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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1963

Page

2

Local residents listed as medical patients at Webber hospital

Mrs Mamie E Gagne of Camp Ellis Beach Saco Lionel Credit Arundel Robert Allie 22 Wood Biddeford and Mrs William Sheehan 37 Bea con Biddeford listed as medical patients at Webber hospital Miss Carol Ann Pariseau returned to Washington DC after holidays with her parents Eugene Pariseau 62 Westmore Biddeford Michael Demeule son of Edward Demeule 9 Bernard Biddeford and grandson of Kerwin Twomey also a patient at Saco Osteopathic hospital Miss Sharon Pillsbury returned to University of Buffalo after holidays with George and Mrs Pillsbury 387 Alfred Biddeford Mr and Mrs Paul Fitzpatrick and daughters Kathleen Kelley and son William returned to Edgewood Md after holidays with Mrs Fitzpatrick s mother Mrs Lionel Binette Reserve Old Orchard Beach Airman Basie Robert E Pariseau son of Eugene Pariseau 62 Westmore Biddeford completed phase of Air Force training at Lackland AFB Tex and assigned to Keesler AFB Miss Irene Hope Thronmoulds returned to teaching post at Winchester High School after holidays with family in Biddeford.

Mamie E. Gagne Camp Ellis Beach Saco Webber Hospital Lionel Credit Arundel Robert Allie Wood Avenue Biddeford William Sheehan Beacon Avenue Jean Paul Poirier Washington Street Carol Ann Pariseau Washington, D. C Eugene Pariseau Westmore Avenue Michael Demeule Edward Demeule Bernard Avenue Kerwin Twomey Saco Osteopathic Hospital Sharon Pillsbury Lackland Afb Tex Keesler Afb Miss Irene Hope Thronmoulds Winchester Mass.) High School

Portland Area Weather Forecast Remains Mild This Week

This afternoon features variable clouds with some sun and highs of 35 to 40 degrees. Tonight remains cloudy with no major temperature change, lows in the 20s, light variable winds shifting to primarily south by morning. Friday remains cloudy with little temperature change and a chance of light snow.

Portland

Master Mason to be observed at Annette Chapter meeting

Master Mason observance planned at the Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star tonight at 7 30 in Saco Masonic Hall. Refreshments will be served under the chairmanship of Mrs. June Parker.

Nicht Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall June Parker

Card of Thanks for Eugene Cantara Bereavement

The Family of the late Eugene Cantara thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindness sympathy floral tributes Mass cards and support from the Sacred Heart League Saco Firemen and Auxiliary and those who provided funeral cars during our recent bereavement.

Sacred Heart League Saco Firemen Saco Firemen's Auxiliary Eugene Cantara Albert Lefebvre

Bereavement Notice for Albert Lefebvre Family

We extend our heartfelt sympathy for the recent loss of Albert Lefebvre. Thank you for the comforting floral tributes Mass cards and expressions of sympathy shown during our bereavement.

Cadets to Meet in Saco Salvation Army Friday Evening

CHURCH NOTES say Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m. The gathering is announced in church notes.

Saco Salvation Army

U S Astronaut May Try 22 Orbits In Space

Washington AP Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr may attempt a 34 hour space flight, about 10 hours longer than planned, NASA said a decision on 22 versus 16 orbits will be announced next week. The previous U S orbital flight by Walter M Schirra Jr lasted six orbits over 9 hours 12 minutes.

Washington America Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr Earth Space Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration U.S Walter M. Schirra Jr

Reed Inaugural Speech Outlines Maine Progress Plan

Governor Reed outlines a two year program for Maine focused on welfare, education, and economic development. He supports a regional airport, expanded welfare, a revised unemployment law, and a larger state recreation and tourism effort while urging facilities expansion for the Boys Training Center and state hospitals. He promises budgetary changes and new staff to meet rising demands.

Dolloff Senate Robert A. Marden Waterville Paul A. MacDonald Reed House of Representatives Maine State Senate House Itax Augusta-Waterville Probation and Parole Service Boys Training Center Augusta Bangor Portland Municipal Outdoor Recreation State Park Commission Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Department of Economic Development New England Boston Crescent Beach Cape Elizabeth DED

Reed outlines Maine education funding needs and expansions

Governor Reed warns education will strain state resources in the coming biennium. He calls for higher subsidies to towns and a raise in minimum teacher salaries with protections to shield municipalities. Additional funds are sought for University of Maine enrollments, state teachers colleges, and emergency legislation to open the Presque Isle vocational technical institute next fall plus expanded funding for the South Portland vocational institute.

Maine Reed University of Maine Vocational Technical Institute Presque Isle Maine Vocational Technical Institute South Portland

Woman Pleads To Two Charges In Local Court

Mrs Pauline D Mevnier 44 of RFD 1 Biddeford admitted guilt to two traffic counts in Biddeford Municipal Court. She pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without headlights after dark and to driving without a license. She paid a $10 fine for the headlight offense and the license charge was continued for sentence by Associate Judge Gerard G Nason.

Pauline D. Mevnier RFD 1 Biddeford Mevnier Gerard G. Nason

J C Sharpe’s dairy farm becomes 18 hole recreation center

J C Sharpe converted a 240 acre Lafayette dairy farm into a recreation center with an 18 hole course. The facility offers rides and softball facilities and hosts school church groups clubs and family reunions, drawing crowds this year and planning weekends next summer.

