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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1960
Page
2
The item lists numerous individuals from Biddeford Saco and nearby towns as patients at Webber hospital and as attendees returning from services. It notes postmaster Morse funeral attendees from Concord Tilton and Bangor, and family travels involving Cantara Ford and others visiting relatives in Old Orchard Beach and Saco.
Mrs Paula Couture of Glastonbury wife of Roland Couture died Sunday in Hartford hospital. She was born May 24 1933 in Biddeford daughter of Arthur and Margaret Boisvert. Funeral Tuesday at Lawe funeral home and St Paul church burial at St Augustine's Cemetery. Also funeral services for Mrs Clara Belanger Biddeford held at St Joseph church with solemn high Mass. Attending from out of town were Roland Belanger and Lorraine Belanger.
President Martin J. Reilly calls a 7 30 p m Board of Directors meeting at the Chamber of Commerce office Biddeford. Adah chapter of the Eastern Star holds Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night Friday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford Masonic hall with refreshments by Mrs. McVicar and committee. York County Salon 598 elects officers Saturday at 8 p m at 32 Pike street Biddeford. Biddeford Saco lodge of Elks meets Thursday at Elks home Saco to plan a May 26 initiation session with supper at 6 30 p m.
The Girl Guards of the Saco Salvation Army will meet tomorrow at 6 30 P M. Brownies meet at the Saco United Baptist church tomorrow at 3 30 P M. Junior choir at the church tomorrow at 3 30 P M. Senior choir meets at the Saco United Baptist church Thursday at 7 30 P M. Youth choir at School Street Methodist church Thursday at 3 15 P M. Senior choir of School meets Thursday at the church at 7 P M.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 30 p m from the Angell funeral home on Dane Street Kennebunk for Mrs Louie May Keightley wife of Henry Keightley with Rev Ches ter Staples of the Kennebunk Baptist church officiating She died Monday evening in a Biddeford hospital Survivors include her husband two sons Francis Benson Kennebunk Milton Benson Saco a granddaughter Mrs oan Means Saco two great grandchildren and several nephews Burial will be in the family lot in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk after the services
Funeral services for Gerard Boissonneault of 21 Summer Street Biddeford were held at St Joseph church. A solemn high Mass of requiem was offered by Rev Norman Carrier with deacon Rev Marc Franck and subdeacon Rev Gerard J Parent. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with prayers by Msgr Felix Martin and Rev Franck. Out of town relatives listed from Ohio Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island and New Hampshire attended.
Dr Hans Hahn of Transylvania college says speed of perception slows with age and a 50 year old woman may not pass for 35. Tests based on reaction time to a red light or buzzer reveal age by measuring recognition speed.
Sincere thanks to the doctor and nurses of the Notre Dame Hospital for their kind care and to the clergy for many visits. Grateful for the flowers cards and gifts from relatives and friends during my illness. Mrs. Adelbert Morin Sr.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Albert Merryman will deliver the main address for the Memorial Day exercises at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Sheridan Grant camp Sons of Union Veterans announced the plans this morning, noting the fine program arrangements will be announced later.
The North Atlantic Treaty Council hears a report from the Western Big Three on the summit conference. U S Britain and France warn that collapse of Big Four talks worsens East West tensions and hinders disarmament talks as Soviet chief Malinovsky ends a farewell visit with Prime Minister Macmillan.
Weather forecast for Portland and nearby areas with mostly cloudy conditions this afternoon then clearing. Expect northeast to northwest winds 10 to 20 mph, tonight cooler with light northwest winds, and a fair warmer Thursday. Zone 1 temperatures range from 63 to 43 with overnight lows listed for multiple locations including Caribou Eastport Greenville Portland Old Town Rumford Mt. Washington Concord Boston New York Miami Chicago St Louis New Orleans Denver Los Angeles Halifax Montreal.
George Amaral of Rockville Connecticut faces a driving while intoxicated charge from April 16 on the Maine Turnpike in Kennebunk. Trooper Ronald Hall testified Amaral was stopped at 5 45 pm near Howard Johnsons after a wrong turn with a beer can and liquor scent noted. Amaral said he had never been on the turnpike and was headed to Auburn, admitting three beers that day. He is represented by Chester D. Cram Jr.
The Saco Unitarian church will elect officers at a meeting tonight in the School street parish house at 7 30 PM A 6 30 PM family night supper precedes the meeting hosted by the Unitarian Social circle with guests from Universalist and Unitarian parishes. Nomination committee members are Miss Sara Emmons and Norman McAuley. Officers listed include Robert Fenderson president Leon Libby vice president Barbara Pendleton secretary Charles W Fenderson treasurer and Louise Harrison collector.
Portland youth Frank L. Hill aged 17 confessed to breaking and entering during the past month at multiple Old Orchard Beach homes and locations, showing an Elks ring taken from C Jackson Curit. Police say blood poisoning followed a cut hand and Hill will face Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice court after treatment.
Kimbassy and President Charles de Gaulle meet at the Elysee Palace in Paris. The leaders discuss bilateral affairs and recent regional developments during the reception at the presidential residence.
Mrs. Raymond Audie, new president, announced standing committees for the year of the Pi chapter Beta Sigma sorority. Members include J A Servais as membership chair, Roland Rioux program and yearbook chair, Alfred Loignon social chair, James Moutsatsos ways and means chair, and others with roles in service publicity and hospitality. A fall fashion show and a June 7 vanaget at the House on the Hill, Kennebunkport, were planned.
