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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1962

Page

2

Deaths Theodore G. Goodwin 86 of Kennebunkport

Theodore G. Goodwin 86 lifelong Kennebunkport resident died last night at Biddeford convalescent home after a long illness. Born October 17, 1875, he was a retired farmer and member of Arundel lodge AF and AM, Aurora chapter, Eastern Star. Surviving include son Allyn Goodwin of Biddeford. daughters Mrs. Mary Abbot of North Berwick and Mrs. Frances S. Emmons of South Hiram. brother Mark Goodwin of Kennebunk. sister Mrs. Harold Bourne of Kennebunk. 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. from Bibber Memorial chapel, Kennebunk, with Rev. Robert Howes officiating. Burial in private family cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Weather: Portland partly clearing and warmer this afternoon. tonight fair and cooler. Thursday sunny and pleasant. Temperatures Zone 1 lower 60s to lower 40s.

Theodore G. Goodwin Kennebunkport Biddeford Fred Elizabeth (Gooch) Goodwin Arundel Lodge Aurora Order of the Eastern Star Allyn Goodwin Mary Abbot North Berwick Frances S. Emmons South Hiram Mark Goodwin Kennebunk Harold Bourne Bibber Summer Street Robert Howes South Congregational Church

Biddeford Personal Notices List Local Hospital Stays and Visits

Mrs Rose Gagne of 27 Mount Vernon Street Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Eugene Caouette of Clifford Street Biddeford has returned home from Mercy Hospital Portland after surgery. Mrs Laurette Pare of 32 Harrigan Avenue Biddeford has returned home from Webber Hospital after surgery. Mrs Chester B Mitchell visits granddaughter Mrs Robert Giles and Mr Giles in Marblehead Mass. Mrs Giles is the former Nancy Mitchell of Saco.

Rose Gagne Mount Vernon Street Biddeford Webber Hospi Eugene Caouette Clifford Street Mercy

Past Presidents of Biddeford VFW Auxiliary Meet at Home

Past presidents of the Biddeford VFW auxiliary will meet at Mrs. Mary Bouvier’s home 77 Jefferson Street Biddeford Thursday at 7 30 p m The Fremont club and auxiliary meet tomorrow at 8 p m at the club hall Alfred Street Biddeford Degrees will be conferred by Adah chapter officers and entertainment led by Mrs Barbara Utman.

Biddeford VFW Mary Bouvier Jefferson Street Fremont Club Alfred Street Saco

Church Notes Thursday Services Across Multiple Congregations

A prayer and Bible study is set for 7 30 p m Thursday at the First Baptist church Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach. Holy Communion will be celebrated Thursday at 8 am in an Episcopal church Biddeford. The Senior choir from Saco School Street Methodist church will rehearse Thursday at 7 pm at the church. A prayer meeting is planned Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God church of Saco at the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street. Also Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Lyman First Baptist church Goodwins Mills.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Biddeard Saco School Street Methodist Church First Assembly of God Church of Saco Ahepa Pleasant Street Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Choir rehearsal notice for Thursday evening

A choir rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The location is the church hall in the downtown area. Members are asked to arrive a few minutes early for setup and warmups.

Prayer and Praise Service at Advent Christian Church

A prayer and praise service is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the parsonage of the Advent Christian church on Chapel street in Biddeford.

Advent Christian Church Chapel Street Biddeford

Car slips, hits porch after officer reports driver foot slip

Mitchell told police his foot slipped while stopping the vehicle causing the accelerator to be hit, sending the car into the Shel tra porch. A traffic sign was knocked over before the impact. Officer Adelbert Morin investigated.

Page One Mitchell Sheltra Adelbert Morin

Kennedy on new war era duties for fledgling lieutenants

Kennedy reframed modern warfare beyond combat skills, urging new lieutenants to master diplomacy and economics while shaping progress for emerging nations. He recalled Ernie Pyle’s search for a unifying slogan, noting soldiers fight for each other.

