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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1962

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford And Saco

Joseph D Morneault of 109 Union avenue Old Orchard Beach is a surgical patient at Notre Dame hospital. Mrs Roger Lauzon of 117 Main street Biddeford has entered Notre Dame hospital for surgical treatment. Joseph Lemelin of 142 Cleaves street Biddeford is now receiving medical treatment at Notre Dame hospital. Jeanne Bibeau of the Friendly Style shop Biddeford has returned from a business trip to Boston. Mrs Lucien Lauzier of 14 Hillside avenue Biddeford is a medical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland.

Joseph D. Morneault Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach Notre Dame Hospital Biddeford Roger Lauzon Main Street Joseph Lemelin Cleaves Street Jeanne Bibeau Boston Lucien Lauzier Hillside Avenue Maine Medical Center Portland

Assumption Sodality Hears Sale Report

The March meeting of St. Mary Assumption sodality in the parish hall featured treasurer report of 129.50 from the rummage sale and a thank you letter from Miss Margaret Murphy RN head of the Public Health nursing association for infants garments. Members and officers discussed upcoming elections, volunteer kitchen help before summer adjournment, and dues notices while Rev Fr Enright praised patronage for the St Mary school concert. Weather brief notes follow with cloudiness and mild conditions for Portland and a shift to clearer skies Thursday.

St. Mary Assumption Sodality Frank Carey Albert Beaudoin Doris Donahue Beaudoin Margaret Murphy Public Health Nursing Association Francis Murphy Roland Bois Ernest Donahue Carey Sodality

Saco Firemen's Auxiliary to Meet Thursday Evening

A meeting of the Saco Firemen's auxiliary is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p m at the Saco fire station. Members will be prepared to collect orders placed recently for products.

Saco

Church Notes: Thursday Evening Meetings and Rehearsals

Prayer meeting at First Assembly of God Saco at 7 30 p m. Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mills 7 30 p m. Choir rehearsal 8 30 p m Saco School Street Methodist 7 p m. Holy Communion 8 a m Episcopal Biddeford. Lydia Circle Saco United Baptist Women meet tomorrow 2 p m at 3 Colby Avenue Ocean Park.

First Assembly of God Church of Saco Ahepa Pleasant Street Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Saco School Street Methodist Church Episcopal Church Bidde Lydia Circle Saco United

Daughters of Ruth Complete Supper Plans

The Daughters of Ruth of Biddeford First Universalist Church wrapped a business session with a birthday observance for Mrs. Jane Day at the March meeting in the church vestry. Final plans were set for the Saco Teachers banquet on March 27 and a Family Night supper on April 1, both in the vestry, followed by a decorated cake and cake cutting for Mrs. Day. Hostesses were Mrs. Edmund Beal and Miss Laura Bridgman with several members of the group in attendance.

Daughters of Ruth Biddeford First Universalist Church Jane Day Saco Day Edmund Beal Laura Bridgman Ethel Roberts Guy Burnham Paul McIintire Harry Gowen Ann Lowe Walter Hutchins Ben Wood Ruthford Wilcox Wilbur Dewey Albert Wentworth Harry Smith

Fund Raising Projects Set By Church Units

Three Methodist church groups met at Mrs. Paul Peck’s home in Biddeford to plan fund raising for the New York ovea fund and the Methodist Youth Fellowship travel. Baked bean suppers are set for March 31 at Siloam hall and April 14 at Foss Street church with rummage sale Friday in the vestry proceeds to the MYF treasury and travel.

Paul Peck Pool Road Biddeford New York Ovea Fund Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church MYF Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Church South Biddeford Siloam Hall Foss Street Church Philip Chasse, Jr Billy Woodward Cheryl Marcille Jean Cotsifas WSCS Francis Spencer Bunny Wiggin Theresa Chasse South Biddeford Guild Bessie Day Doris Burleigh Martha Cotsifas Peck

Saco reports no accidents or calls. Elm Street repair underway

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. The Street department was repairing a section of Elm street that had collapsed during the night.

Saco Elm Street

Card of Thanks to Hospital Staff and Dr Berge

I wish to thank my relatives and friends, the entire staff on the second floor of the Notre Dame hospital, also the devoted nuns and nurses and Dr. Steven Berge, for their kind care. Mrs. Alma Brochu.

