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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
2
Elmer Willey of 106 Temple Street, Saco, is a patient at Webber Hospital. Miss Rita Hevey of 263 Elm Street, Biddeford, has returned home after a surgery at Notre Dame Hospital.
Morrill Harper of 80 Springs St Saco died this morning after a long illness. Born November 24 1888 in Waterboro he ran a grain store in Saco for 42 years and earlier was a Biddeford milk dealer. He was active in multiple organizations and survived by wife Florence Scamman Harper, five children, a brother and numerous grandchildren. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 pm at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with calling hours Friday. Burial Laurel Hill Cemetery.
This afternoon in Portland expect sunny skies and a high in the 70s with northerly winds at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight stays fair and cool with a low in the 40s and winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday brings fair weather, then increasing clouds by late afternoon with little temperature change.
Welcome To The Fold AT WEBBER HOSPITAL announces a son for Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Cole of Heath Road Kennebunk weighing nine pounds 12 ounces born June II. Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Lagueux of 73 Bradley St Saco announce a son James Alan weighing seven pounds 14 ounces born June II. ELSEWHERE notes a daughter Linda born June 1 at Amesbury Hospital Amesbury Mass to Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Twist Rita Dion Merrimac Mass with grandparents Alphonse Dion Portland Street Kennebunk and Elmer Twist Waterville. To Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Hanson Freeport a son weighing 10 pounds 5 ounces born June 13 at Park View Memorial Hospital Brunswick with paternal grandparents Harold H. Hanson 27 Tasker St Saco.
Officers of the Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion will be installed tonight at 8 in the Post Home on Elm Street Biddeford.
Prayer meetings and Bible studies are planned for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry Road Saco First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach and First Assembly of God church of Saco Ahepa home 22 Pleasant Street with similar timing across venues.
Assassination of Mississippi leader Evers triggers a 700-strong Black vigil as widow Myrlie Evers pledges purpose in mourning. MLK condemns the murder, while rewards total 24,350 dollars for information. NAACP officials warn of potential demonstrations and anger among students at Jackson State. Ruby Hurley to temporarily replace Evers as Mississippi field secretary.
Fire calls at the Saco Station were confined to one incident yesterday. A line from 117 Temple St. home of Everett Spaulding reported a short circuit on a porch light. No fire fighting equipment was used.
The U S Agriculture Department reports that consumers paid an average 20.9 cents for a one pound loaf of bread in 1962. Of this 2.9 cents went to farmers 3.8 cents to retailers 11.7 cents to baker wholesalers 1 cent to millers and 1.5 cents to transportation handling and other processing.
The Family of the Late Leo Fecteau and Mr and Mrs Ralph Crochetiere express gratitude for kindness and support shown after bereavement and on their anniversary. They thank friends neighbors and delegations for aid tributes and cards and acknowledge furnished cars for the funeral.
Arthur H. Laplante 65 of 1 Summer St Old Orchard Beach died yesterday at Togus Veterans Hospital born July 4 1897 son of Alfred and Celina Laplante a World War I veteran he worked for the Boston and Maine Railroad before retirement survivors include widow Herminie a sister Mrs Cordelia Wilson Amesbury Mass and several nieces and nephews He was a member of the American Legion Disabled American Veterans and York County Veterans of World War II Funeral services will be conducted at 9 am Saturday from St Margaret's Church Old Orchard Beach Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm today.
William D Campbell 54 of Heath Road Kennebunk died at home after a long illness. Born August 12 1908 in St Ignace Michigan he was a son of William and Sonia Nelson Campbell. A shoelaster by trade he worked for Kesslen Shoe Company for many years. He was a member of York Lodge AF and AM and Murray Chapter Royal Arch Masons. Survived by Fannie D Campbell Kennebunk brother James Campbell and three sisters Pearl Campbell Bess Madison Elsie Wires all of Michigan. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with Masonic rites Friday at 7:30 pm. Calls at the chapel Friday 2-4 and 7-10 pm.
Members of Council Chagnon and Union St. Jean Baptiste meet at 7 p.m. Friday at the eir then proceed to Emond's Funeral Home on Hill Street in Biddeford to pay respects to George E Gendron.
King Woodman was guest speaker at the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club noon meeting at Hotel Thacher Biddeford with Gardening as his topic. John Gibson said the club will join Kennebunk Kennebunkport Rotary for a golf match June 22 at Webhannet Club. Laurence Staples announced hosting a German international student for six weeks this summer. Joseph Haley, vice-president, conducted the meeting.
