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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1963

Page

2

Local personals list medical and surgical patients

Leon Dansereau of 350 Main St Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Laureen LeClair daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence LeClair of 11 Middle St Saco is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Maureen Couture daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Couture of 25 Orchard St Biddeford has returned home from Mercy Hospital.

Leon Dansereau Main St Biddeford Webber Hospital Laureen LeClair Lawrence LeClair Middle St Saco Maureen Couture Raymond Couture Orchard St Mercy

Weekend church services grouped across Biddeford area

A series of Sunday and evening worship services are listed for Advent Christian churches in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk and Wells with times from 4 p m to 7 30 p m and multiple youth groups at First Assembly of God Kennebunk Baptist and other local churches including the Odd Fellows building and the Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Holy Communion in Biddeford Pool with sermon theme Friend Why Are You Here and organist Mrs Shirley Parks

Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Christ Ambassadors Group First Assembly of God Church Ahepa Leasant Street Saco Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Salvation Army Union Avenue Salvation Youth Fellowship of The Union Church Biddeford Pool Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Shirley Parks

Doris Berthiaume Bridal Shower Postponed

The bridal shower for Miss Doris Berthiaume of 60 Alfred Street Biddeford scheduled for Sunday July 28 has been postponed until August 4 due to the death of her uncle.

Doris Berthiaume Alfred St Biddeford

Youth fined for running a stop sign in Biddeford court

Raynold A. Labbe, 19, of 36 Acorn St Biddeford pleaded guilty through attorney Kert Cyr in Biddeford Municipal Court to running a stop sign. Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason imposed a $10 fine. The case was the only one completed at press time.

Raynold A. Labbe Acorn St Biddeford Kert Cyr Gerald C. Nason

Deaths Agenard Legare 79 former Biddeford resident

Agenard Legare 79 a former Biddeford resident died in Black Lake Quebec where he had lived for three years He was born in St David Quebec on June 13 1884 and worked at the Saco Lowell Shops for 46 years He was a St Joseph Church communicant and member of several fraternal and church groups Survivors include brother Edouard Legare and several nieces and nephews Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home Sunday 10 am to 10 pm Funeral services from St Joseph Church Monday at 830 am

Agenard Legare Pine St Biddeford Black Lake Que St. David Xavier Aglae Hogue Legare Saco-Lowell St. Joseph's Church Holy Name Society St. Joseph's St. Andre's Union St. Jean Baptiste d’Amerique Chagnon Council Order of Eagles Edouard Legare Emond St. Joseph’s Church

Isidore J Beaulieu 81 Dies In Biddeford Home

Isidore Joseph Beaulieu 81 died Friday at his son Donat Beaulieu's Biddeford home where he lived the last two years. Born Nov 6 1881 in St Clement Quebec he was a former Lewiston Bates Manufacturing Co worker 20 years and Oxford Paper Mill Rumford 22 years. Survived by son Donat Beaulieu Montreal brother Pierre Beaulieu, Quebec sister Marie St Laurent Ste Madeleine Quebec five grandchildren five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Joseph Church Monday at 9:30 a.m. Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-10 p.m. and prior to services.

Isidore Joseph Beaulieu Donat A. Beaulieu Taylor St Biddeford Beaulieu Lewiston Bates Mfg. Co Oxford Rumford St. Clement Que Israel Caroline (Veilleux) Beaulieu Rose Anna Gravel Beaulieu St. Joseph's Parish Pierre Beaulieu St. Joseph's Church Bolduc Alfred St

Rumery Rites Set for Jeannette S Rumery in Saco

Jeannette S Rumery 67 Curtis Cove Biddeford died suddenly at a Biddeford hospital Born October 4 1895 in Dorchester MA she was the daughter of Henry and Flora Foss Scammom A member of the Eastern Star New York she is survived by widower Jessie E two sons Earle R Biddeford Reed W Saco a daughter Marylyn R Fairfield Ohio and seven grandchildren Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 30 p m from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco Interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery Friends may call Sunday 7 to 9 p m

Jeannette S. Rumery Curtis Cove Biddeford Dorchester Mass Henry Flora Foss Scammon Eastern Star New York Jessie E Earle R Reed W Saco Marylyn R. Fairfield Ohio Dennett Land Craig Funeral Home Main St Laurel Hill Cemetery Funeral

Annie Perry of Leominster Dies at 9 in City

Annie Perry aged 9 of Leominster Mass died this morning. Born December 1 1873 in Rexton County Canada she was a school teacher before migrating to the United States. Survived by two sons Roy Biddeford Maine Merle FitchburgMass four daughters Leona Kurtz Marlborough Lillian Smith Pawtucket Annie Freeman Marion Crowley one grandson Richard Perrin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday morning at St Leos Church with interment in the city.

