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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1962
Page
2
Portland area expected cloudy with occasional light snow in the east and high cloudiness in the west. Temperatures show little change tonight and Sunday with continued cloudy skies and minimal temperature shifts.
Mrs James Barnhart and her daughter Anna Marie of Fairbanks Alaska visit her parents in Biddeford. Edward K Goodrich begins recruit training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes. Robert C Milliken serves aboard USS Merrick as part of Tse Exercise Tulungan sponsored by Philippines and US from March 2 to April 2.
Three widowed and divorced women tested solo camping across 12 parks in California Nevada Utah Arizona and New Mexico. They found camping solo feasible and cheap sharing tips on gear cooking and kid chores while noting practical constraints and modest costs.
I thank Dr Houle and the Webber Hospital staff for their kind care Father George of St Francis College and the Collegians relatives and friends who donated blood sent cards gifts and flowers Also the Portsmouth Navy Yard for their blood donation during my illness Mrs Robert Danis 19 Oak Street
J Vincent Bell 44 of 38 Fern Park Ave Old Orchard Beach died en route to Webber hospital Biddeford after being struck by a car driven by Gerard E Charette 18 of Sanford on Saco Avenue Beach. Charette held overnight for investigation. passengers Leo Brunette and Frank Chesley of Sanford. Bell formerly an Edwards plant inspector in Saco born Gardiner March 4 1918. Survived by widow Irene Hunter and mother Regina Bell plus nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 8:30 am from St Margaret church Old Orchard Beach with burial in Gardiner. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.
Burleigh Martin Sr. a former Augusta mayor, state legislator, and Republican governor candidate, died at his home aged 73. He led as speaker of the House in 1927 28 and served as Senate president in 1931 32, later losing the 1932 bid to Louis J Brann the first Democrat governor in 18 years.
Nancy Kovack, 25, stars in Jason and the Golden Fleece filmed in Rome. Ballet training begins after director Don Chaffey asks for a dance. Choreographer Grant Muradoff explains recreating ancient Greek mood with temple Hecate imagery and slow rhythmic movements. Nancy also dances ballroom and was briefly warned by Italian press about her Italian men remark before a Marine ball invitation decision.
Lionel Turcotte, son of Mr and Mrs Florien Turcotte of 19 Ray Street, is a seventh grade student at St Louis Junior High. He covers Journal subscribers in the Ray Street area.
The Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. An evening worship service will be held Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church will meet Sunday at 3 p.m.
Agnes Dorothy Huot, one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman R Huot of Jamaica Plain Mass, and Holt Whitfield Simmons born March 20 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta weigh eight pounds eight ounces. Grandparents and relations listed include Ulrich Rockville Conn Troy Jr and George Troy Jr Barrington R I Laura Simmons Little Rock Ark and John F E Simmons Sr Baltimore Md. Maternal great grandparents Mrs Dolloff Barrington R I and George F Troy Sr Providence R I.
The Baptist Youth of the Ogunquit Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.
Junior Beacons for Christ from first to fifth grade meet at 6 PM Sunday at Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. The Junior-Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship of the church meets at 6 15 PM Sunday.
An evening worship service will be held Sunday at 7 30 in the Ly man First Baptist church Good wins Mills.
The article explains automotive acoustics, listing noise sources from road bumps to radios and sirens. It notes engineers use absorbent materials like fiberglass and padding to reduce airborne and structural noise, with the Fiberglas headliner introduced in 1961 Ramblers as a key example of new soundproofing.
On Sunday at Bible Baptist Church of Saco in Saco City Hall a training union will be held at 6 pm and evening worship at 7 pm in the same venue.
Sunday evening services at Salvation Army headquarters 91 Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach include an open air meeting at 7 p m and a Salvation meeting at 7 30 p m each week.
A Young People's service is planned Sunday at 6 30 p m followed by an evening worship service at 7 30 p m at Fail Gospel Church near Route 9A and Route 109 Wells adjacent to Route 109 Wells.
An evening worship service is scheduled for Sunday at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist Church located on Ocean Avenue in Old Orchard Beach.
The ship of South Biddeford Methodist church will meet Sunday at 6 30.
A Foss Street Methodist church ship will meet at 6 30 tomorrow.
The Junior High Baptist Youth fellowship at Saco United Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. in the church hall to discuss activities and plans for the month.
The Senior High Youth Fellowship of Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 6 am.
Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church will meet Sunday at 7 pm. The gathering is an open service for worship prayer and community fellowship. All members and neighbors are invited to attend at the church location.
The Junior Fellowship will meet Sunday at 5 p.m. in the church vestry with Mrs. Clayton W. Cartmill. a film will be shown and refreshments served. The Senior Fellowship will meet at 6:30 p.m. with Mrs. Mary Clopper. a discussion on racial relations follows the business portion.
The Lakers welcomed Elgin Baylor back from Army duty for the first four of the best-of-seven series against the Pistons, hoping his 38.2 point average this season boosts the title quest. Detroit advanced to the finals by beating the Cincinnati Royals as Boston and Philadelphia square off in an NBC telecast.
Fred Allen a 53 year old Berwick resident and York county deputy sheriff was fined 100 in Yorkshire Municipal court at South Berwick yesterday for selling lottery tickets. Allen pleaded guilty to charges by State Police who also seized lottery and Irish sweepstakes tickets. investigation continues led by Capt. Edward Marks and officers from Augusta Kittery barracks and state police ranks.
