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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1961

Page

2

Weather forecast for Portland region remains warm

Nation's Weather summary calls for a generally fair spell this afternoon tonight and Saturday with mostly fair skies and warmer conditions. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph by day, easing at night. Day highs around 65 to 70, overnight lows 45 to 50, with the coldest spots in Caribou and Eastport dipping to the upper 30s.

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

Perreaults Noted in Local Notices at Biddeford and Portland

Philomen Perreault of King Street Biddeford is employed as a medical attendant at Notre Dame Hospital. Audrey Perreault, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin L Perreault of Biddeford, enrolls in a two year secretarial course at Gray's Business College in Portland.

Philomen Perreault King Street Biddeford Notre Dame Audrey Perreault Gray's Business College Portland Edwin L. Perreault Biddeford

Death Notices for John Clappison of Saco Maine

John Thomas Clappison 78 of Rossroad Saco died this morning on arrival at Biddeford Hospital. Born March 29 1883 in Saco son of John W and Sarah A Shepard Clappison he was a farmer and attended Saco schools member of Trinity Episcopal church Saco Survived by brothers Ernest Clappison Saco James A Clappison Bath one niece and three nephews Funeral services Monday at 3 pm from Shumway Funeral home 35 Spring Street Saco Friends may call Saturday 7-9 pm Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm

John Thomas Clappison Rossroad Saco Biddeford John W Sarah A. (Shepard) Clappison Trinity Episcopal Church Ernest Clappison James A. Clappison Bath Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street

Local church club meeting and craft group notices

The F and L club of the School street Methodist church Saco will meet Monday at 7 30 PM at Mrs Eleanor Phinney s Ferry lane home with Mrs Phyllis Vining assisting and Mrs Elsie Lane in charge of entertainment A state Artisans Society meeting is set for Sunday at 2 PM in St John hall Biddeford all members urged to attend Notre Dame Thrift Shop will be run next week under group CC with Mrs Leo P Tail on captain

F and L Club School Street Methodist Church Saco Eleanor Phinney Ferry Lane Phyllis Vining Elsie Lane The Artisans Society St. John Hall Ain and Elmstree Biddeford al Notre Dame Thrift Shop Leo P. Taillon

Church and club meetings and Holy Communion in Saco area

Higher Grade Corp adets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m. The Bible club of the Lyman church Goodwins Mills meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the parsonage. Holy Communion will be celebrated Friday at 9 30 am in Trinity Episcopal church Saco.

Adets Saco Salvation Army The Bible Club Lyman Church Goodwins Mills Trinity Episcopal Church Saco

Market pauses after two day rally in New York trading

New York stocks steadied as mixed, dull trading showed earlier gains. AP average ticked up 0.20 to 258.00 near Thursday’s high while the Dow rose 0.24 to 708.73. rails and autos fluctuated, while oils and chemicals moved irregularly amid a tentering market.

New York Associated Press Rails Dow Jones American Stock Exchange U.S

Court (Continued from Page One) Court officer explains judgeship succession

The governor's office says Perkins knew of the development and did not hold court after Monday. Burleigh may have continued presiding without notice until Thursday under a new law extending his term. Hancock unavailable for comment on lapse impact on Burleigh’s cases. The Caribou recorder can preside in absence of a judge until Burleigh’s appointment is confirmed. The statute blocks new or renewed municipal court judges until the District Court is set up. Reed was told trial justice powers are not constitutional, so term may extend under the new law. Trial Justice Vivian Grant of Patten ends term today but stays on until the District Court is established in his region.

Governor's Office Perkins Burleigh Hancock Recorder of the Caribou Vivian H. Grant Patten

Card of Thanks for Marietta Monaldo

We express gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness and flowers after the loss of our mother Marietta Monaldo. Signed by Mrs. Dorothy Barbano Mrs. Faye Mariello Mrs. Irene Eastme Mrs. Mary Vertucci Bruno Monaldo.

Marietta Monaldo Dorothy Barbano Faye Mariello Irene Eastme Mary Vertucci Bruno Monaldo

Francis Bennett 75 dies after long illness in Dayton

Francis F E Bennett 75 of Hight Road Dayton died yesterday at home after a long illness. Born November 8 1885 in Portland he was a son of Frank and Sarah Bennett. He worked 25 years for Pepperell Mfg. He is survived by his widow Mary F MacDonald Bennett four daughters and five sons two sisters and two brothers eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A requiem high mass will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from St Mary church with burial in St Mary cemetery. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home 23 Flin Street Biddeford from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m Friday Saturday and Sunday.

