Burnham Myron F. obituary in Biddeford and Saco area
Myron F Burnham 81 died yesterday at a York Harbor hospital after a long illness. He lived in Oak Ridge Biddeford born April 27 1881 son of Frank H and Emily A Potter Burnham attended Biddeford schools. He ran a hand rolled cigar business early then worked 16 years at the Saco Lowell shops before retiring. He belonged to the Universalist church Biddeford and was a former Dunlap Lodge F and A M member. Survived by widow Marie Kendall Burnham two daughters Mrs Harold Weeks Kittery Mrs Raymond Hutchinson Georgetown Mass six children and 12 great grand children. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from Shumway Funeral Home Saco with calling hours Thursday and Friday 7-9 pm. Portland cold wave expected with near zero temps later today and tonight. windy and very cold Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron F. Burnham
York Harbor
Oak Ridge
Biddeford
Frank H
Emily A. (Potter) Burnham
Saco- Lowell
Universalist Church
Dunlap Lodge F
A. M
Marie (Kendall) Burnham
Harold Weeks
Kittery
Raymond Hutchinson
Georgetown
Mass
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Saco
Faucher Couple Heads to Quebec Inter Carnival
Dr and Mrs Raymond E Fau cher of Biddeford depart for Quebec City to attend the Inter Carnival event amid travel plans and civic ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond E. Faucher
Biddeford
Tee City
Quebec
Citizens caucus to nominate officers at town hall
A citizens caucus will be held at 7 30 p m Thursday in Arundel town hall. The prime purpose is the nomination of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel Town Hall
Saco church groups announce Friday meetings
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8:30 p.m. The Methodist Men's club of the Saco School Street Methodist church will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. for a business program and fellowship. The Board of Christian Education of the Second Congregational White church will meet tonight at 7:30 at Mrs. Thomas Haley's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Methodist Men's Club
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Board of Christian Education
The
Second Congregational ‘White’ Church
Thomas Haley
Youth group meeting at White Church Biddeford
The Junior United Church Youth of the Congregational White church in Biddeford will meet Friday afternoon at 3 for Eaves and Bible study with Reverend David E. Wigley guiding the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Congregational
Biddeford
Eaves
V. David E. Wigley
Fremont club finalizes baked bean supper plans
Final plans for a public baked bean supper at the Fremont club hall 82 Alfred street Biddeford were outlined at a joint Fremont club and auxiliary meeting with Wilfred Simoneau presiding. The second and third party dates and committees were announced, with extensive social hours and upcoming meetings noted.
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Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Wilfred Simoneau
George Gagnon
George Baiguy
Gerard Morin
Albert Allie
Roland Bergeron
Leo Cote
Royal Chretien
Romeo Boucher
Henry Bouchard
Romeo Forest
Emile Fecteau
Patrick Guerrette
Simonne Daigneault
Laurette Gosselin
Kennebunk Observes Washington's Birthday Closings
The Ocean National Bank at Kennebunk and the Kennebunk Savings Bank will be closed tomorrow in observance of Washington's Birthday. Town offices close all day. Post office follows holiday schedule with no deliveries except perishable and special deliveries. Collections on holiday. Mails received and dispatched as usual. Most local stores stay open.
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Ocean National Bank
Kennebunk
Kennebunk Savings Bank
Washington
Market barely retreats as holiday closings loom
New York stocks drifted lower in slow pre holiday trading ahead of Washington's Birthday weekend. The Dow fell 3.06 to 679.00 as rails and industrials slipped while utilities were mixed and U.S. Smelting moved with notable volume amid a dull session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
SAP
Washington
Associated Press
U.S
Florida Straits
Chrysler
IBM
du Pont
United Aircraft
Anaconda
General Electric
American Stock Exchange
Fresh Bean Sprouts Quick Salted Water Prep
Fresh bean sprouts can be cooked in a small amount of salted water just until slightly tender and still crisp, preserving crunch and bright flavor. This simple method yields a quick, light side dish with minimal cooking time and clean taste.
