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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1961

Page

2

Local residents at Notre Dame hospital and area notices

Immobile list of Biddeford residents and relatives in and around Notre Dame hospital including Mrs. Jesse Lamb Mrs. Adelard Lamb Mrs. Yvonne Gagne and James A Skidds among others. Several discharged patients Roger Bertrand Edward Hebert Charles Anthony Michel Marquis and more. Also mentions visitors Seaman Ronald Dunton and Barbara Dunton and public duties of Miss Roseanne Perrault. Gertrude Merrill services held in Saco with burial at Laurel Hill cemetery.

Jesse Lamb Pool Road Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Dora Belanger Cleaves Street Boston Adelard Lamb Pool Rovd Wilfrid Ducal Harrison Avenue Henry Saucier Pool Street James A. Skidds Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Yvonne Gagne Pike Street John A. Donahue Brighton Mass Ernest A. Donahue Orchard Street St. Joseph College Standish Perrault

Airman Cote Completes Basic Training and Picks Tech School

Airman Joseph C. Cote son of Mr and Mrs F A Cote of Old Orchard Beach has finished initial basic training and was selected for the supply specialist technical training course at Amarillo AFB Texas He attended St Louis High School Biddeford and enlisted through the USAF Recruiting Office 148 Elm Street Biddeford Upon completion of training he will be assigned to an operational unit of the Aerospace Force

Joseph C. Cote F. A. Cote Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Air Force Amarillo Afb Tex Cote St. Louis High School Biddeford Air Force Technical Training Center Usaf Aerospace Force USAF Elm Street

Engagement Announcement for Lavallee and Giguere

The engagement of Miss Priscilla E. Lavallee to Robert R. Giguere is announced by their parents of Biddeford. Miss Lavallee, a 1958 St Joseph High School graduate, works for Associated Hospital Service of Maine in Portland. He attended local schools and works for Saco Tanning. A July 1 wedding is planned.

Priscilla E. Lavallee Robert R. Giguere Robert J. Giguere Pool Road Biddeford Robert L. Lavallee Mason Street Miss Lavallee St. Joseph High School Associated Hospital Service of Maine Portland Saco Tanning Company Anastasoff Rachel D. Brochu SPC Ralph E. Croteau Alphonse Brochu Gertrude Avenue Miss Brochu Allied Hampshire Footwear Corporation Croteau Florence Croteau Cleaves Street Philibert Croteau

Community clubs and auxiliaries plan midweek meetings

Social groups in Saco and surrounding towns schedule events for midweek. The Unity Club Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 8 p m at Mrs Thelma Farley’s home with a silent auction, while Lady Royal Stewart Auxiliary gathers Thursday at 7 30 p m at Ahepa hall. Past Presidents’ Association holds a smorgasbord dinner and meeting Wednesday at 6 30 p m in the GAR hall. Past Matrons of Adah Chapter meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Francis Smith’s home with helpers. St Mary Associates convenes March meeting Thursday at 8 p m in the school hall with eye examination demonstration by Dr J Edward Whelan. Little League mothers meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Green Lantern club. Owen-Davis Legion Auxiliary joins anniversary party with Post Officers Recognition night tomorrow at 8 p m at the Saco post home with post members as guests. Saco Girl Scout Neighborhood Association meets tonight at 8 p m in the F and I Union. Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety meets tonight at 7 30 p m in the Biddeford peace court room. First Parish Congregational church Madisses gather Wednesday at 7 30 p m to prep for rummage Thursday at 9 30 a m, with refreshments by Mrs Jean Davis. Rose Dyer and the March committee assist.

Unity Club Thelma Farley Buxton Road Saco Fred S. Gurney Womens Relief Corps GAR Cutts Avenue St. Mary Associates J. Edward Whelan Owen-Davis Legion Auxiliary Post Saco Post First Parish Congregational Church Jean Davis Rose Dyer March

Cherokee village restoration eyed for Tennessee gorge

Indian restoration plans in Tennessee aim to rebuild a Cherokee village on the site of an 1803 destruction along the Tennessee River Gorge near South Pittsburg as part of a scenic development.

