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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1961

Page

2

Local personals note homecomings and visits across Maine

Mrs. John B. DeLorge returns from surgery at Webber hospital in Biddeford. Mrs. Margaret Currie and others attend the Portland District Fall Conference in South Paris. Bishop Wade visits St Joseph rectory and hospital patient Edward Hebert, with Winnie and Anne Hert. Two Biddeford youths, Philip Fournier and Robert Corriveau, complete recruit training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois.

John B. DeLorge Kim Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Margaret Currie Cranshaw Marjorie Fogg Rey Normand Langmaid Saco Portland South Paris Thomas T. Wade S. M Boston St. Joseph Edward Hebert Notre Dame Hospital Winnie Anne Hert Philip R. Fournier Rene J. Fournier Summer Street Robert M. Corriveau Raoul Corriveau Graham Street Naval Training Center Great Lakes

Scott Tibbetts dies at 70 in Somerville Mass

Scott Tibbetts 70 of Somerville Mass formerly of Old Orchard Beach died Friday at a Somerville hospital. Born in Amesbury Mass he was a brick mason. Survived by widow Gertrude Tibbetts two daughters Mrs Harry LaFleur and Mrs Arthur Savage seven grandchildren three great grandchildren. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 p.m. from McKenna Funeral Home Somerville Mass.

Scott Tibbetts Somerville Mass Old Orchard Beach Amesbury Alvin Tibbetts Gertrude Donald) Tibbetts Biddeford Harry LaFleur Arthur Savage Saco McKenna i Medford Street

Local fraternal and veterans meetings in Biddeford area

A Lafayette court meeting of the Catholic Order of Foresters is set for tonight at 7 30 in the Emery street hall Biddeford. The Owen-Davis unit American Legion auxiliary Past Presidents Parley meets Tuesday at 8 pm at 170 Elm street Biddeford. Thornton academy Band club holds October session tonight at 7 30 in the Thornton cafeteria. Biddeford post Veterans of Foreign Wars meets tonight at 8 in Biddeford City building. The Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley unit American Legion auxiliary meets Wednesday at 8 pm in Biddeford City building.

Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters Emery Street Biddeford Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Saco Alice Milliken Elm Street Thornton Academy Band Club Thornton Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley Biddeford City

Church Notes Lyman Baptist to meet Tuesday at 9 30 a m

The Prayer Fellowshy group of Lyman Baptist meets Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the parsonage. Prayer meetings, Bible study, and youth choir rehearsals are scheduled across Wells Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Biddeford and Saco with hostesses named. Holy Communion observed Tuesday at 6 a m in an Episcopal church in Biddeford.

Prayer Fellowshy Lyman Baptist Church Full Gospel Route-A Route Wells First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach The Saco - Salvation Army Saco School Street Methodist Church Biddeford First Universalist Church Edmund Best Paul McIntire Biddeford Universalist Church Edmund Beal

Air defense drills prompt alert and praise from officials

Follow-up report notes continued tension as fighters conducted more than 6,000 sorties to intercept suspected incursions. An official at the air command headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, stated that the warning systems worked like a charm, underscoring the effectiveness of early warning measures during the test.

Air Command Colorado Springs Colo

Search Resumed for Missing Youth at Sebago Lake

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s office renews efforts to locate 21 year old Charles Ford Jr. of Everett Mass. He disappeared with 19 year old Philip Sagareno from a summer cottage on Sebago Lake Aug. 28. Sagareno’s body was found by a hunter on Frye Island and ruled a drowning death.

Portland Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Charles Ford Jr Everett Mass Sebago Lake Philip Sagareno Frye Island

Card of Thanks to Webber Hospital Staff and Donors

I thank my relatives and friends for the beautiful flowers gifts and cards sent during my stay at the Webber Hospital. Special thanks to Dr Wolfahrt the nurses and aides who were kind and to all the blood donors. Mrs Gedeon Ruel.

Webber Hospital Dr. Wolfahrt Gedeon Ruel

Mrs Henry Cotton Dies After Long Illness at 74

Mrs Henry G Cotton 74 of 226 River road Biddeford died at Buxton Hollis hospital after a long illness. Born in Auburn April 9 1887 she was daughter of Joshua and Carrie Hammond Goodwin. Surviving are her husband two stepdaughters a brother and several nieces and nephews Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco

Hattie M. Cotton River Road Biddeford Buxton-Hollis Auburn Joshua Carrie W.hammond Goodwin Henry G. Cotton Dorothy Parslow Easley S. C Evelyn Mullett Goodwins Mills Frank Goodwin Los Angeles Calif

Death Notice for Mark R. Horne Biddeford

Mark Robert Horne four of 300 Elm Street Biddeford died yesterday at a local hospital after a ten month illness. Born August 28 1957 he was the son of Leon and Rachel Bellefeuille Horne. Survived by two brothers Leon and Michael and one sister Linda. maternal grandmother Mrs Donat Boucher and paternal grandmother Mrs Freda Horne. Prayers Wednesday at 9 am from Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford burial in St Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm today and Tuesday.

