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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1962

Page

2

Local Residents Report Notre Dame Hospital Patients

The notice lists Biddeford and surrounding towns residents currently receiving care at Notre Dame hospital. Names include Edward J. Rocray Pauline Ledoux Arthur Couture Georgeanna Roberge Diana Demers Bruce Reay and others with their street addresses and patient status. Convalescence details also appear for Claude Faulkner and recent travel notes mention Mrs George Stoeber.

Edward J. Rocray Vincent Avenue Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Saco Pauline Ledoux Roebuck Avenue Arthur Couture Hazel] Street Georgeanna Roberge Alfred Street Diana Demers Emery Street Bruce Reay Granite Street Claude Faulkner Willowdale Road Scarborough Wade H. Burnham New Town Road Mercy Hospital Portland George Stoeber Paramus N. J Oscar Janson King Street Twin Cities Theodore Mino

Legion Auxiliary and fraternal events listed in Biddeford Saco

Mrs Elodie Renaud hosts Past Presidents Parley meeting Monday at 32 Pike Street Biddeford. King Court Order of Amaranth holds Member's Night Tuesday at Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco with refreshments and social hour. School of Instruction Wednesday at Charity Court Auburn for all officers and members.

Elodie Renaud Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary Pike Street Biddeford King Court Order of the Amaranth Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco Gertrude Leonard Jean Arnold Charity Court Auburn

Church Notes Highlight Saturday Rehearsals and Confessions

The Junior Bandana group meets Saturday at 10 a.m. Confessions are scheduled at St Monica Kennebunk 4 to 5 p.m. and at St Martha Kennebunkport 4 to 7 p.m. and 8 to 8 p.m. Mary Wells 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Children’s Day final rehearsal at Biddeford White Church 9:30 a.m. June 10 concert rehearsal at Iddeford United Baptist Church 1 p.m.

St Monica Church Kennebunk St. Martha Church Kennebunkport St Mary Church Wells Biddeford White Church Second Congregational Iddeford United Baptist Church

Price increases hit Soviet city living standards

The Communist central committee and government announced price rises, but the effect is muted as stores are state controlled and fixed by decree. It cites higher costs for food, meat, and butter due to farm mechanization, with cities bearing most of the burden to equalize living standards between urban and rural residents.

Communist Party Central Committee Soviet Union

Tax Withholding Plan Faces Senate Hurdle and Exemptions

The House bill would impose 20 percent withholding on dividend and interest payments with possible exemptions for those under 18 and others who owe no tax. Supporters say the measure would exempt low income individuals and families, while opposition notes several senators remain uncertain.

Goldwater Predicts 1964 Run Might Not Include Nixon

Barry Goldwater says Nixon and Rockefeller likely won’t run if Kennedy appears strong in 1964. He cites his own appeal as strongest in the South, Midwest, and Mountain West and weaker in Pennsylvania New York Massachusetts and New Jersey with some hope in Indiana Illinois and Ohio.

Richard M. Nixon New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Kennedy Goldwater South Middle West Rocky Mountain West Pennsylvania Massachusetts New Jersey Indiana Illinois Ohio

Touchdown Runs Over 50 Yards Noted By NFL Nine Players

Only nine players in the National Football League had touchdown runs longer than 50 yards this season reflecting a sparse burst of big plays across teams.

National Football League

Deaths James M. B. Webber 81

James M. B. Webber 81 of 315 Pool Road Biddeford died suddenly at home. Born July 31 1880 in Saco son of Charles H and Emma Burbank Webber educated in local schools. He managed Armour Dairy and Poultry division Portland and Boston offices. Survived by two nieces four nephews and several cousins. Funeral Saturday 1 30 p m Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Burial Laurel Hill Cemetery Friends may call this evening 7 to 9.

James M. B. Webber Pool Road Biddeford Saco Charles H. and Emma (Burbank) Webber Armour Company Portland Boston

Funeral services for Gaudias Coulombe held at St. Andre

Funeral services for Gaudias Coulombe 21 of Clifford Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre church with Rt. Rev Aime Giguere Rev Bernard Nicknair and Rev George Marcil officiating A male quartet sang with Laura Proulx at the organ Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery Ste Theresa section with committal prayers by Rev Nicknair Out-of-town relatives included Miss Lena Coulombe New York Miss Josephine Coulombe Eugene Coulombe and William Lundy East Boston Mass Mr and Mrs Frank Migneault Sanford

Gaudias Coulombe Clifford Street Biddeford St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Bernard Nicknair George Marcil Ofm St. Andre Choir Laura Proulx Albert Lemieux Paul Rondeau Gerard Houde Maurice Roy

Infant Laverriere Dies. Biddeford Family Mourns

Marc C Laverriere infant son of Mr and Mrs Conrad Laverriere of 7 Cutts Street Biddeford died Thursday morning at a local hospital. Mother is Jeanine Hubert. Survived by maternal grandparents Raoul and Mrs Hubert and paternal Odilon and Mrs Laverriere. Burial in St Joseph cemetery family lot. Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street had charge of arrangements.

