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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1961

Page

2

Personal notices from Biddeford and surrounding towns

Alice Garon of Biddeford lies hospitalized at the Maine Red Center in Portland as a surgical patient. Grace Roberge of Saco returns home after visiting Lottie McAuley in Norway. John Booth and his spouse of Saco also return home after visiting friends in Norway. Pearlette Deschenes, Hartford Conn., formerly of Biddeford, is under observation at a hospital there. Pfe Daniel B. Gallagher USMC, son of Ralph W. Hanson Jr. of Saco, has returned to Camp Lejeune after a six month Mediterranean Sixth Fleet tour. Alphea Provencher, Edward Provencher, and Bella D. Hotte of Biddeford visited cousin Delia Salvas Keating in Cambridge, who is critically ill.

Alice Garon Biddeford Maine Red Center Portland Grace Roberge North Street Saco Lottie McAuley Norway John Booth Pearlette Deschenes Paul Deschenes Hartford

Miss Kate S. Pike 1870 1961 Dies in Kennebunk Convalescent Home

Kate S. Pike age 91 died Sunday in a Kennebunk convalescent home after a long illness. A Cape Porpoise resident for nine years she had lived in Andover Massachusetts for over fifty years. Born in Seven Oaks England on April 6 1870 she came to America early. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 a m at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with Rev Henry Meyert of Cape Porpoise Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Andover at 2 p m in the West Parish cemetery.

Kate S. Pike Kennebunk Cape Porpoise Andover Mass Seven Oaks Eng William N. J Emma (Neat) Pike America Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer Street Henry Meyert Cape Porpoise Methodist Church West Parish

Veterans groups announce Biddeford and Saco meetings

Veterans Foreign Wars in Biddeford holds a 7 30 pm meeting at the Biddeford City building tonight with officer installation to follow. The Tighe Beau­doin Farley American Legion Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 7 45 pm at the post home on Elm Street. Owen Davis American Legion post in Saco installs tomorrow at 7 30. Artisan Society meets tomorrow at 7 30 at Simard's Furniture, 42 Franklin Street, Biddeford with Arthur Melancon present. Two savings bonds to be awarded. Notre Dame Council St Jean Baptist Society meets tomorrow at 7 30 in Notre Dame school hall Beach Street.

Biddeford Post Veterans Foreign Wars Biddeford City Building Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Elm Street Biddeford Owen Davis, American Legion Saco The Artisan Society Simard’s Franklin Street Arthur Melancon Maine New Hampshire St. Jean Baptist Society of Notre Dame Council Notre Ime Beach Street

Church notes outline Tuesday prayer and study meetings

The Prayer Fellowship at Lyman Baptist meets Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at the parsonage. A prayer meeting is slated for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Full Gospel Church Wells. A prayer and Bible study is set for Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach. The Saco Salvation Army Home League meets Tuesday 7:30 p.m. The Saco Methodist Church Education Commission meets Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at the church.

Prayer Fellowship Lyman Baptist Church Full Gospel Route 9A Wells First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach The Saco Salvation Army Commission On Education of the Saco School Street

Weekend fatalities rise in Gardiner Maine area

Maine highway death toll climbs to fifty with Linwood Gaboury a 24 year old from Gar diner killed when his car struck a telephone pole on Sunday. The prior fatality was Lawrence Locklin a 26 year old from South Hiram who died Saturday on Route 25 in Limington.

Gardiner Maine Linwood Gaboury Lawrence Locklin South Hiram Limington

Colby College elects former president as trustee

Dr J Seelye Bixler, former Colby College president 1942 60, named trustee. Robert C Rowell of Waterville was added as alumnus representative. Re elected were Albert C Palmer Boston Mrs Sol Weltman Longmeadow MA Dwight E Sargent New York and Miss Hilda M Fife Orono.

Bixler COLBY Waterville J. Seelye Bixler Colby College Robert C. Rowell Albert C. Palmer Boston Sol Weltman Longmeadow Mass Dwight E Sargent New York Hilda M. Fife Orono

Maine fire fighters oppose Orono fire college plan

The Maine State Federation of Fire Fighters at its quarterly meeting Saturday opposed a bill to create a fire college at Orono for training firemen. The group also elected Captain Eugene Tem of Portland as president for the ninth time.

