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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1961

Page

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Biddeford and Area Residents Treated at Webber Hospital

Local notices list several Biddeford and nearby residents receiving care at Webber hospital. Lionel R. Croteau of 15 Spruce Street is a patient, Mrs. Joseph McKarrell of Old Orchard Beach is observed as a patient, Armand Lavallee has returned home after treatment, Robert Reay is recovering from appendectomy, Diane Gendron underwent a tonsillectomy, and Frederic Deschambeault is seeking care after prior hospital stays in Portland.

Biddeford Lionel R. Croteau Spruce Street Webber Hospital Joseph Mckarrell Miles Avenue Old Orchard Beach Armand Lavallee Cutts Street Robert Reay Paul Reay Fairfield Street Saco Diane Gendron Paul Gendron Bay Street Frederic Deschambeault Elm Street Notre Dame Hospital Maine Medical Center Portland

Former Biddeford Councilman Dies at 65

Clifford Gerry Bedell 65 longtime Biddeford resident and former councilman died at his home after a long illness. He was a lobsterman at Biddeford Pool and active in the Fishermen Association and Knights of Pythias. Survived by wife Jeannette Church Bedell, three daughters Lynne Curtis, Joseph Cordeau, and Stephen Halasz, two sons Frank and Ormond, 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 pm from Dennett and Craig funeral home in Saco with calling hours today. Burial Greenwood Cemetery.

Clifford Gerry Bedell Fisherman Association South Street Biddeford York County ‘Fishermen's Association Biddeford Pool Wilmington Mass Winfield G Gertrude Walker Bedell Saco Ocean Lodge Knights of Pythias Jeznnette ‘Church Bedell Lynne V.curtis Joseph Cordeau Fortunes Rocks Stephen Halasz Saco Frank G. Bedell Japan U. S. Air Force Ormond W. Bedell Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Greenwood Cemetery

Taxpayers Association Meeting Tonight in Saco

The Saco Taxpayers Protective Association will meet at 7 30 this evening in GAR hall Saco.

Saco Taxpayers Protective Association Gar Hall Saco

Holy Thursday Communion Services Across Local Churches

The article lists Maundy Thursday and Easter preparatory services at several churches. Saco School Street Methodist hosts a candlelight silent communion from 7 to 8 p.m. Christ Episcopal Biddeford holds morning communions at 6 and 7 o’clock with Watch at the Altar of Repose from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a 7:50 p.m. Service of Preparation for Easter Communions. Biddeford Second Congregational receives new adult members during a 7:30 p.m. service with a 7 p.m. deacon welcome. Kennebunk’s St David Episcopal observes a Thursday service at a.m. in the narrative.

Saco School Street Methodist Church Biddeford Second Congregational Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford St. David Episcopal Church Kennebunk

Stock Market Advances in Early Trading Amid Gains

The Associated Press average of 60 stocks at noon rose .70 to 243.3 with industrials up .90, rails up .10, utilities up .60. American Telephone jumped 2 to an all time high of 119. General Dynamics rose modestly while Boeing and Lockheed cooled. Dow Jones industrial average up 3.20 to 672.78 as volume reached 2.12 million shares in two hours.

New York Associated Press General Dynamics Boeing Lockheed Zenith American Anaconda Kennecott American Smelting Phelps Dodge

Trio Held on Bail After Bradbury Street Breaks

A trio arrested after a Tuesday morning spree near Bradbury Street Store faced charges in a default bail case. Langlois and the Jeanette brothers were captured near Elm Street after a police chase. Bail set at 1000 each, with overnight detention in lieu of bail. Two other youths questioned and released. Additional cases include Roland Gagne fined 10 for towing an unregistered trailer. Dennis Tinsman’s reckless driving case continued. personal recognizance set at 200.

Page One Bradbury Street Langlois Jeannette Brothers Elm Street Spill Edgar Sevigny Gerald C. Nason Roland Gagne Taylor Street Biddeford Dennis UL. Tinsman Cape Elizabeth

Girl Dies in Fall From 9-Foot Doll House

Donna Marie Meister eight years old died after a fall while climbing a nine foot doll house in her yard in Chili New York. The accident occurred Tuesday and authorities are investigating the incident as a death from a fall.

Chili N. Y.P Donna Marie Meister

Funeral Services for David J. Twomey at St Mary Church

Funeral services for David J. Twomey were held at 9 this morning at St Mary church with Rev Coleman ny Toole presiding. William Cleary sang, Miss Louise Welch played, and pallbearers included Robert Twomey, James Owens, Brendan Twomey, William Pomerleau, Drostan Twomey, and Gerard Twomey. Entombment followed at Greenwood cemetery, with burial planned later in spring in the family lot at St Mary cemetery.

