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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1960

Page

2

Local residents list hospital visits and travel notes

Mrs. Louis Gomez of Cove Avenue Saco is a patient at Webber hospital. John Burns of Biddeford is a patient at Beane Nursing home Seco. Walter R. Lamb Sr. returned home from Webber hospital. Mrs. Dominic Pratt of Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach returned to Webber hospital for medical treatment. Bradley Goulet son of Mr. and Mrs. Raynald Goulet Biddeford is returning home after a tonsillectomy at Webber hospital. Danna Crowley returning home after commencement at Trinity College Washington DC to her family. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Taylor and son Kelvin of Saco left for California. Kelvin will summer with the Tracys and return to Bowdoin College. Margeret Murphy and Mrs. Eileen Murphy Bernard traveled to Mt Ida College for Brenda Bernard’s commencement. Mrs. Bernard was an overnight guest, arriving yesterday. Mrs. Eliot MacLean, now in South Carolina, vacationing in Biddeford and Saco. She attends the DAR luncheon in Kennebunkport and participates in graveside services at Laurel Hill cemetery.

Louis Gomez Cove Avenue Saco Webber Hospital John Burns Adams Street Biddeford Beane Seco Walter R. Lamb Dominic Pratt Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach Webber Hosital Bradley Goulet Raynald Goulet Western Avenue Trinity College Washington, D. C Danna Crowley Atty Daniel Crowley Brenda Robert Crowley Raymond Taylor Kelvin California Richard Tracy Bowdoin College Mt. Ida_ college Newton Center Mass Brenda Bernard Margeret Murphy Cutts Street Eileen Murphy Bernard Caribou Bernard Eliot MacLean South Carolina DAR Kennebunkport Laurel Hill Cemetery

Obituary: Perley S McKenney 60 of Saco dies after illness

Perley S McKenney 60 of 97 Middle Street Saco died last night in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. He was born in Stetson son of George W and Myra Stevens McKenney and lived in Ripley before moving to Saco 24 years ago. He worked as a truck driver for B and H Walterville Sanders Engineering and Rossi Construction and was custodian at Saco City Hall for three years. He is survived by his widow Grace Decker McKenney his father George W McKenney Cambridge three brothers Charles Cambridge Norman Knox Glenwood Waterville four sisters Myrtle Huff Martha Ordway Ellsworth Alice Cole Unity Barbara Mitchell Etna and several nieces nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm from Shumway funeral home 35 Spring Street Saco with calling Sunday afternoon and evening.

Perley S. McKenney Middle Street Saco Biddeford Stetson George W Myra (Stevens) McKenney Ripley B. and H. Company Walterville Sanders Engineering Company iRossi Construction Company Saco City Hall Grace Decker) McKenney George W. McKenney Cambridge Charles Norman Knox Glenwood Waterville Myrtle Huff Martha Ordway Ellsworth Alice Cole Unity Barbara Mitchell Etna Shumway Spring Street

Youth Fellowship Meetings Across Churches In Biddeford Area

Church notes list multiple youth groups meeting Sunday and tomorrow at various times in South Biddeford Saco and Goodwins Mills. Readings include MYF at South Biddeford Foss Street Saco School Street Methodist and Lyman Baptist with counselors named. Special services feature Rev. Carroll D. Tripp guest preacher at Saco Unity Baptist.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship The Foss Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Saco School Street Saco School Street Methodist Church James Rennie Youth Fellowship of Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Carroll D. Tripp Vermont Baptist State Convention Saco Unity Baptist Church Stanley A. Bennett Bennett American Baptist Convention Rochester N. Y

Maine May Not Lose Seat After 1960 Census

Edward Bernstein Maine's First District census supervisor says Maine may not lose a congressional seat after the 1960 census. He cites the state's 50,000 population gain which could stave off the expected loss when redistricting is completed. The 435 House seats are reassigned by population after each census.

Portland Edward Bernstein Maine House of Representative

Knights of Columbus to honor Alberic Simard

The Biddeford Knights of Columbus third and fourth degrees along with the auxiliary will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. at Bolduc funeral parlor to pay respects to Alberic Simard.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Council Sundsy Bolduc Alberic Simard

Council and Knights to Hold Remembrance Meeting

Biddeford council members and Knights of Columbus auxiliaries meet Sunday at 7 p m at Bolduc funeral parlor Alfred street to pay respects to Alberic Simard.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Bolduc Alfred Street Alberic Simard

Funeral Services for Napoleon Doyon Held in Biddeford

Funeral services were held at St Andre church for Napoleon Doyon of 4 Hill Street Biddeford. A solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Msgr Aime Giguere with Rev Robert Martel as deacon and Rev Gerard J Parent as sub deacon. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave by Father Parent. Out of town relatives included Mr and Mrs Ralph Chasse Lewiston and others from Ottawa Chateau Richer Thetford Mines Coaticook and Thetford Mines.

