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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1962

Page

2

Biddeford Personal Notices Roundup

Local residents and families in Biddeford and surrounding towns are listed with hospital, nursing home, and travel updates. Names, addresses, and care status include patients at Webber hospital Notre Dame hospital Maine Medical Center and Togus, with movements to and from facilities, and family visits and commemorations noted.

Loraine Harriman Mason Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Germaine Dalao North Street Saco Notre Dame Hospital Oren Edwards Fortunes Rocks Trull Francis Lantagne Alfred Street Elizabeth Dubois Beach Street Eudore F. Dube Lincoln Street Maine Medical Center Richard Bolduc Graham Street Wilfrid Bernier Donald Paquette Lydia Champoux Quimby Street Gloria Warner Leo Warner High Street Georgianna Roberge Sandy Scott Cochrane Jasper Cochrane Hubert Street Josephine Camden Wentworth Institute Boston John Gleason Patrick Bordage Aimi Turcotte Norman O. Racine Rene Racine Taylor Street U. S. Army Racine Germany I-dear Martel Granite Street Veterans Administration Hospital Togus Raymond G. Bolduc Maine

Legion and Widow of World War I Announce Meetings

There will be an Owen-Davis post American Legion meeting tonight at 8 at the post home on Beach Street in Saco. Maine chapter 9 Widows of World War I Inc will hold its annual dinner at Puritan restaurant Wednesday at 6 15 p m with Mrs Bertha Welch presiding Saco members meet at City Hall.

Owen-Davis Post American Legion Post Beach Street Saco Maine Widows of

Veterans auxiliary dinner set for Biddeford Saturday

The Past Presidents Association of the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary will host a shore dinner Saturday at 6 p m at Armstrongs Route 1 Biddeford Those attending should contact Mrs Alden Racine by Thursday for details announced for the event

Biddeford

Pine Cone Temple to Banquet at Marshview Restaurant

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters assemble Wednesday at 6 p m at the Saco Post Office to travel to the Marshview restaurant on Portland road Scarborough for the banquet.

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Saco Post Office Marshview Portland Road Scarborough

Vittorioso Purchases Saco Home From Trishs

Albert and Esther Vittorioso of Massachusetts bought the Dutch Colonial at 108 King Street Saco from Frank and Rudy Trish. Vittorioso, linked to Lynflex Industries, will make it his permanent home. Real estate was handled by Max Ruben at 285 Main Street Biddeford.

Albert and Esther Vittorioso Massachusetts King Street Saco Frank Rudy Trish Vittorioso Lynflex Industries Max Ruben Main Street Biddeford

Samuel T Williamson 70 former Newsweek editor dies

Samuel T Williamson 70 of Rockport Mass died last night at Addison Gilbert hospital. Former New York Times staffer he contributed book reviews to the Times until his death. He wrote several biographies and co authored The Road Is Yours about automobiles and pioneers. Born in Augusta Maine.

Gloucester Mass Samuel T. Williamson Rockport Newsweek Magazine Addison Gilbert Hospital The New York Times Williamson the Times Reginald T. Cleveland Augusta Maine

Harold L Bridie dies after long illness in Kennebunk

Harold L Bridie 60 of 42 Grove Street Kennebunk died at Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born January 25 1902 in Portsmouth he was son of Richard P and Mary Pike Bridie. He worked as personnel manager at Kesslen Shoe Co. Survived by widow Astrid P Bridie daughter Astrid B Tuttle two brothers Frederick W Bridie George A Bridle sister Mrs John Anderson and two grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 from Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk with Rev Fred Holmberg officiating. Burial Arundel cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9.

Harold L. Bridie Grove Street Kennebunk Biddeford Portsmouth N. H Richard P Mary (Pike) Bridie York Lodge Christchurch Kesslen Shoe Company Astrid P. Bridle Astrid B. Tuttle Hazlet N. J Frederick W. Bridle George A. Bridle Rye John Anderson Bibber Summer Street Fred Holmberg Arundel Cemetery

Funeral rites held for Armand J. Paulhus at St Margaret

Funeral services for Armand J. Paulhus were conducted yesterday at St. Margaret church Old Orchard Beach with Rev Armand Landry presiding and choir singing. Beavers lodge members of the Biddeford Saco Elks included Harold Dansereau Albert Deshaies Sr James Fennell Carl Sheltra C Jackson Curit and Colby Cushing. Burial followed in Calvary cemetery South Portland.

