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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1963
Page
2
Mrs. Richard Vose, 52 Scammon Street Saco, is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Mrs. Pauline Shaw, 556 South Street Biddeford, is listed among medical patients at Webber hospital.
The Tighe Beaudoin Farley post of the American Legion will meet at 8 p m in GAR hall in the Biddeford City building. The Merton Iral Staples AMVETS auxiliary will also gather at 8 p m at the post home on Alfred street in Biddeford.
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m. The Unitarian Universalist Youth choir will rehearse Friday at 5 15 p m. at the Saco Unitarian parish house on School street.
Harold Wentworth Yeaton of 45 High Street Saco died last night after a short illness at a local hospital. Born April 13 1879 in Rochester New Hampshire he was a registered professional engineer who worked for General Electric and later Cumberland County Power and Light and Central Maine Power. He served York Heat and Light as superintendent and was a patron of the Metropolitan Opera with interests in clocks astronomy and mountain climbing. He was married to Alice Locke who died in 1940 and is survived by a sister and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco.
The Mary-Martha Circle of the Saco United Baptist Church met at Hazel Bell’s home with prayers led by Thelma Scammon. A letter from missionary Evelyn Wing in Minnesota was read and a love offering was dedicated by Virginia Scammon. Lois Skillin led a program reviewing On Asia's Rim by Andrew Roy. a union luncheon is set for February 6 and the next meeting will be March 13 at Verna Taylor's home. refreshments followed.
Annette Chapter Past Matrons of the Order of the Eastern Star in Saco plans an auction during the October 3 meeting at Saco Masonic Hall. Miss Agnes Cunningham hosted the January gathering with hostesses Mrs. Virgil Strombom and Mrs. Isabelle Ilbur.
Two new chairmen were appointed by the Sub-Debs Sorority at a meeting hosted by Miss Elaine Zaitlin in Saco. Leslie Anderson became finance chairman and Pat Samaras was named publicity chairman.
Catherine Arsenault a former Portland resident died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born in Tignish Prince Edward Island she was widow of John B. Arsenault. Funeral plans include a solemn high mass at Cathedral Immaculate Conception Portland and a second mass in Rumford with interment in St John Cemetery Rumford.
Isabelle Murphy 70 dies suddenly December 27 in Derby New Brunswick Canada a registered nurse long time at Webber hospital Biddeford. Funeral services held in New Brunswick with burial at St Bridget cemetery Renoas bearers listed including Murphy relatives and friends Surviving brothers Sandy Murphy and Howard Murphy plus several nieces and nephews
Unity club auxiliary held a banquet at Sky Dragon in Scarborough on Wednesday night before its meeting. Afterward attendees gathered at Mrs Thelma Farley’s Buxton road Saco home where Mrs Edna Bradbury presided and Ruth Scammon won the mystery prize. Members present included Edna Bradbury Emma Garside Jennie Edgecomb Florence Moores Irene Townsend and host Thelma Farley.
About 30 members of the Old Orchard Beach Taxpayers association met at the Beach Lions club hall and urged a new form of government. Percy Rich, spokesman, said petitions will be circulated to seek legislative change. Clarence Williams presided.
This afternoon brings increasing cloudiness and mild conditions with highs in the mid 40s. Tonight turns cloudy and colder with lows in the mid to upper 20s and winds shifting from west-southwest to northerly. Friday remains cloudy and colder with continued cool temperatures.
Explorer Post 305 outlined a food sale at Mason Street Hall with Gordon Day named chair man and details to be announced. President Richard Martel led the meeting with plans to visit Central Fire Station next Wednesday evening for firemanship instructions. Patrick Lunnetta and Philip Hatch spoke briefly.
The Rockettes club of Saco met at Ann Dusseault’s Pleasant Street home for a brief business session led by President Sally Stoddard. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Roxanne Peck Joyce Peck Jackie Paul Linda Zello Mollie Brandi Ann Dusseault Sally Stoddard Barbara Christian Joan Sullivan Judy Jones Betty Lamson Jane Silcox Sue Emmons Maureen Genthner Elaine Heffernan Rory Henaire.
Governor Reed outlines a general fund budget of 143.4 million with 132 million gap to available revenue and a supplementary 5.4 million for new services. Proposals include education, welfare, a foreign trade division, poultry vaccine testing, lobster research, Boston tourism office, and a Maine harbor study. Major capital plans cover hospitals, parks, and a central Maine area airport. highway bonds rise by about seven million over 14 years.
