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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1960

Page

2

Personal notices from Biddeford and surrounding towns

The column lists residents and visitors including Larry Chelder of Saco on a short home visit, Doug Mathieu a surgical patient at Webber Hospital, and several patients and travelers. It notes engagements, vacations, and visits by relatives, plus a funeral mass for Mrs. Georgianna Cote with attendees from multiple states.

Larry Chelder Laurel Avenue Saco Douglas Mathieu Hubert Stret Biddeford Webber Hospital Carlton Yates Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach Webber Alfred A. Cote Union Street Canada New England John Kilpatrick Portchester N. Y Hollie McKee James Trickey Topsham Trickey Catherine McEnery Frank J. Murphy Long Island Richard Murphy James Finn Foss Street Sharon Pillsbury Alfred Street Rochester Charles Pillsbury Ruth Potvin Muriel Leech Newroad Arundel Westbrook R. A. Deschambeault USN Summer Street NSS Wasp Boston Harry Chozick Hartford Goose Rocks Walter Barrett Hollywood Fla Barrett Leo Joncas William Casavant James Hickey Margaret Ann Merrill John Merrill Summit Street George Merme Ee. Mass Edward T Cape Cod Paul Mehl Rutland Ernest Donahue Orchard Street II Ae Vermont Lawrence Aguiar Glenham N.Y Lorraine K. Aguiar John Julio Lawrence Julio Newburgh Maine Mis Oliver Aguiar Foss Sheila Sanborn

Belfast Fire Threatens Oil Tanks

A spectacular blaze swept a 300-foot storage shed on Belfast waterfront threatening several Consumers Fuel Co oil tanks 40 feet away. The one-story shed owned by Maplewood Poultry Co. burned rapidly as fifty Belfast firefighters fought the flames and kept water between the shed and tanks. No occupants were found. cause undetermined. other storehouses were briefly endangered.

Belfast Maplewood Poultry Co Consumers Fuel Co

Lumumba Thanks UN as Congo Crisis Shifts Tone

Congo Premier Lumumba expressed gratitude to the United Nations for swift action and signaled reduced need for Soviet military aid. He urged Belgian withdrawal and the return of Belgian bases at Kamina and Kitona, while inviting friendship with Belgium. He spoke before planned UN talks in New York.

Belgium Congo Kitona Kamina Vasily V. Kuznetsov U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Nikita Khrushchev Moscow Lodge Council United States U. N Lumumba Leopoldville Petrice Lumumba United Nations New York Security Council Notre Dame Thrift Shop Group Dury Margaret. Simard Jean van den Bosch Soviet Union Dag Hammarskjold Katanga M.O.R.E Kwame Wkrumah Ghana

Card of Thanks for Eleanor Peck Murphy Family

The family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindness flowers and sympathy during their recent bereavement following the death of Mrs Eleanor Peck Murphy.

Eleanor Peck Murphy

Weather Outlook for Portland and Northern New England

The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies in Portland with sunny and warm conditions this afternoon. Tonight brings scattered showers or thundershowers and milder winds from the southwest. Saturday features partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered thundershowers then clearing. Temperatures in Zone 1 reach highs in the 80s and lows near 60, with northern New England averaging 3 to 6 degrees above normal for the weekend into midweek.

Portland New England Eastport Greenville Caribou

Miss Dorothy Ann Ouellette Marries Richard Lamb in Saco

Miss Dorothy Ann Ouellette and Richard C. Lamb were married July 16 in Notre Dame de Lourdes church Saco. Rev. Arthur J. Dube officiated the ceremony. They plan a home at 307 Main Street Saco after August 1.

Dorothy Ann Ouellette Richard C Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Arthur J. Dube Notre Dame de Lourdes Church John Paquette Arthur Quellette Main Street Lawrence J. Lamb Hall Avenue Sacco Wonderbar Biddeford New Hampshire White Mountains Lamb Thornton Academy Portland University Business Administration

Castro Isn’t Unhappy Over Soviet Offer

European diplomats in Havana challenge Secretary Herter’s claim that Fidel Castro’s regime is content with the Soviet pledge to defend Cuba against a U.S. attack. A diplomat said there is no evidence of happiness and advised caution about embracing Moscow. Observers note Cuban references to spontaneity but view the pledge as welcomed.

