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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1963

Page

3

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford Area Listings

Biographical notices list residents receiving treatment at Webber and Notre Dame hospitals in Biddeford and surrounding towns. Marine Lance Corporal Robert J. Leonard Jr. and sailors Donald F. Howard are noted for military training and assignments, with service in Okinawa and aboard USS John King from Norfolk as part of the Atlantic Fleet.

Mellen B. Potter Havey Avenue Biddeford Webber Hospital Gerard Poisson South Street Simon Forcier Graham Street Maine Medical Center Portland Arthur Henry Pike Street Notre Dame Hospital Webber Emelie Masse Orchard Street Lucien Boissard King Street Marine Lance Coporal Robert J. Leonard, Jr Cecile Leonard Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach Third Marine Division Camp Hansen Okinawa Donald F. Howard USN Lois Howard Springstreet Saco John King Norfolk King United State Caribbean

St Patrick's Day Party Set by Ancient Order Hibernians

Coup ES A i of Division Two will hold a meeting tonight at 8 at the hall on Mason street Biddeford. Special committee members are asked to report to plan the St Patrick's Day party. Boy Scout Troop 308 auxiliary meets Wednesday at 7 30 at St Joseph parish hall with lunch after the business session.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Mason Street Biddeford Boy Scout St. Joseph Parish Hall

Midweek Church Services Across York County Area

Reads list of Wednesday prayer meetings and Bible studies at multiple churches including Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Kennebunk Lower Village Ogunquit Wells and Kennebunkport with times around 7 30 p m 2 to 4 opening hours for reading room and choir rehearsal following services.

Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport

Campus Resolve Benefits From Exchange Student

A foreign student discusses his purpose at the campus as he aims to gain education and make friends during his stay, emphasizing that study comes first. He articulates a clear goal to pursue knowledge while integrating with the university community.

Stand By Club Members Sworn Civil Defense Officers

Stand By C B club members were sworn in as Civilian Defense officers last night in Biddeford Municipal Court. City Clerk Paul Deshaies gave the oath as Mayor Willie Pomerleau observed. Sworn in were Paul La Flamme Vic Beausoleil Roger Belair Charles Dyer Corey Fish Calvin Fox Clyde Gerry Ed Guay Donald Gagnon Ben Hall Ray Labrecque Ray Landry Everett McKinnon Ray Mathieu Pete Menard Dennis Provencher and Kenneth White.

C. B. Club Biddeford Paul Deshaies Willie Pomerleau Paul LaFlamme Vic Beausoleil Roger Belair Charles Dyer Corey Fish Calvin Fox Clyde Gerry Ed Guay Donald Gagnon Ben Hall Ray Labrecque Ray Landry Everett McKinnon Ray Mathieu Pete Menard Dennis Provencher Kenneth White

Saco Zoning Board Schedules Hearing

The Saco Zoning Appeals board sets a February 7 hearing at 7 30 p m in the municipal court to consider Arthur Willeys appeal for a camping and picnic site 1000 feet northwest of the Portland road to be open to the public for a fee.

Saco Zoning Appeals Board Saco Municipal Arthur Willey Willey Portland Road

Card of Thanks from the Poisson and Gregoire families

The Poisson family and Mrs Richard Gregoire with Mr Ernest Perrin and Mr John Gregoire express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness flowers and sympathy after their bereavement and convey appreciation for support and assistance.

Richard Gregoire Ernest Perrin John Gregoire

Libby Helped Establish Maine State Ferry Service

A. Everett Libby, 66, key figure in bringing Penobscot Bay ferry service, died in a Boston hospital. An insurance broker and longtime island official, he chaired the Vinalhaven Development Association and led the campaign for the state ferry. Survived by widow Ida, daughter Mrs. Bruce King, and son Richard E. Funeral set for Friday at 2 p.m. in island funeral home.

Vinalhaven A. Everett Libby Penobiscot Bay Boston Libby Island Knox County Vinalhaven Development Association Iour State Ferries Ida Bruce King Beverly Mass Richard E Wayne, N.J

Obituary: Hervey Brulotte 50 Biddeford resident dies

Hervey A Brulotte 50 of 23 Union Street Biddeford died at home after a brief illness Born June 6 1912 in Biddeford he served in World War II and worked at Edwards division of Saco Lowell shops He was a St Joseph church parishioner and AMVETS member Survivors include his widow Lillian four brothers three sisters and several nieces and nephews Funeral from St Joseph church Friday at 845 with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home today Wednesday and Thursday 1 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.

