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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1962
Page
2
This afternoon is mostly sunny and mild with northerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight will be clear and cool. Tuesday sees light variable winds with fair conditions and little temperature change. Zone 1 temperatures range from the low 70s to the low 40s.
Lionel W Bennett of Reserve avenue Old Orchard Beach is a patient at Webber hospital. Mr and Mrs Edward Wilson and son Donald of Ray street Biddeford are vacationing in Van Buren. Mr and Mrs Francis Roussin of Pool street Biddeford and Ronnie and Mike Descoteaux of May street Biddeford visit Ronald Frechette and wife in Bryan Ohio. Mr and Mrs Napoleon Guay of State street Biddeford celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary today. Their son Lucien D Guay and wife will mark their 17th anniversary on July 7 He is stationed with the Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune.
The Aurora Star Club in Kennebunkport will stage a fair Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Masonic hall. Mrs. Elmont Tyndale is general chairman and Mrs. Richard Smith chairs the snack bar, opening at noon.
Holy Communion will be celebrated Tuesday at 6 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church, Biddeford. A prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel Church, Route 9 A off Route 109, Wells. The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Six condemned killers at San Quentin prison seized two guards in a failed escape attempt. They had planned the break for some time, sawing through bars and disguising cuts. Five inmates cut out their cells. a sixth was freed by others. Names listed include Augustine Baldonado and Louis Moya, linked to a murder-for-hire plot involving Clyde Bates and others.
JFK and Mexico's Adolfo Lopez Mateos issued a Saturday communique pledging bilateral cooperation to improve regional wellbeing and oppose external intervention. The U S agreed to action to cut salt in Colorado River water flowing into northern Mexico, addressing farmers in Mexicali harmed by salinity.
Springfield Missouri. Assemblies of God headquarters reports Cuban workers say delivery of Sunday school literature from this country was halted recently the first time since Fidel Castro rose to power.
Mrs Margaret Ellen Martel 68 of 83 Water Street Biddeford died at a local hospital Sunday after a lengthy illness Born May 8 1894 in Biddeford daughter of Lawrence and Catherine Bligh She worked 47 years at Pepperell Manufacturing retiring about 10 years ago A communicant of St Andre church Survived by widower Napoleon Martel sister Catherine Noble Wells River VT several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 30 am from St Andre church Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street today 2 4 and 7 10 pm and prior to the service Tuesday.
Beulah A Burnham 80 a Pine Point resident for over 40 years died Saturday in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born in Thomaston June 28 1882 she was a daughter of Austin and Harriette Morse. She attended Blue Point Congregational Christian church. Survived by sister Ada Sturdivant Bridgeton brother Verne A Morse Nova Scotia nephew Richard L Morse Old Orchard Beach and niece Mildred Maksut Old Orchard Beach. Services Tuesday at 2 from Blue Point Congregational Christian church Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs Esther Fitzsimmons of Montpellia Vermont who died Saturday after a long illness. She was the wife of Bernard formerly assistant manager of M H Fishman Co Inc in Biddeford. She leaves one son Michael, her parents a sister and a brother.
Frank S. Pratt of 88 Bay State road Lynn Mass died Saturday in a Lynn hospital. He is survived by his widow Mildred Noble Pratt. Services will be held from Parker Memorial Funeral home 35 Franklin street Lynn Tuesday afternoon at 1. Friends may call today at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p m.
Leopold Poisson a 46 year old of 49 Graham street Biddeford will have funeral services tomorrow morning at 8 30 from St Joseph church Friends may call at Bolduc Funeral home 291 Alfred street today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m prior to the services
Secretary of State Paul A. MacDonald said the state election division can supply town by town returns by Tuesday as Richard J. Dubord weighs a recount of the Democratic governor nomination race. Dolloff leads by 227 votes from June 18 with 36,000 ballots cast.
