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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1962
Page
2
Sunshine Portland. This afternoon slow clearing with considerable sunshine and warmer conditions. Northeast winds 5 to 15 MPH. Tonight fair with early morning fog and cooler. Light northerly winds. Friday mostly sunny with pleasant temperatures and warmer. Northerly winds around 10 MPH.
Mrs Darrell Robert Baker of North Berwick is noted as secretary to Senator Margaret Chase Smith in Washington D C. The Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary members return from a Maine Hospital Association meeting at Boothbay Neck with administrators and locals in attendance.
The annual church and Sunday school picnic will be held Saturday at Hills Beach. Attendees meet at the church at 10 a.m. and bring a box lunch. Beverages will be provided.
Church notes announce that the Higher Grade Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8:30 p m.
Maynard C. Dolloff's lead over Richard J. Dubord for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination grows to 155 after a full retabulation. Dolloff 18,125 and Dubord 17,970, a gain of 16 votes for Dolloff due to minor tabulation errors in Augusta. Both await official tally on July 11 before stating results.
Street Commissioner Herbert Kerns announced a summer schedule with waste pickup from Laurel Hill cemetery to Ferry lane on Mondays. The rest of Ferry road, Camp Ellis, Ferry Beach, Kinney Shores, the Portland road, and Ocean Park road will be collected on Tuesdays and Fridays all summer.
Richmond Va Miss Minnie Mangum the embezzling spinster from Portsmouth Va has won a 3 prize in an essay contest sponsored by the United Daughters of the Confederacy Miss Minnie now in the sixth year of a 2 year sentence for stealing about 3 million from a Norfolk building and loan association does not seem to harbor ill feelings toward the state Her essay topic Why I'm Glad I'm a Virginian.
Police questioned Couture who allegedly admitted stealing fishing poles and clothing over eight months. The garments included undertaker suits used to clothe the dead, noted as having no other use. Chief Sevigny sought a search warrant to probe Couture’s residence. no items recovered yet and a Portland grocer who allegedly bought the goods was ordered to appear.
The Ouellette Family and Mrs. Marie Anne Perreault express sincere thanks to neighbors friends and all who sent flowers and offered support during bereavement and illness. They also thank Notre Dame Hospital staff relatives and friends for visits cards and gifts.
Mrs Harriette Northrop Miles 77 died suddenly in Branford Connecticut. Born December 31 1884 in North Berwick she was the widow of Harry E Miles and lived in Branford a year. She leaves four daughters four sons a brother and a sister with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services are Saturday at 11 am from Shumway Funeral Home in Saco with calling hours Friday night.
Members of the Biddeford-Saco Aerue Fraternal Order of Eagles will attend the Maine state convention in Portland this weekend. Activities will be at the hall on Exchange Street and at Eastland Motor Hotel with reservations at the hotel. A June 30 dinner and dance at Eastland to honor new and old officers was announced, with Joseph Larose in charge for the 6 30 p.m. start. Gerard Hevey announced a Portland bowling event at 2 p.m. Saturday for all Eagles, naming local members Nick Gillis Joseph Lachance Richard Lajeunesse Maurice Baillargeon Raymond Goudreau and Robert Cartier. Ralph Croteau Alcide Ethier were ill. Wilfrid Dubois won a special prize. A buffet luncheon followed, and Ger ard Hevey Armand Brochu showed baseball and football movies.
The American Legion baseball game at Saco Memorial field starts at 6 15 PM this evening with Caldwell Post of Portland defending champions facing Owen-Davis Post of Saco. Coach Bryce Roberts will name the starter between Norm Trottier and Ken Chenard, potentially opposed by Ed Phillips, ace from Deering High.
In a White House statement press secretary Pierre Salinger quoted Kennedy praising company officers, union officials and government mediators for reaching a humane, industry-sensible settlement after reducing jet cockpit crews from four to three. He stressed the resolution prevented a strike and marked a significant example of solving such disputes.
