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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1962

Page

2

Local Notices Update From Biddeford Area

James Caleton Hobbins 102 South Street Biddeford patient at Mercy Hospital Portland not Mrs Hobbins as reported. Donald Deschambeault recuperating from surgery at a Rochester New York hospital. he is son of Mrs Simone Stevens 174 South Street Biddeford. Priscilla Boothby named to the Dean's list fall semester University of Maine. freshman in Arts and Sciences. Attending dinner and installation at Portland Barracks Veterans of World War I YMCA were Mr and Mrs Napoleon Frechette, Mr and Mrs Arthur Gagne, Mrs Martha Beaudoin and Mrs Charlene Farnham of Biddeford Barracks and auxiliary.

James Caleton Hobbins South Street Biddeford Mercy Hospital Portland Hobbins Donald Deschambeault Rochester N. Y Simone Stevens Priscilla Boothby Daugher Earl Boothby Buxton Road Saco University of Maine Boothby College of Arts and Sciences Portland Barracks YMCA Napoleon Frechette Arthur Gagne Martha Beaudoin Charlene Farnham Biddeford Barracks

Local Women and Fire Auxiliary Schedule Meetings in Saco and Cape Porpoise

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters meet tonight at 7 30 at K of P hall Saco The Saco Firemen's auxiliary meets Thursday at 8 Central Fire station Saco The Kennebunkport Memorial post and unit American Legion and auxiliary serve a public baked bean and ham supper Saturday 5 30 to 7 30 pm at the new Post home Cape Porpoise

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Saco Central Fire Station Kennebunkport Memorial American Legion and Auxiliary Cape Porpoise

Prayer and choir meetings listed for multiple churches

Prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mills Choir rehearsal follows at 8 30 p m at same church Senior choir of Saco School Street Methodist rehearses Thursday at 7 p m in the church Holy Communion to be celebrated Thursday at 8 am in St Boniface Episcopal Biddeford Madisses of Saco First Parish Congregational to meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the parish house Co chairs of refreshments and entertainment named Mrs Margaret Gross and Mrs Pauline Emerson Junior and Senior choirs of the White Church Biddeford will not rehearse tonight announced this morning

Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Saco School Street Methodist Church Oon Episcopal Church Biddeord Madisses Saco First Parish Congregational Margaret Gross Pauline Emerson White Church Biddeford

Tracy Is Given Time To Return Fraudulent Pay

Everett F. Tracy of 7 Market Street Saco was given a suspended six month jail term and one year probation in Saco Municipal Court for obtaining unemployment checks by fraud. Trooper James Berry said he procured $402 for 14 weeks and Tracy must repay by August 14 or probation will be revoked.

Everett F. Tracy Market Street Saco Ork County Alfred James Berry Tracy Arnold W. Scott Maine Employment Security Commission

Businessmen Set To Help Red Cross

Workers for the business division of the Saco Red Cross Fund drive were announced by Chairman John Burnham. The team includes Jerry Hickey Roland Vincent Philip McCallum Lawrence Huot Lawrence Dearborn Raymond Karnan Andrew Scontras Ancel Henemier Philip Graves Harry Nielsen Bert Whitney Melvin Wilbur Clinton Milliken William Wilson Leon Libby Douglas Genthner and Robert Fenderson. The division has a $625 quota and will solicit all retail stores and small businesses in Saco.

Saco Red Cross Fund John Burnham Jerry Hickey Roland Vincent Philip McCallum Lawrence Huot Lawrence Dearborn Raymond Karnan Andrew Scontras Ancel Henemier Philip Graves Harry Nielson Bert Whitney Melvin Wilbur Clinton Milliken William Wilson Leon Libby Douglas Genthner Robert Fenderson Saco

Rockettes Donate To Red Cross Fund in Saco Meeting

The Rockettes club of Saco voted to donate to the American Red Cross at a meeting at the president Linda Nason home. The group planned a roller skating party on March 13 and a special event on April 10. Next meeting set for March 14 at Roxanne Peck’s home.

Anne Dusseault Sue Tardif Barbara Christian Jackie Paul Kathy Mullins Betty Lamson Nancy Gould Roxanne Peck Jennie Bartlett Linda Nason

Card of Thanks for Care at Saco Osteopathic Hospital

I express sincere thanks to Dr. Wallace and Dr. Servais, nurses and aides for wonderful care during my stay at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. I also thank relatives, friends and neighbors for cards, flowers, gifts and Get-Well wishes. Mrs. Theresa Charland.

