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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1962
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Frederic Des chambeault of 256 Elm Street attended the Jefferson Jackson dinner hosted last evening at the Eastland Motor hotel in Portland. Guest speaker was Stewart L Udall the United States Secretary of the Interior.
Members of York County Bar racks and veterans of World War I are invited by Sanford Barracks to attend a chicken supper Tuesday at 6 30 p m Our Lady of Victory circle meets Sunday at 2 p m at Fremont club Alfred street Biddeford The E and L club of Saco School street Methodist church meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m instead of Monday Hostess Mrs Nora Yorke Beacon avenue Ferry Beach Saco York County Fish and Game auxiliary meets Monday evening at 8 at the home of Mrs Hazel Daly 41 Colby avenue Ocean Park Past Presidents Parley of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs Elodie Renaud Pike street Biddeford with Mrs Nellie White as hostess
A woman’s handbag containing 125 dollars was stolen from Mrs. Shirley Lamson’s kitchen table at 85 Pleasant Street Saco last night. Entry was gained by cutting a hole in the screen door and pulling the lock. Also taken were her driver’s license a Texaco oil company credit card and a bank book. Case under investigation.
Adah chapter OES at Biddeford Masonic hall held a meeting to confer degrees on candidates and read invitations for inspections at Cornerstone Portland October 23 and Ruth Springvale November 2. Other events include Deerling Portland November 6, Grand Family Night October 13 with lobster supper, Longfellow South Portland November 9, Pine Tree Gorham December 3, and supper for Blue Lodge inspection October 15. A rummage sale is planned for November 3. Memorial services honored Jane Johnson and Fred Stackle. A Wayne PA visitor attended. Organist was Miss Robbins. Officer rehearsals are October 11 and 18.
About 700 Cub Scout from Den 8 of Park 305 Biddeford toured Animal Forest Park at York. After the park tour a picnic was held in the designated area. Participants included Brian Boucher Michael Lemelin Teddy Cotsis Normand Lami Reginald Gilbert Donald Moreau George Pourevalis Mrs Marion Boucher den mother and Mrs Robert Milliken a guest.
Arthur Plante 83 of 73 South Street Biddeford died at a local hospital. Born March 16 1879 he ran a Elm Street grocery for years and belonged to Painchand's band the Musicians Association Biddeford Democratic Club Squando Order of Red Men and directed St Joseph choir. Surviving are widow Rose four grandchildren and four named relatives. Funeral Monday at St Joseph Church at 9 45 am with viewing at Sansoucy Funeral Home today and tomorrow.
Delvina Lapointe 60 of 73 Water Street Biddeford died at home after a long illness Born December 5 1901 in Biddeford daughter of Narcisse and Elise Collard she was a communicant of St Andre church Her husband Edward Lapointe died in 1958 Survived by daughter Lucille Harriman sister Alma Fecteau three brothers Narcisse Adelard and Wilfred Collard all of Biddeford one grandson and several nieces and nephews Funeral from St Andre church Monday at 930 a m Friends may call Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford this evening 7 to 10 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m
Lillie D. Pierce aged 91, longtime Old Orchard Beach resident and noted poet with works in the Biddeford Saco Journal and Boston papers, Post and Globe, died last night in a local convalescent home. Born October 31 1870 in New York, she was daughter of William W. Downs. Survived by son Henry L. Pierce Belmont MA, three brothers John M. Downs Weymouth MA Benjamin Downs Old Orchard Beach, Frank M. Downs Portland OR, sister Mrs H M Allen Somerville MA, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 10 am from Dennette and Craig Funeral Home Saco 365 Main St with viewing Sunday 7-9 pm burial in Cambridge MA cemetery.
Biddeford Laco aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles will convene at 11 a m Sunday at the club and march to Sansoucy Funeral Home on Stone Street Biddeford to pay respects to Arthur Petrin a fellow member and friend.
Members will gather at Sansoucy Funeral Home in Biddeford at 7 30 tonight to pay respects to Arthur Perrin, father of Mrs. Eleanor Caron, a member.
Funeral services for Mrs Jane B Johnson aged about from 285 Pool Road Biddeford were conducted yesterday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco Rev Gerard Rubeino of the Episcopal Church Portland officiated. Burial followed in the family lot at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
The committee will advise how the FAA can better obtain evidence of in flight misconduct. Halaby says photos and statements from flight engineers indicate at least three pilots were inattentive while commanding flights. If verified, actions may include suspension or revocation of licenses or civil penalties.
Occasional rain or drizzle continues in Portland with little change in temperature tonight and Sunday. Low temperatures expected from 42 to 46 degrees.
A series of Sunday worship and youth meetings are listed at Biddeford Advent and First Assembly of God in Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk and Wells. Activities include evening services at 7 30 and 7 p m youth fellowships 6 15 and 6 p m and campus church events with World Wide Communion observance and a fellowship offering.
Eighty members attended the fall luncheon of the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union in Saco at Hamilton Memorial. The group, founded as Diaz Union, marked 60 years, with Mrs. William Marston presiding. Highlights included reports on the Maine Federation convention, a memorial service for Irene Libby and Hester Waight, CARE literacy support, and plans for literacy kits benefiting several countries. Proceeds from Federation Day will aid Stevens Training Center and federation activities.
Teamsters President James Hoffa says he will address students at Ricker College without a fee when asked. Hoffa wired student Arthur Heenan to express his desire to visit amid controversy. College officials initially balked but later indicated he might be invited again in the future.
