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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1961

Page

2

Local Notices From Saco Biddeford And Weymouth Area

Miss Nancy Paquette a patient at Webber hospital Emer son avenue Saco. Lionel FE Credit Arundel a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Mr and Mrs Harvey Cookson Biddeford returned home after funeral in Canada. Michael Grant 11 son of Mr and Mrs Roger Grant Pine street Saco returned home after surgery at Webber. Miss Nancy M Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence N Davis Pool road Biddeford returned to Nassau college Springvale after vacation at home.

Nancy Paquette Emerson Avenue Saco Webber Hospital Lionel FE. Credit Arundel Harvey Cookson School Street Biddeford Nancy M. Davis Lawrence N. Davis Pool Road Nassau College Springvale

Obituary for James Fitzgibbon of Old Orchard Beach

James Fitzgibbon 70 of Old Orchard Beach died yesterday morning at Fairfield after a long residence here. Born in Boston May 23 1890 he was a machinist at York Mills and Saco-Lowell shops for 15 years. He was a Knights of Columbus member and St Margaret parish, survived by family including two sons two daughters and nine grandchildren. Funeral set for Friday at 9 a m from St Margaret church. Friends may call today and tomorrow at Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford.

James A. Fitzgibbon Old Orchard Beach Fairfield Boston James and Mary (Smith) Fitzgibbon York Mills Saco-Lowell James J. Mullen Knightsof Columbus St. Margaret Parish Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm Street Biddeford

Conservative Baptist prayer meeting and church activities in Saco and Biddeford

The second Conservative Baptist prayer meeting led by Rev. John E. Fickett will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at 38 Beach Street Saco with hymn singing and prayer. The Biddeford United Baptist Youth Fellowship hosts a Friday valentine party 7 9 p m. Sunday meetings follow at 6 30 p m and junior choir at 6. Christ church Biddeford confirmation class Thursday 10 a m. Saco First Parish Congregational women serve baked ham and bean supper Saturday 5 30 7 p m at the parish house Beach Street.

John E. Fickett Beach Street Saco Fickett New Church Biddeford Christ Church, Biddeford Women's Fellowship Saco First Parish Aco

Past Matrons to Hold Supper Meeting in Biddeford

The Past Matrons association of Adah chapter Order of the Eastern Star will host a supper meeting Thursday at 6 30 p.m. at Mrs Edna Woodman’s home Graham street Biddeford replacing the previously announced location.

Biddeford Man Dies After Boston Street Assault

Donat Gaulin, 54, a former Biddeford resident, died at a Boston hospital after an assault on a Massachusetts street. Police said he suffered a cerebral concussion and did not regain consciousness.

Donat Gaulin Biddeford Boston Massachusetts Gaulin

Maine lawmakers propose taxes on eggs and insurance

Income Tax continued from Page One reports bills by Rep. Jerome G. Plante to exempt electricity and water from sales tax. Rep. George B. Finley filed a bill to levy one cent a dozen on Maine eggs for industry promotion. Additional measures include a 2.5 percent gross receipts tax on trading stamp companies and a 1 to 3 percent tax increase on insurance premiums.

Jerome G. Plante Old Orchard Beach George B. Finley Washington Maine Cleveland P. Curtis Bowdoinnam

Garland Fights for Maine Reed Conference Plans

Congressman Peter A. Garland will meet Governor John Reed at the Blaine mansion in Augusta for a luncheon conference on federal state program cooperation. The Maine delegation plans letters on North East Airlines service and President Kennedy oil imports, with Udall fisheries laboratory staffing also discussed. Garland will speak at a Biddeford Saco chamber banquet and a Lincoln Day address for the Women’s Republican club.

Washington Peter A. Garland John Reed Blaine Mansion Augusta Lloyd K. Allen Department of Economic Development Maine Edmund Muskie Clifford G. McIntire North East Airlines Kennedy Interior Stewart Udall Bureau of Commercial Fisheries Laboratory

Fitanides Case Dismissed For Lack Of Jurisdiction

Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. granted a motion to dismiss the case against attorney Theophilus A. Fitanides of Saco for lack of jurisdiction. The speeding case was ordered to be heard in Old Orchard Beach by Supreme Court Justice Walter Tapley, with potential issues over where a new warrant could be issued.

