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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1959
Page
2
Local notices list residents visiting, vacationing, or returning home. Individuals travel between Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco Hills Beach and Hills Beach Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maine towns. People undergo medical care, military training, or attend hospital stays. several enter or leave hospitals or join National Guard or Army units.
This afternoon shows variable clouds and mild temperatures with little change. Tonight remains partly cloudy and mild with some coastal fog. Wednesday brings mostly fine conditions, gentle winds, and minimal temperature shifts. Zone 1 highs 80 to 85, lows around 62. list of overnight temps includes Portland 64 and Boston 71 among many other cities.
Pierre G Guay 54 husband of Mrs Alice Lachance Guay died in a Biddeford hospital after a short illness Born in St Fortunat Canada son of Simeon and Olivine Guay he worked in Pepperell mills and lived at 2 Lafayette St Biddeford He leaves six sons Robert Raymond Richard Maurice Conrad of Biddeford and Paul of New Britain Conn one daughter Doris of Biddeford six brothers and one sister five grandchildren Funeral services will be at St Andre church Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford from 10 am to 10 pm Wednesday and Thursday
Orran C Libby 85 longtime Greenwood Cemetery association superintendent died early today at his daughter Mrs Merle Coles home in Vassalboro after a long illness. He lived in Biddeford before moving to Vassalboro five years ago. Born in Biddeford son of Daniel and Isabel Libby he worked over 50 years with the Greenwood Cemetery and served as grounds superintendent in retirement. Survived by two sons Orran D Libby Bridgewater MA and Raymond Libby Florida, nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 p m from Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco with Rev Norman Langmaid officiating. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 2 4 and 7 9 p m.
Emile J. Bouthot 69 of 7 Harrison Ave Biddeford died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born in Saco he was son of Evariste and Arthemise Tremblay Bouthot and a St Joseph church communicant. A former Boston and Maine railroad employee 33 years retired 1% years ago he is survived by widower Marie Anne Martineau one sister Exilda Tardiff and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Joseph church Thursday at 8:30 am with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford today and tomorrow.
Funeral services for Mrs Gladys A Robinson wife of Walter H Robinson of Dayton were held Monday at 2 pm from Shumway Funeral home 35 Spring street Saco Rev Norman J Langmaid officiated and burial was in the family lot at Goodwins Mills Pall bearers were Harold Tarbox Eugene F E Taylor Steve Tsiokas Walter Kozloff Roy Fogg and Donald Robinson
Court Decury of the Canada American association will meet tonight at 7 in St John hall, corner of Main and Elm streets, Biddeford.
I thank all relatives and friends for cards flowers and gifts received during my stay at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs Audelie Lemieux. JOURNAL CLASSIFIED ADS BEACH THE SPOT
A new thirty minute weekly television program presents commercials as not inherently evil. The KITTY film editor notes the show is built on solid advertising content. Dick remarks on the concept and its potential impact on viewers.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Boutet welcome daughter Karen Ann at Webber hospital weighing eight pounds born July 8. Theodore Towne and partner report daughter Laura Lee born July 9 at Webber hospital Kennebunk Landing. Donald Vallee and wife welcome son Mark Steven July 10 at Webber hospital Old Orchard Beach. Rev and Mrs John Stahl celebrate daughter Christine born July 10 at Webber hospital Old Orchard Beach. Gordon Dertirger and spouse announce daughter Sheila Ann born July 11 at Webber hospital Standish. Robert Dixon and partner welcome child weighing eight pounds nine ounces born July 11 at Webber hospital West Kennebunk. Freeman H Davidson reports daughter Kimberley Jean born July 11 at Webber hospital Lower Village Kennebunk. Samuel P Simpson and wife announce daughter Suellen Jane born July 12 at Webber hospital Kennebunk Landing. Raymond H Perreault and wife celebrate Penny Delina born July 12 at home 46 Hill Street Saco. Ronald Roy and wife welcome son weighing seven pounds 10 ounces born July 10 at home Biddeford. Edgar Perreault and wife report daughter weighing four pounds five ounces born July 16 at Notre Dame hospital Shadagee road Saco. Alphee Gregoire and wife announce son weighing seven pounds 12 ounces born July 11 at Notre Dame hospital Biddeford. Alphonse Remillard and wife celebrate daughter weighing eight pounds six ounces born July 12 at Notre Dame hospital Biddeford.
Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Sunbeams schedule a meeting Wednesday at 3 30 in the afternoon. Corps Cadets plan a session tomorrow evening at 6 1.
A weeknight Holiness meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army hall.
The Village Baptist church on Spring Street Kennebunkport will hold a prayer and Bible study hour on Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
The Christian Science Society at Hamilton Memorial on 45 Beach Street Seco will hold a service on Wednesday evening at 7 45 PM.
An evening prayer meeting and Bible study will be held tomorrow evening at 7 30 at the Advent Christian church on Saco avenue in Old Orchard Beach. The Biddeford United Baptist church holds its weekly hour of power at Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church vestry.
Holy Communion will be celebrated at Trinity Episcopal church in Saco on Wednesday at a.m.
A mid week revival service is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 7 30 at Faith Chapel located at 157 Main Street in Saco. Local church members invite area residents to attend and join in the event.
A prayer and Bible study hour will be held in the vestry of Willace Baptist Church on Spring Street Kennebunkport Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Woollen reports positive public reaction to his program first shown last Saturday. Families and children especially enjoyed the show, with audience members getting a “kick out of it” and the program described as entertaining.