Extending greetings to new comers in the area today on behalf of the Biddeford Saco Journal. Denis Mare Parent, 52 months old, son of Mr and Mrs Donatien J Parent of 53 Birch Street Biddeford, is highlighted with extended family details.
The Women’s Missionary Society of Biddeford United Baptist Church gathered yesterday at President Mrs. Genevieve McDonald’s Yale Street home. Devotions on Place of Peace led by Miss Eva Bowen. program The Greatest of These Is Love directed by Mrs. Alice Woodman with several helpers. White Cross displays and future work discussed. guest speaker planned for next gathering at the parsonage with Mrs. Jasper Beane as hostess. Refreshments served.
A review meeting at Saco Mayor J Edward Whelans office examined Congressional resolution prompting Corps of Engineers study of the Saco River project. The talk covered dredging the river mouth and depositing material at Hills Beach and Ferry Beach, with $15 000 estimated cost and no Congress funding yet. Attendees included Mayor Willie Pomerleau Edward Langlois Maine Port Authority, Dinsmore Worthing James Donovan Paul Reay Howard Fleming and Robert Fogg.
Attorney General Frank E. Hancock will address the Arundel Women’s Republican Club of York County at a dinner meeting Monday January 14 at 7 p.m. The event will be at Mothers Club Hall Lower Village Kennebunk with Mrs Henry Fuller York to install officers. Reservations to Mrs Faith Eckler Kennebunkport. 1963 membership dues are payable to Mrs Ruth Crosby Kennebunk Beach.
Sigma Delta held a Gay Nineties program in the church parlors with members in period costume. Mrs. Edmund Beal accompanied songs, and Mrs. Lloyd Woodman read from O Ye Jigs and Julips. The meeting, led by Mrs. John Tarbox, planned charitable clothing for Cuban refugees and approved purchasing ten copies of the Yearbook. The next meeting was set for January 23 at Mrs. Woodman's home with Miss Laura Bridgeman as chairwoman.
Plans for entertaining Encampments in Districts 1 and 2 were completed at a meeting of Hobah Encampment in Saco Odd Fellows hall. The next session January 23 will include Biddeford Saco Berwick North Berwick and South Berwick. Daniel Sylvester William Hayden Milton Randell and George Ivaskoff were named to the entertainment and refreshments committee. Chief Patriarch William Skea led the meeting and refreshments were served.
A meeting at C. K. Burns school Saco focused on housing and home improvement with a showing of The Rebirth of a Nation, a film on Federal Housing projects. Nicholas P. Scontras spoke on local housing developments as educators from several area schools attended.
James Grattelo was elected Secretary of the Biddeford Saco chapter Junior Chamber of Commerce at a Biddeford meeting. The group planned Charter Night at Gray on January 12 and TOYM meeting in Brewer January 26 27. Grattelo said about 37 dollars was raised in a fund drive. A dinner meeting was tentatively set for February 13 and the next gathering was scheduled for January 23 with President William Robbins presiding.
Raymond Letellier of Cub Scout Pack 305 was chosen Cubmaster of the Year for the York district Pine Tree council. The announcement came at a Scout hall meeting where the association approved hall use for events and reported 110 members after December additions. Letellier has served Pack 305 for six years including roles on the pack committee and as cubmaster for the last two and a half years. He will travel with a Pack 305 member to the state capital on February 8 for a governor luncheon and related events as a guest of honor.
House leaders from Kennedy to Bradeen discuss Governor Reed’s proposals. They emphasize careful examination and enactment of measures, some capital spending concerns, and taxes or debt. Lawmakers cite highway fund reforms and bond retirements as a path to continuing state projects.
Tshombe under house arrest reportedly contacted the British consul in Elisabethville and, through him, offered U.N. troops freedom of movement to Sakania. U.N. authorities allowed his freedom but Tshombe declined an escort. A U.N. spokesman said he led the advance unescorted as Katangan sources reported a wide span bridge over the Lualaba near Kolwezi destroyed, possibly by accident.
Gerald Toussaint of 155 Cleveland Street Biddeford reports a stolen voltage tester and meter from his unlocked car in a lot at the foot of York Hill on Factory Island. The case is under investigation by Saco police.
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