Firemen Bangor Maine State Federation of Fire Fighters Orono Eugene Tem Portland

James Descoteaux dies after long illness in Arun del

James Descoteaux 67 of Arun del died at home after a long illness. Born April 19, 1894 in Biddeford, son of Henry and Rose Oates Descoteaux, he was a retired Saco Lowell employee. Survived by widow Antoinette, sons Theodore of Saco and James Jr. of Arundel, daughters Pauline Roy of Biddeford Yvonne Hill of Bar Mills Ruth Perry of Arundel, sister Mary Descoteaux, and brothers Henry of Hartford and Laurence of Biddeford. Funeral Wednesday at 9 am from St Monica Church Kennebunk, Rev William Kelly officiating. Friends may call Soucousy Funeral Home Biddeford 2 to 9 pm starting today.

James T. Descoteaux Arundel Biddeford Henry and Rose (Oates) Descoteaux Saco-Lowell Antoinette Descoteaux Theodore Saco James T., Jr Pauline Roy Yvonne Hill Bar Mills Ruth Perry Mary Descoteaux Henry Descoteaux Hartford

Hanson 4 dies in Rochester New Hampshire hospital

Eric J. Hanson 4 of Lebanon died early today in a Rochester New Hampshire hospital. He was born July 11, 1956 in Biddeford, son of Harold L. and Anna De Martino Hanson. He leaves two brothers H Howard and Peter D Hanson of Lebanon, paternal grandparents Harold H Hanson of Saco, and other relatives. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm from Shumway Funeral Home, 35 Saco. Friends may visit Tuesday 7 to 9 pm.

Eric John Hanson Rochester N. H Lebanon Biddeford Harold L Anna (de Martino) Hanson H. Howard Peter D. Hanson Harold H. Hanson Shumway

Edith H. Gove dies at 89 Widow of Everard J. Gove

Edith H Hussey Gove 89 Biddeford native widow of Everard J Gove died Sunday in a local hospital Born November 30 1871 daughter of Dr Charles F E and Lizzie Hutchinson Hussey she was educated in local schools Past president of the Thursday club member of Second Congregational White church Rebecca Emery chapter Survived by daughter Mrs P W Monahon Providence R I a son Dr Burton J Gove Winchester Mass a sister Mrs FE F Gilpatric Medford Mass four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Funeral from Biddeford Congregational church tomorrow at 3 pm burial in Greenwood Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco

Edith (Hussey) Gove Everard J. Gove Biddeford Charles FE Lizzie (Hutchinson) Hussey Thursday Club Second Congregational White) Church Rebecca Emery P. W. Monahon Providence Burton J. Gove Winchester Mass FE. F. Gilpatric Medford Biddeford Congregational Church Greenwood Cemetery Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco

Infant Margaret Paul Died at Five Months in Biddeford

Margaret M Paul five month old daughter of Harvey and Virginia Shaffer Paul of 73 A Prospect Street Biddeford died on Saturday She was born January 2 1961 and is survived by five brothers Anthony Andrew Harvey Bradley and Christopher and two sisters Naomi and Anna Funeral arrangements by Sansoucy Funeral Home L Stone Street Biddeford. Burial at St Mary Cemetery followed committal prayers by Rev Coleman O Toole.

Margaret M. Paul Harvey Virginia Shaffer Paul Prospect Street Biddeford Anthony Andrew Bradley Christopher Naomi Anna Sterment St. Mary Cemetery Coleman O'Toole Sansoucy

Funeral services for Paul Berube at St Andre Church

Funeral services for 38 year old Paul Berube of a pool street Biddeford were held this morning at St Andre church. Rt Rev Megr Aime Giguere l celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem assisted by Rev Robert T Martel l deacon and Rev Marc Franck subdeacon. Male quartet sang with organist Mrs Laura Lauzon Proulx. Bearers were Sacred Heart League and Catholic Order of Foresters members Henri Bourque Joseph Le febvre Alfred Soulard Eugene Bourque John Fecteau George Gagnon. Burial in St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Martel. Out of town relatives included Auguste Berube Canada Mr and Mrs Willie Simon Canada Mrs Delvina Landry Harfford Conn Gerard Landry Lisbon N H.

Paul Beru Pool Street Biddeford St Andre Church Megr Aime Giguerel Robert T. Martell Marc Franck St. Andre Church Laura Lauzon Proulx Sacred Heart League Catholic Order of Forresters Henri Bourque Joseph Lefebvre Alfred Soulard Eugene Bourque John Fecteau George Gagnon Buriel St. Joseph Robert T. Martel Auguste Berube Canada Willie Simon Delvina Landry Harford Conn Gerard Landry Lisbon N. H

Knights of Columbus to hold prayers for member at Old Orchard Beach

Members of Rev James J Mullen Knights of Columbus auxiliary meet at Emond and Conroy Funeral home 17 Adelaide road Old Orchard Beach this evening at 8 to say prayers for member Mrs Clara Rousseau.

