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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1963

Page

2

Personal notices from Maine hospitals and trips to Washington

Allie McKee of Old Orchard Beech is a patient at Union Hospital Dover Ohio. Marilyn Gagne of Sullivan Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Mercy Hospital Portland. Mr and Mrs Earle Curtis Rossroad Saco return from a New York City Washington DC and Falls Church Va trip to visit daughter Mrs Thomas McDonough. Mr and Mrs Edgar Morin 33 Adams Street and Mr and Mrs Roland Poisson 7 Wakefield Avenue Biddeford motor trip to Washington DC and Silver Springs Md guest of Mr and Mrs J Robert Iovino. Mrs Iovino is Poisson's daughter.

Allie McKee Old Orchard Beech Union Hospital Dover Ohio Marilyn Gagne Sullivan Street Biddefore Mercy Hospital Portland Earle Curtis Rossroad Saco New York City Washington, D. C Falls Church Thomas McDonough Edgar Morin Adams Street Roland Poisson Wakefield Avenue Biddeford Silver Springs J. Robert Iovino Iovino Poisson

Veterans and Auxiliary Meetings Across District One

World War I Veterans of District One Barracks will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion home in Sanford. The Delta Alpha club gathers Monday at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Alice Hurd’s Kennebunkport home. Our Lady of a helE will meet at 2 p.m. in Fremont chit rooms on Alfred Street, Biddeford. The Past Presidents Parley of the Tighe-Beaudoin Farley unit, American Legion auxiliary, meets Monday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Leona Goulet’s Biddeford address.

District One American Legion Sanford Delta Alpha Club Alice Hurd Hang Wood Drive Kennebunkport Dorothy Grant Our Lady of A Hele Fremont Chit Rooms Alfred Street Biddeford Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Leona Goulet Atlantic Avenue

Church Notes and Confession Times Combined

The Junior Bandana singers of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday. Confessions are scheduled at St Monica Kennebunk from 4 to 5 p m. At St Martha Kennebunkport confessions run 4 to 6 and 7 to 8 p m. Mary church Wells offers confessions Saturday 2 30 to 3 30 p m.

Bandana Soongsters Saco Salvation Army St Mary Church Wells

Zoning Appeal Withdrawn for Saco Restaurant Plan

Raymond C. La Course withdrew his request to operate a restaurant with beer sales and entertainment at the Saco Motel near Main Street and Academy Avenue. Chairman Byron F. Dolby led the Zoning Appeals Board before the meeting was held.

Raymond C. LaCourse Saco Zoning Appeals Board Saco Municipal Court Room Main Street Academy Avenue LaCourse Byron F. Dolby

Stratton Man Lost In River Drowning Report

EUSTIS AP A Stratton man presumed drowned after a small boat was pulled into a power dam by swift currents. Wardens search for Daryle L. Durrell 26 of Deanion. John F. Kenyon 28 of Rockton Mass. survived by clinging to a root and helping with a fleeting grip before losing hold.

Eustis Daryle L. Durrell Deanion John F. Kenyon Rockton Mass Durrell

Kerry joins Air Force Reserve ROTC program

John M Kerry of Saco son of the police chief has been selected for entrance into the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Program by the 340th ROTC group at Holy Cross College Worcester Mass. He is a freshman pursuing a BS in social sciences and is a Cheverus High School graduate. Upon completion of training he will receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force.

John M. Kerry Saco Raymond Kerry Common Street Air Force Reserve Officers 340Th Air Force Holy Cross College Worcester Mass Kerry Cheverus High School Portland United States Air Force

Muskie urges bold expansion of hydro power at APPA convention

Sen Edmund Muskie of Maine told delegates at the American Public Power Association convention that the U S must push major hydro and electric energy expansion to stay a world leader. He warned steam plants remain about 80 percent of power and prices rise as hydro sites become scarce.

New England Cleveland Edmunds Muskie Maine United States American Public Power Association

Prayers Planned for Arsene Feetgau at Emond Funeral Home

Members of the Sacred Heart League of St. Andre church will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Emond Funeral home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to say prayers for Arsene Feetgau.

Sacred Heart League of St. Andre Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Biddeford Ifor Arsene Feetgau

Funeral services for Arsene Fecteau at St Andre church

Funeral services for Arsene Fecteau of 7 Vine Street Biddeford will be held at 10 a m Monday at St Andre church. Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford today Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m.