Francis FE. Bennett Hight Road Dayton Portland Frank and Sarah (Frates) Bennett St. Mary Parish Biddeford Pepperell Mfg. Company Mary F. ‘MacDonald’ Bennett Georgianna Thibodeau Catherine Gervais Londonderry N. H Arvad Brown Easley S.C Mary Alice Bennett Joseph A Sebago Thomas George A South Portland St. Mary Church St. Mary Cemetery Cosgrove Fiumeral Flin Street

State Parks Open Weekends Through Nov With Reduced Fees

Augusta parks will remain open on weekends through Nov 21 with lower fees and fewer services while Fort Knox and most forts close for the season. Aroostook State Park stays open year round. other parks vary by date with some weekend only through Nov 21. Concessions at Sebago and Reid remain shut for the season.

Augusta Fort Knox Prospect Aroostook State Park Presque Isle Bradbury Mountain Pownal Cape Elizabeth Reid Park Georgetown Sebago Lake Park Naples Lily Bay Park Moosehead Lake Mt. Blue Lamoine Lake St. George Camden Hills Vaughan Weeds South Berwick Sebago and Reid

Harvest card party listed junior sodality servers

Miss Joan Duranceau president of the Children of Mary sodality at St. Mary parish announced a list of junior sodality servers for a Harvest card party on October 22 at 7 30 p m in St. Mary school hall. Appointed were Ellen Carey Fanchon Carey Mary Reilly Frances Barrett Jane Langevin Bonnie Brooks Sybil Whelan Charlotte Dupont Anastacia Mackell Nancy Proctor Carol Ann Newman Norma Newman Betty Larrabee Marie Arcand Donna Simard Doris Harriman Sharon Simard Loretta Descoteaux Jeanne Pelletier Marilyn Couture Margaret Couture Barbara Gilstorf. The program will include refreshments and prizes with committees to be announced next week.

Joan Duranceau Children of Mary Sodality St. Mary Parish Sodality St. Mary School Hall Ellen and Fanchon Carey Mary Reilly Frances Barrett Jane Langevin Bonnie Brooks Sybil Whelan Charlotte Dupont Anastacia Mackell Nancy Proctor Carol Ann Norma Newman Betty Larrabee Marie Arcand Donna Simard Doris Harriman Sharon Simard Loretta Descoteaux Jeanne Pelletier Marilyn Margaret Couture Barbara Gilstorf

County Realtors State Session At Silliker's

The York County Board of Realtors holds its October meeting at Silliker's Lobster Pound Arun del at Route 1 and Log Cabin road. Dinner at 7 pm after 6 pm social hour. program led by Evan Smith Harold Sykes and Russell Durant on bylaw changes to align with group objects and real estate standards. Members are urged to bring bylaws and attendance policy will be discussed.

York County Board of Realtors Silliker’s Arundel Route 1 Log Cabin Road Evan Smith Ogunquit Harold Sykes Fortunes Rocks Russell Durant Old Orchard Beach

Maine Open Water Fishing Laws Now Available in Saco

Copies of the 1961 62 Maine open water fishing laws are at the Saco City clerk’s office. The pamphlets were delivered this morning.

Maine Saco City

Beach KC Plans Ladies Night Supper and Dance

Rev. James J. Mullen Council Knights of Columbus drafted tentative plans for a Ladies Night supper and dance at St. Margaret parish hall in Old Orchard Beach. November was slated for the event with date to be announced by the arrangements committee.

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus St. Margaret Parish Hall Old Orchard Beach Edgar Deprey Ralph Jairved Biddeford

Saco Seeks To Collect Taxes Long Overdue

Saco officials mail notices to delinquent taxpayers about outstanding liens totaling about 20090 dollars. City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis states the city will advertise parcels with liens for bid to eliminate them from books. Taxpayers who dispute records or can show payment are urged to notify the clerk.

Saco Clifford A. Purvis Purvis

West Berlin confrontations rise after river rescue shootings

West Berlin sees intensified clashes as East German and Soviet sector police shoot at escaping refugees along the Spree near Oberbaumbruecken. A West Berlin officer and a worker warning shot crossing the line trigger more tension amid calls to expand police capacity.

Spree Oberbaumbruecken Bridge U. S West Berlin Red East Berlin West East Germany Brandt Berlin U.S. State Department

Apple Trees Bloom in Saco Report

Apple blossom time arrives in Saco with reports of Robert Gay’s apple trees on Ricker Road showing several blossoms.

