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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1962
Page
2
This afternoon heavy humidity and cloudiness with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with cooler temperatures and a few showers. Tuesday turns cooler with a chance of light rain. Winds shift from southwest to north and northeast. Small craft warnings posted along the coast. Zone 1 temperatures in the low 80s and low 50s.
Local residents listed as surgical patients at Webber and Notre Dame hospitals include George Lambert May Alden Jacobs Theode Langevin and Roseanna Frechette. visitors arrive from Arlington Va and Biddeford families celebrate graduates and advancement in US Navy ranks Raymond Lambert advanced to personnel man third class at Oceana VA while Robert Corriveau graduates from Aviation Boatswain's Mate school in Philadelphia.
Mrs Kay Schaffer and Mrs Ethel Cobb announced the Biddeford Saco Community Service club meeting scheduled for Wednesday is postponed to fall. The Saco Osteopathic Hospital auxiliary plans tonight's annual banquet and business session at Salmon Falls steak house with attendees meeting at the hospital at 6 30 p m.
The June business session of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella will be held tomorrow night at 8 in St John hall Jefferson street Biddeford. The Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary will meet tonight at 7 30 in the city building Biddeford.
Annette chapter CBS of Past Matrons holds a silent auction at 6 30 PM Tuesday at the Bernice Milliken camp in Ossipee. Members will bring a picnic lunch.
Members of the Saco United Baptist church Philathea class will spend an all day outing at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson in Ocean Park on Wednesday. Members will bring their lunch and enjoy a day away.
Children's night at Saco Grange will be observed tomorrow evening at 7 30 in the club hall. The meeting of the Council Chagnon will be Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the same venue.
Holy Communion will be celebrated Tuesday at 6 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford. Prayer meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Full Gospel Church Wells Route 9 A off Route 109. The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. F and L club annual banquet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Conora restaurant Higgins Beach. Dinner followed by installation of officers and final zoman meeting of the club.
In Vientiane a tense cabinet talks crisis looms with Souvanna Phouma warning of rupture if no agreement by June 15. The deal would move Laos toward neutrality backed by both West and Communist blocs. Ho Lung of China pressed for a coalition regime while noting U.S. troops in Thailand heighten Southeast Asian tension.
David Bruce Kimball died suddenly Sunday at a local hospital. Born January 25, 1956 in Biddeford, he is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs William H Kimball Jr two brothers Thomas and Steven his paternal grandfather William T Kimball Sr of Biddeford and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor Easley South Carolina several aunts uncles and cousins A private funeral service will be held tomorrow at 2 p m from Shumway Funeral Home in Saco.
Stephen E. Thayer former local resident died Sunday morning in Littleton New Hampshire. Services were held at 2 p m at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery tomorrow following the services.
Roy L Hilton 70 a Wells native died suddenly Saturday at York hospital burial will follow 2 p.m. funeral services at Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk. Born March 7 1892 son of George and Nellie Eaton Hilton he was a fisherman by occupation until retiring. Survivors include wife Melissa two sons Roland E Wells Harold Kennebunk 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Interment Ocean View cemetery Wells Rev John Simpson to officiate services. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 at Bibber chapel.
Elizabeth M. Bickford 52 of Bar Mills died after a lengthy illness in a Hollis hospital. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from 76 State Street Gorham with Rev. Harrison W. Dobbs of First Parish Congregational Church officiating. She is survived by her son Charles A. Bickford of Bar Mills a sister Ruth Larrabee of Westbrook a stepmother Josephine Storer of Westbrook and five grandchildren. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery West Buxton.
Louis H Leblond 69 formerly of Biddeford died suddenly at his home 34 Federal Street Brunswick early this morning. Born August 22 1892 in Biddeford son of Joseph and Marie Leblond. moved to Brunswick nine years ago. Worked at Drapaus pharmacy and previously Morin's in Biddeford 38 years. Educated in Biddeford Beauceville Quebec. licensed Massachusetts School of Pharmacy. Survived by widow Marie Anna Desrosiers daughter Mrs Lionel Dubois Brunswick three grandchildren brother Adias Leblond Biddeford and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 9 am at St John Church Brunswick. Interment St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford.
Funeral services were held for 91 year old Joseph Ouellette of 91 Scammon Street Saco at Notre Dame des Lourdes. Rev Arthur Dube celebrated the high Mass with Deacon Rev Paul Jalbert and Rev George Plante as sub deacon. Members of the church choir sang with Mrs Eva Carrier at the organ. The Saco Fire Department represented by Chief Arthur Emmons and Pvt Ovid Portas attended. Bearers were Paul Roy Marcel Baril Romeo Dumont Hector RocRay Arthur Belisle and Roland Belisle. Burial was in the family lot at St Mary Cemetery with Rev Fr Plante saying prayers at the graveside.
Robert D. Girard, 27, of 163 Cleaves street Biddeford, fined $10 by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal court on intoxication in a motor vehicle. State Trooper James Berry the complainant. Robert N. Ingalls, 184 Lincoln street Saco, fined $20 for speeding 50 mph in a 30 mph zone on North street. Saco police were complainants. Saturday five youths appeared on charges of illegally exploding fire crackers near an Elm street service station, fined $10 each.
Bangor AP report covers the 118th University of Maine commencement where Associate Justice Tom C. Clark urged rededication to country and rejection of second hand citizenship. 769 bachelor’s and 71 advanced degrees awarded. York County grads include Judith Anderson and many others in science, engineering, education, and arts. Honorary degrees went to Ellis Everett Warren McArdle Levinson Evans.
