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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1961

Page

2

Personal notices from Notre Dame hospital and area homes

Multiple local residents and relatives are listed as patients or recently discharged from Notre Dame hospital and other Maine facilities. Names include Emelien Paquin, Narcisse Collard, Emily Tomlinson, Elizabeth Leoncini, Roland and Conrad Lemieux, Donald Allie, Lauria Gagne, Marie Ann Cordeau, Norman J. Bernier, Mark Malasnik, Joel Brown Jr, and mentions of visits by State Rep. Jerome Plante and family. Also notes Raymond J. Lambert, a US Navy seaman, serving at NAS Oceana after a Sixth Fleet tour.

Emelien Paquin Maple Street Saco Notre Dame Hospital Narcisse Collard Harding Street Biddeford Emily Tomlinson Thornton Avenue Webberospital Elizabeth Leoncini Middle Street Maine Medical Center Portland Roland Lemieux Foss Street Conrad Lemieux Foss Steret Donald Allie Raymond Allie Fogg Avenue Lauria Gagne Smutty Lane Marie Ann Cordeau Alfred Street Norman J. Bernier Ardmore Mary J. Bernier Graham Street Notre Dame Ital Mark Malasnik George Malasnik Pool Road Joel Brown May Street Jerome Plante Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach Orono University of Maine Raymond J. Lambert Seaman USN Lionel F. L. Lambert Hill Street Fighter Squadron 41 Naval Air Station Oceana Sixth Fleet Mediterranean

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Meet Tonight

A Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus meeting is set for tonight at 8 in the hall on Washington Street, with a film as part of the monthly entertainment program. The Madisses of the First Parish Congregational Church in Saco had a meeting scheduled for tonight that has been canceled, announced today.

Biddeford First Parish Congregational Church Saco

Church notes on Cadet meeting by Salvation Army

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m with plans discussed for upcoming activities and service projects in the community.

Saco Salvation Army

Noted Mentor Sees Cotton Bowl Tossup

Mississippi is favored to beat Texas in the Cotton Bowl, but Arkansas coach Frank Broyles says the game is a tossup. He notes Mississippi’s strong line and Texas’s powerful backfield, with Billy Ray Adams out for Mississippi.

Dallas Tex Mississippi Texas Longhorns Frank Broyles Arkansas Billy Ray Adams Adams Broyles Adams Broyles

No accidents reported to Saco police this morning

Saco police reported no accidents yesterday morning and the Sac night fire department had no calls or ambulance log entries.

Saco Police

Reverend Ernest Pressey Dies at 97 in Maine

The Rev Canon Ernest Albert Pressey long serving Episcopal leader in Maine died at a nursing home at age 97. Born in Brighton England, he served churches in Providence and Indianapolis before becoming rector of Trinity Church Portland from 1899 to 1933. He leaves a son a sister Clara and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. His wife died in 1948.

Portland Ernest Albert Pressey Maine Canon Pressey Brighton East Sussex England James William Pressey Providence R. I Indianapolis Marion Ind Trinity Church Clara

Harold Jellison dies at 67 in Kennebunk

Harold Jellison 67 husband of Hazel Jellison died suddenly at his home 13 Hall street Kennebunk. An electrician by trade he worked for Dresser Marsh Corp. He was a World War I veteran and member of Christchurch Kennebunk. He leaves two sons William and Robert and three grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2:30 p.m. Angell Funeral home Kennebunk with Rev. Robert Cumler officiating. Burial Evergreen cemetery. Family may call this evening at the funeral home.

Harold P. Jellison Hazel (Hamilton) Jellison Hall Street Kennebunk William B Hester (Littlefield) Jellison Dresser-Marsh Corp Christchurch Robert W. Jellison William F. Jellison U.S. Navy San Diego Calif Angell Funeral Home Dane Street Robert Cumler Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing

Carpenter Roger Labonte Dies Sudden At Home

Roger Labonte aged in his 40s died suddenly at his residence 51 Bradley Street in Saco this noon. He was a self employed carpenter in home construction. Cote Funeral Home at Beach and James streets, Saco, is handling arrangements, which were incomplete at press time.

Roger Labonte Bradley Street Saco Cote Beach James Streets

William A Nash Funeral Services Held in Saco

Funeral services for William A Nash, a retired Saco Lowell worker, were held Wednesday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco with Rev Andrew K Richards of Lynfield Mass officiating. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Bearers included Robert Eveleth Roy Edwards Joseph Henaire Robert Lemioux Maynard Pelkey and Oliver Lamarre. Ritualistic services of the Masonic lodge Dunlap lodge F and A M were conducted Tuesday evening at the funeral home by its officers.