Saco Robert Gay Ricker Road

St Francis To Sponsor Weekly Whist Parties

A St Francis college committee formed to run whist parties weekly from Sunday October 15 through May. Grand chairman Mrs Arthur Boissonneault leads the effort with Rev Clarence Laplante and a slate of organizers. Thirty card parties are planned with rotating chairmen every two weeks to add variety.

St. Francis College Clarence Laplante OFM Arthur Boissonneault Alice Bardsley Antoinette Hawes Therese Letarte Alfred Berry Napoleon Frechette Wayne Lago Frederick Belanger Father Laplante

Saco Voting List Adds 25 New Voters Across Wards

The Saco Board of Registration released a list of 25 new voters, detailing names and street addresses across wards. Notable additions include Robert W. Patterson and Sandra G. Dedek at Bradley Street, Barbara F. Langill on Portland Road, and multiple residents on Locke and Pleasant streets. Other new electors appear in Wards One through Seven, including the Bolduc siblings and the Aufiero households.

Saco Board of Registration Robert W. Patterson Bradley Street Richard W. Dedek Sandra G. Dedek Barbara F. Langill Portland Road Doris 0. Boothby Patricia J. Chagnon Locke Street Marcel R. Delorge Cumberland Avenue Donat H. LaBelle Ocean Park Road William R. Martel Veronica McGovern Weymouth Street Priscilla H. Slaney Joseph P. la Lanne, Jr Ferry Road Rose A. la Lanne Ralph J. Bolduc Lewis Avenue Robert J. Bolduc Esther M. Bright Water Street Lynne Cunningham Pleasant Street Wallace R. Cuningham Richard G. Lonsdale Elvira M. Lord Cleveland Street Emma W. MacFarlane Middle Street Harry A. Aufiero North Street Margaret A. Aufiero Winifred L. Clegg Temple Street Helena B. Traves

Elderly Man Knifes Three Aboard San Diego Bus

An 85 year old man stabbed three passengers on a crowded Greyhound bound for San Diego. Two sailors and a Los Angeles woman were treated for neck wounds at Orange County Hospital, while the attacker was held for psychiatric evaluation. Suspect Thomas Buchanan of Mineral Bluff Ga said he was despondent over leaving home.

Santa Ana Calif San Diego Orange County Hospital Gwendolyn C. Copeland Los Angeles Charles J. Johnson Thomaston Lawrence Robert Serna Port Hueneme Thomas C. Buchanan Mineral Bluff

AMA Declares War On Quacks

The American Medical Association and key government officials pledge total war on medical quackery. They aim to force quacks out of a billion dollar business through legal scientific and educational fronts announced at the First National Congress on Medical Quackery sponsored by the AMA and the FDA.

Washington The American Medical Association AMA Food and Drug Administration

Talks with Soviets Focus on Berlin and Peace Treaty

JFK era sessions aim to learn if Soviet terms are acceptable to the West. Gromyko has not yet defined Kremlin position clearly, especially on how a peace treaty with East Germany would affect West Berlin rights. U.S. officials will study Khrushchev’s upcoming party congress speech for clues on Berlin and Germany policy.

U.S Gromyko Kremlin East Germany West Berlin Khrushchev Communist Party Congress Moscow Berlin Germany

Muskie Urges Maine Airports Aid Applications

Senator Ed Muskie urges Maine communities to apply promptly to the FAA for airport aid before the October 31 deadline. The FAA under the Federal Airport Act can allocate up to 75 million dollars in the current fiscal year to aid development of a nationwide system of public airports.

Muskif Action Washington Edmund S. Muskie Maine Federal Aviation Agency Muskie FAA

VFW Auxiliary Past Presidents Dinner Planned

Plans for a shore dinner on October 21 at 6 30 p.m. at the Wonderbar steak house for all members of the Past Presidents club of Biddeford VFW auxiliary were finalized at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Lucianna Roy Wentworth Street Siddeford. Administrative notices were read, sunshine reports noted, a special award to Mrs. Florence Tipping and a mystery package to Mrs. Laura Dodge announced, followed by a buffet lunch and games at Mrs. Tipping’s Mason Street home. Attendees included Mrs. Alden Racine Mrs. Marie Boisvert Mrs. Al meria Proulx Mrs. Laura Dodge Mrs. Bertha Stone Miss Blanche Roy Mrs. Mary Wood and others.

