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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1959

Page

2

Local Patient Notes From New England Hospitals

Personal briefs list multiple patients by name and address at Webber hospital Notre Dame hospital Maine Medical Center and other facilities. Mentions include Mrs Alexina Garneau Joseph Boisvert Jr Steven Andrews and Mrs Clara Rousseau with statuses medical or surgical and home returns or visits.

Alexina E. Garneau Birch Street Saco Webber Hospital Joseph Boisvert, Jr South Street Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Herve Boisvert Cleaves Street Cyrilda Morin Thornton Avenue Melbourne Means Maine Medical Center Portland Steven Andrews Charles W. Andrews Milliken Mills Road Old Orchard

Louise Adams 66 Dies Sudden At Fortunes Rocks Residence

Mrs Louise Adams 66 died suddenly yesterday at her summer home in Fortunes Rocks. A Montpelier Vermont resident born in Georgetown Massachusetts she was daughter of Herbert Slayton and Lillian Lane Slayton. Survived by husband Col George F Adams two daughters Murial Frank San Diego California and Phyllis Murphy Montpelier seven grandchildren. Member Of Eastern Star Montpelier and Bethany Congregational church. Services Friday 2 pm Barber and Lamier funeral home Montpelier burial Greenmount Cemetery Rev Harper Welch officiant Arrangements Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk

Louise Adams Fortunes Rocks Montpelier Georgetown Mass Herbert Slayton Lillian Lane) Slayton George F. Adams Murial Frank San Diego Calif Phyllis Murphy Order of Eastern Star of Bethany Congregational Church Barber and Lamier Funeral Greenmount Cemetery Harper Welch Bibber Summer Street Kennebunk

York County Fish and Game to host bean supper at Stickney lodge

The York County Fish and Game association will hold a bean supper at 6 on Saturday at Stickney lodge in Goodwins Mills. A meeting is set for Thursday October 29 at 7 45 with commissioner Roland Cobb as guest speaker and supper at 6 45.

York County Fish and Game Association Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills Roland Cobb

Biddeford Social Tonight at City Hall Hall on Washington

Biddeford council and K of C auxiliary announce a social tonight at 8. The gathering will be held at the hall on Washington street and members are urged to bring a guest.

Biddeford Council K. of C Washington Street

St Joseph Alumni to Install Officers Tonight

Members of the St Joseph Alumni Association will install officers at 8 p m in the St Joseph grammar school cafeteria on the first floor, the group’s new meeting place.

St. Joseph Alumniae Association St. Joseph Grammar School

Legion post to host bean supper and meeting

The Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion post will entertain the Last Man's club with a bean supper Thursday at 6 30 p m The regular meeting will follow

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley, American Legion Post Last Man's Club

Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Meeting Time

Biddeford council and Knights of Columbus plan a meeting Thursday at 4 p.m. in the K of C hall.

Biddeford council and K of C auxiliary meet tonight

The Biddeford council and the Knights of Columbus auxiliary plan their first fall social this evening at eight o clock. Local members are invited to attend and share in the community gathering.

Churches Singspiration Service at Wildwood Chapel

A singspiration service is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Wildwood Baptist chapel Tur bot s Creek Kennebunkport. The Hamilton Memorial Christian Science public reading room at 42 Beach Street Saco will be open tomorrow from 2 to 4 p m.

Wildwood Baptist Chapel Turbot's Creek Kennebunkport The Chritian Science Society Hamilton Memorial Beach Street Saco

Junior Songsters Meet at 3 30 PM Thursday

The Junior Songsters of the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 30 p m. The Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Junior and Senior Timbrel group will meet Thursday at 4 30 p m.

Ochard Beach Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach

Home League of Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Meet Thursday

The Home League of the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m. The Foss Street Methodist church choir will rehearse Thursday at 7 30 p m at the church.

Old Crchard Beach Salvation Army Foss Street Methodist Church Tre Ev Arch

Prayer and Bible Study at Old Orchard Beach Church

A prayer and Bible study hour will be held at the First Baptist Church in Old Orchard Beach on Thursday at 7:30 p m. Choir rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday at 7:30 p m at the same church.

First Bapiist Old Orchard Beach First Baptist Church

Christ Episcopal Church Wardens Schedule Meeting

The wardens and vestrymen of Christ Episcopal Church will meet the church at 7 30 p m Thursday.

