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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1962

Page

2

Local notices list area residents in medical care and military service

Mrs. William O Neill of Lincoln street Saco is receiving medical care at Notre Dame hospital. John Doran, a Massachusetts College of Pharmacy student, returned home to spend spring break with his parents in Biddeford. Herbert E Grace radioman second class USN son of Buxton road Saco serves on USS Stickell in the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. Ronald C Smart radarman third class USN son of 48 Graham street Biddeford serves on USS Topeka off Southern California during Exercise Pot Shot. John E Pendleton interior communications electrician first class USN son of Saco serves with the pre commission ing crew aboard USS Pollack, to be launched March 17 at Camden New Jersey.

William O'Neill Lincoln Street Saco Notre Dame Hospital John Doran Massachusetts College of Pharmacy William A. Doran Western Avenue Biddeford Herbert FE. Grace USN Herbert H. Grace Buxton Road Stickell Sixth Fleet Mediterranean Ronald C. Smart Ruth W. Smart Graham Street Topeka Long Beach Calif California John E. Pendleton Interior Communications Electrician John J. Pendleton Camden N.J

Deaths Delia Caouette 66 Biddeford resident

Miss Delia Caouette 66 a Biddeford resident for 24 years died Thursday after a long illness. She lived with sister Mrs Leopold Melancon at 31 Beacon Avenue and was born in Gorham New Hampshire June 4 1895. Survived by brother Theodore Caouette and three sisters. Funeral Saturday 10 a m at St Joseph church Biddeford burial in St John cemetery Rumford. Friends may call Bolduc funeral home Biddeford until 10 tonight.

Delia Caouette Biddeford Leopold Melancon Beacon Avenue Gorham N. H Jean Baptiste and Rose Anne Cartier) Caouette St. Joseph Church Theodore J. Caouette William McPhee South Portland Albert W. Cookson St. John Cemetery Rumford Bolduc Alfred Street

WiSs Group B to Lead Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop

WiSs Group B led by Mrs. Gaston Boucher will oversee Notre Dame hospital thrift shop operations next week. The volunteer effort aims to raise funds for hospital needs and support community programs.

Gaston Boucher Notre Dame Hospital

Church Notes Confessions and Guest Preacher Schedule

The Junior Band of the Saco Salvation Army meets Saturday morning. Confessions are offered Saturday at St Monica Kennebunk 4 to 5 pm and at St Martha Kennebunkport 4 to 7 pm. Confessions also at St Mary Wells 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Rev Cornelius E Clark director of the Congregational Christian Conference of Maine will preach at the 10:30 morning worship Sunday in the White Church Biddeford

Saco Salvation Army St Monica Church Kennebunk St Martha Church Kennebunk Rt St Mary Church Wells Cornelius E. Clark D. D Congregational Christian Conference of Maine White Church Or Congregational Biddeord

Junior Fellowship to Meet at White Church Biddeford

The Junior Fellowship of the White Church in Biddeford will meet Sunday at 5 p.m. in the church vestry with Mrs. Clayton Cartmill.

White Church Biddeford Clayton Cartmill

Senior Fellowship Meet with Mrs Clopper in Vestry

The Senior Fellowship gathers with Mrs. Mary Clopper Sunday at 6:30 p m in the church vestry. Edward Wolfertz will show slides of Europe.

Biddeford Mary Clopper Edward Wolfertz Europe

Dolloff Group Plans to Expand Biddeford Committee

Dolloff Group To Up Membership reports membership rising to 178 by Tuesday night. Emile Fecteau says 500 more cards will be produced with room for a further 500 as the campaign grows. John Patterson and William Dussault named to head publicity. No meeting during mission week. next session to be announced.

Biddeford Dolloff Emile Fecteau John Patterson William Dussault Robert Boucher

Tenderloin Split for Pan Broiling

A pork tenderloin weighing about half a pound may be split in half lengthwise and pan broiled.

Card of Thanks to Notre Dame Hospital Staff

Raynald Giroux expresses gratitude to Dr Leandre Charest and the Notre Dame hospital staff including nuns nurses and aides for the care received during his stay. He also thanks relatives and friends who visited sent gifts and cards from 16 Clifford Street.

Leandre Charest Notre Dame Hospital Raynald Giroux Clifford Street

Thanks to Webber Hospital Staff and Donors

Theresa Lamirande expresses sincere thanks to Dr. Houle and nurses for care during stay at Webber Hospital. Appreciation extended to blood donors relatives and friends for flowers cards and wishes.

