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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1963

Page

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Local Personal Notices From Saco Biddeford And Millinocket

Roland Lavigne of 170 Lewis Avenue Saco is confined at home by illness. Mrs. Mathilda Scammon of 9 Hill Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Louville Bowden of 135 Foss Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Massachusetts General Hospital Boston. Rev. Ronald Labarre of St Martin of Tours Millinocket is a medical patient at Notre Dame hospital. He is son of Mr and Mrs Edmund Labarre Wakefield Avenue Saco. Mrs Patricia Letellier of 671 South Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. John Patterson of 6 Vincent Avenue Biddeford is listed among medical patients at Notre Dame hospital.

Roland Lavigne Lewis Avenue Saco Mathilda E. Scammon Hill Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Louville E. Bowden Foss Street Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Ronald Labarre St. Martin of Tours Millinocket Notre Dame Hospital Edmund Labarre Wakefield Avenue Patricia Letellier South Street John Patterson Vincent Avenue

Banquet Honor for 10 Year Members by Daughters of Isabella

The Daughters of Isabella invite all members to a banquet January 27 at 6 30 p m at Wonderbar steak house near Our Lady of Fatima circle where 10 year members will be honored Reservations are via Mrs Blanche Neault Miss Mary Robbins grand organist of the Grand Chapter of Maine will be honored at the Adah chapter meeting Friday at 7 30 p m in Biddeford Masonic hall Special entertainment will follow the business meeting and refreshments will be served under Mrs Elizabeth Calderwood’s chairmanship

Wonderbar Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Blanche Neault Mary Robbins Grand Chapter Maine Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Elizabeth Calderwood

Higher Grade Cadets Meet of Saco Salvation Army

The Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army are set to meet Friday at 8 30 p m in the church hall.

Saco Salvation Army

WSCS Offers Supper and Meeting in Biddeford

WSCS of Foss Street Methodist Church held an initial offering supper in the vestry with 21 members attending. A business meeting followed chaired by Mrs. Jane Poirier and devotions by Mrs. Ida Michie on the Ten Commandments.

WSCS Foss Street Jane Poirier Ida Michie Sylvia Sear Asurer Marion Hutchins Sunshine Louise Merriman Elm Street Methodist Church Porland Red Cross Togus Augusta State Pineland Lewiston Maine Council of Churches Epworth League Anne Spencer Leona Ross Louiseaarrmen Beatrice Kaeel

Death of Thomas M Owens Jr 57 Formerly of Saco

Thomas M Owens Jr 57 formerly of Saco died suddenly Tuesday in Framingham Massachusetts. Born November 13 1905 in Saco he was the son of Thomas J M and Grace Goodwin Owens Sr. Survived by his mother one daughter Mrs Carrie Gravel Medway MA two brothers James Owens Saco and Francis Owens Framingham three sisters Mrs Margaret Aikens Mrs Marion Larose Saco and Mrs Christine Bell Pawtucket RI and several uncles nieces and nephews Funeral services Friday at 9 am from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco with calling hours today 2 4 and 7 9 pm.

Thomas M. Owens, Jr Saco Framingham Mass Thomas JM Grace Goodwin Owens Grace Owens Carrie Gravel Medway James Owens Francis Owens Framingham Mass Margaret Aikens Marion Larose Christine Bell Pawtucket R. 1 Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street

Stanislas Goulet 67 Biddeford shoe repair owner dies

Stanislas Goulet 67 of 18 Gove Street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a brief illness He was born February 11 1895 in St Bernard P Q and came to Biddeford early He owned a Water Street shoe repair shop for 30 years He was a St Andre church member and Sacred Heart League He leaves a daughter Rita Davies of Biddeford four brothers George Joseph Rosario and Fortunat Goulet two sisters Mrs Henry Cote and Sister Marie Rose and three grandchildren Funeral arrangements were set with Emond Funeral Home and services at St Andre church Saturday at 9 a.m.

