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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1961

Page

2

Local personals note residents visiting and ships’ crews abroad

William Brownlee of Springfield Massachusetts visits relatives in the area while William White returns home after his freshman year at Colby College. Anders Anderson and Andrea Bergenfield of New Jersey and Inger Alsing of Denmark were guests of Carrie Emery. Morris Alley, gunners mate third class, completed an amphibious exercise at Onslow Beach aboard USS Wood County. William Lauzon, mechanic third class USN, serves with a Naval Mobile Construction Battalion in Rota Spain with 15 planned projects including recreation, warehouses, barracks and erosion control.

William Brownlee Springfield Mass Saco Charles B. White Walter A. White Main Street Colby College Witerville Anders B. Anderson Andrea Bergenfield N. J Inger Alsing Ankirkeby Bornholm Denmark Carrie Emery Ferry Road Morris A. Alley Russell Alley Yates Street Biddeford Pool Onslow Beach N. C Wood County William R. Lauzon USN C. Lau

Widow Rose A Mathieu dies after long illness in Biddeford

Rose A Mathieu 81 widow of Pierre died Monday at her daughter Blanche Caron's Biddeford home after a long illness. Born April 28 1880 in Biddeford she was a dressmaker and a St Andre church parishioner. Survived by daughter Lorraine Caron two brothers four sisters and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Emond funeral home today to 10 p.m. Funeral from St Andre church Thursday at 8 30 a.m.

Rose A. Mathieu Pierre Mathieu Blanche Caron George Street Biddeford Calix and Marie (Desautel) Bibeau St. Andre Ste. Anne St Andre St. Andre Church

James P Finn dies at 71 in Biddeford after long illness

James Patrick Finn 71 of 139 Foss Street Biddeford died Tuesday morning after a long illness. Born July 22 1889 he was, husband of Nora Murphy Finn and father of two daughters. He retired in 1956 from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Funeral from St Mary church Friday at 10 am with burial in St Mary cemetery. Visiting hours today and tomorrow at Cosgrove Funeral Home.

James Patrick Finn Foss Street Biddeford Cornelius and Margaret (Lombard) Finn Nora Murphy) Finn St. Mary Parish Holy Name Society Ancient Order of Hibernians Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Disabled American Veterans Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery John Merrill Arthur Cadorette John J. Finn St. Mary Church Westbrook Patrick D. Coakley Melrose Mass St. Mary Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street

Twin City Night Promised By Eastern Star Chapter

Annette chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will host Twin City night at 7 30 p m Thursday at Saco Masonic hall Officers of Adah chapter CBS Biddeford will exemplify the degrees with refreshments served under Mrs Josephine Hanson and committee York County Past Noble Grands will join Cumberland County Past Noble Grands on June 5 at 25 A Forest Avenue Portland Supper at 6 30 p m Transportation help offered by Mrs Carrie Emery Ferry road Saco

Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Adah CBS Biddeford Josephine Hanson York County Past Noble

Junior choir rehears for children’s day at Saco parish

The Unitarian Universalist junior choir will meet Thursday at 6 30 p m at the Saco Unitarian parish house for rehearsal ahead of the children s day exercises.

Unitarian-Universalist Saco Unitarian

Deschambault Seeks Federal Aid for City Survey

Biddeford City Council authorized Mayor Clement H Deschambault to apply for federal and state assistance under Bill 701 for a city survey. The federal government would cover half the cost and the state a quarter, leaving $5,625 of the $22,000 project to the city. A planning firm will be hired to map residential, industrial and business districts once funds are approved. A planning board was formed earlier in the month.

Biddeford Clement H. Deschambault State Department of Economic Development

DAR Chapter Ends Season Saturday

Rebecca Emery chapter DAR holds season finale at Cascade lodge on Saturday with a 12 50 lunch. Officers and committee chairs present annual reports. Members bring baby photos and will read a poem.

