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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1962

Page

2

Personal notices from Biddeford and nearby towns

Several residents are listed as current patients at Webber and Notre Dame hospitals, including Mrs. Arthur King of Graham Street Biddeford and Mrs. Conrad Morin of Sanford. Others attend social events and military training, with residents of Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Kennebunk noted for graduations and university performances.

Arthur King Graham Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Conrad Morin Lebanon Street Sanford Notre Dame Hospital Edmond Fournier Main Street Hills Beach Armand Menard Ernest Chenard Glenwood Avenue Saco Lucien Lauzier Hillside Avenue Maine Medical Center Portland Laurette L'Heureux Alfred Road Lynn Mass Hugh Phillips Old Orchard Beach Prince Edward Island Austin Phillips Maurice J. Arsenault Nott Street Neil E. LaRiviere USN Burt Walsh Granite Street Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn Joyce Harburger Kennebunk University University of Maine Mu Alpha Epsilon John L. Kopetski Seaman York County Louis Balkan Napoleon Frechette Francis Simard Thomas McGarrity Raymond King James Feeney Martha Beaudoin Charlene Farnham Rita Potvin

Deaths at 65 Mrs Malvina Labbe of Biddeford

Mrs Malvina Labbe 65 of 8 Prospect Street Biddeford died unexpectedly en route to a local hospital. Born May 3 1896 in St Paul Quebec she was the widow of Charles Labbe and a St Joseph church parishioner. She is survived by daughter Jeannette Ross three brothers two sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral details announced from Emond Funeral Home. Portlands forecast noted with cloudiness light showers and northeast winds.

Malvina Labbe Prospect Street Biddeford St. Paul, Que Felix and Malvina Ruel Couture Charles Labbe St. Joseph Church Ste. Anne Joseph Couture St. Paul Que Philippe Couture Raphael Couture Granby Germaine Scott Marie Ladislas Mary Manchester N.H Elaine Cecile Ronald Ross Emond Funeral Home Joseph Church

March social of Our Lady Fatima Circle in Biddeford

The March social of Our Lady Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella will be held tomorrow night at 8 in St John hall Adams street Biddeford Members may bring guests The Gent announced A special meeting of Salle Charlie will be Sunday April 1 at 8 pm in the hall Alfred street with all officers and members urged to attend The auxiliary to Biddeford post Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet tonight at 730 in Biddeford City building

Our Lady Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. John Hall Adams Street Biddeford Regent Salle Charlie Alfred Street Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Biddeford City

Saco Barracks to Meet at Legion Home Tuesday Evening

Saco Barracks Veterans of World War I will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Owen Davis American Legion home on Beach Street in Saco New details note the time and venue for members.

Saco Owen-Davis American Legion Beach Street

Church services and prayer meetings listed in area notices

Holy Communion will be celebrated in Christ Episcopal church Biddeford Tuesday at 5 45 a m Prayer meeting at Full Gospel church Wells Tuesday 7 30 p m A prayer and Bible study at First Baptist church Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach Tuesday 7 30 p m

Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Full Gospel Route-A Route Wells First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Home League Meeting at Saco Salvation Army

The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Tuesday at 7 30 P M. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming activities and community outreach.

The Saco Salvation Army

Monmouth Tot Killed by Car Near Home

A five year old Monmouth girl was killed by a car while playing near her home. State Police said Juanita G Scott ran in front of an automobile driven by J Merrill Hatch aged 71 of West Minot on Route 202 Sunday.

Monmouth Juanita G. Scott J. Merrill Hatch West Minot

Edward R. Baker Dies. Bangor Daily News Reporter

Edward R. Baker, 50, longtime reporter and photographer for the Bangor Daily News, died unexpectedly in a hospital. A Bangor High School graduate in 1928, he authored the daily Night Beat column. He covered major events including the FBI shooting of the Brady gang in 1937. He is survived by his widow Agnes and son Michael, a student at St. Francis College in Biddeford.