Stanislas Goulet Gove Street St. Andre Church Sacred Heart League Robert Rita) Davies Biddeford George Joseph Rosario Fortunat Goulet Henry Cote Marie Rose Order of the Good Shepherd Quebec P. Q Emonda Funeral Home

Mrs Lucy H Cleaves Dies At 79 In Saco

Lucy H Cleaves 79 of 331 Main street Saco widow of Charles E Cleaves died early at Biddeford hospital Born January 19 1883 in Saco daughter of Charles and Rose Cribb Sawyer attended the Saco Unitarian church There are no near surviving relatives Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 30 p m from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco burial in Laurel Hill cemetery

Lucy H. Cleaves Main Street Saco Charles E. Cleaves Biddeford Charles and Rose (Cribb) Sawyer Saco Unitarian Church Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Laurel Hill Cemetery

Death of Mrs. Alice E True widow of John M True

Alice E True 89 resident of Kennebunk widow of John M True died this morning in an Old Orchard Beach nursing home. Born February 6 1873 in South Hampton New Hampshire she was daughter of Lemuel and Emily Hatch. Survived by two sons Howard B True Kennebunk and John G True Weems Virginia a daughter Emily A Morse Kennebunk five grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Saturday at 1 30 p m with Rev Chester Staples officiating burial in Long Hill Cemetery Salisbury Massachusetts. Friends may call Friday afternoon and evening.

Alice E. True Kennebunk John M. True Old Orchard Beach South Hampton N.H Lemuel Emily (Follansby) Hatch Kennebunk Baptist Chhurch Lotus York County Farm Bureau Webhannet Club

Auto Slams Into Stopped School Bus on Route 1A

No injuries reported after a car driven by Bernard G. Chretien, 18, of Biddeford, slid into the rear of a stopped school bus on Route 1A in Arundel yesterday afternoon. The car, owned by the Biddeford-Saco Journal, was towed. the bus sustained damage. Two children on the bus were unharmed. State Trooper Fred Trumbell investigated.

Arundel Fred Trumbell Bernard G. Chretien Green Street Biddeford Biddeford-Saco Journal Journal

Oil burner flood reported in Saco home

Saco firefighters were called to Robert Bowley on Mc Kenney Road last night at 6 45 for a flooded oil burner. They returned to the Central Fire Station at 7 35 P.M.

Saco Robert Bowley McKenney Road Central

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement

Mrs John W Keigher extends thanks to friends neighbors and doctors nurses and helpers for acts of kindness during bereavement Also thanks to Webber Hospital and for cards and calls Mrs Eva Deschenes and family express sincere gratitude for support during recent bereavement

John W. Keigher Webber Hospital Eva Deschenes

Prayers Planned For Goulet At Parish Meeting

Members of the Sacred Heart s League of St Andre Parish will meet at the Emond Funeral home Friday at 7 p.m. to say prayers for Stanislas Goulet, a member.

Sacred Hearts League of

Funeral Services for Roland E F Dauphinais

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Roland E F Dauphinais age 50 of Portland born in Biddeford who died suddenly in Portland. Survivors include his wife Victoria and five sisters from Saco Old Orchard Beach Biddeford and Bearers named Charles De Silva David Simpson Albert Pontbriant and Norman Spaulding. Burial followed at St Joseph Cemetery with prayers at graveside by Rev Normand Carrier.

Roland Dauphinais Roland EF. Dauphinais Park Street Portland Sansoucy Stone Street Biddeford Victoria Dauphinais Anna Poisson Everett Spaulding Saco David Simpson Old Orchard Beach Charles DeSilva Albert Pontbriant Biddear

Khrushchev backs Khrushchev in Berlin wall debate

Moscow leader Khrushchev stood with East German chief Ulbricht and rejected West Berlin Mayor Brandt’s call to view the wall from West Berlin. He urged private talks to settle the dispute away from world scrutiny.

Moscow Gomulka Khrushchev Pe‘king Walter Ulbricht Wall West Berlin Willy Brandt

Weather outlook for Portland with increasing clouds

This afternoon brings increasing high cloudiness and warmer temperatures. Tonight remains cloudy and not as cold with southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Friday turns mostly cloudy and milder with light snow possible in the afternoon or evening as south to southwest winds shift 10 to 15 mph. Temperatures in the mid 20s to 30s.

Portland

Kennedy proposes tax cuts and higher defense in 1963 budget

President Kennedy outlines a 1963 administration budget with tax cuts that could reduce near term revenue but boost the economy. He calls for defense and space spending, education funding, foreign aid, and new appropriations totaling about 96.5 billion for all government functions, while urging extensions on the debt limit and a separate message to Congress for details.