Marc C. Laverriere Conrad Laverriere Cutts Street Biddeford Jeanine Hubert Raoul Hubert Odilon Laverriere St. Joseph Cemetery Bolduc Alfred Street

Market Dips After Early Recovery Rally In Trading Session

Stocks pulled back from a prior rally as the AP average of 60 shares slid to 223.90 at noon down 1.46 points while industrials and rails declined. IBM Xerox and AT T led losses with printers and chemicals dropping, Du Pont and Texaco showing mixed results in heavy trading.

NEW York Associated Press AT & T IBM Xerox Polaroid Litton Industries Jones & Laughlin U.S. Steel Ford International Harvester Zenith Union Carbide Lorillard Merck du Pont Texaco United Air Lines American Stock Exchange U.S

U of M to Confer Honorary Degrees at Orono Commencement

The University of Maine will award honorary degrees to Associate Justice Tom C. Clark and Constance Warren at the Orono Bangor commencement on June 10. Two retiring faculty members Dean Weston S Evans and Ronald B Levinson also receive honors. noted NFL figure Bill Leckenby is mentioned for past play with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

ORONO University of Maine Tom C. Clark U.S. Supreme Court Constance Warren Sarah Lawrence College Bangor University Weston S .Evans College of Technology Ronald B. Levinson

Portland Weather The Afternoon Clouds and Tonight Rain

Portland forecast shows variable clouds and cooler conditions this afternoon with light winds. Tonight mostly cloudy with light rain possible as winds shift to the west and northwest. Saturday should clear and bring some warmer weather.

Portland

SEC probes securities industry amid irregularities

The Securities and Exchange Commission investigates the securities industry and uncovers irregularities. Patman says the probe is good as far as it goes and supports a congressional inquiry. William Cary, SEC chairman, denies ordering an inquiry to explore suspicions about stock market professionals causing the plunge. Henri de la Chapelle of Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis warns the pendulum peak may pass soon, with a possible five percent bottom and a summer rise anticipated.

Securities and Exchange ‘Commission Patman SEC William Cary Henri de la Chapelle Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis Los Angeles

Eichmann’s final words and death on the Israeli gallows

The report recounts Adolf Eichmann’s last moments before and during his execution in Israel. He spoke of faith in God, refused the Bible, accepted death, and saluted a life of war. He cited Germany Argentina and Austria, and bade farewell to family as guards led him to the gallows. The government noted his will for cremation. The piece also notes Iran’s No Ruz celebration and other quick biographical lines.

Pace One Eichmann Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Germany Argentina Austria Vera Adolf Eichmann Israel

Benny Goodmans Jive Dances Through Moscow Crowd

Benny Goodman’s band energized a 5000 strong Moscow audience with Meadowlands jazz and Mississippi River rhythms. Premier Khrushchev attended opening night, Joya Sherrill wowed with Russian Katusha, and encores stretched 25 minutes as whistling signaled demand.

Moscow Benny Goodman Meadowlands Khrushchev Evgeny Yevtushenko Goodman United States Joya Sherrill

Taxpayers Hear Brown on Town Valuation and Zoning

David A. Brown CAE of the Augusta Bureau of Taxation spoke at Old Orchard Beach Taxpayers Association outlining full value on town property and the need for qualified assessors and zoning laws to protect upkeep value. He distributed Maine Statutes on taxes and assessing.

David A. Brown CAE Bureau of Taxation Augusta Old Orchard Beach Clarence J. Williams The Taxpayers Association Walter F. Graves John McNeil Herbert Trafton Cynthia Michaud Effie Ross Joseph Mullen Leopold Sicard Donald Jones Brown Edgar P. Lund

Marshall Death Probe Spurs FBI Action in Estes Case

President Kennedy's interest prompts an FBI investigation into the death of Agriculture Department official Henry H. Marshall who was probing cotton allotment transfers tied to Billie Sol Estes. A Texas grand jury probes Marshall's shooting near Franklin, Texas, while Estes faces fraud charges and related government dealings.

