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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1962
Page
2
Local social notes list residents and visitors at Kinney Shores and Biddeford area addresses. Entries mention Mrs Ruby Hannaford after Webber hospital surgery. Miss Dorothy Marcoux on vacation. several vacations, retirements, and summer guests from Biddeford, Saco, Portland, Montreal, Baltimore, Andover, and Schenectady.
William Bing Conley 63 a former New England middleweight boxing champion who boxed out of Lewiston Maine in the 1920s died Tuesday likely of a heart attack. He collapsed after hospital admission and for 25 years worked as an actor and stand in for stars including Pat OBrien and Horace McMahon.
This afternoon brings increasing clouds and warmth with unsettled conditions. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a milder low. Thursday features considerable cloudiness and morning thunderstorms then clearing and cooler by afternoon. Winds from the south to southwest, 10 to 20 mph this afternoon and 10 to 15 mph tonight. Temperatures rise to upper 70s to low 80s in Zone 1 and fall to the low to mid 50s overnight.
The Biddeford council and Knights of Columbus ticket committee will meet tomorrow morning at 11 at the council hall to discuss the upcoming event and ticket arrangements.
A prayer and Bible study is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Holy Communion is celebrated Thursday at 8 a m in an Episcopal church Biddeford. Lace School Street Methodist senior choir rehearses Thursday at 7 p m. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Assembly of God Saco Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant Street. Thursday at 7 30 p m at Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mills.
Choir rehearsal scheduled for Thursday at 8 30 p m at the local venue. The notice provides limited details beyond the time and day.
Rose Alma Goudreau expresses gratitude to relatives and friends who sent cards and flowers during her stay at Webber Hospital.
The family of the late Benjamin Goodwin expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and boards of sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
Richard Henry Dumont aged 42 of 11 Hobson Lane Saco died this morning at a Biddeford hospital born December 1 1957 in Biddeford He is survived by parents Henry and Doris Crown Dumont three sisters Diane Deborah Linda a brother Lawrence paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph A Dumont maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Miles Berry all of Saco Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm Visiting hours today from 9 pm at Shumway Funeral Home in Saco
Helen Huston 78 formerly of Saco died yesterday. Born in Biddeford to Charles and Mary McCarthy she retired 12 years ago from Saco hospital after earlier stints at Bates Manufacturing and Hotel Teacher. She leaves two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from Most Holy Trinity Saco Friday at 8am with visitations at Cote funeral home today and tomorrow.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Ann Plourde 86 of May Street Biddeford were held at St Joseph church. A solemn high mass was offered with Deacons and a sub deacon. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery. Out of town mourners included Pelletier Plourde Charette King and many others from Connecticut Maine New Jersey and Maine towns.
The six room ranch house at 13 Raymond Street Biddeford owned by Mr and Mrs Robert E Chretien and a large land lot were sold to Mr and Mrs Gerard R Morin of Elm Street Biddeford. The Morins will use it as a home and occupy soon. The deal was negotiated by Joseph Audie realtor 205 Graham Street Biddeford.
Elmer Ray Roller of Old Orchard Beach was reported missing Sunday night by his wife. Police said she last saw him Friday morning when he left for the employment office to seek work. State police were notified but no information on his whereabouts had been received by press time.
A House subcommittee report from January 1961 spans forty pages detailing hearings about Hoffa, Coralla, and other Teamsters figures, accusing them of stealing, dealing under the table, and other improper or criminal activities.
York County Sheriff Harold R. Nason said his department is pursuing rumors to locate Hosea A. Curtis a Biddeford pharmacist missing since a fishing trip a week ago. Volunteers search the Sherburne’s Mill pond area in Shapleigh while the missing man’s car was found nearby. Curtis had worked at Liggett's Drug Store for about 12 years and left Wednesday morning.
