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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1962

Page

2

Personal notices of residents and summer employment

Louis Painchaud and Claudette Nollette, both surgical patients at local hospitals, are listed among area personal notices. Several residents plan trips to Scotland and England, and others work summer jobs at local stores, camps, and hospitals. The item notes families visiting, attending fundraisers, and students employed at Mercy Hospital, Camp Mataponi, and Sea Gull in Kennebunkport.

Louis Painchaud Storer Street Saco Weber Hospital Claudette Nollette Pinette Avenue Biddeford Saco Hospital John M. Deans School Street Scotland England Angela Peloquin Simard Avenue Notre Dame Hospital Rene Nadeau Wilfred Nadeau Old Orchard Beach Road Beth Israel Spital Boston Laurette Gauvin Prospect Street Button Bay Carol Ann Deans John Deans Boston University Camp Mataponi Naples Vincent Messier John Charles New Haven Idhols and Company Main Street Dorothy Cote Marilyn Donovan Rachel Desioges Norman Lamb Green Street Mary A. Seidel Albin Seidel Pine Point Mercy Hospital Portland Boston College School of Nursing John Bonser Elm Street Bernard Neveux Daytona Beach Fla Simpson Avenue Bonser New England Telegraph and Telephone Comany Kennebunk Area Sea Gull Kennebunkport Sally Angell Betty Sargent Mary Hanson Elen Groneng Margaret Bouchard Betty Hersey Gorham State Teachers College Donna Roderick South Portland Rose Marie Levesque Lewiston Sandra Robinson Dennysville

Deaths Clarence Henderson of Saco Veteran and Welder

Clarence Everett Henderson 44 of 330 Bradley Street Saco died this morning at Togus after a short illness. Born November 2, 1917 in Sanford he was a son of Charles F. and Lillian Hartley Henderson. A World War II and Korean War Navy veteran, he worked as a welder for Baker Company Biddeford. Survived by widow Harriet Estabrook Henderson a daughter Patricia J. and a son Ted Henderson all of Saco his father and stepmother Adria Henderson Post Falls Idaho two sisters Mrs Cleary Alavadiere and Mrs Hazel Hilton Rochester NH two brothers Ralph Henderson Rochester NH and Clifford Henderson Milton NH and several aunts and nieces. Military funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 from Shumway Funeral Home Saco with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 2 4 and 7 9 p.m.

Clarence Everett Henderson Bradley Street Saco Togus Sanford Charles F Lillian (Hartley) Henderson Baker Company Biddeford U.S. Navy Harriet (Estabrook) Henderson Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Laurel Hill Cemetery

Portland Weather Update Delivers Showers and Winds

Small craft warnings stay posted along the coast as this afternoon brings cloudy cool conditions with showers and scattered thundershowers. Southeast to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph shift to mostly west by night with 10 to 20 mph. Friday remains cool with variable clouds and a chance of brief showers. readings in Zone 1 run from the mid 60s to the low 50s.

Portland

Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit to meet at post home

The Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit of the American Legion auxiliary will meet at 8 tonight at the post home on Elms street in Biddeford.

Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Elms Street Biddeford

Cadet Meeting for Saco Salvation Army Higher Grade Corp

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m. in the group room to discuss activities and plans for the coming month.

Saco Salvation Army

Milk Prices Rise in State Controlled Areas Aug 1

The Maine Milk Commission said prices will rise one cent a quart starting August 1 in most of southern Maine, Bangor, central Maine, and Aroostook County. New minimum retail prices are 26 cents per quart in southern Maine, 25 cents in Bangor and central markets, and 25 cents in Aroostook. Producer prices per hundredweight are $6.51 in southern Maine, $6.40 in central Maine, and $6.17 in Aroostook.

Augusta Maine Milk Commission Maine Bangor Aroostook

Leaders Debate Meeting Amid Regional Tensions

The piece notes Dominican Republic officials pressing for a meeting and Guatemala studying the proposal while Brazil opposes such a hemispheric gathering, viewing it as meddling in Peru. A Loeb briefing accuses the U.S. diplomat of intruding in internal politics and favoring a presidential candidate.