Mark Robert Horne Elm Street Biddeford Leon Rachel Bellefeuille’ Horne Michael Horne Linda Horne Donat Boucher Freda Horne Sansoucy Stone Street St. Joseph Cemetery

Mrs May Dwight 93 dies at Riverhurst Kennebunk

Mrs May Parsons Dwight widow of Edward Foote Dwight died last evening at Riverhurst Kennebunk aged 93 born in Savannah Georgia daughter of George and Sarah Parsons. Survived by son Theodore W Dwight Kennebunk daughter Mrs Philip D McMaster Cos Cob Conn brother Joseph Parsons Lakeville Conn sister Mrs J T Coolidge Boston Mass six grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Private funeral at Overhurst home Wednesday 2 30pm burial Hope cemetery Kennebunk Angell Funeral Home in charge.

May (Parsons) Dwight Edward Foote Dwight Riverhurst Kennebunk Savannah George and Sarah (Eddy) Parsons Webhannet Club Christ’ Church Theodore W Dwight Philip D. McMaster Cos Cob Conn Joseph Parsons Lakeville J. T Coolidge Boston Mass Overhurst Hope Cemetery Angell Funeral Home Dane Street

Rev Sister Alice Rey dies in Lexington at 74

Sister Alice Bourassa born April 13 1891 in Biddelord died Saturday in Lexington Mass after a life with the Gray Nuns. She served as Superior at Mary Immaculate Protectory Lawrence and Notre Dame School Liesse Montreal, led Villa D Youville, Maryvale Rest Home and St Vincent hospital Toledo before illness and return to Lexington. Surviving nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 9 am from the Provincial House with burial in Malden.

Villa D'Youville Notre Dame Liesse Montreal Maryvale Rest Home Lexington Mass St. Vincent Hospital Toledo Ohio The Gray Nuns Malden

Maine lawmakers press plan for university educational TV network

Legislative leaders and Reed discussed a proposed act to create a University of Maine educational television network. Reed signaled a special session may be called for emergency matters while leadership from both parties attended, excluding House Assistant Minority Leader Jerome G. Plante. The letter of support was signed by Hillman, Good, Couture, and Fogg, with Neyes, Baxter, and Whitman also present.

Page One University of Maine Reed House Jerome G. Plante Old Orchard Beach Senate Earle M. Hillman R-Bangor Vinal G. Good R-Se

Saco Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers In Saco

Weather notes from Saco forecast generally fair and cool with coastal small craft advisories. Installation ceremonies for Saco Rebekah lodge officers were held Saturday evening at the Saco Odd Fellows ball with Mrs. Avis Briggs and staff presiding. officers inducted include Phyllis Vining noble grand and Jessie Clark vice grand among others. gifts given to outgoing noble grand Mrs. Priscilla Ladd. Halloween party planned for October 28. refreshments served after the ceremonies. Also report of three civilian teachers and a State Department official held up returning from East Germany travel after declining to show passports. Allied powers say Soviet Union may check cars with Allied military registrations.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Saco Odd Fellows Ball Avis Briggs Old Orchard Beach Phyllis Vining Noble Grand Jessie Clark Ethel M. Day Carrie Emery Parnell Burrill Mary Rollins Eva Sherman Madeleine Brackett Maude Tuttle Fay Lewis Herberta Harriman S. Jeft Adopha McKeene Linnette Martin Irene Townsend Guardian Lydia Wendzell Priscilla Ladd Vining Ladd Briggs Doris Ellingwood Thornton Academy York County Past Noble Grands Association Ehtel M. Day Nancy Rumery Mabel Fairfield Lydia Wentzell State Department East Germany Soviet Union

Beach Man Fined In Saco On Two Counts

Old Orchard Beach man Paul R. Houle, 22, was fined $50 for operating without a license and $10 for operating a vehicle without registration in Saco Municipal Court. He pleaded guilty as police noted a learner's permit and prior license violation. Also, Robert E. Jensen, 22, of South Portland, found guilty of speeding 90 mph in a 65 mph zone on the Maine Turnpike and fined $20.

Old Orchard Beach Hilary F. Mahaney Saco Mahaney Paul R. Houle Atlantic Avenue Houle Seco Jearner Robert E. Jensen South Portland Maine Turnpike Jensen Henry J. Brooks Middle Street Brooks Myrtle Gertrude V. Emerson

Missing Auto Reported To Police

A Saco man reported his missing 1954 Buick Special sedan to Biddeford police. Paul Parker of 31 Vernon Street said he parked the red blue black car in front of Liggett's Drug Store last night and found it gone when he returned about 7 this morning.

Saco Biddeford Paul Parker Vernon Street Liggett

Cuban refugee clash near Cay Sal island reported by Miami man

Clarence B. Moody, a Miami dredging firm owner, said Cuban flagged boat opened fire on refugees ashore near Cay Sal. Coast Guard and a destroyer waited offshore as 21 men, 6 women, and 18 children sought safety. no injuries reported after the 10 to 15 minute exchange.

Cay Sal Clarence B. Moody Miami Moody Coast Guard Cleo Sears Joe Louis Sears Cuba

Fire kills sister and man in house blaze

Carol's body was found under a first floor window after a fire started in the kitchen. Firemen believe she followed James downstairs and was trapped in the living room. Fire Chief Leighton said the blaze began near a combination oil and gas stove or a closet behind it. No loss estimate available.

Carol James Benjamin Leighton

Berlin wall era tensions mix with border rights visit

Communist production lag under seven year plan cited as cause for the economy. Brown militia helped erect the wall on Aug 13 but reportedly returned to factories. Western movement remains allowed. Gen. Lucius D. Clay tours the Communist sector with Maj. Gen. Albert Watson II as Kennedy’s envoy. Five female U.S. mission employees are turned back at Friedrichstrasse for not showing ID. Lt. Thomas S. Bainbridge drives through with them.

East West Berlin Berlin East Berlin Lucius D. Clay W Kennedy Albert Watson II U.S Friedrichstrasse Thomas 5. Bainbridge Detroit Mich

Multiple Car Collisions Reported Across York County

A sequence of traffic incidents in Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach left drivers and passengers shaken. Bertrand and Pike collided at Five Points near West street and Route 1, injuring none seriously while passengers were briefly treated. A pedestrian, Mrs. Dora Hodgdon, was observed after a collision on Alfred street. Additional wrecks occurred on Elm street in Sanford, Alfred road in East Waterboro, and Beach and Main streets in Old Orchard Beach, with minor injuries reported and no serious damage estimates given.

Robert L. Bertrand Lowell Mass Bruce C. Pike Pine Street Kennebunk Bertrand West Street Pike Route 1 Eugene Bertrand Rena Bertrand Nancy Antone Alfred Street Bradley Street Saco Caroline W. Horne School Street Hamilton Main Street Horne Cynthia Hamilton Belinda Hamilton Rodney Hamilton Cynthia Horne Ari Newman Portland Paul R. Houde Fof Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach Beach Main Streets Newman Houle Alice Houle Ray Beaulieu Donald Pushew Maurice Paquette

Collision in Saco Leads to Unregistered Vehicle Charge

Downage was reported at 200 dollars to the Newman car and 150 dollars to the Houle vehicle. Houle was ordered to appear in Saco Municipal court this morning on charges of operating an unregistered vehicle. Patrolmen Armand GeedBois and Earl Jamieson investigated. Angelo G. Fichera, 25, of Portland, and Ernest J. Ouellette, 28, of 249 Main Street, Saco, collided at Storer and Main. No injuries reported and no damage estimate given.

Lice Newman Houle Saco Municipal Court Armand Geedboeis Earl Jamieson Angelo G. Fichera Portland Ernest J. Ouellette Main Street Saco Storer Main Streets Ouellette Main Fichera

Peace Shriver quotes Nigerian ambassador on campus postcard

In Washington Peace Shriver relayed a discussion with Nigeria’s ambassador who said the anti American demonstration followed a postcard written by Miss Michelmore. The Ibadan University College Students Union circulated the note calling her remarks damaging to Nigeria. Shriver said no action was taken on her resignation offer and she may quit anytime.

Shriver Washington Lumumba Lagos Congo Patrice Lumumba Katanga Ibadan University College Students’ Union

Memorial Talk Highlights Joseph Smith Legacy

Memorial remarks in Salt Lake City praise Joseph Smith as a world known figure. Brown, 88, a former WWI major and BYU lecturer, notes Smith’s global recognition, contrasting believers and critics. The address was delivered by Salt Lake Church leadership amid tributes to McKay’s era.

Salt Lake City Utah David McKay Brown Brigham Young University Vermont Joseph Smith

Snowfall Boosts Deer Tracking As Zone 3 Opens

Snowy conditions give hunters in the state's northern Zone 3 a welcome chance to track and sight deer as the firearms season begins.

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Recognition Night Celebrated by Notre Dame Hospital Anniversary

Notre Dame Hospital marked its Tenth Anniversary with a recognition night at the Wonderbar honoring five and ten year service members. Rev Sister Annunciata presided as hostess, with pins and boutonnières awarded to listed honorees and notes on absentees, amid banquet decor and a program featuring John Erlman and Rev Sister Duchesneau.

Notre Dame Hospital Madeleine Binette Eva Grenier Lutgard McAuley Roland Jariz Sister Annunciata Madeline Binette Angela Gilman Murphy Noe Bibeau Lucien Doyon John Conroy Brendan Twomey Alma Casteau Sister Duchesneau Burlington, Vt H. Lewis Cutler John Erlman Sis Ter Rube Mary Assumption Vermont Doyon Davenport James Draggins St. Joseph Leonard Burlington John Friman John Joseph Erlman Cus+teau

Ford Ford and UAW reach three year national contract

Ford and the UAW reached a three year national agreement last Thursday with wage and fringe improvements the union valued at more than 12 cents an hour in take home pay Similar gains had been won at American Motors and General Motors Chrysler is the next target for UAW bargaining Ford invoked the national contract to call back about a third of its 120000 workers with maintenance staff recalled and production workers returning across the week

Ford UAW American Motors Corp General Motors Corp Chrysler Corp Chrysler

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