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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1962

Page

2

Local Notices and Personal Health Updates

Mrs Irene Lareche of 300 Main street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Mrs Carl W Richards of 114 Granite street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Conrad St Onge has returned to Realto California after being called Monday by his father Joseph St Onge illness. Miss Charlene Farnham of Saco attended the York County Veterans of World War I meeting in Augusta. Mrs Derilda Garon of 126 Summer street Biddeford is treated by Dr Roger Robert at Webber hospital for injuries from a fall on Summer street. Miss Carol Manning of 8 Sheltra avenue Biddeford left for the Boston Rehabilitation Institute to undergo surgery and will be there two weeks.

Irene Lareche Main Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Carl W. Richards Granite Street Conrad St. Onge Realto Calif Joseph St. Onge Charlene Farnham Saco Augusta York County Der

Delta Alpha club meets at 395 Ferry Road Saco

The Delta Alpha club gathers Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Paul Cobbs home 395 Ferry Road Saco with Mrs Alice Hurd and Mrs Dorothy Grant as hostesses. Group B supervises Notre Dame Thrift Shop next week. National Guard drill B cancelled drill Wednesday proceeds as planned. TWUA AFL CIO Ladies auxiliary installs officers Sunday at 2 15 Union Hall Biddeford area director Michael Schoonjans presiding luncheon follows.

Delta Alpha Club Paul Cobb Ferry Road Saco Alice Hurd Dorothy Grant Elphege Paradis Gaston Boucher Notre Dame Thrift Shop TWUA Afl-Cio Union Hall Main Street Biddeford Michael Schoonjans

Deaths Wilfred Precourt 79 Biddeford native

Wilfred Precourt 79 of Halfway Old Orchard Beach died after a long illness at a local hospital. A former grocer who later ran a bleach water business, he was educated in local schools and attended St Margaret church. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Ralph Palardis of Norwich Conn and two grandchildren. Funeral services set for Monday at St Margaret church with calling hours at Cote Funeral home in Saco.

Wilfred Precourt Biddeford Halfway Old Orchard Beach Sue Virginia Mailhot Precourt St. Margaret Church Ralph Palardis Norwich Cote Funeral Home James Street Saco

Death of Philemon Perreault in Biddeford

Philemon Perreault 58 of King Street Biddeford died after a long illness in a local hospital. Born May 26 1903 in Thetford Mines Quebec he moved to Biddeford at 19 and worked as a molder at Saco Lowell shops and later in the automotive plant. Survivors include his widow Marie Anne Breton Perreault a son Rene Perreault a brother Alfred and a sister Annie Bilodeau Manchester NH three grandchildren. Funeral plans include Monday 9 am at St Andre church with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Philemon Perreault King Street Biddeford Thetford Mines P.Q Michael Celina Gagne Perreault Saco Lowell St. Andre Church Marie Anne (Breton) Perreault Rene Perreault Alfred Perreault Annie Bilodeau Manchester N.H Emond Funeral Home Hill Street

Death of Armand Carrier of Woburn and Biddeford ties

Armand Carrier 51 of Woburn Massachusetts and former Biddeford resident died after brief illness. He leaves two sons Alfred and Stephen, his mother Exilda, eight sisters and four brothers. Memorial services and church activities are announced including confirmations and Pilgrim Fellowship plans in Biddeford and Saco churches.

Armand Theodore Carrier Woburn Mass Biddeford Alfred Long Island N. Y Stephen U. S. Army Germany Exilda Carrier Alfreda Carrier Yvonne Gagnon Annette Machado Lucienne St. Louis Laurence Contois Claudette Metayer Rochester N. H Claire Tardif New Britain Conn Jeannine St. Onge Rialto Calif Roland Joseph Carrier Marcel Car- Confessions Weara St. Cier Pownal Henry Carrier Mary

Salvation Army junior bands hear confessions in Kennebunk areas

The Saco Salvation Army junior bands meet Saturday at 9 0 a m. Confessions will be heard at St Monica Church Kennebunk from 4 to 5 p m and at St Martha Church Kennebunk from 4 to 6 and 8 p m Saturday.