Lafayette Ala J.C. Sharpe

Antonia Cotsis Weds Peter Kretsepes in Biddeford Rite

Miss Antonia Cotsis married Peter Kretsepes in a December 2 ceremony at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford officiated by Rev Alexander Xanthakis. Bride is daughter of Sophocles and Mrs Cotsis of Biddeford and groom is son of Mr and Mrs Steve Kretsepes of Dover New Hampshire. They honeymooned in Florida and will reside at 15 Dover Point Road Dover NH.

Antonia Cotsis Peter Kretsepes St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford Alexander Xanthakis Sophocles Cotsis Prospect Street Steve’ Kretsepes School Street Dover N. H Florida Dover Point Road Dover, N. H

Explorer Post 305 Meets at Mason Street Hall

Explorer Scout Richard Martel presided as Post 305 met at Mason Street Hall last night. Reports covered the annual 305 Salute You award for outstanding scouts and a December 22 to 24 Eliot outing for York County explorers. Gordon Day of Biddeford spoke on emergency service awards.

Explorer Richard Martel Explorer Post 305 Mason Street Hall Eliot York County Gordon Day Biddeford

Malicious Mischief Case Not Pressed in Biddeford

In Biddeford Municipal Court Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason did not press the malicious mischief case against Rene Guignard operator of a Dairy Joy. The state failed to prove boundary lines while George Nutter had claimed Guignard damaged Christmas trees Nutter was selling.

Rene Guignard Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Nason George Nutter Guignard Nutter

Man Fined $20 For Turnpike Speeding

M Haynes Wheeler aged 54 of Manchester Mass was fined $20 after pleading guilty to speeding 75 mph in a 70 mph zone on the Maine Turnpike. Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr presided at Saco Municipal Court. State Trooper Duane Millette brought the charge through attorney Simon Spill.

M. Haynes Wheeler Manchester Mass Maine William F. Wilson, Jr Saco Wheeler Duane Millette Atty. Simon Spill

Walnut yield from shelled shelling to cups

A pound of walnuts after shelling yields two cups of nuts.

Bangor Span Restoration Seen Ready

Bangor plans to restore Morse's covered bridge across Kenduskeag Stream after raising 75 000. City contributions total 25 000, with 18 500 received and 6 500 city match. State funds 50 000 plus Augusta 25 000 total contender for new site half a mile downstream from downtown.

Bangor Morse Kenduskeag Joseph R. Coupal Augusta Maine

Highway Safety Committee Seeks Maine Traffic Reforms

Portland AP Maine Highway Safety Committee plans to ask the 101st Legislature for bills on mandatory seat belts for 1964 model cars, mandatory blood tests for drivers and pedestrians in fatal crashes, jail terms for license suspensions violations, and driver education for first time license applicants. Chair Arlyn E. Barnard cites belt safety and alcohol testing as key to investigations and notes untrained drivers cause far more accidents than trained ones.

Portland Maine Highway Safety Committee Maine Arlyn E. Barnard Barnard

Ever serve scrambled eggs with creamed green peas for supper

A playful inquiry about serving scrambled eggs with creamed green peas for supper, inviting ideas for a simple, comforting meal.

Settlement progress seen in dock strike talks

A federal official cites substantial progress in negotiations to end the Atlantic and Gulf coast dock strike. Harvard professor James Healy will serve as a fact finder on pension and welfare terms as Wirtz reenters talks with AFL CIO International Longshoremen's Association and shipping firms.

New York Atlantic Gulf James Healy Harvard University James J. Reynolds Healy Reynolds Afl-Cio International New York Shipping Association

Comptroller Seeks Bank Condition Statements Nationwide

Washington AP reports the Comptroller of the Currency calls for a statement of the condition of all national banks as of Friday, February 28, 1962. The FDIC also requires insured state banks not in the Fed to report, while the Fed requests reports from state member banks.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Board

Florida airport horse traffic worries officials

VERO BEACH Fla. manager Floyd Boyer says traffic is heavy at the Vero Beach Airport as horsemen ride on runways without fences. He intends to stop the horseplay but did not specify how.

Vero Beach Fla Floyd Boyer Boyer

New York Papers May Resume Without Printers

New York publishers of nine major newspapers, idle for 27 days, hint at resuming publication without striking printers. They say conciliation has stalled and wage demands threaten viability, while other unions reach tentative agreements as talks continue.

New York Ced Musc International Typographical Union Afl-Cio Bertram A. Powers ITV Local 6 Amory H. Bradford Pubishers Association of New York City Powers Printers’ Union The Times Daily News Journal-American World-Telegram & the Sun

Alfred Superior Court Opens January Term

The January term of York County Superior Court at Alfred opened yesterday morning with Justice Charles R. Pomeroy presiding. New court clerk J Albert Merryman and chaplain Rev Harvey Cossaboom attended, as the Grand Jury began in closed session with County Attorney Lloyd LaFountain.

Alfred Charles R. Pomeroy Portland J. Albert Merryman Biddeford Harvey Cossaboom Blaisdell Memorial Baptist Church South Waterboro Lloyd LaFountain LaFountain Justice Pomeroy Traverse Superior Court John H. Reed

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