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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1959

Page

2

Local Briefs Reflect Patients and Visits in Webber Hospital

George Rogers of 98 West Cutts street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Mrs. Alice Purdy of 25 Old Orchard road Saco is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Mrs. Rita Bouffard of 20 Lawn avenue Saco is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Charles S. Towle of 3 Foley avenue Saco is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Miss Cecile G. Landry of Albany New York returned home this morning after vacation with her sister and family Mr and Mrs Christopher Proulx of Elm street Biddeford.

George Rogers West Cutts Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Alice Purdy Old Orchard Road Saco Rita Bouffard Lawn Avenue Charles S. Towle Foley Avenue Cecile G. Landry Albany N. Y Christopher Proulx Elm Street

Frank C Moulen Former Local 406 Agent Dies

Frank C Moulen longtime business agent of Local 406 TWUA CIO in Biddeford died suddenly at his Alfred Street home at 59 Born in Turners Falls Mass he was a former Saco Swell worker and National Guard member Survivors include his widow a daughter a son four brothers two sisters and a grandchild Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 am Cosgrove funeral home Biddeford burial Greenwood cemetery calls today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Frank C. Moulen TWUA CIO Bidderford Alfred Street Turners Falls Mass Frank H Elizabeth Oates Moulen Union National Guard Bethena L. Moulen Marlene L. Moulen Biddeford Frank C. Moulen, Jr Manchester N. H George F. Moulen Arundel Matthew Moulen Carl J Moulen Hudson Raymond L. Moulen Williamstown

Pine Cone Temple meeting and Eastern Star brief calendar

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Saco K of P hall York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty meets Thursday at 8 p m at 62 Beach Street Saco Officers to be elected and delegates named Past Matrons auction and refreshments by Agnes Cunningham committee Annette Chapter Eastern Star meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in Saco Masonic hall Biddeford Democratic Women's Social Club holds supper tonight at 6 30 p m in St John hall Adams street vote on summer meetings

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Saco K. of P. Hall York County Charlene Farnham Beach Street Saco Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Agnes Cunningham Biddeford Democratic Women's Social Club St. John Hall Adams Street

Professor Accused of Slaying Boy in Rochester

Charles J. Goebel an University of Rochester physics assistant professor is charged with first degree manslaughter after a 6 year old boy Michael Sorce died following an incident last Saturday Goebel said he threw the boy over his head and dashed him to the ground a stick the boy held pierced his head through the left eye investigators noted the stick was an unforeseen circumstance and Goebel expressed remorse He is free on five thousand dollar bail

Rochester N.Y Michael Sorce Charles J. Goebel University of Rochester George Goebel Goethel

Trade and construction activity show mixed pace in early year

The report notes a pickup in contracts for manufacturing buildings while non-residential and utilities construction lag. Durable goods and electrical machinery boosted durable output, with non durables led by shoe manufacturing and extended gains in textiles. Department stores rose in the first quarter versus a year earlier as resort operators reported a record winter season.

Pace

Market advances with lead in steels and motors

In moderately active trading New York stock values rose on average as gains appeared across major groups. Industrials led with steels and motors advancing while rails and utilities moved forward tentatively. U S Steel and other big names gained about a point. Sugar fell more than 3 points. tobacco firms rebounded after a recent scare. government bonds remained steady.

New York United Fruit U.S. Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel Jones & Laughlin Chrysler Ford General Motors American Motors du Pont American Telephone American Tobacco Reynolds Tobacco U.S

Maine Supreme Court allows new trials in Auburn auto suits

The Maine Supreme Court, by a 5 1 vote, ruled the lower court erred in directing verdicts for the defense in two Auburn auto injury cases from a 1957 accident. The decision permits a new trio of suits by Rita and Richard Bean of Auburn for injuries to their 2 year old daughter Deborah struck by Richard W. Butler of New Gloucester. The Beans sought 7500 dollars.

Portland Maine Supreme Court Auburn Rita Richard Bean Deborah Richard W. Butler New Gloucester

Nurse Mildred Iagallo Dies in Marlboro Mass After Illness

Mildred E. Iagallo 31 formerly of Saco died at a Marlboro hospital after a brief illness. Born in Newton she was a registered nurse on the Marlboro hospital staff and a member of the Maine Eye and Ear association. She is survived by husband Joseph C. Iagallo mother of two daughters Lynn and Gina and two sons Joseph. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Gage Caldwell funeral home Marlboro with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Call hours tomorrow at the funeral home.

