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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1963

Page

2

Miss Lynch Hospitalized. Beaulieu and Brown Take Posts

Miss Margaret Lynch of 175 North Street Saco is a patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Mrs. Bernadette Beaulieu of 39 Elm Street Biddeford was installed as sergeant at arms and her daughter Mrs. Lorraine Brown of 39 Elm Street was installed as treasurer of the Fifth U S Infantry Regiment association auxiliary at Dania Hall Cumberland Avenue Portland.

Margaret Lynch North Street Saco Maine Medical Center Portland Bernadette Beaulieu Elm Street Biddeford Lorraine Brown Fifth U. S. Infantry Regiment Association Dania Hall Cumberland Avenue

Death of Wells man Robert Worthing aged 44

Robert Worthing of Lower Landing road Wells was found dead at home by his daughter Mrs Roberta Wentworth. An autopsy at Biddeford hospital and toxicology tests at the state laboratories in Augusta seek cause of death. World War II and Korean conflict veteran valued painter and member of Wells Corner Hose is survived by his mother, son, two daughters, a brother and six grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 p m from Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with burial in Ocean View cemetery Wells.

Robert Worthing Lower Landing Road Wells Roberta Wentworth State Laboratories Augusta Biddeford York County Germain Binette Mortimer O'Connell Roland H. Joy Worthing Veterans Administration Hospital Togus Bowdoinham William and Alma Wilner) Worthing Wells Cor.er Hose Company Kansas City Saco Joan Eaton Kennebunk William Worthing Howland Angell Funeral Home Dane Street Ocean View Cemetery

Saco JC meets. mayor to address at City Hall

The Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at the Saco Municipal Court City Hall. Mayor J Ward Whelan will address the group. The Biddeford High School Activities Association will meet Thursday at 8 PM in the BHS cafeteria.

Saco Biddeford High School Activities Association BHS

Meeting of Past Matrons Association Rescheduled

The Past Matrons Association of Adah chapter CBS moves its meeting from Thursday to March 21 at the Masonic Hall in Biddeford.

Matrons Association of Adah CBS Masonic Hall Biddeford

Adah chapter Eastern Star officers to be installed

Officers of Adah chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will be installed in a semi public ceremony at the Friday meeting at 7 30 p m in Biddeford Masonic hall. Pact Grand Matron Mrs Ella Fickett of Portland will be the installing officer and refreshments will be served under the chair of Mrs Agnes Johnson and her committee.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Pact Ella Fickett Portland Agnes Johnson

Biddeford Council to Meet at K of C Hall Thursday

Biddeford council and Knights of Columbus plan a Thursday night meeting at 8 o clock in the K of C hall on Washington Street.

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus K of C Hall Washington Street

Mid week prayer meeting at Bible Baptist church

Mid week prayer meeting will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry road Saco The Youth choir of the Saco School street Methodist church will rehearse Thursday at 3 15 p m at the church

Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Saco School Street Methodist Church

Senior choir rehearsal at Saco Street Methodist Church

A rehearsal for the Senior choir of the Saco Street Methodist church will take place Thursday at 7 30 pm.

Prayer and Bible study at First Baptist church

A prayer and Bible study will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist church Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach The event invites community members to join a reflective session at the local church on Thursday evening.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Prayer meeting at First Assembly of God in Saco

A prayer meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of God church in the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant Street Saco Maine.

First Assembly of God Church of Saco Ahepa Pleasant Street

Parish group meeting in Saco church parish house

The Madisses of the First Parish Congregational Church in Saco will gather in the parish house on Thursday at 7 30 p m for their regular meeting.

