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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1962

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Landrys Return Visit Ends as Gauvin Takes Leave

Mr and Mrs Ernest Landry of Worcester Mass depart after visiting his sister Miss Louise Landry and Achille Landry on Graham Street Biddeford. Airman Robert Gauvin spends leave with his parents on Prospect Street Biddeford after basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and will report to Bangor AFB at the end of his leave.

Ernest Landry Worcester Mass Louise Landry Achille Landry Graham Street Biddeford Robert Gauvin Philip Gauvin Prospect Street Lackland Air Force Base Texas Bangor

Public whist party at Alfred Street Biddeford hosted by Le Foyer

A public whist party will be held tonight at 7 20 at 97 Alfred street Biddeford sponsored by Le Foyer society.

Alfred Street Biddeford le Foyer Society

Beach Resident Is Given Heavy Court Sentence

An Old Orchard Beach man, Robert A. Lambert, 24, was fined 200 or jailed 90 days by Judge Simon Spill for operating after license suspension. Lambert, of 46 Old Orchard Avenue, appealed to the January term and was remanded on $500 bail.

Old Orchard Beach Simon Spill Biddeford Robert A. Lambert Old Orchard Avenue Lambert Spill J. Ralph L. Lariviere Elm Street Lariviere

Four Speech Events Slated At University

ORONO The University of Maine department of speech will sponsor four speech events for secondary schools during the 1962 63 school year. The events include the fourth annual University of Maine Debate clinic on November 9, the ninth annual Oral Interpretation Clinic on January 11, the 15th annual Debate Tournament February 15 16, and the University of Maine Speech Festival on April 20. The programs feature debates on foreign trade policy, lectures and demonstrations on oral interpretation, and a festival with group discussion poetry drama and oratory. Details and courses offered in summer sessions are available from Prof Gardner Stevens Hall.

United States University of Maine New England Maine Speech Association Maine Play Service Gardner Stevens Hall Orono

Biddeford Firemen Respond to Three Calls Yesterday

Biddeford firemen were sent to three fires yesterday afternoon and last night. The earliest call was to a dump fire on Main Street at 3 16. A brush fire at Alfred Boutin’s property at 12 Atlantic Avenue was stopped at 3 35 with a booster line. A booster was also used on a brush fire at Greenwood Cemetery on Cole Road at 7 01 last night.

Biddeford Main Street Alfred Boutin Atlantic Avenue Greenwood Cemetery Cole Road

Deaths Angelina Bedard Dies After Brief Illness

Angelina Bedard 57 of 33 Pool Street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born October 2 1905 in Franklin New Hampshire she was daughter of Ernest and Malvina Dorion. Surviving husband Alcide H Bedard and son Robert E Bedard both of Biddeford. Funeral from St Andre church Tuesday at 9 am with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home Sunday and Monday.

Angelina Bedard Pool Street Biddeford Alocal Hospital Franklin N. H Ernest and Malvina Dorion St. Louis Pepperell Manufacturing Company Notre Dame Hospital St. Andre Church Ste. Anne Sodality Our Lady of Victory Circle The Oblate Chalice Alcide H. Bedard Robert E. Bedard Ernest St. Louis Ste Gertrude P. Q Laurette Valliere Lucienne Lemoine Sorel Dolores Dubois Beauharmes Marthe Demers Gentilly Gertrude Boisvert Maria Dupont Three Rivers Robert St. Louis Beauharnois Jean Louis St. Louis Drummondville Ben‘cit St

Emily S Tomlinson dies after long illness in Conn hospital

Emily S Tomlinson 54 formerly of Saco died this morning at a Waterbury Conn hospital after a long illness. A Woodbury Conn native and Connecticut College for Women graduate, she earned a Smith College MSW and served on staffs of Child and Family Services of Portland and the Children's Home of Portland since 1946. She was casework supervisor at the Sweetser Children's Home in Saco beginning in 1949. Funeral services at St Paul Episcopal Church Woodbury Monday at 1 p.m.

Emily S. Tomlinson Saco Waterbury, Conn Woodbury Conn Connecticut College For Women Smith College Child and Family Services of Portland Children’s Home of Sweetser Children's Home St. Paul Episcopal Church

Our Lady of Victory Circle to Pray for Mrs Bedard

Members of the Our Lady of Victory circle will meet at Emond Funeral Home on Monday at 2 p.m. to say prayers for Mrs Angelina Bedard.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Emond Funeral Home Angelina Bedard

Funeral services for Ber Nadette Bouffard

Funeral services for Miss Bernadette Bouffard of 120 Alfred street Biddeford were held this morning at St. Joseph church. Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey solemnly celebrated a high mass of requiem assisted by Rev Norman Carrier and Rev Sylvia Levesque. Burial was in Notre Dame section of St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Marc Franck. Out of town attendees included Frank Moreau of Dover NH.

