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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1961

Page

2

Personal notices of local residents and their travels

Mr and Mrs Marshall Berry of Fortunes Rocks return from a visit to Col and Mrs George Adams of Montpelier Vermont Mr and Mrs Paul E Beaupre and daughter Priscilla of Biddeford spend a vacation in Jamaica and Panama Dr and Mrs Leandre R Charest of Kinney Shores Saco return after visiting their son John Charest a cadet at Kings Point NY R L Jacobson HM2 V U S Navy and family visit Arthur King Biddeford then plan to relocate to Portsmouth NH for a three year assignment A York County Veterans of WWI delegation attends department sessions at Waterville with Barracks members Raymond King Thomas McGarrity Arthur Gagne Napoleon Frechette Ralph Winslow and Fred Cote and auxiliary attendees Mrs Ida Frechette Mrs Margood Mrs Florence Gagne and Mrs Angie Cote.

Marshall Berry Fortunes Rocks George Adams Montpelier Paul E. Beaupre Priscilla Cleaves Street Biddeford Jamaica Panama Leandre R. Charest Kinney Shores Saco John Charest U. S. Merchant Marine Academy King’s Point N. Y R. L York County Waterville Raymond King Thomas McGarrity Arthur Gagne Napoleon Frechette Ralph Winship Fred Cote Department Ida Frechette Margood Florence Gagne Angie Cote

Ogunquit Playhouse founder Mrs Hartwig dies at 80

Mrs Walter Hartwig 80 of 8 Dorfman Street Forest Hills Long Island founder and longtime operator of the Ogunquit Playhouse died Sunday in New York. She spent years bringing noted names to Ogunquit and founded the Playhouse later selling it to John Lane. She is survived by her sister Mrs Grace Marron. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in New York City.

Walter Hartwig Dorfman Street Forest Hills Long Island N. Y Ogunquit Playhouse New York Hartwig Ogunquit Maude Adams Ethel and Diana Barrymore William Brady Cornelia Otis Skinner John Lane Grace Marron Campbell 1St Street Madison Avenue New York City

Welcome To The Fold New births listed in Biddeford Saco Journal

Welcome greetings feature in laws and families from Biddeford Saco Journal with birth notices across Saco Biddeford Old Orchard Beach and surrounding towns. Names include Gonya May Bogas Monder Labrecque Scammon Murphy Dallaire Mahoney Latford Tarbox Libby Boudreau Landeis Harmon Pike McMullen Rioux Cluff Notre Dame area births and accompanying weights and dates September 16 18 20 23 25 27 28.

Pre Robert D. Worthing Pleasant Street Saco Robert D., Jr Leo J. Labrecque Cleaves Street Biddeford Mary Jane Ronald M. Scammon Middle Street Michael Wayne William J. Murphy, Jr Irving Street Linda Mae Paul D. Dallaire Granite Street Suzanne Flaine Lawrence P. Mahoney Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach Noel Latford Grove Street Kennebunk Peter Robert L. Tarbox Pool Road Timothy Robert Donald H. Libby Lewis Avenue Jana Dee Robert W. Boudreau Foss Street Arthur J. Landeis Maple Street

Community meetings listed for Biddeford and Saco tonight

Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at 7 30 in the Biddeford City building. Dames Ro chambeau also scheduled for 7 30 at Main street hall. Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus meets tonight at 8 in the Saco GAR Hall.

Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Dames Rochambeau Main Street Biddeford Fenwick Knights of Columbus Saco Gar All

Prayer Fellowship Meeting at Lyman Baptist Church

The Prayer Fellowship group of Lyman Baptist Church will meet Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the parsonage for a church note brief gathering.

Prayer Fellowshy Lyman Baptist Church

Prayer meetings at two churches this Tuesday

Prayer meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A just off Route 109 Wells A prayer and Bible study will be held Tuesday at 730 p m at the First Baptist church Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach

Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Home League meeting of Saco Salvation Army reported

The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m. in the group’s gathering space.

The Saco Salvation Army

Holy Communion Service at Christ Episcopal Church

Holy Communion will be celebrated tomorrow morning at 6 o clock the Christ Episcopal Church in Biddeford. The notice lists the time and location for worship.

Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Episcopal Church Biddeord

St Margaret Sodality to Meet After October Devotions

St Margaret Sodality of St Margaret church in Old Orchard Beach will gather tonight in the parish hall following the church October devotions for a regular meeting.

St. Margaret Sodality of St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach

Fragmentary note on church service time

Readable fragment states a service scheduled Tuesday at 6 a m in an Episcopal church in Bidde ord.

Marietta Monaldo dies after long illness at Biddeford home

Mrs Marietta Monaldo 76 longtime Biddeford resident died at home 23 King Street after a long illness born Capusso Italy daughter of Nicola and Chiara Lazzaro a communicant of St Mary church. She leaves son Bruno Monaldo Biddeford four daughters Mrs Dorothy Barbano Mrs Fay Marello Mrs Irene Eastman all Biddeford and Mrs Mary Vertucci Utica NY one sister Mrs Mary Grenelli Detroit MI one brother Peter Lazzaro Utica NY 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Funeral from St Mary church Wednesday at 9 am Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford 7–10 this evening and Tuesday 2–4 and 7–10 pm

Marietta Monaldo Biddeford King Street Capusso Italy Nicola and Chiara Tulla Lazzaro St. Mary Church Bruno Monaldo Dorothy Barbano Fay Marello Irene Eastman Mary Vertucci Utica N. Y Mary Grenelli Detroit Mich Peter Lazzaro Sansoucy Stone Street

Snyder Property Sells on Old Post Road Arundel

The two story eight room home on up to 7 acres on Old Post road Arundel was sold to Mr and Mrs Robert Chenard for a residence. The sale was processed through Nicholas P Scontras, realtor, 194 Main Street Saco.

Old Post Road Arundel William Snyder Robert Chenard

Tax Payment Club Membership Swells in Saco

City Clerk Clifford A. Pry reports 13 taxpayers in Saco have joined the tax payment club for 1962. Members may pay real estate tax in monthly installments with a one percent discount on the final payment, and eligibility requires full payment of 1961 real estate taxes.

Clifford A. Pry Saco

Mrs Marie A Ruel Dies After Long Illness

Marie Ann Ruel a former Biddeford resident died Saturday after a long illness at Southwick Massachusetts where she had lived many years Survived by her husband Adelard Ruel of Southwick one sister and several nieces and nephews Funeral services set for Tuesday at 8 am in Southwick Friends may call at Cusak Funeral Home Westfield prior to services

Marie Ann Ruel Biddeford Southwick Mass Adelard Ruel Cusak Westfield

John J. Chase Dies at 64 in Saco Residence

John J. Chase 64 a former Ferry Beach resident died suddenly at his home 35 Clark Street Saco Born in Biddeford son of George and Mary McGarrity Chase served overseas in World War I with U S Army member of Owen Davis American Legion post retired from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where employed 20 years served as deputy marshal with Saco Police Church communicant of Most Holy Trinity Surviving widow Evelyn Rice a daughter Sheila Chase Saco a son Philip J Chase Chicago IL two brothers William H Limerick and George F Lyman and several nieces and nephews funeral Tuesday at 10 from Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home Beach and James streets Saco until 4 and 7 to 10 PM

John J. Chase Ferry Beach Clark Street Saco Biddeford George and Mary McGarrity Chase U. S. Army Owen- Davis American Legion Post Portsmouth Naval Kittery Most Holy Trinity Church Evelyn Rice Sheila Chase Philip J. Chase Chicago William H Limerick George F Lyman Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Aco

Georgianna Landry obituary in Dayton, aged 83

Georgianna Landry 83 of Dayton died at home after a long illness. Born November 3, 1877 in Saint Ephrem de Beauce Quebec, she was daughter of Come and Alphonsine Goulet Hamel. Wife of Arthur Landry, a Dayton dairyman, she was a St Joseph church communicant and Ste Anne Sodality member. Survived by widower two daughters six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home today and Tuesday 2 5 pm and 7 10 pm prior to funeral from St Joseph church Wednesday at 11 00 am.

Georgianna Landry Dayton St. Ephrem de Beauce P.Q Come and Alphonsine (Goulet) Hamel Arthur Landry Dayton Dairyman St. Joseph Church Ste. Anne Charles Landry Biddeford Eva Landry Irene Dubriel Emond Funeral Home

Biddeford Fraternal Groups Honor Mrs Landry

Members of Third Degree Biddeford Council Knight of Columbus and Biddeford Fourth Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus will meet at Emond s Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford Tuesday at 7 PM to recite the rosary for Mrs Georgianna Landry.

