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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1959

Page

2

Local Briefs Highlight Travels and Veterans News

Miss Lillian Baker of Foss Street Biddeford vacationing in Miami Florida. Mrs Eva Croteau of Saco treated at Webber hospital after a fall injury. Fernand Gagnon returns home after surgical stay at Webber hospital. Rev Francis Letourneau UMaine chaplain visited Biddeford aunt Mrs Michael Burke. Richard Tracy family from Redwood City California visiting Saco friends via Logan Boston. Marine S Sgt Richard G Shore Ogunquit receives proficiency pay at Camp Lejeune NC for outstanding efficiency.

Lillian Baker Foss Street Europe Michael Burke St. Mary Street Biddeford Richard Tracy Redwood City California Saco Logan Airport Boston Ernest Blunt Raymond Taylor Richard G. Shore Ogunquit Tenth Marine Regiment Second Marine Division Camp Lejeune N. C

Methodist Resolution Is Rejected

The New England Conference of the Methodist Church rejected a resolution for U S recognition of Red China by a 108 to 97 vote. The measure urged recognition by the United Nations based on the de facto government of over half a billion people. Delegates also adopted a resolution praising former Secretary of State John Foster Dulles.

Springfield Mass New England Massachusetts John Foster Dulles

Club Calendar Sets Open House At Army Reserve Center

Open house at the U S Army Reserve Center Franklin Street Saco runs tomorrow 2 to 4 p m with weapons displays training films and a tour of buildings and grounds. Llewellyn Powers United Spanish War Veterans auxiliary meets Sunday 2 p m at Biddeford City Building for Memorial service. Tighe Audain Farley American Legion auxiliary meets Wednesday May 20 at the post home Elm Street with annual tests and a special award.

U. S. Army Reserve Center Franklin Street Saco Llewellyn Powers United Spanish War Veteran Auxiliary Biddeford City Tigheaudain-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Elm Street

Bicycle Safety program engages Biddeford youths at Central Theater

The event screens a bicycle film for 1,900 Biddeford students and hosts a poster contest for 67 grade pupils to promote safe riding. Teens hold a fund raising dance raising over 131 dollars for the Bicycle Safety committee to underwrite the project.

Central Theatre Biddeford Bicycle Safety Committee

Hope circle to hold annual banquet and sale in Ocean Park

Old Orchard Beach Hope circle meets Monday at 6 30 p m for its annual banquet and white elephant sale at Mrs Fred Gooch home The Nawtiius Colby avenue Ocean Park Also Old Orchard Beach auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars holds a meeting Monday evening at the post home Atlantic avenue Patrica Strickland and Kay Mewer attend Eastern Star and C E S meetings respectively with night activities reported at Mizpah chapter and Adah chapel in Biddeford

Hope Circle Fred Gooch Colby Avenue Ocean Park Old Orchard Beach P. m Post Atlantic Avenue Patricia Strickland Mizpah Order of the Eastern Star Westbrook Kay Mewer Miniwanea Adah Chapel Biddeford

Unemployment Aid Raised for Odd Jobs in Augusta

Gov Clau son signed a bill boosting unemployment support for odd jobs. The limit doubles from five to ten dollars, allowing unemployed workers to earn more without losing compensation rights.

Augusta Clauson

Woman Dangling From Cliff After Rope Rescue Near Hollywood Hills

Erna Trener attempted to plant geraniums on a 100 foot Hollywood Hills cliff but the ground failed halfway down. She tied a rope to her car bumper and lowered herself before firefighters pulled her to safety after about 45 minutes of danger.

Hollywood Erna Trener Hollywood Hills

Plans Rare Outing for Civil War Survivor in Parade

Walter Williams 116 the sole Civil War survivor planned a rare outing in Houston. He would ride in an ambulance with a physician during today's Armed Forces Day parade.

Houston Tex Walter Williams Williams Ong

Four Die in Falls in San Francisco and Oakland

Four people fell from high places in San Francisco on Friday while a fifth was pulled from a 16th floor ledge across the bay in Oakland. Three died and one was critically injured.