New York stocks declined sharply in heavy trading as the AP 60-stock average slid 1.40 to 208.50 at noon, dipping below the 1962 closing low of 208.60 set last Thursday. Blue chips and growth issues fell, with IBM Xerox and U.S. Steel among notable movers, while oil stocks were steadier. The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 556.39, down 6.69, extending below its prior close.
A meeting at Marie Joseph Academy organized a Friends group with Joseph Plamondon as acting chairman Rev Sister Rose Smelda opened prayers and Coley Whitehurst read the bylaws A slate of officers was presented including Plamondon Conroy McNaughton Dorais Whitehurst and Plamondon An executive board meeting is set for July 18 with the officers and members expected to attend.
In Portland yesterday a Saco couple defended themselves in a 780 dollar real estate commission suit. Stanley W. Kozloff and Leah M. Kozloff cross examined witnesses for South Portland Realty Inc, which claims it earned a commission from a Heath road Saco sale. Burton buyers testified they attempted to buy at 13000 dollars but deal fell through due to title issues and deed signing disputes.
Francis G. Paro, 20, Kennebunkport, found guilty in Biddeford municipal court of altering a driver's license and driving after license revocation. Three months in county jail suspended. probation for one year. Lucille G. Kay of South Portland pleaded no contest to failing to yield at an intersection. fined $10. Scarborough found guilty of failing to yield right of way. case continued for sentence. Trooper Hollis Dixon and Perley Berry noted.
Police in Nogales arrest four boys for playing poker and warn no gambling is allowed in the border town. Officers said the top pot in the game reached $1.02, underscoring the small stakes of the incident.
The year’s high reached 563.00 last Thursday while trading on the American Stock Exchange was moderate. Corporate bonds were mostly lower and U S Treasury bonds advanced as prices shifted across markets.
Maynard W. Waltz founder and Egbert F. Harnham president of South Portland Taxpayers Association were guest speakers at the Taxpayers Protective Association meeting in Saco. A nominating committee will submit a list of 14 members, two from each ward, for the executive board by July 18, with a committee meeting set for June 28 at Florence Gagne’s home. Over 50 taxpayers attended and 60 new members joined since the last meeting.
Maine Chapter 9 Widows of World War I Inc held its annual dinner at Nell and Marks in Scarborough with a later business meeting at the American Legion hall in Saco. Bertha Welch read a report from national president Lillian Turner about the pension bill, thanked members for a second term, and commented on the Portland convention. A letter from Rep Clifford McIntyre pledged support when the bill is introduced in Congress. Elizabeth Dubois and Rose Frechette were listed as sick. Members were asked to raise a dollar for the September 19 meeting and Hazel Small won the mystery prize.
The Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit of the American Legion auxiliary met at the Biddeford post home. President Nellie Petit led the session as committees reported dues and donations, flag transport to the Old Orchard Beach convention, and plans to meet July 18 and in July and August. Sunshine chair Lizzie Tremblay noted sick list cards and an auxiliary grave marker, while Germaine Lariviere reported a monthly donation to Togus. Elodie Renaud announced favors delivered to Notre Dame hospital for Father’s Day, and Nellie White reported on the York County Council meeting in South Berwick. A mystery prize went to Carmen Ruel. Theresa Serpico won the attendance prize but was absent. Prayers opened the gathering and refreshments followed.
Dexter R. Dyer, 28 of Cape Elizabeth, was fined $10 in Saco Municipal court this morning on a charge of driving without a license by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. State Trooper James Berry was the complainant. The judge also continued Jans A. Lalikos of Peabody Mass case to June 29. Lalikos faces DUI charges on the Maine Turnpike and bail was set at $500.
A Legion convention runs Friday afternoon at 2 at the Palace ballroom with an opening session. Friday night features a show and dance at the Whitehall hotel Faisen Blue lounge. Registration begins Saturday 8:30 at the Palace ballroom, with a 9 a.m. second session. A grand parade of the 40 and 8 precedes a 8 p.m. show and dance. Military services Sunday at 9 precede a noon parade and 2:30 drum and bugle corps contest at the high school athletic field.
