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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1962

Page

2

West Kennebunk Man Injured In Auto Mishap

A West Kennebunk man, Richard A. Smith, 23, was treated for minor injuries after his 1952 sedan left Route 111 in Arundel, rolled into a gulley, and struck eight guard posts. He was pinned briefly and freed, then treated at Webber Hospital. Two passengers, Richard Prout, 18, and Roland Pike, 45, escaped injury.

West Kennebunk Route 111 Arundel Richard A. Smith Richard Prout Roland Pike Hollis G. Dixon Smith Webber Hospital Biddeford

Deaths Frank D Harris of Saco

Frank Dana Harris 72 of 46 School street Saco died early today at a local hospital Born November 25 1889 in Revere Massachusetts son of Dana and Emma Harris he worked at Saco Lowell Shop and was a Biddeford High School janitor He belonged to Saco Street Methodist church Survived by widow Alice Gordon Harris one brother Samuel Harris of Laconia NH and nephew Elory Hafry Lynn MA Services Monday 1:30 PM at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco burial Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford calling hours 7 to 9 PM tomorrow

Frank Dana Harris School Street Saco Revere Mass Dana and Emma Benson) Harris Saco-Lowell Biddeford High School Saco School Street Alice Gordon Harris Samuel Harris Laconia N. H Elory Halefry Lynn Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Woodlawn Biddeford

NAM’s 62 year push for progress opposed by trade group

Meany cites NAM as opposing every major advance for workers and the public. He lists sanitary rest rooms, dust removal devices, workers compensation, unemployment insurance and Social Security as examples of initiatives NAM opposed over decades. The comment frames NAM as hostile to labor protections and economic reforms.

NAM Meany

Moslems Hold Calm After Terrorism Warning in City

A reporter describes tension in a Moorish district where Moslem guards check documents and foreign reporters seek Nationalist officials. Fear flits across faces of European visitors and locals while posters in French and Arabic urge calm and action against terrorism.

Oven fried chicken hot for tardy guests

Keep the dish warm by lowering oven heat and occasionally basting with the melted butter or margarine in the pan.

Beaudoin Funeral Services Set at St Josephs

Funeral services for F. Elzear Beaudoin of 8 Mt. Vernon street Biddeford will be held Monday morning at 8 30 at St Joseph Parish. Mrs Anna Mondor of Saco a sister was omitted from the surviving relatives list.

F. Elzear Beaudoin Mt. Vernon Street Biddeford St. Joseph Church Anna Mondor Saco

Ladies of Victory Circle Meeting at Sansoucy Funeral Home

The Ladies of Victory Circle will meet tomorrow at 2 PM at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford to say prayers for F Elzear Beaudoin.

Ladies of Victory Circle Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone Street Biddeford F. Elzear Beaudoin

Funeral services for Paul Sevigny of Saco Maine

Funeral services for Paul Sevigny of 34 Front Street Saco were held at Emond Funeral Home with Rev George J Plante officiating. Bearers were Earl Smith Edward Herrick Alfred Laflamme and Ernest Carrier. Burial in St Joseph cemetery followed with committal prayers by Rev Bernand Nicknair. Among out of town attendees were Pvt Paul Morin Georgia Mr and Mrs Earl Smith Berwick Leo Paul Sevigny Nashua NH Thomas L heureux and Mr and Mrs Ernest Carrier Lawrence MA

Paul Sevigny Front Street Saco Emond Funeral George J. Plante Earl Smith Edward Herrick Alfred Laflamme Ernest Carrier St. Joseph Cemetery Bernand Nicknair Pvt Paul Morin U. S&s. Army Georgia

Funeral rites held for Miss Ma rie Louise Sayer

Funeral services for Miss Ma rie Louise Sayer formerly of 12 King Street Biddeford were conducted at St Andre church with a solemn high mass. Rt Rev Msgr Aime Giguere officiated assisted by Rev Bernand Nicknair and Rev George Marcil. A male quartet provided singing and the Third Order of St Francis sent a delegation. Bearers named Sayer relatives and others. Burial was in St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Fr Nicknair. Out of town relatives from Hartford West Warwick and Montreal attended.

