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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1962

Page

2

Local Personal Notices from Biddeford and Area

Surgical patient Robert D at Webber hospital in Biddeford. Mrs Germaine Berube a medical patient at Webber hospital. Attendees at funeral services for Mrs Le titia Caouette included Mr and Mrs Raymond LeBel of Portland. Residents returning from Augusta men’s retreat: George Baicuy Wilfrid Fortier Robert Lariviere Leonel Neault Conrad Auger Raymond Bolduc Ernest Paquet Paul Rousseau Dr Leo Taillon. Mrs Claire Couture and children William Catherine and Carol of 203 South Street Biddeford plan to fly from Portland to Adana Turkey to join her husband with Bendix Steel Engineers at the USAF Base.

Robert D Congress Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Germaine (Tremblay) Berube Alfred Street Webber Pital Letitia Caouette St Andre Church Raymond LeBel Portland Augusta George Baicuy Wilfrid Fortier Robert Lariviere Leonel Neault Conrad Auger Raymond Bolduc Ernest Paquet Paul Rousseau Leo Taillon Claire Couture William Catherine Carol South Street Adana Turkey Bendix Steel Engineers United States Air Force Base

Higher Grade Corp Cadets Meet and District Assembly

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m. Local parish representatives will attend the first annual meeting of the Northeast District of the Unitarian Universalist association taking place Saturday in Bangor.

Saco Salvation Army The Unitarian-Universalist Association Bangor

Safecrackers Steal Cash and 1951 Car in Beach Break

Burglars peeled a safe in Magrath's garage at Old Orchard Beach last night and took about 50 dollars in cash plus several silver dollars and large bills. A 1951 car owned by Paul E Magrath was driven away before leaving. Chief John Clark noted an open window and broken hasp. state detectives Bruton and Gibson joined the investigation.

Paul E. Magrath Fountain Avenue Old Orchard Beach Magrath Beach John Clark Clark Charles R. Bruton Hanes Gibson

Daisy Begins Acting Up Like Real Hurricane

A fluctuating storm named Daisy intensified to near hurricane strength offshore Florida. Forecasters reported winds near the center at 75 mph, with gales extending 250 miles east and north and 50 miles southwest of center. Daisy's center lay about 775 miles east of Miami, moving west northwest at 8 to 9 mph, with forecasts indicating a slow strengthening over the next day.

Miami Fila Daisy Florida Peninsula Bahamas Antilles Weather Bureau Caribbean Sea

Rossi Awarded Contract At Beach Route Upgrade

AUGUSTA AP A Gardiner firm Frank Rossi and Sons Inc won an 82563 contract to rebuild about three quarters of a mile of East Grand Avenue Route 9 in Old Orchard Beach. The Highway Commission says Rossi was the lowest of five bidders. A separate Berwick North Berwick Route 4 reconstruction contract was held for study. Fairlane Construction Co of Sanford appeared lowest of nine bidders at 133929.

Augusta Gardiner East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach Frank Rossi and Sons, Inc Highway Commission Berwick North Berwick Fairlane Construction Co Sanford

Card of Thanks from Albert Dubois and Family

We thank friends neighbors relatives St Jean de Baptiste society Ste Anne sociality Father Dube and Father Plante of Notre Dame Parish and the Canadas for kindness floral tributes loan of cars and sympathy during our bereavement.

St. Jean de Baptiste Society Ste. Anne Father Dube Father Plante Notre Dame Parish Canadas Albert Dubois

Your Journal Classified Ad Reaches Over 30,000 Readers

A compact notice proclaims the journal’s classified section reaches more than thirty thousand readers daily. It emphasizes broad exposure for sellers and advertisers seeking quick regional impact and strong circulation signals.

Your Journal

Deaths Mrs. Jane B. Johnson 88 Biddeford resident

Mrs. Jane B. Johnson 88 of 285 Pool road Biddeford died yesterday in a Goodwins Mills nursing home. Born in Boston January 11 1874 she lived in the community for 60 years and was a member of Christ Episcopal church and Adah chapter of the Eastern Star. Widow of Frank G. Johnson Sr. Survivors include two sons Frank G. Johnson Jr. Biddeford and Martin A. Johnson Sanford, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco. friends may call tonight 7 to 9.

