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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1961

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2

Miss Maxine Angela Paul To Receive College Honors

Miss Maxine Angela Paul daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred J Paul of 71 West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach will be among 246 freshmen at the College of New Rochelle New York who receive academic caps and gowns at investiture ceremonies October 15 in the sports building A reception for freshmen and guests will follow in Maura Hall Miss Paul is a graduate of St Joseph High School Biddeford.

Maxine Angela. Paul Alfred J. Paul West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach College of New Rochelle N. Y Tober 15 Maura Hall Paul St. Joseph High School Biddeford

Father of Chief Deputy Merryman Drops Dead Today

Harold S. Merryman aged 89 of Biddeford died suddenly at the Foss and Mt. Vernon streets corner this morning. He was retired, husband of Angie Merryman and father of York County Chief Deputy Sheriff J. Albert Merryman. Funeral arrangements are handled by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home.

Harold S. Merryman Foss Street Biddeford Angie M. Merryman Foss Mt. Vernon Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco York County J. Albert Merryman Stephen Berger

Portland Weather Update Shows Warm Afternoon and Cool Overnight

This afternoon will be mostly sunny and warm in Portland with west to southwest winds under 10 mph. Tonight will be fair and cool with ground fog in low lying areas and light variable winds. Wednesday brings increasing clouds and cooler conditions with north to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Coastal and inland temperatures set mid 70s this afternoon, with tonight falling to the low 40s and statewide lows listed for Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Portland Rumford Mt Wash Concord Halifax.

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

Local Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary Meetings Planned

The Past Presidents Association of the Fred S. Gurney Womens Relief Corps in Saco will hold a covered dish supper at 6:30 p.m. with a business meeting at the GAR hall in West Biddeford. The Little League auxiliary meets tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the Green Lantern Club in Biddeford. The Past Matrons Association of Adah chapter CBS meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with hostesses Mrs Romayne Helms 106 Clinton Street Portland and assistants Mrs Ruth Bailey and Mrs Gladys Goodwin. Transportation arrangements are handled by Elizabeth Calderwood, president.

Fred S. Gurney Womens Relief Corps Saco Gar Hall West Biddeford Little League Green Lantern Club Green Street Biddeford Association of Adah CBS Romayne Helms Clinton Street Portland Ruth Bailey Gladys Goodwin Elizabeth Calderwood

Knights of Columbus Council Meets at GAR Hall Tonight

Bishop Fenwick council hosts a meeting with Knights of Columbus tonight at 8 oclock in the City building GAR hall in Saco.

Fenwick Knights of Columbus GAR Hall Saco

Court Decary to Install Officers at Fremont Club

Court Decary will install officers tonight at 7 30 at the Fremont club on Alfred street. The installing officer is Darie Lemieux assisted by Rt Rev Msgr Aime Giguere and Laurent Gauvin of Manchester NH. Refreshments follow social. Unity club auxiliary meets Wednesday at 8 at Mrs Olga Taylors home in Buxton Road, Saco.

Unity Club Olga Taylor Buxton Road Saco

Biddeford Council Knights Plan Tonight at K of C Hall

All units of Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus meet tonight at 7 at the Knights of Columbus hall for planning the November project.

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall

Biddeford Saco Veterans Council Meets Wednesday

The Biddeford Saco Veterans Council will convene Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Merton Ira Staples AMVETS hall Alfred street Biddeford to discuss veterans affairs and local programs.

Biddeford- Saco Veterans Council Merton Ira Staples Amvets Hall Alfred Street Biddeford

Past Matrons to Meet at Swan Pond Summer Home

The Past Matrons association of Annette chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Saco, will meet at the summer home of Mrs. Grace Littlefield at Swan Pond. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Ruby Hannaford and Mrs. Barbara Utaan. Those needing transportation may contact Mrs. Marion Johnson.

Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Grace Littlefield Swan Pond Ruby Hannaford Barbara Utaan Marion Johnson

Seco church announces midweek events and service

The Seco First Parish Congregational church invites the chapel choir to rehearse Wednesday at 6 15 in the parish house. Fourth to eighth grade boys and girls may attend. The Men’s Fellowship meets Wednesday at 7 30 in the parish house to elect officers. The Christian Science society holds a service at Hamilton Memorial 42 Beach street Saco Wednesday evening at 7 45.