Minican Guatemala Rio de Janeiro Brazil Loeb U.S

Card of Thanks from Emery Perreault family

We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness floral tributes loan of cars and sympathy during our bereavement. Mrs. Emery Perreault and family.

Emery Perreault

Harriett N. Bean 75 widow of Charles H. Bean dies

Harriett N. Bean aged 75 widow of Charles H. Bean of 162 Beach street Saco died at her home after a long illness Born in Biddeford August 27 1986 she was educated locally and attended Biddeford Advent Christian church Survivors are three sons Samuel F E Bean Harold E Bean and Charles H Bean Jr of Saco Nashua NH and one more in Biddeford two grandchildren Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 pm at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco with visitation Friday 7 to 9 pm Burial will be Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford.

Harriett Newell Bean Charles H. Bean Beach Street Saco Biddeford Ethan Baker Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Greenwood Cemetery

John Spear Jr Sixth Year Dies in Saco Hospital

John Hubert Spear Jr six resident of Garfield Street Saco died suddenly this morning in a Saco hospital He was born in Portland November 29 1955 son of John and Phyllis Libby Spear Sr He survived by his father mother one brother Kelvin and several aunts and uncles Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 pm from Shumway Funeral Home Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Friends may call today 2 4 and 7 9 pm The death is attributed to inhalation of flames and internal burns suffered after admission to Saco Osteopathic Hospital a neighbor reportedly transported him from home to hospital

John Hubert Spear, Jr Garfield Street Saco Portland John Phyllis Libby) Spear John H. Spear Richard Twomey Kelvin Spear Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Osteopathic Hospital David H. Sheehan

Edward Yankowsky Dies From Fall At Maine State Pier

Edward J. Yankowsky 53 a former heavyweight boxer known as Eddie Mallice died from head injuries after a fall from the Maine State Pier Monday. He struck his head on a fender log between the pier and Coast Guard cutter Coos Bay and was rescued by crew members of the cutter.

Portland Edward J. Yankowsky Maine State Pier Yankowsky Eddie Mallice Coast Guard Coos Bay

Funeral rites for John J. Montagne observed at St. Andre

Funeral services were held this morning at St. Andre Church for John J. Montagne. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere celebrated a high Mass of requiem with Fr. Hache as deacon and Fr. Nicknair as subdeacon. The St. Andre male choir sang. Mrs. Laura Proulx played the organ. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery after prayers by Fr. Hache. Out‑of‑town relatives traveled from Vermont, Quebec, and Massachusetts to attend.

John J. Montagne St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Edmund Hache Bernand Nicknair St. Andre Choir Laura Proulx Lawrence Lamb Norman Reilly Emmett Kearney Robert Butler Gerard Sevigny Theodore Pombriant St. Joseph Hache John Montagne U. S. Navy Great Lakes Ill Paul Montagne Charles Luneau Roger Montagne Francois Montagne Patrick Hogan Clifford Sargent St. Albans Edgar Thibeault Andre Moreau Swanton Joffre Montagne Valmore Montagne Medor Bourideau Jacques Montagne Joffre Nadeau Maurice Montagne Bedford Que Philip Montagne Diane Montagne Cowansville Cecile Montagne Burlington Marcel Montagne Williston Peter Spillane Quincy Mass Stephen Johnson Boston Wilfrid Regis Oneil Regis Amesbury Henri Paul Guillotte Henri Paul Quillotte St. Armand, Que

Lenora Carton, former Kennebunk summer resident, dies at 90

Mrs Lenora Carton, aged 90 and formerly a summer resident of Kennebunk, died Tuesday at a hospital in Proctor Vermont Island. A service is planned Saturday at 2 pm in Groton, New Hampshire.

Kennebunk Lenora Carton Proctor Groveton N. H

Zanuck Takes Over As Head Of Movie Film

New York AP reports veteran producer Darryl F. Zanuck began his first full day as president of 20th Century Fox Film Corp. He called for sweeping reforms to return the studio to profitability after years of losses and overspending on productions such as Cleopatra. Zanuck succeeds Spyros Skouras, who resigned amid stockholder criticism. He pledged a complete streamlining of Fox methods to adapt to industry changes.

