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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1960

Page

2

Personal notices link travel and visits in Biddeford area

Atty Albert W Cookson is in Augusta and Waterville on business today. Rev Robert Martel vacationing in Canada. Mr and Mrs Frank Reggero of Chicago vacationing with Mr and Mrs Norman Reilly in Biddeford. Mrs Lena Abbott of Bradford vacationing two weeks with Mrs John Cleary Biddeford. Weekend visits in Biddeford with relatives include Mr and Mrs Donald Bruce of Vermont. Mrs Bruce formerly Lorraine Reilly of Biddeford. William J French of Detroit visiting sister in Lewis Jane Saco for a week. Miss Joan Lynes of 106 Foss Street Biddeford on weeklong home vacation. Anne Marie Paquet of Biddeford soloist at Ste Martha church Kennebunkport. Mrs Gertrude Dennett and Mr and Mrs John Wright of Franklin Street Saco motor to Bellingham Massachusetts to visit William Brown family.

Albert W. Cookson Augusta Waterville Robert Martel St. Andre Parish Biddeford Canada Frank Reggero Chicago Ill Norman Reilly Amherst Street Lena Abbott Bradford Mass John Cleary Jefferson Street Hartford Conn Anne Marie Paquet Harrison Avenue Ste. Martha Church Kennebunkport Gertrude Dennett John Wright Franklin Street Saco Bellingham William Brown William Jr

Finlayson Dies at 62 After Career as Professor

Donald Lord Finlayson 62, of 20 Summer Street Kennebunk, dies at home Sunday. World War I veteran and longtime Cornell University professor since 1928, retiring last spring. Survived by widow Elizabeth, son Robert Lord Finlayson of Brookline, MA, daughter Louise Drake of Barrington, RI, three grandsons, sister Mrs. Lester Wells of NYC. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from Kennebunk Unitarian Church. Interment Hope Cemetery. Visiting Angell Funeral Home Monday evening.

Donald Lord Finlayson Elizabeth Dinkey) Finlayson Summer Street Kennebunk Rye Beach N. H Archibald Elizabeth Lord Finlayson Cornell University Ithaca Portsmouth Dartmouth College Carl Bierman Unitarian Church Hope Cemetery Angell

Old Orchard Beach Art Association Meeting Tonight

The Old Orchard Beach Art Association will meet tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mrs. Harry Cummings 41 School street to discuss the art exhibit set for August 11 12 and 13. The Biddeford area groups meet at J John Hall in Jefferson street and the VFW Biddeford auxiliary convenes at 7 30 this evening in the City building.

Old Orchard Beach Cooperative Association of Council Chagnon Union St. John the Baptist of America J. John Hall Jefferson Street Biddeford Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars

Prayer Fellowship meets at Lyman Baptist church parsonage

The Prayer Fellowship group of Lyman Baptist church will meet Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the parsonage The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Tuesday at 730 p m

Prayer Fellowship Lyman Baptist Church The Saco Salvation Army

Republicans Adopt Defense Focused Platform Plank

The Republican plank pledges stronger defense with no price ceiling, finalizing the Statement of principles Friday night. Rep. Glenard Lipscomb of California, head of the drafting subcommittee, said the plank was completed before final agreements with Nixon and Rockefeller and remained unchanged thereafter.

Glenard Lipscomb California Nixon Rockefeller

Fisherman pleads innocent of assault in Wiscasset

Walter Stover, 42, of Medomak, pleaded innocent in Lincoln County Municipal Court to assault with intent to kill and murder after barricading himself with a shotgun. He was bound over in $10,000 bond. Sheriff Foster said Stover threatened deputies. neighbors reported threats. No shots were fired. Stover fled into woods but later surrendered.

Wiscasset Walter Stover Medomak Lincoln Walter Foster Stover

Plane tire blowout halts traffic in Lexington

A tire on an airplane being towed by a car blocked a downtown Lexington street. The plane was being moved by two salvagers who had bought it after a prior wreck.