Chattanooga Tenn Tennessee River South Pittsburg

Card of Thanks from Matthew A Moulen

I wish to thank my many friends and relatives for the beautiful cards sent me during my stay at the Webber hospital.

Webber Hospital Matthew A. Moulen

Airman Jonathan Bean graduates from Munitions Specialist course

Airman third class Jonathan W. Bean, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert R Bean of 33 Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach, completes a 15 week Munitions Specialist program at Lowry Air Force Base Denver Colorado. He ready studied air munitions airborne missiles aircraft rockets and special weapons after graduating Old Orchard Beach High School in 1960 and enlisting through the USAF Recruiting office at 148 Elm Street.

Jonathan W. Bean Herbert R. Bean Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach Lowry Air Force Base Denver Col Bean Old Orchard Beach High School USAF Elm Street Biddeford

Church Notes and Services in Regional Churches

An array of midweek church activities and services is listed including Trinity Episcopal in Saco and Biddeford Trinity Episcopal, with Holy Communion times, Eversong address, prayer meetings, Bible studies, and choir rehearsals at several churches such as Foss Street Methodist Biddeford Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Kennebunkport. Also notes Senior choir rehearsal at Saco Methodist and Washington DC capital selection by George Washington.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Kennebunkport Saco School Street Methodist Church

Car Hits Tree In Saco Wreck At $400 Damage

Police report details an auto accident at Lewis avenue and Rumery street in Saco. Ronald FE Court, 20, of Kennebunk, slid out of control while turning left and struck a tree. Passenger Kenneth Lovejoy, 19, also escaped injury.

Lewis Avenue Rumery Street Saco Ronald FE. Court Kennebunk Rumery Sreet Court Kenneth Lovejoy

Pledges Still Sought For Saco Industrial Park Fund

Officials aim to raise the full 50 000 for the Saco Industrial Park and urge all citizens to pledge today at locations across Saco Biddeford Mc Kenney Heard Fortier Youland's Chamber Percy's City Clerk Canal National Bank Scammon's Mens Shop and savings institutions.

Saco Biddeford Lewis Polakewich, Inc McKenney & Heard Co Wilfrid J. Fortier Youland’s Dept Chamber of Commerce Percy's Pharmacy City Clerk's Office Canal National Bank

Bubier Fined For Assaulting Wife In Saco

Charles F Bubier 52 of 25 Vernon street Saco was fined 35 in Saco municipal court for assault and battery against his wife Annie Bubier Judge Hilary F Mahaney continued the case for payment in one week In other actions Eugene Geaumont 19 of 82 Ocean Ave Old Orchard Beach had assault and battery charges dismissed on payment of 10 costs William Wentworth 32 of Portland paid 15 fine for failing to report an accident on the Portland road Saco

Charles F. Bubier Vernon Street Saco Hilary F. Mahaney Annie Bubier Mahaney Eugene Geaumont Ocean Ave Old Orchard Beach Bernard Henri William Wentworth Portland Portland Road

Four Competing In Toastmaster Speech Contest

The Biddeford-Saco Toastmasters club will stage its annual speech contest Wednesday evening at the Wonderbar Steak House. Four speakers Albert P Deshaies Robert N Cyr Andre Charest and Joseph Haverty present topics on natural resources autos freedom earned and modern economics. The winner will go to the area contest in Biddeford April 15. Judges are Newman Bagley Jr Ernest Therrien and Philip Sneider with Dr J Ralph Laroochelle as toastmaster. Dinner begins at 6 45 p m.

Biddeford-Saco Biddeford Newman Bagley Jr Ernest Therrien Philip Sneider J. Ralph Larochelle

McCormack Defends Constitutional Loans for Parochial Schools

Over the weekend Rep John W McCormack renewed his belief that it would be constitutional to grant long term low interest fed eral loans to parochial and private schools for facilities work. Kennedy McCormack and Mansfield, all Catholics, noted progress as Congress presses ahead. House Speaker Sam Rayburn said the House is moving with speed and prudence.

