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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1963

Page

2

Local personals note on medical patient and recruit completion

C Myers and Gray's Jane are listed as medical patients at Webber hospital. Raynold Bergeron age 19 son of Louise M Bergeron of 79 Washington Biddeford completed recruit training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois.

Are C. Myers Gray's Jane Webber Hospital Raynold Bergeron Louise M. Bergeron Washington Street Biddeford Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill

Deaths Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Taschenereau Taschereau 77

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Taschereau Taschereau 77 of Arundel died early today in a Portland hospital after a brief illness She was born November 1 1885 in Worcester Massachusetts daughter of Edmond and Julie L Ecuyer a communicant of St Joseph church Surviving are her widower Joseph Taschereau five stepsons Maurice Taschereau Manchester NH Wilfrid Bethel Conn Edgar Albert and Philip Taschereau all of Arundel and a son Edmond Bailey of Arundel Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 am from St Joseph church Biddeford Friends may call at the Emond Funeral home Biddeford Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm Portland forecast sunny and mild today with highs near 40 northwest winds 10 to 15 mph Tonight fair and colder zero to 10 above Saturday partly sunny inland warmer and coast a bit cooler winds south to 18 mph

Mary Elizabeth Tascherreau Arundel Portland Worcester Mass Edmond and Julie (Taschereau) L’ecuyer St. Joseph Church Joseph Taschereau Maurice Taschereau Manchester N.H Wilfrid Bethel Conn

Church notes on confessions and band meeting

The Junior Band and members of the Saco Salvation Army plan a Saturday meeting at 10 a.m. Confessions are scheduled at St Monica Church in Keanebunk from 4 to 5 p.m. and at St Martha in Kersebunk from 4 to 6 and 8 p.m. Also at St Mary Church in Wells from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Saco Salvation Army St Monica Church Keanebunk

Van Johnson Plans Return To Film After Cancer Surgery

Actor Van Johnson, released from Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after skin cancer surgery, says he plans to return to work on a movie next Monday. Hospital spokesmen reported the removal of the malignancy in his left thigh as a complete success. Johnson, 46, entered the hospital last Thursday and left Thursday.

Hollywood van Johnson Cedars of Lebanon Hospital Johnson

Woman Injured In Saco Car Mishap

A Portsmouth woman was treated for a bruised knee after a traffic mishap on Main Street in Saco. Mrs. Martha Eaton rode with Robert G. Eaton when their car rear ended Reynold T. Langevin’s vehicle. Damages were $200 and $350 respectively.

Portsmouth N. H Saco Hospital Main Street Saco Martha Eaton Robert G. Eaton Reynold T. Langevin Winter Street King Street Eaton Langevin

Saco Charter Improves Biddeford Saco River Sewage Plan

Water Improvement Commission informed Mayor Whelan that the Saco river from the dam to the Beach is currently classified as used mainly for sewage. Funds from NHFA will finance a detailed survey and plans to divert five sewer outfalls, add secondary treatment, and separate storm water from sanitary sewage. Construction aims to extend city sewers and aid street repair by reducing sewer backups.

Biddeford-Saco Water Improvement Commission Whelan Saco WIC Bear Brook Whitman & Howard, Inc Boston

Petitions Filed in Portland Bankruptcy Court

Two area men filed wage garnishment petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Portland. James E. Chadbourne of Saco, a laborer, lists debts of 2624 and assets of 125 with 50 exempt. Roland A. Desrosiers of Biddeford, a laster, lists debts of 2410 and assets of 250 with 0 exempt.

Portland James E. Chadbourne Saco Roland A. Desrosiers Biddeford

Saco Grill Waste Can Fire Reported At Noon

Saco firemen responded to the Saco Grill on Main Street early morning for a waste can fire. No suppression was needed and units returned to Central Fire Station at 12:37.

Saco Saco Grill Main Street Central Fire Station

Card of Thanks From the Berthiaume Families and William D Miles

The Berthiaume Families thank the Biddeford Fire and Police Departments for their help during the fire last Monday afternoon. William D Miles also expresses gratitude to all who were kind during his recent illness.

