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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1963
Page
4
Conrad Pelletier of 10 Prospect Street Biddeford is listed as a surgical patient at Webber Hospital.
The Delta Alpha Club will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Webfoot Ocean Park with Mrs Esther Cobb as hostess and Miss Ethel Cobb assisting. Our Lady of Victory Circle meets Sunday at 2 p m at the Fremont Club Biddeford for officer elections. La Fayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters installs officers tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Emery Street hall Biddeford with all members invited.
The Junior Band and a slangs ters of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday morning. Confessions held at St Monica Kennebunk 4 to 5 pm and at St Martha Kennnebunk 4 to 5 and 8 pm. Mary Wells 2:30 to 3:30 pm. A children's Communion class at 11 am at Saco School Street Methodist Church. Seminar on Missionary Education in Clark Memorial Portland at 4 pm led by Rev. Edwin Tewksbury. Kick-off supper for Church School building fund Saturday 6 pm at Biddeford United Church vestry with baked bean supper and facility tour. Pledge cards available.
The St. Louis Skating Club discussed funding for new uniforms at a special meeting attended by officers and parents. A tag day and sponsorships are planned. Last year the club competed across New England and New York, earning trophies and medals. Thomas Gleason and Daniel Gagne contributed many training hours and will assist again.
NEW YORK AP The stock market rose to a new intraday high as trading stayed brisk with steels, motors, sugars, tobaccos, and office equipment advancing. The Dow Jones average reached 746.35, up 2.10, while the AP average rose to 260.5 with industrials up 2.0 and rails up 7. Utilities slipped modestly as glamour issues faced profit taking.
The small one-house Haitian assembly, created by President Duvalier in 1961, met briefly in 1962 to grant him full executive, political and police powers, Britannica Book of the Year notes.
Mrs. Florida Blanchette expresses gratitude to the priest sisters Dr Charest and nurses for care during illness at Notre Dame Hospital. She also thanks relatives and friends for their thoughtful support during the stay.
Death notice for T Lambert 87 of 6 Water St Biddeford who died Thursday at a local hospital. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was a communicant of St Andre's Church. Funeral services set for Saturday at 9 45 a m from St Andre's Church. Friends may visit Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford today 2 4 and 7 9 p m and prior to services.
Elmer F Willey 82 of 106 Temple Street Saco died this morning after a long illness in an Old Orchard Beach nursing home Born in Hershey March 24 1881 he was a farmer retired several years ago He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints Survivors include his widow Ida Romprey Willey a son Frank S Willey a daughter Edith W Larkin a stepson Harrn J Tyrell a stepdaughter Rose Grace all of Saco nine grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren Funeral services will be at 1 p m Monday from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery Friends may call Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 p m
Harold E Witham of Hudson New York died at home after a long illness at 74. Born June 23 1889 in Biddeford Maine he was an electrical contractor now semi retired. He held the Silver Beaver Award from the Boys Scouts Rotary perfect attendance and Masonry affiliations. Survivors include his widow two sons two daughters a sister twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Interment is in Hudson Cemetery.
Percy Le Roy Harmon 65 former Goose Rocks Beach Kennebunkport resident died at home in Parsonsfield. Born Richville June 1 1898 to Charles and Angie Harmon educated in Richville. Survived by two sons Robert and Raymond both of Parsonsfield two daughters Lillian Kennebunk Marion Johnson Parsonsfield a brother Clarence Lovell and sisters Minnie Judkins East Baldwin Myrtle Sanborn Richville four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at 2 p m Sunday Kezar Falls funeral home with interment Porter Village Cemetery.
Laurent U. Giguere 56 president of Giguere Construction Co. died after illness at Westbrook Hospital following a Gorham project. Born January 7, 1907 in Biddeford he worked 20 years at the firm. Survived by his widow Alice Johnson Giguere son L. Thomas Giguere brothers Philip Reno Gerard sisters Mrs. Robert Wallace Mrs. William White Mrs. Robert Grondin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 8:15 a.m. from 35 Church St. to St Hyacinth's Church for 9 a.m. mass. Interment in St Hyacinth's Cemetery.
