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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1961

Page

2

Notre Dame hospital lists numerous local patients and honors

A string of local residents from Biddeford and Saco are noted as surgical or medical patients at Notre Dame hospital including Lucien Ruel Dorothy Frizzle Leon Edwards Raymond Laflamme Herman Marcotte and Dennis Delage among others. Midshipman Ptucha formerly of Saco was appointed USNR in the NROTC after a three day exam with 18 000 candidates. Barbara Ptucha from Abingdon Pa and Saco relatives attended her award ceremony at Huntington Junior High with family present.

Lucien Ruel Emery Court Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Dorothy Frizzle Colby Avenue Ocean Park Leon Edwards Raymond Laflamme Lambert Notre Dame Hospitel Herman Marcotte West Street Joseph Moison Hill Street Lucy A. Billings Pool Road Biddefor Dennis Delage Raymond Delaze Aline Caron Bidde Ptucha Tufts College Barbara Ptucha F. I. Prucha Abingdon Saco Huntington Junior High Abington V. Podorozny Robert H. Warner

Timothy Crowley 91 dies after long illness at local hospital

Timothy Crowley 91 of 42 Washington Avenue Old Orchard Beach died Friday after a long illness. Born in Ireland he worked as a fireman for 47 years with B M Railroad and retired 24 years ago. Survived by three sons nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 9 am from St Margaret church Old Orchard Beach. Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home Saco Saturday and Sunday 2 4 and 7 10 pm. Portland weather fair cool tonight Sunday fair then turning cloudy and warmer.

Timothy Crowley Washington Avenue Old Crenard Ach Ireland Patrick Margaret Callahan) Crowley B & M Railroad Crowley St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach Ancient Order of Hibernians Biddeford James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Timony J Saco Daniel F Lawrence Mass William H Cote Funeral Home

Church Notes from Saco Area Youth Services and Worship

Bible Baptist church of Saco holds Sunday evening service at 7 in Saco City hall. Training Union at 6. Full Gospel church Wells hosts Young People service at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30. First Baptist Ocean Ave Old Orchard has 7 30 service. Methodist Youth Fellowship South Biddeford meets at 6 30. Foss Street Methodist meets tomorrow at 6 30. Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist at 6. Senior High Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist at 6 tomorrow.

The Bible Baptist Church of Saco Saco City Hall Training Union Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church

West Kennebunk church vestry meeting Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

The West Kennebunk Methodist church ship will meet Sunday at 7:30 p m in the church vestry.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church

Evening Service at Baptist Church in Goodwins Mills

An evening service will be held Sunday at 7 30 pm at the Baptist church in Goodwins Mills offering a time of worship and reflection for local residents.

Goodwins Mills

Meetings Set for Sunday at Lyman Baptist Church

Junior and Senior B. will hold seven meetings Sunday at 6 p m at the Lyman Baptist church.

Lyman Baptist Church

Youth Fellowship to Meet at Goodwins Mills Church

The Youth Fellowship of the Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church will meet Sunday at 7. Members are urged to attend the services and plan activities for the coming month.

Youth Fellowship of The Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church

Churches to Jointly Hold Summer Services in Biddeford

South Biddeford and Foss Street Methodist churches vote to share summer services in July and August. Morning prayers will be at 9 30 a m each Sunday. July services at South Biddeford on Pool Road. four August Sundays and the first September Sunday hosted by Foss Street church.

South Biddeford Foss Street Pool Road

Wells man Lucius H. Chase dies in Biddeford hospital

Lucius H. Chase 79 resident of Wells for two years and former Waterville employee died in a Biddeford hospital. Survived by two daughters Eleanor Barnhart Spokane and Cora C Hill Wells a grandson Wayne Barnhart and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday at 1 30 pm from Reddington Funeral Home Waterville with Rev Russell Chase officiating. Burial Pine Grove cemetery Waterville. Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk handling arrangements.

