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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1963

Page

2

Illness Update For Edward Townsend Sr Of Old Orchard Beach

Edward Townsend Sr of Oak Street Old Orchard Beach is seriously ill at Saco hospital. Members of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit American Legion auxiliary Biddeford attending the York County Council in Saco were President Mrs Nellie Petit Mrs Lizzie Tremblay Mrs Carmen Ruel Mrs Helga Sheltra and Mrs Dorothy St Michael.

Edward Townsend Oak Street Old Orchard Beach Saco Spital Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford York County Council Saco Nellie Petit Lizzie Tremblay Carmen Ruel Helga Sheltra Dorothy St. Michael

Deaths Jane M. Booth Biddeford Ireland native dies at 78

Mrs. Jane M. Booth, 78, of 63 Graham Street Biddeford died at home after a long illness. Born June 14 1884 in County Tipparary Ireland, she was a daughter of Martin and Mary Moylan. Surviving are three daughters Mildred Phyllis Booth and Doris Staples, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A solemn requiem high mass will be held Wednesday at St Mary church burial in St Mary Cemetery. Visitation at Cosgrove Funeral Home today and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Portland forecast cloudy with intermittent light snow through Tuesday. Highs in the high 20s to low 30s. tonight's lows 20s to teens. winds south 10 to 15 mph, turning east northeast 15 to 20 mph late Tuesday.

Jane M. Booth Graham Street Biddeford County Tipparary Ireland Martin and Mary (Fell) Moylan St. Mary Church Assumption Sodality Mildred Booth Phyllis Booth Doris Staples St. Mary Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm Street Portland

Legion auxiliaries meet tonight across two towns

The Alexander MacMillan post Royal Canadian Legion auxiliary gathers at 8 tonight for a meeting hosted by Mrs. Sarah Metcalf at 54 Oak Street Biddeford. The York County Fish and Game auxiliary meets at 8 tonight hosted by Mrs. Ethel Bedard Union Street Saco. Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella meets tomorrow at 8 at St. hall Adams Street Biddeford.

Alexander MacMillan Post Royal Canadian Legion Sarah Metcalf Oak Street Biddeford York County Fish and Game Auxiliary Ethel Bedard Union Street Saco Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. Hall Adams Street Biddeord

Biddeford High School Activities Meeting Moved

The Biddeford High School Activities Association meeting scheduled for tonight has been moved to Wednesday night at the high school cafeteria.

Biddeford High School Activities Association

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Meeting Tonight

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will convene at 7 30 PM this evening in the Biddeford City building. Dues are payable at the gathering as announced.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Biddeford

Pomona Grange Meeting Postponed Dinner Change

York Pomona Grange will meet at John F Hill Grange in Eliot on Thursday with supper at 6 30 pm. The venue is updated from the North Saco Grange as previously reported.

York Pomona Grange John F. Hill Grange Eliot North Saco Grange

Meeting of Faith Tabernacle Men’s Fellowship Update

A Men’s Fellowship gathering at Faith School of Theology in Old Orchard Beach will be at 7:30 p m on Tuesday. An officer election is planned and the group will discuss starting the Royal Rangers program for boys ages 7 to 17.

Men's Fellowship of the Faith Tabernacle Faith School of Theology Old Orchard Beach Royal Rangers

Non-Sectarian Gospel Services Held Weekly in Saco and Biddeford

Gospel services are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:45 p m in the Odd Fellows building on Main Street Saco open to the public. A mid week prayer and praise service is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church.

Odd Fellows Main Street Saco Biddeford United Baptist Church

Holy Communion and Prayer Meeting Schedule

Holy Communion to be celebrated Tuesday at 6 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford. Prayer meeting set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel Church Route 9 A just off Route 109 Wells.

Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells

Home League Meeting Set by Saco Salvation Army Ladies Group

The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will meet on Tuesday at 7 30 P M. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming charitable efforts and community support initiatives.

The Saco Salvation Army

Biddeford First Universalist Church Board Meets Tuesday

The board of management will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the minister s study to discuss church matters and future plans.

Biddeford

Le Foyer Club Card Winners Are Listed

Sadie Hill and Aurore Soucy were grand slam winners at the regular whist party at Le Foyer club Saturday evening. Special awards went to Medley Beaulieu and Rolande Villeneuve, with high score prizes for Aurore Soucy and Euclide Chaloult. Other awards went to Marie Anne Berube, James Beaulieu, Delia Normand, Victoria Plessis, Marie Jeanne Bisson, Maurice Marcoux, Carmen Bertrand, Satie Hill, Corona Gallant, Alfred Bisson, Germaine Beaulieu, Anna Cote and Estelle Marcoux. Leopold Bertrand, Jeanne Lagsante and Anna Cote also received awards.

