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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1963
Page
2
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with scattered light snow flurries in the north portion tonight. Sunday remains cloudy with occasional light snow in the north. Temperatures hold steady with a low tonight between 22 and 32 degrees.
Emile Martin 22 Bradbury St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Joseph Lamontagne 150 Lafayette St Saco is a surgical patient at New England Baptist Hospital Boston. Robert Gobeil son of Mr and Mrs George Gobeil of Cole Rd Biddeford spends weekend at Cape Cod Mass and will return to Nassan College Sunday. Erma Weinstein daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Weinstein 127 Foss St Biddeford leaves Monday to study at City College of New York majoring in education after surgery.
Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians will conduct officer elections at the meeting Sunday at 5 p.m. The venue is the hall on the corner of Elm and Main streets in Biddeford.
The York County Barracks Veterans World War I and auxiliary will meet at 7 30 p m Monday at St Johns hall Biddeford for nomination and election of officers.
The Biddeford Saco Barbers association will hold a special meeting Monday at 6 45 PM at the Oak Ledge motel in Saco. A demonstration will be given.
Mrs Marc Simard and Group YP will oversee Notre Dame Thrift Shop operations next week coordinating sales, volunteers, and donations to support school programs and community outreach.
A special meeting of King court Order of Amar anth will install officers tonight at 7 30 in Odd Fellows hall Saco.
Saco United Baptist Friendship class installed new officers led by Rev. Stanley A. Bennett during January session at the vestry. Officers named were Alton Curran First vice president Thelma Scammon Wilbur secretary Carl Ross treasurer Emma Lougee press reporter Philip Wentworth was absent. The group also voted to buy five chairs and heard reports from secretary Wilbur and treasurer Ross.
Arthur Gerow of Newton Road Biddeford reports $70.32 lost on Main Street Saco after cashing a check and leaving a brown envelope at the Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution yesterday. He suspects he dropped the envelope on Main Street while en route to work.
Joseph E. Lariviere thanks Dr Patane nurses and aides who cared for him at the Webber Hospital. He also thanks relatives neighbors and friends for cards and gifts. The family of Delina Loignon extends gratitude for sympathy flowers Mass cards and funeral assistance.
Mrs. Lillian C. Hawley aged 89 died in a Biddeford hospital Friday morning. Born September 27, 1873 in Kennebunk she was daughter of Mark H. and Persis Ford. She served 50 years as organist for Madonna Chapter Order of Eastern Star and was a charter member. Surviving: daughter Persis B. Hawley and nephew Howard W. Ford. Funeral Monday at 1:30 pm from Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev. Harold Scott officiating. Burial at Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday, Sunday.
Thomas C Hughes 93 of Hyde Park Massachusetts died after a long illness. He was born in Milbrook New Brunswick June 25 1869 son of David and Eliza Hughes formerly lived in Phippsburg. Survived by sister Mrs Ivory Fender son Herbert Hughes and other relatives. Funeral Monday at Graham Funeral Home Hyde Park.
Funeral services for Clifford E. Gove a Biddeford Saco Journal sports columnist and copy editor were held yesterday afternoon at Teague and Jenkins funeral home Lewiston with Rev David Wigley officiating Entombment was at Mt Auburn Cemetery Lewiston with spring burial planned at Gracelawn Memorial Park Bearers named were Robert Giguere Richard LeBourdais Paul Casavant and Elston P Ingalls
Delorge Union Local 1250 of the Textile Workers Union of America elected officers by secret ballot at 41 Franklin Street Biddeford. Officers named: John Cleary president Ralph Roberge vice president Andre Perreault recording secretary Norman Poirier treasurer Carroll Plourde warden Poirier outside steward and Gerard Forcier inside steward. Election committee: Roger Gagne and Adrien Boissonneault. A special meeting discussed improving benefits under a new contract as the current one year pact expires February 8. About 35 Delorge employees are represented by Local 1250.
Nor mand Cote a 26 year old Biddeford man was rescued from waist deep water at the foot of York hill in Saco by the Saco Fire Department using 60 feet of ladders and a 300 foot rope. He was treated at Saco Hospital and held overnight for observation. He would not discuss how he came to the river.
Penalty continues from Pace One details losing points for offenses. Taking a vehicle without the owner's consent carries six points, improper passing five, and miscellaneous moving violations three. The one point for a State Police warning was dropped. Five points trigger a warning letter, eight points a show cause hearing for possible license suspension. One third of accumulated points are canceled each year of trouble-free driving.
