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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1962

Page

2

Local residents in Notre Dame hospital and naval updates

District residents including Philemon Camire Waide Goldthwaite and Mrs Percy Monteith are listed as medical patients at Notre Dame hospital with others traveling for treatment or visiting relatives. Two Biddeford area sailors Robert Deschambault and Evan Crosby aboard USS Wasp participate in fleet exercises in the Eastern Atlantic. The Wasp plans visits to the United Kingdom and northern Europe before returning to Boston in June.

Philemon Camire Pool Street Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Waide Goldthwaite Norman Goldthwaite Biddeford Pool Green Street Raymond P. Bineau Paul H. Bineau Washington Street Great Lakes Ill Almeria Campbell Elm Street Robert Malinky Clifton N. J Oliva Grenier Middle Street Leo Bruker Fall Street Laura Guertin Riverside Avenue Camp Ellis Wilfred Graham Cobbert Road Portland Alfred Richardson East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach Marcel Paquette Cleaves Street Albert Simoneau Vincent Avenue Merle Turner Kennebunk Robert A. Deschambault Aviation USN Rose E. Deschambault Summer Street Evan P. Crosby Interior Communications Electrician Harold E

York County Fish and Game Ladies Auxiliary Meeting

The York county Fish and Game Ladies auxiliary will meet Monday night at 8 at the home of Rena Ellis, 4 Fern Avenue, Old Orchard Beach.

York County Fish and Game Ladies Auxiliary Rena Ellis Fern Avenue Old Orchard Beach

St Louis Class of 42 Plans Reunion

Final plans for the 20th reunion of the St Louis High School class of 1942 were made by a committee at the home of Raymond Boilard in Biddeford They set May 26 at the Wonderbar Steakhouse and reported 17 of 21 classmates planned to attend Attendees included Raymond Boilsard Eddy Bergeron Leo Paul Maulin and Roland Thibault.

St. Louis

Kennedy frets as Laos war shifts topples regime factions

U S officials report government troops flee toward Thailand while Red forces surge in Laos. Analysts warn the growing Communist control threatens Southeast Asia, with Communists now believed to control over two thirds of Laos and pro government forces under one third.

Thailand Laos Southeast Asia U.S

Saco Fire Crews Respond Twice to Local Incidents

Firefighters were called twice in one afternoon in Saco. The first call reported smoke damage from a flooded oil burner at Joseph Dion's home 17 Wood Avenue. The second response tackled a grass fire at land owned by Philip Sanborn at the King and Winter streets corner, with booster lines used.

Saco Joseph Dion Wood Avenue King and Winter Streets Philip Sanborn

Deaths Louise Poirier 89 Biddeford native

Louise Poirier 89 of Villa Muir Bay View died this morning after a long illness at a local convalescent home. Born October 24, 1872 in Biddeford, she was daughter of Victor and Louise Cordeau. Survived by three half sisters in Biddeford and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St. Joseph church with time announced tomorrow during services. Calling hours at Sansoucy home 1 Storer Street Biddeford 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m starting tomorrow.

Louise Poirier Villa Muir Bay View Biddeford Victor and Louise (Grenier) Cordeau George Lambert Juliette Cordeau Elsie Cordeau St. Joseph Church Sansoucy Storer Street

Sister Sebastian dies. longtime St Mary teacher honored

Rev Sr Sebastian formerly Mary Agnes Madigan of Portland died yesterday at Mercy Hospital Portland. A Sisters of Mercy member she celebrated her Golden Jubilee December 31 1960 as guest of honor at a Biddeford school parish testimonial. Survived by nieces and nephews she will lie in state for a requiem Mass Monday at 8 am at St Joseph convent chapel Deering with Rev Daniel J Honan officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Sr. Sebastian St. Mary School Biddeford Mercy Hospital Portland Sisters of Mercy Mary Agnes Madigan St. Joseph Normal School

Deaths of Lionel J. Breton in Saco Maine

Lionel J. Breton 49 of 3 Louise Avenue Saco died suddenly at home. Born March 9 1913 in Augusta son of Treffle and Marie Breton he was a carpenter. Survived by daughter Leonette Bolduc Augusta son Leonard Breton Augusta three sisters and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford with funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow.

