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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1962

Page

2

Sinnott Morin Wedding Attendees From Biddeford and Beyond

A wide circle of guests gathered in Biddeford for the Sinnott Morin wedding. Local residents from Biddeford to Old Orchard Beach joined family members from South Portland Portland Scarborough and Manchester NH for the ceremony and reception. Notables included Mr and Mrs Leonard E King Sr Mr and Mrs Charles Ward Sr Mr and Mrs Charles Ward Jr and Mr and Mrs Barry Wood with out of town guests from Boston Wayland Andover Lowell and Manchester NH.

Mary .Jane Ross Westland Avenue Biddeford Webber Hospital Paul Stebbins Fortunes Rocks Mercy Hospital Portand Old Orchard Beach Sinnott-Morin Gerald Beauregard Ernest Buffum Alhonse Monier Iss Claudette Monier Maine State Nurses Association Poland Spring Ann Cote Scarborough Marylyn Johnson Boston Mass Robert Condon Wayland Alfred Lachance Laura Croteau Andover Laura Bourrett Lowell Lewiston-Auburn Gerald LeBlanc Rachel Conrad Doucette Robert Norman Joseph Raymond Alson Soule Mary Mildred Soule York County Barracks Auxiliary Sanford Burton Perkins Delcia Frechette Mary Wood Melvina Miles Clara Blouin Rose Cantara Laura Dodge Florence Gagne Eva Roberge Alice Simard Robert Allen Sinnott Charles Martel Antoinette Paul Manchester N H Raymond Cevens Anne Marie N.H Walter Hanson Daniel Murray Scott Beverly L. Patch Rochester N. H Emile Sylvain Claudette Sylvain Portsmouth

Eastern Star and other groups meet in York County area

NE Past Matrons association of Adah chapter will meet Thursday at 7 30 with Mrs Gladys Goodwin Tasker street Saco Assistant hostesses will be Mrs Ruth Haley and Mrs Arlene Johnson The October meeting of York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty will be held Saturday October 13 at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Lawrence R Ellis York Beach with Mrs William Annis as co hostes This will replace a usual third Saturday meeting Past presidents of the Biddeford VFW auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Almeria Proulx 12814 Alfred street Biddeford Biddeford council Knights of Columbus will meet Thursday at 8 p m in the hall on Washington street Biddeford

Association of York County Lawrence R. Ellis York Beach William Annis Biddeford VFW Almeria Proulx Alfred Street

Religious services and meetings listed in Saco and Old Orchard Beach

A schedule of Thursday events includes a prayer and Bible study at First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach at 730 pm, Holy Communion at an Episcopal church in Biddeford at 8 am, Saco School Street Methodist choir rehearsal at 7 pm, First Assembly of God church of Saco prayer meeting at 730 pm at Ahtepa home 22 Pleasant Street, and a Universalist Unitarian board meeting at 730 pm in the Saco Second Parish Unitarian church parish house.

First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Bidde Saco School Street Methodist Church Assembly of God Church of Saco Ahtepa Pleasant Street Universalist-Unitarian Board of Management Saco Second Parish Unitarian Church

Scontras Elected By Maine Real Estate Association

Nicholas P. Scontras of Saco was elected first vice president of the Maine Association of Real Estate Boards at the 24th annual meeting in Bethel. William R. Smith of Bangor was named president.

Nicholas P. Scontras Saco Maine Association of Real Estate Boards Bethel Iliam R. Smith Bangor

Card of Thanks for Hospital Care at Webber Hospital

Mrs Irene Bineau expresses gratitude for the care at Webber Hospital. Thanks Dr Anton Dr Robert nurses aides and relatives friends neighbors for cards flowers and gifts received.

Webber Hospital Anton Robert Irene Bineau

Children’s Articles Still Good Sell Them Through Classifieds

Advertisement urges readers to recycle usable children’s items by selling through journal classified ads. It underscores value in gently used toys books clothing and gear and promotes local exchange within the community.

