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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1961

Page

3

Personal notices list residents vacationing and travels

Sam Stroumbas of Washington avenue Old Orchard Beach vacations in Florida. Mrs Nicholas Karvonides of Saco leaves for New York to visit her son. Cadet William Sherwell son of Mrs Edythe R Sherwell of Saco to parade in Washington DC inauguration. Arthur Wilcox of Portland patient at Maine Medical Center. Mr and Mrs George Mokarzel and daughters Maureen Beverly Ann and Missy Mokarzel travel to Miami for vacation. William R Lauzon USN 3rd class to return to Davisville Rhode Island with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 after a year at Guantanamo Bay. Funeral services held at St Paschal church Cleveland for Rev Hervey Huot Biddeford native. Eulogies by Rev Father Berthiaume. Deacons and priests from Blessed Sacrament and St. Paschal noted.

Sam Stroumbas Washington Avenue Old Orchard Beach Florida Nicholas Karvonides Beach Street Saco New York City Karvonides William Sherwell Edythe R. Sherwell Washington, D. C Arthur Wilcox Portland Biddeford Central Maine Power Company Maine Medical Center Port George Mokarzel Maureen Beverly Ann School Street Missy Mokarzel Joseph Mokarzel Files Avenue Miami Fla William R. Lauzon USN Orville Lauzon Washington Street Davisville, R St. Paschal Church Cleveland Ohio Hervey Huot Blessed Sacrament Order Bishop Knot Emile Berthiaume St. Paschal Ralph Lavigne St. Jean-Baptiste New York Jules Brothers

Saco and Biddeford Fraternal Meetings Tonight

The Saco Firemen's auxiliary meets at 8 PM at the Saco Fire Station. Saco lodge of Odd Fellows gathers at 7 PM at the hall on Main Street. Adaht Chapter CBS meets Friday at 7:50 PM in the Masonic hall Biddeford with Romayne Helms as chairman. Fremont club and auxiliary convene at 8 PM at 82 Alfred Street Biddeford.

Saco Lodge of Odd Fellows Martia Springvale Main Street Adaht CBS Masonic Hall Biddeford Romayne Helms Fremont Club Club Alfred Street

Church Notes and Meetings Across Saco Area

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m Holy Communion will be celebrated in Trinity Episcopal church Friday at 9 30 a m The Bible club of the Lyman Baptist church Goodwins Mills will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the parsonage The annual calendar supper will be served Friday at 5 30 p m at the Saco School Street Methodist church by the WSCS members of the church

Saco Salvation Army Trinity Episcopal Church Bible Club Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Saco School Street Methodist Church WSCS

Pine Cone PS Installation To Be February 1

Semi public installation ceremonies for Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters set for February 1 at 7 30 p m in Saco KP hall with Past Chief Mery Dawn of Saco Serving as installing officer. Past Chief Sarah Metcalf acted as Most Excellent Chief pro tem for Mrs Ruth Kelley at the January meeting. The sunshine committee reported Mrs Martha Souza ill and the charter was draped for 30 days in memory of Mrs Jennie Marie Deckham past grand chief A social hour followed with refreshments by the January hospitality committee.

Pine Cone Temple Pythian — Sisters Saco KP Hall Mery Dawn Saco Sarah Metcalf Ruth Kelley Sunshine Committee Martha Souza Jennie Marie Deckham

Dr Thomas Dooley Dies at 34 After Cancer Battle

New York memorial hospital reports the death of Dr Thomas Dooley age 34. He had fought cancer in Laos jungle and returned to work despite a brace from shoulder to hips. He pledged to continue leading his hospitals until his back brain blood and bones collapse.

New York Thomas Dooley Laos Memorial Hospital Dooley

Card of Thanks for Antoinette Couture family

The family thanks friends, neighbors, relatives, the pres s of St Joseph and St Mark chapters, the Dodo and FW Auxiliary for kindness and floral tributes and expressions of sympathy shown during the recent bereavement.

Reltives St.oseph St. Maret c' Dhes Flora Antoinette Couture

Archibald Main Dies at 90 Noted Yacht Designer

Archibald Main, Scottish-born naval architect and dean of American yacht design, died at his Bath home. He helped found Bath Iron Works in 1927 and designed major vessels including the Williamsburgh used by President Truman, the Corsair for J P Morgan, and Ranger for Harold Vanderbilt. He retired in 1946 but remained chairman and later honorary chairman.

