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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1959
Page
2
Arthur Desrochers, 80 Bacon street, Biddeford, is a surgical patient at Notre Dame hospital. Mrs Oscar Lacourse, 17 Janelle street, Biddeford, is a medical patient at Trull hospital. Sidney Bagnall, Seaside avenue, Saco, is a patient at Webber hospital.
Carlton W Libby 83 native of Biddeford and B and M Railroad employee died after a long illness. He lived at 453 reel road Biddeford and served as ticket agent and telegrapher in both Eastern and Western divisions before retiring in 1946. Survived by daughter Natalie Emerson grandson Donald Emerson brother Max Libby and a niece and nephew. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco with burial Laurel Hill cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 7 to 9 pm. Portland shows showers likely moderate this afternoon and Sunday partial clouds with possible showers.
The monthly meeting of the Mother's circle of Bradford chapter, Order of DeMoley, is set for Monday at the Masonic hall in Biddeford. Fred S. Gurney will speak at 7 30 p.m. for the Women's Relief corps meeting at the G A R hall in Saco.
The Association of Lacones will hold a memorial service at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox church tomorrow honoring its 25th anniversary. The event invites members and local community to participate in the remembrance led by church officials.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the South Biddeford Methodist church will meet Sunday at 6 30 PM. The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Foss Street Methodist church will meet tomorrow at the same time.
The Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship of the School Street Methodist church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m.
The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist church will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. The gathering invites all youth to participate in activities and fellowship.
The Senior High Youth Fellowship of Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 6 PM and the West Kennebunk Day group at 7 30 PM in the church vestry.
The Youth Fellowship of the Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. at the church. All youth are invited to attend this community event.
The 1950 case details a man named Austin, paroled after four years for a prior knife incident. Sharon, babysitting in Damariscotta, was abducted by Austin who forced entry, attacked her, and held her for six days with repeated assaults. They wandered at night, camping in an unoccupied camp, surviving on little food. Authorities pursued warrants in Albany for kidnapping and in Maine for taking away. Four days earlier Austin’s wife gave birth.
Mrs. Rodney Austin, wife of an ex-convict sought in Vermont and New York for kidnapping a 14 year old babysitter, says if guilty he should surrender and take punishment. She cares for a baby girl born last Monday and waits for the truth amid conflicting stories surrounding Sharon Simmons of Damariscotta Mills.
Arthur G. Donovan of Boston files in U S District Court for 150000 in damages after a Belfast hotel fire at the Colonial Inn killed six. Named defendants include Alton L. Marsano and the Marsano Realty Co. of Belfast. Donovan's wife Valerie 28 and daughter Jill 3 perished.
I am deeply grateful to my co workers of Butters for the cards flowers and gifts received during my convalescence at home I extend thanks to my many friends and family for their kindness and support through this period.
Mrs Sarah Fisher Deinstadt aged 80 widow of George W Deinstadt formerly of Kennebunkport died this morning at her daughter’s home in Melrose Massachusetts She was born in Kennebunkport to James A and Lydia Dodge Fisher She leaves three daughters Florence Cutter Melrose Janet Dyment Stoneham and Evelyn Nompleggi Kennebunkport one brother James Fisher of Kennebunkport two sisters Florence Dodge of Kennebunkport Verna Nickerson of North Amherst and two grandchildren The funeral is Monday at 2 pm from Bibber Funeral Home Kennebunkport Rev Robert Howes officiating Friends may call at the home tonight and tomorrow evening.
Lester Harris of Mill City Chevrolet Body shop was honored at a farewell testimonial at Vanderbarg restaurant in Biddeford. He concludes duties with the company on October 29 and reports for army service in November. Gerald Levine presented a traveling case on behalf of fellow employees.
1st Lt. Charles G. Hannan and wife seek quiet after quintuplet girls birth and death. He toured Taylor Texas for funeral services with sons Robert and Pat while Mrs. Hannan remained at Lackland AFB hospital. He requested a 30 day Air Force leave to keep the family together.
Old Orchard Beach board delays a sewer construction vote to Friday night at 7 pm at Old Orchard Beach High School due to legal ties. Chairman Hermann Gerrish says voters must approve all warrant articles to authorize the sewer, with the meeting held at the high school.
Staples Auxiliary of AMVETS posts in Biddeford completes plans for a baked bean supper to be held November 7 from 5 to 7 pm at the post home Alfred Street. Co chairs Edith Binette and Rachel Binette named. units vote to donate to CARE and support United Nations Day events.
