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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1962

Page

2

Deaths Tackla Haddad

Mrs Tackla Haddad 85 of 65 East Grand avenue Old Orchard Beach died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness Born in Aitha Syria in 1877 she came to the United States young She was Greek Orthodox widow of George Haddad 1932 Surviving are a son Eli Haddad Old Orchard Beach six daughters nine grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Friends may call Emond and Conroy Funeral home Old Orchard Beach this evening 7 to 10 m Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m and Wednesday 10 a m until services at 2 p m from St John by the Sea Episcopal church Interment in Berlin New Hampshire Thursday

Tackla Haddad East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Aitha Syria Joseph Ruth Rozek George Haddad Eli Haddad Nellie Bourisk Lewiston Elizabeth Haddad Anne Haddad Auburn Mabel Ingham Mary Lux Syosset Long Island N. Y Barbara Wood Emond and Conroy Adelaide Road St. John By the Sea Episcopal Church Berlin N. H

Portland Weather Outlook Partly Cloudy And Warm

This afternoon in Portland sees partly cloudy skies with warm temperatures and light south to southwest winds. Tonight remains partly cloudy and mild with coastal fog possible, light southerly winds. Tuesday turns partly cloudy and warm with humidity and scattered afternoon thundershowers. Zone 1 temperatures near 80, with a range of 57 to 62.

Portland

Weekend Visitors Highlight Biddeford Personal Notices

Mr and Mrs Joseph Hanusek of Kennebunk spent the weekend at Estes Lake as guests of Mrs Phil Huston. Armand Grenier and son Miguel of Georgetown Mass are visiting relatives in Biddeford while J Cookson of Jersey City Frank Harriman of Biddeford return home after a Mercy Hospital stay. Robert Huppe and son Michael of East Hartford Conn were weekend visitors. Fred Martel left for Boston after visiting Gerard Godbout. Elsa Stevens of Biddeford is on a weeklong vacation. Honor McCain of Connecticut visiting Goose Rocks Beach guest of Mrs Newton Stevens. Mrs George Hawkes and daughters Patricia and Rosemary visit her mother Mary Ryan. Atty George Hawkes of Arlington Va underwent an emergency appendectomy. Alfred Bonneau and Denise leave for New Britain Conn after visiting Biddeford. Pauline Cookson leaves for Coronado Calif after a Biddeford visit. Luther Motz Fort Wayne Ind and Theresa Cookson of Biddeford and Coronado vacationed with relatives. Karl Sabesta and son Kirk of St Paul Minn return home after visiting Bolduc family. Fred Fowler and family stop in Biddeford en route from South China after visiting Richard Dow. Fowler works at Portsmouth Navy Yard.

Biddeford Armand Grenier Miguel Georgetown Mass Biddeford-Saco J. Cookson Jersey City Frank Harriman Mason Street Mercy Hospital Portland Robert Huppe Michael East Hartford Conn Fred Martel Boston Patricia Rosemary Mary Ryan St. Mary Street Hawkes Eleanor Ryan George Hawkes Arlington Va Webber Hospital New Britain Alice Labrecque Gerard Godbout Alfred Bonneau Denise Pauline Cookson Coronado Calif Luther Motz Fort Wayne Ind Motz Theresa Cookson Karl Sabesta Kirk St. Paul Minn Roland Bolduc Old Orchard Beach Sabesta Pauline Bolduc Richard Dow South China Fred Fowler Fred, Jr Susanz Brian Kittery Fowler Portsmouth Navy Yard Barbara Stevens

Camp Ellis Firemen Auxiliary Plans Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Camp Ellis Firemen's Auxiliary is set for tomorrow evening at 7:30 at the fire station. Members are urged to attend.

Camp Ellis

E and L Club to Hold Annual Picnic at Mrs Nora York’s

The E and L club of School Street Methodist church will host its annual picnic at Mrs Nora York’s home at 11 Beacon Avenue Ferry Beach Saco on Thursday afternoon and evening. Members should bring picnic lunches and coffee will be provided.

