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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1963

Page

2

Local Barbers Paul E Heade and Raymond G Gagnon On August

Personal notices list Paul E Heade and Raymond G Gagnon visiting on business in August. Miss Theresa Chretien is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Mrs Chris Johnson returns to Tru Nursing home after surgery. Funeral attendees for James McSweeney from out of town include Terrance and Warren McSweeney family groups from Cambridge Boston Quincy Portland Providence and Old Orchard Beach.

Paul E Heade Raymond G. Gagnon Theresa Chretien Ralph Chretien Walnut Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Chris Johnson Tru May Street James McSweeney St. Mary Church Terrance McSweeney Wallace Kiryle Francis Flynn William White Cambridge Mass Samuel Chilsham Boston William McSweeney Quincy Margaret Grace Janet Wright Warren Fickett Portland Richard McSween

Deaths Mrs Gladys R Anderson of Saco dies at 52

Mrs Gladys R Anderson 52 of Flag Pond road Saco widow of Alfred W Anderson died Tuesday at a Hollis hospital Born January 1 1911 in Augusta she was daughter of Willingston and Anne Small A Free Baptist church member she leaves daughter Mrs Charles Merritt two sons Ronald and William Anderson five sisters and two brothers plus 11 grandchildren Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 am at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Burial will be in Dunstan Cemetery Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 pm

Gladys R. Anderson Flag Pond Road Saco Alfred W. Anderson Hollis Augusa Willingston Anne (Blake) Small Free Baptist Church of Charles Merritt Ronald William Anderson Muriel Hill Dominic Payman Fred Medlier Phyllis Dobbs Brunswick Shirley MacSpaddin Spokane Ralph Small Richmond Alfred Small Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Dunstan Cemetery

Portland coastal weather forecast update

Small craft warnings issued along the coast from Portland southward. This afternoon sunny with temperatures in the low 20s in the north and upper 20s in the south. Winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight fair and not as cold with low 0 to 10 above and west winds 7 to 15 mph. Thursday will bring increasing cloudiness and a bit warmer.

Portland

Nickerson Rites Held for Kennebunk Elderly Resident

Hiram Churchill Nickerson 92 of Kennebunk died Tuesday in a Scarborough nursing home after a short illness. Born September 3, 1870 in Litchfield Ohio, he was in the investment business in New York and Baltimore before retiring. Survivors include two sons William B and Palmer R, two daughters Virginia N Chase and Doris N Mosser, nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk with Rev Robert Cumler officiating. Interment in Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m.

Hiram Churchill Nickerson Kennebunk Scarborough Litchfield Ohio Orlo Frances Brinsmade Nickerson Boston University New York City Baltimore Christchurch William B Goose Rocks Beach Palmer R Virginia N. Chase Doris N. Mosser Waban Mass Bibber

Eastern Star Adah Chapter to Elect Officers Friday

The annual meeting of Adah chapter Order of the Eastern Star will be held Friday at 7 30 p m in Biddeford Masonic hall. Mrs Geraldine Hutchins will chair and refreshments will be served.

Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Geraldine Hutchins

Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce Meeting Set

The Saco chapter of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM in the Saco Municipal Court room. Officers will be elected and the session is open to men aged 21 to 35.

Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce Saco Municipal

Biddeford High School Activities Association Meeting

The Biddeford High School Activities Association will meet tonight at 8 in the BHS cafeteria.

Biddeford High School Activities Association BHS

Midweek church notes outline Thursday services

Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco Youth choir rehearsal 315 p m at Saco School Street Methodist Church Senior choir rehearsal 730 p m at same church Prayer and Bible study 730 p m Thursday at First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Holy Communion at 8 am Thursday in an Episcopal church Biddeford

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Biddeir

Prayer Meeting at First Assembly of God Saco

A prayer meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God church in Saco located in the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant Street.

Assembly of God Church of Saco Ahepa Pleasant Street

United church boards set Thursday meeting times

A Unitarian Universalist joint board of management meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford First Universalist church. The Household of Power study group of Biddeford Second Congregational plans a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting at Mrs Earle Atwood 503 Elm Street Biddeford. The church choir rehearsals occur Thursday afternoon 4 15 and Senior choir of Saco School Street Methodist holds rehearsal Thursday evening at 7 30 at the church.