Rebecca Emery Dar Cascade Lodge

Arson Probe Led by Wells Officials After Fire

Wells Police Chief Elmer C Hutchins Wells Beach Fire Chief James S Wentworth and State Fire Inspector Lawrence Dolby of Saco head the investigation into yesterday's blaze at the rear of the structure.

Wells Elmer C Hutchins Wells Beach James S. Wentworth Lawrence Dolby Saco

Mercury Drops Below Freezing in Portland Area

The temperature fell to 31 at Portland Municipal Airport marking the latest spring date with a below freezing reading. Unofficial reports said readings dropped to 29 in other southwestern Maine areas with frost widespread away from the coast and some crop damage reported. Other Maine towns ranged from 33 to 36 degrees.

Portland Mercury Portland Municipal U.S. Weather Bureau Maine Weather Bureau Rumford Greenville Caribou Brunswick Houston Millinocket Eastport

Card of Thanks for Ernest Coombs Family

The family of Ernest Coombs thanks everyone for flowers cards offerings and services during their recent bereavement.

Ernest Coombs

Obituary Notice for Alice Poitras of Biddeford

Mrs. Alice Poitras 69 died suddenly at home 3 Liberty Avenue Biddeford born July 23 1891 Van Buren daughter of Louis and Vina Violette Parent member of St Anne Sodality Notre Dame de Lourdes church survived by husband Charlie Poitras three sons Emile Hartford Edmond Waterbury and Alfred Lawrence Mass one daughter Sister Lillian Marie Good Shepherd Provincial House Bay View one brother Edmond Parent Lewiston two sisters Mrs Lillian Thibodeau St Leonard Canada and Mrs Flavie Desjardins Plainsville Conn funeral Friday at 9 am from St Joseph church friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford this evening 7 to 10 and Thursday 1 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm.

Alice Poitras Liberty Avenue Biddeford van Buren Louis Vina Violette St. Anne Sodality Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Charlie Poitras Emile Hartford Conn Edmond Waterbury Alfred Lawrence Mass

Funeral services for Arthur Seidel of Wells

Funeral services were held for Arthur Seidel 80 of Wells who died Thursday in a York hospital. Born July 4 1880 in Freiburg Germany he was the son of Wilhelm and Anna Seidel and a former Boston Naval Shipyard employee. He lived in Medford Mass before moving to Wells and was a member of Mount Herman lodge AF and AM Medford. Survived by widow Emma West Seidel a daughter Mrs Edwin Morgan of New Jersey two sisters Miss Clara Seidel and Mrs Harvey Mason of Everett Mass and several nieces and nephews.

Arthur Seidel Wells York Roger K. Lucas Second Congregational Freiburg Germany Wilhelm Anna Gensrich Seidel Boston Naval Shipyard Boston Mount Herman Lodge Medford Mass Emma (West) Seidel Edwin Morgan New Jersey Clara Seidel Harvey Mason Everett

Funeral rites for Mrs Rose A Garand at St Joseph Church

Funeral services for Mrs Rose A Garand were held at 9 15 am at St Joseph church with Msgr Elie Hevey presiding. Deacon Rev Sylvia Levesque and subdeacon Rev Normand Carrier assisted. Choir sang under Mrs Diana Rousselle. Bearers were Arthur Lacourse Charles Lacourse Leo Paul Labonte and George St Ours. Burial followed in the family plot at St Joseph cemetery with grave prayers by Rev Father Levesque.

Rose A. Garand St. Joseph Church Msgr Elie Hevey Sylvia Levesque Normand Carrier Diana Rousselle Arthur Lacourse Charles Lacourse Leo Paul Labonte George St. Ours St. Joseph Cemetery Father Levesque

Ste Anne Sodality to Pray for Mrs Rose Mathieu

Members of Ste Anne sodality of St Andre church will meet at Mond Funeral Home tonight at 7 to say prayers for Mrs Rose Mathieu.