Bangor Edward R. Baker Bangor Daily News Baker The News Bangor High School FBI Central Street Agnes Michael St. Francis College Biddeford

Amedee J Brin 70 Biddeford Death and Funeral Plans

Amedee Joseph Brin 70 of 84 Green St Biddeford died at home Saturday after a long illness Born in St Damase Quebec September 12 1891 he lived in Biddeford 66 years and worked at Bates Manufacturing 20 years and Pepperell Manufacturing 29 years as a cloth room inspector He was WWI Army veteran and member of Sacred Heart league St Joseph church Survived by widow Laura Dubreil three sisters Lea Albina Brin and Rev St Marie Olivier Ursuline Congregation Stadston Que Funeral services set for Tuesday at 9 am from St Joseph church Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home today until 10 pm and prior to service

Amedee Joseph Brin Green Street Biddeford St. Damase Que Olivier Cordelia (Dupont) Brin Bates Manufacturing Company Pepperell Manufacturing Company Sacred Heart League St. Joseph Church Laura Dubreil Lea Albina Brin St Marie Olivier Ursuline Congregation of Sisters Stadston Bolduc Alfred Street

Henry Plante obituary from Saco man dies at 80

Henry Plante 80 of 34 Scammon Street Saco died Saturday at a local hospital after a long illness. Born in Canada he came to the United States early and worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard before becoming a general contractor. He was a Notre Dame de Lourdes parishioner. Survivors include his widow Doris Leblanc Plante five sons Oscar Raymond Gerard Lucien and Ernest a daughter Rose Alma Desaulniers one brother and three sisters along with 18 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Notre Dame de Lourdes church Saco with calling hours at Cote Funeral Home today.

Henry Plante Scammon Street Saco Canada Pierre and Adelaide (Beauregard) Plante United States Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery Notre Dame de Lourdes Doris ‘Leblanc Plante Rose Alma Desaulniers Central Falls R. L Oscar Burbank Calif Raymond Biddeford Gerard Cambridge Mass Lucien Ilion N. Y Ernest New York City Joseph Plante Aglae Beauregard North Smithfield R. I Almina St. Onge Granby Que Alexina Bouthillette Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Mary Higgins Higgins Dies After Brief Illness

Mary Higgins 67 of Kennebunkport widow of Everett Higgins died early today in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born March 12 1895 in Newton Upper Falls Mass she was the daughter of James and Mary McLaughlin. Surviving are four sons Frank Higgins Sr Ralph Higgins Clifford Higgins and Kenneth Higgins and five daughters Blanche Grant Ruth Galligher Louise Owell Doris Buckalow and Mary Bowler. Also surviving a brother George McLaughlin and sister Grace Kain with 25 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A requiem mass will be held Wednesday at 9 am at Martha Chapel Kennebunkport with Rev William Kelly officiating. Prayers will be conducted Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the ibber Memorial Chapel.

Mary M._ Higgins Kennebunkport Everett Higgins Biddeford Newton Upper Falls Mass James and Mary (Cluff) McLaughlin Wells Ralph Higgins Newfield Clifford Higgins Arlington Kenneth Higgins Blanche Grant Winstead Newton Grace Kain Worcester Martha Chapel Kennebunrt William Kelly Thibber Memorial Chapel

Young school student delivers Saco Journal on Pleasant street

A sixth grade pupil at Young School in Saco, Gary Foran, delivers the Biddeford-Saco Journal in the Pleasant Street neighborhood. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Foran of 3 Nye Street, Saco.

The Young School Saco Gary Biddeford-Saco Journal Pleasant Street Fred Foran Nye Street

Noted Guests At Meeting Of Saco Rebekahs

Visitors from Waterville Fairfield Augusta and Gorham attended the Saco Rebekah lodge meeting in Saco Odd Fellows hall. Special guests Ruth Rand Virginia Bulger Effie Page and Edward Lewis were welcomed. A memorial for Charlotte Syphers was held and Phyllis Vining presided. Announcements covered worship services April 29 card party April 7 fair and supper April 27 and March 29 visitation.

Waterville Fairfield Augusta Gorham Saco Rebekah Lodge Saco Maine Charlotte Syphers Rebekah Saco Hall

Funeral services held for WWI veteran Ernest Fournier

Ernest Fournier 37 Maple Street Saco a World War I veteran had funeral services this morning at Notre Dame de Lourdes. Rev Arthur Dube presided with deacon Rev Wilfred Belanger and subdeacon Rev Georges Plante. Burial was in St Joseph cemetery with Owen Davis post honors. Bearers were Owen Davis post members Edward Gallant Paul Chadbourne Arthur Gagne Arnold Ballard Arthur McCarty and Walter Stebbins. Out of town attendee Mrs Rosilda Lizotte Rivière du Loup Quebec.