E and L Club School Street Methodist Church Nora York Beacon Avenue Ferry Beach Saco

Religious services and meetings held in two towns

Holy Communion will be celebrated Tuesday at 6 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford. A prayer meeting follows Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Full Gospel Church Route 9A Wells. The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Full Gospel Wells The Saco Salvation Army

Elderly Couple Killed in I-95 Crash Near Brunswick

BRUNSWICK AP A 73 year old Roy Etheridge of Portland president of Etheridge Foundry & Machine Co and 71 year old Ethel Reed of Waldoboro were killed when their car swerved and struck a ledge on Interstate Route 95 south of Brunswick. The car was demolished.

Brunswick Here Roy Etheridge Portland Etheridge Foundry & Machine Co Ethel Reed Waldoboro

First Presidential Oath Given to Washington on Wall Street

George Washington received the first presidential oath in 1789 inside a New York building on Wall Street. The historic ceremony marked the start of the U.S. presidency as the nation began its republican era with Washington as the chief executive.

George Washington Wall Street New York

Mrs Sarah Hussey 91 dies after long illness Biddeford

Sarah L Hussey widow of Hubert Hussey age 91 of 62 River Road Biddeford dies at home after a long illness Born Parsonsfield May 20 1871 daughter of Horace and Sarah Hadgdon She is survived by daughter Mrs L E Staples Shapleigh son Isaac Hussey Biddeford 14 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services Tuesday at 1 30 PM from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco with burial in Goodwins Mills Cemetery No calling hours

Sarah L. Hussey River Road Biddeford Hubert Hussey Parsonsfield Horace Sarah (Allen) Hadgdon L. E. Staples Shapleigh Issac Hussey Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco Goodwins Mills

Biddeford Man George E Martin Dies After Long Illness

George E Martin 85 of 17 Vines Avenue Biddeford died at home after a long illness. Born in Sandy Bay Quebec August 7 1876 he worked as an erector for over 50 years in Biddeford and abroad. Surviving are two daughters a step daughter six grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers a sister and several nieces and friends may call at Emond Funeral Home today until 10 pm Funeral services from St Joseph Church Tuesday at 9 30 am.

George FE. Martin Vines Avenue Biddeford Sandy Bay Que Clement and Marie Belanger Martin Lowell St. Joseph Church Saco Lodge LIKS Joseph Doherty Fernando Bourque Cora LeClair Old Orchard Beach Augustus Martin Miami Fla Peter Martin Charlotte N. C Rose Remillard Emond Funeral Home

Wind sor man Carlos French 84 dies at Old Orchard Beach

Carlos FE French, 84, of Windsor Vermont, a retired machinist formerly with Cone Automatic Machine, died Sunday at his son's home in Old Orchard Beach after a long illness. Born June 5, 1878, he was a son of Francis and Francella French. He belonged to Windsor Grange and Windsor Methodist Church. Survived by a grandson William French of Millinocket and a great granddaughter. Burial at Ascutney Cemetery, Windsor. arrangements handled by Old Orchard Beach funeral home.

Carlos FE. French Windsor Harold French Fern Avenue Old Orchard Beach Francis and Francella Chapman) French Cone Automatic Machine Company Windsor Grange Windor Methodist Church William French Knights Funeral Home Ascutney Cemetery Portland Avenue

Tracy Hopkins Dies After Short Illness In Saco

Tracy George Hopkins 70 of 4 Middle Street Saco died this morning after a brief illness. Born August 23 1892 in Manchester New Hampshire he was the son of George and Annie Daley Hopkins. He worked 25 years at Saco Lowell retiring in 1958 and also at the South Portland shipyard three years. A World War I veteran until two months ago he was a Saco firefighter. Survived by widow Georgianne Charon Hopkins a stepson Hormidas Lachapelle three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Wednesday at 8 am. Visitation at Cote Funeral Home Beach Street Saco today 7 10 pm and Tuesday 2 4 and 7 10 pm.

Tracy George Hopkins Middle Street Saco Manchester N. H George Annie ‘Daley’ Hopkins Saco-Lowell South Portland Georgianne Charon

Elks Lodge to Hold Ritual for George E. Martin

Members of the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks meet at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford tonight at 7 30 to conduct ritualistic services for George E. Martin a member.

Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks Emond Funeral Home Hill Street George E. Martin

Oldest Jersey County pear tree bears fruit again

In Jerseyville Illinois the 132 year old pear tree, shipped from New Jersey in 1830 by Dr Ralph Van Pelt, again bears fruit this season. The tree has drawn wide attention as the Agricultural Department and other state ag departments took scions for propagation years ago.