William A. Nash Saco-Lowell Dennett and Craig Main Street Saco Andrew K. Richards Lynfield Mass Laurel Hill Cemetery Robert Eveleth Roy Edwards Joseph Henaire Robert Lemioux Maynard Pelkey Oliver Lamarre Masonic Lodge Dunlap Lodge A, M

William C Whitworth Funeral at Biddeford Church

Funeral services for William Charles Whitworth, retired Pepperell Manufacturing employee, who died Saturday at Veterans Hospital Togus, were conducted yesterday at Christ Episcopal church Biddeford. Rev Thomas Knox officiated with burial in Laurel Hill cemetery. World War I Barracks members served as bearers and firing squad, including Arthur Gagne Thomas McGarity John Boland Joseph Hanusek Francis Simard and James Feeney. Arnold Ballard sounded taps at the grave.

William CC Whitworth William Charles Whitworth Pepperell Manufacturing Veterans’ Hospital Togus Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Thomas Knox Laurel Hill Cemetery Arthur Gagne Thomas McGarity John Boland Joseph Hanusek Francis Simard James Feeney Arnold Ballard

Rival Coaches Toss Quins At One Another

Pasadena AP rivalry between Minnesota and UCLA spills into Rose Bowl week with quips from coaches. Murray Warmath jokes about mutinous squads while Bill Barnes fires back about his two meal daily plan and lean players. Both teams report good workouts and effective passing in practice.

Pasadena Calif Murray Warmath Minnesota UCLA Bill Barnes Warmath Bruins Barnes Uclans Tennessee

Smith Misses Visits To NH

In bad weather this morning Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine could not land at Pease Air Force Base for a scheduled inspection of the base and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. She continued on to Dow Air Force Base in Bangor. She planned to attend the funeral of former Sen. Owen Brewster in Dexter this afternoon.

Portsmouth N. H Margaret Chase Smith Rmaine Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Portland Weather: Rain and Snow Mix With Snow Flurries

A cloudy Portland forecast calls for rain mixing with sleet and snow this afternoon, becoming snow flurries later tonight. Colder tonight into Friday with possible mountain snow, winds rising to 15 to 25 mph then easing. Coastal small craft warnings issued at 9 30 am.

Portland

Festive Season Ad Promotes Seal Rock Ginger Ale

Ad urges stocking Seal Rock Ginger Ale made with Pure Jamaica Ginger and Certified Pure Spring Water. Weather table lists Zone 1 temperatures from mid 30s to teens and lows across several cities including Caribou 26 Eastport 29 Greenville 29 Portland 30 Old Town 28 Rumford 31 Mt Washington 18 Concord 28 Halifax 30 Montreal 29.

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

Tide Schedule Fragment Shows December Readings

Readings list includes high and low tides with associated times in the A M and P M periods. Values show decimal tide heights and related 3.0 percent figures for December.

Boston Picks Up Tab Following Goof

About 32 cars on Beacon Street were towed during a snow storm due to a misread odd even numbering rule. The city paid $192 to cover the towing fees after foremen misapplied the one side parking rule to a street with unique numbering.

Boston Beacon Street Boston Common Public Gardens

Katanga Seeks Federal Path in Congo Constitution Talks

Katanga leaders insist on a confederation as their delegation to Leopoldville negotiates a new constitution under Article 5 of Kitona. Adoula’s government demands Katanga deputies exercise national functions per Article 6. Uncertainty lingers as Congo's draft constitution awaits ratification for 18 months. George Ivan Smith says Katanga Assembly will meet in Elisabethville on January 3 to discuss the Kitona declaration.

Congo Katanga Leopoldville Tshombe The Kitona Adoula George Ivan Smith U.N Elisabethville

Mosquito Lures Found in Carbon Dioxide Warmth and Moisture

Carbon dioxide warmth and moisture are identified as prime attractants for mosquitoes. The note emphasizes how these factors draw skeeters, influencing behavior and potential control strategies.

Greek Children Entertained At Christmas Party

Youngsters of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox community were honored at a church holiday party hosted by Sunday school teachers and local societies. Poems were recited and carols sung in Greek and English led by Rev. Alexander Xanthakis. Gifts and refreshments followed, with extensive parish hall decorations and a special liturgy for Sunday and Greek school students conducted by Father Xanthakis.

Dennis Vanites St. Demetrois Mari Jean Higgins Charles Hadiaris Madeline Hadiaris Helen Throumoulos Harry Hadiaris St. Demetrios Society of Lacones Society of St. Fatini Fay Louis Artie Kalagias Vivian 3Izantakos Athena Gregory Kanely Throumoulos Mary Goudouros Pam Kostis Zaffie Hadiaris Margaret Sarachis Koula Kakes Stella Gregory Mary Gourdouros Tasia Tsomides Nick Hadiaris Margaret Scontras Freda Terlalis Yassie Caras Cynthia Higgins Carolyn Vakes Irene Throumoulos

AID Committee Discusses 1962 Budget at Chamber

The Area Industrial Development committee met yesterday afternoon to review the 1962 program and budget. Industrial agent Hugh Marshall presented the proposed plan which will be sent to the mayors of both cities. Committee chairman Harry M. Wooster presided as attendees included Marshall Albert F. Deshaies Horace Nichols Wayne B Hutchins Nicholas Scontras and Bernard C Brown.