Ste. Anne Ste. Anne Sodality St. Joseph Church Emond Funeral Home Rose A. Mathieu

Prayers at Emond Funeral Home for Mrs Rose Mathieu

St Joseph church parishioners will gather at Emond funeral home tonight at 7 30 for a prayer service honoring Mrs Rose A Mathieu. The event serves as a communal vigil and tribute led by church members.

Hibernians Gather to Honor Late Member Finn

Quentin Johnson president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division One calls all officers and members to assemble at eight tonight at Cos grove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street Biddeford to pay respects to late member James P Finn.

Quentin Johnson Ancient Order of Hibernians Division One Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm Street Biddeford James P. Finn

Weather Today Portland Fair and Warmer This Afternoon

Fair to partly cloudy and warm this afternoon with southwest to west winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight, fair and not as cold with lighter southwest winds. Thursday looks fair and warmer. Temperatures in Zone 1 range from the low to mid 60s to the low to mid 40s with coastal readings from Caribou to Portland and nearby towns.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Halifax Montreal

TIDES FOR MAY DAYLIGHT TIME

The page lists May tides in daylight time with high and low water marks for morning and evening. The data shows high tides at 12:41 and 12:54 PM and low tides at 6:28 and 6:37 PM.

Miss Caroline Ward 89 Dies After Long Illness

Caroline Ward age 89 died Tuesday at Biddeford hospital after a long illness. She lived on Eagle Avenue Ferry Beach Saco and was born in Biddeford April 7 1872, daughter of John P and Ann Palfrey Ward. Survivors include several nieces. Private funeral services set Thursday at 1 30 PM from Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco Flowers omitted.

Caroline Mudge Ward Biddeford Eagle Avenue Ferry Beach Saco John P Ann Palfrey Ward Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street

Boisclair of Biddeford Dies After Long Illness

Romeo Boisclair Rosaire M Boisclair 56 owner of West Street Market Biddeford died at a local hospital after a long illness He lived at 411 West Street and owned his business for 15 years A native of Notre Dame des Bois Quebec he previously worked for Saco Lowell shops and helped mason at St Francis college He belonged to Sacred Heart league St Andre church Knights of Columbus and St Andre parish He survived by his widow Leona Mercier two sons Norman in Portsmouth NH and Raymond of Biddeford three daughters Mrs Leo Paul Picard Mrs Raynald Beaudoin and Pauline Boisclair six sisters and two brothers Funeral services set for Saturday 9am at St Andre church with Bolduc Funeral Home handling arrangements

Rosaire M. Boisclair West Street Biddeford St. Francis College Sacred Heart League St. Andre Church Leo Paul Picard Raynald Beaudoin Pauline, Boisclair Ernest Boisclair Auburn Leon Boisclair Lisbon Eva Mercier Maria Roy Marie Jeanne Courtois New Britain Conn Angeline Larochelle Cecile Blais

Funeral services held in Massachusetts for Mrs Minna Mitchell Mann

Mrs Minna Mitchell Mann 96 died May 19 in Massachusetts. Born May 1 1865 she and her husband Thomas Mitchell were summer residents at a cottage on the Saco river Pool road for about 35 years. Surviving son Thomas Albert Mitchell who has shared her home. elder son Fred Mitchell died six years ago.

Massachusetts Minna Mitchell Mann Thomas Mitchell Saco River Pool Road Thomas Albert Mitchell Fred Mitchell

Funeral services for Mrs Ana stasia Hobbins at St Mary church

Funeral services for Mrs Ana stasia Hobbins were held Monday at St Mary church Biddeford with Rev Maurice Goan officiating. Delegations from Assumption sodality and Hibernian auxiliary attended. Burial in St Mary cemetery. Bearers included Raymond Hobbins, Austin Hobbins Jr, John O'Brien, Amedeo Minuitti, Thomas Neary, Edward Larkin.