Bernadette Bouffard Alfred Street Biddeford St. Joseph Church Elie Hevey Norman Carrier Sylvia Levesque St. Joseph Diane Frechette Rousselle Wilfrid Perreault Frank Moreau Dover N. H

Funeral Services for Daniel F Ready at St Mary Biddeford

Funeral services for Daniel F Ready were held at St Mary church Biddeford with a requiem high mass celebrated by Rev Cornelius J Enright. William Cleary led the choir and Miss Louise Welch played organ. Bearers included Paul Hoctor Walter Nelson Norman Murphy William Murphy Daniel Reardon and Francis Hoctor. Burial followed in St Mary cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Maurice Goan.

Daniel F. Ready St. Mary Church Biddeford Cornelius J. Enright William Cleary Louise Welch Paul Hoctor Walter Nelson Norman Murphy William Murphy Daniel Reardon Francis Hoctor St. Mary Cemetery Maurice Goan

Saco Home Sold to Cyrs. Old Orchard Beach Lot Transferred

The property at 15 Ly man Avenue Saco formerly owned by Mrs Yvonne Adams sold to Mr and Mrs Reginald Cyr. The one story six room dwelling with bath and one car garage sits on a large lot. Nicolas Scontras Realtors 194 Main Street Saco handled the sale. The lot at 36 Fifteenth Street Old Orchard Beach owned by Guy E and Ednamae Neveux bought by Carroll G and Susie M Tarr through Julien A Hamann of Downing Marier Inc. The Tarrs will use the residence year round.

Lyman Avenue Saco Yvonne Adams Reginald Cyr Fifteenth Street Old Orchard Beach Guy E Ednamae Neveux Carroll G Susie M. Tarr Julien A. Hamann South Street Biddeford Downing & Marier, Inc Tarr

Maine Wins 1961 Award for License Control System

State earns award from American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators for licensing control and regulations. Secretary Paul A. MacDonald said Thursday the honor derives from a detailed survey of license control activities and Maine's licensing practices.

Augusta American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Maine Paul A. MacDonald

Partly Cloudy Portland Weather Tonight

Partly cloudy conditions continue in Portland with a low around 40. Sunday sees lingering clouds and cooler temperatures with no precipitation expected.

Portland

Church Notes Highlight Sunday Evening Services

A compact list of Sunday worship times across Biddeford Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Saco and Wells noting Advent Christian First Assembly of God and United Baptist church services Youth Fellowships and lay leaders plus special lectures by Dr Wesley G Huber at the Saco Unitarian church as part of Adventures in Christian Living.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Christ Ambassadors Group First Assembly of God Church Ahepa Pleasant Street Saco Aco Lyjman First Baptist Church Good‘wins Mills Salvation Army Union Avenue Salvation First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church Youth Fellowship of Goodwins Mills Wesley G. Huber Evangelistic Association of New England Saco Unitarian Church

Maine highway death rate rises 94 percent this year

Maine reports a 94 percent rise in highway fatalities for the year, the lowest in New England. Vermont follows with 15.3 percent, while New Hampshire shows the highest at 25.4 percent. Maine toll reached 150 by Oct 15, up from 137 a year earlier.

Augusta Maine New England Vermont New Hampshire

Adah Chapter Of Eastern Star Has Inspection

Adah Chapter of Eastern Star held an inspection at Biddeford Masonic Hall with Mrs. Anne R. Horsman visiting as worthy grand matron. Distinguished guests included three last grand matrons and other officers. class exemplifications occurred and a Community Chest donation was approved. November events and notices for upcoming officer nights and inspections were announced along with refreshments and decorations.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Anne R. Horsman Portland Grand Chapter Maine Ella F. Fickett Elizabeth M. Calderwood Biddeford Juanita Sessions York Herbert Sessions Rand Tron Agnes — H.wett South Berwick Thelma Gipe Marshal Mary Bobbins Louisa Bruns Martha Nellie Douglas Electa Esther . Linscott Kittery Marion, McAuley Saco New Jersey George W. Rooman Agnes Johnson Ways and Means Rooman Hazel Beety Helen LeGallee Marion Dexheimer Ruth Herrick Johnson Herrick Aurora Kennebunkport Edward Wolfertz Fadette Winnigance Yarmouth Madonna Kennebunk Beulah Cumberland Mills

Chinese claim Indian attack near McMahon line

Chinese state media cited by a New China News Agency described Indian troops with artillery launching a large-scale offensive in the eastern sector. It said Chinese forces suffered heavy losses and were forced to defend. The fighting was depicted near the Kechilang River north of the McMahon line, a border India contests with Tibet. Prime Minister Nehru is reported to have ordered Indian forces to push Chinese troops back from areas claimed by India. China accuses India of planning a major invasion.

