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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1960

Page

2

Local Personal News From Biddeford Area

Multiple notices list hospital patients and visits including Paul Deschambault at Notre Dame hospital and Richard Houle, both Biddeford residents. Others report travel for winter vacations, attendances at St. Francis college, A and P duties resumed, and relatives visiting or returning from trips to Florida Arlington Mass Maine and New York. The piece also covers a wedding in Old Orchard Beach and multiple family movements within Biddeford Saco and surrounding towns.

Paul Deschambault Porter Street Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital John Turcotte Hotel Thacher Georges. McLaughlin Goose Rocks Beach Abel Girard St. Francis College California Warren Libby Goose Rocks Florida Richard Houle Alexandre Houle Grayson Street Eleanor Mogan A and P Main Street Roscoe C. Upham Crescent Street Thomas Craven Arlington Mass Harold Norton Pleasant Street Saco Elms Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospital David Roberge Arain Roberge Ferry Road Maion Medical Center Portland Ella Stevens Newton Stevens Harding Street Plus School of Business F. W., Woolworth Company Bangor Donald Libby Jordan Fuller Kevin Fuller Air Force Base

Final Rites Set For Rev Albert Charette

Funeral arrangements are announced for Rev. Albert Charette pastor of Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco who died yesterday. Body lies in state at the rectory from 2 this afternoon with a 4 p m Sunday procession to the church and a 10 30 am Monday requiem high pontifical mass. A school children special mass is set for Monday at 8 am. After the 10 30 service the body goes to St Gerard church Grand Isle for a special service Tuesday morning before burial in St Gerard cemetery. Cote funeral home of Saco in charge.

Albert Charette Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco St. Gerard Grand Isle Father Charette St Gerard Cote Funeral Home James and Beach Streets

Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop Volunteers Lead Next Week

Group D volunteers led by Mrs Euclide Millette will run the Notre Dame hospital thrift shop next week. The team will oversee store operations and assist customers during the shift.

Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop Euclide Millette

Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Biddeford Home

The Past Presidents Parley of the Tighe Beadoin Farley unit of the American Legion auxiliary will meet Monday at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Yvonne Bergeron 7 Gertrude avenue Biddeford.

Tighe-Beadoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Yvonne Bergeron Gertrude Avenue Biddeford

Sacred Heart League Meeting Cancelled

The Sacred Heart League of Notre Dame de Lourdes in Saco has cancelled its monthly meeting for this evening following the death of Pastor Rev Albert Char ette.

Sacred Heart League of Notre Dame de

Banquet and Installation of Officers Slated

The annual banquet and installation of officers of the Trust Hospital Aid will be held Monday at 6 30 p m at the Wonderbar steak house. Members not yet contacted may call Miss Nellie Murphy State street Biddeford.

the Trust Hospital Aid Wonderbar Steak House Nellie Murphy State Street Biddeford

Re-obligation Night at Saco Odd Fellows Hall

Rebekah lodge to observe re obligation night at the meeting this Saturday at 7 30 p m at the Saco Odd Fellows hall with members expected to attend.

Rebekah Lodge Saco Odd Fellows Hall

Democrats fire broad critique of Eisenhower defense patch

Democrats in Congress voiced concern over President Eisenhower's defense budget plan. They argued the proposed cuts come as military strain grows and warned funds must match rising costs. Senate figures like Hubert Humphrey and House leaders urged careful balancing of security needs with fiscal restraint.

Thon Hubert H. Humphrey Dminn Eisenhower John McCormack Massachusetts House H. R. Gross Iowa

Obituary of Arthur W Burnham of Pine Point Seaville area

Arthur W Burnham 88 of Seavey's Landing Road Pine Point died last night at a Portland hospital after a short illness born in Saco son of Guy and Rose Lane Burnham attended Saco schools resident of Pine Point 22 years self employed in the clam business musician who played for dances attended Blue Point Christian church survived by widow Reno Light mother Rose Burnham two sons Arthur W Burnham Jr and Donald Burnham both of Biddeford two daughters Marilyn Janelle Thompsonville Conn and Barbara DeMott Pine Point three brothers Ralph Lawrence Burnham Damariscotta and Edwin Burnham Pine Point a sister Helen Morris Old Orchard Beach five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews funeral services Monday at 2 pm from Shumway funeral home 35 Spring Street Saco friends may call Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to pp m

