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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1961

Page

2

Personal notices list two patients in Maine hospitals

Personals Leo Labrecque 47 Adams Street Biddeford is an observation patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Joseph Quinn Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach is recovering from surgery at the Maine Medical Center Portland.

Leo Labrecque Adams Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Joseph Quinn Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Maine Medical Center Portland

Socrates Coronios Dies in California

Socrates Coronios aged 50, a former Biddeford resident and athlete, died yesterday in North Hollywood after a long illness. He had lived in California 15 years, ran a restaurant there, and is survived by his widow Renee and three children in North Hollywood, his mother in Biddeford, two sisters, and other relatives. Funeral and burial will be in North Hollywood.

Socrates Coronios Biddeford Biddeford High School North Hollywood Calif California Massachusetts Helen Coronios Vasilios Coronios

Community clubs schedule February meetings across Saco and Biddeford

The Chagnon council and Union St John the Baptist of America plan February gatherings with talks by Maurice Parisien and hosted by various ladies at homes and halls in Saco. Other groups including Past Matrons Annette Chapter CBS Unity club auxiliary Lady Royal Stewart and Webber Hospital auxiliary announce February and mid month meetings with bylaw vote and guest speakers.

Council Chagnon Union St. John the Baptist of America Chub Hall Webber Hospital

Church notes rest for Wednesday services in towns

On Wednesday the Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills holds choir practice at 6 30 p m and prayer meeting at 8 p m Advent Christian Kennebunk Lower Village hosts prayer at 7 30 p m A mid week service is at Full Gospel Wells Route 9A near Route 109 Prayer hour at Kennebunkport Advent Christian at 7 30 p m Village Baptist Kennebunkport vestry 7 30 p m Christian Science Hamilton Memorial Saco 4 Beach Street holds 7 45 p m Episcopal Women of Christ Biddeford meet at 7 p m at Mrs George Butler home

Annette CBS Ruby Packard Beach Street Saco Isabelle Wilbur Florence Northrop Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Full Gospel Wells Kennebunkport The Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Episcopal Women of Christchurch Biddeford George Butler

Stock Market Edges Lower Amid Broad Decline Early Trading

New York stocks drifted as a correction continued after a six week advance. The AP 60 average fell 80 at noon to 253.90, with industrials down 1.60 and rails steady, while some speculative issues moved in both directions. The Dow stood at 642.43, down 3.29, as steels and oils fell and drugs and airlines rose. Corporate and U S government bonds were mixed.

NEW York Associated Press U. S

Kittery Siblings Drown After Ice Jam Incident

The bodies of 7 year old Wesley Lindahl and 5 year old Linda Lindahl were recovered from Spruce Creek in Kittery after reportedly breaking through ice. Medical examiner Dr. James Johnston ruled accidental drowning. The children, last seen playing on the ice, were children of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Lindahl.

Kittery Wesley Linda Lindahl William H. Lindahl James Johnston Spruce Creek

Card of Thanks for kind friends during illness

We thank friends neighbors and relatives for the cards and gifts received while ill. Our sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses for their care during our hospital stay. Leo Roy.

Death of Matthew Goan. longtime South Portland resident

Matthew A. Goan 70 of South Portland died at home after a long illness. A World War I Merchant Marine veteran, he worked in shipyards and as a hatter at A Huston Co then Boyce Machine Co. He leaves five sons 13 grandchildren four sisters two brothers Rev Father Goan and Charles Goan. A solemn Requiem High Mass will be held 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Matthew A. Goan South Portland Maurice V. Goan St. Mary Biddeford Holy Cross Church Portland James J Ellen (Russell) Goan Merchant Marine A. Huston Company Boyce Machine Company Ebba Lejonhad Goan Father Goan Charles Goan Deering Street Calvary Cemetery

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. Catherine Rogers at St Margaret

Funeral services conducted Monday morning at St. Margaret church Old Orchard Beach for Mrs Catherine Rogers a high mass by Rev Edward F Walsh with quartet singing Mrs George Nicoletos Mrs Leandre Charest Alfred Gagne and William Mullen organist was Mrs Antonio Boisvert Burial followed at Greenwood cemetery Biddeford with burial at St Mary cemetery in spring bearers were Ernest Regan Rolard Havey Frederick Kelley and Eugene Wynne

St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach Catherine Rogers Edward F. Walsh George Nicoletos Leandre Charest Alfred Gagne William Mullen Antonio Boisvert Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford St. Mary Cemetery Ernest Regan Rolard Havey Frederick Kelley Eugene Wynne

Funeral Rites for Louis Mansey Held at St Margaret

Funeral services for Louis Mansey were held at St Margaret church Old Orchard Beach Monday morning with Rev Armand Landry officiating. Vocalists Mrs George Nicoletos and William Mullen were accompanied by organist Mrs Antonio Boisvert. Entombment occurred at Greenwood cemetery Biddeford with burial planned at St Mary cemetery in spring. Bearers included Attilio Santee Giond Canezza Termico Gambardella Michael Gamberdella and Louis Marconi.