Iater China Kechilang River India Tibet Nehru

Pope Endorses Plurality Election Despite Progressive Block

The article notes the Pope backed a plurality system while the initial council vote produced broad representation. It states the commission, including the so-called progressives, had sought wider input and influence in the majority election.

Commission Progressives

Nuclear test observers cheer at Pacific Command launch

Observers at Admiral Harry Felt's Pacific Command near Honolulu exult over Friday night's Dominic series test despite repeated postponements. The launch faced weather issues with heavy cloud and drizzle and multiple 15 to 30 minute holds, yet optimism stayed high until lift off.

Adm Harry D. Felt Pacific Command Honolulu Hawaii Johnston Island

Woman Hurt In Two Car Saco Mishap

A 68 year old Cumberland Center woman, Hattie McCann, fractured shoulder in a two car collision at Elm and Temple streets in Saco yesterday afternoon. She received on scene care from Dr. David H Sheehan and was taken to Saco hospital then Portland’s Maine Medical Center. John McCann, 71, Cumberland Center, drove east on Elm. Stephen Muslawski, 44, Temple Street, drove south on Temple. McCann cited for running a red light. Damages: $400 to McCann vehicle and $300 to Muslawski car. Patrolmen Far Jamieson and Alberick Martin investigated.

Cumberland Center Elm Temple Streets Saco Hattie McCann David H. Sheehan Saco Hospital Maine Medical Center Portland John McCann Elm Street Stephen Muslawski Temple Street McCann Saco Poice Maslawski Far Jamieson Alberick Martin

College Girl Clocked At 105 Beats Curfew In Department

Mary Quinlan 19 of Buffalo pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to reckless driving after a state trooper said she reached 105 mph while racing to reach St Joseph's College for Women in North Windham before a 1230 am curfew. He testified she forced a car off the road and weaved along U S One near Yarmouth.

Portland Mary A. Quinlan Vermont St Buffalo N.Y Gene Pierce St. Joseph's North Windham Bowdoin Brunswick Pierce Quinlan U.S Yarmouth

Rose Lamothe Elected Regent of Daughters of Isabella

Mrs Rose Lamothe was elected regent of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella at a special Biddeford meeting in St John hall Adams street Installation will be in the hall Tuesday night at 8 with Miss Anita Hunter Presquesle state regent as installing officer Refreshments will follow with Mrs Yvonne Mondville chairman and the hospitality committee in charge

Rose Lamothe Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. John Hall Adams Street Biddeford Anita Hunter Presquesle Yvonne Mondville

Saco Alderman Wins Endorsement for Ward 7 Seat

Bryce G. Milne, current Ward 7 alderman, was endorsed by the Saco Ward 7 Republican committee as the candidate for Ward 7 for the coming year. The group also endorsed William Haase for warden and Mrs. Ruby Packard for ward clerk. Other election matters were reviewed at the meeting.

Bryce G. Milne Saco Republican Committee William Haase Ruby Packard

Stewardess Missing After Door Detaches From Plane

Investigators from the Civil Aeronautics Board and the Federal Aviation Agency opened a probe into the Hartford area incident after a stewardess on a twin engine flight was reportedly ejected when a loose outside door blew open near Bradley Field. Pilot Harold Gould reported the door loss and guided authorities to the crash site as farm residents aided the search. The body of the stewardess was found by Robert Swingle in Farmington, about 100 yards behind his house, after a local resident reported hearing a scream.

Miss de Moriere Civil Aeronautics Board Federal Aviation Agency Bradley Field Harold Gould Alexandria Gould Miss de Moliere Poice Swingle Farmington

Maine official named chair at Northeast Mental Health_conf

Dr William E F Schumacher Maine director of mental health was elected chairman of the executive committee at the final session of the Northeast State Governments Conference in Mental Health. The conference concluded Friday with 80 delegates from Maine and Delaware in attendance.

Concord N. H William EF. Schumacher Maine Northeast State Governments Conference Idelaviares

Ties For Teens By Elinor Williams

A reader asks about handling a grounded breakup when a boyfriend dates her rival and how to cope with unresponsive romance. Elinor Williams advises maintaining house dates, staying within parental rules, and keeping in touch by phone while grounded to protect self. A second letter asks how to handle not being his type. the answer encourages moving on to nicer peers and pursuing mutual interest, emphasizing self-respect and trying others who are kind.

Elinor Williams Elinor Ans

Guidance Of Daughters Panel At Women’s Club Discusses Homemaker Prep

At the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union in Saco a panel debated whether teens are adequately prepared to be good homemakers. Speakers included Mrs. Bacheller, psychologist Spira, Sen. Erwin, and Mrs. Johnston. The discussion covered family school roles, parental patience, civic involvement, and religious upbringing. An open Q&A followed with plans for a Silver Collection and upcoming district conference.