Notre Dame Hospital Steven Berge Alma Brochu

April Activities Planned by Biddeford Saco Jaycee Wives

The Biddeford Saco Jaycee Wives met at Mrs. Muriel Robbins home in Biddeford with seven members. Plans include a tea on April 1 honoring Mrs. Victor Fleurent Sr Mother of the Year, a Candidates Dance on April 14 at Saco Grange hall with hosts from the chapter and husbands as guests, and an April 18 hat project fundraiser led by president Eleanor Stackpole. Attendees included Stackpole Shipley Bolduc Fleurent Audie and Robbins.

Biddeford-Saco Jaycee Muriel Robbins Biddeford Victor Fleurent Constance Biddeford-Saco Chapter Eleanor Stackpole Lauran McKenney Biddeford Pool Stackpole Louise Shipley Betty Bolduc

Deer Chasing Cases Heard In Saco Court

Five cases of dogs chasing deer were heard by Associate Judge William Wilson Jr in Saco Municipal Court this morning. Charles Gagne 23 Mabel Avenue Saco was fined $10 on two counts. Arthur Gagne 33 Mabel Avenue Saco and Charles Link 42 West Buxton were fined $10 on the charge. Owen Brooks 40 West Buxton had his case continued for sentence. State Game Wardens were the complainants.

William Wilson, Jr Saco Charles Gagne Mabel Avenue Arthur Gagne Charles Link West Buxton Owen Brooks Wilson

Chairmen Named For 119th May Festival

The Social circle of the Second Parish Unitarian church announced committee chairs for the 119th May Festival to be held at Saco City hall on Saturday April 28. General chairman Miss Lillian A Chapin. party chair Mrs Eugene Wilt. May pole chair Elizabeth Perkins. address system Leon Libby. gift table chair Mrs Charles Anthony. grab bag chair Mrs Leon Libby. balloon chairman Richard Beal. tonic chairman Howard Shaffer Jr. assembling and disman ting co chairs Leon Libby Ray Goodwin. ushers John Tarbox. ticket chair Harry Gowen. publicity Rev Edmund Beal. chosen from Unitarian Universalist Sunday school as king.

Second Parish Unitarian Church Saco City Hall Lillian A. Chapin Eugene Wilt Elizabeth Perkins Leon Libby Charles Anthony Richard Beal Howard

Margot Roussin Engaged to Edward Spicer

Dr and Mrs William T Roussin of Biddeford announce the engagement of their daughter Margot Simone to Edward Francis Spicer son of Mr and Mrs Orville William Spicer. Miss Roussin a Thornton academy graduate studied at UNH Sorbonne in Paris and has worked with National Broadcasting Company Continental Classroom in New York City Spicer a Bowdoin College grad class of 1954 studied at the Sorbonne and Madrid University and has led the Spanish department at Avon Old Farms School for two years No wedding date set.

William T. Roussin Biddeford Margot Simone Edward Francis Spicer Orville William Spicer Darien Conn Miss Roussin Thornton Academy University of New Hampshire Sorbonne University Paris National Broadcasting Company Continental Classroom New York City Spicer Bowdoin College

Biddeford Band Mothers Elect Change Name

Mrs. Joan Davis was elected president of the Biddeford Band Mothers club at a meeting last night. The group voted to rename as the Biddeford Music Boosters and to expand membership to parents and interested citizens. Officers elected included Doloris Macomber as vice president Evelyn Emerson secretary Ann Clifford treasurer. New assignments covered membership publicity and executive board with by law revisions to be written. Sandwiches for the exchange concert with the Mexico band on March 13 were requested.

Joan Davis Biddeford Doloris Macomber Evelyn Emerson Ann Clifford Delmont Emerson Lorraine Olson Ellen Kelleher Jean Hudson Frances Abbott Arlene Chappell Norma Donovan Dorothy Mathieu Eleanor Flavin Biddeford Music Boosters Mexico

Democrats Elect State Delegates At Kennebunk

Kennebunk town Democratic caucus named delegates and officers. Clarence Wildes chaired the town committee with Raymond Ingalls as vice chairman and Mrs Wesley Gordon as secretary. Election clerks include Josephine Kezar and others. committee members feature Ralph Camire and Edmund Leon Cashen among named officials.