Funeral services for Cor Delia Cloutier
Funeral services were held for Cor Delia Cloutier of 27 Bay Street Biddeford this morning at St Joseph Church. Rev Norman Carrier celebrated a solemn requiem high mass with Deacon Rev Sylvia Levesque and Subdeacon Rev Marc Franck. A male quartet sang and Diana Rousselle played the organ. Bearers included Arthur Foran Alfred Cloutier Conrad Boisvert Ernest Petrin and Leo Beaulieu. Burial followed in the family lot at St Joseph Cemetery with Fr Franck delivering the prayers at the graveside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Cloutier
Bay Street
Biddeford
St. Joseph Church
Norman Carrier
Sylvia Levesque
Marc Franck
Diana Rousselle
Arthur Foran
Albert Vir
Alfred Cloutier
Conrad Boisvert
Ernest Petrin
Leo Beaulieu
St. Joseph
Father Franck
Fraser services held for William R Fraser
Funeral services for William R Fraser formerly of Benoit Avenue Old Orchard Beach were held at Emond Funeral Home with Rev. Oakley Woodward officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Everett Mass. Born in Glasgow Scotland in 1892 he was son of William and Mathilda Fraser. A retired accountant he moved to Quincy Mass from Scotland in 1903 and lived in Old Orchard Beach about six years. His wife Beatrice Webb Fraser died in 1961. He is survived by a nephew Leonard Webb East Braintree Mass and other relatives in Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Fraser
Benoit Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Emond
Oakley Woodward
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Woodlawn
Everett
Mass
Glasgow
Scotland
William and
Mathilda
Bell) Fraser
Quincy
Beatrice (Webb) Fraser
Leonard Webb
East Braintree
Biddeford Licenses For Dogs Available
Biddeford City Clerk Paul Deshaies announced that the 1963 dog licenses are ready. All dogs must wear a license on their collar by April 1. Fees are 1.40 for males 5.40 for females and 1.40 for spayed females, with a veterinarian certificate required for spayed female licenses.
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Biddeford
Paul Deshaies
Deshaies
Plan Faces Senate Hurdles On Social Security Health Bill
The plan continues to rely on Social Security financing with no private insurance role, offering insured seniors choices on days of paid care before 65. Options include 1 day or 45 days after initial costs, else the baseline 90 days. Tax hikes fund the program, affecting both workers and employers, with projected elderly population growth to 25 million by 1980. The note cites 17.5 million aged 65 plus today.
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Congress
American Medical Association
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Cuban MIGs rocket pass near Florida and Cuba
The Pentagon described four MIG fighters near a shrimp boat out of Fort Myers Florida. Two MIGs reportedly fired rockets as they moved toward Cuba while U.S. planes from Air Defense Command observed no engagement. The shrimp boat crew Paris Jackson and Benjamin Washington were rescued after three days adrift due to engine failure.
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Cuba
U.S
Department
Cuban
Key West
Air Defense Command
Florida
Pentagon
Fort Myers, Fla
the Seafood Packing Co
Paris Jackson
Benjamin Washington
Jackson
Washington
Ala
Fort Myers
Theft Of $3.5 Million In Stock Is Disclosed
New York AP reports the disclosure of a theft exceeding $3.5 million in stock certificates from elderly widow Theresa N McSweeney of New Rochelle NY. FBI says theft occurred 17 months ago when two armed men also stole valuables from her home. Police linked a prior break in Atlantic City to the same thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
FBI
Theresa N McSweeney
New Rochelle
N.Y
K Of C Auxiliary Meets In Biddeford
The Biddeford council Knights of Columbus auxiliary held a social at the Knights of Columbus hall on Washington street Biddeford last night. Prizes went to Mrs. Blanche Chretien Mrs. Rita McIntire Mrs. Theresa Sylvester Mrs. Helen Dutcher Mrs. Lucille Frechette Mrs. Aurise Pepin Mrs. Jeanne Gadbois Mrs. Lorraine Bisson and Mrs. Doris Dusseault. Martha Masse received a birthday cake and Mrs. Vivian Hickey won a special prize while Mrs. Jeanne LeClerc took a food basket. The event was led by chairwoman Martha Masse with committee members listed including Florence Roy Rita Roy Simonne Landry Yvonne Le Blond Rita LeBlond Theresa Gawilette Pauline Garnache Paula Auger Theresa Nolette and Lorraine Grebin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Washington Street
Biddeford
Biddeford Council
Blanche Chretien
Rita McIntire
Theresa Sylvester
Helen Dutcher
Lucille Frechette
Aurise Pepin
Jeanne Gadbois
Lorraine Bisson
Doris Dusseault
Martha Masse
Vivian Hickey
Jeanne LeClerc
Florence Roy
Rita Roy
Simonne Landry
Yvonne LeBlond
Rita LeBlond
Theresa Gawilette
Pauline Garnache
Paula Auger
Theresa Nolette
Lorraine Grebin
Eight-year-old sends IRS notice with life savings
An eight year old Chattanooga girl offered her 17.39 to the Internal Revenue Service after being told she owed 1960 taxes. She said she is not married or employed and included her bank account number plus a note about a nickel for the ice cream man. The IRS noted the form notice was sent by mistake and is correcting the error by letter, withholding the child's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Chattanooga
Internal Revenue Service
Saco Departments Seek Budget Increases Across Agencies
Saco city council informally reviewed proposed budget hikes for the Police Fire and Recreation commissions. Police seek 56 200 payroll and 1 630 clothing plus equipment and a new cruiser while Fire requests 1963 totals including 43 000 salaries and 1 000 dilated costs. Recreation asks 10 000 to fund building transport and renovations.