San Francisco Bay Oakland

Family to sail from San Francisco after farm sale

Stanley Yankus and his wife and three children leave Dowagiac Michigan bound for Australia after selling their poultry farm to pay a government fine for overproduction. They transfer Friday to a train bound for San Francisco and join a ship Monday for the voyage to Australia.

Chicago Stanley Yankus Australia Yankus San Francisco Yankes

Churches and Youth Activities Across Saco Area

The Goodwins Mills Youth Fellowship hosts an area rally tonight at 7 with Rev. Dave Johnson of the Advent Christian denomination as guest speaker. Delegates arrive from Portland Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk South Portland Kezar Falls.

Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Dave Johnson Advent Christian Denomination Portland Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk South Flint Kezar Falls

NH Teenager Killed In Crash

Londonderry N H AP Priscilla Fredette 16 of Manchester died and three other Manchester teenagers were seriously injured in a late night Route 28 rollover while returning from Bishop Bradley High School spring formal. Driver David Paquette 16 and two other youths were involved.

Londonderry N. H Priscilla Fredette Manchester Ted Bishop Bradley High School David Paquette Fredette

Portland Weather Update With Showers and Frost Risk

The forecast calls for considerable cloudiness and cool conditions this afternoon with scattered showers. Tonight will be fair and cool with frost in some areas. Sunday should be fair and warmer.

Portland

Births in Lowell and Biddeford Families

The notice reports multiple births: a son for Mr and Mrs William F Blake in Lowell on May 13 at St John hospital. a daughter Diane May for Mr and Mrs Roland LagMeuX at 16 Wentworth Biddeford May 4 at Notre Dame hospital. a daughter Carol Ann for Mr and Mrs Gerard Richard at 192 West Street Biddeford May 6 at Notre Dame hospital. a son Rodney Adelbert for Mr and Mrs Adelbert Morin at 19 Gove Biddeford May 12 at Notre Dame hospital. a daughter Louise Susan for Dr and Mrs Roland Cote at 70 Adams Biddeford May 12 at Notre Dame hospital. a son Carl Henry for Mr and Mrs Fernand Marcotte at 401 West Biddeford May 14 at Notre Dame hospital.

William F. Blake Lowell Mass St. John Hospital William E. Blake Frank Blake Kennebunk Roland Lageuex Wentworth Street Biddeford Diane May Notre Dame Hospital Gerard Richard West Street Carol Ann Richard Jeanne d'Arc Gobeil Adelbert Morin Gove Street Rodney Adelbert Morin Priscille Bouthot Roland Cote Adams Street Louise Susan Cote Jeannette Racicot Fernand Marcotte Carl Henry

Diane Martel Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party

Diane Martel marked her fifth birthday with a celebration at her parents home on Forest Street Iddeford. Relatives and friends attended including Denise Lauzon Claudette Tardif Pauline Ddier Linda Dichard Celeste Anger Ronnie Descoteaux Donald Martel Robert Martel Pauline Soulard Roger Martin Louise Martin Roger Daudier Anita Daudier Jackie Daudier Jeanne Martel and many Martel relatives with piano solo by Pauline Soulard and singing by Claudette Tardif Celeste Anger and Linda Dichard.

Diane Martel Frank Martel Forest Street Iddeford Denise Lauzon Claudette Tardif Pauline Daudier Linda Dichard Celeste Anger Ronnie Descoteaux Donald Martel Robert Martel Pauline’ Soulard Roger Martin Louise’ Martin Roger Daudier Anita Daudier Jackie Daudier Jeanne Martel Eward Martel Olida Daudier Lawrence Martel Cecile Daudier Anne Martel Ray Soulard Michael Descoteaux Pauline Soulard Jeanne Martel

English Bride Shares Heritage Across Sea to Biddeford

Mrs. Moreau and her husband, recent arrivals from England, integrate into Biddeford life while she navigates American customs. She recalls wartime Scotland, English cuisine, and a left driving habit, plans church attendance, and collects dolls portraying British life as she settles in after a seven and a half hour Boeing jet flight.