Fremont Club and Auxiliary Meet for Benjamin Richard

The Fremont club and auxiliary will meet tonight at 8 30 at Emond Funeral home Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to Benjamin Richard father of Mrs Paul Neault an auxiliary member

Fremont Club Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Biddeford Benjamin Richard Paul Neault

Sacred Heart League to Meet at Emond Funeral Home

Members of the Sacred Heart league of St. Andre church will gather tonight at 7 at Emond Funeral Home on Hill Street in Bidleford to pay respects to Benjamin Richard, a league member.

Sacred Heart League of St. Andre Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Bidleford Benjamin Richard

Funeral Rites Held for Fred Cadorette Biddeford

Funeral services for Fred Cadorette of 80 Pool Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre church. Rt Rev Msgr Aime Giguere celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem assisted by Rev Edmund Hache and Rev Bernand Nicknair. Pallbearers from Biddeford and Saco Lodge of Elks included Emile Fecteau and others. Burial in Calvary’s St Joseph cemetery followed graveside prayers by Father Nicknair. Out of town relatives attended from Kennebunk.

Fred Cadorette Pool Street Biddeford St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Edmund Hache Bernand Nicknair Laura Lauren Proulx Saco Lodge of Elks Emile Fecteau John Fecteau Aime Desrosiers Alfred Letellier Herbert Tibbetts Donald Doyle Calvary St. Joseph Cemetery Father Nicknair Maurice Cadorette Joan Jeanne Raymond Patricia Cadorette Kennebunk

Funeral service for former York County sheriff Charles H Goodwin

Funeral services were held at St Margaret church Old Orchard Beach for Charles H Goodwin former York County sheriff with Rev Edward Walsh officiating. Honorary bearers from Saco Police included Officers Lawrence Leclair Joseph Mason George Nutter Norman Lombard. Active bearers were Biddeford Saco Elks Lodge members led by George Simard Arthur Lambert Paul Brill Roland Beauregard Frederick Deschambeault Edmund Hobbins. Entombment in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford with Rev Armand Landry prayers. spring burial planned at St Mary Cemetery Biddeford. Edith Gardner Bedford attended from out of town.

St. Margaret Old Orchard Beach Charles H. Goodwin York County Edward Walsh Antonio Boisvert Saco

Council To Meet Attend Conference

A special meeting of the Old Orchard Beach Town council is set for tonight at 7 in the town hall. On the agenda are a referendum vote for high school additions, advertising and consideration of articles in the annual town warrant.

Old Orchard Beach

Local leaders form Deford-Saco Industries to fund industry

Community backers create Biddeford-Saco Industries Inc to supply 10 percent of project costs. Participants receive stock and the firm loans money to Grafton at 5 percent interest. After expenses and taxes, the venture aims to pay about 3.2 percent annual interest to stockholders.

deford-Saco Inustries, Inc Biddeford- Saco Industries, Inc Grafton The Industries, Inc

Town Manager Clarifies Tax Abatements Not Listed

Percival Ward stated abatements are not shown in the town tax list which reflects individual assessments. He noted abatements can be found in the annual town report on Pages 69 and 70.

Percival Wardwell

Beatrice Frost of Gardiner Dies at 57

Beatrice M Frost of Gardiner a supervisor and 40 year employee of the Maine Industrial Accident Commission died in a hospital Thursday at age 57.

Beatrice M. Frost Lewiston Gardiner Maine Industrial Accident Commission

Planning Firm Reveals Biddeford Development Study

The James W. Sewall company presented a Biddeford land use study to the Planning Board detailing a central high density core along Main Street between the Saco bridges, surrounded by rings of multi unit and single family homes. It notes heavy development along major streets, a spider web pattern, and major street, parking, and street efficiency issues with 18.2 percent urban land as streets and 10 acres of off street parking.

Biddeford Saco River South Street Elm Street Alfred Street Granite Street Pool Street West Street Route 1 Sewairm Philip Dufour Sewall Company Planning Board Joseph S. Audie Harry M. Wooster Martin J. Rielly Albert F. Deshaies James Draggins iCity Ralph Binette

Sixth Grade Carrier Serves Ocean Park Route

A sixth grade pupil at C. K. Burns school in Saco, Raymond Nolette, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nolette of 26 Paul Street, serves as the journal carrier for the Ocean Park road district.