Deaths Della Pooler 65 of Saco

Mrs. Della Pooler 65 a Saco resident died at a local hospital after a life in the city. Born May 25 1896 she was daughter of Charles and Clara Fenderson and member of Etna Spiritualist church. She worked at Garland Manufacturing and Bates Mill. Survived by brother Adney J. Fenderson. Funeral Friday at 2 at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco. Interment Laurel Hill cemetery.

Della 2. Pooler Temple Street Saco Charles Clara Genthner Fenderson Etna Spiritualist Etna Garland Manufacturing Company Bates Mill Adney J. Fenderson

Funeral Services for Miss Alice Gagne Held at St. Andre

Funeral services for Miss Alice T. Gagne were held at St. Andre church with Msgr. Aime Giguere officiating. Rev. Bernard Wickmir and Rev. Edmund Hache assisted. Choir directed by Mrs. Laura L. Proulx. Bearers included Fred Fowler George Perkins Jr Paul Gagne Raymond Belair Gustave Gagne and Armand Belair. Entombment at St. Joseph cemetery with burial planned for spring.

Alice T. Gagne St. Andre Church Msgr Aime Giguere Bernard Wickmir Edmund Hache Laura L. Proulx Fred Fowler George Perkins, Jr Paul Gagne Raymond Belair Gustave Gagne Armand Belair St. Joseph Cemetery

Funeral services for Charles G. Spear Sr in Saco

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Charles G. Spear Sr. of Jenkins Road Saco a former Cascade lodge employee. Dennett and Craig Funeral Home at 365 Main Street Saco hosted with Rev Clovis Laverty of West Scarborough Methodist Church officiating. Bearers were Roy LeGacy Francis Reichardt Archie Merrill Lloyd Leary Millard Leary and Richard Dedek. Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco.

Charles G. Spear Jenkins Road Saco Cascade Lodge Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Clovis Laverty West Scarborough

Owen-Davis Post To Be Guests Of Auxiliary

Officers and members of the Owen-Davis post American Legion will host a covered dish supper and program for the auxiliary on March 14 at 6 15 p m at the post home Beach street Saco in observance of the American Legion's founding The 43rd anniversary party is open to all post and auxiliary members and guests George Pappavasitiou was nominated for membership An appearance by James Kurrie a contact representative is scheduled at Sanford Town Hall on March 21 Fred Cote has returned from Togus Veterans Hospital and Atty Joseph Harvey from Pratt Diagnostic Hospital Boston A Memorial Fund drive for George Freedman of Hallowell is launched to fund a George Freedman Memorial Camp at Pineland Hospital for mentally retarded children with posts statewide asked to contribute Conducting the meeting was Myron Campbell commander

Owen-Davis Post American Legion Post Beach Street Saco Legionnaires Post and Auxiiary George Pappavasitiou James Kurrie Sanford Town Hall Fred Cote Togus Veterans Hospital Atty Joseph Harvey Pratt Diagnostic Hospital Boston George Freedman Hallowell Lake Shore Pineland Hospital and Training Center Pownal Myron Campbell

Committees Named for Sace Parent-Teacher Banquet

The Sace Parent-Teacher association banquet committees were announced at a vestry meeting of the First Universalist Church. Kitchen duties go to Mrs. Walter Hutchins Mrs. Paul McIntire Mrs. Harry Gowen and Mrs. Guy Burnham. Dining room committee includes Miss Laura Bridgman Mrs. Harry Smith and Mrs. Wilbur Dewey. The group voted a Heart Fund donation and refreshments were served by Mrs. Leonard Emmons and Mrs. Guy Burnham. Attendees were Mrs. Harry Gowen Miss Bridgman Mrs. McIntire Mrs. Hutchins Mrs. Dewey Mrs. Wentworth Mrs. Day Mrs. Wilcox Mrs. Beal and Mrs. Smith.

