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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1961

Page

2

Local Notices From Biddeford And Surrounding Towns

Personal notices list Mrs Catherine Crowley patient at Webber hospital and Robert Nadeau surgical patient at Notre Dame hospital in Biddeford. Mare Anger son of Aristide Anger a tonsillectomy patient at Notre Dame hospital. Patients returning home include Mrs Charles Anthony medical patient and Mrs Mary Cullinan medical patient plus Miss Odina Fecteau surgical patient, all in Biddeford or nearby. Maj Joseph Denton and Capt John Christenson recently completed a 15 day Air Force reserve active duty tour at Bedford Massachusetts.

Catherine Crowley St. Mary Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Robert Nadeau West Street Notre Dame Hospital Mare Anger Aristide Anger South Street Charles Anthony Winter Street Mary Cullinan Wesley Boulevard Old Orchard Beach Odina Fecteau Piersons Jane Joseph N. Denton Promenade Avenue Saco John H. Christenson Summer Street Kennebunk Air Force Reserve Air Force and Control Development — Division Bedford Mass

Edmond Neault 67 of Biddeford dies after long illness

Edmond Neault 67 of 37 Em ery street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness Born in Ste. Helene de Chester P Q March 1894 he was a son of Jeffrey and Malvina Dupuis Neault He worked at the Saco Lowell Shops foundry and was a self employed carpenter He was a member of Cercle Lacordaire and Sacred Heart League St Andre church He leaves his widow Evelina Gagne Neault de leaves a son Ovila Neault Rochester N H two daughters Adrienne Neault Rochester N H and Maria Drouin West brook three brothers Andre Black Lake P Q Paul d Israel P Q Raoul Neault Sherbrooke P Q three sisters Marie Anne Lajeunesse Richmond P Q Rose Blanchette Berlin N H and Germaine King Rochester N H four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Friends may call at the Edmond Funeral home today and Saturday Sunday from 2 to 10 p m Funeral services will be held from St Andre church Monday at 9 a m

Edmond Neault Emery Street Biddeford Ste. Helene de Chester P.Q March Jeffrey Malvina (Dupuis Neault Saco Lowell Cercle Lacordaire St. Andre's Church Sacred Heart League St. Andre Evelina Gagne Neault de Leaves Ovila Neault Lynn Mass Adrienne Neault Rochester N.H Philias Maria Drouin Westbrook Andre Black Lake Paul d'Israel Raoul Neault Sherbrooke Marie Anne Lajeunesse Richimond Rose Blanchete Berlin Germaine King Edmond Funeral St. Andre Church

Notre Dame Thrift Shop directed by Group D next week

Mrs. Mark B. Simard serves as captain guiding the Notre Dame Thrift Shop under Group D. Our Lady of Victory circle schedules a meeting Sunday at 2 p m at the Fre mont club hall on Alfred Street in Biddeford.

Notre Dame Thrift Shop Mark B. Simard Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford

Church Notes From Saco and Surrounding Parishes

The Junior Band and singers of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 0 a.m. Confessions occur at St Monica Kennebunkport 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Confessions at St Martha Kennebunkport Saturdays 4 to 8 p.m. Mary Wells Saturday 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Junior Church school class of Christ Episcopal Biddeford meets Saturday 10:30 a.m. Evensong Candle lighting and baptism at Christ Episcopal Biddeford Saturday 4 p.m. The Confirmation class of St David Kennebunk meets Saturday 9 a.m. in the parish hall.

Soongsters Saco Salvation Army Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford St David Episcopal Church Kennebunk

GSA Reluctant To Name 38th Ratifying State In Debate

Washington AP The General Services Administration says it will report to Congress on Monday that the 23rd amendment granting DC presidential voting rights has been ratified. It will list ratifying states alphabetically, not declare a specific 38th state, amid confusion over Kansas Ohio and New Hampshire. Five states had already ratified with NH later re ratifying creating shifting positions.

Washington General Services Administration Congress District of Columbia GSA Kansas Ohio New Hampshire Concord B.C

Thornton Academy Class Of 1941 Reunion Planned

Alumni of the class of 1941 met at Mrs Lawrence Staples home in Saco to discuss the 20th reunion set for June 10 The event will follow a reunion at the academy and be held at the Wonderbar steak house in Biddeford Plans covered contact efforts and the evening program Attending planning committee members included Mrs Staples Walter Lamb Carleton Brock Mrs Virginia Harmon Mrs Marion Stickney Mrs Mary Ledoux Mrs Rita Scammon Mrs Lorraine Bellevue and Miss Margaret Small.

