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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

2

Vacation Notices and Local Personal Highlights in Biddeford

Miss Medora Salvas manager of the Bell Shops Biddeford on vacation. Mrs Hazel Billings on two week vacation from J C Penney Biddeford. Postal Clerk Armand Metayer on two week vacation Biddeford. Mrs Laurier A Burnham of Wood Island Lighthouse Biddeford Pool a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Sgt Raymond D Dionne promoted on duty in Korea and his family reside Biddeford. Two post office carriers begin vacations tomorrow Philip Cartier Ferry Beach road Saco and Poirier Harding street Biddeford. Thomas Mogan convalescing after Webber Hospital surgery and is son of Francis and Mrs Mogan. Dr Leon Menheimer and family returned to Miami Fla after visiting Abraham Ross and Dr Maurice Ross. Mrs Mannheimer formerly Sylvia Ross. Mrs Elodie Renaud Mary Wood and Miss Marie-Jean Pelletier attending American Legion auxiliary department convention in Rockland. Mr and Mrs Eugene Gendron and son Stephen visiting Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach relatives.

Medora Salvas Bell Shops Biddeford Hazel Billings J. C Penney and Company Armand Metayer Alfred Street Laurier A. Burnham Wood Island Biddeford Pool Webber Hospital Raymond D. Dionne Patricia Lincoln Street Korea Philip Cartier Ferry Beach Road Saco Poirier Harding Street Thomas Mogan Harrison Avenue Francis Mogan Leon Menheimer Miami Fla Abraham Ross Maurice Ross Mannheimer Sylvia Ross Elodie Renaud Mary Wood Marie-Jean Pelletier Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary Rockland Eugene Gendron Stephen Minneapolis Minn Henry Gendron Graham Street George Mullen Highland Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Arthur Cadorette Dies at 46 in Lake View South Carolina

Arthur J. Cadorette 46 of Lake View South Carolina died yesterday at Mullins Hospital after a brief illness. Born May 14 1915 in Biddeford he was a World War II Army major who served on Okinawa and in the Pacific. He was a veteran of VFW American Legion and Elks and led Page Cadorette Inc. Survived by his widow Louise two sons Raymond Page Cadorette and Michael Cadorette his mother Susan Harvey Cadorette two brothers Raymond Ernest and a sister Marian C Lafortune. Funeral at Lake View Baptist Church Saturday with Rev T J Falk. burial Lake View Cemetery.

Arthur J. Cadorette Mullins Hospital Lake View S.C Biddeford Okinawa Pacific Theatre Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Elks Page Cadorette Inc Lake View Louise (Page Cadorette Raymond Page Cadorette Michael Cadorette Susan Harvey Cadorette Raymond Ernest Cadorette Marian C. Lafortune Lake View Baptist Church T. J. Falk Lake View Cemetery

Notre Dame Thrift Shop to Led by Group D Captain

The Notre Dame thrift shop will be directed next week by Group D led by Mrs. Mark E. Simard, who serves as captain.

Notre Dame Thrift Shop Mark E. Simard

Religious Services and Confessions Schedule in Maine

The Junior Band and songs tele present in Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 10 am. Confessions are heard at St. Monica Kennebunk 4 to 5 pm and at St. Martha Kennnebunkport 4 to 8 pm. Mary Church Wells 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Holy Communion at 10:30 am Sunday in White Church Biddeford. Union services with First Parish Saco begin Sunday at 9 am, July through summer. July in White Church, rest in First Parish.

The Saco Salvation Army St. Monica Church Kennebunk St. Martha Church Kennnebunkrt St. Mary Church Wells Biddeford First Parish Congregational Church Saco White Church First Parish

Charges Against Sheriff Are Quashed

In Cambridge Massachusetts AP report Judge Robert Sullivan in Superior Court quashed indictments against Middlesex County Sheriff Howard W Fitzpatrick and three jail guards over negligence linked to the May 14 escape of two men wanted for murder who killed a jail officer during the escape.

Cambridge Mass Middlesex County Howard W. Fitzpatrick Robert Sullivan

Federal Funds Due for Lyman Schools

U.S. Rep. Peter A. Garland says Lyman qualified for a tentative $1,555 under Public Law 874 to aid federally affected schools. The telegram notes the Health, Education and Welfare Department certified immediate payment of $1,151.

