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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1962
Page
2
Mrs. Joseph Keithley and Mrs. Milan Scammon of Saco and Mrs. Napoleon Patenaude of Old Orchard Beach have returned home after joining the funeral of their brother-in-law S. Fred Perrault in Hartford, Connecticut.
Our Lady of Victory circle will meet Sunday at 2 p m at the Fremont club rooms Alfred street Biddeford The Fourth Degree assembly of Biddeford council Knights of Columbus will meet Sunday at 11 a m in K of C hall Notre Dame Thrift shop will be under the direction of Group A next week Mrs Fillmore Harris captain
The opening session of the tri state assembly of Jehovahs Witnesses drew nearly 1000 attendees at the Portland Exposition building. Lyle Reusch from Brooklyn gave the keynote Faithfully Increasing Our Praise to Jehovah.
Police report says Evelyn L. Mitchell 37 of 501 Main Street Saco sideswiped Emily L. Ouellette 42 of Portland Road Saco while Ouellette parked facing Camp Ellis on Beach Street yesterday afternoon. Estimated damage: Mitchell car $300, Ouellette $200, total $500.
Two traffic cases were filed in Biddeford Municipal Court before Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason. Donat J. Gagne, 51, of Cumberland Avenue, Saco, faced a stop sign violation on Washington Street at Jefferson Street. John C. Kopetski, 19, of 15 May Street, Biddeford, was charged with speeding on Main Street. Two intoxication cases were also set, with Biddeford police as complainants.
Ballots for the June 18 primary elections have arrived at Saco City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis's office. Purvis received ballots for the Democratic and Republican primaries and the special referendum question on educational television.
S Fred Perrault 65 of 1125 Albany Ave Hartford Conn former Biddeford resident died at Mt Sinai Hospital Funeral services held Tuesday from St Justine Church Hartford Burial Mt St Benedict Cemetery born Biddeford he lived in Hartford 38 years retired September custodian at Hartford National Bank member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and Hart ford National bank Men's Club survived by widow four sons two daughters a brother two sisters and 17 grandchildren
Funeral services were held yesterday from Dennett and Craig Funeral home in Saco for Charles LaVernon Benjamin a Saco resident and retired superintendent of the Central Maine Power Company steam plant. Rev. Stanley Bennett officiated and burial was in Laurel Hill cemetery. A ritualistic memorial service was conducted at the funeral home Thursday evening by officers and members of Saco lodge F and A M to which Benjamin belonged.
Grade 4 pupils from Cousens Memorial School Lyman visited the Journal plant to study newspapers. Participants included Mary Boothby Jeannette Camire Lois Daniels Glen Gordon Anthony Gray Chester Smith and Cheryl Stearns with chaperones M. Alice Elwell and Edith A. Goodwin teachers.
Wall Street ended a week of swings with a cautious tone as profit takers sold on Friday to turn the rally into a modest decline before the Memorial Day weekend. Trading volume was lighter than the prior two sessions. the AP average slipped to 225.40 and the Dow Jones average fell to 611.05, both down slightly from a week earlier.
In Macon Georgia a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction demanding immediate desegregation of six voting precincts while delaying similar action for a year in seven other precincts. The order targets racial distinctions in voting places in a Justice Department suit.
Hathaway criticized his likely general election foe Rep. Clifford G. McIntire for opposing the corps. He argued the initiative enjoyed broad bipartisan support and highlighted the Democrats' notable achievement in foreign relations.
A spokesman said 15 minutes before a postponement was announced that everyone is keyed up and ready. The explosion, when detonated, could create a hole in the ionosphere with radioactive dust and metal particles. if weather permits, the flash may be visible in Hawaii as the stratosphere reflects radio waves like a mirror.
A rough OCR fragment notes a fair and warmer weather outlook for Portland with clear skies tonight and Sunday, minor temperature changes expected. The copy appears garbled but indicates a general forecast of fair conditions and slight warming.
An evening worship service is set for 7 p m at Advent Christian church in Old Orchard Beach and other congregations announce 6 30 p m to 7 30 p m gatherings at various locations including Saco, Wells, Biddeford, and Goodwins Mills. Youth fellowships meet at multiple churches with times ranging from 3 p m to 6 30 p m. A training union and other services are noted plus a cook-out for the Fireside club Monday evening.
The State Highway Commission has started a grading and graveling project covering 2.4 miles of Route 9 in Biddeford with 1.2 miles now open to traffic. The work is expected to finish by September 20. A recent bulletin notes completion of a traffic signal project in Saco and outlines contract details for signal heads and controllers at Route 1 and Route 9 intersections.
Adah chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Biddeford held a guest officers night with officers from nearby districts exemplifying degrees. Attendees included Elizabeth Moulton, Harold Rodgers, Patricia Strickland, Glenn Whitman, Celia Witham, Parnell Burrill, Barbara Pillsbury, Janet Wells, Grace Barnes, Bernice Alexander, Grace Gibson, Dorothy Wilson, Madeline Hunt, Hilda Noyes, Elaine LaPierre, Mary Goodridge, Marion Dexheimer, and Gordon Day. A public chicken barbecue was planned for July 8 to raise funds, with 75th anniversary plans for 1963. a silver tea and in memoriam were noted, and preparations for upcoming degree exemplifications and meetings were announced.
Mrs Josephine Wheeler celebrated retirement after ten years in the Webber Hospital payroll department with a testimonial at Wonderbar Steakhouse Biddeford. Miss Ann Gallagher presented a purse on behalf of hospital personnel. attendees included nursing superintendent Annie Mae MacEachen and office manager Alice Lessard among others. The item also notes a golf rule about penalties for stroke play when a pro’s ball hits the flag stick within 60 feet of the hole.
Patricia Ann Cleary and Raymond Gagne wed at St Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach in a rainbow themed ceremony. The bride wore a white nylon organza gown with Sabrina neckline and elbow veil. attendants included Sandra Menard and four bridesmaids. The reception was at the Elks Home in Saco. the couple plans to live at 441 Elm Street Biddeford after a Quebec City honeymoon. Mrs Cleary and Mr Gagne are both employed locally. groom serves in Maine National Guard.
A 12-year-old Auburn boy reported missing by police was found to have ridden his bike to Old Orchard Beach to visit his father, dad drove him home last night, bike left at the beach.
In Saco Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr heard testimony from Martha Cloutier Chester Kimball Benjamin Rycosky and Perley Tripp in the zoning case against Francis L MacDonald owner on Ocean Park road The city charges a trucking terminal operation violates zoning laws The hearing adjourned until Monday morning with city solicitor George Brickates and attorney Philip Graves presenting for MacDonald
Recognition awards, medals and pins were presented at the annual Spring awards assembly at Thornton Academy. Honors included Balfour achievement medals, National Poetry Association and Maine Teachers Association certificates, and school leadership pins, with numerous named students earning specific recognitions across disciplines from chorus to industrial arts and beyond.
Over 40 members attended the Kennebunk Rotary Club gathering at Kennebunk Inn with president Frank Beard presiding. Speaker Mark Feeney of the New England Shoe and Leather Association, Boston, addressed employer employee relations. S/Sgt and Mrs John Amstott and children left for Tyndall Air Force Base Florida after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Edmund Cashen Summer Street.
George Eno of 12 Outlook avenue Saco received a building permit to close in an 8 by 26 foot porch at 12 Outlook avenue. No estimate for the work was provided.
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