Lexington

Miner of Kennebunk to Hopedale Dies at Aged

Carlton F. Miner formerly of Kennebunk and now of Hopedale Mass died Friday in a local hospital at age a He was born in Kenne bunk and was a Kenne bunk High School graduate He attended Springfield College and later worked as athletic director in Hopedale for 15 years He belonged to Masonic bodies in Hopedale and was a past commander of the American Legion There survive a widow two daughters one brother Leland Miner of Kittery The funeral will be at 2 pm Tuesday from Sargent Funeral Home Milford Mass Interment will be at the Hopedale Cemetery

Kenneunk Miner Kennebunk High School Springfield College Hopedale Mass American Legion Leland Miner Kittery Sargent Funeral Home Milford

Edith B Gould Dies. Rites Set for Kennebunkport Widow

Edith B. Gould 43 wife of Maurice W Gould of Kennebunk Lower Village died at home. Funeral services are tomorrow at 2 p m from South Congregational church Kennebunkport with Rev John Feaster and Rev Robert M Howes officiating. Born Kennebunkport May 25 1917 she attended Westbrook Junior College Portland School of Fine and Applied Arts and Farmington State Teachers College. Survived by widower two sons Maurice W III Benson Mayo a daughter Malinda Ellen Gould four brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunkport this evening. Burial in Arundel cemetery.

Edith B. Gould Maurice W.gould Kennebunk Lower Village South Congregational Church Kennebunkport John Feaster Portsmouth N. H Robert M. Howes Ernest P Mary Murch Wellesley Mass Rodney Needham Cecil M Philip N Fdna Seavey Eulie McKenney Pauline Bibber Portland Varig Dill Bibber Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk Arundel Cemetery

Hallie MacHarrie 82 dies after long Old Orchard Beach residence

Hallie MacHarrie 82 a longtime Old Orchard Beach resident and widow of Edward MacHarrie died Sunday at a beach convalescent home. Born in Margaretsville N S she was daughter of Samuel and Ermina Browl MacGraham. Surviving are a sister and brother and a niece. Services set for Wednesday 10 a m at Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco with calling hours Tuesday 7 to 9 p m. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery Wellesley Massachusetts.

Hallie H. MacHarrie Old Orchard Beach Beach Edward MacHarrie Cedar Avenue Margaretsville N S Samuel Ermina Brow MacGraham Washington Avenue Methodist Church Winifred Hyden Quakerstown Maurice Mac

Funeral services for Pierre L Etoile at Notre Dame de Lourdes

Funeral services were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes in Saco for Pierre L Etoile. Rev. Arthur Dube conducted the Requiem Mass with graveside prayers by Rev. George Plante. Burial followed in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers were Burton Cutler Adelard Lachance Thomas Bloomfield and Michael Brown. Out of town attendee Mrs Diana L Etoile of Bedford MA.

Pierre L'Etoile Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Arthur Dube George Plante St. Joseph Cemetery Biddeford Burton Cutler Adelard Lachance Thomas Bloomfield Michael Brown Diana L’etoile Bedford Mass

Railroad President Elected as New Mill Director

Spencer Miller, president of the Maine Central Railroad, was elected by stockholders today as a new director of the Bancroft and Martin Rolling Mills. Other directors were re elected. Named to a new executive committee were President William E. Clark, Kenneth T. Burr, executive vice president, Joseph.

Portland Spencer Miller Maine Central Railroad Bancroft and Martin Rolling Mills William E. Clark Kenneth T. Burr Joseph

Weather outlook for Portland and nearby towns

This afternoon in Portland is sunny and warm with southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight will be cool with light variable winds. Tuesday brings fair and warmer conditions. Zone 1 highs mid to upper 70s, lows tonight mid 50s. Overnight temps include Caribou 52, Eastport 52, Bangor 54, Old Town 48, Portland 50, Mt. Washington 40, Concord 48, Halifax 53, Montreal 41.

Portland Caribou Easptort Greenvile Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Halifax Montreal

Women's Relief Corps Plans Dinner Outing at Cape Porpoise

Past presidents of the Fred S. Gurney Women's Relief Corps of Saco met at Captains restaurant Cape Porpoise to discuss a shore dinner and cook-out before fall meetings. A social hour followed at Minnie Dunn's Moody Beach summer home. Attendees included Irene Ayer Mary Smith Doris Duross Florence Rankeillor Gertrude Dennett Phyllis Wright Beatrice Hover Rose Wilcox and Minnie Dunn.

Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps Saco Cape Porpoise Minnie Dunn Moody Beach Women's Relief Corps Rhode Island Irene Ayer Mirs Mary Smith Doris Duross Florence Rankeillor Gertrude Dennett Phyllis Wright Beatrice Hover Pine Point Rose Wilcox Goose Rocks Beach

Saco Court Has Busy Session

Six cases were heard this morning in the Saco Municipal Court. Joseph Lermond Jr of Lynn Massachusetts fined 150 for reckless driving. Jean Picotte of Sherbrooke Quebec fined 25 for driving to endanger. pleaded innocent and paid 15 after $10 suspension. Donald Wormwood of Biddeford pending sentence after guilty plea for passing on a curve. Eric Carlson of West Hartford found not guilty on passing a red light while age noted. Richard Libby of West Scarborough fined 10 for passing a red light. driving without license continued to Friday. Joseph MacDonald of Saco sentenced to 60 days in York County Jail on intoxication and assault on an officer. sentence suspended.

I New Saco Joseph P. Lermond, Jr Lynn Mass Jean C. Picotte Sherbrooke P. Q William F. Wilson Wilson Picotte Donald C. Wormwood, Jr Harvey Street Biddeford Wormwood Eric G. Carlson West Hartford Conn Richard C. Libby West Scarborough Libby Joseph J. MacDonald Free Street Saco York County

Nine Hour Marriage Ends in Bride’s Death

Hoyt Mull, 27, a male nurse, was booked on suspicion of murder after his nine hour marriage to Betty Mull ended with her dying from three gunshot wounds. Police said the bride was wearing her blue bridal gown when officers found her Saturday night. Mull claimed the pistol went off accidentally during a quarrel.

Culver City Hoyt Betty Mull Mull

Business slate of officers names reads like corporate roster

S Jones vice president in charge of sales William DPD rounds treasurer Carlton P Wing vice president manufacturing and Robert M Chase brewer plant manager listed as senior executives in the draft roster.

S. Jones William Dpd. Rounds Carlton P. Wing Robert M. Chase Brewer

Auction Boosts Furnace Fund for St. Mary Parish

At St. Mary parish the Saturday benefit auction raised over 600 dollars for the church furnace fund. Pastor Rev. Cornelius J. Enright announced the total during Sunday services and said contributions continue arriving from parishioners and friends unable to attend. The event was led by Rev. Father Enright with clergy and special co chairs from the Holy Name Society Assumption sodality and the Children of Mary. Junior parish members assisted at the Sunday sale and lunch booth, which raised more than 70 dollars, as plans for a grandmother's clock project were unveiled for late summer and fall with Kennedy donating the clock now traveling in a twin cities exhibit. The furnace contract and full returns will be announced later this summer along with private and group donations included in the fund.

St. Mary Parish Cornelius J. Enright Father Enright Francis Kane Maurice Goen Holy Name Society The Assumption ‘Sodality Children of Mary Sodality George A. Martin John Doran John, Conroy Marilyn Johnson Judith Ledoux Mary Pe Kennedy Twin Cities

Maps show plane route and Soviet fighter maneuver claim

Two charts traced the flight from England toward the Barents Sea with a Western Europe map. A detail man marked the Kola Peninsula area with a red arrow indicating the Soviet fighter allegedly steering the American craft off course.

Europe England Barents Sea Kola Peninsula Lodge

Stock Market Slips After Brief Rise In New York

New York shares failed to hold a small advance and slid into a decline this afternoon as trading slowed. Losses ranged from fractions to about a point, outweighed by only a few gains. The Dow fell 3.41 to 606.46 at noon, while the AP average dropped 0.30 to 213.70 as industrials slipped and rails rose slightly.

New York Dow Jones Associated Press U.S

Glittering gowns dazzle in New York fashion show

New York designers unveil glitter heavy fall collections as Cecil Chapman showcases exquisitely crafted attire. Her lower waistlines, yokes, and phantom silhouettes headline evening wear with silver beadwork and tropical hues. Chapman's glitter gowns draw the most applause.

