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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1961

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Biddeford Residents Featured In Hospital and Dean’s List

Mrs. Anita Cloutier of 202 Wentworth Street is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Miss Joanne Perrault of 30 South Street has been named to Emanuel College Boston Dean’s List as a sophomore majoring in French.

Anita Cloutier Wentworth Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Joanne Perrault Oscar Perrault South Street Emanuel College Boston Perrault

Child Carl N Dubois Dies in Boston Hospital

Carl Norman Dubois six, died in a Boston hospital. Born in Biddeford he was the son of Norman and Theresa Neault Dubois of 6 Wakefield Avenue. Survivors include his parents and two sisters Carlene and Carol. Visiting hours set for tomorrow at Sansoucy funeral home on Stone Street in Biddeford.

Carl Norman Dubois Boston Hospital Biddeford Norman Theresa ‘Neault Dubois Wakefield Avenue Youngisters

ExisisE Auxiliary Communion Breakfast at St Andre Church Hall

The Knights of Columbus auxiliary holds a communion breakfast at 8 tomorrow morning at St Andre church hall. Members should wear badges. The York County Fish and Game auxiliary meets Monday at 8 at Natalie Kerns home 14 Weymouth St Saco. Bring an item for the swap party after the meeting.

Knights of Columbus St. Andre Church York County Fish and Game Association Natalie Kerns Weymouth Street Saco

Local Church Youth Fellows Meet Across Coastal Maine

Church notes list Sunday and tomorrow youth fellowship meetings at multiple parishes including South Biddeford Foss Street Methodists Saco United Baptist and Lyman Goodwins Mills with times from 6 to 7 30 p m Also interdenominational observance One Great Hour of Sharing includes Overseas Relief and Crussde Scholarship fund. Universalist Unitarian services and joint meetings also noted with a 1 50 p m reception for Sacred Heart League.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford The Foss Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Youth Fellowship of Advent Christian Church Saco School Street Youth Fellowship Saco School Street Methodist Church Sacred Hert League of

Portland Better Homes Inc Seeks New Trial in FHA Fraud Case

Portland Better Homes Inc of Bangor requests a new trial and a hearing on the motion set for Tuesday in US District Court. The firm and nine representatives were convicted last month of falsifying documents to obtain fraudulent loans from the Federal Housing Administration.

Portland Better Homes Inc Bangor Ul,s. District Court Better Homes Federal Housing Administration

Bowdoin College hosts NE Forensic Conference finals

The semi finals and finals of the New England Forensic Conference are today at Bowdoin College with about 20 colleges competing in debate and extemporaneous speaking events.

Brunswick New England Forensic Conference Bowdoin College

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Noted in Community Notice

We thank friends for expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. Alvan P Googins and Family Danforth M Googins and Family. We also thank friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown. Raoul Laures Edmund L Cashen Mr and Mrs Edmund L Cashen Sgt John Umstott.

Alvan P Googins Danforth M Raoul Laures Edmund L. Cashen John Umstott

Eva F Hall dies after short illness in West Chester

Eva F Hall 81 widow of James E F Hall died yesterday in a West Chester hospital after a short illness. Born in South Portland she lived there then Somerville Mass where her husband worked for 50 years. Survivors include daughter Mrs Irvin Boetter West Chester Jr son Edward L Hall Devon Pa four grandchildren six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 2 p m from Bibber Funeral Home Kennebunkport with Rev Robert Howes officiating. Interment Arundel cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening.

Eva F. Hall James EF. Hall West Chester Ill South Portland John and Bernetta Richardson Somerville Mass Boston and Maine Railroad Irvin Boetter West Chester,Jr Edward L. Hall Devon Penn Bibber Funeral Home Kennebunkport Robert Howes South Congregational Church Arundel Cemetery

Frank D Stacy Dies in Kittery after Brief Illness

Frank D. Stacy 86 of Wells died in a Kittery hospital yesterday after a brief illness. He had lived in Wells 14 years and worked as a plumber in Boston. Survived by son Roger L. Stacy Richmond VA, daughter Ruth Stackhouse Wells, and brother Charles A. Stacy Saco. Services Monday at 2 at Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk. burial Ocean View cemetery. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Frank D. Stacy Wells Kittery Boston Owen Hannah Hubbard Stacy Roger L. Stacy Richmond Ruth Stackhouse Charles A. Stacy Saco

Funeral rites for Juliette P. Cote at St. Joseph Church

Funeral services for Juliette P. Cote were held this morning at St. Joseph church with a solemn requiem high mass celebrated by Rev. Sylvio Levesque. Church choir under Mrs. Di anne Rouselle provided singing. Entombment followed at St. Joseph cemetery with prayers by Rev. Normand Carrier. Members of the Volti guer snowshoe club listed among mourners.