Saco United Baptist Church Bana Ana Soongsters The Saco Salvation Army St. Monica Church Kennebunk St Martha Church Kernebunkrt

Weather delays space launch amid Atlantic rough seas

Tuesday reports from weather teams and ships in splashdown areas note rough seas near Bermuda and a cold front over the launch site. Winds around 18 mph and persistent clouds block visual tracking of the booster and capsule, delaying the attempt and prompting a simulation flight around the world by Glenn? NASA says the delay follows weather precluding lift off with plans to retry later.

Liams Bermuda This Space Center NASA Glenn Earth

Funeral services for seven year old David Dubois

Funeral services for seven year old David Dubois of 27 Leon street Biddeford were held at St. Andre church this morning with Rev Bernand Nicknair officiating the high Mass of Requiem. Bearers were Gerald Bosse Ronald Bellerose Robert Desrosiers and Paul Desrosiers. Banner bearer for the Assumption sodality was Richard Cook. Burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery in the family lot with Rev Edmund Hache reciting committal prayers.

David Dubois Leon Street Biddeford St. Andre Church Bernand Nicknair Gerald Bosse Ronald Bellerose Robert Desrosiers Paul Desrosiers The Assumption Sodality Richard Cook St. Joseph Cemetery Edmund Hache

Funeral services for Arthur Potvin at St. Margaret Church

Funeral services for Arthur Potvin of Halfway Old Orchard Beach were held this morning at St. Margaret church with Rev Armand Landry presiding. Bearers included Paul Potvin Gerard Potvin Robert Potvin Richard Grenier Ronald Greier and Philip Cantara. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Fr Landry. Attending from out of town were Mr and Mrs John P Godbout Ste Pie PQ.

Arthur Potvin Halfway Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Church Armand Landry Paul Potvin Gerard Potvin Robert Potvin Richard Grenier Ronald Greier Philip Cantara St. Joseph Fr. Landry John P. Godbout Ste. Pie P. Q

Fire crews respond to oil burner overflow at 63 Western Av

Firefighters were called yesterday afternoon to 63 Western Avenue for an overflowed oil burner. The building owner occupant is Mrs Roland Janson. No fuel or flames were found on arrival.

Bidde Ord Western Avenue Roland Janson

Kennedy’s Unscheduled Stop Delays Java Flight

United States Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and his wife were forced to land in Semarang Central Java because cloud cover prevented their Soviet built plane from flying over. Indonesian Convairs carried the rest of the party to Bandung where possible. The Kennedys had toured Bali with Balinese ceremonies and dances.

Bandung Indonesia Robert F. Kennedy Java Kennedy Bali Jakarta Semarang Kennedys Ethel Isle of

Portland Area Weather Synopsis With Snow Passage

A forecast for Portland notes increasing cloudiness this afternoon with little temperature change and east to southeast winds 6 to 12 mph. Snow begins this evening and continues tonight with 10 to 20 mph winds. Snow ends Saturday afternoon with clearing and steadier temperatures. Zone 1 high 25 to 30 this afternoon. overnight low around 20s with other locales listed.

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

Rules Emily Post Would Have For Stagecoach Travel

Durango Colorado AP reports a set of Stagecoach rules from the Durango Herald. The list instructs passengers to stay inside during attacks, abstain from liquor in cold weather, share spirits, avoid strong cigars, spit leeward while chewing, avoid swearing or snoring, share buffalo robes, and not discuss politics or religion. It advises not to imagine stage travel as a picnic and to prepare stimulants before leaving.

Durango Colo Durango Herald

Danish News Photographers Arrive for Maine Visit

A Copenhagen photo journalist Elena Frolovna Nielson and her UN librarian husband arrive in Portland to tour Bath Iron Works Brunswick Naval Air Station and Portland. Athens correspondent Spyros Granitsas and wife also arrive and stay with Lewiston hosts. The visit aims to showcase Maine.

Portland Maine Edward Robinson Lewiston Bath Iron Works Brunswick Naval Air Station Anderson South Portland Guy Reed

Dr Lawler Attends National School Admins Meet

Dr Frank Lawler superintendent of Saco and Old Orchard Beach schools is away attending the American Association of School Administrators convention in Atlantic City New Jersey.