Christ Episcopal Church Thursay

Sound Film On Higher Education Program At North Saco

A sound film about the Congregational Christian Denominational Higher Education program will be shown tonight at 7 30 at the North Saco church.

North Saco

Lydia Circle Meeting At Ocean Park Home

The Lydia Circle of the Women's Union at Saco United Baptist Church will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs Fdna Sulis on Winona Avenue Ocean Park.

Lydia Circle Women's Union The Saco United Baptist Church Fdna_ Sulis Winona Avenue Ocean Park

Girl Guards of Saco Salvation Army Meet Tomorrow

The Girl Guards of the Saco Salvation Army will meet tomorrow at 6 30 p m.

The Saco Salvation Army

Court Hearing Contested Strike Ends 80 Day Cooling Off Period

Judge Sorg weighs an injunction that could force half a million striking steelworkers back to the mills for an 80 day cooling off period. The order would compel industry and union to pursue a permanent settlement amid the long costly dispute.

Sorg

Firemen Put Out Saco Dump Fire Near North Street Crossing

Firemen used a booster line to extinguish a dump fire on land owned by Hyman Zaitlin near the North Street railroad crossing in Saco yesterday afternoon. Burning shavings were listed as the cause.

Hyman Zaitlin North Street Railroad Saco

No Incidents Reported In Saco Police Notes

No accidents were reported at the Saco Police headquarters last night or this morning. No session of the Saco Municipal Court was held today and no calls were listed for the Saco ambulance jog.

Saco

Slow Down at Sundown Urges Caution After Sunset

State Police warn drivers to exercise extreme care from sunset to darkness. The reminder highlights higher risk as daylight fades and encourages reduced speeds and vigilant nocturnal driving.

Clifford M. Clark Dies at 59 in Kennebunk

Clifford M. Clark 59 of Brown Street Kennebunk former Boston resident died at Biddeford hospital this morning. Born in Wells Branch to Austin and Olive Forbes Clark he is survived by wife Arline Flint Clark son William Clark Bridgeport Conn brother Asa Clark Pepperell Mass and two grandsons Kenneth and Mark Clark. Funeral Friday at 9 from Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev Robert Cumler. Friends may call Thursday. committal Friday at Forest Hill Cemetery Boston.

Clifford M. Clark Brown Street Kennebunk Boston Biddeford Wells Branch Austin and Olive (Forbes) Clark Arline Flint) Clark William §. Clark Bridgeport Robert Cumler Christchurch Forest Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Miss J Frances Thompson in Saco

Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 p m for Miss J Frances Thompson of Dayton from Shumway Funeral home 35 Spring street Saco Rev Birger T Johnson of the First Parish Congregational church Saco officiated Bearers were Robert Taylor Burton Taylor Kenneth Goodwin and Clifton Goodwin Burial was in the family lot Hope cemetery Kennebunk

J. Frances Thompson Dayton Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Saco Birger T. Johnson First Parish Congregational Church Robert Taylor Burton Taylor Kenneth Goodwin Clifton Goodwin Hope Cemetery Kennebunk

Solemn Requiem Mass Held for Alphee Bellefeuille

A solemn 9 am requiem was celebrated at St. Joseph Church for Alphee Bellefeuille with Rev. Sylvia Levesque officiating and Father Carrier as deacon. Burial followed at St. Joseph Cemetery. bearers named. Attendees traveled from New Hampshire, Boston, Toronto, and several Quebec towns, including Danville, Sherbrooke, Plessisville, and Asbestos.

St. Joseph Church Alphee Bellefeuille Sylvia Levesque Norman Carrier Marc Franc Diane Rousselle St. Joseph St. Joseph Cemetery Father Carrier William Southwick Roland Nadeau Paul Mininni Paul Paquette Jacques Boucher Gaston Boucher Darius Boisvert Danville P. Q Ernest Boisvert St. Georges Wilfred Boisvert Plessisville Georges Boisvert Sherbrooke Sylvia Vincent Asbert P. Q Leonard Boisvert Asbestos Roger Boisvert Windsor Mill Andre Boisvert Claude Boisvert Lorenzo Boisvert Sylvia Boisvert Albert Deshaies Toronto Can Cecile Bellefeuille Manchester N. H Albert Bellefeuille Cap de la Madeleine Raoul Fortin

Quintuplets survive among rare medical record

The Pace One continuation notes a set of five newborns, three months premature, among the rarest quintuplet cases in U.S. history. Babies A to E weighed 1 lb 9 oz, 1 lb 13 oz, 1 lb 2 oz, 1 lb 13 oz, and 1 lb 13 oz, with D the strongest. The mother, a 5-foot-3, 120-pound Tavlor, Texas native, and her husband recall earlier dreams of a girl, now five babies. The parents, married since 1953, have two older sons, and spent two years in Japan before returning to the United States in 1989. Doctors say color and breathing are good but full development remains incomplete. The world’s living quintuplets include the Diligentis of Buenos Aires. the Dionne quints lived 20 years.

