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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1960

Page

2

Local notes from Maine town and state hearings and death

Personal notices include Donald Lucas surgery in Saco and Ralph F Petit’s leave before rejoining the U S Navy carrier Forrestal in Norfolk for a seven month Mediterranean cruise. Becca Becker Worcester students Sheila Nunan and Betty LaFlesh visit Saco. Augusta school bus issue hearings list Biddeford officials. Mrs Ruth Spill, Biddeford lawyer and former U S Senate aide, dies at local hospital. survivor details, family, affiliations, funeral at Etz Chaim synagogue. flowers omitted, donations suggested to Maine Cancer or Maine Hearts.

Donald Lucas Buxton Road Saco Webber Hospital Ralph F. Petit Fernand Petit Alfred Street Biddeford Southbridge Mass Patrick Netta Augusta Clement Deschambault Albert Cookson Victor Fleurant, Jr Romeo Sevigny Lucien Doyon

Local Lodges Schedule Meetings and Postponed Installation

Evangeline Rebekah lodge meets 7:30 pm at Odd Fellows hall Biddeford Alfred Street. Blue Feather Council meets 8:00 pm Thursday in club hall but installation postponed to February 25 due to illness. Vacationland drum and bugle corps rehearses tomorrow at 7:30 pm at AMVETS home Biddeford. Robert Burns night observed Thursday at 6:30 pm with covered dish supper and meeting at K Hall Saco. Catherine Hutchins supper chair. January program chair leads entertainment.

Evangeline Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Blue Feather Council Degree of Pocahontas Vacationland Merton Ira Staples Amvets Robert Burns Lady Royal Stewart Auxiliary Order of the K. of Phall Saco Catherine Hutchins

Church notes show midweek meetings in Saco area

The Junior Legion of the Saco Salvation Army and Brownie Troop 14 meet Wednesday at 3 30 p m at local churches. Girl Scouts meet tomorrow at 3 30 p m at the Saco United Baptist church. Christian Science service at Hamilton Memorial 42 Beach street at 7 45 p m. Choir rehearsals at Second Congregational Wednesday 6 and 7 p m. Africa study course 1 30 p m at Saco School Street Methodist parsonage led by Mrs Betty Stevens. Board of trustees meets 7 p m at Saco United Baptist church. Ruth Circle meeting 7 30 p m at Mrs Thelma Scammon’s home Buxton road.

Legion of the Saco Salvation Army Saco United Baptist Church The Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Beach Street Saco Africa Saco School Street Methodist Church Betty Stevens Ruth Circle

Juliette Caissie Engaged to Heman Roberts in May

Mrs Ouida Caissie of 299 Main Street Biddeford announces the engagement of her daughter Juliette Marie Caissie to Heman H Roberts, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ricker of Farmington New Hampshire. Juliette, formerly of Biddeford, now in Manchester works for Fleischer Shoe. Heman graduated Farmington High and works for United Shoe Machine in Manchester. A May wedding is planned.

Ouida Caissie Main Street Biddeford Juliette Marie Heman H. Roberts Charles Ricker Farmington N. H Miss Caissie Manchester Fleischer Shoe Company Roberts Farmington High School United Shoe Machine Corporation

Saco IOOF Plans Old Timers Night

Saco IOOF discussed an Old Timers Night and a card party for February 29 with date to be announced. Noble Grand Carlton Brock allocated committees to be announced later. Portland visitors attended and refreshments were served after the session.

Saco Lodge IOOF Odd Fellows Hall Noble Grand Carlton Brock Portland Budd Shea

Beausoleil Rites Set For Local Resident Of Arundel

Louis Beausoleil 83 of R F D 1 A Arundel died after a long illness at a local hospital. Born in St Edwidge Quebec he was the son of Tel Esphore and Merance Beausoleil. A former Oxford Paper Co employee he is survived by one son Victor T Beausoleil Biddeford one daughter Mrs Albert Turbide Leominster two brothers Wilfrid Rumford and Francis Mexico eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be Thursday at 830 am from St Joseph church Friends may call today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford

Louis Alfred Beausoleil A. Arundel St. Edwidge Quebec Telesphore and Merance (Perreault) Beausoleil Oxford Paper Company Victor T. Beausoleil Biddeford Albert Turbide Leominster Mass Wilfrid Rumford Francis Mexico

Rev. J A Dube Died At 81 In Quebec Home

The Rev J A Dube 81 retired pastor of St Lucy's RC Church in Upper Frenchville died in a Quebec home. The Portland diocesan office said he died Sunday. Father Dube served parishes in Sanford Bath Biddeford Jackman Bingham and Limestone before moving to Upper Frenchville and retired in 1954.