Biddeford

Ocean Tides Record Times From October Readings

October tide data shows high tides at 6.32 A.M. and 7.35 P.M. on the 26th with low tides at 12.16 A.M. and 12.59 P.M. Observers note 4 tides during the day and 8.17 P.M. peak after afternoon.

Saco Girl Weds Al Freenette In St Andre Rites

Miss Therese Sevigny and Albert W Freenette were married Saturday in St Andre church with Msgr Aime Giguere officiating. The bride, daughter of Paul Sevigny and the late Hilda Larivierie, wore a beige crepe dress and brown accessories. the groom is son of Mrs Rose Frechette and the late Rosaire Frechette. Best man Rene Frechette. After a reception at Rose Frechnette’s home, the couple planned a home in Biddeford after October 5. The groom, a Navy serviceman, is stationed aboard the destroyer Sullivan with Newport News home port. Attending from out of town were relatives from Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Scarborough.

Therese Sevigny Albert W. Freenette St. Andre Msgr Aime Giguere Paul Sevigny Front Street Saco Hilda Larivierie Rose Frechette Rosaire Frechette Pike Street Biddeford Robert Perrin Rene Frechette Rose Frechnette Buckley Court Rachel Paulette Daniel Fast Hartford Conn Emeric Miranda Dominic Milldale Leo Sevigny Nashua N.H Sonia Richard Frechette Scarborough

Brooks Family Reveals Air Transport Course Completion

1st Lt. Llyle G. Brooks, son of Lt. Leslie W. Brooks of Ogunquit, completed a two week air trans portability planning course at the Transportation School Fort Eustis Virginia. Brooks will serve as a unit instructor in aerial transportation planning and training. A Wells High School graduate, he joined the Army in 1954.

Llyle G. Brooks Leslie W. Brooks Ogunquit Transportation School Fort Eustis Brooks Wells High School Army

Former Bangor judge Edward Gloszer dies at 98

Edward T. Gloszer, 98, longtime Bangor Municipal Court judge, died at his home Sunday. He was an active Maine Republican and past president of the Maine Federation of Humane Societies.

Bangor Edward T. Gloszer Bangor Municipal Court Maine Republican Party Maine Federation of Humane Societies

Bridges improves after heart attack in Concord

Senator Styles Bridges of New Hampshire, who had a heart attack on September 20, is reported improving satisfactorily at Concord Hospital by his doctor. The statement comes as Bridges undergoes treatment and recovery efforts continue following the health scare.

Concord N. H Sen. Styles Bridges Concord Hospital

Ste Anne sodality to pray for Mrs Landry at funeral home

Members of Ste Anne sodality of St Joseph church will meet at Emond Funeral home 72 Hill Street Biddeford Tuesday evening at 7 30 to say prayers for Mrs Arthur Landry a member.

Daughters of Ruth Biddeford Ste. Anne Sodality St. Joseph Church Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Arthur Landry

Konzen Couple Delayed Postgraduate Work by Baby Arrival

Akron Ohio infant delays postgraduate study for Dr John Konzen and his wife Dr Claudette Konzen at Akron City Hospital. The couple, graduates of the University of Ottawa, planned to finish together but Mrs Konzen paused for maternity leave after their baby arrived last August.

Akron, Ohio Konzen Akron City Hospital John Konzen Claudette Konzen University of Ottawa Canada

Minor League Sponsors Fashion Show in Biddeford

The Biddeford Minor League will sponsor a fall fashion show Sunday October 8 at 2 p.m. in St. Andre parish hall Biddeford. Fashions will be by T. J. Murphy company hats and accessories by Bernard's millinery and jewelry by Juliette and Yvonne's gift shop. Models include Pauline Martel Madeleine St Ouis Pauline St Louis Jean Cullinan and others with Mrs. Robert Larochelle as general chairperson.