Deaths Mrs Hilda Precourt

Mrs Hilda Precourt 87 formerly of Biddeford and Lewiston resident since 1959 died in a Lewiston hospital after a long illness. Born Marlboro Massachusetts June 29 1875 daughter of Octave and Josephine Martel Precourt widow of Dr George C Precourt who died 1930. Survived by one daughter Mrs James Saldani two grandsons James and Edward Saldani nieces and nephews. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today and Thursday 2 4 and 7 9 p m. Funeral at St Andre Church Friday at 9 a m.

Hilda Precourt Biddeford Fair Street Lewiston Marlboro Mass Octave Josephine Martel Precourt George C. Precourt James Saldani James Edward Saldani Emond Funeral Home St. Andre Church

Funeral services for Adrien Sabourin at St. Andre church

Adrien Sabourin local barber funeral held this morning at St. Andre church a high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev Bernard Nicknair assisted by Rev Edmund Hache subdeacon. Male quartet from St. Andre choir with organist Mrs Laura Lauzon Proulx. Bearers from Union St John and Biddeford Saco Lodge Elks. Burial in St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Hache.

Adrien Sabourin St. Andre Bernard Nicknair Edmund Hache St. Andre Choir Laura Lauzon Proulx Wilfred Perreault Lucien Therrien Ludger Dubois Union St. John Roland Beauregard Frederick Deschambeault Raoul la Branche Biddeford

Funeral rites for Zillah Morrison Hill held in Saco

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco for Miss Zillah Morrison Hill widow of Norman C Hill of Biddeford. Rev Morley Durest former Biddeford Baptist pastor officiated and burial followed in Riverside Cemetery Springvale.

Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Zillah Morrison Hill Norman C. Hill Biddeford Morley Durest

Funeral Services for Rene LeBel at St Andre Church

Funeral services for Rene LeBel of 38 Foss street Biddeford were held at St. Andre church this morning. A high mass of requiem was celebrated with Rt. Rev. Aime Giguere as celebrant and several clergy assisting. Bearers were Sacred Heart League members, and burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Msgr. Giguere. Out of town relatives include relatives from Hartford and Andover among others.

Rene LeBel Foss Street Biddeford St. Andre Church Aime Giguere Edmund Hache Bernand Nicknair Laura Lauzen Proulx Sacred Heart League Aime Desrosiers Joseph Lefebvre Raymond Violet Herby LeBel Gerald Dionne Thomas St. Amand Oridas St Amand Alfred Boucher Hartford Conn Bruno LeBel van Buren Brian Andover Mass Rita Ricker Sanford

Solemn Requiem for Mrs Blanche M Warner Held

Mrs Blanche M Warner was honored with a solemn requiem high mass at St. Joseph Church Biddeford officiated by Msgr Elie Hevey with Deacon Rev Mare Franck land and Rev Norman Carrier. The Biddeford Police department provided bearers led by Capt Philip Poirier and officers including Alfred Guilmette and Armand Belair. Burial followed in the family lot at St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave by Msgr Hevey. Out of town attendees included Lincoln and William Warner Stamford Conn and the Morton family of Portsmouth N H.

Blanche M. Warner St. Joseph Church Biddeford Elie Hevey l Mare Franckland Norman Carrier Diana Rousselle Bidldeford Philip Poirier George Fiiary Alfred Guilmette Armand Belair Adelbert Movin, Jr Manuel DeSilva St. Joseph Msgr.Hevey Lincoln William Warner Stamford Edgar Normann Sanford Chester Wile Ipswich Mass

Right Ticket Wrong Day In Suburban Philadelphia Parking Incident

Frederick H. Stafford a Havertown real estate appraiser says he received a traffic ticket for parking on a no parking street at 4 50 p m on Tuesday but the ticket lists 4 50 p m Wednesday Oct 10 He plans to plead not guilty claiming no intention to park there today and questioning the date on the citation.

Philadelphia Frederick H. Stafford Havertown Stafford

Saco Planning Board to Hold Public Hearing Tonight

The Saco Planning Board will meet tonight at 7 30 in the Municipal courtroom to discuss amendments to zoning ordinances. The topics include house trailers mobile homes tenting areas and the duties of the building inspector.

Saco. Planning Board

Chimney Fire at Whitten's Hardware Ends Safe

Saco firemen responded to a chimney fire at Whitten's Hardware on Main and Free streets in Saco this morning. They had been called yesterday to a dryer lint fire at a laundromat at 41 Elm Street in Saco operated by Charles Loranger.