Hervey A. Brulotte Union Street Biddeford Albert and Delia (Dubuc) Brulotte U.S. Army Edwards Saco Lowell St. Joseph Church Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Lillian (Bourdage) Brulotte Willie Brulotte Arundel Adelard Brulotte Greenville N. H Lucien Brulotte Wilfred Brulotte Gardengrove Cali Rose Lebrecque Saskatchewan Canada Yvonne Huot Waterbury Conn

Funeral for Mrs. Ellie J. St. Onge in Hills Beach

Funeral services were held at St. Andre church for Mrs. Ellie J. St. Onge of Hills Beach. Rev. Edmund Hache led a high Mass of requiem with St. Andre choir and organist Mrs. Laura Proulx. Bearers were Norman Simpson Andrew Goulet Maurice Gendron and Robert Pate. Burial followed at St. Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Fr. Hache. Out of town mourners included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Menard Woonsocket R I Mr. and Mrs. Paul Garnache Georgetown Mass and Mrs. Dorothy G. Meredith Waldoboro.

Ellie ST. Onge Ellie J. St. Onge Hills Beach St. Andre Edmund Hache St. Andre Choir Laura Proulx Norman Simpson Andrew Goulet Maurice Gendron Robert Pate St. Joseph Hache Albert Menard Woonsocket R.I Paul Garnache Georgetown Mass Dorothy G. Meredith Waldoboro

William R. Murphy Sr. Rites Held for Fire Official

Funeral services for William R. Murphy Sr. assistant Old Orchard Beach fire chief were held at the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home with Rev. Royal J. Parent officiating. Delegations from local fire departments and the American Legion joined honor bearers, and burial took place at Dunstan Cemetery West Scarborough.

William R. Murphy Old Orchard Beach Portland Avenue Royal J. Parent St. Margaret Church C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion Robert L. Girard Donald C. Jones Herbert R. Bean Biddeford Saco C. Fayette Staples American Legion Post Louis Wharff Theodore Mingo, Sr Norris Marshall Clarence Williams Franklin Milliken Civil Service Commission Emile Lemire Thomas Smith Roger Hansen John White Roy Bryant Raymond Collard

Maretta Berube Weds Philip Bundy at Maine Wedding

Maretta Madeline Berube daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Berube Dayton becomes bride of Philip Leroy Bundy son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Bundy Kennebunkport. Rev Norman J Langsmaid officiated. Attendants included Velma Jones Arundel and Laurin Maling Kennebunkport. Bride wore yellow nylon over taffeta. Groom stationed with US Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton Calif.

Saco School Street Methodist Maretta Madeline Berube Thomas Berube Dayton Philip Leroy Bundy Kennebunkport Leroy Bundy Norman J. Langsmaid Velma Jones Arundel Laurin Maling

Weather Ipsport Portland Forecast Snapshot

Sunny and cool this afternoon fair and not so cold tonight. Cloudy and a little warmer Wednesday. Winds west 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 5 to 15 mph tonight. Temperatures low 20s to low 30s, zero to 10 above.

Portland

January Tide Timings Listed for High and Low Phases

The notice provides January tidal times for low and high tides with morning and afternoon columns. Specifically for days 29 30 and 31, it shows four daily slots in brackets, indicating successive tides at given hours. The data appears as a compact table of times rather than full sentences.

New Bitten By Births and Names in Biddeford Saco Journal

Newborn announcements list James Matthew Doran age 10 months son of William Doran Jr. and wife at Biddeford with maternal and paternal grandparents named. Also Lori Ann Sands born January 27 at Saco Hospital and Lori Ann Hartsell born January 29 at Webber Hospital with grandparents listed. Pamela Suzanne Beil and David Charles Hooper born mid January to New Jersey and Connecticut families, with Biddeford ties and grandparents named.

Biddeford Saco Journal James Matthew Doran William Doran, Jr Southgate Avenue William Manning Sheltra Avenue William Doran Western Avenue Saco Hospital David Sands Runnels Avenue Old Orchard Beach Lori Ann Webber Hospital Robert Hartsell Mason Street Hartsell Gloria Roberge Roger Roberge Cole Road Walter Hartsell Kingwood W. Va Stephen Beil Blacksburg Pamela Suzanne Charles Hooper Groton

AMVETS Post Nominating Committee Sets Slated Officers

The Merton Ira Staples post AMVETS appointed a nominating committee to present a slate of officers for the coming year. Victor Tremblay and Rene Huot were named, with elections set for March 11 at 8 p.m. All members in good standing may attend. Commander Roland L. Huot led the meeting and reported strong attendance at Saturday dances at the post home open to members and guests.

