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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1959

Page

2

Personal Briefs From Old Orchard Beach

Mrs Tillie Glazier of Walnut Avenue Old Orchard Beach is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Mr and Mrs Albert Potvin and daughter Christine Mrs Rhea Chaush and Mrs Fedora Beaudoin all of Biddeford motored to Woonsocket Rhode Island to visit the Chapel of Marie Rose Ferron and the cemetery where she is buried. William Earle of Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach who underwent major surgery at Notre Dame hospital Tuesday is reported as comfortable as can be expected. Earle is the operator of the Happy Day Boys camp and public relations director of Playland at Old Orchard Beach.

Tillie Glazier Walnut Avenue Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospital Albert Potvin Christine Rhea Chaush Fedora Beaudoin Biddeford Woonsocket R.I Marie-Rose Ferron William Earle Portland Avenue Notre Dame _ hospital Earle Playland

Maurice Ordway 62 Dies After Short Illness in Saco

Maurice S. Ordway, 62, died yesterday at Buxton Hollis hospital after a short illness. Born in Northfield New Hampshire he lived in the Saco area twenty years and worked at the Saco Lowell shops. He leaves a daughter Mrs Wylvie Spicer Lebanon New Hampshire a stepdaughter Mrs Gerald Nason Saco a brother Leon Ordway Littleton New Hampshire and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Friday at 9 am from Most Holy Trinity church Saco. Friends may call this evening from 7 to 9 at Cote funeral home Beach and James streets Saco.

Maurice S. Ordway Buxton- Hollis Hospital Northfield N. H John Margaret Barney Ordway Mast Hill Road Saco Saco-Lowell Wylvie Spicer Lebanon N .H Gerald Nason Leon Ordway Littleton Most Holy Trinity Church iFriends Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets

Officers Reelected By Pepperell Trust

Officers and directors of the Pepperell Trust company were reelected at the bank's annual meeting held yesterday afternoon in the company offices. The bank officers are Atty. Louis B. Lausier president, William Shaw chairman, Wilfred Landry vice president, David Shaw treasurer secretary and trust officer, and Perley G. Davis assistant treasurer. Board members are Daniel L. Carey, J Hermann Gelinas, Wilfred Landry, Louis B. Lausier and William E. Shaw. Tellers are Lena Lavigne, Grace J. Pelletier, Mary Karronides, Rita H. Daigneault, Adrienne Giguere and Pauline Laliberte.

Pepperell Trust Company Lena Lavigne Grace J. Pelletier Mary Karronides Rita H. Daigneault Adrienne Giguere Pauline Laliberte

Share Our Surplus Supper and Talent Show at Saco church

The Baptist Youth Fellowship hosts a Friday 6 p m supper and talent show at Saco United Baptist church to raise funds for feeding hungry people overseas. Holy Communion is planned at Trinity church Saco Friday 9 30 a m. A prayer and praise service is set for 7 30 p m at Biddeford Advent Christian church.

Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church Trinity Church Saco Biddeford Advent Chris Can Hill and Chapel Streets

State Police Training Gaps Highlighted by Officials

Nason asserts his force has stronger training than the typical trooper while Hancock criticizes omissions in the newspaper account of his discussion with a reporter.

Nason Hancock

Maine budget disputes loom in interparty talks

Ongoing disagreements jolt the budget process as Senate Republicans push for a million extra for University of Maine operations while Clauson backs 1.2 million in state employee pay raises. GOP opposes tax hikes on wild lands and the Hebron sanatorium closing, and CLAUSON opposes removing motor vehicle trade in exemptions. A broader tax package and the inter party leaders’ “package” remain under caucus review.