Biddeford St. Andre Parish Hall T. J. Murphy Company Bernard's Millinery Juliette and Yvonne Pauline Martel Madeleine St. Ouis Pauline St. Louis Jean Cullinan Pauline Larochelle Annette Gregoire Mignon

Saco Youth Group Stages Court Trial

The Youth Fellowship of Saco First Parish Congregational Church presented a program titled Christian On Trial at the parish house Beach Street last night. Judge Frank Eukins presided with Melvin Littlefield defense attorney Stephen Garland prosecuting James Neithercut. Judy Cole and Cynthia Warren led worship. Rev. Harry Aufiero delivered benediction. Forty seven members attended. plans were announced for a hayride and hospitality committee serving refreshments for the October 1 event.

Saco First Parish Jean Marston Donna Kirkby

Study Group Considers Use Of Deering Hospital Fund

The Lucia Kimball Deering hospital study committee met at the Sweetser Children's home to map a study plan for using the Deering Hospital fund in Saco. Leaders include Linwood Brown chairman Mayor Charles Cote Sven Fdfors Robert Fenderson and Dr. Joseph Kenneally with a tentative next meeting set for Wednesday October 18.

Lucia Kimball Deering Hospital Sweetser Children’s Home Saco Deering Uest Linwood Brown Charles Cote Sven Fdfors Robert Fenderson Joseph Kenneally

VFW Auxiliary Sunday Card Party in Biddeford

The Biddeford VFW Post auxiliary hosted a whist party at the City building Sunday evening. Prizes went to Alma Beaudoin Antoinette Arel and Mamie Gagne with Rob ert DeSilva as men’s high scorer. Next party set for next Sunday at 7 30 chaired by Mrs Laura Dodge with auxiliary help.

Biddeford VFW Post City Building Alma Beaudoin Antoinette Arel Mamie Gagne Robert DeSilva Isabelle Labelle Laurette Dubrieul Elizabeth Cook Laura Dodge

Wage Boost in Steel Industry After 116 Day Strike

Workers in basic steel receive hourly wages from 2.27 to 4.37 dollars depending on job classification. The raise completes the January 4 1959 contract after a 116 day strike. President Kennedy urged price stability in steel, warning a price rise could spur inflation. Steel officials argued inflation would not be caused or halted by the industry.

Kennedy

Saco Council Meets To Discuss Portland Road Project

Saco city council will meet tonight at 8 in Saco City Hall to discuss the Portland road reconstruction. Several other agenda items are on the docket for the evening.

Saco Portland Saco City

Great Northern to Invest in Coated Papers Plant

Great Northern Paper Co plans a five to six million dollar investment to build new facilities for coated papers. President M C McDonald says construction will start soon and production is set for the last quarter of 1962. The expansion broadens the company’s diversification beyond newsprint from mills at Millinocket and East Millinocket.

GNP Investment Bangor Great Northern Paper Co M.C. McDonald Great Northern

Chef Harry Cook Represents Chicago Group at Expo

Miami Beach AP reports Harry Cook of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of Chicago attended the National Culinary Arts Food and Equipment Exposition among the delegates. The event drew chefs and industry representatives from across the country.

Chef Cook Miami Beach Fla Culinary Arts, Food and Equipment Exposition Chefs de Cuisine Association of Chicago Harry Cook

Backing Car Causes Over $150 Damages

Two car collision at Main and Beach streets in Saco caused about 158 dollars in damage to the Neithercut vehicle when Harriet Patrick backed into it while both stopped at a red light. No injuries were reported for any occupants.

Main Beach Streets Saco Paul V .Neithercut Lewis Lane Harriet Patrick Glen Haven Circle Patrick James Neithercut Karen Smith Barbara Marr Lorraine Davis Mary Patrick Joan Consalvo Donald Kirby

Skating Reunion At Beach Draws Nearly Seventy-Five

About 75 people attended the 1961 annual skating reunion held Saturday at the Palace Roller rink in Old Orchard Beach. The event, organized by proprietor Fred D. Knight, drew past rink patrons from nearby towns and out of state, with many signing the guest list including Charles Barnes Jr and numerous repeat attendees.