Marie Louise Sayer King Street Biddeford St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Bernand Nicknair George Marcil OFM Laura Proulx Third Order of St. Francis Conrad Coulombe Eva Nolette Evangeline Beaupre Adelia Paquette Elise Lepine Florida LaBranche Albert Sayer Theodore Sayer Raoul Sayer Maurice Sayer Conrad Hebert George Nadeau St. Joseph Nicknair William Gill Hartford Conn Charles Blanchard Arthemise Hebert Louise Blanchard Roselle Blanchard Edward Hebert Gerard Demers West Warwick R. IL Arsene Theroux Montreal Que

Subistence Checks Distributed Under ARA Programs

Augusta AP reports Maine's first Area Redevelopment Act training programs have issued subsistence checks to 20 enrollees. The average weekly payment is 23 dollars, aligning with the 1961 state unemployment benefit. Three programs operate in Biddeford and Sanford.

Augusta Employment Security Commission Maine Biddeford Sanford

Obviously Good Question In Police Court

A clearly intoxicated man questions why he is in court before Police Court Judge Rocky Cockerham. The judge promptly responds that the man is there for drinking and asks when proceedings will begin. The exchange is brisk and informal.

N. M Rocky Cockerham

Funeral rites slated for Dennis E. Welch at Westbrook

Funeral services will be conducted Monday for Dennis E. Welch 25 missing since a boating accident off Old Orchard Beach last Sunday. The crash also claimed John F. Gallagher 38 of South Portland and Geoffrey Payne 25 of Scarborough whose bodies were recovered the day of the accident.

Westbrook Dennis E. Welch Old Orchard Beach John F. Gallagher South Portland Geoffrey Payne Scarborough Welch

Nomination Moves for Fish and Game Advisor and Cumberland Commissioner

Augusta AP reports Gov Reed nominated Philip F Rowe of West Buxton to the Fish and Game Department advisory council to succeed Nicholas Morrison of Rumford whose term expires. Reed also renominated Sidney R Sanford of Portland Friday as a Cumberland County disclosure commissioner.

Augusta Reed Philip F. Rowe West Buxton Fish & Game Department Advisory Council Nicholas Morrison Rumford Sidney R. Sanford Portland Cumberland County

Sunny Portland Weather Tonight and Sunday

Clear and cool tonight in Portland. Sunday brings sunny skies and cooler conditions along the coast by late morning and afternoon. A light breeze is possible. Highs near seasonal norms. Winds veer to the northwest coastal area. Overnight temps dip into the upper 40s. Sunday afternoon warmth returns inland.

Portland

May Tides and Times from a Weather Page

Fragmented OCR text presents tides, times and numbers without clear events. Key items include low and high tides in May, am and pm markers, and scattered measurements. The source lacks coherent context or identifiable entities to form a fuller summary.

Christ Ambassadors Meet at Ahepa Home Saco

The Christ Ambassadors group from the First Assembly of God church will convene Sunday at 6 30 p m at the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street Saco An evening service follows at 7 30 p m at the same address by the First Assembly of God church

Christ Ambassadors Group First Assembly of God Church Ahepa Pleasant Street Saco Aco

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Kennebunk Landing

The Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union society will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church. All members and interested youths are invited to attend and participate in the planned activities and discussions.

Sunday Worship and Youth Fellowship Announced

An evening worship service will be conducted Sunday at :30 at the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union society. The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist church will meet Sunday at 3 p.m.

Kennebunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church

Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting at Ogunquit Church

The Ogunquit Baptist church Baptist Youth Fellowship will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. in the church.