Lawler Frank Lawler Saco Old Orchard Beach American Association of School Administrators Atlantic City N. J

Beach Town Council Hedges Tax Anticipation Bond

The Old Orchard Beach town council voted to borrow 100000 in anticipation of taxes and to defer action on Town Manager Percival Wardwell’s authority over Public Works until full board presence. They approved a 150 bill for Emerson Cummins, laid out Adelaide road, urged speeding signs on Portland Avenue, and noted the attorney general would not rule on Paul Fontaine’s civil service status.

Old Orchard Beach Percival Wardwell Public Works Department Emerson Cummins Adelaide Road State Highway Commission Portland Avenue

Saco-Lowell Shops Win $6 Million M-60 Contract

Sen Margaret Chase Smith announced last night that a six million dollar government contract for 14 000 M 60 machine guns was awarded to the Saco Lowell shops in Saco Officials at the Edwards plant in Saco said this morning that this is the fourth M 60 contract awarded to Saco.

Margaret Chase Smith Saco-Lowell Saco Edwards

Sixth Grade Student Heralded as Journal Carrier

A St. Andre school pupil Leopold, son of Mrs. Florida La Branche of 46 Water Street Biddeford, is named the Journal independent merchant in the Cleaves Street area.

St. Andre School Leopold Florida Labranche Water Street Biddeford Journal Independent Merchant Cleaves Street

Desoteaux Named Registration Leader in Biddeford

Gov Reed named Republican Alphonse Desoteaux to chair the Biddeford board of registration voters replacing Democrat Genevieve Trembley. Evelyn Cates was named Rockland registrar chair and Dr Wallace Duffy named medical examiner for Franklin County. Confirmation by Executive Council required.

Augusta Reed Alphonse Descoteaux Board of Registration of Voters Biddeford Descoteaux Genevieve Trembley Evelyn Cates Rockland Wallace Duffy Franklin County Executive Council

Eisenhower analyzes Khrushchev in CBS interview

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower says Khrushchev would seek no war only on his own terms and notes his control of Russian public opinion. He cautions Khrushchev cannot ignore public sentiment and states he admires family values while acknowledging sympathy for Southern resistance to integration.

New York Dwight D. Eisenhower Khrushchev Eisenhower Columbia Broadcasting System Walter Cronkite Supreme Court

X Rays In Coin Basket Puzzle At Church

A Rochester churchgoer found her weekly collection envelope in her purse after services. She wondered what had been dropped in the basket and learned the envelopes contained dental X-ray negatives. The pastor told her she could pick up the X-ray at the rectory.

Rochester N.Y

James V. Day Sworn In as Federal Maritime Commissioner

James V. Day of South Brewer Maine and former Kennebunk resident is sworn in as a Federal Maritime Commissioner. Nominated by President Kennedy January 16 and approved by the Senate February 8, his term runs through June 30 1965 with his wife and six children present.

Washington James V. Day South Brewer Maine Kennebunk Federal Maritime Commission Day Kennedy Senate

Edwards plant employment stabilizes near eleven hundred

The Edwards plant has maintained a workforce around 1,100 for over a year, with lowell reportedly stabilizing employment at just under 1,100. The text notes sustained staffing levels at the facility.

Lowell Edwards

Missing Local Marine Roland Frechette Recovered in Spain

The body of Sgt. Roland E. Frechette from Biddeford was found Thursday at Barcelona Bay Spain and will be buried from St. Andre church. He served with the U S 6th Fleet and was missing since November 12 while ashore during duty aboard the Traverse. A taxi driver also perished. authorities believe an accident caused the fall into the sea. Frechette born May 5 1917 leaves three brothers and three sisters as survivors. Burial will be at St Joseph cemetery with arrangements by Emond Funeral Home.