South Dakota committeeman Car roll Lockhart predicts a GOP victory as anti administration sentiment grows. Sen. Francis Case faces re election opponent George McGovern who left Food for Peace to run. Miller cites Eisenhower and Kennedy jail keys to attack Democratic control and Estes probe, targeting Edward Kennedy in Massachusetts race.
The archbishop ordered integration of Atlanta’s Catholic schools, citing a peaceful lowering of racial barriers. Judge Sam P. McKenzie praised broad Catholic support while Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. urged community courtesy, reflecting on recent desegregation in Atlanta public schools.
Moslem leaders show signs the contest is hopeless yet bargaining power survives amid fear of a European exodus crippling the economy. Sudden fires rage in Algiers on Sunday while crowds go to beaches. A secret army device and arson strikes destroy three schools, an agricultural cooperative, a tax office, and a hydraulics center, burning thousands of records. Gunmen stage four holdups including the municipal gambling casino in the capital’s largest hotel.
A Dubord for governor rally is planned in Biddeford Wednesday night. A motorcade will precede the rally at 8 at St John Hall on Jefferson Street where Democratic candidate Richard J. Dubord will speak. Organizing the event is Daniel P Cantara, chairman of the Biddeford Democratic city committee.
The text lists Bay avenue Camp Ellis residents including Robert Morgan 18 and Daniel Eastman 18 among those found innocent. Also named are Michael Libby 21 of West Newton Mass and Collin Wormwood 21 of Bay avenue Camp Ellis as cleared of charges.
Peter Burr of Troop 304 in Kennebunk received the Religion in Life award at a ceremony in the Unitarian church Kennebunk. Present were Rev. Carl Bierman and leaders Colin Campbell Jan Milligan Kenneth Hunnewell Everett Nutting. Burr, 15, an Eagle Scout and Kennebunk High School freshman, is among the first nationally to earn both God and Country and Religion in Life.
An autopsy showed the 14 year old girl was not raped. A 2 year old boy, Gerald True Jr., was hospitalized in critical condition with multiple stab wounds after youths attacked them near Lake Cobbesseecontee in East Winthrop. The suspect, a juvenile, is held under juvenile offender law pending grand jury action.
Peru's APRA party led by Haya claimed 249,615 votes while Belaunde had 150,611 and Odria 122,598. The Sunday vote, among the costliest in Peru's history, proceeded without violence. Seven candidates sought to replace Manuel Prado for a six year term with Senate seats and 184 Chamber of Deputies seats at stake.
Vandalism in Saco targets heavy equipment causing about 17000 dollars in damage to a bulldozer. Police investigated the incident as a property crime with no injuries reported. A local business reported the loss and provided surveillance footage for review.
Student Day activities at School Street Methodist Church Saco featured Cathy Clarke Jeffery Griffith and others in readings prayers and hymns. Dana Lee was baptized and graduates received awards plus pins and Bible gifts by Rev Langmaid and church leaders. Eleven graduates attended with Lews, Norrad, Mullins, Chaplin and others receiving promotion cards and plants.
The Holy Name society of St. Mary church elected Dr. Aniello Voccia as president and Donald Tousignant as vice president at a breakfast event at Wonderbar Steak House. Retiring officers were Roland Boise, William Doran Jr., and Ernest A. Donahue who received thanks and a gavel. Clifford Barker spoke on the Andover satellite project.
Harold Strout of Saco elected commander of the Maine Department of AMVETS along with Carl Carter of Scarborough Ben Currier and Thomas Bill of Saco as vice commanders Elmer Berry of Bath adjutant Pettengill of Old Orchard Beach provost marshal and Carl Clappison of Saco inspector general Antoinette Bill of Old Orchard Beach named military president after a three day convention closed Sunday in Portland AP
A dozer broke into the Berry road Saco Brick storage shed over the weekend, driving around the pit and back into the shed to break the rear wall. Damaged equipment was limited to dented headlights. The case is under investigation.
Old Orchard Beach police logged four weekend crashes. A 60 year old woman from Temple avenue suffered bruises when struck by an 82 year old Portland driver on West Grand avenue. A Presley vehicle and Fowler car caused $100 plus damage on Soco avenue. A dog avoidance crash on Temple avenue damaged a parked car. A DeRoch er and Fontaine collision on Old Salt road caused about $100 damage each.
A special town meeting at 7 30 p m Friday in Old Orchard Beach High gym to appropriate funds. The 13 article warrant includes electing a town moderator and reallocating 498 50 to cover deficits from moving 22 253 from sewer to other accounts including sewers and drains 9500 sanitary 11300 drain pipe Milliken street 953 Fernald street storm center 500. Additional transfers include 1500 to contingent account 952 to cover contingencies 3100 to prevent license revenue shortages 1000 for assessors with 500 for maps new street light on Smithwheel road and North street 560 for 48 inch culvert 40 feet long on Ninth street 774 to raise 3 a week for firefighters retroactive to March 1 000 to operate the comfort station 953 for a catch basin on Saco avenue 1850 to reimburse hot topping the square at Old Orchard street and 1750 for highway and bridge to cover hot topping costs at the square.
The Old Orchard Beach council discussed a dam vote linked to a planning survey by James Sewall Co. A favorable result would allow establishing an urban renewal authority to qualify for federal aid and bypass a six month planning delay. Councilman McCallum noted legal support for a referendum during a primary.
Franco supporters and monarchists flee as Jose Maria Gil Robles departs for Paris after facing exile or forced residence. Economist Jesus Prados Arrarte, a Madrid University professor, also left for Paris after the same option was offered.
President Kennedy spoke at Yale's 261st commencement stressing government collaboration with all sectors of society to sustain growth. He warned against partisan obsession and urged moving beyond old labels to keep the U.S. economy investing producing and consuming with confidence.
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