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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1961

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Saco Cub Scouts meet honors two assistant cubmasters

Gerard Lambert named cubmaster at Pack 310 meeting with John Whitney and Norman Means serving as assistant cubmasters. Adrien Brown of Lafayette Street, Saco, returns home from Grand Manan Island vacation visiting friends and relatives and calls on former Saco residents Mr. and Mrs. James Greenlaw in Calais.

Saco Gerard Lambert John Whitney Norman Means Adrien Brown Lafayette Street Grand Manan Island N. B James Greenlaw Calais

Obituary: Lydia Small of Old Orchard Beach

Lydia Small 75 of Saco avenue Old Orchard Beach died in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born April 13 1886 in Cornwall Ontario she worked at Hamilton Veterans Hospital Sawtelle Veterans Hospital and Togus. Widow of John F Small she leaves a sister a sister in Hartford and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Sunday 7 to 9 pm. Funeral at St Margaret Church Monday at 9 am.

Lydia Small Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Cornwall Ont Nelson and Genevieve (Ruest) LeClerc Rockwood Hospite Kingston Hamilton, Ont Veterans Hospital Sawtelle Calif Togus St. Margaret Church

Portland Weather: Clear Tonight With Fog Inland

The forecast calls for continued mild conditions with considerable fog in coastal sections. Sunday will be fair and remain warm, sustaining a mild weekend pattern.

Portland

York County fish and game auxiliary meeting notice

The York County fish and game auxiliary will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Stickney lodge Goodwins Mills A special meeting of Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus will be held tomorrow at 1 a m in the K of C hall Washington street All officers requested to be present.

York County Fish and Game Auxiliary Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills Biddeford

Maine Masque Far East Tour Extended to May 20

The University of Maine Masque Theatre tour to India Pakistan and back will run February 2 to May 20 under State Department auspices. Students will prepare with a course on India and receive academic credit for the nearly four month trip, with visits to New Delhi Bombay Madras Calcutta and Pakistan before returning.

New Delhi India Bombay Madras Calcutta Pakistan America Bricker Robert Thompson Department of History and Government The State University

Traffic Violators In Biddeford Court

Three traffic cases were heard by Associate Judge Gerald C C Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning. Tyrone T Williams, 21, of Roxbury Mass was charged with passing on a grade. Charles A Sechrest, 38, of South Portland, faced charges of operating after license suspension. James H Hunt, 18, of South Hanover, Mass, was alleged to have passed on a curve. Warrants on liquor counts involving four youths, one juvenile, were sought. State police were complainants in all cases.

Gerald CC. Nason Biddeford Tyrone T. Williams Roxbury Mass Charles A. Sechrest South Portland James H. Hunt South Hanover

Card of Thanks for Mrs Celina Lamontagne

The family expresses gratitude for kindness after the loss of their mother Celina Lamontagne and thanks neighbors for cards flowers Masses and visits. Also thanks Juliette Smith Candace Hill Charles Norton and family for support during bereavement.

Celina Lamontagne Juliette Smith Candace Hill Charles Norton

Friendship Class Officers Nominated by Saco Church

The Friendship class of Saco United Baptist Church met at the Deering Union building in Sweetser Children's home to elect a nominating committee for next year. Harley Scammon Sr. was named chairman with Wave land King Ruth Sanborn and Bertha Hutchins as members. Reverend Stanley A. Bennett led prayers and Mrs Lu cille Jamieson spoke on political issues from Congressman Garland's office in Russia, reading his letter and taking questions. Refreshments for 25 attendees followed the meeting.

Saco United Harry Furber Dorothy Furber Geraldine Fenderson

Khrushchev backs Berlin barricades as peace move

In a Moscow message Khrushchev formally approved the Berlin wall action calling it a considerable contribution to the cause of peace. The remark closes the Soft Sell column with a surprisingly favorable Kremlin stance on the barricades in the divided city.

Khrushchev Moscow Berlin

National and Local Talks End Walkout After Pact

Agreement reached on an economic package just before the walkout on Tuesday, as negotiations continued at both national and local levels prior to resuming production.

Correcting Republican mistakes in Augusta session

Rep Louis Jalbert of Lewiston accuses Gov Reed’s November 27 special session of correcting Republican errors. He says House GOP leadership is not a smooth team, citing rejection of Reed administration bills and a divided Republican House unable to meet public needs.

