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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1961

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford And Boston

Normand Boisvert, 45 Forest Street, Biddeford, is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Airman Richard Binette, son of Ludger J. Binette, 54 Sullivan Street, Biddeford, recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and will train at Ft. Myer Virginia as a personnel specialist. David L. Angell, son of Leonard L. Angell, Kennebunk, attends the New England Institute of Mortuary Science in Boston. he works for J. S. Waterman and Sons Funeral Home, Boston, with wife and daughter Kimberly Beth staying at 53 Belvedere Street this winter.

Normand Boisvert Forest Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Richard Binette Ludger J. Binette Sullivan Street Lackland Afb Tex Ft. Myer Binette St. Louis High School David L. Angell

Grace B. Howard 70 of West Brookfield and Saco dies

Grace B Brown How ard 70 of West Brookfield Mass and Saco died after a long illness She was born in Ware Mass daughter of James and Agnes Kennedy Brown She belonged to East Congregational church and Social Science club Ware Mass and ran the Bay View lodge at Saco for 24 years Surviving are two sons Stedman Howard and S Dwight Howard a sister Marion Brown a brother Hugh H Brown eight grandchildren Funeral services are Saturday at 1 pm at Walker Funeral Home Ware with calling hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery Ware

Grace M. ‘Brown Howard West Brookfield Mass Saco Ware James and Agnes (Kennedy) Brown East Congregational Church Social Science Club Bay View Lodge Stedman Howard S. Dwight Howard Gorham Marion Brown Hugh H. Brown North Miami Beach Fla Walker Funeral Home Aspen Grove Cemetery

York County Salon 598 to Meet in Biddeford

Eight and Forty will convene Saturday October 14 at 8 p m at the home of Mrs. Elodie Renaud 32 Pike Street Biddeford.

York County Elodie Renaud Pike Street Biddeford

Church Meetings Set for Friday Evening

Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m The Bible club of the Lyman church Goodwins Mills will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the parsonage

Saco Salvation Army Bible Club Lymana Church Goodwins Mills

Official Uniform Adopted By Rockettes Club

The Rockettes club approved gray sweaters with red emblems as the official costume at a meeting led by President Rachel Caron in Saco. Members voting included Anne Dussault and Patricia Durant among others. They also approved a fundraiser bean sale for October 1 at Bagley’s Store in Saco and noted fundraising fees will be counted. The next meeting will be at Mise Dussault’s Pleasant Street home in Saco.

Rockettes Club Rachel Caron Saco President Caron Anne Dussault Patricia Durant Elaine Heffernan Linda Nason Kathy Mullen Nancy Gould Maureen Goldthwaite Sally Stoddard Betty Lamson Betty Norrad Tina Brandt Rory Henaire Roxanne Peck Jacqueline Paul Barbara Christiansen Jennie Bartlett Bagley’s

Sigma Delta Class Elects Officers at Biddeford Universalist Church

At a church vestry meeting the Sigma Delta class chose officers for the year: Dorothy Tarbox president Edna Woodman vice president Rose Mary Davis secretary Bernice Davis treasurer Pauline Tufts press reporter Iris Tate sunshine committee chair. A work bee produced recipe books for sale at the Four Seasons Fair on October 25 in the vestry with an Oct 18 work session announced. Refreshments were served by Pauline Tufts. Attendees included Jeannette Davis Evelyn Emerson Edna Woodman Leara Bridgman Eleanor Davis Bernice Davis Rose Mary Davis Iris Tate Pauline Tufts Blanche Beal Dorothy Tarbox Nancy Cooper.

Sigma Delta Biddeford Pauline Tufts Jeannette Davis Evelyn Emerson Edna Woodman Leara Bridgman Eleanor Davis Bernice Davis Rosemary Davis Iris Tate Blanche Beal Dorothy Tarbox Nancy Cooper

Woman Fined For Passing School Bus

Iva M. Burnett, 70, of Red 1 Saco, paid a $25 fine in Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice court for passing a stopped school bus on Saco avenue. Beach police charged the woman with the violation.

Iva M. Burnett RED 1 Saco Old Orchard Beach

Grange Receives New 50 Star Flag at Hall Ceremony

The retiring home economics committee of Saco Grange presented a new 50 star American flag with staff and stand during Tuesday evening ceremonies at the hall, correcting earlier reports that the executive committee did it. Mrs Mildred Harris chaired the outgoing committee.