Mildred E. Iagallo Saco Marlboro, Mass Newton Mass Harry B. Butler Sebagon Lake Marlboro Hospital Maine Fye and Ear Association Joseph C. Iagallo Joseph Lynn Gina Ray Butler Michigan Richard Butler Northboro Walter Butler Denver Colo Walter Choate New Jersey Albert Cote Germany Gage‘Caldwell Cot‘ting Avenue Marlboro Evergreen Cemetery

Priscilla J Noel 27 of Biddeford dies after long illness

Priscilla Jane Noel 27 of 36 Graham Street Biddeford died this morning shortly after admission to a local hospital following a long illness. Born in Biddeford she was the daughter of Olive Noel and the late Willie Noel and a St Andre High School graduate. Surviving are her mother a sister Eunice Ellis Pinellas Park Florida and numerous aunts uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be at St Joseph Church Saturday at 9 15 a m Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home tonight and Wednesday Thursday and Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m.

Priscilla Jane Noel Graham Street Biddeford Olive (Roberge) Noel Willie Noel St. Andre High School Olive ‘Roberge Noel Eunice Ellis Pinellas Park Fla

Edmund G. Brown 69 dies at Goose Rocks Beach

Edmund G Brown aged 69 died suddenly at his Goose Rocks Beach home after living in Jamaica Plain Massachusetts before moving five years ago He was a retired contractor World War I veteran and is survived by his wife Josephine Murphys Brown A funeral service is set for Thursday at 3 30 p m from Mann and Mann funeral home Jamaica Plain with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery Friends may call this evening at Bibber memorial chapel Kennebunk

Edmund G. Brown Goose Rocks Beach Jamaica Plain Mass James W Jessie Kerr) Brown Josephine Murphy) Brown

Private funeral for Percy Frizzle held in Saco

Private funeral services for Percy Albert Frizzle of Ocean Park were conducted at 3 p m by Rev and Mrs G Stephen Johnston from the Dennett and Craig funeral home in Saco. Kiwanis bearers included Robert M Corliss Adelbert Jakeman Sr Adelbert Jakeman Jr Ralph Kendall Harold Osgood George R Skillin and Russell Smith. Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco.

Percy Albert Frizzle Ocean Park Dennett and Craig Saco G. Stephen Johnston Old Orchard Kiwanis Club Robert M. Corliss Adelbert Jakeman, Sr Adelbert Jakeman, Jr Ralph Kendall Harold Osgood George R. Skillin Russell Smith Laurel Hill Cemetery

Kiwanis Club Meeting at St Francis College

Rev Kevin Kidd dean of St Francis college spoke at the Saco and Biddeford Kiwanis meeting held last night at the college. He reviewed the institution history from a boarding high school to a liberal arts college and outlined courses and values shaping a complete man. Joseph S Audie president of the college Lay Advisory board led the program.

Kevin Kidd St Francis College Saco and Biddeford St. Francis College Joseph S. Audie

Portland Weather Outlook Shows Warm, Foggy Conditions

PARTLY CLOUDY PORTLAND This afternoon sunny to high cloudiness, warm. tonight fog develops with warm, light southwest winds. Wednesday shows fog dissipating to partly cloudy, warmer and humid with a risk of scattered showers or thunderstorms. Zone 1 temperatures 68 to 52. Overnight lows vary by city, with Portland near 37.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Boston New York Washington Miami Chicago New Orleans Denver Los Angeles Halifax Montreal

AAUW Maine Division President To Speak At York Dinner

Dr. Margaret Dickie head of the Maine division AAUW will address York County branch at the annual dinner meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m at Homestead South Berwick She is linked with Jackson Memorial Laboratories Bar Harbor and noted for cancer research She will discuss the AAUW Fellowship program funding graduate study in the United States and abroad Election of officers will occur during the business meeting led by President Mrs Gilbert D Harrison Jr Annual reports will be presented An announcement will be made about the $500 scholarship for a York county graduating girl

Margaret Dickie State of Maine American Association of University Women York County Homestead South Berwick Dickie Jackson Memorial Laboratories Bar Harbor United States Gilbert D. Harrison, Jr