Jerseyville, Ill Jersey County New Jersey Ralph van Pelt Department of Agriculture State Departments of Agriculture

July Tides Daily Highs and Lows Table

The July tides are listed for daylight time with daily high and low times and amplitudes. Entries show dates 30 and 31 with morning and afternoon high tides around 11 to 12 and low tides near 5 in the morning and evening. The table format presents H L values and AM PM segments for each date.

Labbe Rites Set For Saco Resident

Alice Hirst Labbe 62 of Moody street Saco died early this week in a local hospital Born in Biddeford March 7 1900 she was a daughter of Samuel and Nellie Hirst She had worked at Swetesr Children s home Seco Survivors include her daughter Mrs Reginald Labbe of Bordentown NJ a sister Mrs Ethel Pate of Binghamton NY and two grandchildren Cheryl and David Labbe Burial will be in Laurel Hill cemetery with services at Kennett and Craig Funeral home 365 Main Street Saco Friends may call tomorrow from 7 to 9 p m

Alice (Hirst) Labbe Moody Street Saco Biddeford Samuel Nellie Milliken) Hirst Swetesr Children’s Home Seco Reginald Labbe Bordentown N. J Ethel Pate Binghamton N. Y Cheryl David Labbe Kennett and Craig Main Street Laurel Hill

Funeral services for Ralph C Foss in Easley South Carolina

Ralph Ceil Foss 77 former Biddeford resident died Friday funeral services were held at Robinson Funeral Home Easley South Carolina burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park Easley South Carolina survivors include sister Edna Tibbetts Portland

Ralph Cecil Foss Biddeford Robinson Funeral Home Easley S. C Greenlawn Memorial Park Edna Tibbetts Portland

John H Spear Jr Funeral Services Held In Saco

Funeral services for John Hubert Spear Jr were conducted Saturday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco with Elder Harry C Ridley of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints presiding Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery in the town.alts

John H. Spear, JR John Hubert Spear, Jr Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Saco Harry C. Ridley Church of the Latter Day Saints Greenwood Cemetery

Reginald Bettaney Memorial Service Held for RCMP Official

Memorial services followed the cremation of Reginald Montford Bettaney of Ottawa at the Old Orchard Beach funeral home in Maine. Rev. Oakley Woodward officiated. Bettaney, who died suddenly in Biddeford hospital last week, was a former assistant commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Reginald Bettaney Reginald Montford Bettaney Ottawa Uni Old Orchard Beach Portland Avenue Oakley Woodward Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church Biddeford Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Funeral services for Mrs Harriett Bean in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs Harriett Newell Bean were held Saturday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco with Rev Phyllis Adams officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery.

Harriett Bean Harriett Newell Bean Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Maintreet, Saco Phyllis Adams Eliot and Old Orchard Advent Christian Churches Greenwood Cemetery

Military Funeral for Clarence E Henderson Held Saturday

Funeral services for Clarence E Henderson were held Saturday morning from Shumway Church of the Latter Day Bears and the Owen-Davis post American Legion. The firing squad from the Marine barracks Portsmouth Naval Yard was led by Cpl McLaughlin with bugler Cpl Walsh and Marines L-Cpls Lynch Leonard Miller and Train. Burial followed in Laurel Hill cemetery family lot.

Clarence E. Henderson Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Saco Harry C. Ridley Church of Latter Day Saints Owen-Davis Post American Legion Henry Blanchette Roger Grant Ernest Gould Samuel Rankin den Chadbourne Arnold Balard Marine Barracks Portsmouth Naval Yard Cpl. McLaughlin Cpl Walsh Lynch Leonard Miller Train Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Jovite A Godard in Salem NH

Funeral services were held this morning at St. Joseph church for Jovite A. Godard 51 of Salem New Hampshire formerly of Biddeford. Msgr. Elie Hevey celebrated the solemn high mass assisted by Rev. Marc Franck deacon and Rev. Sylvia Levesque sub deacon. Burial followed in the family lot at St. Joseph cemetery with committal prayers at the grave. Attending from out of town were Alphonse Breton Adeline Houle of Woonsocket RI and Conrad Hebert of Old Orchard Beach.