Kennedy Congress Pentagon Atomic Energy Commission Selective Service Fie

Book Review Presented To Esther Circle

Esther circle of Saco United Baptist Church held a meeting at Mrs. Everett Ladd's home Mechanic street Saco. Miss Emma Lougee led a business session and a Christmas package was mailed to Dr. Benjamin Morales in Los Angeles. Mrs. Clement Taylor reviewed The Song Goes On by Clarabel Dick the life of Loleta Hunt McElheney missionary to American Indians. Refreshments were served and several members attended with two guests Mrs. Clement Taylor and Mrs. Everett Ladd.

Esther Circle Saco United Harold Sanborn Ladd Clement L. Taylor Clarabel Dick Loleta Hunt McElheney Taylor Hilton Lamson George Renell, Jr Emma Lougee Leon Zim Nicki William Parker Raymond Lord Harold Mooers Philip Wentworth Carl Ross Harold George Renell Jjr Clement Taylor Everett Ladd The Baptist Church Women's Group

Alumnae Form Committees For Whist Party In Biddeford

St Joseph alumnae meeting at St Joseph High School appointed general co chairmen Mrs Helen Chretien and Mrs Annette Doherty for a whist party set March 10 at the St Joseph parish hall Biddeford Gifts tickets judge social and table set up chairs named including Mrs Margaret Paquet Mrs Jennie Tremblay Mrs Rene Racine Mrs Muriel Gagne Mrs Bernadette Guerette and others A motion approved funds for high school home economics upkeep A special award went to Mrs Genevieve Tremblay Social hour followed Next meeting February 20 with a named social committee.

St. Joseph Biddeford St. Joseph High School Helen Chretien Annette Doherty Margaret Paquet Jennie Tremblay Rene Racine Muriel Gagne Bernadette Guerette Simonne Gadbois Tremblay Doherty Angie Chretien Jeanne Boisvert Robert Paquet Mignonne Dutil Genevieve Tremblay Bernadette Guer‘ette Rose Shevenell Rene Duquette Blanche Dauphin Jeannette Tardif

Biddeford Finance Committee Reviews 1963 Budget

Biddeford's finance committee spent over four hours discussing the 1963 fiscal budget in Mayor Willie Pomerleau's office. The panel will present recommendations to the council at Monday's 7:30 p.m. meeting. Mayor Pomerleau scheduled a 3 p.m. District Court committee session led by ex Judge Simon Spill and a 4 p.m. briefing for all department heads to improve coordination and efficiency.

Biddeford Willie Pomerleau Pomerleau District Court Committee Municipal Court Simon Spill

Two Biddeford Men Escape Injury In South Street Collision

A 1959 Fortunat Goulet of 170 Granite Street collided on South Street near Em at with a 1953 sedan driven by Richard D Nolette of 5 Cutts Street Biddeford. The crash occurred around 3 40 p m on Wednesday. No injuries were reported and damage estimates were not available. Police officer Ralph Hubert investigated the scene.

Biddeford South Street Fortunat Goulet Granite Street Richard D. Nolette Cutts Street Ralph Hubert

Maine Sheriffs Elect Leaders in Association

Merritt Fitch of Hancock County was elected president of the Maine Sheriffs Association, succeeding Harold R. Nason. John de Winter of Kennebec was named vice president, Leonard Gagnon from Androscoggin as secretary, and Francis B. Henderson of Somerset was re-elected treasurer.

Augusta Hancock County Merritt Fitch Maine Sheriffs Association Harold R. Nason York John de Winter Kennebec Leonard Gagnon Androscoggin Somerset Francis B. Henderson

Society Plans Installation Fete for Saint John Club

Banquet set for February 9 at St John hall Elm Street at 6 30 p m to install new officers of St Jean Baptiste de Bien faisance with entertainment and dancing Invitations to members to reply by February 2. Two new membership applications were approved and initiation night will be February 6 at the next meeting.

St. Jean-Baptiste de Bienfaisance St. John Hall Elm Street Italiow

Pythian Sisters Plan Installation of New Officers

Pine Cone Temple of the Pythian Sisters met at Saco hall to outline a semi public installation of officers on February 6 at 8 p m with Miss Helen Mills of Portland as installing officer. A committee was named to meet Tuesday with Knights of Unity lodge for the joint event.