Bath Archibald M. Main Dean American Naval Architects Main Williamsburg Truman Aras Hugh J. Chisholm Oxford Paper Co Bath Iron Works Corp New York J. P. Morgan Harold S. Vanderbilt

Sue E Wells dies at 84 in Kennebunk widow of Ira H Wells

Sue E Wells age 84 died Wednesday at a local convalescent home. Born in Buxton to George W Elwell and Lydia Allen Elwell she was Past Noble Grand of Olive Rebekah Lodge and a 65 year member. Survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at 1 30 p m at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Rev Carl Bierman will officiate. Interment Hope Cemetery Kennebunk. Friends may call Thursday afternoon and evening.

Sue Elwell Wells Ira H. Wells Kennebunk Ate Buxton George W Lydia Allen) Elwell Olive Rebekah Lodge Angell Funeral Home Dane Street Carl Bierman Kennebunk — Unitarian Church Hope Cemetery Kennel Bank

Death of Arthur H. Rollins of Saco at 81

Arthur H. Rollins 81 of 1 Middle Street Saco died Wednesday evening after a long illness at a local hospital. Born January 1 1860 in Biddeford son of Orrin and Alice Pillsbury Rollins he attended Biddeford schools Thornton Academy and retired from the Saco Lowell shops. He was a member of School Street Methodist Church Saco. Survived only by his widow Mary Janelle Rollins. Funeral from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Saturday at 2 pm with calling hours Friday 7 to 9 pm.

Arthur Hampton Rollins Middle - Street Saco Biddeford Orrin Alice (Pillsbury) Rollins Thornton Academy Saco- Lowell School Street Methodist Church Mary Janelle) Rollins Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street

Mrs Georgia Woodford Rites Held In Portland Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia H. Woodford were conducted Wednesday afternoon at Spring Street Saco by Rev Norman J. Langmaid of School Street Methodist. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery Portland.

Georgia Woodford Georgia H. Woodford Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Saco Norman J. Langmaid School Street Methodist Church Officizted Evergreen Cemetery Portland

Olive Rebekah Lodge to attend funeral service

Members of Olive Rebekah Lodge meet at IOOF Hall Kennebunk at 1 p.m. Friday to attend the funeral services for Mrs. Sue Wells at Angell Funeral Home 9 Dane Street Kennebunk.

Olive Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall Kennebunk Sue Wells Angell Funeral Home Dane Street

Arsonist from Belfast Seeks Pardon

Eugene Strout, jailed in Belfast for a 10 to 20 year sentence for arson to collect insurance, petitions for a pardon or commutation. The case highlights ongoing appeals from convicted arsonists seeking clemency.

Augusta i Eugene Strout Belfast

Snow and gale warnings issued for Portland

Weather bulletin warns of moderate to heavy snow tonight and Friday with increasing cloudiness and very cold conditions. Snow accumulations of four inches or more expected, with northeast winds 30 to 40 mph Friday morning, coastal tides 1 to 2 feet above normal and minor flooding at high tides tonight and Friday.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Halifax Montreal

White Elephant Sale Auctioneer Is Announced

Mrs. Muriel Lamarre was chosen as auctioneer for the white elephant sale and auction on February 7 at the Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association meeting. The January session at Mrs. Rose Ar cand's home had nine members present, the group voted to return to the first Tuesday of each month, and the mystery award went to Mrs. Betty Gendron. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lamarre with assistance from Mrs. Chasse, and February's hostess will be Mrs. Gendron. Members present included Mrs. Gendron, Rose Antoine, Lamarre, Chasse, Diane Moreau, Connie Kuusela, Gorham, and Vera Fitch.

Muriel Lamarre Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association, Inc Rose Arcand Betty Gendron Lamarre Chasse Gendron Rose Antoine Diane Moreau Connie Kuusela Gorham Vera Fitch East Sebago

Jaycees Start Off Statewide Barrel Contest

The Roll-out-the-Barrel contest begins in Biddeford-Saco with Paul Boote bringing the barrel from Westbrook. Biddeford-Saco will take it to Sanford next Tuesday, and points are awarded by visiting members as the barrel tours the state toward the June convention. Fernand Audie reports plans for Orientation Night dinner at Thacher Hotel as prospective members are oriented. Willard Stackpole presided. next meeting set for February 8.