Unitarian-Universalist Joint Board of Management Biddeford First Universalist Church Biddeford Second Congregational White) Church Earle Atwood Elm Street Saco School Street Methodist Church

Madisses Plan Evening Rug Braiding Supper at Saco Church

The Madisses of the First Parish Congregational church in Saco will meet in the parish house at 6 30 p m Thursday for a covered dish supper. Members will bring materials for rug braiding instructions.

First Parish Congregational Church Saco Saco

Chasse Family Plans Birthday Dinner for Daughter

Mr and Mrs Alfred Chasse of 631 Elm Street Biddeford host a Sunday afternoon reception at an oven house in honor of their daughter Patricia Anne Chasse turning 21. Patricia, stationed at McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey, will arrive Friday for the weekend visit.

Alfred Chasse Elm Street Biddeford Patricia Anne Chasse McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey Miss Chasse

Heatine Problems Close Saco School Classes

Students at Theodore T. Young school in Saco were sent home due to a heatine vent breakdown in A section. B section remained in session. Superintendent Dr. Frank Lawler said repairs would finish today and classes would resume tomorrow.

Theodore T. Young Saco Frank Lawler

Peter Martin, 89, Biddeford native, dies after long illness

Peter Martin, aged 89, formerly of 45 Hill Street Biddeford, died in a focal hospital after a long illness. Born January 1874 in Hill N H I he was a painter and a parishioner of St. Andre church. Survived by six grandchildren ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Eemond Funeral Home Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services to be announced later.

Peter Martin Hill Street Biddeford Focal Hill N. Hi Andre and Marie (Simard) Martin Lena Newman Martin Martin St. Andre Church Order of Eagles Frank FE. Martin Long Beach Cal Edgar deSteuben Lynnfield Mass A .L. Devens, Jr Richard Roback Russell Hart Alfred FE. Salt, Jr Nahant Eemond Funeral Home

Death notice for Mrs Gladys Litterin of Chelmsford

Mrs Gladys Litterin wife of Dr Frank T Litterin minister of Central Baptist church Chelmsford Mass dies Funeral Friday at 230 pm from Central Baptist church Helmsfield Mass Officiants include Dr Paul L Sturgis and Rev Stanley A Bennett Surviving husband daughter Mrs Alton Curran Saco three granddaughters call hours at Burkinshaw and Johnson Funeral Home Chelmsford

Saco Gladys Litterin Frank T. Litterin Central Baptist Church Chelmsford Mass United Baptist Church of Trudi Ann Cynthia A Deborah R Freeman Helmsfield Paul L. Sturgis Massachusetts Baptist Convention Stanley A. Bennett

Mrs Bernadette Wickham dies after long illness in Saco

Bernadette Wickham aged 40 of 10 Wakefield Ave Saco died Tuesday after a long illness. Born November 10 1922 in Biddeford she was a daughter of George and Emma Semo and a member of Most Holy Trinity church. Surviving are her widower James and two sons James III and David of Saco, a sister Mrs Walter Sparkowich of Biddeford and a brother Gerard Semo of Old Orchard Beach. A requiem high mass will be sung at 9 am Saturday at Most Holy Trinity church. Friends may call at her residence 10 Wakefield Ave Saco today or tomorrow. Funeral arrangements under Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford.

Bernadette Penny) Wickham Wakefield Avenue Saco Biddeford George and Emma Morrissette) Semo Most Holy Trinity Church James James III David Walter Sparkowich Gerard Semo Old Orchard Beach Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm Street

Saco Teachers View Classroom Behavior Film

Saco teachers in the city school system attended a meeting at the C. K. Burns school to view the film Child Behavior in the Classroom and participate in a discussion led by Dr. Maurice Ross, school physician, and Donald Coburn, school social worker.

Saco C. K K. Burns Maurice Ross Donald Coburn

February Tides Data from Island Reading

February tides show high and low values with times in the morning and afternoon. The text lists February and March tide records with approximate stations and times, indicating daily phases and measurements for a coastal area.

Kiwanis hear funeral director at Saco Biddeford meeting

Francis Cote of Cote Funeral Home Saco presented a film Services for the Living detailing family services. Lt Gov Harold Hines spoke on New England district scholarships aiming for six this year. Interclub gathering planned March 26 at Elks home in Saco.

Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club Francis Cote Cote Funeral Home Saco William Langevin Lee Russell Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach Harold Hines New England District Kiwanis New England Martin Rielly Saco - Biddeford Elks

Saco Distributes 10 Trust Funds

Payments from Saco city trust funds for 1962 are itemized. The Saco school department received funds from multiple named trusts including John S Locke Nellie Francis Milliken and Sweetser funds. The balance of the Sweetser Provident fund stood at 2526.62 on December 31 1962. The Lucia Kimball Deering hospital fund is managed separately.