Thornton Academy Lawrence Staples North Street Saco Wonderbar Biddeford The Academy Walter Lamb Carleton Brock Virginia Harmon Marion Stickney Mary Ledoux Rita Scammon Lorraine Bellevue Margaret Small

Gun to Guitar Trade Sparks Sheriff's Advice

In Wenatchee Washington an acquaintance loaned a rifle to L A Stallings who later saw the weapon in a pawnshop. The gun had been traded for a guitar prompting deputies to advise him to consult an attorney.

Wenatchee, Wash L.A

Death of Lucinda Emmons Widow of Calvin R Emmons

Lucinda M Emmons 88 former Biddeford resident died Thursday in a Portland hospital. She lived at 1145 Congress St Portland born December 14 1872 in Biddeford daughter of Napoleon B and Helen Knox Osgood. Survived by four daughters Mrs Forrest R Pinkerton Rockland Mrs Ralph H Driswell Portland Mrs Leslie R Barrett Elliott and Mrs Doris Ff Allen Biddeford, a son Robert O Emmons Westbrook, 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 from Dennett and Craig funeral home 265 Main St Saco with calling hours tomorrow evening from 7 to burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford.

Lucinda M. Emmons Biddeford Calvin R. Emmons Portland Congress Street Napoleon B Helen Knox Osgood Forrest R. Pinkerton Rockland Ralph H. Driswell Leslie R. Barrett Elliott Doris Ff. Allen Robert O. Emmons Westbrook Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco

Funeral services for Clifford Bedell Biddeford lobsterman

Funeral services for Clifford Gerry Bedell of 36 South Street Biddeford were held yesterday afternoon at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco. Rev. H Lewis Cutler officiated. Bearers were Ralph Goldthwaite Carlos Goldthwaite Preston Alley and Chief Boatswain Mate Daniel Farnsworth. Entombment followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Biddeford.

Clifford Gerry Bedell South Street Biddeford Biddeford Pool Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco H. Lewis Cutler Biddeford Second Congregational Church Ralph Goldthwaite Carlos Goldthwaite Preston Alley Daniel Farnsworth Greenwood Cemetery

Memorial service for Mrs Nellie M Hall at St Mary Church

Nellie M Hall of Pool Road Biddeford died yesterday. Libra service will be held Saturday at 10 am from St Mary Church with a funeral Mass to be scheduled later. Friends may call until 4 this afternoon and from 7 to 10 this evening at Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone Street Biddeford.

Nellie M. Hall Pool Road Biddeford St. Mary Church Sansoucy Stone Street

Funeral services held for Joseph T. Pepin at St. Andre

Libera services were conducted this morning at 9 from St Andre church with Rev. Gerard Parent officiating. A funeral Mass is scheduled for next week. Bearers included Gerard Pepin Norman Farland Raymond Couture Armand Levesque Roger Belair and Maurice Poirier. Burial was in the family lot at St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave by Father Parent. Attending from out of town were Mr and Mrs Paul Bourret and family Weathersfield Conn Mr and Mrs Elias Pepin Providence R I Mrs Joseph Bourret Mr and Mrs B J Suez and Gerard Bourret Hartford Conn and Mr and Mrs E A Bertin Westbrook.

Joseph T. Pepin St. Andre Church Gerard Parent Laura Proulx Gerard Pepin Norman Farland Raymond Couture Armand Levesque Roger Belair Maurice Poirier St. Joseph Cemetery Father Parent Paul Bourret Weathersfield Conn Elias Pepin Providence R. I Joseph Bourret B.J. Suez Gerard Bourret Hartford E. A. Bertin Westbrook

Legislators Receive Two Publications On Unions Debate

August a lawmakers received copies of Profiles in Courage by Kennedy and Con science of a Conservative by Goldwater from Maine Citizens for Right to Work. Rep Walter Tweedie aided distribution while Gov Reed and the Executive Council also got copies. Tweedie blamed a mixup and said a statement would follow after he retrieved about 200 copies of each from Boston.