Chamber of Commerce Biddeford-Saco Jaycees Chamber Journal Paul Boote Westbrook Biddeford-Saco Sanford Fernand Audie Thacher Hotel Willard Stackpole

Beachcombers Club Elects New Officers

Beachcombers club Burns school Room 9 Grade 8 Saco elected Richard Bergeyon president Peter Scontras vice president Ilsie Shevenell secretary Christine Tarbox treasurer Marian Paul program committee chair presented token of appreciation to Connie Turner Judy Jones Bill Shea and Caro lyn Winslow Plans include a field trip and buying books for the classroom library Mrs Phyllis Borden teacher.

Beachcombers Club Burns School Saco Richard Bergeyon Peter Scontras Ilsie Shevenell Christine Tarbox Marian Paul Connie Turner Judy Jones Bill Shea Carolyn Winslow Phyllis Borden

Saco Excise Taxes Ahead Of Last Year

City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis reports excise tax collections in Saco totalled $5,140.02 through January 17, ahead of last year’s $4,529.11 by January 21. Motorists must pay the 1961 excise tax before registering vehicles as 1960 registrations expire at midnight February 28.

Saco Clifford A. Purvis Purvis

Conviction in 1956 Sparks Harsh Sentence Debate

Strout argued the sentence was too harsh after his 1956 conviction. The dispute centers on whether the punishment matched the crime and legal standards of the era.

Strout

Welcome To The Fold Welcomes Newborns In Biddeford Area

Birth notices from Biddeford and surrounding towns list numerous newborns with names, birth dates, weights, and parental and grandparent addresses. Includes Philip Sheridan Burke in Long Island New York, Nathan Millay in Kennebunkport, Joy Lynn Toussaint in Kennebunk, Rachel Perreault in Biddeford, Patti Jean Yankura in Saco, Keith Steven Caron in Biddeford, Michael Everett Hubbard in Kennebunk, Wayne Charles Hanson in Saco, Nicholas Karvonides in New York, Lisa Marie Grant in Saco, and Betsy Anne Balch in Groton Massachusetts with hospital and parental details.

Roland A. Toussaint Kennebunk Joy Lynn Ronald R. Perreault Foss Street Biddeford Rachel Richard Yankura Nye Street Saco Patti Jean Laurier L. Caron Green Street Keith Steven William Hubbard Water = street Michael Everett Charles Hanson Stockman Avenue Wayne Charles Saco Hospital Benjamin Grant Grant Road Lisa Marie Dana Wheatley Balch Groton Mass Betsy Anne Groton Community Hospital Joseph Balch Westchester Calif Stanley P. Horwood Biddeford Pool

Eisenhower Kennedy pre inauguration talks on transition

Eisenhower and Kennedy held a lengthy pre inauguration meeting lasting about three hours and fifteen minutes. The leaders discussed foreign affairs and the transfer of power, including assurance of ongoing help after Eisenhower leaves office, and no specific post presidency mission was discussed.

United States Eisenhower Kennedy

Directed verdict in Portland harboring escapee case

A directed verdict favorable to Clarence Grover, 17, of Portland was handed down in Superior Court by Justice Charles A. Pomeroy after the state failed to prove the charge of harboring an escapee from the Men's Reformatory.

Portland Clarence Grover Superior ‘Court Chales A. Pomeroy

Tense Atmosphere In Capitol As Kennedy Era Begins

Editors note by Relman Morin reflects on a tense hopeful mood in Washington as Kennedy prepares to govern. The piece contrasts the current atmosphere with Eisenhower era transitions, notes smooth cabinet nominations, and points to shifting expectations in a space age context with Cuba and Laos crises ahead.

Kennedy Eisenhower Charles F. Wilson Senate Armed Forces Committee Wilson General Motors Congress Korea Cuba Laos U.S Capitol Hill Ito

Eliot Man Leads York County Fire Chiefs Group

Chief Elwyn Zamarchi of Eliot was elected president of the York County Fire Chiefs association at the annual meeting at the Springvale fire station. Officers include Harrison Coleman as vice president and Coyle Meserve as secretary treasurer. Speaker Kenneth Brown of Pease Air Force Base urged summer training on aircraft fire control and noted challenges when no munitions or jet fuel are involved. Board members named were James Able, Charles Nadeau, Carleton Hale, Louis Wharft, and Edmond Allen. Next meeting will be in Kennebunk.