City of Saco John S. Locke Public Health Alton M. Leavy Saco School Department Nellie Francis Milliken Wardwell Caroline Buckminster Lydia Clapp Saco Church School Sweetser Baxter Thornton Academy Sweetser Library Sweetser Park Fund Sace Church School Sweetser Sabbath School Sweetser School Fund Sweetser Provident Fund

Kennedy policy clash tightens GOP leadership lines

Senate Republicans decry being shut out of foreign policy decisions as Hickenlooper criticizes the administration. Mansfield defends vigorous debate while recalling the Bay of Pigs deaths. In Birmingham a mother appeals to Kennedy after learning her son may have died in the invasion, questioning the president’s denial of American involvement.

Pace One Flyu Red Kennedy Rourke B. Hickenlooper Mansfield Cuba Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Bay of Pigs Congress Birmingham Ala Jason Riley W. Shamburger

County Medical Auxiliary Hears RC Executive

The York county Medical auxiliary met at Dr. and Mrs. Harry Lapirow’s Kennebunk home with guest speaker Mrs. Warren Peterson executive secretary of the York county chapter American Red Cross. She outlined Civil Defense Medical Self-help training funded by Civil Defense and US Public Health Service with AMA and ARC, covering fallout shelter food water hygiene first aid and more. Proceeds from an April 27 silver tea will aid the Maine Medical Education fund scholarships. Attendees included local officials and members from Sanford Alfred Saco and Kennebunkport communities.

Warren Peterson Saco York County American Red Cross York County Medical Auxiliary Harry Lapirow Kennebunk William B. O'Sullivan Auxiliary Civil Defense Peterson Office of Civil Defense U.S. Public Health Service American Medical Association American Red Raymond Reando Alfred Thomas Anton Eugene Wolfahrt American Medical Education Fund Maine Medical Education Fund Maine Roger J. P. Robert M. P. Houle Germain A. Binette Biddeford Carl Haas Maurice Ross James Johnston York Dunton Drummond Bar Mills J. Robert Downing Kenneth Cuneo John Lorentz Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach

French Army Chieftain Arrest Interrupts Trial

Adrian A. Brown, longtime Unity Knights of Pythias member in Saco, was installed as chancellor commander amid other officers at a ceremony. Separately, in Paris, police explained the arrest of Secret Army chieftain Argoud interrupted the trial of 15 accused of plotting to assassinate Charles de Gaulle.

Adrian A. Brown Unity Lodge Knights of Pythias Saco Cere K of P Brown Mystic Tie Lodge Biddeford Saco- Lowell Lafayette Street S. Chute Enjamin Currier Wellington Paynter Fred W. Freeman Myron West Edward Berry Laurent Benoit Herbert L. Estes Patrick P. Lunetta William Hochberg Sanford Christo P. Christens M. E. Brown River Lodge Springvale Patrick Lunetta Fred Freeman Harry Chute Paris Secret Army Argoud Charles de Gaulle Argoud l Notre Dame Cathedral Jean- Louis Tixier Vignancour Tixier Vignancour Germany France Adolf Eichmann Argentina Munich Algiers Rome Associated Press

Large Field Seen In Saco Basketball

About 240 Saco elementary students will join an intramural basketball program at Theodore T. Young and Gov. John Fairfield gyms this year. Superintendent Dr. Frank Lawler announced the plan. The program for 5th through 8th graders will be directed by William Finch.

Saco Elementary School Theodore T. Young Gov. John

Hibernians Mark Irish Night Observance March 16

Hibernians to hold Irish Night observance on March 16 at the hall corner Main and Elm Biddeford with a whist-bridge party at 7 30 p m. A workshop will form committees for the event. Donations to Maine Heart Association Red Cross and St Patrick concert program announced. Holy Communion service planned March 24 at St Mary church 7 a m. Mystery prize awarded at social hour.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Main Elm Streets Biddeford Margaret . Cartier Alfred Benoit Johanna Lynch Cartier Sunshine Committee Katherine Murphy Alfred Street Leo Harriman Webber Hospital Maine Heart Association The Red Cross St. Patrick's St. Mary Parish St. Mary Church Cecelia Descoteaux Ann Gallagher