David J. Twomey St. Mary Church Colemanny Toole William Cleary Louise Welch Robert Twomey James Owens Brendan Twomey William Pomerleau Drostan Twomey Gerard Twomey Greenwood Cemetery St. Mary Cemetery

Patrols Quell Student Trouble At Bowling Green

Bowling Green State University quieted after more than 50 Ohio patrolmen moved across campus to force dormitory returns. President Ralph W. McDonald declared a state of emergency as student protests over regulations drew crowds of up to 2,000 in recent days.

Bowling Green Ohio Bowling Green State University University Ralph W. McDonald McDonald’s

Roy Charged With Church Box Theft

A 15 year old was lectured and released in Saco Juvenile court this morning after being accused of taking $2 from the collection boxes at Notre Dame le Lourdes church in Saco. In Saco municipal court Murry F. Roberts, 32, of Portland was fined $10 for speeding 55 mph in a 45 mph zone. State police were complainants. The case against Carl J. Nueslein Jr., 20, of Portland for illegal liquor possession was continued for sentence by Judge Hilary Mahaney. Saco police were complainants.

Saco Juvenile Court Notre Dame le Lourdes Saco Murry F. Roberts Portland Carl J. Nueslein, Jr Hilary Mahaney Sace

Federal funds approved for York Harbor project

Governor Reed and the Executive Council accepted a federal project to improve York Harbor and signed a declaration ensuring the state holds the federal government harmless from claims. Federal funds will cover the work. The Highway Department was authorized to buy new trucks and equipment for 42950 dollars from unspent bid-price savings.

Augusta P Reed York Harbor Highway Department

President pushes broader bill after Monroney defeat

The President remains against dollar volume criteria and signals more effort on the issue. Previously Kennedy was among those opposing a similar amendment when it failed 50-48, suggesting continued campaign to rally support and shape the measure.

Monroney Kennedy

Canadian National withdraws petition to abandon Island Falls to Portland rail service

The Canadian National Railway pulled a petition to abandon summertime passenger service from Island Falls Vermont to Portland. A spokesman told the Public Utilities Commission the railroad will make one further effort to see what can be done to eliminate a loss in operations.

Augusta Canadian National Railway Island Falls Portland The Public Utilities Commission

Weather look Portland forecasts easterly breeze

The Portland forecast calls for this afternoon to clear gradually with breezy, seasonable temperatures and northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight remains fair and colder with west to northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Thursday should be generally fair though with midday cloudiness and a chance of brief showers or snow flurries. Zone 1 temps mid 40s, some cities reach mid 20s at night.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Halifax Montreal

March Tides High Low Times in A.M P.M

Tide table snippet lists high and low tide times for two days in March. Times include 9:18 and 9:46 A M with 3:07 and 3:31 P M, plus subsequent 9:57 10:19 and 3:47 4:07, and 10:34 10:52 with 4:23 4:42.

High Low A. M.P

Courthouse Library Seeks Funds Increase in Augusta

In Augusta, Cumberland County Courthouse library officials ask lawmakers to raise the library appropriation from 2000 to 3000 dollars. Former Attorney General Clement F. Robinson says the library has met costs by selling duplicate law books from a former U. S. District Court branch. Last year the funds ran dry, leaving a 2400 dollar deficit covered by bequests from deceased lawyers.

Augusta Cumberland County Clement F. Robinson Robinson The County Bar Association U. S

Dog License Sales Lag in Saco Ahead of Deadline

City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis reports only 113 dog licenses sold in Saco as the April 1 deadline nears. Last year 980 dogs were licensed. Fees run 1.40 for male and spayed dogs and 5.40 for unaltered females.

Clifford A. Purvis Purvis Saco

Judy Strout Hosts 16th Birthday Roller Party

Judy Strout daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Strout of 98 Roe Buck Avenue Saco was guest of honor at a roller skating party last night at the Palace Roller Skating rink Old Orchard Beach in observance of her sixteenth birthday Refreshments were served by the Strouts Attending were Jeannette Gregoire Richard Smith Richard Beal Judy Strout Louise Bertrand William Carvell Larry Villanry Joanne Mullet William Osborne Carol Ivey Jerry Pimpare Roger Poitras Norman Poitras Ray Bennett Don Anderson Tom Harris Evey Osborne James Harris Debe Osborne Charlene Bubier Francis Stone Alan Mullet Priscilla Miles Pamela Miles and Gloria Gregoire

