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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1963

Page

2

Death of Carl J. Augustine 63 of Old Orchard Beach

Carl J. Augustine 63 of 48 Portland avenue Old Orchard Beach died Thursday in a local nursing home after a long illness. Born June 8 1899 in Providence Rhode Island he was a former taxi operator and a communicant of St Margaret church. Survived by nephew Arnold Mansey and cousins. Funeral at St Margaret church 9 a.m. Saturday with burial in St Mary cemetery Biddeford. Friends may visit today 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. at the Old Orchard Beach funeral home. Weather alerts note gale warnings and heavy snow overnight with 6 inches or more expected and temperatures near 20.

Carl J. Augustine Portland Avenue Old Orchards Beach Providence R. L Fred Augustine Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Church Arnold Mansey St. Mary Cemetery Biddeford Portland

Local personals list medical patients and returnees

Mrs Gladys Schwartz of 25 Central Street Saco is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Mrs Stella Simensky of 4 Prospect Street Biddeford is listed among medical patients at Notre Dame hospital. Miss Sheila Sanborn has returned to Keene State Teachers College Keene N H after a week's vacation at her Union Street Saco home. Lawrence Boothby son of Daniel T Boothby of Main Street Saco has returned to the Children's Hospital Boston where he is listed in serious condition. Deputy Sheriff Arthur J Viger Elm Street Biddeford has returned home after surgery at Maine Medical Center Portland.

Gladys Schwartz Central Street Saco Webber Hospital Stella Simensky Prospect Street Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Sheila Sanborn Keene State Teachers College Keene N. H Union Street Lawrence Boothby Daniel T. Boothby Main Street Children’s Hospital Boston Arthur J. Viger Elm Street Maine Medical Center Portland

Our Lady of Victory circle meeting announced

Our Lady of Victory circle schedules a 2 p m Sunday gathering at the Fremont club room on Alfred street Biddeford. In March the King Court Order of the Amaranth will observe members night on Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows hall Main street Saco. Grand Associate Conductress Mrs Hazel Longley Waterville will lead a silent auction for Grand Court with members asked to bring items. Refreshments directed by Mrs Aldie Palmer and Miss Adelpha McKeen.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford King Court Order of the Amaranth Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco Hazel Longley Waterville Grand Court Aldie Palmer Adelpha McKeen

Joint installation ceremonies by York County VFW and auxiliary

Joint installation ceremonies will be held Monday at 7 30 p m in St John hall Biddeford by York county Barracks Veterans of World War One and its auxiliary Eben Bagley of the Veterans Administration office in Portland will be the guest speaker and an invitation has been extended to all members both new and former members to attend Refreshments will be served.

St. John Hall Biddeford York County Barracks Veterans of Eben Bagley Veterans Administration Office Portland

Church Notes Confessions and Events in Nearby Parishes

The Junior Band and singers of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 4 p.m. Confessions are heard at St Monica Keanebunk from 4 to 5 p.m. and at St Martha Kersebunk port from 4 to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Mary Wells from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Biddeford Second Congregational White church hosts a splash party tomorrow at the YMCA, with departure from the church at 4:15 p.m.

Saco Salvation Army St Monica Church Keanebunk St Martha Church Kersebunkport St Mary Church Wells Biddeford Second Congregational YMCA

Heart Fund Benefit Holds Tag Day and Sale

The Heart Fund gained 85.76 from a tag day and food sale run by local schoolboys. Special prizes went to Linwood Davis, Donald Thimble and Peter Richard. Other participants included Albert Chaisson, Leon Horne, Philip Pelletier, Raymond Labbe and George Trot tier. Tag day yielded 66.41 and the hardware store food sale brought 19.35.

Linwood Davis Donald Thimble Peter Richard Albert Chaisson Leon Horne Philip Pelletier Raymond Labbe George Trottier

Scarborough Safe Stolen And Recovered In Connecticut

Scarborough police reported a safe stolen from a Scarborough candy store was found abandoned on a roadside in Plymouth Connecticut. Police said the safe contained only papers. The owner said the safe held 500 to 600 dollars in cash about 200 dollars in checks and some cash from a drawer was missing.