Page One John W. McCormack Massachusetts House Democratic McCormack White House Kennedy Mansfield

Fire in Saco cellar due to burst water heater

Saco firefighters responded to a cellar fire at the home of Donald Roy at 21 Rumery Street in Saco. The blaze began when a hot water tank burst, causing flames to spread in the basement area. No injuries are reported.

Saco Donald Roy Rumery Street

Birth notices from Biddeford and Kennebunkport

AT NOTRE DAME To Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Neault Biddeford a daughter Rachel Simonne weight 8 12 March 4 Grandparents listed To Mr and Mrs Norman Huot Biddeford a son weight 7 9 Mrs Huot former Dorothy Loignon To Mr and Mrs Roland Beaudoin Biddeford a son weight 9 1 AT WEBBER HOSPITAL Capt and Mrs Roger Krause Kennebunk a son Thomas Wheelock weight 9 1 2 ounces February 28 Grandparents listed Capt Krause is serving in Vietnam To Cpl and Mrs Edward L MacDonald Kennebunkport a daughter Sandra Josephine weight 7 2 March 1 To Mr and Mrs Joseph A Lemay Biddeford a son Michael Joseph weight 8 pounds March 2 To Mr and Mrs Richard F Backer Dayton a son Matthew T weight 9 2 March 2 To Mr and Mrs Ronald L Paul Kennebunk a daughter Juanita May weight 7 4 1/2 ounces March 2 To Mr and Mrs Laurence K Brown Biddeford a daughter weight 2 8 March 3 To Mr and Mrs Peter C McVicar Old Orchard Beach a daughter Ann weight 5 pounds 1245 ounces March 3 To Mr and Mrs Alexander A Bergeron Biddeford a son Stephen Patrick weight 7 2 March 3

Maurice Neault Summer Street Biddeford Rachel Simonne Jeffrey Neault Simeon Forcier Norman Huot Beacon Avenue Huot Dorothy Loignon Roland G. Beaudoin Memorial Drive Webber Hospital Roger A. Krause Fletcher Street Kennebunk Thomas Wheelock William Marsh William Dayton Matthew T Ronald L. Paul Lower Brown Street Juanita May Laurence K. Brown Cherry Jane Peter C. McVicar Center Avenue Old Orchard Beach Ann Alexander A. Bergeron Pool Street Riddeford Stephen Patrick

Harv y Womack 31 Crashes Motorcycle Into Brick Building

Athens Tenn AP reports Harvey Womack 31 bought a new motorcycle and rode it across the street, colliding with a brick building two minutes later. He was not seriously injured.

Athens Tenn Harvey Womac

Senate Rejects Longer Tenures For Sheriffs

Maine Senate rejects two bills to extend terms for state department heads and county sheriffs. Lovell argued four year sheriff terms and governor-aligned department head terms, but the chamber voted 25 to 6 against both measures. Mayo's bid to set a minimum wage for firemen was tabled after debate, with 19 in favor and 12 opposed.

Augusta Maine Senate Ralph M. Lovell R-Sanford Lovell Senate Mayo Howard Mayo Bath House Farle M. Hillman R-Bangor Joseph T. Edgar Bar Harbor Richard W. Sampson R-Skowhegan

Bill to regulate lobstering by skindivers withdrawn

Maine House withdrew legislation on skindiving lobster catching after Sea & Shore Fisheries Committee review. Proposals included a ban on selling lobsters taken by skindiving and a 5 license for skindivers with a ten lobster daily limit for home use, while a bill to raise fishing license fees failed.