Augusta Coureze Kennedy Barry Goldwater Maine Citizens For Walter F. Tweedie Rmars Hill Reed Executive Council Tweedie Citizens Committee Boston

Iowa lawmakers get 40 winks after 40 steps at Statehouse

Des Moines report notes 40 cot rest area above the House chamber, enabling lawmakers to nap at noon if they wish. An employee comments that a rest is needed after climbing first 40 steps to reach the room.

Des Moines

Weather Outlook for Portland and Nearby Areas

Mostly sunny this afternoon with little temperature change. Increasing clouds tonight as it stays cold. Saturday, cloudy and colder with snow in the morning likely mixing with rain along the coast. Winds west to northwest 10 to 20 mph this afternoon, light variable tonight. Overnight lows include Caribou 21, Eastport 27, Greenville 16, Old Town 25, Rumford 19, Portland 19, Mt Wash 4, Concord 26, Halifax 30, Montreal 25.

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

MARCR TIDES HIGH LOW A M P M APRIL TIDES

Tide times are listed with morning and evening high and low windows across April. The data shows specific A M and P M slots including 10:34 10:52 and 4:23 4:42 for early entries and 11:10 11:25 4:58 5:14 11:46 12:00 5:33 5:48 12:24 and 6:11 6:20 for later readings.

MARCR

Dens of Saco Cub Pack 310 Hold Meetings

Dens of Pack 310 in Saco met at the First Parish Congregational church parish house and at Den Mothers homes. Den 2 led by Mrs Whitney and Den 4 by Mrs Smith Jr and Mrs Carter had Cubs like Dennis Gaines, Richard Normand, Billy Cushing, Steven Foster among others. Den 5 practiced badge discussions, Den 6 made Easter Baskets, and Webelos studied emergencies and molded paints with John Whitney assisting.

Saco First Parish Congregational Den John Whitney Wayne Whitney Dennis Douglas Gaines Richard Normand Harry Smith Jr Gerald Carter Billy Cushing Steven Foster Bruce Blow Jerry Carter Peter Smith Randy Forrester Kevin Savage James Wilcox Stanley Charles Tom Sawyer Dorothy Hawkins Gilbert Hawkins Harry Nielson Thomas Rousselle Dean Wolfahrt James Malcolm Stackpole Peter Mazeiko Jon Boute David Leslie William Wagner Donald Grenier Raymond Whitten Den 4 Webelos den Lion Paul Wentworth Charles Anthony Robert Phillips Mark Butland Webelos

Mother Nears First Glimpse Of Feyre Quads

In Holyoke Massachusetts AP report says Feyre quadruplets two boys two girls weigh under four pounds at Providence Hospital. Mother Mrs Raymond Feyre 35 hopes to visit nursery today after rest advised by doctor. Eldest siblings aged two to 14 will help at home when quads go home in about two months. Names are Margaret Mary James Michael Maureen Ann and Robert Joseph.

Holyoke Mass Feyre Raymond J. Feyre Providence Hospital Fach Margaret Mary James Michael Maureen Ann Robert Joseph

Antiques dealer is sentenced for theft at Rogue Bluffs

Machias reports that John Layman of Wallingford Conn pleaded guilty in Superior Court and was sentenced to the Men's Reformatory for stealing antiques at Rogue Bluffs. Ellsworth F Stevison of Meriden Conn is free under 4000 awaiting June court action on similar charges.

John Layman Wallingford Conn Rogue Bluffs Ellsworth F. Stevison Meriden

Salute to Youth honors St Louis senior Michael Morel

St Louis high school senior Michael A. Morel earns the Salute to Youth nod. An early St Francis Xavier University acceptant for 1965, he plans a liberal arts teaching career and serves as class vice president. Morel lettered in football and basketball, co captained football, and has active music roles with seven years of piano study. He worked summers at Elm Laundry to fund college expenses and aims to study in Nova Scotia with accreditation papers to follow.

