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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1963
Page
2
Our Lady of Victory circle will serve a luncheon on Sunday at 12 noon at the Fremont Club hall located on Alfred Street in Biddeford.
The Junior Band and songs groups of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 0 a m. Confessions will be heard at St Monica church Kennebunk from 4 to 5 p m. Confessions will be heard at St Martha church Kennnebunkport Saturday from 4 to 6 and 7 to 8 p m. Confessions will be heard at St Mary church Wells Saturday from 2 30 to 3 30 p m.
The Biddeford police department shifts to an eight hour day across a new three shift system approved by the city council. Chief Edgar Sevigny and Captain Philip Poirier remain on call 24 hours. Five officers work 7 am to 3 pm, two 9 am to 5 pm, four 3 pm to 11 pm, two 6 pm to 2 am, and five 11 pm to 7 am. The chief handles day duties and the captain night duties. Four new officers begin duties today under the budget.
Washington AP Kennedy shifts from mandatory to voluntary farm production controls but critics doubt relief from farm policy. American Farm Bureau Federation rejects the plan, arguing free market pricing should govern production, while supports and price floors would limit true market freedom and stall price gains. Critics say voluntary plans still lock in government-set supports, deterring price signals and keeping inefficient producers in business.
John McIntosh, 26, of Cape Elizabeth, pleaded guilty through attorney Casper Tavanian in Biddeford Municipal Court to speeding 65 mph in a 60 mph zone in Arun del. He paid a $10 fine imposed by Associate Judge Gerald Nason, with State Police Lt Harold L. Scribner the arresting officer. This was the only case on the morning docket.
Northern Illinois University junior George Bork, a passing star, set a new NAIA single season yardage record with 2,506 yards from 856 attempts, eclipsing Don Gottlob’s 2,325 yards for Sam Houston State set in 1952.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and concern during the bereavement of Marshall A. Oliver.
Dr Ernest Delmore Jackman of Orono died at his Stillwater home aged 79. A former University of Maine educator from 1930 to 1952 and professor emeritus of education, he also taught at Maine high schools and led Erskine Academy South China Stonington High Calais Academy. Survived by his widow Adelaide and two children. No funeral held. memorial service planned later.
Yvonne M Barra 57 of 42 Alfred street Biddeford died after a short illness at a local hospital. Born February 21 1905 in St Pierre P Q she lived in Biddeford 30 years. Surviving are her widower Roger Barra daughter Aline McCutcheon Waltham brothers Napoleon Albert Arthur Simoneau sisters Leo Mercier Oscar Provencher and a grandchild Mark McCutcheon. Funeral from St Joseph church Monday at 8 30 am with calling hours at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred street Saturday Sunday 2 4 and 7 10 and prior to service.
Eva G. Custis of Portland dies at home at age 94 believing she was the last direct descendant of Martha Custis Washington. She was a longtime public stenographer and lifelong Portlander with no known survivors. Funeral set for 3 p.m. Monday at a Portland funeral home.
Members of St Joseph church Biddeford will meet Sunday night at 7 30 at Bolduc funeral home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Yvonne Barra.
Funeral services were held for Hervey A. Brulotte of 23 Union Street Biddeford at St. Joseph church. A solemn high Requiem Mass was celebrated with Rev. Sylvia Levesque as celebrant and deacon Rev. Norman Carrier subdeacon Rev. Marc Franck. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Father Carrier. WW2 military honors were given by a firing squad from the Portsmouth Naval Base, Sgt. Gentille presenting the flag to the widow. Out of town relatives listed include Mrs Philomene Bourdage and others from Berlin New Hampshire Lombard Illinois Greenville New Hampshire Arundel and Washington DC.
This afternoon increases in cloudiness but mostly sunny and warmer. Highs in the 20s with light variable winds. Tonight clouds thicken and it becomes not so cold with southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Lows in teens. Saturday snow starts in the morning then largely changes to rain as it warms.
Thomas L. Maynard announces a state Heart fund drive with 20 percent of volunteers across about 500 Maine communities canvassing residents for contributions to fight heart and circulatory diseases. The effort peaks on Heart Sunday February 24 with many areas conducting house to house solicitations. Maynard notes 58 percent of Maine deaths are from heart disease and funds aim to defeat these diseases.
Mediation meetings at City Hall resume in New York after a one day break to reflect on the 56 day newspaper blackout. Mayor Wagner says progress exists but two critical issues remain unresolved as sub committees from publishers and Local 6 AFL CIO meet to report before next steps. In Cleveland, no progress reported as the nine week strike continues at the Plain Dealer and the Press and News with unions and publishers reassembling at City Hall.