Havana Cuba Christian A. Herter Fidel Castro United States Herter Kremlin

Marriage Intentions Listed in Biddeford Clerks Office

Marriage intentions on file at the Biddeford City Clerk's Office include Joseph F E Melancon of 61 Main Street Biddeford and Pauline M Chretien of 27 Emery Street Biddeford as well as Lionel O Bonthillette of 14 Chapel Street Biddeford and Joan Grenier of 22 Weymouth Street Saco.

Biddeford Joseph FE E. Melancon Main Street Pauline M. Chretien Emery Street Lionel O. Bonthillette Chapel Street Joan Grenier Weymouth Street Saco

Salute to Youth honors Richard St. Ours for defense service choice

Richard St. Ours, 1960 St. Louis High School graduate and Biddeford native, is the Salute to Youth award recipient for his defense and preparedness work. He has chosen the U.S. Army, with a background in church service, Boy Scouts, school activities, and part time work, highlighting character formed through Altar Boy service, Scouting ranks, band involvement, and community leadership.

Madeliene Davenport America Richard St. Ours Ernest St. Ours Washington Street Biddeford St. Louis High School U. S. Army Boy Scouts Movement St. Joseph Church Brothers of Christian Instruction Alfred St. Louis U.S. A

Cost Of Living Jumps Again Relief Is Seen

The cost of living rose one fifth of one percent in June marking a fourth straight monthly high. Food prices and gas pushed the index to 126.5 percent of the 1947-49 average, cutting buying power by over 15 cents in 12 months. Wage boosts are expected under escalator contracts.

Washington Labor Department General Electric Co Sylvania Electric Douglas Aircraft McDonnell Aircraft Arnold Chase Bureau of Labor Statistics Chase

Church Notes and Confession Schedules Across Maine

The Junior Band of the Saco Salvation Army meets Saturday morning. Confessions are listed for St Monica Kennebunk St Martha Kennebunkport Mary Wells All Saints Ogunquit and the Advent Christian meetinghouse corner Hill and Chempel streets Biddeford hosts Pastor Delbert Campbell of West Buxton at 3 p.m. Sunday.

The Saco Salvation Army St. Monica Church Kennebunk St. Martha Church Kennebunkport St. Mary Church Wells Full Gospel Assembly Biddeford Delbert Campbell Baptist Church West Buxton Hill and Chempel Streets Advent Christian Meetinghouse

Uranium Leased for New England Atomic Plant at Rowe

The Yankee Atomic Electric plant in Rowe Massachusetts begins loading 10 million dollars worth of uranium from the U S government. 76 assemblies weighing 860 pounds each will be placed in a 125 foot diameter sphere as tests proceed toward full power by late September with projected output up to 134 000 kilowatts for about 200 000 people.

Rowe Mass New England Berkshire United States Yankee Atomic Electric Co Vermont John W. Lebourveau New England Electric Utility Atomic Power Company Lebourveau Edward Howard Massachusetts Institute of Technology Westinghouse Electric Co Howard Pittsburgh Lebourgeau Atomic Energy Commission Washington AEC Yankee Atomic Electric

Fish Laden Truck Crashes on Maine Turnpike

A fish laden trailer overturned near the York River bridge on the Maine Turnpike injuring two men. State Police said the driver swerved to avoid a car that stopped suddenly. A Portsmouth hospital spokesman reported one man treated for cuts and bruises while the other was under examination. Francis Mandarino, 29, of Billerica Massachusetts, was identified, role unclear.

York Maine York River Bridge Portsmouth, N. H Francis Mandarino Billerica Mass

Beach Man Found Guilty Of Assault

Paul R. Amnotte of West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach was found guilty of assault and battery against Henry A. Doyon in the Orchard Beach Trial Justice Court. Amnotte paid $10 court costs. the fine was suspended.