Merton Ira Staples Amvets Post Alfred St Piddeford Alfred Street Biddeford Victor Tremblay Rene Huot Roland L. Huot

Biddeford Police Annual Report Highlights 1962 Counts

Biddeford police processed 3369 complaints and returned property valued at 70160.80. They logged 752 motor vehicle accidents and 203 investigated at the scene, issued 9571 traffic tickets, and handled 3463 traffic violations. The force dispatched 4 polling duty escorts and issued 20 gun permits.

Biddeford Williem Pomerleau Biddeford Municipal Court

Strike talks fail to end New York newspaper stalemate

In New York City the third mediation round over a printers strike failed to yield a settlement as nine major papers remain shut down for 53 days. Mayor Wagner stated no progress and negotiations to resume later.

New York City Hall Fas Robert F. Wagner Printers’ Union Wagner Las Mediator Bertram A. Powers Fal Afl-Cio International Typographical Union Walter N. Thayer The New York Herald Tribune, S Thayer Inters Cleveland Ohio Mailers Afl-Cio Cleveland Newspaper Guild Independent Teamsters Union Plain Dealer Press & News

Dance committee named for Federal Benefit Dance

Committees for the George Washington dance to aid St. Mary associates were named at a special school meeting. The event February 23 will feature Rachel's orchestra and raise funds to buy television sets for classrooms. Elm Street traffic halted as a house moving team blocked the road after a tow broke down and tires blew out.

Elm Street St. Mary Associates Rachel Walter Nelson Raynald Gou Jet Philip Cantara Patrick Tousignant Edward M. Reilly Dennis Addorio George Garnache John Staples William Cosgrove Amedio Minuitti Richard Dutcher Roland Charland Leo Montpas David Twomey Alexander John Sheehan Edward Gilstorf Paul Parenteau John Hartigan Andre Cote Norman Loignon Denise Addorio Urbain Langevin Biddeford Gorham E. E. Taylor Saco Hillock and Merry Company

State Welfare Head Seeks Higher Budget Amid Funding Gaps

Maine health and welfare commissioner Dr. Dean H. Fisher urged the Legislative Appropriations Committee to approve about 5 million more than Gov. Reed's 24.3 million recommendation for the next two years. He warned resources have never matched needs and cited federal requirements that could affect grants. Fisher also called for higher foster care payments and noted ADC grants are among the lowest in New England, worsening reliance on welfare programs.

Augusta Dean H. Fisher Legislative Appropriations Committee Reed Fisher Gov. Reed Maine New England

Salem town manager avoids raise pushback

In Salem New Hampshire the town fathers failed to force a $1500 raise on Town Manager Frederick T Staples. He persuaded the selectmen to raise his pay by $500 instead and asked to defer the increase until September when he finishes his first year, bringing his salary to $9500.

Salem, N. H Salem N. H Frederick T. Staples Selectmen Staples

Executive Council Member To Speak At Thornton Session

Lester F Hobbs of Acton chairman of the Governor's Executive council will address 120 American Government students at Thornton Academy on Thursday February 6 at 2 pm. He will discuss the council s power and structure as students who studied Maine s Constitution by Dr Edward Dow consider the council as a third house with a Q A period to follow.

Lester F Hobbs Acton Thornton Academy Hobbs Maine Edward F. Dow University of Maine Dow

Man Bound Over On Morals Charge In Biddeford Court

Associate Judge Gerald C. Nelson bound Leo R. Hebert of 167 Cleaves Street Biddeford over to the May term of Superior Court after finding probable cause on a charge of taking indecent liberties with a minor. Hebert pleads innocent and posts 2000 dollars bail. a separate charge of assault and battery against his wife was filed without plea. Hollis J. Allen of Portland faced a charge of operating without a license, filed without plea. State Trooper Hollis Dix was the complainant.

Gerald C. Nelson Leo R. Hebert Cleaves Street Biddeford Hebert Robert N. Cyr Hollis J. Allen Portland Hollis Dixon

Biddeford Police Cruiser Hits Meat Truck No Injuries Reported

Biddeford officer Alfred Guilmette escaped injury when his cruiser slid into a meat truck on Main Street near the Boston Shoe store. Officials said damage to the cruiser was considerable though no injuries were reported. Guilmette recently completed 28 years of service with the department.

Biddeford Alfred Guilmette Main Street Boston Guilmette

Shapiro Firm Employees Meet With Oil Co Officials

Phillips 66 officials met with Shapiro Oil employees at a Biddeford Maine banquet to introduce Phillips 66 product lines under a regional franchise. The event at Wonderbar Steak House drew about 60 attendees with Bernard Shapiro acting as emcee and executives from Phillips 66 leading the program.