Wednesday church events span Saco Kennebunkport and Old Orchard Beach

A listing of midweek activities across faith communities includes Faith Chapel at 157 Main Street aco with a 7 30 p m revival, Kennebunkport Village Baptist vestry prayer and Bible study at 7 p m, Hamilton Memorial Saco service at 7 45 p m, Saco Salvation Army junior Legion Crusaders at 3 p m and prayer at 7 30 p m, Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Sunbeams 3 30 p m Corps Cadets 6 15 p m holiness meeting 7 30 p m, Saco Girl Scout Troop 9 at 3 15 p m vestry of Saco United Baptist church, Saco United Baptist past deacon banquet 6 30 p m at Porter Hall Ocean Park, Saco Explorer Post 341 7 p m Esther Circle Saco United Baptist 7 30 p m home of Mrs Isabelle Wilbur 72 Weymouth Street, Saco, White church junior choir 6 p m and senior choir 7 p m Wednesday Rehearsals at Saco School Street Methodist church, W S C S conference meeting 10 a m Calvary Methodist Lewiston, and Evangelistic services 7 30 p m at Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach led by Evangelist Larry Thrasher of McAllen Texas.

Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Saco United Baptist Church Porter Hall Ocean Park Esther Circle Saco United Saco School Street Methodist Church W.S.C.S Calvary Methodist Church Lewiston Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Larry Thrasher McAllen Tex

Remembrance of College Remarks by Rev Thibodeau deau

Rev Normand Thibo deau president of the college gave welcoming remarks and spoke on future plans stressing substitution in the community and faculty student appreciation for local encouragement. Kiwanis President Lloyd Anderson led a brief business session while Dr Leo Paul Tailon conducted singing during a college tour.

Normand Thibodeau Father Thibodeau Kiwanis Lloyd Anderson Leo Paul Tailon

Shirley M Ray Weds Frederick A Terry at North Lebanon

Shirley May Ray and Frederick A Terry married in a double ring ceremony at North Lebanon Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Lee Carter. The bride, daughter of Edward and Mrs. Ray of East Lebanon, and groom, son of Mrs. Terry of Dover New Hampshire, exchanged vows before about 150 guests with detailed bridal attire, wedding party, reception at Little River Grange hall, and plans to reside in Rochester New Hampshire after a Maine wedding trip.

Shirley May Ray Frederick A. Terry Lee Carter North Lebanon Baptist Church Edward Ray East Lebanon Fred Terry Dover N. H Ronald Patch South Lebanon Fred Gale Stuart Grant Nancy Jones Mary Jones Land Emily Pierce Sandra Tucker Lebanon Chantilly Sabrina Little River Grange Hall Henry Jones Jones Madison Millard Tucker Clarence Randall Frank Smith Wesley Bumford Ray Dorothy Ward Effingham Falls Margery Frost Center Ossippee Terry Sarvord High Seaboard Finance Company Rochester Berwick Donald Hall I. H Maine Arthur Ray Nelson Terry Newall Jones Middleton Wolfboro Oe Terry Fred Dorr Newark

Saco Legion Post to Elect Officers Tonight

The Owen-Davis Post of the American Legion in Saco will elect officers at 8 tonight at the Legion home on Beach Street. Nominating committee has presented names including William F. Wilson Jr. as commander Frank Scammon as first vice commander Edward Myers as second vice commander William Steinke Jr. as adjutant Joseph J. Stirling as chaplain Roger Grant as finance officer Ralph Allen as historian Arthur McCarthy as sergeant at arms and Arthur A. Lavoie as service officer.

Owen-Davis Post American Legion Legion Beach Street Saco Atty William F. Wilson, Jr Frank Scammon Edward Myers William Steinke, Jr Joseph J. Stirling Roger Grant Ralph Allen Arthur McCarthy Arthur A. Lavoie

Missouri Storm Ravages St Joseph Area

Merrill Chilcote of the St Joseph News Press toured the affected area after a severe downpour on St Joseph's north slopes, noting immense damage and calling it unbelievable. The storm dumped four inches of rain in one hour, part of a thunderstorm sequence that spawned tornadoes across the Missouri River in nearby Kansas, with no injuries reported.

Moretary Merrill Chilcote St. Joseph Missouri River Kansas

Convention Of Southern Baptists Starts Today

Louisville hosts the Southern Baptist Convention with about 15 000 delegates from 31 498 churches. Brooks Hays spoke to pastors and will preside until Wednesday. the Women’s Missionary Union met, 269 diplomas were awarded at the seminary centennial, and leaders urged a firm separation of church and state as 9 206 758 members across the North and South participate.

Louisville Southern Baptist Convention Brooks Hays Arkansas Women's Missionary Union Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Hays North South Little Rock Dale Alford Leon Macon Alabama Baptist R. L. Mathis Waco, Tex

Biddeford Man Injured In Auto Accident

Richard Dumas a 19 year old of 262 South Street Biddeford was treated at Webber hospital for facial and leg cuts after his car struck a utility pole on South Street. Stitches were taken for a cut Hp. He was released. Dumas said he was trying to eat a hot dog he had just bought downtown when the crash happened.