Kennebunk Democratic Committee Clarence M. Wildes Raymond Ingalls Wesley Gordon Edward J. Bath, Jr Waterville Clarence Wildes Thomas Reagan Hollis Truscott Elton Welch

Mrs Garland Says Husband Needs Rest Amid Separation

Mrs Garland, formerly Elizabeth Tracey of Portland, Ore, says her husband has been working too hard and needs a rest. She declined to discuss the cause of their separation but added I still love him very much. They married in 1943 and have three children.

Garland Elizabeth Tracey Portland Ore

Civil Defense Chief Visits Maine Counties

Leslie H. Stanley of Hampden met with county CD directors Tuesday as the new state director, succeeding Col. Walter H. Kennett of Topsham. He stressed that the success of the Civil Defense effort will be determined in cities and towns across the state.

Augusta Leslie H. Stanley Hampden Col Walter H. Kennett Topsham

Evelyn Hill and Yommy Perkins Named as Co Hosts

Evelyn Hill and Yommy Perkins were identified as the pairing for an upcoming event. Complete committees will be announced at a later date, it was reported.

Evelyn Hill Yommy Perkins

Journal Carriers Tomorrow s Leaders

A Biddeford High senior Henry son of Mr and Mrs Bon Elie delivers the Journal to readers in the West street area.

Biddeford High Henry Bon Elie West Street

Cribbage Teams Win Prizes at Biddeford Banquet

Elks and Council Chagnon cribbage clubs honored at Wonderbar Steakhouse Biddeford after interclub tournament won by Council Chagnon. Elks top scorers included Brooks Sevigny Dupuis Gallagher with 65 points. second Prize to Lesieur Costello 64. third Viger Dupuis 62. fourth Levesque Goulet 58. Council Chagnon leaders Laverriere duo 78 and 70 points. Perreault Laverriere 70. Foran Gendron 69. Low scorers Vigneault Marchand 46. Council Chagnon received 1962 series cup. Arthur Costellon MC. Elks head table Sheltra Addorio Villandry. Council Chagnon head table Roberge Jr Chretien Roy Jacques.

Elks Council Chagnon Wonderbar Biddeford The John Brooks Gerard Sevigny Ray Dupuis Eddie Gallagher Arthur Lesieur Mauric Costello Arthur Viger Richard Dupuis Leo Levesque Wilfred Goulet Council Chag Ronald Richard Laverriere Joseph Perreault Lorenzo Laverriere Arthur Foran Tony Gendron J. P. Vigneault Fernand Marchand Arthur Costellon Carl Sheltra Cribbage Dennis Addorio Alcide Villandry Arthur Roberge, Jr Leopold Chretien Paul Roy Antonio Jacques

Donations Voted By Daughters Of Isabella

Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Fatima circle in Biddeford voted donations to the Red Cross and to the Bishop McCarthy Memorial fund. New officers named include Regent Jeannette Roy and alternate Laurette Boissonneault. A March social committee was formed with many members.

Mona Saucier Therese Boissonneault Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John Hall Adams Street Biddeford Red Cross Bishop McCarthy Jeannette Roy Laurette Boissonneault Bar Harbor Annabelle Lauzier Blanche Neault Paulette Loranger Rose Lamothe Cordelia Landry Marie Anne Berube Germaine Landry Irene Landry Yvonne Landry Emma Laroche Yvonne Lau Ruth Lemelin Muriel Lemieux Bernadette Paulin Jeannette Letourneau Claire Loranger Yvonne Mondville Thedora Fortier Rita McIntyre Doris Neault Pauline Lavigne Lillian Loranger

Lighting Topic At Kiwanis Meeting in Saco Biddeford

Edward Flaherty and William Brann from Central Maine Power spoke on Lighting Fixtures for Home and Industry at the Saco Biddeford Kiwanis meeting held at the Wonderbar Steakhouse yesterday. The session closed with a Q and A period, chaired by John Conroy and conducted by Atty Marcel.

Edward Flaherty William Brann Central Maine Power Company Saco-Biddeford

Presentation of 50 year veteran's medal at Ocean Lodge meeting

Wells ALBEO G and LaPLERRE Dial MilDway 6-5689 present a 50 year veteran's medal at tonight's Ocean Lodge AF and AM meeting in Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells. The session includes balloting and committee reports. officers and members will attend Presiding Masters night tomorrow at 7:30 pm at Fraternal Lodge Alfred. Master Mason work and supper at 6:30 pm. Wells Band Boosters meet tonight at 7:30 at Wells High School. Wells board of selectmen meets Thursday at 7:30 pm at Wells Town Office.