Ernest Fournier Maple Street Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes Arthur Dube Wilfred Belanger OMI Georges Plante Eva Carrier St. Joseph Cemetery Owen-Davis Post American Legion Arthur Ballard Fr. Dube Owen- Davis Post Edward Gallant Paul Chadbourne Arthur Gagne Arnold Ballard Arthur McCarty Walter Stebbins Rosilda Lizotte Riviere du Loup Que

Grocery Firm Closes Biddeford Office Consolidates with Portland

Hannaford Brothers closes its Cash and Carry warehouse in Biddeford after 15 years and merges Biddeford operations with Portland. Warehouse manager Jean L. Belair moves to assistant manager of the Portland Cash and Carry. The Biddeford site at 441 Main Street is leased from Taylor Estates. Hannaford serves independents locally and larger markets from South Portland. The Bangor area also runs a similar operation.

Hannaford Brothers Company Biddeford Jean L. Belair Belair Portland Main Street Taylor Estates Hannaford Brothers South Hannaford Bangor

Huge Aid Fund Is Uncovered

Investigators for the House Foreign Affairs Committee report millions of dollars in U.S. foreign aid obligated on paper but unspent. In Korea alone they found 17 million dollars in uncommitted funds. Spot checks in Korea, South Vietnam and Turkey suggest substantial hidden reserves in aid recipient countries. AID officials had no comment.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee U.S Korea South Viet Nam Turkey Agency For International Development

Funeral services for Mrs Laura Grenier at Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco

Funeral services for Mrs Laura Grenier were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes church in Saco. A solemn Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev Georges Plante with deacon Rev Wilfred Belanger and sub deacon Rev Paul Jalbert. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery amid prayers at the grave. Out of town attendees included Patsy Maiorano and family from South Portland and Dover New Hampshire.

Laura Grenier Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Georges Plante Wilfred Belanger Paul Jalbert Eva Carrier Ronald St. Ours Gerard Courteau Andre Courteau Armand Godard Roland St. Ours Paul Taylor

VFW Auxiliary Whist Party Winners Named

Mrs Alden Racine and Mrs Marie Boisvert won special awards at the Biddeford City building whist party sponsored by the Biddeford post VFW Auxiliary. High scores earned prizes for Mrs Racine, Mrs Blanche Small, Mrs Lucianna Roy and Mrs Belle Poirier. consolation went to Mrs Almeria Proulx. Ace of hearts prize went to Mrs Racine. Co chairs were Mrs Small and Mrs Laura Dodge. another card party is set for next Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the same hall.

Alden Racine Marie Boisvert Biddeford City Biddeford Post Racine Blanche Small Lucianna Roy Belle Poirier Almeria Proulx Laura Dodge Biddeford City Building

Safe stolen from United Auto Parts and Supplies Co

A safe containing more than $400 was stolen from the United Auto Parts and Supplies Co Sunday. Police said the burglars apparently rolled the safe about 300 yards to a dump where it was found broken open.

Portland United Auto Parts and Supplies Co

Prayer Meeting At Emond For Mrs Labbe

Members of the Ste Anne Society of St Joseph Church will meet at Emond Funeral Home Tuesday at 7 30 p m to say prayers for Mrs Malvina Labbe.

Ste Anne Sodality of St. Joseph Church Emond Funeral Home Malvina Labbe

Prayers Gather for Deceased Sacred Heart Member

Members of Sacred Heart league of St. Joseph church will meet tonight at seven thirty at Bolduc funeral home 291 Alfred Street to say prayers for deceased member Joseph Brin

Sacred Heart Eague St. Joseph Church Bolduuneral Alfred Stre Medee Joseph Brin Deease

Fremont Club Hosts Second Whist Party in Biddeford

Fifteen tables were filled Sunday evening at the Fremont club hall on Alfred street for the second of four whist parties. Prize winners in the women’s division were Mrs. Duprey, Mrs. Hodge, Mrs. Berthiaume, Mrs. Nadeau, and Mrs. Langevin. in the men’s division, Leslie Duprey, Arthur Pepin, Urbain Langevin, Alphonse Chretien, and George Gagnon. Special awards went to Leo Beaulieu and Urbain Langevin at the afterparty. The series resumes Sunday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Muriel Duprey Flora Hodge Marie Anne Berthiaume Annette Nadeau Irene Langevin Leslie Duprey Arthur Pepin Urbain Langevin Alphonse Chretien George Gagnon Leo Beau

Mumbled Local Notice From Kennebunk Postponed Hours

A fragmentary notice from Kennebunk shows hours calling for Tuesday from to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The incomplete text limits further detail but indicates scheduled times for a local event or service.