A comprehensive planning survey of Saco will start soon by Northeast Planning Associates of Portland. A $3,600 federal grant to Maine Department for Economic Development funds the project, with $1,200 in state and local funds, and $1,000 from last year’s Saco Planning Board appropriation. The two phase survey, expected to take two years, is funded under Urban Renewal Planning assistance.
Firemen were called at 5:35 last night to the home of Virginia Hanson at 4 Beach Street in Saco for a flooded oil burner. They used no water and returned to Central Fire Station at 5:46.
Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Huot and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Ros signol of Waterbury assist, with Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Brulotte of Taftville and Norman Brulotte of Norwich, Conn., listed among attendees for the community gathering.
A series of birth notices lists families receiving newborn sons and daughters. Names include Brian Paul Lemay Janet Lee Gillis Catherine Joan Milne Margaret Ann, John Fitzgerald, Cynthia Ann, David Jones, Douglas Carmine Jr Eric, with birth dates late January and weights ranging from five pounds thirteen ounces to nine pounds six ounces. Locations span Saco Biddeford Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach and nearby towns with details of parental addresses and relatives.
Governor Reed will attend the inaugural luncheon for Biddeford Mayor Willie Pomerleau on February 12 at the Thacher hotel. The luncheon precedes an inauguration ball at St John hall at 8 p m with attendance at the ball still undecided by officials.
Secretary Rusk described Soviet Premier Khrushchev’s move as a practical concession on inspections amid the De Gaulle Western split. He urged renewed East West talks on a test ban while noting the breakdown of three weeks of discussions and a pause in Western unity, though unity remains the aim despite antagonism with the Soviet Union.
A classified note urges readers to resell usable children’s items rather than discard them. It promotes posting in the journal’s classifieds to reach buyers seeking secondhand clothing and toys. Local readers are advised to recycle goods and support community exchange.
Senate Preparedness subcommittee will gather all facts on Cuba military buildup after Sen keating cited confirmed evidence of Soviet shipments and missile sites. Pentagon spokesman later said two ships arrived with no offensive weapons and noted sites were dismantled.
A meeting of the Maine Association of Real Estate boards is scheduled for Thursday February 7 at 2 p.m. at the Senator Hotel in Augusta. The association will discuss a bill introduced into the state legislature supported by the association, stipulating educational re-
Arundel resident Orton Inniss, whose home on Old Proctor road burned Tuesday, will owe nothing for repair work after Bucklin Auto Electric owner Harland Bucklin forgave about 1s40. Bucklin said he felt it was the least he could do for the family and learned of the blaze from a local neighbor.
A cooperative venture by Saco's recreation commission street department and fire department may create a skating rink at Saco Memorial field. They cleared and plowed a space about the size of a football field with guidance from St. Louis skating rink operators in Biddeford. The area was flooded and frozen but skaters are urged to wait until the commission declares it ready.
Edward Heath and Macmillan pursue a fresh path after Brussels talks fail. Herter meets British leaders in London to discuss mutual tariff cuts under the U.S. Trade Expansion Act while Britain presses for access to American markets. Denmark pledges not to join the Common Market without Britain, and the Netherlands backs Atlantic unity despite economic concessions.
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker denounced a U S State Department statement as unprecedented and an unwarranted intrusion. He said Canada will honor its obligations and seek understanding while remaining a firm ally, not a satellite, of the United States. He stressed Canada’s desire for cooperation amid inquiries from Washington.
A well baby and immunization clinic is set for Old Orchard Beach Town Hall Tuesday at 9 30 in the morning. Diphtheria tetanus whooping cough and small pox vaccines will be provided.
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission votes 4-0 against modifying Dr Samuel H Sheppard's second degree murder sentence. He entered prison July 20, 1955, with a 10 year minimum term. Clemency hearing sought by his lawyers, decision sent to Gov. Rhodes who may act independently.
The Senior High Youth Fellowship of Saco United Baptist Church will conduct the 10 30 a m morning worship service in the sanctuary on Sunday. Patricia Coburn Kenneth Randall and Susan Sheehan will deliver the message To Fill the Emptiness. Peter Robinson will call to worship and give the invocation with readings by Judith Maguire Janice Maguire Faith Woodman leads prayers and Beatrice Scamman gives the children's talk Bogdan Kurlanska will present announcements and lead offertory prayer. The chancel choir directed by Clayton Eaton will sing To God on High Be Thanks and Praise with the senior choir offering Beside Still Waters by Bernard Hamblen Mrs Mary Hill plays the organ.
The Treasury introduces a plan allowing taxpayers expecting refunds to opt for payment in U S Savings Bonds. A new block on the tax form enables individuals to indicate this choice, expanding refund options beyond direct deposits and checks.
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