Saco K P. Hall Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Saco Hall Helen Mills Portland Grand Protector Knights of Unity Lodge Bertha Twomey Vera ‘Benoit Sarah Metcalf Violet Gobeil Malvina Miles Belle Cote Irene Austin June Ogden Ivy Temple Kennebunk Beverly Emerson Edrina Blow Emerson

Awards At Biddeford K of C Evening Social

Biddeford council Knights of Columbus held an evening social at the K of C hall on Washington Street. Mrs. Rose Carey and Mrs. Rita Huot received special prizes. door prize went to Mrs. Jeannette Guillet and a basket to Mrs. Irene Bouffard. birthday cake to Mrs. Noella Montembeau. A buffet lunch accompanied the prize presentation. Special prize winners included Mrs. Yvonne Le Blond, Mrs. Martha Neault, Mrs. Rita Huot, Mrs. Amelia Duhaire, Mrs. Irene Bouffard, Miss Claudette Boucher, Mrs. Theresa Dussault, Mrs. Rita Roy, Mrs. Martha Masse, Mrs. Lorraine Bisson, Mrs. Delores Dudley, Mrs. Jean Turgeon, Mrs. Paulette Loranger and Mrs. Estelle Marcoux.

Rose Carey Rita Huot Biddeford Amelia Duheire Irene Bouffard Claudette Boucher Theresa Dussault Rita Roy Martha Masse Lorraine Bisson Delores Dudley Jean Turgeon Paulette Loranger Estelle Marcoux

Directors Review Reports At Notre Dame Hospital Meeting

Notre Dame hospital directors met to discuss committee chairmen reports and resume plans for a baby sitting course though start was delayed. Leo Taillon reported on publicity. Lucien Bourque noted snow removal fixed. Noe Bibeau announced basement floor work contract.

Notre Dame Hospital Leo P. Taillon Lucien Bourque Noe Bibeau Charlemagne Fournier Atty Harold Carroll Leo Simenisky Thomas Anton Francis Murphy Paul Casavant James Draggins Arthur Dube Cornelius ‘Enright Annunciata Irev Aube Pegnuelo Emile ‘Drouin Leo Simensky Alma Custo Noe Bibeau Paul Casavant Leo Taillon

Weather warms state as cold wave eases

The weather bureau forecast much warmer conditions tonight with temperatures 10 to 20 degrees higher across the state. One death was attributed indirectly to the cold wave, and Newell J. Pendleton, 85, died after falling from his doorway at Jonesport on Tuesday.

Weather Bureau Newell J. Pendleton Jonesport

Explorer Post 305 visits Biddeford Central Station

Biddeford Explorer Post 305 held a brief meeting at the Scout hall on Mason Street then visited Biddeford Fire Station. Fire Chief Arthur King presented a talk on firemanship and life saving gear, including resuscitation apparatus, with a tour of the station and its communications board. Eight past members attended to qualify for the emergency service badge, arrangements made by Gordon Day with adult leaders Patrick Lunetta and Philip Hatch.

Biddeford Scout Hall Mason Street Arthur King King Communications Board

Legion Auxiliary to Sponsor Girls State Delegate

Royal Sheltra outlined the Girls State program resumption at Biddeford meeting. The unit voted to send a St Andre High School delegate to Carls State sessions and planned to join Sheltra at St Anne High School to discuss the project with officials.

Royal Sheltra Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Post American Legion Legion Auxiliary Biddeford St. Andre High School Sheltra St. Anne High School Nellie Helga Sheltra Marie Jeanne Pelletier Nellie Petit

World War Widows Accept Invitation Meeting at Beach Street Hall

Members of Chapter 9 Widows of World War I Inc held a business meeting last night at the American Legion hall Beach Street Saco led by President Mrs Bertha Welch with chaplain Mrs Exilia Romeo offering prayers. Officers answered roll call and reports by secretary and treasurer were given.

Chapter 9 World War I, Inc American Legion Hall Beach Street Saco Bertha Welch Exilia Romeo Trasurer Romeo Panenas Street Biddeford Emelia Bolduc

PTA Benefit Coffee Aids Biddeford Pool Scholarship

A benefit coffee was hosted Wednesday morning at Mrs. George Day’s Biddeford Pool home to support the Biddeford Parent Teacher Association scholarship fund. Co hostesses were Mrs. Shirley E Parks and Mrs. Day. Attendees included Miss Edith Porter and many local members.