Lionel J. Breton Louise Avenue Saco Augusta Treffle Marie (Derosier) Breton Leonette Bolduc Leonard Breton Rose Frechette Biddeford Jeannette Mathieu Yette Kinney Sansoucy Stone Street

Mrs Irene S Libby Dies At 59 In Saco

Irene S Libby 59 wife of Leon H Libby died suddenly at home 54 Scamman St Saco Born April 23 1903 in Saco daughter of Fred A and Eva Deering Sawyer educated at Saco schools Thornton Academy member of Saco Unitarian Church Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Grange Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Farm Bureau Extension Survivors include her widower and several cousins Funeral services Monday at 1 30 p m from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with calling Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 p m Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Irene S. Libby Leon H. Libby Scamman Street Saco Fred A Eva (Deering) Sawyer Thornton Academy Saco Unitarian Church Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Grange Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Farm Bureau Extension

Biddeford Firemen Respond to Three Weekend Blazes

Biddeford firemen were summoned three times yesterday afternoon and night. The first alarm at 5:23 reported cooking fat catching fire at 169 South Street where Benoit Neveux resided. A wood fire at Clifford Park prompted a return at 7:58 after a 7:14 call. A third fire at Pool Road involved a water pump owned by Perron Brothers on land listed to Adrien Heffernan, with a booster used.

Biddeford South Street Benoit Neveux Clifford Park Perron Brothers Adrien Heffernan

Armadillo Known as Poor Man's Pig in Texas

A note from Texas highlights the armadillo as a counterpart to pork in meals and rural economies. The term reflects regional views of meat sources and dietary adaptation.

Texas

Portland Weather Tonight and Sunday Outlook

Clear and cool tonight in Portland with a mild Sunday followed by increasing clouds in the south portion, though still fair overall. Temperatures stay cool with the southern area slightly warmer before cloudiness increases.

Portland

May Tides Chart Notes High Low Timings

Tide table fragment lists morning and evening high and low tides with times and a numeric sequence. Contains single station data likely for May with A M P M labels and numeric tide values.

Evangelists To Conduct Two More Services at Biddeford

The evangelistic team of Norman C. Clayton and C Read Mac Lean will hold two more services at Biddeford United Baptist Church at 7 30 p m tonight and tomorrow night Clayton a Great Barrington Mass resident has published over 30 gospel song books written more than 500 songs and worked with Rodeheaver as writer editor and arranger Mac Lean of Amesbury is vice president of Towle Silversmiths and has toured with New England gospel groups He has broadcast for Youth for Christ in Bridgeport.

Norman C. Clayton C. Read MacLean Biddeford United Baptist Church Clayton Great Barrington Mass Rodeheaver Company McLean Amesbury Towle Silversmiths Newburyport New England Bridgeport Youth For ‘Christ

Estes Resignation Ties to Bankrupt Financier Estes

Secretary Goldberg announced the resignation of Holleman following the Estes scandal. Estes, a 37 year old Pecos native, built a vast empire on liquid fertilizer sales, grain storage payments, and cotton allotments amid accusations of fake fertilizer tanks. A Texas court cited profits from surplus programs, with some estimates as high as 8 million dollars. The Agriculture Department faces slow action but fines exceed 500 thousand dollars for Estes cotton activities.

You Land Goldberg Arthur J. Goldberg Holleman Estes Pecos Texas Agriculture Department Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman Freeman

Legion auxiliary installs officers at South Berwick meeting

County Commander Dollard Roy presided as he announced his candidacy for department sergeant at arms. Auxiliary officers were elected including Charlene Farnham of Saco as president and others from Saco Kittery Berwick and Biddeford. A $25 donation to Togus Veterans hospital was approved and reports from Bar Mills Berwick and Kennebunk units were presented.