U.S Peter A. Garland Journal Today Lyman Garland U. S. Health, Education and Welfare Department

Traffic light cycle lengthened at Saco intersection

The traffic signal at Ocean Park road and Port land road in Saco has had its cycle lengthened. The Portland road green phase will stay green longer to alleviate traffic tie ups on Portland road under the old cycle.

Ocean Park Road Portland Road Saco

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Bereavement

Mrs Nellie Deprey thanks neighbors friends and relatives for cards flowers and gifts during her hospital stay at Notre Dame and Webber hospitals. Also thanks Camp Elis neighbors Saco City Government Street Dept Democratic Social Club for kindness flowers and loaned cars during bereavement. Signed by John Lewis Jr Bayley and Lewis families.

Notre Dame Hospital Webber Hospital Camp Elis Saco City Saco Street Democratic Social Club John Lewis, Jr Robert Bayley Albert Lewis

Funeral Services for Almon L. Lewis Held in Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services were conducted at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home for Almon L. Lewis of Lewis Avenue Old Orchard Beach with Rev. Steven Johnston officiating. Bearers included John McSweeney Robert O Gregoire Lucien E Bertrand and Edward Radley. Prayers were offered at Forest City Cemetery South Portland with out of town attendees Arthur Lewis Albuquerque Carlton Lewis Glen Rock Forrest Lewis Mrs Harold Hutchinson South Portland Mrs Edward Archambeault Robert O Gregoire and Lucien Bertrand from Biddeford.

Almon L. Lewis Lewis Avenue Old Orchard Beach Steven Johnston John McSweeney Robert O. Gregoire Lucien E. Bertrand Edward Radley Johnston Forest City Cemetery South Portland Arthur Lewis Albuquerque N. M Carlton Lewis Glen Rock N. J Forrest Lewis Harold Hutchinson

Funeral services for Donald E. Giffard held in Saco

Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon for Donald E. Giffard aged 54 of Evergreen avenue Old Orchard Beach from Shumway Funeral Home Spring street Saco with Major James C. Geddes of the Salvation Army presiding. Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Donald E. Giffard Evergreen Avenue Old Orchard Beach Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Saco James C. Geddes Saco Citadel Salvation Army Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Fab iola Guilbeault Biddeford

Funeral services were held at St Joseph church for Mrs Fab iola Guilbeault of 345 A Elm Street Biddeford. Rev Gerard Doyon presided with deacon Rev Norman Carrier and sub deacon Rev Sylvia Levesque. Music by a male quartet. organist Mrs Dianna Pousselle. Bearers listed include Roger Jean Maurice Gagnon Alberte Caron William Norman Gerard Char ete and Edmond Gendreau. Committal prayers recited at the graveside by Rev Doyon. Attending relatives named from Central Falls Pawtucket Lawrence Lowell and other locations.

Fabiola Guilbeault Elm Street Biddeford St. Joseph Church Gerard Doyon Norman Carrier Sylvia Levesque Mne Dianna Pousselle Roger Jean Maurice Gagnon Alberte Caron William Norman Gerard Charete Edmond Gendreau Doyon Frank Asselin Pauline Asselin Central Falls R. L Romeo Ledoux Joseph Royer Ernest Boisoleil Pawtucket R. 1 Adjutor Turgeon Lawrence Mass Roland Neveux Lowell

Federal Bill Boosts Water Pollution Grants to States

Washington AP reports a $440 million pollution control bill cleared the Senate and moves to conference to resolve House and Senate differences. The measure would lift annual state grants from $50 million to about $100 million, with President Kennedy backing the plan to address rising water pollution concerns.

Washington Senate House Kennedy

Weather forecast for Portland and region

Cloudy conditions prevail this afternoon with higher temperatures near 70. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with fog and lows in the upper 50s. Saturday stays mostly cloudy with scattered showers and cooler air, southerly winds 10 to 15 mph, and overnight lows ranging from the 40s to upper 60s across listed towns.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt.Wash Concord Halifax Montreal

Fire Auxiliary At Saco Makes Summer Plans

Summer plans were discussed at a meeting of the Saco Fire men’s auxiliary at the Saco Fire station. They planned a bam iquet at the Down East Village on July 27 and an outing at Camp Ellis Beach, Mary Cantara’s summer home, in the second week of July. A Jimmy Fund donation was made. Monthly meetings resume September 7 with a covered dish supper. Rita Jacques won the large mystery and Mary Cantara won the special prize at the party following the meeting.