First Parish Congregational Church Saco

Troop Auxiliary Plans Scout Banquet in Biddeford

The Biddeford Senior Boy Scouts Troop 309 auxiliary met at Knights of Columbus hall to plan an Eagle Scout banquet set for April 6. The committee includes Mrs. Dorothy Millette, Mrs. Paul Grebin, and Mrs. John Romprey, with refreshments chaired by Mrs. Tremblay, Mrs. Lambert, and Mrs. Mackell. The group aims to raise funds for as many scouts as possible to attend the 1964 National Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa. The next meeting takes place in April.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Hall Dorothy Millette Paul Grebin John Romprey John Tremblay Lionel Lambert Irene Mackell Valley Forge

Stock Market Sees Liveliest Session In Days On Gains

New York AP reports tobacco and motor shares led a lively mid day trading session with the Associated Press average up .7 to 256.7. Industrials rose 1.0, rails 3, utilities 5, while Reynolds Tobacco near 2 points higher and Chrysler up over a point. Dow up 2.84 to 678.04.

New York Associated Press Reynolds Tobacco Lorillard American Tobacco Liggett & Myers Motors Chrysler General Motors Ford American Motors International Nickel Eastman Kodak American Stock Exchange U.S

Hotel Reacquired by Former Brunswick Owner

Harold Footer, once owner of Brunswick’s Eagle Hotel, says he has repurchased the building after selling it to the Eagle Management Corporation in 1959. The hotel was noted as the town’s oldest and largest.

Brunswick Harold Footer Eagle Hotel Eagle Management Corporation

Elizabeth F Pray 38 Dies in Biddeford Hospital

Elizabeth F Pray of Kennebunk widow of Charles F Pray died this morning in a Biddeford hospital. Born June 11 1874 in Kennebunk she lived in Norridgewock for many years. She was active in Kennebunk Baptist church serving as president of the Ladies Aid and Lotus class. Survived by four nephews two nieces and several grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Saturday 1 30 p m with Rev Chester Staples officiating. Burial in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk. Friends may call Thursday evening and Friday afternoon and evening.

Elizabeth F. Pray Kennebunk Charles F. Pray Biddeford Charles F Augusta Darrell) Dresser Norridgewock Kennebunk Baptist Church Ladies Aid Lotus Milton Hall Harold Dresser Des Moines Iowa John Richard Dresser Basil Ames Rodney McBride Angell Hope Cemetery

Housekeeper of Peary Dies at 98 in Brunswick

Mrs Martha Percy longtime Peary household servant died in hospital Tuesday at 98. She served as nurse cook and housekeeper for Admiral Robert E Peary and family for three generations. Her husband Charles was chief steward on several Arctic expeditions. Funeral set for Saturday in Brunswick.

Brunswick Robert E. Peary Martha Percy North Pole Cook Houseie Charles Peary

CAB asks assurance on airline service in Maine cities

CAB chairman Alan Boyd tells Sen. Margaret Chase Smith that Northeast Airlines is being asked to confirm service improvements at Augusta and Lewiston. He notes the agency is studying a resolution from the Augusta City Council and Lewiston residents detailing complaints about the carrier.

CAB Washington Civil Aeronautics Board Northeast Airlines Augusta Lewiston Alan Boyd Margaret Chase Smith R-Maine

Bouillon Cubes Tip For Foods And Sauces

Keep bouillon cubes on hand for hot drinks stock or broth. Dissolve a cube in scrambled eggs or pour broth over baked potatoes for butterless meals. A dash brightens stews gravies and soups. Softened curry powder and yeast can thicken sauces. use warm water about 80 to 85 degrees and 105 to 110 degrees for certain preparations.

Funeral services for Everett A. Johnson conducted in Saco

Everett A. Johnson president and treasurer of Arlington F. Johnson Corp of Flag Pond Road Saco died recently. Services were held at 2 p m Monday at Shumway Funeral Home with Rev Dorothy Johnston officiating. Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Bearers included Luce Knox Orcutt Goldthwait Dupuis Morin. OBS Adah chapter Dunlap Lodge F and A M notes memorial services earlier at the funeral home.

