Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Biddeford Saco Journal in Biddeford, Maine

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 44 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1962

Page

2

Deaths Cora G MacLean long resident of Saco dies

Mrs Cora G MacLean widow of Alexander D MacLean aged 93 died March 23 at a Pelham New Hampshire rest home. Funeral services were held in Lowell Massachusetts where she lived with her son Eliot B MacLean. She also leaves son Walter A MacLean and Donald W MacLean seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was a Congregational church member in Saco. She previously lived in Portland Danvers and Lowell before moving to Saco.

Cora G. MacLean Alexander D. MacLean Saco Pelham N. H Saunders Lowell Mass MacLean Eliot B. MacLean North Street South Carolina Walter A. MacLean Donald W. MacLean Framingham Congregational Church Portland Danvers

Local Personal Notes From Biddeford and Nearby

Mrs Dora Belanger is in Boston on business. Ralph Berry of Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber hospital, as is Mrs Donald Fields at 50 Center street. Pierre Perron of Notre Dame hospital and Christopher N Proulx of Biddeford near Webber hospital. Mrs Julien Hamann of Biddeford entered Webber hospital for surgery. Gerald Gosselin of Biddeford visiting son Gilles in Lawrence Massachusetts. Miss Susan W Gibson, a Thornton Academy graduate, enrolled second semester at Marietta College Ohio pledged to Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Dora Belanger Boston Ralph Berry South Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Pierre Perron Cutts Street Notre Dame Hospital Christopher N. Proulx Elm Street Donald Fields Center Street Gerard Gosselin

Local Civic and Fraternal Meetings Listed in Biddeford and Saco

Council Chagnon on Union Street Biddeford convenes Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Way Club Hall Adams Street. The Ancient Order of Hibernians auxiliary meets tonight at 8 in Elm and Main hall. Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 308 auxiliary meets tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. in St Joseph parish hall. Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus hosts a district meeting tonight in Saco GAR hall with supper at 6 30 p.m. followed by the 8 p.m. program.

Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste Way Club Adams Street Biddeford Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary Elm and Main Streets Bidde St. Joseph Parish Hall Bishop

Holy Communion at Trinity Episcopal Church Saco

Church notes announce Holy Communion will be celebrated at Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco on Wednesday at seven in the morning.

Trinity Episcopal Church Saco

Lenten, Prayer Meetings Across Local Churches

A joint Lenten service unites Christ Episcopal Biddeford and Trinity Episcopal Saco on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Trinity Church. A Weekly Prayer meeting follows at Biddeford United Baptist Church. Community Bible Study convenes Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road.

Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Trinity Church Biddeford United Baptist Church

Christian Science service and church choir schedule

The Christian Science society Hamilton Memorial at 42 Beach Street Saco will hold a service Wednesday evening at 7 45 PM. On Wednesday the Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills choir reheares at 6 30 PM and a prayer meeting at 8 PM.

The Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Beach Street Saco Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Midweek Prayer Meetings At Two Wells Churches

A prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 7 30 pm at Advent Christian Church in Kennebunk Lower Village. A second midweek service is planned Wednesday at 7 30 pm at Full Gospel Church Route 9 A just off Route 109 Wells.

Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Full Gospel Route 9 Wells

John Burba Sr. 89 Biddeford native dies at home

John Burba Sr. 89 of 514 Main street Biddeford died last evening at home. Born June 8 1872 in Lithuania he came to the U S in 1902 lived in Lawrence MA before moving to Biddeford. He worked at Saco Lowell shops then Pepperell Manufacturing retired 15 years ago. Survived by two sons John Jr Leo three daughters one granddaughter two great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 9 a m from St Mary church entombment Greenwood cemetery. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral home today and Wednesday 2–5 and 7–10 p.m.

John Burba Main Street Biddeford Lithuania Joseph Burba Lawrence Mass Saco Lowell Pepperell Manufacturing Company St. Mary Parish Squando Tribe Order of Red Men Leo Burba Saco Josephine Burba Ann Day Lyman Helen Gauthier Waterbury Conn St. Mary Church Greenwood Cemetery St. Mary Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm Street

Funerals Held for J. Vincent Bell at St Margaret Church

Funeral services for J. Vincent Bell were held at St. Margaret church Old Orchard Beach officiated by Rev Armand J Landry. Women’s choir sang with Mrs Antonio Boisvert on organ and Rev A J Finn of Gardiner attended. Knights of Columbus bearers included Edward Lemire Sr Joseph Lamontagne Charles Beaudoin Charles Sherman Alfred Boldue and Harry Marcotte. Entombment planned in Gardiner with spring burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Out of town attendees listed from Gardiner Lewiston Fairfield Conn and other local towns.