Dallas, Tex Dallas News Robert F. Kennedy FBI Marshall Estes Pecos Tex House Senate Franklin Lois Smith Houston Chronicle

Mass Polio Vaccination Reach Near Half Million In San Antonio

In San Antonio Texas nearly 494141 residents received Sabin oral polio vaccine during a Thursday mass campaign to avert an epidemic. City Manager Jack Shelley credited health officials and noted the effort followed the 12th polio case of the year, with two cases the prior year.

San Antonio Tex Sabin Jack Shelley

Season Of Attacks Near Warns Hoover

FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover warned that the upcoming vacation season will bring increases in sexual assaults and murders. He cited seasonal trends with rape up about 16 percent, murders and aggravated assaults up 12 percent, and a rise in attacks on children, urging parents to warn children about strangers and avoid secluded spots and gifts.

Washington FBI J. Edgar Hoover

Maine to test nearly half of newborns for phenylketonuria

The Maine Department of Health reports that in the coming year about half of the state's newborns will be tested for phenylketonuria as part of a national program. A blood test will be performed on about 10,000 Maine babies to detect this major cause of mental retardation. Also noted, Donald E. Wertz of Chatham New Jersey, a Dartmouth history junior, will captain next winter's swimming team.

Augusta State Department of Health and Welfare Maine Donald E. Wertz Chatham, N. J Dartmouth

Rookie Lineman Rip Hawkins Enters Emory Law School

Rip Hawkins, rookie linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings last season, is attending law school at Emory University in Atlanta.

Rip Hawkins Minnesota Vikings Emory University Atlanta

Saco zoning fight seen at council hearing clash over ordinances

Graves challenged admissibility of zoning measures citing lack of proof of enactment publication and council majority. Testimony covered planning board minutes, zoning appeals decisions on a trucking terminal, and building inspector Hellige’s observations near Ocean Park road.

Graves Saco Purvis Wilson Planning Board Brickates Raymond Hobbins Grave Zoning Appeals Board Hobbins MacDonald Atty Zoning Board Appeals Board Peter Hellige Hellige MacDonald Yard Ocean Park Road Portland Road Andre Cloutier

Golfer Bob Rosburg Tops Career Highlight 1959 PGA Win

The article recalls Bob Rosburg a former Stanford athlete peak of his career with the 1959 PGA Championship victory. It also notes Johnny Murphy now chief scout for the New York Mets and his 93 win 53 loss pitching record with the New York Yankees.

Bob Rosburg Stanford Johnny Murphy New York Mets New York Yankees

Colts veterans Art Donovan and Joe Perry in 12th NFL season

Baltimore Colts stars Art Donovan and Joe Perry both mark their 12th NFL seasons. The veteran lineman and running back have long careers with the Colts, staying mainstays of the roster through multiple campaigns.

Baltimore Colts Art Donovan Joe Perry

Bills George Extends NFL Run With Bears

Linebacker Bill George of the Chicago Bears is entering his 10th NFL season. A Wake Forest alumnus, he brings veteran leadership to the defense as he competes for a starting role.

Bill George Chicago Bears Wake Forest

Wentworth Street School Holiday Program Highlights

Memorial day programs at Wentworth Street School featured sub-primary performances with recitations and songs. Students including Mark Seymour Carl La montagne Michael Viger and Brian Lynch presented The Soldier Boy Hail to the Flag To Greet Memorial Day and Sing a Song About Our Flag alongside Flowers for Our Soldiers with contributions from Diane Reny Deborah Nelson and others.

Martha Tousignant Susan Lane Anne Voccia Joan Beaulieu Elaine Gagne Debby Nelson Diane Reay America the Soldier Boy Bobby Archambault Neil Casavant Stephen Cowar Jon Gregoire Marc LaCourse Roderick Smart Ronald Tardif Dnnis Tremblay Kathleen Chenard Carol Gagne Poly Cachetti Jebra LaFlamme Joyce Laverriere Susan Marchand Rachel Turcotte Dennis Tremble Polly Cachetti Nancy Bourgeault Kathy Chenard Marc Sevigny Joseph Kenneaily Matthew Houle Marc Sylvester Jeremiah Crowley Stephen Beaudette Thomas Belanger James Lynch Priscilla Labelle Conrad Labelle Karen Wynne Stephen Whelan Deborah Bulmer Nancy Dow Maria Throumoulo Wentworth Street School Soldier Boy Richard Bouthot Michae Chael Coombs Carl Lamontagne Michael Lennon Brian Lynch Brian Nadeau Lawrence Pinette Jimmy Roberge Mark Seymour Bobby Weiss Michael Viger Janice Beaulieu Diane Halleyu

Moose Warning Change Ends Transisland Train Whistle

In Newfoundland the Transisland train was often charged by moose until it changed its whistle, which then no longer resembled a moose mating call.

Newfoundland

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