Saco Whitten Main Free Streets Elm Street Charles Loranger

Portland Weather Update Drops Rain and Fog Expected

Portland experiences cloudy cool conditions with intermittent rain or drizzle this afternoon and tonight into Thursday. Fog develops tonight and early Thursday morning while east winds reach 5 to 15 mph, Zone 1 expected to stay in the low 50s.

Portland

October Tides Schedule in Daylight Time

Displayed October tides in daylight saving hours with high and low water times for two daily windows. Entries show morning and afternoon elevations and event times across multiple days, including 10th and 12th with corresponding A M and P M marks.

Redevelopment Meeting Slated At Portland

A Portland session on accelerated public works programs will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. on the University of Maine campus Room 206 Easthall. Keith Marshal, chairman of Biddeford Sanford Area Redevelopment Committee, announced after a Muskie notification that York County communities can access federal grants to speed sewage disposal, water works, ditches and harbors, airports, municipal buildings, streets, highways, and some agricultural and forestry projects.

Portland University of Maine Keith Marshall Biddeford-Sanford Edmund Muskie Easthall York County Marshall

Time Limit On Ticket Refunds Set By Lions

The Biddeford Saco Lions Club met at Wonderbar Steakhouse and heard a report on the Sea Hawks football game cancellation caused by a hurricane. Ticket refunds are available by contacting the purchase source, with a two week deadline and tickets must be presented to request refunds. Glen Stevens reported on the Sanford Lions inter club meeting and a tour of American Cyanamid plant. The next meeting is October 23 at Oak Lodge Terrace in Saco.

Biddeford-Saco Wonderbar Sea Hawks Robert Farley Glen Stevens Sanford Lions Club Saner King Lion David Twomey Oak Lodge Terrace Saco

Stocks Rise Broadly In Early Trading On New York Floor

The Associated Press 60 stock average at noon advanced 1.0 to 219.4 as gains spread across chemicals, oils, aerospace, tobacco and electrical equipment issues. Du Pont boosted the index while IBM, Xerox, Polaroid and McDonnell posted notable moves and the Dow climbed 4.26 to 591.44.

New York Associated Press du Pont Radio Corp General Electric IBM Xerox Polaroid Crown Cork Korvette Chrysler Auto McDonnell Aircraft Aerospace Group U.S

Deschambault Case Details Landfill Payment Trial Testimony

Deschambault and Bourque figures surface in court as Binette denies visiting Bourque’s home or discussing the landfill payment. A $720 check and $1,292.08 payment are described. Binette testifies contracts for the school project fall under the School Building committee, not his purview. Albert Bertrand, a bartender, is noted as a witness regarding a Democratic club meeting.

Bourque Binette Biddeford High School Albert Bertrand St. John Hall

Webber Group Hears Talk On Social Work

The Webber hospital auxiliary held its first fall meeting in the Nurses home. President Mrs Robert LaFond presided and Edward J McGeachey of Portland spoke on Social Work in a Hospital Setting noting the growing need for hospital social workers and estimating 50000 nationwide by 1965. New members accepted and plans announced for regional meetings, a Christmas ball, and ongoing volunteer recognition.

Webber Hospital Robert LaFond Edward J. McGeachey Portland McGeachey Sweetser Children's Home Saco Maine Medical Center Thomas Anton Eliot Feinberg Donald Doyle Ronald Wendland Fred Eaton Frances Lemire Ruth McGovern Rita Bouffard Southern Maine Maine Association of Hospital Auxiliaries York Hospital Saco Armory Stephen Stanton Lester Austin Charles Green Carl Haas J. Ralph Larochelle Anton

Birth notices from Biddeford Saco and surrounding areas

Multiple birth announcements list newborns with parents and addresses in Biddeford Saco and nearby towns. Names include Roger Albert, Denise Marie, Deborah Lynn, Robert Raymond, Tracy Ann, Tracy Lynn, Michael Charles, with weights and dates from October 2 to October 8 and relatives named in Providence hospital and other locations. Grandparents and maternal paternal lines noted for several entries.