The case against Josephat and Rita Blais of 27 Lawn Avenue Saco charged with abuse neglect overwork and extreme punishment of their 10 year old son Roger was continued to May 27 by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court. The delay aims to let the state gather information on the youth who is living at a St Louis home for boys in Scarborough. In other action Anthony G Frenette 26 of 238 Hill Street Biddeford appealed a $20 speeding fine to York County Superior Court. Atty Philip Graves prosecuted for the state and Atty Robert Cyr represented Frenette. The non support case against Rene Beaudoin of Biddeford was still in progress at press time.
Elton O. Feeney a 59 year old retired Army officer from Blue Hill Maine was chosen as the new town manager of Exeter New Hampshire. He holds a University of Maine town management diploma and previously led Stonington Lisbon and Old Orchard Beach Maine. Feeney succeeds Allen M. Marks who left to run Cape Elizabeth Maine. The post pays 6300 dollars annually plus 500 dollars expenses.
Mrs. Dorothy Mills of Belgrade speaking to Cumberland County Chapter notes four polio cases in Maine all in Aroostook county, up from three this time last year. She adds the polio season begins in July and August.
Six hundred University of Maine students petition Gov. Reed to make ROTC voluntary rather than compulsory. They cite a two year course as state law driven, not federal. Defense Department notes imply training not required for officer quality. A committee plans to meet in Augusta on May 24.
Biddeford firefighters were called at 10 last night for an 11 day first fire. The fire started from an overflowing oil burner in the apartment of Roland Legueux at 90 Summer Street. The building is owned by John Sellers. Tank responded and doused the fire quickly with chemicals.
Circle D of the Women's Fellowship at Biddeford Second Congregational met at the home of Mrs. Walker Boynton in Saco with co hostess Mrs. Robert Moore. They planned a June 7 picnic at Goose Rocks Beach and held a 1 30 p m luncheon. projects included hospital trays favors and aprons. Circle C met at Mrs. David Shaw Hills Beach with a gift for Mrs H Lewis Cutler on her 36th wedding anniversary and a box lunch. the group worked on Christmas items and crib sheets. This is the last meeting of Circle C until fall.
A York County Superior Court jury returned a verdict for plaintiff James J. Bremis in a suit seeking a $1,450 real estate commission on a 1958 Arlington house sale. Harriet A. Ross testified she sold to Karl Weiss for $27,500, later learning Weiss sold to Dr. Moran. witnesses claimed an agent offer of $26,000. Probate court approved Henri Dupre’s executrix, Bertha Hevey, with $600,000 estate value.
Albert Chretien vice-president of the Green Lantern club presided at a meeting with all wards except Ward 1 represented. Speakers included Lorenzo Laverriere attorney Edward L. Caron and Odilon Laverriere. Caron, a York county attorney candidate, invited members to a shinner by the Vid Orchard Beach Democratic club at the Beach.
The Biddeford PTA announced its new executive committee led by Mrs. Fernando Bourque president. Members include George Wells program chairman and several co chairmen across publicity ways and means and membership with delegates attending the Exceptional Child’s Workshop in Augusta.
Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Fatima Circle in St John hall Adams street announced a May 24 social committee led by Mrs Martha Neault with co chair Mrs Gloria St Pierre. The roster includes numerous assistants who will finalize fete arrangements.
Pupils from St. Andre St. Louis and St. Joseph high schools who will be seniors in September may enroll in summer driver education courses. Biddeford high students are eligible as well. Registration is at the Supt. of Schools office in Biddeford City Building this week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Seven new members were initiated at the Lafayette court Catholic Order of Foresters in Biddeford at Emery street hall. It lists George Martin Paul Martin Richard Mertel Miss Ann Marie Martin Miss Lucille Collette Roger Gagnon and Norman Beaulieu. Rene Theberge state organizer addressed the group. A contract to paint the building exterior was awarded. May 29 state convention in Augusta was announced by Raoul LaBrenche and Emile Feateau. Wilfrid Cote was reported ill.
The warrant accusing Conrad Cantara of assault and battery and signed by Edgar Cyr of 27 Water Street Biddeford is quashed in Biddeford Municipal Court. It is clarified that the complainant Edgar Cyr’s address was not listed and the named Edgar Cyr at 103 Alfred Street Biddeford is incorrect.
Le Voltigeur Snowshoe club met at South street Biddeford to hear a report on the American Snowshoe Union officer installation and discuss elections set for Saturday at 3 p.m. at Le Montagnard Lewiston. Local leaders Yvon Caron Robert Beaupre and others attended along with thanks to Antonio Dallaire and Paul Roberge for music.
In Kennebunk a daylight incident on a busy city intersection led Doane to plead guilty to an intoxication charge and receive 30 days in York county jail at Alfred. Howard I Proctor Jr of Dayton pleaded guilty to driving without a license and paid a $10 fine. John Silva aged 46 with an unknown address pleaded guilty to being a tramp and fined $50 or faced 60 days in county jail. unable to pay, he was committed.
Troop One Scout hall on Mason street and the auxiliary authorized the purchase of two tents for Troop 305 for the July Camporee. Refreshments were served last night by Mrs. Saperia, assisted by Mrs. Jack Steinhardt. The business session was conducted by retiring president Mrs. Albert Chasse.
The Saco PTA chaired by Joseph Truman and Mrs. Lloyd B. Trecartin featured ways and means and hospitality efforts by local moms. Rev. Norman Langmaid led the prayer as pupils from Grades 4 5 and 6 performed a French language demonstration under Miss Lor ette Robitaille with a list of participating students and a display of encyclopedias used in seven Saco schools.
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