Roland E. Frechette Biddeford Barcelona Bay Spain St. Andre Church U.S. 6Th Fleet U.S Traverse Frechette David Shoup Freeg Juan Soucasse Gonzalez Gedeon and Georgianna (Nicol) Frechette York Mills and Lace Lowell Luzon 103Rd South Pacific Marine Corps Merton - Ira - Staples Amvets Post Barthers Oneil Edward Raymond Frechette Aurore Olin Alice Lemay Yvonne Holt Jamaica Plains Mass Atlantic Avenue Lemay Olin Raymond Ate Emond Funeral Key Hill Street St. Joseph Cemetery

Carol Burnett Leaves The Garry Moore Show Next Season

Carol Burnett announces departure from The Garry Moore Show next season to pursue a Broadway or solo career. She plans frequent Moore guest spots and an October engagement at New York Plaza Persian Room, and hopes to team with Julie Andrews on a future Broadway project.

New York Carol Burnett Garry Moore Garry Jimmy Durante Carol Moore Plaza Hotel the Palace Julie Andrews Miss Andrews ABC NBC Wagon Train CBS The Johnny Carson Jack Paar Johnny Jack Groucho Marx Carol Lawrence Mahalia Jackson Isaac Stern Frank Lloyd Wright Press Agriculture Orville L. Freeman New York City Police Emergency Service Division

County Health Group Visits Sweetser Home

The York County Public Health Nurses association was entertained at Sweetser Children's home in Saco yesterday. Representatives from Saco Biddeford Sanford Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Old Orchard Beach PH groups attended with Maria Clement serving as program chair man. Philip Spiva staff psychologist and UNH graduate student was guest speaker and led a tour of the cottages and buildings. Mrs Linwood Brown spoke on medical facilities and services at the children s rehabilitation center.

York County Public Health Nurses Association Sweetser Children's Home Saco Biddeford Sanford Kennebunk Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach Maria Clement Philip Spiva University of New Hampshire Children’s Rehabilitation Center Linwood Brown Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Herbert Swett Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Thomas Hood Kenneth Pesche Joe Piscataqua Kittery Donald Fogg Sacolodge F and AM CES Ruth Seaward Janice Clark Doris Clark Barbara iUtman Grace Littlefield Ruth Kenneth Johnson Juanita Sessions York Grand Chapter of Maine Betty Jean Braley South Portland Agnes H. Swett Herbert Sessions Grand Sentinel Sarah Lennox Carlton FE. Pendleton Maine Heart Association Parne! Burrill Piscataqua Virginia Strombom Ways and Means Winnegance Yarmouth Madonna Gortham Priscilla Highpine Wells

Cub Scouts Pack 310 Den Meetings Summarized

Cub Scouts of Pack 310 held den meetings at First Parish Congregational Church and scouts’ homes. Den chiefs and mothers led 11 dens with multiple cubs each performing activities from knot tying to crafts and bowling. Webelos and den leaders reviewed knots uniforms and insignia. a leaders meeting is planned Saturday at 4 p.m.

Cub Scouts Pack 310 First Parish Congregational den Mothers Den Yvon Means Bernice Colomb Tommy Lambert Mark Audie Owne Colomb Steven Kimball Andy Paquette Bruce Thompson Dell Trecartin Calvin Vanier Norman Means Leon Bouchard Marjorie Murphy Bruce Blow Peter Smith Kevin Savage Jamie Wilcox Stanley Charles George Washington Den 6 Honora Servais Rose Erminelli Wayne Whitney Cubs John Carnavale Richard Dube Frederick Erminelli Lee Plaisted Albert Roberts Jean A. Gervais, Jr Glenn Chagnon Annette Scammon Dorothy Hawkins Ronnie Scammon Jon Boutet Donald Grenier David Leslie Malcolm Stackpole Bob Denton Mark Kosloff Carol Rutter Stephen Hill Jeffrey Rutter Michael Hughes Donald Hurd John Sengetto David Yarborough William Donald Richard Lambert Richard Ouellette Roger Melanson Ronald Beaulieu Garnet Boudreau Mark Winslow Ruth McDonald Richard Tripp Hugh McDonald John Angis David Marden Rustry Howland Michael Spear Den 11 Mary Jane Whittier Marjorie Kimball Peter Kimball Robert Vail

Standby Jerry Jarrett Plays Own Part in Fiorello!

In New York Jerry Jarrett serves as standby for star Tom Bosley in the Broadway musical Fiorello! He isn’t just a fill in but holds his own role when needed. Bosley has not missed a performance in the run of over two years.