Bachman, a school sophomore, took an oath and attended a reception at the DED office. Deputy Commissioner Philip Macy and division chiefs including Robert Elliot and Charles Evans joined the ceremony along with Publicity head Arthur Austin and Industrial Promotion chief Robert Doyle. Commissioners Speers and Ulmer were also present with Manager Roderick O'Connor.
This afternoon in Portland is partly to mostly cloudy with windy and cool conditions. Highs reach the low to mid 50s as gusty northwesterly winds blow 15 to 30 mph. Tonight will be fair and colder with diminishing northerly winds, lows mid 20s to low 30s. Saturday looks mostly sunny and warmer.
At Webber Hospital nine families welcome new members in late September and early October. David Richard Cantara weighs eight pounds seven ounces and arrives Sept. 30. Michelle Dubois weighs six pounds three ounces born Oct. 1. Marc Paul Roberge weighs eight pounds five ounces born Oct. 1. Michael Leon Prior weighs six pounds 15 ounces born Oct. 1. Eva Anne Buzzell weighs six pounds three ounces born Oct. 2. Glenn Steven Blow weighs nine pounds 12 ounces born Oct. 2. Maurice Freeman Caron weighs ten pounds 11 ounces born Oct. 2. Carol Frances Perreault weighs eight pounds five ounces born Oct. 3.
To Mr and Mrs John D Murray Oceanside California a daughter Theresa Anne weighing seven pounds ten ounces born September 12 at the U S Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton California Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Arthur Lavalliere Biddeford and the late Mr and Mrs William Murray Portland
A lean-to near the sand pit off School Street in Old Orchard Beach burned yesterday afternoon. Scouts in the area spotted the fire and alerted the Fire Station. Fire Chief Louis Wharff said Boy Scouts helped firefighters. The blaze started at 2:40 and was recalled at 3:55. A second brush fire in the same area also required Indian tanks and was extinguished by 4:30.
Funeral services were held for Wilfred De Repentigny a former Beach resident who died in Tacoma Washington. The solemn high mass was led by Msgr Edward C O Leary with Rev Edward Walsh MM deacon and Rev Royal J Parent sub deacon. Church choir sang and Mrs Antonio Boisvert played organ. Bearers included Daniel DeRepentigny Bernard DeRepentigny Theodore Manduca C Jackson Curti and Stanley Kenney. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Walsh. Out of town attendees listed including Grace Metalious David DeRepentigny Verna Park Md Daniel DeRepentigny Clifton Bryant Cumberland Foreside Bernard De Repentigny Germany and Mrs Herbert Rice South Portland.
Funeral services for Miss Sarah J Brady of 77 Jefferson St Biddeford were held at 9 am at St Marys Church. A requiem high mass was offered by Rev Maurice Goan with William Cleary as vocalist and Miss Elizabeth Seidel on organ. Delegation from the Children of Mary Sodality included Misses Elaine White Doris Sevigny Eileen O Rourke and Mary Fearon. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Coleman O Toole. Bearers were Richard Anderson DonatRotreau John Daly and Leo Mackell.
The Industrial Building Authority and B Morton Havey, executive director of the Associated Industries of Maine, are mentioned as key figures in the development effort.
Robert F. Townsend Jr. of 194 Elm St. Biddeford faced driving to endanger in municipal court after an accident destroyed Biddeford police cruiser. Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason continued the case for one week and Townsend was released on 500 personal recognizance. The judge also filed without plea the case against Jean P. Cote of 415 Pool Road on an inadequate muffler ordinance violation.
A grease fire in the Oak Ledge Motel restaurant kitchen at Saco was quickly smothered by the fire department. Firemen were called at 6:55 and returned at 7:17. Minor kitchen damage noted, dining room service continued in the coffee shop.
An 8 a.m. bulletin places the storm near 19.5N 74.5W heading northwest at 12 mph, threatening most of the Bahamas from Mayaguana to Exuma while Nassau remains west of the danger zone. Gales span 300 miles, and Navy aircraft evacuates from Guantanamo Bay as Flora may miss the U.S. mainland.
Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 at the K of C hall on Washington Street honored retiring den mother Mrs. Yvonne Le Blond after five years service with a Lion badge and pin. New members Guy Drapeau John Staples Norman Gauvin William Zook Michael Lowell Guy Beaulieu joined with Bobcat pins as ceremonies were conducted by Cubmaster Millette.