Scarborough Plymouth Conn Willis Pride Connecticut Fern Hemond

Edward Baillargeon dies at 67 in Westbrook Public Works service

Edward A Baillargeon 67 an employee of Westbrook Public Works died suddenly yesterday morning after being stricken at work. He was born February 24 1896 in Waterville and lived in Westbrook most of his life. Survived by widow Rose Nolet two daughters Mrs Joseph Consalvo and Mrs Annie Cormier two sons Raymond and Roland one brother and three sisters with 12 grandchildren. Funeral from Rippel Funeral Home Monday at 8 15 am with a requiem high mass at 9 am in St Hyacinth church burial in St Hyacinth cemetery. Friends may call today Saturday and Sunday from 2 5 and 7 10 pm.

Edward A. Baillargeon Public Works Department Westbrook Waterville Edward Delmore ‘Lefebvre’ Baillargeon Westbrook Aerie Order of Eagles Rose Rippel Pleasant Street St. Hyacinth Church St. Hyacinth Cemetery

Adjutant Charles L. 77 Saco man dies after long illness

Charles L. Adjutant 77 of 3 Locke Street Saco died early at Biddeford Hospital after a long illness. Born November 10 1885 in West Kennebunk he was employed at Saco Lowell shops most of his life before retirement about 12 years ago. Survivors include four daughters Dorothy Allen Saco Ruth Bagley Alfred Barbara Hirst Kennebunkport Arlene Halloway three sons Norman Biddeford Adjutant Old Orchard Beach and Roland Adjutant Saco 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services Monday at 1 30 from Dennett Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Friends may call Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Charles L. Adjutant Locke Street Saco Biddeford West Kennebunk Charles Adjutant Saco-Lowell School Street Methodist Dorothy Allen Ruth Bagley Alfred Barbara Hirst Kennebunkport Arlene Halloway Norman

Fernande Lachance widow of Gedeon Lachance dies at 55

Fernande Lachance 55 widow of Gedeon Lachance of 97 High Street Biddeford died at home after a brief illness Born in Biddeford June 25 1907 she was a daughter of Gedeon and Virginie Turgeon educated at St Andre school employed by Bates Manufacturing and a parishioner of St Andre Church She leaves four sons Lionel Alphonso Lachine Lucien and Robert Lachance of Biddeford two daughters Alice Theresa and Priscille Lachance five grandchildren Friends may call Emond Funeral Home 7 to 10 this evening and 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. from St Andrew Church

Fernande Lachance Gedeon Lachance High Street Biddeford Gedeon Virginie Grenier Turgeon St. Andre School Bates Manufacturing Company St. Andre Church Lionel Lachance Lawrence, Mass Alphonse Lachance Saco Lacien Robert Lachance Alice Lachance Theresa Lamontagne Priscille Lachance Emond Funeral St. Andrew Church

Ethel R. Murray Dies at 86 in Massachusetts

Ethel R. Murray formerly of Saco died February 20 at her North Chelmsford Massachusetts home. Born in Lowell she was daughter of James S and Ellen Wotton. She leaves brother J Earl Wotton and sister Mrs. Percy T Robinson, both of North Chelmsford, with funeral and burial in North Chelmsford.

Ethel R. (Wotton) Murray Mansur Street North Chelmsford Mass Saco Massachusetts Lowell James S Ellen McCoy) Wotton Biddeford Second Congregational White J. Earl Wotton Percy T. Robinson

Traffic Cases Heard In Saco Court

Three traffic cases heard by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court. Lillian H. Hubert, 49, of 330 Bradley Street, pleaded guilty to passing a stopped school bus on Spring Street and received a suspended $10 fine. Lucien H. Therrien, 44, of 2 Havey Avenue, Biddeford, pleaded guilty to running a red light at Temple and Elm Streets and paid a $10 fine. Warren H. Bailey, of Portland Road, Saco, pleaded guilty to a red light at Elm and Temple Streets.

