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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1962
Page
2
This afternoon to be fair, then cloudy and mild with a chance of showers in northern mountain sections. Tonight fair and cooler with westerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Saturday mostly fair and mild with similar winds. Temperatures zone 1 mid 60s to upper 40s.
Mrs. Isabelle Vanasse and Mrs. Delia Baillargeon of Saco were in yesterday on business. Raymond Phillips of Biddeford has returned home after surgical treatment at Notre Dame hospital. Normand Descoteaux USMC, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Descoteaux of Biddeford, has graduated from the NCO leadership school at Cherry Point NC. Gustavo Aleman of Medellin Colombia visited Biddeford residents Mauri ce LeMire and Arel. Edward A. Mathieu USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adrien A L Mathieu of Biddeford, attends the Naval Electrician's Mate school at Great Lakes IL.
The Notre Dame hospital thrift shop will be in charge next week of Mrs Marc Simard the shop captain and Group D.
The Junior Band and singers of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 10 a.m. Confessions will be heard at St. Monica Kennebunk from 4 to 5 p.m. and at St. Martha Kennebunk from 4 to 5 p.m. Also at St Mary Wells from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Saco School Street Methodist Men’s Club swaps May meeting for a 6 p.m. gathering to attend the Conference Laymen’s banquet at 6:30 p.m. at South Portland High School Cafeteria. E. Millett Cummings presides. Robert Gayfield is the test speaker.
A rehearsal for the Children's Day concert will be held at Biddeford United Baptist Church on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Heavy selling drags down prices as the Associated Press average of 60 stocks falls 1.30 to 228.40 at noon. Industrials, rails, and utilities dip, with notable losses in Houston Light & Power, Sears Roebuck, Woolworth and U S Steel. Dow Jones average drops 5.36 to 617.20 amid mixed tape.
The article notes Kennedy's government efforts to speed admittance of several thousand Chinese. The U S Consulate reports about 19 000 Chinese have applied for admission since 1954. The applicants are described as relatively well to do and seeking normal immigration entry, not the penniless workers crossing recently.
A humorous take on roasting a springtime leg of lamb with a patient slow oven. The piece pokes gentle fun at method over haste and the ritual of waiting for a tender finish.
Sincere thanks to the members of Biddeford Aerie 804 F E and B P C Ellis and to friends and relatives for the many cards sent during my recent illness. Oscar R. Caouette.
F Elzear Beaudoin 75 of Mt. Vernon street Biddeford died today after a long illness Born January 29 1887 in Weedon Quebec son of Baptiste and Hormida Beaudoin he lived in Biddeford 61 years and worked for Bates Manufacturing He was a member of Biddeford Saco Aeries FDR and St Joseph church His wife Marie Ann Custeau died in 1961 Surviving are three sons Leopold George Beaudoin Biddeford Charles Beaudoin Wallingford Conn a daughter Irene Boissonneault Biddeford 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral from St Joseph church Monday at 8 30 a m Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford today until 10 p m and 10 a m to 10 p m Saturday and Sunday
Harold Sherman Maddox aged 57 of 15 Middle Street Saco died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital. A Saco native and former painter and paper-hanger, he was born May 3 1905 to Ernest and Caroline Maddox. He is survived by daughter Alice M. Maddox and brother Ernest F. Maddox, both of Saco. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a m at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home, 365 Main Street, Saco, with calling hours tonight 7 to 9 p m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Biddeford.
Carpenter activated the abort system to separate the capsule, but a backup trigger sensed trouble and stopped the abort, ending the mission risk.
CAPE CANAVERAL AP Malcolm Scott Carpenter, Navy lieutenant commander, orbited Earth three times, overshot landing by 250 miles, and vanished for 41 minutes before being plucked from a dinghy in the Atlantic. He was taken to Grand Turk Island for an emotional reunion with John Glenn Jr. Aviation space medicine team will study the incident as scientists plan a news conference. The Aurora 7 mission highlighted dangers of reentry and suggested future long and higher orbital flights toward the Moon.
Dozing at the wheel caused an Old Orchard Beach crash on Saco avenue. Irene B. Bineau 51 of Biddeford said she dozed while driving toward Old Orchard Beach. Her car crossed the road struck a pole hit a stop sign near the high school and rolled into a field. No injuries or damage estimate were reported.
The Maine Supreme Court ruled that a Lewiston man’s bruken driving conviction stands despite his claim the arresting officer lacked a uniform. The court held that only the vehicle stop provisions require an officer to be in uniform, not general arrest authority.
Harold I. Goss 79, longtime Maine Secretary of State, died at Gardiner General Hospital after a stroke. He served 17 years in the post from 1943 to 1961, longest tenure. previously Robie’s deputy, then appointed in 1942 to fill the unexpired term and elected by the legislature in 1943.
Mrs. Carpenter recalled how she stayed calm as her husband faced problems in his space mission. She said she felt thoroughly checked out in backup procedures and watched other missile tests for reassurance. Her children, Chris six Candy five Scott twelve Jay ten, played nearby while the blast off occurred. Jay expressed cautious interest in becoming an astronaut.
Doctors gave a positive assessment of Brain after a brief examination. He described brief anxiety during the retro fire phase as rockets slowed the spacecraft for reentry and raised concerns about sufficient fuel to control the vehicle's attitude.