St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach J. Vincent Bell Vicim Armand J. Landry Antonio Boisvert A. J. Finn Gardiner James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Edward Lemire Joseph Lamontagne Charles Beaudoin Charles Sherman Alfred Boldue Harry Marcotte Oak Grove Ralph Paradis Carmen Morse Lewiston Raymond Carlson Fairfield Conn Regina Bell C. A. Hunter Kenneth Hunter Kenneth Hunter, Sr Lawrence Peters Eva Purdy Alice Thornton John Bell Morgan Bell

Funeral for Amedee Brin WWI veteran held at St Joseph

Funeral services for Amedee Joseph Brin 70 of 84 Green street Biddeford were held this morning at St Joseph church with Rev Norman Carrier presiding. Burial was in St Joseph cemetery with military honors and a firing squad led by Sgt Anthony Romano. Bearers included George Trottier Albert Ouellette Louis Leroux Omer Nolette Adelard Mercier and attendees listed from Biddeford Saco and surrounding towns.

Amedee Joseph Brin Green Street Biddeford St. Joseph Church Norman Carrier Sylvia Levesque Marc Franck Diana Rousselle St. Joseph Cemetery Franck Anthony Romano Dwight Hawley Gerard Serger William Labonte Harold Gleisberg Robert Welch Joseph McIntyre James Hirst Edward O’brien Romano Brin Rose Dubreuil Wellesley Mass Marcel Beuregard Guy and Paul Beauregard Burlington, Vt Joseph Geoffroy South Portland Oliva Lachance Westbrook

Prayer Hour Planned at Kennebunkport Advent Christian

A prayer hour is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the Kennebunkport Advent Christian church. The event invites community members to join in peaceful reflection and collective prayer.

Prayer and Bible Study Hour at Village Baptist Church

A prayer and Bible study hour will be held in the vestry of Village Baptist Church in Kennebunkport on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The event invites villagers to join for scripture and reflection in a quiet, community setting.

Kennebunkport

Sigma Delta class meets at churchParlor with hosts

The Sigma Delta class of Biddeford First Universalist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church parlor with Mrs J Harry Davis as host. Mrs Edmund W Beal will conduct the worship service.

Sigma Delta Biddeford

Hour of Power Meeting at Biddeford United Baptist Church

The Missionary society of Biddeford United Baptist Church conducts this Wednesdays Hour of Power at 7 30 PM. Mrs Jennie Dor ity will read the meeting and deliver the message while Mrs Mary Grace reads the scripture.

Biddeford United Baptist Church The Missionary Society of the Church Jennie Dority Mary Grace

Brunswick NAS lays off 19 civilians in line with budget

The Brunswick Maine Naval Air Station cut 19 civilian workers under the President’s budget plan. Rep Peter Garland says the reduction is smaller here due to the base’s role in anti sub warfare efforts.

BNAS Washington Brunswick, Maine Naval Air Station Navy Peter A. Garland R-Maine Brunswick Garland

Card of Thanks for Robert J. McCullough

The family thanks the Saco police and firemen Dr Anton Bruce Shoe Company Inc neighbors relatives and friends for their kindness during our bereavement Sylvia F McCullough Ruth E M Metcalfe

Robert J. McCullough Saco Anton Bruce Shoe Company, Inc Sylvia F. McCullough Ruth E. M. Metcalfe

Traffic violators are fined in Saco

Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr heard three traffic cases in Saco Municipal Court this morning. David C. Wilson, 22, Kenne, paid a $10 fine for operating a car with an inadequate muffler, with State Trooper James Berry as complainant. Pauline M. Morin, 18, Springvale, and Allison J. Laboree, 61, South Portland, were each fined $10 for passing a red light, with Saco police as complainants.

William F. Wilson, Jr Saco David C. Wilson Kenne Sunk James Berry Pauline M. Morin Springvale Allison J. Laboree South Portland

Border Patrol Station contract awarded in Washington

Con tractor Robert E Wright of Lewiston Maine wins a 15180 contract from the General Services Administration for architectural and engineering design work on a border patrol station in Washington.