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus, Auxiliary Emond and Conroy Adelaide Road Old Orchard Beach Clara Rousseau

Fire department responds to oil burner overflow in Biddeford apartment

Firemen rush to Raymond Bisson at 127 Pike Street Biddeford after a 6 30 Saturday evening call about an overflowing oil burner. On arrival nothing was used and there were no injuries reported.

Raymond Bisson Pike Street Biddeford

Britain’s robin wins national bird honor by readers

The London Times correspondence columns report a vote by British bird lovers naming the robin as the national bird. The grouse placed second in the young category and the wren came in third.

London Times

Portland Weather Outlook With Showers At Night

Partly cloudy warm afternoon in Portland with 15 to 25 mph southwest winds. Tonight cloudy and cooler with possible showers or thundershowers and northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Tuesday partly cloudy and cooler with northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Temperatures vary with zones and several towns listed including Portland at 51 and Montreal at 55.

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

Four Youths Fined In Saco Court For Illegal Possession

Four area youths were fined for illegal possession at Old Orchard Beach this weekend by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court. Ernest A. Roberge 18 Wayne A. Harlow 19 Michael J. Wodraska 17 and Philip Dow 20 were fined 10 dollars each on charges from State Liquor Inspectors. Louis D. Ouellette 3 Main Street Biddeford was fined 25 dollars after being found guilty of larceny of a radio valued at 32.50 from John Clark of Hartford Conn. The radio was taken from Clark's room in the Townhouse last week. Loco police were the complainants. Lawrence E. Monk 22 Old Orchard Street Old Orchard Beach was fined 25 dollars for over gross registration. State police were the complainants.

Old Orchard Beach Hilary Mahaney Saco Ernest A. Roberge Buxton Road Wayne A. Harlow Michael J. Wodraska Beach Street Philip Dow South Portland Louis D. Ouellette Main Street Biddeford John Clark Hartford

Washington Street Holiday Memoriel Program Summary

Memorial Day program by Washington Street pupils features grades 1B through 5 with songs and readings. Students perform "America," "There Are Many Flags," "Our Flag," and "In Flanders Fields" among others, under class choirs and individual presenters.

America Jacqueline Boisyert Sharon Clothier Barbara Descoteaux Laurette Blais Theresa Marquis Diane Martel Christy Michelson Kim Rayburn Linga Roberts Theresa Tarbox Sharon Tedeschi Valerie Wilson Charles Antonakas Roger Blais Greg Cole Danny Davis Jonathan Haines Philip Labbe Richard Precourt Roger Precourt Stephan Randall Michael Chavorie Deborah Chasse Mark Bowles Deanna Seward Gail Wagner John Ledoux William Cotsinas Clayton Ball David Marcille Jean Adjutant America the Beautiful Joyce Strickland Willard Dow Carol Descoteaux Joanne Boisvert Wayne Campbell Margaret Couture Ronald Corbeil Suzanne Gagne Louis Lavigne Thomas Perkins Edith Gavett Muriel Hopkins Phyllis Stevens Ellen Rowell Our Patriots Paul Reggep Raymond Pimpare Charlene Paquin Linda Methot Billy McIntyre David Fifield Cynthia Bunting Paul Gagnon Collen Marcille James Seward Sharon Eastman Spencer Draggins Spiros Draggins Susan Hutchins James Provencal Patricia Ledoux Valencia Whitten Joy Abbott Andrew McGarey Karen Reggep Leo Cantara Joanne Leach Sharon Stephens Linda Ladderbush Nora Beaulieu Steven White Sandra Marquis Natalie Boone Flanders Field Lynne Davis Flora Harpoothian Darlene Provencher John Hajdysz Flanders Raymond Wynne Barbara Wagner Louis Throumoulos Deidre Reny Fay Lariviere Elizabeth Ross Flanders Fields Larry Buzzell Cynthia Weiss William Carrier Marines

Beach Citizens To Vote On Proposed New Fees

Old Orchard Beach will post a warrant for a June 13 special town meeting to consider adopting a new schedule of license fees. The Maine legislature approved the fees earlier this year as an emergency act and they would take effect immediately if the town approves. Fees cover auctions, kennels, gasoline pumps, billiard tables, bowling alleys, junk yards, hawkers, amusements, victualers, lodging houses, motels, camping grounds, public halls, circuses, signs, amusements rides, and other listed activities with specific per item or per unit charges.