Webber Hospital Percy R. White Fort Hill Avenue Old Orchard Beach Roger Albert Robert R. Robida Alfred Street Biddeford Denise Marie Joel R. Kimball Graham Street Deborah Lynn Robert F. Brown High Street Saco Robert Raymond Paul A. Lavoie Elm Street Tracy Ann Frederick H. Shields, Jr Storer Street Kennebunk Saco Hospital James Hill Limerick Tracy Lynn Peter Coryea Goulding Drive Auburn Mass J. S. Guerin Francis Coryea Waterbury Paul J. Ryan Bonair Avenue West Springfield Michael Charles Providence Hospital Massachusettes Ryan Pauline Belanger Charles E. Belanger Sr Nye Street Joseph Ryan Pearl Street Chicopee

Children Of Mary Sodality Plans Projects

Children of Mary Sodality of St. Mary parish discussed separate and joint projects at a meeting led by president Miss Joan Duranceau. Reports covered church memorial service for Miss Mary Seidel, plans for a Recognition to a Sunday in St. Mary hall, a benefit card party on October 21, and a Communion Sunday observance with Assumption Sodality.

Children of Mary Isodality St. Mary Parish Joan Duranceau Mary Seidel Ann Gallagher Elaine White Eleanor Mogan Elizabeth Seidel St. Mary Hall Sisters of Mercy of Children of Mary Assumption Sodality Doris Harriman Sodality Club Biddeford Music Boosters Eileen O'Rourke Albert Colpitts Sodality Council Poland York Maine Loretta Descoteaux Ann Hector Helen Rumery

Governor to speak at Maine Council on government plan

The Maine Women's Legislative Council meets October 18 in Augusta room 120-A with Gov. John H. Reed speaking at 10:30 a.m. on state government. Lloyd K. Allen of the Department of Economic Development speaks at 1:30 p.m. on Maine as a recreational state. Tea will follow at Blaine House with First Lady Mrs. Reed hosting and a receiving line headed by Mrs. Tufts and Mrs. Andrews.

Augusta Women's Legislative Council of Maine State 1 John H. Reed George W. Tufts Auburn Lloyd K. Allen Department of Economic Development John C. Andrews David Bowie Leora Prentiss Benton Edward J. Holland Bangor J. Howard Waring Orono Jane Reed Pittsfield John W. Ness Nellie French Stevens Wayne Mary 0. Woodman Ruth Henderson John J. McLaughlin

Bishop Fenwick Council Plans Sports Night in Saco

Bishop Fenwick council Knights of Columbus met in GAR hall Saco to elect Clayton Gallant chairman of Sports Night and Paul Sullivan as membership committee chair. Arrangements include John Mazeiko William Winn as helpers for October 23 with football films and lunch. Ronald Ayotte and Dr Stephen Polackwich named on the membership panel. Grand Knight Joseph Hanusek led reports and six point program outlines were discussed. A social followed.

Clayton Gallant Paul Sullivan Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus Saco Gar Hall Gallant Gar Hall John Mazeiko William Winn Sullivan Ronald Ayotte Stephen Polackwich Six Point Joseph Hanusek

Our Lady Of Fatima Circle Elects Regent

Jeannette Roy resigns after nine years as regent of Our Lady of Fatima circle Daughters of Isabella. Laurette Boissononeault elected new regent at October session in St John hall Biddeford. Installation set for October 23 with two new members Regina Gaulin and Marie Anna Gaulin joining. Mrs Lawrence Martel proposed for membership.

Jeannette Roy Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Laurette Boissononeault St. John Hall Adams Street Biddeford Vivian Hickey Jeannette Letourneau Carmen Ruel Martha Neault Flora Jalbert Irene Dubuc Alberta Moulin Emilia Pepin Eva Desautels Evelyn Gervais Odila Moulin Irene Roberge Blanche Neault Regina Gaulin Marie Anna Gaulin Lawrence Martel Roy Boucher

Mrs Arthur Taylor Honored At Randall Hall Party

Mrs Arthur Taylor was honored yesterday at a testimonial at Randall Hall nursing home in Old Orchard Beach. Mrs Eve lyn Merritt led the event with a buffet lunch and a bridal themed table decor. The program included gifts of a pressure cooker and a full length French Provincial mirror from the staff. Mrs Taylor, formerly Jean Trudeau, recently married and part of the nursing staff, was officiated by Mrs Louise Hall.

