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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1963
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Edmond L Millette of 185 South street Biddeford left this morning for Philadelphia to visit their son Ensign J C Millette who is taking a 10 week course at damage control school.
Charles A Hill Sr 82 of 36 Pepperell Street Saco dies after short illness in local hospital Born Ipswich Massachusetts July 11 1880 son of Frank and Jennie Meserve Hill Worked as carpenter at Bates York Division and later millwright foreman at Saco Lowell shops Retired 13 years ago. owned lawn mower repair business Survived by widow Ora Wilson Hill two sons Frederick G Sr and Charles A Jr both of Biddeford three daughters Margaret Sherwood Saco Helen Mastan Portsmouth NH Katherine Slowick Biddeford two half sisters Maude Butland Saco Ora McConnell Kennebunk and 11 grandchildren Funeral held 2 pm Monday Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco calling hours Saturday 7-9 pm Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm Portland forecast: this afternoon fair to partly cloudy colder NW winds 15-25 mph tonight and Saturday mostly fair much colder NW 10-20 mph Temps zone 1 mid 20s to below zero
Mrs Eloi Lacroix and Mrs Earl Towle will co chair a dessert bridge at the First Universalist church Biddeford on Thursday February 21 at 130 p m for fund raising and social fun with proceeds slated for church purposes
Church notes list activities for Saco and Kennebunk including confession times at St Monica St Martha and Mary churches in Kennebunk and Wells, a MYF Council meeting at Saco Methodist church, a sub district Rally at Saco Methodist, a Biddeford Second Congregational youth trip to Boston Ice Follies, a St Joseph choir fundraising sale, and Universalist Unitarian Youth plans for Youth Sunday.
New York stocks opened higher with steels advancing on rising orders while many major issues moved modestly. The Dow averaged 686.57, up 1.71 at noon as utilities and rails drifted and several big names posted fractional changes amid mild profit taking.
Members of the Saco Firemen's Auxiliary gathered at 100 Middle Street last night for a Valentine Supper. After dining they exchanged gifts from a Valentine box and discussed cards received from Mary Cantara and Evelyn Grace, who are in Florida. Attending were Mrs. Emmons the hostess, Mrs. Ruth Scammon, Mrs. Lydia Flood, Mrs. Irma Le Blanc, Mrs. Rita Jacques and Mrs. Shirley Burba.
Funeral services for Mrs Eva Bonneau of 12 Eleventh avenue Old Orchard Beach were held Thursday at 8 AM from St Margaret church with Rev Royal Parent officiating at a high mass of requiem. Church choir sang and Mrs Antonio Boisvert was organist. Delegates of Council St Margaret Union St John were Mrs Dominique Fournier and Mrs Isabelle St Ours. Bearers included Henri Bourque eo Goulet Joseph Lefebvre Ca
Robertine Ester Henry 72 of 138 Pike Street Ext Biddeford died early today after a long illness. Born April 2 1890 in Saco she was daughter of Theophile and Caroline Paquin. Her husband Arthur Henry died eight months ago. She lived in Biddeford all her life, attended St Joseph schools, worked at York Mfg Co and belonged to American Legion auxiliary and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen auxiliary. Survived by daughter Lillian Dubois of Biddeford two sons Leo Lauzer Los Angeles Cal and Ronald Henry Biddeford three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Andre Church Monday at 9 with Bolduc Funeral Home calling hours after 7 tonight and 1-5 and 7-10 tomorrow and Sunday prior to service.
Adelard Blais 68 of 89 South Street Biddeford died this morning after a long illness. Born April 4 1895 in Biddeford he was a World War One veteran and member of several local orders. He worked 41 years as a foreman at Garland Manufacturing Co. Survivors include his widow Odila Lachance Blais two daughters Lucille Allaire and Mrs Robert Nadeau two brothers Wilfred and Eculide two sisters Amelia and Rose. Services held at St Joseph church with viewing at Sansoucy Funeral Home in Biddeford.
Members of the Closed Retreat Movement will gather at 7 Sunday evening at 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to offer prayers for Mrs Rober tine Henry mother of a member, reflecting a moment of support and community prayer.
The Old Orchard Memorial VFW auxiliary meets at 2 PM Sunday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco to hold memorial services for Mrs Lillian Whittemore.
Funeral services for Ernest Magnan of 26 Piersons Lane Biddeford were held Thursday at 9 am from St. Andre church. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated with Rev. Edmund Hache and priests assisting. Grandchildren Oscar Hubert Raymond Hubert Alcide Morin Ernest Morin served as bearers. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Fr. Nicknair. Out of town relatives attended from Providence Portland Old Orchard Beach Sanford and other locales.
Burial took place in the family lot in St. Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Fr arent. The ceremony names Mille Bouffard Alfred Soulard and Edmond Neault among those interred.
The VFW auxiliary met at Mrs. Lauvage's home in Biddeford with Mrs. Mary Boisvert conducting due to the president's absence. They donated to the Maine Heart Association and Opportunity Farm, gave a gift to secretary Miss Blanche Roy, and planned the next meeting at Mrs. Lucieanne Roy's home.
Grand Knight Norman Beaupre announced tentative dates for the second and third degree rituals at Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus. The second degree is set for March 21 and the third for March 25. District Deputy Paul LeBlond noted state officers approved a catechism contest an education trust fund and a June state convention.
JFK expressed full faith in Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. as under secretary of commerce amid Republican criticism. He noted opponents questioned his father’s qualifications to be president and said he would wait two years to form clearer views on U.S. image abroad and prestige.