Napoleon Doyon Hill Street Biddeford St Andre Church Aime Giguere Robert Martel Gerard J Parent St. Andre Church Laura Lauzen Proulx Felix Bergeron Ralph Provencher Leo Lemire Archille Anger Romeo Sevi Devon Thetford Mines P. Q Jeanne D'Arc Doyon

Local Fraternal and Club Meetings This Week

The Past Noodle Grands association of Saco Rebekah lodge meets Monday at 8 p m at Mrs Marion Fennedy's home on Old Orchard road Saco. Biddeford Musicians association Local 408 A F of M meets Sunday at 12 Sun day in Painchand's Band hall Bacon and Alfred streets. Fourth Degree Assembly Biddeford Knights of Columbus meets Sunday at 1 a m K of C hall Washington avenue. Llewellyn Powers auxiliary USW V meets Sunday at 2 p m City building. The Delta Alpha club meets Monday night at 6 30 with Mrs Mae Hurrell King avenue Ferry Beach for annual banquet and final meeting of the year.

Biddeford Biddeford Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Washington Avenue Delta Alpha Club Mae Hurrell King Avenue Ferry Beach

Surplus Food for Wells Residents Offered Early Week

Eligible Wells residents may pick up surplus food commodities Monday and Tuesday between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. at the office of Mrs Norman F Holder R N public health and school nurse Wells High School annex.

Wells Norman F Holder R. N Wells High School Annex

Miss New York Summer Festival Bettianne Fisch

Bettianne Fisch wears a tiara modeled after the Statue of Liberty as Miss New York Summer Festival. She travels the country as a salesgirl to showcase her home city as a vacation destination.

Bettianne Fisch New York

Weather Update for Portland Clouds and Showers

Partly cloudy tonight in Portland with Sunday bringing scattered showers and thunder storms. Little change in temperature.

Portland

Saco Chief Updates City Traffic Light Rules

Saco Police Chief Raymond Kerry reviewed light regulations today. He urged drivers entering Elm Street from Scammon Street to use the Elm Street light for Biddeford bound trips and the Temple Street light otherwise. He noted recent traffic controls include a radar light at Portland Road and Ocean Park Road and a new green arrow at Main Street and Beach Street. The chief cited Elm Street confusion from Scammon Street as the major ongoing problem.

Saco Raymond Kerry Kerry Elm Street Beach Street

Lewiston Man Named Union Vice President at TWU A.P.

The Textile Workers Union of America reelected President William Pollock and Secretary-Treasurer John Chupka at its 11th biennial convention. Twenty vice presidents were named to the executive council, including Edward F. Doolan of Fall River, Daniel Gallagher of Norwhich, J Harold Daoust of Toronto, J William Belanger of Boston, and George Jabar of Lewiston.

Chicago Textile Workers Union of America William Pollock John Chupka Edward F. Doolan Fall River Mass Daniel Gallagher Norwich Conn J. Harold Daoust Toronto Ont J. William Belanger Boston George Jabar Lewiston Maine

Pope creates 11 commissions for ecumenical council

Vatican City Pope John XXIII announced the formation of 11 commissions to prepare for the churchs first ecumenical council in nearly a century. The move aims to organize and guide the historic gathering amid prolonged illness and public interest.

Vatican City John XXIII

Red Chinese Shell Quemoy Islands Reopen After Fire

Red Chinese guns fell silent after firing 79 shells at the Quemoy Islands on Friday. British newspapers criticized Khrushchev for rocket threats and the Eisenhower administration, but urged serious consideration of Soviet disarmament proposals.

Taipei Formosa Quemoy Islands London Nikita Khruushchev Eisenhower

Mexico City dust levels exceed New York City findings

Scientists led by Dr. Angel Silva report Mexico City contains nearly double the dust and smog of New York City. The team recommends relocating industry from the city and its suburbs to curb pollution.

Mexico City New York City Angel Silva

UNC orders alert for forces in South Korea training

The United Nations Command placed all forces in South Korea on alert status for a new series of training exercises. The UNC said the exercises will vary in type activity and duration as needed to achieve training goals and maintain readiness of the command.

Seoul South Korea United Nations Command UNC

Soviet Atomic Icebreaker Lenin Probes Arctic Ice Conditions

The Lenin, the Soviet atomic icebreaker, travels in the Barents Sea between Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya. Tass reports it marks the first time a ship has studied ice conditions in this season along this arc.