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Fire Departments
Recreation Commissions
Saco
Frank M. Jones
Harold Boudreau
Recreation Commission
Fire Department
Saco- Lowell
Edwards
Bay View
Camp Ellis
North Saco Station
Police Department
Beach
Central Maine Power Company
Biddeford Debated Bond Issue At 2.58 Percent Rate
Mayor Willie Pomerleau says Biddeford's authorized bond of 240000 is tentatively accepted by Canal Bank pending attorney certification. The eight year issue, cheaper than the school bond and other city bonds, aims to retire fire truck debts, pay county tax, fund half reevaluation costs, and revert remainder to the budget. Mayor compares rate shopping to buying a suit or car. Local brokers in New York offered 3.01 percent as best available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Canal Bank
Willie Pomerleau
Pomerleau
Will Making Is Credit Union Topic at Scarborough Banquet
Atty. Roger C. Nadeau spoke on the advantages of making a will at a St. Andre Credit Union officers and guests banquet held at the Marshview in Scarborough. Rev. Edmund Hache gave the invocation and Leonard Levasseur, elected board president, presided and gave a progress report. Attendees included clergy, many couples, and numerous named local residents and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger C. Nadeau
St. Andre Credit Union
Marshview
Scarborough
Edmund Hache
St. Andre Parish
Leonard Levasseur
Board of Directors
Harvey St. Amand
Emile Fecteau
Noel Duguay
George Neault
Claudette Lavigne
David Kline
Maurice Hebert
Raoul LaBranche
Paul Beaupre
Henry Camire
Two Auto Mishaps Reported By Police
Biddeford police report two noninjury traffic accidents in the city yesterday. The first occurred at Pine and Elm as Omer J. St Ours aged 54 of 33 Stone Street Biddeford collided with William A. Erhold 32 of Brunswick. The second at Foss and Summer involved a 1961 sedan driven by Florian Legros 22 of RFD 3 Biddeford and a 1961 compact driven by Irene F. Corriveau 56 of 345 West Street Biddeford. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Pine and
Elm Streets
Omer J. St. Ours
Stone Street
William A. Erhold
Brunswick
Foss and
Summer Streets
Florian Legros
Irene FE
Corriveau
West Street
Cutler Found Guilty On Assault Charge in Saco Court
William P. Cutler 21 of Ferry Road Saco was found guilty of assault and battery against Nellie Gregoire 97 Middle Street Saco by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr in Saco Municipal Court. Cutler pleaded innocent but was convicted. A second intoxication in a motor vehicle charge was filed. he may not pay the $25 fine yet. Separately Judge Wilson dismissed Lyndon S Boothby’s breaking and entering with intent to commit bodily harm case for lack of prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Cutler
Ferry Road
Saco
William F. Wilson, Jr
Nellie Gregoire
Middle Street
Cutler
Wilson
Lyndon S. Boothby
Main Street
Ellen M. Boothby
Flotsam flees seas after ship vanishes near New Orleans
A crewman from the vessel sent a radio message on Feb 3 reporting the ship’s position 230 miles southeast of New Orleans. The craft is never heard from again, prompting searches and inquiries into the disappearance from Flotsam Mont, Texas, and Norfolk, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont, Tex
Norfolk
New Orleans
Agai
Father of 9 Aer Gets Degree at George Washington
Washington AP reports Robert R. Fontaine 34, father of nine, earned a degree in electrical engineering from George Washington University. He describes studying during daytime weekends after sending children to play or after 9 PM once they are in bed, illustrating how he found time for night classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington (Ap
Robert R. Fontaine
George Washington University
Fontaine
Three Teens Lose Licenses In Local Court Session
In Biddeford municipal court this morning three teenagers faced penalties under Maine beer laws. Richard W. Marion 17 and Philip Paul House 17 both pleaded guilty to illegal possession of beer with Judge Nason suspending their licenses for 10 days and recommending a further 30 day suspension by the secretary of state. Robert J. Morrison 18 pleaded guilty to drinking in a motor vehicle. his license was suspended 10 days with a further 60 day suspension recommended. Ronald Smith 21 pleaded innocent to procuring beer for a minor. after testimony, Smith was found guilty, fined 50 dollars with the fine suspended and placed on one year probation. A separate non support charge against Hollis L. Oakes was continued for 10 days. Marcia O Boyne 27 pleaded guilty to rating without a license and a note case was continued for sentence. Francis E. Reidy 40 pleaded not to operating without a license and the case was continued for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Maine
Richard W. Marion
Main Street
Philip Paul House
Union Street
Nason
Secretary of
I State
Robert J. Morrison
Cutts Street
Secretary of State
Ronald Smith
St. Mary Street
Smith
Philip Poirier
Hollis L. Oakes
Prospect Street
Old Orchard Beach
Oakes
Marcia O'Boyne
RFD
Francis E. Reidy
Holyoke
Mass
Committees For Year Picked By Pythian Sisters
Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters met at the K of P hall with Mrs. Bertha Twomey presiding. A February 27 initiation for new members in Kennebunk was announced, preceded by a 6 30 p m supper. Committee members named include Maude Brown kitchen Sarah Metcalf special affairs in dining room Marie Lunetta birthdays Linda Ogden sickness Beverly Emerson entertainment Violet Gobeil Vera Benoit Sunshine Norma Berry assisted by Sylvia Smart Maude Brown. Refreshments duties assigned for March 15 by Norma Berry and Sylvia Smart. Norma Berry won the mystery prize.