Nationalist soldiers react to the dismissal of chief of staff Col Boumedienne and two aides amid moves toward independence. Ahmed Ben Bella, who sided with Boumedienne, is celebrated as a national hero after six years in French prisons. Ben Bella and Boumedienne press leftist critique of Premier Yousse Ben Khedda and his line on future collaboration with France.
Funeral services for Leanna Poulin 63 of Jefferson Street Didford held at St Joseph Church at 10 am. Rt Rev Msgr Eli Hevey celebrated a solemn high mass assisted by Rev Sylvia Levesque and Rev Norman Carrier. Bearers were her nephews Gerald Armand Ronald Edward and Roland Couture and Francis Charette. Burial in St Joseph Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Levesque. Attendees from Hartford Boston and other towns listed.
Funeral services for John De mers were held at St Margaret church Old Orchard Beach with Rev Edward F Walsh presiding. Choir sang and Mrs Antonio Boisvert played organ. bearers included Henri Neault Joseph Lefebvre William Bisson and Henri Bourque. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Fr Walsh. attendees from Berlin New Hampshire included Anna Sanschagrin Arthur Sanschagrin Lucille Sanschagrin Albert Sanschagrin George Sanschagrin and Doris Sanschagrin.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 9 am from Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco. Rev Arthur St. Pierre celebrated a requiem high mass with Lois Welch organist and Molly Welch soloist. Bearers included Raymond Chic oine Raymond Dubois Roland Dubois George Dubois John Mc Nabb and Arnold Baldard. Burial followed at St Mary Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev St. Pierre.
Funeral services for Mrs Odila Lemay were held this morning at 8 from Notre Dame de Lourdes church in Saco. Arthur St. Pierre presided with Rev Paul Jalbert deacon and Rev Arthur Dube sub deacon. Ladies choir sang with Eva Carrier at organ. Bearers were Eugene Bourgault Jr Ronald Bourgault Normand Lowell Ralph Nolette Raymond Sylvestre and James Lowell. Burial followed at St Joseph Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev St Pierre.
Funeral services for Mrs Susan DeGrace of Foot street Old Orchard Beach were held at 8 this morning at St Margaret church with a high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev Armand Landry. Singing by the church choir with Mrs Antonio Boisvert at the organ. Bearers named and out of town relatives listed from Rochester N H Rollingsford N H Boston Mass Rumford Anthony Lozier and others attended. Burial in Ste Theresa Section of St Joseph cemetery with prayers by Rev Fr Lawry.
Saco City Clerk Clifford A Purvis says unpaid dog licenses are due and turned to City Dog Catcher Leroy Armington for collection. Licenses can be paid at City Hall at 1.40 for males and 5.40 for females, plus a 2 surcharge if collected by the dog catcher.
Judge Hilary Mahaney heard nine liquor cases and one speeding case in Saco Municipal Court. Minors faced illegal liquor possession at Old Orchard Beach. fines ranged from 0 to 45 dollars, with several defendants from Saco Westbrook Portland and Charney Quebec. State Trooper John Fleming and Saco Police filed complaints. A 16-year-old juvenile was cautioned for drinking at the beach.
In Darwin Australia critics say Aranda artists are faking works under Albert Namatuira’s name to dupe tourists. Albert Namatuira, deceased, left tens of thousands from stark desert scenes, while his legacy spawned a now growing Aranda artist cohort led by his son Ewald. Rex Battarbee notes some fakes surface as Namatuira’s fame endures.
The ranch home and garage on Old Blue Point road Scarborough formerly owned by Mr and Mrs John W Jones Jr has been bought by Mr and Mrs Vito J Dentico of 108 Temple street Saco. The sale was negotiated through Star Realtor Company Prides Corner Westbrook.
New York stocks paused after a sharp rebound, with the Associated Press average up 0.10 at 209.60 at noon and the Dow up 1.55 to 562.83. Industrials rose slightly while rails fell. tobacco and growth stocks showed firmer tone amid thin weekend news and the July 4 holiday approaching.