Khrushchev Kennedy Ernie Pyle U.S Pyle

De Gaulle weighs fate of Jouhaud amid Algeria crisis

French sources say De Gaulle has not decided whether to spare Jouhaud as Salan’s response remains uncertain. Jouhaud urged Salan to sign a ceasefire order to hidden militants in Algeria while some doubt whether the terrorists will heed it. Paris officials note earlier signals of leniency if European terrorism eases in Algeria.

Pace One Algeria Jouhaud Salan Fresnes de Gaulle France

Births in area list multiple newborns with parents and details

A long list records births at homes and clinics across Maine towns including Wells Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Saco Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. Each entry names parents address date of birth and baby’s weight with several May and June dates and both genders represented.

Educator outlines problems of ETV in Portland

Portland educator Calvin E. Eells warns scheduling problems at commercial stations hinder educational TV. He urges a publicly funded ETV network and notes WCBB TV provides only 90 minutes of school time programming. Voters face a June 18 decision on a $1.5 million ETV bond to finance a statewide network.

Portland Calvin E. Eells Wcbb-Tv

Notable Saco Carpenter Jerry Grenier Sr. Dies at 59

Jerry Grenier Sr., 59, of 22 Weymouth St Saco, died suddenly at home. A Biddeford native, he was a self employed carpenter for 40 years and a Notre Dame de Lourdes communicant. Survived by widow Phyllis Hanson Grenier, son Jerry Jr, daughter Mrs John Bouthillette, seven sisters, two brothers, two granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews. Ducted Friday 8 am from Saco. Calling hours at Cote Funeral Home today and Thursday 2-4 and 7-10 pm.

Jerry F. Grenier Weymouth Street Saco Biddeford Simeon and Josephine Nadeau) Grenier Notre Dame de Lourdes Phyllis Hanson) Grenier Lawrence Mass Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Funeral services for Mitchell Swan at Dennett and Craig

Funeral services for Mitchell Swan who died Monday night at his home 54 Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach will be held Thursday at 10 am from Dennett and Craig Funeral home 365 Main street Saco Burial will be in Bellevue cemetery Lawrence Mass.

Mitchell Swan Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco Bellevue Cemetery Lawrence Mass

Funeral Service for Mrs Adri enne Gagne in Saco

Funeral services for Mrs Adri enne Gagne of Cumberland Avenue Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with high mass by Rev George Plante. The church choir directed by Mrs Eva Carrier provided music. Bearers included Richard Brians Peter Gagne Robert Nollette Maurice Paul and Lionel Descoteaux. Interment followed in St Joseph cemetery with prayers by Rev Fr Plante. Out of town attendees were Robert and Edgar St Onge Lawrence Mass Mr and Mrs George Boutin and Robert Boutin Yarmouth.

Adrienne Gagne Cumberland Avenue Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes George Plante Eva Carrier Richard Brian ‘S Peter Gagne Robert Nolette Maurice Paul Lionel Descoteaux St. Joseph Cemetery Robert and Edgar St. Onge Lawrence Mass George Boutin Robert Boutin Yarmouth

Funeral for Mrs Catherine Marshall at St Margaret Church

Funeral services were held for 93 year old Mrs Catherine M Marshall of Old Orchard Beach this morning at St Margaret church Beach Rev Armand J Landry presided at a requiem mass with church choir and organist Mrs Antonio Boisvert. Burial followed at Laurel Hill cemetery Saco with prayers by Rev Fr Landry. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Jensen Hartford Conn Dr and Mrs Peter Lelein Springvale Miss Judith Levecque Robert Anderson Portland Mr and Mrs Joseph Percival Mrs Alice Perkins Mrs Mary Mullen Lowell Mass and Frank Miller and family South Portland.

Catherine M. Marshall Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Church Beach Armand J. Landry Antonio Boisvert Msgr Robert White Arthur Boulay John Bright Joseph Mullen John McSweeney James Levecque

Man Dies in Fire at Bangor Log Cabin Home

Herbert Targett, 70, was killed in a fire that swept his log cabin home Tuesday night. Neighbors attempted rescues but were driven back by smoke and flames as the cause of the blaze remained undetermined.