Elwyn Zamarchi Eliot York County Fire Chiefs Association Springvale Harrison Coleman Kennebunk Coyle Meserve Goodwins Mills Kenneth Brown Peaase N.H Association Ass’t James Able Kittery Charles Nadeau Kennebunkport Carleton Hale West Buxton Louis Wharft Old Orcahrd Beach Edmond Allen Berwick

Biddeford KC Auxiliary Social Highlights Honor Roll

The January social of the Biddeford Knights of Columbus auxiliary was held last night at KC hall with Mrs. Rita LeBlond and her committee in charge. Winners included Theresa Tarr Boucher Dussault Gosselin Leclair Letourneau Neault Huot Neault Metayer LeBlond Tremblay and LeBlond. Special awards went to Theresa Bastarache and Aurore Pepin and birthday cake honors went to Jeannette Guillette for December and Rolande Tremblay for January.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus KC Hall Rita LeBlond Theresa Tarr Isabelle Boucher Helen Dussault Clarina Gosselin Jeanne Leclair Jeannette Letourneau Martha Neault Rita Huot Blanche Neault Aline Metayer Alfreda LeBlond Marie Tremblay Yvonne LeBlond Theresa Bastarache Aurore Pepin Jeannette Guillette Rolande Tremblay

Ruth Esther Circle Meets In Saco Home

The Ruth Esther Circle gathered at Mrs. Stanley Bennett’s home on Main Street in Saco. Devotions led by circle chair Har ley Scammon focused on faith, with Isabelle Wilbur reviewing One World One Mission. Members voted to meet the fourth Wednesday monthly and prepared surgical squares for a foreign mission.

Ruth Esther Stanley Bennett Saco Harley Scammon Isabelle Wilbur White Cross Florence Johnson Park Street Dorothy Grant Lydia Wentzell

Judges Continue Writ Battle Over Saco Case

January 16 1961 judges issued warrants charging speeding and failing to stop. Writ says Saco Municipal Court lacks jurisdiction. Beach Trial Justice Court held lawful summons. Fitenides alleges bias by Judge Mahaney at York County Bar meeting. seeks prohibition or Supreme Court review. January 24 hearing set by Associate Judge Wilson.

Hilary Mahaney William F. Wilson, Jr Fitanides Clark Saco Beach Trial Justice Court Fitenides Mahaney York County Bar Association Court of Saco

Youth Grover Charged With Harboring Committed to Reformatory

The youth Grover faced charges for harboring an offender and had been legally committed to the reformatory, marking a formal step in the case.

Grover Reformatory

Castro's Regime Orders Cuba Base Permits and Monuments Change

Castro Cabinet issued decrees affecting Guantanamo base workers with special Cuban permits and income declarations, ordered changes to Havana's Spanish American War Monument, and dissolved the Cuban American Cultural Institute. Three Union workers were executed for sabotage as Castro pressed labor purges, bringing known executions to 584 since 1959.

Trom Marathon Key Fla Key West Masferrer Florida Castro United States U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Havana Elecrical Union la Cabana

Maine Pomological Society elects new president

Frank Mac Donald of Monmouth is named president of the Maine Pomological Society after a Wednesday meeting held with the Maine Agricultural Trades Show. Ben Chick of Monmouth and Royal Wentworth of Skowhegan are chosen vice presidents.

Lewiston Frank MacDonald Monmouth Maine Pomological Society Maine Agricultural Trades Show Ben ‘Chick Royal Wentworth Skowhegan

Accused In Morals Case Fined In Biddeford Court

Three young men from Biddeford and nearby towns were each fined 10 dollars and given suspended 30 day jail terms after pleading guilty to fornication in Biddeford municipal court. Guy Gagne 20 Salem New Hampshire Michael Richard 19 Biddeford and Eugene Doyon 22 Saco faced additional liquor-for-minors charges filed by state liquor inspectors. Judges and lawyers attended as sentences were suspended on payment of fines. The two 16 year old girls involved received suspended juvenile sentences and two year probation in a separate juvenile session.

Gerald C. Nason Biddeford Guy Gagne Salem N. H Michael Richard Jefferson Street Eugene Doyon Hubbard Street Saco Gagne Marcel Viger Richard Robert Cyr Doyon Edward Caron Atty Philip Graves Nason

Girl Scout Troop 24 Prepares for Council Meeting

Girl Scout Troop 24 met at Scout hall on Pool Street Biddeford yesterday afternoon and assembled programs for the Georgeana Girl Scout council annual meeting. A report review explained council work. A letter from Biddeford Public Nursing Association praised Christmas candy they made. Attendees included Joan Boissard Pat Griffin Susan Hall Diane Lapierre Joan Sczymecki Jo-Ann Stansbury Louise Filmore Connie Olsen and Mrs Wayne Hutchins.