Judy Strout Harold Strout Roebuck Avenue Saco Palace Roller Skating Rink Old Orchard Beach Strout Jeannette Gregoire Richard Smith Richard Beal Louise Bertrand William Carvell Larry Villandry Joanne Mullet William Osborne Carol Ivey Jerry Pimpare Roger Poitras Norman Poitras Ray Bennett Don Anderson Tom Harris Evey Osborne James Harris Debe Osborne Charlene Bubier Francis Stone Alan Mullett Priscilla Miles Pamela Miles Gloria Gregore

Ban On Nike Zeus Batteries Delayed To 1966

The decision delays deployment of Nike Zeus batteries four years after initial approval of long lead production. Analysts say a defense against Soviet missiles won’t be ready until at least 1966, extending the waiting period for strategic deterrence.

Lawmaker warns bill harms labor and industry

The Republican Labor Council warned the bill would spark labor management unrest, weaken collective bargaining, lower wages and purchasing power, and deter industry. Franklin L. Dagostino of Portland, 33, caused two disturbances at a tense hearing, was jailed after removal from the State House, and pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge with a $20 fine.

Labor Council Franklin L. Dagostino Portland Augusta State House

U.S. Assures African Leaders of Aid and Help

The source notes a Tuesday meeting where a son met with African delegation leaders, pledging substantial U.S. support and technical assistance for a broad aid plan if the Africans initiate the program. The Soviet Union is expected to respond with moves to counter the offer as debate over the Congo crisis continues in the assembly.

Son U.S Soviet Union Assembly Congo

Long line of succession bill sent to Senate

A two year thon chapter enacted and sent to the Senate would extend the governor's line of succession and provide emergency succession for other executive and judicial officers. The act would activate only if enemy attack rendered regular office holders unable to serve. JOURNAL WANT ADS ARE WORKERS.

Senate

Unity Lodge Marks 84th Anniversary Celebration

Unity Lodge and Pine Cone Temple Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters held a public baked bean supper to mark Unity Lodge 84th anniversary. Grand Lodge of Maine grand chancellor Raymond F. Bonney attended. Edward Tibbetts won a special prize. Mrs. Annie Phillips chaired supper arrangements at Saco K of P hall.

Unity Lodge Knights of Pythias Saco K P. Hall Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Raymond F. Bonney Gray Grand Lodge of Maine Edward Tibbetts Annie Phillips Pine Coney Temple

Rebel Flight Engineers Drop Threat of Wildcat Airline Strike

Washington AP a rebel band from the Flight Engineers Coordinating Assembly temporarily halted plans for a wildcat strike against major airlines. The group, representing 2700 of 3500 FEIA members, demanded Western Airlines rehire 124 engineers fired during February’s six day stoppage and urged faster talks with other carriers. Leader AI Kiburis claimed no promise of AFL CIO help and pledged to avoid disrupting work while the presidential peace panel worked.

Washington Western Air Lines Flight Engineers Coordinating Assembly

Births at Webber Hospital Reach Across the Area

List of newborns from March 20 to March 26 at Webber Hospital and surrounding towns. Debra Lee Hubert, Larry Norman MacLeod, Sandra Lynn Fortier, Mary Margaret Nuttal, Michelle Ann Boisvert, Philip Gregory Martel, Robert Anthony EF, Christopher Peter O Neil Jr, Diane Lynn St Ours, Guy Reed Berthiaume, Thomas Alan Welch, Denise Danielle Lacourse, Diane Marie Thurston, Jennifer Colleen Rogers. Also notes that Mrs Rogers is Marlene Fantelli of Saco and family details for maternal grandmother and paternal grandparents.

Webber Hospital Roger R. Hubert Washington Avenue Saco Debra Lee John K. MacLeod Moody Larry Norman Paul R. Fortier Winter Street Biddeford Sandra Lynn George Nuttal Cookman Avenue Old Orchard Beach Mary Margaret Armand Boisvert Alfred Street Michelle Ann Larry EF Hanson Cutts Street Robert Anthony Frederick L. O'Neil,jr Biddeford Pool Christopher Peter Ernest St. Ours Washington Street Diane Lynn Roland Berthiaume South Street Guy Reed James Welch Old Port Road Kennedbunkport Thomas Alan Leo Lacourse Lyman Denise Danielle Germaine Trakas Eulalie Roy Finn Fantelli Somerville, Mass Lloyd Rogers Cynthiana

Hollis Man Dies From Accidental CO Poisoning

Arthur F. Bickford 42 of Hollis a machinist at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was found dead in his car after carbon monoxide poisoning was ruled accidental by a medical examiner. Police say he died about 12 hours earlier as fumes likely seeped through a leaky tailpipe. A Brunswick notice follows about Barbara Ann St Pierre 33 wife of a Brunswick High School baseball coach.