Leominster Mass Annie Perry Rexton County Canada United States Roy Biddeford Maine Merle Fitchburg Leona Kurtz Marlborough Lillian Smith Pawtucket R. I Annie Freeman Marion Crowley

Ruth W Smart dies after long illness at 47

Ruth W Withrow Smart 47 of 48 Graham St Biddeford died yesterday after a long illness at a local hospital Born in Milford July 16 1916 daughter of Lester R Foster and Rose Massey Foster graduate of Biddeford High School employed 14 years at Saco Lowell Shops and later J G Deering and Sons member of Foss Street Methodist Church Survived by father Lester R Foster three sons Robert Roderick Biddeford Ronald El Monte Calif three sisters Verne Gerrish East Lebanon Eva I Reigle Harrisburg Pa Helen Withrow Biddeford five brothers Norman J Foster Los Angeles Charles Louis Foster New York Robert L Foster Portland Phillip E Foster South Portland and several nieces and nephews Funeral from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco at 10 am Monday with interment in Brooklawn Cemetery Portland calling hours Sunday 7 to 9 pm.

Ruth Withrow Smart Graham St Biddeford Milford Lester R Rose (Massey) Foster Biddeford High School Saco-Lowell J. G. Deering and Sons Foss Street Methodist Church Lester R. Foster Conn Robert Roderick

Sacred Heart League to prayer vigil for Agenard Legare

Members of the Sacred Heart League of St. Joseph Church gather at Emond Funeral Home Sunday at 7 30 p m to say prayers for Agenard Legare in a tribute of respect.

Sacred Heart League of St. Joseph Emond Funeral Agenard Legare

Prayers League to Greet Agenard Legare Sunday

The League of St Andre's Church will meet at Emond Funeral Home Sunday at 7 p m to say prayers for Agenard Legare.

Stranger in His Own Home Town Miami

In Miami a Cuban refugee waitress Joyce Williams faces daily barriers as locals question her English, highlighting frictions over language and identity in the immigrant community.

Miami Joyce Williams

Maine Forecast Mixed Tonight Warm and Dry

A fair and warm night continues with low temperatures in the 60s. Sunday brings hot and fair weather with partly cloudy skies in northern areas and scattered afternoon thunder showers developing.

Maine Afernoon

Thomas J. Taylor 62 of Saco and Easley dies after illness

Thomas J. Taylor aged 62 of 76 Harrison Ave Saco and Easley South Carolina died in a local hospital after a lengthy illness He was born in Dundee Scotland August 11 1900 and worked 40 years at the Saco Lowell Shops as night supervisor He belonged to multiple Masonic bodies in Saco and Ludlow and served with the Royal English Navy in World War I He is survived by his widow former Lillian Yelineck one son Bruce C Taylor Biddeford a daughter Mrs William Kimball Saco three grandchildren and several cousins Funeral services were held Monday at 2 from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco Friends may call tonight and Sunday at the funeral home.

Thomas J. Taylor Harrison Ave Saco Easley S.C Dundee Scotland Thomas J Jane (Whyte) Taylor Saco-Lowell Brigham Lodge A.F A.M Ludlow Mass York Royal Arch Bradford Shumway Funeral Home Spring St

Funeral Services for Alfred Bourgault Held at St Josephs Church

Funeral services for Alfred Bourgault of 108 Botolph Street Boston who died Wednesday in a Boston hospital will be held Monday morning at 730 from St Josephs Church. The time of mass will be announced at the masses Sunday. Friends may call at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. and prior to the service.

Alfred Bourgault Botolph St Boston St. Joseph's Church Bolduc Alfred St. Biddeford

Portland Man Fined On Speeding Charge

Thomas J. Hubner 22 of Portland paid a $25 fine in Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice Court for a speeding offense on Temple Avenue July 24. The charge was brought by Sdt Jean Paul Lacroix of the Old Orchard Beach Police Department. Hubner pleaded guilty before Justice Wesley M. Mewer.

