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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1962

Page

2

Terri Daly Returns to Springfield College From Home

Miss Terri Daly daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Daly 509 Elm Biddeford resumes second year studies at Springfield college after visiting home She is chairwoman of Girls Intra mural sports and treasurer of the Governors council Thomas J Daly Jr returns to his parents home after a four year Navy enlistment and plans to work with his father in business

Terri Daly Thomas J. Daly Elm Street Biddeford Springfield College Miss Daly U. S. Navy

Fremont club and auxiliary joint meeting notice

The Fremont club and auxiliary plan a joint meeting Thursday night at 8 at the hall on Alfred street Biddeford. Biddeford K of C auxiliary holds a social tonight at 8 in the K of C hall Washington street for members and guests.

Fremont Club Auxliary Alfred Street Biddeford Biddeford K. of C K. of C. Hall Washington Street

Church Notes Schedule Thursday Services and Rehearsals

Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Thursday at EpIscopal church in Biddeford. Senior choir of Saco School Street Methodist meets Thursday 7 p.m. at the church. Prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m. at First Assembly of God in Saco Ahepa home 22 Pleasant St. Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mills 7:30 p.m. Choir at 8:30 p.m. Advent Christian Biddeford prayer and praise at parsonage Chapel Street 7:30 p.m.

Episcopal Church, Bidde Saco’ School Street Methodist Church First Assembly of God Church of Saco Ahepa Pleasant Street Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Biddeford Chapel Street

Southeast Asia buildup shifts to deter Pathet Lao

After SEATO maneuvers, U S forces in Thailand rise to about 5000 with 45 jets and Marines off Sarakeep. Landing begins Friday. Washington expects Laos talks with Soviet pressure on Souphanouvong while cease fire and political settlement confirmed in Washington. Pathet Lao withdrawal signs appear near Houei Sai toward the Red Chinese frontier.

Thailand Sarakeep U.S Washington Laos Kennedy Pathet Lao Wasacee Soviet Union Souphanouvong United States Dean Rusk Anatoly Dobrynin Sarit Thanarat Vientiane Houei Sai

Biddeford Mayoral Indictments Include Bribe and Fraud Claims

Indictments allege Deschambault acted without authorization as Biddeford mayor in a high school project deal while defrauding contractor Raymond A. Plante Sr. of 6000 for a political campaign. He faces bribe and municipal funds charges. Binette also charged with fraudulent conversion. Bail set at 10500 and 7500. Arraignment pending demurrer rulings.

Page One Deford Deschambault Biddeford Raymond A. Plante, Sr Plante Gerard Laverriere Biddeford Transportation Company Binette Grand Silsby John J. Harvey Smith

Jockeys Manuel Ycaza and Willie Shoemaker Sweep Five Wins

In a single New York racing day Manuel Ycaza and Willie Shoemaker each rode five winners marking a dominant performance at the tracks. Both riders secured multiple victories across events highlighting their riding skill and consistency on the card.

Manuel Ycaza Willie Shoemaker New York

Deaths Mrs Emma R Craig at Goose Rocks Beach

Mrs Emma R Craig wife of John B Craig died suddenly at her Goose Rocks Beach home. Born in Lawrence Massachusetts she was daughter of Octavia and Mary Rheaume. She lived in Boston before moving seven years ago to Goose Rocks Beach. She belonged to the Goose Rocks Beach Fire Company auxiliary and civic association. Surviving are her widower a brother Louis Rheaume Hyde Park MA a sister Mrs Marion R Cook Teaneck NJ and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk with Rev Robert Howes officiating Burial in Arundel Cemetery Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Emma R. Craig John B. Craig Goose Rocks Beach Lawrence Mass Octavia Mary (Gallagher) Rheaume Boston Marion R. Cook Teaneck N. J Bibber

Biddeford Woman Lydia Currie Dies in Scarborough Nursing Home

Lydia L Currie 81 a Biddeford native widow of Matthew Currie died today at a Scarborough nursing home She lived at 456 Main St Saco Born August 14 1880 daughter of James H and Mary Tarbox Educated in Biddeford schools She was a member of Foss Street Methodist Church Adah chapter Order of Eastern Star and Old Orchard Beach Rebekah lodge Survivors include daughter Marion Fenderson Saco sister Mrs David C Moulton Hampstead NY four grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services Friday at 130 pm Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco where friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 pm Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery

Lydia L. Currie Biddeford Scarborough Matthew ‘Currie Main Street Saco James H. and Mary (Patten) Tarbox Foss Street

Death of Frank C Grover Aged 73 in Old Orchard Beach

Frank C Grover 73 of Melvin avenue Old Orchard Beach died early today in a Biddeford hospital. Retired painter and paperhanger he was foreman for Kmart painters of Portland for 30 years. Born Gray August 19 1888 son of Thomas F and Abigail Grover he belonged to the Painters union. Survivors include his widow seven daughters six sons a sister 38 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 3 pm from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco burial Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. friends may call tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm.

Frank C. Grover Melvin Avenue Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Kmart Paint Constructors Portland Gray Thomas F Abigail (Scott) Grover Painters Union Bessie (Crouse) Grover Grace Perron Helen DeSilva Irene Provencal Hazel Ouellette Jane Hanson Lillian Camire Saco Ann Hubert George Grover Leon Grover Wilbur Grover California Frank Grover Washington D. C Harrison Albert Grover Ethel Parkinson Brockton Mass Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Lambert held at St. Joseph

Funeral services for Marie Lambert of 8 Grant Street Biddeford were held at St. Joseph Church with Msgr. Elie Hevey celebrating a Requiem high mass. Rev. Sylvia Levesque and Rev. George J. Plante assisted. Burial in St. Joseph cemetery followed graveside prayers by Rev. Fr. Levesque. Bearers named. many out-of-town relatives attended from Conn., Calif., Pa., Mass., Fla., and beyond.

Marie Lambert Grant Street Biddeford St. Joseph Church Elie Hevey Sylvia Levesque George J. Plante Diana Rousselle St. Joseph Alfred Lambert Carlisle George Lamber Paul Lambert George Lambert Wilfred Lambert North Quincy Mass Fernand Lambert Roslindale Eugene Ricker Pensacola Fla David Albert Rene Albert Julliette Giard Willie Garand Lewiston Albert Sevigny Wells Beach

Episcopal Men Elect Officers

The Ep iscopal Churchmen of Maine elects officer slate at Falmouth Foreside meeting Rod erick O Connor of Lewiston as president and six vice presidents Leonard Grape Portland Ronald Hurle Brunswick Jefferson Benard Augusta William Fenton Par Harbor Donald Webb Orono and Robert McCormick Houston. William C. Morris Camden named secretary treasurer.

Falmouth Episcopal Churchmen of Maine Roderick O'Connor Lewiston Leonard Grape Portland Ronald Hurle Brunswick Jefferson Benard Augusta William Fenton Par Harbor Donald Webb Orono Robert i McCormick Houston William C. Morris Camden

Racing Stars Share Million-Millions Across Belmont Aqueduct

In a season wrap up, jockeys Ycaza and Shoemaker each won five stakes. Ycaza claimed five at Belmont on September 29 while Shoemaker secured five at Aqueduct on November 2.

Ycaza Belmont Shoemaker Aqueduct

Cloudy and Cool Conditions With Light Easterly Winds

This afternoon remains cloudy and cool with gentle east winds. Tonight and Thursday stay overcast and cool with a chance of brief showers. Easterly winds 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures vary by zone with highs near 50 to mid 50s and lows down to the 40s in several towns.

Portland Caribou Eastport Green‘ville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Halifax

Xi Omicron Installation at Final Xi Omicron Session

Officers of Xi Omicron Exemplar chapter Beta Sigma Phi were installed at the final meeting of the season at the Rioux home in Biddeford Candle light ceremonies featured retiring president Mrs Thomas Daly as installing officer The new slate includes Mrs George Ange president Mrs Philip Scamman vice president and others with committees named A May 22 banquet at Roma cafe Portland will close the season Italian style supper followed by attendance details listed

Xi Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Roland Rioux Granite Street Biddeford Thomas Daly George Ange Philip Scamman James Nadeau Raymond Audie Richard Sawtelle Ways and Means H. Clifford Berry Donald Macomber Betty Stansberry James Throumoulos Peter Mantis Paul Reay

Southeast Asia muddle tests U.S. role in aid effort

Laos, South Viet Nam, and Thailand face weak communications and primitive infrastructure. Americans note the region’s independence and rising pro-Communist strength, with $2.5 billion invested in South Viet Nam and guerrilla gains widening from 5,000 to 25,000 fighters. The U.S. searches for a way to aid allies while preserving sovereignty.