Louis Mansey St. Margaret Church Old Orchad Beach Armand Landry George Nicoletos William Mullen Antonio Boisvert Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford St. Mary Cemetery Attillio Santee Gieonde Canezza Ternico Gambardella Michael Gamberdella Louis Marconi

Solemn Requiem Mass for Mrs Katherine Warren

Rev Francis J Kare celebrated a requiem mass at St Mary church for Mrs Katherine Warren this morning. William Cleary sang and Miss Tou Welch played the organ. Entombment followed at Greenwood cemetery with burials planned for spring at St Mary cemetery.

Francis J. Kare St. Mary Church Katherine Warren William Cleary Tou Welch Greenwood Cemetery St Mary Cemetery

Portland Weather Outlook With Variable Winds and Mild Warmth

The forecast for Portland this afternoon and tonight shows fair skies and little change in temperature with north to northwest winds shifting to gentle variable tonight. Wednesday brings more high clouds and a touch warmer conditions with zone 1 highs 25 to 30. Overnight lows include Caribou 1 and Portland 2 with other towns such as Eastport 12 Greenville 0 Old Town 8 Rumford 10 Mt Wash 14 Concord 4 and Montreal 6.

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

Bills seek state hearing examiner and loan regulation

Code continues as the attorney general explains a bill to create a state hearing examiner for agency cases with appeal to courts. Sen Ralph D Brooks Jr proposes regulating life and health insurance tied to loans under supervision of the state insurance commissioner. Sen Norman S Chase suggests lowering small loan rates from 3 to 2 percent, 2 to 1.5 percent, and 1 percent for different loan ranges.

Vpage Ralph D. Brooks Jr Bearmouth Norman S. Chase Ft North Whitefield

Domestic Textile Industry Faces Quotas Debate

Masaoka argues against mandatory import quotas citing Japan's penalties from voluntary export limits. William S. Kent, Kent Manufacturing Co. president, notes government figures show 248 wool textile plants closed 1947 to 1958 and at least 34 mills since 1958 with more considering liquidation.

Masaoka Japan America William S. Kent Kent Manufacturing Co Clifton Heights

Indicted Firms Face Tough Penalties In Major Case

The piece notes Attorney General Robert Kennedy backing harsher sentences than aides proposed, while the government seeks fines totaling 1 227 500 and 23 jailed in a case against large firms. The defendants allegedly handled up to 2 billion in annual business, over 8 billion during 1955 to 1959.

Robert Kennedy Justice Department

New England Call for a Renewed Spirit of Pioneering

A speaker urges New Englanders to earn their place in the Union through a driving energy and a new spirit of pioneering, beyond what their forebears imagined. The remarks emphasize collective effort and national unity.

Fire Call At Widow Shop In Biddeford Ends Quietly

An overflowed oil burner drew Biddeford firefighters to widow Valar Lemieux’s shop at 463 Elm Street. They arrived to find the fire out and nothing damaged or used. Math: Len Aulette from Wee Hawken and Tom Boose from Newark are listed as out of state NYU players. A packing instruction advises sealing unused dried apple slices to prevent moisture.

Biddeford Valar Lemieux Elm Street Len Aulette Weehawken N. J Tom Boose Newark New York University

Cycling Professor Is Acquitted Over Missing Signs

Northwestern chemistry professor Malcolm Dole was acquitted on a technicality after signs banning cycling on Sheridan Road were absent. The judge allowed dismissal despite debates on the ordinance, noting Dole pledged to avoid restricted streets and consider lobbying for an amendment.

Evanston Lil Malcolm Dole James M. Corcoran Dole Oxford Street London Sheridan Road Harold O Andrews England Corcoran Seatarien Northwestern University Icyere Chicago Northwestern Chemistry Department

Canadians Join Harvard Hockey Roster

Three Canadians Dave Johnston Tom Heintzman and Dick Blakey are listed as members of Harvard's hockey team.