Old Orchard Beach Thomas J. Hubner Portland Wesley M. Mewer Sdt Jean Paul Lacroix Temple Avenue

Bridge Bid Called For In South Berwick

The State Highway Commission will open bids on August 7 for a 65 foot modern steel and concrete bridge over the Great Works River, replacing the current wooden floored steel truss bridge on Emery's Bridge Road.

Augusta State Highway Commission South Berwick Emery Great Works River

Demand Drives Growth in Campsites and Lodging at Old Orchard Beach

Business activity in the Old Orchard Beach area surges with strong demand for trailers, engines overhauled, and higher average bills. Rental parks report volumes up 25 to 60 percent above last season while motels and hotels describe overall good business despite visible vacancy signs. Amusement stands show mixed signals from terrible to excellent sales.

Old Orchard Beach Old Or Orchard Beach

Committee suggests Lewiston reapportionment plan

AP reports Maine House reapportionment should be handled by a bipartisan committee to work out details immediately. Democratic leader William D. Hathaway said the constitutional amendment provides a broad outline, but the legislature must assign the seats.

Lewiston Maine House William D. Hathaway

Immigrant Learns English Amid Spanish Menu Challenge

A man, relieved, sits to study an English language menu after recalling two first places he visited offered only Spanish. The snippet captures language barriers and adaptation in a packed city setting.

German Student Plans Visit To Local Area

A 23 year old law student from Dortmund Germany arrives August first for two months as a guest of the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club under the Experiment In International Living program. Heinz Jurgen Hotte will stay with four local Rotarians in Saco Biddeford for about two weeks each and visit industries and sites across the area. He will be joined by Jeans Jacques Gachelin of France and Willem Struyck of the Netherlands who will be hosted in Scarborough by the Jaycees and Rotary. This marks the second year of the Rotary Club collaboration with Putney Vermont program.

Germany Biddeford - Saco Heinz Jurgen Hotte Dortmund New York City New York Norton Payson Scarborough Laurence H. Staples Saco F. Turner Brown Kennepunkport Lloyd W. Walker David E. Wigley Biddeford Jeans-Jacques Gachelin France Willem Struyck Netherlands Jaycees Rotary Club Biddeford Saco Rotary Club Putney Hotte Geneva Hamburg England Italy Holland Swizerland Spain Denmark Sweden Norway Austria Belgium International Service Division

Pierce Brothers Charged With Aggravated Assault

Kennebunk two brothers Robert Pierce and Jack Pierce both 25 and 22 face aggravated assault charges in municipal court for an attack on Michael Paul Roussin 24 of Biddeford near the Kennebunk town line. Roussin was treated and is under observation in a Biddeford hospital. Bail is set at 5000 dollars each and more warrants may follow from an earlier incident in Kennebunkport.

Kennebunk Robert Pierce Jack Pierce West Kennebunk Biddeford Pierce Brothers Michael Paul Roussin Bacon St Robert Ficker Roussin Kennebunk Port Kennebunkport Dock Square Frank Stevens Stevens

Newborns Born to Several Biddeford Families

To Mr and Mrs Raymond Rouillard 332 Alfred St Biddeford a daughter Donna Mae seven pounds 11 ounces July 24. To Mr and Mrs Fernand Cote 4 Hill St Biddeford a son John Paul five pounds four ounces July 24. To Mr and Mrs Gerard Jacques 38 Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach a son Richard Michael eight pounds five ounces July 24. To Mr and Mrs Harold A Lawrence Bay View Saco a son Jefferson Bruce seven pounds 11 ounces July 25. To Mr and Mrs Ovide R Corbel 414 Main St Biddeford twin sons four pounds seven ounces and four pounds 13 ounces July 26. To Mr and Mrs George H Palmer 338 Main St Biddeford a daughter Darlene Marie six pounds six ounces July 26.