Portland JA. Dube St. Lucy's Upper Frenchville Quebec Father Dube Sanford Bath Biddeford Jackman, Bingham Limestone

Funeral services for Ernest Pothier at St Joseph Church

Funeral services were held at 8 30 this morning from St Joseph church for Ernest Pothier. Rev Marc Franck celebrated a solemn requiem high mass with Rev Sylvia Levesque deacon and Rev Normand Carrier sub deacon. St Joseph quartet sang and Mrs Diana Rousselle played organ. Lafay ette Court of the Catholic Order of Foresters supplied bearers. Burial followed at St Joseph cemetery with grave prayers by Father Carrier. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Modeste Simoneau of Lewiston.

Ernest Pothier St. Joseph Church Marc Franck Sylvia Levesque Normand Carrier St. Joseph Quartet Diana Rousselle Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters Lionel Fecteau John Fecteau Fernand Cote Eugene Bourque Edgar Cab

Mrs Mary Dupuis Funeral Rites Held In Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Dupuis of 16 Acornsteret Biddeford were held at St. Andre Church at 9 this morning. A solemn high Mass was celebrated by Rev. Robert T. Martel with deacon Rev Raoul Fecteau and sub deacon Rev Gerard J Parent. Choirs and organist Mrs Laura Lauzon Proulx performed. Bearers were six named men and honorary pallbearers from Ste Anne Sodality attended. Burial followed at St Joseph Cemetery with prayers at the grave by Father Parent. Out of town relatives included S Sgt Paul Dupuis and others returning from Felixstowe and Marlboro.

Mary Dupuis Biddeford St. Andre Church Robert T. Martel Raoul Fecteau Gerard J. Parent Laura Lauzon Proulx Henri Bourque William Bisson Alphonse Bellavance Ernest Labrecque Joseph Lefebvre Aime Desrosiers Ste. Anne Father Parent Paul Dupuis Felixstowe Eng Robert Gormley Robert Sarafian Marlboro Mass Marieanne Lajeunesse Richmond P. Q Germaine King Rose Blanchette Rochester N. H

Death of Herbert Ross 62 in Irving Pennsylvania

Word reached Kennebunk of the death of Herbert Ross age 62 at Irving Pennsylvania on Friday. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon. Ross is the father in law of Mrs Grant Ross Marcia Dodge of Irving formerly of Kennebunk. Mrs Ross is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Dodge of Kennebunk Landing.

Kennebunk Herbert Ross Irving, Pa Ross Grant Ross Marcia Dodge Ralph Dodge Kennebunk Landing

Portland Weather Summary With Snow Likely

Portland area forecasts partly cloudy this afternoon with mild warmth and west winds. Tonight clear and cold with light winds, Wednesday brings morning clouds and afternoon light snow with southeast winds. Regional temperatures include Caribou 12 and Mt. Wash 3 while Portland sits near 25. other cities show a wide range from 3 to 66.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Boston New York Washington Miami Chicago Denver Los Angeles Halifax Montreal

Goal Report From Saco Church Group

Commission on Missions of the Saco School Street Methodist Church heard that all goals are being carried out or in progress. February 14 is Race Relations Sunday and March 4 World Day of Prayer. Annie Cranshaw led a report on how contributions are used, supporting hospitals in Pakistan and schools in Costa Rica, overseas relief in Korea and Hong Kong. Next meeting February 29 at 1:30 p.m. Attendees included Cranshaw, Fogg, Stevens, Seaward, and Langmaid.

Commission On Missions Saco School Street Costa Rica Korea Hong Kong Annie Cranshaw Marjorie Fogg Betty Stevens Ruth Seaward Alice Langmaid

Ralph Scamman Named Head of Saco Board

Ralph Leroy Scamman was unanimously elected Chairman of the Saco Board of Assessors for 1960 at the first official meeting. The board planned extensive field work and expected to announce the opening date for their office. Other members named were Roy F. Toung e and Thomas H. Simpson.