Augusta Maine House Sea & Shore Fisheries Committee Sumner T. Pike R-Lubec Maine Skindivers’ Club Elmont S. Tyndale R-Kennebunkport

Biddeford Fire Auxiliary Plans April Party After March Meeting

The Biddeford Firemen's Auxiliary held its March meeting at the fire station with reports on last month's supper and dance party. Plans were announced for another party in April. Wives of firemen may contact president Mrs Therese Lemay to join. Reports were read by secretary and treasurer Mrs Vivian Marcotte, with Mrs Lemay presiding. Attendees included Mrs Pauline Lachance, Mrs Vivian Bergeron, Mrs Rene Bergeron, Mrs Florence King, Mrs Marie-Ange La Brecque, Mrs Therese Bergeron and Mrs Therese Lemay.

Biddeford Pauline Lachance Vivian Bergeron Rene Bergeron Vivian Marcotte Florence King Marie-Ange la Brecque Therese Bergeron Therese Lemay

Dr Joslin 91 Hospitalized In Boston

Boston report says Dr Elliott P Joslin renowned diabetes authority has been a patient at Deaconess Hospital for about a week, with a family spokesman stating the condition is not serious and that he is expected to be discharged by week’s end. Joslin will turn 92 on June 6.

Boston Elliott P Joslin Deaconess Hospital Joslin American Medical Association

Liz's Doctors In Conference Amid Ill Actress’ Worsening

In London Elizabeth Taylor’s doctors held an urgent bedside conference this afternoon as signs suggested her condition had worsened. A hospital friend said most doctors were at her side and that things did not look good.

London Elizabeth Taylor

Washington State receiver sets NCAA season catch mark

Hugh Campbell of Washington State set a new NCAA season record by catching 66 forward passes, surpassing the former major college mark of 11. The report notes the notable achievement and places it in the context of last season's standout receiving performance.

Hugh Campbell Washington State

Cystic Fibrosis Group Plans Maine Meeting

Mr and Mrs Emmet Kearney of Biddeford founders of the Maine Cystic Fibrosis association will join the Maine group at the New England Council meeting of the national CF foundation at the Eastland hotel in Portland on Saturday. The event marks the council’s first Maine meeting with special guests from New York headqu arters and New England officers. The welcome address at 6 p m will be by host unit officers and Maine CF chapters members are invited to the instructional session. Mrs Oscar Leglere unit president greets national officers and Donald Merrill serves as dinner reservations chairman.

Emmet Kearney Biddeford Maine Cystic Fibrosis Association Maine New England Council National CF Foundation Eastland Hotel Portland New England New York

Auxiliary of County Barracks Elects Chairmen

The Auxiliary of York County Barracks Veterans of World War I met at the Fremont club hall Biddeford last night appointing committee chairmen Mrs Alma Sylvester Miss Charlene Farnham Mrs Georgiana Martel Mrs Delcia Frechette and Mrs Almeria Proulx and Mrs Laura Dodge and Mrs Frechette as investigating. Initiation for two new members occurred and plans were made for a rummage sale on March 18. A report on the Lewiston council meeting was given by Mrs Frechette. A donation was voted to the department president's gift and an invitation accepted to attend a March 19 reception at the Rockland American Legion home for the department president and commander. Cards were sent to ill members and flowers to hospitalized members. The meeting was presided by Mrs Mary Wood and the mystery package was given to Mrs Mertha Beaudoin.

York County Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Ali Ma Sylvester Charlene Farnham Georgiana Martel Delcia Frechette Almeria Proulx Laura Dodge Frechette Mary Wood Mertha’ Beaudoin

Jobless pay claims in area remain high

The Biddeford Maine Employment iSecurity commission office reported a slight drop in unemployment claims last week but totals remained above the year prior. Manager Francis M. Coughlin said 933 claims were filed, 31 fewer than two weeks earlier, while 861 claims were filed the same week in 1960. Exhaustions for the week reached 15, lifting total claims since October to 397.

Biddeford Maine Employment iSecurity Commission Francis M. Coughlin

Man crushed to death at Great Northern Paper Co

In East Millinocket William J. Estabrook 45 of Mattawamkeag died Monday after a door swung shut trapping him in a pulp grinding machine at the Great Northern Paper Co facility.