Page Moreau England America Scotland Eng Tower of London British Isles

Couple In Critical Condition In Netural Area Collision

Two drivers injured in a collision remain in critical condition with multiple internal injuries. A second couple, Margaret Driscoll aged 16 and Raymond Cote aged 18, were listed in fair condition.

Margaret Driscoll Raymond Cote

Biddeford Letter Carriers Attend State Conclave in Lewiston

Members of the Biddeford branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers travel to Lewiston for the state convention at the DeWitt hotel. Speakers include Gov Clinton Clauson Congressman Frank Coffin and Reuben Kre miss national officer of the association. John H. Sullivan regional director of the state chain joins as speaker. Members and wives departed today for the event.

Biddeford National Association of Letter Carriers Lewiston DeWitt Hotel Clinton Clauson Frank Coffin Reuben Kremiss Washington, D. C Letter ‘Carriers ‘Association John H. Sullivan State Letter Carriers Juint Iconvenion

Seven Dens of Cub Pack 310 Meet In Saco

Cub Pack 310 sponsored by Saco First Parish Congregational church met at the church. Den leaders led visits to the fire station and police station with Cubs and den chiefs named. Den 4 painted Indian moulds. a pack leaders meeting set June 7 for the annual family picnic at an announced location.

Saco Saco First Parish Den Calman Savage Ronald Vose William Bowie John Cote Derrick Moore Carleton Butland Richard Craft Den 2 John Whitney Wayne Whitney Joseph Maloney Joseph Gaudette Glenn Parisien Richard Wood Edmund Rice Robert Hunt Den 3 Walter McKenney Lloyd Leary Cubs Wayne McKenney Ralph Rumery William Leary Bruce MacKenzie Stephen Boothby Thomas Vining Ann Lamontagne Lee Desrocher Den 5 Arthur Rumery William Mackenzie Curttis Price David Bryant Barrysrochers Michael McIinnis Ichael Rube Albert Lamontagne Raymond Caouette Charles Anthony Donald Rumery Paul, Trudeau Ronald Ayotte Stephen Sanborn Robert Irish Thomas Sawyer John Brooks Kenneth White Thomas Lamb Robert Estes Ralph Lamb Lincoln Price

Dulles Condition Reported Worse

Washington AP reports John Foster Dulles is in worsening condition as cancer spreads. Family gathers in Washington including his wife and Allen Dulles head of the CIA, along with three children and three sisters. He, 71, is hospitalized at Walter Reed after a February pneumonia and cancer spread was found during a hernia operation.

Washington John Foster Dulles Allen Central Intelligence Agency State Department Lincoln White Dulles Walter Reed Army

Prisoner Shot And Recaptured In Maine Escape

Daniel King, 19, of Bangor, is hospitalized with a leg wound after an escape from Maine State Prison. He and fellow trusty David Johnson planned to flee from the administrative offices. Knox County Deputy Libby shot King as he tried to flee, recapturing him within a half hour near a house two blocks from the prison. Capt. Walter Curtis confronted Johnson during the attempt.

Thomaston Daniel King Bangor Maine King Knox County Edgar A. Libby David Johnson Walter Curtis Johnson

Mrs. Truman Undergoes Routine Checkup in Kansas City

Mrs. Harry S. Truman, wife of the former president, is undergoing a routine checkup at Research Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. She entered the hospital Thursday and a spokesman said she is not ill.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman

Local Names List Heads of Community Eligibility

A long OCR line lists numerous residents and households including Robert Salvas Peggy Sevign y Richard Stephens Carol Tenney Robert Thompson Robert Westburg Richard White Raymond Wynne Ronald Benson Melbourne Bernard Lynne Davis Janet Davis Kenneth DeSilva Terrill Fenn Judith Grant Michael Hallezuk Flora Harpootlian Richard Housle Nancy Hutchinson Gill Johnson Nancy Johnson Joanne Leach Steven Mantis Sheryl Murray Kenton Norton Alice Roy Sharon Stevens Brian Tulaba Lanny Whitten Robert Wilson Joy Abbott Patricia Amaotte Andrew Belisle John Bernard Marcel Bouchard Albert Brown Cynthia Bunting Salime Corbeil Maureen Dow Spencer Draggins Muriel Hopkins William Hopkins Richard Hussey Susan Hutchins Carl Johnson Michael Labbe Patricia Ledoux Diana Lerman Ronald Mansfield Michael Picard Raymond Pimpare Dorothy Poirier James Provençal Marc Rayburn James Seward William Tulaba Raymond Whitten Valencia Whitten.