George Day Biddeford Pool Biddeford Parent - Teacher Association Ways and Shirley E. Parks Edith Porter Louis Marcille Robert Gross John Cotsinas Samuel Karlin Philip Cantara Carleton Brock Harry LeGallee, Jr Hugh Snow Harold Clark

Old Orchard Beach Townies Get Gym Usage for Dimes Benefit

The town votes to allow the Old Orchard Beach Townies to use the High school gym Sunday January 27 for a March of Dimes benefit game. The committee notes open meetings on the third Wednesday monthly at 7 30 p m at Jameson school with Dr Frank Lawler superintendent of schools and several attendees including Mrs Smith DeAngelis Downs North and Duley.

Old Orchard Beach March of Dimes Jameson School Frank Lawler

Man Dies After Snowfall Exposure

A man died Wednesday after suffering a broken hip and lying in the snow for hours. Exposure was listed as a contributing cause of death.

Lumb Re-Elected Head of Merchants Committee

Lawrence J. Lumb was re-elected chairman of the Biddeford Saco Merchants committee at their annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce conference room. Officers Roland Vincent and Clayton W. Cartmill were also re-elected as vice-president and secretary-treasurer.

Lawrence J. Lumb Biddeford Saco Merchants Chamber of Commerce Roland Vincent Clayton W. Cartmill Lamb J. Alan Jasper John R. Gibson Paul Casavant Ben Remar Michael Nanos Cartmill Eliot Fink Charles Coughlan William L. Smith Ruben Robichaud Theoup Acion Conrad Fortier William Smith Albani Martin Paul Murphy Lawrence Lamb

Osher Seeks 14121 Dollar Tax Refund Suit

In Portland Valle's Steak House in Scarborough files in U S District Court for a refund of 26604 dollars paid as addition al tax assessment on 1957 59 income the government claims the earnings were to avoid taxes Valle's argues the accumulation met reasonable business needs. Bernard Osher of Biddeford also seeks 14121 dollars arguing IRS erred in disallowing a 31000 bad business debt deduction.

Portland S AP Valle Scarborough U.S Bernard Osher Biddeford Internal Revenue Service

Bail Defaulted In Drunk Driving Case In Saco Court

Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. defaulted bail of 150 in the case against James F. Greene 52 of New Haven Conn in Saco Municipal Court for driving under the influence. In separate actions Raymond J. Welch of Waterville paid 10 for speeding 60 mph in a 50 mph zone. Jacquelyn H. Hill of Gloucester N J paid 10 for driving without a license.

William F. Wilson, Jr James F. Greene New Haven G. Paul Falconer

AMVETS Post Outlines Two Upcoming Events

Boucouvalas Dupuis AMVETS post reveals a smoker on Friday January 25 at 8 p m to fund color guard uniforms and a spaghetti supper on Saturday January 26 from 5 to 7 p m open to members and guests. Membership stands at 65 with a 100 member quota. dues due January 31.

Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post Spring Street Post Color Guard Clinton Fecteau, Jr Earl Clappison Saco Amvets Post Fecteau Raymond Parisien

Pistol Shooting Awards Presented By York County Law Group

Awards for pistol shooting given at York County Law Enforcement Association meeting at Alewive Grange hall West Kennebunk with President Roland Langlais. Recipients include State Trooper William Holman Sanford State Trooper Parris McIver North Monmouth Officer Sam Spencer Kennebunk first place Edmund Cashen Kennebunk second Jean Cote Sanford third. Leslie Wyman Old Orchard Beach presented with certificate. Cashen introduced William MacKenzie as guest speaker discussing pending legislation. Next meeting set for Wells Grange hall February 20 at 7 p.m.

York County Law Enforcement Association Alewive Grange Hall West Kennebunk Roland Langlais Sanford York County Maine Law Enforcement Association William Holman Parris McIver North Monmouth Sam Spencer Kennebunk Edmund Cashen Jean Cote Leslie Wyman Old Orchard Beach The County Association Wyman Langais William MacKenzie Maine Highway Safety Committee Wells Grange Hall

Car Damaged In Saco Traffic Crash

A two car mishap on Cutts avenue Saco involved Louis N Lachance 37 of 124 Elm street and Roger Labbe of 30 Cutts avenue. Lachance northbound, Labbe backing from a driveway. Lachance’s car damage estimated at 100 dollars, Labbe’s damage not estimated.

Cutts Avenue Saco Louis N. Lachance Elm Street Roger Labbe Lachance Labbe

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