Home eConomics Committee Saco Grange The Grange Mildred Harris

Card of Thanks to Old Orchard Beach Community

I wish to thank the Old Orchard Beach Police Department especially Chief John Clark, members of the C. Fayette State Post auxiliary, Old Orchard mach, and all neighbors and friends of my sister Mrs. Lydia Small for kindness during her last illness and for courtesies after her death. Mrs. Augustin Mayville Hartford Conn.

Old Orchard Beach John Clark C. Fayette State Post Auxiliary Old Orchard Mach Lydia Small Saco Avenue Augustin Mayville Hartford Conn

Mrs. Paul Shevenell dies after long illness in Biddeford

Mrs Laurette J Bonneau known as Laurette Bonneau of 43 Graham Street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a ten month illness. Born December 6 194 in Biddeford she was the daughter of Joseph and Nellie Bonneau. She was a communicant of St Joseph church and active in St Andre Home auxiliary Ste Anne Sodality Notre Dame auxiliary and the Notre Dame Hospital Thrift shop. Surviving are her widower Paul Shevenell two daughters Suzanne and Mrs Suzanne Shevenel both of Biddeford two sons S/Sgt Richard Shevene Masawha AFB Japan Philip Shevenel Claremont NH one sister Mrs Germaine Godbout of Biddeford three brothers Alfred Bonneau New Britain Conn Henri Bonneau Florence Mass and Conrad Bonneau Glendale Calif and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Emond Funeral home this evening 7 10 and Friday 2 5 and 7 10. Funeral from St Joseph church Saturday at 8 30 am.

Paul Shevenell Laurette J. Bonneau Graham Street Biddeford Joseph Nellie ( Martel) Bonneau Notre Dame Notre Dame Hospital Suzanne Shevenel Richard Shevene Masawha Air Force Base Japan Philip Shevenel Claremont N. H Germaine Godbout Alfred Bonneau New Britain

Ste Anne Sodality Sets Prayers for Laurette Shevenell

Members of the Ste Anne Sodality of St. Joseph church will gather at Emond funeral home at 7:30 p m to say prayers for Laurette Shevenell a member.

Ste Anne Sodality of

Funeral services for Mrs Faustina Emmons held in Saco

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs Faustina M Emmons from Dennett and Craig funeral home in Saco. Rev John Stahl of the Washington Avenue Methodist church in Old Orchard Beach officiated and burial followed in Greenwood cemetery Biddeford.

Faustina M. Emmons Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco John Stahl Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford

Major Hospital Projects Talked At Notre Dame

Board of directors at Notre Dame hospital discussed two major projects a gala tenth anniversary fund-raising effort and a staff education program. Francis Murphy announced a board committee will oversee the fund drive with proceeds to be given to the hospital in December. An honoring gala for long-serving staff and a completed lights and signs project were also reported.

Board of Directors Notre Damespital Francis Murphy Cochairman Murphy Ganquet Notre Dame Hospital Sister Annunciata Patrick Shaw Germain Binette Roger Verier Annunciata Rey Aube Vezina Alma Casteau Henry P. Ross Noe Bibeau J. R. Larochel

Portland Coastal Weather Update

Cloudy cool conditions with fog and drizzle along the coast this afternoon. Southeasterly winds 5 to 15 mph, tonight light southeast winds. Friday remains cloudy with early fog and drizzle then partial clearing. temperatures in Zone 1 reach upper 50s to low 60s, near 50.

Portland

Mullen Council Plans Upcoming Events For October November

The Rev James J Mullen council Knights of Columbus met at St Margaret parish hall Old Orchard Beach to hear a youth activity report by James Foley on Rousseaus Round Up a three day Boy Scout Camporee in Eliot with 30 EC boys learning camping and woodlore Plans were announced for October 27 start of the 40 hour devotions at St Margaret parish November 4 Ladies Night supper and flag ceremony with dancing orchestra after and a December 13 40th anniversary charter night with 25 year members honored Supper and awards and reminder of the Supreme Knights radio address tonight at 6 30 Next meeting set for October 25 with supper

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus St. Margaret Parish Hall Old Orchard Beach Eliot James Foley Armand Landry William Southwick St.Margaret Parish Supreme Knight

Awards Made At Cub Scout Pack Meeting

Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 held its October meeting at the Biddeford Knights of Columbus hall with Rev. Kevin Kidd as guest speaker outlining the Parvuli Dei award. Richard Gonthier earned a lion badge, Wayne Picard and Gerard Allie silver arrow points, and several members received pins and den advancements.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus Kevin Kidd Fr. Kidd Roland Millette den One Sleepy Hollow Rip van Winkle Den 4 Yvonne LeBlond Den Richard Gonthier Wayne Picard Gerard Allie Michael Morin Gerard Neault William Shae Leo Simoneau Donald St Pierre Richard Beaupre Marc Larochelle Michael Couture Denner Webelos den Den 3 Gloria St. Pierre Den 2 Helen Picard Cubmaster Letellier Ees Biddeford K C. Wall

Motorist Appeals Driving Conviction In York County

William A. Lydon of South Portland challenged a $150 DUI fine in York County Superior Court after a lengthy hearing in Saco Municipal Court. Judge Hilary Mahaney ruled Lydon guilty of driving under the influence as charged by State police.