Sace Parent-Teacher Association Daughters of Ruth First Universalist Church Leonard Emmons Kitchen Walter Itchins Paul McIntire S. Harry Gowen Guy Burnham Laura Bridgman Harry Smith Wilbur Dewey Heart Fund Harry Gowen Walter Hutchins Albert Wentworth Jane Day Ruthford Wilcox Edmund Beal

Biddeford Police Radio Restored After Repairs

Biddeford police radio system is back in operation after a day’s absence. Equipment was taken to Portland for repairs, and a new microphone was installed. The cruiser radio was also repaired. Officials say the system will be updated at the start of 1963 to comply with FCC rules.

Biddeford Portland Federal Communications Commission

Portland Gale Warnings May Shift to Small Craft Alerts

Coastal warnings may downgrade to small craft alerts tonight with flooding possible in low lying areas at high tide. Weather remains generally fair with no major temperature changes through Thursday. Winds from the north to northeast 20 to 30 mph this afternoon, easing tonight. Zone 1 temperatures in upper 30s to lower 20s.

Portland

Auxiliary AMVETS Plans Aid and Fund Drives in Saco

The Boucouvalas-Du puis AMVETS auxiliary met at the post home in Saco to discuss plans including a penny fund for the Meals for Million Foundation and a rummage sale. Irene Blanchard led the meeting and reported a Heart Fund donation from a covered dish supper. Members also noted flag leaflets distributed to C. K. Burns students and a spaghetti supper fundraiser set for March 31.

Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post Home Spring Street Saco Irene Blanchard Heart Fund Blanchard Barbara Waters Helen Strout Americism C. K. Burns School Meals For Million Foundation Dorothy Moody Evelyn Henaire

Powers Reaffirms Conduct After U2 Mission

The article recalls Powers praised by officials for exemplary conduct during the May 1 1960 U2 over Soviet airspace. He details near miss events including a suspected rocket explosion behind the fuselage and the need to avoid using the ejection seat. Powers says his mission failure caused public backlash and personal sorrow.

Powers Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Goldwater Air Force Soviet Union States

Notre Dame Student Serves Journal Readers in Saco

A pupil at Notre Dame de Lourdes school in Saco is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolphe Forest of Cumberland Avenue. He serves Journal readers in his own neighborhood.

Notre Dame de Lourdes School Saco Guy Rudolphe Forest Cumberland Avenue

Remembering Don Slayton Aeronautical Dreamer from Wisconsin

Next Appleton recalls Don Slayton a Leon native who excelled in school band and FFA. He enlisted in the Air Force at 18 and became an experimental jet test pilot after a long career including 56 combat missions and an aero nautical engineering degree. His parents cherishing his Mercury era ambitions express faith in his flight.

Air Force National Aeronautics and Space Administration Germany Japan University of Minnesota Boeing Minnesota Air National Guard Edwards Air Force Base Slayton Marjorie Lunney California Kent John H. Glenn Jr Slaytons NASA Houston Tex Charles Slayton Leon Don Glenn

Town council confronts circulation of tax lists

At 11 p.m. Friday, 200 copies were handed to Councilman McCallum and a Saturday house-to-house delivery began in Half-Way and District Three with many more to town meeting members. Councilmen acknowledge 800 copies were not circulated with the town report as promised and will plead guilty Friday for procuring and distributing the taxpayer lists. Town Manager Percival Ward says copies are available at the town hall.

McCallum Percival Wardwell

King Court Honors Past Officers At Saco

King Court, Order of the Amaranth, Saco, observed past leaders in a ceremony at the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Marion T. McAuley and Norman K. McAuley served as royal matron and royal patron, with numerous past officers introduced and honored.

King Court Order of the Amaranth Saco Odd Fellows Hall Marion T. McAuley Grand Court of Maine Norman K. McAuley Kin Court Masonic Temple Lewiston PRM Mabel Cloudman PRP Edward Cloudman Blanche Freeman Stanley Leonard Marion Dexheimer Parnell Burrill George Rooman Sentinel Carlton Burrill Jean Richards Royalty Court Portland Eve Rooman Jean Arnold Cora Brown Marshal-In the-East Aldie Palmer marshal-in-the-West Irene Townsend Warden Charles McAuley Gladys Marston Virginia Charles Grand Truth Marion Taylor Cecil Richards Estelle Davis Pineland Court Violetta Merry James Littlejohn, Jr Aast Lsie Barron Grand Court Josephine Meserve

Republican Caucus Scheduled In Saco

Arthur C. Albrecht, chairman of the Saco City Republican committee, announced a caucus for Wednesday March 14 at 8 p.m. in the Saco Municipal courtroom. Republicans may choose delegates and alternates to the state and district conventions in Bangor on April 26 and 27. Saco is entitled to 16 delegates and 16 alternates to each convention.