Border Patrol Station Washington Robert E. Wright Lewiston Maine Generatpi Administration

Frost vows another book after 88th birthday Reading

Poet Robert Frost, lauded by government leaders, declares at a black tie dinner that his new poem ends with a hint of another book to come. Chief Justice Warren hosts. over 200 attendees include Attorney General Kennedy and cabinet officials at Udall and Holt, Rinehart & Winston event.

Washington Robert Frost World of Letters Earl Warren Frost Black Tie Robert F. Kennedy Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall Holt, Rinehart & Winston

Youth Lectured In Juvenile Session

A 16 year old Biddeford youth faced a juvenile session before Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason after an alleged school yard fight with another 16 year old. The complainant and father said teeth were damaged in the incident. No warrants were issued on the condition restitution covers repair costs and the youth refrains from further fighting.

Biddeford Gerald C. Nason

Stock Market Mixed Advances Lag in Early Trading

New York bos market edged lower in a mid afternoon session with steels and select issues resisting the broader downtrend. The AP 60 average slid 0.40 to 258.60 at noon as tobaccos weakened while steels rose and several large issues retreated or held near steady.

NEW York Associated Press American Tobacco Phillip Morris Liggett & Myers Lorillard Jones and Laughlin Republic U. S. Steel Ford American Telephone Brunswick Libbey -Owens-Ford Great Western Financial Union Carbide Royal Dutch Eastern Air Lines International Harvester du Pont Pfizer Dow Jones American Stock Exchange

Operation HYPO endorsed by state school leaders

Operation HYPO designed to Help Youth Pursue Opportunity won endorsement from the State School Board Association. Directors voted to hold workshops to keep youths in school through high school or beyond, with support from the Education Department.

Newdick Chosen Chairman of Eastern States Exposition 1962

Agriculture Commissioner E L Newdick is the newly elected chairman of the Eastern States Exposition for 1962. Maine trustees also elected Forest Commissioner Justin H Wilkins as vice chairman.

Border Patrol Station Opens at Houlton Maine

A new Border Patrol facility commences operations in Houlton Maine. Officials say the station enhances regional security and supports patrols along the border. Local leaders and federal agents attend the inauguration marking expanded federal presence in Aroostook County.

Houlton Maine

St Andre Student Named Water Street Carrier

Stephen Lamb, son of Mr and Mrs Carlton Lamb of 22 Sullivan Street Biddeford, is listed as the journal carrier for the Water Street area tomorrow.

St. Andre School Stephen Carlton Lamb Sullivan Street Biddeford Water Street

Accused Thief Pleads Guilty To Taking Guns

Richard Kelly of Bar Harbor pleaded guilty to theft of 68 antique hand guns from Mrs Mildred Tinker in Franklin. Judge bound him over to the grand jury in 5000 bail. Charles McGilvray of Danville Junction faced similar charges. arraignment postponed. Both men were bound over on illegal firearm possession charges. McGilvray pleaded guilty. Kelly remained innocent.

Ellsworth Richard Kelly Bar Harbor Mildred Tinker Franklin Shirley Povich Kelly Charles McGilvray Danville Junction John Chase Old Town McGilvray Chase

No Injuries In Two Car Crash On Elm Street

Biddeford police reported no injuries after a two vehicle collision on Elm Street near Pine Street. A 1957 station wagon driven by Joseph A. Farrell 65 of 44 Foss Street was rear ended by a 1949 sedan driven by Armand M. Lafrance 28 of Sanford. Lafrance could not stop in time and Lafrance’s car was towed. Officer Ralph Hubert investigated.

Biddeford Joseph A. Farrell Foss Street Elm Street Pine Street Armand M. Lafrance Sanford Lafrance Farrell Ralph Hubert

Welfare Department Receives Dairy for City Aid

A shipment of 1,380 pounds of cheese and 1,410 pounds of butter was delivered to the Biddeford Welfare office. Overseer Annette Gagne said the items will be distributed to eligible residents at one pound per person per month, marking the March quota for both goods. The products became available at the office in City Hall after a two year gap.

Biddeford Annette Gagne

Development Heads Meet In Bangor

Hugh Marshall a Bangor industrial agent and Maine Industrial Development Council member joined the March council meeting in Bangor. Marshall and colleagues reported on regional development conditions and a noon panel discussed the impact of new US free trade legislation on Maine industry with participants from pulp and paper, shoe and leather, textile, wood products, electronics, and the University of Maine. The panel agreed the program will negatively affect much of the state’s industry.