Juliette P. Cote St. Joseph Church Sylvio Levesque Dianne Rouselle Beavers Voltiguer Snowshoe Club Renald Melancon Adrien Petit Joseph Pelletier Donat Morin Emile Madore Roland Demers St. Joseph Cemetery Normand Carrier

Funeral attendees listed for Mrs Rita Laitres in Sanford

Out of town relatives attend the funeral service for Mrs Rita Laitres at St Ignatius church in Sanford. The lengthy list includes families and individuals from Hartford Burlington Norwood Skowhegan Rochester Dover Auburn and nearby towns with connections to Cashen Laitres La Pierre and related names.

Rita (Cashen) Laitres St Ignatius Church Sanford Jean St. Pierre Anita St. Pierre Rose Laitres Real St. Pierre Wilfred F. Cashen Hartford Ate Joseph Doyon Dover N. H Gaston Laverty Real Leveille Martin Desmarais Alfred Desmarais Rochester Edmund Laney Alfred Beaulieu Leon Caouette Richard Washburn Joan Doris Laney Skowhegan William Caouette Floyd Mitchell Blaine Delphis Caouette Norman Laliberte Auburn Edward Laitres Emery St. Pierre Joseph R Laitres Lionel Laitres Roland Laitres Louise Laitres Lorraine Flaine St. Pierre Ronald Laitres

Seaveys Return From Illinois Winter Stay

Cape Porpoise residents Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Seavey Sr. returned home from Addison Illinois after spending the winter with their son Paul and family. Twenty one Women’s Guild members met at Firemen’s Hall with co-hostesses. Next meeting March 22 planned with co-hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Stinson have been visiting in Litchfield Illinois and have gone to Georgia for a few weeks.

Albert W. Seavey Addison Ill Paul Richard Seavey Women's Guild Firemen’s Hall Mary Adams Hazel Davis Laura Smith Lydia Emmons Alma_ Kittredge Arnold Stinson Robert Litchfield Georgia

Plant Expansions Fast in Maine Says Governor

Governor Reed says Maine manufacturers are planning about 65 million dollars in expansions this year. The remarks point to a surge in local industry activity and potential job growth across the state.

Reed Maine

Portland Weather Outlook Tonight and Sunday

Increasing cloudiness and not so cold in the extreme Southwestern portion tonight. Fair elsewhere and colder. Sunday fair and a little warmer.

Portland

Portland Man Uninjured As Car Hits Bus

A Portland man escaped serious injury when his foreign made car collided with a school bus at Routes 35 and 35A in Kennebunk yesterday. Maurice A. Ouellette of Portland, driving the car, was thrown from the vehicle as it rolled back over his right leg. Norman W. Bowan of Kennebunk operated the bus. Bowan swerved to avoid contact. the bus slid into a ditch. Ouellette appeared in Kennebunk Municipal Court on a traffic violation charge.

Portland Kennebunk Maurice A. Ouellette Norman W. Bowan Bowen Ouellette

Wells church women to meet. guest to demo plastic flow

The Congregational Women's group of Wells First and Second churches will meet Monday at 7 45 p m at the second church parish house. Guest speaker Mrs Janet White from Kittery will demonstrate plastic flow arrangements. Refreshments served by the March hospitality committee. Also a Wells Legion post meeting at the Legion hall Eldredge road with a work bee postponed from last week. Highpine DeMolay to meet at 7 p m in the Highpine Masonic hall.

Congregational Women's Church Wells First and Second Janet White Kittery March Eldridge Leroy Hanson American Legion Wells Legion Hall Eldredge Road Highpine Chapter Order of DeMolay Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells

Afternoon Alliance Plans Summer Church Sales in Kennebunk

The Afternoon Alliance of Kennebunk Unitarian Church met for devotion led by Miss Helen Wasgatt and business chaired by Mrs. Donald Pearson. They announced summer sales of food and aprons for June 30 and August 4 at the church, with readings by Mrs. Everett L. Littlefield featuring works by Dorothy Canfield Fisher and David Grayson. Tea was served by hostesses including Mrs. Theodore Kingsbury and Mrs. J Edward Libby.

