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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1961

Page

2

Local Personal News Ringing With Hospital Stays and Guests

A roundup of residents at Notre Dame hospital includes Mrs Wilfrid Dion and Mrs Georgiana Parent both listed as patients, while Lawrence Grace and Emile Thibodeau are noted as medical and surgical patients. Nearby, visitors include Joseph Le febvre’s house guests Mr and Mrs Eugene Dube and Mrs Willie Cloutier. Also listed are students William Sutton and Wayne Lago at the University of Ottawa and Richard J Neault aboard USS Randolph.

Wilfrid Dion Harrison Avenue Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Lawrence Grace South Street Edmund Perry Fort Hill Hills Beach Georgiana Parent Omer Methot Elm Street Joseph Camire Foss Street Bidde St. Francis College University of Ottawa William Sutton Wayne Lago Sutton Lago Randolph Norfolk Richard J. Neault USN Edmond Neault Sheltra Avenue

Cora H. McCann Widow and Educator Dies in Mass

Cora H. McCann of Bethesda Maryland formerly of Saco and Portland died Tuesday in Haverhill Massachusetts. widow of Harold McCann she led the Methodist School for Children in Washington for ten years. Survived by son Harold Jr and three Hayden brothers and a Tilton sister. Interment was at Forest City Cemetery Portland at 1 30 this afternoon.

Cora Hayden McCann Bethesda Saco Haverhill Mass Harold McCann Portland Methodist School For Children Washington, D. C McCann Kittery Eliot Brunswick Harold, Jr Albert Hayden Dedham Mess Ernest Hayden New Bedford

Beaudoin Farley Post To Meet In Biddeford

The American Legion post will hold a meeting at the Post home on Elm Street in Biddeford at 7 30 PM. The gathering will entertain the Boys State students in attendance.

Tiche-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Post Post Elm Street Biddeford Boys State

Church notes from various local groups Friday meetings

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m. The Bible club of the Lyman Baptist church Goodwins Mills meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the parsonage. Old Orchard Beach Youth Center Sabbath services Friday at 8 at the Empire hotel Brown street Old Orchard Beach led by Rab bo Jacob Handler of Temple Is rael Manchester N H Oneg Shabath follows sponsored by Mr and Mrs Israel Shefshick Open to the public.

Saco Salvation Army Bible Club Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Old Orchard Beach Empire Hotel Brown Street Rabbo Jacob Handler Temple Israel Manchester N. H Oneg Shabath Israel Shefshick

Bates Named Construction Safety Inspector for Labor Department

ALGUSTA George L Bates of Hermon, a union official, was named construction safety inspector for the Department of Labor and Industry. Bates has been business representative for Local 621, Carpenters Union, in Bangor for four years. Commissioner Marion F. Martin said Bates has played an active role in safety, promotion and apprenticeship training.

Algusta George L. Bates Hermon Department of Labor and Industry Bates Carpenters Union Bangor Marion FE. Martin

De Gaulle Opposes Berlin Concessions Amid Western Unity

In Europe tensions mount as De Gaulle and West Germany issue notes opposing Soviet pressure on Berlin. Eisenhower in Gettysburg warns a Western surrender would be worse than Munich. Muskie approves a 10 806 loan to Berwick Academy under the 1958 act. Emergency vehicles gain priority access to roads during responses.

East Germany de Gaulle West Berlin Gettysburg Eisenhower Khrushchev Berlin Czech Sudetenland Hitler Munich Paul Martin Gannett News Service Edmund 8. Muskie Berwick Academy

Adelard Tremblay 62 Dies After Illness in Biddeford

Adelard Joseph Tremblay 62 of 52 Birch Street Biddeford died suddenly Wednesday evening after a lengthy illness. Born May 8 1899 in Somersworth NH he was employed by Kesslen Shoe Co Kennebunk and held leadership roles in the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survived by son Norman Old Orchard Beach two sisters Lina Levasseur Sanford Adele Caouette Springvale and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today until 10 p m and Friday 2 to 10 p m. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Adelard Joseph Tremblay Birch Street Biddeford Somersworth N. H Alfred and Marie Fouchette Tremblay Kesslen Shoe Company Kennebunk Aerie Norman Old Orchard Beach Lina Levasseur Sanford Adele Caouette Springvale Emond

Memorial services for Adelard Tremblay set

Memorial services for Adelard Tremblay will be conducted by the Biddeford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles at Mond Funeral Home Biddeford tomorrow night at 7 30.

Adelard. Tremblay

Saco Church Group Plans July 28 Sale

The WSCS of the School Street Methodist church in Saco schedules its annual sale for July 28 at 9 30 AM. It will be at Miss Eva McLellan home on Casco Avenue Ocean Park with Mrs Wilma Griffith as general chair and Mrs Alma Libby in charge of aprons.