Hugh Marshall Industrial Development Council of Maine Bangor Marshall Maine Pulp University of Maine

Area Girls Attend Closed Retreat at Augusta Oblate House

Several area high school seniors and graduates attended a Closed Retreat for girls at the Oblate Retreat House in Augusta conducted by members of the Oblate Order. Registrations from Zone 1 included Biddeford Saco Alfred and Sanford members with numerous named participants from Biddeford Saco Alfred and Sanford.

Oblate Augusta Biddeford Saco Alfred Sanford Twin City Priscille Corriveau Rachel Guay Helene Nadeau Claire Poissant Suzanne Shevenell Luclle Simard Rita Bedard Diane Bosse Fernande Bosse Yvette Compagna Susan Dupuis Laurette Fecteau Priscilla Gagnon Lucille Morin Claudette Nadeau Jeannine Paquette Rachel Gendron Paula Bergeron Betty Caron Paula Brunette Dorothy Chevalier Irene Fournier

Beach Votes Tax Anticipation Loan

The Old Orchard Beach town council voted to borrow $100,000 in anticipation of taxes at a town hall meeting last night. Donald Briggs received an auction license for Saturday March 31. Lifeguard program for summer was presented by last year's lifeguards captain Carl Sedgely. No action. The council discussed purchasing a grader.

Old Orchard Beach Donald Briggs Carl Sedgely

Saco Issues Tax Liens Totaling Over Twelve Thousand

Tax liens totaling 12238.04 were issued in Saco today across 155 liens. Residents faced 10439.34 on 108 liens while non residents owed 1778.70 on 47 liens.

Saco

Viger announces candidacy for probate judgeship

Attorney Viger of 176 Elm Street and 20 Alfred Street offices confirms his bid for probate judge. He is 33, husband of two, father of Joanne and Patricia, and member of St. Joseph church. He follows Atty Edward L. Caron and Daniel F. Armstrong in announcing. incumbent Atty John B. Robert remains Republican contender.

Joanne Patricia St. Joseph Church Arthur J. Viger Elm Street Leopold Viger Herring Avenue Alfred Street Viger Atty Edward L. Caron Biddeford Daniel F. Armstrong Saco Atty John B. Robert Sanford

Beach Surplus Food Distribution Scheduled

Surplus food will be distributed March 28 and 29 to eligible residents at Old Orchard Beach town hall from 9 to 11 a m and 1 to 3 p m.

Court delays reapportionment action in lagging suit

In Topeka Kansas District Judge Marion Beatty delayed action on a suit to force statewide legislative reapportionment to allow study of a Supreme Court decision. briefs were due Friday. The Tennessee ruling and urban voters rights under the 4th Amendment loom as options for remedies if districts are found unequal.

House Senate Topeka Kan Dist Marion Beatty Supreme Court Tennessee Federal Court Nashville Archibald Cox Special Court Cox Albany N.Y New York New York City Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Maryland Maryland Committee For Fair Representation Alfred L. Scanlan

Births at Saco Hospital and Nearby Homes

Welcome notes report three newborns: Dana Lloyd Haskell, 6 lb 7 oz, born March 19 to Lloyd and Mrs Haskell of North Waterboro. Ronald Edward Cain, 8 lb, born March 20 to Reginald and Mrs Cain of Mountain Road Biddeford. Charles Filward Guillory, 6 lb 16 oz, born March 24 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital to Guillaume Guillory and Mrs Guillory formerly Margaret Labelle of 19 Graham Street Biddeford.

Saco Hospital Lloyd Haskell North Waterboro Dana Lloyd Reginald Cain Mountain Road Biddeford Ronald Edward Guillaume Guillory Graham Street Portsmouth Naval Hospital Charles Filward

Supreme Court Decision Triggers Major Redistricting Dispute

The AP reports a Monday Supreme Court ruling spurred a fierce clash over federal power to oversee state legislatures. Justices split as Frankfurter attacked the majority while Harlan and others criticized the handling, signaling a long battle over districting power and constitutional rights.

Washington Supreme Court Felix Frankfurter Congress Frankfurter Supreme Law of the Land John Marshall Harlan Potter Stewart Harlan Tom Clark

Supreme Court decision loom in pending Oklahoma suits

Two lawsuits remain on file in Oklahoma as attorneys pledge to seek rapid rulings once the high court’s decision is reviewed.