Saco

Six Marchers For Peace Jailed In France

In Le Havre police detained 15 peace marchers from a San Francisco to Moscow trek after they jumped from the Normannia as it docked. France had denied landing permission amid anti nuclear protest. Three evaded police until the ship’s return to Britain, with 12 others aboard, then two more leaped off but were recaptured. Names not released.

LE Havre France San Francisco Moscow Normannia Britain

Quiet New York Stock Market Edges Higher at Noon

A calm trading session in New York saw the AP average of 60 stocks rise 0.50 to 1244.90 at noon with small gains across industrials rails and utilities. Major movers included American Telephone General Motors Du Pont and Zenith in electronics as the Dow Jones rose 3.32 to 688.94 while bonds were mixed.

New York Associated Press American Telephone General Motors J Jersey Standard du Pont Zenoth Electronics Dow Jones U.S

Four Cars Damaged In Saco Elm Street Crash

Police report a four car rear end collision on Elm Street Saco yesterday. Vehicles driven by Eric Staples 47 of Sanford Richard H. Brehmer 25 Detroit Mich Hilda Randall 56 of Sanford stopped in traffic when Budd Joe Mull 22 of Biddeford could not stop and hit Randall rear causing chain impact. Estimated damages Staples 40 Brehmer 190 Randall 35 Mull 275. passengers Mary Brehmer Linda Randall 15 reported, no injuries.

Elm Street Saco Eric Staples Sanford Richard H. Brehmer Detroit Mich Hilda Randall Budd Joe Mull Hill Street Biddeford Randall Brehmer Staples Mary Brehmer Linda Randall

Saco Grange Observes Children's Night in Saco Hall

Saco Grange will observe Children's Night Tuesday at the grange hall on North Street. A dues paying supper begins at 6:30 local time followed by the business meeting and entertainment. A special supper committee will handle the menu. The baking contest, originally planned, has been postponed to July 11.

Saco Grange Grange Hall North Street Saco

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Plans Bean Supper

Camp Ellis firemen's auxiliary outlines a bean supper for July 1 at the Camp Ellis fire house from 5 to 7 p.m. A whist party is set for Sunday night. A thank you card from Mrs. Florence Fitch was read. Mystery prize went to Mrs. Laurette McAlevey. Social hour followed with attendees including Mrs. Ruth Stackpole and others.

Camp Ellis Florence Fitch Laurette McAlevey Ruth Stack

Saco-Lowell commends Saco Police for traffic aid

The Saco Police receive a letter of commendation from Roger Sherman of Edwards plant for a police officer directing traffic from 3:30 to 3:45 p m on North Street weekdays. The action expedited plant exit and reduced a traffic hazard during peak hours.

Saco Saco-Lowell Roger Sherman Edwards Police Department Edwards Plant North Street

Specifications for Saco Building Project Bids

Specifications for heating electrical and plumbing work on the new Saco Industrial Park building were received by Hugh Marshall area industrial agent and may be viewed by sub contractors. Prepared by the Sheraton corporation the specs are available at Marshall's office second floor Journal Building Adams street Biddeford today until 5 Saturday 9 am to noon and all day next week first. The John Birch Society defenders appear impressed as the group is anti communist Hitler and Mussolini is seen as unamerican.

Saco

Peace Plan Studied as Maritime Strike Drags On

Washington AP reports a government peace proposal to halt the eight day maritime strike seeks a 60 day suspension. President Kennedy would name a three man panel if owners and six unions agree, with a 1 pm Saturday decision deadline. Goldbergs plan notes potential Taft Hartley action if rejected as losses mount and 70,000 workers idle.

Washington Kennedy Arthur J. Goldberg Goldberg Atlantic Pacific Gulf William E. Simkin Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service New York

Kennedy Declared Victor In His Bout With Virus

President Kennedy rose from bed to host Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda and bid farewell after three days of talks. He walked with no crutches, stayed mainly upstairs, and recovered from a mixed bacterial and viral infection that briefly raised his temperature to 101.6. Doctors said he was improving and planned to split time between the mansion and his office as he continued rest.