Arthur Taylor Randall Hall Nursing Home Old Orchard Beach Evelyn Merritt Taylor Jean Trudeau Louise Hall Mrs. Merritt Mrs. Hall Virginia Andersen Florence Hall Florida Townsend Carroll Hall Ann Williamson Catherine Keef Rhoda Schezenieus Florence Townsend Alice Golovich Ida Roy Bolduc

Laws proposed on drug labeling and patient consent

The proposals require drug manufacturers to include a brief summary of adverse effects in advertising and print a common generic name on labels at half the size of the trade name. Physicians would need patient consent before giving experimental drugs unless infeasible or not in the patient's interest.

Second Parish Church Women Hear Speaker

The Women's Alliance of the Saco Second Parish Unitarian church opened its fall season with a meeting in the parish house on School street. Miss Lillian Chapin presided, while guest speaker Mrs. Percival A. Batchelder of Portland spoke on Highlights of the May Meetings, part of annual sessions by Unitarian Universalist groups. refreshments were served by Mrs. Edmund Beal, Miss Katharine Deering, and Mrs. Frank Twambley.

Women’s Alliance of Saco Second Parish Edmund Beal Katharine Deering Frank Twambley

Senior Judaea Leader Speaks To Hadassah Biddeford Saco

The Biddeford Saco Hadassah chapter held its first fall meeting at Etz Chaim synagogue welcoming old and new members. Philip Saperia spoke on his national convention attendance and a rummage sale and regional conference were announced.

Biddeford-Saco Hadassah Etz Chaim Samuel Karlin Irving Saperia Sarah Goldman Nettie Shapiro Rosa Haas Louis Baker Lewiston Philip Saperia Camp Tel Yehuda New York Biddeford-Saco Judaea Philip Sneider Irving Remar Carl Sneider Arnold Shapiro Daniel Lemovitz Julius Wilensky Edward Carp Simon Spill Fred Green Israel Rosen Paul Lerman Carl Haas Charles Green Leo Simensky

Drivers Escape Injury In Mishap In Biddeford

No one was hurt in a two car collision at the Washington and Jefferson streets intersection in Biddeford this morning. Drivers were Richard E. Cote and Dr Steven Berger. Police say Berger pulled out from a parking space and Cote approached, contact occurred. No damage estimates were made.

Washington and Jefferson Streets Biddeford Richard E. Cote Cleaves Street Steven Berger Elm Street Berger Washington Street Cote Jefferson Street

Memorial Service for Florence Crowley Planned at St. Pert

A memorial service will be held Saturday at St. Pert cemetery in Biddeford at 2 p m by officers and members of the Rebecca Emery chapter Daughters of the American Revolution for Florence Crowley. She was state chairman of American music at her death and previously regent of the local chapter. Mrs John Tarbox regent Mrs Marion Clark chaplain and Mrs Hazel Beety former regent lead the services with a Lord s Prayer and special ritual prayers in front of the DAR marker and tablet on the grave.

St. Pert Cemetery Biddeford Rebecca Emery Daughters of the American Revolution Florence Crowley American Music John Tarbox Marion Clark Hazel Beety DAR

Saco Police Probe Theft From Truck

Alfred Berry reports theft from his parked truck on Common Street in Saco totaling 9.50 in missing goods. Items include a 2.25 quart of paint a 4 value pair of vice grips and 3.50 in miscellaneous items. Investigation continues.

Alfred Berry Glen Haven Circle Saco Common Street

Ballots Arrive for Town Election at Old Orchard Office

Absentee ballots for the November 6 state elections have arrived at the office of Town Clerk Mrs. Esther Crowley in Old Orchard.

Esther Crowley Old Orchard Beach

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Mrs Norman Hill Blanche Warner Lions Hills Beach Richard Verrier Priscilla Rondeau Anastasoff Webber Apjacen Children of Mary Sodality Our Lady of Fatima Eclairs Complete Insurance Service W. J. Fortier Insurance Agency Bacon Street Dick & Jerry Granite Street Bolduc Paint CO Public Finance Igolden Continental Casualty CO Chicago Health Medica Ruben
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