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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1960

Page

2

Local People in and around Biddeford on Health and Travel

Mrs Annie Goodwin of Pine street Biddeford is a patient at Trull hospital Napoleon Morin of Westland street Biddeford is a patient at Beane Convalescent home Saco Roland Racine 14 Taylor street Biddeford is home from Portland Osteopathic hospital Mr and Mrs Robert Remick Smithfield Va are visiting Mrs James Fergerson and her mother Tasker street Saco Mrs Marie Anne Cordeau Adams street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Notre Dame hospital Mr and Mrs Franklin Flanagan Summer street Biddeford have returned home from a visit to Block Island R I Miss Mary Mahoney secretary at Biddeford City Clerk is to begin a one week vacation to Benton Station Ralph F Petit M division USS Forrestal on a seven month cruise in the Mediterranean will be on the way to Norfolk Va by September 2 His home is 127 Alfred street Biddeford William C Holland aviation electronics technician third class USN son of Mr and Mrs William G Holland 67 Union ave Old Orchard Beach serving with Fighter Squadron 11 aboard USS Franklin D Roosevelt in the Mediterranean Robert F E Burns aviation structural mechanic first class USN son of Mrs L Battles Kennebunk and husband of Miss Dorothy J Liscomb South Portland serving with Fighter Squadron 11 aboard USS Franklin D Roosevelt in the Mediterranean.

Annie Goodwin Pine Street Biddeford Trull Hospital Napoleon Morin Westland Street Beane Saco Roland Racine Taylor Street Portland Osteopathic Hospital Robert Remick Smithfield James Fergerson Tasker Street Marie Anne Cordeau Adams USN Laurence Battles Kennebunk Dorothy J. Liscomb South Portland Franklin D. Roosevelt Mediterranean

Elmer L. Lewis 73 Saco native dies after long illness

Elmer L. Lewis 73 of Saco a World War I veteran and retired restaurant employee died Wednesday noon in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. He resided on Ferry road Saco and is survived by a brother John E. Lewis and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services Friday at 2 pm from Dennett Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco with calling hours tonight. Burial will be in Laurel Hill cemetery Saco.

Elmer L. Lewis Saco Biddeford Ferry Road John E and Abbie Seavey Lewis John E. Lewis Dennett & Craig Funeral Home Main Street Laurel Hill Cemetery

Church Notes and Services Across Maine

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m. Holy Communion will be celebrated in Trinity Episcopal church Friday at 9 30 a m. The Bible club of the Lyman Baptist church Goodwins Mills meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the parsonage. Christ Episcopal church holds Friday morning service at 8. St John Day services in Christ church Biddeford at 6 and 7. St David church Kennebunk begins at 8 a m.

Saco Salvation Army Trinity Episcopal Church The Bible Club of Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Christ Episcopal Church Christ Church Biddeford St. David Church Kennebunk

Biddeford Pool Girl Fractured Leg After Parking Incident

A two year old Biddeford Pool girl suffered a fractured leg while in her yard. Judy O Neil was treated at Webber hospital in Biddeford. Burton L Crowley aged 78 said he backed his car from his driveway and felt a slight jolt before noticing the child in the driveway.

Biddeford Judy O'Neil Burton L. Crowley Williams Mahaney Webber Hospital

Scout Jamboree Ends Tonight Gala Marks Jubilee

Colorado Springs reports the fifth national Boy Scout Jamboree ends tonight with a gala celebration on 2400 acres north of the city. The event marks the golden jubilee of the Boy Scouts of America with representation from every state and 31 foreign nations.

Colorado Springs Colo Boy Scouts of America

Boy Dies After Freak Accident in Driveway

A three year old boy, Carl J. Michaud, died in a hospital after injuries from a freak driveway accident in Presque Isle. Police report he climbed into the family car and kicked it out of gear as it rolled backward, the front wheels then passing over him. He ran home in pain and died of a liver injury shortly after his father transported him to hospital.

Presque Isle Carl J. Michaud Harold J. Michaud

Workers at Winslow and Madison plants approve new contract

The Scott Paper Co. and unions announced a four percent pay raise Wednesday at the Winslow and Madison plants, lifting men’s base pay to 1.88 dollars per hour. The agreement covers about 1,000 workers.

W. Terville Scott Paper Co Winslow Madison

Actress Terry Moore Welcomes Son Named After Husband

Actress Terry Moore gave birth Wednesday to a 6 pound 13 ounce son. The baby was named for the actress and for her husband Stuart Warren Cramer II.

Terry Moore Hollywood Stuart Warren Cramer

World signs shrink to Maine towns through realtor Remillard

The message notes the world feels smaller as signs point to towns in Maine. Realtor Joffre Remillard is mentioned as part of the context.