Biddeford Berthiaume William D. Miles

Doane Doane Doane Kennebunk Man Dies After Illness

Daniel A Doane 32 of Kennebunk Lower Village died yesterday morning at a Portland hospital after a brief illness. Born July 7, 1930 in Kennebunk he was a son of Otis G Doane and Margaret MacLeod Doane and attended local schools. He worked in the lobster business with his father. Surviving are his parents two brothers Brewster L and Kenneth G Doane both of Kennebunk three sisters Mrs Elizabeth D Campbell Kennebunkport Miss Minerva M Doane and Miss Caroline L Doane of Kennebunk. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 30 pm at the Kennebunkport Village Baptist Church by Rev George Urban. Burial will be in Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk this evening and Saturday afternoon and evening from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Daniel A. Doane Kennebunk Lower Village Portland Kennebunk Otis G.r Margaret ‘MacLeod Doane Brewster L Kenneth G. Doane Elizabeth D. Campbell Kennebunkport Minerva M. Doane Caroline L. Doane Kennebunkport Village Baptist Church George Urban Arundel Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer Street

Leary West Scarborough businessman dies at 72

Frank L Leary 72 lifelong West Scarborough resident died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital Born October 12 1890 in Scarborough son of James and Antonetta Leary he ran the Tarry Awhile restaurant for 28 years A member of Black Point Congregational church and Knights of Pythias served Scarborough as selectman for nine years He is survived by his widow daughter two sisters five brothers two grandchildren and a great grandchild Funeral services will be at 2 p m Saturday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco burial in Dunstan cemetery Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 p m

Frank Leroy Leary West Scarborough Biddeford Scarborough James and Antonetta Gustin) Leary Tarry Awhile Black Point Congregational Church Knights of Pythias Lodge Arlene (Harmon) Leary Virginia C. Caron Portland Harold Scammon Arthur Blanchette Saco Earl R Cape Elizabeth Raymond E Otis W Pine Point Clifford G Millard E Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Jellison Lello Dunstan Cemetery

Obituary of Phelanise Peloquin of Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach

Phelanise Peloquin 76 of 114 Washington street Biddeford died this morning while visiting at her daughter’s home Mrs Paul Leroux Old Orchard Beach Born August 1 1886 in Biddeford She was daughter of Dorique and Desneige Pinard Labranche member of St Anne sodality St Joseph church Biddeford Survived by two sons Joseph E Peloquin Biddeford Conrad C Peloquin South Windsor Conn two daughters Mrs Leroux Old Orchard Beach and Mrs Harold Smith Peywood Calif one sister Mrs Camille Descorey Acushnet Mass two brothers Henry Labranche Lawrence Mass and Amable Labranche Augusta ten grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral services conducted Monday at 10 am from St Joseph church Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral home 1 Stone Street Biddeford Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm

Phelanise Labranche Peluin Washington Street Biddeford Paul Leroux Old Orchard Beach Dorique and Desneige (Pinard) Labranche St. Anne Conrad C. Peloquin South Windsor Conn Leroux Harold Smith Peywood Calif Camille Descorey Acushnet Mass Henry Labranche Lawence Amable Labranche Augusta St. Joseph Church Sansoucy Stone Street

Prayers Planned For Mrs St Pierre At Biddeford

The St Anne Sodality of St Joseph church meets at 7 30 p m tonight at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Marie Lea St Pierre a member of the group

St. Anne Sodality of St. Joseph Church Sansoucy Funerial Stone Street Biddeford Ma Lrie Lea St. Pierre

DAR State Auditor To Attend Fort Halifax Anniv and Conference

Miss Margaret Strout of Saco and Kezar Falls, past regent of Rebecca Emery DAR chapter, will attend the 50th anniversary of Fort Halifax chapter at Winslow Congregational church on March 16. She will also attend the DAR state conference and banquet as a delegate in Bangor on March 20, taking Miss N Ruth Horne of Fairfield as her companion.