Arthur W. Burnham Seavey's Landing Road Pine Point Portland Saco Guy and Rose Lane Burnham Blue Point Reno Light Rose Burnham Damariscotta Mills Arthur W. Burnham, Jr Donald Burnham Biddeford Marilyn Janelle Thompsonville Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street

Funeral services for Miss Wilhelmine Duchesne

Funeral services were held at 8:30 this morning from St. Joseph church for Miss Wilhelmine Duchesne. Rev. Norman Carrier celebrated a requiem high mass with the St. Joseph choir and organist. Bearers listed. burial in St. Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev. Marc Franck. A delegation from the Children of Mary Sodality attended, of which she was a member.

Wilhelmine Duchesne St. Joseph Church Norman Carrier St. Joseph Valmore Ruel Ernest Valliere Ludger Dubois Arthur Lemire Edgar Cabana Victor Deschene St. Joseph Cemetery Marc Franck Children of Mary Sodality of Miss Duchesne

Knights of Columbus attend prayer vigil for Rev Albert Charette

Knights from Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach gather at Notre Dame de Lourdes in Saco Sunday night at 8 15 to offer prayers for Rev Albert Charette District Deputy Paul LeBlore will be contacted by Fourth degree members

Knights of Columbus Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Albert Charette Fourth Degree Paul LeBloré

Church notes on Saco youth meetings tomorrow

The Girl Guards of the Saco Salvation Army meet tomorrow at 6 30 evening. Brownies gather at the Saco United Baptist church tomorrow at 3 30 p m. The Junior choir of the Saco United Baptist church also meets tomorrow at 3 30 p m.

The Saco Salvation Army

Choir meetings announced for local churches

The Senior choir will meet at Saco United Baptist church Thursday at 7 30 p m. The Youth choir of School Street Methodist church will meet Thursday at 3 15 p m.

Saco United Baptist Church School Street Methodist Church

Senior choir meet at church Thursday at p.m

The Senior choir of School meets Thursday at the church at p.m.

Philathea Class Cancels January and February Meetings

The Philathea Class of the Saco United Baptist Church has canceled its sessions for January and February. The next meeting is scheduled for March 9 at the church.

Saco United Baptist Church

Communion Sunday at St Mary’s Biddeford

Members of the Holy Name society at St Mary church Biddeford will attend the 7 am service and participate in a coffee breakfast in the parish hall. Refreshments committee includes Patrick Tousignant as chairman, with Paul Parenteau and William Lee.

Holy Name Society of

Beach Man Fined for Speeding in Cumberland Court

Richard H. Collins of Old Orchard Beach paid a fine after being found guilty of speeding by Justice Abraham M. Rudman in Cumberland County Superior Court.

Beach Richard H. Collins Old Orchard Beach Abraham M. Rudman Cumberland — County

Ex child star Coogan pleads innocent to driving charge

Jackie Coogan, 45, former child star, pleads not guilty to a misdemeanor drunken driving count and requests a jury trial. He suffered broken ribs December 22 when his car struck a parked auto in Brentwood. Municipal Court trial scheduled for January 28.

West Los Angeles Jackie Coogan Coogan Brentwood

Pilots Reject Government Test Flights

National Airlines pilots refuse further FAA required flight tests after two fatal crashes in the Gulf of Mexico and off North Carolina. They say the stalls and unusual maneuvers threaten airframes and may cause disintegration, demanding relief from the checks.

Miami Fla National Airlines NAL Assn Federal Aviation Agency Gulf of Mexico North Carolina National FAA Elwood Quesada Quesada Robert J. Rohan Airline Pilots Assn. Council

Baptists Vote to Buy Baptismal Robe at Biddeford Church

The Beta Sigma class of Biddeford United Baptist Church met at Mrs. Ethel Lewis home on May Street. Under director Mrs. Ruth Morse the group voted $50 to the church fund and money for a baptismal robe. A Bible study followed the meeting led by Mrs. Mary Grace. refreshments were served by the hostess. Attendees included Mrs. Leslie Littlefield Mrs. Alice Durest Mrs. Mary Grace Mrs. Hazel Clay Mrs. Bernice Eddy Miss Edna Thompson Mrs. Ruth Morse Miss Marion Nason Miss Irene Dwelley Mrs. Alice Woodman Miss Adelpha McKeen and Mrs. Ethel Lewis.

