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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1962
Page
2
Members of the WSCS of the Biddeford Foss street Methodist church will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. Esther Marr at 302 Ferry road in Saco with Mrs. Louise Merryman as co host. Saco firemen's auxiliary will meet tonight at 8 at Saco fire station.
Prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mills Choir rehearsal follows at 8 30 p m Senior choir of Saco School Street Methodist rehearses Thursday at 7 p m in the church Holy Communion planned Thursday at ? am in a local Episcopal church Biddeford area notes show church activities and schedules
Four service of holy Communion will be conducted on Thursday at 10 30 a m in St David Episcopal Church Kennebunk by Rev Harold A Hopkins vicar.
Frederick A. Patterson, 55, of 4 Laurel Avenue, Saco, paid a $25 fine in Saco Municipal Court for failing to make himself known after an accident. A second charge for failing to stop for a police officer was filed. Laco police were the complainants in all five cases.
Saco Police investigate a hit and run involving Muriel A. Ramsey 47 of 16 Pearl Street Old Orchard Beach. Ramsey says a car struck her vehicle at the foot of Factory Island yesterday and fled toward Biddeford. Case remains under investigation.
The Open House committee of York County Automobile Dealers association meets tonight at a White Buick company on Elm Street in Biddeford to advance plans for the annual Washingtons birthday open house. Chairman Churchill Cressey from Kennebunk leads the committee.
The New York stock market extended its rally into a seventh straight session as high quality issues carried gains. The AP index rose 0.70 to 260.50 at noon with industrials up 0.90, rails 0.10, utilities 0.50 amid mixed sector gains and notable moves by Union Carbide, Du Pont, American Cyanamid, General Motors, American Motors, Johnson & Johnson, Litton Industries and Polaroid among others. Corporate bonds rose modestly while U.S. government bonds held steady.
Two overflowed oil burners brought Biddeford firefighters to separate calls yesterday. The first was at Philip Kopetski’s home on 15 May Street and the second at Juliette Poulin’s home, 74 South Street. No fuel was ignited on arrival.
Expressing sincere thanks to the nurses of the Web ber Hospital and Dr Anton for their care and kindness to her husband Thomas Gagne. Gratitude extended to relatives friends and neighbors for flowers cards and sympathy at this difficult time. Mrs Thomas Gagne
Herbert A. Kimball, 93, of Buffam's Hill Wells, died at home yesterday. Born June 3, 1868 in Wells, he was son of John and Elvira Kimball. Survived by two sons Carl H. Kimball and John Kimball of Wells, a daughter Mrs John Coughlin of West Roxbury Mass, and three grandchildren with several great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from Roger K. Lucas Funeral Home York. friends may call tonight 7 to 9.
Edith E. Cooke 89 a resident of Post Road Wells died yesterday Born June 11 1872 Tastport daughter of Edward and Mary Lawrence grandniece of President James K Polk widow of Leonard Cooke for years ran Edith F Cooke Antique shop Wells since 1934 member of Maine Antique Dealers Association previously operated in Dorchester Mass Survived by nieces and nephews Funeral Friday 2 p m Roger K Lucas Funeral Home viewing Thursday 7 to 9 p m burial Whitehall New York
Ervin E Walker 91 of 31 Portland Ave Old Orchard Beach died this morning at a Beach convalescent home. Former Kennebec County commissioner and fruit broker in Augusta area. Born Bradford October 25 1870 to Alexander and Mrs Walker. Survived by widow Luella Powers Walker and son BF Walker Spencerport NY. Funeral from Dennett and Craig 365 Main St Saco Friday at 2 pm. Burial in Litchfield in spring.
The Dames Rochambeau meet at 7 30 tonight at the San Soucy funeral home to say prayers for Aime Sylvestre father of member Mrs Raoul Nollette.
Funeral services for Mrs Eliza Boutin of 364 Main Street Biddeford were held at St Joseph church with a solemn high mass of requiem. Rt Rev Msgr Eli Hevey officiated assisted by Rev Sylvia Levesque and Rev Marc Franck as deacon and subdeacon. Bearers included grandsons Edmond Beaulieu Bernard Boutin Fernand Boutin Leo Paul DesRoberts Fernand Madore Lionel Lavigne. Burial in St Joseph cemetery followed. Out of town relatives attended from North Chelmsford Portland Westbrook South Portland Old Orchard Beach.
Funeral services for George J. Chase former policeman who died yesterday will be conducted Thursday at 9 30 a m from Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Saco Friends may call the funeral home until 4 this afternoon and from 7 to 10 tonight
The School Committee froze teachers salaries after two meetings. The teachers argue for placement on proper steps per the salary schedule, noting current pay scales from 3,700 to 6,100 for non degree to master's level. They say the proposed $500 across the board raise funds the $200 increment plus $300 to reach steps, and warn a freeze would erode the schedule. Taxpayers would pay about $3 more annually per $100 in taxes, and the town should not abandon progress toward equalized steps.
A sixth grade student from St. Andre school, Donald Deschambeault, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Deschambeault of 9 Oak Place Biddeford, is the dedicated Journal carrier in the Oak Street area.
Maine Governor Reed named Garceau as the state bank commissioner after confirmation by the Executive Council. Garceau, 66, former president of the First National Bank of Fort Kent and then banker at Presque Isle, succeeds Carleton Bradbury who retired. Bragg of Bangor was named to the State Board of Education, replacing the late Leah Emerson, with Ernest Marriner as acting chair. Others confirmed included Shorey, Reed, and Gilman for various boards and exams.
