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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1963

Page

2

Deaths Herbert L. Drew 61 dies at Arundel home

Herbert L. Drew 61, of Route 1 Arundel, died suddenly Saturday. Born March 4 1901 in Madbury New Hampshire he was a lumber operator for many years. Survived by widow Lagena two sons Maurice F E and Donald L Drew a daughter Mrs Eleanor G Gary w or Frank H and Fred E. Interment Hope Cemetery Kennebunk. Funeral 2 p m Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk with Rev Chester Staples officiating. Interment Kennebunk Hope Cemetery. Portland area weather: increasing cloudiness very cold today with light west winds. Tonight cloudy with light snow before daybreak. Tuesday cloudy and warmer with light snow. High 8 12 low 5 10.

Herbert L. Drew Route 1 Arundel Madbury N. H Greenleaf S Naomi Miles Drew Lagena S. Drew Maurice FE Donald L. Drew Eleanor G. Gar YjWor Jopunsy Jo Je ‘Jellers Frank H Fred E Barrington Gertrude Ogrady Millbury Mass Bibber Summer Street Kennebunk Chester Staples First Baptist Church of Hope Cemetery Portland

Local Personal Notices From Saco and Biddeford

Mrs. Madeline Eastman of 5 Stu art Street Saco remains a patient at Webber hospital. Mrs. Armand Lavallee of 9 Cutts Street Biddeford has returned home after treatment. Mrs. Phyllis Wright of 25 Franklin Street Saco has returned from an all expense paid trip to Washington DC sponsored by Stanley Home Products. Roland P. Foran of 60 Washington Street Biddeford, son of Mrs. Helena Foran of Saco, has canceled Hawaii trip plans to take a job at Sky Dragon in Scarborough.

Madeline Eastman Stuart Street Saco Webber Hospital Armand Lavallee Cutts Street Biddeford Phyllis Wright Franklin Street Washington, D. C Stanley Home Products Company Roland P. Foran Washington Street Helena Foran Hawaii Sky Dragon Scarborough

VFW Biddeford Meet and School Group Gatherings Tonight

Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Biddeford meets at 7 30 p m in Biddeford City building. Biddeford PTA executive board School and Room Mothers meet at 7 p m at Biddeford High. Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit American Legion auxiliary meets Wednesday at 8 p m in Biddeford City building. Owen Davis American Legion Saco to join with auxiliary Tuesday at 8 p m at post home Beach Street Saco. program by Clarence Holt Civil Defense director. Refreshments served social hour. Master Mason night at King Court February meeting tomorrow 7 30 p m in Saco Odd Fellows hall Main Street. co hosted by Mrs Irene Townsend and Mrs Josephine Meserve.

Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Biddeford City The Biddeford Pta Biddeford High School Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary Owen-Davis Post American Legion Saco Beach Street Clarence Holt Civil Defense King Court Order of the Amaranth Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Irene Townsend Josephine Meserve

Dames Rochambeau Meet at Biddeford Club Hall 7:30

Dames Rochambeau will meet at 7 30 tonight at the club hall on Main street Biddeford A rehearsal for the Hibernian auxiliary Minstrel show will be held tonight at 7 30 at Hibernian hall corner of Main and Elm streets Biddeford

Dames Rochambeau Main Street Biddeford Hibernian Auxiliary Hibernian Hall Main and Elm Streets

York County Barracks Meeting Tonight

Veterans of World War I auxiliary will meet at York County Barracks tonight at 7 30 p m for their regular gathering and planned activities.

York County Barracks

Church Notes Services in Saco Biddeford Area

Gospel services are held each Tuesday and Thursday at 7 45 p m in the Odd Fellows building Main street Saco open to the public The midweek prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church Holy Communion is celebrated Tuesday at 6 a m in Christ Episcopal church Biddeford

Odd Fellows Main Street Saco Biddeford United Baptist Church Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford

Prayer Meeting Set At Full Gospel Church

Prayer meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A just off Route 109 Wells.

Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells

Home League Meeting of Saco Salvation Army

The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p m for an evening meeting.

Saco Salvation Army

Biddeford Women’s Fellowship Meeting Tuesday Afternoon

The Women’s Fellowship of Biddeford Second Congregational Church will meet Tuesday at 1:30 p m in the vestry. President Mrs Shirley E Parks will conduct the business meeting and Circle A led by Mrs Claude H Faulkner will serve refreshments.