Mrs Blanche M Brewster of Ogunquit and Mrs Barbara I Strout of Milbridge were named by Governor Reed to the Advisory Committee on Education on Thursday.
A helicopter transported Carpenter to the carrier Intrepid, then to Grand Turk Island by air. The destroyer Pierce recovered Aurora 7 and ferried it to Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico for airlift later to Cape Canaveral.
Portland AP reports Frank J. Rigby, age 100, was serenaded by 150 musicians outside his home. Pupils old and young gathered as four bands played while he received a birthday cake, gifts, and a scrapbook of greetings from former students nationwide.
A four-vehicle crash at Bacon and Hill streets in Biddeford yesterday afternoon left no injuries. William C. Ela, 37, of East Derry New Hampshire, driving a 1959 pickup, failed to stop at a stop sign and was found guilty, with sentencing continued by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason. Jules Garramore, 42, of 21 Prospect Street Biddeford, drove a 1958 panel truck that veered into Bertha F. Danis's 31 year old car of 10 Oak Street Biddeford. Garramore’s truck then struck a parked Napoleon W. Caouette pickup registered at 224 Guinea Road Biddeford. Officer Alfred Guilmette investigated.
Burlington man David B. Huffman marks his 101st birthday on the eve of the date, crediting bachelorhood for his longevity and advising young men against marriage to reach a long life.
NBC radio and television reporters kept a nation informed as astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter faced 41 anxious minutes in Atlantic waters. The broadcast team explained fuel, beacon signals, and life-saving gear, with calm, thorough coverage and prepped visuals. Weekend viewing notes highlighted Robert Ruark’s Africa and Twilight Zone.
State law bars liquor sales before 1 p.m. on Memorial Day DST. Liquor Commission reminder: stores closed all day but licensees may sell from 1 p.m. to normal closing time.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in U.S. District Court by Home Engineers Inc of Westbrook. The filing lists debts of 69969 dollars and assets of 5884 dollars.
Old-fashioned fish recipes sometimes call for drawn butter a sauce made by melting butter slowly until clear and pale without browning.
Old Orchard Beach Teachers association reelected officers for 1962 63 during a banquet at Carolyns in Cape Elizabeth Frank Daley was president Constance Bean vice president Evelyn Belanger secretary Loyola Celley treasurer High school principal Herbert Bean acted as MC Jerome Le Pelletier played piano The list of attendees included Dr and Mrs Frank Lawler Louis DeAngelis Edward Smith Benjamin Downs and many others.
Washington Bureau Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri argues the farm bill should empower grain and dairy farmers to vote on programs that align supply with demand. He cites successful quota systems in cotton tobacco rice and peanuts as models for stable prices and self-run operations, noting tobacco farmer support in referendums.
The Pittsburgh Pirates add Diomedes Olivo, a left handed pitcher with an 11 7 record last year for Columbus in the American Association, noting his age as fortyish. Olivo is regarded as the major leagues oldest rookie candidate despite his veteran phrasing.
The Madisses of First Parish Congregational Church Saco held a dinner meeting at Carolyn's Cape Elizabeth. They showcased handmade crafts for the 200th Anniversary fair on church grounds July 19 and held a mystery rhyme contest led by Mrs Florence Northrop with Mrs Agnes Tripp winning the guessing prize. A special parish house meeting is set for June 7 to plan a June church lawn food sale.
Old Orchard Beach High School seniors took over town offices for a day as part of a yearly town affair. Students filled roles from town manager Prescott Verrill to tax assessor Peter Zafirson and health nurse Jesse Jalbert, joining several councilors and department heads in the exercise.
Biddeford firemen were called to 31 St Mary Street at 9 10 this morning for an overheated kettle. On arrival nothing was used and no damage occurred. Occupant of the building is Philip R Jacques. the kettle reportedly contained no water and was smoking.
In Somerset County, Frank Jem, 33, of The Forks, bound over to the September term of Superior Court on a charge of assault with intent to maim in the flatiron burnings of his 17-year-old stepson David D. Donovan. Atty Lloyd Stitham says Donovan was burned on the face and arms with marks on the back from the May 13 incident. Jem pleaded innocent in Municipal Court and was held on $15,000 bail.
Travel editors convention gathers at Old Orchard Beach this weekend with headquarters at the Brunswick hotel. Activities include registration at 4 PM, social hour, shore dinner, dancing, and a Sunday schedule with breakfast, golf, a coastal cruise aboard the Seahawk, and a Chamber dinner meeting led by Bernard M. Johnstone of the Maine Publicity Bureau.
About 40 people attended a public hearing in Saco Municipal Court on William H. Marston's appeal to construct a 20 by 44 foot sales and service building at Riverside Anchorage to serve boats. He plans a 1500 foot access road through Edgewater Acres and would close the entrance from Glen Haven Circle if approved. Last year 70 boats were moored. this year he expects 125.
The Francena club of North Laco met at Mrs Thelma Scammon s Buxton road home with 10 members present. The afternoon included social time and refreshments by the hostess helped by Mrs Ginna Scammon. Next meeting planned at Joanne Savasta s Simpson road Saco. Present were Mrs Mary Fogg Mrs Katie Huston Mrs Meda Sawyer Mrs Mona Foss and grandchildren Toni and Teri Savasta Mrs Ginna Scammon and daughter Ellen Mrs Clara Oliver Miss Katie May Oliver Mrs Mertie Meserve and the hostess.
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