New York Darryl F. Zanuck 20Th Century-Fox Film Corp Zanuck Hollywood 20Th Century-Fox Spyros Skouras Skouras Warner Brothers Vice Press Fox Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton Anuck

Kennebunk Men to Face Court on Breakin and Larceny

Two Kennebunk men about 21 years old are due in Kennebunk municipal court to answer charges of breaking and entering and larceny. Carl Ross and John Chick are held at the county jail in Alfred pending trial after Wells police arrested them in connection with two recent breaks in Wells. Items stolen include a portable TV, a shotgun, electrical appliances, cookware, blankets, and liquor valued at about 590 dollars. Most items have been recovered. the investigation involved Chief Elmer C. Hutchins and State Trooper Sherwood Boston.

Kennebunk Carl Ross John Chick Alfred Elmer C. Hutchins Wells Cole's Hill Road John Rachel Winchester Mass Charles Buckley Cambridge Burnt Mill Road Route 9A Hutchins Weils Sherwood Boston

Missing Youth Found Safe After Coast Guard Search

Ten year old James Koehling of Sebasco Estates was reported missing after going out to gather sea moss Sunday in an outboard. An intensive coast guard sea and air search centered along the coast located him later Wednesday at Biddeford Pool. He had not told anyone where he was going.

Portland James Koehling Coast Guard Biddeford Pool Sebasco Estates

Funeral set for Everett P Ingalls Westbrook

Everett P Ingalls former S Warren Paper Co director and retired vice president dies at 68 in Portland hospital. He was president of Westbrook Trust Co and active in business and civic affairs. Funeral will be held Saturday at Warren Congregational Church in Westbrook.

Everett P. Ingalls Westbrook Paper Company Warren Congregational Church Ingalls S. D. Warren Paper Co Portland Westbrook Trust Co

Airport Open in Biddeford Declared Public Use

Mayor Clement H. Deschambault designates Biddeford airport officially open for public use in a letter to the FAA. The note cites a 2000 foot runway with no lighting and 45 foot trees at one approach, with FAA and Maine Aeronautics Commission officials copied. A runway improvement occurred over a year ago.

Biddeford Clement H. Deschambault Federal Aviation Agency Deschambault FAA Reginald Reed Boston Scott K. Higgins Maine Aeronautics Commission

Pressure For Tax Reduction Builds Slowly

Washington report notes rising calls in Congress and from groups like the U S Chamber of Commerce and the AFL CIO for a tax cut to stimulate the economy. Democrats and Republicans debate timing and scope while leaders warn a broad cut risks heavy revenue loss and higher deficits.

Journal Washington Bureau Washington Congress United States Chamber of Commerce Aflcio Edmund Muskie D. Me Senate Finance Committee Stanley Tupper R. Me Peter Garland Sen Harry Byrd D. Va Wilbur Mills D. Ark House Ways and Means Treasury Margaret Chase Smith

Tax cut hopes lift stock market early in trading

New York stock averages rose modestly as optimism about tax cuts buoyed investors. AP index inched up 0.70 to 214.70 at noon with motors advancing on Chrysler earnings and GM secondary offering signaling confidence. Chrysler gained over a point as it reported $11.9 million in six months profit. Other majors, including steel leaders like Youngstown Sheet and Bethlehem, posted fractional gains amid mixed price movements.

New York Associated Press Motors Chrysler General Motors Kennedy White House Youngstown Sheet Bethlehem

Parisian Stylet Delegates to Catholic Action Session

Seven delegates from St. Joseph High School will attend the Catholic Action summer school at Fordham University from August 12 to 18. Representing seniors Monique Boissonneault Theresa Bourassa and Frances Harris, juniors Theresa Duprey Patricia Cyr Michelle Callahan Paulette Nicoletos and Paulette St. Ours were chosen by faculty for academic achievement and interest in the socality program. Three faculty chaperones will accompany them.

St. Joseph High School Catholic Action Fordham University Monique Boissonneault Theresa Bourassa Frances Harris Theresa Duprey Patricia Cyr Michelle Callahan Paulette Nicoletos Paulette St. Ours Atlantic States New England Biddeford

Acton Fair Woodsmens Carnival Opens Fair Week

Forester Floyd Farrington announces the second Acton Fair opening showing woodsy contests at 7 p.m. August 23 on the fair grounds. Events include log chopping cross-cut sawing chain saw and logrolling with prizes from 5 to 30 dollars. Assistants Richard Arsenault and Laurence Ferguson support the Fair Committee as the 97th annual Acton Fair begins. Previous winners times noted for crosscut and logrolling. entry blanks available from Farrington or at the fairgrounds.