Paul R. Amnotte West Grand, Avenue Old Orchard Beach Wesley Mewer Orchard Beach Henry A. Doyon Amnotte

Market declines as blue chips slide in quiet trading

New York stocks edged lower in a subdued session as earnings for the second quarter show profits squeezes at leading companies. DuPont fell about four points after a brief low near seven, while steels chemicals oils rails and non ferrous metals dragged. Dow Jones industrial average slipped 6.83 to 609.80.

New York DuPont Dow Jones Associated Press

National Eisenhower designates Oct 5 as day of prayer

President Eisenhower designates October 5 as a day of national prayer and requests churches and citizens to observe in prayer and reflection across the nation. The proclamation urges unity and solemn consideration of the nation’s welfare.

Newport R. I Eisenhower

Walker Leaves Savings Bank Treasurer Post

William L. Walker resigns as treasurer of the Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution after 35 years. William D. Deans of Old Orchard Beach is named successor, with Assistant Treasurer Paul E. Chadbourne named a bank trustee. President George Butler laments the change as the bank traces its 1827 founding.

William L. Walker Sacoland Biddeford Walker Saco Bank William D. Deans Old Orchard Beach Paul E. Chadbourne Theank George Butler Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution Maine

Government of Cuba Seizes Sugar Mills

Havana reports the Cuban government seized three sugar mills owned by the Cuban American Sugar Mills Co. An intervention order signed by Prime Minister Fidel Castro cites protection of workers and national industry. The decree accuses the American company of failing to validate suppliers and leaving Cuban cane growers at risk. Experts estimate the seized mills near Havana and in the eastern Oriente province, with land, totaling about 75 million dollars.

Havana Cuba Cuban American Sugar Mills Co Fidel Castro Orinte

Boy Injured In Truck Crash In Waterville

A 12 year old boy, Jeffrey Campbell, was in critical condition at Waterville hospital after being crushed between two trucks yesterday. He suffered leg fractures a fractured pelvis and internal injuries while riding on the left running board of a pickup truck, police said.

Sidney Waterville Jeffrey Campbell G. H. Campbell

Cote Name Tops Biddeford-Seco Area In Local Names

The Biddeford-Seco area census of names shows Cote as the most common surname with 60 listings, ahead of Roy 46, Smith 24, Brown 12, and Jones 3. Other leaders include Gagne 43 and Nadeau 41, with Beaudoin 34, Boucher 35, Murphy 33, Morin 32 and Dubois also listed.

Biddeford-Seco Smith Jones Brown Cote Roy Gagne Nadeau Beaudoin Boucher Murphy Morin Duboisoli

Ship Collision Off California Coast Claims 11 Die

Commander Albert Ford testifies at naval inquiry that the destroyer USS Collett needed 500 yards to stop at 20 knots in fog. The USS Ammen collided off the Southern California coast, killing 11 sailors as radarmen cite new equipment and inexperience as factors.

Long Beach Calif.r Cmdr Albert Ford Collett Ford Ammen Califo ‘Ia

Left Turn Collision Links Dump Truck to Passing Vehicle

A collision occurred when a vehicle making a left turn collided with a passing dump truck. Police reported no serious injuries and are investigating the sequence of events at the scene.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Georgianna Cote Pike Street St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Hubert Paquette Gerard J. Parent Laura Lauren Proulx St. Anne Sodality Lucien Doyon Adelard Cote Armand Fecteau George E. Gendron Edmond A. Molson Raymond Cote Roger Cote Ralph Cote Roland Cote Andre Goulet Jimmy Duranceau St. Joseph Cemetery Parent Alfred Belanger Vivian Belanger Southbridge Alfred Cote Manchester Bosch Allstate Paul R. Rousseau Miss Ouellette Richard Lamb All Saints Church Oguawit Uranium For Atomic Plant Savings Bank Government of Boy B-S Bergeron Gagnon Binette Lambert Bolduc Grenier Roberge Davis Fournier Labbe Perreault Fenderson’s Men’s Wear SOX Batchelor Loden Poplin Elm St., Saco Portland, Maine Northeast U. S. Dept. of Defense Lloyd K. Allen Dept. of Economic Development State Capitol Augusta, Maine
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