Arsene Fecteau Vine Street Biddeford St. Andre Church Emond Hill Street

Biddeford Groups Plan Evening Tribute at Funeral Home

Members of the Biddeford Council and Knights of Columbus will gather at 7 PM at Emond Funeral Home on Ill Street in Biddeford to pay respects to the father of a member.

Biddeford

Fremont club to offer prayers for Arsene Fecteau

The Fremont club and auxiliary will meet Saturday at 8 p.m. at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to say prayers for Arsene Fecteau son of Emile Fecteau a member.

Fremont Club Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Biddeford Arsene Fecteau Faof Emile Fecteau

Funeral services held for Jules Tremblay in New Bedford Mass

Jules Tremblay 78 a relative of Biddeford residents died. A high requiem mass was sung at St Antione church and burial in Sacre Coeur cemetery New Bedford. Born in Quebec he was a former Warren Brothers employee and a communicant of St Antoine church. Survived by widow Marie Plouffe Tremblay two brothers two sisters and several nieces and nephews.

New Bedford Mass Jules Tremblay Biddeford St. Antoine Church Sacre Coeur Quebec P.Q Norbert and Demaire (Pelletier) Tremblay Warren Brothers SS Company Oe Funeral Home New Bedord Marie Ploufee Tremblay Norbert Emile Tremblay Louise A. Thibeault Celina M. Agnew

Marie Joseph Academy Honor Roll Announced

Rev Sister Rose Imelda, principal at Marie Joseph Academy, announces the honor roll. Senior high honors go to Christine Veilleux, Diane Suesso, Rose Ann Morin, Anita Mutty, Monique Caron, Ann Bourque. Juniors include Pamela Finn, Claudette Caron, Donna Marie Rouleau, Pawhola Whitehurst, with Yvette Gagnon. Sophomores feature Marguerite Gregoire and Sandra Poulin with Gloria Desjardins, Susan Beaudry, Sharon Blanchard, Stella Lamirande, Rane Menard, Jacqueline Jean. Freshmen honor roll lists Denise Doyon, Karlen Abbott, Janice Mercier, Linda Carignan, Rachel Levesque, Therese Albert, Christine Collamati, Louise Beaudry, Lucille Laliberte. Junior high adds Diane Virtuoso and Micheline Martel with Bobbie Jane Lago, Tina Martin, Gail Hinkle y.

Rose Imelda Marie Joseph Academy Christine Veilleux Diane Suesso Rose Ann Morin Anita Mutty Monique Caron Ann Bourque Pamela Finn Claudette Caron Donna Marie Rouleau Pawhola Whitehurst Yvette Gagnon Mar-guerite Gregoire Sandra Poulin Gloria Desjjardins Susan Beaudry Sharon Blanchard Stella Lamirande Rane Menard Jacqueline Jean Denise Doyon Karlen Abbott Janice Mercier Linda Carignan Rachel Levesque Therese Albert Christine Collamati Louise Beaudry Lucille Laliberte Diane Virtuoso Micheline Martel Bobbie Jane Lago Tina Martin Gail Hinkley

Market movers weigh surge toward new highs or consolidation

Stocks fluctuated near 1963 highs with gains and losses about a point as big trades hit Sunray DX Oil and Sperry Rand. The Dow slipped slightly to 721.05 while utilities rose, oils advanced, and bonds stayed steady. Forest photogrammetry discussed by Maine forestry students appears in unrelated Rural Electrification authority remarks.

New York Utishone Rails Chevrolet Chrysler Associated Press Sunray DX Oil Sperry Rand Martin-Marietta Sperry Dow Jones American Stock Exchange U.S

Weather Outlook for Portland This Weekend

This afternoon gradual clearing spreading northeastward with highs in the 40s and northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight gradual clearing with little temperature change. lows in the 30s to around 40. Saturday increasing clouds and somewhat warmer. highs in the mid 40s to near 50. Chance of showers Saturday night, then mostly sunny and cooler Sunday.

Portland

Larceny Reports Linger At Saco Plant And Storage Site

Saco police investigated a theft at the Lyn-Flex Industries plant in the Saco Industrial Park after a maintenance man found a broken cigarette machine and an empty coin box with 90 cents nearby. Lieutenant Robert Foran led the probe as officers also tracked a separate larceny claim from Claude Ayer about a stripped truck on Portland Road.

Saco Lyn-Flex Industries, Inc Armand Brochu Biddeford Iman Brochu Robert Foran Claude Ayer Portland Road Ayer

New York Man Fined in Biddeford Court for Reckless Driving

Francis J. Callan, 22, of Brentwood New York, paid a $50 fine after pleading guilty to reckless driving in Biddeford municipal court. The drunken driving charge was dropped for lack of evidence. Callan also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a sticker, with a $10 fine or 10 days in jail, suspended. Trooper Robert Janson led the cases.

