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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1963
Page
2
Mrs Alma Ledoux of 137 May Street Biddeford has returned home from the Webber Hospital. Mrs Ruby Packard of Middle Street Saco entertained Mrs William Packard and daughter Ginger Lee of Walpole Massachusetts for the past week.
A church and community notices list shows Advent Christian churches in Biddeford and Kennebunkport scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p m with various parish gatherings. Faith Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach, Lyman First Baptist Church in Goodwins Mills, Ogunquit Baptist in Ogunquit, Full Gospel in Wells, and Village Baptist in Kennebunkport also hold Wednesday study hours or services. Public reading room at Christian Science Society in Saco opens Thursday 2 to 4.
Jack L Bell 20 of Scarborough appeals a $25 speeding fine to York County Superior Court at Alfred in Biddeford Municipal Court. Atty Robert Cyr pleads innocent for Bell. Atty Roger Nadeau prosecutes for the state. Captain Philip Poirier testified for the state. motion to dismiss denied after questioning signs on Main Street. Bell faced 50 mph in a 15 mph zone. $100 set fine. Also Judge Nason orders assault charge against Achil Dembrose 39 of 62 Sullivan St Biddeford after informal hearing. complainant Ronald Desrosiers of 69 Sullivan St. Biddeford signed the complaint.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Two youths, Kenneth Cooper Jr. 17 of Jeannette Avenue and Nancy Simpson 15 of Ninth Street, were reported missing by their parents after being last seen yesterday afternoon. Cooper is about six feet tall in a light polo shirt and sneakers. Simpson is about five feet tall, 110 pounds, in a yellow dress and sneakers. Police have alerted nearby agencies and state police.
Wilkins speaks to a South Side Chicago audience calling treason the stance of Republicans who oppose strong civil rights laws. He vows to work toward defeating Senators Barry Goldwater and Everett Dirksen who he says hinder progress, criticizing Dirksen’s leadership and Goldwater’s state solution approach.
The State Department halted Sevastyanov's activities after a note to Soviet charge Georgi Kornienko. A Soviet Embassy spokesman denied the U.S. charge as details emerged about the brother, an employee of Crianbifin Tactitita Cattla.
Clayton R Kingsbury 58 of 52 Summers St Biddeford died this morning in a Saco hospital after a long illness Born August 14 1904 in North Kennebunkport son of Martin H and Lottie E Wormwood Kingsbury he was a self employed carpenter retired three years ago He is survived by widow Dorothy Hurst a son Martin Kingsbury a daughter Marilyn E Spitz his mother Mrs Kingsbury a sister Mrs Maurice Wilkinson a cousin William Sias four grandchildren and two nephews Funeral services will be conducted from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco Friday at 2 pm Calling hours are Wednesday 2 to 4 pm and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
Armand Levasseur 55 of Kezar Falls and formerly of Biddeford died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born May 5, 1908 in Sanford, he was a Bates Manufacturing Co. worker and later a weaver at Kezar Falls Mills. A World War II veteran, he was widowed to Laura Grenier Levasseur and survived by his parents, a brother Emilien, a sister Lillian, and two nieces. Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford tonight and Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral Friday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Andre Church.
Funeral services for Miss Helen Rankin of 304 Beach Street Saco were held yesterday at 2 p m at Bennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Rev Stanley Bennett of the Saco United Baptist Church officiated Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery Bearers were Samuel Rankin Paul Tate Robert King Everett Ladd Robert Johnson and Eugene Hill Ritualistic services of the Eastern Star were conducted Sunday evening by Annette Chapter CBS Miss Rankin was a charter member of the order.
Funeral services for Henry Palardy of 40 Pike Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre's Church at 9 this morning. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem assisted by Rev. Edmond Hache and Rev. Bernand Nicknair. Church choir under Charles Proulx led by Mrs. Laura Lauzon Perulx. Bearers listed include Robert Janelle Jean Paul Ruel Fernand Lavigne Raymond Boucher George Bouchard and Robert Lavigne. Burial followed in the family lot at St. Joseph Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Nicknair.
New York AP reports a brisk afternoon rally with motors rails and airlines leading gains as the Dow Jones industrial average nears the 7070 level. The AP average rose 0.9 to 270.1 at noon with industrials up 1.1, rails up 0.8, utilities up 4. Gains were broad with Chrysler steady near 61 1 4, Ford up, GM fractional, IBM up about six points, Xerox up over 6, and Polaroid up over 3 as bonds shifted mixed.
A brief item notes Frunze, a city in Soviet central Asia, departed for the Soviet Union on May 4 as authorities allowed passage under a dietary exception related to Thane inned L.
This afternoon will be partly cloudy and very warm with humid air and late day thunder showers. Highs reach the lower 90s. Winds south to southwest 10 to 15 mph, becoming gusty with storms. Tonight showers and thundershowers end in clearing and cooler air after midnight. Lows mid to upper 50s. Winds gusty southwest to northwest 10 to 20 mph by morning. Wednesday mostly sunny and pleasant, highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s with northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Lionel Lariviere proprietor of Lees Bakery in Saco reported a break in at his shop on Pool Street Biddeford. Police found a broken rear window pane and a ground outside screen. Interior check showed nothing stolen. The store is closed for vacation and police continue investigation.