Ralph Leroy Scamman Card of Assessors Saco Scamman Roy F. Tounge Thomas H. Simpson

Saco Church Schedules Study Committee at February Meeting

At the annual church meeting two weeks ago a superintendent was elected. A special committee to study church school finances and make recommendations for the February meeting was appointed by Superintendent Jakeman. Members include Ralph Stickney as chairman, Mrs. Letha Dichard and Frank Whitten. Supper preceded the session, led by Mrs. Herman Clark and primary teachers.

Tendent Jakeman Ralph Stickney Letha Dichard Frank Whitten Herman Clark

Bus Bill Sparks Division Over School Parishes in Augusta Area

Lawmakers wrestle with a measure affecting 25 communities still providing service. Rep. Barnett warns voters may question candidates if the bill fails. Opponents Emmons and Weeks call for church independence, while Lowery urges parish support for schools. Local religious and political tensions mirror past disputes.

Emmons Albert W. Emmons Rhennebank Minority Report Charles Lowéry Brunswick George W. Weeks Earles South Portland House

Widow Syl via Martin Joins Bates Board of Directors

AP report from Lewiston states Mrs Sylvia Martin widow of Bates Mfg. Co. president Lester Martin was named to the Bates board yesterday. She succeeded her son who resigned for business reasons.

Lewiston Sylvia Martin Bates Mfg. Co Lester Martin Bates Board of

Staples Post Plans For Bugle Corps Observance

The 10th anniversary celebration of the Vacationland Drum and Bugle Corps is set for February 18 19 and 20 in Biddeford with plans announced by the Merton Ira Staples post AVVETS committee. Other items include a cribbage tournament banquet on February 23 and a Saturday social with music by the Four Sharps. Local officials reported progress toward 100 percent membership and noted upcoming visits by state and national AMVETS leaders.

Vacationland Drum and Bugle Corps Twin Cities Merton Ira Staiples Post Avvets Alfred Street Biddeford Post Paul Potvin Larry Bergeron Talmadge Allen Boucouvalas - Dupuis Saco Lew L. Hutter First District Maine All Maine Amvets York County Old Orchard New Gloucester Arnold Ballard George Huff Vacationland Drum and Bugle Corps Major Lessard, Jr

Brown To Plead Innocent To High Court Charges

Defense attorney says Robert B. Brown Jr. will plead not guilty on three charges stemming from an armed robbery and shooting of a Montreal tourist in an Old Orchard Beach picnic grove last summer. The tourist, Maurice Couture, travels from Montreal for the York County Superior Court trial in Alfred. Couture, partially paralyzed from the gunshot, underwent surgery in Portland and now walks with a cane.

Robert B. Brown, Jr Laconia N. H Montreal Old Orchard Beach Maurice Couture Brown York County Couture Portland Canada Alfred Maine Lise Couture Kenneth F. Chenette Leonard F. Williams Chester D. Cram, Jr Kennebunk Cram South Portland Russell P. Stewart York Lester M. Bragdon Byron Marshall, Jr Carroll Ellis Stewart Williams Immedia Ellis Marshall Lewiston Sanford Bernard Woodward Victor McFarland Joseph N. Smith Portsmouth Freeman B. Penney York Corporation Robert G. Pelletier Thomaston Williamson Roland Charles Amnotte Biddeford Superior Court Amnotte Armand Trottier Biddeford Grocer

Saco Driver Escapes Injury After Ice Crash at Elm and Water

Police report estimates $200 damage in a traffic crash at Elm and Water streets Saco yesterday. Mrs Juliette D Gendron 51 of 29 School Street Saco was driving east on Elm when she lost control on ice, slid across the road and struck guard rails at the Elm Street bridge end. No injuries were reported.

Elm and Water Streets Saco Juliette D. Gendron School Street Elm Street

Fine Imposed For Passing Saco Sign

Joseph O. Michaud of 190 Elm Street Biddeford paid a $10 fine in Saco Municipal Court for passing a stop sign at Lincoln and Elm streets Saco with Saco police as complainants. Judge Hilary Mahaney fined Michael B. Thompson at Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth NH and Joseph Abruzzo of Brooklyn NY $20 each for speeding on the Maine Turnpike with state police as complainants. More than 11,000 people in 36 New York State establishments work in doll manufacturing.