The oldest of Scotland’s four universities, St Andrews University, traces its founding to 1411 marking a milestone in higher education history. It established a long tradition in learning and regional influence through centuries of academic development.
Vanguard 17 at Burns School Saco presented a Mexico program for seventh graders and teacher Mrs. Phyllis Borden. Directed by Miss Nancy Tarbox, the event featured map drawing, clay, a booklet, oral reports on Aztec culture, a dramatization of Montezuma and Cortez, and a piñata breaking with student performers including Patricia Henderson Susan Sheehan Karen Hadiaris and many others.
Paul Dion, 56, of 70 Wentworth street, was fined $25 in Biddeford Municipal court after pleading guilty to assaulting his wife. Mrs. Dion testified he choked her and forced her to flee the house. Also, Leonel Labbe, 16, of 107 Guinea road, pleaded guilty to speeding on Main street. sentence pending. Edmund Lemieux, 33, of 3 Rathier street, pleaded guilty to assaulting J Armand Tardif on September 27. trial in progress.
Local city authorities in ancient Europe issued coinage distinct to each municipality. These issues reflected civic pride and economic autonomy, with denominations and symbols tied to local governance and culture.
Red China says it faces a peace panic and rejects any idea of renouncing force in the Mosco Far East dispute with Nationalist China. Peiping blasts reports of Sino Soviet differences and accuses the United States of blackmail to drive a wedge between China and the Soviet Union. The People’s Daily cites a steadfast alliance based on internationalism and equal footing.
Arrangements are done for the second annual St James Festival dinner dance sponsored by the St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cemetery association. Dinner begins at 5 p m Sunday at the K of C hall with an 8 pm entertainment program to follow. Two dance orchestras have been booked and tickets remain available as the 50th anniversary of the St Demetrios community is marked.
Mrs. John Chase announces donation day and open house at the new St Francis convent on High street Saco Sunday from 2 to 4 pm. Canned goods will be accepted and visitors meet the Sisters then tour the convent guided by Mrs. William Berube and assistants. Refreshments served by hospitality chair Miss Anne Dineen and helpers.
The government seeks a Taft Hartley injunction naming defendants and the union. Companies did not oppose the move as the walkout halts about 90 percent of U S steelmaking. About 275000 allied workers furloughed and wage losses soar into billions.
The Ahepa hall in Saco hosted a joint birthday party for four Thornton Academy students all turning 16 this week Linda Moraney Richard Hellige Jeffrey Griffith and Thomas Eldridge were honored The event featured birthday decorations games dancing and gifts presented on behalf of attendees including parents and siblings as chaperones and hosts.
The Notre Dame hospital board in Biddeford held its October meeting with an official visit from Rev Mother Maillet of Canada, newly appointed Mother Provincial, and Rev Mother LeSage, Provincial Bursar, both ex officio trustees. The session reviewed annual activities, charity donations of 14 000, and new equipment funded by the auxiliary, with plans for room redecorations and future projects announced.
Saco firefighters answered a call for a flooded oil burner at the home of Charles Murphy on Jordan Street yesterday afternoon. No damage was reported.
The State Police warn pedestrians to be self reliant in traffic and not rely on drivers for protection. People should stay alert at all times while walking in or near roadways as drivers may not see them.
Maine news notes a Maine Central railroad hearing with few attendees except five citizens including Portland attorney John Willey who criticized the process as intimidating. The PUC plans Bangor hearings next month after requests to hold there. Also marked is the 60th wedding anniversary of Alton L. Tripp and his wife at Marshview Scarborough with family in attendance and gifts of traveling luggage.
U S scientists Segre and Chamberlain, aided by Clyde Wiegand and Thomas Ypsilantis, announced the discovery of the antiproton in September 1955 using a device called the hevatron. The antiproton is a negatively charged roton and its existence helps explain cosmic mysteries while posing no threat to matter. It notes James Van Allen and Hermann Oberich as Nobel candidates per Expressen.
State Police stress the danger of the mindset that accidents won’t happen to me. Safety authorities warn this belief leads to careless driving and pedestrian behavior. The message urges personal responsibility to prevent harm.
A playful public safety line warns against tailgating and unsafe driving habits, urging caution behind the wheel and full attention on the road to prevent crashes.
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