Bangor Herbert Targett Targett

Alcohol Blamed For Half Of Accidents In Maine

The Rev. David A. Works of Brunswick told police from 17 Maine communities that half of all fatal traffic accidents are alcohol flavored. He led a panel on Alcohol and Traffic Safety sponsored by the Maine Highway Safety Committee.

Augusta David A. Works Brunswick Maine Mr. Works Maine Highway Safety Committee

Largest chamber of commerce in the southern hemisphere in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires houses the largest chamber of commerce in the southern hemisphere. Melbourne and Johannesburg rank next in size among regional chambers.

Chamber of Commerce Buenos Aires Melbourne Johannesburg

Impulse prompts majority of telephone calls

A study finds that more than half of all telephone calls are made on impulse rather than planned. The analysis highlights spontaneous user behavior and suggests marketing and service strategies to capitalize on impulse dialing.

Central and South America Titan Saturn

Honors Awaiting Shepard On His Return Home

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. returns to New England after Mercury milestone with honorary degree and at least two medals in the week. A Derry reception and motorcade through Manchester and Concord lead to Dartmouth College honorary degree, then Gloucester and Boston medal ceremonies. He is accompanied by his wife and two daughters.

Derry N.H. A.P Alan B. Shepard Jr Navy Free World Manchester Concord Shepard Hanover Dartmouth College Gloucester Mass Boston Godfrey L. Cabot Pinkerton Academy

Lewiston Appoints New Development Director

Lewiston names Thomas F. Halloran as the first executive director of the Androscoggin Area Development Corp. The retired U S Navy rear admiral will begin duties August 1 after two years in Thomasville Georgia where he served as industrial development chief. He previously directed development in Lawrence Massachusetts.

Lewiston Thomas F. Halloran Thomasville

Nixon gains eight House seats in new apportionment

Connecticut Republicans name Alsop for governor after a 10 hour state convention ballot fight. Edwin H. May Jr. falls to Alsop by 337 to 314 on the eighth ballot as delegates delay Senate and at large candidate decisions. Democrats plan July nominations. In South Dakota Sen Case wins renomination. McGovern headed for rematch with Herseth and Gubbrud. Idaho Smylie tops Republican gubernatorial field, runoff likely. Montana picks Graybill and Montgomery in party nominations alongside Battin and Olsen.

Hartford Conn Alsop Stewart Joseph Alsop GOP Edwin H. May Jr U.S. Senate John C. Lodge Senate Prescott Bush Connecticut Sen Case South Dakota George McGovern U.S. Food For Peace McGovern Kennedy Smylie Idaho Vernon Smith John Hawley Smith Boise Frank Church Montana Leo Graybill Jr James F. Battin Wayne W. Montgomery Arnold Olsen Battin Olsen

Murray couple welcome daughter Stephanie Ann

To Mr and Mrs Richard Murray Jr Cumberland Center a daughter Stephanie Ann weighing six pounds fourteen ounces at Maine Medical Center Portland on June 1. Mrs Murray is the former Sonia Barker and grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Barker Brown Street Kennebunk and Mr and Mrs Richard Murray Sr Melrose Mass Great grandparents include Mrs Anna C Hess Melrose Mass and Mr and Mrs Dana Barker Temple

James Waterhouse RFC 3 Biddeford Franklin Sawyer Sullivan Street Jennifer May Fred Ham Hollis Fred Wayne Sheldon R. Cote Oak Street Lisa Ann Joel St.Amand Center Street John Joel Robert Brady Acorn Street Katharine Ann Fernand Labelle Lincoln Street Saco Karen Jean Maynard Haskell Kennebunk Carl Scott Creighton C. Harding Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach Stephen Loren Scott Granger St. Set Kenneth Gillespie Day Street Keanebunk Lavinia Lee Ronald Lavigne Pleasant Street Ronald Paul, Jr Roderick Martin Main Street Carrie Ann Richard Murray Cumberland Center Stephanie Ann Maine Medical Center Portland Murray Sonia Barker Harold Barker Brown Street Melrose Mass Anna C. Hess Dana Barker Temple

Workers OK union at Stowell Silk Spool Co

Em ployes of the Stowell Silk Spool Co. voted for union representation for the first time in a National Labor Relations Board election. The tally was 44 in favor and 19 against with three votes challenged and three eligible workers not voting.