Joseph O. Michaud Elm Street Biddeford Saco Lincoln Elm Streets Hilary Mahaney Michael B. Thompson Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth N. H Joseph Abruzzo Brooklyn N. Y Maine

Saco Firemen's Auxiliary Votes Dimes Donation

The Saco Firemen's Auxiliary donated to the March of Dimes during a meeting at the Saco Fire Station. Members agreed to attend a social at Mrs Adele Letellier's Roebuck Avenue home on January 28 at 7 30 p m and bring two small gifts. The next regular meeting was set for February 4 at Mrs Ruth Scammon's 243 North Street residence.

Saco March of of Dimes Adele Letellier Roebuck Avenue Ruth Scammon North Street

Bevan Weak After Relapse In Health Fight

London medical bulletin reports Aneurin Bevan 62 remains weak after a relapse in his health recovery. He underwent major abdominal surgery on December 29 for an undisclosed ailment. The status update comes as the Labour deputy leader continues convalescence.

London Aneurin Bevan British Labor Party Bevan

Newborns Reported for Snow and Lowell Families

To Mr and Mrs Robert Snow of 4 Elliott Street St Johnsbury Vermont a son William Robert weighing seven pounds twelve ounces born January 23 Also to Mrs Lowell formerly Rachael Bourque of Biddeford a daughter weighing six pounds six ounces born January 23 at Lockbourne Air Force Base Columbus Ohio Maternal grandparents Rene Bourque of Biddeford and others listed.

Robert Snow Elliott Street St. Johnsbury William Robert Biddeford Rene Bourque Main Street

Gates ICBMs and Soviets in a tangled start to 1960

AP analysis notes the 1960 defense briefing controversy over missile gaps and Soviet space lead. It contrasts Gates and Twining with critics, stressing the difference between space development and military ICBM capability, while citing Sen. Russell on U.S. strength and caution about projections.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Soviet Union Thomas S. Gates Jr Gates Eisenhower U.S.S.R Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee Nathan F. Twining Joint Chiefs of Staff Neil H. McElroy United States Nikita Khrushchev

Decrease Reported in Jobless Checks At Biddeford Office

A decrease of 84 area persons receiving unemployment compensation checks was reported for the past week at the Biddeford office of the Maine Employment Security commission. This brings the total to date to 1,015 as compared to 1,895 a year ago this time. There were 23 claimants whose checks were exhausted during the week bringing the total to 742 since October 1, 1959.

Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission

Man Dies After Fall From Pulp Truck in Bangor

Bernard Collins 23 of Bangor was killed last night in a fall from the top of a heavy pulp wood truck. State police theorize he was adjusting the load when the accident occurred.

Howland Bernard Collins Bangor Collins

Gabel’s brinkmanship lands lead as Arlene Francis takes role

Martin Gabel searched for two days for a replacement in Sweet Love Remembered before discovering it at home. Arlene Francis, his wife, inherits the major part in Once More, With Feeling. Margaret Sullavan, who died New Year’s Day in New Haven, had been slated for the role, delaying the Broadway opening from February 4 to February 15.

New York Martin Gabel Sweet Love Arlene Francis Margaret Sullavan New Haven Conn

Beach Junior Primary Will Swap Classes

Jo Orchard reports Beach junior primary will swap morning and afternoon classes for the rest of the year. Starting next Monday, morning students move to afternoon sessions and afternoon students shift to morning classes.

Beach Jo Orchard Beach Toay

Death Ends Career Of Actress Diana Barrymore At 38

New York AP report on Diana Barrymore, 38, found dead in East Side apartment. Physician cites heart attack but avoids certificate due to lack of prior heart trouble. Police investigate amid notes of a troubled life, alcoholism, and a past suicide attempt. She was daughter of John Barrymore and Blanche Odrichs, with siblings Ethel and Lionel Barrymore in a famous acting family.

New York Diana Barrypore East Side Miss Barrymore John Barrymore Blanche Odrichs Michael Strange Ethel Barrymore Lionel Barrymore England Diana Barrymore

Beach Teachers Granted $200 Salary Increase

Old Orchard Beach teachers toàn receive a uniform $200 across the board raise, announced by Dr. Frank D. Lawler. The 47 teachers will cost about $9,400, lifting pay scales for degree levels from $2,900–$3,900 to $3,100–$4,200 for nongraduates, $3,300–$4,300 to $3,500–$4,600 for bachelor's, and $3,500–$4,500 to $3,700–$4,800 for master's degree holders.