Maine

Funeral services for Forrest C Bridges in Dover

Forrest C Bridges 55 of Park Street Dover died yesterday after a long illness. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Wiggin funeral home Dover. He was born January 19 1905 in Wells son of William B and Mahle Easton Bridges. He worked 18 years for Lipson Fruit company and belonged to St John Methodist Church. Survived by two sons Bruce L and Roger I two daughters Mrs Carol Lane and Helen L Bridges two brothers William R and Bertie F both of Wells four sisters Mrs Clarence Kimball Wells Mrs Charles Roberts Somersworth NH Mrs Franklin Bemis Dover and Mrs Harry Brown Concord NH and four grandchildren Interment Pine Hill Cemetery Dover.

Forrest C. Bridges Park Street Dover N. H Wentworth-Dover Wiggin Funeral Home Wells William B Mahel Eaton Bridges Lipson Fruit Company St. John Methodist Church

Milliken of Saco Died After Long Illness

Margaret Milliken 77 a Saco native and resident of 49 North Street Saco died last night in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born to Parley P. and Ellen Fogg Milliken she attended Saco grammar schools Thornton Academy and the Saco United Baptist church. Survived by nephew Clinton G. Milliken of Saco and cousin Mrs Mabel Mayo of Gorham the funeral will be Saturday at 1 30 p m from Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco with calling hours tomorrow 7 to 9 p m. Burial in Laurel Hill cemetery.

Margaret Fogg Milliken Saco North Street Biddeford Parley P Ellen Fogg Milliken Saco Grammar Thornton Academy Saco United

Funeral services for Mrs Hallie H MacHarrie held in Maine

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 a m for Mrs Hallie H MacHarrie widow of Edward MacHarrie of Old Orchard Beach from the Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco Rev John Stahl of the Washington avenue Methodist church Old Orchard Beach officiated and burial was in Woodlawn cemetery Wellesley Massachusetts

Hallie H. MacHarrie Edward MacHarrie Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco John Stahl Washington Avenue

Beach Driver Appeals Fine In Saco Court

Harry E. Rowell aged 64 of Old Orchard Beach challenged a $10 fine in York county Superior court while Saco Municipal court found him guilty for failing to yield to an accident involving Pauline Roberge 22 of Buxton road. He posted $25 recognizance for Superior court. Also Emile Asselin 15 of Quebec paid a $20 speeding fine and Paul Ither Jr 22 of Preville PQ paid a $50 driving to endanger fine. Saco police filed all four cases.

Harry E. Rowell Teneple Avenue Old Orchard Beach York County Superior Court Saco Hilary Mahaney Rowell Pauline Roberge Buxton Road Charles Smith Atty Philip Graves Emile Asselin Quebec Canada Asselin Mahaney Paul Ither, Jr Preville P.Q

Real estate transactions in Biddeford and surroundings

The Beaulieus of Lewiston sold 27 Herring Avenue Biddeford a ranch with attached garage and large lot to Gerard and ? Fecteau. A North Shore Ossipee Lake cottage in Waterboro owned by Gaston G. Rochefort sold to James G. Cavelluzzi of Boston for a summer residence. A six-room Cape Cod and double lot in Saco owned by Philip and Eliza Roux sold to Louis and Madelaine Perreault of Biddeford for a home. Transactions negotiated by Joseph S. Audie local realtor.

Herring Avenue Biddeford Robert R. Beaulieu Lewiston Joseph S. Audie Gerard Fecteau Ossipee Lake Waterboro Gaston G. Rochefort James G. Cavelluzzi Boston Mass Cape Cod Philip Roux Eliza Roux Saco Louis P. Perreault J Madelaine Perreault

Weather Outlook Portland Maine Warm Humid Friday

Partly cloudy weather continues across Portland with warm and humid conditions this afternoon and mild, fair conditions tonight. Friday remains partly cloudy and warm, with onshore winds 5 to 10 mph near the coast. regional overnight lows range from the 40s to 60s across several towns including Caribou Eastport Bangor Portland Mt Washington and Halifax.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Halifax Montreal

Births Recap From Hartford to Old Orchard Beach Area

Mrs Francis P LeProhon of Hartford welcomes son Thomas Francis weighing seven pounds ten ounces on July 21. Grandmothers Mrs Krevonec of West Wellington and Mrs Cora LeProhon of Biddeford. Conrad Rioux of Old Orchard Beach another baby girl Cynthia Louise born July 19. Basil Townsend of West Buxton has son Daniel Andrew born July 21. Bruce Sanborn of West Buxton has daughter Ellen Marie born July 23. William Lancie of Old Elizabeth Ann has daughter weighing seven pounds five ounces born July 26. J Walter Reid of Winchester Mass reports son David Andrew. mother Barbara Standeven is daughter of Hubert Standeven of Old Orchard Beach.