Seco First Parish Congregational Seco First Parish The Christian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Beach Street Saco

Lyman Baptist Church Choir Rehearsal and Prayer Meeting

On Wednesday at Goodwins Mills the Lyman Baptist Church choir will rehearse at 6:30 p m and the prayer meeting will be held at 8 p m The item notes a church service schedule with two events and times.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills

Prayer Meeting at Advent Christian Church

A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 20 pm at Advent Christian Church in Kennebunk Lower Village. Community members are invited to attend and share in the hour of reflection.

Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village

Mid-week Service At Full Gospel Church

A mid week service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A just off Route 109 Wells.

Full Gospel Wells

Prayer Hour at Kennebunkport Advent Christian Church

A prayer hour is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the Kennebunkport Advent Christian Church. Community members are invited to attend for a period of reflection and fellowship.

Village Baptist Church to Hold Prayer and Bible Study

A prayer and Bible study hour will be held in the vestry of Village Baptist Church. Kenne bunkport, Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Kennebunkport

Meeting of Sigma Delta Class at Biddeford church

A meeting of the Sigma Delta class at Biddeford First Universalist Church is set for Wednesday at 7:30 in the church vestry.

Sigma Delta Biddeford First

Courts Continue Cases on Education Center and Integration

Courts report updates on Tennessee education center and Louisiana petitions delaying public school integration. In Anniston Alabama, eight of nine men charged in the May rider bus arson pleaded not guilty in U S District Court. They face joint trial the week of Oct 30. the ninth man, injured, will be tried separately.

Wage One Tennessee Louisiana Anniston Ala U. S. District Court

Card of Thanks to Hospital Wellwishers and Staff

I thank my relatives friends and neighbors for the flowers gifts and cards sent during my stay at Webber Hospital I especially thank Dr Hill all the nurses and aides who were kind and all the blood donors Mrs Urbain Shevenell.

the Webber Hospital Dr. Hill Urbain Shevenell

Onesime Pinard Dies at 86 in Portland area

Onesime Pinard 86 of Portland Saco died at home after short illness. Born June 24, 1875 in West Scarborough, he worked at Pepperell Manufacturing in Spinning and ran Pinard's Tourist cabins in Saco. Survived by son Antonio Pinard and daughters Mrs. John E. Davis and Mrs. Charles W. Meade plus grandchildren and relatives. Funeral from Notre Dame de Lourdes, Saco, with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home in Biddeford.

Onesime Pinard Portland Rod Saco West Scarborough Onesime Helene Lemire Pinard Pepperell Manufacturing Company Pinard The Maccabees Notre Dame de Lourdes Rose Anna Longval Pinard Antonio Pinard Biddeford John E. Davis Charles W. Meade Claire J. Marcille Milford Conn Emond Hill Street Notre Dame de Lourdes Church

Mourmouras Rites Planned for Greek Widow of Saco

Georgia Mourmouras 74 wife of Peter Mourmouras of Saco died at home after a long illness Born in Tsevera Greece on December 4 1886 she was daughter of Louis and Mary Panagoulakos Viahakos She belonged to the Greek Orthodox church Sorority of Lacones and St Fotini Society Survived by widower two sons Louis and Peter four daughters Mrs Harry Sullivan Mrs George Bograkos Miss Catherine Mourmouras Mrs Nicholas Gourdouros five grandchildren a brother Rev Sotirios Viahakas and a sister Mrs Sophia Bograkos both in Greece Funeral home services tonight and Wednesday with prayers Thursday at 1 15 p m and St Demetrios church at 2 p m

Georgia V. Mourmouras Peter Mourmouras Middle Street Saco Tsevera Greece Louis Mary Panagoulakos Viahakos Greek Orthodox Church Sorority of Lacones St. Fotini Society Peter Harry Sullivan George Bograkos Catherine Mourmouras Nicholas Gourdouros Old Orchard Beach Sotirios Viahakas Sophia Bograkos Emond Funeral St. Demetrios

Funeral for Philosere Lamontagne Held at St. Andre

Funeral services for Philosere Louis Lamontagne of 13 Pierson Lane Biddeford were held at St. Andre church. Msgr. Aime Giguere celebrated the requiem high mass. Attending from out of town were relatives from Holyoke, Rochester, Sherbrooke, Sanford, Hamford, and St. Fortunat. Bearers were members of St Jean Baptiste of America and Council Notre Dame, Saco. Burial was in St. Joseph cemetery.

