Eva Carrier Jean Beauche‘min George Lessard Leo Lessard Jan Levi Belair Rene Dubois James Caron

Stock market advances on hopes of tax cuts and budgets

The New York stock market rose at midday with the Associated Press average up 1.0 to 242.1 as blue chips led the gain. Du Pont IBM Amerada Polaroid rose strongly while Ford hit a yearly high. Dow Jones averaged 651.39, up 3.68, with oils and industrials posting gains and bonds steady or higher. President Kennedy's tax cut and budget talk boosted optimism ahead of reconvening Congress.

New York Associated Press Kennedy Congress du Pont IBM Amerada Polaroid Texas Instruments Fairchild Camera Ford General Motors Chrysler American Motors Jones & Laughlin General Electric and Radio Corp. _ Standard Oi New Jersey Brunswick Dow Jones American Stock Exchange U.S

Election of Blue Feather council officers at Elm Street hall

The Blue Feather council Degree of Pocahontas will hold its meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Elm Street hall in Biddeford. Officers will be elected. A Christmas party follows with $1 gift exchanges and refreshments provided by a special committee.

Blue Feather Council Degree of Pocahontas Elm Street Biddeford

Midweek Prayer and Choir Rehearsals In Saco Area

A sequence of religious events is scheduled Thursday in Saco and nearby towns. Prayer meetings at Bible Baptist Church and First Assembly of God, with choirs from Saco School Street Methodist and Senior choir rehearsals, are listed along with Holy Communion at St. Benedict Episcopal Church in Biddeford and Bible study at First Baptist Ocean Park Old Orchard Beach. The School Street Methodist group will not rehearse Thursday, instead meeting Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco SacoSchool Street Methodist Church Saco School Street Methodist Church First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Episcopal Church Biddeard First Assembly of God Church of Ahepa Pleasant Street

Meeting Slated By Saco Democratic City Committee

Chairman Chandler Boutet announced a meeting of the Saco Democratic City Committee scheduled for Thursday night at 7 30 in the Saco Municipal courtroom. The memo also gives home storage tips for dried fruits and cookies emphasizing airtight conditions.

Chandler Boutet Saco

Eleven Accidents Mar Biddeford Holiday Period

Eleven more traffic accidents were reported to Biddeford police as a winter snowstorm left hazardous driving in the city. The reports detail collisions among drivers from Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Portland and Bridgeport with injuries including head fractures and a facial injury.

Biddeford Margaret Brandt Portland Road Saco Robert J. Audie Hill Street Main Lincoln Streets Brandt Lincoln Audie Edith R. Boucher Lake Avenue Old Orchard Beach Donald E. Buzzell Hooper Street Pool Street Boucher Buzzell Randall FE. Lavigne Granite Street Fernand R. Huot Bridgeport, Conn Lavigne Granite Huot Joseph H. Thibodeau Buxton Road Guy W Anderson Lemieux Street First National i Larry W. Bucknam Elm Street Ovila J. Lauzon Alfred Street St. Mary and Bradbury

Floating rocks and sinking wood noted at Naknek Lake

In Naknek Lake in southern Alaska rocks along the shore are pumice and float on water while the petrified wood sinks. The stones are lighter than water and the wood shows intricate markings, highlighting a curious natural display.

Naknek Lake Alaska

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