Page Legion Dollard Roy Department Charlene Farnham Saco Alice Bitomski Kittery Martha Beaudoin Georgia Evans Kennebunk Louise Morgridge South Berwick Dorothy Bennett Berwick Elodie Renaud Biddeford Rossette Alpren Wells Alfie Leech Beatrice Wakefield Kennel Togus Veterans Hospital Bar Mills I Berwick

Journal Carriers Tomorrow s Leaders

A Federal school student Joel Violette son of Mr and Mrs Aime Violette 22 St John Street Old Orchard is named among tomorrow s leaders.

Federal School Joel Aime Violette St. John Street Old Orchard

Highlight Assembly At Thornton Academy Annual Event

The third annual Highlight Assembly at Thornton Academy honored sports music drama and scholastic achievements. Donna Kirkby opened with What Is the Student Council followed by secretary Sheila Sanborn and president Ronald Chenard.

Thornton Academy Donna Kirkby Sheila Sanborn Ronald Chenard Rita Robbins Dale Hansen Margaret Burke Phil Saperia Bob Hurrell Jean Paul Fecteau Ben Munford Brian Callahan Mike Cyr Andre Labelle John Parola Ernie Tate Ron Begley Keith Sanborn Julie Nadeau Susan Willey NFL Dolores Coffin GAA Cathy Roberts FTA Joanne Karvanides FHA Mary Cameron T. Club Carnival Richard Beal Glee Club Joanne Hobbs John MacDougal Harlow Brown Linda Zello Sharon Staples Paula Benoit Dede Black Judy Maguirre Robert Kimball Dennis McNabb David McNabb Robert Aaron Elaine Scammon Judy Hargraves Jean Marston Dale Hanson Patricia Coburn Sue Emmons Judy Goodwin Nancy Ross Rebecca Smith Jude Cole Robert Polackwich Norman du Robert Bowie Ron Chenard Tom Brady Bob Kimball

Thornton and Cheverus vie in Sunday league matches

The So Portland vestry hosts Sunday games with Whitechurch Biddeford and others. results show Biddeford 2 Westbrook 1 and Sanford 19 St. Louis 11. Upcoming matches include Cheverus at Biddeford 2:30 p m Thornton at So Portland and St Louis at Westbrook.

WLPC GBL Deering Portland The Thornton Whitechurch Biddeford Will Sanford Cheverus Mary Clopper Westbrook St. Louis

Baby Dedication At United Baptist Church Saco

In observance of Family Sunday a infant dedication will occur at 10 30 AM worship at United Baptist Church Saco Rev Stanley A Bennett will dedicate Matthew Scott Braley Pamela Jane Braley Linda Edna Emerson Sandra Ellen Keefe Stacey Leigh Keefe Scott Victor Knox Dean Hilton Lamson Doree Lyn Lamson and Frederick Paul McDonald The chancel choir directed by Clayton A Eaton will sing Awake Thou Wintry Earth The sermon title is An Old Parable of the Father and New Parable of the Mother and the pastorette to the children is Her Greatest Moment

United Baptist Church Saco Stanley A. Bennett Matthew Scott Braley Pamela Jane Braley Richard H. Braley Linda Edna Emerson R. Bradlee Emerson, Jr Sandra Ellen Keefe Stacey Leigh Keefe

Lake Studio Spring Dance Contest At Saco City Hall

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jordan hosted the Lake Ballroom Studios Spring dance at Saco City Hall. Prizes were won by Albert Lamontagne James Smith June Burnham and Nancy Pratt. Dozens of children attended and refreshments were served by the hostess unit with prayers offered by a Kennebunk chaplain.