Francis J. Callan Brentwood N.Y Biddeford T. A. Fitanides Robert Janson Lloyd LaFountain Janson LaFountain Callan Fitanides Gerald C. Nason Frederick M. Deleon Waterbury Conn Od and Frank Chevrolet Company, Inc Judith W. Peterson Main Street Biddeford Pool

Daughters and Sons Born at Local Hospitals

At Saco Hospital a daughter Tamra Lee born to Mr and Mrs Paul Cote Sr of Old Orchard Beach weighing six pounds fourteen ounces on April 22. Mr and Mrs Verne Martin of Kezar Falls welcomed a son Richard Arthur weighing eight pounds on April 29. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Grant of Grant road Saco welcomed a daughter Laurie Ann weighing five pounds fourteen ounces on May 2.

Saco Hospital Paul Cote Old Orchard Beach Tamra Lee Verne Martin Kezar Falls Richard Arthur Benjamin Grant Grant Road Saco Laurie Ann Lionel Cou

Where Our Aliens Come From

Canada 339,659 aliens reported their addresses to the Immigration and Naturalization Service this year, more than in 62. California leads with 710,419 aliens registered. The alien population climbs in the Southwest while declining elsewhere. Florida shows an influx of Cuban nationals.

Immigration and Naturalization Service Justice Department California Florida

Rochambeau Club Installs Officers In Biddeford

Dominique Gagne will install Rochambeau officers as the club installs new officers. George C. Neault serves as master of ceremonies. Delegates named to American Snowshoe Union include Herman Tremblay Raymond Belanger and Arthur Turgeon.

Dominique Gagne International Presidents Association of Snowshoers Rochambeau Club George C. Neault American Snowshoe Union Herman Tremblay Raymond Belanger Arthur Turgeon South Street Biddeford Maine Snowshoe Union Rochambeau Joseph Laros Ana Joseph Salvas Denis Pelletier Richard Lajeunesse Arthur Boisjoly Guy Garon Rene Letourneau Maurice Lamontagne Richard Marcoux Gerard Lizotte Eddie Levesque Albert Michaud Caswell Kelley Jr Richard Poulin Richard Nadeau Fern Loranger Joseph G. Wilson Armand Belair William Doran Jr Robert Plummer Gerard Coulombe Albert Cote Lucien Turcotte Armand Roy Armand L. Dutil Raymond Bissonnette Robert St

State House votes to cut state share of pari mutuel pools

Augusta bill would shift six percent tax on Scarborough Downs bets so one sixth is returned to licensees for costs and the track keeps 11 percent of pools while the state retains 5 percent The measure reduces projected state revenue from horse racing commissions from 1961 62 and the current and next two year estimates to lower amounts with Scarborough Downs as the sole track in the state

Augusta House Scarborow Downs Scarborough Downs

Guest Preacher Announced For Church In Saco

The First Parish Congregational church in Saco will host Rev. Chauncey Harding of Gray as guest preacher this Sunday. His sermon topic is A Sure Thing. Harding has a long ministerial record including ordination in 1925 and service at Falmouth Westchurch Benton Falls and North Berwick churches.

First Parish Congregational Saco Chauncey Harding Gray Genera Ang R.R.Y.M.C.A North Cumberla Association Falmouth Westchurch Land Benton Falls Winslow Opportunity Farm New Gloucester North Berwick

Rock Disrupts Rail Service In Maine Branch

A 15 ton boulder toppled onto the Rockland branch track after heavy rains. The first diesel freight hit the rock causing a derailment of the second engine. Wrecking crews cleared the line and service resumed at 2 a.m.

Thomaston Maine Central Railroad Rockland

American Everest Expedition Led By Norman Dyhrenfurth

The United States team led by Norman G. Dyhrenfurth, with 18 Americans and one Briton, raised funds from the National Geographic Society and others, launched from Katmandu February 13 for a 200 mile Himalayan trek to Everest. The group established multiple high camps and faced tragedy when John E. Breitenbach was killed by an ice fall March 23 at about 18,000 feet.

Japan Norman G. Dyhrenfurth Santa Monica Calif Katmandu Himalyas Everest Camp Three Camp Four Camp Six John E. Breitenbach Jackson Wyo Khumbu

Integrationists and protesters face off near City Hall

Police lines held as demonstrators knelt in prayer near City Hall steps. Buses carried arrested Negroes after three waves. Firefighters laid out hoses but spurred dispersal with warnings. spectators dispersed. Most Negroes charged with parading without a permit. some adults charged with failing to obey officers.