A three car mishap occurred at South and Elm streets in Biddeford yesterday afternoon. Drivers identified: Lucille Reed 19 of 38A Bay Street Biddeford, Rev. Joseph Bacevicius of the Franciscan Monastery Kennebunkport, and Robert A. Whitten 28 of 101 Pleasant Street Saco. Reed stopped for traffic when Bacevicius rear ended her car and Whitten’s vehicle struck Bacevicius. No injuries or damage estimate reported. Officers Morin and Hubert investigated.
John Berthiaume of Liberty Avenue Biddeford announces the engagement of his daughter to Armand Doyon of Hubbard Street Saco. Miss Berthiaume a St Andre High School graduate employed at Kesslen Shoe Kennebunk attends Armand's Beauty Academy. Fiance employed at Biddeford Box Shop. No wedding date set.
A crowded Houston press conference on Sunday drew public and political calls to give Hawaii time to hail Schirra, stretching the event from 10 minutes to about three hours. Despite the brisk pace, the public will see him for under 30 minutes before he heads to a luncheon. Schirra’s strong condition and overall health were noted.
Miss Sandra Ann Mulhern and Harold John Dixon were married this morning at Most Holy Trinity church Saco Maine with Rev Maurice B Boland officiating The bride is ward of Ernest Griswold and Mrs Griswold of Seaside Avenue Saco The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Harold Dixon 43 Storer The ceremony featured satin brocade gown and pearl crown veil The bridal party included Mrs Richard Lamb matron of honor and bridesmaids Flora Stellati Cesi South Portland plus others A reception followed at Valle's Steak House Scarborough The couple plans to live at 20 Preble Street Gorham after October 13 The bride and groom both attended Thornton Academy and the groom is in U S Reserves
United Baptist Church in Saco will observe World-Wide Communion Sunday at 10 30 am. Rev. Stanley A. Bennett will preach Friend why are you here Holy Communion will be celebrated and new members will join. Senior choir directed by Clayton Eaton will sing At Thy Feet with Mrs Mary M Hill at the console. Pastor's children’s sermonette is A table 25 000 miles long.
Congress pushes a resolution urging use of all means to defend Allied rights in Berlin while the House water projects bill stalls in the Senate over a $4 billion discrepancy. The Rules Committee delays a conference to reconcile differences as President Kennedy departs for a political tour, leaving a tax break bill for self employed pension plans unsigned.
Maine is among states that may obtain social security coverage for state and local police and firemen under a bill passed by the House and sent to the Senate on Friday.
The tests finished nearly a day early and helped persuade NASA officials to allow the landing about six hours sooner than the initial plan. The breakthrough shortened the timeline and impacted subsequent mission scheduling.
New York study from Bellevue Hospital premature baby unit led by Dr L Emmett Holt Jr finds warming baby bottles unnecessary. The two year study, reported in the Journal of Pediatrics, tested cold feedings and notes iced feeding practices in France for infant vomiting. Holt says warming bottles wastes time, noting families spend 150 to 200 hours annually per infant on bottle warming.
Colonial services will seat men on one side and women on the other with hymns led by the minister and sung by worshippers without hymnals or organ. Ushers from the Senior Pilgrim Fellowship will awaken sleepers with long poles. The piece recalls church beginnings from 1629 at Church Point to the 1730 First Biddeford Church and the 1757 Saco side church, noting early members and a 1762 gathering.
Heavy rains flooded the Biddeford city building cellar this morning. Firefighters and police at press time pumped water from the cellar which serves the rear storage area of D and H Sundries on street level. The cellar has flooded several times during heavy rainfall.
Saco firemen responded to a car fire on Main Street inside a vehicle owned by Mrs. Sue Carol West of 258 Forest Street. Firefighters deployed a booster line to combat the blaze.
A teen writer asks how to handle a party invitation and a past relationship. Elinor Williams advises being a gracious guest by mingling with all guests, helping the hostess, dancing with various girls, and thanking the hostess and her parents. For rekindling a past romance she suggests indirect inquiry through a trusted friend and then courage to speak, hoping for renewed friendship or dating.
Miss Mary Eva Morin and Robert Allen Sinnott were married at St Mary church Biddeford in a nuptial Mass. Rev Coleman O Toole officiated. Attendants included Mrs Pauline Roberge and Miss Dorothy Rae Mathieu. A reception followed at Wonderbar Steak House. The couple will reside at 164 South Street Biddeford after October 13.
Regular Army troops remain on duty as the Justice Department says only 20 marshals would be on duty by Monday. At the peak of the trouble there were more than 400 in Oxford and around the university. Department spokesmen indicated the time would come.
Bowling feature reports a Twin City match between Chick Choroszy and Don Saucier at 5:30 this afternoon on 20th Century Lanes Biddeford. Local football games list Thornton Academy versus Cony High School in Augusta, Kennebunk versus Train Academy in Kittery, Old Orchard Beach versus Gould Academy in Old Orchard Beach, Wells versus Dixfield in Dixfield, all at 1:30 or 1:50 this afternoon. Sunday has Portland Sea Hawks at Framingham Falcons 2 PM at Saint Louis Alumni Field, Biddeford.
Absentee ballots for the November 6 state elections have arrived at the office of Saco City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis.
A well baby clinic is scheduled at Arundel Consolidated school on Tuesday from 10 a m to noon. Mississippi authorities were expected to assume responsibility for Merediths safety, but officials gave little sign they would.
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