Beta Sigma Biddeford United Baptist Church Ethel Lewis May Street Biddeford Ruth Morse Mary Grace Leslie Littlefield Alice Durest Hazel Clay Bernice Eddy Edna Thompson Marion Nason Irene Dwelley Alice Woodman Adelpha McKeen

Jehovah's Witnesses announce Maine circuit assembly

Kenneth A. Carr, Portland presiding minister, set for February 5–7 at Augusta State Armory. Theme Do the Divine Will with Bible talks and demonstrations. Speakers Mathew Krzyzanowski and Frank Spacil. Public lecture Sunday Feb 7 at 3 PM.

Kenneth A. Carr Jehovah's Witnesses Portland Biddeford Saco Maine Augusta State Armory Carr Mathew Krzyzanowski Frank Spacil New York Krzyzanowski Spacil New England Upstate God Earth

Suspects Charged With Lowered Counts in Portland Case

Louis J Fournier 42 of Portland indicted for manslaughter in the death of Myron Jordan by Cumberland County grand jury. Sadie Higgins 34 of Bridgton indicted for manslaughter in the newborn death case. Both were originally charged with murder. An assault with intent to kill charge was added against William G Campbell of Portland for shooting his estranged wife Margaret 32 in her apartment.

Portland Louis J. Fournier Cumberland County Sadie Higgins Bridgton Fournier Higgins Myron P. Jordan Buxton

Light Snow Cushioned Cold Threat in Maine

Light fluffy snow coated Maine reducing a harsher cold blast that could have dropped to 20 to 25 below zero in northern areas. Caribou and Limestone hit minus 14 as Aroostook county stayed below freezing overnight. Portland recorded 11 with about 1 inch of snow as the storm moved north. Weather Bureau forecast five inches or more in northern and eastern Maine today.

Portland Maine Caribou Limestone Weather Bureau Aroostook

Eagle Scout To Address York District Fet

The York district of Pine Tree council Boy Scouts will hold its annual meeting and 50th anniversary kickoff January 20 at the Unitarian church in Sanford. Banquet at 6 30 P M features John Hill Jr an Eagle Scout and Post 305 Biddeford member as the principal speaker on What Scouting Has Done for Me. Heywood Sawyer Portland reports on 50th anniversary Council Camporee plans. reservations due January 18 to Kenneth Hunnewell Kennebunk.

York Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts Unitarian Church Sanford John Hill, Jr Post 305 Biddeford Hill Schiff Heywood Sawyer Portland Kenneth Hunnewell Summer Street Kennebunk

Financial Report Read At Girl Scout Meeting

Biddeford Girl Scout Troop 25 met yesterday at Scout hall on Pool Street for opening ceremony led by Patricia Houle. Pearl Jacques was flag bearer with color guard Dorothy Guay and Helen Chabot. A financial report was given by leader Mrs Fernand Guay. Attendees included Patrol 1 members Joan Boilard Lucille Goulet Jackie St Michel Claire Poirier and Patrol 2 members Helen Chabot Dorothy Guay Patricia Houle Pearl Jacques Kathleen Spironias. Patrol 3 members Susan Deschambeault Rachel Ouellette Hilda Ouellette Charlotte Bouchard Marilyn Couture program aide and leader Mrs Guay.

Biddeford Girl Scout Troop Scout Hall Pool Street Patricia Houle Pearl Jacques Dorothy Guay Helen Chabot Fernand Guay Joan Boilard Lucille Goulet Jackie St. Michel Claire Poirier Patricia Houle Pearl Jacques Kathleen Spirounias Patrol Susan Deschambeault Rachel Ouellette Hilda Ouellette Charlotte Bouchard Marilyn Couture Mrs Guay

New England Ski Bulletin Reports Varying TrailConditions

New England ski bulletin lists Franconia Cannon Mt and Mittersill as fair to good on upper trails with good lower trails. Intervale and Jackson show fair to good overall. Sugarloaf lower trails fair to good, Pinkham Notch upper fair with lower poor to fair. Several resorts report fair to good conditions including Waterville Valley Cranmore and Sunapee Lower. Maine notes Bethel Sunday River fair, Bridgton Pleasant Mt. poor to fair at Sugarloaf lower trails.

