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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1961

Page

2

Local residents listed as medical patients and event attendees

Numerous individuals from Biddeford Saco and surrounding towns are identified as medical patients at Notre Dame and Webber hospitals, including Ulysse Bourcier and John Thibault. The piece notes vacation status from Saco Post Office duties, enrollment at Wentworth Institute, surgical patients, and affiliations with American Legion activities and Dirigo Girls State. Names, addresses, and relationships appear alongside notices of hospitalizations and conventions.

Ulysse Bourcier Portland Road Saco Webber Hospital John Thibault Harding Street Biddeford Theodore Potter Robert Day Alice Pelletier White Waart Notre Dame Hospital Eugene Chabot Dupont Avenue Dezilda Cote Elm Street Lewis Ouellette South Street Dianne Archambeault Therrien Street Laurette Shevenell Graham _ stree Biddeford Arnold Ballard Ervin Stevenson American Legion Rockland Richard Fairfield Belfast Theodore E. Deschambeault Wentworth Institute Charles Beaudoin Roland G. Beadoin Memorial Drive Raymond Bergeron Francois Bergeron West Street Leon P. Taillon American Optometric Association Hilton Hotel Denver Jacqueline Nunan Dirigo Kennebunkport Memorial Unit American, Legion Auxiliary Kennebunk Yves LeGuellec Fernande Piche Edmonton Alberta Alfred Lantegne Armand Lantagne Granite Street Sanford Beatrice Wakefield Cape Porpoise

Clara Morin dies at 74 in Biddeford after long illness

Clara Morin 74 of Freeman street Biddeford died at home this morning after a long illness. A St Andre church communicant born July 30 1886 in Connecticut she is survived by her husband Alfred and five stepchildren all of Biddeford and one in Wilkinsonville Mass. Visiting hours Emond Funeral home 7 to 10 tonight and Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10. Funeral Thursday at 9 am at St Andre church.

Clara Duquette Morin Freeman Street Biddeford St. Andre Church Connecticut Alfred Albert Morin Adrien Morin Marie Ange Bouthilette Laurette Cote Anthony Vigeant Wilkinsonville Mass

Church Meetings Schedule for Tuesday

ICHURCH NOTES The Prayer Fellowship group of the Lyman Baptist church will meet Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the parsonage. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A Wells. A prayer and Bible study at First Baptist Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach. The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Fellowship Lyman Baptist Church Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach The Saco Salvation Army

Biddeford Driver Pleads Guilty to Drunken Driving

Justine E. Lee, 46, of Biddeford pleaded not to a drunken driving charge but was found guilty by Trial Justice Lester M. Jagdon and fined 160 dollars in York.

Lee Justine E. Lee Biddeford Noto Lester M. Jagdon York

Fire at Saco home causes garage blaze on Hugh Street

Charcoal ignition listed as cause of a fire at 77-79 Hugh Street in Saco. Firefighters were summoned to Peter Calapas's residence for a garage fire at 5 20 p m Saturday, returning to Central Fire Station at 6 14 p m.

Hugh Street Saco Peter Calapas

Maine airmen to face court over hitchhiker robbery case

Three airmen from Loring Air Force Base in Limestone Maine will appear in court Tuesday after being taken into custody at Lancaster by police investigating a hitchhiker robbery. The men Samuel D. Darling 20 Lester Landrum 26 and Klutz C. Wilks 18 were charged with robbing John C. Nason 21 of Westfield New Brunswick of about $5 early Saturday.

Maine Saint John N.B Loring U.S. Air Force Base Limestone Lancaster Samuel D. Darling Lester Landrum Klutz C. Wilks John C. Nason Westfield

Manthos Economos Dies in Portland Market Owner

Manthos Economos 59 of State Street Portland died in a Portland hospital early Sunday. Born in Poletsani Albania on April 23, 1902 he came to the States in 1920. He owned Bill's Market on Danforth Street and belonged to Politiani society and the Greek Orthodox church. Surviving: son William Economos Portland. brothers Pericles Biddeford and Themes Tocles Washington DC. nephews Dr George Economos Washington DC Archie Economos Brockton Mass. nieces Rhoda Cassey Irene Economos Brockton Mass. Friends may call at Emond funeral home Biddeford this afternoon until 4 and this evening 7 to 10. Funeral at St Demetrios church Tuesday at 2 pm.