Everett A. Johnson Arlington F. Johnson Corporation Flag Pond Road Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Dorothy Johnston North Saco

Funeral rites for Edward Dubois held at St Joseph Biddeford

Funeral services for Edward Dubois were conducted at 9 am Monday at St Joseph church in Biddeford with a solemn high mass. Rev. Leo Maxfield Rev. Mark Franck and Rev. Sylvia Levesque officiated. Diana Rousselle played organ and directed the choir. Bearers were Sacred Heart League members including John Renouf Albert Ouellette George Trottier Herve Dubreuil Louis Leroux and Aristide Auger. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave by Fr Mark Franck. Out of town mourners included Theode Dubois Robert Dubois Stella Dubois Florence Dubois Anna Bourque John Bourque Norman Bilodeau Jennie Legare Armand Legare Jr Lionel Giguerre James and Leo Giguerre.

Edward Dubois St. Joseph Church Biddeford Leo Maxfield Mark Franck Sylvia Levesque Diana Rousselle Sacred Heart League John Renouf Albert Ouellette George Trottier Herve Dubreuil Louis Leroux Aristide Auger Lionel Giguerre James Leo Giguerre West Warwick R. I

Lucien Elie Funeral Services Held at St Joseph Church

Funeral services for Lucien Elie were held Tuesday at St Joseph Church with a high mass of requiem led by Rt Rev Msgr Eli Hevey. Choir sang and Mrs Diane Roussellle played organ. Burial followed in Calvary section of St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Marc Franck. Out of town attendees included multiple Lawrence residents.

Lucien Elif Lucien Elie St. Joseph Church Eli Hevey St. Joseph Diane Rousselle Edmond Elie Leon Elie Armand Elie Rene Elie Raymond Elie Donald Elie Calvary St. Joseph Cemetery Marc Franck Antonio Provencher Robert Provencher Annette Cole Lucille Powell Philip V. Moore Anne Dubois Burcell Jezckes Gerard Gindereau I.le McKenna Lawrence Mass

Funeral services for Fredolph Westburg in Saco

Fredolph Wilbur Westburg of 110 Beach Street Saco had funeral services at 130 p m yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco with Rev Hammond J Peterson of the Second Congregational Church presiding Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Bearers were Raymond Seger Dana Elliott William Hyland Jr and Conrad Brunet

Fredolph W. Westburg Fredolph Wilbur Westburg Beach Street Saco Dennett and Craig Main Street Hammond J. Peterson Second Congregational Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Raymond Seger Dana Elliott William Hyland, Jr Conrad Brunet

Six Women Volunteers Stump Against Bigotry

In Kansas City a panel of six women from the Pan el of Americans spoke to 400 attendees about discrimination. They share experiences as Jews Catholics and other groups to promote racial and religious harmony while stressing gentleness and practical paths to equal opportunity.

Kansas City, Mo Berlin Kansas City Panel of Harry Corbin University of Wichita Christine al Smith Daddy Paul Brown Sisterhood Temple B'nai Jehudah Ernest Dick

Ireland’s UN envoy to raise flag in Biddeford ceremony

Ireland's representative to the United Nations Security Council, Tadhg F. O'Sullivan, will attend Biddeford's Sunday March 17 10 a.m. flag raising at City Hall. The event, hosted by AOH Division 2, includes Mayor Willie Pomerleau Rev Cornelius Enright and Councilman John Cleary. The flag arrived from Ireland via John Sullivan of AOH Division 2. A social hour at 7 Mason Street will honor the guest.

Tadhg F. O'Sullivan Ireland United Nations Security Council Biddeford Biddeford City Hall Frederick Hayes Division Ancient Order of Hibernians O'Sullivan Portland Willie Pomerleau Cornelius J. Enright St. Mary Church John Cleary AOH Division 2 John Sullivan AOH Mason Street

Kennedy sees 1957-60 actions as vain fiscal move

In remarks on page one Kennedy notes unemployment above 5 percent for 64 months since 1957 and 6.1 percent currently. He cites business spending falling from 11 percent of output to 9 percent, growth slowing from 4 to about 3 percent since mid 1957. He challenges 1957-60 policy as fiscal vanity, warns deficits rise without tax cuts, and argues for a $2.7 billion increment in a three year tax plan to curb debt.

Kennedy

Loans Approved by SBA in Maine Total $144000

The Small Business Administration approved loans totaling $144000 to three Maine firms last month. SBA said Tuesday that $99000 went to L H Bradway Inc of North Windham and $50000 went to the Maine firm.