Junior Beacons Gather At Lyman First Baptist

Junior Beacons for Christ from first to fifth grade will meet Sunday at 6 p m at Lyman First Baptist Church in Goodwins Mills. The church’s Junior-Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship also convenes at 6:15 p m Sunday.

Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Baptist

Evening Worship Service at Ly man First Baptist

An evening worship service will be held Sunday at 7 30 in the Ly man First Baptist Church Good wins Mills.

Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Training union and worship at Bible Baptist Church

On Sunday at the Bible Baptist Church of Saco in Saco City Hall a training union will be held at 6 p m and the evening worship at 7 p m The event lists the church and location with two service times for the day.

Bible Baptist Church of Saco Saco City Hall

Sunday Salvation Army services at Old Orchard Beach

Sunday evening services at the Salvation Army headquarters 91 Union avenue Old Orchard Beach are held weekly with an open air meeting at 7 PM and a Salvation meeting at 7 30 PM.

Salvation Army Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach Salvation

Young Peoples Service at Fail Gospel Church

A Young People’s service is set for Sunday at 6:30 p m at Fail Gospel Church Route 9A off Route 109 Wells. An evening worship service follows at 7:30 p m bringing parishioners together in local observance.

Fail Gospel Wells

Evening Worship Service at First Baptist Church

An evening worship service is scheduled for Sunday at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist church located on Ocean avenue in Old Orchard Beach.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting Tomorrow at 6 30

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Church, located on Foss Street, will meet tomorrow at 6:30 PM. The gathering invites all parishioners and aims to organize activities for the coming month.

He Methodist Youth Fellowship The Foss Street Methodist Church

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting at Saco Church

The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship at the Saco United Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p m.

Saco United Baptist Church

Youth Fellowship at Saco United Baptist Tonight

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the church hall for a planned gathering with fellowship and discussion.

The Saco United Baptist Church

Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church meeting set for Sunday

A Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church plans a gathering this Sunday at 7 o'clock. The event invites attendees for worship and fellowship at the church.

Final rehearsal for Children Day program scheduled

The final rehearsal will be held June 2 at 9 30 a m in the sanctuary of the White Church on Congregational Biddeford.

Mary St. Margaret’s Church Old Orshard Beach White Church Congregational Biddeord

Youth choir rehearses at Saco Street Methodist Church

The Youth choir of the Saco Street Methodist church will rehearse Sunday morning at 9 30 in the church.

Saco School Street Methodist Church

Vining to Deliver Morning Message at Saco Methodist

Thomas Vining will deliver the morning message at 11 a.m. during the worship service at the Saco School Street Methodist Church. Conference Sunday keeps Rev. Norman J. Langmaid out of town for the session. Sunday school meets as usual at 9:45 a.m.

Thomas Vining Saco School Street Methodist Church Norman J. Langmaid

Mission Commission meeting at Saco School Street Church

The Commission on Missions will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the Saco Street Methodist Church under chairman Mrs Wilma Griffith A missionary filmstrip will be shown and discussed during the program.

Commission On Missions Saco School Street Methodist Church Wilma Griffith

Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting Time Notice

The Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at the unknown venue, inviting all members to attend the church event.

Judge Finds Man Guilty Of Speeding

Raoul R. Chretien of 1 Pool Street Biddeford was found guilty by Judge Simon Spill at Biddeford Municipal Court of speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph zone on Pool Street. The case was continued for sentence. Defense counsel was Atty. Robert N. Cyr.

Raoul R. Chretien Pool Street Biddeford Simon Spill Sherwood K. Baston Chretien Spill Atty Robert N. Cyr

Liver served with buttered noodles and chives

The dish combines hot buttered noodles with liver, topped by sour cream and chopped chives. The tot and cold combination offers a refreshing contrast and a pleasing balance of flavors.

