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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1962
Page
2
The forecast calls for showers this afternoon ending by mid to late afternoon with partial clearing. South to southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Tonight, partly cloudy and mild with a few mountain showers and southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Friday remains partly cloudy and mild with a chance of mountain showers and southwesterly winds 10 to 25 mph. Zone 1 temperatures near 60, near 50 for the lower area.
Miss Monique Sevigny of St Mary street and Miss Rita More of Green street Biddeford left Wednesday morning for a two week vacation in New York and Maryland traveling by car. A J Miller pharmacist and assistant administrator of Web ber hospital represented the hospital at a New England Council of Hospital Pharmacists seminar at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston. Mrs Frederick Celee and Dennis Celee Biddeford and Holyoke Mass were hosts for a farewell luncheon at the Goldthwaite dining room Biddeford Pool in honor of Mr and Mrs John Russell Jr Cleveland Ohio. The party also included Mr and Mrs Edward P Stevens New York City.
The first degree will be exemplified on a class of candidates tonight at 8 at a meeting of Biddeford council Knights of Columbus.
Members of the Saco Rebekah lodge host a penny social supper Saturday at 6 30 p m in the Saco Odd Fellows hall chaired by Mrs Priscilla Ladd with her committee A business meeting follows under the direction of Noble Grand Mrs Phyllis Vining
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30. The Junior Band and songs leaders of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Saturday at 10 a m. Confessions will be heard at St Monica church Kennebunk Saturday from 4 to 5 p m. Confessions will be heard at St Martha church Kennebunkport Saturday from 4 to 6 and 7 to 8 p m.
A brief notice states Mary church in Wells holds an event Saturday from 2 30 to 3 30 p m.
The Unitarian Universalist Youth choir will rehearse Friday at 3 15 p m at the Saco Unitarian church parish house in preparation for Memorial Sunday and Children's Day. Plans will also be discussed for a picnic.
Lydia Circle of Saco United Baptist churchwomen held its final session of the season at Mrs. George Wilson's Ocean Park home. A noon picnic, dessert and coffee, devotions by Mrs. Leon Cole, and a fall activity plan followed a brief business meeting and Love Gift report. A book review by Mrs. George Skillings preceded a social hour. attendees included Mrs. Roy Watson and others.
The special tribunal handed ex General Raoul Salan a life prison term, seen by many in France as a victory for the Terrorist Secret Army. The mixed court found Salan guilty of treason but cited unspecified extenuating circumstances. Earlier the court sentenced Salan's deputy Ex General Edmond Jouhaud to death, with broad public opinion urging commutation to life.
Dean Chance, the youngest Los Angeles Angels pitcher, will celebrate his 21st birthday on June 1. The Wooster Ohio native has risen as a notable arm in the Angels rotation.
The Grover family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for flowers and cards during their bereavement. They also thank those who donated cars and drivers. Mrs. Frank C. Grover and Family.
The Labbe Family and Mrs Pooler express sincere thanks to the nuns nurses and doctors of the Notre Dame hospital for care and kindness plus gratitude to relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy during a deeply appreciated time.
Paul Napoleon Sevigny 68 of 34 Front Street Saco died suddenly at home. Born July 30 1893 in Canada to Xavier and Mary Sevigny he retired after 35 years with Pepperell Manufacturing. Survived by widow Blanche Dumais Sevigny three sons William Albert Sevigny of Saco Leo Paul Sevigny Nashua NH two daughters Pauline Smith Berwick Theresa Frechette Biddeford one stepson Paul Morin US Army Georgia four grandchildren. Visitation Emond Funeral Home Biddeford this evening 7 10 pm and Friday 2 4 7 10 pm. Funeral Saturday morning time and place pending.
The Biddeford-Saco aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles held a weekly meeting with a class initiation for new members and recognition of members with 40 plus years of service. Awards were given to numerous longstanding members from 1904 to 1922, and plans were announced for conventions, installations, a sports night, and a final season social event.
In El Paso, financier Estes faced creditors amid federal fraud charges and a Texas theft indictment. He refused to answer questions, pleading the Fifth, and would file a detailed statement of his worth and operations by June 15 at a federal receivership hearing. The House subcommittee weighs possible investigations into Estes and Ei senhower holdings.
Sanford Stanley K. Read, administrator of Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro New Hampshire, was named administrator of the Henrietta D. Goodall Hospital. He succeeds Miss Florence T. Sharpe R N in the Auburn area posting.
Mrs. Ruby Charland was elected and installed as president of the Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 308 auxiliary at the season ending meeting and banquet held at Marsh view restaurant in Scarborough. Other officers elected included Rita Lamb as vice president Jeannette Caya secretary Paulette Millette treasurer Theresa Miniani publicity chairman and Marguerite Simard dues collector. Social meetings will resume the last Wednesday in September with many members present.