Sadie Hill Aurore Soucy le Foyer Club Medley Beaulieu Rolande Villeneuve Euclide Chaloult Marie Anne Berube James Beaulieu Delia Normand Victoria Plessis Marie Jeanne Bisson Maurice Marcoux Carmen Bertrand Satie Hill Corona Gallant Alfred Bisson Germain

Board to Meet in Dr Lawler's Office Tomorrow

The Saco Superintending School committee will meet in the office of Dr. Frank Lawler tomorrow afternoon at 2.

Saco Superintending Frank Lawler

Card of Thanks to Dr Binette and Webber Hospital

I wish to extend my sincere thanks to Dr. Binette and staff of Webber Hospital, especially to blood donors and to all who so kindly sent flowers and cards to me during my recent stay at the Hospital.

Henry Ayotte 78 Biddeford baker dies after long illness

Henry Ayotte 78 of 271 Elm street Biddeford died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital after a long illness. Born March 10 1884 in Biddeford he was a baker for 30 years at Ed Delorge Baking Company retired ten years ago. He belonged to Sacred Heart league St Joseph parish Catholic Order of Foresters and was a communicant of St Joseph church. Survived by widow Philomene Delorge two sons Raymond H Ayotte and Atty Ronald E Ayotte two daughters Gertrude L Ayotte and Violet Poirier 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral from St Joseph church Thursday at 9 with viewing at Boldue Funeral Home after 7 this evening and Tuesday and Wednesday 1 to 10 p.m. prior to service.

Henry Ayotte Elm Street Biddeford Charles and Julie Petit Ayotte Ayotte St. Joseph Ed Delorge Baking Company Sacred Heart League Catholic Order of Foresters St. Joseph Church Philomene Delorge Raymond H. Ayotte Salem Depot N. H Atty Ronald E. Ayotte Saco Gertrude L. Ayotte Joseph Violet) Poirier Boldue Funeral Home Alfred Street

Paul H. Johnson obituary in Kennebunk

Paul Henry Johnson 48 of 2 Mousam road Kennebunk died suddenly Saturday morning at home. Born March 26 1914 son of Elmer E and Bessie iunkins Johnson he was a member of Kennebunk Methodist church. Surviving four sisters Helen Johnson New York City Hazel Johnson Roberta Martin Carrie McFarland and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Angell Funeral home Kennebunk at 1:30 Rev Robert Cumler officiated. Interment Hope Cemetery Kennebunk.

Paul Henry Johnson Mousam Road Kennebunk Elmer E Bessie Iunkins Johnson Kennebunk Methodist Church Helen Johnson New York City Hazel Johnson Roberta Martin Carrie McFarland Portland Angell Dane Street Robert Cumler Christchurch Hope Cemetery

Obituary: Ernest Magnan 82 of Biddeford dies after long illness

Ernest Magnan 82 of 26 Pierson Lane Biddeford died early today after a long illness. Born May 10 1880 in St Julie Quebec he worked for Pepperell Manufacturing and Saco Lowell. Survived by widow Alice Beachesne Magnan two sons Ernest Jr and Ronald four daughters Athala Morin Yvonne Pombriant Jeannette Hubert Pauline Brown one sister and several grandchildren Funeral services set for 9 AM Wednesday at St Andre Church with calling hours today and Tuesday at Emond Funeral Home.

Ernest Magnan Pierson Lane Biddeford St. Julie Que Pepperell Manufacturing Company Saco-Lowell St. Andre Church Alice ‘Beachesne’ Magnan Ronald Magnan Hill Street

Sacred Heart League to Gather for Prayers at Bolduc Funeral Home

Members of the Sacred Heart league of St. Joseph church will meet Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the Bolduc Funeral home 291 Alfred street to offer prayers for Henry Ayotte.

Sacred Heart League of St. Joseph Bolduc Alfred Street Henry Ayotte

Market Ends Mixed As Downgrades Pause Rally

New York stocks moved irregularly with a slight bias lower at noon. The Associated Press average for 60 issues fell 0.2 to 257.0 as industrials slipped 0.6 and utilities 0.1 while rails rose 0.2. Some leading issues posted gains amid a tired market after a recent advance. notable movers included Chrysler up over 1, American Motors slight rise, Radio Corp. higher, Gulf Oil down, and Great Northern Railway and Baltimore & Ohio up more than a point.