Women’s Fellowship Biddeford

Daughters of Ruth and Women’s Alliance Meet Tuesday

Meetings of the Daughters of Ruth of Biddeford First Universalist Church and the Women’s Alliance of the Saco Unitarian Church will be held Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the Biddeford church parlors.

The Daughters of Ruth of Biddeford

Long Season for Lopat with Athletics Camps

Ed Lopat, new Kansas City Athletics manager, will lead two camps. He will run a rookie school in Daytona Beach from February 10 to 22, then head to Bradenton until the season opens. The Braves move spring training to West Palm Beach.

Lopat Hillsdale N.J Ed Lopat Kansas City Athletics Daytona Beach Kansas City Athletics Bradenton Milwaukee Braves West Palm Beach

Card of Thanks from Mrs Louis P Paquin

We thank our friends neighbors and relatives for kindness floral tributes and sympathy shown after our bereavement.

Rev Andrew Burnside, Maine pastor, dies after long illness

Rev. Andrew L. Burnside 56 of 67 Temple Street Saco died yesterday at Togus Veterans Administration hospital after a long illness. Born December 23 1906 in Woodlin New Jersey he was pastor of Faith Community church North Belgrade for 22 years. Surviving are his widow Mildred a son Dennis and daughter Esther all of Saco a brother Edward Darby Pa and niece Doris Rothera Norwood Pa Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Togus hospital Memorial chapel with a graveside rites in North Belgrade.

Andrew L. Burnside Temple Street Saco Togus Veterans Administration Hospital Woodlin N.J Andrew Burnside Maine Mildred Burnside Dennis Burnside Esther Burnside Edward Burnside Darby Doris Rothera Norwood Togus Hospital Memorial Chaeh Gna Belgrade

Rena M Adams 67 former Saco resident dies in New Hampshire

Rena M Adams 67 of Lafayette Road North Hampton New Hampshire died Saturday Born in Saco October 29 1895 daughter of George and Olive Wakefield Hooper Surviving are widower David Adams daughter Kathleen Sylvester North Hampton brother Elwin B Hooper Saco four grandchildren Services Tuesday at 1 pm from Sturgis Funeral Home Hampton burial in North Hampton Cemetery Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 PM

Rena M. Adams Lafayette Road North Hampton N.H Saco George and Olive (Wakefield) Hooper David Adams Kathleen Sylvester North Hampt Elwin B.aer Sturgis High Street Hampton N. H North Hampton Cemetery

Death Notice of Luella Berry of Saco

Luella F Berry 71 of Buxton road Saco died yesterday after a long illness Born February 19 1891 in Saco daughter of James and Emma J attended Saco schools Survived by two sons Perley and James Berry two daughters Leora Tapley and Cora Whitten one brother Albert Jose Old Orchard Beach 12 grandchildren eight great grandchildren Funeral conducted Tuesday at 2 pm from Shum home 35 Spring street Saco Friends may call this evening 7 to 9

Luella F. Berry Buxton Road Saco Old Orchard Beach James Emma J Perley James Berry Leora Tapley Cora Whitten Albert Jose Shumw Spring Street

Helen Burns 58 of Biddeford Dies at Powell

Helen Burns 58 of Biddeford died Saturday night. Born November 28 1904 in Saco she was the daughter of James and Margaret Burns and a former member of Most Holy Trinity church. Several cousins survive. Funeral services were held this morning at St Mary church Biddeford Rev Maurice Goan presiding William Cleary vocalist Louise Welch organ Gearers Jack Miniutti James Feeney Edmund Hobbins Thomas McGarity entombment Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford with burial planned for spring in the family lot at St Mary Cemetery.

Helen Burns Biddene Pown Saco James Margaret (Kelley) Burns Most Holy Trinity Church St. Mary Church Biddeford Maurice Goan William Cleary Louise Welch Gearers Jack Miniutti James Feeney Edmund Hobbins Thomas McGarity Greenwood Cemetery St. Mary Cemetery

Funeral for Cape Porpoise fisherman Perkins set in Arundel church

Ralph W. Perkins 85 of Cape Porpoise died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born in Kennebunkport February 8, 1877 he was a fisherman and member of Arundel lodge AF and AM. Survived by three sons Byron L. Perkins Alton F Perkins and R Waldo Perkins six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 from Cape Porpoise Methodist church with Rev. Russell Pepps. burial in Arundel cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at Bibber street Kennebunk.