Acton Acton Fair Floyd Farrington Sanford Farrington York County Richard Arsenault Springvale Laurence Ferguson Shapleigh Fairgrounds

Soblen Seeks Entry Under Law of Return and Britain Asylum

Soblen wounded, Soblen cabled Ankerson to try again to get permission for him to enter Israel under the 1952 Law of Return which allows most Jews to claim a home in Israel. Soblen also applied for political asylum in Britain.

Soblen Ankerson Israel Britain

New gym contract sets seating at 1400 with large event space

The plan includes a 100 by 4 foot stage at one end and the ability to split into two teaching areas for PE. With rollaway bleachers and floor chairs the facility can seat well over 2000 for concerts plays and exhibitions. Bids ranged from 435,268 to 501,000 with a combined bid of 576,264 from multiple firms in Portland Scarborough and Yarmouth.

Morgan Construction Company Camillio Profenno Portland Kibler and Storer Yarmouth Brown ‘Construction Company F. W. Cunningham and Sons Wiley ‘Construction Company Scarborough Marland Construction Company Fred I. Merrill

Small Fire at Richardson Farm in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach firefighters responded to a fire at the Richardson farm yesterday afternoon at 2 15. One engine arrived and used a booster to wet down the area.

Old Orchard Beach Richardson

Film Industry Movers and Stock Shifts Report

Du Pont shares rose about 3 as Eastman Kodak gained a point. Twenty Century-Fox slipped more than a point after news that Darryl F Zanuck has succeeded I Spyros Skouras as president and Skouras became chairman.

du Pont Eastman Kodak Twenty Century-Fox Darryl F. Zanuck Ispyros Skouras Skouras

Sailor Fined In Saco Court Today

A 21 year old sailor pleaded guilty to drunk driving in Saco Municipal Court. James L. Sandborn of Bath was fined $100 and held pending payment after a hit and run incident near Biddeford. The case connects to an earlier accident involving Mary R. McCallum of Ocean Park road. Other local actions included fines for Reynolds, Brazier, and Murphy for driving without license, speeding, and muffler violations.

Saco James L. Sandborn Cherry Street Bath Newport R. I Hilary Mahaney Sandborn Sanborn Biddeford Mary R. McCallum Ocean Park Road Miss McCallum A and W Root Beer Upper Elm Street Gerald C. Nason Robert R. Reynolds Portland Henry F. Murphy Boston Mass Edward B. Brazier

Kovac Widow Gains Estate

Actress Edie Adams widow of Ernie Kovacs buys main estate asset for 25 thousand dollars cash and assumes mortgages totaling about 1.95 million. Court approval awards her sole title to California Racquet Club a 414 acre Palms property while estate’s paper value tops 2.1 million but claims exceed assets.

Los Angeles Edie Adams Ernie Kovacs Miss Adams California

Ben Bella Threatened by Kabylie Rival Revolt in Algeria

Reports from Constantine describe heavy casualties as Ben Bella, a decisive revolutionary, moves toward power after five years in French captivity. From Tizi Ouzou, Belkacem Krim and Mohammed Boudiaf vow to resist, backed by guerrilla forces led by Col. Mohand Ould Hadj. The Kabylie force may total around 3,000 with newer arrivals and Moslems, while Ould Hadj could command about 10,000 troops.

Constantine Ben Bella Kabylie Tizi Ouzou Belkacem Krim Mohammed Boudiaf Col. Mohand Ould Hadj Mediterranean Ould Hadj

Chamber Of Commerce Committees Announced

Chamber of Commerce boards announce committees for 1962 63 term concluding with list of executive finance industrial relations and many sub committees headed by Harry M Wooster plus Ex Officio and secretary roles. Unity Club Auxiliary held salad supper at Mrs Eth el Whitten Swan Pond with six members present and planned a beach party at Pine Point next Aug 8.