C. K. Burns School Saco Raymond Ralph Nolette Paul Street Ocean Park Road

Auxiliary Plans Public Suppers At Camp Ellis

Camp Ellis Firemen's auxiliary outlined two public baked bean suppers to aid repairs to the fire station. Dates were set for May 5 and June 2 with Mrs Leona Allen reporting for the fundraising committee. An invitation was accepted for March 21 at 6 30 p m and gifts included a sunshine basket delivered to Mrs Laura Robbins.

Camp Ellis Leona Allen Laura Robbins Marjorie Pendleton Christobel Gagnon Sunshine

College Glee Club To Sing At Alfred College

The St Francis college Glee club with 36 members directed by Clayton Eaton will perform at Alfred on Wednesday night March 21 in an informal songfest at La Mennais Preparatory school. They will sing Bells of St Mary Stout Hearted Men Hey Look Me Over Whiffenpool Song and God Bless America with special features Ghost Riders in the Sky The Three Bells trombone solos Harlem Nocturne Rose Room Five Foot Two Fives of Blue led by Peter Jordan and David DeTurk guiding community singing. A La Mennais Preparatory musical group also participates.

St. Francis College Glee Club la Mennais Alfred Glee Club Clayton Eaton David DeTurk la Mennais Preparatory School

DAR Members Attend Conference at Lafayette Hotel

DAR members from Rebeccate chapter attended the 641 State conference this week in Portland. Attendees included state treasurer Mrs. Stanley R. Hurd and vice regent Mrs. John P. Tarbox, with several chapter officers and guests. A banquet in the Mayfair room featured songs by Mrs. William Birnie and Mrs. Rines, and Prof. Robert Berkelman of Bates College gave an illustrated Europe trip lecture.

Dar Lafayette Hotel Portland Stanley R. Hurd John P. Tarbox Chester C. Pease Dena S. Floyd Gertrude Farwell Catherine M. Hutchins Iaa N. Emery Thea Dennett Margaret Strout Edith Fogg Strout

Machine injures Biddeford man at Pepperell Factory

A Biddeford man Francis Turcotte age 37 of Wentworth street was badly cut when his hand was caught in a bobbing machine at Pepperell Manufacturing. He was taken to Webber hospital by Biddeford Fire Department ambulance for surgery and the full extent of the injuries was not yet known.

Biddeford Webber Hospital Pepperell Manufacturing Company Francis Turcotte Wentworth Street Turcotte

Thursday Club Honors Jane Day With Triple Recognition

Mrs. Jane Day, oldest member, received a birthday cake and corsage and was named queen for the day and outstanding member of the year at a Biddeford Universalist church vestry meeting. Mrs. Arnold Calderwood praised her seven years of attendance and loyalty while a tea and ceremonies followed. Plans were announced for Federation conventions, budget reports, by law amendments, and a banquet rescheduling. Special guest will discuss Living In a Fall-Out Shelter. Members showcased varied hobby pieces from seashells to ships papers and antique items.

Jane Day Biddeford Universalist Church Vestry Day Arnold Calderwood Ellen Authier Robert Johnson Calderwood Carlyle Atkinson Felix Sheltra Reginald McAdoo Theodore Schaffer Chris Johnson Harris Baldwin Maine Federation of Women's Club Maine Orono Washington D. C Poland Celderwood Lewis Lachance William B. O'Sullivan Bernice Rideout Maine State Civil Defense Staff William Bruce Buxton Authier Florida William Beety Frank Carey Benjamin Remar Stein Thomas Paraday Wter Oyla Copenhagen Lachance Edward Wolfertz

Saco Man Fined For Illegal Liquor Sales

Reginald Blanchard, 46, of 267 North Street Saco, paid a 300 dollar fine in Saco Municipal Court for illegal sale of liquor at the AMVETS post home. A second warrant brought a 100 dollar fine and 60 day jail term at York County Jail, Alfred, suspended with one year probation. State Liquor Inspectors filed the complaint.

Saco Reginald Blanchard North Street Amvets Blanchard Hilary Mahaney York County Alfred Mahaney

Eight And Forty Salon 257 Holds Kittery Meeting

Eight and Forty Salon 257 met at Mrs. Alice Bitomsk s home in Kittery with co hostesses Mrs. Gertrude Wood. Chapeau session led by Mrs. Martha Whitten announced Mrs. Gertrude Rankin will head a wreck before initiation April 19 at Owen Davis Post American Legion hall Saco with co hosts Mrs. Rankin and Mrs. Doris Taylor. Florence Gagne of Saco announced candidacy for demi chapeau deuxieme at next Departemental marche. Reports from Mrs. Catherine Ambrose Kennebunk and Mrs. Rankin Saco cover child welfare and departementu chapeau passe National.