Moscow Lenin Barents Sea Fran Josef Land Novaya Zemlya Tass

Thomaston Missing Boy Found Safe Under Porch

A ten year old boy abducted in Thomaston was found last night crouched under his home porch. Kenneth Collamore, son of Mrs Ellen Winchenbach, led investigators to the location after the boy stayed out two nights fearing a spanking. Police report no injuries.

Thomaston Keneth Collamore Etel Winchenbach

Theater lobbies charge of obscene posters dropped

In Portland a Superior Court yesterday did not press charges over obscene posters shown in a theater lobby. Theater Manager Fred Stone appealed a municipal court ruling tied to advertising a nudist film, but the case collapsed for lack of sufficient evidence.

Portland Fred Stone

Quiet Beginnings for Biddeford Police in Morning Report

Biddeford police reported a quiet morning with no major complaints and only minor routine matters to address. There was no municipal court session held.

Biddeford

Tea Sandwiches with Asparagus Rolls

Thin white bread spread with soft butter and mayonnaise. Each slice rolled around a cooked asparagus stalk with the bud end showing.

Welcome to the Fold Welcomes Kelley Family

Linda Marie Kelley born to Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley of 23 Taylor Street Biddeford. Grandparents on the maternal side are Mr and Mrs Joseph Parent of 7 Liberty Avenue Biddeford and on the paternal side Mr and Mrs Frederick C Kelley of 51 Center Street Biddeford.

Kennebunk Scouts Awarded Badges at Court of Awards

Troop 76 of Kennebunk Girl Scouts held its Court of Awards at the Webhannet clubhouse. 161 proficiency badges across 32 fields were presented by leaders led by Mrs. Henry Dickinson and others. A reception followed with troop committee members hosting as many girls and their mothers attended.

Girl Scouts of Kennebunk Webhannet Henry Dickinson Verner Frost Richard Gumprecht Joseph Kearns Leta Downing J. Robert Downing Donald E. Smith John F. Dresser W. A. Lawrence Ann Carrier Roxanna Chamberlin Judith Nadeau Gail Smith Sandra McInnes Anne Winston Barbara Swett Frances Welch Beverly Hodgdon Janet Frost Blessing Butler Jean Welch Judith Emmons Sherry Dresser Judith Dickinson Joan Downing Susan Hill Betsy Smith Violet Galley Karen Kearns Judith Keating Patty Stinson Carol Newhall Carol Welch Judith Lawrence Linda Boston Roma Hatch Linda Caro Carolyn Gordon Patty Rouleau Linda Pangburn Kathy Norton Linda Vetterline

New England Textile Makers Oppose Tariff Cuts

At a Northern Textile Assn meeting in Boston New England manufacturers warned that federal tariff cuts on synthetic and many cotton and wool textiles would force liquidation or relocation of mills. They cited 1948 wool duty cuts boosting imports by over 900 percent and halving the industry, warning the same pattern may hit synthetic textiles and harm the U S industry.

Boston New England Northern Textile Assn

Sprinkling Poppy Seeds with a Salt Shaker Technique

When dusting roll dough with poppy seeds use a salt shaker to distribute evenly. This simple kitchen trick helps achieve uniform coverage without clumps or gaps during bread preparation.

Army officer completes infantry course at Fort Benning

Army 1st Lt. Gary P. Beaulieu 26 of Ogunquit recently finished a 16 week associate officer course at the Infantry School Fort Benning Georgia. He trained as infantry commander and battalion staff officer with emphasis on small unit and battalion tactics. Beaulieu is an Alpha Tau Omega member, a 1952 Presque Isle High School graduate, and a 1956 University of Maine graduate.

Army Gary P. Beaulieu Antoine N. Beaulieu Ogunquit Infantry School Fort Bonnington Beaulieu Alpha Tau Omega Presque Isle School University of Maine

Guest Officers Night Marked By Adah Chapter Event

Adah chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held guest officers night at the Biddeford Masonic hall with visitors from surrounding chapters assuming station for degree exemplifications. Many named officers and representatives attended, with honors given to Elizabeth Calderwood and several grand representatives. The next meeting is scheduled for June 17 with refreshments planned.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Ru Goodall Clover Sanford Alan Douglass Miniwanca Old Orchard Hilda Peschel Piscataqua Kittery Norman McAuley Annette Saco Edna Lombard Winneganee Yarmouth Viola Cushman Deering Portland Erlene Hjort Longfellow South Portland Jean Goodwin Union Lyman Ruth Pierce Fern Alfred Esma Hall Madonna Kennebunk Marshal Warder John Strickland Old Orchard Beach Sentinel Agnes Johnson Elizabeth M. Calderwood International Temple Committee Celestia Wood Connecticut Maine Margaret Johnson Louisiana Edna Lombard Yarmouth Mississippi Helen Colesworthy Kentucky Elizabeth Tate Paul H. Tate Jean Arnold Sentinel George Rooman Martha Bonnie Alley

Ambulance Hoax Call Scares Biddeford Fire Station

A false ambulance call came in at 4 AM to Kennebunk Road, sending Biddeford units on a rush. No accident found and the crew returned to base. Earlier at 6 45 PM a vehicle fire on Bacon Street involved a car owned by Joseph Girard.