New York Cecil Chapman Miss Chapman

Helen Buzzell Weds Ernest Duguay in Biddeford Home

Miss Helene Buzzell married Ernest Duguay in a ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home 21 Clarendon Street Biddeford. A small reception followed with numerous Buzzell relatives and friends in attendance.

Helen Buzzell Ernest Duguay Helene Buzzell Herbert Buzzell Clarendon — Street Biddeford Adelaide Duguay Horigan Court Homer Buzzell Ja Robert Hubert Gloria Hubert David Hubert Ralph Jalbert Elaine Jalbert Beverly Kadra Cynthia Ruth Kadra H. Wesley Buzzell William Buzzell Roland McDonald Hilary Buzzell Walter Buzzell, Jr Duguay Herher Buzzell

Sheriff bans Monday visits at Duluth jail

Duluth Minnesota AP Sheriff Sam Owens bans Monday visiting at the St. Louis County jail to prevent a house of con fusion as prisoners flow in from municipal courts across the county. He worries jailers lose track of arrivals and departures and fears visitors could be locked up by mistake.

Duluth Minn Sam Owens St. Louis County

Fall and Winter Fashion Openings Highlight Local News

Saco Cub Scout Pack 310 hosted a Jubilee program with athletic contests, awards, and a supper at Memor ial field to celebrate 50 years of scouting. Attendees included many families and leaders, with awards for Wolf and Lion badges and a charity softball game. In Paris, Jacques Griffe unveiled fall and winter fashions featuring slim lines, bag skirts, fur borders, and black crepe dresses in a period of bold textures and detailing.

Saco Cub Scout Memorial Field Colorado Springs Colorado Richard Frechette Martina Lapoint Tommy Caddigan Tom Vining Billy Cushing Justin Boyd Paul Wentworth Alan Lapoint Tommy Colpitts Kenneth Lamontagne Stephen Foster John Whitney Deborah Whitney Doris Huot Rachel Huot Lorraine Lambert Cubmaster Thomas Vining Tom Donald Cote Chester Blunt Wolf Ronald Vose Paris Jacques Griffe Griffe

Saco Auto Crash Totals $950 in Damages Across Three Days

A morning collision at North and Elr streets Saco involved Earl Rourke and Frank Root, with injuries to passenger Mabel Rourke and combined car damage of $950. Subsequent Main Street and Elm North incidents added to the day’s accident tally, including a collision between Hazel Kennett and Sylvia Ligertwood and a rear impact involving Jean Picotte and Oscar Tardiff, plus minor scooter injuries and additional property damage on Main Street.

North Elr Saco Earl Rourke Lashine P. Q Frank W. Root Pittsfield Mass Eastman Park Rourke Root Elm Street Mabel Rourke Saco Osteopathic Hospital David Sheehan Main Street Hazel E. Kennett Clark Street Sylvia 4 Kennett Ligertwood Jean C. Picotte Sherbrooke Oscar Tardiff Maple Street Tardiff Spring Street Bradley Street Picotte Donald P. Morrisey Medford Saco Hospital Morrisey Ida M. Saucier Biddeford James A. Gratteld Cleaves Street Graffeld Saucier Elm North Streets Mabel Bergeron Nott Street Herbert Tor Fort Lee

City Guest Room Dressed With The Country Look

A city guest room can feel outdoorsy by using venetian blinds as a garden illusion, ground level plants, and bright, warm colors. Howard Williams guides a cozy, sunlit setting with red and yellow accents, decorative bottles, shells, brass touches, and practical touches like a vanity and desk for guests.

UP News Howard Williams American Institute of Decorators

Bath officer collapses after shooting suspect arrest at Cothran home

Bath police attempted to arrest Conrad who allegedly held a gun on Stanley Cothran at the Cothran residence. After the shooting the officer helped arrest Conrad before collapsing and being hospitalized. Conrad had flown to Maine the day before to visit his wife, Cothran’s housekeeper.

Page One Conrad Stanley Cothran Cothran Maine

A Fever in the Blood Delegates Mocked by Film Set

The article notes 800 delegates in a hall dressed for campaign events who become bored extras when cameras roll. Smoke machines interrupt the scene as loudspeakers dictate action, then reality returns briefly before the actors resume. Also mentions Death Valley’s low altitude and a guest room decorating tip.

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