York County Alice Bitomsk Kittery Gertrude Wood Chapeau Martha Whitten Gertrude Rankin Saco Chapeau Passe Owen-Davis Post American Legion Beach Street Rankin Doris Taylor Florence Gagne Catherine Ambrose Kennebunk Mart Beaudoin Departementu Chapeau Passe National

Easter Seal Drive Opened By Governor

Governor John H. Reed opened Maine annual Easter Seal drive pledging support for Pine Tree Society on behalf of cripples. The drive funds Hyde Rehabilitation center in Bath and Pine Tree camp in Rome, with ninety percent staying in state. Captain Edson H. Whitehurst chairs the campaign with county leaders statewide.

John H. Reed Pine Tree Society Maine Pine Tree Society For Hyde Rehabilitation Bath Pine Tree Camp Rome Kittery Presque Isle Hyde Center Edson H. Whitehurst USN Androscoggin Frank Kember Auburn Aroostook Joseph H. McKay Houston Cumberland L. C. Andrew Portland Walden K. McFarland Franklin Edith Masterman Wilton Hancock John A. Pratt Castine Kennebec Keith M. McKay Hallowell Knox Haig J. Nargesian Camden Lincoln George H. Hart Newcastle Oxford Norman Ferguson Hanover Penobscot Vale Marvin Hampden Highlands Piscataquis John Durham Monson Sagadahoc Melvin Henderson Somerset John L. Baxter, Jr Pittsfield Waldo Gridley Tarbell Belfast Washington Donald Small East Machias York Henry M. Fuller Jev W. Hussey North Berwick

White Church Circle Plans Afghan Project

The White Church Circle of Biddeford's Second Congregational invited members to discuss an Afghan project at Miss Mary Jones's Chapel Street home. Led by circle head Mrs. Frances Worcester, the session included devotions, refreshments, and a white elephant sale. The next meeting is set for April 19 at Mrs. Jane Haines's Grant Street home.

Women’s Fellowship White Church Second Congregational Biddeford Mary Jones Chapel Street Frances Worcester Miss Jones Jane Haines Grant Street Rose Myers Ruth Gilpatrick Mabel Gilpatrick Edith Marston Carol Bradford Marion Dow Madeline Robie Leah Robie Helen Daly

Planes to Saigon Refuel on Guam Transit for Vietnam Fight

Military sources in Saigon say a carrier aircraft was due in South Viet Nam this morning with expected military personnel aboard. The passengers were believed to join U S forces aiding the South Viet Nam government against the Viet Cong guerrillas.

Guam Saigon South Viet Nam U. S

Sunshine Club Pushes Health Reports At Saco Meeting

At a Saco gathering, Mrs. Gagne and Mrs. Kitt ery sunshine chairmen reported on Miss Charlene Farnham ill and Mrs. Emilie Thorner improving with therapy. A letter from illness-stricken Miss Helen Rankin was read. Other attendees included Mrs. Beatrice Wakefield Mrs. Alberta Redmond Mrs. Gilberto Lavoie Mrs. Muriel Forest and Mrs. Alfie Leech.

Certificates Awarded At Biddeford Night School

Certificates were awarded to students who completed courses at Biddeford Adult Night School held at Biddeford High School. Supt Paul Larrabee and Principal Reno Roy attended, urging expansion next year. Courses covered blueprint reading business English typing shop mathematics shorthand with instructors Melvin Gay Donald Lessard Ruth Dearborn Lorene Whitehouse Norman Martin Irene Mitchell and others.

Biddeford Supt Paul Larrabee Reno Roy Larrabee Melvin Gay Donald Lessard Ruth Dearborn Lorene Whitehouse Norman Martin Irene Mitchell Alberic Berube Linwood A. Davis Gilles Feeteau William Foresman Ralph Gagne Raoul Girard Joseph Hartley Rene Hevey Robert Labelle Henry Ledou Roland Lefebvre William Lynes Armand Masse John B. Morin Hercules Nadeau Gerard Rossignol Romeo Rousseau Philip Thibeault Aime Trottier Business English Priscilla Arcand Priscilla Beaupre Lorraine Caron Alfred DesRoberts Yvonne Dutremble Martin Gonthier Patricia MacDonald Robert Near Paul Peck Bernice Vadnais Blueprin’ Reading G. Norbert Barabhe Bernice Beaudoin Rainh Creteau Donald Emmons Jean Paul Gadbois Andre J. Lessard Joseph C. Martin William J. Murphy Raymond W. Tremblay Edward J. van Buskirk Gerard D. Verville Raymond Abbott Laurette Blais Betty Cochrane Madeleine Constant Martha L. Cotsinas Dorothy Dow Carol Gadbois Albert Gardella Edith C. Halasz Anne Hoctor Agnes Johnson