Arthur C. Albrecht Saco City Republican Committee Saco Albrecht Bangor

Wells Beach Visitor Shoots Himself in Accident

Thomas F. E. Baker Jr., 20, of Rochester New York, shot himself in the left abdomen while at his mother Mrs Harriet Jutras Wells Beach home. He said he was cleaning a 30 30 rifle when it discharged. the rifle had a 32 caliber bullet. He received treatment at Ogunquit and York Harbor Osteopathic Hospital and was later released.

Thomas FE. Baker, Jr Rochester N.Y Harriet Jutras Wells Beach Mortimer O'Connell Baker Joseph Matyoska Ogunquit York Harbor Osteopathic Hospital Matyoska

Pinch Bar Stolen In Railroad Break

A break into the Boston and Maine Railroad engine house was reported to Biddeford police. Entry was gained by forcing a door and a steel pinch bar was the only missing item. Police said the break occurred overnight and was reported by railroad agent Raymond W. Farley.

Boston and Maine Railroad Biddeford Raymond W. Farley

Officials Tour to Study Dog Problems in Nearby Towns

Mayor Dinsmore Worthing and Police Chief Raymond Kerry led a fact finding tour to Portland Sanford Kennebunk and Scarborough to see how other communities address dog control and related issues.

Dinsmore Worthing Raymond Kerry Portland Sanford Kennebunk Scarborough Saco

Saco Receives New International Tractor For City

The city of Saco purchased a four way bucket International tractor for 17640 dollars on Monday night and delivered it to the city for use in public works.

Saco

New Oil Burner Installed at Saco City Hall

A new oil burner was installed in Saco City Hall this morning. The burner was purchased by the city from Stanley W Kizloff and Sons of Saco.

Saco City Hall T City Stanley W. Kozloff & Sons of Saco

Tides Cause Seawall Damage at Kennebunk Beach

High tides flooded the street between the Narragansett and Bass Rock hotels as catch basins kept clear of seaweed. Town leaders Norman Stevens and Robert York oversaw the seawall protection with new basins and boulders donated by Alewive residents reducing damage.

Kennebunk Beach Narragansett Bass Rock Norman Stevens Robert York Stevens Alewive

Girl Scouts Prepare Flowers for 50th Anniversary Fete

Biddeford Girl Scout Troop 85 members made flowers for the 50th anniversary fete during a meeting at Scouthall Pool Street. The March 25 celebration will feature an anniversary play with Patricia Bishop Jeanne Lantagne Maureen Reilly Claire Fortier Nancy Montpas Gail Dansereau Elaine Goulet Sandra Cochraine Dolores Nolette Pauline Fortier. Plans include attending Mass on Girl Scout Sunday at St. Andre church and a breakfast afterward.

Biddeford Durin Scouthall Poolstree Patricia Bishop Jeanne Lantagne Maureen Reilly Claire Fortier Nancy Montpas Gaili Dansereau Elaine Goulet Sandra Cochraine Dolores Nolette Pauline Fortier St. Andre Church

Woman Sues Church For Breaking Up Marriage

Alice Ryan of Glen Head New York sues the Roman Catholic Church and multiple dioceses for 2375000 alleging her marriage to priest Walter A. Ryan was illicitly broken and he was abducted from their Fort Salonga home. Her suit cites Cardinal Spellman and various dioceses as defendants with claims of confinement and lack of support.

Mineola N.Y Church Alice Ryan Glen Head State Supreme Court Walter A. Ryan Glen Cove Somerville Mass San Francisco Los Angeles Rockville Centre Father Ryan

Voltigeur Club Plans Weekend Trips and Events

At the Lew Voltigeur club meeting in Biddeford members announced officer nominations for the next week. Invitations from Le Paresseux Rumford were read for Sunday and on March 10 in Pittsfield NH officers will be installed with a local group attending. Robert Montpas won the shuffleboard tourney with 13 wins and seven losses. Auxiliary president Irma Turgeon and committee served during the social hour. A special award went to Conrad La Grange and the next meeting is March 13.