Ralph W. Perkin Cape Porpoise Biddeford Kennebunkport Christopher C Eliza Ridlon Perkins Arundellodge AF Byron L. Perkins Portsmouth N.H Alton F.perkins Kittery R. Waldo Perkins Manchester

Blunder in Beruit Inspires Color Blind Foreman Tale

Interior designer Mrs Georgette Davenport recalls a trip to Beirut where a hotel was painted in wrong hues. She laughs that the foreman was color blind causing the mix up in walls and rooms during her world travel.

Beruit Monterey Calif Georgette Davenport

Tides Timing Report February

Tide schedule notes high and low events listed for February with morning and evening times. Mentions Site B and specific two part sequences around 7 18 and 12 54 with 1 46 and 2 47 margins.

Freezing Rain Triggers Ice Road Mishaps in Biddeford

Saturday night freezing rain iced Biddeford roads leading to a rash of traffic accidents. The worst was a three car crash at Pine and Elm at 4 10 p m Sunday involving Glen H Hanson 64 of Saco Wilfred J Gagne 23 of Biddeford and Robert F Constant 27 of Biddeford All three drivers escaped injury Police say at least six minor crashes were reported over the weekend due to icy conditions.

Biddeford Pine and Elm Streets Glen H. Hanson Market Street Saco Wilfred J. Gagne Green Street Robert F. Constant Main Street

City Council To Vote On 240000 Bond Issue

Biddeford city council plans to float a 240000 bond to retire debt from the previous administration. If approved the issue will be bid by local banks and financed over eight years. City Clerk Paul Dehaies notes a lengthy agenda for tonight's municipal meeting in the mayor's office and council chambers.

Biddeford Paul Dehaies Ofice

Funeral for Mrs. Yvonne Barra held at St Joseph Church

Funeral services for Yvonne M Barra 421 Alfred St Biddeford were held at 8:30 this morning at St Joseph church. A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated by Msgr Elie Hevey with Rev Sylvia Levesque deacon and Rev Norman Carrier sub deacon. Honorary bearers were Ste Ann Sodality members from St Joseph church. Bearers included Eddy Bergeron Henry Begin and others. Burial was in St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the graveside. Attending from out of town were relatives from Fall River Quebec Canada Kennenbunk and nearby cities.

Yvonne M. Barra Alfred St Biddeford St. Joseph Church Elie Hevey Sylvia Levesque Norman Carrier Diana Rousselle Ste. Ann Sodality Arthur Laverriere Alban Boucher Fall River Mass Oscar Provencher Raymond Laflamme Robert Provencher P.Q Canada Robert Barra Michael Barra Richard Barra Ruth Barra Charlotte Barra Nicol Barra Kennebunk Werner McCutcheon Mark McCutcheon Waltham

Mixed early 1960s New York stock market underlines gains

Brisk demand for selected issues highlighted a mixed market with gains and losses of fractions to about a point. The AP 60 average stood at 256.5, with Industrials up .1, Rails down .8, and Utilities up. Chrysler General Motors and AT&T showed buying interest as Boeing General Dynamics and United Aircraft rose on defense spending hopes. The Dow at noon slipped .05 to 683.14 as B&O profits and Baltimore & Ohio control affected rails.

New York Associated Press Chrysler General Motors At&t Chesapeake & Ohio Boening General Dynamics United Aircraft C&o Baltimore & Ohio B&o American Stock Exchange

Icy Roads Seen Cause Of Four Saco Mishaps

Four traffic accidents were reported to Saco Police over the weekend due to slippery road conditions. Parodi and Gomez collided at a Bradley Street railroad crossing, causing $80 total damage. Caron and Seeley rear ended on Main Street with $550 damage. Barrieau and Mercier collided on York hill injuring four, with no damage estimates. Burnham and French collided at Main and Storer with no damage estimates.