Augusta Louis Jalbert Lewiston Reed Jalbert John L. Baxter Pittsfield

Firemen Respond To Reported Fire At Summer Street Home

Biddeford firemen made a needless run to the home of Da vid Heffren at 58 Summer Street early this morning when a fire was reported.

Biddeford David Heffren Summer Street

Highway Fatality Shocks Thomaston As Car Flips

Lawry Fred Lofman aged 24 from Rockland died Friday night when his vehicle overturned on West Meadow Road Thomaston. Authorities investigated the single vehicle crash and notified next of kin. The incident occurred in the evening hours with responders confirming the fatality at the scene.

Thomaston Lawry Fred Lofman Rockland West Meadow Road

Cryogenics Gives Aims For Cold Tech Breakthroughs

An article from Say Steelways notes Cryogenics reaching near absolute zero with liquified gases enabling ultra sensitive microwave amplifiers, liquid natural gas shipments, and faster computers. It highlights a potential steel industry breakthrough that could reduce storage vessel costs by about ten percent, aiding supercold gas containment.

New York Steelways American Iron and Steel Institute

Canada Produces Five Times Newsprint Versus Communist Counties

A terse report notes Canada produces five times as much newsprint as all Communist counties combined, highlighting stark output disparities.

Canada

Church Services Noted Across Saco Area This Weekend

Bible Baptist Church Saco holds evening service Sunday at 7 at City Hall with 6 p.m. Training Union. Full Gospel Church Route 9A near Wells hosts Young People's service at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30. First Baptist Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach plans 7 30 p m service Sunday evening.

Full Gospel Wells First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach

Methodist Youth Fellowship Schedule Reads Sun 6 30

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist church will meet Sunday at 6 30. A similar group at Foss Street Methodist church will meet tomorrow at 6 30.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Ve Foss Street Methodist Church

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting At Saco Church

The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist church will meet Sunday at 6 p m.

Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church

Saco United Baptist Church Youth Fellowship Meets Tomorrow

The Senior High Youth Fellowship of Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 6 o clock. The gathering aims to plan activities and share a brief devotional.

The Saco United Baptist Church

Ship of the West Kennebunk Methodist church meeting

The West Kennebunk Methodist church ship will meet Sunday at 7 30 p m in the church vestry.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church

Evening service at Goodwins Mills Baptist Church

An evening service will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Goodwins Mills Baptist church.

Goodwins Mills

Junior and Senior B. Y. F. meetings announced

Junior and Senior Bible Young People's Fellowship meetings set for Sunday at 6 p m at Lyman Baptist church.

Youth Fellowship Meet at Goodwins Mills Advent Church

The Youth Fellowship of the Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church will meet Sunday at 7. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming activities and foster fellowship among members.

Youth Fellowship of The Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church

Reverend Washburn to Speak at Bible Baptist Saco

Rev. George Washburn of the Eastern Regional division of Conservative Baptists of America will be guest speaker at Bible Baptist Church of Saco. Services are Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.

George Washburn Conservative Baptists of America Bible Baptist Church of Saco City Hall

Teen-age Challenge shown by Senior Youth Fellowship

The Senior Youth Fellowship of Saco First Parish Congregational will meet at the parish house this evening. A sound movie titled Teen-age Challenge will be shown.

Saco First Parish

Confirmation class of 1961 meets Sunday evening

The Confirmation class of 1961 of the Saco First Parish Congregational church will meet at 5 30 p m Sunday with the topic The Work Our Denomination Is Doing The L and L club of the Saco School Street Methodist church will meet Monday at 730 p m at the home of Mrs Eleanor Phinney Ferry lane Saco

Saco First Parish Congregational Church L and L Club Saco School Street Methodist Church Eleanor Phinney Ferry Lane Saco

First Meeting of Adventures In Christian Living Series

The Biddeford Saco Council of Churches announces the first meeting of the Adventures In Christian Living series on Monday at 7 15 p m. The gathering will be held in the vestry of St Demetrios Greek Orthodox church on Adams street Biddeford.

Biddeford- Sace

Lester C Rey to preach at Biddeford United Baptist Church

Lester C Rey of Holmes Waterboro will be guest preacher at the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday at Biddeford United Baptist Church. The event highlights a peaceful morning gathering with the guest delivering the sermon.

Youth Fellowship Planned by Biddeford Church Leaders

Seventh and eighth graders of Biddeford Second Congregational Church invited to the parsonage by Rev. H. Lewis Cutell on Sunday at 5 p.m. to discuss organizing a Junior High Youth Fellowship. Refrecipes will be served.