United States Hannans Tavlor Tex Robert Pat Japan Hannan Buenos Aires Argentina Emilio Dionne

Tragedy in Maplewood as 9-year-old Daniel Bolger dies

A boy named Daniel Bolger, age nine, was killed in Maplewood while near a tresile, according to early reports. Authorities are investigating, with local officials confirming the fatal incident and detailing surrounding circumstances.

Maplewood N. J Daniel Bolger

Portlaw Weather Forecast Says Cold, Clear Roads Ahead

Fair and colder this afternoon and tonight with a slight warming Thursday afternoon. North to northeast winds 15-20 mph this afternoon, diminishing to 5-10 mph tonight. Zone 1 temperatures range 42 to 22, with overnight lows listed for several cities including Caribou 19 and Mt. Washington 6.

Portlaw Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Portland Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Boston Washington Miami Chicago St. Louis New Orleans Denver Los Angeles Halifax Montreal

Saco Brownie Troop Chooses Patrol Names and Leaders

Saco Brownie Troop 4 at United Baptist Church selected three patrol names Busy Bees Brownie Butterflies and The Raccoons with Kathy Andrews Katina Kalagias and Patty Murphy serving as leaders. A flag ceremony featured Mary Ellen Murphy Linda Hanson and Deborah Means as flag bearer guards.

Saco United Baptist Church Patrol Kathy Andrews Katina Kalagias Patty Murphy Mary Ellen Murphy Linda Hanson Deborah Means Judy Carr Jill Chadbourne Deborah Forrester Margaret Lafond Elaine Lamane Janet Lane Carol Lee Andrea Levesque Jayne Lamb Jeanne Moore Patty Ann Murphy Caroline Norton Susan Pollock Sharon Seaward Joyce Sullivan Deborah Trecartin Deborah Whitney Lorrain Lavigne John B. Murphy Hester Hanson

Bitter mood among steelworkers over Taft Hartley injunction

Morrisville Pennsylvania reports bar patrons and steelworkers angry about resuming work under Taft Hartley. Workers fear loss of gains and vow to follow United Steelworkers President David J. McDonald. Some predict another strike when the 80 day period ends.

Morrisville Tom Kane United Steelworkers David J. McDonald Kane Morrisvile Gardens Fairless Hills U.S. Steel Corp Harry Lykens Lykens

Tannery Dinner Set For Tonight

A testimonial dinner honoring Saco Tanning, a new local industry, will be held at Pepperell hall tonight. President Daniel Turkanis will be the principal speaker. the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with the dinner to start at 6:45. Roland Sylvestre serves as general chairman.

Saco Tanning Corporation Pepperell Hall Tannery Daniel Turkanis Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce Roland Sylvestre

Maine Men Auto Victims in Separate Crashes

Ronald Powell, 20, of Sanford died in an Alfred auto crash. Driver Joseph C. Morin, also of Sanford, injured. Herbert Landry, 20, of Norridgewock died at Skowhegan hospital after a Saturday crash. Driver Carlton Kennard, 21, of Norridgewock, died a few hours later.

Alfred Ronald Powell Sanford Joseph C. Morin Larone Herbert Landry Norridgewock Skowhegan Carlton Kennard

Biddeford Pair Feted At Silver Wedding Party

Joseph Emile Richard and wife celebrated 25 years of marriage with family and friends at their son Joseph A. Perry’s Biddeford home, with a Saturday dinner at Won derbar and Sunday open-house. Attendees included many Perry and Lemelin relatives from Biddeford and Greenville, plus out-of-town guests.