William F. Wilson, Jr Saco Municipal Court Atty Theophilus A. Fitanides Saco Wilson John Clark Old Orchard Beach Fitanides Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice Court Supreme Court Walter M. Tapley Beach Court Wesley M. Mewer Florida John Harvey Hilary F. Mahaney Mahaney Tapley

Antitrust Case Details on GE and Westinghouse Fines

The article reports on antitrust actions with $55,000 fines for sixteen GE executives and two jailed, plus $27,000 fines for fourteen Westinghouse officials with two jailed. It notes the industry provides essential power equipment for transmission and household use, underpinning submarines, battleships, reactors, and dams, amid reference to Judge Ganey.

House Westinghouse U.S Ganey

Weather Forecast for Portland and Nearby Areas

This afternoon will be fair and warmer with southwest winds at 15 to 20 mph. Tonight remains fair with little temperature change and light wind shifts. Thursday continues fair with small temperature changes. high 36-42 in Zone 1. Overnight lows vary by location from Caribou to Montreal with readings from 2 to 17 degrees.

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

Castro Spurs Bitter Drive Against Clergy

In Havana Fidel Castros regime escalated anti clerical rhetoric with Defense Minister Raul Castro accusing Catholic priests of bomb plots. He cited a priest allegedly planting a bomb and a priest arrested while trying to join Dominican invaders. The rally followed a Miramar blast as forces mass for a possible crackdown in the Escambray Mountains, with rebels described as best armed since Batista, amid a tense security clampdown.

Havana Fidel Castro Raul Castro Dominican Republic Cuba Francisco Fran Miramar Raul Escambray Las Villas Fulgencio Batista

Three Men Charged In Biddeford Petty Thefts

Three area men faced charges of petty larceny in Biddeford Municipal Court as Judge Simon Spill continued the cases to 4 PM. Edward A. Berrigan of Saco allegedly stole a baby crib mattress and high chair from Potter's Furniture for 42.97. Donald R. Thorpe of Old Orchard Beach allegedly took a Hollywood bed frame and headboard worth 80.45. Bernard A. Leauzon of Saco allegedly pilfered a wall extension lamp worth 3. Arnold Potter, store proprietor, filed the complaint. Attorney Edward Caron asked for continuances for the defendants.

Simon Spill Biddeford Edward A. Berrigan Union Street Saco Potter's Furniture Donald R. Thorpe Fort Hill Avenue Old Orchard Beech Hollywood Bernard A. Leauzon Jenkins Road Arnold Potter Atty Edward Caron

Maine student earns Merit Scholar finalist status

Deborah Allen from BHS is named a Merit Scholars finalist among a small group of high school seniors. Finalists compete for four year Merit scholarships worth 100 to 1500 dollars annually based on financial need. Awards come from Merit corporations and sponsoring groups.

Miss Allen Maine Teachers Association Science Research Associates MTA Deborah Allen Lynn Carp James Reilly Neil Lariviere Robert Jacobs Peter Aflen Sandra Griffin Richard Hayford Carl Hevey Marie McMorran Perley Perkins Donna Poirier Laurent Ruel

Journal want ads workers face shocking violations

A passage notes violations described as shocking involving journal want ads workers, indicating concerns raised about labor or employment practices and calling attention to problematic conditions. The text emphasizes the human impact and prompts scrutiny of industry standards.

Owen-Davis Post Endorses Two Saco School Projects

The bi monthly American Legion Owen-Davis post meeting endorsed two Saco school projects a coloring contest and a four safety point memorization plan with prizes for essay and coloring. It also advanced a Navy proclamation project with students coloring the states on a map.

Saco American Legion Owen-Davis Post Navy U. S Myron Campbell Maine Maurice Parisien Joseph Cormier Our Lady of Victory Society Pineland Training Center March of Dimes and Heart Funds Arthur Hoover Hartley Bridges Arthur McCarthy Robert Lamontagne Joseph Sterling

Robertson Elected President of Maine Education Foundation

Robertson named president of the Higher Education Assistance Foundation of Maine at a Tuesday meeting. Theodore F Spear of Rumford elected vice president.

Quota Limit On Fuel Oil Ups Prices

The New England Council says fuel oil quotas raise heating costs by about 10 million dollars for the region. Executive VP Gardner A Caverly notes a 15 cent per barrel rise in residual fuel oil prices, while Sen John Pastore plans to seek a Friday amendment to ensure adequate supplies at fair prices as major handlers announce a new half cent per gallon increase.

Boston New England Englaand Maine Rhode Island

Bath Daily Times Reveals Plans for New Plant

Bath Daily Times announced plans for a new plant costing from 50 000 to 60 000 dollars. The current Bath plant, in operation since 1895, will be torn down.

NEW Times Bath Bath Daily Times

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