Ocean Lodge Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells Fraternal Lodge Alfred Wells Band Boosters Club Wells High School Wells Board of Selectmen Wells Town

Meeting notes highlight speakers and guest from National Gypsum

Viger presided and Dr. Leo P Taillon led singing with Francis Cote at the piano. Leon Libby gave the invocation. Edward Manson of National Gypsum, Buffalo, N Y attended as a guest. The next meeting is a night session at the Wonderbar on March 27 with dinner at 5 45 and a program to follow.

Nadeau Heads GOP Committee At Kennebunk

Nadeau elected chairman and Mrs Elizabeth Smith secretary at Kennebunk Republican caucus. Names announced for town and county committees with multiple officers and delegates to state and district conventions, including Clarence Crosby and James Page among an extensive list of members. Honorary town committee members also listed.

Upper Town Hall Kennebunk Robert A. Nadeau Elizabeth Smith Clarence M. Crosby R. James Page Plummer Adjutant Lucille D. McBride Frank E. Stevens Bangor Norman Stevens Norman Stevens, Atty Daniel Crowley James Page Clarence Crosby Lucille McBride Evelyn Bull Frank Stevens Rodney Hanson Herbert Graves Garfield Ross Madelyn Ross Lendall Smith Marilyn Smith Alice Crocker Evelyn Dickinson Isobel Gooch John Downing Roger Gonneville William Gooch Ethel Thielmann Arsela Small Harold Bourne James V. Day Ethel Littlefield

DAV Chapter Opens Drive For New Members

The Biddeford Saco Disabled American Veterans chapter kicks off its annual membership drive led by Commander Armand Mercier. The committee includes Roland J. Paquet Joseph Lizotte Romeo Provencher Robert Libby Robert Norton Nelson Bergeron Willie Laverriere and Conrad Nolette. Eligible veterans from World War I II and the Korean War with Purple Heart, service connected disability or former prisoner of war status are invited to join.

Biddeford-Saco Armand Mercier Roland J. Paquet Joseph Lizotte Romeo Provencher Robert Libby Robert Norton Nelson Bergeron Willie Laverriere Conrad Nolette

York County Chapter Membership Year Ends 1963

The chapter serving York County draws members from across the entire county with a membership year running July 1, 1962 through June 30, 1963.

York County

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Assumption Sodality Jaycee Saco Court March Tides High A.M. P Margot Roussin Edward Spicer Mothers Elect Mrs. Garland Journal Carriers Henry Elie St. Francis Guild St. Francis College St. Joseph Parish Hall Robert Parenteau Guild Rose Trettel Patricia Lachance Alfred Berry James Alwin Jean Paul Boucher Clayton Eaton Chester Ball Norman Boissonneault St. Joseph Hall Cha Cha Twirling Rose Ann Morin Anne Bourque Marie- Joseph Academy Anne Marie Paquette Anita Lambert Jeanne Cabana Valerie Dale Old Orchard Marcia Flood Rangers Roger Macomber Roland Henaire Raymond Wynn Kenneth Paradis Larry Buzzell David Anderson Richard Trudeau Roger Camire David Tarazewich Wayne Nason Stephen Tarbox Edward Greenwood Deborah Petit Cecile Susan Gagne Bruce Burns David DeTurk Sharon Blanchard Marie-Joseph Academy Nancy Carrow Constance Gosselin Elaine Benoit James Hart Lynda Breary Carrow Taut New England Massena N. Y Wiley- Condero St. Lawrence Seaway State House John H. Reed Don Brown Channel 13 Harold Carroll Frederick Belanger OFM Elmont Tyndale Cressey and Allen's College Library Albeo G, Laplerre Dial Nadeau GOP DAV Don & Bob Tv, Inc Hill St City Donald Beaudoin Robert Lapierre Leon Green Street Leon Grover ON Paints & Wallpaper Bolduc Paint CO Alfred St Hubert Street Dick's Zenith Dick Mondor W. J. Fortier Bacon Street Ken Cormier Chapman Waterboro, Maine Tel Churchill Dial al N. P. Scontras Real Estate Agency ABC Venetian Blind Co Sumner P. Johnson Tripoli Ave Biddeford Shopping Plaza Elm—Graham Streets First National Bank of Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Cote Farm Hollis Road Cole
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