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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1961

Page

2

Local Notices Highlight Biddeford Saco Residents

Personal items list area residents with hospital stays travel notes and civic mentions. Mr and Mrs Orville Pollard enjoy Florida vacation while Alfred E Desmarais and Marc H Corriveau undergo Webber hospital care. Miss Clarinda Roberge and Miss Katherine Doyle with Dr Theresa LaFountaine return from Miami Beach. Armand Fecteau re elected and installed Sacred Heart League counselor. Amy Harriman and relatives home from Brooklyn and Mercy hospital. Dr Roger Verrier to return after Tufts session with Mrs Verrier in Boston.

Orville Pollard South Street Biddeford Florida Alfred E. Desmarais Lincoln Street Saco Webber Hospital Clarinda Roberge Mason Street Notre Dame Hospital Katherine Doyle Theresa LaFountaine Miami Beach Lionel Tellier West Street Amy Harriman Elm Street Brooklyn N. Y Everett J. Hart Hunterville Richard Halpin Deborah Mercy Hospital

Miss Adelaide Haley 85 Saco Educator Dies at Home

Adelaide Haley 85 of 58 King Street Saco died last night after a long illness Born October 16 1875 she led Thornton Academy class of 1894 valedictorian taught at the academy Salem High School and Dorchester High School for Girls totaling 35 years She was a member of the Womens Educational and Industrial Union Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames of Portland Survived by brother George Haley and nephew Gordon Haley Private funeral Saturday at 2:30 pm from Shumway Funeral Home Saco

Adelaide Haley King Street Saco John and Abbie (Bachelder) Haley Thornton Academy The Academy Wellesley College Salem, Mass Dorchester, Mass Women's Educational and Industrial Union Daughters of the American Revolution Colonial Dames of Portland George Haley Gordon Haley Shumway Funeral’ Home Spring Street

Local clubs hold meetings and rummage sale in Biddeford area

Various meetings and events are scheduled in Biddeford and nearby towns. The Fremont club and auxiliary meet at the club hall Alfred street Biddeford. Our Lady of Fatima circle meets Friday at 8 pm at St. Jean hall Adams and Jefferson Biddeford. Rangers of 103rd Troop One meet tonight at 7 pm in front of Pepperell hall Biddeford. A rummage sale Saturday 10 am to 2 pm at North Saco Christian church vestry to aid the Charles Prior family. Next auxiliary meeting March 21 at Mrs Barbara Bowley’s Saco home. York County Barracks auxiliary invited to reception Sunday 2–6 pm at Rockland American Legion honoring Maine Barracks leaders. York County Barracks auxiliary rummage sale postponed to April 8. Annette chapter Eastern Star officers to be installed tonight 7:30 pm at Saco Masonic hall. Grace Littlefield’s committee serves refreshments. Adah chapter Eastern Star to install Friday 7:30 pm at Biddeford Masonic hall with supper at 6:30.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. Jean Hall Adams and Jefferson Streets Biddeford North Saco York County Rockland Agnes H. Swett South Berwick Fred Clark Saco Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Grace Littlefield Adah Biddeford Masonic Hall

Stock Continued on Page One Note on UK Irish Relations

The text discusses ongoing stock continued from page one, referencing United Kingdom relations with Gire the Irish Republic. It suggests that arrangements could be made on defense and other matters and states there is every reason to believe such arrangements will occur.

United Kingdom Gire Irish Republic

Weather outlook for Portland and nearby towns

Partly cloudy with scattered snow flurries and little temperature change through Friday. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Overnight lows include Caribou 17 Eastport 29 Greenville 19 Old Town 18 Rumford 23 Portland 24 Mt. Washington 8 Concord 26 Halifax 31 Montreal 21.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Halifax Montreal

Edward Robbins dies after long illness in Gardiner home

Edward Wilbur Robbins 79 formerly of Saco died last night at a Gardiner rest home after a long illness. Born April 17, 1881 in Saco he worked at Pepperell Mfg and belonged to many Masonic and Eastern Star bodies. Survivors include nephew Ernest Robbins of Saco and stepson L Earle Hutchinson of Gardiner. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday from Shumway Funeral Home Saco with viewing Friday 7 to 9.

Edward Wilbur Robbins Saco Gardiner Enoch B Ella Ridlon) Robbins Pepperell Mfg Company Quarter Century Club Saco Lodge IOOF Rebekah Lodge A.F A.M York Royal Arch Maine Shum- Way Funeral Home Spring Street

Infant Christopher Girard Dies in Biddeford Hospital

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Girard of 38 Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach died Tuesday at a local hospital after birth Monday at Biddeford hospital Surviving are his parents Robert and Norma Jenner Girard and extended family in the area.

Chrstopher Mark Girard Robert Girard Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Hospital Robbert and Norma Jenner) Girard

George P Williamson 64 Dies in Kennebunk Veteran and Foreman

George P Williamson of Kennebunk died at 64 after a 15 year residence there, former resident of Kingfield. Born Lexington May 2 1896 he was a World War I veteran, member of VFW York lodge AF and AM St Armand Commandery Mason Madonna chapter and Christ Church. Survived by widow Eva Collins three sons and a daughter two sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 1:30 pm from Ancell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev Fred Holmleire officiating. Interment Tone Cemetery. Friends may call Friday afternoon and evening and prior to services.