Unity Club Ethel Whitten Swan Pond North Saco Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce Harry M. Wooster Board of Chamber Archie B. Maxwell Maurice C. E. Roux Wayne B. Hutchins Thomas Armstrong Raymond P. Bonang Harry O. Garland Jerome Gillis J. Hermann Gelinas Francis Condon John W. Eagleson W. A. Lawrence, Jr John Mahaney Philip Sanborn Robert Spears David Twomey William Langevin James J. O'Connor Earl Rumery E. David Walley Clarence E. Gile Arthur J. Peloquin Credit Bureau Committee John Donald C. Doyle Robert Littlefield Newman V. Bagley Sven J. Hoosler James Murphy Leonard Drapeau Urbain Langevin Harold D. Carroll Simon Spill Edwin G. Walker Marcel Viger Alphonse FE. LeClair Bernard F. Brady Roger Sherman Lawrence J. Lamb Albert F. Deshaies John R. Gibson Roy MaceNaughton Earl Pratt Eliot Fink Charles Coughlan Michael Nans Paul Murphy Roland Vincent Conrad Fortier Charles Towle Ben Remar Chester Ball Robert Fenderson Maurice Matson William Smith Albini Martin James Draggins Bernard D. Osher Richard E. Moore Joseph St. Audie Michael Nanes Committee For John E. Barrett Paul Casavant Maurice L. Sandler Joseph S. Audie J. Alan Mark B. ‘Black Clifford Purvis Richard ‘E. Moore F. Davis Little H. David Walley Hugh Marshall Mar Clement Deschambeault Dinsmore Worthing Francis Coughlin Michael Schoonjans Stephen Kaler Raymond Kenneally Frank D. Lawler Wooster Clayton W. Cart‘mill

Reservations For Hospital Benefit In Kennebunkport

Notre Dame hospital auxiliary plans an August 8 production of Kismet at Arundel Opera Theater Kennebunkport. Advance reservations open led by Mrs. Robert Gagne and Mrs. Clement Auger with many doctors, auxiliary members, and families signing up. Proceeds fund hospital improvements and new equipment.

Robert Gagne Clement Auger Kismet Notre Dame Hospital Arundel Opera Theater Kennebunkport Thomas Anton M. Paul Houle Carl Haas Joseph Patane George Berube Andre Fortier Joseph Kenneally Roger Robert Leo Taillon Raymond Faucher Leopold Viger Lucien Doyon Doyon Paul Deschambeault Charles Hodge George Lamoureux Albert Colpitts Paul Caron Francis Murphy Rosaire Labelle Albert Cote John P. Fleurant Norman Morin Robert Parenteau Ronald ‘Cote Ovila More Gerard Fleurant Joseph Grondin Maurice Hebert Harold Carroll Marcel Viger Jerome Bolduc Armand Reay Norman Reilly John Barrett Marcel Levesque Gagne Auger Marcelle Morin

Sailing Couple Is Found Safe At Sea

PORTLAND AP A 23 foot sloop named Glee carrying Amherst College treasurer and wife was reported overdue after leaving Fal­mouth Foreside for Biddeford Pool. They moved to Seal Cove for fog and were later found anchored off Prout's Neck. Their son John notified the Coast Guard. The Groses have a summer home at Fortunes Rocks near the Pool.

Portland Amherst College Prout's Neck Minot Grose Seal Cove Grose Amherst John Coast Guard Glee Falmouth Biddeford Pool

Racial tensions cited by New Hampshire Democrat candidate

A Democratic congressional hopeful in New Hampshire warned a special legislative session may be needed to address what he called an intolerable situation caused by the arrival of “reverse freedom riders.” He described some individuals as representing the most undesirable elements of the South and said they were being sent North to discredit efforts.

Robert E. Currier Kennebunkport New Hampshire Eugene $. Daniel Jr Franklin South

Viet Nam War Updates Highlight Hamlet Program Progress

Informants report limited Communist reinforcements into South Vietnam after Laos fighting ended. Gen Harkins supplied McNamara with an optimistic briefing. The strategic hamlet plan advances with 2,400 settled, aiming for 7,000 by January 1. Peasants are relocated to protected towns near Vietnamese forces, reducing Communist influence and boosting political freedom.

South Viet Nam Laos Paul D. Harkins McNamara

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