Washington Kennedy Hayato Ikeda Ieda Ikeda White House Janet Travell Travell Georgetown

Tshombe May Have Promised Under Duress

In Elisabethville, Congo AP notes government circles doubt pledges of cooperation by Moise Tshombe were freely given to gain prison release. They suggest Tshombe may later reveal true views once safely away from Leopoldville’s central government. He was arrested April 26 and had opposed unification efforts.

Leopoldville Tshombe Katanga Elisabethville The Congo Moise Tshombe Joseph Kasavubu

Maine Naval Officer Gets High Award

In New London Connecticut two Navy men earned the Legion of Merit for aiding a 28 person rescue aboard a sunken Texas Tower. Lt. Cmdr. Alan B. Crabtree led the Sunbird recovery effort and contributed to missile test component recovery techniques. Harry W. Coxwell, chief boatswain's mate, shared in the recognition. Crabtree, from Hancock Maine, and Coxwell from New London served through 30 days of rough seas with 174 dives to 187 feet without an accident.

New London Crabtree Texas Tower Sunbird Hancock Maine Caxwel

Large Maine Group Leaves for Army Camp to Fort Dix

Forty-nine young men from central and southern Maine and northern New Hampshire depart Fort Williams for Fort Dix, the largest post‑Korean War group from the area. Most are recent high school graduates choosing Army training paths including guaranteed technical school, job choice training, paratrooper duty, and combat arms. Notable names from York County include Wendall Karcher and William Karcher of Alfred, plus Raymond La Branche of Biddeford and Maurice Campbell of Old Orchard Beach among others seeking airborne, nuclear weapons, personnel administration, and fire control schools.

Maine Fort Williams Fort Dix N. J Nothern New Hampshire Army York County Wendall C. Karcher Airborne William J. Karcher Alfred Raymond M. la Branche George Street Biddeford Peter L. Bolduc Highland Avenue Maurice D. Campbell Seaview Avenue Old Orchard Beach Dale R. Anderson West Buxton

Five Traffic Violators Fined In Saco

Five traffic violation cases heard by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court. defendants include Buddy Joe Mull of Biddeford fined $10 for driving without a license and Ralph T. King of Sanford fined $10 for speeding a red light at Beach and Main Streets. Further fines: Lawrence A. McKay of Portland $15 for passing at an intersection. Joseph H. Fogg of Freeport $10 for a red light at Portland and Ocean Park roads. Cecil FE. Taskett of Miami $20 for 99 mph in a 70 mph zone on the Maine Turnpike. A separate willful neglect of children case in Old Orchard Beach remained pending.

Hilary Mahaney Saco Buddy Joe Mull Hill Street Biddeford Ralph T. King Sanford Beach Main Streets Lawrence A. McKay Portland Joseph H. Fogg Freeport Ocean Park Cecil FE. Taskett Miami Fla Maine Calvin W. Simpson

Property sale on Fourth Street Biddeford Pool transfers to Evans

Mrs Helen W Dornbusch sells a one story house and extra lot on Fourth Street Biddeford Pool to Lt Wallace M Evans and Julie M Evans of Fort Campbell KY. Sale conducted through Marshall K Berry Real Estate Biddeford Pool.

Fourth Street Biddeford Pool Helen W. Dornbusch Wallace M. Evans Julie M. Evans Fort Campbell Marshall K. Berry

School staff additions and shelter plan approved

Seven high school notes list new teachers at Old Orchard Beach and Jameson schools Pauline Howlett, Bernadette Egan, and Arlene Lawler, with their educational backgrounds. The committee discussed bus shelter locations and voted to erect a pilot shelter at a yet to be chosen site. The 1961-62 school calendar was approved.

Page One Plaisted Gorham State Teacher's College Pauline Howlett Westbrook Old Orchard Beach Colby College Columbia University Sorbonne University Paris France Bernadette Egan Jameson School Fort Kent State Teacher's College

Military funding proposal outlines 817 Navy ships hours

The committee outlines recommended funds to support 817 active Navy ships and about 2 million hours of steaming in the year. Army receives 10.36 billion dollars, up 709 million. Navy 13.46 billion, up 1.25 billion. Air Force 17.58 billion, up 351 million. Intraservice activities 1.31 billion, up 115.6 million.

Lihe Army Navy Air Force

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