An evening service will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m by the First Assembly of God church at the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street
A Training Union will be held Sunday at 6 p.m and an Evening Worship at 7 p.m tomorrow at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco offering members a chance to gather for study and praise.
A non sectarian gospel service will be conducted Sunday at 4 p m in the Odd Fellows building on Main street in Saco and is open to the public.
An evening praise service will be conducted Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Biddeford United Baptist church on Jefferson street.
An evening service will be held at 7 Sunday at Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village. The Youth Fellowship group will meet Sunday at 6 15 p m.
An evening worship service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Advent Christian church located on Saco avenue in Old Orchard Beach.
The Christ Ambassadors group of the First Assembly of God church will meet Sunday at 6 30 p m at the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant Street Saco.
The Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union society will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church to discuss plans and upcoming activities.
A Sunday gathering will be conducted at 7:30 at the Kennepunk Landing Free Christian Union Society. Local members invite attendees to participate in the service and fellowship.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church will meet Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Baptist Youth Fan of the Ogunquit Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.
Junior Beacons for Christ in first to fifth grades will gather Sunday at 6 p m at Lyman First Baptist Church in Goodwins Mills. The church's Junior-Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship will meet at 6 15 p m on Sunday.
An evening worship service will be held Sunday at 7 30 in the Ly man First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills.
Sunday evening services at the Salvation Army headquarters 91 Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach are held weekly with an open air meeting at 7 p m and a Salvation meeting at 7 30 p m.
A Young People’s service is planned Sunday at 6 30 p m and an evening worship at 7 30 p m at Fail Gospel church located on Route 9A just off Route 109 Wells.
An evening worship service is announced for Sunday at 7:30 p m at the First Baptist Church located on Ocean Avenue in Old Orchard Beach.
A ship of South Biddeford Methodist church will meet on Sunday at 6:30.
The ship of the Foss Street Methodist church will convene at 6 30 tomorrow, inviting attendees to gather for the service and related activities.
The Junior High Baptist Youth fellowship of the Saco United Baptist church will meet Sunday at 6 p m.
The Senior High Youth Fellowship of Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 6 0p m.
Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church will meet Sunday at 7 pm.
New York AP report: A House subcommittee will study New Yorks four week old newspaper strike. Rep Emanuel Celler says hearings will begin early in the next session. A city official urged President Kennedy to invoke Taft Hartley to end the stoppage. Federal officials say Taft Hartley cannot be used in the printers strike.
A memorial service for Past Matron Elizabeth H. Burnie was held by Adah chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Biddeford Masonic Hall. Burnie joined March 16, 1900 and led as worthy matron in 1905 and 1906. Invitations were issued to multiple chapters for January and February events. A New Year message was read by Worthy Matron Eve Rooman and Worthy Patron George W. Rooman. Next meeting January 18 will honor Miss Mary E. Robbins, grand organist.
The Maine Dairymen and Maine Vegetable Growers Associations set January 15 as the meeting date. State Agriculture Department said the sessions will be held at the Lewiston State Armory on opening day of the Agricultural Trades Show.
The MYF of the Saco Street Methodist Church will meet with counselors for worship discussion and fellowship on Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.
The January meeting of the Commission on Christian Social Concerns of the Saco Street Methodist church will be held Sunday at 7 p m at the church.
The Fireside club of the Saco School street Methodist church will hold a supper meeting on Monday at 7 p m at the church. A business meeting and program will follow the meal.
The second in an adult lecture series sponsored by the Religious Education committee of the Universalist Unitarian church of Biddeford Saco will be held Sunday at 4 p m at the Saco Unitarian parish house School street with Rabbi Harry Sky Portland as guest speaker.
Governor Reed proclaimed January in Maine the 25th Anniversary March of Dimes Month. He urged residents to support the campaign to raise funds for victims of crippling birth defects arthritis and polio.
Hollywood mourners gathered for actor Jack Carson and famed entertainer Dick Powell, both lost to cancer within hours of each other. Powell’s service drew a large turnout including former Vice President Nixon, June Allyson, and many stars. Carson’s service followed at Forest Lawn with pallbearers such as Dennis Morgan.