Local families and visitors share lists of summer activities and travels. Miss Brenda Ellsworth spends a week at Camp Berea in Bear Pond, North Turner. Alice Nichols from Pineland hospital visits family on Mousam Road. Peter Carlton of Fort Lauderdale visits relatives in the Landing. Ann Winston returns home from Baton camp Miller's Mountain lodge Livermore. Frank Russell and family from Boston stay with relatives in Kennebunkport. Sherry Ames works summer at Leech Nursing home. The Clark family of Lewiston visit Mrs. Roy Evans. Arundel Grange meets Friday at 8 pm with refreshments by Mrs. Cecelia Cashen. Saturday features a Wooden Enterprise show. Lloyd Jewett takes a week off from CMP duties. David Bennett and son visit from Belmont, Mass. Grassi family from Bellingham visit Gilblair family. Cartwrights from Kent, Conn. visit Summer Street. Mo ser family from Riverdale, Md. visit Mrs. James B. Patterson. Cibelli family from North Branford visit High Street. Cashen house guests include Mrs. Nellie Cashen and her son Kenneth from Norwood, Mass. Judy Welch, Diane Bridges, and Gerald Congdon return from a Methodist camp. Red Cross Kennebunk chapter holds quarterly board meeting. Mrs. Thomas Stuart and children Anita, Maria, Kenneth vacation two months at 55 Summer Street McCormick house.
The Past Presidents Parley of the Webber Lefebvre unit of the American Legion Auxiliary Kennebunk met at Spiller’s in York Beach with 14 members and three guests. Retiring president Phyllis Truscott passed leadership to Georgia Evans who appointed Zella Tibbetts as secretary treasurer.
Reed discussed an expanded Northeast Airlines schedule to Portland Bangor Presque Isle and a regional Augusta Waterville airport with federal subsidized local service to other Maine points He said state subsidies to feeder communities may be needed if the plan becomes reality The governor opposed a special session on reapportionment noting the Constitutional Commission study and its 1963 legislative action He referenced Vermont Governor Keyser's call and its impact on Maine policy
Prices rise across several sectors with living costs 1.2 percent higher than a year ago. Labor Department analyst Robert J. Myers notes July trends cloudy but hints at a small further rise. Restaurant meals increase especially in tourist cities. New York and Washington show 1.7 and 1.2 percent gains in June. Average earnings for a four-person family rise to 85.91 weekly after tax, with a mild May–June gain due to longer hours. Services costs climb. used cars, apparel, and textiles up. Gas, coal, fuels, cosmetics, and durable goods dip slightly. Wage adjustments linked to June index will affect 40,000 workers, including Greyhound drivers and chemical workers with small increases. Medical costs rise modestly. hospital rooms up 6 percent, insurance 4.8 percent, professional services 3.2 percent, surgical insurance 1 percent, while prescriptions fall 1.3 percent.
PROSSER Washington AP report states a young Marine deliberately fired a shot into the calf of his left leg on Tuesday to allow venom from a rattlesnake bite to drain with his blood. Police and medics responded, and the incident raised questions about the motive and the safety protocols in place for handling venomous bites.
Cpl Albert Gordon Squair, 22, on leave from Treasure Island, San Francisco, was bitten by a rattlesnake while hunting coyotes in the Horse Heaven Hills. He limped a mile to his ranch home where his parents took him to a hospital. Attendants reported his condition as good.
In Old Orchard Beach Municipal Court Trial Justice Wesley Mewer levied 300 in fines in two DUI and leaving scene cases. Edgar St Michel Jr pleaded guilty to driving and was fined 100. he was also found guilty of leaving the scene and fined 50. He paid both penalties. Wilbrod Thibault faced DUI and leaving the scene charges after a minor Old Orchard Street crash and fled the scene. he pleaded guilty to both charges in court.
The 16th annual Maine Seafoods Festival will run August 3–5 in Rockland with a grand parade, marine pageant and coronation of the 1962 Sea Goddess by Gov. John H. Reed. Navy ships will anchor in the harbor and a Public Landing ferry will offer vessel tours.
Washington AP report states the Public Health Service predicts a flu epidemic and urges persons aged 45 and older to get flu shots to limit illness and complications. The warning stresses vaccination as a key preventive measure amid expected seasonal spread.
Robert L. Elliot of Detroit pled guilty to drunken driving on the Maine Turnpike and was fined 150 dollars by Judge Hilary Mahaney after a speeding stop by State Police Trooper W Lawrence Hall. In a separate matter, Robert C White of Old Orchard Beach faced non support charges. he pleaded not guilty and was found not guilty by Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr.
Before next winter, when widespread Asian flu is anticipated, Surgeon General Luther L. Terry recommends the flu shot series begin as soon as possible after Sept. 1 and be completed by mid-December.
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