WSCS School Street Methodist Church Saco Eva McLellan Casco Avenue Ocean Park Wilma Griffith Alma Libby

Adenauer Reaffirms Berlin Stance After Visit

West Berliners may exchange marks one for one with East Berlin as Adenauer leaves Berlin after a two day stay. He rejects direct talks with East Germany and a wartime enemies conference, urging a settlement on self determination for all Germans. He commends Dean Rusk for restraint in Berlin talks.

Bonn U.S. Air Force East Germany Adenauer Khrushchev West Berlin Willy Brandt Germany Dean Rusk Berlin

Kefauver Proposes Bills on Bid Collusion and Officials' Responsibility

Senator Kefauver outlined bills to punish not only officials who fail to act against violations but also bidders who submit identical bids. A fourth bill would require bidders for government work to certify independent bids with no prior collusion in two years. If identical bids stem from competitor agreements, prosecutions could extend under the Sherman Act and false statement provisions.

Kefauver

Navy Recruiting Stations to Close for Brief Absence

Harold Riddle of the CDC said the Navy recruiting station at the Town Hall annex in Sanford and his home in Stockman Avenue Saco will close from 8 a.m. today through Sunday. He travels to Boston for business and to visit relatives. Regular hours resume Monday at 9 a.m. July 17.

Harold Riddle CDC Navy Town Hall Sanford Stockman Avenue Saco Riddle Boston

Maremont Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock

Howard Wolfson, chairman, announced Maremont Corporation will pay a regular quarterly dividend of 1.50 per share on its 6 percent Series 1960 preferred stock on July 31 to holders of record July 21. The dividend covers April 1 to July 1, 1961.

Maremont Corporation Chicago Howard , Wolfson

Partly cloudy and warm with possible late storms

Partly cloudy with warm humid conditions this afternoon and a chance of widely scattered thunderstorms late in the day. Tonight will be partly cloudy and cooler with southwest to southeast winds easing. Overnight lows vary from 48 to 69 across listed locations including Portland and Boston.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Boston Halifax Montreal

Partnerships Named in Portland Area Draft Card

Ladd of Portland and Curry with Os car Lebel Jr. of Auburn team up with Diversi and Jotham Pierce of Portland. Dr Lebel and Pat Feeney from Portland, Boyd with Al Polakewich of Biddeford Saco, Steve Polackwich and Larry Leete, and Falcone with Dr Dan Shields of Auburn listed as associates.

Ladd Portland Curry Oscar Lebel Jr Auburn Diversi Jotham Pierce Dr Lebel Pat Feeney Boyd al Polakewich Biddeford - Saco Steve Polackwich Larry Leete Falcone Dan Shields

Saco Brothers Qualify For State Amateur

Todd Reed of Auburn earned the last spot in the Maine Amateur Golf Championship after a sudden death playoff among eight entrants. Reed bogeyed the fifth hole to defeat Ernie Olson of Portland and joins 31 qualifiers for the opening match play round at Portland Country Club. Gordon Curry led medalist honors with 72, Jim Veno of Orono shot 71 to secure top seed, while Dick Diversi and Pete Webber posted 74s in a muggy qualifying day.

Portland Todd Reed Auburn Maine Reed Ernie Olson Gordon Curry South Portland Jim Veno Orono Veno Curry Dick Diversi Waterville Pete Webber Farmington Ray Lebel John Boyd Steve Polwackwich Biddeford - Saco Jim Falcone Cape Elizabeth Stan

Polio Cases Remain Low in United States

Public Health Service notes a remarkably low level of polio this year but warns against complacency. In the first half there were 237 cases, about twice the 1960 level and over four times 1959. A rise is typically seen this time of year and 18 new cases, eight paralytic, were reported across 11 states for the week ending July 1.

Washington The Public Health Service United States

Maine man returns to Brunswick on theft charges

Brunswick police to return Albert Paul of Biddeford Maine to Brunswick where he is wanted for breaking and entering and larceny of a grocery store. Paul 28 pleaded guilty in district court yesterday to being a fugitive and waived extradition after being picked up by a Rhode Island state trooper in Johnston Sunday night. He allegedly had a revolver and cartridges in his possession.

Cranston R. I Brunswick Maine Albert Paul Biddeford Paul Rhode Island Johnston

Ladies Night at York County Fish and Game Club

The York County Fish and Game Club plans a Ladies Night at Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills on Thursday July 27 with a turkey dinner by the Order of Eastern Star and entertainment from Dick Stride and Bud Holway. A color film New Hampshire Wildlife will be shown and archery and other shooting events are scheduled for upcoming Sundays and October field day events chaired by Linwood Rollins and Robert Cyris. Governor Reed dedication of Vaughn Woods Memorial Park is noted with a 10th annual Broiler Festival dinner to follow.