Philosere Louis Lamontagne Pierson Lane Biddeford St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Bernard Nicknair Edmond Hache Laura Lauzon Proulx St. Joseph Father Hache Charles Lamontagne USA Air Force Germany Joseph Grenier Paul Grenier Sherbrooke P.Q Aldai Gosselin Sanford Emilien Roy Lucien Roy Hamford Hervey Cote St. Fortunat

Funeral services for Mrs Ly dia Small in Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services for Mrs Ly dia Small of Saco avenue Old Orchard Beach were held Monday at St Margaret church with a high mass of requiem by Rev Edward Walsh. The church choir sang and Mrs Antonio Boisvert was organist. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Edward F Walsh. Attending from out of town were Mrs Augustine Mayville Hartford Conn and Mr and Mrs John Lagace Fitchburg Mass.

Lydia Small Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Church Edward Walsh Antonio Boisvert Woodlawn Edward F. Walsh Augustine Mayville Hartford Conn John Lagace Fitchburg Mass

John T. Clappison Funeral Services Held

Funeral services were held yesterday for John Thomas Clappison a resident of Ross road Saco from Shumway funeral home Spring street Rev. Thomas Knox of Trinity Episcopal church Saco officiated Burial followed in the family lot in Laurel hill cemetery

John T. Clappison John Thomas Clappison Ross Road Saco Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Thomas Knox Trinity Episcopal Church Laurel Hill Cemetery

Lineman Electrocuted in Chesterville

A 32 year old lineman named John Cutler of Farmington was killed Monday after contacting a 2 400 volt power line while transferring a line for Maine Consolidated Power Co. Efforts to revive him were futile.

Chesterville John Cutler Farmington Maine Consolidated Power Co

Club Adds New Members and Announces October Events

Pool Alexander and Frank Peck Jr along with Mrs Ralph Goldthwaite hosted a meeting that welcomed new members including Mr and Mrs Paul Stebbins Ker mit Cozzie Seward Souza Schoff and Wallace Evans. October events include a Halloween party on the 31st led by Mary Clopper and a masquerade dance on the 28th chaired by Norman Goldthwait. President O'Neil conducted the session and annual reports were presented.

Paul Stebbins Kermit Cozzie James Seward Joseph Souza Raymond Schoff Wallace Evans Mary Clopper Norman Goldthwait O'Neil

Defecting Couple’s Dutch Airport Spat Reaches Police

Soviet officials stormed Hague airport headquarters to seize passports after Mrs. Golub and her husband sought asylum. Fights erupted between six policemen and six Russians as Frits Veltman tended a bloody hand. Ponomarenko and the Dutch premier arranged a talks with officials. Mrs. Golub to state her desires in their presence. The couple departed on a Soviet jet after an eight hour wait. the husband expected to receive asylum.

Frits Veltman

Cuba Charges U S Plans for Invasion Training Centers

Cuba filed a U N General Assembly complaint accusing the United States of planning a new invasion of Cuba. Olivares presented maps showing alleged U S training sites from Florida to New Orleans and Puerto Rico, and claimed guan tamal o Bay and Nicaragua host camps. He alleged a unified command and a CIA plot to assassinate Castro, and cited Guatemala’s expulsion of a rebel commander amid anti Cast ro activity.

Cuba U.N. General Assembly United States Olivares State Department Washington Lincoln White Caribbean Florida West Palm Beach Pompano Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Opalocka U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay U.S Santa Isabel Puerto Rico Calderas Dominican Republic Puerto Barrios Trax Retalhuleu Guatemala Puerto Cabezas Bluefields Nicaragua Eleuterio Pedraza Fulgencio Batista Pedraza U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Castro

New Biddeford Babies List Five New Arrivals

Welcome to the Fold marks births at Biddeford households. John Roland Cote weighs six pounds six ounces born September 29 at 12 Bergeron Circle to Florence Ruel. Michael Boucher weighs seven pounds twelve ounces born October 3 to Jacqueline Guay. Normand Ouellette weighs eight pounds six ounces born October 5 to Laurrtte Croteau. A daughter weighing six pounds eight ounces born October 6 to Kay Anger Reny. A daughter weighing six pounds eleven ounces born October 7 to Gloria Boldue Beau dain.