Girl Scouts of Troop 85 prepared for a cookie sale with order cards given at a Biddeford meeting held in Girl Scout hall. Proceeds will fund a Boston trip and a cinema outing, as songs for a March 11 program marking Scouting's 50th anniversary were rehearsed and Gail Dansereau earned a second class badge. Attendees included Gail Dansereau and fellow scouts along with Miss Anne Hoctor and Mrs. Raymond Kelleher.
Washington AP reports a 50 page booklet explaining how to build home fallout shelters costing from 75 to 650 dollars. Five million copies will be sent to local and state Civil Defense offices, with free distribution to anyone who asks.
Direction of rescue work was taken over by Saarland minister of labor Paul Simonis. Helicopters ferried the injured to hospitals as the disaster response continued. The mine had previously won many prizes.
Saco firemen responded to a false alarm at the corner of School and High streets yesterday afternoon.
Pittsfield Massachusetts AP reports Stanley E. Moore 38 wins best beard prize after a Bearded Brothers of Berkshire County contest. He kept a handlebar mustache despite shaving off a full beard for public appearance. Moore a Western Union night manager from Burlington Vermont has worked in Pittsfield for 10 years. The piece shifts to Washington where Democrats say stockpiling inquiry will reveal politically damaging facts about the Eisenhower Kennedy era and possible profits, noting preliminary findings show no illegalities but potential partisan impact.
Two U S Army helicopters were lost and three others hit by Communist fire during three days of combat operations near Saigon. Officials say the Communists are learning to aim ahead of moving aircraft as U S forces press the defense of South Vietnam.
The Owen-Davis post American Legion in Saco approved buying a new 50 star flag for the hall. Charles F. Swett joined as a new member and all new members awaiting initiation are asked to attend the February York County Council meeting at 3 p.m. at the post home. Cumberland County Council members will be guests. Ernest Fournier is bed-ridden and to receive a hospital bed. Others mentioned include Fred Cote Atty Joseph Harvey John Sherman and Arthur Emmons. An invitation was extended to attend a banquet honoring Maurice Parisien department commander hosted by Ralph D Caldwell post Woodford. James A Currie VA representative will be at Town hall in Sanford today and February 21. Commander Myron Campbell presided.
PITTSBURGH AP The Wage Policy Committee of the United Steelworkers Union will finalize proposals for a new contract today. The 170 member panel is expected to approve quickly and then publish general terms for bargaining with the industry. President David J. McDonald leads the 34 member Executive Board which drafted the proposals after recent conferences. Observers expect demands for job security unemployed member benefits higher wages and a shorter work week. McDonald declined to estimate the cost to companies if approved.
Vice President Rudolph Greep of Warren Co Westbrook and Frank Knight manager of Eastern Fine Paper and Pulp Division of Standard Packaging Corp named to the Maine Pulp and Paper Summer Institute Committee. The institute runs July 30 to August 16 at the University of Maine.
Calumet Farm under Mrs Gene Markey became the first stable in 1961 to surpass seven hundred thousand dollars in race purses, highlighting a record year for the operation and its famed equine roster.
An official inspection of the new Biddeford High School on Maplewood Avenue will occur Saturday afternoon. The Biddeford School Building committee, architect Victor Spencer of Spencer Milward Associates, and general contractor Raymond Plante will participate to verify construction adherence to contract and specifications.
After the Air Force abandoned a base, the state appropriated a quarter of the amount and now holds a right of entry to the property. A staff will oversee about 50 buildings to prevent deterioration with heating, plowing, and light maintenance. Keith Thompson from Houston will help plan curriculum and hire staff. The practical nursing program at ASTC will move to the base to expand capacity, but officials say no full teaching program will start in September. The governor aims to protect the state's interest so the next legislature may fund a suitable school.
The Oxford County grand jury ruled UMaine ski coach Silas Dunklee blameless after a Jan. 31 crash in Auburn that killed Walter V. Cormier, 44, when his panel truck collided with a Dunklee bus carrying four team members.
Maine Chief Justice Williamson praised Maine district court system as a long step forward in the state judiciary. He said full time judges improve quality and administration and noted two initial judges as a cautious start while promising adjustments as needed.
Sheepman Luther Belden won $1000 from the Hampshire County treasury after he sought 1600 in damages for three dogs that chased his herd of 320 sheep. He claimed 25 lambs were born dead and three ewes died in difficult deliveries. Officials approved the lesser amount from a livestock protection fund.
Cape Canaveral NASA delayed the Tiros IV weather satellite launch for a second straight day due to technical troubles with the Thor Delta booster. Countdown neared two minutes when the postponement was announced. cause of the earlier Tuesday delay was not confirmed and no new launch date was given.
Everett C. Ladd of Ladd's Dairy in Saco received a certificate of appreciation from Saco Girl Scout Troop 7 and the Saco Neighborhood Committee of Gorgeana Council for generous support over several years. Presenters included troop members Cathy Bailey Ann Marie Rancourt Charlotte Tarbox Gail Chadbourne Linda Trecartin Sheila Caddigan Rosemary Bowie Maureen Hickey Martha Graves Donna Milliken Joanna Hanson Faith Woodman Barbara Davis and troop leader Mrs Wilbrod Bedard.
Jockey Larry Reynolds riding on the Maryland circuit surpassed the 200 win milestone in the first nine months of 1961, marking a significant career achievement and performance in regional races. Reynolds's success underscores his prominence in Maryland thoroughbred competition during the period.
Cape Canaveral delays Johns H Glenn Jr orbit attempt to Feb 14 to allow more time for Atlas booster readiness. No new problem detected. officials will conduct a full scale test of the vehicle Tuesday before the next launch window.
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