Kennebunk Unitarian Church Helen Wasgatt Donald Pearson Everett L. Littlefield Dorothy Canfield Fisher Adeste Fideles David Grayson Theodore Kingsbury J. Edward Libby Harry Mapes Harry Stansfield John Mann Arthur Chase

Births Noted At Webber Hospital In March List

A series of birth announcements from Webber Hospital records multiple families. Each entry lists parents, residence, gender, name, birth weight, and birth date from March 3 to March 10, including families in Dayton Kennebunk Saco Biddeford Scarborough and Durham New Hampshire The names include Robert Philip Cynthia Jean Hannah Dana Robert James Patrick Robert Joseph Jeffrey James William Collen Catherine Janice Tarielle and others with weights and dates.

Webber Hospital Ernest 5 Roberts New County Road Dayton Robert Philip William S. Spiller Cat Mousam Road Kennebunk Cynthia Jean Donald J. Goodwin Ogunquil Hannah Lawrence Bowdoin Summer Street Dana Robert Robert Allie Wood Avenue Saco James Patrick Robert Nantell Jefferson Court Biddeford Robert Joseph Arthur Geaumont Pine Point Scarborough Jeffrey Gerard Belanger Cleaves Street Weiching Donald J. Handel Birch Street James William Charles McKenna Durham N.hs Collen Catherine Joseph A. Perry Pike Street

Plant Expansion Backdrop Hits New Investment Peak

The speaker noted this year’s plant expansion totals show a 38 percent rise over 1960 and would match the 1957 level, which stands as the record year for new plant investment.

Kennebunk Cub Scouts Learn Of Railroading

Kennebunk Den 2 Cub Scouts heard guest speakers Delmont Emerson of Biddeford, John Carter, and Jere Hurley recount railroading experiences. Emerson showcased a German HO train and various cars he built, Carter shared humorous wreck stories and photos, while Hurley spoke as a conductor. The three, now retired in Kennebunkport, have accumulated 108 years in railroading.

Den 2 Kennebunk Delmont Emerson Biddeford John Carter Jere Hurley Emerson Carter Hurley Kennebunkport

Six Divorces Granted In York County Superior Court

Six divorces were granted yesterday in York County Superior Court by Justice Leonard F. Williams for cruelty and abusive conduct. Finalization awaits the 30 day appeal period. Avis Louis Spear from Charles Grafam Spear of Saco. custody of three children. $40 weekly support. $150 counsel fees. married April 7 1951 in Limerick. Ruth M. from Dr. Raymond Y. Lord Jr. of Sanford. custody of two children. $40 weekly support. paternal grandparents visitation in August. married May 8 1946 in Sanford. Bobbie M. from Charles J. Clark of Kittery. custody of two children. $117.94 monthly support. married February 9 1957 in Ft Worth Texas. Cornelia D. Pariseau Kezar Falls from John Todd Pariseau Limington. married July 3 1960 in Kezar Falls. Beverly A. from Clement C. Merchant of North Berwick. custody of four children. $45 weekly support. $150 counsel fees. married October 22 1955 in Wells. Virginia Fay from Robert William Brennan of Sanford. custody of one child. $15 weekly support. $150 counsel fees. married May 8 1957 in Kennebunk.

Leonard F. Williams York County Superior Court Avis Louis Spear Charles Grafam Spear Saco Spear Limerick Ruth M Raymond Y. Lord, Jr Sanford Kezar Falls John Todd Pariseau Limington Beverly A Clement C. Merchant North Berwick Merchant Wells Virginia Fay Robert William Brennan Kennel Bank

Pacifists (Continued) Loch Scotland Navy Commission Program

Top Navy officials joined a commission in Loch Scotland to discuss submarine strategy. Vice Admiral Elon W. Grenfell spoke as commander of the Atlantic Fleet Submarine Force. The Abraham Lincoln Polaris sub, 380 feet, with 16 vertical missile tubes, launched May 14, 1960, and expected to join a fleet of 45 by 1965.