Manthos Economos State Street Portland Poletsani Albania Gregory Hindo Gianaros Economos States Bill Themestocles Washington D. C George Economos Archie Economos Brockton Mass Rhoda Cassey Irene Economos Emond Biddeford St. Demetrios

Death of Cecile Nicknair a long time Eagle Lake resident

Cecile Nicknair 66 of Eagle Lake mother of Rev Donald Nicknair OFM of Biddeford died Saturday at home after a long illness. Born Wallagrass June 9 1895 she taught 32 years and was active in Ladies of St Anne and Catholic Order of Foresters. Survived by husband Fred J Nicknair five sons Rev Donald Nicknair Rev Bernard Nicknair Rev Leopold Nicknair Armand Nicknair Jean Louis Nicknair four daughters Mrs Patrick Ouellette Rev Sister Marie de la Visitation Mrs Jacqueline Glennon Rev Sister Jean Louis and a sister Mrs Annabelle L Beaulieu. High mass is set for 9 am Tuesday at St Marys Eagle Lake with her three priest sons officiating. Interment in St Marys cemetery.

Cecile Labbe Nicknair Eagle Lake Donald Nicknair OFM Bddeford Wallagrass George Josephine ‘Michaud Labbe Fort Kent Normal School Ladies of St. Anne Catholic Order of Foresters Jean Louis the Immaculate Nyasaland Africa Annabelle L. Beaulieu Soldier Pond St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Private Funeral Services Held for John W. Hopkins

Private funeral services for John W. Hopkins of 16 Francis Avenue Old Orchard Beach were held Saturday afternoon at Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Rev Thomas Knox of the Trinity Episcopal Church officiated Burial followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Knox Out of town relatives attended including Mr and Mrs Fred Weller Lawrence MA Mr and Mrs Ernest Dion and Miss Pat Dion Hartford CT Arthur Guerin Seaford Wilfrid Duffy and Mrs Marion Sullivan Portland

John W. Hopkins Francis Avenue Old Orchard Beach Emond and Conroy Thomas Knox Trinity Episcopal Church Laurel Hill Knox Fred Weller Lawrence Mass Ernest Dion Pat Dion Hartford Conn Arthur Guerin Seaford Wilfrid Duffy Marion Sullivan Portland

Graveside rites for three day old James Sands

Graveside prayers were held this afternoon at Laurel Hill cemetery in Saco for three day old James Ralph Sands infant son of Mr and Mrs Ralph E Sands of Ocean Park Road Saco. Rev Harry Rufiero pastor of Saco First Parish Congregational church officiated. Paternal grandparents Ralph A Sands and Mrs Marie Sands of Saco attended.

James Ralph Sands Ralph E. Sands Ocean Park Road Saco Laurel Hill Cemetery Harry Rufiero Saco First Parish Ralph A. Sands Marie Sands

Victim Spots Stolen Suits In Downtown Philadelphia

Daniel rnrnt, 20, of Portsmouth New Jersey reported a suit theft from his car last Thursday. Holloway saw an olive drab coat inside a restaurant and a youth wearing matching trousers, leading Patrolman Stanley Borbeck to arrest Howard Jones, 19, who admitted buying the suit. Jones faced burglary larceny and receiving stolen goods charges and was held without bail at a preliminary hearing.

Holloway Stanley Borbeck Howard Jones Borbeck Jones

Old Orchard Introduces Separate Wet and Dry Waste Collection

The town announces a summer waste collection schedule with wet and dry waste gathered separately. Residents must keep materials in distinct containers and copies of the schedule are available at the Old Orchard Town Hall.