Biddeford White’ Church H. Lewis Cutell

Senior High Fellowship Meet Discusses Denominations

The Senior High Fellowship of the White Church in Biddeford will gather Sunday at 6:30 pm. Rev. H. Lewis Cutler will discuss differences and similarities among various religious denominations.

Biddeford H. Lewis Cutler

Mrs Bickford to Speak at Biddeford Advent Service

Mrs Norma Bickford of Ocean Park will be guest speaker at the 10 a m worship service Sunday at the Advent Christian church in Biddeford, delivering the message to parishioners and visitors alike.

Norma Bickford Ocean Park Advent Christian Church Biddeford

Trustees of Saco School Street Methodist Church Meet Sunday

The trustees of the Saco School Street Methodist church will hold a meeting Sunday at noon in the church.

Saco School Street Methodist Church

MYF of the Saco School Sunday Service at Church

The MYF group of Saco School meets Sunday at 6 p m with their counselors at the church for a youth gathering followed by discussion and activities.

Official Board Meeting At School Street Church

The monthly Official Board meeting of the School Street Methodist church in Saco will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. at the church.

School Street Methodist Church Saco

Speeding youth fined in Saco court

Michael A. Cyr, 17, of 2 Winter extension, Saco, paid a $15 fine in Saco Municipal court this morning on speeding 50 mph in a 40 mph zone on Ferry road. Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. suspended Cyr's license for 10 days. State Trooper James Berry was the complainant.

Michael A. Cyr Saco Ferry Road William F. Wilson, Jr Cyr James Berry

Welcome to the Fold births fill Biddeford Saco Journal

The Biddeford Saco Journal reports numerous birth notices across Biddeford Saco area. Newborns include Vanda Ann Whit tenRobert at 10 pounds 13 ounces September 25. Robert Thibodeau September 29. John Jeffrey Button September 30. Lori Ann Becker September 30. Linda Lee Campbell October 3. David Anthony DesRoches October 4. Maurice Cecil III Smith October 4. Doranne Lou Valley October 4. William John Lockhart October 6. Cynthia Lori Goul den September 29. Tami Lynne Brennan October 1. Lawrence Keith Price October 3.

Charles Whitten Alfred Street Biddeford Vanda Ann Whitten Alyce Hanusek Rene W. Thibodeau Cornish Avenue Robert John J. Button Brown Street Kennebunk John Jeffrey Charles E. Becker Dyer Street Saco Lori Ann William H. Campbell Fletcher Street Linda Lee Eugene H. DesRoches David Anthony Maurice C. Smith, Jr Grove Street Maurice Cecil III Raymond J. Valley Green Street Doranne Lou Robert Lockhart Glenhaven Circle William John Saco Hospital Manley Goulden Cynthia Lori Michael Brennan Sherburne Street Sanford Tami Lynne Lawrence Price Hoffman Street Old Orchard Beach Lawrence Keith

Parade to welcome Maine Legion head in Saco event

Final plans set for Tuesday October 10 parade in Saco honoring Maurice Parisien Maine Ameri can Legion department commander York county posts invited Drum and bugle corps from Ralph D Caldwell post Woodfords Parisien member to lead parade from Saco American Legion home to Pepperell square and back Harold T Andrews Junior Drum and Bugle corps Portland state champions also take part Hosts Owen Davis post officers and members Buffet lunch to follow at post home served by auxiliary committee

Saco Maurice Parisien Maine American Legion York County Ralph D. Caldwell Woodfords Parisien Saco American Legion Pepperell Square Harold T. Andrews Portland Owen-Davis Post

Family Away As Home Burns in Brunswick

Fire destroyed the home of Clarence Grondin in Brunswick while he and his wife and five children were away in northern Maine. Fire Chief George A. Gamache said the house was a mass of flames when firefighters arrived. They had to drive four miles through thick fog to reach the scene. Cause and damage estimate were unavailable.

Brunswick Clarence Grondin Grondin Maine George A. Gamache

Smith slams Kremlin label in nuclear arms speech

Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine says the Kremlin calls her cannibalistic and a bloodthirsty little woman after her September 22 Senate speech urging greater reliance on nuclear weapons for national preparedness. She told a group of women in Portland that the attack came from Moscow.

