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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
2
Le Voltigeur Club Inc will hold a meeting July 16 at 8 p m in the clubhouse at Elm and South Streets Biddeford. Secretary Paul Anger asks all members to attend.
Higher Grade Corp cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m. in the youth hall to discuss drills and community service plans and to practice marching readiness.
In Biddeford Municipal Court a Portland man, George F. Feeney, 41, faced a charge for skin diving and dumping a lobster after a warden confronted him. A prior in-chambers ruling found him not guilty on a related count after a dispute over hearing a whistle. Judge Nason found reasonable doubt about Feeney hearing the whistle and ruled innocent while warning skin divers York County will not tolerate such violations.
U S Senator Edmund Muskie urged $15 000 in Senate appropriations to study erosion at the Saco River mouth by the Army Corps of Engineers He notes dunes near Ferry Beach in Saco and Hills Beach in Biddeford have eroded since 1956 dredging and breakwater work and beach property losses followed.
The 2330 ton Ciudad de Asuncion carrying 550 passengers sank after a fire 50 miles from Buenos Aires during the Montevideo run. The King reported rescuing 150 people from the water and life boats. Cause of the blaze is not yet known. this marks a second major overnight river-boat accident from Montevideo, following the Aug 27, 1957 sinking of Ciudad de Buenos Aires with 94 dead.
Seventeen people were arrested during antisegregation demonstrations at Columbus and Albany. In Mobile, the Mobile County School Board moved to rehear a federal order to desegregate first grade classrooms, while the Mobile City Commission directed a biracial committee to study equal job opportunities for Negroes.
In Cumberland Superior Court the estate of Thrasyvoulous Stamps of Siros Greece seeks 53000 in damages from Portland Terminal Co claiming negligence after the seaman was electrocuted on the Portland Terminal Wharf while rigging a safety net near the gangway of the freighter S S Kakonikos. The incident involved a 440 volt circuit and occurred last month.
Donat Joseph Gagne 52 of Cumberland Avenue Saco died suddenly at home. Born November 20 1910 in Biddeford he was son of Joseph and the late. Survived by son Donald three brothers Amedee Hormidas Omer and four sisters Marie Rose Dianna Leona and Adrienne. Funeral at Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Saturday 8 am. Visitation at Sansoucy Biddeford today and Friday 2 4 and 7 10 p.m.
Celia T Byrne Pell 70 of Kennebunk died last night in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. She lived with her daughter Mary Perrow and previously ran Forefathers Spring House in Arundel for 15 years. Survived by two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Bibber Memorial Chapel Saturday at 1 starting with Rev. Robert Cumler officiating. calling hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9.
Gerard L. Cloutier 50 of 21 Lambert St Biddeford died early today at a Portland hospital after a long illness Born September 9 1912 in Biddeford he was the son of Elvear and Odelie Bilodeau Cloutier He worked over 20 years at Bates Mfg Co and since 1957 as a foreman for Pepperell Mfg Co He was a communicant of St Josephs Church and a Sacred Heart League member Survivors include his widow Annette Priscilla Remillard a brother Dr Leo Pau Cloutier Montreal Raynald Cloutier Biddeford a sister Therese Porter Biddeford and several nieces Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 from St Josephs Church Friends may call Boldue Funeral Home Alfred St Biddeford Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. and prior to services
Mrs Mabel L Clough 83 widow of Fred Walter Clough formerly of Kennebunkport died last night in a local convalescent home Born September 22 1878 in Kennebunkport she was daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Lombard Survived by two sons Carl H of Kennebunkport Everett C of York two grandchildren and three great grandchildren Service conducted 2 30 pm Saturday at Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St Interment Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 and Friday 7 to 9
Diana Ayotte aged 67 died Wednesday afternoon after a lengthy illness at a local hospital. She lived with her son Robert Ayotte at 23 Leon St Biddeford and was born in Biddeford on March 20 1896, daughter of Jules and Adele Labbe. Survived by three sons Paul Robert and Rodolphe Ayotte all of Biddeford a daughter Mrs Norman Pate a brother Darius Labbe of Haverhill MA and ten grandchildren. Services at St Josephs Church with Boldue Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Members of Ste Anne Sodality of St Josephs Church will meet at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford Friday evening at 7 30 to offer prayers for Mrs Diana Ayotte a departed member.
Members of Sacred Heart League of St. Joseph's Church meet at 7 30 Friday evening at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford 29 Alfred St to say prayers for Gerard Cloutier a deceased member.
This afternoon variable cloudiness but fair and mild with highs in the 70s and light variable winds. Tonight fair and cool with lows 50 to 55 and gentle variable winds. Friday expects considerable sunshine and a bit warmer temperatures.