Webber Raymond Rouillard Alfred St Biddeford Donna Mae Fernand Cote Hill St John Paul Gerard Jacques Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach Richard Michael Harold A. Lawrence Bay View Saco Jefferson Bruce Ovide R. Corbeil Main St George H. Palmer Darlene Marie

Summer Heat Wave Grimly Extends Across New England

New England endures a blistering heat wave expected to last through the weekend. Readings reach the high and mid 90s from northern Maine to southern Connecticut, with coastal relief due to light winds. Boston tied a 71 year record at 71, Burlington hit 94, and Providence set a new high at 95 as officials anticipate more records.

Boston New England Maine Connecticut Burlington Providence Weather Bureau

CAB Revokes Florida Routes of Northeast Airlines

The Civil Aeronautics Board halted Northeast Airlines New York to Florida service, saying there is no need for a third carrier. The order ends Northeast’s New York Florida subsidy route and leaves National Airlines and Eastern Airlines to serve the market. Northeast may seek reconsideration as dissenters argue the decision rolls back market competition.

Washington Northeast Airlines Civil Aeronautics Board New York Florida CAB National Airlines Eastern Airlines New York- Florida Northeast New York-Florida Hughes Tool Co Robert T. Murphy G. Joseph Minetti

Two Girls Bicycles Found in Saco Police Seeks Owners

Two blue and white girls bicycles in excellent condition have waited for ownership claims at the Saco police station since June. Police Chief Raymond Kerry said one bike was found near a cottage on Surf Street at Ferry Beach and the other outside a store at 153 Beach Street.

Saco Raymond Kerry Surf Street Ferry Beach Beach St

Railroads back ICC plan to rule on work rules changes

The railroads support Kenneley’s ICC proposal allowing the ICC to rule on controversial work rules changes. They argue the plan could save millions by eliminating jobs unions say are needed. The arbiter criticized for leaning to management's side is seen as less competent than previous advisers.

Kenneley ICC

Crazy Boots in the Boot Craze Stand Out

White ankle-high boots with clownish pompons draw attention in the current boot craze. Sock-like designs featuring thong toes and bold toe divisions also attract double takes as fashion pushes playful boundaries.

Ocean Park Swimming Races End Classes

Ocean Park hosted a night of water races ending junior and senior life saving and adult classes at the Royal Ambassador Pool. In freestyle Michael Burnell led with Norman Boisse and Edward Lacroix tied for second. Norman Boisse, Stephen Murphy and Adrien Dufreane won the paper race. Burnell, Lacroix and Stephen Ow took crawstroke honors. Balloon races saw Arthur Rome win with Lewis Watts and Jean Vaillancourt nearby. Watts and David Moran shared first in the second balloon race, followed by William Southwick and Peter Holden. Jean Michaud's team won the clothes race while Adrien Dufreane's team won the watermelon race. Awards and badges were presented. Instructors were Mrs Shamus Daly, Miss Linda Zello, Mrs F Howard Shaffer, aided by lifeguard Mary Jane Lanitagne.

Ocean Park Royal Ambassador Pool Michael Burnell Norman Boisse Edward Lacroix Lewis Watts Stephen Murphy Adrien Dufreane Craw Stephen Ow Arthur Rome Jean Vaillancourt David Moran William Southwick Peter Holden Jean Michaud Shamus Daly Linda Zello F. Howard Shaffer Mary Jane Lanitagne

What A Baby A Year-Old Chimp Can Be

Tulsa AP report says a year-old chimp named Oose is like another baby in care by zoo director Hugh Davis and his wife. Oose, from Africa via Florida quarantine, weighs six pounds, eats baby foods, plays with toys, and naps after a bath with buttermilk soap. He sleeps well, wears a crib, needs a female companion, and has only been partially seen by the public, with a traumatic Bible school outing noted.

Tulsa Okla Zelta ‘Davis Tulsa Zoo Hugh Davis Oose Davis

Stubborn Grass Blaze Battled In Biddeford

Biddeford firefighters fought a stubborn grass and brush fire starting at 11 02 a m at 45 Forest Street caused by careless smoking. Multiple rekindles kept Engine 4 and Tank 1 crews busy through 7 23 p m with recalls to 149 Guinea Road and 111 West Street.

Biddeford Forest St Tank 1 Engine 4 Recall Forrest Street 149 Guinea Road Engine 5 West St

Chamber names multiple committees headed by Wooster

The Chamber of Commerce announced numerous committees led by President Harry M. Wooster. Listed are executive and finance, industrial relations, credit bureau, membership, entertainment, legislative, merchants, parking, committee for industrial expansion, visitation, and manpower resources and yoca- with chairmen and members including Archie B. Maxwell Maurice C. Roux and Wayne B. Hutchins among many others.