Lucius H. Chasse Wells Waterville Biddeford Chase Hollingsworth and Whitney Company George H Emma Griffith Chase Eleanor Barnhart Spokane Wash Cora C. Hill Wayne Barnhart Reddington Russell Chase East Vassalboro

Saco Pledges Reach Halfway Mark for Industrial Building

Area Building Corporation reports $18,720 in pledge collections for the 170 acre Saco Industrial project, lifting total pledges to $23,720 of $45,000. Clifford A. Purvis, pledges chairman, urges timely redemption as $31,000 must be deposited to cover upcoming bills for the new industrial building.

Area Building Corporation Saco Clifford A. Purvis Purvis

Boy survives Pacific raft ordeal after loss of two men

Terry McClelland, 14, recalls being stranded aboard a raft with Hartman and Bradford. After Hartman died, Bradford drifted away and both bodies were left on the raft. Rescuers spotted the raft near the Ruth Marie fishing ship, Hartman’s body recovered while Bradford’s disappeared. Terry, rescued by the Ruth Marie crew, was treated for malnutrition and exposure. doctors credited his youth for his survival.

Terry Bradford Hartman Pacific Ruth Marie Diodon

Vacation Bible School Ends at Lyman in 1961 Graduation

Over 161 students attended the Dayton Lyman Vacation Bible School sessions ending this week with graduation exercises. Groups included Methodist and Advent churches of Dayton Lyman, Goodwins Mills Baptist and East Waterboro Baptist. Esther Osborne directed. Horace Emmons and Rev Robert Vance assisted. Students received awards and certificates. a picnic followed at Lyman school with box lunches and ice cream.

Dayton-Lyman Methodist and Advent Churches of Goodwins Mills Baptist Church East Waterboro Dayton Lyman School

BIW Wins $10 Million Contract for Submarine Hunt Vessel

The Bath Iron Works received a $10 million Navy contract to build an experimental anti submarine vessel. The ship will test tactics to combat subs using surface vessels, advancing anti submarine warfare capabilities.

BIW BATH Bath Iron Works Navy

Doyon Twirls Three Hitter For Voltigeur

Le Voltigeur defeated Lightning Club 14 to 1 as Roger Doyon pitched a three hitter in Biddeford Softball League action. Le Voltigeur led 12 0 after four innings, with five walks aiding the early rally and Krasko homer in the fifth sealing the win. Doyon earned the victory while Audet took the loss.

le Voltigeur Lightning Roger Doyon Biddeford Audet Bob Maguire Bob Montpas Bob Krasko al Chretien Montpas Maguire Krasko Gagnon Corriveau Marcotte Brochu Tardif A. Chretien Doyon Dovon J. Tardif la Jeunesse L. Petrov & Perreault Springvale K.C Elks Sac Evee Chretien Cf P Labrecque Dewitt Bordage Mr. Chretien Carrier Rousselle Audet Seeeewee Eee Eenne

Welcome- To The Fold At Eastern Maine General Hospital

A daughter was born on June 29 at Eastern Maine General Hospital Bangor to Mr and Mrs Harvey Devane Carmel weighing six pounds six ounces The mother is the former Lucille Plante of Biddeford The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Raymond Plante of 74 Summer Street Biddeford AT NOTRE DAME Another birth on June 29 a son weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces to Mr and Mrs Raymond Ouellette of Biddeford A second birth on June 26 a daughter weighing eight pounds to Mr and Mrs Roland Gervaise of Biddeford Mull en Avenue

Harvey Devane Carmel Maine General Hosital Bangor Raymond Ouellette High Street Biddeford Roland Gervais Mullen Avenue Bideford

Five Divorces Granted At York County Superior Court

Justice Armand H. Dufresne Jr. presided as five divorces were granted in York County Superior Court this week on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. Names include Barbara Houde and Reginald Houde of Kittery with custody of three children and weekly support. John Paul Johnson and Joyce Lena Johnson of Sanford with custody of two children and weekly support. Sarah Seavey Bryant and Russell E. Bryant of Kenebunk with four children, monthly support, and attorney’s fees. Ralph H. Stevens and Doris W. Stevens of Kittery with custody of three children and weekly support. Ralph A. Nadeau and Aline Nadeau of Biddeford with marriage details noted.