New York Associated Press Chrysler American Motors General Motors Ford Studebaker Radio Corp Gulf Oil Royal Dutch Texaco Great Northern Railway Baltimore & Ohio

St Joseph High Sodality Valentine Dance Crowned King Queen

The St Joseph High Sodality held its annual Valentine Dance with the king and queen coronation as the highlight. Jane Langevin represented St Joseph High and Marcel Blais from St Louis High were named royalty, with several other candidates listed. Proceeds fund a New York trip for Socialist summer school attendees.

St. Joseph High School Sodality Jane Langevin Marcel Blais St. Louis High School Patricia Gagne Vivian Lessard St. Andre High Nancy Hart St. Joseph High Andre Labrie St. Louis High New York Catholic Action

Funeral Services for Helene Thivierge Held Saturday

Funeral services for Miss Helene Thivierge of 30 May Street Biddeford were held Saturday at 10 from St Joseph church. Rt Rev Msgr Eli Hevey led a solemn high mass of requiem assisted by Rev Marc Franck as deacon and Rev Norman Carrier as sub deacon. St Joseph Choir sang with Diane Rousselle as organist. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Carrier. Out of town relatives included Narcisse Thivierge Quebec Jean Guy Thivierge Ottawa Mrs Marie Louise Barrette Newton Ma Calixte Thivierge Medford Ma.

Helene Thivierge May Street Biddeford St. Joseph Church Eli Hevey Marc Franck Norman Carrier St. Joseph Diane Rousselle Donald Simard Roland Fournier Joseph Gagne Herve Lau Jeanne Loignon Graham Street Sylvia Levesque Diane Frechette Rousselle Henri Bourque Alfred Soulard Josephat Tardif Leone Oscar Loignon St. Louis Alfred Loignon Donald Loignon Greenfield Mass Jeffrey Simoneau Gil Paradis Marcel Paradise Hyacinth, P. Q Robert Roberge Newcastle N. H Robert Reed Buffalo N. Y Ralph Loignon Jr Portland Ralph Vir Salem N.H

Jeanne Loignon Funeral Services Held at St. Joseph Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Jeanne Loignon of 43 Graham Street began with a morning mass at St. Joseph Church. Rev. Norman Carrier officiated, with Rev. Sylvia Levesque and Rev. Marc Franck assisting, choir led singing, and bearers named from the Loignon and parish circles.

Funeral services for Florence Cloutier of Saco

Funeral services were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes for Florence Cloutier of Saco with a solemn requiem high mass conducted by Rev. Arthur Dube and concelebrants. Burial is planned for spring at St. Mary cemetery, with relatives from Ste. Anne and out of town attending.

Florance Cloutier Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Arthur Dube Arthur St. Pierre Georges Plante Eva Carrier Lionel Martel Victor Paquette Philemon Dubreuil Paul Lapointe Laurent Paquette Roland Petit Greenwood Cemetery Father Plante St. Mary Cemetery Ste. Anne Rose Plourde Alfred Paquette Martha Cloutier Laurette Cloutier Theodore Cloutier Zefaria Cloutier Claremont N. H Henry Arseneault Roger Fleurent Constance Arseneault Sanford

Two Ways to Claim Federal Income Tax Deductions

There are two options to claim deductions, itemizing or using the standard deduction. Use the method that best fits your finances and minimizes tax.

Market update shows mixed stocks and steady bonds

Steels were unchanged to higher while Union Carbide fell over a point. The Dow Jones average at noon stood at 679.21, down .71. Prices were uneven on the American Stock Exchange. Corporate bonds stayed mostly steady and U.S. government bonds remained firm.

Union Carbide Dow Jones American Stock Exchange U.S

Absence From Court May Cost Hughes $115 Million

Howard Hughes, 57, defied a federal court order to appear for deposition in Trans World Airlines $115 million antitrust suit. A default judgment could be entered against him if he again fails to attend today in Los Angeles. Hughes faces parallel battles over TWA control and other claims, including a counter suit seeking damages of $366 million against several financial and corporate defendants. A New York judge recently denied dismissal of the suit and allowed his Los Angeles appearance for pretrial examination.