Jovite A. Godard Salem N.H Biddeford St. Joseph Church Elie Hevey Marc Franck Sylvia Levesque Diana Rousselle Joseph Matteau Albert Chretien Joseph Loranger George Souliere Alberte Caron William Normand St. Joseph Cemtery Franck Oll-Of-Town Alphonse Breton Adeline Houle Woonsocket R. I Conrad Hebert Old Orchard Beach

Births at Webber Hospital Reported

To Mr and Mrs Raymond E Graber Alfred a son Bruce Emerson II weighing nine pounds 13 ounces July 28 To Mr and Mrs Paul E Chabot 12 DuPont avenue Biddeford twins Donna Mae weighing seven pounds 10 ounces and Donald Lee weighing seven pounds three ounces July 29 To Mr and Mrs Raymond F Andrews 11 Eden Jane Old Orchard Beach a son Steven Eric weighing seven pounds six ounces July 29

Webber Hospital Raymond E. Graber Alfred Bruce Emerson, II Paul E. Chabot DuPont Avenue Biddeford Donna Mae Donald Lee Raymond F. Andrews Eden Jane Old Orchard Beach Steven Eric

Your Journal Classified Ad Reaches Over 30 000 Readers

A newspaper classified notice announces the journal’s reach beyond thirty thousand readers daily. The item emphasizes broad circulation and potential advertising impact for local merchants and service providers seeking wide exposure.

Your Journal

Tupper pushes for quick action to end shipyard bias

Rep. Stanley R. Tupper of Maine seeks early Senate action on a House-passed bill to end a 6 percent bid differential favoring West Coast shipyards in federally subsidized vessel construction. He warns Maine’s Bath Iron Works faces unfair disadvantage despite its long history and local employment.

Washington Stanley R. Tupper Maine Senate West Coast House Tupper Bath Iron Works

Wandering Pair Returned To Homes

Biddeford police returned two lost children to their homes after a call from Mrs. Janet Bisaillon. A boy and a girl in pajamas were found wandering and brought to the station by Officer Alfred Guilmette. They were identified as Richard Valliere, 2, of Summit Street, and Lillian McGonagle, 3, of Summit Street, and returned home.

Biddeford Janet Bisaillon Roberts Street Alfred Guilmette Richard Valliere Summit Street Lillian McGonagle

Market gains extend third straight session on Wall Street

New York stock prices rose in moderate trading as the Associated Press average of 60 stocks at noon climbed .60 to 217.40. Industrials up .99, rails up .30, utilities up .50, with IBM up over four points and Xerox and Polaroid up about two. Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.18 to 587.18 as investors weighed potential income tax cuts and steel industry outlooks amid mixed corporate bonds and steady government bonds.

New York Associated Press Wall Street IBM Xerox Polaroid Richardson-Merrell U.S

Guerrilla Actions Continue Amid Algerian Tensions

Guerrilla forces and autonomous zone troops clash while officials guard key buildings in Algiers. The Wilavya command reassures Europeans remaining in Algiers, endorsing the Evian peace accords securing settlers' rights in independent Algeria. Also noted, Jericho is cited as the world’s oldest walled city, founded about 8,000 years ago.

Autonomous Zone Wilavya Command Algiers Evian Algeria Jericho

Kennebunk Man Fined For Drinking In Car

A 20-year-old Kennebunk man was fined 50 dollars or 30 days in jail by Judge Simon Spill in Biddeford Municipal Court for drinking in a motor vehicle. Michael Brennan pleaded innocent but was found guilty after a hearing, with officer Theodore Drouin stating Brennan assaulted him at the police station on Alfred Street. The judge ordered two others summoned and urged a stop to drinking beer in cars in Biddeford. Brennan has until 3 p.m. to pay the fine.

Kennebunk Simon Spill Biddeford Michael Brennan Theodore Drouin Drouin Brennan Alfred Street Spill

Car Interior Damaged by Vandals in Biddeford Parking Lot

Police report vandals caused about hundreds of dollars in damage to a 1962 car parked in the Farrar-Brown lot. Owner White Buick Co. of Biddeford. seats slashed, sun visor ripped, and clock broken. David Tousignant said the incident occurred Saturday night and was reported Sunday morning to Officer Manuel DeSilva.