Police investigation into larceny from Francis Sutherland of Old Orchard Beach shows items taken from Leo Orr of Saco as well. Six yellow life preservers and a fire extinguisher were stolen from Orr’s boat at about the same time. The case remains under investigation.
Fire of undetermined origin damaged a car owned by Oscar Nolette on Taylor Street Biddeford shortly before 6 30 this morning. Firemen used a booster line. Firemen said a grass fire on Cleaves Street Tuesday morning did not stem from a Pine Tree corps training exercise. Flames near a Little League park the same evening apparently started the next morning.
A syndicate led by The Northern Trust Co Chicago along with Phelps Fenn & Co F S Moseley & Co and the Mercantile Trust Co bid on 900 000 in bonds due 1965 1977 at 5 percent 1 415 million due 1978 1990 at 3 percent and 285 000 due 1991 1992 at 1 percent offering a premium of 2683 The second bidder was First Boston Corp with net interest cost of 1 480 850.
Washington reported the battle group’s readiness for combat tied to Southeast Asia Treaty Organization maneuvers. Richardson said the 1st Battle Group stayed in Thailand as part of a U S buildup, with orders to issue ammunition from Thailand if needed and with ammunition routed from Okinawa.
A Vermont company, Indian Head Plywood Corp. of Bethel, plans to lease four of Presque Isle Air Force Base hangars to open a veneer mill, plywood mill, and core stock sawmill. The plant will employ up to 500 workers with an expected annual payroll exceeding $15 million within two years.
Orbit miles south of Bermuda the crew faced rapid fuel use and possible loss of attitude control. Carpenter reported seeing white objects he called snowflakes traveling at his speed, and requested readings from the Canary Station via Muchea and Woomera. He noted warmth, drank water near Canton Island, and attempted to jettison a tethered balloon which failed. mission chiefs assured it would burn up on re-entry. Carpenter ended the first orbit at Cape Canaveral at 9:19 am from 99 miles high.
Thomas A. Watson, assistant to Alexander Graham Bell, created a makeshift booth by piling blankets and crouching inside to minimize noise complaints from Bell’s landlady as he tested the telephone.
John F. Griffin 48 of Randolph Mass was fined 100 in Saco Municipal court this morning for reckless driving on the Maine Turnpike. A driving under the influence charge was dismissed. State Trooper Calvin W. Simpson was the complainant. Griffin was represented by Atty. Lloyd LaFountain.
Saco Democratic Social club met in the Municipal courtroom to outline a June 10 outing at the Alcide Deschambeault camp on Osipee Lake. The meeting featured Mrs Phyllis Deschambeault York County Register of Deeds detailing office duties, and candidate Frederic Deschambeault discussing reapportionment and Saco’s House representation. Atty Edward Caron Biddeford candidate for probate judge shared state legislative experiences, while Clifford Berry York county state committeeman urged party unity.
Biddeford Supt. of Schools Paul Larrabee said his office has received several applications for the principal post at Biddeford High School. The vacancy arises July 1 when current principal Raymond A. Kenneally becomes superintendent, replacing Larrabee. Kenneally was chosen for the new post by School Union 4 last week. Applications come from local and outside the area. no Biddeford Board of Education meeting is scheduled yet.
U S Senator Margaret Chase Smith writes to Saco Mayor Dinsmore Worthing promising to explore federal programs that may aid the city in developing the Saco river recreational potential. She asks to be informed when the city files Coast Guard navigational aid applications to speed the project.
New York stocks rallied modestly after a two day decline. The AP average rose 0.70 to 232.50 at noon with industrials up 1.80 and many major issues advancing modestly while a few laggards limited the advance. Dow Jones index gained 3.59 to 630.11 as trading remained active on the American and other exchanges.
Maynard Dolloff, Democratic candidate for governor, told Lisbon Democrats he opposes right to work laws. He framed collective bargaining as a fundamental worker right and emphasized the hard burdens Maine workers bear.
A Bar Mills woman, Mildred Woodman aged 61, was hospitalized with neck pain after a 1956 sedan driven by her husband Harry Woodman collided with a truck on Manned Sharkey street near Elm. Four passengers in the Woodman vehicle reported injuries. the car was heavily damaged. Shortly after, a Greyhound bus driven by Frederick O. Bissette collided with a parked car owned by Robert Sharkey on Elm street.
A team of six surgeons spent six hours reattaching the completely severed right arm of a 12 year old boy, Everett Knowles Jr. The boy was struck by a Boston and Maine train and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Surgeons reported a wrist pulse after the operation, the first potential restoration of a completely severed limb. Doctors noted the historic possibility if successful. Driving care urged ahead of Memorial Day weekend as holiday travel rises. Memorial Day falls midweek. officials warn of heavier traffic. Geological history of Gulf of Mexico explained with salt deposits and subsequent sediment compaction causing salt to move upward like toothpaste.
Ohio State University extension workers report cows with water access consuming 15 to 20 percent more than cows watered twice daily, highlighting the impact of watering practices on cattle consumption and efficiency.
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