Augusta Small Business Administration Maine Federal L. H.bradway, Inc North Windham

Daughters and Sons Born to Local Families in Biddeford and Saco

Birth notices list Denise and Gerard Jean Casette. Herbert Michaud. Michael Cahana. Raymond Aime Bellefeuille. Katheryn Ann Moore. David Cloutier. Diane Marie Gouin. Richard Hewett. Raymond Langevin. Suzanne Boisonneault. Jonathan Downs. Michael Francis Jenkins. Marc John Roy. Stephanie Alison Biter. Danielle Muriel Dion in Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and nearby areas with birth weights and dates from February 27 to March 10. Extended note mentions Danielle Muriel born in Quebec to Louis A Dion and Georgette Gagnon families, with grandparents listed.

Leopold Fortier Clifford Street Biddeford Denise Gerard Cassette Boom Road Saco Gerard Jean Herbert Michaud Lafayette Street Paul Cahana Parent Avenue Michael Raymond Bellefeuille Elm Street Raymond Aime Richard Moore Graham Street Katheryn Ann Edward Cloutier Common Street David Roger Gouin Pike Street Diane Marie Richard Swenson Kennebunk Pond Richard Hewett Raymond Langevin Cleaves Street Donald Boissonneault Film Street Suzanne Jacques Downs Kennebunkport Jonathan Robert Jenkins Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Michael Francis Raymond Roy Marc John Row Jeannine Fedeat John Biter Main Street Biddeford Pool Stephanie Alison

Congressmen Press Wool Defense Decision

Massachusetts Republicans Morse and Bates urge OEP to decide if wool is essential to defense citing imports 80 percent above last year. They push for immediate restrictions and talks to limit shipments through international quotas. The White House denies reports of delaying action and Kennedy commits to aiding the industry.

Washington Herter Christian A. Herter Tariff Commission White House Maine MclIntyre Clifford G. McIntyre Rmaine John O. Pastore Senate Kennedy Pastore

Local dealer to receive four thousand in payout

Tank Co. of South Portland paid Leo R. Auclair, operator of the Augusta Maytag store, four thousand dollars in a settlement or compensated amount.

Saco Man Drops Appeal and Jailed in Alfred Case

Ronald C. Anderson, 26, of Saco, withdrew an appeal of a $500 fine in Saco Municipal Court this morning on driving after revocation and began a 9 day jail sentence in York County Jail at Alfred. Sven E. Edfors, 68, of Saco, was fined $10 for running a red light at North and Elm. Thomas D. Deluca, 31, of Portland, also fined $10 for the same offense at North and Elm. Norman M. Lambert, 27, of Old Orchard Beach, fined $10 for illegal parking on Lincoln Street amid an overnight ban, with Saco Police as complainants. Alton Black Jr., of Limington, fined $15 for allowing his dog to chase deer. State Game Warden Raymond Curtis was the complainant.

Ronald C. Anderson Flags Pond Road Saco York County Alfred Sven E. Edfors Halli Avenue North Elm Streets Hilary Mahaney Thomas D. Deluca Portland Deluca Elm Norman M. Lambert Dewney Avenue Old Orchard Beach Lincoln Street Lambert Alton Black, Jr Limington

Boat Yard Head Speaks to Biddeford Saco Kiwanis Club

Earle Rumery president of Amery’s Boat Yard Inc spoke at the Biddeford Saco Kiwanis meeting about his new business and background with Marblehead Boat Yard. He announced the first 28 foot cabin cruiser will ship on March 18 designed by Eldridge McGinnis with oak frames and mahogany planking and lasting about 50 years. He outlined plans for boat repair, storage, a launching ramp and a small store as part of the yard’s services.