Armand H. Dufresne,Jr Lewiston York County Joyce Lena Johnson Sanford Johnson Sarah Seavey Bryant Fom Russell E. Bryant Kenebunk Bryant Cape Porpoise Ralph H. Stevens Eliot Doris W. Stevens Kittery

Elks Beat Eagles 13 12 In Extra Innings

The Elks defeated the Eagles 13 to 12 in extra innings in East Biddeford Little League action. The winning run came in the seventh when Eugene Robitaille singled and scored as three errors aided the rally.

Elks Eagles Biddeford Eugene Robitaille

British pledge boosts Kuwait amid Iraqi brinkmanship

The United States and Britain signaled support for Kuwait as Iraqi forces mass at the frontier. Kuwait's modest 2,400 strong army relies on British backing while Bedouin mobilization strengthens the national guard. State Department and Cairo officials warned against intervention and urged peaceful, restraint among Arab states. Lincoln White noted 430 Americans in Kuwait with six consular staff.

Eignty Kuwait Middle East Talate Hussein Hussein John Richmond Britain United Arab Republic Abdel Kader Hatem Cairo Baghdad Hatem U.S. State Department Iraq Washington State Department London Lincoln White U.S

Youth Injured When Struck By Car At Saco

A seven year old Lincoln street boy was treated for bruises and released from the Saco hospital yesterday afternoon after being struck by a car. Police said that William Stanton, 7, of Lincoln street ran across Elm street from North to South yesterday afternoon and collided with a car driven by Walter L. Clark, Jr., 23, Boom road, Seco.

Lincoln Street Saco Hospital William Stanton Elm Street Walter L. Clark, Jr Boom Road Seco

Two Pay Fines In Biddeford Court Session

John McQuinn 28 of South Portland pleaded guilty in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning to driving without a license. Judge Simon Spill imposed a $10 fine after McQuinn was found with an expired license nine days past renewal during a routine road check by Trooper Hollis Dixon. Frank O Handrahans 26 of Watertown paid a $10 fine for passing one grade. Police found an intoxicated pensioner sleeping along the Boston and Maine Railroad head on the rail. Judge Spill issued a 60 day county jail sentence in Alfred and said he would sleep easier knowing the men would be alive over the summer.

John McQuinn South Portland Biddeford Simon Spill Hollis Dixon McQuinn Frank O. Handrahan Watertown Mass Boston and Maine Spill Alfred

Saco Boat Transferred for Beach Patrol Use

The Saco Fire department has moved the city boat to Bay View for summer patrols. Lifeguards will use the boat to monitor Ferry Beach Bay View Kinney Shores and Camp Ellis Beach.

SACO Bay View Ferry Beach Kinney Shores Camp Ellis Beach

FFA Elects Slate at Maine Convention

Ronald Bras of Old Town is elected president of the Maine Future Farmers of America. Other officers chosen include Jerry T. White of Caribou as secretary Claude F. Daigle Jr of Gorham as vice president Berton F. Sands of Washburn and George L. Mitchell of Unity as vice president Paul E. Gervais of Limestone as treasurer.

FFA Ronald Brassett Old Town Maine Future Farmers of America Fridey Jerry T. White Caribou Claude F. Daigle, Jr Gorham Berton F. Sands Washburn George Ll. Mitchell Unity Paul E. Gervais Limestone

Court Orders Cows Muted in English Case

Exeter dairyman Pursey John Webber was ordered by Judge H M Pratt to muzzle his cows after neighbor Charles Davidson sued, claiming constant mooing drove him to distraction. Davidson received $56 in damages for loss of comfort.

Exeter England John Webber Charles Davidson Webber H. M. Pratt Davidson

Ruler of years and still pledged to defend it

Sir Abdullah holds a British knighthood and is addressed accordingly. He speaks English fairly well, reflecting his longstanding leadership and loyalty to his realm.