Loch Scotland Navy Elon W. Grenfell Norfolk Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Portsmouth Mary Lincoln Beckwith Manchester

Abbott Elected Moderator of Wells Meeting

William F. Abbott was elected moderator for the Wells town meeting without opposition as the session opened at 9 A.M. in the Wells Elementary auditorium. About 60 residents attended the opening of polls for town official elections, which run until 1 P.M. The afternoon session at Wells High School will consider 35 articles including a $339,000 school construction appropriation and authorization of 20 year serial bonds not to exceed $250,000 for Wells Harbor. The budget committee recommends appropriating $544,880.62 of the total $567,043.30 requested.

William F. Abbott Wells Wells High School Wells Harbor

Two Traffic Cases In Biddeford Court

Two traffic cases were heard by Judge Simon Spill in Biddeford municipal court this morning. Mary M. Diaz aged 19 of Ross Road Kennebunk received a $10 suspended fine after pleading guilty to operating without a license. Edward F E Bailey aged 19 of Biddeford, charged with operating after suspension, had his case filed without plea. A mixup in proceedings followed an accident involving Bailey and attorney Lincoln Spencer represented the youth.

Simon Spill Biddeford Mary M. Diaz Ross Road Kennebunk Bailey Atty Lincoln Spencer

Special Service Sunday At St. Demetrios Church

Tomorrow St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford at 35 Adams Street hosts a special Lent service focusing on the Holy Cross. Orthros and Divine Liturgy precede a Litany and Cross procession with a cross carved on Athos and donated by Rev Manos's widow. A 40 day memorial for Socrates Coronias and a year memorial for Rev Timotheos Manos conclude the rites.

St. Demetrios Adams Street Biddeford Sam .J. Kalamaras St. Basil Holy Mountain Mount Athos Greece Timotheos Manos Sam

Health Nurse Scholarships Now Available in York County

York County students may apply by April 1 for National Foundation health scholarships covering medicine nursing physical therapy occupational therapy and medical social work. Over 500 awards nationally of 500 annually for four years total 2000. Applicants include graduating seniors entering college in 1961 sophomores pursuing medical social work and first year medical students.

York County National Foundation Health Irving R. Hirst Hirst National Foundatia Sietenino di Srcpad

Fatima Circle Sponsors Hair Style Show in Biddeford

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella will host a hair style show and buffet supper on March 23 at St. John hall Biddeford. Supper at 6 30 followed by Armand’s hair style show. Tickets available only through committee. last chance for sale at the Tuesday business meeting.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. John Hall Adams and Jefferson Streets Biddeford Armand Rita Bilodeau Gabrielle Brackett Emelienne Bellavance Antoinette Hh, Simard Yvonne Mandeville Lorraine Gagne Cora Gagne Diana Gregoire Julliette Labonte Rose Blanche ‘Lebel Delia Laucier Rita Simard Lena Bilodeau Laura

Two Motorists Fined in Saco Court

In Saco municipal court yesterday afternoon two traffic violators paid fines. Frederick M. Wicks 52 of Portland faced speeding charges and paid 15 dollars. Robert J. Therrien 29 of 484 School Street Saco paid 19 dollars for passing a stop sign. Saco police were the complainants.

Saco Frederick M. Wicks Portland Robert J. Therrien School Street

Leonard S and S Moore Dies at 51 in Bangor Hospital

Leonard S and S Moore of Hampden, vice president of Merrill Trust Co, died Friday at a Bangor hospital. Funeral arrangements pending.

Bangor Leonard S&s. Moore Hampden Merrill Trust Co

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Carl N. Dubois Exisise Full Gospel First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach School Street Methodist Church Saco Unitarian Church Biddeford Universalist Board of Management Saco Unitarian Executive Committee Seco Unitarian Mrs Rita Laitres Cape Porpoise Florence Nunan Wells Albeot Lapierre Dial Midway Kennebunk Cub Maine State Liquor Commission Augusta Andrew J. Fournier Executive Council Lester Hobbs Fournier Liquor Commission John H. Reed Abbott Wells Meeting Biddeford Court G. Joseph Barbati Beverly Barbara Ann Roger E. Lemay Rene Lemay Pool Street Miss Barbati Beverly High School Katharine Gibbs School United Shoe Machinery Corporation Lemay St. Louis High School University St. Demetrios Church National Foundation Second Avenue New York Fatima Circle Journal Horn Biddeford-Saco
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