Members of the South Biddeford Methodist church Guild met at Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport for a banquet and meeting to report on the second annual Antique Show and Fair July 19 to 21 from 1 to 9 PM at Siloam hall Biddeford. The event is chaired by Mrs Martha Costilas with a full committee handling booths posters tickets and setup.
Washington AP reports the House farm bill sparks a flood of word play and rhetorical flourishes as lawmakers trade parable lines on parity quotas and education. Republicans deride compulsory measures while Democrats push for broader aid, with quips about straitjackets and even lighting devices for exotic dancers.
Three Biddeford men filed in Federal Bankruptcy court in Portland. David Chenard a shoe worker listed debts of 17780 and assets of 650 with 150 exempt. Edward D Leavitt a shipper and Constantine Szczechowicz a plant worker filed wage earner plans.
Washington AP. The article notes that the House resents the Senate as equals and moves to rotate chairmanships of Senate House Conference Committees to prevent senatorial dominance. It discusses conference committees power, pay parity, and jokes about past rudeness and presidential language, referencing Kennedy and Jackson.
Miss Ruth Olive Roberts presented her piano and organ students in annual June recitals at the Thornton Academy auditorium. Summa Cum Laude honors for 1962 were awarded to George R. Bridge Jr., Donald Bishop and Kathleen McGovern, with Jay Robert Sneider in the Junior group.
Saco city officials announced their position on the Allied Hampshire tax matter at Factory Islelay, reiter saying the city government as a whole endorses the stance previously published in the Journal on June 16, not merely the mayor.
A summer tourist received an indefinite sentence to the Men's Reformatory at South Windham for a threat made in Old Orchard Beach. Jerome Durfee, 19, of Wilbur Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, was sentenced by Trial Justice Wesley M. Mewer after the court hearing last night.
Miss Nancy M. Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence N Davis of 284 Pool Road Biddeford has returned from the New England Student Christian Movement conference at O At Ka camp Sebago Lake East Sebago She was a delegate of the Inter Faith Fellowship at Nassan College where she will be a junior this fall She will spend the summer in Litchfield as camp secretary at Pilgrim Lodge Congregational church lodge of Maine
An unnamed Canadian tourist faced a threat charge in court while accused of drinking in a public place on the Beach front and intoxication. Old Orchard Beach police were the complainants in the case.
Plans for the annual Shore Dinner of Ste Therese in Cascade Lodge on June 27 are set with transportation and yard gathering at 6 p.m. Reservations close Monday with president Miss Lucienne Metayer. Invitations go to 20th Congress committee members for a June 28 dinner at Eastland Motor Hotel with reports, displays, and a postmeeting session to plan the Maine Councils pilgrimage. In Washington, a Kennedy social event ended with several guests and Betty Beale noting Mrs Kennedy and others fell into the pool fully clothed, while John Glenn stayed dry.
The annual Church school family outing of School Street Methodist Church Saco will follow the 9 30 Sunday worship. Members are urged to attend and then proceed to the Parsiow camp on Barker Pond for the picnic.
An uncharged bulldozer operator in Albany interrupted a league game by pushing earth from a mound near home plate after a dispute over pay. Police reported no charges. officials had agreed to pay $175, but the man sought $350, saying the job took longer than expected.
Peggy Ann Chasse of Waterville named outstanding girl of Dirigo Girls State and will attend Girls Nation in Washington this summer with 1962 governor Marilyn Brookes of Auburn. Chasse received the honor at closing exercises of the annual government program at Colby College. Brookes took her oath.
Boucouvalas Dupuis post Saco AMVETS elected Harold Strout commander Benjamin Currier third vice commander and Earl Clappison inspector general to state offices. Local color guard won guard contest at convention and Paul Neault Joseph Ouellette named to house committee. Supper for past presidents and commanders set for Saturday 7 30 at post home with flags to Sheriff’s Posse on June 23.
Earlier in the day the new office holder succeeded Jacqueline Nunan of Cape Porpoise, marking a formal transition from the outgoing official. The event underscores a peaceful handover and continuity of local governance.
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