Boston New England Council New Hampshire Franconia Cannon Mt Franconia Mittersill Intervale Jackson Black Mt Lyme Dartmouth Newbury Mt. Sunapee New London North Conway Cranmore Pinkham Notch Waterville Valley Maine Bethel Sunday River Bridgton Pleasant Mt Kingfield

Bomber Crew Struggled to Lower Gear During Fuel Crisis

A bomber crew spent about thirty minutes trying to lower landing gear as its fuel ran low. A tanker aircraft had just taken off, and the bomber’s fuel indicator hovered near the critical level, prompting tense refueling operations.

Seven Divorces Heard At Maine High Court

Seven divorce cases heard at York county Superior court Alfred during January term under new rules grant divorces at hearing with 30 day appeal period. Certificates issued after the period. cases involve cruel and abusive treatment and include custody awards and support figures for multiple families.

Maine Leonard F. Williams York County Superior Court Alfred Addie M. Mooney Saco Maurice W. Mooney Bangor Libellant Libellee Jeannette Hammond Lyman Verne A. Hammond Biddeford Malvina P. Clough Arnold B. Clough Kennebunkport Malvina P. Strickland Bernice T. Lariviere Raymond Lariviere Kennebunk Genevieve P. Spaulding North Berwick Carlton C. Spaulding Littleton N. H Jeanne Marie Lapointe John Lapointe, Jr Old Orchard Beach Jeanne Marie Berthiaume Eleanor M. Chick Kittery Robert C. Chick U. S. N. R. Reserve Training Woonsocket R. I

Biddeford Explorers Plan Camping Trip

Biddeford Explorer Post 305 organized January activities at the city building. The calendar opens with a winter camping trip on January 13, followed by guest speaker Dr. Leandre Charest on January 20, chaired by John Charest. January 27 features Gordon Keith as program chair with Clark Wakefield and Sons roofing contractors speaking on sheet metal work. Frank DeSilva is welcomed as a new member, Laurence Villandry runs the business meeting, and a 50 mile canoe trip last year earns a post award. Attendees include John Charest John Colomb Bob De Silva Jack Hill Laurence Villandry Albert Ouellette post advisor Joseph McCarthy associate advisor.

Biddeford Explorer Post Leandre Charest John Charest Gordon Keith Clark Wakefield and Sons Frank DeSilva Laurence Villandry John Colomb Bob de Silva Jack Hill Albert Ouellette Joseph McCarthy

Saco Fire Auxiliary Plans Social Visit

The Saco Fire Auxiliary planned to visit Mrs. Evelyn Grace of Portland on January 14, with a reminder to meet at the Saco fire station at 7 p m. A Valentine supper and apron project were discussed. Gloria Hevey won the small mystery and Lydia Flood the large mystery. officers and members listed include Rita Jacques Ruth Scammon Irma LeBlanc Madeline Eastman Irene Leavitt Winnie Hanson Hazel Emmons Mary Cantara.

Saco Evelyn Grace Portland Gloria Hevey Lydia Flood Rita Jacques Ruth Scammon Irma LeBlanc Madeline Eastman Irene Leavitt Winnie Hanson Hazel Emmons Mary Cantara

Grand Jury Indicts for thefts and assault in New England

True indictments list thefts of copper wire in Sanford from September 25, 1959, and postage stamps and items from Biddeford stores on December 15. Indictments include two counts for Francis M. Murdo of Rochester NH for garage and store thefts in Lebanon and North Berwick in January 1959. Separate cases accuse Reynald Beau lieu and two Biddeford men of carnal knowledge of a 14 year old girl. Eugene Tarbox of Sanford faces assault and battery charges from November 27.

Sanford Lawrence Reeve Ronald Danis Wilfred Lionel Cote Biddeford Joseph R and Aline Parenteau Francis M. Murdo Rochester N. H Carlton Lewis French Lebanon Everett C. Dustin North Berwick Reynald William Beaulieu Old Orchard Beach Roger L. Crepeau Richard Conde Frechette

McGillicuddy Named Maine Chairman of Sigma Delta Chi

Charles C. McGillicuddy, AP newsman in Portland, was named yesterday as Maine chairman of Sigma Delta Chi, the professional journalism fraternity. He succeeds Marius B. Peladeau of the Lewiston Daily Sun.