New York Jerry Jarrrett Tom Bosley

Hollis Man Fined In Saco Court

Walter Knox, 67, of Hollis, paid 30 in fines in Saco Municipal Court this morning on two charges of allowing his dogs to run deer. Judge Hilary Mahaney found Knox guilty, with state game warden Thomas D. Bryant filing the charges.

Walter Knox Hollis Saco Hilary Mahaney Knox Thomas D. Bryant

Hit and Run Driver Drains Tank in Saco Crash

Three traffic accidents in Saco were reported by the police. A parked car owned by Merton Harriman was struck by an unidentified vehicle whose occupants drained the gas tank. A rear end collision on Elm street bridge involved Paul Foran and John Bright with $125.95 damage to Foran’s car. Raoul Simard slid into a parked car on James street causing a minor lip cut.

Saco Main ‘Street Merton L. Harriman Westbrook Harriman Paul E. Foran Coleroad Biddeford John M. Bright Waterstreet Elm Street Foran Bright Raoul Simard Old Orchard Road James Street Simard R. Paul, Salvas

TWUA warns federal action endangers 1000 New England jobs

The Textile Workers Union of America Execu tive Council urges federal agencies to consider workers and communities as 1000 jobs hang in the balance from tax evasion cases against Bernard Goldfine. Plants in Lebanon New Hampshire Plymouth Methuen Northfield are in receivership, affecting workers and local economies.

New York Textile Workers Union of America Bernard Goldfine New England Justice Department Bureau of Internal Revenue U.S. District Court Boston Lebanon N.H Plymouth Methuen Mass Northfield Lebanon and Lebandale George E. Mabbett & Sons TWUA

Sale of Stackpole Farm at 18 Ferry Road Saco

The Stackpole farm at 18 Ferry road Saco owned by Amos and Melville M Stackpole sold to Mr and Mrs Wesley F Seaward of Weymouth street Saco. The property includes a two family dwelling one barn and one acre of land. The Seaward family will occupy one apartment. Sale arranged through Joseph S Audie real estate office 205 Graham street Biddeford.

Ferry Road Saco Stackpole Amos and Melville M. Stackpole Wesley F. Seaward Weymouth Street Seaward Joseph S. Audie

Berlin air corridor dispute raises Baltic tension

Western officials report Soviet requests for exclusive use of Berlin corridor air space below 7500 feet, rejected by the four power safety center. A MIG reportedly harassed a Royal Air Force mission, while Washington notes deny any interference by Western aircraft and warn against restricting air rights. Joe Cronin is named as an American League figure in a separate line.

Berlin Hamburg-Berlin U.S Royal Air Force Christopher Steel Britain West Germany U.S. Air Force Wiesbaden London Kremlin Washington Khrushchev

German Native Speaks To Biddeford Circle B Meeting

Mrs Irene Genest hosted Circle B of the Biddeford White church at her mother Mrs Violet Spulick home in Saco. Devotions led by Genest, with donations of baby articles to aid needy families via Miss Margaret Murphy. Helga Sheltra spoke on Frankfort Germany, city of seven universities and 27 airports.

Irene Genest Circle B Biddeford Marion Dow Helga Sheltra Edith Mariston Helen Leach Carol Bradford Rebecca Bean Helen Daly

Dolloff and McLeod Backed at Democratic Meeting

Dubord fire related remarks highlight support for Dolloff a former Grange master while Deschambault endorses Dwight W. McLeod Old Orchard Beach for U S Representative in the First District. City Clerk Binette praises Dubord and Grove presides as a turkey dinner followed the business session.

Dolloff Grange Deschambault Dwight W. McLeod Old Orchard Beach U.S Democratic Women's Organization Ralph Binette Dubord Laurianne Grove

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National Guard Company B Armand Carrier H. Lewis Cutler Biddeford White Church Youngs Hewis Cutler Pilgrim Fellowship White Church Harold J. Staples Middle Street Lichurch Notes Talatel Alfred Road Emily Post Attorney General's Office Paul Fontaine Journal Carriers Leopold Labranche Ihe Roland Frechette Moore Show County Health Group Sweetser Home Cub Scouts of Pack He Co .Oo Joe Cronin Master Mason
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