Camp Ellis Firemen’s Auxiliary outlines a baked bean supper set for Saturday from 5 to 7 30 p m at the fire station. President Mrs Mabel Cloudman announced the committee for soliciting waitresses and kitchen tasks and urged members to bring items for the miscellaneous table. The meeting list includes Mrs Christine Peterson Mrs Greta Greenier Mrs Betty Worthing and others who attended or were named for duties.
AP report says Ed ward B. Austin and Earl Woodbury, both 18, were recaptured Monday night three miles from their prison farm barracks. Warden Allen Robbins described the escape as a foolish spur of the moment act by two mixed-up youths.
Former congressman Peter A. Garland of Saco answers Elizabeth Tracy Garland's Maine divorce complaint with a counterclaim. He denies infidelity and cruel treatment claims, admits marriage date December 25 1943 in Boston, cites three children Nancy Gifford James and Peter Jr, and seeks divorce and custody. Hearing date not set.
The Biddeford City Council voted to extend vacation time after the regular monthly meeting was postponed to July 8 due to a local vacation period. A quorum could not be gathered for the meeting.
In Decatur Georgia 12 year old Steve Duffy answered a telephone during a thunderstorm and was struck by a transformer lightning strike near his home. He staggered but was not seriously hurt and was taken to a hospital for a checkup. His mother Mrs Walton Duffy said he was all right, just scared.
The town appeals the de cision by Justice Tapley citing ongoing routine matters. Further hearings and clarifications are expected as officials review the record and determine next steps.
Attorneys debate prohibiting racial discrimination in state licensed public accommodations under the 14th Amendment. The administration bill leans on Congress commerce power. Kentucky Governor signed an executive order banning discrimination in licensed businesses. Senators Magnuson and Monroney object to a volume cutoff like 150000 dollars as discriminatory and to local government limits.
The column offers practical teen guidance on balancing family rules and screens with schoolwork and social life. It advises cooperation with parents, a sensible evening routine, and weight loss tips by reducing sweets, choosing fruit, and substituting vegetables when meals like spaghetti are served. It suggests parental involvement or allowing the teen to prepare lighter meals and vegetables to support healthier choices.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The case of Dr. Gonzague Marcoux a 37 year old Montreal Canada was not pressed in the trial justice court last night when the prosecution could not identify him as the driver of a car involved in a Saturday accident. He faced a charge of driving under the influence of liquor. In a second DUI case George Heppell 45 also of Montreal failed to appear on summons and bail of 100 was defaulted.
President Kennedy and Pope Paul VI met in the Vatican library. Rusk and Kennedy’s sister Mrs. Jean Smith attended, with gifts exchanged including a Pieta reproduction and a vermeil desk box. The private talk lasted 40 minutes, longer than Eisenhower’s prior papal audience, as Kennedy became the first Catholic U.S. president.
In Bonn and Paris interviews, Adenauer and de Gaulle stress German French friendship as Europe’s bulwark against the East, promoting a joint approach to peace, nuclear policy, and European political union while noting U.S. and NATO roles. The dialogue covers economic integration, tariff policy, and pragmatic steps toward European unity.
Delta Alpha members signed fifty wedding anniversary cards for Mr. and Mrs. Tate and Mr. and Mrs. Gowen at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Ethel Cobb in Saco. Twelve members attended including Mrs. Luella Graham from Laguna Beach. The group planned a 60th club anniversary for September 16 and noted a sick list member. The next meeting is October 7 at Webfoot Inn Ocean Park.
In Saco Municipal Court heavy docket items included Ruel Segar 28 of 38 Bradley Street charged by sentence continued and released on personal recognizance Judge Hilary Mahaney. Paul Robertson 24 also charged with theft of a copper water tank found guilty with a $25 fine suspended and six months probation. Other actions included H Clifford Berry 1801 May Street Biddeford found not guilty after siren confusion. Donald Duranceau 16 pleaded guilty to driving without a license and fined $10. Henry Pelletier 34 Brunswick pleaded guilty and fined $10 for driving without current inspection. Kenneth Tripp 20 Portsmouth admitted hitchhiking violations with suspended $10 fine. Donald Michaud 48 Old Orchard Beach fined $25 suspended for possessing dammed material. Gene Michaud 20 charged with liquor DUI continued to July 16. John Ferreira 19 Belmont Mass found guilty of illegal possession and transport of intoxicating beverages.
In East Waterboro 52 youths earned certificates at the first Red Cross water safety program of the year. The two week Buxton Hollis sponsors, with Donna Daly directing, awarded 20 beginners 16 advanced beginners 14 intermediate swimmers and 2 proficient swimmers.
Joseph H. Hussey of Saco was fined 165 dollars in Biddeford Municipal Court by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason on three lobster charges. He pleaded guilty to possessing two egg laying lobsters, six V-notch female lobsters, and two oversized lobsters, with fines of 20, 85, and 70 dollars respectively. State Coastal Wardens Frank White and Wayne N. Smith brought the cases.
Miss Rebecca Cretaro daughter of Mr and Mrs Carmen Cretaro of Saco Avenue has begun a two year course in X ray Technology at Sisters Hospital Waterville following her graduation from Old Orchard Beach High School this year.
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