Biddeford Kennebunk Road Bacon Street Joseph Girard Central Avenue Orchard Beach

Khrushchev Shifts Tone on Bases and Disarmament

The report notes Khrushchev’s demand to liquidate foreign bases while saying the Soviet Union holds no allied bases. It contrasts today’s stance with last September’s UN proposal and warns military pressure could replace him if he strays from a hard line.

Soviet Union Khrushchev United Nations

Knots and Mayonnaise Roll Dough in Quick Prep

Instructions describe shaping dough by rolling with palms to about 44inch thick and 4 inches long, then tying a knot in the middle to form a bow knot.

Beach Girl Crowned Miss Maine AMVET 1960

Miss Sally D. Randall of Old Orchard Beach won the Miss Maine AMVET title at the State AMVET convention in Lewiston. She edged three rivals, received a bouquet from Capt. Frank Clark USMC, and attends Barbizon School of Modeling.

Sally D. Randall John Migner Old Orchard Beach Maine AMVET Lewiston Randall Frank Clark USMC Barbizon School of Modeling

Senate panel weighs broader unemployment retraining plan

A Senate subcommittee on Unemployment Problems examines expanding unemployment programs to support workers facing plant relocation automation or declining demand in textiles and coal. Senator Pat McNamara cites the need to allow continued benefits during retraining and to broaden eligibility as hearings approach for a potential bill.

Washington Senate Pat McNamara D-Mich

Canter bury School Graduate Robert Carroll Heads to Johns Hopkins

Robert C. Carroll graduates today from Canter bury school New Milford Connecticut son of Attorney Harold Carroll Biddeford. He attends a father son recollection mass and graduation exercises with Rev Vincent P Donovan O P as speaker. Carroll active in theater football and journalism and will enter Johns Hopkins University liberal arts program in Baltimore Maryland this fall. He is a communicant of St Mary church Biddeford and a St Mary grammar school alum.

Canterbury School New Milford Christine Cosgrove Minners Theater Players Queeg Tabard Carillon School of Liberal Arts John Hopkins University Baltimore

Johnson Praised as Finest Senate Leader by Meyner

New Jersey Governor Meyner tops the scene calling Rocky Johnson the finest majority leader in memory. Meyner’s 41 convention votes are pledged on the first ballot, while county leaders push to switch to Kennedy amid shifting campaign alliances. Chapman and Truman chart separate paths in the race.

Johnson New Jersey Robert B. Meyner Senate Meyner Kennedy Washington Oscar L. Chapman Harry S. Truman Chapman Truman Citizens Committee For

Voting Rules Set for Saco June Primary Registration

The Saco Board of Registration announced voter requirements for the June 20 primaries. Applicants must be 21, a U.S. citizen, Maine resident six months and Saco resident three months. Registration open June 6 to 13 except Sundays, 9 am to 1 pm 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Same day registration enabled for primaries.

Saco Board of Registration Maine Saco Board of Registration

Show Biz Is Live Topic In New Books

AP writer Bob Thomas reviews recent show business books. Ken Murray recounts his ups and downs in Life on a Logo Stick with candid family history and a misused nickname. Jessel offers public speaking tips in a chatty volume with jokes and vaudeville anecdotes.

Hollywood Ken Murray New York Review Murray Ken Mom and Pop Joseph Mom Pop Jessel George

Summer Is Season For Showers

An Associated Press piece on shower themes suggests formal yet festive ideas for bridal and baby showers. It highlights roses and lace as a coordinated motif, using an umbrella centerpiece and rose-formed decorations, with options like lace borders, honey suckle accents, and small nosegays for guests.

America

Investor tips amid a colder Sino American standoff

Babson advises cautious equity positioning as a renewed U S Soviet tension looms after the U 2 incident and Summit collapse. He suggests bank deposits and bonds as safer bets, notes current yields on major issuers American Telephone Northern Pacific Commonwealth Edison Cleveland Electric and highlights utilities and diversified railroads as solid long term values trading well below par.

American Telephone & ‘Telegraph Co Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Northern Pacific Railroad Company Commonwealth Edison Company Cleveland Electric Iluminating Company

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