Leo Rolan Menard son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Menard 39 Highland St Biddeford was chosen airman of the month and promoted to Staff Sergeant in the U S Air Force He entered service in January 1954 and has served in Newfoundland He is now stationed at Westover AFB Chicopee Falls Mass
Sen Ralph D Brooks Jr endorses state subsidies for rail passenger service with Rep Pease Albair and Cope backing. Whittaker Minority Report recommends a two year trial limited to Maine Central, funding 1 750 000 to run Budd self propelled cars Portland to Bangor with two round trips daily. Daily service deemed vital for travel, industry, recreation, and culture in Maine.
New York shares moved higher with gains in autos and tobacco as the AP 60 index rose .5 to 273.0 at noon and the Dow stood at 724.21, while steels, building materials and rails led, chemicals lagged, and Fox faced concern over Cleopatra’s profitability after a $15 per share value question.
Youngsters will enjoy frosting doughnuts for a party. A large batch of confectioners sugar frosting is prepared and divided into three bowls. One batch is flavored with grated orange rind and colored orange. A second batch uses peppermint extract and pale green color. The third batch is flavored with cocoa and vanilla.
Mayor J Edward Whelan of Saco announced tree spraying in thickly settled city areas will begin soon. The bid low bidder was Goodall Tree Export Company of Portland at 460 dollars. Work must be completed by June 22 for effectiveness.
Providence finished the season with a 34 win total from 28 games, claiming the National Invitation Tournament title with a victory over Canisius at Madison Square Garden.
SOUTH PORTLAND An ambulance driven by David O Nichols 30 of Kennebunk and a car driven by Mrs Beatrice Thompson 32 Berwick St South Portland collided yesterday afternoon at Main Street and New York Avenue The ambulance was returning to Kennebunk after taking a parent to a local hospital Ralph Barrett 51 of Kennebunk was a passenger in the ambulance Mrs Thompson was treated and discharged from Maine Medical Center for minor injuries Police say Mrs Thompson drove from New York Avenue onto Main Street when the accident occurred
Report outlines crews joining a NATO Legion empowered to veto firing orders from participating nations. The move centers on distinctive uniforms and a shared flag, signaling a new alliance structure with mutual decision rights over combat actions.
Principal points in News-Graphic show a proposed international nuclear force presented by presidential envoy Livingston Merchant to NATO members. If adopted, European members would pay more than half the fleet’s costs.
Biddeford Police Chief Sevigny and Technician Friary led to the arrest of Norman G. Dube 31 of 63 Jefferson St for breaking entering and larceny at Diamond National and United Auto Parts in Biddeford early Monday. Dube pled guilty before Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason who found probable cause and set bail at 1000 for United Auto and 500 for Diamond National, with the case bound over to the September York County Supreme Court.
Saco police reported three yesterday incidents on Main Street. Ernest A. Roberge 20 of Buxton Road Saco and passenger Carol Leavitt 20 of Biddeford were treated for injuries after Roberge’s car hit a wet spot and struck a light pole at 2 10 a.m. Damage to the car was about 450 dollars. Second collision involved Jean Boucher 32 of Biddeford and John Harper Jr. 21 of Saco no injuries. Third collision at Elm and Temple Streets involved Paul Paris 24 of Saco and Ann Murphy 61 of Saco with 250 dollars damage to Murphy’s car and no injuries.
In a diary kept after less than an hour in space, Gordon Cooper notes a bright blue atmospheric band around Earth, haze layers similar to Wally Schirra’s description, and stars visible within it. He observes Earth features and the moon, reports lightning from distant thunderstorms, and describes routine microgravity tasks while detailing meal issues and the odd sensation of objects remaining in place in the cabin.
Portland report notes the liquor license appeal case by Chequinn Corp. against Old Orchard Beach town council was postponed due to the absence of a court reporter. Hearing to resume next day if a recorder is secured, with councilmen and law officers testifying on past complaints and disturbances near Tide on East Grand Avenue and The Barn on Milliken Street. Honor roll notices list Emery School pupils across grades one to four.
Lionel Baril sent trousers to Beal's Cleaners. He forgot $205 in the pockets and CAMILLE Frechette found the money and reported it. Baril praised the honesty of the cleaners and suggested a reward. The diary excerpt places the observer over Africa noting distant roads rivers and towns.
Prime Minister Macmillan faces pressure as ministers dispute Profumo's breach of security and the timing of complaints. Powell argues Profumo should have left earlier, while Conservatives debate leadership and the party’s path to a 1964 election amid moral outrage from clergy and press.
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