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Pine Cone Temple
Pythian
K. of P. Hall
Bertha Twomey
Kennebunk
Beverly Emerson
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Mary Grace
Norma Berry
Sylvia Smart
Heart Ailment Epidemic Says Doctor In Atlanta
Dr Paul Dudley White, famed heart specialist, told the Atlanta Graduate Medical Assembly that America faces one of the era’s most serious epidemics of hardened arteries. He warned the booming atherosclerosis follows prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
Paul Dudley White
America
Atlanta Graduate Medical Assembly
Corporal punishment rules vary by school boards
Statements from officials in Georgia Massachusetts and Montana outline rules for corporal punishment. It may be administered only by the principal or an assistant, witnessed by another teacher, and with notifying parents. Georgia and Montana officials emphasize discretion and limits while stressing it should be a last resort and reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
John W. Letson
Atlanta
Owen B. Kernan
Massachusetts Commissioner of Education
Pros And Cons Of Saco Bill Aired At Hearing
At Augusta the mayor and city solicitor of Saco supported a bill to amend the city charter to allow special elections for borrowing money in emergencies. Opponents led by Robert L. Cassette argued the change risks higher taxes and debt, with a large existing burden and future school projects. The committee took the bill under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Augusta
Towns and Legal Affairs Committee
George Brickates
Brickates
J. Edward Whelan
Robert L. Cassette
Saco Taxpayers Protective Association
Legislative Committee
Saco City Clerk's Office To Close On Washington's Birthday
Street Commissioner Herbert Kerns announced that regular waste collections in Saco will be affected by the city closure on Washington's Birthday tomorrow. The City Clerk's Office will also close for the holiday, with operations resuming the following business day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Kerns
Washington
Sigma Delta hosts 1887 Biddeford church meeting
The Sigma Delta Class of the First Universalist Church in Biddeford met at Miss Laura Bridgman's home for a routine business session led by president Mrs. John Tarbox. The program featured conversations and exhibits, including Biddeford High School class albums and a 1887 Biddeford Journal sketch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Delta
First Universalist Church
Biddeford
Laura Bridgman
Alfred Street
John Tarbox
Edmund Beal
Edna Woodman
Jeannette Davis
Biddeford High School
Eleanor Davis
J. Harry Davis
Laura Bridgeman
College Head Chides Morals at Radcliffe
Radcliffe College president Mrs. Mary J. Bunting tells Radcliffe and Harvard officials in The Crimson that premarital sexual relations have not been faced squarely and that tucking promiscuity away is no longer a sensible solution. She calls premarital sex a matter of great concern at Radcliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Mary J. Bunting
Radcliffe College
The
Crimson
Harvard University
Biddeford City Hall Closes for Washington's Birthday
Biddeford public offices including the municipal court will close tomorrow in observance of Washington's birthday. Tax collector John Boissonneault said excise taxes may be paid Saturday morning from 9 until 12 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Washington
John Boissonneault
Saco City Hall Closes for Holiday Observance
Clerk Clifford A. Purvis said municipal offices would be closed to mark the holiday. The city clerk's office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford A. Purvis
Saco City Hall
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Fernande Guay
Robert Dessasses
Ethel Dorais
Marie Joseph Academy Choir
St. Joseph Hall
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MIA Choir
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Pythian Sisters
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