Laos South Viet Nam Thailand Uropics Viet Namese United States Southeast Asia West U.S

Senator Williams charges stall on corruption probe

Probers Sen John J Williams accused a witness of being railroaded for resisting cooperation in covering up agency corruption and claimed she was held 12 days before being declared mentally sound. Free man dismissed Williams charges as preposterous.

John J. Williams Del Senate Freeman Williams

Kennebunk Junior High Student Appointed Parade Carrier

A seventh grade pupil at Kennebunk junior high named Timothy Noyes serves as the local journal carrier in his neighborhood. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Noyes of Western Avenue Lower Kennebunk.

Kennebunk Junior High School Timothy Bernard L. Noyes Western Avenue Lower Kennebunk

Picnic Plans At Biddeford White Church Circles

Three Women's Fellowship circles at the Biddeford White Church discuss the annual June 19 picnic at Hills Beach hosted by Mrs. David Shaw. Circle A led by Mrs. Shaw reports dessert at 1 30 and devotion. Circle C covers the Bangor conference report and children's table prep. Circle D plans apron table operations for the bazaar.

Biddeford White Second Congregational Hills Beach David Shaw Shaw Alfred Stimpson Hooper Street Biddeford Clifford Gove Circle C Joseph Haley Roberts Street Roberts Maine Bangor Chris Johnson Earl Atwood Albion Benton Norman Lundy Burton Warren Libby Clayton Cartmill Circle D Annie Phillips Robert Noble Biddeford Pool Phillips John Howat Paul Larrabee Wayne Hutchins John Moecker Carleton Foss Walter Boynton Rice Davis Carroll Carter Noble

Boston Police Costs Among Highest In US

Boston has the most expensive police force per capita in the nation, with police expenditures totaling $19.9 million last year. The Boston Municipal Research Bureau notes the city ranked sixth in spending and had more policemen per 1 000 residents than any other large city.

Boston Boston Municipal Research Bureau

Kennedy asserts independent Southeast Asia policy despite allied misgivings

In a posture outside SEATO bounds the president signals continued U S actions for vital interests even amid allied opposition. Soviet ambassador Dobrynin told Secretary Rusk Russia backs a Laos cease fire, while U S officials say troop presence in Southeast Asia hinges on political talks and progress.

SEATO Kennedy U.S Anatoly Dobrynin State Department Dean Rusk United States Laos

Welcome To The Fold New arrivals listed with births in Biddeford Saco Journal

The Biddeford Saco Journal notes numerous births in the area with newborns named and measured. Recipients include Debra Ann Gagne at Peru New York and other families in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk and Scarborough. Dates range from May 1 to May 9 with weights from three pounds ten ounces to nine pounds twelve ounces.

Notable Newborns Report from Local Families

Notices list several birth announcements: Michael Andrew to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Notis of Old Orchard Beach born May 4. daughter for Mr. and Mrs. William Sutton of Hills Beach born May 8. son for Mr. and Mrs. Roger Metayer of Biddeford born May 9. Cynthia Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott of Auburn born May 7. Julia Ellen to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth True of Howland born May 6. Mark Paul to M/Sgt and Mrs. Raymond Boissonneault in Yokohama Japan weighing eight pounds one ounce. the couple has another son Raymond I born previously. Grandparents named in each note.

Notre Dame Andrew Notis Old Orchard Beach Michael Andrew Notis Rosalie Emery William A. Sutton Hills Beach Roger Metayer Emery Court Biddeford Metayer Rachel Thibodeau Robert F. Scott Auburn Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston Cynthia Ann Harry A. Scott Guy Digilio Sunapee N. H Kenneth True Howland Julia Ellen Workman Hospital Lincoln

Three Bay Staters Fined in Saco Court

Three traffic violators were fined in Saco Municipal Court this morning by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. All three were charged with operating a car with an inadequate ex-

Saco Municipal Court William F. Wilson, Jr

Biddeford Canal National Bank Opens New Office

Albert P. Deshaies named manager of the Biddeford center office with J. W. Boisvert as assistant manager and Ralph L. Sylvester joining as official assistant. The ceremony featured ribbon cutting by Harry M. Wooster as the center adds a fourth unit at the shopping center amid gifts and refreshments. The Bank offers checking savings trust and safe deposit services with night depository.