Armand J. Paulhus St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach Armand Landry Antonio Boisvert Beavers Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks Harold Dansereau Albert Deshaies James Fennell Carl Sheltra C. Jackson Curit Colby Cushing Calvery Cemetery South Portland

Prayer service at Advent Christian church noted

A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Advent Christian church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village with service details given for attendees.

Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village

Prayer Meetings At Advent Christian Church In Old Orchard Beach

A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Advent Christian church on Saco avenue in Old Orchard Beach. Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial at 42 Beach street Saco will hold a service Wednesday evening at 7 45 with the reading room open to the public Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4.

Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Beach Street Saco The

Weekly Prayer Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening

The Weekly Prayer gathering is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist Church.

Community Bible Study at Ogunquit Baptist Church

Community Bible Study will be conducted Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road with details such as location and time given for attendees.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road

Christian Science Society Schedule on Wednesday Evening

The Christian Science society convenes Wednesday at 7 45 PM for a scheduled gathering. Participants are expected to attend the evening service and related activities as listed in the community timetable.

Choir rehearses at Lyman Baptist Church Wednesday

At Lyman Baptist Church in Goodwins Mills the choir will rehearse at 6 30 p m and a prayer meeting is scheduled for 8 p m Wednesday evening with church members encouraged to attend for devotional activities.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Prayer Meeting at Advent Christian Church

A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 pm at Advent Christian Church in Kennebunk Lower Village.

Mid-Week Service At Full Gospel Church Wells

A mid week service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9A just off Route 109 Wells.

Full Gospel Wells

Prayer Hour at Kennebunkport Advent Christian Church

A prayer hour is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the Kennebunkport Advent Christian Church. The event invites community members to join in quiet reflection and shared petitions.

Prayer and Bible Study Hour at Village Baptist Church

A prayer and Bible study hour will be held in the vestry of the Village Baptist Church in Kennebunkport on Wednesday at 7:30 p m.

Kennebunkport

Postponed Board Meeting Set for Biddeford Church

The Board of Management of the Unitarian Universalist church schedules a postponed meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Universalist church vestry Biddeford.

Unitarian - Universalist Church Universalist Church Biddeford

Tiros V Extended Coverage Across Central Pacific

Tiros V was landed on a course to cover a much wider area than its four predecessors. The route places its cameras within range of all territory between the Arctic and Antarctic circles, expanding observational reach in the central and western Pacific.

Central Western Pacific Tiros V Arctic Antarctic

Local candidate rivalry shapes fall election clash

Younger figures in town affairs note moves from Asbury Park New Jersey in 1945 to a rail and lumber community. Milan, now retired, followed, and Rodney will challenge Democrat John C. McDonald in a district where Republicans typically prevail in November.

Page One Asbury Park N. J Milan Rodney John C. McDonald

Weather forecast for Portland with showers and storms

This afternoon the Portland region will be cloudy with scattered showers and possible thundershowers late in the day. Cooler temperatures persist as easterly winds 15 to 20 mph shift to southwest. Tonight showers end but clouds linger with little temperature change. Wednesday brings variable cloudiness and mild temperatures with west to northwest winds. Zone 1 reports a high of 64 and a low of 55.

Portland

Two Pay Fines At Saco On Speed Charges

Two young men pleaded guilty to speeding charges in Saco Municipal court and were fined 25 dollars each. Gordon L. Fidridge 21 of 116 Franklin Street Saco and John A. Boucher 19 of 14 Center Street Biddeford were cited for 45 mph in a 25 mph zone as their cars traveled together on Beach Street. An affray between two juveniles in Saco sent them to court and they were released after a court recap.

Saco Municipal Court Saco Gordon L. Fidridge Franklin Street John A. Boucher Center Street Biddeford Beach Street

Pirates Sign Jeff Griffith from Colby College

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed catcher Jeff Griffith of Saco who just finished his freshman year at Colby College. Area supervisor Bob Whalen said Griffith will report to Kingsport in the Appalachian League later this week. Contract terms were not disclosed.