Texas AG Will Wilson urges firing of four Agriculture Department officials and calls for Sec Freeman to resign over Estes scandal. Sen Edmund Muskie defends the department as hearings resume, noting no evidence of Estes favors to current staff. Estes faces state and federal fraud charges over $22 million in fertilizers and grain schemes. Wilson cites grain movements to Estes elevators and bond shortfalls as proof of an empire built on favors. He names Murphy, Godfrey, Bagwell, Moss, and Miller as officials he says should be removed.
Washington educators and lawmakers marked the 100th anniversary of the Morrill Act which created land grant colleges. Sen George D Aiken praised Justin Morrill and noted the act signed by Abraham Lincoln on July 2 1862. Exhibits opened at the National Archives and Library of Congress. Aiken urged expanding the program to include an extension service for small business in rural areas.
Maine pastor Rev. Martin van Buren Sargent of Winter Street Congregational Church, serving since 1955, will assume a call at Paris Interdenominational American Church. He plans to move with Mrs. Sargent and their four children in September. Also announced are chairmen for the First Parish Congregational Church of Saco summer fair celebrating the church’s 200th anniversary, set for July 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church grounds with a lobster salad luncheon.
A U S embassy spokesman said Leathernecks can move back quickly if needed after rapid deployment from the U S 7th Fleet to Thailand. Vice Admiral Sheech announced they will rejoin fleet units in the Philippines Okinawa and Guam as Laos factions settle into a coalition under Prince Souvanna Phouma following a halt to their offensive near Thai borders.
Bee Boston reports the death of Navy pilot Lt. Edward Francis Sullivan Jr of Cambridge in a sea accident during catapult take-off near Boston aboard the aircraft carrier Enter prise. The incident happened as the ship arrived for a July 4 visit, with Sullivan killed when his F8U Cutlass Crusader failed to gain speed and plunged into the sea.
Sen Edmund S Muskie of Maine told a Shenandoah Pennsylvania audience that Republicans prefer criticism to solutions and that Democrats will accept criticism while facing new challenges. He urged a U S moral obligation to aid the needy and framed duties in global terms.
Biddeford police warn that riders without bicycle plates from the police department cannot operate their bikes in the city. Plates cost 25 cents at police headquarters and officials note it is unsafe to ride with more than one person on a bike.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky Mr and Mrs Les lie Mumford celebrate seven of their sons who have served in the armed forces with three in uniform currently. Their 13 year old James plans to join as soon as he turns 17, counting the days until service.
Saskatchewan doctors stage a province wide walkout over a compulsory medical insurance plan, closing clinics during Dominion Day. Emergency care is limited to volunteers, with 34 hospitals treating urgent cases as the plan begins amid protests. An infant fatality is reported while doctors from Britain arrive to staff critical services.
Larry Remillard, 26, of Buckley’s Court, Biddeford, was released after Judge Simon Spill dismissed two break in charges for lack of evidence. The case connected to Nappi Distributors on Gooch Street and Biddeford Saco Grain on Main Street.
Auburn AP report says City Manager Woodbury Brackett plans talks with Maine State Employees Association executive secretary Peter Damborg to clarify criticisms of state workers. Brackett notes wasteful government fears and calls for a managerial system while Damborg defends employees as capable and award winning. Brackett accepts an invitation for a day long inspection of the state house.
The Saco council meets tonight at City Hall at 7. The agenda includes naming the new elementary school under construction in Pepperell Park and opening bids on city land for sale.
Lexington Kentucky AP reports Calumet Farm near Lexington preserves a tidy horse cemetery with headstones noting the major victories of the champions buried there.
A brief note reports a sought item located in the journal’s classified column. It indicates a finder seeks confirmation of ownership and requests contact through the designated office for retrieval or sale. The entry preserves the local paper’s concise classifieds tone.
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