East William J. Estabrook Matitawamkeag Great Northern Paper Co

ASU Player Nolan Jones Sets Conversion Record

Arizona State kicker Nolan Jones set a new conversion record last season by converting 25 extra points without a miss, showcasing precision in scoring duties for the Sun Devils.

Nolan Jones Arizona State

Degree Worked By Saco Lodge VM Odd Fellows

Saco lodge of Odd Fellows held the initiatory degree at the lodge hall last night. Several members plan to attend the district meeting in Springvale Thursday where the first degree will be exemplified. Attendees meet at the Saco hall at 6 45 p m. A memorial service for Dr George Boynton was held at Dennett and Craig funeral home before the meeting. Vice grand William Sias presided in noble grand Roland Dubois's absence due to hospitalization at Webber hospital. Refreshments were arranged by Walter Pochebit and Daniel Davis with next Monday's hosts John Hill and Edward Dawley.

Saco Lodge of Odd Fellows Lodge Springvale Saco Hall George Boynton Dennett and Craig William Sias Roland Dubois Webber Hospital Walter Pochebit Daniel Davis John Hill Edward Dawley

Officers Elected By Girl Scouts Of Troop 27

March officer slate announced by Biddeford Girl Scout Troop 27 at the Scout hall on Pool Street. Erica Olson was named president Priscilla Morin recording secretary Margaret Deans press reporter and Charlotte Carroll birthday chairman. After the meeting the group toured Biddeford Savings Bank with Mrs Raymond Means and bank staff guiding the tour and refreshments served by bank employees.

Biddeford Scout Hall Pool Street Erica Olson Priscilla Morin Margaret Deans Charlotte Carroll Biddeford Savings Bank Raymond Means

Flags for Gorgeana Girl Scout Council Presented by DAV

Gorgeana Council will receive flags purchased by the Biddeford Saco chapter of Disabled American Veterans and presented in ceremonies. At the same meeting, Romeo Provencher received a life membership card and past commander’s button from Robert W Norton. The Maine department convention is set for May 5 and 6 in Lewiston, with a March 20 local chapter meeting for attendees.

Gorgeana Girl Scout Council Biddeford-Saco DAV Biddeford Romeo Provencher Robert W Norton Maine Lewiston

Past PNGs Of Saco To Hold Sale In April

The Saco Past Noble Grand association votes to sponsor a food sale in April with date and place to be announced. The March meeting at Mrs Linette Martin on North Street was led by Miss Heberta Harriman with a social hour and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs Carrie Emery, Mrs Georgianna Harriman, Mrs Marion Kennedy, Mrs Aldie Palmer, Mrs Nancy Rumery, Miss Harriman, Miss Madeline Brackett and Mrs Martin. The next meeting is set for April 3 with hostess Mrs Mertie Meserve of Portland Road.

Saco Past Noble Grands Association Thhey Linette Martin North Street Heberta Harriman Carrie Emery Georgianna Harriman Marion Kennedy Aldie Palmer Nancy Rumery Harriman Madeline Brackett Martin Mertie Meserve Portland Road

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Gertrude Merrill Gertrude A. Merrill Scarborough Dennett and Craig Funeral Home George Phinney Blue Point Christian Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Lloyd Leary Elwood Mitchell Orman Paul Merrill Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Halifax Montreal Royal Stewart Ahepa Hall Pleasant Street Association of West Biddeford Little League Mothers and Friends Green Lantern Club Women's Society of Christian Service Foss Street Methodist Church Theresa Chasse Thelma Orcutt Trinity Episcopal Church Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells The Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Beach Street Council St. Therese of St. John the Baptist St. John Hall Adams Street Washington, D. C United States George Washington Bubier JFK Notre Dame OLICE Addis Ababa United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund Unicef Dr. Joslin Liz County Barracks Saco Lodge Odd Fellows Girl Scouts Troop Gorgeana Council Png’s of Dennett & Craig, Inc Saco, Maine
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