Anastasia Hobbins St. Mary Church Biddeford Maurice Goan Wiliam Cleary Lou Welch Assumption Sodality Hibernian Frank Carey Assumption Charles Cartier Charles Gal‘keher Roland Boss Mary Fearon St. Mary Cemetery Coleman O'Toole Raymond Hobbins Austin Hobbins, Jr John O’brien Amedeo Jack Minuitti Thomas Neary Edward Larkin

Funeral services for Mrs Annie Martel at St Mary

Funeral services were held for Mrs Annie Martel with Rev Coleman O Toole officiating at a requiem high mass at St Mary church. Miss Lou Welch was organist and William Cleary, vocalist. Bearers were Francis, Raymond and Daniel Cantara, John T Sullivan, William Lonsdale and Joseph O Leary. Burial was in St Mary cemetery in the family lot with Rev Richard Rice reciting prayers at the grave. Attending from out of town were Mrs Kathleen Smith Bangor Frederick Coleman Cranst on R I and Mr and Mrs Robert Cantara John and Jerry Cantara all of Elizabeth NJ.

Annie Martel Coleman O'Toole St. Mary Church Lou Welch William Cleary Francis Raymond Daniel Cantara John T. Sullivan William Lonsdale Joseph O'Leary St. Mary Cemetery Richard Rice Kathleen Smith Bangor Frederick Coleman Cranston R. I Robert Cantara John and Jerry Cantara Elizabeth, N. J

Funeral services for Burton T. H. Cutler held in Saco

Funeral services were conducted this morning at the Cote Funeral Home in Saco corner Beach and James street for Burton T. H. Cutler. Rev. Norman J. Langmaid of School Street Methodist Church officiated. Bearers included James Benson Jr, Paul Benson, Raymond Benson, Paul Bloomfield, Walter Nadeau and Robert Benson. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Burton TH. Cutler Cote Funeral Home Corner Beach James Street Saco Norman J. Langmaid School Street

Black Bass In Saco River Fined In Municipal Court

Fernand A. Lehoux, 30, of 97 Graham Street Biddeford, fined $21 by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court for possessing a black bass taken from the Saco River during the closed season. State Game Wardens were complainants.

Fernand A. Lehoux Graham Street Biddeford Hilary Mahaney Saco Mahaney

St Ours Memorial Awarded At UNH

The first Raymond St. Ours memorial award was presented yesterday in Alexander hall at the University of New Hampshire. The plaque honors St. Ours, a Biddeford resident and Alexander hall chemistry major killed in an April Scarborough auto accident. The inaugural award went to James Braim, a Massachusetts student, during campus ceremonies witnessed by his parents and two Biddeford residents. The prize supports dorm activities and is annual for Alexander hall residents.

Raymond St. Ours Alexander Hall University For New Hampshire St. Ours Biddeford Scarborough James Braim Lionel St. Ours Madeleine St. Ours Jeannice Cote

Wells Man Dies After Brain Surgery at Ambulance Call

Wells man underwent emergency brain surgery as an ambulance crew rushed him from Wells. Strickland, born May 5 1900 in Charlestown NH, had lived in Wells 16 years and worked as a machinist at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery. Survived by widow Edith Moore Strickland Wells four brothers and two sisters with services Friday at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Woodlawn Massachusetts.

Strickland Madison Wells Charlestown N.H William and Lula ‘Nash Strickland Euclid Lodge Portsmouth Naval Kittery Edith ‘Moore’ Strickland Dane ‘Street Kennebunk John N.simpson Wells First Second Congregational Wood‘lawn Cemetery Woodlawn Mass

Hills Beach erosion debate prompts council inquiry

Biddeford residents and city officials, including Planning Board members, heard arguments that Hills Beach is public while the surrounding land is privately owned. Army engineers’ report is nearing completion and a funding plan depends on local support. the project began in 1958 with combined city and federal costs totaling $9,000.