Saco Bradley Street Robert J. Paradis Pepperell Street Alicia Gomez River Lane Paradis Gomez Donald F. Pierce Saturda Atty Edward L. Caron South Street Biddeford Donald S. Seeley Portland Main Street Caron Seeley Kathryn LaFountain Lloyd LaFountain Elizabeth Caron Elaine Thompkins Standish Factory Island Larrine Barrieau Sanford Jeanette Mercier Dyer Street Barrieau York Hill Mercier Donald Mercier Lee Roberts Main Storer Streets William S. Burnham West Scarborough Beth French School Street Burnham Storer Street

Fidelis Class Yearly Projects Announced

The Fidelis class of the Saco United Baptist church met Saturday evening in the vestry. Devotions were led by Ralph Stickney and the business meeting was conducted by Walter Johnson, president. Projects for the year include dime card sales, grace napkins, and a traveling food basket. A pie social with a movie is set for February 23. The music room work is nearly finished. Letha Dichard won a cake auction bidder Irene Watson. Alan Jasper of WIDE radio presented the program on The Art of Communication. Next month Dr. Hammond J. Peterson speaks on The Bible and Its Translations.

Fidelis Saco United Baptist Church Ralph Stickney Walter Johnson Ways and Means Norman Tripp Letha Dichard Irene Watson Alan Jasper Hammond J. Peterson

Recollection Day By District K of C Councils

Knights of Columbus District One holds Recollection Day at St Francis College Hills Beach with a communion breakfast and afternoon lectures. Rev J J Mullen Council Old Orchard Beach conducted a corporate communion program for members and families. Catholic Activity chairman Merton H Gervais supervised. Boy Scout troop joined skating at Brunswick as arrangements were made by Chaplain Rev Royal Parent and Youth Activity Chairman James Foley. Upcoming events include scout supper February 5 and Court of Honor February 26. A February 13 supper honors Catholic Press Month with Rev Donald Nicknair speaking at 7:30 p.m. Cabaret Night set for February 23 for members and guests.

Knights of Columbus Council St. Francis College Hills Beach J. J. Mullen Old Orchard Beach Merton H. Gervais Brunswick Royal Parent James Foley Board of Review Eagle Patrol Wolf Patrol Donald Nicknair

French Designer Yves Saint-Laurent Debuts Jumper Dress Line

Yves Saint-Laurent unveiled a spring summer collection featuring the jumper dress with knee to floor length hemlines. Daywear favors covered knees, contrasting fabrics, and hour by hour variations in sleeves and necklines. Evening wear returns long sleeves with beaded jewelry, cloques, and jeweled tops, including Jeune Fille gowns.

Paris Yves Saint-Laurent Saint-Laurent Saint- Laurent

Biddeford Man Appeals Fine In Municipal Court

Roland Charles Edward Amnotte, 25, of 408 Main Street Biddeford pleaded guilty in Biddeford municipal court to petty larceny of $30 from Shop N Save on Alfred Street. Judge Nason fined $100, six months, and restitution of $30. Amnotte appealed. Bail set at $500. he was jailed when unable to post. A forged check charge was not pressed. arresting officer was Capt. Philip Poirier.

Roland Charles Edward Amnotte Main Street Biddeford Shop N Save Alfred Street Gerald C. Nason Amnotte York County

Faith Tabernacle Sponsoring Week at Old Orchard Beach

The Faith Tabernacle at Old Orchard Beach announces a spiritual emphasis week with speakers Rev. Paul Johnson from Westbrook tonight at 7 30 and missionaries William and Marcelene Pier from Gorham Tuesday. Pastor FE Kimball of Charleston speaks Wednesday followed by Overseer O C McCane of the Church of God Thursday. An all night prayer closes Friday from 10 p m to 5 a m.

Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach Paul Johnson Westbrook William and Marcelene Pier Gorham FE. Kimball Charleston O. C. McCane Church of God

Canada Averts Nuclear Warhead Row In Canadian Politics

Dissolution updates show Canada stalled on accepting U S nuclear warheads for Bomarc missiles and Voodoo rockets. Opposition parties threaten no confidence action unless Diefenbaker moves by Tuesday night. Liberal Lester Pearson seeks support from Social Credit and New Democrats to pass a motion.

Canada Europe Diefenbaker Washington Liberals New Democrats Social Credit Liberal Party Lester B. Pearson Socialist New Democrat Robert Thompson New Democratic T. C. Douglas House of Commons

Controversial Session Discusses Estate Lawsuit and Taxes

Debates continue on a $25,000 damages claim by the Leml estate over a death during custody return. Thursday sessions cover Forestry and Public Improvements budgets, a Maine Recreational Facilities Authority for loan guarantees, and tax changes including a higher gasoline tax and trailer excise tax.

