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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1963

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Delina Caron of Biddeford 53

Mrs Delina Caron 53 of 25 St Mary street Biddeford died after a long illness. Born Wallagrass Nov 1 1909 she was the daughter of Thomas l and Elise Corriveau Martin and had lived in Biddeford 17 years. Survived by widower Albert two daughters Mrs Robert Lavalle Somersworth NH and Miss Constance Caron Biddeford two sons Valer US Army and Laurier Biddeford two brothers Supriant Martin Saco and Thomas Martin three sisters Mrs Stella Paraday Saco Mrs Therese Dee Fort Kent and Mrs Salina Deprey Old Orchard Beach and six grandchildren. A high mass at St Joseph church 8:45 am Saturday. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford today and tomorrow 2-4 and 7-10 pm. PORTLAND this afternoon mostly sunny and milder high in mid 30s west winds 10 to 20 mph tonight variable cloudiness then clearing low 0 to 10 above winds northerly 8 to 12 mph Friday mostly fair and colder.

Delina Caron St. Mary Street Biddeford Wallagrass Thomas l Elise ‘Corriveau Martin Albert Robert Lavalle Somersworth N.H Constance Caron Valer U.S Army Laurier Supriant Martin Saco Thomas Martin Stella Paraday Therese Dee Fort Kent Salina Deprey Old Orchard Beach St. Joseph Church Sansoucy Stone Street

Local personals note surgical patient and tea event

Mrs. Haley Raymond of Log Cabin road Kennebunk is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Mrs. Frank Allen attended a tea and picture exhibit Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Linwood Thomas on Guittea road Biddeford.

Haley Raymond Log Cabin Road Kennebunk Webber Hospital Frank Allen Linwood Thomas Guittea Road Biddeford

Biddeford Fraternal Groups Plan Irish Night Events

Biddeford council Knights of Columbus meet tonight at 8 at Kof C hall on Washington street. American Legion post meets at 8 in Biddeford City building. AOH Division One meets Friday after church services at Hibernian hall Elm and Main streets to discuss Irish Night plans. Columbian Squires sponsor two whist parties on March 3 and March 10 at Washington street headquarters.

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Kof C Hall Washington Street Trighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Biddeford City Division One AOH Hibernian Hall Elm and Main Streets Biddeford The Columbian Squires

Cadets of Saco Salvation Army Meet Friday

Higher Grade Corp cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m

Saco Salvation Army

Schools Closed Because Of Flu

YARMOUTH AP. School Supt. James B. Morrison Jr. announced all public schools will close Friday due to an epidemic of colds and influenza. At the high school and junior high, 70 students and teachers were absent, about one fifth of the total in those buildings. elementary absenteeism was lower, though many teachers were out sick.

Yarmouth James B. Morrison Jr Morrison

Market opens with early losses as profit-taking and tax uncertainties weigh

New York stocks eased in early trading with fractional declines across sectors. The Associated Press average fell 7 to 253.9 as industrials slid and rails rose slightly, while Eastman Kodak advanced on expectations of a major company announcement. Major movers included Republic Steel, RCA, and Lorillard, with Pfizer among notable losers.

New York Associated Press Eastman Kodak At&t Chrysler Republic Steel RCA Commonwealth Edison International Nickel Westinghouse Lorillard Pfizer

Saco Officials Attend Hearing on District Court Move

Dr. J Edward Whelan mayor of Saco and City Solicitor George Brickates attended a legislative hearing in Augusta on a bill reassigning the District Court for Eastern York county from Biddeford to Saco.

J. Edward Whelan Saco George Brickates Augusta District Court York County Biddeford

Card of Thanks for Adelard Blais Family expresses gratitude

The family of the late Adelard Blais thanks Dr Houle and the Webber Hospital staff for care and kindness. They also thank friends neighbors and relatives and the delegations at the funeral for their aid and sympathy during their sorrow.

Houle Webber Hospital

Thanks for support during bereavement from Sullivan family

The Sullivan family extends heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors relatives and delegations for aid and sympathy after a recent bereavement. They also appreciate tributes cards and transportation provided for the funeral and express gratitude for the kindness shown.