Richard Dumas South Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Dumas

Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents To Hold Banquet

Legions Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley met at Mrs. Betty McKeon home Biddeford Pool to finalize plans for the annual banquet on Tuesday June 9 at Marshview Scarborough Reservations by June 6 with Mrs Gladys Lamb Initiation ceremonies for retiring unit president Mrs Mary Wood to be planned in July at Mrs Ellen Kelleher home Biddeford Memorial Drive Election of officers to be held in July report on joint banquet with Owen-Davis Past Presidents Parley of Saco Donations to Poppy Day noted Mrs Eva Croteau patient at Webber Hospital and Mrs Bertha Keigher recovering from illness Mystery package awarded to Mrs Evelyn Morin Meeting conducted by president Mrs Yvonne Bergeron secretary pro tem Anna M Donahue refreshments served by hostess Mrs McKeon assisted by Miss Pelletier Present included Mrs Ida Noyes Mrs Evelyn Morin Mrs Mary Wood Miss Marie Jeanne Pelletier Miss Anna M Donahue Mrs Nora M Finn Mrs Yvonne Bergeron Miss Germaine Lariviere and the hostess Mrs Betty McKeon

Parley Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Betty McKeon Biddeford Pool Marshview Scarborough Gladys Lamb Ida Noyes Marie Jeanne Pelletier Th Webber Hospital Bertha Keigher Evelyn Morin Yvonne Bergeron Anna M. Donahue Lamb Nora Finn

Biddeford VFW Outlines Poppy Day Sale Plans

Final plans for the annual Poppy Day sales on Friday and Saturday May 22 and 23 were outlined at Biddeford VFW post meeting. Auxiliary members assist with the program. Members will assemble May 24 at 1 p.m. to decorate graves, and plans were made to participate in the Memorial Day parade May 30. A work party cleaned the hall after the meeting led by Commander Elvino Benamati.

Riday Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Membes V.F.W Elvino Benamati

Red Cross nets $321 in drive at Old Orchard

The Old Orchard Beach house to house Red Cross drive raised 321 dollars. Mrs. Charles Tucker, York county chapter executive secretary, announced the total which includes contributions from teachers clubs organizations and special donations. The Ocean Park drive and other committees are not yet completed. The local goal was 600 dollars.

Red Cross

Thornton Band Honors At Annual Banquet

The Thornton Academy Band held its annual banquet at the York County Fish and Game Lodge in Goodwins Mills. Headmaster Robert Bowie and Mrs Bowie, Bandmaster Ludger Picher and others attended. President Clifton Miles spoke and presented gifts to longtime supporters Roland and Sandra Simpson. Barbara Warren received a cake award from Mrs. Ethel Bedard. dancing and socializing followed.

Thornton Academy York County Fish and Game Lodge Goodwins Mills Fish and Game Auxiliary Thornton Robert Bowie Ethel Bedard Barbara Warren

Saco Resident Is Acquitted In Biddeford Court

Wilfred Maynard 34 of 184 Lincoln Street was acquitted in Biddeford Municipal Court of failing to leave notice after his truck allegedly struck a parked car on Franklin Street. The case cited a lack of proof the struck vehicle belonged to Armand Godard of 8 Maple Street, with about 20 dollars damage cited by Godard. Judge Simon Spill discharged him after defense argued insufficient evidence.

Wilfred Maynard Lincoln Street Biddeford Maynard Armand Godard Maple Street Franklin Street Godard Simon Spill John Bradford Nicholas Danton Bidderford

Navy Yard Help At Kittery May Get Rate Hike

A Senate subcommittee signaled early approval of a bill to raise hourly wages at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to match Boston yard rates. Machinists currently earn 2.54 dollars per hour in Portsmouth, 2.68 in Boston, the bill filed by Senator Margaret Chase Smith aims to equalize pay across the two yards.

Navy Yard Kittery Washington Senate Armed Services Portsmouth N. H Naval Shipyard Boston Naval Shipyard Boston Margaret Chase Smit Maine

Scout Troop 308 Plans Bottle Drive

Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 308 at St. Joseph church parish hall announced a citywide bottle drive for Sunday May 24. Scoutmaster Gerald Collard spoke on the camporee set for June 5 6 and 7. Roland Fournier earned a public speaking merit badge. pantomime quiz entertained as prayers closed and colors were lowered.