Willey's Uncle Is Found Dead

CHERRYFIELD AP The xiv of Norman Morse 52 Cherryfield uncle of Milwaukee Braves pitcher Carleton Will-

Willey Cherryfield Norman Morse Milwaukee Braves Carleton Will

Communities Vote Funds For County Survey

York county communities nearly unanimously approve funding for a county economic survey by James W. Sewall of Old Town. 26 of 28 communities contributed from 50 to 950 dollars, total about 12 percent of 60,000 project cost. Sanford and Biddeford delay votes. Federal 75 percent, State 12 percent.

York County Glenn K. Wildes Wildes James W. Sewall

Sanford Youth Held in Traffic Fatality Case

Gerard Charette 18 of Sanford faces a death in a traffic accident charge at Old Orchard Beach. The case was continued to April 4 with no plea. Bail set at $1,000. Old Orchard Beach police noted braking issues. Other court actions include Tufts pushing red light sentence, Sellers fined for no license, Cooper on probation and jail sentence, and Savoy fined for license suspension violations.

Gerard Charette Sanford Old Orchard Beach William F. Wilson, Jr Saco Charette Old Old Orchard Beach Pauline R. Tufts Western Avenue Biddeford Ak Mahaney Carl S. Sellers Cumberland Avenue Walter G. Cooper Pleasant Street York County Alfred Joyce Hutchinson Real Savoy Portland Avenue Wilson Clifford J. Brown South Portland Duane Millette

Tobacco Shares Drag IrregularMarket In New York

Stocks opened weak with moderate activity as tobacco issues led declines. The AP 60 average fell 0.40 to 259.80 at noon, Dow slipped 2.06 to 714.40, while some groups like airlines and steels showed mixed results and American exchanges posted higher prices. Reynolds and American Tobacco fell about 3 points. Lorillard and Liggett & Myers dropped over 2. Great Atlantic and Pacific up fractionally amid the trading session.

NEW York Associated Press Reynolds American Tobacco Lorillard Liggett & Myers Great A & P Smith Corona-Marchant Dow Jones American Stock Exchange U.S

French Hold Cease-Fire Tensions Rise in Algeria

As French troops conduct systematic searches in Oran and Algiers, secret army resistance papers urge no indiscriminate fire. European settlers face warnings from Christian Fouchet amid sabotage fears. Paris recalls ambassador to Moscow after Soviet recognition of the Algerian rebel government. France maintains sovereignty in Algeria under cease-fire terms and a self determination referendum.

Secret Army Oran Algiers Christian Fouchet Algeria France Paris Charles de Gaulle Maurice Dejean Moscow Soviet Union

Bobcat hunter Morse found dead in woods heart attack

Medical examiner said Morse, from Cherryfield, died of a heart attack after going into the woods on a bobcat hunting trip on March 14. His body was found Saturday in a wooded area. Viney is also from Cherryfield.

Morse Viney Cherryfield

Skipping Pike Fare Costly To Local Man

A Biddeford man 22 was fined 15 dollars by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court on evading a Maine Turnpike toll fare. Richard L. Lambert of 156 Hill Street pleaded guilty after state trooper Lawrence Hall reported he failed to pay a 50 cent fare at the Biddeford toll gate. Lambert said he did not see an attendant and kept going after stopping. Attendant Donald Quimby testified he saw the car. In other actions, Donald V. George of Baton Rouge pleaded guilty to speeding 909 mph in a 65 mph zone on the Maine Turnpike and was fined 15 dollars. Trooper Hall also filed the complaint here. Gerald C. Nason found Westbrook’s Titcomb innocent of operating a motor vehicle the wrong way on a one way street after pleading innocent and explaining he turned around on Franklin Street thinking it was two way. Raymond W. Ouellette of Biddeford was fined 15 dollars for speeding 45 mph in a 25 mph zone on Alfred Street. Gerard A. Lapierre’s case for operating without a license was continued for sentence. Leonard J. Hennessey of Beverly, Mass., pleaded guilty to acs on a grade and was fined. State Troopers Janson and McIver were complainants in these cases.

Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Richard L. Lambert Hill Street Lawrence Hall Lambert Kittery Donald Quimby Donald V. George Baton Rouge Maine Turnpike Hall George F. Titcomb Westbrook Alfred Street Gerard A. Lapierre Emery Street Leonard J. Hennessey Beverly Mass Acs Robert Janson Parris L. McIver

Family Dinner Honors Soldier Buzzell Family

A Biddeford family held a dinner at 21 Clarendon Street to honor Staff Sergeant Hartley Buzzell of the U S Air Force stationed in England. His brother Wilfred, injured in a March 7 Amesbury Massachusetts automobile crash, is at Massachusetts General Hospital Phillips House. Hartley Buzzell will depart tomorrow for his return flight to England.

Herbert W. Buzzell Clarendon Street Biddeford Hartley Buzzell U. S. Air Force England Buzzell Wilfred Buzzell Amesbury Mass Massachusetts General Hospital Phillips House Beverly ‘Buzzell) Bernier Annie Buzzell

Golden Anniversary Of Girl Scouting Observed

The Golden Anniversary of Girl Scouting was noted Sunday afternoon with a program in Biddeford Junior High School gymnasium. About 300 attended as all Biddeford troops and leaders joined in renewal of Scouting pledges, rededication of leaders, Daisies fund collections, and a Golden Promise playlet. The event featured color presentation by the Senior troop, a welcome by Mrs. Charles Thompson, and various choral and narration segments led by Miss Sabina Regina and Miss Anne Marie Paquette. Other officials and former leaders attended, including Mrs. Wayne Hutchins, Mrs. Deans, and Mr. and Mrs. Wolfertz.

Biddeford Juliette Low Charles Thompson Sabina Regina Anne Marie Paquette Denise Doyon Juliette Lowe William Deans New England Edward Wolfertz Wayne Hutchins Gorgeana Girl Scout Council Deans Ted Schaffer Germaine Hebert Pauline Fortier Basil Emery William Sansoucy

Augers Honored At Housewarming Party

Mr and Mrs Clement Auger were guests of honor at a surprise housewarming on Paquin avenue Biddeford. An early American lamp was presented and a tour of the new home followed a neighborhood buffet supper. Attending were Atty and Mrs Marcel Viger Mr and Mrs Richard Bouthot Mr and Mrs Armand Reny and daughter Kathy.

Clement Auger Paquin Avenue Biddeford Atty Marcel Viger Richard Bouthot Armand Reny Kathy

B&M Discontinues Agency At Beach

The Boston and Maine railroad informs Old Orchard Beach that its summer ticket agency will be discontinued.

B&m The Boston & Maine Railroad Old Orchard Beach

Light turnout at Old Orchard Beach school expansion vote

Voters turnout was light at a special town meeting in Old Orchard Beach to decide a $444,000 high school addition. Moderator Leon Jones and council chairman Charles D. Peckham, Jr. led the meeting as election chief. Polls stayed open until 7 pm with district counting planned.

Old Orchard Beach Leon Jones Charles D. Peckham, Jr

Spring Fashion Show Theme Is Set For Saco

The annual spring fashion show in Saco features the theme Springtime Fantasy. It will be held Thursday, April 5 at 8 p.m. in the First Congregational church parish house Be street, ace, with Women's Fellowship co chairs Clyde E. Dutton and Pearla Tapley. Models include Mrs. George F. Martin and many others. commentator Mrs. Lawrence E. Dearborn. refreshments chair Mrs. Fred E. Clark. hall arrangements lead Mrs. William H. Marston. ticket chairs Mrs. Lloyd M. Anderson and Mrs. Robert Whittier. Music by Hammond Organ studios of Portland. Fashions and furs by T.J. Murphy Co.. hats and bags by Bernard's millinery. jewelry by Juliette and Yvonne's Gift Shop.

First Congregational Church Ace Stage Ahll Clyde E. Dutton Pearla Tapley George FE. Martin Alvin R. Tetley J. Ralph Lacrochelle Peter W. Hellze J. Alan Jasper Jams T. Moutsatsos Paul Dorais Donald Fogg Robert Larochelle A. William Kang Clyde Dutton Pepe Too Judith Cole Donna Kirkby Carol Black Carole Spencer Kristi Anderson Lawrence E. Dearborn Fred E. Clark M Irs Edward Chadbourne Clyde Mailman Walter McKenney Harry A. Nielson Waler White Richard Whitworth William H. Marston

Lewiston Man Dead in Suspected Gas Accident

An elderly Lewiston man, Omer Gagne, 80, was found dead in his apartment Sunday. A medical examiner ruled the death accidental after authorities theorized he brushed against a stove and unknowingly turned on the gas jet.

Lewiston Omer Gagne

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