Madeliene Davenport St. Louis High School Michael A. Morel Adolf Morel Green Street Biddeford St. Francis Xavier University Nova Scotia School of Liberal Arts Dirigo Boys State University of Maine Morel Raymond Gagne St. Joseph Convent James Gendron Elm Laundry Rachel St. Joseph Church Edwards Plant Saco Kesslen Shoe Company Kenniebank

Faster Sunrise Service At Ocean Park Sunday

Easter sunrise services in Ocean Park at 5 15 a m Sunday led by young representatives from Protestant churches in the twin cities. The Biddeford Saco Council of Churches sponsors with music by Thomas Keefe and William Harrison and readings by multiple church members. Rev Harry A Rufiero delivers the sermon at the Saco First Parish Congregational church with other participants from Saco and Biddeford congregations. Refreshments follow at Porter Hall served by a large youth committee from local churches.

Twin Cities Temple Avenue iOcean Park Biddeford Saco Council of Churches Thomas Keefe William Harrison Saco First Parish Robert Parslow Saco School Street Methodist Church Perley Perkins Unitarian Universalist Churches Howard Bruce Shaffer Harry A. Rufiero Ileader James R. Riddle Foss Street Methodist Church Robert Deans Biddeford Second

O'Sullivan to Associate with Dr James Binette

Dr William B. O'Sullivan of Saco announces Dr James Binette will become his associate effective in June. Biddeford native Binette trained in Webber Hospital outpatient work during Montreal medical school studies and will finish his Montreal internship this spring before starting duties. He is married to a German nurse who also worked at Webber Hospital.

William B. O'Sullivan Saco James Binette Biddeford Webbers Hospital University of Montreal Medical School Montreal Webber Hospital

Passover Observance Begins Tonight at El Chaim Synagogue

Jewish communities begin Pesach at sundown with 6 pm services led by Rabbi Boris Goettlieb at Congregation El Chaim. Additional services follow Friday through Sunday with morning and evening times, April 6 8, including memorials on April 8 at 10 am. Matsos replace bread during the festival week.

Boris Goettlieb Congregation el Chaim Gottlieb

Fire Auxiliary Plans Supper In Saco

Final plans for the April 6 supper were set at the Saco Firemen's auxiliary March meeting. Mrs. Jean McInnis heads the supper committee. served at 6 30 in the fire station with guests from North Saco and Camp Ellis. A traveling apron project started. April 13 refreshments committee named.

Saco Jean McInnis North Saco Camp Ellis Madeline Eastman Lydia Flood Mary Campbell Shirley Burba Flood March Adele Letellier Burba

Secret Pals Of Camp Ellis Fire Group To Meet

Final plans for the secret pal gathering were outlined by the Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen's auxiliary. Mrs. Ruth Stackpole chaired, with Mrs. Laurette McAlevey and Mrs. Theresa Pendleton reporting. Attendees were reminded to meet at 6 p.m. at the Camp Ellis station to travel to the Saco supper.

Camp Ellis George Norwood Colin Wormwood Schenectady N. Y Stackpole Joan Larochelle Pauline Clegg Betty Shaw Greta Grenier McAlevey Mary Pendleton Lillian Gagnon

Muskie Corrects Chamber On Area Bill Details

Senator Muskie challenged the State Chamber of Commerce over its March report about the areas bill. He said the document misstates Maine areas eligible for aid and mischaracterizes loan funding as grants, naming Lewiston Auburn and Calais Eastport alongside Biddeford Saco Sanford. He urged the chamber to correct the misinformation.

Washington State Chamber of Commerce Sen Muskie Paul C. Emerson Biddeford-Saco-Sanford Maine Lewiston-Auburn Calais-Eastport Futhermore Chamber

Armory Repair Bids Sought in Multiple Maine Posts

Gov. Reed and the executive council authorize the National Guard to seek bids for about 22000 in repairs and renovations to armories in Portland Augusta Brunswick Saco Gardiner Belfast Fort Fairfield and Fort Fairfield.

Augusta The National Guard Reed Executive Council Portland Brunswick Saco Gardiner Belfast Fort Fairfield

Couple's Family Ties Highlight Local Roots

The couple have two children. Dr Binette is the son of Mr and Mrs Omer Binette, former Biddeford residents, now residing on the Portland road, Saco.

Dr. Binette Omer Binette Biddeford Portland Road Saco

Election Date Change Killed By House Vote

In Augusta the Maine House rejected two Senate endorsed measures. On Rep William Dennett’s motion the House postponed the election revision and vacancy-filling proposals, killing them. The election change would align Maine governor elections with the presidential cycle.