Roland Fournier Biddeford St. Joseph Church Gerald Collard

Daniels Family Baby Gift and Name Hopes Mentioned

Mrs Daniel continues on page one discussing a newborn weighing pounds and ounces. The family has not chosen a name yet. Their other son Clifton Truman Daniel will be 2 years old on June 64.

Daniels Clifton Truman Daniel

Kennebunk Night Court Hears Five Cases In 80-Minute Session

Kennebunk Municipal Court held its first night session last night with Judge David W. Emmons presiding. Five defendants appeared on charges including passing on grades and nighttime speeding. Loeffler of Portland was found guilty and fined 10 dollars after his appeal was noted. others also faced fines and varying dispositions. Bertie Complainant Hollis Dixion testified, with supporting officers present.

Kennebunk Municipal Court David W. Emmons William A. Loeffler Portland Arundel York County Biddeford Melvin Gay Old Orchard Beach Loeffler Harold Morton South Portland Wells Frank Hager

Bath Shipbuilder Opposes Equal Pay Rates Bill

Bath Iron Works President John R. Newell argues that equalizing pay at Boston and Portsmouth naval shipyards would bring equal pay and no work for many Maine and New Hampshire private industries and their workers. He condemns Senator Margaret Chase Smith's bill as wrong in principle, warning of irreparable harm to Maine's industrial future. Hyde Windlass Co. Bath and Saco-Lowell Shops are cited as examples. A Senate panel signaled it would approve the bill, which Congress passed but Eisenhower vetoed last year. House upheld the veto.

BATH Navy Boston Portsmouth N.H Maine New Hampshire John R. Newell Bath Iron Works Corp Margaret Chase Smith Hyde Windlass Co Saco-Lowell Biddeford-Saco Senate Armed Services

Biddeford Girl To Graduate From Wellesley

Miss Irene Throumoulos of Biddeford is among 372 candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree at Wellesley College. Commencement will be held Monday morning June 8 with speaker Neil H. McElroy, and baccalaureate services Sunday morning June 7. Throumoulos, a Biddeford High School graduate majoring in mathematics, has held dormitory roles and campus activities while active in student groups.

Irene Throumoulos Graham Street Biddeford Wellesley College Wellesley Mass Margaret Clapp Neil H. McElroy Secretary of Defense Barbara David §. Dimling A. T. Mollegen Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary Alexandria Throumoulos Christos Throumoulos Biddeford High School Athletic Association National Students Association Legenda Throumoulés Wellesley Guild of Carillionneurs Galen L. Stone Tower Cosmopolitan Club International Group

Plante Addresses Saco Democrats Highlights Legislature View

State Representative Jerome G. Plante of Old Orchard Beach spoke to the Saco Democratic Political and Social club at the GAR hall in Saco last night. He urged that Republican moves harm labor and the common man while outlining behind the scenes legislative activity. Other speakers included Alcide Deschambeault William Dunn Donald McCone and Charles Mistos who presided at the session. Refreshments were served by Mrs Deschambeault.

Jerome G. Plante Old Orchard Beach Saco Democratic GAR Plante Maine House of Representatives Alcide Deschambeault William Dunn Donald McCone Charles Mistos Mistos Deschambeault

Main Street resurfacing bids due June 1

Road work on approximately half a mile of Main Street follows a summer excavation and a gravel base with a temporary top in winter. Cost to be shared equally by city and state. Bids to the city council by June 1 and opened that evening. Approval required by the state on the 1,157 tons of bituminous concrete bid.

Page Main Street Crete

Firemen respond to oil burner blaze and dump fire

Biddeford firemen were called yesterday to shut off an oil burner at 228 West Street in a building owned by George Lambert. They also extinguished a dump fire on Guinea Road in a property owned by Louis Staples.

Biddeford West Street George Lambert Guinea Road Louis Staples

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406 Marianas Sanford Priscilla J. Noel Percy A, Frizzle Kiwanis Club St. Francis A.M. P A.M. P.M AAUW Faith Chapel 157 Aco Kennebunkport Village Baptist Church The Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Saco Salvation Army Legion and Crusaders Saco Explorer White Church Shirley M. Ray North Lebanon Missouri Convention of Southern Baptists Biddeford Vfw Red Cross Nets Old Orchard Mrs Daniel Kennebunk Bath Shipbuilder Jerome Plante Saco Democratic Club Dennett & Craig, Inc. Funeral Home Seco, Maine
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