Dave Johnston Tom Heintzman Dick Blakey Harvard

Fireside Club Sets Clam Supper For February Tenth

The Fireside club of the Saco School Street Methodist church met to finalize plans for a public fired clam supper on February 10. Members were asked to help set up tables on Thursday evening and repair hymnals. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Paul Cobb and Mrs. Lawrence Cranshaw. The next meeting is scheduled for February 20 in the vestry.

Saco School Street Methodist Church Paul Cobb Lawrence Cranshaw Frederick Bell Arthur Gannon Sidney Griffith Norman J. Langmaid Ralph Parslow Oliver Stevens Edward Dawley Barbara Allen Mildred Harris

New Members Join Dames Rochambeau in Biddeford

Dames Rochambeau welcomes two new members Mrs Fernando Carrier and Mrs Merilda Champagne at the Main street hall. A Heart Fund donation was made and an entry for the national convention program was approved. The secretary Edna Anton and treasurer Mrs Laura Belanger reported. A special meeting is set for February 27 for National Convention attendees, with the next regular session on March 13. Seventy-five members attended. Rita Regis presided and Mrs Georganna Thibodeau received the mystery award.

Fernando Carrier Merilda Champagne Dames Rochambeau Club Main Street Biddeford Edna Anton Laura Belanger Michelne Gagnon Laconia M.H

Biddeford Man Enlists in Navy for Training

Wilfrid P. Landry son of the late Mr and Mrs Wilfrid Landry of Maystreet Biddeford will be enlisted in the Navy February 9. He will report to the Great Lakes naval training center for nine weeks of boat training then to a Navy school for duty after a 14 day home leave. He attended local schools and New Hampton School class of 1960. He joins Clement Normand of Sanford in the buddy program as a hospitalman recruit in the Medical field.

NAVY Wilfrid P. Landry Wilfrid Landry Maystreet Biddeford U. S. Naval Recruit Training Center Great Lakes Harold Riddle DCI New Hampton School New Hampton WN. H Clement Normand Sanford

Southeast Asia fears of U S sellout at SEATO talks

Philippine officials fear a sellout to Communists on Laos Quemoy and Matsu and Red China’s UN entry, while the United States and NATO allies may be bargaining over Europe. Serrano plans to go to Bangkok next month for the SEATO foreign ministers meeting prepared to speak plainly.

Minor Damage To Two Cars In Saco Crash

A two car collision at the Buxton and Jenkins roads intersection in Saco resulted in $85 damage. Leon Major Rowe and R J Deveau were driving the respective vehicles. a passenger Byron Peters escaped injury. Rowe's car sustained $35 damage and Deveau's $50.

Saco Buxton Jenkins Roads Leon Major Rowe Lincoln Road Jenkins ‘Road Buxton Road R. J. Deveau Roselle Park N. J Byron ‘Peters South Portland Deveau Rowe

Jobless Claims Rise Slightly at Maine Office

Unemployment claims increased at the Biddeford Maine Employment Security office with 965 claims on file last week up from 960 two weeks earlier. The office reports 1 034 claims for the same period last year and seven check exhaustions last week bringing total exhaustions since October 1 1960 to 327.

Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission Francis M. Coughlin

East Asia Seeks Separate U S Defense Pacts Bypassing Britain

The plan proposes replacing SEATO with separate defense treaties with the United States to bypass Britain and France. Serrano may travel to Washington before the SEATO meeting to present these views to leaders of the Kennedy administration.

East Asia SEATO United States Britain France Serrano Washington Kennedy

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Ensile Owen-Davis American Legion Post Maurice Parisien Unity Club P.m Olga Taylor Royal Stewart Ahepa Pleasant Street West Biddeford Little League Mothers and Friends Greer Lantern Club Green Street Leo Roy Matthew Goan TWA Saco Journal Diane Morin Gerald Morin Western Avenue Fernando Dubois Rose A. Morin Fireside Club Dames Rochambeau Rita Regis Georg ‘Anna Thibodeau Missouri State Farmers Assn Marshall David Collins Bubbles Tujunga Therese Gray Voyager Bubbles Ibedroom Kitcherk Utcen Deblefele China Rudolph A. Matern 161St St Jamaica N. Y Lene Beauty Carey Bros Jewelers Dennett & Craig, Inc Saco, Maine Main St
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