Women's Educational and Industrial Union Saco Hamilton Hall Beach Street Doris Bacheller Thornton Academy Philip, Spira Sweetser Children’s Home James Erwin York G. Stephen Johnston North Saco North Saco Christian Church. Moderator Was Mrs. Stephen Patrick, Jr Bacheller Spira Sen Erwin Johnston Patrick William Marston Donald Skilling Westbrook Marston Clement Taylor Haas

Shepherds Become Sheep At Ecumenical Council

Archbishop Lawrence J. Shehan of Baltimore and Bishop Charles H. Helmsing of Kansas City-St. Joseph describe Vatican II bishops as “sheep,” adapting to Rome’s bustle with 2,700 prelates present. They note buses, lunch lines, crowded corridors, and street corner chats, calling the assembly a reunion and a novel experience.

George W. Cornell Associated Press Vatican City Rome Lawrence J. Shehan Baltimore Charles H. Helmsing Kansas City-St. Joseph Shehan

Court weighs desegregation crisis with troop comparison

An Atlanta appellate court debated contempt charges against Barnett and Lt. Gov. Paul B. Johnson as five of seven judges favored the Justice Department injunction. Chief Judge Elbert P. Tuttle said a ruling would come soon, though no decision was disclosed. Dissenting judges questioned naming Mississippi officials as parties and urged court jurisdiction questions.

Atlanta Barnett Paul B. Johnson Elbert P. Tuttle Justice Department Griffin B. Bell Walter P. Gewin Tuscaloosa Ala U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Mississippi Mississippi Mer

Lane Begins New Career In Basketball

Chicago based Frank Lane, famed baseball executive with 325 deals and about 500 players, starts a basketball career as Chicago Zephyrs GM. He discusses trades, drafting, and moving the team to the Coliseum, aiming to revitalize Chicago basketball with Jack McMahon as coach and Staverman as a traded asset among several moves.

Chicago Frank Lane Chicago Zephyrs National Basketball Association Cincinnati Lane Chicago Packers Zephyrs Jack McMahon International Amphitheatre Coliseum Dave Piontek Larry Staverman Staverman

Jones Favored Over Foster in Madison Square Garden Bout

New York AP reports Doug Jones, ranked No. 2 in the World Boxing Association light heavyweight division, is the favored fighter as he prepares for a scheduled 10 round match at Madison Square Garden against undefeated Bobby Foster of Washington. Foster substitutes for Zora Folley who withdrew due to illness. Foster has 12 straight wins but no tests against top contenders. Jones has endured a rough year with losses to Folley and Harold Johnson and a draw with Eric Schoppner in Germany. the fight will be televised nationally on ABC at 9 p.m. EST.

New York Doug Jones World Boxing Association Bobby Foster Washington Madison Square Garden Foster Zora Folley Ones Folley Harold Johnson Eric Schoppner Germany ABC

Lions and Colts Top K of C League Action

In Knights of Columbus league play at 20th Century lanes the Lions won five points over the Bears behind Al Dudley’s 326. The Colts matched with a 326 by George Garnache, beating the Packers as Nick Gillis' 341 helped. Giants fell three points to the Browns led by Jerry Forcier's 343 and Ray Gendron's 336. Redskins lost three points to the Eagles despite Phil Masse’s team setting a 554 single, and Adrien Les blond led the Eagles with 323.

Lions al Dudley Bears Knights of Columbus Colts George Garnache Packers Nick Gillis Giants Browns Jerry Forcier Ray Gendron Redskins Rol Laverriere Eagles Phil Masse Adrien Lesblond

Maine rally criticizes Reed and Tupper on elder care and housing

McIntire urged an Industrial Building Authority while blaming Reed for ignoring Maine's economic woes and lacking a concrete improvement plan. Hathaway argued private insurance cannot serve the elderly, noting Blue Cross plans and Social Security tied funding. Kellam faulted Tupper for not backing housing acts, stressing Maine's high senior citizen share and lagging elder programs.

Maine Reed Dolloff Hathaway Associated Hospital Service of Maine Ronald L. Kellam Rockland Stanley R. Tupper Kellam

Admission at Formerly White University Sparked by Court Action

The court denied Mississippi's motion to dissolve the order and to dismiss contempt proceedings against Barnett and Johnson in a majority decision. The disputed admission underscores ongoing desegregation tensions and legal scrutiny of institutional compliance.

Edith Mississippi Barnett and Johnson

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Stoe c Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennepunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Fellowship of the Church Fail Gospel Church Sditute Route 109 Wells Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Saco School Street Methodist Church Thomas Vining MYF Saco School Street Commission On Education of the Adah Chapter of Eastern Star Has Inspection Council Nuclear Saco Alderman Union Ecumenical Council McIntire
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