Nashville police fined Reda Carrah Calloway $300 for illegal use of a shotgun on neighbor Byrd King during a boundary dispute. Calloway fired at King but missed, striking a house instead. Both residents live on Rifle Range Road in Old Hickory.
The Biddeford Saco Council of Churches will hold a Brotherhood Week service Sunday at 7 30 PM at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Adams Street Biddeford Rev Arsenius PhD a Greek Orthodox monk will be guest speaker with the talk titled Brotherhood True And False The choir directed by Allan Sakalas will perform sacred music from the Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom A reception will follow in the parish hall Mrs Fred Hadiaris chairs the refreshments committee with a team assisting including Mrs Steve Kalagias Mrs Nicholas Gourdouros Miss Vivian Bizantakos Mrs Nicholas Hadiaris and Mrs Gregory Mendros
Past presidents of the Saco Parent-Teacher Association were honored at a Burns School meeting. Honorees include Mrs. Warren Peterson Mrs. Walter Lamb and Mrs. Robert Warner. Chairmen reported on club projects while Carleton Robbins spoke on enrollment and needs.
Wells High School Principal Rus sell K. Noyes announced there will be no advance sale of tickets for the Class M tournament at the Lewiston Armory next week. Wells meets Thomaston High in the first round Monday at 6 30 PM.
Kennedy urged both sides to seek a moderate early settlement in the steel strike as the industry briefly raised prices then canceled them under administration pressure. McDonald spoke with newsmen during a winter union meeting about an extended vacation plan offering three months paid leave every five years after 15 years of service, aiming to create jobs for workers displaced by machines.
The brief stunt portrayed by Khrush and the new Chinese ambassador aimed to reassure readers that tensions between the two nations remain steady. The spectacle was used to counter rumors of an impending rupture in their alliance and to project unity.
The Demcoratic Action party led by Betancourt shows no clear future candidates. With the president barred from a consecutive term and no strong figures, the government lacks commanding personalities and relies on loyalty to maintain control.
Two youths, William L. McPhail and Victor A. Mitchell, both 18, were bound over to the May term of York County Superior Court by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. on charges of breaking entering and larceny at Lou Corriveau's Shell in Saco. They pleaded guilty to stealing five cartons of cigarettes, a shaver, 24 bags of potato chips, six bottles of tonic, and $4. Bail was set at $2,000 each. A third youth, Dean F. Daly, 17, Old Orchard Beach, received a 30 day suspended sentence and one year probation after pleading guilty to larceny of $83.05 from Donald Briggs.
The Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion in Biddeford planned scholarships for local high schools. They will donate four awards and sponsor a Dirigo Boys State delegate. Pamphlets titled A Guide to Parents and Students were approved for distribution to all high school students.
A Columbus man kicked a heavy bag found on a sidewalk and uncovered seven thousand four hundred ten dollars in coins. He and a companion dragged the bag to a phone and alerted police. Brinks Inc driver arrived with the bag soon after.
In the Kapuskasing region 400 union members attacked a settler camp as 1,000 settlers and loggers clashed over winter pulpwood deliveries to Spruce Falls Power and Paper Co. Police arrested 19 settlers for non capital murder and 237 unionists for rioting as 1,100 loggers work north of Kapuskasing and 400 for Kimberly Clark at Long Lac.
The text notes peasantry troubles fading into city tensions with violence as an outlet among restless students. It highlights urban hotbeds of agitation driven by impatience among youths and the risky dynamic affecting public calm and governance.
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan outlines NATO’s fragility without France as the bloc's heart and planning hub. De Gaulle’s veto and insistence on national deterrence strain alliance planning, risking a European security shift amid Britain’s EEC tensions and US commitments.
Dr G Patrick Shaw spoke on drug therapy Thursday evening at an American Association of University Women meeting. A question session followed. At the after meeting, hospitality co chairs were named and committees expanded. A board meeting is set for March 14 and a mental health gathering on March 13.
The Madisses of the First Parish Congregational church in Saco presented Mrs. Margaret Aufiero with a farewell gift and corsage as Rev. and Mrs. Aufiero depart for a new parish post in Closter New Jersey. A dessert bridge and a covered dish supper were planned for May 1 and February 28 respectively, with demonstrations on rug braiding and clothing. Several members were listed on the sick list and a swap party with refreshments followed the meeting.
Cape Elizabeth report notes James F. Cagney Jr. son of the film star, will open a service station in nearby Portland. He has a three word line fill er up. He.ides plans come with his wife Jill Inness from South Portland and his father offering support. He previously helped raise beef cattle on the 700 acre Pine Plains, New York farm.
Advertisers are urged to contact AT 8.3625 to learn about the affordable classified advertising options and the low rate contract offered by Commercial Advertisers.
Thirteen members were initiated at the Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella meeting in St John hall Biddeford. New members named include Mary Godard Juliette Lamothe Irene Morris Rita Payheur and several Roy and Gagne family members. The group planned a masquerade for February 26 and discussed charitable acts and future degree conferrals.
The Camp Ellis Firemen auxiliary hosted a Valentine party at the Camp Ellis Fire Station last night with husbands as guests. A covered dish supper preceded games and prizes awarded to women and several couples including Laura Robbins Ruth Cote Ruby Packard and Mary Pendleton.
John E. Heffernan Jr 20 of 40 Maple Street Saco pleaded guilty to illegal transportation of liquor in Biddeford Municipal Court Associate Judge Gerald C Nason suspended his license for 10 days and recommended a 30 day further suspension by the Secretary of State.
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