Old Orchard Beach Maine Victualers

Advent Churches Hold District Meeting in Biddeford

The Southern Maine Conference of Adventist churches met in Biddeford for a two day event with Rev Maurice Amnott of Bangor Advent Christian church as guest speaker. Six services featured music and programs by youth and missionary groups. Seated sessions were led by Rev Cecil Temple with supper hosted by the Biddeford Advent Christian church group. next conference planned for September at South Eliot Advent Christian church.

Biddeford

Biddeford To Lose Legislature Seat In Redistricting

York county population shift forces redrawing of Maine House districts. Biddeford will move to a district including Lyman Dayton Arundel and Alfred, separating towns and affecting three seats. Dennett notes Biddeford misses the 19 560 threshold by about 200 people while county keeps all 15 seats.

York County Biddeford Maine House of Representatives Lyman Dayton Arundel Alfred William E. Dennett Kittery Buxton Hollis Old Orchard Beach Waterboro Acton Shapleigh Newfield Dennett St. Francis College

Funeral services for Rosaire Boisclair Held at St. Andre

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at St. Andre church for Rosaire M. Boisclair of 411 West Street Biddeford. Msgr. Aime Giguere celebrated the high mass with Rev. Robert J. Marte as deacon and Rev. Gerard Parent as sub-deacon. A male quartet sang and Mrs. Laura Proulx played the organ. Burial was in St. Joseph cemetery, Father Martel giving the prayers at the graveside. Bearers from the Sacred Heart League included Joseph Lefebvre Henri Bourque Leonel Goulet Alfred Soulard Albert Nolette and Aime Desrosiers. Out-of-town attendees listed include Norman Boisclair Portsmouth NH Ernest Boisclair and several relatives from Auburn Lisbon Eliot New Britain CT Utica NY Berlin NH Rumford Somerville MA and other locales.

Rosaire M. Boisclair West Street Biddeford St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Robert J. Marte Gerard Parent Laura Proulx St. Joseph Father Martel

St Louis High Band To Give Final Concert

The St Louis high school band will perform a final concert tomorrow at 6 45 p m in the school yard on Birch Street Biddeford under conductor Marcel Drapeau. Selections include French National Defile march Perpetual Motion and Saints Go Marching In, with a dance option planned if students wish. A buffet lunch will follow in the band room and 1961 62 officers are listed Adrian Cote president and others.

St. Louis Birch Street Biddeford Marcel Mike Dreapeau Shady Lane Robert L. Cote Drapeau St. Ignatius Adrian Cote Richard Anastasoff Richard Lambert David Blais Victor Pinard

School Financing Plan Is Outlined At Old Orchard Beach

The Old Orchard Beach school building committee met with Keith Crockett of the Maine School Building Authority to outline steps for applying for an MSBA loan to build a new high school or an addition. No final decision yet, but both options were discussed to address crowded conditions.

Old Orchard Beach Keith Crockett Division of Maine School Building Authority Crockett MSBA

Last Well-Baby Clinic in Saco This Spring

The final Well-Baby and pre school clinic in Saco for spring will be held Wednesday at 1 p m in Saco Public Health Nursing rooms. Children needing vaccination for next fall school entry may attend and other immunizations offered include polio diphtheria whooping cough and tetanus injections.

Saco Saco Public Health

Fathers and Sons at Communion Breakfast Fete

More than 100 attended the Father-Son Communion breakfast Sunday by the Holy Name Society of St. Mary parish at the Wonderbar Steak House, Biddeford. Toastmaster Martin J. Reilly chaired. Rev Maurice Goan and Rev Damien spoke. William Cosgrove and Norbert Twomey led arrangements. Special recognition went to four Biddeford High seniors for outstanding service. a father-son reception followed the 7 am Mass and church sermon centered on Holy Name society roles.