Edward Sullivan

Theodore Corneau obituary in Saco and Biddeford

Theodore Corneau 89 of 11 Hubbard street Saco died after a short illness at his daughter’s home in Biddeford He was born in Biddeford son of Charles and Marie Corneau a Notre Dame de Lourdes church member and charter Forester He worked 40 years at Pepperell Manufacturing before retirement Survived by daughter Mrs Gelinas two sons Charles and Emile two grandchildren four step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Services will be at Notre Dame de Lourdes church Saco Saturday with prior visitation at Cote Funeral Home Thurdays and Fridays 24 and 7 10 p.m.

Theodore Charles Corneau Hubbard Street Saco Hermann Beacon Avenue Biddeford Charles Marie Beauchemin) Corneau Notre Dame de Lourdes Order of Foresters Pepperell Manufacturing Company

Mrs Dorothy E Coe Dies In St Augustine Florida

Dorothy E Coe 62 of Hastings Florida died Wednesday in a St Augustine hospital Born in Edison Ohio she lived in the St Augustine Hastings area since 1908 and was a member of St Paul Episcopal church Federal Point Survived by mother Emma Walker Coe Hastings one brother George W Coe Old Orchard Beach and Hollywood several nieces and nephews Funeral services Friday at 10 am in St Paul Episcopal church Federal Point with Rev James Taylor and Rev Frank Daniel officiating Interment Oak Hill Cemetery Palatka Florida

Dorothy Ellen Coe Hastings Fla St. Augustine, Fla Edison Ohio E. G. Coe Coe St. Augustine and St. Paul Episcopal Church Federal Point Emma ‘Walker’ Coe George W. Coe Old Orchard Beach Hollywood James Taylor Frank Daniel United Methodist Church Oak Hill Cemetery Palatka

Death notices Raymond Roberts of Biddeford dies in Boston hospital

Raymond Roberts 52 of 164 South Street Biddeford died last night in a Boston hospital. Born October 18, 1910 in Biddeford he was a son of Robert and Ruby Roberts and worked the past five years for Biddeford and Saco Water Co. Survived by widow Yvonne Gauvin Roberts a son and two stepsons a daughter four brothers and one sister. Funeral services Saturday at 10 a.m. from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 p.m.

Raymond Earl Roberts South Street Biddeford Boston Robert Ruby Townsend) Roberts Biddeford and Saco Water Company Yvonne ‘Gauvin' Roberts Raymond Roberts William Mullen Claire Roberts Edgar Roberts Georgia Stanley Albert Roberts Saco Linwood Roberts Monmouth Pearl Gerry Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Funeral i Main Street Loco

John S. Larrabee obituary in Rochester NH

John S. Larrabee age 89 of 28 Brook Street Rochester New Hampshire died Sunday at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Kennebunk and lived in Rochester for over 30 years a retired superintendent of Hubbard Shoe Company. He was active in Masonic groups and belonged to Al Eppo Temple Boston Bethany Commandery Mt Sinai Royal Arch Scottish Rite Tuscan Lodge Hall of Lawrence MA Massachusetts Consistory Orient Council Rochester NH. Survivors include one grandson and several nieces and nephews three of whom are Mrs Walter Eaton Mrs Arthur Calder and Raymond Towne all of Kennebunk. Funeral services were held at Edgerly Funeral Home chapel Rochester NH with Rev Ne w ell Curtis pastor of the First Church Congregational officiating. Burial was at Andover MA.

John Larrabee Brook Street Rochester N.H Frisbie Memorial Hospital Kennebunk Hubbard Shoe Company Aleppo Temple Boston Bethany Commandery Mt. Sinai Royal Arch Tuscan Lodge Hall of Lawrence Mass Massachusetts Consistory Orient Council Walter Eaton Arthur Calder Raymond Towne Edgerly Funeral Home Newell Curtis First Church Congregational Andover

Daughters of Isabella Hold Wake for Wickham Relative

Our Lady of Fatima circle will meet at 7 30 this evening at 10 Wakefield Avenue Saco to pay respects to Mrs Bernadette Wickham sister of a member

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella Wakefield Avenue Saco Bernadette Wickham

Eagles meeting to pay respects for Peter Martin

Officers and members of Bid deford Laco aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles meet Friday at 7 30 p m at Emond Funeral home 72 Hill street Biddeford to pay respects to Peter Martin Those attending will assemble at p m at the Eagles home on Birch street

Biddeford-Laco Aerie Order of Eagles Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Biddeford Peter Martin Eagles Home Birch Street

Prayers Planned by Lafayette Court Foresters Tonight

Members of Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters meet at seven tonight at Cote Funeral Home Beach corner. Funeral services for Peter Martin set for Saturday at 9 a.m. at St Andre Church Biddeford. Friends may call Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford.