Wonderbar Biddeford VFW Lucianna ‘Roy Wentworth Street Siddeford Sunshine Alden Racine Florence Tipping Laura Dodge Almeria Proulx Bertha Stone Blanche Roy Mary Wood Lucianna Roy

Troop 305 Prepares for Eliot Camporee at Scout Hall

Biddeford Troop 305 completed final plans at the weekly Scout hall meeting on Mason Street to attend the district camporee at Rousseau's farm in Eliot this weekend. Scoutmaster John Hill announced reporting times and listed signed attendees including Hill, Colombe, and numerous committee members and scouts. Camping gear was checked last night in preparation for the Eliot trip.

Biddeford Scouthall Mason Street Rousseau’s Farm Eliot John Hill Scout Hall David Proulx Annie Angers Roger Gagne Marc Collard Robert Breton Michael Cleary Dennis Bishop John Harter David Ross Robert Lang Stephen Goulette Carl Goodwin Philip Pelletier Louis Lavigne Dennis Morand Raymond Labbe

Biddeford Seeks Road Change To Preserve View

A meeting in Augusta on October 25 will discuss a proposed Pool road and Route 9 reconstruction. Biddeford officials led by Mayor Clement H. Deschambault urge keeping the current course to preserve the seashore scenery for tourists. Expected attendees include Mayor Deschambault, City Clerk Ralph Binette, and City Solicitor Albert W. Cookson.

Pool Road Biddeford State Highway Commission Augusta The Highway Commission Clement H. Deschambault SHC

Patrol Leaders Are Picked By Sunbeam Troop

Suzanne Swenson Pattie Keef and Priscilla Felker named as patrol leaders at Sunbeam Troop 18 meeting in Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army hall. Laura Lawrence Kathy Benoit and Marjorie Keef chosen as assistant patrol leaders. Uniform check for Divine Service on November 5.

Suzanne Swenson Pattie Keef Priscilla Felker G Sunbeam Troop Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Laura Lawrence Kathy Benoit Marjorie Keef Beverly Bryant Beatrice Hall Sunbeams Jean Benoit Carol Collins Priscilla Felker Mary Jane Morris Evelyn Provencal Nancy Provencal Joan Peele Nancy Mckee Verna Ricker Barbara Ricker Patricia Shaw Janice Speed Patti Keef Susan Hayford Peggy Henaire Linda Arrowsmith Nancy St. Michaels Joan Collins Patricia Benoit Sharon Wyman

Rayburn’s cancer uncertain as spokesman deflects questions

An official hospital spokesman told reporters it is too early to say whether Rayburn’s cancer is curable or if he will die or recover. When asked if recovery is possible the spokesman gave an affirmative but offered no definitive prognosis.

Rayburn Heratd

Thursday Club Opens New Season With Fitness Talk

Rev Robert Cumler of Christchurch Kennebunk will address the Webber Hospital auxiliary on physical fitness at the October session. The program precedes the meeting as hospitality volunteers listed. The event marks the start of Biddeford Thursday club’s fall and winter season with remarks from President Calderwood and notes on upcoming district and district federation invitations.

Robert Cumler Webber Hospital Christchurch Kennebunk William Cumler Central Ymca Cleveland Ohio Mt. Sinai Hospital Cumler Norman Denton Robbert Spiers Rose Erminnelli Ernest Woodworth Joseph Haley Robert LaFond Valle’s Scarborough Biddeford Arnold Calderwood Eloi Lacroix District Federation Webhannet Club Kennebunkport Olympian Club Bangor House Myer Saperia Gerard Sevigny David Lemovitz Lewis Lachance Thomas Paraday Calderwood Sunshine Fund Biddeford High School Thornton Academy

Elks Set Oct. 19 Inspection and Local Plans

Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks will host the annual inspection by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Dr John Nugent of Portland on October 19. The lodge also discusses reception for Grand Exalted Ruler William Wall of West Palm Beach Fla and a Portland social tour 5 to 6 pm with a 7 30 pm reception at the Eastland hotel. The group approves buying a new American flag for Biddeford High School dedication and makes donations to the Biddeford Band Mothers Calendar Club. Memorial services honor Joseph D Boucher and ritual prayers are offered for George F Worster.