Biddeford Canal National Bank Widgery Thomas, Sr Albert P. Deshaies Deshaies Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Boston College Metropolitan St. Louis J. W. Gerard Boisvert Saco Canal Sanford Boisvert St. Michael College Winooski U. S. Army Park Street Auburn Ralph L. Sylvester Sylvester Lewiston- Auburn Stonier Graduate School of Banking First National S and H Harry M. Wooster Biddeford-Saco Old Orchard Beach Loank

Prudent Diet Seen Curb To Heart Attacks In Men

New York doctors report the anti coronary club of men lowers heart attack risk through a prudent diet that reduces saturated fats and favors fish poultry nuts and grains. club members aged 40 to 59 showed an attack rate under 32 per 1000 versus 142 per 1000 in Framingham.

NEW York New York State Medical Society Leven Framingham Mass U.S. Public Health Service

Credit Card Is Not Cash Says Judge

Portland Maine Supreme Court Justice Tapley ruled a hotel violated liquor law by honoring credit cards from non guests. He kept the license suspension at seven days, rejecting the hotel’s cash equivalence argument though his decision foe. The notice ends noting a high racing payout at Belmont Park on August 31 with horses Cherylene and No Joy winning $920.30.

Portland Maine Supreme Court Walter M. Tapley Graymore Hotel Liquor Commission Tapley Henry Steinfeld Steinfeld Henry Heselton Commission New York Cherylene No Joy Belmont Park

Fines Handed to Three Drivers After Patrol Stop

Richard Kennedy of Danvers Ernest Simonds of West Newbury and Durham Stonewall of Dorchester were fined $10 each after a state trooper stopped them during a routine operation. The case against Fae Falconer was listed as the complainant.

Haust Richard Kennedy Danvers Mass Ernest Simonds West Newbury Durham Stonewall Dorchester Fae Falconer

Kennedy briefing hints US show of force to push Laos coalition

President Kennedy told Congress that U S troop buildup in Thailand may speed coalition talks in Laos. He noted Phoumi Nosavan may soften on joining a neutral government while Souphanouvong and Souvanna Phouma return from Paris. He warned military action remains possible if Communist forces gain ground.

Washington Kennedy Congress U.S Thailand Laos White House Phoumi Nosavan Phoumi Pathet Lao United States Southeast Asia

Sheridan Grant Auxiliary Has Twin Meeting

The Sheridan Grant Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans held a combined business and social session in Biddeford at the City building. Officers presiding included Mrs. Alice Hayford pro tem president, Mrs. Gladys Carr chaplain, Mrs. Ethel Whitten secretary treasurer, Mrs. Beulah Freeman patriotic instructor, Mrs. Bessie Moulton outside guard pro tem, Mrs. Madeline Eastman inside guard, and Walter Freeman. The program honored mothers for Mother’s Day, followed by games, with supper before the double program. next meeting set for June 16.

Sheridan Grant Sons of Union Veterans Biddeford Alice Hayford Gladys Carr Ethel Whitten Beulah Freeman Bessie Moulton Madeline Eastman Walter Freeman Hayfor

Kiwanis Auction Slated At Saco Field

The Kiwanis club plans an August 4 auction at Deering Field Saco to aid underprivileged children. Donald Doyle chairs arrangements and E Benjamin Currier will be auctioneer. A deep sea fishing party is tentatively planned for June with Doyle as chair.

Deering Field Saco Donald Doyle Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club Wonderbar Doyle E. Benejamin Currier Charles Gallacher Atty Marcel Viger Gallagher Francis Cote Maurice E. Roux

Help Fight MS Hope Chest Fund Drive

Community appeal urges contributions to the MS Hope Chest fund to support research and aid for people with multiple sclerosis. The notice asks readers to send donations to MS care of the local postmaster.

Confusion Over Lao Troop Reactions at Houei Sai Border

Report notes U.S trained Lao troops fled toward the Laotian border town of Houei Sai into Thailand rather than engage Communist Pathet Lao. The item describes widespread dissatisfaction among observers with the Lao soldiers actions and border behavior.

Houei Sai Thailand Pathet Lao

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