St Marys School resumes classes Monday with 296 parochial students after a Wednesday night fire. Insurance covers the damage, with $50,000+ estimated loss. Roof repairs planned. parish workers clean water-drenched rooms. Mayor Pomerleau offers city aid and nearby Biddeford public schools provide classroom space. Portland saw bankruptcy petitions and wage earner plans filed by locals including Carl Nelson John Baker Jean Lamontagne Paul Turnage Janet Sheets and Raymond Bertrand.
Fremont Club and Auxiliary meet at Alfred Street Hall with plans for a Past Presidents supper on Oct 12 and a harvest supper on Oct 26. Attendees include Angela and Joseph Peloquin, Rita LeBlond, Rose Boucher, Muriel Duprey, and Corinne Grenier. next joint meeting set for Oct 17 with social committee members noted.
Division leaders for the Biddeford Saco Community Chest drive to begin Oct. 21 were named by Chairman Richard Monmaney. Field generals include Dr J Ralph Larochelle Dinsmore Worthing Cleo Ross Guy Cyr and others across special gifts large industry small industry shoes business public and more with reminders to finish by Nov 1 and next meetings set at Metropolitan Life in Elm Street.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Town Manager Leon Jones told the Old Orchard Beach Women's Civic Group meeting at the high school that the town is in good condition and the future looks promising He noted the group’s 10th anniversary and welcomed founder Harriet Fogg Reports on summer projects were approved Guests included Mrs Harold G Clarke Mrs Laura Gardner Mrs Eugene Puffer and Miss Nellie Sargent Refreshments were served by several members
Edmund G Love, author of Subways Are For Sleeping, is working on a stage comedy about a corporation president who suddenly becomes a philanthropist. Title and production are undecided.
Kenneth O. Ingalls 65 is named road foreman in Kennebunk and will start Monday. He has long experience as a heavy duty construction foreman at Kesslen Shoe Co Portsmouth Navy Yard and other firms. The move follows Gerald Crocker’s departure after a vacation dispute and a cancelled tar program during his absence.
Saco Baptist Church will hold Holy Communion Sunday at 10 30 a m in unity with Protestant churches worldwide Rev Stanley A Bennett pastor will administer the sacrament and preach Time for Refreshment The children’s talk covers The Story of the First Communion Service in the World The senior choir directed by Clayton Eaton will sing More Love to Thee O Christ organist Mrs Mary Hill serves as organist
A State Department spokesman cited interruptions in Honduras as Washington funds Alliance for Progress aims to curb coups. In Washington, the Organization of American States held an emergency session. Nicaraguan President Rene Schick discussed a joint policy with El Salvador and Costa Rica leaders. El Salvador and Nicaragua neighbor Honduras.
Augusta Maine AP Gov Reed and the Executive Council refused clemency for Dr Charles W Kinghorn of Kittery who had been fined and had his license suspended for driving under the influence. Kinghorn argued lack of access to a physician affected patient outcomes.
Mrs Julia Lecrone Dean, aged 101, applies for a Social Security number to meet legal requirements for dividends and federal tax payments. She will celebrate her 102nd birthday on September 17, 1963, and has lived in central Illinois since age eight after being born in Pennsylvania. The article also notes the island of Marajo near the Amazon.
Sanford report details a Biddeford woman, Dorothy Strout, 45, sustaining a broken ankle, a deep facial cut, and leg injuries when a car left Route 202 between Goodall Hospital and Shaw's Ridge. She is at Webber Hospital, treated by Dr. William Dionne, condition listed as doing well. Fernand Morisssette, 41, booked on two driving charges. released on $400 sureties for Municipal Court. Car owned by Joseph Cote. Morrissette alleged to have borrowed it. Investigation ongoing with police aides.
William J. Flahive a 19 year old of Stoneham Massachusetts faces illegal possession of beer in Old Orchard Beach. The case appealed from a lower court was heard by a 10 member panel with County Atty Lloyd P. La Fountain and the defense agreeing. Flahive pleaded innocent at arraignment and testimony was completed yesterday. The proceeding is before York County Superior Court.
An ad placement in the journal reaches over three hundred readers daily, highlighting the broad reach of classified notices. The listing underscores visibility for local sellers and service providers seeking steady exposure in a community newspaper.
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