Joseph Emile Richard Joseph A. Perry Pike Street Biddeford Jefferson Court Greenville S. C Wonderbar Francis Perry Joe Perry Angella Perry Joseph Perry Omer Lemelin Jeanne Perry Barbara Perry Doris Guay Francis J. Perry Vickie Perry St. Andre Church Msgr Arthur Decary Richard Perry Bamberg Joseph E. Richard Frank Perry Richard Danforth Aurore Dube Linda Perry Billie Joe Perry John Frechette George Frechette Alden Danforth Alice Guay Diane Perry Roland Perry Daniel Perry Robert Perry Rene Lemelin Alma Custeau George Cuseau Raymond Blanchette Jeannine Lemelin Andre Lemelin Alphee Richard Rita Danforth Charles Danforth Armand Bergeron Madeleine Soulard Normand Bergeron Nancy Pergeron Leo Rondeau Robert Gosselin Neil Gosselin Marc Gosselin Sanford Wilfrid Cote Alfred Soulard Joseph Beaulieu Lorraine Beaulieu Robert Nantelle,Jr Henri Carrier New Britain Larry Metayer

Lions Club hears tournament progress report

George Wells gave a progress report at the Biddeford Saco Lions Club meeting held last night at the Wonderbar. Six York county basketball teams Thornton Academy St. Louis Kennebunk Sanford Traip and Biddeford High School will play in the tournament on Saturday December 5 at 7 30 p m at Biddeford High School. Proceeds go to sight conservation. King Lion Armand Morrisette presided as Arthur King reported on Hollis Center Lions Club and Reynald Larochelle presented the finance report. Donations were approved for Band Mothers and Little League bowling. The next meeting on November 3 features York county football coaches night with George Wells as program chairman.

George Wells Biddeford- Saco Lions Club Wonderbar York County Thornton Academy St. Louis Kennebunk Sanford, Traip Biddeford High School King Lion Armand Morrisette Arthur King Hollis Center Lions Club Reynald Larochelle

Children Play Near Tracks After School Incident

Two boys were seen playing near railroad tracks after school on Tuesday night when a playmate observed the scene. The report notes the boys were near the trains as they interacted and walked along the right of way.

Saco Schools to Hold Parent Teacher Conferences

Dr Frank D. Lawler announces upcoming Saco School system conferences with 1 to 3 pm sessions on select days. Each 25 minute appointment pairs parents with teachers to discuss the pupil's school work and home circumstances to improve cooperation and understanding. Parents will receive a questionnaire to choose convenient days and times.

Saco Frank D. Lawler Lawler Saco Pta Gical Lschool Dr. Lawler

Conclaves Announced At Voltigeur Club Meeting

Voltigeur club Biddeford members heard Yvon Caron outline International Snowshoe club benefits and urged joining. Adrien Petit and Caron chair the membership drive as a delegation reported on a Manchester NH union session. Drum corps rehearsals begin 7:30 pm Monday, with two conventions planned for January and February.

Yvon Caron Voltigeur Club Biddeford Adrien Petit Dlues Manchester N. H Caron Robert Beaupre Queens Hotel Montreal Terry Martel Adelbert Huot Louis Dupras

Biddeford Safety Groups Install New Officers

Civil Defense preparedness and public safety measures dominated a meeting and installation of new officers for the Biddeford CD unit and Biddeford Public Safety association hosted at the Biddeford AMVETS post. Armand J. Grebin was named president with Frances Allen vice president, Rita Potvin secretary, Frank Peck treasurer, and Harry Gowen assistant treasurer. Alden Jacobs is general director of CD activities.

Biddeford CD Unit Biddeford Public Safety Association Biddeford Clement Deschambeault Ralph Binette Raymond Reando Wilfred J. Perreault York County

Saco Democrats Will Sponsor Own Candidate

Charles Mistos, vice president of the Saco Democratic Political and Social club, confirmed that a small faction caused party disunity and that the club plans to sponsor its own candidate at the upcoming caucus. The date is not yet set by the Democratic city committee. Mrs. Viola Wells described a new voter registration law effective for the December 14 election. Speakers included Mrs. Phyllis Deschambeault, William Dunn, Maurice Arsenault, William Buckley, Antonio Bou cher, Alcide Deschambeault, Ward Galderman, and Donald McCone.

Charles Mistos Saco Democratic Political and Social Club Donald McCone Gar Hall McCone Democratic Party Saco Democratic City Committee Viola Wells Saco Board of Registration Phyllis Deschambeault York County Register of Deeds William Dunn Maurice Arsenault William Buckley Antonio Boucher Alcide Deschambeault Ward Galderman

Saco Legion Post Receives National Citation

The Owen-Davis post American Legion was cited for outstanding service by the National Americanism committee at last night’s meeting at the post home on Beach street. A Little League banquet is planned for October 29 at the post home and an annual open house is set for Veterans Day evening November 10 at that location.