Oklahoma Supreme Court

Textile Imports Show Upward Trend In 1961 Summary

A three year textile foreign trade summary by ACMI notes 1961 imports below 1960 but above 1958 and 1959 with a sharp rise in the final quarter led by cotton yarn. January 1942 figures show bread woven cloth up 70 percent from December 1961. Carded sheetings drove much of the overall drop in cotton cloth from 1960 to 1961, though 1961 imports still topped 1959. Cotton yarns rose in 1960 and dipped slightly in 1961.

Washington United States Economic Information Division American Cotton Manufacturers Institute U. S. Department of Commerce

State Police Recruits Complete Academy Training

State Police recruits undergo thorough training at the State Police Academy with a ten to twelve week basic course. Successful completion is required before becoming a full member of the Department.

Joan McGee Weds Frank Scarale In Massachusetts Rites

Miss Joan Dolores McGee daughter of Rosalie McGee and Mrs Dolores McGee of Biddeford married Frank Gary Scarale son of Mr and Mrs Frank M Scarale of Westminster at St Leo church in Leominster Mass A reception followed at Kings Corner restaurant Whalom Mass Uncle Thomas H Barker of Biddeford gave the bride in marriage Maid of honor was Shirley Barker Bridesmaids were Jeanne Crowley and Joan Whitby Flower girl Sherry Scarale Best man Mike Cosenza Ushers were George Skidmore and Ronald Scarale Ring bearer Michael Crowley The couple will live on Route 2 Westminster Mass

Joan Dolores McGee Rosalie McGee Leominster Mass Dolores McGee Cutts Street Biddeford Frank Gary Scarale Frank M. Scarale Westminster St. Leo Church King’s Corner Whalum Thomas H. Barker Shirley Barker Jeanne Crowley Joan Whitby Sherry Scarale Mike Cosenza Hartford, Conn George Skidmore Ronald Scarale Michael Crowley Route 2

Thornton Play Winners Enter Region Contest

Thornton academy one act play winners from York region compete again tomorrow night at Westbrook high in the regional session for state finals. Cast includes Joan Hobbs and others with coach Mrs Charlemagne Fournier. Two students will also attend the Spear public speaking contest on April 3, Lynne Seaver and Thomas Brady.

Thornton Academy York Last Westbrook High School Saco School Thornton Synge Charlemagne Fournier Joan Hobbs Arel Dolby Susan Willey Thomas Brady Maxine Lord Catherine Roberts Linda Zaitlin Alden Cole Michael Cyr Thronton Fournier Lynne Seaver Miss Seaver Brady

Orthodox Women At Annual Conference

New England Region of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America holds its annual conference at Hotel Statler Hilton Boston on Thursday. Maine synagogue sisterhood leaders participate with Mrs Arnold Goodman of Shaarey Tphiloh speaking on education. Other Maine figures include Mrs Norman Zdaniwitz and Mrs Samuel Kates aiding arrangements, while Mrs Carl Haas and Mrs Boris Gottlieb receive a new affiliate award.

New England Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Hotel Statler Hilton Boston Maine Arnold Goodman Portland Shaarey Tphiloh Sisterhood Norman Zdanowitz Congregational Beth Abraham Auburn Samuel Kates Carl Haas Biddeford Sisterhood Etz Chaim Boris Gottlieb Congregation

Talks on Berlin and disarmament progress report

U.S. officials say talks between Rusk and Gromyko are productive but show no change in Soviet demands for Western withdrawal from Berlin and control of access routes. A multi nation disarmament conference continues with ambassadors, aiming for limited arms controls and possible May summit.

Moscow Washington Rusk Gromyko Ruskin Berlin U.S United Nations Kennedy Khrushchev

Also Mentioned on This Page

Caribou Eastport Greenville Rumford Mt. Wash Halifax Montreal Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road John Burba, Sr Amedee J. Brin Ben Richard Journal Carriers Stephen Lamb Beach Biddeford-Saco Journal Wendie Sue Jon Sheldon Clayton Sheldon Kennebunk Sheldon U. S. Air Force Sparks Nevada William Derham West Kennebunk William Duquette By James Marlow Associated Press News Federal District Court District Court Illinois Theourt Joan McGee Bay State Thornton Play Russia
Search Courier

Search the Biddeford Saco Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Biddeford Saco Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication