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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1962

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Deaths Joseph Samson 87 of Saco Biddeford

Joseph Samson aged 87 of Boom road Saco dies in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born December 15 1874 at St. Ferdinand of Halifax son of Joseph and Alphonsine Samson widow of Rosanna Girard Samson. Survived by three sons Alphonse Albert and Alfred, six sisters, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Mond Funeral Home Biddeford tonight and Saturday Sunday. Funeral from Notre Dame de Lourdes church Monday at 8 am.

Joseph Samson Boom Road Saco Biddeford St. Ferdinand of Halifax Joseph and Alphonsine ‘(Bellavance) Samson Rosanna (Girard) Samson WPA Notre Dame the Lourdes Church Albert Samson Alphonse Alfred Samson Melina Samson Aldee Samson Emma Bergeron Joseph Lautre Sanford Philomene Caron Garby Quebec Olivine Laventure Bonaventure Saskatchewan

Whist and Dance Events Planned in Biddeford Tonight and Saturday

A whist party at LeFoyer 97 Alfred Street Biddeford begins the fall and winter series tomorrow night at 7 30. Biddeford Aerie of Eagles starts weekly dances Saturday 8 pm at Birch Street hall with Lillians Orchestra and continues throughout winter. A public whist party at The Homestead 97 Alfred Street Biddeford is Saturday night. Ladies auxiliary of Andrew MacMillan Post Royal Canadian Legion meets Monday at 8 p m at Mrs Sarah Metcalf 54 Oak Street Biddeford.

Lel Foyer Alfred Street Biddeford Biddeford Aerie of Eagles Birch Street Lillian Andrew MacMillan Royal Canadian Legion Sarah Metcalf Oak Street

Local Church Confession Schedule Amid Weekend Meetings

The Junior Bandana Dongs of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. Confessions are scheduled at St. Monica Church in Keanebunk from 4 to 5 p.m. Also at St. Martha Church in Kernebunk on Saturday from 4 to ? p.m. Confessions will be held at St. Mary Church in Wells from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Saco Salvation Army St. Monica Church Keanebunk St. Martha Church Kernebunkrt St. Fromm Marychurch Wells

Registration Board Opens Sessions For Saco Voters

The Saco Board of Registration will hold open sessions for the November 6 state elections from October 17 to October 25 excluding weekends, daily 1 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Eligibility requires six months Maine residence and three months in Saco. Women changing names by marriage should notify the board and address changes since the last election must be reported.

Saco Board of Registration Maine Saco

Maine campaign spars over cost of living and education

Sen Muskie and Republican rivals clash over government programs while Democratic hopefuls defend federal aid and housing loans. In Lewiston and Auburn, William Hathaway and Clifford McIntire traded accusations on cost of living and education funding, with Kellam criticizing Rep. Tupper for opposing the Housing Bill.

Maine Lewiston Clifford G. McIntire William D. Hathaway Hathaway Auburn McIntire Buxton Ist Ronald L. Kellam Stanley R. Tupper Kellam

Record of New Babies in Area Families

To Mr and Mrs Carl G Smith West Kennebunk a son David Gordon weighing six pounds eight ounces September 27 To Mr and Mrs Richard D Labonte 3 Cottage street Biddeford a daughter Pamela Jean weighing eight pounds October 1 To Mr and Mrs Morton F Wolfe 51 Brookview Terrace Portland a daughter Brenda Leslie weighing seven pounds October 1 To Mr and Mrs Donald F Nunan 14 Ferry road Saco a son Thomas Ernest weighing nine pounds one ounce October 2 To Mr and Mrs Raoul L garde Jr 63 Prospect street Biddeford a daughter Diane Elaine weighing five pounds four ounces October 2 To Mr and Mrs Norman Roberge 376 West street Biddeford a son Kevin Paul weighing seven pounds two ounces October 2 To Mr and Mrs Felix Neault 107 Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach a son Felix Jr weighing six pounds 14 ounces October 3 To Mr and Mrs Ruel Sawyer Buxton a son Perry Trafford weighing seven pounds six ounces September 25 To Mr and Mrs Virgie Butts Buxton a son David Wayne weighing seven pounds 15 ounces September 26 To Mr and Mrs Conrad Rioux 40914 Main street Biddeford a son Arthur Joseph weighing seven pounds seven ounces September 27 To Mr and Mrs Robert Purvis Buxton a son Steven George weighing seven pounds 13 ounces September 29

Carl G. Smith West Kennebunk David Gordon Richard D. Labonte Cottage Street Biddeford Pamela Jean Morton F. Wolfe Brookview Terrace Portland Brenda Leslie Donald F. Nunan Ferry Road Saco Thomas Ernest Raoul Lagarde, Jr Prospect Street Diane Elaine Norman Roberge West Street Kevin Paul Felix Neault Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Felix, Jr Ruel Sawyer Buxton Perry Trafford Virgie Butts David Wayne Conrad Rioux Main Street Arthur Joseph Robert Purvis Steven George

No court session in Saco this morning report brief

No session of Saco Municipal Court held this morning and no accidents reported to Police or to headquarters overnight. Saco Fire Department had received no calls up to press time today.

Saco Municipal Saco Fire Department

Graveside rites for Roy O. Young in Laurel Hill Cemetery

Roy O. Young 75 died Thursday in Leavittown New York. Graveside services set for Monday at 2 p m at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with interment to follow. He lay in repose at Donahue Funeral Home Westbury prior to services. He is survived by widow Annie a brother Russell Young Jamaica New York and a sister Miss Glenna Young Westbury New York.

Roy O.young Leavittown N. Y Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Donahue Funeral Home Westbury L. L Annie Russell Young Jamaica Glenna Young

Portland Weather: Rain and Wind Through Saturday

A weather forecast for Portland predicts rain and cool conditions this afternoon tonight and Saturday with east to northeast winds 15 to 30 mph. Small craft advisories are posted as highs reach mid to upper 50s and lows in the upper 40s to low 50s.

Portland

Teacher Loses His Way Ends Up In Court

A charge of disturbing the peace against Walter L. Perry 28 Blue Hill teacher was placed on file in Municipal Court. Ass Judge Millard E. Emann reminded Perry of duty to conduct and filed the charge hoping he learned a lesson after his arrest in a Dartmouth Street apartment house. Police say he entered Hermann Gershenson's apartment by error while grappling with Gershenson at the stairwell.

Portland Blue Hill Millard E. Emann Walter L. Perry Perry Dartmouth St Hermann Gershenson

Burke, Kennebunk resident, dies at Togus hospital

Frank W. Burke 70 lifelong Kennebunk resident and husband of Mildred Burke died today at Togus Veterans Hospital. He was World War I veteran and charter member of Webber Lefebvre Post. Survived by widow a stepson Clinton Dickinson daughter Barbara Burke two brothers Joseph B. Brooks Edmund C. Brooks a sister Mrs Magda Dearborn all of Kennebunk. Funeral Monday at 1 30 PM from Angell Funeral Home Dane Street Kennebunk with Rev Fred Holmberg officiating. Burial in family lot in Hope Cemetery. Call at funeral home Sunday afternoon and evening.

Frank W. Burke Kennebunk Mildred Burke Togus Veterans Hospital Michael Christine Tvedt) Burke Webber-Lefebvre Post, Kennebunk Clinton Dickinson Barbara Burke Joseph B. Brooks Edmund C. Brooks Magda Dearborn

Biddeford Mason Arthur Petrin Dies at 58

Arthur Petrin 58 a Biddeford native and mason with Petrin's Mason Firm died at a local hospital. Born July 17 1904 to Joseph and Celanire Petrin he belonged to Biddeford Saco Aerie FOE and St Joseph church. Survivors include his widow Bibiane Perrin a daughter four sisters three brothers and two grandchildren. Services at St Joseph church Monday 8:30 a.m. with calling hours at Sansoucy Funeral Home today tomorrow and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m.

Arthur Antonio Petrin Biddeford Hooper Street Petrin Sorn Joseph and Celanire (Laverdiere Biddeford-Saco Aerie FOE St Joseph Church Bibiane Dion) Perrin Albert Caron Alberic Benoit Albert Pare Mary Gilpatrick Adelard Lachance Henry Edgar Rodolphe Perrin St.Joseph Church Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone Street

Long-lived Alice Lilly Dies at 103 in Nursing Home

Alice M. Lilly died in a nursing home at age 103. Born in Perkins and educated in Richmond, she lived in Woolwich before moving to Yarmouth in 1907. She knit Christmas mittens for 21 grandchildren and leaves two grandsons, George R. Lilly of Portland and Kenneth L. Lilly of Eliot.

Yarmout Alice Maud Lilly

Funeral Services for Edward Caouette Held in Saco

Funeral services for Edward Caouette were held yesterday at Cote Funeral Home in Saco with Rev. George Plante officiating. Bearers included Harold Waight John Jewell Carl Brandt Robert Boutet Eugene Caouette and Emile Caouette. Burial followed at St Joseph cemetery with graveside prayers led by Rev. Rene Caouette. Out of town attendees included Juliette Caouette Murielle Caouette Rev Fr Caouette of Dan forth and Robert Caouette of Westley Mass.

Edward Caouette Cote Funeral Home James and Beach Streets Saco George Plante Harold Waight John Jewell Carl Brandt Robert Boutet Eugene Caouette Emile Caouette St. Joseph Rene Caouette Juliette Caouette Murielle Caouette Fr. Cao

Hurricane Daisy Tracks Northeast With No U.S. Mainland Threat

The Weather Bureau placed Hurricane Daisy about 430 miles southwest of Bermuda and 85 miles southwest of Bermuda, forecasting a northeast course at 17 mph. The forecast track runs toward Bermuda and indicates no threat to the U S. mainland.

Page One Weather Bureau Daisy Bermuda U. S. Mainland

Beach Groups Review Old Orchard Plan Drafts

Old Orchard Beach planning boards and the Urban Renewal authority met with consultants Wetterqvist and Ca shill to review Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Development plan. The draft outlines eight sections on land use population economy streets utilities and facilities with charts and maps, and Phase 2 will follow after federal and state authorization. A joint meeting is planned for October 25 at Town Hall, with Chairman Harry Dowd Jr. leading.

Old Orchard ‘Beach Urban Renewal Authority No Board Harry Dowd Jr

Biddeford election talk cited in local court case

Deschambault acknowledged newsroom chatter about upcoming Democratic primaries in Biddeford and state elections next month. Judge Weatherbee said a fair jury could be empaneled and considered separate trials for the mayor and city clerk amid claims they took 1292.08 dollars from Lucien Bourque for gravel purchases.

Page Biddeford Smith Weatherbee Atty. Smith Justice Weatherbee Lucien Bourque

Biddeford Elks To Host Grand Exalted Ruler Visit

Biddeford Saco Elks announce the official visitation of Grand Exalted Ruler Lee A Donaldson on October 12. A social at 6 p.m. at the home, lobster dinner, and dancing are planned for Elks members. Other notes include Field Day at Scarborough Legion hall and the upcoming golf tournament at Biddeford and Saco Country Club.

Biddeford Saco Elks Lodge Carl Blackington Rockland Lodge Perley Bartlett Lee A. Donaldson Leon Jones Donaldson Elks Jones Donald Doyle Scarborough American Legion Hall Joseph Grondin Biddeford and Saco Country Club Gene Palmer

Peace Corps Workers Aid In Leprosarium

In Sungei Buloh Malaya two Peace Corps nurses Sadie Stout and Mary Janziti join local staff to care for 2500 leprosy patients. They treat wounds, assist surgeries, and teach at clinics while engaging with children as Scout leaders and coaches. A third volunteer Natalia Smillie works as a laboratory researcher.

Sungei Buloh Malaya Peace Corps Sadie Stout Mary Lanziti United States Janziti Napa Calif Miss Stout Arkansas City Kan Kuala Lumpur Natalia Smillie Washington, D.C Missy Sadie Missy Mary Lanziti

Market Trends Moderate Gains Across Sectors

The New York stock market edged higher in moderate trading. The Associated Press average for 60 stocks rose 0.6 to 216.7 at noon with gains in motors chemicals oils aerospace and drugs. Dow Jones index up 1.17 to 583.58 as corporate bonds fluctuated and government bonds eased.

New York Associated Press Motors Korvette IBM Polaroid Xeriox Litton Industries Amerada General Dynamics Boein United Aircraft Douglas Aircraft Kansas City Southern Houston Lighting and Power Eastman Kodak Dow Jones U.S

Classified advertising saves time and money

A concise notice urging readers to use classified ads to save time and money on advertising. It emphasizes economical options and the practicality of the classified route for promoting goods, services, or events.

Robert Morris Night Observed by Annette Eastern Star

Members and guests of Annette chapter Order of the Eastern Star gathered at Saco Masonic hall for Robert Morris Night with commemorative services honoring the order founder. Officers led the program. invitations were issued for upcoming inspections and Grand Family Night events in November and October. a rehearsal for officers is planned October 11 at 7 30 p.m.

Robert Morris Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Bette Jean Roberge Ralph Meserve Helen Savage Ruth Springvale Pine Tree Gor‘ham Deering Portland Catherine Bean

Auxiliary Plans Joint Meeting With Firemen

Camp Ellis Firemen auxiliary outlined a joint meeting and women members led by President Cynthia Lemay held sessions at the fire station. Reports were given by secretary Marjorie Pendleton treasurer Mabel Cloudman and sunshine officer Laura Robbins. Elsie Buzzell donated Halloween decorations for the children's party later this month. The mystery package was awarded to Mrs Lemay. Refreshments of coffee and doughnuts were announced for next week and served by Lillian Morris and Ruth Stackpole with many members in attendance.

Camp Ellis Cynthia Lemay Marjorie Pendleton Mabel Cloudman Laura Robbins Elsie Buzzell Lemay Buzzell Arline Gregoire Judy Gagnon

Riots, Marshals, and Oxford Football Postponed

In Jackson authorities anticipated chaos at Oxford as 30,000 fans approached for the Ole Miss Houston game amid rioting reports. The Justice Department noted 166 marshals wounded in riots last Sunday. eight deputy marshals injured before tear gas. Homecoming celebrations were canceled. Edwin A. Walker, once a general, sought bail in Springfield after charges of inciting insurrection and seditious conspiracy. his bond set at 100,000. Millsaps College warned its game profits would fall with the move.

Jackson Oxford Meredith Justice We Oe Pean Mississippi Kennedy Russell Davis U. Atty Robert F. Kenn Houston House Walter Sillers Ole Miss Justice Department Border Bureau of Prison Springfield Edwin A. Walker Army Millsaps College Austin College Millsaps National Collegiate Athletic Association U.S Walker Germany

Maine Continues Reforms in Elementary Math Programs

Weaver notes elementary math programs are in transition. Past rationales and content emphases no longer fit today or tomorrow. Drill remains useful in some aspects but overuse is educationally criminal.

Weaver

Society Girl Held Without Bail On Murder Charge

In Boston Suzanne Clift a 21 year old society girl is held for a Suffolk County Grand Jury on a murder charge for the shooting death of Piero Brentani a 27 year old Italian electronics engineer. No plea entered as her lawyer waived examination. Grand jury convenes first Monday in November. Family members and two Episcopal clergymen attend.

Boston Suzanne Clift Piero Brentani Frank Juggins Leo Gannon George W. Roberts Brentani Suffolk County Grand Jury

Presidents Day Luncheon Highlights Thursday Club

The Thursday Club held its annual Presidents Day luncheon at Kennebunkport Inn with 43 attendees. New members Arthur Pollard and Forest Kimball joined, while Frances Mary Murphy Theo dore Schaffer Alcide Gonneville resigned. The program featured arts and crafts instructors and a question period, and plans were announced for six leadership meetings and a future York County Union event.

Kennebunkport Inn Eloi Lacroix Arnold Calderwood Arthur Pollard Forest Kimball Clifton Bedell Frances Mary Murphy Theodore Schaffer Alcide Gonneville Lallifried St. Marie York County Union Jane Day Schaffer Federation Calderwood Federation Day State Federation Lewis Lachance George Butler Kennebunkport Ways and Means Committee Carl Haas Maurice Ross Mary Ellen Minkevitch Emimanual College Boston Mass Robert Noble Gerald Lemieux Charles Bowdoin Kennebunk Edward Mayo William B. O'Sullivan Biddeford Universalist Church Leo H. Brown Frederick J Norman J. Reilly Simon Spill Carroll Donovan Frank Carey C. P. Atkinson Thomas Paraday Orville Pollard Warren C. Thompson Chris Johnson William Ashton John Barrett Robert Nolble John Authier Felix Sheltra Leona Thompsson J. G. Dickerson

Schirra Expected More Orbits If Fuel Had Held

Schirra noted he had enough hydrogen peroxide fuel for several additional orbits had it been needed after landing in the Pacific. He spoke during technical talks with engineers and four fellow astronauts about radio chatter he found excessive at times. Powers described how an astronaut communicates with ground control by high frequency radio, noting interference when others test systems abroad.

Schirra Pacific Powers Australia

Your Journal Classified Ad Reaches Over 30 000 Readers

A short promotional note claims the journal’s classified section reaches more than thirty thousand readers daily. It emphasizes broad circulation and advertising impact for small businesses and local services seeking exposure.

Your Journal

World Series On TV Screens Promises Wide TV Lineup

AP reports TV highlights over the coming days focus on the World Series with three hours time difference between coasts. Also premiering ABCs The Gallant Men, CBSs LSU vs Georgia Tech, plus NBCs Big Deal in Laredo and McHales Navy debut.

New York West Coast East Coast ABC Italy CBS Louisiana State Georgia Tech Voice of Firestone Heidi Krall iGenevieve Wilfred Pelletier NBC Laredo Walter ‘Matthau Zachary Scott Garry Moore Ob Newhart Dennis Gun- Ismoke Fabian Tuesday Weld Circle Theatre McHale Navy Ernest Borgnine Andy Williams Mr. Ed

Court Delays Negro's Entry Into Clemson

In Alexandria Virginia the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals withheld ruling on a motion for a preliminary injunction sought by Harvey B. Gantt a Black student at Iowa State College. The court said the case can be heard on its merits at an early date delaying his entry to Clemson College an all white school in South Carolina.

Alexandria South Carolina Clemson College U.S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals Harvey B. Gantt Iowa State College Clemson

Saco Democrats To Meet Candidates

The Saco Democratic Social Club hosts Meet the Candidate Night at the GAR hall in Saco on Monday at 8. Guest speaker Ronald Kellem of Portland campaigns for Congress in the First District.

Saco Democratic Social Club GAR _ hall Saco Ronald ‘Kellem Portland Congress iFirst

Kennebunkport Estate Sold Near Offering Price

The Kennebunkport summer home of W F Harold Braun of Philadelphia sold to Mr and Mrs Charles J Draper Belmont Mass near 49500. Sold via Previews Inc broker A Pelham Stevens. Nearby 67 High Street Saco two-family home sold to Mr and Mrs Richard J McLoy of Saco through Nicholas P Scontras.

Kennebunkport W. F. Harold Braun Philadelphia Charles J. Draper Belmont Mass A. Pelham Stevens Boston Previews, Inc International Real Estate Clearing House William W. Dwyer

Flag Burning Ceremony Held By Veterans

The Biddeford Saco Veterans Council held its annual flag burning ceremony at Saco Memorial Field. Participants included Walter Stebbins commander at the ceremony and Owen-Davis American Legion post, Earl Clappison senior vice commander, Joseph Ouellette junior vice commander and provost marshal, Roger Grant sergeant at arms, and William McKenney chaplain. A burning detail featured Roland Huot, Robert Libby, Roland St Michael, Paul Lapointe, Guy Goodwin, Joseph Hanusek, Eugene Moody, and David Drindle.

Biddeford-Saco Veterans Council Saco Memorial Field Walter Stebbins Owen- Davis American Legion Earl Clappison Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Saco Joseph Ouellette Saco Amvets Roger Grant The American Legion William McKenney Veterans of Foreign Wars Roland Huot Biddeford Amvets Robert Libby Disabled American Veterans Roland St. Michael Biddeford American Legion Paul Lapointe Biddeford Guy Goodwin Saco American Legion Joseph Hanusek Eugene Moody David Drindle Sons of the Union Veterans

Twin City Health Nurses At Session

Representatives from Biddeford and Saco Public Health Nursing agencies attended the York County Public Health Nurses association meeting at Sanford Junior High School. Local nurses Miss Roberta Rowe and Miss Margaret L Murphy led the Biddeford and Saco staffs with hostesses from Sanford. Dr David Davidson spoke on oral polio vaccine and answered questions, with Mrs M A Clement presiding at the business session.

Biddeford Saco York County Public Health Nurses Association i Sanford Junior High School Roberta Rowe Dorothy Carter Saco Service Margaret L. Murphy Ellen O'Leary Sanford Public Health David Davidson Portland York and Cumberland Counties M. A. Clement

Boy Scouts Pick New Meeting Site in Saco City Hall

Troop 319 of the Boy Scouts voted to meet at Boucouvalas-Dupuis AMVETS post home in Saco. October 8 at 7 p.m. was set for new member recruitment with Harry Critchley leading the session and Irving Kallock and Edward Cloudman as committeemen.

Saco Boucouvalas - Dupuis Amvets Harry Critchley Irving Kallock Edward Cloudman Robert Hunt

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