Portland Margaret Chase Smith Maine Kremlin Senate

Guidance Kits At St Joseph High School Introduced

Guidance work at St Joseph high school will be advanced this year with occupational kits for Juniors and Seniors. Each kit provides data on qualifications training future outlook advantages and disadvantages with references for follow up. The kits were bought at a summer educational leaders conference attended by the principal. Iowa educational tests will be given to sophomores and freshmen on October 9 and 10 by homeroom teachers.

St. Joseph High School Marcella Iowa Therincipal

Saco 4-H Club Starts Project Dressing Dolls

The Saddle Soap and Leather 4-H club of Saco met at Weymouth street home of June Sea ward and Sharon Sea ward. Kristi Anderson led the club pledge as president. The group completed a dressing dolls for sale project and filled activity sheets. Marlene Lennon joined. Secretary Julia Willey and treasurer Leslie Anderson reported. Next meeting set for October 27 at Kristi’s home.

Saco June Sharon Seaward Weymouth Street Kristi Anderson Marlene Lennon Julia Willey Leslie Anderson Kristi

UM Lists 44 Students From Foreign Lands

The University of Maine announces forty four international students for the year. Post doctoral researchers include Drs. Rangammal and Dasgupta of India, Brian Green and John Knight of England, and Peter Hofer of Switzerland. Others hail from Israel, Korea, Guatemala, Brazil, India, Argentina, Mauritius, Iraq, Sweden, Greece, Iran, England, Japan, Pakistan, Cambodia, and Canada.

Colleges of Agriculture and Technology David Alkalay Israel Hyung Kyoon Cho Korea Claude de la Roche Guatemala Ney de Oliveira Brazil Alban de Sousa Noshir Harewala N. Ravindranathan Surendra Tiware India Imre Janos Gorondi Argentina Serge Henry Mauritius Ne’mah Hussian Iraq Jan E. H. Johansson Sweden Per

Biddeford Soldier Participates in NATO Checkmate Exercise

PFC Richard W. Gobeil of Biddeford and soldiers from the 69th Engineer company joined NATO allies in Checkmate, a Germany based tactical training exercise testing joint combat procedures. Gobeil, who entered the Army in 1960 after graduating Biddeford High, trained at Fort Dix before arriving in theater.

Richard W. Gobeil Richard N. Gobeil Summer Street Biddeford 69Th Engineer Company Germany NATO Great Britain France Belgium Gobeil Fort Dix N. J Biddeford High School

Exploratory US Soviet Talks Press Ahead In Washington

U S and Soviet diplomats plan further exploratory discussions. Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson arrives in Washington to consult with Rusk and other officials and plans to return to Moscow for the October 1 meeting of the Soviet Communist party. Walter Dowling, U S envoy to West Germany, also arrives for briefing on Rusk and Kennedy talks with Gromyko and Berlin policy.

U.S Llewellyn E. Thompson Moscow Mikhail Menshikov Washington Thompson Rusk Walter C. Dowling West Germany Bonn Dowling Kennedy Gromyko Berlin

Campaign Targeted Letter Writing Against Her Ordered

A directive dictates a letter-writing campaign aimed at opposing her, ordering supporters to compose and send letters to public figures and outlets to influence opinions and actions. The move signals organized political pressure with coordinated messaging and mobilization.

EGI Union Opens Fall Season in Saco

The Women's Educational and Industrial Union of Saco started its fall schedule with a casserole luncheon and business session at Hamilton Memorial Saco. Mrs William Marston welcomed members and guests and reported on the Rockland spring meeting. Two new members were voted in Mrs Ruby Packard and Mrs Carlton Stearns.

Women's Educational and Industrial Union of Saco Hamilton Memorial Janet MacMillan Ralph Jewell Harry Nielson Ossian Johnson Rodney Watson Oliver Johnson Dorothy Dennett Gertrude Farwell Havel Bishop Ralph Meserve Everett Ladd Paul Barker Stephen Patrick Federated Women’s Clubs Nashua N. H Catherine Googins E and I Gertrude Inness

Adah Chapter OBS Holds Annual Inspection in Biddeford

Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star met at Biddeford Masonic Hall for its annual inspection. Worthy Grand Matron Mildred McIntosh of Maine presided. officers led balloting and degrees with Louise Harpootian and Shirley J. Parks directing. Special guests included grand dignitaries and district officers as plans were made for an October 16 inspection supper for Dunlap lodge.

Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Mildred B. McIntosn Houston Grand Chapter Maine Louise Harpoot‘ian Shirley J. Parks Elizabeth Tate Ruth Geraldine Doughty Dahlias McIntosh Elizabeth M. Calderderwood Biddeford International Temple Committee Agnes H. Swett South Berwick Esther H. Linscott Kittery District One Romayne Helms Adah Arkansas Celestia Wood Longfellow South Portland Connecticut Marion McAuley Annette Saco New Jersey Dunlap Lodge F and AM Harry Gowen Blaine House Augusta clIntosh Estarl Fund Union Lyman Betty Jean Braley Madonna Kennebunk Agnes Swett Beulah Cumberland Mills Anne Horsman Winneganee Yarmouth Florence Partridge Pine Tree Gorham Partridge Fadette York Kemile Kenney Aurora Kennebunkport Horsman Fern Alfred Hazel Linscott Priscilla Highpine Wells Linscott

Gamma Rays From Reactors May Be Useful

Washington space scientist Jozef Berkens proposed gamma rays from future nuclear power reactors could serve space communications between a moon station and an earth satellite. Gamma rays would be unsuitable for Earth communications due to atmospheric absorption, but could enable efficient, lightweight links in outer space.

Washington International Astronautical Congress Jozef Berkens Berkens Aerospace Corp Los Angeles Earth Space

Quiet Peaceful Exam Day Draws Empty Room

PORTLAND (RP) Things were peaceful at the Peace Corps examination room today as no one showed up to take the test. Civil Service Board examiner Thomas L. Conley said five people had requested to take the tests but failed to appear. The next testing date is Nov. 28.

Portland Peace Corps Thomas L. Conley Civil Service Board

VFW Auxiliaries Honor Maine VFW State Head

VFW Auxiliary events honor Mrs Eloise S Johnson state president of the Maine department with a testimonial banquet on October 14 at Valle's steak house Portland. Reservations by Mrs Mary Legere and gifts by Mrs Ruth Stewart. Reception and dancing after dinner. A council of administration meeting follows October 15 at 10 am at Deering Memorial post home Portland with lunch at noon and an open department meeting at 1 30 pm. State flower of Montana is bitterroot.

Eloise S. Johnson Department of Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Valle’s Brighton Avenue Portland Mary Legere Ruth Stewart Council of Administration Deering Memorial Post Home VFW Johnson Deering Memorial

Titov Sickness Could Delay Trip To Moon

Washington reports that cosmonaut Gherman Titov suffered motion sickness during his 25 hour Earth orbit. Experts warn weightlessness problems may slow progress toward lunar missions and call for intensified studies.

Titov Washington Gherman Titov Earth Moon International Astronautical Congress V. J. Yas Dovsky Hubertus Strughold Air Force Don Flickinger

Four Biddeford Nurses Named Delegates to Maine Meeting

Four nurses from Biddeford selected by the Western Maine District Nursing Association will represent the unit at the Maine State Nurses meeting in Poland Spring on Monday. The delegates are Annie MacMacEachen RN superintendent of nurses, Claire Mitchell RN of Webber Hospital, Margaret Murphy RN nursing supervisor of Biddeford Public Health Nursing, and Rev Sister Fernand RN of St. Andre Home and Hospital. Registration runs 8:30 to 9 a.m. with sessions in the morning and afternoon. The program features luncheon and an educational film, with the business meeting agenda including voting on legislation affecting the nursing profession.

Biddeford Western Maine District Nursing Association Maine Poland Spring Annie Mac MacEachen R. N Claire Mitchell Webber Hospital Margaret Murphy Biddeford Public Heath

Juvenile Smokers Face Court Over Saco Theft

Two Saco juveniles will appear in Saco Juvenile Court on Monday morning on charges of stealing seven packs of cigarettes from Bagley's Red and White market on Storer Street, according to Saco Police.

Saco Saco Juvenile Court Bagley Red & White Market Storer Street

Magazine ordered to halt ridiculing Strauss size

A Bavarian court ordered Der Spiegel to stop describing Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss as looking like a beer stein. The ruling labeled the comparison slanderous and banned distribution of the specific article.

Strauss Mernberg Germany Franz Josef Strauss Rudolf Augstein der Spiegel the Mirror United States Soviet Union Augstein West Germany

New Simple Two Page 1040 Tax Form Unveiled

Washington AP reports Uncle Sam announced a simplified two page 1040 form for 1961 income taxes. It trims legal jargon, moves most computations to page one, and removes the prior year tax owed question, with schedules for complex incomes.

Washington Sam Friday Mortimer M. Caplin Congress Caplin

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