Sir Abdullah

Teacher Acquitted In Park School Assault Case

Superior Court jury acquitted Roger M. Kimball, 24, an elementary school teacher, of assault and battery on a 13 year old pupil. The boy testified in a storeroom incident dated February 3 at Park School. Kimball had previously been cleared of another charge involving a teen aged boy.

Auburn Roger M. Kimball Park School Kimball

American Heritage Needs Examination

Editors note discusses the American heritage as Independence Day nears. Key scholars and leaders, including Rene de Wisme Williamson and Emile Caillier, argue religion shaped founding principles, with calls to reaffirm the national purpose and God centered moral framework amid critiques of current drift.

George W. Cornell Associated Press NEW York Rene de Wisme Williamson Louisiana State University Department of Government Emile Caillier Princeton Theological Seminary William Penn Albert Hyma University of Michigan United States United States of America Babylonia Christianity Today America W. Raymond Edman Wheaton, Ill

Osher Defies Beach License Fees at Old Orchard Beach

Bernard Osher owner of Palace Amusement and Animal Fair in Old Orchard Beach says he will not pay per ride license fees under the new town ordinance. He argues only a $75 maximum fee applies and calls the charges an inequitable tax.

Bernard Osher Palace Amusement Corporation Oid Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach Osher Palace Atty. i T.A. Fitanides Board of Selectmen Francis LaFountain

Castro Won’t Get Indemnity Invasion Damages

KEY WEST Fla. AP Fidel Castro has been served notice that indemnity for damages from the April 17 invasion of Cuba is not in the national interest of the United States. Castro’s insistence on reparations dashed hopes for a negotiated release of 1,197 invasion prisoners. John Hooker Jr executive secretary of the disbanded Tractors for Freedom Committee told 10 of Castro’s prisoners that in the name of honor the committee cannot send tractors money or credits or indemnity. Not $28 million or

Key West Fla Fidel Castro United States Cuba Castro John Hooker Jr Tractors For Freedom Committee Dr. Castro

Gas Tank Stolen From Boat In Saco

Steve Jurgiewich of 135 Lewis Avenue Saco reported to police a gas tank was stolen from his boat moored at the Saco Yacht Club dock yesterday. He said the theft occurred sometime during the night.

Steve Jurgiewich Lewis Avenue Saco Jurgiewich Saco Yacht Club

Drowning Victim in Belgrade Lakes Identified

Local man Raymond Chavarie aged 35 from Augusta drowned in Great Pond on Friday after leaping from his boat for a swim. He was on vacation from a Augusta shoe factory and left behind five children.

Belgrade Lakes Raymond Chavarie Augusta Great Pond Chavarie

Condemnation Upheld of Ocean Perch in 40 Fathom Case

U S District Judge Edward T Gignoux upheld the condemnation of 80 000 pounds of ocean perch processed and packed by 40 Fathom Fisheries Inc of Rockland and Boston Testimony showed the fish were iced and died in customary fashion Court observers said the ruling may spur changes in icing and handling methods

Portland U. S Edward T. Gignoux 40 Fathom Fisheries, Inc Rockland Boston

Boy Killed after Dashing onto Route 1

Ned Thibo deau Jr., 11, was killed Friday when struck by a car on U S Route 1 near his home in St. David. Police said the boy dashed onto the highway while playing with friends.

ST. David Ned Thibodeau Jr

Cutler Man Held on Manslaughter Charge

Ralph F. Mallar, 48, of Cutler, jailed after a manslaughter charge was arranged in connection with the death of Philip W. Dyer, 49, a fellow construction worker found dead in Mallar's home. Pathologists in Bangor determined a brain hemorrhage as the cause. Mallar remained jailed after failing to post a $10,000 bond set by Municipal Judge Wesley E. Vose.

Cutler Ralph F. Mallar Philip W. Dyer Dyer Mallar Bangor Wesley FE. Vose

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