Jane B. Johnson Pool Road Biddeford Goodwins Mills Boston Martin and Sarah Ray) Beatty Christ Episcopal Church Adah Order of the Eastern Star Frank G. Johnson Frank G. Johnson Jr Martin A. Johnson Sanford iShumway Funeral Home Spring Street Saco Funeral

Walker Awaits Freedom In Mississippi Riot Case

Former Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker, arrested during the Oxford riot, remains at the U S Medical Center awaiting legal moves for release. Attorneys visited a federal court clerk seeking his release but did not file. Walker led federal troops in Little Rock 1957 and faces charges of inciting insurrection and seditious conspiracy over James Meredith's Ole Miss admission.

Springfield Edwin A. Walker Oxford Miss U.S. Medical Center Clyde J. Watts Oklahoma City Okla Robert Morris Dallas Tex Thhey Walker Little Rock Ark James H. Meredith University of Mississippi

Trial Of City Officials Now Set For Monday

The trial of Biddeford Mayor Clement H. Deschambault and City Clerk Raoul Binette is set for Monday October 8 at York County Superior Court. They are indicted for larceny of 1292.08 from contractor Lucien Bourque and had earlier faced related charges. Both defendants are free on $2000 bail.

Biddeford Clement H. Deschambault Raoul Binette York County Superior Court Lucien Bourque Randolph Weatherbee Binette

Teachers Seek Youth Training And Jobs Reform

Judge Kohler urged keeping youths in school and extending college to two years at public expense to match modern needs. She called for attacking race prejudice and overhauling guidance and employment systems, with community level action starting training and employment efforts. Thurlow Pitts emphasized teachers' growing importance and the link between individual and group school strength.

America Kohler Kennedy San Francisco MTA Thurlow Pitts Ellsworth

Biddeford Woman Fined for Running Signal in Saco Court

Pauline C. Thompson, 19, of 49 Western Avenue Biddeford, paid a $10 fine in Saco Municipal Court after pleading guilty to failing to stop at a police officer signal. Complainants were Saco Police.

Pauline C. Thompson Western Avenue Biddeford Saco

Portland Sees Mild, Cloudy Afternoon And Showers

This afternoon in Portland the skies are mostly cloudy and mild with light to moderate winds. Tonight will bring scattered showers and light variable winds. Friday remains mostly cloudy with additional scattered showers and little temperature change.

Portland

October Tides Forecast High Low Times

Daylight Time tides listed for October 4 and 5 with high and low values. Oct 4 shows 3:01 A.M. and 3:14 P.M. as high tides and 8:56 A.M. and 9:32 P.M. as low tides. Oct 5 lists 3:46 A.M. and 4:02 P.M. highs with 9:41 A.M. and 10:21 P.M. lows.

A.M. P

Social Circle Sets Date For Rummage Sale

The Social Circle of the Second Parish Unitarian church planned a rummage sale for October 27 at 9 a.m. at the parish house. After the session, a supper was served to Universalist and Unitarian parishioners, followed by an informal meeting on parish topics. The supper committee included Lillian Chapin as chairwoman, Robert and Mrs Fenderson, Warren Harmon, Mrs Roy Goodwin, Luella Goodwin, and Kenneth Goodwin.

Second Parish Unitarian Church Universalist Unitarian Lillian Chapin Robert Fenderson Warren Harmon Roy Goodwin Luella Goodwin Kenneth Goodwin

Foss Street WSCS Sets Plans for Harvest Fair and Rummage Sale

Foss Street Woman's Society of Christian Service discussed projects for a bakery and rummage sale on October 19 and a Harvest Fair on November 15 at the Foss Methodist Church vestry. Proceeds support church treasuries. committees were announced for decorations serving and kitchen tasks. Special display featured hand made India items. The Quiet Hour service is set for October 26. The reception for the new minister was moved to October 21.