Lawrence Jordan Saco City Hall Albert Lamontagne James Smith June Burnham Nancy Pratt Steve Boucouvalas George Boucouvalas Ronda Kozloff Linda Rumery Tommy Mogan Lois Spears Allison Milne Harry Nielson Mark Danis Claire Fortune Deborah Forrester Steve Sneider Linda Hanson David Roy Charlotte Baigney Glenn Anderson Kathleen Andrews Chips Anthony Gail Addorio Deborah Bedard Chester Blunt Lucienne Boissoneault David Boucher Martha Conroy Tommy Caddigan Charlotte Carroll Gregory Carroll John Cuttle Jill Chadbourne Peter Cooper Susan Donovan Robert Danis Frances Emmons Philip Fortier Debra Frapier Joan Garvin Andre Garvin Norman Gagnon Larry Goodier Bethany Hanson Flora Harpoothian Janet Hamilton Mike Jordan Deborah Johnson Judith Johnson Phyllis Kimball Carlton Kaler Jane Lamb Doris LaFortune Richard Marquis Sandra Marquis Ruth Mitchell Patricia Murphy Deborah Means Nancy Montpas Paul Nannery Dianne Nadeau Essie Pendelton Mary Rose Parady Sandra Reay Mary Lou Robert James Robert Mike Rieley Maureen Riely David Sait Meredith Searle Sharon Seaward Jane Smith Peter Smith Jay Stevens Richard Sayer John Tarbox Celia Thompson Susan Thompson Paul Trudeau Carol Tripp Patty Tripp Claudette Vaillancourt Susan Wakefield Deborah White Jimmy Williams Jean Winston Linda White Mike Rube Laurence Boothby Dianne Bowie Billy Bowie Marjorie Cote Susan Currier Marc Corriveau Daphne Contraras Richard Dolby Luella Goodwin Michel Grantham Judith Harriman Susan Jurgiewich Virginia Lennox Thomas Mogan Bruce Mackenzie Jane Polakowich James Ross Deborah Stackpole Judith Watson Wayne Whitney Reed Rumery Linda Lea Lake Port Kittery Limerick Saco Sanford South Berwick Wells Zella Tibbetts Kennebunk

Saco PTA to Install State Officers at Meeting

Saco PTA will install state officers at its meeting Tuesday at 8 p m at Young School. Mrs Vera Warner will serve as installing officer. Outgoing president Walter Lamb presides. The final meeting of the season will include annual reports and a physical education exhibition directed by Mrs Jean Emerson and William Finch.

Saco Pta Young School Vera Warner Walter Lamb Jean Emerson William Finch

Maine Trainee Program Aids Women Under Educational Supervision

The Maine Employment Security commission reports trainees aged 18 to 45 show great enthusiasm among women in a program supervised by the Maine Department of Education under Supt. Paul Larrabee. ARA funds cover instruction costs books periodicals and uniforms for trainees.

The Maine Employment Security Commission Davis Maine Department of Education Supt Paul Larrabee ARA

City Worker Killed in Augusta Accident

Woodford J. Fisher 52 a city worker died after falling from a disposal truck on Friday in Augusta. The incident occurred during routine duties and authorities are investigation is ongoing.

Augusta Woodford J. Fisher Wass

Johnson Talks Cautious Space Cooperation After Orbiting

Test pilot described fireflies like images during 17 orbits seen from booster to retro rockets. Vice President Lyndon B Johnson closed the space meeting at a banquet with cautious optimism for cooperation from Russia in space exploration. Johnson chairs the National Space Council.

Lyndon B. Johnson Russia Johnson National Space Council

Albert Kaleel Named To Saco Police Force

Albert A. Kaleel 23 was appointed a member of the Saco Police Department by the Police and Fire Commission announced by Police Chief Raymond A. Kerry. A Thorn Stone Academy graduate 1957 Kaleel served four years with the US Navy Shore Patrol. He is married with two children and lives at 35 Dyer Street Saco. His appointment raises the permanent force to 11 officers.