Rosalre Cote Bergeron Circle Biddeford John Roland Florence Ruel Joseph Boucher Clifford Street Michael Boucher Jacqueline Guay Joseph Ouellette Hill Street Normand Laurette Croteau Julian Reny Harding Street Reny Kay Anger Gerard Beaudoin Alfred Street Gloria Boldue

Nutty Feud Over Pecan Tree Between Man and Squirrel

TAMPA FL A determined man named Cling Peterson fights a female squirrel that has turned his backyard pecan tree into a personal buffet He enlarges barriers cut down an orange tree and rigs a tub to stop the nut thief The saga shows who will outwit whom in the pecan tree battle

Tampa Fla Peterson

Couple’s vows on resort island end long separation

Anna and Blaeser, after 58 years apart, married in a five minute ceremony by Town Clerk G. Clark Coffin at a home on a resort island. Anna lived with her sister Caroline until her death two years ago. The pair, never married before, planned a two week stay on the island before returning to Blaeser’s Allentown home. Their dachshund wore a white bow as the ceremony occurred.

Caroline Anna Blaeser G. Clark Coffin Claude Emoons Allentown

Northern Lights Triggered Roman Army Rush to Ostia

The philosopher Seneca notes soldiers hurried to aid Ostia after mistaking the Northern Lights for a fire on the horizon. The event shows how auroral displays influenced ancient perceptions and actions.

Seneca Ostia

Maine urges full checks at inspection stations

State Police Chief Robert Marx sent letters Monday urging Augusta area vehicle inspection stations to perform complete inspections and report all vehicles that fail to pass. He warned that anything less would reflect discredit on the establishments and the Department of Maine State Police.

Augusta Robert Marx Department of Maine State Police

Light Turnout As Maine Referenda Vote Under Clear Skies

Voters across Maine cast ballots on four statewide questions and local measures. In Old Orchard Beach turnout was slow with over 540 votes needed for a town charter change and civil service for the police, while bids in Saco, Biddeford and specific wards remained light with limited totals reported.

Maine Old Orchard Beach Police Department Civil Service Saco Biddeford

Marriage Intentions Filed in Saeco City Clerk Office

Marriage intentions on file include Dana J Morse of Kennebunk with Patricia Anne Sheehan of Saco at 10 Beach Street Saco and Richard A Boudreau at 10 Birch Street Saco with Claudette J Le Blanc of Old Orchard Beach and James L Young Jr of Portland with Maria A Langill of West Scarborough

Saeco Dana J .Morse Kennebunk Patricia Anne Sheehan Beach Street Saco Richard A. Boudreau Birch Street Claudette J. LeBlanc Old Salt Road Old Orchard Beach James L. Young, Jr Portland Maria A. Langill West Scarborough

Biddeford City Clerk Notices Names and Addresses

The Biddeford City Clerk's office lists Robert M. Farley of 31 Green Street Biddeford and Rita M. Larouche of 54 State Street Biddeford. Ronald R. Corbeil of 3 Belmont Avenue Biddeford and Helen M. Fournier of 199 Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach are also noted.

Biddeford Robert M. Farley Green Street Rita M. Larouche State Street Ronald R. Corbeil Belmont Avenue Helen M. Fournier Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Senator Smith Criticizes Delay In Syrian Recognition

In Skowhegan Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine asserts the United States lags in recognizing the new and independent Syria. She condemns U S timidity in foreign policy, notes Russian satellite states moving to recognize the new nation, and warns against ceding initiative to Moscow.

Skowhegan Margaret Chase Smith Maine Syria Gamal Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic Russia

Laborer Goes Beserk at U S Steel Mill Kills Three

A laborer at the U S Steel sheet and tin mill in Gary Indiana opened fire with a 38 revolver before a plant protection officer killed him. Three men died Archie Davis Joe Guddon Donald Moran and Lois Massa were among the wounded and killed. motive was not known.

Gary Ind U. S. Steel Company Sheet and Tin Davis Archie Davis Joe Guddon Donald

Lana Turner ordered to pay settlement to Stompanato son

Superior Court approved a $20,000 settlement Lana Turner must pay to John Stompanato III, son of Johnny Stompanato who was slain in Turner's Beverly Hills home. The 13 year old sought further damages from Turner and Stephen Crane after Sara Stompanato claimed negligence caused the death.

Los Angeles Lana Turner Johnny Stompanato Superior Court Stompanato Miss Turner Beverly Hills Cheryl Crane Sara Stompanato

Good Prospect For Ball Club

Fred Babish 21 armed with a baseball bat attacked the draft board office in Elizabeth New Jersey. He smashed six windows and damaged victorian blinds before patrolmen subdued him. He told police he had a grudge against the board and was charged with malicious mischief and disorderly conduct.