Ours Robert Salvas Peggy Sevigny Richard Stephens Carol Tenney Robert Thompson Robert Westburg Richard White Raymond Wynne Ronald Benson Melbourne Bernard Lynne Davis Janet Davis Kenneth DeSilva Terrill Fenn Judith Grant Michael Hallezuk Flora Harpootlian Richard Housle Nancy Hutchinson Gillman Johnson Nancy Johnson Joanne Leach Steven Mantis Sheryl Murray Kenton Norton Alice Roy Sharon Stevens Brian Tulaba Lanny Whit Marc Rayburn James Seward William Tulaba Raymond Whitten Valencia Whitten Biddeford Bradbury Street Wentworth Street Washington Street Emery Deidre Berry Andrea Chasse Roxanne Clifford Doreen Danis Denise Drouin Edwina Foster Katherine Kiklis Linda Nemet Erica Olson Sandra Sansoucy Beverly Trask Beverly Wilbur Rickie Brooks Roger Dube Mark Harriman Roland Henaire Stephen Hudson Robert Lang Ronald Lavigne Dana Kelley Richard Marquis Eric Nelson John Throumoulos Louis Throumoulos Charles Tufts John Verrier Marcel Doucette Charle Nason Constance Verrier Michael Donovan Darlene Provencher Dana Pictou Carlene Brock Helen Perry John Hajdusz Linda Sevigney Natalie Boone Sandra Marquis Gail Binette Daniel LaBone Stanley Karlin Raymond Descoteaux Nancy Demers Carl Plourde Rachel Bournival June Binette Patricia Boone Ronald Caouette Millie Chicoine Terry Coombs Gretchen Deters Spiros Draggins Freda Georges Donna Henaire Steven Houle Roland Huot Sandra Johnson Diane Libby Geraldine Martin Bruce Nelson Karl Olson Michael Pierce James Ready Wayne Romprey Sandra Spill John Stansberry Brooke Thorner Allen Parker Lawrence Paul Debra Perron Mark Pinette Ellen Rower Maureen Snow Philip Spang Theresa Tarbox Susan Thompson Sarah Wooster Rachel Huot Roland Corbeil Wesley Donnellan Kathleen Arcand Clayton Ball Linda Belanger Ralph Belisle Junior Bournival Mark Bowker Susan Burleigh Deborah Chasse William Cotsinas Kathleen Dee Percy Dionne Suzanne Gagne Helene

Biddeford Pupils Stage Gym Show in High School

Biddeford public school pupils from sub primary to grade three performed a gym show in the high school gym. The program featured cheerleading, folk dances, songs and games with groups from Bradbury Wentworth Washington and Emery schools.

Emery Bradbury Street Washington Street Wentworth Street Biddeford Biddeford High School Emery School Mulberry Bush Lou

Indictments Released Against Rocray in Biddeford

Secret indictments against Rocray 18 of 18 Vince Street Biddeford were saloned at the May term of York county Superior court. Rocray faces charges of breaking and entering and larceny at the cottages of Alma Allen Richard O Brien Mildred and Luke Eastwood and Sylvia Eastwood with $500 bail on each indictment.

Rard Rocray Vince Street Biddeford York County Superior Court Rocray Cotta Alma Allen Richard Margaret O’brien Mildred Luke Eastwood Sylvia Eastwood

Saco Police Check Possible Stolen Car

Saco police checked with Florida authorities on a suspected stolen vehicle. Stephen D. Osgood, 24, of North Miami and Hollywood, Fla., was arrested for intoxication after failing to prove ownership of a 1953 yellow convertible with Florida plates. He was booked as police await Florida reply.