Goose Rocks Beach junior members will gather for a 6:30 pm beach cookout tonight led by recreation directors Neil Serpico and John Purill. Over 60 youngsters will attend a wiener roast with Donna Shaffer assisting, funded from the association treasury. The program includes group singing and share games and ends at 9 pm.
Old Orchard Beach Building committee discussed two additions at the high school and Jameson school at a town hall meeting. Members George Noel Henry Rudy and Henry Beaudette outlined plans for a vocational arts wing and a four wing annex. A second meeting will include architects Bunker and Savage and Alonzo Harriman Inc with Rudy elected chair and Cecil J. Cutts named secretary.
New York editors from across the country praised a week of fall previews by New York designers. About 240 editors saw outfits designed for each of the 50 states with casual to formal wear. The show featured Alabama knit fashions and Miss America 1959 Mary Ann Mobley in a white cotton knit gown by Ceil Chapman trimmed with state flowers.
Employment data show a 244,000 gain in June factory jobs bringing total to 16.4 million and a 40 hour 36 minute average workweek. Average weekly earnings hit 90.54 dollars while youth unemployment rose by 800,000 among ages 14 to 24, offsetting adult declines. Industrial hiring accelerated in metals machinery and autos held steady.
Mrs Mona Martel 37 of 27 Water Street Biddeford was fined 25 for assault and battery after allegedly throwing an ashtray at Miss Lena Arsenault in a Main Street tavern quarrel. Arsenault testified the dish shattered two teeth. Defense said the dispute began when a beer glass struck Martel. Judge Spill held throwing an ashtray carries responsibility for consequences.
TOKYO AP Wives of American airmen were barred from entering the U S commissary in zori sandals with toe straps, prompting confusion as several shopped barefoot and an Air Force spokesman called the policy a mistake. The service issued guidelines banning shorts pedals and certain sandals, yet authorities acknowledge misinterpretation of the rule.
Soviet and American diplomats plan to start talks next month on details to extend the two year exchange program. The talks aim to keep visits by scientists entertainers artists and industrial experts going for another two years in Washington.
Alfred Guy, 21, fled Friday on the bicycle of the sheriff’s daughter. By Monday Sheriff Harold Knapp received a note from Guy wishing him luck and saying the bike was left in a parking lot. The bike was recovered and Guy, serving 180 days for unregistered vehicle, remains the subject of jokes.
The Navy planned a daylight launch of a Nike-Asp rocket to study solar activity from Point Arguello California after delays caused by instruments loading and fading daylight on the first attempt. Twelve shots are planned to gather data on solar flares.
Sen John F Kennedy told reporters Monday night he has no intention of entering the April 19 New Jersey presidential primary. He said he is not poaching Meyner, who is favored by the state’s Democratic leaders.
Sen. Hubert Humphrey announces a formal entry into the 1960 race months ahead of the convention, while rivals Kennedy Symington Johnson and Stevenson weigh their strategy. Kennedy signals continued but limited campaigning this year, with primaries likely for Humphrey and others to follow. Humphrey plans an all-out liberal bid, though civil rights opposition among Southern Democrats could shape the early landscape. If unsuccessful, he plans to run for re election to the Senate in 1960.
Kennebunkport voters approved borrowing 1000 to cover incidental and legal costs for applying to federal funds for a preliminary engineering survey of sewage facilities. A 7500 estimate was cited, with funds potentially provided under Public Law 560 and nonre payment until construction begins.
Testimony in the hearing recounts Crum offering to replace Godfrey Schmidt as a court monitor in exchange for Schmidt’s resignation and approval of fees. Hoffa contends Crum sought a personal payoff. Crum testified he spoke with Union leader Harry Bridges and aide Louis Goldblatt on the plan. Hoffa asserted he never approved the scheme and stressed a constitutional framework guarded against outside picks.
A former furniture store occupied by a family was destroyed by flames early today. The blaze caused an estimated $1,000 damage with cause undetermined at once. Clement Couture, his wife and three children escaped unharmed after being awakened by smoke. The 25 story wooden structure was owned by the Rangeley Trust Co.
MISSOULA Mont Authorities pieced together a tragic story Monday of how a Missoula hunter lost a battle with a bear The victim was Sam Adams 39 who disappeared Oct 27 on a hunting trip with two friends Ed Hodges 40 and Colin Trusty 52 both of Missoula The two searched weekends until Sunday when they found Adams camp gear including his hat boots belt billfold socks knife and broken gun The bear wounded Adams during the fight Adams fired two remaining cartridges then the bear invaded the camp Adams fought with his empty rifle but the bear prevailed.
Virginia Democrats chose candidates for the November general election amid a key focus on school integration. The 47 of 140 General Assembly seats held races likely to hint whether Gov. Almond can retain control. Almond urged re-election of allies to his freedom of choice plan, which allows limited integration without forcing attendance. Some segregationists prefer full opposition to integration.
Raymond Maurier, 25, of Canaan, and his 12-year-old nephew Reynold Caron of West Stewartstown, NH, were located unharmed after a volunteer search by over 100 personnel and two helicopters in a 120 square mile area near the Canadian border. They disappeared Sunday after fishing during a violent thunderstorm.
The friendly Aetna Finance Co manager offers fast one visit service for residents and nearby towns. Loans from 25 to 1500 dollars may be obtained with signature or other plan. No endorsers required. Visit or call 185 Main Street Biddeford AT 3 3659.
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