Lafayette Court Order of Foresters Cote Funeral Home Beach Peter Martin St. Andre Church Biddeford Emond Funeral Home Hill Street

February Tides Schedule Summary

Tide timings listed for February and March show high and low tides. On February 28 the high tides occur at 1:54 PM and 2:32 PM with low tides at 8:05 PM and 8:31 PM. In March the tides note high at 12:47 PM and 9:02 PM and low at 3:21 PM and 9:26 PM.

Nosy Coon Ends Up At Dog Pound

Springfield AP report describes a masked raccoon in a fur coat attempting a burglary at Ed Edgar's home. The animal pressed the doorbell, pulled the handle, and mounted a window ledge before officers captured it and took it to the dog pound.

Springfield Ed Edgar Edgar Thomas Jones Householder

White House Shelter Undergoes Modernization

The White House bomb shelter is being modernized with a new communications system. Estimated cost is about $500,000. Assistant press secretary Andrew T. Hatcher said work is well under way, noting the shelter dates from World War II and was upgraded during Eisenhower’s presidency.

Washington White House Andrew T. Hatcher Ress Franklin D. Roosevelt Dwight D. Eisenhower

Funeral Services For Charlotte A Dow In South Portland

Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte A Dow of 133 School Street South Portland were conducted at 2 pm yesterday from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Rev Anthony Sampson Church of the Nazarene officiated Burial will take place in the Springfield Center Conway New Hampshire

Charlotte A. Dow School Street Portland Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Saco Anthony Sampson Church of the Nazarene Center Conway N.H

Grace D Sheppard Funeral Services Held at Dennett & Craig

Funeral services for Grace D. Sheppard widow of Robert A. Sheppard at 15 North Street Saco were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with Rev Hammond J. Peterson of First Parish Congregational Church Saco officiating Interment followed at Newton Cemetery Newton Massachusetts

Grace D. Sheppard North Street Saco Robert A. Sheppard Dennett & Craig Hammond J. Peterson First Parish Congregational Newton Cemetery Newton Mass

James Streets Saco Urges Prayers for Theodore Corneau

Community members on James Street in Saco call for prayers for Theodore C. Corneau, with neighbors and local clergy asking for strength and support during his illness.

James Streets Saco Theodore C. Corneau

National Eagles Official to Visit Local Aerie in Biddeford

Thacker of Yakima Washington Grand Worthy president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will visit the Biddeford Saco aerie on Wednesday March 13 announced at last night’s meeting by Joseph Larose president Initiation ceremonies and other activities are planned Thacker a former state president and longtime Eagles leader has chaired national conservation projects and served as a top producer of new members He and Mary his wife of 33 years reside in Yakima with their children and five grandchildren

Car Thacker Yakima Wash Order of Eagles Biddeford - Saco Eagles Aerie Joseph Larose Eagles Washington State Aerie Aerie Order National Audubon Society Pittsburgh FOF Max Baer Heart Fund Eagles Ninth Overseas Turkey West Berlin Germany Naples Italy Catania Sicily Manila Philippine Temuco Chili Mexico City Mexico Anadan Iran Pyrgos Greece Indian Territory Oklahoma Mary Mary Jean Casey Donald The Yakima Aerie Yakima Auxiliary

Easter Seal Town Chairmen Are Selected

Easter Seal campaign chairmen from York County and Kennebunkport gathered at the Olympian club to view Tall Shadows and plan Town Meeting Tag Day activities for the Easter Seal drive. Co-Chairs Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. Hussey led, with remarks by Everett Labarge on Hyde Rehabilitation and Dr. Lorentz recounting a reforming story of a mentally sharp former student. A long list of local volunteers across Acton to York was named to lead drives, while Lyman Newfield and Shapleigh areas lack readership.