Three Youths Injured In Arundel Road Crash

A late model car failed to negotiate a curve on Route 1A Arundel skidded 30 feet after hitting a rock and rolled onto its roof. Gerald Boutin Alfred Road Biddeford James Agreste Taylor Street Biddeford Norman Nadeau Kennebunk were hospitalized at Webber Hospital. State Trooper Fred Trumbull investigated the crash.

Arundel Gerald Boutin Alfred Road James Agreste Taylor Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Bibber Norman Nadeau Kennebunk Fred Trumbull

Crime Rise in 1962 Signals Gender and Policy Challenges

FBI Chief discusses rising U S crime, noting a 7 percent 1962 increase and a 114 percent rise since 1950. He cites factors including population density age race and policing policy, blaming a widespread attitude of rights over responsibilities for the trend.

United States

Maremont Expands Ownership in Gabriel and Saco-Lowell

Maremont reports it now owns 90.2 percent of Gabriel and 95.7 percent of Saco-Lowell after a cash and stock exchange offer. The Chicago firm gained 665 729 Gabriel common shares and boosted Saco-Lowell to 541 096 common shares. Sales mix shows 55 percent automotive, 28 percent textile machinery, 17 percent ordnance and space electronics.

Maremont Corporation Gabriel Company Saco-Lowell Chicago Maremont Gabriel

Exiles Recall a Bold Cuban Escape and Sea Raid

An account describes eight Americans and Cuban exiles at sea near Cuba moving guns to shore in a raft escape. Cuban guerrillas meet them on the beach and guide a rapid return to their vessel while a Cuban patrol boat fires a brief burst as they retreat. The writer notes seasickness during the voyage and mentions Buddy Sullivan’s 61 in the first round of the 1962 Tucson Open.

Cuba Havana Buddy Sullivan Tucson

Fremont Club Plans Hobo Party at Club Hall

The Fremont Club and auxiliary outlined plans for a Hobo party to be held May 25 at the club hall. A covered-dish supper was discussed, with Ernest Valliere as chair, and donations were voted for Biddeford fire victims.

Irene Morin Fremont Club Alfred Street Wilfrid Simoneau Biddeford Bernadette Guerrette Geore Baiguy Paul Neault Albert Allie Maurice Baillareon Ernest Vale Natalie Lemire Adrien Lamothe Sunshine Committee Gedeon Bergeron Geroge Lambert Roderigue Bergeron Josephat Grenier Corinne Grenier Wilfrd Simpeau Joseph Peloquin Albert Aliie Maurice Baillargeon Henry Bouchard Royal Chretien Leo Cote George (Agnon Lionel Garon Urbain Langevin Gerard Morin Paul Nadeau Armand Ouellette Jean Paul Rheaume Ernest Valliere George Baiguy Rolanderon Antonio Daigneault Leslie Duprey Patrick Guerrette Raou Morin

Well Baby Clinic Slated At Beach

Mrs. Helen Curry announces a well baby clinic and a Sabin polio immunization clinic at the town hall in Old Orchard Beach. The polio clinic runs 9 to 11 for adults who missed Sunday and children not yet immunized. the well baby starts 9 30. The final adult polio clinic will be June 9 with details to come. The date for the children's clinic is still to be determined.

Old Orchard Beach Helen Curry Tuesay

Biddeford Officer Completes Nine Week Orientation Course

Army Second Lt. Michael Panteleakos son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Panteleakos of Biddeford completed a nine week officer orientation course at Fort Eustis Transportation Center. The 23 year old entered the Army last February after graduating from Thornton Academy and Bowdoin College. He is a member of Sigma Nu.

Army Michael Panteleakos Stephen Panteleakos Emery Street Biddeford Transportation Center Fort Eustis Panteleakos Thornton Academy Saco Bowdoin College Brunswick Sigma Nu Fraternity

State Highway Projects Listed Worth 43 Million

Augusta AP reports the State Highway Commission said as of May first one hundred highway projects valued at 43 million dollars were under way. Interstate projects totaled 20.7 million while other federal aid work added 19.8 million.

Augusta State Highway Commission

York Route 1 paving bids slated for May 15

The State Highway Commission said bids will be opened May 15 for repaving about one-third mile of Route 1 in York from the town hall easterly.

Augusta York State Highway Commission

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