Beach Old Orchard Beach Frank D. Lawler

Trial Proposal Offered To Change Saco Offices

Exploratory talks on congested Saco City hall space yield a tentative plan to rearrange offices. Mayor Cote notes no action yet as council and departments study the proposals.

Saco Saco City Hall Charles R. Cote Saco Municipal Gar Hall Board of Assessors Superintendent of Schools Saco Board of Registration, Planning Board and Zoning Appeals Board Cote City Hall

Veterans of World War I in Biddeford Seek Charter

In Biddeford a temporary committee to obtain a charter for a new York county Barracks chapter of the Veterans of World War I was formed. Napoleon J. Frechette chaired the meeting with John Gleason as secretary and Conrad T. Fortier as treasurer. Ira F. Fonda spoke, delegates from Biddeford York Old Orchard Beach and South Portland attended, and a public open meeting was set for February 8 at Pepperell hall for all veterans of World War I.

Biddeford Napoleon J. Frech‘ette Hills Beach John Gleason Conrad T. Fortier National Washington, D. C York County Barracks Ira F. Fonda South Portland York Old Orchard Beach Pepperell Hall

Biddeford Girl Celebrates 12th Birthday with Party

Bernadette J. Bisaillon of 30 Roberts Street Biddeford marked her 12th birthday with a house party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Roland Bisaillon. Guests included Patricia Beaudoin Marguerite Bonsaint Claire Helene Pauline Fortier and others. Prizes were awarded to Diane Lizotte Patricia Beaudoin and Marguerite Bonsaint during a game hour. A cake cutting followed gift opening and refreshments. Bernadette was born in Brussels Belgium while her father served with the American Embassy. Absent were Mr and Mrs Rene Hevey and Mrs Aurize Rivard who sent gifts.

Bernadette J. Bisaillon Roland Bissaillon Roberts Street Biddeford Mrs. Bisaillon Diane Lizotte Patricia Beaudoin Marguerite Bonsaint Claire, Helene Pauline Fortier Dorthy Gendron Lucille Hevey Priscille Joncas Louise Letellier Michele Roy Brussels Belgium Rene Hevey Aurize Rivard

Navy divers to probe Gulf wreckage Wednesday

Navy teams plan to dive near the Louisiana coast Wednesday to inspect an object found in several hundred feet of water, suspected to be the National Airlines DC7B crash remains. If confirmed, investigators will attempt to raise it to determine if a bomb caused the disaster that killed 42.

New Orleans Mexico Louisiana National Airlines Gulf Vigor Robert Vernonars Dallas Tex Nix, Ariz FBI Spears William Alen Tayor Tampa F Spears Taylor Phoenix

Miss Linda Boutet Birthday Party At Saco Home

Linda Boutet celebrated her 11th birthday with a party at her parents home on Union Street in Saco. Social hour followed gifts as refreshments were served by her mother Yvette Boutet. guests included Janice Boutet Carol Hobbins Candy Swett Fredrica Shevenell Cathy Lewis Cathy Crowley Margery Harrison Pamela Dyer Tamaris Norton Nancy Bowie and the honoree.

Linda Boutet Albert Boutet Union Street Saco Yvette Boutet Janice Boutet Carol Hobbins Candy Swett Fredrica Shevenell Cathy Lewis Cathy Crowley Margery Harrison Pamela Dyer Tamaris Norton Nancy Bowie

Truck Repair Delays Waste Pickup in Camp Ells Beach

Street Commissioner Timothy Crowley announced waste collections in Camp El ls Beach will run late today and over the next week. Two shifts will cover pickups while a truck undergoes an automatic shift transmission repair, with service still in Saco but likely later than usual. He noted the department grader rear end is damaged and parts are awaited for repairs.

Camp Ells Beach Timothy Crowley Crowley Saco

Tunisia Demands France End Nuclear Test and Leave Bizerte Base

At an all African conference in Tunis President Habib Bourguiba urged France to stop Sahara nuclear testing and to quit the Mediterranean naval base at Bizerte. He spoke to about 200000 people and warned of French resistance to African opposition. France still maintains forces at Bizerte as its sole Tunisian base.

Tunis Tunisia France Sahara Mediterranean Bizerte Habib Bourguiba Hiroshima

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