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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1960
Page
2
A roundup of local residents visiting relatives, traveling to Canada and Virginia, military notes, convalescence updates, and out of town guests for weddings and family gatherings. Names include Mrs. Pearl Pine, Mrs. Omer Toussaint, Arsene Hebert, and others with ties to Biddeford and surrounding towns.
Mrs. Eleanor Peck Murphy, 62, died Saturday at her home 29 Highland Avenue Old Orchard Beach after a lengthy illness. She was born in Saco daughter of Jedwin M and Mable F Mason Peck and lived in Old Orchard Beach 20 years. Survived by two daughters Marjorie Murphy Phoenixville Pa and Elizabeth Murphy Old Orchard Beach. sister Mrs Arthur Oldread Saco. brothers Carlton Peck Worcester and Hubert Peck Andover. several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm from Shumway Funeral Home Saco with calling hours 2-4 and 7-9. Burial Laurel Hill Cemetery.
The Prayer Fellowship at Lyman Baptist church meets Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the parsonage A Cottage Prayer meeting is tonight from 9 to 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs Leslie Williams 1 Oakland avenue Old Orchard Beach in prep for Evangelistic services with Rev James Johnson at the Portland Exposition building May 15 to 19 The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 730 p m Constantinople in Turkey was renamed Istanbul in 1930
Bernard Haskins 65 a resident of Alfred road Lyman and World War I veteran died suddenly at home Born in Massachusetts he worked over 30 years at the Saco Lowell shops retiring a year ago Survivors include his widow Ada Freeman Haskins and a Massachusetts brother The funeral is Wednesday at 2 30 p m from Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco with calling hours tomorrow 7 to 9 p m Burial will be in Goodwins Mills cemetery
Aurore Remillard 64 of 194 Elm Street Biddeford died suddenly Saturday morning at her home. Born in Biddeford March 9 1896 she was daughter of Louis and Rebecca Lacasse Remillard educated in local schools and a St Joseph church parishioner. She leaves one brother Arthur J Biddeford and several friends. Visitation at Emond funeral home 72 Hill Street Biddeford until 10 tonight. Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from St Joseph church Biddeford.
Funeral services were held for World War II veteran Joseph V Skliut at St Joseph Church with a Requiem High Mass. Rev. Marc Franck presided, a male quartet sang, and Mrs Diana Rousselle was organist. Bearers included Jackie Sullivan, Bussie Sullivan, and others. Military honors were rendered by the Maine National Guard firing squad from Saco. Committal at St Joseph Cemetery was conducted by Rev Sylvio Levesque. Attendees traveled from several towns in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Funeral services were held Friday for Alphonse Cote from St Joseph church Biddeford. Rev Ferdinand Paquette celebrated the requiem high mass at 9 a m assisted by Rev Sylvia Levesque and Rev Normand Carrier deacon and sub deacon. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev Father Carrier. Out of town attendees included families from Canada and Massachusetts.
Police report two half ton screw jacks stolen from a Portland road building owned by Emile Lacroix of Bradbury Street Biddeford. Lacroix also reports vaseline drained from his tractor. Complaint under investigation.
Partly cloudy and cool this afternoon with easterly winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight increasing clouds and fog after midnight with easterly winds 5 to 15 mph. Tuesday cloudy and cool with occasional showers and southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Temperatures mostly in the low to mid 70s for some zones and low to mid 50s elsewhere.
A seven year old New York boy identified as Michael May drowned while swimming in East Surf Street at Old Orchard Beach. The boy vacationing with Edwin Gould Foundation companions was found by Jean Lambert and revived by lifeguards and emergency staff before death was ruled accidental drowning. He was born June 6 1953 and is survived by foster parents in New York.
Lionel R. Cote 24 with the 4th Armored Division participated in a six week field exercise at Grafenwohr to test combat effectiveness as NATO defense in Europe. He entered the Army in 1956 and arrived overseas in 1959, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Cote.
Rockefeller criticizes Nixon and states he will not campaign for the nomination or accept second place. He says civil rights, defense, and foreign policy require action and favors using social security for aged care. Goldwater signals backing for conservatives if Nixon falters at the convention.
Augusta AP report that 51 candidates, led by John C. Donovan of Lewiston, filed acceptances for the June 20 primary. The State Election Division notes 78 of 465 nominated have not yet filed, with deadlines near. Some candidates lack official notice receipts, and extensions are not allowed by law.
Donald P. J. Lariviere, 19, of 103 Prospect Street Biddeford, jailed 11 months in York County for petty larceny after admitting taking coins from cigarette and coffee machines at Allied Hampshire Footwear. Other local court actions include fines for assault and battery, red light violations, and license issues.
Lafay ette Court and Catholic Order of Foresters plan a 7:30 p.m. gathering at Emery Street hall in Biddeford. Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at 7:30 p.m. at the City Building. Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion auxiliary to meet at Mrs Elodie Renaud property on 32 Pike Street with a 6:30 a.m. cookout beforehand.
Members of the Sunday school of the Schor Street Methodist Church in Saco gathered yesterday for a picnic at the cottage of Mr and Mrs Ralph Parslow at Barkers Pond. Activities included waterports swimming boating and a cook-out with many families in attendance.