Lew Voltigeur South Street Biddeford Yvon Caron Paul Angers le Paresseux Rumford Ting Pittsfield N.H Robert Montpas Irma Turgeon Conrad la Grange

Fellowship Of White Church Sets Planned Fundraisers

The March meeting of the Women s Fellowship of the Biddeford White Church Second Congregational discussed a rummage sale in April and a card party in May. Ushers club supper plans for March 26 were announced with Circle A in charge.

Women's Fellowship Biddeford White Second Congregational Ushers Club Circle A Ruby Packard Helen Day Alfred Wilcox Ethel Pence Dorcas Circle B Frances Worcester

Maine DAR Session in Portland March 13 14 15

Mrs. Harry M. Grover state regent announced the Maine Daughters of the American Revolution will hold 64 State conferences at the Lafayette Hotel in Portland March 13 to 15 by invitation of the Samuel Grant chapter. Reservations for events and banquet are due by March 10.

Harry M. Grover Daughters of the American Revolution Maine Lafayette Hotel Portland Samuel Grant Post Officers Club Blue Room Alice Rogers Parsons South Berwick Mayfair Room Brunswick Avenue Gardiner

Dolloff to Speak in Biddeford Hall

Augusta Democratic gubernatorial candidate Maynard S. Dolloff will speak Sunday at 3 30 at Foresters Hall Emery Street Biddeford following a Biddeford Dolloff for Governor meeting last night where card distribution methods were discussed.

Maynard S. Dolloff Augusta Biddeford Dolloff Foresters Hall Emery _ street

Troop 1 Association Plans Future Events

The Troop One Building association schedules a public baked bean supper at Scout Hall Biddeford on March 31 at 6 p.m. Frederick Olson chairs the event with ticket distributions and a March 22 return deadline. Philip Hatch notes the annual meeting on March 29 at 8 p.m. with a 7:30 trustees session to plan the banquet, nominating committee, and April membership drive. Attendees include Hatch Olson institutional representative Leo Ross Joseph Zaitlin Patrick Lunnetta and Raymond Letellier.

Troop One Building Association Scout Mason Street Biddeford Frederick Olson Philip Hatch Association Annal Association Hatch Olson Leo Ross Joseph Zaitlin Patrick Lunnetta Raymond Letellier

Unclear Names Mentioned in Local Notice Fragment

The fragment lists Ruth Banker Joyce Nolette Susan Pepin and Cynthia Poura velis among others. Details about event date location or context are missing from the readable text.

Ruth Banker Joyce Nolette Susan Pepin Cynthia Pouravelis

Boy Scouts Of Troop 310 To Receive Charter

A charter will be presented to Boy Scout Troop 310 at the First Congregational church Beach street Saco this evening. Norman Means will present to Scoutmaster Harry Critchley as parents night honors first second and third year pins. A meeting follows with a scouting movie by Irving Kallock guest speakers Kenneth Hunnewell and Millard Neal.

First Congregational Church Beach Street Saco Norman Means Harry Critchley Irving Kallock Kenneth Hunnewell Millard Neal Robert Ross Melvin Pendleton Robert DeSilva

Royal Oaks Club Plans Social in Biddeford Home

The Royal Oaks Trans Atlantic Brides and Parents club finalized plans for a March 20 social at Mrs. Margaret Chasse’s Elm Street home in Deford. The mystery package went to Mrs. Rose Arcand with refreshments by Mrs. Betty Gendron and assistants. The next meeting is set for April 3 at Mrs. Anne Lewis’s 23 Middle Street, Biddeford. Present were Mrs. Chasse, Arcand, Antoine, Rumery, Ouellette, Mor eau, Watson, Lewis, and Gendron.

Margaret Chasse Elm Street Deford Royal Oaks Betty Gendron Grayson Street Biddeford Rose Arcand Gendron Rosa Antoine Joan Rumery Anne Lewis Middle Street Chasse Arcand Antoine Rumery Alma Ouellette Diane Moreau Pearl Watson Lewis

Substitute Teachers Given Pay Increase

The Biddeford Board of Education approved a $2 daily pay hike for substitute teachers raising pay from $10 to $12 to match nearby districts. Stephen F. White gym dedication is set for tomorrow at 8 PM. The special session approved routine bills and adjourned the board meeting to 7 PM at the new high school.

Biddeford

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