Albert A. Kaleel Saco Policeand Fire Commission Raymond A. Kerry Iday Kalee Thornston Academy US Navy Dyer Street Saco Department

Pauline Berry Wins $23 000 In Court Suit

A Biddeford woman, Pauline Berry, was awarded 23000 in an automobile accident suit in York County Superior Court. She sought 100000 for injuries from a December 30 1959 collision at Elm and Lincoln streets. Defendants include Cecil Kinney Walter Lyon of Canaan and Forney Industries Inc. Her husband’s $15000 claim was dismissed.

Biddeford York County Superior Court Pauline Berry Elm Lincoln Streets Cecil Kinney Walter Lyon Canaan Forney Welders ‘Inc Forney Industries Inc Fort Collins Colo Berry Kinney

Canal National Bank Opens Branch in Biddeford Center

The Canal National Bank opens a new Biddeford Shopping Center branch next Wednesday at 9 a.m. with drive in teller service 24 hour deposits and extended hours. Bank president Widgery Thomas notes it is the 12th Canal system bank. Chamber official Harry Wooster assists at the ribbon cutting.

Canal National Bank Biddeford Widgery Thomas Harry Wooster Biddeford-Saco

Gov Reed Nominates Medical Examiner and Court Member

Governor Reed named Albert P. Putnam of Houston for the municipal court seat on the Judicial Council to replace Frank E. Southard Jr. in Augusta. He also nominated Dr. David and renominated Dr. Philip O. Gregory to serve as medical examiner in York County and Lincoln County respectively.

Augusta Reed Albert P. Putnam Houston Judicial Council Putnam Frank E. Southard Jr David Nnd Frank H. Sheehan Sace Osteopath York County Philip O.gregory Boothbay Harbor Lincoln County

Brownies Prepare Mother's Day Gifts for Troop Meeting

Brownies of Scout Troop 31 gathered at leader Mrs. Arlene Libby’s home to make hanky parasols as Mother’s Day gifts. Laura-Anne Miniani was ill. Special guest Girl Scout leader Mrs. Jean Michaud assisted.

Brownies Arlene Libby Laura-Anne Miniani En Gradone Patricia Son Jeani Michaud Nancy ‘Banker Claudette Beaudoin Mary-Ellen Dutcher Patricia Bon Christine Robert Pamela Me ‘Kee Suzann Gagne Janice Gradone Janine Rossignol Diane Libby Maureen Couture Mrs. Libby

Bankruptcy petitions filed by three New England residents

Two Biddeford residents James H. Alwin Sr and Vivien R. Alwin along with Kenneth E. Gillespie of Kennebunk filed bankruptcy petitions in U S District Court Portland. Alwin Sr lists debts of 12798 and assets 342 with 200 exempt. Alwin Sr is an advertising salesman and Vivien is a printers helper. Gillespie, a Kennebunk instrument repairman, shows debts 4165 and assets 417.76 with 200 exempt.

Biddeford Kennebunk U. S. District Court Portland James H. Alwin Vivien R. Alwin Kenneth E. Gillespie Kennel Bank, Instrument, Repairman

East Biddeford II Tryouts Start at Waterhouse Field

East Biddeford Lite League announces tryouts begin Monday at 6 15 p m at Waterhouse field. League president Mike Nanos says all registered boys will be given trials Monday through Thursday. Unregistered players may sign up at the field.

Waterhouse Field Mike Nanos Nanos

Petition for Pole and Permit Wires in Biddeford Maine

Central Maine Power Company and New England Telephone petition to construct and maintain poles with wires and fixtures along highways in Biddeford Maine. The request covers Elm Street Guinea Road and Poot Road areas with specific pole placements and removals listed, dates and offices cited.

Biddeford Maine Central Maine Power Company New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Elm Street Lessard Avenue Guinea Road Raymond J. Gosselin Luther Piper Paul Neault Frank Peck Nore Frant Peck Taez Tehnsen Fran’ Grose

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