Pittsburgh Pirates Jeff Griffith Saco Colby College Bob Whalen Griffith Kingsport

Dolloff and Dubord contest shapes Maine primary

In the second district race Dolloff led much of the night but Dubord closed the gap as city and county results flowed in. Dolloff won Augusta and York while Dubord carried Waterville and Androscoggin, with Portland supporting Tupper over Garland. Overall Dolloff-Dubord totals ran about 36,000, four thousand shy of 1958.

Dolloff Dubord Biddeford Lewiston Augusta Watervile Portland Gardiner Androscoggin County Kennebec York Tupper Garland Maynard Bartlett Saco Dolloff-Dubord Clinton A. Clauson Clauson Reed Frank M. Coffin Maine Senate

Red Guards Fire as Guide Flees Amid Attack on Pillbox

A student faltered to obtain papers to distract from women and children. Red guards in a nearby pillbox opened fire hitting the rope and sending the guide running for his life as bullets whizzed by.

Dinner To Honor National ALA Officer at Old Orchard Beach

At the Maine American Legion auxiliary convention June 21 24 in Old Orchard Beach a dinner will honor Mrs Eugene P Sacco Sr National vice president of the auxiliary Eastern Division serving 12 states The Friday 6 30 p m event at Hotel Vesper features Mrs Sacco as speaker Reservations are led by Mrs Elodie Renaud Biddeford The Sacco family long active in Legion work includes Eugene P Sacco Jr and daughter in law Mrs Walter Cock.

Department of Maine Old Orcharch Maine American Legion Auxiliary Eugene P. Sacco Auxiliary Hotel Vesper Old Orchard Beach Sacco Elodie Renaud Biddeford Eugene Philip Sacco Hazel Mac Chatham N. J American Legion Denver Connecticut Delaware Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hamshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont District of Columbia Eugene P. Sacco,Jr Europe 14Th Air Force Walter T. Badcock Red Cross Motor Corps New Jersey Department

Burned Woman On Danger List in Portland Fire Incident

A 47 year old Portland woman Irene Hampden was found unconscious in a burning chair at home on Monday. Fire Chief Carl P. Johnson said she fell asleep in the chair while smoking and was reported in poor condition and on the danger list at a Portland hospital.

Portland Monay Irene Hampden Carl P. Johnson

Darkhorses and House Races Split in Local Elections

Voters backed Tyndale with 1,000 to 415 against his opponent, with no Democratic candidate for the seat. In Sanford a husband and wife team competed for the legislature. James R. Dewey led his wife Lucille 657 to 630. Democrats Louis Bernard and Armand Blouin trail in November, Bernard 659 to Blouin 699. Other house results show R candidates leading in Berwick-South Berwick, Old Orchard Beach, Limerick-Parsonfield-Limington-Cornish, Lyman-Dayton-Alfred-Arundel, Lebanon-North Berwick-Wells, York-Eliot, Kittery, Acton, Buxton-Hollis, and related districts.

A. Beard Tyndale Sanford James R. Dewey Lucille Louis Bernard Armand Blouin Bernard Blouin Berwick-South Berwick George R. Roberts Walter E. Webster, Jr Mildred M. Flynn Old Orchard Beach Hugh M. Phillips Richard E. Valentino Jerome Plante Limerick - Parsonfield - Limington - Cornish Carroll M. Limekin George A. Carroll Lyman-Dayton-Alfred- Arundel William K. Hobbs Coyle Reserve Lebanon - North Berwick - Wells William F. Abbott Ralph C. Cress Marcia E. McLaughlin York-Eliot Myron D. Rust Walter W. Hichens Kittery William E. Dennett Shapleigh - Newfield - Waterboro- Acton Raymond H. Bradeen Buxton-Hollis William H Bruce M. Russell Hartshorn C. Jack Reynolds

Musicale Tea Pupil Performances At Old Orchard Beach

Pupil performances directed by Mrs. A. F. Boisvert featured at the Father's Day Musicale Tea in Old Orchard Beach. Elaine and Jorja Gourdouras played Yankee Doodle. Diane Cushing. Elaine Paul. Nancy Smith. Scott Wood. Marc Hebert performed pieces including Golden Harp Lights Out and Intermezzo.