Remarkable 102nd Birthday for Mrs Ella Ross in Maine

Former Saco resident Mrs Ella H Ross observed her 102nd birthday at Goodwins Mills with a garden tidy session a birthday gathering and a countryside ride She recalls Lincoln death remembered Civil War era adopted at age 5 in Boothbay Harbor married at 19 to Ozem Ross and lived in Saco 75 years She has 3 sons 1 daughter 12 grandchildren 1 great grand and nine great great grandchildren A Seventh Day Adventist she reads the Bible knits baby booties and writes daily letters

Saco Abraham Lincoln Goodwins Mills Ella H. Ross Sherman Abbott Boothbay Harbor Ross George Littlefield Hollis Ozem Ross Biddeford Lumber Company Saco-Lowell Fred Moore York

Carpenter's Orbital Flight Ends With Cliffhanger and Triumph

After Aurora 7's return, Carpenter recalls exhilaration and humor aboard the Intrepid as doctors review high blood pressure and fever readings. Officials debate the earlier glide path while Lt. Col. Powers cautions against premature conclusions.

St Joseph Student Wins State MTA Scholastic Award

Patricia Harris of St Joseph High School received a Maine Teachers Association scholastic excellence award at Colby College Waterville. She is among 72 Maine seniors named for outstanding scores on College Entrance Board tests and is eligible for a $300 scholarship after the first college semester. Harris plans Emmanuel College and is active as class president, National Honor Society member, sodality instructor, and four year cheer captain.

Patricia Harris St. Joseph High School Maine Teachers Association Colby College Waterville Maine MTA Emmanuel College Francis Harris Old Orchard Beach

Springvale Easy Winner Over Rochambeau Clubbers

Springvale KC routed Rochambeau 16 to 4 in Biddeford-Saco Softball League action at Elksfield. Al Lessard allowed two hits while walking 12 and fanning eight, and Arnie Holland homered and drove in four. John Cochin added two triples for four RBIs as Springvale piled up early runs and cruised to victory.

Springvale K Rochambeau Elksfield Caseys al Lessard Arnie Holland John Cochin RBI York Heel Springvale Merchants Voltigeur Roy & Perreault Icevuce Saco Tanning Cyanamid Wee Goulet Merchants Express Martel and Tibbetts Memorial la Jeunesse Roy Perreault Cyanamids Lajeunesse iMemorial Springvale KC Ellsfield Saco Taining Martel An Goulet Cyanamic Lajeuness Tanguay Springvale . R Ae cCarn Ennell Chance B. Lessard Oe Osiaeans Silen Ee Roy and Elks York Marte Gagnon Raybine Dallaire P D. Gagne Te Mondor Laliberte Labonte Holland Belanger Cochin Ross Dubois A. Lessard Dallaire R. Gagne A. Gagne Inn Gagne

Two Are Fined At Superior Court Session

A Providence man was found guilty of driving under the influence by a York county Traverse jury in Sperior court. Gerald K. Farrington, 30, was fined 160 dollars plus 10 dollars costs after appealing a prior York Trial Justice court sentence. State Trooper Robert A. Nichols cited the March 18 offense in Kittery. Gerald E. Gray, 22, of Kittery, was found guilty of speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone on March 15 in Kittery and fined 25 dollars plus 10 dollars costs after appeal. Donald W. Smith of Kittery acted as complainant. A charge against A. W. Johnson Inc., Kittery, for creating a public nuisance was ordered filed. Kittery Selectman Burgess F. Don said the company caused a nuisance April 7, 1961 by building steps and curbs on a Kittery street. The firm had appealed a 50-dollar fine from Yorkshire Municipal court.

Providence R. I York County Kittery Gray York Trial Justice Court Donald W. Smith A. W. Johnson Inc Kittery Selectman Burgess F.don Yorkshire Municipal Court

Flavorful Oil and Vinegar Salad Dressing Twist

Add oregano and garlic to a simple oil and vinegar dressing to boost a lettuce and tomato salad. The fragrant herbs deepen the tangy mix, enhancing fresh greens with Mediterranean notes.