Scout Hall Pool Street Biddesford Georgeana Girl Scout Council Jo-Ann Stansbury Louise Fillmore Connie Olsen Wayne Hutchins

Inaugural activities schedule for 1961 Washington

AP rundown lists today events including governors reception at Sheraton Park, inaugural concert at Constitution Hall, and a Democratic gala at the National Guard Armory. Tomorrow features arrival at the White House, the official inaugural ceremony, parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, a luncheon at the Capitol, and an multi venue inaugural ball televised by NBC CBS and ABC.

Sheraton Park Hotel Constitution Hall Hollywood New York National Guard Armory Iday Kennedy White House Pennsylvania Ave The Capitol Eisenhower NBC CBS ABC the Capitol Pennsylvania Avenue

Scholarship To Mt Holyoke Given To Miss Fenderson

Miss Jane Fenderson will enter Mt Holyoke College next fall after receiving a college scholarship announced by Thornton Academy guidance director Joseph McCarthy. She is an early decision member of the Class of 1965 and resides at 30 Vernon Street in Saco with her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Fenderson. Director McCarthy also announced Betsy Stoddard has been accepted for nurse training next fall at Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston, and she lives at 127 Middle Street with her parents James and Katherine Stoddard.

Jane Fenderson Mt. Holyoke College Joseph McCarthy Thornton Academy Miss Fenderson Vernon Street Saco Charles Fenderson McCarthy Betsy Stoddard Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Middle Street James Stodard

Rockettes Plan Baked Bean Sale For Polio Fund

Plans for a baked bean sale to benefit the March of Dimes were finalized by the Rockettes at a meeting at the home of Rory Henaire in Saco. Betty Lamson was named chairwoman. committee members include Roxanne Peck Sally Stoddard Pat Sheehan Linda Innis and Dorothy Abbott. A boggan party is set for January 29 with refreshments at Rachel Turin’s home. Next meeting February 1 at Dorothy Abbott’s home.

March of Dimes The Rockettes Rery Henaire Middle Street Saco Betty Lamson Bagley Roxanne Peck Sally Stoddard Pat Sheehan Linda Innis Dorothy Abbott

Eagles Plan French Night At Biddeford Eagles Club

Biddeford Biddeford Saco Aerie plans its annual French Night at the Eagles home on Birch Street. The event features a supper and dance on February 11 with music by James Gendron and his orchestra. Tickets are sold by officers on a first come basis.

Biddeford-Saco Aerie Order of Eagles Eagles Birch Street Biddeford James Gendron Adelard Tremblay Robert Francoeur Westbrook Gerard Havey

Wardwell Moves To Collect Taxes in Old Orchard Beach

Town Manager Percival Wardwell announced steps to collect about $11,600 in unpaid personal property taxes. He will send letters to 95 delinquent taxpayers requiring payment by February 1 or face legal action.

Old Orchard Beach Percival Wardwell Wardwell

Biddeford March of Dimes Campaign Plans

Mrs Towle outlines volunteer street canvassers for Biddeford with captains and section leaders to be announced. Mrs Charles Mills approves date change from January 31 to January 26, shifting Mothers March to the Biddeford area. Drive will be a public information program with door to door canvassing and Golden Key leaflets.

Pagene Harold Duvenceau Maurice Roux Towle Charles Mills Maine Biddeford Union Street

Scouts and flag ceremony lead Biddeford meeting

Annual reports were read by council members including Mrs Crosby Mrs Dexheimer and others. Officers were elected with Hutchins as president and Mrs Cain first vice president. Guest speaker Mrs Sohier Welch Jr spoke on Scouting and leadership.

Biddeford Crosby Dexheimer Margaret Ouellette Almena Greene Dias Weaver Deans Howard Scaffer St. Louis van Fleet New York National Wayne Hutchins Hutchins Leo Cain Raymond Reando Greene E. Sohier Welch, Jr Framingham Mass National Board of U.S.A. Girl Scouts

Sanborn youth fined for speeding in Saco Court

Richard R. Valliere, 22, of Sanford was fined $10 in Saco Municipal Court this morning on speeding charges. Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. presided. State police were the complainants.

Richard R. Valliere Sanford Saco William F. Wilson

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