Senate Republicans University of Maine Clauson GOP Senate House Hebron

Obituary for George Heaton Heaton of Kennebunk Sanford

George Heaton Heaton 86 formerly of Sanford died yesterday at a Kennebunk convalescent home He was a retired stock keeper at the Sanford Goodall mills and had lived in Kennebunk four years Born in Bradford England he was the son of Alfred and Jane Heaton Survived by son Alfred Edwards Calif a daughter Mrs Ernest Ridlon Cape Porpoise a brother Percy Hardy Trenton N J two grandchildren and two great grandchildren Service Saturday at 2 pm from Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with Rev Mark McCullough of St David Episcopal Church Kennebunk officiating burial in Hillside Cemetery Sanford Friends may call tonight and tomorrow at the chapel

Gierge Heaton Sanford Kennebunk Sanford-Goodall Mills Bradford England Alfred Jane Fretwell Heaton Edwards Calif Ernest Ridlon Cape Porpoise Percy Hardy Trenton N. J Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer Street Mark McCullough St. David Episcopal Church Hopesdale Cemetery

St Anne Sodality to Meet at Emond Funeral Home

St Anne Sodality members of St Andre parish gather at night at 7:30 at Emond funeral home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to Mrs Rose Anna Turgeon.

St. Anne Sodality St. Andre Parish Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Biddeford Rose Anna Turgeon

Flamingo Club Ends After Three Years of Activity

Flamingo club holds its final session at the Main street clubhouse Biddeford with officers receiving keys and members sharing remaining equipment and funds. Special awards are given to founding officers of the group formed in October 1956. A Sunday banquet at Wonderbar is planned with 11 45 a m assembly.

Flamingo Club Main Street Bidddeford Josephat Houde Wonderbar Lake Ossipee Celeste Garon Priscilla Ruel Annette Deschambeault Connie Descoteaux Madeleine Cote Doris Lessard Doris Houde Donna Ross Pauline Rheault Priscilla Paul Doris ‘Laliberte Marcella Martin Lorraine Dutil Claire Ross Elizabeth Simkowitz Shirley Gobel Romeo Ruel Pauline Marttin Ceileste Garon

Two Brothers Given Probation In Court Action

Charles Smith Jr and John R Smith, both residents of Biddeford and Dayton, received six month suspended sentences in Biddeford Municipal Court after pleading guilty to stealing auto parts. They were placed on one year probation contingent on returning items and repaying a junk dealer. The thefts included a tractor battery and two Model A transmissions plus other parts worth 90 dollars. Deputy Rich ards arrested them after they were linked to the biddeford junk dealer. The elder brother said the thefts were to support his wife’s medical care. the judge urged not to steal for aid, noting city medical care is available.

Charles Smith, Jr Baconstreet Biddeford John R. Smith Arundel Lyman Dayton Simon Spill Smiths Charles Houston Warren Green Burleigh Richards Richards Charles Spill

Card of Thanks for 91st Birthday Greetings

Celia Wescott expresses heartfelt thanks to all who sent cards and called, and to those who baked cakes and gave gifts. Special appreciation goes to the Pythian Sisters Lodge of Saco for the beautiful bouquet.

Pythian Sisters Lodge Saco Celia Wescott

Portland Weather Outlook Highlights Cooling Drizzle

This afternoon expect considerable cloudiness and cool conditions with east to southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight and Friday bring partly cloudy skies, cool temperatures, and a chance of thundershowers Friday afternoon. Light south easterly winds. Zone 1 temperatures range from 66 to 50 degrees.

Portland

South Biddeford Methodist Guild Banquet Plans Set

Mrs Albert Hevey hosted the South Biddeford Methodist Guild banquet at Yoken's in New Hampshire for June 17. Ruth Hutchins led devotions and Marie Goldthwaite presided. Coin cards were issued for summer use and a donation was voted to the Sunday school camp fund. Social hour refreshments were prepared by the hostess and assisted by Betty Williams and Vyrene Macomber.