Biddeford Biddeford High School

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Reports on Sale and Calendar

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary met at the fire station to hear a report on the rum mage sale and approve a Thornton Academy band calendar. Mrs. Judy Gagne reported on the sale and treasurer’s items, with Mrs. Laurette McAlevey delivering the secretary’s notes. Mrs. Ruth Stackpole, president, conducted the session and received the mystery package. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Joan Boutet and Mrs. Mary Pendleton, with a social hour following. Attendees included Ruth Stackpole, Laurette McAlevey, Lillian Gagnon, Marjorie Pendleton, Leona Allen, Mary Pendleton, Joan Boutet, Laura Robbins, Judy Gagne, and Cynthia Lemay.

Thornton Academy Camp Ellis Judy Gagne Laurette McAlevey Ruth Stackpole Marjorie Pendleton Cynthia Lemay Joan Boutet Mary Pendleton Lillian Gagnon Leona Allen Laura Robbins

Forty New Biddeford Voters Registered for October 10

Forty new voters registered in Biddeford for the October 10 special state election. Registrations occurred during September 26 to October 3, with the Board of Registration in session all day on election day.

Biddeford Board of Registration

Biddeford Liquor Store Is Cited as Store of the Month

The Maine State Liquor store of Biddeford is named Store of the Month and will receive a plaque at a testimonial banquet in Biddeford on October 2. Commissioner Herman Stover announces the honor and chairs arrangements for the event. Biddeford personnel will attend as guests of honor alongside state liquor commission officials and store supervisors from across Maine.

Maine Biddeford Herman Stover State Liquor Commission

Bonham Return Hope Confined Sailor Condition

The statement notes that the sailor may be allowed to return to his Bonham home if he wishes and if his condition improves enough. However he could not go back to Washington unless his health changes to permit travel.

Bonham Washington

Scout Troop 309 Heads to Camporee in Eliot

Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 309 plans to attend the weekend camporee at Eliot with all members meeting at 5:30 this evening in the St. Louis school yard. Those未who owe registration and food money were asked to bring it tonight as leaders seek parent transportation help. Edward Reed earned Second Class, while Robert Desrochers Richard Jacques and James Mackell received patrol leader badges. Ronald Tremblay was awarded an assistant senior patrol leader badge.

Biddeford Eliot St. Louis Edward Reed Robert Desrochers Richard Jacques James Mackell Ronald Tremblay

Two Hurt In Car Crash On Portland Road

Two people were hospitalized after a traffic accident on Portland Road in Saco yesterday. Claude R. Ayer and Irene Ayer were taken to Webber hospital for back and neck injuries after collisions with Paul G. Chamberlain. Ayer’s car damage was $20 and Chamberlain’s $600. A second crash on the same road involved George L. Martel and Lawrence W. Bowie Jr., with Bowie's car costing about $150 in damage and no estimate for Martel.

Portland Road Saco Claude R. Ayer Irene Ayer Webber Hospital Ayer Paul G. Chamberlain Stacy Street Chamberlain Portland George L. Martel Kennebunkport Lawrence W. Bowie Jr Martel Bowie

Bates Freshman Class Brings Record Brainpower At Bates

Dean Milton L. Lindholm reports Bates College freshmen for 1965 are the brainiest class in school history judging by high school records and College Board scores. He says 43 members have Bates alumni parents, the most in the freshman class.

Bates Frosh Smart Presque Isle Milton L. Lindholm Bates College Lindholm Bates

Drama Night Observed By Annette CBS

Annette chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met at the Saco Masonic hall with guests from Washburn Livermore Falls Minot ca Old Orchard Beach and Adah. Officers were elected and installed for vacancies with Ruth and Ruth Night plans and nurse night set for October 19 with a penny social supper and entertainment.

Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Washburn Livermore Falls Miniwanca Old Orchard Beach Adah Stephanie Koutoulakos Ruth Ralph Meserve Grace Littlefield Marshal Jane Lamson Ruth Seaward Ruth Chapter Sprinvale Priscilla Highpine Wells Westbrook Mildred McIntosh Fort Fairfield Armory Biddeford Mrrs Marion Batchelder McIntosh Springvale Ann Horsman Longfellow South Portland WGM Union Lyman Betty Jean Braley Clover Sanford Esther Linscott Beulah Cumberland Mills Horsman Pine Tree Gorham Florence Partridge Fadette York Emile Kenney Sarah Lennox Carlton E. Pendleton Robert Lennox Bette Jean Roberge Barbara Utman Fred Clark Florence Northrop Stephen Harriman Hester Waight Florence Davis Robert Moody Urbain Roberge Bette Roberge

Biddeford College Adds Three New Instructors

Larrabee announces three new instructors at Biddeford College. All three will begin duties Monday, bringing 14 years of teaching experience among them.

Page One Larrabee

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