Marc Hebert

Spare Red Spoil Child

PITTSBURGH The Allegheny County Court judge urged the whipping post after sentencing two youths Monday for beating another. He said the punishment might curb unprovoked attacks by young hoodlums and endorsed its use as a deterrent.

Pittsburgh Loran L. Lewis Allegheny County Court

Seasonal Work Ups Employment In This Area

Seasonal work has opened up new jobs in the Biddeford area and reduced the unemployment claim load. Two weeks ago the claim load was 641, last week 551, and a year ago 924. Five claimants remain on the temporary extended program, which has fallen steadily. the program ends July 1. New construction and seasonal repair work are rising, aided by more jobs as tourists arrive.

Biddeford Theiddeford Maine Employment Security Commission

At Notre Dame Births for Randall and Collard Families

A daughter Karen Theresa Randall born June 17 at Notre Dame to Mr and Mrs James Randall of Dover NH formerly Beatrice Patane. Maternal grandparents Dr and Mrs Joseph Patane of Biddeford and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Vernon Randall of Old Orchard Beach. A daughter weighing nine pounds ten ounces born June 18 to Mr and Mrs Raymond Collard of Biddeford.

Notre Dame James Randall Broadway Street Dover N. H Karen Theresa Randall Beatrice Patane Joseph M. Patane Victory Jane Biddeford Vernon V. Randall Melvin Avenue Old Orchard Beach Raymond A. Collard Porter Street

Birth announced for Carole Ann Lan dry

A daughter named Carole Ann Lan dry was born June 15 at Woonsocket hospital to Mr and Mrs Romeo Lan dry of 283 Pulaski Boulevard Woonsocket Rhode Island. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lucien Roberge of Biddeford and Mr and Mrs Emile Landry of Woonsocket.

Romeo Landry Pulaski Boulevard Woonsocket R. II Carole Ann Woonsocket Hospital Lucien Roberge Biddeford Emile Landry R. I

Reed Family Set to Fly as Strike Hits TWA

Trans-World Airlines assured Gov Reed and his family they can fly to Europe tonight despite a strike by flight engineers. If the strike proceeds, Reed and his wife and two daughters will be flown to New York to connect with an Air France jet bound for Nice for the Lions International convention.

Augusta Trans-World Airlines Reed Europe TWA New York Air France Reeds Nice

Washington Social Affairs Parade of Washington Parties

Washington hosts a string of social events centered on national figures and state pride. Host committees from Maine to California showcase regional products and honors, from Perle Mesta’s zoo party to a Boy Scouts charter celebration and a picnic hosted by Senator Philip Hart in Virginia.

Journal Washington Bureau Washington United States White House Panama Shenley Lauers Union Station Grand Concourse Boy Scouts Congress Boy Scouts of America John W. McCormack Perle Mesta Zoo Warner Theaters E Cid Philip Hart Michigan Virginia Maine Capitol Idaho Delaware Colorado

Biddeford High Names Final Honor Roll by Class

Biddeford High School announces term honor roll lists with seniors Sandra Griffin Martha Killam Lorraine Lemay Carol Crcut Carol Pariseau Sharon Pillsbury Helen Tarazewich juniors Daniel Aguiar Nancy Belanger Robert Bourque Bruce Carp Frederick Crowley Kerry Harrison Carl Hevey Rachel Jacques Marie McMorran Per ley Perkins Laurent Ruel Carole Spencer John Suomela Jacqueline Violette sophomores David Allen Frances Barrett Priscilla Beaulieu Patricia Denoncour Charlotte Dupont Margaret Emerson Donald Guillerault Judith Nicol Rozanna Patane Kenneth Randall Annette Ruel Melvin Simensky freshmen Stephen Allen Kathleen Banker Paula Barnes Richard Boisvert Robert Callahan Robert Fillion David Flavin Gloria LaBranche Richard Madore Patrick Miniutti Jacqueline Pare Agatha Patane Margaret Rumery Carol Sevigny Cary Sneder Joanne Soulard Cheryl Thibault Joan Vaillancourt Robert Caret.