Frank Leml The Forks Forestry Department Bureau of Public Improvements Maine

Biddeford Truck Flips On Ice During Fire Call

Firefighters answered two calls on Sunday in Biddeford. Tank 1 skidded on ice at Deadman's Gulch en route to a blaze at Harold Nemet's home on South Street, flipping onto its side. No injuries reported. damage limited to the truck body. Crew members James Wynne Maurice Janelle and Emile Bergeron were aboard.

Biddeford Main Street Tank 1 Harold Nemet South Street James Wynne Maurice Janelle Emile Bergeron Arthur King

Mullen Named To Radio Station Post

William J. Mullen of Old Orchard Beach has been appointed assistant manager of WLOB Portland and begins duties today. The announcement came from General Manager Levi P. Garman Jr. Mullen brings 17 years in radio and TV advertising and serves as chairman of the Old Orchard Beach Town Council and president of the Chamber of Commerce.

William J. Mullen Evergreen Avenue Old Orchard Beach WLOB Portland Levi P. Garman, Jr Mullen Radio Sand Tv Chamber of Commerce

Biddeford Scouts Receive Charters and Awards

A combined Parents Night at St. Andre parish hall honored Biddeford Scout Troop 369 and Cub Scout Pack 369. Troop 369 received its charter from District Commissioner Albert Ouellette. awards included Star, Life, Tenderfoot, four year, two year, and one year pins for numerous members. Ad Alteri award was given to Donald Morin. Cub Scouts Richard Belanger and Gary Paquette became Bobcats. five youths joined Webelos Den. Skits featured George Washington Crossing and the Declaration of Independence. a screening of Investment in Tomorrow followed. arrangements led by Morin Perry and Fournier. refreshments served.

St. Andre Parish Hall Biddeford Scout Troop Albert Ouellette Gerard Morin C. Millard Neal Donald Pierce Addison Fournier Morin John Lavigne Roger Lambert Roger Bilodeau Donald Morin Roger Frechette Raymond Madore Donald Poisson Robert Fournier Norman Beaulieu Donald Lavigne Roger Brochu Armand Fecteau Rene Fecteau Robert Parenteau Normand Rossignol Clayton la Marre Paul Laliberte John Pare Robert LaBranche Harry Roberge Ad Alteri Bernand Nicknair Boy Scouts Richard Belanger Gary D. Paquette Webelos den Richard Fecteau Edward Pruneau Daniel Perry Marc Bisson Guy Babineau Roger Walls Den Richard L’heureux Michael Arbour Richard Feeteau Roland Beaudoin Den 3 Donald Houde Donald Dube Marc Gregoire Roger Lessard Marc Petrin Wolf Michael Cantara Bear Richard Serois Denner Den 1 Den 2 George Washington Delaware Francis Perry

Saco Council To Discuss Program

The Saco City Council will discuss easing Saco's participation in the area industrial development program at tonight's meeting in City Hall at 7 30.

Saco Council Saco

Victory Circle Luncheon Draws 100plus Guests in Biddeford

Over 100 attendees gathered at the Fremont club room on Alfred Street in Biddeford for a Victory Circle Luncheon and land whist party hosted by Our Lady of Victory Circle. General chairman Mrs. Anna Forcier led arrangements with a long list of prize recipients and a music lineup featuring several performers.

Our i Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfredistreet Biddeford Arrange Anna Forcier Alma Goudreau Aime Desrosiers Alfred Bisson Octave Martel Alcide Bedard Maurice Marcoux Odule Rheaume Emillia Bolduc Annie Normand Anna Cote Angeline Bill Pauline Loranger Nellie Deprey Estelle Bellerose Alden Racine

Senate Filibuster Fight Delays Senate Organization

The new Senate convened January 9 and, 26 days later, has not organized due to a battle over filibusters. Debate limits, two thirds vs three fifths voting, divide liberals and conservatives and Republicans and Democrats. President Kennedy says the issue should be resolved by the Senate itself as Andersons motion to halt debate under a three fifths standard hangs in the balance.

Washington Senate Kennedy Clinton Anderson D-N.m Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Anderson

Grader Proposal and Licenses On Agenda Today

Among other items on the agenda is a grader proposal from Chadwick Bakess company of Portland and victualers licenses.

Chadwick Bakess Company of Portland and Victualers

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