Earle R Ene Amery’s Boat Yard Inc Biddeford-Saco Kiwanis Club Rumery Marblehead Boat Yard Company Eldridge McGinnis Boston Numnery Kiwanis Club Donald Doyle William Langevin Martin Reilly James Murphy Charles Gallagher St. Patrick's Day Margaret Murphy Biddeford Public Health Association

Saco Grange Observes Home Economics Night

Saco Grange held Home Economics Night at the hall on North Street with guests Frank E. Higgins and others from Wells. The program featured music, a Gold en certificate for Azalia Scamman, and a silent auction while officers and committees were announced for upcoming meetings and Open House.

Saco Grange North Street Frank E. Higgins Wells Maine State Grange Patricia D. Higgins Arthur M. Perkins State Grange Isabel H. Perkins State Grange Pomona Robert Littefield Lona Scamman Grace Tarry Ella Mae Grant Pomona l Eleanor Bradeen Thelma Farley Jeannette Lavigne Alice Prue Fred Bell Lavigne Lawrence Grant Leland Scamman Robert Littlefield Edward Pelletier Milton Randall Raymond Farley Norman Goodwin Florence Scammon Maggie Hill Christine Bell Ethel Whitten York County Pomona Grange Master Littlefield Grange Hall Farley Alice Bradeen John Bradeen Londonderry Aire Glenna Bradeen Washington, D. C Saco Azalia Scamman Scamman Beatrice Scamman Undine Gillings Perkins Higgins Pearl Grant

Saco Car-Truck Collision Nets 400 Damage

A car driven by Eunice G Savoy 34 of 70 Portland Avenue Od Orch ard Beach collided with a westbound truck driven by Charles J Erickson Jr 22 of Portland on Elm Street. Slippery ice prevented the truck from stopping and rear end contact occurred. Savoy vehicle damage about 400 with no truck damage. Passengers Real Savoy Jr 18 and Real Savoy Sr 41 were uninjured.

Elm Street Saco Eunice G. Savoy Portland Avenue Orchard Beach Charles J. Erickson Jr Portland Savoy Savoy Automobile Real Savoy Jr Real Savoy Sr

Saco Driver Flips Car on Route 1 in Arundel

State Trooper Robert Janson says Pierre O'Sullivan of Ferry Beach Saco escaped injury after his 1954 sedan slid on ice on Route 1 in Arundel and flipped onto its side. O'Sullivan, a New Hampshire restaurant manager, continued on.

Route 1 Arundel Robert Janson Janson Pierre O'Sullivan Ferry Beach Saco O'Sullivan New Hampshire

Concert at BJHS Gym by Majorettes and Band

A concert at 7 30 p m Friday at Biddeford Junior High School gym features a dozen majorettes and mascot Deborah Petit in new uniforms. The 350 member band from grades five through eight is joined by a 70 voice Junior High Glee Club. The group also plans a trip to Kennebunkport on Friday March 29 for a joint concert with the Kennebunkport band at the Consolidated School.

Deborah Petit Biddeford Junior High Sc Kennebunkport

Classified ad benefits pitched to advertisers

Commercial advertisers are urged to call 23625 to learn about an excellent low rate contract for classified advertising. The notice emphasizes cost savings and asks readers to inquire for details.

New Policewoman for Saco Named

The appointment of Mrs. Marjorie W. Murphy of 9 High Street Saco as a regular member of Saco’s policewomen’s force was announced today. Her appointment brings the number of policewomen to eight.

Marjorie W. Murphy High Street Saco

U S Warships Fired Dummies At Soviet Trawler SATR 9,000-7

Moscow Radio reports U S cruisers of the Boston type and a Frank-class destroyer fired at the Soviet trawler SATR 9,000-7 about 70 miles east of Norfolk. Shells landed within 130 meters, then 60 meters, while a Navy expert in New York said U S ships use live ammunition, not dummies.

Mass Moscow Radio U.S Norfolk Moscow Washington New York

Maine House Acts on Turnpike Bond Issuance

The House passed a bill to stop any new bond issues for construction of the Maine Turnpike and to terminate the Maine Turnpike Authority and tolls after outstanding bonds are retired. The move would help the state qualify for federal funds for an approach to the planned high level bridge and other turnpike connections.

House Maine Turnpike Maine Turnpike Authority

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