Biddeford High School Sandra Griffin Martha Killam Lorraine Lemay Carol Crcutt Carol Pariseau Sharon Pillsbury Helen Tarazewich Daniel Aguiar Nancy Belanger Robert Bourque Bruce Carp Frederick Crowley Kerry Harrison Carl Hevey Rachel Jacques Marie McMorran Perley Perkins Laurent Ruel Carole Spencer John Suomela Jacqueline Violette David Allen Frances Barrett Priscilla Beaulieu Patricia Denoncour Charlotte Dupont Margaret Emerson Donald Guillerault Judith Nicol Rozanna Patane Kenneth Randall Annette Ruel Melvin Simensky Stephen Allen Kathleen Banker Paula Barnes Richard Boisvert Robert Callahan Robert Fillion David Flavin Gloria LaBranche Richard Madore Patrick Miniutti Jacqueline Pare Agatha Patane Margaret Rumery Carol Sevigny Cary Sneder Joanne Soulard Cheryl Thibault Joan Vaillancourt Robert Caret

Unusually Heavy June Term At Probate Court

York County probate court at Alfred opened a heavy June term with multiple wills. Franklin C. Upham of Biddeford left his estate to friend Arthur Neveux with life occupancy for Alice M. Stark, plus burial rights in Greenwood Cemetery. Other bequests extended to Edith Scamman Sace, Raymond Metayer, Conrad Remillard, Melvin Wiser, Howard Soswicki, and more, with executors named and estates appraised by local officials.

John B. Roberts York County Alfred Franklin C. Upham Biddeford School Street Arthur Neveux Alice M. Stark Greenwood Cemetery Biddeord Edith Scamman Raymond Metayer Portland Conrad J. Remillard New York City Melvin P. Wiser Governor Winthrop Howard Soswicki Neveux Mabel Bishop Frank E. Higgins Wells Mary A. Higgins Kennebunkport High Street Maurice P. Cluff Arundel William W. Dwyer Ruby M. Smith Ernest C. Smith Kennebunk Lydia Edna Clough Florence E. Cousens Gorham Ralph L Leroy E. Smith Edwin B. Smith Cherry Hill N. J Dexter P. Smith Belmont Mass Ralph L. Smith, Jr Wilbraham Abigail Shorey Ida Northup Elizabeth Brooks Helen Brooks N. H Gladys Orr Shelburne N.H Eleanor Wormwood Goose Rocks Beach Pepperell Manufacturing Company Massachusetts Investors Trust Marjorie Johnson Oak Grove Central Maine Power Company Chippendale New England Electric System Ernestine Wright San Bruno California Vermont Public Service Bangor Hydro Electric Agnes Steele Helen A. Smith United States H. H. Dyer Henry B. Littlefield Marion L. Chadbourne Amedee Brin Laura Brin Littlefield Brin Isabel L. Perkins George A. Mahoney Goodwill Farm Hinckley Makepeace Cranberry Bog, Inc Mabel J. Smith York Grace FE. Hunter Rutland Ralph W. Hawkes Grace Hunter Lillian Curtis Worcester Edward M. Ellis Alden M. Welch Oscar S. Welch South Berwick John W. Runnells Thomas J. Robertson Edwin W. Robertson Roberts Henry Parsons

Maine Eagles con vention in Portland to start June 22

The Maine State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a three day annual convention in Portland starting June 22. Chairman Oscar L Vanier said Napoleon Habel of Somersworth NH and Paul Trainor of Rockland MA will be principal speakers.

Portland Maine Order of Eagles Oscar L. Vanier Aerie Napoleon Habel Somersworth Paul Trainor Rockland Mass

Gold mining stocks rise while market sags in afternoon trading

New York AP rally across gold mining issues contrasts with a broad market decline. The AP 60 average fell 1.00 to 212.20 with industrials down 1.80, rails off .20, and utilities down .40. GM fell about 2 points amid news of Du Pont plans to sell up to 2.8 million shares under court order. Dow Jones at noon down 3.22 to 570.99.

NEW York Associated Press General Motors du Pont Homestake Campbell Red Lake Ford Chrysler Studebaker-Packard American Motors Xerox Polaroid IBM Lorillard Liggett & Myers American Tobacco Sears, Roebuck Montgomery Ward American Stock Exchange U.S

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