Area Industrial Development Committee Chamber of Commerce Hugh Marshall Harry M. Wooster Marshall Albert F. Deshaies Horace §. Nichols Wayne B Hutchins Nicholas Scontras Bernard C. Brown

Municipal Offices in Biddeford Saco Close Early for Weekend

Municipal offices in Biddeford and Saco will close at noon Friday for the New Year’s weekend. City clerks announced today that offices will reopen at 9 Tuesday morning.

Biddeford Saco

New England Ski Season Seen As Record Breaker

Boston AP reports New England's ski industry faces its biggest December, with snow and holiday weekends boosting business. February is expected to peak, as 11-year growth shows volumes almost doubling. A Federal Reserve study notes rising Mid Atlantic skier shares from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with Canada and South Atlantic arrivals also growing.

Boston New England Federal Reserve Bank of Boston New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Canada South Atlantic New

Post Office invites dog ideas. policy shifts Jan 13

Washington AP report notes the Post Office Department has received numerous dog bite mitigation ideas after announcing a new policy to have owners pick up mail for their agresive dogs. The old warning policy began three years ago after thousands of canine attacks in 1957. The new plan to phone owners and have them retrieve halted mail takes effect January 13.

Washington Post Office Department Department Post Office Walier Mont

Maine Teachers Association Adds Changes to Constitution

The Assembly approved changes in the MTA constitution including automatic status for Maine Retired Teachers Association members upon dues payment and the merger of the Teacher Welfare and Ethics committees into a single Committee on Professional Rights and Responsibilities to receive and investigate complaints.

Naval Academy Graduate School Stonington High School Ellsworth High School MTA Miss Boone Representative Assembly Washington State Normal School University of Maine Milltown Calais Memorial High School Dubay Madison High School Cape Elizabeth Western Maine Maine Retired Teachers Association

Gervais Named PFTA Skating Rink Manager

Arthur Gervais appointed manager of the St. Andre PFTA skating rink on Pool road Biddeford. Ten people named to the rink’s executive board will meet Tuesday to elect officers and discuss policy. Board members include Albert Lemieux Nell Dery George DesRoberts Gerry Fleurent Maurice Bernard Alcide Boucher Ethel Dorais Jeannette St Ours Ralph Perrin Gus Laverriere ex officio Rev Edmund Hache Paul Beaupre Joseph Plamondon.

Arthur Gervais St. Andre Parents, Friends and Teachers Association Pool Road Biddeford Skating Rink Albert Lemieux Nell Dery George DesRoberts Gerry Fleurent Maurice Bernard Alcide Boucher Ethel Dorais Jeannette St. Ours Ralph Perrin Gus Laverriere Edmund Hache Paul Beaupre Joseph Plamondon Saco PFTA Auguste Laverriere Gerard Priscille Laverriere St. Andre High School

Icy Grade Causes May Street Crash

No injuries were reported after two cars collided on May street, Biddeford, yesterday afternoon. Patricia Ann Gagne, 24, of 253 West street, and Faith Merryman, 16, of 76 West street, operated the vehicles. Police said icy pavement on a down grade caused the crash as Gagne headed toward South street and Merryman traveled opposite. Damage was reported to a rear door on the Merryman car.

May Street Biddeford Patricia Ann Gagne West Street Faith M. Merryman

Waterboro Youths To Enlist In Navy

Two Waterboro youths, Robert Lenwood Carl and Donald Eugene Day Jr., will enlist Saturday in the U S Navy and report for nine weeks of recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois Don W Yankey Chief Boatswain s Mate area Navy recruiter announced both boys are Waterboro residents Carl is a 1959 Sanford High School graduate and Day is a 1960 Sanford High School graduate both were employed locally before enlisting

Waterboro U. S. Navy Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Don W. Yankey Robert Lenwood Carl Richard H. Carll Donald Eugene Day, Jr Donald E. Day Carll Sanford High School R. and L. Manufacturing Company Day Sanford Waterboro Company, Inc

Tot crushed to death at Benedicta barn

A three year old boy, Paul C. Ganthier, was crushed to death Wednesday after becoming tangled in a chain operated gutter cleaning machine in a cow barn. A medical examiner said the death occurred before removal from the apparatus.