Chamber of Commerce Harry M. Wooster Archie B. Maxwell Maurice C. Roux Wayne B. Hutchins Maurice C. E. Roux Thomas Armstrong Raymond P. Bonang Harry P. Garland Jerome Gillis J. Hermann Gelinas Francis Condon John W. Eagleson W. A. Lawrence Jr John Mahaney Philip Sanborn James J. O'Connor Earl Rumery David Walley Clarence Arthur F. Maxwell Paul Rousseau Ralph Sevigny Arthur J. Peloquin Albert V. Cote Henry P. Ross Raymond L. Karnan Richard Monmaney Roy MacNaughton Donald C. Doyle Robert Littlefield Newman V. Bagley Sven J. Hoosler James Murphy Leonard Drapeau Albert P. Deshaies Urbain Ben Remar Maurice Matson William Smith Albini Martin Robert Butler Paul Casavant J. Alan Jasper Reuben Robichaud Donald C. Doyle Walter Crepeau Percy Gowen Arnald Potter Alan Dalton James Draggitis Bernard D. Osher Richard E. Moore Joseph S. Audie Lawrence J. Lamb John R. Gibson Charles Coughlan Albert F. Deshaies Simon Spill John E. Barrett John RR. Gibson Harold D. Carroll Maurice L. Sandler Archie B Maxwell Sven J. Hoosler Edward Carp Horace S. Nichols Bernard C Brown Nicholas P. Scontras

Donovan Eyes Talk Trade With Red China

James B. Donovan, chief negotiator of the Bay of Pigs release, seeks government sanctioned repatriation mission to Communist China to free about 100 Americans imprisoned there. He voiced optimism but noted permission must come from the State Department. Donovan, receiving an honorary degree from Bryant College, said past operations in Cuba and East Germany had government support.

Er Oe R.I James B. Donovan Red China Donovan Bryant College Providence Journal State Department Cuba East Germany China Fidel Castro United States

Record car output tops 1955 mark as factories run

Production numbers show 7,130,001 cars rolled off assembly lines surpassing the 1955 record. Anticipated output of 210,000 more cars before 1963 model completion. Calendar year 1963 production hit 4,632,361, up from 4,169,446 last year. Output slowed to an estimated 149,500 this week from 159,040 last week. Corporate results were largely strong with Ford Standard Oil New Jersey and Phillips Petroleum reporting record profits. Steel slipped for the first time in 23 weeks, with 2 million tons produced, down 6.6 percent from the prior week. GNP rose to a $579 billion annual rate in Q2, up $7.2 billion from Q1. NYSE volume totaled 16,234,431 shares, the smallest weekly trade since Oct. 13. Bond sales averaged $4 million daily versus $4.1 million previously.

Ford Standard Oil New Jersey Phillips Petroleum Commerce Department New York Stock Exchange

Boston Woman Dies At Wells

WELLS AP report states Dorothy MacGillivary aged 66 of Boston died while bathing off Drakes Island on Friday. The death was attributed to a heart attack.

Heat blamed for Lewiston woman’s death

Anie L. Phillips, 77, was found in River Side Cemetery Friday and died after being taken to a hospital with apparent heat exhaustion. Authorities said the heat wave contributed to her death.

Lewiston Anie L. Phillips Riverside

Biddeford and Saco committee slate outlines leadership

The transportation training committee lists chairman Martin J. Rielly with members Mark Black Clifford Purvis Richard Moore F Davis Little H David Walley Hugh Marshall and the mayors of Biddeford and Saco. An advisory group includes Francis Coughlin Michael Schoonjans Stephen Kaler Raymond Kenneally and Dr Frank Lawler. President Harry M Wooster serves ex officio. Clayton W Cartmill will act as secretary on all committees.

Tional Martin J. Rielly Mark B. Black Clifford Purvis Richard E. Moore F. Davis Little H. David Walley Hugh Marshall Biddeford Saco Francis Coughlin Michael Schoonjans Stephen Kaler Raymond Kenneally Frank Lawler Harry M. Wooster Clayton W. Cartmill

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