Births At Webber Hospital And Area Homes Listed

To Mr and Mrs Roland B Emerson of Saco a son Mark Berry nine pounds one ounce born February 19 To Mr and Mrs John E Anagnostis of Saco twins Samuel J six pounds nine ounces John S six pounds seven ounces born February 19 To Mr and Mrs David A Stevens of Biddeford a daughter Pamela Lee five pounds one ounce born February 1 To Mr and Mrs Henry R Welch ARundel a daughter Donna Lee six pounds seven ounces born February 20 To Dr and Mrs Ross G Wyman of Kennebunk a daughter Jane Aileen six pounds 11 ounces born February 29 To Mr and Mrs Leo J Belanger Biddeford a daughter Paulette Pauline Marie seven pounds 11 ounces born February 20 To Mr and Mrs George K Norwood of Darin Ellis a son Paul Joseph eight pounds 12 ounces born February 2 To Mr and Mrs John T Chenard of Biddeford a daughter Linda Marie four pounds 14 ounces born February 21 To Mr and Mrs Louis A Learphon of Biddeford a daughter Kathleen Anne five pounds 12 ounces born February 22 To Mr and Mrs Arthur T Gallant of Scarborough a son Michael Arthur six pounds 13 ounces born February 22 To Mr and Mrs Robert J Cote of Saco a son James Michael seven pounds 13 ounces born February 9

Webber Hospital Roland B. Emerson, Jr Louden Road Saco Mark Berry John E. Anagnostis Storer Street Samuel J John S David A. Stevens Pike Street Biddeford Pamela Lee Henry R. Welch RFD. Arundel Donna Lee Ross G. Wyman Cat Mousam Road Kennebunk Jane Aileen Leo J. Belancer Hill Street Paulette Pauline Marie George K. Norwood Fore Street Darin Ellis Paul Joseph John T. Chenard Quimby Street Linda Marie James Michael

Biddeford Board Hears Sewage Survey Report

Engineers from Whitman and Howard detailed the proposed Biddeford sewage system with interceptors and treatment plants and outlined financing and procedures. The meeting then reviewed the capital improvement program led by Louis Lubka of James W. Sewall, with municipal finance analysis and planning. Attendees included Joseph Audie and others. Also announced were three birth notices: Marie Helen Michaud, Michael Ronald Hevey, and Pamela Lynne Desmarais.

Whitman and Howard Biddeford Edward R Mayer and Law Kranic Louis Lubka James W. Sewall Company Joseph Audie Harry Wooster Martin J. Rielly James Droggs James Droggins Vito Mininni Leonard Drapeau Albert F. Deshaies

Not enough context for a headline

A fragment indicates a person conveyed to a woman all known details about her son's death, suggesting a report on a family reaction or inquiry into a fatal incident. No names, dates, or places are provided to specify the event or individuals involved.

Past Gran Represented At Rebekah Lodge

Five past Noble Grands responded to roll call as Evangeline Rebekah lodge met at Odd Fellows hall in Alfred Street Biddeford with Noble Grand Mrs Vera Munford presiding. Miss Leah Robie reported Mrs Bertha Goodwin is confined to bed. Two Grand Lodge notices discussed giving sight to the blind and a donation to Eye Bank and Visual Research. fizz ceremony covered. District deputy Mrs Marguerite Wescott announced March visitiations of Vice-President Mrs Sarah Harlow in Biddeford March 26, with supper at Wonderbar Steak House. Wescott asked secretary Mrs Ethel Ballard and Miss Mary Jones to take part in degree work for next district meeting March 30 in Springvale. Birthday cards for three mem-

Noble Evangeline Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Vera Munford Leah Robie Bertha Goodwin Grand Lodge Eye Bank Visual Research Project Marguerite Westcott Sarah Harlow Wonderbar Washington Street Wescott Ethel Ballard Mary Jones Springvale

Keyser Seeks Apology From Ted Kennedy

Former Vermont Governor F Ray Keyser asks U S Senator Edward Kennedy to apologize for a claimed camera damage to photographer Philip Lawson at Stowe during Kennedy ski holiday. Keyser says Lawson and Vermont Sunday News want no legal action if an apology is given. Kennedy aide says Lawson surrendered the film after a request not to publish.