Hundreds of Arkansas couples may be legally married after all as officials clarified Act 32 of 1941. Attorney General James C. Hale said he did not intend controversy while authoring the law, and the Social Security administration framed benefits eligibility. Atty. Gen. Bruce Bennett and assistant Jerry Patterson discussed void vs annulment rulings, with the 1944 Supreme Court decision cited. Regional attorney Patrick Hebert said he will determine the administration policy after reviewing the issue.
Three births announced at Saco hospital and one at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Darrel Thomas Munroe born July 4 to Robert and Barbara Munroe of North Berwick. Kevin Ronald Dyer born July 5 to Ronald and Barbara Dyer of West Buxton. Glen Allen Anthony born July 9 to Allen Anthony and spouse of Buxton. A daughter weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces born July 8 at Maine Medical Center to Mr and Mrs Robert Pierce of Portland. Grandparents listed for both families.
Ocean Park notices open with Rev Wilbur C. Ziegler sermon at The Temple and a beach vesper by Brigadier George T. Baggs, while Mayor J Edward Whelan discusses a November referendum for a $600000 city share of a $2.5 million sewer plan to control raw sewage in the Saco River. federal grants cover about 80 percent. Ex-Mayor Dinsmore Worthing urges an educational campaign to back the project, warning a defeat would be a severe setback.
Oleg Cassini, caring for Mrs. Kennedy as his client, previewed a full couture collection during New York fashion week. He joked about leopard shortages and upper-body silhouettes while presenting vibrant velvet outfits and wide-legged culottes that drew praise from editors.
Old Orchard Beach police logged two similar crashes on Old Orchard Street. Robert Chebebar, 18, of 22 Staples St., struck Odette Martin, 26, from Three Rivers,Que., as she backed from a curb, with $75 damage to Chebebar’s car. In the second incident Wilmer Surprenant, 56, of Montreal, stopped for traffic, and Diane LeClair of Orono backed into him. both cars were damaged, injuries not reported.
Queen Mother Elizabeth and Princess Alexandra with Angus Ogilvy arrived by car as scattered cheers broke out. Home Secretary Henry Brooke condemned the demonstration, saying the queen was booed and calling the action outrageous. The protest was led by Committee of 100 demanding Greece’s prisoners be freed.
John H. Tinker, 18, of Yarmouth, appeared before Trial Justice Wesley Mewer in East Grand Avenue speeding case and was fined 35 dollars. Louis J. Langlois, 22, of Biddeford, fined 10 dollars for passing a stop sign at Union and Saco Avenues after being found guilty.
The White House announced Kennedy’s four other appointees would miss the inaugural session. Key rail leaders like Luna and Wagner will attend while others send aides. A proposed study committee could lead to binding arbitration or legislative action under a Railway Labor Act amendment. Union leaders foresee restudying facts may sway opinion. carriers expect settlement by July 29 amid 65000 job changes contested as unsafe.
The Waterville Area Industrial Development Corp reports a new firm will locate in Waterville's industrial park soon. The company name and other details will be announced later.
Patrolman Everett Bowden Jr of the Saco Police Department submitted his resignation effective July 13 citing a day shift job with higher pay. He had been on the night shift since rejoining on Jan 1 of this year after previously serving May 1959 to February 1962. Chief Raymond Kerry said reserve officers will cover until a replacement is found.
Biddeford Mayor Willie Pomerleau announced four fall elections tied to a referendum on caucus law changes and term lengths for the Mayor City Councilors and Police Commissioners. He expects the October ballots include multiple questions pending the legislature's final printed bills and possible delays.
Police investigated a second floor apartment break in involving Mrs. Constance Tetreault of 5 Storer Street. A clock radio an electric razor and a pillow case were reported stolen. The burglar climbed outside stairs to the rear roof and entered through a rear window. police seek leads.
Two Saco youths appeared in the juvenile session of Saco Municipal Court before Judge Hilary Mahaney Jr on charges from Saco police over the June 28 theft of a 12 volt storage battery from a boat at the Saco Yacht Club. The $32 battery was found yesterday. a third boy on probation from the State School for Boys will face the regular session tomorrow. Probation Officer James Farr will attend. In a separate action, Richard Corriveau of Lewiston, 21, pleaded guilty to operating a car with an inadequate muffler and paid a $10 fine. State Trooper G Paul Falconer was the complainant.
The Maine National Guard will begin a two week summer field training at Camp Drum in New York starting July 20. Governor Reed is set to visit the camp on July 29 for Governor's Day.
In OLD ORCHARD BEACH a 15 year old boy was caught at 12 30 this morning after breaking into the West Grand Avenue grocery run by James Mullen. Police found a broken front window and the youth in bushes behind the store with 30 cans of beer nearby. He admitted the theft and was held by his mother for juvenile court action.
A sequence of ceremonies will feature a reviewing of the troops. The events are organized to honor service members and display orderly discipline. Details on date and location were not provided in the fragment.
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