Téo Francis P. LeProhon Harrison Avenue Hartford Basil Townsend West Buxton Daniel Andrew Bruce Sanborn Ellen Marie William Lancie Temple Avenue Old Orchard Beach Elizabeth Ann J. Walter Reid Winchester Mass David Andrew Reid Barbeara Standeven Hubert Standeven Washington Avenue

Pay Raise Aids State Economy

Portland report says a federal worker pay raise adds three million dollars yearly to Maine’s economy. The increase, effective July 1, affects 8,072 employees per Civil Service Commission figures provided by Rep. James C. Oliver.

Portland James C. Oliver Maine Olivers Civil Service Commission

Kennebunk Coach Takes Mexico Post

Mexico High School announces two new coaches for the coming school year. Robert Fallon of Rumford, a Springfield College graduate, will coach football and track. He replaces Ray Kostetter who moves to Massachusetts. Richard Hunt, formerly at Kennebunk High, will lead basketball and baseball, replacing David Redmond who took a school post in Biddeford.

Mexico

Maine Manufacturing Output Reaches New 1959 High

Maine manufacturing value rose to 1.48 billion in 1959, up from 1.35 billion in 1958 and a 1956 high of 1.39 billion. Leading sectors were paper at 397.3 million, food 274.3 million, leather 234.2 million, textiles 192.5 million, and lumber 115.9 million, with textiles showing its first upswing in eight years.

Augusta Maine Department of Labor and Industry Gov. Eed

Outing Held By Saco Past Noble Grands

Saco Past Noble Grands association held a July covered dish supper and summer outing at Mrs. Reed Rumery residence Granite Point Fortunes Rocks Biddeford. July session attendees included Mr and Mrs Kennedy Burrill Norman McAuley Erwin Kennedy and son Robert Sherman Ladd Rumery Kinsbury Brown Emery Palmer Meserve Martin Harriman and others. York County Past Grands plans August 16 at Forbes in Weis and August 29 at Deer Pond hosted by Mrs Henry Meserve with a covered dish supper. Population note mentions Turkey 250 million.

Saco Past Noble Grands Association Reed Rumery Granite Point Fortunes Rocks Biddeford Norman McAuley York County Past Grands Association Forbes Weis Deer Pond Henry Meserve John Kennedy Carlton] Burrill Erwin Kennedy Robert John Sherman Elwood Ladd Lottie Kinsbury Charlotte Brown Richard Carrie Emery Aldie Palmer Mertie M

Lanvin Castillo fall couture debuts teardrop skirts and sober hues

Paris fashion coverage notes Lanvin Castillo fall-winter collection with teardrop shaped skirts kissing the knees and belted fitted waists that flaunt bustlines. The show features bold color pairings from purples with pale pinks to browns with beige, while designers echo earlier seventies inspirations amid a dark season. Chanel and Dessès fashion week closers loom, wrapping the Paris season.

Paris Lanvin- Castillo Castillo Lanvin-Castillo Dior Yves Saint Laurent Desses

Biddeford High School Teachers Resignations Stir

Biddeford superintendent Paul Larrabee announced the resignation of English teacher and assistant football and baseball coach Raymond F Coombs from Biddeford High School. Arthur G Descoteaux, commercial arts teacher and assistant basketball coach, was named assistant varsity coach of football and baseball. The Arctic is also described as a tourist resort with trips costing $1000 weekly to live with Eskimos and join seal and walrus hunts.

Biddeford Paul Larrabee Raymond F Coombs Biddeford High School Coombs Arthur G. Descoteaux The Arctic

President's Doctor Loses Charles River Bicycle Path

In Boston AP report Dr Paul Dudley White, famed heart specialist linked to President Eisenhower, loses his bicycle path along the Charles River. He leads bicycle advocates who helped dedicate a five mile route near Cambridge last June but the Metropolitan District Commission ruled the parkway is for pedestrians. bicycles are barred.

Boston Paul Dudley White Eisenhower Charles River White Metropolitan District Commission Cambridge

Saco Firemen Use Booster Line on Chimney Fire

Saco firemen used a booster line for a chimney fire at the home of Richard Grant on McKenney Road last night. No damage was reported.

Saco Richard Grant McKenney Road

Fire Plan Pushes Handicap Program Details

Fire officials say arrangements are needed to install discs and reflectors for the Handicapped Emergency Life Saving Plan. They emphasize the number of eligible participants in the two cities is unknown and request notification from interested residents to ensure program success.

Nixon Attends Southern Delegations Rallying Tone

Nixon warned against Democratic platform shifts and urged Southern leaders to consider his campaign. He cited oil land issues and joked about not becoming a Rockefeller. He promised to carry his drive into Texas and Georgia, drawing strong applause.

Rockefeller Nixon Los Angeles Texas Georgia

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