Chelsea F. Ray Keyser Vermont U.S Edward M. Kennedy D - Mass Keyser Kennedy Philip N. Lawson Vermont Sunday News William M. Loeb Manchester N.H Stowe Eyser Lawson Sen. Kennedy

Uneven New York Stock Market Pauses After Rally Fade

The AP average at noon held at 256.1 as industrials, rails, and utilities showed mixed moves. Tobacco and mail order retailers edged higher while motors and other groups drifted. IBM, Gillette, and Woolworth posted fractional gains amid a generally subdued trading session.

New York Associated Press Chrysler Studebaker American Motors Ford General Motors Radio Corp Woolworth U.S

Insurance data shows women hold most life policies

The National Consumer Finance Association reports that American women are beneficiaries of eighty percent of all life insurance policies, highlighting a strong gender skew in policy design and payout expectations.

National Consumer Finance Association

Community ladies host march meeting with refreshments

Mrs Harlow's visit was announced and plans were made for the upcoming gathering. Refreshments were served by Mrs Rose Wilcox and Mrs Gertrude Colliff, with the next meeting scheduled for March 12.

Bers Harlow Rose Wilcox Gertrude Colliff

US Helicopters Expanded Combat Role in South Vietnam

U S helicopters in South Vietnam were ordered to shoot first while escorting airborne troops. The change allows armed escort helicopters to precede troop transports into battle areas when guerrillas are suspected to be dug in, and to remain to attack after transport landings. The orders, asked by Gen Wheeler, require activity to stay within supporting operations.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S Earle G. Wheeler U.S. Army

New Weather Forecast Zones Are Announced

The U S Weather Bureau realigns Maine zones to improve local forecasts. Caribou area will cover northern Maine up to the Quebec border, forming Northern Zones. Portland keeps five zones with narrower coastal areas and new western interior zones reflecting mountain versus rolling country.

Portland U.S. Weather Bureau Maine Caribou Aroostook Quebec Kittery Penobscot Bay Biddeford Brunswick Bath Rockland Belfast Quoddy Bucksport Ellsworth Bar Harbor Machias Eastport Sanford Lewiston Auburn Augusta Waterville Skowhegan Rumford Bangor Brewer Old Town Lincoln Topsfield Vanceboro Calais West Central Mountain Bingham Greenville Kingfield Rangeley Andover

Career Talk at St Joseph High Highlights Operator Duties

Roger Rice of Bell Telephone Portland spoke at St Joseph High Biddeford for a career talk. He presented a film on Telephone Operator duties and fielded questions from students and faculty. A Dartmouth graduate, Rice now oversees 325 employees and was introduced by senior class secretary Jo-Ann St Ours.

St. Joseph High School Biddeford Roger Rice Bell Telephone Company Portland Dartmouth College Jo-Ann St. Ours

Bunche Heads to Middle East to Seek Yemen Peace

United Nations Secretary General Thant sent Dr. Ralph J. Bunche back to the Middle East to ease strife in Yemen and calm regional tensions involving Nasser's United Arab Republic, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Aden. The mission follows clashes over Yemen's 1962 overthrow and British military movements near Aden.

Ralph Bunche Middle East United Nations Ralph J. Bunche Palestine Yemen U.N U Thant Bunche Arabian Peninsula Gamal Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic Saudi Arabia Jordan Aden Nasser Abdullah Sallal Britain

Nine Sentenced In Home Swindle Case

In Rumford AP report, nine Lewiston and Auburn men receive prison or reformatory terms amid a $6000 home repair swindle of 76 year old Bethel widow Ada Durrell. One on probation for two years. three convicted after trial. two acquitted from the original twelve indicted.

Rumford Lewiston Auburn Bethel James Reid Oxford County Superior Court Ada Durrell

Saco Firemen Called to Elm Street Laundromat Fire

Saco firemen were called to the Elm street laundromat yesterday afternoon for a fire in a washer. Nothing was used during the call. The laundromat is operated by Charles Loranger.

Saco Elm Street Charles Loranger

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Gladys Anderson Hiram Nickerson Saco School Memoriam Diana Lacroix Ellen Lauzier Bernadette Wickham Kiwanis Riley W. Shamburger Sr Washington White House Air Force Godfrey McHugh County Medical Auxiliary Adrian Brown Unity KP Lodge Hibernians Biddeford Board Edmond E. Michaud Fairhaven Avenue Marie Helen Reavald W Hevey State Street Michael Ronald Andrew R. Desmarais Pamela Lynne Gran Rebekah Ted Kennedy St. Joseph High Main St Atkinson Gdeford Thibodeau
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