An accident on Elm Street in Saco yesterday caused about 250 dollars in damage. Arthur R. Guerin Jr., 21, of Biddeford, stopped for a fight when his car was hit by Gregory J. Stevens, 19, of Worcester Massachusetts. Stevens could not stop in time. Stevens estimated 150 dollars damage to his car and Guerin 100 dollars.
Funeral services were held today for Neu yen Phan Long 72 former prime minister of South Viet Nam from January to May 1950 He died Saturday apparently from a cerebral stroke Long also published the Echo of Viet Nam and other newspapers
The fight developed with Goldwater supporters unnamed but the understanding was they would back Nixon against Rockefeller.
Linda Mariello celebrated a surprise bridal shower on Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Marion Lee in Saco. Guests included numerous Mariello family members and friends from Saco Biddeford and Poland Spring, with co hosts Mrs. Lee and Miss Linda Rogalski.
A huge balloon rose 25 miles above Earth on Sunday to probe cosmic rays and transmit data to ground scientists. Air Force teams assess the findings to gauge hazards for manned spaceflight as the craft drifted over Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana reaching 133000 feet.
Gov. Reed weighs whether he or the attorney general can remove or start removal of councilors. The Maine Constitution limits such power to the Legislature, not in session. An aide noted records handling in the Hastings Gosline Wood case and a fourth councilor charged with a fish and game law violation, with public reporting delayed until Friday after the June weekend.
Police report that over the weekend in Japan fifty nine persons were killed by drowning or falls during mountain climbing. Four others are missing and ten injured.
Syracuse rescue squad divers especially the women have made safer, more comfortable suits for police and sheriff departments. Mrs Olive Klaver and helpers started the effort to ease pressure issues that almost glued some types of suits.
St Mary parish societies report collections wrap this Saturday with ongoing drives at St Mary School Center. Auction items include antique dishes, furniture, modern pieces, appliances and decor to support the furnace fund. Kitchen and Holy Name volunteers are urged to report by 8 am July 23. coordinators Irene Johnson Hannah Giles Albert Beaudoin Quentin Johnson Clarence Kennedy urge further help.
A extended bridal shower for Miss Shirley Hayford, soon to wed Joseph L. Feeney, was hosted by Mrs. Mary Feeney at Mechanic Street Saco. Guests from Maine and beyond attended, with a pink white decor and a tiered bridal cake. Later note: Buenos Aires Giacomo Spano and Horacio Acavallo drew in lightweight boxing.
The diver wears a bathing suit and rests on a sheet of heavy paper cut to size. Suits are three-quarter inch neoprene foam rubber with cemented seams and reinforcements. About $35 in materials are used per suit.
Local PTA delegates returned from a two day leadership course for PTA leaders held at the University of Maine. The program sponsored by the Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers featured panels, discussions, and a banquet at Stodder hall with Dean Mark Shibles and Dr. James MacCampbell as speakers.
Claude C. Michaud 30 of 218 Granite Street Biddeford charged with assault and indecent exposure had his case continued until Friday by Associate Judge Gerald Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court. Bail set at 1000 for assault and 100 for indecent exposure. Michaud identified by a Saco girl as the man who attempted to assault her on North Street last night. He may appear in Saco Municipal Court Thursday. Michaud represented by Edward L. Caron. In separate action Robert B. Smith 28 of 82 Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach pleaded not guilty to assault and battery against State Representative Jerome G. Plante. Smith found guilty and fined 10. Case appealed to York County Superior Court September term. Smith released on 15 personal recognizance.
Saco police found a blue and black bicycle at Sunoco on Elm Street not listed in Biddeford records and took it to the station. Two other unclaimed bikes remain there including a red and white Bollfast Deluxe found near Plaza restaurant and a West End English type bike found near Victor’s store last month.
The New York market showed a dull, mixed session with small gains and losses and a few volatile issues falling more than a point as stop orders hit. The Dow stood 1.08 lower at 629.16 near a 631 support level while the AP 60 averaged 218.40, down 0.40.
Saco city council will meet tonight at 8 p m to discuss amendments to the zoning ordinance and may bid the sale of city owned land, per City Clerk Clifford Purvis.
Francis M. Coughlin of the Maine Employment Security agency reports 596 initial claims for unemployment last week, down from 599 the prior week. The year-ago total for the same week was 1,067, and officials expect further declines as the July vacation period ends.
Gordon Bridges Jr. of Wells said he was struck with a two by four inch piece of wood while patrolling Ogunquit Beach Saturday night. Bridges was attacked by a group of about five as he investigated a dune area and required medical treatment for facial bruises and scratches.
Judge Claude J. Bourget criticized juvenile law in Municipal Court while ordering a 15 year old girl held in preparatory status for two years at Stevens Training Center. He ruled no identification allowed despite remarks about a sailor, liquor, and midnight curfews. The mother defended her absence of custody statements.
Four Massachusetts youths were fined ten dollars each by Trial Justice Wesley Mewer in Old Orchard Beach court after pleading guilty to affray. The defendants were Anthony Joss 22 and Andrew Gill 23 of East Boston and James O'Brien 21 and Raymond Johnson 24 of Charlestown.
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