Elizabeth N. J Fred Babish Draft Board Babish Board

Busiest Man In One Town to Take Teaching Berth

In Biddeford 41 new voters registered for today's special state election across seven wards. Names and addresses include Far] T. Ray of Fortunes Rocks, Leon S. Ray, William A. Burke, Agnes R. Burke, and many others at pools, streets, and avenues in Ward 1 through Ward 7. In Hillsboro Hillsboro State Sen. Charles C. Eaton, a busy store owner, agrees to teach high school English civics and history, while also overseeing visual aids.

Biddeford Board of Registration T. Ray Fortunes Rocks Leon S. Ray William A. Burke Hills Beach Agnes R. Burke Gerard A. Bergeron, Sr Pool Street J. Walter Gelinas Diana Rioux Pool Road Jeremie FE. Sirois Pike Street Marie Anne Hodge William J. Audie, Jr George Street and Germaine Danis Bacon Street Priscille C. Hatch Summer Street Robert L. McKinley Granite Street Catherine A. Boilard Joseph J. Ouellette Oak Street and Joseph O. Grenier Janice G. Aguiar Lucia Maheux Alfred Street Albert J. Bennett, Jr William R. Mahon, Sr Roland Carrier Main Street Jeannette P. Plante Roland L. Farley Green Street Maurice F. Bernier Felicia Michniewicz Wentworth Street Stoddard Nhap Hillsboro Charles C. Eaton Stoddard Fire Dept Gga Keene Teachers Colege Charlie Hillsboro High School Eaton

Market Dips Amid Shifts In Portfolios As Stocks Edge Down

New York stocks opened with gains for some tobacco issues and mixed results as portfolios shifted. The AP 60 average was down 0.30 at 257.80, with industrials and utilities soft, rails steady. Ford slipped about a point as strikes pressured the stock, while chemical shares fell. Dow Jones industrial average stood at 704.57, off 0.85, as bond markets moved unevenly and trading remained moderate.

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

Maine school construction gains face funding questions

The Maine Teachers Association reports that approved school construction over the last year in Maine is creating budget and planning questions for districts, with debates over cost, timelines, and impact on classrooms and communities.

Augusta Maine Teachers Association Maine

Binettes Honored On Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Wilfrid Binette of Biddeford were honored on their 35th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Wonderbar Steak House. A cake cutting and corsage presentation followed. All eight children and nine grandchildren joined, except son Wilfrid Binette Jr in Liberty South Carolina called in. The family attended St. Joseph church and are active in parish affairs. Binette belongs to the Elks Knights of Columbus and the Biddeford Democratic club. He previously worked at the Saco Lowell shops and is now superintendent of the Biddeford City Homestead.

Wilfrid Binette Biddeford Wonderbar Wilfrid Binette, Jr Liberty S. C Elks Lodge Saco Binette Lorraine Labbe Dolores Martel Aline Ouellette Paul Cecile Donald Leo St. Joseph Church Elks, Knights of Columbus Democratic Club Saco-Lowell Biddeford City Homestead

Bangor Council Wins In Municipal Election

Bangor incumbents John T. Barry and Clifford F E Bailey captured re election along with newcomer Nicholas P Brountas in a low turnout race that saw 3013 of 16000 eligible voters cast ballots. Brewer re elected Barrington Ivers and Gerald D Robertson in a four way city council contest.

Bangor John T. Barry Clifford FE. Bailey Nicholas P. Brountas Brewer Barrington Ivers Gerald D. Robertson

Maine work hours from school construction costs claim

The article quotes MTA Executive Secretary Clyde Russell stating that two million hours of work were created for Maine residents, and that statistics show every thousand dollars spent on school construction yields about 212 hours of work.

Maine MTA Clyde Russell

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Merryman Cous Il Church Notes Georgia Mourmouras Philosere Lamontagne Philippines Alexander, Frank Peck, Jr Ralph Goldthwaite Notre Dame Hospital Biddeford-Saco John A. Erlman Sammy Kay Theresa Brewer Gordon McCray New England Tenn Kentucky Fort Campbell DeGoesbriand Hospital Burlington New Hampshire Vermont Annunciata Senator Smith Lana Binettes Dr. Sta. Wagon Ltd Pontiac Chieftain R & A Ltd Plymouth Elm Street Dennett & Craig, Inc Saco, Maine
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