Anniversary Diplomas for 50-Year Grads at Maine Reunion

At the University of Maine during Commencement Reunion weekend June 8 to 10 an alumni luncheon will honor the Class of 1912 on its 50th anniversary with the presentation of 50 year diplomas by Dr. T Russell Woolley and the General Alumni Association. Eight retiring faculty members with 275 combined years of service will be cited by University President Lloyd H Elliott and Alvin S McNeilly. the Admiral Fenno carillon in Alumni Hall will be dedicated by Dr. Raymond H Fogler with anonymous donor support.

T. Russell Woolley GAA Arthur L. Deering University College of Agriculture Woolley Lloyd H. Elliott Elliott Mary E. Snyder John R. Crawford Bureau of Educational Research and Service Ruth Crosby Weston S. Evans College of Technology Professo Technology Experiment Station Ronald B. Levinson Department of Philosophy Admiral Fenno Alumni Bok Florida Army Navy Raymond H. Fogler

Senior Service awards honor students and staff at BHS

The first Senior Service awards recognized outstanding contributions to class activities with recipients including David Dansereau, Roger Dubreuil, Donald Springer, Jere Dearborn, Edward Greenwood, George Harpootlian, Howard Shapiro, Beverly Bissell, Sheryl King and Helen Tarazwich. The Steve White trophy went to William Oakes for sportsmanship and leadership. Girls Athletic honors included Maine pins for Constance Pierce and Beverly Bissell, school letters for Constance Martin, Carol Pariseau, Sheryl King and Kathleen Goldthwaite, and numerals for Ann Potter, Sheila Gagnon, and Sharon Pillsbury. Senior track included Varsity B awards for Robert Mason and Richard Fillion, a two-year varsity B in baseball for Kenneth Gobeil, and baseball charms for Richard Harrison. Glayson Small received a membership certificate.

Page One Jere Dearborn Peter Allen Martha Killam Judith Kuczynski Carol Pariseau Ralph Hight Sharon Pillsbury Sandra Griffin Carol Orcutt David Dansereau Roger Dubreuil Donald Springer Edward Greenwood George Harpootlian Howard Shapiro Beverly Bissell Sheryl King Helen Tarazwich Steve White William Oakes State of Maine Constance Pierce Constance Martin Kathleen Goldthwaite to-Ann Potter Sheila Gagnon Robert Mason Richard Fillion Kenneth Gobeil Richard Harrison Glayson Small

Declaration of Independence sealed in helium enclosure

A historic document was sealed in a helium filled enclosure after 1924. The note explains the method used to preserve the Declaration of Independence and its fragile condition during relocation.

Soviet Leaders Study Growing Economic Woes in Bloc

In Moscow, premiers and party chiefs from seven East European nations plus observers from Mongolia and China met to map responses to worsening agricultural output and the rising influence of the European Common Market. They noted meat and butter price hikes and debated measures to fund farming and machinery, amid broader concerns over market competition and economic strain in the Communist bloc.

Moscow Western Europe Mongolia Red China Albania Adriatic Kremlin China Soviet Union Europe Poland East Germany Czechoslovakia

Epidaurus Theater Detail And Crawford Street Bridge Fact

The article notes Epidaurus houses the best preserved classical theater built in the 4th century B C. It also identifies the Crawford Street Bridge in Providence Rhode Island as the widest bridge in the world, measuring 1 147 feet in width.

Epidaurus Crawford Street Providence R. I

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