Saco Hilary Mahaney Lillian H. Hubert Bradley Street Spring Street Mahaney Lucien H. Therrien Havey Avenue Biddeford Temple Elm Streets Warren H. Bailey Portland Road Elm and Temple Streets

Birth Announcements From Webber and Saco Hospitals

At Webber Hospital a son Marc Armand weighing seven pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Armand A Bisson of Biddeford on February. A son Michael Lee to Mr and Mrs Charles Merritt of Lynn Massachusetts weighing seven pounds three ounces on February 26. A daughter Debbie Joanne to Mr and Mrs Ernest D Spenard of Biddeford weighing seven pounds on February. A daughter Deborah Ann to Mr and Mrs Maurice McLasky of Saco weighing seven pounds 12 ounces on February 27. A daughter weighing six pounds seven ounces to Mr and Mrs Raymond Lapointe of Biddeford on February. At Saco Hospital a son Marcel Jean Desrosiers weighing 10 pounds three ounces to Mr and Mrs Marcel Desrosiers of Biddeford on February 23.

Webber Hospital Armand A. Bisson Amherst Street Biddeford Marc Armand Charles Merritt Garfield Avenue Lynn Mass Michael Lee Ernest D. Spenard State Street Debbie Joanne Maurice McLasky Common Street Saco Deborah Ann Raymond Lapointe Acorn Street Saco Hospital Marcel Desrosiers Foss Street Marcel Jean Desrosiers

Guiney Wins Public Speaking Crown at Cheverus High

Jeremiah R. Guiney Jr of Biddeford won first prize in the Cheverus High School public speaking contest in Portland. His topic was A Tribute to Robert Frost within a Jesuit education theme. Judges were area high school English department heads. Guiney is a Cheverus senior and St Mary Grammar graduate.

Jeremiah R. Guiney, Jr Jeremiah R. Guiney Highland Street Biddeford Cheverus High School Portland Robert Frost Guiney St. Mary Grammar School Cheverus

PUC Defends Power Company Against Overcharge Claims

Augusta AP report says the Public Utilities Commission finds no evidence that Central Maine Power Co overcharged customers by 26 million dollars from 1958 to 1960. Chairman Fred N. Allen stated the conclusion follows from PUC records and partial NRCEA data.

Augusta Public Utilities Commission Central Maine Power Co Fred N. Allen PUC National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Stock market steadies as gains offset losses in mixed session

New York stocks show firmer tone after two days of losses with fractional changes across leaders. RCA jumps on dividend, Chrysler, GM, Ford rise modestly, utilities and airlines mixed, Dow up 0.67 to 663.61 as rails edge higher and bonds advance.

New York Wall RCA Chrysler General Motors Ford Youngstown Sheet Bethlehem Jones & Laughlin At&t du Pont IBM Montgomery Ward General Dynamics Consolidated Edison Allied Chemical American Can

Rice Crain Salad With French Dressing and Parsley

Cooked rice cooled firm and separate, then mixed with French dressing minced sweet onion and minced parsley. A light sprinkle of paprika adds color and gentle warmth to the dish.

Divorces Decreed by York County High Court

Twenty two divorce decrees handed down by Justice Charles A. Pomeroy at York County Superior Court. Nine final immediately, 13 later after 30 day appeal. Grounds include cruel and abusive treatment. Cases cover alimony, child support, custody, and name changes across Maine towns like York Buxton Saco Old Orchard Beach Sanford Biddeford Portland Kennebunk Berwick and Dayton with marriages dating 1944 to 1962 and later.

Charles A. Pomeroy York County Superior Court Jon H. Rowe Riverdale N.Y Robert C. Rowe Buxton Mark Long Island Tee Charles Avenue Old Orchard Beach Dufresne Biddeford John R. DeMille Sanford Donna R. DeMille Kezar Falls Robert Jacques Leona G. Allen Portland Hollis J. Allen Bangor Leon Serunian Dia Madeleine Serunian Kinsland Percy Couture Jackaline Dow Couture Saco Gertrude Couture Couture A A. L. Palmer Pauline A. Palmer Karen C. Lowe Vaughn S. Lowe Katherine V. Gorman Leon P. Gorman Jr New York City Arnold 0 Miles Verlie A. Miles Dayton Hamberg S.C Ingram Davis Thornton Jr Brunswick Marie Annette Thornton Fulton Miss Rodney A. Dixon Cathleen A. Dixon Kennebunk Alice M. Boisvert Alice M. Greenwood Paul H. Boisvert Paul H. Greenwood Alice M. Hill Doris Evelyn Godin Donald Joseph Godin Godin Jeannette Hersom Albert R. Hersom Kennebunkport