Unclear Measurements Spark Doctor Skepticism

The doctors doubt the reported figures as possible measurement errors. Carpenter notes feeling comfortable while the readings were being reported, suggesting a discrepancy between data and patient experience.

Carpenter

UM Yearbook Is Dedicated To Prof Levinson

The Prism at the University of Maine dedicates the 1963 yearbook to retiring philosophy head Ronald B Levinson. A Harvard 1919 graduate with a 1924 PhD from Chicago, he fostered intellectual curiosity and created the Honors Program for top students.

Levinson Maine College of Arts and Sciences Who’ Who

Woman sentenced in Maine assault with intent to kill

Mrs. Yvonne Keene, 33, of Whitefield, was sentenced to 35 years in State Prison after an all male Superior Court jury found her guilty of assault with intent to kill her husband Richard, 28, whom she allegedly stabbed last March in Wiscasset.

Wiscasset Yvonne Keene White'ie Allmale Superior Court Richard

Night Stock Car Races Open At Beech Ridge

The MSSCRA opens its first night card at Beech Ridge Speedway in Scarborough with about 50 entrants. Top contenders include Marty Vachon and Lennie Bowden in Class B, plus Libby Allen Peterson and Peterson in the mix. Modifieds gain new entrants such as Roger Shaw and Bob Brown, while Ralph Cusack eyes another strong feature after last week's win. Racing begins at 8 p.m. with two qualifying heats a semi, a consolation, and a 20 lap feature in each class.

Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway Maine State Stock Car Racing Association Msscra Sanford Marty Vachon Falmouth Lennie Bowden Vachon Paul Tardif Bob Libby Groveville Libby Dick Allen Portland Pete Peterson Roger Shaw Auburn Bob Brown Brown Ralph Cusack Cusack Windham Dick Wolstenhulme Woody Woodman Russ Nutting

Thornton Finishes Third In Southwestern Track

Joseph A. Carrier, son of Mrs. Evan S. Carrier of Biddeford, will graduate Thursday at St. Francis College Biddeford with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. A dean's list student for three years, he participated in L'Academie Francaise Glee club Italian club Friars club Sepian Canticle and the Third Order of St. Francis. He plans to teach and pursue graduate work.

Joseph A. Carrier Evan S. Carrier Birch Street Biddeford St. Francis College L'Academie Francaise Glee Club Italian Club Friars Club Third Order of St. Francis Carrier

Huot Pitches No-Hitter For St Andre Team

St Andre beat St Louis 21 to 0 in a grammar school league game at St Louis field yesterday. Huot pitched a six inning no-hitter with 14 strikeouts while his teammates rapped 18 hits led by Chantigny going 3 for 3. In track news, Deering wins Southwestern Maine Track title with 115 2/10 points, South Portland second, Thornton third at Portland stadium as TA athletes shine in multiple events.

St. Andre St. Louis St. Louis Field Huot Chantigny Thornton Academy Deering South Portland Maine Portland Stadium Deering Rams Or Thornton Portland Or Wells Westbrook Cheverus Sanford Tom Eldridge John Parola Stan Adams Ells Werner Beauchesne Brochu Neault Parola Gilmore Eldridge Beecher Drouin Astor Valente Thibeault Hurd Kunz Galli Shaffer McAllister Drowns Michaud Bowman Gallant Kimener Harvie LaValle Burns Hambler Allen Melee Gray Morse Lee Galll Stoddard Cass Adams Hamblet Titcomb Thayer Daly McCurdy Mulkern P. Atwater Thornton Robinson Bailey This Beauty Goodale St. Andre Ab Chantigny Cf Lajeunesse Cadorette Marchand Lf Voisine Eee Gregoire Fournier Maurice Pollock Lemire Seenee Paquette Egis Cove Ceneer Tremblay Miss Boucher Cf Ese Guillereault Rf Dube Lebel Ibeseeee Denoncourt Dutremble Pare Eaes Cyr Chantigny Cadorette Laje

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