Los Angeles Howard Hughes Hughes Trans World Airlines Hughes Tool Co TWA Howard Robard Hughes J A Texas Joner Hughes Tool Eastern TWA i Equitable Life Metropolitan Life Irving Trust Dillion, Read and Co New York

Saco Church Fellowship Supper Precedes Meeting

The First Parish Congregational church in Saco hosts a covered dish supper at 6 30 PM at the parish house Beach street. Mrs Gilbert Harrison chairs arrangements with aides Mrs Stephen Stanton Mrs Alvin Tetley and Mrs Lester Austin. Rev William C Thompson associate minister will speak on The Revolt of the Layman. Members invite their husbands as guests.

Women's Fellowship First Parish Congregational Church Saco Beach Street Gilbert Harrison Stephen Stanton Alvin Tetley Lester Austin William C. Thompson Maine Congregational Christian Conference Robert King Thompson

Organist To Present Concert At Portland

Organist Power Briggs, described as the world’s foremost, will be the Portland Symphony Orchestra guest soloist at tomorrow night’s 8 15 performance in ee hall. He will play Handel’s Concerto No 10 and Poulenc’s Organ Strings and Tympani concerto. Lincoln Portrait by Copland will feature Judge Edwards J Gignoux of Portland as narrator. The program includes Rimsky Korsakov Le Espagnol, Wagner Mastersinger overture, and Beethoven Prometheus overture. Arthur Bennett Lipkin conducts a 75 member ensemble with local players Edward Dargis Kennebunk Alfred Cloutier Biddeford Fred Patterson Saco Robert Fenderson Saco and others. Final concert of the season Tuesday March 26.

Power Briggs Portland Symphony Orchestra Kotschman ee = hall Francis Poulenc Lincoln Aaron Copland Edwards J. Gignoux Portland Rimsky-Korsak Nuremberg Arthur Bennett Lipkin Edward Dargis Kennebunk Alfred Cloutier Biddeford Fred Patterson Saco Robert Fenderson Celist

Biddeford Driver Pays Fine of 15 Dollars

Ronald Bergeron a 17 year old of 402 West street Biddeford pleaded guilty in Biddeford Municipal court this morning to operating an unregistered motor vehicle Judge Gerald C. Nason imposed a 15 dollar fine or 15 days in jail Bergeron paid the fine In a second case Judge Nason continued until February 16 the hearing on a charge of operating a motor vehicle after financial responsibility suspension lodged against Paul G Rivard 26 of 194 Alfred street Biddeford State Trooper Sherwood K Baston is complainant.

Ronald Bergeron West Street Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Bergeron Nason Paul G. Rivard Alfred Street Sherwood K. Baston

County Officers Legion Guests of Saco Post

County officers and Cumberland County Council members attended the February session at the Owen-Davis post home in Saco with York County Legion and auxiliary guests. Notables introduced included Mrs. Beatrice Runnio and others. unit reports, anti tax bill note, and plans for two joint meetings and mass initiation set for March at Eliot.

Cumberland County Council York County Council American Legion and Auxiliary Owen-Davis Beach Street Saco Beatrice Runnio Portland Sylvia Dow Marie Noble Maine Margaret Butler Westbrook Joyce Quinney Hazel Patridge Gertrude Rankin York County Council Auxiliary Beryl Hill Kittery Florence Lewis Rankin Rosette Alpren Wells York County Alfred Bar Mills Biddeford Limbrick Robertine Henri Elodie Ren Marie Jeanne Pelletier Dorothy Fitch Butler Cumberland County Hill Department Auxiliary Americanism Committee Ralph Lovell State House Augusta Ben Crockett Department Legion Patricia Stover Mary Parisien Merton Kingsley Mary Page Angie Cote

Fremont Club Valentine Party Draws Members and Guests

The Fremont club and auxiliary hosted their annual Valentine social at the club hall on Alfred street Ideford. A smorgasbord supper began at 6 30 pm followed by dancing and activities with Ernest Valliere and Adrien Lamothe honored as King and Queen of Hearts and special awards given to Lamothe and Grenier.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Ideford Ernest Valliere Adrien Lamothe Josephat Grenier Entertainmentrogram Vette Gagnon Angela Peloquin Annette Nadeau Rova Chretien Roger Bouchard Irene Morin

Sodality Meeting Tuesday At St Mary Assumption

St Mary Assumption sodality meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the school hall with Children of Mary members as guests. Rev. Charles Murphy of Lewiston will speak on Holy Family Life and show slides of the Holy Land. A Valentine social follows under Mrs. John Barrett with hostesses Mrs. Flavin and Mrs. O’Sullivan at the door.