Thieves Take 100 From Saco Beachway Market

Approximately $100 in change was taken in a break at the Beachway market on Beach street Saco overnight. Entrance was gained through a rear cellar door and the cash drawer pried open. Lt Robert Foran and Patrolman George Nutter investigated for Saco police. market operator is Philip Sneider.

Beachway Beach Street Saco Robert Foran George Nutter Philip Sneider

Resort Owners Offer Land For Space Center

Poland Spring owners of Oland Spring House offer land for a NASA research center to the federal government for $1. Saul Feldman of Hiram Ricker & Son wires Kennedy and Maine leaders urging New England as the site. Kennedy backs a $50 million NASA center and six New England governors favor a regional bid.

Poland Spring National Aeronautics Space Agency Oland Spring House Saul Feldman Hiram Ricker & Son Kennedy Maine Edmund Muskie Margaret Chase Smith John H. Reed New England NASA Feldman Androscoggin County

Rockettes Report On Project Rockettes Progress

A progress report on the candy bar fund raising project was presented at the Rockettes meeting at Linda Zello’s home in Saco. The session was led by president Sally Stoddard, with refreshments at the social hour. Attendees included Mary Reilly Joan Sullivan Roxanne Peck Jackie Paul Regina Henaire Sally Stoddard Betty Lamson Ann Dussault Barbara Christian Sue Emmons Mollie Brandt noyce Peck Judy Jones and NLinda Zello.

Rockettes Club Linda Zello Saco Sally Stoddard Mary Reilly Joan Sullivan Roxanne Peck Jackie Paul Regina Henaire Betty Lamson Ann Dussault Barbara Christian Sue Emmons Mollie Brandt Noyce Peck Judy Jones Nlinda Zello

Pomerleau Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

After a tense session in Augusta opposing a bill to move the district court to Saco, Biddeford Mayor Willie Pomerleau was surprised with a birthday party in his office. A delegation from municipal offices brought an elaborately decorated cake and a gift, leaving the mayor speechless.

Augusta District Court Saco Biddeford Willie Pomerleau Pomerleau

Stalemate on test ban negotiations continues in Cold War dispute

The stalemate over nuclear test ban terms deepens as Khrushchev rejects new concessions while Kennedy asks for eight to ten annual inspections. With Geneva talks in limbo and Senate scrutiny looming, Kennedy presses for on-site checks and automatic detectors, warning that failure could widen the world’s nuclear powers.

Khrushchev Kennedy Moscow Geneva U.S Hubert H. Humphrey Senate Soviet Union William C. Foster Wth Dean Rusk United States United Nations State Department Foster

State Clean-Up Campaign Literature Distributed

The Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen auxiliary met last night with Mrs. Christine Peterson presiding in President Mrs. Mabel Cloudman’s absence. Officers reported, a Red Cross donation was voted, and refreshments were served. A statewide litter campaign by Keep Maine Scenic outlined a spring push April 13 to May 18, with local projects and school and civic partner involvement to reduce litter ahead of a July total eclipse.

Mabel Cloudman Christine Peterson Camp Ellis Marjorie Pendleton Ruth Cote Greta Greenier Sunshine Ruth Stackpole Red Cross Betty Worthing Arline Gregoire Lillian Morris Worthing Morris Ruby Bouchard Mary Pendleton Leona Allen Carol St. Ours Susan Gagnon Arline Greene Illian Morris Theresa Pendleton Greenier Governor Maine Keep Department of Economic Development EMS Committee PTA Farmington Franklin County Bangor Bar Harbor Recreation Division DED Keep Maine Scenic Committee

Two Escape Harm In Biddeford Crash

Two Biddeford drivers escaped injury when a 1961 station wagon and a 1958 sedan collided on Bradbury Street. The sedan was driven by Robert R. Sevigny, 38, of 394 South Street, Biddeford, and the station wagon by Norman J. Richard Jr., 37, of 27 Lafayette Street. No damage estimate was available this morning.