William A. Lydon South Portland York County Superior Court Saco Municipal Court Hilary Mahaney Lydon

Tax Bills Hit Heart Victims in Danville Note

County Treasurer Eddie Ryan receives letters from delinquent taxpayers urging payment before penalties. This week a woman protested she is not delinquent and added I am a heart victim You caused an extra doctor bill Please be more careful in the future.

Danville Eddie Ryan

Maine physicist Bennett named regional physics counselor

Dr. Clarence E. Bennett head of the University of Maine physics department accepts appointment as regional counselor in physics. He will work with state education officials to improve teacher training and facilities for physics education.

Bennett University of Maine Clarence E. Bennett

Education questions in October Census survey

The U S Census Bureau will ask education questions in the October Current Population Survey to learn how many children are enrolled and schooling levels. A subset of families will also be queried about plans to buy cars, TVs, washing machines, and refrigerators for a Federal Reserve Board study.

U. S. Census Bureau Federal Reserve Board Irene D Kimball Street Sanford James W. Turbitt Stuart Street Boston

Mary-Martha Circle Saco Session At United Baptist Church

Mary-Martha circle of Saco United Baptist Church met at Mrs. Ruby Prescott’s home on Temple Street. Program chairman Verna Taylor reported on the book Edge of Edge and a group discussion followed. Members received program booklets. Christmas cards and gifts will go to Campbell Mission in Ohio. Clothing for SOS Clothing drive must arrive by November 9. Secretaries reports were read, a Depth Bible study led, and the meeting closed with a spiritual verse. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Prescott and Mrs. Gladys Carr. The next meeting is November 8 at Mrs. Bennett’s home.

Mary-Martha Saco Esther Crogan Virginia Scammon Thelma Scammon Prescott Gladys Carr Bennett Verna Taylor Lillian Jakeman Velma Wiggin Lydia Wentzell Martha Bennett Ruby Prescott

Dirigo Girls State Delegates Entertained by 0 D Auxiliary

Owen-Davis unit of the American Legion auxiliary hosted Dirigo Girls State delegates Juliette Nadeau Judy Hargreaves and Joanne Hobbs at the post home in Saco after their week at Colby College Waterville. The group heard their experiences and a guest Mrs Reginald Hargreaves attended.

Dirigo Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Post Beach Street Saco Colby College Waterville Juliette Nadeau Judy Hargreaves Joanne Hobbs Reginald Hargreaves Gertrude Rankin Togus Veterans Hospital Thornton Academy Muriel Forest Lydia Flood Germaine Grant Helen Blanchete Florence Gagne Gilberte Lavoie Eva Sherman Rankin Sunshine Committee Forest

President Warns of Nuclear Peril in Nuclear Era

Gen Taylor faces intertwined crises as he weighs Southeast Asia and East-West tensions over Berlin. The President emphasized war would be avoided if possible, urging diplomacy to curb conflict while defending vital interests amid a perilous era.

Southeast Aio Taylor Berlin

Biddeford and Saco Form New Community Service Group

A new welfare and community service organization named the Biddeford and Saco Community Service group was founded during the Trust Hospital Aid session at Biddeford First Universalist church. The group aims to provide aid to welfare organizations, with plans for a local church project and future canned goods drives. Mrs. Moore Schaffer was elected first president, with reappointment of the prior year's officers.

Biddeford and Saco Trust Hospital Aid Biddeford Moore Schaffer Trust Aid

Freshman Initiation Night Packed by Biddeford High

Biddeford High School hosts a crowded Freshman initiation and reception attended by about 1000 spectators. King Gregory Garnache and Queen Dorothy Boisvert chosen by vote head the event with stunts, dancing, and a pie committee fundraising over $600 for the Junior class treasury.