Owen-Davis Post American Legion National Americanism Committee Post Home Beach Street Saco Little League

Officer Election Slated By Saco Town Meeting

Byron Dolby of the Saco Town meeting announced the season kickoff meeting in the municipal courtroom Thursday at 7 15. Officers will be elected and plans to bring the Portland Children's theater to Saco are to be discussed. Carlton Robbins is treasurer and Robert Fenderson is secretary.

Byron Dolby Saco Sweetser Fund Saco Municipal Court Room Portland Children’s Theater Carlton Robbins Robert Fenderson

Hunt for Cai me t war Pace One State Trooper Detective James Milligan and Lincoln County At ty

Detective James Milligan and Lincoln County authorities believe a broken chain points to a scuffle and possibly forceful abduction of Sharon. Austin, seen talking with her earlier, is sought after a 9:45 p m sighting at a filling station. A large search failed to locate Sharon near Damariscotta Lake.

James Milligan Lincoln County James B. Perkins Austin Austins Sharon Damariscotta Lake

Biddeford Conference Explores Diabetes Clinic Plans

Dr O Sullivan represents the agency at a three way conference on tentative diabetic clinic plans in the area. The secretary's report was read.

Pace One O'Sullivan

Saco PTA Introduces New Superintendent and Program

The Saco PTA met with Franklin Thompson introducing school guests from multiple elementary buildings. Dr Frank Lawler spoke on a new parent teacher conference program, 25 minute sessions twice yearly, while the group discussed hot lunch service, bus costs, and maintenance. Open House was announced by Raymond Hobbins as 219 members are currently on the rolls.

William Bogas Sylvia Johnson Virginia Gay Young Sara Emmons Josephine DeRocher Barbara Hooper Peullette Ingalls Thelma Kal ‘Lock Mary Emmons Ann Fortier Sarah Haines Ethel Rodgers Mabel Fanning Ruby Hannaford Donald Libby Franklin Thompson Hilda Libby Bonython School Geraldine Fenderson Gertrude Clark Edna Sanborn Charlotte O'Leary Phyla Sanborn Irene Anagnostis Sweetser Ira Russell Bernice Foye Flora Clukey Lenora Berry Jordan Helen Finn Pauline Deschambeault Louise McCain Ethelyn Hill Locke Erma Croxford Madeleine Davis Althea Carson Ruth Hussey Walter Lamb Irving Chelder Joseph Grondin Chelder Beatrice Hobbs Burns School Lamb Grondin Saco Frank Lawler Lawler PTA Birger Johnson First Parish Congregational Church Raymond Carter Raymond Hobbins

PTA Observes National Education Week and Holds Meeting

Members noted November 10 observances at all schools, with Mrs Albert Nickerson librarian of the Kennebunk public library as guest speaker November 17 at Young School. Thoms Vining and Richard Murphy named Ways and Means and Budget chairmen. January meeting to Thornton Academy with campus tour. Tea hour and fall flowers provided by Burns school mothers.

Albert Nickerson Kennebunk Public Library Youngchool Hobbins Thoms Vining Ways and Means Richard Murphy Thornton Academy Academy PTA Locke School Darry Nielson Shumway Burns School Ralph Larochelle Lawrence Lamb Linwood Brown Warren Peterson Harry Garland Lloyd Anderson Robert LaFond James Hickey Ralph Meserve Nicholas Scontras Beatrice Mogan Irving Zaitlin Clayton Feeney Philip Sneider Samuel Bellevue Raymond Carter Alan Sawyer Robert Lockhart

Williams Clings To Ring Title

Williams a Boston heavyweight keeps his New England title and perfect pro record in a stoppage of Billy Tisdale of Bridgeport. Tisdale hit the canvas six times, with Eddie Bradley stopping the bout at 2:49 of the fifth round as Williams finally opened up after two cautious rounds. Williams, who weighs 206, hints at possible exhibitions with champion Ingemar Johansson next month amid promoter Sam Silverman’s offer of 7500 dollars per exhibition.

Boston Lee Williams New England Billy Tisdale Bridgeport Williams Tisdale Ingemar Johansson Sam Silverman Johansson Silverman

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