York County Pine Tree Society For Olympian Club Kennebunkport Henry M. Fuller York Phillip W. Hussey North Berwick Claire Runyan Kezar Falls Hyde Rehabilitation Center Everett Lebarge Kennebunk Bath Labarge Hyde John J. Lorentz Society Lorentz Acton Virginia Lovejoy Alfred Martha Roberts Berwick Charles Vigne Biddeford Saco Spencer Churchill Bar Mills Carroll Ronco Buxton Fred H. Davis Cornish Mildred Tripp Dayton Robert Anderson Eliot Old Orchard Beach Leona Palmer Parsonfield Allen Garner Sanford Robly Wilson South Berwick Owen Stevens Springvale John Keefe Jerry C. Cibelli Waterboro Clinton Woodsome Wells Maynard G. Trafton Alberta A. Morison Rita Cote Porter Helen F. Merryfield Lyman Newfield Shapleigh Fuller Hussey

Council Chagnon Adds New Member

Ronald Dallaire was accepted as a new member during the meeting of Council Chagnon Union St John Baptist held at the hall on Adams street Biddeford. The March 17 communion breakfast was announced with ticket reservations at the club rooms. Members should assemble at 6:30 a.m. for the 7 a.m. mass at St Joseph church. Eugene Bertrand presided and prayers were led by Robert Ruel. A special award went to Henry Piette.

Ronald Dallaire Council Chagnon Union St. John Baptist Adams Street Biddeford St. Joseph Church Eugene’ Bertrand Robert Ruel Henry Piette

Red China calls for private talks with Khrushchev

The Peking regime says it is ready for a private meeting to resolve tensions and demands Moscow back down. Mao Tse-tung met with the Soviet ambassador in Peking with Wu Hsiu chuan and other senior Chinese Reds present, signaling possible plans for a high level Kreml meeting and terms.

Peking Khrushchev Mao Tze-tung Wu Hsiuchuan Central Committee

Kennedy seeks interim referees to widen voter access

In a push tied to JFK Airs, Kennedy urged court review and interim referees in about 200 counties across five southern states where low registration exists. He pressed for bans on different voting tests, literacy presumptions for sixth grade education, and urged states to ratify the 24th Amendment abolishing poll taxes. He offered no new federal civil rights employment bill but warned unions over discrimination to pressure voluntary compliance.

Kennedy

Legislative Committee Snubs State Income Tax

AUGUSTA The Taxation Committee opposed two state income tax proposals after voting 9-1 against Rep. Cotrell Jr. personal income tax plan. Only Cottrell favored the measure. Letourneau and Ayoob joined Republicans in defeat. The panel split 8-2 on a business and individual income tax proposal. Earlier, the committee backed Rep. Albair’s bill to raise the sales tax from 3 to 4 percent, a key Gov. Reed revenue item, with Letourneau voting against.

Augusta Legislative Taxation Committee House John B. Cottrell Jr Portland Cottrell Raymond J. Letourneau Sanford Louis E. Ayoob Fort Fairfield Dana W. Childs D-Portland Ayoob Letourneau Sam A.R. Albair Raribou

AMVETS Unit Conclave Elects Maine Officers

Mrs. Helen Strout of Saco and Mrs. Patricia Manoogian of Portland were chosen co chairmen for the 11th annual AMVETS auxiliary department of Maine convention to be held in Old Orchard Beach May 24 25 26 with headquarters at the Brunswick hotel Other officers include Mrs Jo an Tenan Old Orchard Beach in charge of guests Mrs Ruth Nickerson good fellowship Mrs Mildred Fuller Portland registration Mrs Frances Alien Old Orchard Beach gifts Mrs Juliet Carleton Bath attendance award and rituals and Mrs Manoogian in charge of Past Department Presidents banquet The next committee meeting will be March 25 at post 25 Portland after the state executive committee meeting.

Marie Migner Amvets Auxiliary Department of Maine Helen Strout Saco Patricia Manoogian Portland Old Orchard Beach Brunswick Hotel Joan Tenan Ruth Nickerson Good Fellowship Mildred Fuller Frances Alien Juliet Carleton Bath Manoogian Fuller Migner

Saco Republican Committee Appoints Local Subgroups

At the Saco City building the GOP committee named members to committees including publicity chair Richard Braley and Louise San bern, Mrs. Dorothy Carter and others. They endorsed Mayor J Edward Whelan's drive for a district court at the Dyer Library and voted to invite him as guest speaker at the March meeting. Seventeen members attended under chairman Ferle Emens as refreshments followed.