Biddeford High School Gregory Garnache Dorothy Boisvert Charles G Georg Keakarakos Agathat Patane Susan Hall Raymond Dunton Sharon Bergeron Linnie Lasczak Robert Fournier Joseph Murphy Diane Demers Joan Cantara Priscilla Roy Carey Sneiedr James Mackell Donald Bineau Constance Olson Dennis Nadeau Gloria LaBranche Mitchell Sukalas Robert Callahan Michael Kenney Patricia Gobeil Stephanie Regina Diane Lapierre James Aguiar Stephen Allen Michael Dineen Linda Provencal Patrick Miniutti Donald Berthiaume Betty Ready Raymond Mathieu Dor Othy Hay Susan Nelson Carol Sevigny Priscilla Pierce Selina Marcille Paula Barnes Fred Crowley Ronnie Barker Leo Bineau Jean Paul Morin Susan Clark Geraldine Kearney Constance Beaudoin Carole Spencer Joyce Travers Barker

Jaycees Discuss Future Plans At Initial Meeting

Biddeford-Saco Jaycees hold their first season meeting in the City building Biddeford with President Bart Shipley. Internal VP Dr Roger Verrier urges outside speakers and a fundraising drive plus a membership campaign. External VP William Robbins backs a membership push and fund-raising ideas. Jerry Bolduc proposes Speak-Up Jaycee program with five minute member talks at next session. Shipley notes Community Chest parade Monday night with aides named. New England Jaycee convention set for Oct 20-22 in New Bedford Mass with keynote speaker William Batt Jr. State VP Keith Ingraham asks views on probationary status. chapter to respond. Secretary pro tem Donald Waterhouse to coordinate news items. Spoke awards to Verrier and Robbins. A $10.19 check to bank and $5 for postage approved. Reports by Waterhouse and Treasurer Darrell Peters.

Jerry Bolduc Shipley Robbins William McKenney Fern Audie McKenney New Bedford Mass William Batt, Jr Federal Redevelopment Administration Keith Ingraham Donald Tracy Jaycee Donald Waterhouse Verrier Joseph Newcomb Waterhouse Darrell Peters

Re-registration hours listed for Beach voters

Old Orchard Beach voters must re register under the new town charter. Registration for five councilor districts is scheduled next week with sessions 9 to noon, 1 to 5, and 7 to 9 each day at the town hall. Districts One through Five cover Ocean Park to Downtown, outlining boundaries and transit to the Saco city line.

Old Orchard Beach Percival Wardwell Beach Esther Crowley Selectmen’s Councilor Ocean Park Goose Fare Brook Boston and Maine Railraas Tunis Avenue Boston and Maine Railroad Council District Two Halfway Will Saco City Jameson School Beach Front Boston and Maine Scarborough Camp Ground Councilor District Four District 2 Heath Street First Street Saco Avenue School Street Saco City Line Scarborough Town Line

Hogs Are Air-Cooled In Ohio Farms

In Columbus Ohio the AP reports farmers are cooling hogs for summer using confined housing as Ohio State University extension service notes. Confinement aids weight gain and sanitation though cooling remains challenging for confined hogs.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio State University Extension Service

Saco PTA Plans October Safety Meeting

The Saco Parent-Teacher Association arranged an October 17 meeting at Young School with a Safety theme led by Bryce Milne. Saco Police Chief Raymond Kerry will speak and introduce crossing guards. William McKenzie of AAA will present a safety color sound-film and answer questions. Refreshments by Locke school mothers.

Saco Young School PTA Robert Whittier Ferry Road Bryce Milne Raymond Kerry William McKenzie AAA Maine Highway Safety Commission Locke School Burns School Riley Loring Short and Harmon Portland Whittier Walter Lamb Alan Sawyer Walter McKenney Thomas Haley Clayton Freeman William Kimball Richard Clark Irving Saperia Harry Nielson Franklin Thompson

New Officers Begin Duties At Unity Club

Unity club auxiliary held its meeting last night at Mrs. Olga Taylor's home in Saco. New officers assumed duties with Chaplain Mrs. Irene Townsend leading in prayer and immediate past president Mrs. Mary Campbell receiving a pin. Mrs. Taylor thanked members for birthday cards as Ruth Scammon won the mystery package. Next meeting set for October 25 at Mrs. Emma Garside’s home with a covered dish supper and a Halloween party co chaired by Mrs. Whitten and Mrs. Campbell.