George P. Williamson Kennebunk Kingfield Lexington Alfred Maria ‘Pinkham? Williamson Veterans of Foreign Wars York Lodge St. Armand Commandery Madonna Chapter OFS Christchurch Eva Collins George A Frank H. Williamson Arundel Charles S. Williamson Emma Goodwin Hiawatha Kans Lena Hamilton South Portland Ancell Funeral Home Dane Street Fred Holmlere Tone Cemetery Kennebunkk

Local Church Activities This Friday Evening

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet at 8 30 p m Friday. Lyman Baptist Bible club at 7 30 p m at the parsonage Goodwins Mills. Saco School Street Methodist vestry hosts a baked bean and casserole supper 5 to 7 p m Friday for Camp Winthrop attendance. Saco Unitarian parish house open 7 to 9 p m for rummage drop offs. Rummage sale Saturday 9 a m to 2 p m under Woman's Alliance. Biddeford United Baptist Senior Youth Fellowship meets at 7 p m tonight at 20th Century bowling alleys.

Saco Salvation Army Bible Club Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Saco School Street Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Group Camp Winthrop Saco Unitarian Church Woman's Alliance of the Church Biddeford

Legislature Advances Bills On Primaries And Clerks

House forwards a measure to be engrossed establishing equal numbers of election clerks for each candidate in Biddeford city primaries, mainly affecting Democratic races. A salary bill was amended to require a referendum on both provisions. passage by the Senate would finalize action.

Ford Biddeford City Legal Affairs Committee Senate

Kennedy 10 point program for Latin America praised abroad

President Kennedy unveiled a 10 point program for Latin America at a White House reception with 250 diplomats. Critics note it echoes an earlier 12 point plan and lacks a price tag, relying on regional self help and long term planning. Front line goals include tax and land reform, education, health, housing, and better resource use, with a warning that reform trials may invite unrest or Communist pressure if elites resist.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Kennedy Hemisphere Latin America Tampa White House Europe Congress Eisenhower United States Congressional House

Biddeford voters to decide separately on raises for mayor and council

Citizens in Biddeford will cast separate ballots on increasing the mayor's salary and the council members' salaries. The proposed raises aim to adjust compensation to reflect duties and time commitments. Local officials emphasize budget alignment and fiscal responsibility in the referendum.

Biddeford

Father Of Quadruplets Is Grateful

William W. Cutaiar III expressed joy and disbelief after his wife delivered quadruplet girls at Delaware County Hospital. The babies, each estimated at two to three pounds, are in isolettes while the mother recovers. The family, living near Paoli, previously had two other children and has moved to a larger home to accommodate the new arrivals.

Philadelphia William W. Cutaiar Matthew Mark Luke John Delaware County Hospital Upper Darby Cutaiar Kennett Square Cutaiars Nearb Paoli Devon William Sheree

Lodge Is Back At First Love Lodge Is Back At First Love

Henry Cabot Lodge has been named a general consultant to Time Life and Fortune magazines in international relations. The 58 year old former ambassador to the United Nations was announced yesterday. Lodge, a Harvard graduate, served nearly a decade as a newspaperman before his political career. He was U S senator from Massachusetts and ambassador to the United Nations for 74 years.

New York Henry Cabott Lodge Time Life Fortune United Nations Lodge Harvard U. S Massachusetts

Biddeford Names New Principal Hodge to Lead Next Year

Supt. Paul Larrabee announced in Biddeford that Hodge, current Alfred elementary principal for seven years, will become the district's new principal next September. A Biddeford native and married father of three, he will replace Raymond A. Kenneally who will move to the high school role.

Biddeford

Juvenile questioning under way by local police

Sergeant Lake and Chief John Clark questioned youths this morning about a case. Ages ranged from 12 to 19, with police uncertain about some youths' involvement.

Sgt. Lake John Clark

Stock Market Rises on Auto Industry News in Bright Session

The New York stock market rallied for its best gain in two weeks led by auto shares after Chrysler announced a 25 percent production increase and U.S. automakers reported higher sales. The Dow Jones average rose 3.50 to 666.38 at noon while volume reached 2.15 million shares.

New York Stock Market Today Associated Press Rails Chrysler Auto Ford U.S. Steel Phelps Dodge Kennecott Anaconda American Smelting Air Reduction Allied Chemical Goodyear U.S. Rubber Eastman Kodak Bruswick American Machine & Foundry Dow Jones U.S

WSCS Officers Slate Presented at Foss Street Methodist

A WSCS meeting at Foss Street Methodist Church presented a full officer slate led by president June Poirier and included vice president Beatrice Kaleel and secretary Ann Spencer among others. The group voted to sponsor a youth for the Methodist Camp in Winthrop and announced an essay contest for children. Members prepared items for a rummage sale after the meeting.