Saco Florida Stephen D. Osgood North Miami Hollywood Fla Norman Lombard Robert Foran Saco Police Osgood

Police Not Ready For Gun Battle In Maine

Maine police leaders warn bullet proof vests could have saved lives after a five hour gun battle in Limerick that killed three people including Westbrook Chief Pierre A. Harnois and injured two state troopers. Gordon G. Hamlin, 51, killed himself after the standoff.

Brunswick Joel P. Lebel Maine Limerick Lebel Pierre A. Harnois Westbrook Stephen Rina Berieve Gordon G. Hamlin Leon T. Webber Portland Ralph G. Rogers Sanford

Selectmen Set Date for Beach Voting on School Warrants

Old Orchard Beach selectmen met in a special session to set a date for a town meeting. They planned warrants for a four room addition to Jameson school and an industrial arts wing at the high school. The date will be chosen at the next regular meeting.

Old Orchard Beach Board of Selectmen Old Orchard Jerome Daly Jameson School Daly

Eastern Star Friendship Hour in Biddeford Honors Members

Adah chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a Friendship Hour at the Biddeford Masonic hall with guest talks on Jamestown and Plymouth. John Anagnostis spoke, memorial services for John Howat were conducted, and plans for the June 6 Star banquet at Shawmut Inn were announced.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Romayne Hems Doris Clark Annette Saco Kay Mewer Miniwanca Old Orchard Beach Jamestown Settlement

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marianas John T. MacDougall Whitechurch Pilgrim Fellowship Albert Deans Gordon Keefe Janet Dearborn Richard Belanger Saco United Baptist Church Senior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Immanuel Baptist Church The David Howe Betty Lamson Judy Maguire Mirday Saco School Street Methodist Church Saco School Street Methods Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Group West Kennebunk Methodist Church Saco Avenue Milo Youth Crusaders Faith Tabernacle ‘Pentecostal Church Third Street Larry Thrasher McAllen Saco Salvation Army Salvation Orchard Beach Gooewins Mills Bentist Methodist Advent Scripture Press, Inc A.M. P Timmy Wells Paul Gagnon Fernand Dumont Phyllis Dumont Rose Nollette Claire Lefebvre Edward Lefebvre Gerry Carrier Bernard Fortier Diane Adjutant Leo Bedard Patricia Boilard Alan Burnham Richard Callahan Carol Coleman Gail Devon Rachel Dionne Alan Experson Ronald Gallant Dana Goodwin Stella Greenlaw Linda Hanusek Dennis Johnson Priscilla Lavigne Robert Lizotte Priscilla Lefebvre Andre Mailhiot William Martel Susan Monaldo Kathleen Pappas Gale Parker Karen Reggep Bonnie Snow Richard Tanguay Brenda Thibodeau Nelda Thompson Linda Weiss Mark Winslow Sherla Zaitlin Richard Corbeil Washington Street School Larry Buzzell Lucille Belanger John Cotsifas Norman Croteau Linda Davis Sherry Dethis Diane Dow Nancy Farley Richard Goudreau Royal Goulet Sharon Grant Roy Hussey Donald Jacoues Delores Johnson Stanley Kuczynski Rooger Labbe Fay Lariviere Sharolyn Lowell Stanley Loowell Denise Martineau Clayton McClusky Raymond Moreau Ar‘ine ‘Menard Harold Murphy Patricia Ouellette Joanne’ Perreault David Poirier Linda Poirier Cheryl Rayburn Gerard St OES Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport Helms Rose of Sharon James Helms Rena Woodward School of Instruction Clover Chapter Electa Jean Arnold Piscataqua Kittery King Hiram Masonic Lodge Dixfield Friendship Amesbury Longfellow South Portland Madonna Aurora Lois Burnham Gladys Walker Citie Seuce Notre Dame de Lourdes Sputnik Andrea Levesque Michael Mercier Carmen Precourt Ethel Valliere Ronald Morin Richard Cloutier Iakbants Gagnon Puemas Ousseile Patricia Paradis Lynn Marie Dupuis Priscille Couture Jeanne Leclair Claire Lafortuee Roland Gagnon Raymond Mercier Bernard Guerin Linda Breton Rita Danforth Gerald Gadbois Nancy Bouffard Ann Marie Fenderson Catherine ,Reardon Lina Melancon Thomes
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