Biddeford Bradbury Street Robert R. Sevigny South Street Norman J. Richard Jr Lafayette Street

Catechism Classes Discussed By KC in Biddeford

KC council met last night with Grand Knight Norman Beaupre announcing tentative catechism dates set for March 3 10 and 17 after the 10 am mass Adrien Leblond said Columbian Squires plan whist parties for March 3 and March 10 The next meeting is 8 pm March 14 at the Knights of Columbus hall

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Norman Beaupre Adrien Leblond Columbian Squires K. of C. Hall

Raytheon Lease Paid By Lewiston Development Corp

The Lewiston Development Corp owner of the building that Raytheon leases paid 43584 dollars last year, continuing the city project referenced on page one. The arrangement involves Raytheon and the local development body in Lewiston.

Page One Lewiston Development Corp Raytheon

Maine official calls Raytheon Lewiston plant closure a setback

Maine development commissioner Lloyd K. Allen says the Raytheon plant shutdown is a great blow yet not condemnable. He notes the state will pursue new industry to absorb displaced workers and boost Androscoggin area growth, stressing continued cooperation and renewed effort.

Augusta Maine Raytheon Co Lewiston Lloyd K. Allen Raytheon Allen Department of Economic Development Androscoggin State of Maine

Warden Recommends Back Pay For Officer Pending Tests

A warden recommends restoring back pay to officer Cochran from Jan. 12 after medical tests, and reassigning him to a patrol area that lets him keep his Lim erick home. The recommendation follows a period of sick leave and exhausted vacation time.

Page Cochran Limerick

Dog Licenses Arrive in Saco for 1963 Fees Listed

The 1963 dog licenses have arrived at the office of Saco City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis. Fees are $1.40 for males and spayed males and $5.40 for females.

Saco City Clifford A. Purvis

Biddeford Man Fined After Passing on Grade

Roger B. Cote of Biddeford pleaded innocent in Kennebunk Municipal Court to passing on a grade. Judge Chester Cram found him guilty and imposed a $25 fine with $10 suspended.

Biddeford Roger B. Cote Kennebunk Chester Cram Cote

Mrs Schiff Reopens Post Amid Printing Strike Stand

Wagner arrives from Colorado Springs to join peace talks with Mrs Schiff announcing reopening of the Post founded in 1801. Bertram Powers says reopening could shorten the strike as rival papers stay with publishers. ITU officials meet to curb printer demands. 3,000 printers on strike disrupts 17,000 jobs in newspapers.

Wagner Colorado Springs Colo Bertram A. Powers Schiff Post Alexander Hamilton Powers

Bobby Kennedy Many Hats Keeping Busy in White House Orbit

Robert Kennedy shuns politics yet remains the President's closest confidant and a busy official. He serves on the National Security Council and chairs committees on juvenile delinquency narcotics counter insurgency and youth programs while juggling family life with seven children and another on the way.

Esquire Gore Vidal Robert Kennedy National Security Council White House

Firemen Respond to Cummey Call in Saco Home

Saco firemen were called yesterday afternoon to the home of Sam McMullen at 7 Pleasant Street. Nothing was found to be used on the call.

Saco Sam McMullen Pleasant Street

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Carl Augustine Sam Heart Memoriam Alfred Guay Father St. Andre Chur Sea Gendron St. Joseph Church Edward Baillargeon Ethel R. Murray Saco Court PUC Defends Power Company Mcsahaney Linda Bonneau Robert Bonneau Kathryn E. Richardson Herman E. Richardson Helena I. Tibbetts Dorsity W. Tibbetts Berwick Salmon Falls N.H Saco Establishment Rockettes Richmond, Va Vesey Bobby
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