Phillips 66 Oil Company Shapiro Oil Company Alfred Street Biddeford Phillips 66 Maine Wonderbar Steak House Arnold Shapiro Donald Forehand Bernard Shapiro Donald Schroeder Forehand Schroeder Biddefora Wonderbar J. E. Guisinger

VFW Auxiliary Votes Donation to March of Dimes

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary met at the City building in Biddeford to audit secretary and treasurer records by trustees Mrs. Belle Poirier and Mrs. Alden Racine. They voted a donation to the March of Dimes and appointed co chairmen for a Sunday card party, Mrs. Luci anna Roy and Mrs. Corrine Martin. Awards were presented to Mrs. Jeannette Curro and Mrs. Delcia Frechette during the social hour with refreshments.

Veterans 91 ‘Foreign Wars Auxiliary Biddeford Belle Poirier Alden Racine March of Dimes Lucianna Roy Corrine Martin Jeannette Curro Delcia Frechette Eva Desautels Mary Gagne

Man Held For Grand Jury On Break Charge

Michael E. Brennan twenty of Kennebunkport faces grand jury action in York County Superior Court after a Saco hearing on breaking and entering and larceny at Annie's Variety, Old Orchard Beach. Beer and cigarettes valued at sixteen dollars were stolen. Brennan denied involvement while witnesses linked him to the car and stop in Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach.

Michael E. Brennan Arundel Road Kennebunkport York County Superior Court Hilary Mahaney Saco Municipal Court Annie's Variety Store Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Mahaney William Hochberg Sanford Brennan Pettengill Biddeford Nash Arundel Eaton Paro Rouselle Dixon Old Orchar Beach

Ushers Club Officers Take Positions at Session

The Ushers club of Biddeford Second Congregational Church began the season with new officers led by President Alfred T. Wilcox and Vice President Donald Pierce. Team captains include George Ange Shirley Parks Clifford Sr and Clayton Cartmill. Ange oversaw the evening program including a football film by Brad Leach. Supper was served at 6 30 by Circle A of the Women’s Fellowship under Mrs Jude H Faulkner. next meeting set for March.

Ushers Club Biddeford Second Brad Leach Wilcox Circle A Women's Fellowship Jude H. Faulkner Clarence Tarr Clayton W. Cartmill William Trott Charles Patrick Paul Larrabee Winfield Worcester Albert Worden Harry Worden Leon W. Haines, Jr John T MacDougall Robert W. Norton Alfred T. Wilcox Donald L. Fraser Joseph A

Lovell Proposes Plan For Getting Space Contracts

Sen Ralph M Lovell outlines a plan to form a private nonprofit to secure NASA subcontracts for Maine industries. 29 southern Maine manufacturers heard the proposal with interest but request more details before funding. setup cost estimated at 50000 dollars for a Maine office and two field representatives.

Portland P AP Maine York County Ralph M. Lovell R-Sanford Lovell Yell National Aeronautics and Space Agency

Study Of Clam Rule Revisions Stir Maine Food Policy

Officials review USPHS sanitation rules on Maine softshell clams as Green urges lighter limits to reopen other sections. The plan aims to lower bacteria counts with cold weather and cooking negating risks. Federal officials will visit in February to discuss changes with Maine officials.

USPHS Green's Department Maine Federal Green Reed

DAR Chapter History Program In February Observance

Rebecca Emery chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution schedules a February American History month program Saturday at 2 p.m. at Canal National Bank in Saco. A historical play The Hiding Place will be presented directed by Nancy Tarbox, with hostesses listed as Mrs. Ruby Rish, Mrs. Ethel Ballard, Mrs. Nellie White, Mrs. Elizabeth White, Mrs. Mildred Coleman and Mrs. Anna LeBlanc.

Rebecca Emery Canal National Bank Saco Nancy Tarbox John Fairfield Society Ruby Rish Ethel Ballard Nellie White Elizabeth White Mildred Coleman Anna LeBlanc

Market Trends Show Mixed Day After Six Session Rise

New York stocks edged lower with the Dow off 1.00 to 681.89 as motors and steels slipped. General Motors and Ford eased from earlier gains while Du Pont rose, utilities fluctuated, and rails barely moved amid mixed steel reports and U.S. Steel earnings uncertainty.

NEW York Motors and Steels Associated Press U.S. Steel General Motors Ford Chrysler American Motors Studebaker Steels Republic Jones & Laughlin du Pont IBM Polaroid Montgomery Ward At&t Standard of Indiana American Stock Exchange U.S

Clam Diggers Seek State Aid From Commercial Buyers Group

The Commercial Clam Diggers and Buyers Association pledges to mobilize industry support while promising every effort by state government to assist the clam industry.

Commercial Clam Diggers and Buyers Association

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