Augusta House Senate William E. Dennett R-Kittery United States

Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club Earns Second Place Honor

The Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club finished second in an area attendance contest judged among clubs. Sanford won, Kennebunk placed third, and South Berwick finished last. Arthur Wilkins, Maine forest commissioner, spoke on Maine forests and forestry. Attendees included 38 members and guests. meeting led by John Alheim.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Rotary Club Sanford Biddeford-Saco South Berwick Arthur Wilkins Augusta Maine Maine Forestry Service

Democratic Bid To End Council Tabled In Maine House

In Augusta the Maine House tabled a proposal to abolish the Executive Council, voting on the majority unfavorable report from the State Government Committee. A companion bill to redistribute council duties was also defeated without debate. The measures drew opposition from most committee members, with two Democrats in favor on the council abolition and no recorded opposition to the distribution bill.

Augusta Maine State Government Committee Eddie E. Nestie Lewiston Joseph E. Noel Waterville William E. Dennett Kittery Council Irving D. Fogg Madison House

Missing Boy Found By Police In Saco

Donald A. Ouellette thirteen from 18 Bradley Street Saco was reported missing yesterday morning. He was found walking on Lincoln Street Saco yesterday afternoon at 3 by Lt Robert Foran and Patrolman Lawrence LeClair and was returned home by police.

Donald A. Ouellette Bradley Street Saco Lincoln Street Robert Foran Lawrence LeClair

Top Pocahontas Officer Visits Biddeford Lodge

Mrs. Annie Gowen, Great Pocahontas of Maine, visits Blue Feather council in Biddeford with guests from Portland Kezar Falls South Portland Ogunquit and Old Orchard Beach. District 2 meeting planned for April 22 at North Berwick and Visiting Officers Night set for April 11 at Agamenticus Ogunquit. Gift presented to Gowen. social hour awards to Gowen and Baston.

Annie Gowen Ogunquit Pocahontas Great Council of Maine Blue Feather Council Elm Street Biddeford Edwina Baston South Portland Records Esselyn Perkins Wampum Priscilla Stevens Moody Lina Snow South Gowen Cecile Jacques Poca‘hontas Portland Kezar Falls Old Orchard Beach Baston Pauline Simms

Young Gang Is Rounded Up By Bay State Police

Seven Winchendon residents including five adults and two juveniles were arrested as state and local police smashed a three months crime wave in central Massachusetts and New Hampshire. William Hardy, Donald Baker, Bruce Devarney, Brian Tfeifle, and Rene Gauthier faced larceny and breaking and entering charges with court appearances set in Winchendon District Court.

Winchendon Mass Massachusetts New Hampshire Athol Barracks Gardner Phillipston Athol Erving Keene N. H William T. Hardy Jr Donald L. Baker Bruce Devarney Brian T. Tfeifle Rene .J.gauthier Hardy Devarney Gauthier Baker Tfeifle Winchendon District Court

Hoffa Seeks Union Return Backed by Reuther Effort

Boston Globe quotes Teamsters President James J. Hoffa saying Walter Reuther urged reinstating the Teamsters into the AFL-CIO. Hoffa claims Meany opposed the move, while UAW officials dispute the call. Hoffa adds the Teamsters will rejoin only if they remain self governing as he negotiates a new local truckers contract.

Boston Boston Globe Today Teamers James J. Hoffa Walter Reuther Teamsters Afl-Cio Hoffa Reuther United Auto Workers AFL - Cio George Meany Meany Globe Emil Mazey UAW Detroit Mazey Teamster

Garland To Sneak At Saco Meeting

US Rep. Peter A. Garland will address a York county Republican committee gathering at IGAR hall in Saco on Thursday night April 6 at 8. The meeting aims to discuss party concerns and local political matters.

Garland Saco Peter A. Garland York County Republican Committee Igar Hall

Colby Tops Hampton In St Va In Five-Run First

Colby emerged 9 to 12 in Hampton Virginia after a five run first inning. Bowdoin fell 6 to 1 to the University of Baltimore as six Bowdoin errors helped decide the game.

Maine Portland Colby Bowdoin Hampton Institute Hampton University of Baltimore

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