At the Saco Firemen's auxiliary meeting at Central Fire station invitations were read for homes of Mrs Evelyn Grace in Portland and Mrs Mary Cantara in Maplestreet Saco. A silent auction is planned for the next meeting. Hazel Emmons won the large mystery and Mary Cantara won the small. Refreshments were served. President Ruth Scammon presided.
The First Assembly of God church hosts an evening meeting Sunday at 7 30 p m in the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant Street Saco. The topic is Going Forward for Christ as the Christ Ambassadors group gathers.
Church officers to be elected Sunday at 7 p.m. at Saco Street Methodist Church. District Superintendent Rev Lester L Boobar will preside and written reports from all commissions and church groups will be received. Refreshments served by Woman's Society of Christian Service under hospitality chair Mrs Donald Moore.
Tomorrow at 11 a m worship service at Saco Street Methodist Church features a special sermon The Battle For The Souls Of Men by Rev Norman J Langmaid.
Ship and their counselors will meet Sunday at 6 p m in the Saco School Street Methodist church for a worship and discussion period.
Saco reports rising traffic accidents with 44 reportable incidents this year, over $100 damage or injury, compared to 41 at the same point last year, according to Police Chief Raymond Kerry.
A rehearsal for the Palm Sunday Choir Festival is set for Sunday at 3 p m at the Saco United Baptist Church. The event is sponsored by the Biddeford Saco Council of Churches.
The Unitarian Universalist Adult Discussion group will meet Sunday at 7 p m at Biddeford First Universalist Church. Carl Bierman of Kennebunk will lead this week's discussion.
A preacher will lead the 10 30 a m worship service tomorrow at the White Church Second Congregational Biddeford. The topic is Some Prayers Remain Unanswered. Guest organist Mrs Pauline S Bogd Portland will assist in Horace N Killam absence as he travels to Mexico with Biddeford High School band members.
The Confirmation class of the Saco First Parish Congregational Church will meet Sunday at 5:30 p m.
The St. Andre PFTA auxiliary announced a food sale to benefit school projects. It will be held March 30 and 31 at Edward's Market and Beaupre's Store. Patricia Gagne chairs the event, with Rev. Bernard Nicknair delivering devotions at the meeting. Jeanne Gervais took roll call. Reports from secretary and treasurer noted bowling party participation of 18.
Ritualistic services for Ernest Fournier aged 37 of 37 Maple Street Saco will be conducted tonight at 7 by the Owen Davis post American Legion at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Fournier was a member of the Chalice association of the Oblate of Mary.
The Senior Youth Fellowship of Saco First Parish Congregational Church will meet Sunday at 6 30 p m Plans for the group's trip to New Portland will be announced guest speaker Rev Chauncey M Harding from York City.
Saco firefighters responded yesterday afternoon to the season's first grass fire on Chor'ss Massie land at 264 Lincoln Street. A booster line was deployed to control the blaze.
The School Union 4 spelling bee will be held Tuesday at 4 p m in Biddeford Junior High gym on Alfred street. Spelling master is Atty Llo J Lafountain. Judges include Brother Marcellian, Rev. Brother Albert, and Russell Hall. Participants include Arundel Consolidated School Richard Dyer winner, Carolyn Gordon runnerup. Biddeford Junior High Beverly Donovan winner, Margaret Ouellette runnerup. Sacred Heart Donald Morin winner, Robert Millette runnerup. Dayton Nancy Jean Roberts winner, Linda Roberts runnerup. Rachel Binette winner, Rachel Soulard runnerup. St Joseph Theresa Roy winner, Mignonne Valliere runnerup. St Louis Robert Miniani winner, Michael Denoncour runnerup. St Mary Kathleen Spirounias winner, Michael Minniutti runnerup. Biddeford High School ushers listed.
The Golden anniversary of the Women's Educational and Industrial Union of Saco was observed with an Anniversary dessert bridge and a Golden Chair award at Sarah Fair field Hamilton Memorial on Beach Street. Members organized the event to raise funds for the club headquarters, with many named officers and volunteers listed as organizers, assistants, and attendees. Over 100 people attended the Anniversary bridge and contributed to the Memorial fund.
A well stocked kitchen uses black and white pepper with white pepper chosen to keep pale colored dishes pale and visually light. The white pepper provides heat without darkening the food, aiding in maintaining a pale appearance.
Four accidents occurred yesterday afternoon in Biddeford with no injuries. John F. Weeding and Gladys M. Goodwin collided on Main Street. Labbe and Hubert hit on Main near Water. Mrs Florence I. Thomas and John Powers collided on Alfred Street. Irwin R. Gowen struck a parked Goulette auto at Edward's Supermarket lot. Damage exceeded $200 to the Weeding vehicle. other damage not estimated.
Troop One Building association youths announce a two phase membership drive in April and May. Special membership cards will be printed and dues collected at the association banquet and during May to hit a $1 per year goal. Renewal of current members and new recruitment target fathers of Cub Scout Pack 305 and Boy Scout Troop 305.
Three way Republican primary shapes Maine First District race as Kenneth Snow of Pine Point and Stanley Tupper of Boothbay Harbor enter against incumbent Peter Garland of Saco. Tupper opposes Garland after Garland released him from prior no run pledge. Snow, 40, is son of F H Snow Canning founder. William Lewis, Jr. seeks 200 nomination papers amid unspecified purpose. Garland-Garland separation with wife cited.
Hartford Public and Bulkeley reach the 1962 New England Schoolboy Basketball final after convincing semi final wins. Public, defending champ and Connecticut Class A leader, crushed Spaulding 92 to 58, while Bulkeley toppled East Providence 57 to 40, setting up a Hartford showdown for the title.
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