St. Mary Assumption Sodality Children of Mary Sodality St. Mary Church Charles Murphy Lewiston Holy Family Life Rome Holy Land Valentine John Barrett William O'Sullivan Daniel Carey Francis Murphy Frank Carey Howard Giles Stuart Flavin Harold Carroll John Hartigan Fern Cadorette Richard Dutcher Urbain Langevin Flavin O’sullivan

Saco Rebekah Lodge Hosts County PNGs Meeting

Saco Rebekah lodge met Saturday evening at Saco Odd Fellows hall and voted a donation toward the Heart fund. An invitation from Narraganset lodge Gorham invited Miss Harriman to officiate at degree work on March 13 visiting officers night with supper at 6 30 p m. A letter from Mrs Marguerite Wescott requests participation in degree work at the District meeting March 30 at Ruhamah lodge Springvale with supper at First Baptist vestry. Supper will be served and refreshments provided by residents.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Saco Odd Fellows Hall Heart Fund Narraganset Lodge Gorham Herberta Harriman Marguerite Wescott Lucy Durgin Miss Harriman Ruhamah Lodge Springvale Springvale First Lawrence Bowie Virginia Strombom

Powell’s sudden absence disrupts education bill hearings

Powell vanished from the two week Education bill hearings, sparking disarray as the committee struggled to shape Kenne day’s multi-proposal package. A spokesman said he rested at home in Puerto Rico, fueling speculation about administration pressure and party divisions over the $5.3 billion super-bill.

Kenneday Williams Senate Powell Puerto Rico

Classified Notice Request by Phone

A newspaper classified request line appears urging readers to place their journal wants by phone at the listed number 3 3625. The terse fragment indicates a classified ads service method for placing requests.

Baghdad Uprising Shapes New Iraqi Regime and Struggle

Rebels attacked Baghdad housing areas with rifles and 50-caliber guns as a six man junta led by Col Abdel Kerim Mustafa installed Abdul Salem Mohammed Aref as transitional president while retaining supreme powers. Four officers were executed and Americans in Baghdad reported vast casualties. US officials cautioned on the regime’s survival but noted potential anti Communist stance and limited order.

National Guard Abdel Kerim Mustafa Mustafa Saturda Abdul Salem Mohammed Aref Baghdad Radio Kassem Beirut Baghdad Edward Foley White Plains N.Y Peter Morton Boston Tehran Washington George W. Ball Gamal Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic Nasser Ball

Eagle Badge Presented To Two Troop 308 Scouts

Two Biddeford Troop 308 scouts, Jacques Brunelle and Donald Elie, earned the Eagle badge at a Court of Honor in St. Joseph parish hall amid a banquet marking Boy Scout Sunday and the troop’s 20th anniversary. Nearly 200 attended. ceremonies featured remarks by Clinton E. Rose and various dignitaries, with extensive other rank advancements and merit badges noted for multiple scouts.

Biddeford St. Joseph Parish Jacques Brunelle Arthur Brunelle South Street Donald Elie Raymond Elie Elm Street Albert Ouellette Ouellette Donald Pierce Area Four Pierce Norman Means Means Georges Levesque Robert Gosselin Arthur Guerin Joseph Bouchard Leo Cote Raymond Sevigny Rene Simard Albert Letellier Raoul Vaillancourt Donald Paradis Richard Angers Arthur Roberge David Boucher Roland Labbe Richard Caya Robert Caya World Brotherhood Paul Cyr Ronald Ch Michael Boissonneault George Anastasoff Roger Millette Ruby Charland Deforge Bakery Landry’s Clinton E. Rose Gerard Collard Collard Leon Lamb J. Paul Boucher

Race Relations Sunday Held By Saco Church

Special race relation services were held yesterday at the Saco Street Methodist Church sponsored by the Commission on Christian Social Concern. Frank Bell and Merrill Thompson planned the service with Milton Randall leading the call to meet and Pn Rennie giving the Affirmation of Faith.

Saco School Street Methodist Church Commission On Christian Social Concern Frank Bell Merrill Thompson Milton Randall Pn Rennie James Rennie Eula Bell Lawrence Gordon Jay Stevens Oliver Stevens Milton Norsman Langmaid Robert Parslow Raymond Larivierre Adyotes Tommy Vining

Lost pocketbook on Smithwheel Road in Old Orchard Beach

Black leather lined pocketbook found Sunday near the dump in Old Orchard Beach with valuable papers inside. Reward offered, no questions asked. Call WE 4-2632 or WE 4-2712.

Smithwheel Road Old Orchard Beach

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