Old Orchard Old Orchard Town Hall

Chimney Fire At Wadlin Road Home Reported In Biddeford

Firefighters answered a Sunday morning call to a chimney fire at Adolphe Melanson's Wadlin road residence. No damage was reported.

Biddeford Adolphe Melanson Wadlin Road

Portland Weather Summary For Five Day Period

Partly cloudy and warm this afternoon fair and cool tonight Tuesday fair and warmer. Westerly winds 10 to 15 mph this afternoon, 5 to 10 mph tonight. Temperatures range mid to upper 70s in Zone 1, then upper 40s to low 60s. Overnight lows include Caribou 55 and Mt Washington 37. Boston extended forecast predicts 2 to 6 degrees above normal in northern New England, MA, RI through Saturday with showers Friday and Saturday.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Halifax Montrea Boston U. S. Weather Bureau New England Massachusetts Rhode Island

Welcome To The Fold: Birth Announcements In Biddeford Saco

The Biddeford Saco Journal lists several birth notices with new arrivals across area families. Steven Poisson is welcomed by Mr and Mrs Poisson at 41 Granite Street Biddeford along with grandparents. Dennis Stanton born June 14 to Mr and Mrs Day of Kennebunk weighs nine pounds four ounces. Dawne Louise Glover born June 14 to Mr and Mrs Glover of Pine Point weighs seven pounds twelve ounces. Laurie Jean Feeney born June 14 to Mr and Mrs Feeney of Saco weighs seven pounds seven ounces. Karen Ann Jacques and Kevin Norman Jacques twins born June 14 to Mr and Mrs Jacques of Biddeford weigh four pounds fifteen ounces and three pounds nine ounces. Gail Marie Weeman born June 15 to Mr and Mrs Weeman of Kennebunk weighs eight pounds eight ounces. Jodie Kay Theriault born June 15 to Mr and Mrs Theriault of Saco weighs pounds thirteen ounces. Gus Gerard Laver riere born June 16 to Mr and Mrs Laver riere of Biddeford weighs nine pounds five ounces. Sandra Jean Bissonette born June 16 to Mr and Mrs Bissonette of Saco weighs seven pounds three ounces. John Arthur Grondin born June 16 to Mr and Mrs Grondin of Saco weighs eight pounds five ounces. Lori Jean AUDIE born June 15 to Mr and Mrs Audie of Old Orchard Beach weighs six pounds eight ounces.

Biddeford-Saco Donald E. Day Berry Court Kennebunk Dennis Stanton Charles F. Glover Pine Point Dawne Louise Joseph L. Feeney Mechanic Street Saco Laurie Jean Richard AA. Jacques Beacon Avenue Biddeford Karen Ann Kevin Norman Marshall Weeman Jr Spring Street Gail Marie Edward Theriault Bradley Street Jodie Kay Gerard Laverriere West Street Gus Gerard Raymond Bissonette Rumery Street Sandra Jean Frederick Grondin Franklin Street John Arthur Normand Audie Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Lori Jean

Arson Blamed for Newfoundland Fire Loss Near St Johns

Eastern Newfoundland fire fighting operations improved slightly as RCMP investigated sabotage claims. Chief forester Ed Ralph said a water hose was cut during the Friday blaze that destroyed 12 houses and scorched 25 020 acres of spruce and fir near 120 miles northwest of St Johns. Trinity, 10 miles north, faced a dangerous fire as evacuees slowly returned.

Hare Bay Nitld Newfoundland Ed Ralph Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stuart Peters St. John's Trinity Here

Juvenile Charged In Bike Theft Case In Saco

Saco police seek a juvenile citation for a 14 year old charged with stealing two bicycles. Bicycles owned by Richard Hanson of 73 Pleasant Street and Leo Glass of 30 Eden Street were stolen by the youth and later recovered by police.