Margaret Strout Saco and Kezar Falls Rebecca Emery DAR Fort Halifax Winslow Congregational Church Miss Strout Bangor N. Ruth Horne Fairfeld

Two Gauguin Dramas Planned for Stage and Screen

Julian Lesser and Leon Barsha prepare stage and screen versions of a Gauguin drama after Norman Corwin wrote the script. They will incorporate material from Noble Savage by Lawrence and Elizabeth Hanson. The show title is tentatively Noble Savage and a West Coast tryout tour is set for next spring.

Gauguin New York Paul Gauguin Julian Lesser Leon Barsha Norman Corwin

Beach Driver Fined $25 In Saco Court

Dennis H Bauer 28 of 8 Imperial Street Old Orchard Beach was fined $25 by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court after pleading guilty to leaving a motor vehicle on a public way between hours after sunset and before sunrise without lights. State Trooper Robert Janson was the complainant. George L Rock 42 of Framingham Mass appealed two convictions in Saco Municipal Court to York County Superior Court in Alfred. Rock was fined $100 for operating after suspension and $500 for drunken driving plus a 3 day jail sentence. Bail set at $500 and $1,000 respectively. Francis J Smith 33 of Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach had leaving the scene of an accident continued to March 22. Bail set at $200.

Dennis H. Bauer Imperial Street Old Orchard Beach Hilary Mahaney Saco Bauer Robert Janson George L. Rock Framingham Mass York County Superior Court Alfred Rock Francis J Smith Portland Avenue Bai

Textile Finish Forms Shield Against Stains

A major laboratory has developed a fluorine based textile finish that coats fibers before production. The chemical shield makes liquid stains such as coffee ink and salad oil roll off and allows blotting or laundering to remove spots even after drying. Raincoats aim for fall market release with broader adoption planned for clothing and home furnishings.

Associated Press

Confederate hats return in spring millinery preview

Designer Adolfo revived Confederate style hats seen on a spring preview. The Isis rebel hat in pale blue features a jersey cord band and a gold eagle pin. Fashion writers from North and South praised it, while jewelry trends shift away from bibs toward strategic pins at the neck and other bold placements.

Adolfo

The Step In Dress In Every Astronomically

Readable fragments suggest a fashion note on a step in dress or pullover shirt linked to an astronomical theme. The item’s context and date are unclear, but the entry centers on attire and its stylistic expression. No additional individuals or organizations are identifiable.

Divorces and Annulments Granted In High Court

Justice Leonard F. Williams approved 13 divorces and two annulments in York county Superior Court at Alfred this week. Key rulings include Reta A. Turgeon gaining custody of four children after a cruel and abusive marriage to Robert M. Turgeon, with the couple wed December 25, 1945 in Conway New Hampshire. Multiple other divorces granted for cruelty or desertion, with custody and support awards detailing each case and spouse names, dates, and residences.

Leonard F. Williams York County Superior Court Alfred Reta A. Turgeon Robert M. Turgeon Berwick Wells Louis N. Bailey Morris Vincent Webber Sanford Izaura Canastra Webber New Bedford Mass Donald L. Bragdon Arundel Mary Blanche Bragdon Kennebunk Alice F. Abbott Lawrence M. Abbott North Berwick Old E Witherell Evelyn M. Witherell Kittery Witherell Denver Colo Sadie M Goodrich George L. Goodrich Kennebunkport Patricia E. Ross Carl Ross Donna L Sparks Bartlett R. Sparks Portsmouth N. H Gloria R. Bishop Clinton A. Bishop York Hampton Earl O. Clark Old Orchard Beach Honor Clark Roxbury Boston Lillian G. Lovewell Leroy J. Lovewell Newfoundland Marion G. Metcalf Richard (. Metcalf Marion G. Moore Marion M. Larochelle Biddeford Maurice J. Larochelle Meridan Conn Saco Joan E. Conger Gerard V. Conger

Welcome New Babies Featured in Biddeford Saco Journal

Marc Pene Paquette delivers greetings for newcomers in the area. Notes births to Adrien Herbert and Mrs Joyce Marie, Richard J Morneau, Robert E Lewin, and Richard C Angell families. Grandparents listed. locations include Biddeford Saco Kennebunk Bakersfield Bangor and Ste Marie Beauce Quebec.