Palace Old Orchard Beach Fred D. Knight Charles Barnes, Jr Sandra Fish Carlene White Richard Hewman Gerald W. Small Betty Welch Carol Cyr Lorraine Boissonneault Dorothy Couture Anne P. Traynor Roland Doyon Ralph F. Fortier Donald Tousignant Leonard Bouchard Geraldine Bouchard Debbie Boulchard Everett Moore Edward Watts William Littlefield Martin G. Cyr Robert L. Duguay Paulette Root Sandra Burnham Martin R. Blaney Skip Crosby Joseph Presley Donald Erickson

Marriage Intentions Listed at Biddeford City Clerk

Marriage intentions on file in Biddeford include George H Petit of 26 Mason Street and Theresa J Letourneau of 14 Water Street both of Biddeford James M Smith Estelle House Biddeford Pool and Constance V St Ours 22 Freeman Street Biddeford Joseph J Marquis Springvale and Lorraine Y Moreau 19 West Street Biddeford Alexander P Anastasoff 65 South Street and Priscilla J Barker 20 Jefferson Street Biddeford

Biddeford George H. Petit Mason Street Theresa J. Letourneau Water Street James M. Smith Estelle Biddeford Pool Constance V. St. Ours Freeman Street Joseph J. Marquis Springvale Lorraine Y. Moreau West Street Alexander P. Anastasoff South Street Priscilla J. Barker Jefferson Street

City Clerk Office Names Officials and Address Clues

The Saco City Clerk's Office lists Barry L. Gauvin of South Berwick and Marilyn L. Turner of 457 Ferry Road, Saco, as identified contacts. The included details point to local government roles and residence or mailing specifics.

Saco City Barry L. Gauvin South Berwick Marilyn L. Turner Ferry Road Saco

For Love of a Dog in Buffalo

Mrs. Stephen M. Cehulic recalls Sparky the family dog who was struck by a car, beaten by another dog, and rescued from a creek by firemen all within weeks. She notes they paid only 3 dollars but have spent a fortune on veterinary bills, adding they still love him.

N. Y Sparky Stephen M. Cehulic

Rebecca Emery Chapter Hears State Reports

Rebecca Emery chapter DAR opens season at Siloam Hall Dexter with reports on the Maine State DAR session. Mrs Victor Warren urged support for The Faith of Our Fathers while officers presented budgets and plans. November 4 next meeting and a memorial service for Miss Alma W. Kitteredge were noted.

John Tarbox Ambrose Floyd Maine State Dar Dexter Rebecca Emery Dar Siloam Hall Pool Road Biddeford Victor Warren Dover-Foxcroft National Society State Society Our Fathers Harold A. Clark Ezra White Waterville Knox Thomaston Ella Luman National Defense Committee Percy Tate Nellie White St. Petersburg Fla Marion Clark Nellie Haley Gertrude Farwell Hazel C. Beety Ethel Tate Laura Bridgman Alma W. Kitteredge Florence Crowley

Youth Fined and License Suspended in Saco Court

In Saco Municipal Court Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. fined 18 year old David A. Kochis ten dollars and suspended his license for ten days for driving to endanger. Clarence A. Pangburn Jr. was fined ten dollars for speeding 50 mph in a 25 mph zone on Ferry Road. Theodore R. Cox of Saxonville Mass. paid twenty dollars for failing to keep right on the Maine Turnpike. another charge of operating after suspension was filed. Alan P. Ladd, 17, of 99 Temple Street, Saco, had driving without a license continued for sentence.

David A. Kochis Elmwood Drive Saco William F. Wilson, Jr Clarence A. Pangburn, Jr Ferry Road Theodore R. Cox Saxonville Mass Maine Wilson Alan P. Ladd Temple Street

Mixed stock market gains as rails and utilities lead

New York stocks showed a mixed afternoon with the AP average up .10 at 252.50 while industrials slipped .40 and rails rose .20 and utilities .60. Dow Jones industrials gained .16 to 701.37 as rails climbed 0.70 to 144.66 amid a broad, fractional move pattern and ongoing Ford-UAW talks.

New York Associated Press Rails Ford United Auto Orkers Russia West Berlin American Stock Exchange U.S

Oil burners flood fire calls two in Biddeford

Two reports of overflowed oil burners were made to Biddeford firemen yesterday. At 6 18 a.m. they rushed to Catherine Meehan 397 Main Street home where chemicals were used to extinguish the flames. A second call to Leonard Young 108 Elm Street Jordan estate tenement found nothing in use on arrival.

Biddeford Catherine Meehan Main Street Leonard Young Jordan Estate Elm Street

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