Saco Richard Hanson Pleasant Street Leo Glass Eden Street

County Agents Elect Maine Association Officers

Knox Lincoln county agent Gilbert B. Jaeger elected president of the Maine County Agents Association. James A. Robinson Central Aroostook county agent named vice president and Charles L. Eastman Androscoggin Sagadahoc county agent chosen secretary-treasurer.

Orono Gilbert B. Jaeger Knox-Lincoln Maine County Agents Association James A. Robinson Central

Union Leaders Meet To Find Trouble In Union Care

UNITY HOUSE Pa AFL CIO leaders gather to heal internal frictions threatening merger of labor movement. George Meany faces attacks from rivals over time spent on inter union feuds and calls from Adam Clayton Powell to step aside or strengthen leadership to address racial discrimination and labor voice in Congress.

Unity House Afl-Cio Merger Labor Movement George Meany House Labor Committee Adam Clayton Powell D-N.y Meany

Rebellion in Venezuela Surges Amid Betancourt Crisis

Rebels attack and troops guard the palace as the 1961 uprising deepens in Venezuela. Gen. Quevedo warned the army would suppress personal adventures while left and right factions stir, amid strikes and riots tied to Betancourt’s suspension of constitutional guarantees after a Red influence plot.

Pedro Jose Quevedo Betancourt Fidel Castro

Biddeford Drunken Driving Case Dismissed by Judge

The case against 63 year old Abrahama Martel of 142 Elm Street Biddeford was not pressed by Judge Simon Spill on Saturday morning. County Attorney John Harvey requested dismissal after witnesses failed to prove operating the vehicle and testimony was conflicting.

Abrahama Martel Elm Street Biddeford Simon Spill John Harvey

Two Pay Fines In Biddeford Court Session

Amable Hubert of Biddeford was found guilty of assault and battery on Mrs Florence Fogg of Kennebunk and paid a $10 fine. In a separate Biddeford session Arthur Sevigny was fined $10 for improper passing on a hill, State Trooper Parris McIver the complainant.

Amable Hubert Water Street Biddeford Florence Fogg Kennebunk Simon Spill Hubert Spill

Teenager Fined for Leaving Scene of Island Crash

A 14-year-old from Portland was fined 100 in Municipal Court for leaving the scene after a car struck two pedestrians on Peaks Island. Lella Bunton 71 and Gladys Archer 70 were injured. Bunton with a broken leg, Archer with hip and ankle injuries. The youth and two companions fled the scene, police said.

Portland Lella Bunton Peaks Island Gladys Archer Ipswich Mass

US Space Area Open To Public

Huntsville Alabama Marshall Space Flight Center to be opened to the public next Saturday. Saturn rocket on display as a special attraction. The article notes Soviet facilities operate in secrecy and that Soviets may visit along with American tourists.

Huntsville Ala United States Soviet Union Marshall Space Flight Center Ayone

Biddeford Man in New York For Special Classes

Raymond Lambert of Plymouth High School in New Hampshire is among 42 teachers chosen for a French Language Institute at St. Lawrence University Canton New York. The seven week session runs June 26 to August 14 with full immersion in French and study using electronic aids funded by the National Defense Education Act. Lambert, a St Francis College graduate, will live in a language house and be judged on teaching experience language ability and recommendations. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Irenee Lambert of 56 Forest Street Biddeford.

Raymond Lambert Plymouth High School Plymouth N. H St. Lawrence University Canton N. Y U. S. Office of Education Lambert National Defense Education Act Lamber St. Lawrence St. Francis College Irenee Lambert Forest Steet, Biddeford

Kennedy urges flexible steps to end maritime strike

The Taft-Hartley citation and Emergency Board of Inquiry aim to settle a strike that has shut 150 ships and involved 70 000 workers from unions including the National Maritime Union and Seafarers International Union. A fact finding panel could report within days, while injunctions or cooling off periods loom as negotiations stall over crew bargaining rights.