Albert Hevey Ferry Jane Biddeford South

Two Girl Scout Leaders Given Thanks Awards

Mrs Glen McIntyre and Willien Clark of Springfield received the Thanks award at Gorgeana Girl Scout council’s meeting at Camp La-Gis-Ca Acton. Mary Howgate Sanford presented the award. Mrs McIntyre also received a bouquet as the camp committee’s co chair. A 12,500 dollar budget for the coming year was adopted after a 6:30 dinner.

Glen McIntyre Willien Clark Springfield Gorgeana La-Gis-Ca Acton McIntyre Clark Mary. Howgate Sanford

Banquet Slated By Pine Cone Temple Group

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters scheduled a June 6 banquet at the Kennebunk Inn. The organizing committee includes Mrs. Sarah Metcalf Mrs Malvina Miles and Mrs Clara Brouin. Cards will be mailed to Mrs Emmo Pembrian Sanford confined presently and Mrs Norma Berry led the session. A memorial service for deceased unit members was held as well.

Kennebunk Inn Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters K .of P. Hall Caco Sarah Metcalf Malvina Miles Clara Brouin Emn O Pembrian Sanford Norma Berry Aurelia Berry Eva Montgomery Violet Gobeil

Legion Auxiliary Leaders Give Annual Reports

Officers and committee chairs of the Tighe-Beau doin Farley unit of the American Legion Auxiliary presented annual reports at Biddeford City building. Mary Wood led as president with Anita Boucher and Ida Noyes among reporters, detailing Poppy Day success and welfare aid while Sunshine Chairman Lizzie Tremblay noted cards to ill members. The slate of officers will be installed June 3 at the Legion home on Elm Street, with white attire and refreshments by Rose Allard and Evelyn Morin.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford City Amon Mary Wood Anita Boucher Ida Noyes Elodie Renaud Germaine Lariviere Marie Jeanne Pelletier Sunshine Lizzie Tremblay Eva Croteau Bertha Keigher Wood Rose Allard Evelyn Morin

Biddeford KC Auxiliary Social Meeting Concludes Season

The Biddeford council Knights of Columbus auxiliary hosted the last social of the season in their unit hall. Chairman of arrangements was Mrs. Yvonne LeBlond with a hospitality committee. Winners included Mrs. Muriel Lachane, Mrs. Rita Huot, Mrs. Rosa Bouthillette, Mrs. Rita Billodeau, Mrs. Irene Bouffard, Mrs. Pauline Garnache, Mrs. Paulette Loranger, Mrs. Isabelle Boucher, Mrs. Pauline Neault, and Mrs. Germaine Bisson. Special awards went to Mrs. Blanche Neault and Mrs. Marshal Neault, with Mrs. Martha Neault receiving the birthday cake.

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Yvonne LeBlond Muriel Lachane Rita Huot Rosa Bouthillette Rita Billodeau Irene Bouffard Pauline Garnache Paulette Loranger Isabelle Boucher Pauline Neault Germaine Bisson Blanche Neault Marshal Neault Martha Neault

Lightning Club Suspends Summer Meetings And Dues Reminder

The Lightning Club, Inc., will adjourn for the summer. Dues must be paid by June 10 to retain dance passes. Passes for those with overdue dues will be rescinded. The group seeks a new activity location. Acting president Dick Poulin opened the meeting. Charles Conklin led roll call. Dick Poulin read minutes. Charles Sherman reported treasurer records. Larry Thompson spoke for the grievance committee. Paul Desmaris gave the maintenance report.

Lightning Club, Inc Dick Poulin Charles Conklin Charles Sherman Larry Thompson Paul Desmaris

Saco AMVETS Plan Supper Saturday Night

At a Boucou valas-Dupuis AMVETS meeting in Saco the post announced Eugene Moody as parade marshal for Memorial Day, Harold Strout as chief of staff, and Ray Parisien as wide. A covered dish supper is set for Saturday at 7 pm at the post home on Spring Street, open to the public with a covered dish as admission. Voting on post bylaws will occur at the next meeting, with Commander Millard Tripp Jr presiding.

Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post Spring Street Saco Eugene Moody Harold Strout Ray Parisien Millard iTripp, Jr

Hi-Lites elects Margaret Peck as treasurer

Margaret Peck was elected treasurer of the Hi-Lites club of Saco at a meeting last night at Barbara Mackenzie’s North Street home. President Marsha Lund led the gathering with plans for weekend Lake Ossipee trip and the June 13 club party there.

Margaret Peck Hi-Lites Club Saco Barbara Mackenzie North Street Lake Ossipee Marsha Lund Nancy Watson Philly Victor Judy Tarbox Lila Martel Shirley Peck Land Claire Desilets

Rotary Club Members Hear Talk On Metals

Biddeford and Saco Rotary club met at the Hotel Thacher in Biddeford to view a film How Metals Behave. Dr. John T. Norton of MIT narrated the film, projector by Richard Crown of Thornton Academy, with Howard Handy as program chair. Visiting Rotarians included Small Stephens Packard Jr. Christensen Erlandson Chapman Ripley Corie Fairfield Bow ie Crown Jasper Hoosler Roux.

Biddeford- Saco Sanford John Chapman Carroll Ripley Portland Thomas Corrie Fairfield Atty Charles Smith Robert Pelletier Robert Bowie Thornton Academy Richard Crown H. Lewis Cutler J. Allan Jasper Sven Hoosler Maurice Roux

Kennebunk Case Over Car Stop Hinges on Operation

The Kennebunk trial recounts a car halted by Trooper Parker with Noble named as a potential driver though not clearly shown driving. All witnesses testified Noble appeared intoxicated. Defense tailed off without testimony as verdict relied on operation details.

Conadinet Page One Parker Noble Chester D. Cram, Jr Kennebunk

Burns School Band Concert Delights Saco Pupils

Burns School band gave a concert yesterday afternoon at Pepperell Park in Saco for Jordan and Bonython school pupils. Led by Band Director Donald Libby, performers paraded from Burns to the park, with a return stop at Locke School. Majorettes led by Joyce Peck performed as the band featured marches and selections, with two pupils chosen to lead as a special feature.

Pepperell Park Saco Jordan Bonython Burns School Donald Libby Locke School Joyce Peck Linda Zello Joanne Sullivan Jane Raymond Chenard Terrence Philbrick John Lafond Roger Miles Wayne Nason Curtis

Saco Fire Logs Show No Calls Overnight

Local reports indicate the Saco Fire Department received no calls last night or this morning. Ambulance logs show no entries for the same period. Old Orchard Beach police logged no accidents or arrests at the beach.

Saco

Hamilton College students killed in New York crash

Two Hamilton College students from Connecticut were killed when their car missed a curve and left the highway near a Fulton County village in Mayfield, N Y.

Mayfield N.Y Hamilton College Connecticut Fulton County

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Pepperell Trust Soco Salvation Army Police George Heaton TV Shack Biddeford Piano Shop Bacon Street J. A. Gendron Prop Dial South Biddeford Methodist Guild Girl Scout Legion Auxiliary Biddeford KC Auxiliary Lightning Club Saco Amvets I Hi-Lites Rotary Club Bob and Jacks A&w Elm St Quality A &W Root Zoot Beer Hamburgs Floyd W. Mackenzie General Howard Phil Cantara Daniel Austin Gardella Sierra Matson’s Burns Scammon Russell Pike Arnold Ladd Frank Goodwin John Howard Patty Magnon William Searle Larry Green Bruce Smith Donna Kirkby Dale Hansen Marilyn Chelder Gayle Andrews Duncan Moore Bobby Reay Stephen Ellis John McKenzie Jeff Foster Paul Brown Philip Saperia Dianne Rice Marlene Rice David Kozloff Ronnie Wendelken Stephen Lord Lawrence Bowie Walter Tracy Bruce Nunan David Potter Richard Skinner Robert Parslew Frank X. Emond John Paul Emond John P. Conroy Adelaide Road Emond
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