Piddeford-Saco Journal Marc Pene Paquette Urbain Paquette Simard Avenue Biddeford Albert Paquette Cleaves Street Georges Couture Ste. Marie Beauce Quebec Canada Adrien R. Herbert Elm Street Joyce Marie Richard J. Morneau Saco Fileen Yvonne Robert E. Lewin Field Crest Kennebunk

Legion Sets 44th Anniversary Observance In Biddeford

Second Vice Commander Adrien Poissant reported progress on arranging the 44th anniversary of the American Legion. The event is set for April 20 at the post home on Elm Street with social hour, dinner, guest speakers, and dancing.

American Legion Adrien Poissant Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Biddeford City Building Post Elm Street Auxiliary City Building Merlon Kingsley Strong Department of Maine Maurice Parisien Portland Department Donald Leighton Alfred Joseph Hanusek Sm Rhe Poissant Statehouse Augusta Veterans Administration Andrew Cumbrack Royal Sheltra George Boutin

Federal Tax Reminder for Students to File Returns

Reminder notes students must file a tax return if earnings exceed 600 and even if under 600 to seek any withheld tax refund. It advises students to file individually and claim their own exemption despite being claimed on parental returns.

Couture Collection Adapts for Pre-School Crowd

A priced couture line has been tailored for younger shoppers with a version adapted for the preschool crowd. The adaptation preserves design elements while fitting smaller sizes and playful styling.

Jail occupant hired as City Hall janitor in Mobile

John George, finishing a short jail term after cleaning City Hall floors, won praise from City Commissioner George McNally who said we cannot let that man go. The commission agreed Thursday to hire him as City Hall janitor once his term ends in a few days.

Mobile. Ala John George City Hall George McNally McNally George Commission

Unoccupied Doctor Practices Weekends at Pool Home

Dr Oddy, visiting from Massachusetts, maintains an office in the Pool home on weekends. An all clear sounded at 9 p m. A three vehicle crash on Pool road followed the alarm as Raymond Chaloult, 20, Biddeford, drove a 1952 sedan behind a fire truck. Wilfred Crepeau, 33, Saco, in a 1959 delivery truck, started up and struck Chaloult and then hit Annette Cloutier, 50, Biddeford, no injuries reported.

Oddy Massachusetts Pool Road Raymond J. Chaloult Westmore Avenue Biddeford Chaloult Wilfred Crepeau Stockman Avenue Saco Annette G. Cloutier Lambert Street

Khrushchev Pulls Back Forces From Soviet Fronts

After Premier Khrushchev withdrew his nuclear missiles and bombers in November, about 22,000 officers and men were involved in the influx, with roughly 5,000 Soviet troops pulled out. This left an estimated 17,000 still in place.

Khrushchev

Adoption Law Criticized Over Unrelated Children

A state study warns that agencies may place unrelated children for adoption, creating a grey market for babies. Dietrich urges further study on illegitimacy causes, more staff for Child Welfare, greater citizen support for private agencies, and adoption-law reforms to national standards.

Dietrich Health & Welfare Department Committee On Children & Youth Maine

Reed program taxed and committee action debated

The Republican leadership backs the Reed program and shows no rush to remove the tax bill. It is likely that major appropriation bills or enough to justify funding will be moved from committee before the tax bill advances to the floor and gains attention.

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Mary Taschereau St. Martha Church Kersebunk. Ry St. Mary Church Saco Charter Frank L. Leary Webber Elsf Richard C. Angell Louise Mann Stockton Stephen Craig Leonard Angell Louis Mann Bakersfield Chester T. Angell Legion Cape Cod Lester Cohen 48Th St N.Y University of Florida Marilyn Kornstein Top Carol Dee Weissbaum Silver Springs Marilyn Air Force TRS Pace Technology Laboratories U.S. Department of Agriculture Barbara Jean Shepheard Oklahoma City Okla Barbara Jean University of Oklahoma Medical Center London
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