St. Mary Parish Biddeford The Assumption and Children of Mary Sodalities Jean Paul Emond Edgar Remillard Assumption Group Leslie Lawrence Kathleen Banker Margaret Merrill Norma McAuley Nancy Houle Paula Barnes Susan Nelson Sharon Simard Karen Addorio Carol Hight Kathleen Kearney Holy Name Society of Ae Se Wells Biddeford High School James Reilly Paul Chenard John Doran John Perrault William Doran Father Goan Aniello Voccia Holy Name Society Brother Damien

Rebecca Emery Chapter Winds Up Its Season

The final Rebecca Emery DAR meeting and luncheon at Cascade lodge drew 29 attendees. Reports, memorials, and a cemetery fence request dominated the agenda, with notes from officers, praise for National Defense, and a fall meeting planned for September 30.

Rebecca Emery DAR Cascade Lodge Harold A. Clark Ruby Irish Helen Mahoney Chester C. Pease Ella Luman Grace FitzPatrick Florence Crowley East Monmouth Margaret Strout Clark Laura Black Stickney Dorothy Tarbox FitzPatrick

Mullen Council Sets Plans for Installation Night

The Knights of Columbus Mullen Council outlined June 7 as the installation date for new officers at St Margar et parish hall. A supper at 7 p.m. precedes the rituals and social hour. Invitations went to all Council members and Grand Knights of other district councils, reported Edgar Deprey. State dignitaries named include State Deputy Philip J. Legere of Portland and former State Deputy Robert Ouellette of Brunswick.

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus St. Margaret Parish Hall Edgar Deprey Philip J. Legere Portland Robert Ouellette Brunswick Committee On

Deering Fund to be studied for hospital center use

Alderman Robert Fenderson will propose creating an 11 member citizens committee to study how to spend the Lucia Kimball Deering Hospital Trust fund now over 500000 dollars. The money, left in 1917 for a memorial hospital for Dr. John F. E. L. Kimball, could fund a health center housing city health services. The fund is managed by seven trustees. council action is needed to implement the bequest.

Robert Fenderson Kimball Saco Public Public Health General Hospital Deering Fenderson

Lukas Buy Ranch-Style Home in West Saco

George A and Bernice Lukas of Peabody Massachusetts purchased through King Woodman Real Estate the Labonte Brothers built ranch style home on Labonte Avenue West Saco. The Lukas family will occupy the residence as their home.

George A Bernice Lukas Peabody Mass King Woodman Labonte Brothers Labonte Avenue West Saco Lukas

Speeders Fined In Biddeford Court

In Biddeford Municipal Court Judge Simon Spill fined Fernand A. Petit Jr. 17 and Dennis W. Labonte 19 ten dollars each after guilty pleas to speeding 45 mph in a 35 mph zone on Alfred Street. State Trooper Parris L. Melver was the complainant. Frank R. McDonald 59 of Southboro, Mass. had DUI charges continued to June 14.

Simon Spill Biddeford Fernand A. Petit, Jr Alfred Street Dennis W. Labonte North Street Saco Parris L. Melver Frank R. Mac- Donald Southboro Mass Mac- Donlld

New Trial Ordered in Huff Case Over Jury Instructions

The Supreme Court ordered a new trial finding two jury instruction errors missing felonious intent and failure to advise acquittal if Huff did not convert town funds. It noted town clerk fees are property while serving and questioned whether prior evidence could sustain a conviction. The court deemed the first exception about a directed verdict largely without value.

Huff Supreme Court

Maine Postal Auxiliary Session Held Across Two Days

Mrs Leonard Longley of Washington served as vice president of the Women's auxiliary AFPOC for a Maine Postal gathering. The meeting spanned two days with sessions at the Fremont club hall Alfred street and the Hotel Thacher. Saturday featured a buffet social and dancing and Sunday hosted the banquet at the Rochambeau club hall Main street. Biddeford Local 1289, led by Kenneth H Cooper and others, organized arrangements.

Page One Leonard Longley Washington Women's Auxiliary AFPOC Hotel Thacher Fremont Club Alfred Street Fremont Club Hall Rochambeau Club Main Street Biddeford Local 1289 Kenneth H. Cooper Harry A. Scott, Jr Charles C. Pothier Roland Laliberte Arthur Guerin

Saco Council Meets Tonight With Budget Readings and Appointments

The Saco City council will convene at 8 PM in City Hall to conduct a second budget reading, discuss pay raises for city personnel, appoint a Police and Fire commission, appoint a city trust fund, and review a June dag warrant. The session also includes a second reading of the Beach Main Elm North traffic circle improvement.

Saco Saco City Hall Police and Fire Commission Beach Main Elm North Streets

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