Benedicta Paul C. Ganthier

Ethics Board Aims to Reform Professional Codes

Members raise concerns over unfair practices and urge interpretation publicity and recommendations to modify the code of ethics. The group plans to study ethics problems and take action in cases of violations to uphold professional standards.

Christmas Ball Proceeds To Aid Scholarship Fund

In Augusta a Christmas Ball at the Saco armory raises funds for the Webber Hospital Scholarship program. The $500 grants aid local nursing students, with six graduates already on staff and seven new recipients from area schools. An NEA official critiques perceptions of European education relative to the U.S.

Saco Armory Webber Hospital John Webber Hospital Association Carleton Davis Webber Barbara Burke Kennebunk Mercy Hospital Rochelle Caouette Saco St. Mary Lewesston Linda Lee Clough Kennebunkport Salem General Hospital Linda Rossnagle Maine Medical Center Patricia Smith Ocean Park New England Baptist Hospital Betsy Jo Stoddard Saco Central Maine General Joan Bouffard Carol Ann Durgin Carolyn Entwistle Old Orchard Sandra Foss Deborah Fournier Biddeford St. Mary, Lewiston Lois Ladd Roberta Mullen Georgia Viahakos Pauline Casteau

Plante Stops Rangers Again in 3-0 Victory

Jacques Plante, the masked Montreal goalie, preserved his unbeaten run against the New York Rangers with 24 saves as the Canadiens won 3-0. The Rangers have not defeated him in 17 meetings, while Toronto and Chicago played to a 0-0 tie, the league’s first scoreless result in four years.

Associated Press Jacques Plante Montreal Canadiens Nets New York Rangers Rangers Plante Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Black Hawks

Bay State Driver Appeals Saco Fine

George F. Clarke 63 of Melrose appeals a 100 fine for driving under the influence on the Maine Turnpike to York county Superior court in Saco Municipal Court this morning. Associate Judge Wilson sets bail at 200. Gardner H. Jackson 38 of Amesbury fined 10 for operating without a license. George D. Brown 27 of Reading fined 20 for speeding 80 mph in a 65 mph limit. State Trooper Morrill was the complainant. Calvin E. Day 47 of RFC 1 Lyman fined 15 for speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone.

George F. Clarke Melrose Mass Maine York County Superior Court Saco William F. Wilson, Jr Wilson Gardner H. Jackson Amesbury George D. Brown Reading

Firm Bryand Renovation Plans Detail Site Changes

The project outlines space occupation of about 16,000 square feet with renovations including added bathroom facilities a lower ceiling and heating system modifications.

Page One Bryand

Year end rally continues on Wall Street with gains

New York stocks held gains into noon trading with the AP average up 1.20 to 263.40 as industrials rise 2.10 rails 0.40 and utilities 0.50. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 3.31 to 734.74, a shade below the Dec 13 close.

NEW York Associated Press Douglas Cluett Peabody General Foods DuPont Motors Chrysler General Motors Ford United Air Lines Dow Jones American Stock Exchange U.S

Michigan State Opens 10 Day Island Camp Since 1912

Since 1912 Michigan State football players have begun pre season practice with a 10 day training session held on an island near the campus, a long standing method cited as a traditional start to the season.

Michigan State

Contamination Is On Decline Across New England

The Public Health Service reports milk iodine-131 contamination fell in November versus October at 41 of 59 stations. Hartford Connecticut dropped from 70 to 30, Portland Maine 1290 to 40, Boston Massachusetts 130 to 40, Manchester New Hampshire 120 to 40, Providence Rhode Island 90 to 50, Burlington Vermont 100 to 50 among others as Russia nuclear tests influence wanes.

Washington New England Russia The Public Health Service Hartford

Mackiewicz Looks to 50 More Years at Pepperell Weaving

Pepperell executive Mackiewicz vows not to retire soon and aims to stay with the firm for another half century. He notes the water powered looms operated seasonally when river levels drop, requiring manual shuttle changes. The ceremony awarded Quarter Century scrolls to many supervisors in multiple departments, presented by division managers and company officials.

Page One Mackiewicz Joseph Bedard Rose-Eva Grenier Germaine Huot Laurette Boissonneault Joseph A. Marchan Rose F. Fournier Robert Binette Victor Ziminski Louis G. Flynn Viviane Bergeron Mas re-Rose

Elderly Waterville Twin Dies at 97

AP reports Mrs Eldora Chamberlain aged 97, one half of one of the nation’s oldest twin pairs, died in a nursing home on Wednesday. Her sister Mrs Eldora Brackett remains in Waterville. The twins were born in Clinton in February 1864 on Lincoln’s 55th birthday.

Waterville Eldora Chamberlain Eldora Brackett Clinton Abraham Lincoln

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