WSCS Foss Street Methodist Church Ida Michie Gladys Goodwin June Poirier Beatrice Kaleel Ann Spencer Marion Hutchins Sunshine Louise Merriman Gladys Schwartz Esther Marr Harriet Smith Maude Moore Theresa Chasse Francis Michie Marion Riddle Dorothy McGown Sylvia Searle Joanne Doyle Bernice Wiggin Winthrop Children’s Work Groveton N.H Korea Anne Spencer

Legislature frames tax relief for railroads

The bill outlines a tax cut on railroad gross receipts from 3 percent to at least 1 percent if railroads do not earn a net operating income of 5.4 percent of operating investment. The provision appears as a continuation on Page One.

Gorgeana Council Plans Active Girl Scout Program

The Gorgeana Girl Scout council board met at Scout hall Biddeford to outline an active schedule. Five volunteer leader trainers will teach basic training with two more sessions planned. Southern Maine planning seeks one adult and two seniors for a Portland meeting on March 23. Camp Gis Ca reunion set for March 18 in Portland. bathing and program details announced. A camp committee meeting is planned March 30. an experienced unit leader is needed for Camp La Gis Ca. Day camp staff banquet on March 21 in Sanford. Saco displays a window at the Men's Shop for Girl Scout Week. Public relations notes guests at WIDE Saturday and a heritage hike.

Gorgeana Girl Scout Council Board of Scout Hall Pool Str Biddeford William Deans Southern Portland Shirley McIntire Howard Sheffer Scout Office Camp la Gis Ca Terry Palmer Sanford Margaret Ouellette Saco Howard Shaffer Margo Priest Hollie Ward Auburn Land Council Somersworth N. H Girl Scouts Camp la Gis Cal Doris C. Reando Mary Howgate Barbara Cain Millie Emerson Harriet Horne

House and Senate Meet at 10 AM Friday

The House and Senate will convene at 10 o clock Friday before adjourning for the weekend.

House Senate

Sports Night To Be Held At Eagles Home

Plans for Sports Night on March 22 were made at the Biddeford Saco Eagle hall. Adelard Tremblay and Lionel Gardner to run the buffet lunch after the event. tickets for the evening will be sold Friday. A Easter Ball is set for April 2 on Birch Street with table reservations via Tremblay. Eagle president Glen Yarborough received a diamond ring for top memberships. Phillip Perreault presented the award.

Biddeford-Saco Eerie Order of Eagles Birch Street Adelard Tremblay Lionel Gardner Glen Yarborough Phillip Perreault Edward Chelate

107 year old Louisville woman seeks washing machine

Margaret Lewis, born a slave near Glasgow, Kentucky, celebrated her 107th birthday in Louisville with cake and a wish for an automatic washing machine to help keep her things clean. She lives with a granddaughter and spends much time knitting and quilting, noting aging makes things harder.

Louisville, KY Margaret Lewis

Biddeford Teen Fined for Speeding in Saco Court

Richard P. Poirier, 16, of 95 Washington Street Biddeford, paid a $20 fine in Saco municipal court this morning on speeding charges. He was cited for 45 mph in a 25 mph zone by Saco police. State Game Wardens were complainants. in a separate action Albert Powers, 39, Lincoln Road Saco, was fined $25 for letting his dog chase deer.

Richard P. Poirier Washington Street Biddeford Saco Albert Powers Lincoln Road

Church Guild Sets Dates For Antique Show

The South Biddeford Methodist church Guild set July 21 and 22 for an antique show at Siloam hall on Pool road. Committees were named for dealers, posters, candy counter, thrift shop, and a food sale table run by the Ladies Aid. A public baked bean supper is planned for April 15 and the next meeting is April 26 at Mrs. Bessie Day’s home.

Siloam Hall Pool Road theSouth Biddeford Methodist Church Guild Dorothy Peck Bessie Day Pauline Burnham Jordan Goldthwaite Kathy Goldthwaite Dorothy Bunting Ruth Hutchins Natali Emerson Dorothy Lowell Ladies Aid Society of the Guild Martha Cotsinas Peck Ruth Peck Inez Johnson Ruth Bailey

Sentence Due Housing Group Convicted on FHA Loan Fraud

U S District Judge Edward T. Gignoux will sentence in May a Bangor firm and nine representatives convicted of fraudulently obtaining FHA loans. The company president George L. Tsoulas and eight sales staff members were found guilty by verdicts totaling 65 counts. Each count carries up to two years in prison and $5,000 fine. Defendants plan appeals to the U S Circuit Court in Boston.

Portlandp U. S. District Court Edward T. Gignoux Bangor Concern Gignoux George L. Tsoulas Bangor Lan U. S. Circuit Court Boston

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Fremont Club Alfred Street Rangers of 103Rd Peppere! Hall, Biddeford York County Barracks John N. Renton Golden Gates Eleanor Florida Tardif Notre Dare Church Edward Robbins Christopher Girard George Williamson Hodge Wscs Group Gorgeana Council Eagles Young Biddeford Speeder Journal Bt Ie Main ST Playtex
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