Hills Beach Biddeford Perdikis Army Engineers Washington

Cyclists Taken To Hospital After Collision

A young couple riding a motorcycle were hospitalized after colliding with the rear of a car at the corner of Hill and Bacon streets in Biddeford. Armand P. Therrien and Thelma Lamb, both 23, were taken to Webber Hospital by Biddeford Fire Department ambulance with lacerations and no fractures reported. Richard Boisvert, 21, of 64 Bradley Street, Biddeford, operated the car. Police Capt. Philip Poirier and officers investigated. The mishap was the only police report in Biddeford during the holiday.

Hill and Bacon Streets Biddeford Armand P. Therrien Prospect Street Thelma Lamb Buxton Road Saco Webber Hospital Fire Department Richard Boisvert Bradley Street Boisvert Hill Street Therrien Bacon Street Philip Poirier George Friary Alfred Guilmette Manuel DeSilva

Biddeford Memorial Day Observances Honor Fallen Soldiers

A Biddeford observance ceremony at Woodlawn cemetery honored fallen soldiers with remarks by Rev Cutler and Rev Kala maras. Veterans groups, school bands, scouts, and local officials joined a parade from Jefferson Street to Main Street then Alfred and Graham streets. Speakers included Major Geddes and Rabbi Gottlieb as memories of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address were read.

Mr. Cutler Kendall United Spanish War Veterans James J. Momna Morley J. Durost United Baptist Church America Painchaud Momna Clement Deschambault Peter Allen Faith Allen Biddeford Memories Post VFW Walter H. Robbins Arnold Ballard Armed Forces Jefferson Street Main Street Alfred Street Graham Street Woodlawn Sheridan-Grant Memories Camp Sons of Union Sam J. Kalamaras Biddeford Herbert W. Buzzell, Jr Coleman O'Toole St. Mary Parish Logan David Dansereau Lincoln St. Mary Boris Gottlieb Etz Chaim Synagogue James Geddes Salvation Army

Memorial Day Observances In Saco Honor War Dead

Col Veazie praised Paco ceremonies and turnout while Rev Rufiero gave inspiration and benediction. Mayor Cote welcomed attendees as Donald Doyle recited Gettysburg Address. Memorial day events were organized by Owen-Davis American Legion and Boucouvalas Dupuis AMVETS posts with a three division parade including police, bands, veterans, scouts, and youth groups.

Pace One South America America Col Veazie Paco Harry Rufiero First Parish Saco Grace Johnson Joseph J. Stirling Owen-Davis American Legion Post Charles R. Cote Donald Doyle Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Brownies Women's Relief Corps Cub Scouts

Saco Man Thomas D Gallagher Dies at 70

Thomas D Gallagher 70 of 7 Deering Ave Saco died suddenly Monday at home. Native of Saco he was a former longtime employee of Saco Lowell shops and a communicant of Most Holy Trinity church. Survived by two sisters Catherine Lonsdale and Jere Hickey and brother Edward Gallagher. Nieces also survive. Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home today 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Thomas D. Gallagher Deering Avenue Saco William and Margaret Cunningham) Gallagher Saco- Lowell Shops Most Holy Trinity Church Catherine Lonsdale Jere Hickey West Scarborough Edward Gallagher Cote Funeral Home Corner Beach James Street

Legion auxiliary to meet at Cosgrove Funeral Home

Officers and members of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit American Legion auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7 45 p m at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm street Biddeford to pay respects.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elms Street Biddeford

Finn Mention Ties to Army Unit Member’s Family

The line indicates a familial reference to James P. Finn as the husband of unit member Mrs. Nora Finn, showing a personal connection within the group.

James P. Finn Nora Finn

Saco Renames Birch Street to Shepard Avenue

Saco honors astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. by renaming Birch Street off Weymouth Street to Shepard Avenue. Alder man Louis Soucy, on request of Paul Hanson, moved to rename the street at Monday night’s council meeting and the motion passed, designating one Birch Street as Shepard Avenue.