Portland Charles C. McGillicuddy Associated Press Maine Sigma Delta Chi Marius B. Peladeau Lewiston Daily Sun

Flooded oil burner reported at 66 High Street

Biddeford fire units answered a 8 07 p m call for a flooded oil burner in an apartment at 66 High Street owned by Diomedie Boissonnault. Fire was extinguished on arrival.

Biddeford High Street Diomedie Boissonnault

PTA Favors New Biddeford High School Plan

Biddeford PTA approves continued push for a new high school over an elementary campus. Mayor Deschambault to meet City Council as PTA highlights land costs, referendum legality, and a need for higher taxes to fund education. College planning talk by Principal Kenneally emphasizes tests, accreditation, and early prep for juniors.

Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association Clement Deschambault Mark McCullough PTA Robert Johnson Father McCullough Highland- South-Main Streets Prospect Street McCullough

Vandalism hits major churches with religious symbols

In New York City, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Riverdale Church were splashed with Jewish religious symbols and the phrase an eye for an eye. Police Commissioner Stephen P. Kennedy deployed additional officers to guard churches and synagogues.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine Episcopal Riverdale New York City Stephen P. Kennedy

CBS choose Greater Portland plant site after survey

Electronics assembly at the Route 302 Roosevelt Trail plant will ship tubes to the main Danvers plant. Eugene S. Martin, ADC manager, said CBS decided on Greater Portland after preliminary work including a labor survey and dexterity testing by the Portland Maine Employment Security Commission office.

Roosevelt Trail Danvers Eugene S. Martin ADC Greater Portland CBS Portland Maine Employment Security Commission

New Slate Installed By Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary

Camp Ellis fire auxiliary installs new officers at a meeting. retiring president Lillian Gagnon hands over to Florence Fitch. Ruth Stackpole becomes vice president and Mary Pendleton treasurer. Leona Allen named secretary. Committees set for the year. summer sessions suspended. a cleaning project completed. dues for 1960 due in January. mystery prize awarded to Winnifred Nicholas.

Camp Ellis Lillian Gagnon Florence Fitch Ruth Stackpole Mary Pendleton Leona Allen Elsie Buzzell Vienna Goudreau Marjorie Pendleton Christobel Gagnon Laura Robbins Winnifred Nicholas Sunshine Mary Littlefield Laurette McAlevey Judy Gagne Alice Eastman Annabelle Pendleton Theresa Pendleton Alfreda Pendleton

Thirteen Cub Scout Dens Prepare For Pack Meeting

Thirteen dens of Saco Cub Scout Pack 310 met at the parish house and den mothers homes. A pack meeting was announced for tonight at 7 30 in the parish house of First Parish Congregational church Beach Street Saco.

Saco First Parish Congregational Church Beach Street Dent Calman Savage Carleton Butland Richard Craft Larry Poulin Billy Bowie John Cote Michael Willett Ronald Vose Den Jean Servais John Whitney Larry Coburn Cubs Edmund Rice James Riddle James Williams Wayne Whitney Richard Wood Michael Lizotte Michael Hatt Leo Lambert Den 6 Gilbert Hawkins Michael Aube Marc Corriveau Charles Anthony Robert Lamontagne Barry Hobbins Richard ‘Stickney Ralph Lamb Stephen Lamb Robert Allen Thomas Bouchard David Charles Stephen Feeney Thomas Lamb Daniel Sanborn David Burgess Denner Alan Savage Arthur Rumery William Mackenzie Stephen Boothby Ralph Rumery Bruce Mackenzie Randy Decker Michael McInnis David Bryant Raymond Caouette Thomas Vining Tommy Lambert Daniel Nein Tom Sawyer Tommy Vining John Brooks Kenneth White Kenneth Lamontagne Ronald Ayotte Robert Irish Richard Kochis Roland Huot James Harmon Richard Vose Terrance Racicot George Caras David Roy Robert Elwell Donald Cote Philippe Lizotte Ber

Maine judge urges ending needless veterans pensions

Retired Maine Supreme Court Justice Albert Beliveau told a Portland American Legion group that many veterans receive disability pensions without cause. He argued that slightly disabled veterans should not get disability payments, calling the cost "hundreds of millions" of dollars annually and saying legionnaires owe a duty to curb these expenses.

Portland Maine Supreme Court Albert Beliveau America Legionaires Beliveau Legionaires

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