Woman's Society of Chrisitian Foss Biddeord Treasury Harvest Fair Committee Joan Doyle Frances Michie Mary ‘Ingraham Emma Merrill Michie Leona Ross June Poirier Anne Spencer Bernice Wiggin Beatrice Kaleel Louise Merryman Ingraham India Sylvia Searle P.m Searle Merryman Sunshine Maud Moore Pineland Hospital Maine Guilford Marion Emmons Easley S. C Kaleel Foundation of Faith Thelma Orcutt October Hospitality

Schirra's Sigma 7 Reentry Sets Space Flight Record

Astronaut Wally Schirra returned aboard the USS Kearsarge after a 72 hour water landing near Midway Island following a 7 15 a.m. EST launch from Florida. He logged about five and a half orbits, reached a peak altitude of 176 miles, and impressed with his calm, scientific approach while NASA officials hailed the mission as hugely successful.

Schirra Florida Honolulu Midway Island Keamisurge Sigma 7 Kearsarge Earth Soviet Union Yuri Gagarin D. Brainerd Holmes National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Saco WSCS Plans District Meet Delegation

Saco Womens Society of Christian Service outlined plans to attend the Guilford district session on November 7 with five delegates appointed. President Mrs. Ladora Gannon presided. Annie Cranshaw named worship leader. Ruth Worcester the program leader. Mrs. Donald Moore listed hostesses and youth group activities include a book sale and UNICEF drive October 31. World Wide Communion day noted. United clothing drive set for November 4–11. fall WSCS meeting held Bridgton discussed. Scandy sale fund-raiser planned with rib bon orders.

Womens Society of Christian Service District School Street Church Saco Guilford Ladora Gannon Wilma Griffith Annie Cranshaw Ruth Worcester Mary Fairfield Helena Traves Esther Prokey Fay Winchester Donald Moore Moore Methodist Youth Fellowship Cathleen Clarke Unicef Unitarian Church Saco Avis Parslow Betty Stevens World Outlook WSCS Spiritual Life Lockman Cranshaw United Eula Bell Bridgton Bell Ruth Willey Alice Langmaid Spofford Home Stephanie Butler Gertrude Beane Ophelia Wakefield Margaret Currie

Oxford Crisis Echoes Across City and Nation

Barnett urged calm on a Jackson station after defying a federal order to admit Meredith. Oxford clergy asked for a time of repentance while most denominations signed a statement backing court actions. A Holly Springs sheriff claimed a convoy of U S marshals was stopped, with officials disputing the intoxication claim. Ole Miss professors demanded an official inquiry into rioting blame. NASA said Project Mercury mission was perfect as Gemini Apollo astronauts watched the launch and President Kennedy welcomed Schirra by phone and praised his work.

Oxford Barnett Meredith Jackson Church of Christ Sol Cox Holly Springs Miss U.S James McShane Washington Justice Department Ole Miss American Association of University Professors Walter C. Williams NASA Schirra Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Josephine Schirra Houston Tex

Notre Dame Hospital Socialites Involved In Auxiliary Opens Season

The first fall session of Notre Dame hospital auxiliary opened with Miss Roseann Perreault as guest speaker. The meeting included reports on sewing, visits, and shop activity while announcements highlighted a York Hospital tea and Portland nursing classes. Boston also reported a bizarre slaying of Piero Brentani with missing Miss Suzanne Clift and ongoing homicide investigation.

Notre Dame Hospital Boston Notre ‘Dame Hospital Auxiliry Hospital Roseann Perreault Biddeford Miss Perreault Laval University Quebec City Lucien Doyon Rey Sister Annunciata P. E. Petit Albert DesRoberts Eloi Lascroix F. A. Bourque Rose Fournier Auguste Albert Pauline Fortier Elaine White York Hospital Portland Hospital Doyon Boston Poice Piero Brentani Dresden Germany Florence Italy Suzanne Clift Brentani Beacon Hill Social Miss Clift John J. Donovan Police Homicide Division

Stock Market Opens With Slow, Mixed Trading

New York wall street opened at a sluggish pace as trading lingered through noon. The Associated Press 60-stock average held at 214.7 with minor shifts among industrials rails and utilities. Most equities moved in small fractions and many were unchanged while bonds showed negligible gains or declines.

New York Associated Press U.S

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