Saco Alan B. Shepard, Jr Derry N. H Louis Soucy Paul Hanson Birch Street Weymouth Street Shepard Avenue

AMVETS Convention Weekend Plans Outline Maine Event Guests

Beach Wallace Bragdon National Executive Committeeman of New Gloucester and Sen Ralph M Lovell of Sanford will MC a Maine AMVETS banquet. Auxiliary guests include Mrs Anne Hall and Mrs Marie Migner with regional presidents attending. Memorial services, a 1:30 parade, final sessions at 3 p.m. and joint installation at 5 p.m. List of parade units and local co chairmen added. Special district presidents and convention chairmen Thom as Bill and Rita Potvin noted.

Wallace Bragdon New Gloucester Ralph M. Lovell Sanford Clara Kemp National Amvets North Haven Conn Amvets Anne Hall North Attleboro Mass National Americanism Massachusetts Marie Migner Maine Old Orchard Beach Portland Saco Valley Anne LeVay East Brunswick N. J Catherine Knapik Amsterdam N. Y Doris Corbeil Woonsocket Thomas Bill Rita Potvin Amvets Auxiliary

Man Sentenced For Taking Car In Old Orchard Beach

Robert C. White, 26, of 42 Washington Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, was sentenced to an indefinite term at the Men's Reformatory in South Widham by Trial Justice Wesley Mewer after a Monday night session. He had been charged with taking an automobile belonging to Charles F. Ledger of Cedar Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, without consent. In other actions, Hervey Lacroix, 42, of 26 Bradbury Street, Biddeford, was fined $25 for passing a stopped school bus, and Frederick R. Fredette, 20, of 562 Pool Road, Biddeford, paid a $15 fine for speeding 50 mph in a 25 mph zone on East Island Avenue. Old Orchard Beach police were complainants in all three cases.

Robert C. White Washington Avenue Old Orchard Beach South Widham Wesley M. Mewer Frederick R. Fredette Pool Road Biddeford Isrand Avenue

Police Probe Vandalism At Ferry Beach

Police investigated vandalism at the Ferry Beach Park Association in Saco after a 50 foot water pipe was ripped from the ground and the main unit door broken with a six inch log. Three bullet holes appeared in the main building and a bullet hole in the laundry house. Storm door hinges on the laundry house were torn off but no entry occurred. no items were reported stolen.

Ferry Beach

Sunday Brunswicks Affects Liquor Sales Across States

Sunday Brunswick notes New Hampshire now allows Sunday liquor sales in hotels and class A restaurants with food. He says Maine businesses are losing customers near the border to New Hampshire and that the proposed law would permit sales only between.

Brunswick New Hampshire Maine-New Hampshire

Saco Squadron Air Cadets At Wing Meeting

Five cadets from Saco Squadron CAP attended the Main Wing meeting in Augusta. Cadets Lambert Parslow Dussault MacAusland from Saco and Hamilton from Old Orchard Beach joined Commander Alexander Hamilton. Orientation flights at Sanford airport with Major Winger set for Thursday at 4:30 pm. Annual encampment with USAF will be at Loring AFB Limestone. Cadets registered for June 19 session include Tracy Lambert Preslow MacAusland. Staff includes Commander Hamilton and Warrant Officer Edith Halasz.

Saco Civil Air Patrol CAP Augusta Stephen L. Lambert Robert Parslow Ann Dussault Carol MacAusland Arthur Hamilton, Jr Old Orchard Beach Alexander Hamilton Sanford Harry Winger USAF Fort Williams U. S. Air Force Loring Afb Limestone Charles Tracy, Jr Robert Preslow Hamilton Edith Halasz

Sunday Vote Ends With Moore Motion Defeated

The roll call vote on Sunday ended Moore's motion with a six vote margin against it while 12 members were absent.

Moore

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