Den Meetings Held By Saco Cub Pack 310

Weekly den meetings of Saco Cub Pack 310 were held at the First Parish Congregational church parish house in Saco and at den mothers’ homes. Den 1 led by Mrs. Means and Mrs. Colomb, with Tommy Lambert as den chief, reported on space derby and noted Cubs present. Several other dens listed mothers, assistants, and Cubs, with activities including painting plaques, making hurricane lamps, and Hawaiian leis, plus a review of the month’s theme and a planned den mothers meeting at the parish house Saturday at 2 p.m.

Cub Scon Pack First Parish Congregational Church Saco Den Joan Means Bernice Colomb Tommy Lambert Cubs Mark Audie Leon Bouchard Owen Colomb Steven Kimball Norman Means David Milliard Andy Paquette Bruce Thompson del Trecartin Calvin Vanier Hut Banks Wayne Whitney John Carnevale Richard Dube Albert Roberts Frederick Erminelli Jean Servais Glen Chagnon Carol Rutter Nancy Hill Michael Hughes Donald Hurd Jeffrey Rutter John Sangillo David Yarborough David Hill Webelos John Whitney Ronald Scammon Robert Chamberlain Donald Cote William Cushing James DeVona Richard Frechette Roland Gagnon Thomas Rousselle David Roy Larry White James Williams

Annette Chapter Votes Donation to ESTARL

Annette chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star voted a donation to ESTARL a Grand Chapter project at its last night meeting in Saco ma. Installation notices were read from Fa dette York Pine Tree Clover Union and other chapters with dates in March and April. Mrs Sarah Lennox and Carlton Pendleton led the session as farewell remarks were given by Lennox and Pendleton. Officers will be installed April 5, an April 1 rehearsal was held in Saco Masonic hall. Refreshments and a community sing followed.

Estarl Annette Order of the Eastern Star Ai Saco Slasonic Na Fadette York Juanita Sessions Longfellow South Portland Pine Tree Gorham Rachel Fogg Priscilla Hirnpine Wells Pendleton Gertrude Powers Freeport Paul Powers Saco Masonic Hall Stephen Harriman

Saco Resident Listed Among New Examiners

AUGUSTA three new driver license examiners have been added to speed up examination of applicants. Carlton Burrill of Saco joins York County, Carl Fickett of Cherryfield serves Washington and Hancock Counties, and George Storer of Augusta covers Cumberland County. The intake, authorized by Gov. Reed, follows an eight week training covering motor vehicle law, division functions, inspections, driving skills, road tests, and public relations.

Augusta Paul A. MacDonald MacDonald Carlton Burrill Saco York County Carl Fickett Cherryfield Washington Hancock George Storer Cumberland County Reed Executive Council Robert O. Emmons Westbrook Clyde Campbell Waldoboro

Style Show Set At St. Andre Parish Hall

Final plans were completed for a Sunday style show at St. Andre parish hall at 2 p.m. during a planning committee meeting at Mrs. Gabrielle Montambeau's home. Ilene McAdoo will be commentator, Muriel Desrosiers will provide music, and ticket sales were reviewed.

St. Andre Laurette Cantara Montambeau Plamondon Fecteau Noella L'Heureux Jeannette Camire Marie Reine Perrin Jeannette Gervais Cantara

Kennedy Tour on Ganges Amid Indian Funeral Fires

Mrs Kennedy sails the Ganges aboard the Maharaja of Benares motor launch with sister Princess Lee Radziwill and John Kenneth Galbraith among a party. She observes cremations and attends funeral pyres near the river while arriving by special train from Agra after seeing the Taj Mahal.

Ing Maharaja of Benares Ganges Princess Lee Radziwill U.S John Kenneth Galbraith

Quiet in Saco no accidents logged last night

No accidents were reported to Saco Police headquarters last night or this morning. The Saco Fire department had received no calls up to press time today and no entries had been made in the Saco ambulance log.

Saco

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