York County Fish and Game Club Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills Order of Eastern Star Jean Goodwin Dick Stride Bud Holway Labrador New Hampshire Wildlife Linwood Rollins Robert Cyris Maine State Archery Association York County Fish and Game Bowmen Everett Parker Charles Gilpatric Jr Wilbrod Bedard Peter Anderson Conrad Brunett Win Sawtelle Ed Ross Richard Arseneault

Immigration service adds inspection at Eastport Maine summer

The Immigration and Naturalization Service will provide extra inspection service at Eastport Maine during the summer months. Senator Edmund S Muskie of Maine urged the extension of operating hours to accommodate patrons of a summer stock theater on Deer Island New Brunswick.

Washington Immigration and Naturalization Service Eastport Maine Edmund S. Muskie Deer Island New Brunswick

Benton's 24 hour drive wins back Ashby plant

In Benton Kentucky a 24 hour fund drive raised 7500 dollars to return the Ashby Metal Co subsidiary from St Louis. More than 250 residents and groups including Kiwanis Lions and Rotary contributed with donations from 1 to 500 dollars. The plant is to reopen around October 1 with payroll estimated at 11000 weekly.

Benton, Ky Benton Ashby Metal Co St. Louis Ashby Earl St. Marie Marshall County Industrial Foundation Lawn Furniture St. Marie Kiwanis Lions Rotary Kentucky

Woman Extends Denmark Assignment Returns Home From Europe

Local woman Miss Twomey extended her post in Denmark by six months beyond January and stayed with Mr and Mrs Henning Neder garde, former Chicago residents. She planned to sail home on the SS America, arriving in New York eight days later, and is now with her parents in Biddeford until July 30 before resuming a State Department assignment in Washington D C. She praises the two and a half years in Denmark in an exclusive Journal interview.

Henning Nedergarde Chicago Miss Twomey America New York

Canada Must Take Ferry From Eastport For Immigration Check

A report notes that Canada must travel by ferry from Eastport with the Immigration Service operating in the evening hours. The arrangement highlights cross border flow and adjusted scheduling for immigration processing.

Canada Eastport Immigration Service

Beehive Incident Delays Traffic Near Saint Etienne

A truck collision disturbed traffic when forty beehives fell from a truck near Saint Etienne. A professional beekeeper tranquilized the swarm, and traffic resumed after two hours. In other news, a Portuguese ship Save exploded off Mozambique with 259 dead and 290 survivors after storms and cargo blasts. Pope John XXIII to release labor encyclical Friday. A taxi struck children in Natanya killing seven and injuring five. Two Arab infiltrators were killed near Gaza.

Saint-Etienne France Lisbon Portugal Lourenco Marques Mozambique Save Qualimane Nozambique

Seoul Philharmonic conductor fired over alleged theft

Seoul authorities dismissed John S. Kim of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra for allegedly pocketing 1800 dollars from selling orchestra musical equipment. The case ties to the government's crackdown on corruption within state backed arts groups.

Seoul South Korea John S. Kim Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra

Sikhs Bridging Hindu and Muslim Faith in India

The six million Sikhs of India derive their faith from efforts to bridge Hindu and Muslim traditions. They share cremation of the dead and a no beef rule with Hindus while worshiping one God and opposing caste like Muslims.

India

Spy Rocket Midas III Starts Orbit From California Base

Midas III, a satellite with infrared sensors to detect hostile missile firings, circles Earth every 2 hours 40 minutes in a high altitude orbit over the Soviet Union. Launched from Vandenberg adjacent base at 8 12 a m Wednesday, officials say it will scan wider areas and extend radar warning times.

Point Arguello Calif Midas Soviet Union Midas III Atlas Agena Navy Vandenberg Air Force Base Air Force Ural Mountains

Dogs Isolated In Experiment At Roscoe B Jackson Lab

Arthur Champlin of Cape Elizabeth joins 60 students in a summer research seminar at the Roscoe B Jackson Memorial Laboratory. He works with 16 pups subdivided into isolated and weekly human contact groups to test learning speed differences.

Bar Harbor Arthur Champlin Cape Elizabeth Roscoe B. Jackson Memorial Laboratory Champlin Williams College

Lifeguard Crandall Saves Woman at Bar Harbor Beach

Rodney Crandall, 18, a lifeguard, spotted Mrs. Mario Peverini floating face down, pulled her to shore and revived her. The incident occurred at the municipal bathing beach yesterday.

Saves Woman

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Cora H. McCann Evusi E Journal Adelard Tremblay Saco Church Group Maremont Stock T-Bone U. S. No Winesap Apples KRAFT Alfred St. Lot Central Theatre Jar Toc Kraft — Pure Za-Rex Chuck Franks Bologna Alfred Street Beaufort Naval Air Station Beaufort, S. C James R. Black, Jr James R. Black, Sr King Street Sacv Saco Brothers Fish and Game Club Cale Paris Air Force Command Algiers Maj Marcel Foran Vatican City Pope John Vatican Natanya Israel Tel Aviv Gaza Strip
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