Unity Club Olga Taylor Buxton Road Saco Irene Townsend Mary Campbell Taylor Ruth Scammon Emma Garside Thelma Farley Madeline Eastman

Hobah Encampment To Select Officers In Saco

Hobah Encampment met at Saco Odd Fellows hall to plan an officer election and installation on October 25. Merton Gordon of Kennebunk District Deputy Chief Patriarch will serve as installing officer, with William Skea conducting the routine business as Chief Patriarch.

Hobah Saco

Francena Club Sewing Session Held in North Saco

Francena club of North Saco met at Mrs. Katherine Houston’s Simpson road home on Wednesday afternoon. Members sewed and knitted while refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs. Clara Oliver, Meda Sawyer, Mertie Meserve, Thelma Scammon, Mary Fogg, Mona Foss, Virginia Scammon, Ellen Scammon, Katie May Oliver, Joanne Savasta, and the hostess. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Fogg’s home on October 25.

Francena Club North Saco Katherine Houston Simpson Road Clara Oliver Meda Sawyer Mertie Meserve Thelma Scammon Mary Fogg Mona Foss Virginia Scammon Ellen Scammon Katie May Oliver Joanne Savasta Fogg

Shrunk Head Missing From University Museum

Lincoln report notes the loss of a 60 to 70 year old shrunken human head from the University of Nebraska Museum. Director C Bertrand Schultz calls it irreplaceable, noting origin peoples in South America have prohibited shrinking heads for some time. Also mentions highway connections and farming hog sheltering practices in hot weather.

Lincoln Nebraska University of Nebraska Museum C. Bertrand Schultz South America

Officers Named By Girl Scouts In Biddeford

Biddeford Girl Scout Troop met at Pool road hall and elected Pine Tree patrol leader Elizabeth Ross and assistant Margaret Deans while Erica Olson became treasurer and Carolyn O'Connor reporter. Rattlers Crew named Bonnie Remar leader with Joan Sczymiski treasurer. Wild Rose patrol elected Sandra Marquis leader Constance Gagne asst. leader. Joan Sczymiski became troop treasurer and Carolyn O'Connor press reporter. Session leaders were Mrs Wayne Hutchins Mrs Benjamin Remar and Mrs Jean Michaud.

Biddeford Pool Road Pine Tree Patrol Elizabeth Ross Margaret Deans Erica Olson Carolyn O'Connor Susan Maxwell Rattlers Bonnie Remar Joan Boilard Joan Sczymiski Marjorie Kelleher Patricia Kelleher Louise Fillmore Susan Wakefield Wild Rose Patrol Sandra Marquis Constance Gagne Linda Hanuce Lavigne Shifrain Wayne Hutchins Benjamin Remar Jean Michaud

Baptist Mission Group Works On Projects

The October meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the Biddeford United Baptist Church discussed White Cross work and Thanksgiving basket projects. Mrs. Hazel Pray led devotions on promises of eternal life, with Miss Eva Bowen as program chairman. A sale and social followed. next meeting with a guest is set for November 8 at Mrs. McDonald's home.

White Cross Women’s Missionary Society Biddeford United Baptist Church Mabel Emery Guinea Road Hazel Pray Genevieve McDonald Foreign Mission Witnesses Eva Bowen Emery McDonald Yale Street Biddeford

Rayburn Improves After Pneumonia Battle

Speaker Sam Rayburn, 69, ill with incurable cancer and pneumonia, shows improvement after regaining consciousness and a morning report from Dr. Robert Short notes he is out of coma, looks stronger, and recognizes family. Temperature normalizing, vital signs stable. Anticancer treatment suspended due to pneumonia.

Dallas Sam Rayburn Rayburn Robert F. Short, Jr Short

Little Civilian Plane Service For Saturday

Washington notices the skies over the United States and Canada will be reserved from noon to midnight for a large air defense exercise. The Air Transport Association advises the public to visit airports while open houses are held at major U.S. airports.

Washington United States Canada Air Transport Association U. S

Rummage Sale Planned at Biddeford Pool

Final plans announced for a rummage sale at Biddeford Pool Community House on Saturday from 2 to 4 p m Sponsored by the Union Church of the Pool The organizing committee is led by chairman Mrs Shirley Parks with assistants Mrs Harry LeGallee Mrs Hugh Snow Mrs Ralph Goldthwaite and Shirley Parks.

Biddeford Pool Union Church of the Pool Shirley Parks Harry LeGallee Hugh Snow Ralph Goldthwaite

Foliage Nears Peak Across Maine This Weekend

Maine state Forest Service reports foliage at peak this weekend with 86 to 100 percent of hardwoods showing vibrant red orange and yellow colors. Wardens confirm widespread color across regions as autumn inched toward peak.

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