Hollis Scarborough Arthur F. Bickford Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Willis O. Pride Bickford Brunswick Barbara Ann St. Pierre Brunswick High School

Press Women Prepare For Maine Meeting At Colby College

The annual spring meeting of the Maine Press Radio and TV Women will be held April 15 at Colby College with Miss Ilene McAdoo of Biddeford as president and official hostess at coffee hour after 10 a.m. Registration runs 9 to 10 a.m. A program includes Wilma Rollins and Jeannette Pomeroy, plus Esther Shaw and a Ireland travelogue by Helen Caldwell Cushman. Luncheon follows with reports, a nominating slate, and local members Grace Fitzpatrick and Madeliene Davenport signing up.

The Maine Press, Radio and Teleview Women's Association Colby College Ilene McAdoo Somerset County Group Margaret Mitchell Edith Thayer Charlotte Michaud Marion Whooley Lewiston-Auburn Press Radio TV Group Roberts Union Wilma Rollins Sanfordeachet Frances Hapgood

Will Take Year To Pick State Postmasters

Portland Maine postmasterships to be filled by temporary appointees may take a year. An aide to Sen Muskie cites Post Office Department criteria changes for delays. Vacancies will be filled after new examinations. several communities listed include Portland Brewer Rumford Freeport Fryeburg Mars Hill Boothbay Harbor Lubec Woodland Jonesport Vassalborough Old Orchard Beach.

Portland Maine Sen Muskie Robert M. Huse Portland Evening Express Post Office Department Huse Brewer Rumford Freeport Fryeburg Mars Hill Boothbay Harbor Lubec Woodland Jonesport Vassalborouch Old Orchard Beach State

Brief Spring Weather Ends in Maine Snow and Rain

Maine's first spell of spring weather ended today as rain and snow moved in and cooler temperatures took over after five sunny days. Southwestern Maine saw about a half inch of rain before clearing began, while Augusta and areas north reported up to two inches of snow. Sugarloaf Mountain and Saddleback reported fresh snow, and clearing was expected to spread across the state with cooler temperatures than in recent days.

Portland Maine Augusta Sugarloaf Mountain Saddleback Rangeley

Senate Confirms Dozen Ambassadors

Washington reports the Senate approved 12 Kennedy nominees including nine ambassadors and the U S commissioner of education. Notable picks include Harvard professors J Kenneth Galbraith to India and Edwin O Reischauer to Japan plus Sterling M McMurrin of the University of Utah as education chief and Aaron S Brown to Nicaragua.

Washington Senate Kennedy U. S Harvard J. Kenneth Galbraith India Edwin O. Reischauer Japan Sterling M. McMurrin University of Utah Aaron S. Brown New Hampshire Nicaragua

Engineer Arthur Pratt Dies at 68 in Bath Hospital

Arthur L. Pratt, 68, engineer at Hyde Windlass Co and prominent in Bath civic life, died Tuesday in a Bath hospital. Pratt was a former city councilor and a member of the Bath Lions Club.

Bath Arthur L. Pratt Hyde Windlass Co Pratt Bath Lions Club

Millinocket Native Coach Robert St Pierre Dies in Portland

Robert St Pierre a Millinocket native and amateur golfer of some note died Tuesday at a Portland hospital. He earned local fame for his golfing and coached teams before his passing.

Robert St. Pierre Portland Millinocket

Couple Expecting Triplets Sees Bonus Quad Arrive

HOLYOKE Mass A family of six expands to ten as Mrs Raymond J Feyre 35 delivers quadruplets instead of triplets The father a 38 year old insurance agent was told to sit down before the news The babies weigh 3 pounds 5 ounces to 3 pounds 13 ounces and were due in May all in incubators with the mother described as excellent.

Holyoke Mass Raymond J. Feyre

Local youth begins eight weeks of basic training at Fort Dix

Robert A. Jacobs, 18, of Saco, enters eight weeks of basic training with G Company, 4th Training Regiment at Fort Dix under the 1955 Reserve Forces Act. He will receive general military instruction and a two week leave after the initial eight weeks, then six months of active duty training before home-town duty with an Army Reserve or National Guard unit. Jacobs is son of Mr and Mrs Alden Jacobs of Biddeford and husband of Rochelle Lemieux. he attended Biddeford High School.