Citation Service Emergency Board of Inquiry Kennedy Goldberg National Maritime Union Seafarers International Union National Marine Engineers International Organizations of Masters, Mates and Pilots The American Radio Association Radio Officers Union Staff Officers Association Gulf Hawaii Congress Dwight D. Eisenhower Taft-Hartley Joseph Curran American Merchant Marine Institute

Irregular trading sinks stock averages in mid day

New York stocks moved lower early with slow trading. The Associated Press average fell 0.40 to 244.40 at noon as large components such as Du Pont and Ford weighed on the market while General Motors held steady and Chrysler edged up. The Dawn Jones unevenly tracked at 685.97, with mixed results across bonds.

New York Associated Press Chrysler American Motors U. S. Steel Bethlehem Jones & Laughlin International Telephone Dawn

Maine Maritime Academy grads employed by shipping firms

Two thirds of Maine Maritime Academy's 1961 graduating class of 62 are hired by shipping companies, earning about 9000 dollars a year with overtime. About 20 more engineers and mates will embark on first voyages within 30 days, according to Lt. Alfred R. Phail, the school's placement officer.

Castine Maine Maritime Academy Alfred R. Phailbrick

Wells Man Appeals Fine In Saco Court Conviction

Two area men were convicted of driving under the influence in Saco Municipal Court. Robert L. Gregoire of Wells appealed a $100 fine to York County Superior Court with $500 bail. Joseph D. Roberge of Biddeford paid a $100 fine. Gardella of Biddeford paid a $10 fine for running a red light. Other local cases included fines of $10 for illegal possession of alcohol at Old Orchard Beach by Cutler of Saco and Caron of South Portland, both cited by State Liquor Inspectors.

Hillary Mahaney Saco Robert L. Gregoire Wells York County May Street Biddeford Gardella Saco Polce William P. Cutler High Street Old Orchard Beach Edward M. Caron, Jr South Portland

Noreen Lebel Weds Richard Beausoleil at St Andre

Noreen Lebel and Richard Beausoleil were married at St. Andre church with Msgr. Aime Giguere officiating. The bride wore a chantilly lace gown with borealis sequins and veil. the couple planned a Canada trip for their wedding journey. The bride is a Biddeford High School graduate. the groom attended St Louis High School and served four years in the U S Air Force.

St. Andre Noreen Lebel Rene Lebel Foss Street Richard Beausoleil Victor Beausoleil Willie Brulotte Pike Street Laura L. Proulx Lionel Shevenell Aime Giguere Priscilla Perkins Jeanette Guay Paul Adamis Eugene Lebel Tommy Beausoleil Eagles Home Birch Street Biddeford

Maine Flier Helps Dedicate War Memorial

Three American World War II fliers helped dedicate a monument in Chasseneuil France honoring crew of a B17 bomber that crashed nearby June 19 1944. Francis J. Bernard Waterville Maine Wilk Massey Birmingham Alabama and Lewis Ossenje solo renewed ties with French resistance members who aided their escape. ceremony drew about 1500 residents and officials.

Chasseneuil France Worpanions Francis J. Berard Waterville Aine- Wilk - Massey Birmingham Ala Lewis Ossenje Solo Mnly

AMA Leader Calls for Censure of Guilty Doctors

New York AP report quotes Dr. Leonard W. Larson president elect of the American Medical Association urging physicians to censure or punish colleagues guilty of unethical conduct or incompetence. He says only a tiny fraction of doctors violate standards and must be excised to protect the profession. He also urged active participation on grievance and disciplinary committees and opposed Social Security funding shifts for old age medical care.

New York Leonard W. Larson American Medical Association AMA Congress House of Delevyes Bismarck, N. D Larson

Youth Uninjured After Saco Motorcycle Mishap

Ronald Corriveau, 19, of 654 Ferry Road Saco escaped injury when his motorcycle left Ferry road on a curve and landed in a ditch without injuries or damage.

Saco Ferry Road Ronald Corriveau

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