A sweeping storm drenched the Western Great Plains and dumped snow across Wyoming Colorado and Nebraska while dense fog disrupted flights in Missouri Illinois Iowa and surrounding states. In Washington Senate Republican Leader Dirksen signaled a GOP drive to hold the economy line opposing Kennedy spending programs and forecasting a $99 billion budget with Republicans pressing no tax cuts without spending cuts.
Mayor Pomerleau presents lease plan as the most practical option to run the Homestead with state supervision and private leases. Discussion covers medical cost contributions, potential religious order options, and the need for a formal agreement with the city. Temporary superintendent Eldridge Baker oversees operations as officials tour the facility.
Engineers devised two racks to send notched pulse commands to Telstar during a pass. On the first attempt the command turned on a switch and telemetry confirmed the result. A planned test to disconnect storage batteries misinterpreted by Telstar caused premature battery disconnection, affecting the satellite's power state.
Angela LeProhon leaves Biddeford for military service after a farewell with Lyn-Flex coworkers. She flies from Manchester New Hampshire to New York then Fort McClellan Alabama for eight weeks of basic training before a later reassignment to Fort Sam Houston Texas for medical training.
Two cars collided at the intersection of Alfred and Jefferson Streets Biddeford. Paul E Sheltra 48 Jefferson Street Biddeford drove a 1962 sedan that struck a 1956 sedan driven by Harold M Huntley of West Scarborough. No damage estimate was available at press time.
Telstar operated as a television relay in space after a deliberate sequence of test interruptions on Wednesday and Thursday. Engineers reported normal command functions restored by Friday and expressed hope for a long service life, though the duration cannot be foretold.
Miss Mary Worthley of the Retired Teachers association of Maine spoke at the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union meeting in Hamilton Memorial Saco. She urged clubs to raise Maine’s educational standards, keep teachers in state, and support youth welfare and relevant legislation. The session noted new member Philip Parlin and a planned musicale with Lloyd Knight duo from South Portland.
Dr Clyde W Taylor of the National Association of Evangelicals denounces Sudan Missionary Societies Act as one of the most repressive laws against Christianity outside the Iron Curtain, restricting missionaries to own faith and limited areas.
Montreal hosts New York as Andy Bathgate targets a record extending scoring run. Coach Toe Blake plans no special cover yet will offer focused attention to Bathgate after his early goal in the prior game. The Ranger captain aims to break the modern NHL consecutive games with a goal mark tied by Richard Geoffrion Hull.
The St Louis skating rink hosts its first speed skating races starting Sunday at 2 30 p m with two girls classes and four for boys and men racing under Northeastern Skating Association rules. Saturday events begin at 2 p m for younger skaters ages 11 and under followed by older skaters on Sunday.
San Francisco 49ers sign two 1961 future draft picks, Notre Dame fullback Mike Lind out with a knee injury after a 5.2 yard per carry junior year, and Kansas halfback quarterback Rodger McFarland who totaled 718 yards this season.
Biddeford high school girls varsity defeated Thornton Academy girls 37 to 38 in a tight Thornton gym game yesterday afternoon. Top Biddeford scorers were Vickie Ziminski and Connie Beaulieu while Martha Olsen and Patty Coburn led Thornton. Biddeford junior varsity also beat Thornton JV 32 to 15 in the prelim.
The Associated Press reports NBA results with Los Angeles 125 defeating Boston 123 and New York 129 over Chicago 108. Other Friday scores include St. Louis 121 over Detroit 100 and Cincinnati 130 over San Francisco 129. Upcoming games list San Francisco at Chicago and Cincinnati versus Syracuse at Uli on m. fy plus Boston at Los Angeles and St. Louis at Detroit. Sunday games feature Los Angeles at Cincinnati Detroit at New York Chicago at Syracuse and San Francisco at St. Louis. No games Monday.
The excerpt shows team records and standings with Boston Syracuse Cincinnati New York and Western Division teams including Los Angeles St. Louis San Francisco Detroit Chicago and more. Key figures include win totals loss totals winning percentages and games behind indicating current league position.
Chicago based heavyweight Jimmy Jones stops Chuck Garrett in the 10th round in Chicago after delivering a KO at 1 minute 47 seconds, highlighting Jones's decisive victory in Gary, Indiana to Chicago showdown.
Week's pay reported missing near Biddeford Savings Bank and Saco Lowell Shops. A reward is offered. Commercial Advertisers urged to consider classified ads and call 38 3625 about low rate contracts.
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