Saco Republican City Committee Saco City Joseph Grondin Richard Braley Louise Sanbern Dorothy Carter Josephine Hanson Pauline Rumery Arlene Freeman Brendan Twomey John Harvey Eleanor Stackpolé George Brickates Ethel Day Nicholas Scontras Board of Reistration Police and Fire Commission J. Edward Whelan Dyer Whelan Ferle Emens

Frustrated Taxpayer Not Trustworthy Frustrated Taxpayer Not Trustworthy

NEW YORK AP A man named Gus J. Martin 63 created a scare at the Lexington Avenue IRS office by arguing over a refund then leaving a yellow box behind Police bomb squad evacuated the first four floors about 1000 people and blocked traffic around 46th to 47th streets The flurooscope later showed the box was harmless.

New York Gus J. Martin Lexington Avenue Internal Revenue Service Martin Pan

Biddeford Man Held On Fugitive Count

Francis T. Lemieux 23 of 95 West Cutts Street Biddeford refused extradition to New Hampshire on a fugitive from justice warrant. Hearing continued in 10 day increments to await Governor warrant. bail set at 2000. Lemieux jailed in York County. Felony flight to avoid prosecution alleged. offense February 16 in Keene. Trooper Robert Janson led arrest. Keene PD represented by Sgt Albion Metcalf and Officer John Byrnes.

Biddeford Francis T. Lemieux West Cutts Street Edward L. Caron New Hampshire Gerald C. Nason Lemieux York County Alfred Keene N.H Robert Janson Albion Metcalf John Byrnes

Two Cars Collide On Biddeford Street

Two Biddeford residents escaped injury this morning when their cars collided on Cleaves street. A 1958 sedan driven by Raoul C. Laflamme, 51, of 474 Alfred street, and a 1956 sedan operated by John Edward Laforge, 22, of 141 Cleaves street, crashed at about 8 a.m. No damage estimates were available at press time.

Biddeford Cleaves Street Raoul C. Laflamme Alfred Street John Edward Laforge

Robbery At Self Service Store In Kansas City

A bandit threatened clerk Lloyd A. Anderson with a pistol Wednesday night at a Kansas City liquor store and demanded cash. Anderson replied that it was a self service store and the holdup man helped himself. The loss is not yet determined.

Kansas City Lloyd A. Anderson Anderson

Alcatraz Prison Getting Emptier

Alcatraz, the famed island prison near San Francisco, has dwindled to 64 convicts from a peak of 260 last year. Once home to gangsters like Al Capone, Alvin Karpis, and Basil Banghart, the facility is being phased out as the harsh salt air and wind contribute to its wear.

Alcatraz Calif

Saco Trailer Crash Damages Two Trucks on Elm Street

A morning collision on Elm Street in Saco damaged two trailer trucks. Ralph K. Lane, 59, of East Holden drove west and stopped at a red light. Vinal E. Doody, 40, of Caribou failed to stop, rear ending Lane. Damage totaled about $2,000 with Lane’s at $500 and Doody’s at $1,500. No injuries were reported.

Elm Street Saco Ralph K. Lane East Holden Vinal E. Doody Caribou Lane

Biddeford Jaycees Elect Chairmen at Meeting

Biddeford Junior Chamber of Commerce named several chairmen during last night’s session in the Chamber of Commerce conference room. Temporary chairman James Grattelo presided. officers named include Spencer Churchill publicity William Doran Jr by-laws William Robbins secretary and Richard Jacques membership. Twelve members attended. next meeting set for Wednesday March 6 at 7 30 in the Chamber of Commerce room.

Biddeford

Biddeford Considers Vocational Training Integration

The Biddeford school board weighed on the on the job training plan and area vocational schools as John A. Snell of the State Department of Education outlined funding and admin issues. He cited Kenneally’s districts with on the job training and warned of administrative headaches while detailing legislative bills for area vocational schools.

Paye One Delage John A. Snell Bureau of Vocational Education State Department of Education Snell Raymond Kenneally Kennebunk Snel Osnaad Iut Kenneally Cascade Paper Company Milton Bradley Gledhill Bros Biddeford Teachers Association Arthur King City Samuel Lacerte Washington Street Emery

Alcatraz to be emptied by July first

The famed prison has housed various detainees since 1858 and is too costly to restore. Among 38 inmates moved off the rock Tuesday was Mickey Cohen, the Los Angeles racketeer serving time for income tax evasion, sent to Atlanta. The facility is expected to be empty by July 1.

Alcatraz Mickey Cohen Los Angeles Atlanta

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