G Company 4Th Training Regiment Fort Dix N. J Robert A. Jacobs Saco Jacobs RFA National Guard Alden Jacobs Biddeford Rochelle Lemieux Biddeford High School

Four States All Set To Ratify YC Elections

Four states Texas Ohio Kansas and New Hampshire moved to ratify a constitutional amendment granting District of Columbia residents voting rights in presidential elections. Congress approved the amendment last year but Washington D C remains under federal governance. The effort awaits action by state legislatures to reach the 38th state threshold.

Washington District of Columsia Texas Ohio Kansas New Hampshire Texas House Texas Senate Ohio Senate Senate D. C Congress

Corbett Jury Debating Murder Verdict in Coors Case

The Corbett murder trial jury resumes deliberations after ten hours without a verdict. The case centers on Joseph Corbett Jr. accused of abducting and killing Adolph Coors in February 1960, with a potential verdict of acquittal or first-degree murder carrying life in prison.

Golden Colo Joseph Corbett Jr Corbett Adolph Jefferson County California Chino Calif Air Force

Biddeford youth begins eight weeks at Fort Dix

Philippe W. Vire Jr., 20, son of Mr and Mrs Philippe W. Vire Sr of Biddeford, starts eight weeks of basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey with A company 2nd Training Regiment Infantry. After initial instruction he gets two weeks leave then eight weeks advanced training or transfer to another post or specialist schools. Before enlistment he graduated from St Louis High School and worked at Bagley s Red and White in Saco.

Fort Dix N. J Philippe W. Vire, Jr Philippe W. Vire Summer Street Biddeford U. S. Army Training Center Infantry Army Wire St. Louis

Museum pieces show homemade weapons by WWII airmen

Dayton Ohio AP reports at Wright Patterson Air Force Museum a display of knives from bed slats hand carved guns wire cutters from ice skate blades and other improvised tools created by American airmen held in German POW camps during World War II. Royal Dr Frey, the museum’s reference and research chief and a former WWII pilot, leads the exhibit interest.

Dayton, Ohio Air Force Museum Wright-Patterson Base Royal Dr. Frey

Kennedy plans long term urban renewal and housing loan program

Kennedy proposes a major housing and urban renewal package with 3.19 billion dollars in new spending authority, including 2.5 billion for urban renewal commitments over four years with projected 10 year actual spending. The plan also envisions 40 year loans for moderate income families, expanding access beyond displaced residents to those ineligible for public housing.

Otter Homes Kennedy Weaver Congress

Fire destroys rural farmstand in Dedham

A Tuesday night blaze caused by barn wiring destroyed a rural farmstand in Dedham, leaving three people homeless. Mr. and Mrs. Charles FE Johnson and Mrs. Johnson's 90 year old mother, Mrs. Mary York, lost most of their possessions.

Dedham Charles FE. Johnson Johnson Mary_York

Titan Missile Nears Combat Readiness After Test Flight

Cape Canaveral report shows a 5000 mile test flight of a Titan missile prototype moving toward combat readiness. The 90 foot rocket hit a Atlantic target after 30 minutes and 17000 mph. All objectives were met. Earlier, a Face-B guided missile lost power and exploded during an 800 mile launch.

Cape Canaveral Flame Atlantic Air Force

Donation Voted By Evangeline Rebekah Lodge

Evangeline Rebekah lodge at Odd Fellows hall Biddeford voted a donation to the United Cerebral Palsy fund last night. The meeting accepted an invitation from Olive Rebekah lodge Kennebunk to host Mrs Ruby Packard chaplain Mrs Beatrice Kabel soloist and Mrs Helen Daly musician for conferring of degrees at Guest Officers night on April 17.

United Cerebral Palsy Fund Evangeline Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Olive Rebekah Lodge Kennebunk Ruby Packard Beatrice Kabel Helen Daly Ethel Benson Sanford Avis Briggs Old Orchard Beach Evangeline Lodge Evelyn Gammon Assembly Nellie Wallace Noble Grand Noble Saco Rebekah Lodge Wallace Elizabeth Smart Mary Jones

Nuclear Attack Warning Issued in Northeast

A federal official, Edward F. Phelps Jr. of the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization, said a nuclear attack would trigger emergency rationing of a radical kind. A national self triggering plan for economic controls is ready, with focus on undamaged areas in the northeast as the initial action after an all-out attack.

New York United States Edward F. Phelps, Jr Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization Phelps

Rioting Dents Fort Lauderdale Beach After Campus Dance

Thousands of college students filled the oceanfront and beach strip while police cleared the area. About 150 people were arrested for public drinking or disorderly conduct as two municipal court sessions prepared to handle a backlog from the weekend. Sheriff Michel and Mayor Johns commented on the night’s order, and officers used nightsticks and loudspeakers to keep crowds moving.

Page One Fort Lauderdale Alan Michel Johns

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