Biddeford David Tousignant Storer Street Saco Farrar-Brown White Buick Company Manuel DeSilva

Senate filibuster fight shapes civil rights bill

Senator said liberals and Southern Democrats back the administration bill. The assistant Democratic leader guides the push for action while Southern Democrats warn they will not vote to end debate. Absent these blocs, a two thirds vote to halt debate would be unlikely.

Humphrey

Harvard awards first chair to woman at HBS

In Cambridge Mass the Harvard Business School Association granted a Harvard chair to Faith Alden Potter an administrative assistant for alumni relations marking the first time a woman received the honor at Harvard University’s business school

Harvard Cambridge

Saco Policeman Injured While Chasing Suspects

Saco patrolman Richard Nason, 22, chased a suspect in lawn chair thefts from Ocean Park road. His 1953 sedan overturned twice on Boom road after losing control during pursuit. he was treated for bruises and a cut eye at Saco hospital. Suspects remains at large.

Boom Road Saco Richard Nason Ocean Park Road Nason Tripp Ocean Tg Road Portland Elm Street Temple Spring Street

Painchaud Band to Perform Pops Concert in Biddeford

Painchaud's band directed by Ludger Picher will present a pops concert Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Memorial Field in Biddeford. It is near the city’s last summer concert and if rain prevents, the show moves to Thursday evening.

Painchaud Memorial Field Biddeford Ludger Picher

Paving Completed At Biddeford High

Workers finished laying a bituminous concrete top at Biddeford High School including parking areas drives and walks. The job was contracted to P. R. Boston Inc of North Berwick and took about three days to complete.

Biddeford High School P. R. Boston, Inc North Berwick

Auburn Man Held On Dope Charges

Daniel Seitz 25 of Auburn arraigned in Saco municipal court on narcotics possession tied to a Maine Turnpike incident last March 3. Bail set at 2000 by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. Case continued to August 8. Victor A. Johansen 37 of Kittery fined 10 for fishing without a license. Gilbert D. Lavigne 19 of Saco warned for non support.

Daniel Seitz Auburn Saco Maine R. C. Jones Maine State Police William F. Wilson, Jr Victor A. Johansen Kittery Thomas B. Bryant Gilbert D. Lavigne Wharf Street

Eisenhower Apologizes For Sweden Comment

In Stockholm Dwight D. Eisenhower told a 2000 strong crowd at the central station that his prior remark linking Sweden to social ills was an error. He said his Chicago magazine reading biased him and he now believes Swedes are different from his earlier claim. He and his wife with two grandchildren are touring western Europe.

Stockholm Sweden Dwight D.eisenhower Eisenhower Chicago Western Europe

Rail plan favours modernization over radical systems

The article notes support for upgrading the current rail system over experimenting with radical concepts like monorails. It envisions automated passenger trains reaching up to 200 mph on better roadbeds, but cautions that more data is needed to decide if a major high‑speed rail study is worthwhile. It also covers outdoor recreation funding, state competition to avoid costs, and megalopolis residents sharing outdoor facilities.

Tage Four Connecticut Cape Cod Mass

Easy Treatment Can Bring You Too Glamour

Foot care tips Aim to shape feet for glamour with soaking and brushing to remove calluses Then apply oil massage trim nails and care for cuticles Use oil and antiseptic to refresh feet and prepare for polish Practice toe exercises and a refined walk to achieve a barefoot glamour look with warm colors and minimal leg exposure

Vivian Brown UP News Barefoot Sandal

Wakefield High seniors charter Boston Harbor cruise

The Wakefield High School senior class hired a Boston Harbor excursion boat for a post graduation midnight dance cruise. Parents acted as chaperones and monitored the event to keep classmates out of trouble on their big night.

Boston Suburban Wakefield High School Boston Harbor

Nepal Karni River hydro project feasibility halted

The United Nations Fund has agreed to make no study of the feasibility of harnessing the Karni River in Nepal for hydroelectric power.

United Nations Fund Karnali Nepal

Inundated by New York State Residents seeking beachfront

New York State residents flock to coastal areas seeking beachfront access amid rising interest and limited availability. Officials report increased inquiries and competition for shorefront properties and recreational spaces. Measures and policy considerations are under review.

New York State

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