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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1961

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Local notices from Saco Biddeford Old Orchard Beach

Various notices list residents in Saco Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach. Mary Finn is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Edward and Cheryl Kinmond in Saco visited daughter Cheryl in Washington DC. Arthur and wife from Old Orchard Beach head to Providence for their 30th anniversary on October 26. Anita Remillard of Biddeford attends Maine Cosmetologist Association convention in Portland. Claire Sayer of Biddeford visited Boston Plus School of Business for IBM keypunch training. Richard L. Gove of Biddeford, Maine National Guard, heads to Fort Campbell KY for year of training. he is information officer for the 20th Maine Armored and on leave from Mt. Washington TV in Poland Spring. He received a transistor radio at a farewell party.

Mary Finn Ferry Road Saco Webber Hospital Edward Kinmond Washington, D. C Cheryl Arthur LaPlante Summer Street Old Orchard Beach Providence R.1 Anita Remillard Center Street Biddeford Maine Cosmetologist Association Easland Portland Claire Sayer Plus School of Business Boston IBM Portland Plus School of Business Congress Street Richard L. Gove Auburn Cliford FE. Gove South Street Maine National Mt. Washington TV Poland

Funeral rites held for Miss Marian Purbrick RN

Funeral services for Miss Marian Purbrick RN former Saco Public Health nurse were held Tuesday at Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco. She died Saturday in Sanford with Rev Lester Holmes officiating and burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.

Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Marian Purbrick Sanford Lester Holmes Alfred Laurel Hill

Portland Weather Forecast With Showers Likely

Cloudy to partly sunny conditions prevail in Portland. This afternoon warmer with northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight fog develops as winds become light. Thursday mostly cloudy and cool with showers likely in the afternoon. Southerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Advert suggests Seal Rock Beverage, 17 flavors, made with pure spring water.

Portland

Biddeford Knights to Meet for Whist Party Plans

The Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus will hold a meeting tomorrow night at 8 in East C hall. All whist party committee men are asked to attend to draft final plans for the event.

Biddeford Knights of Columbus E. of C. Hall

Meeting of Biddeford Saco Veterans Council Tonight

The Biddeford Saco Veterans Council will meet at 7 30 PM in the Owen Davis American Legion Hall on Beach Street in Saco.

Biddeford

Mothers Meeting for Saco Little League Tonight

The Saco Old Orchard Beach Mothers League will gather at 7 30 PM in the Saco GAR hall to discuss upcoming league activities and support for local players.

Saco-Old Orchard Beach Little League Saco Gar Hall

Red Cross Biddeford Chapter Plans 7 PM Meeting

The Biddeford chapter executive committee of the American Red Cross will meet tomorrow night at 7 at chapter headquarters. Ru dolphe Begreron will be the main speaker at the gathering, outlining upcoming initiatives.

Biddeford American Red Cross Rudolphe Begreron

Church Ladies Meet and Sale in Saco Area

Lydia Circle of Saco United Baptist Churchwomen will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m at 2 Grayson street Biddeford to study The Land of Eldorado with Dorothy Johnson reviewing two chapters. The Senior chair of the Saco School Street Methodist church will rehearse Thursday at 7 p m at the church. A rummage sale by EF and L club of the Saco School Street Methodist church runs Thursday and Friday mornings 9 to 12 at the church.

Lydia Saco United Saco School Street Methodist Church EF and L Club

Holy Communion Service at Episcopal Church

A brief notice states Holy Communion will be celebrated Thursday at a.m. in an Episcopal church in Biddeford.

Episcopal Church Biddeord

Sacred Heart League to Gather for Mass at Church

Members of the Sacred Heart League of St. Andre church meet in the parish hall Sunday at 6 30 then proceed as a group to the church for Mass at 7 Corporate communion will be received by the group and the sermon will be dedicated to League activities.

Sacred Heart League of

East Germans near Brandenburg Gate reinforce border area

British troops in the area are reinforced as a precaution. France sends eight militia to an observation post at Gesundbrunnen station overlooking the Communist sector. East Berlin travelers report East German police presence with a water cannon and small armored car within about 300 yards of the border. The water cannon can knock a person off their feet.

Page One Brandenburg Gate Gesundbrunnen East Berlin

Slight Factory Fire at Allied Hamp Shire Footwear

A small fire under the floor at Allied Hamp shire Footwear Corporation on Factory Island in Saco caused slight damage. Two Saco Fire Department trucks and four firefighters responded yesterday using booster lines to control the blaze.

Allied Hampshire Footwear Corporation Factory Island Saco

High Sea Damages Road At Kennebunk Beach

High seas and a 12 foot tide damaged the Great Hill section of Kennebunk Beach, washing out repairs on the road started by town crews. Foreman Russell Brown directed crews as tides forced a restart. The offshore storm also flooded the King's Highway and washed ashore lobster traps, affecting local lobstermen.

Great Hill Kennebunk Beach Kenebunke Highway Division Russell Brown King’s Highway

Mailman reinstatement debate over Law criticized

Day reversed a regional directive and reprimanded W. W. Law for unspecified conduct tied to his NAACP leadership alleging his firing was tied to publicity seeking to make him a martyr. The national action cited an impartial board finding the charges not trivial, while Carter condemned Day for racist references to the grievance committee members.

Day Law NAACP Post Office Department Post Office William F. Askew Atlanta Askew W. W. Law Savannah Impartial Review Board New York Carter

Xi Omicron Plans Toys for Pineland Project Event

Xi Omicron Exemplar chapter Beta Sigma Phi opened a holiday season drive by adopting Toys for Pineland as its special project. The meeting at Mrs. Daly's Elm Street home included cancer research fundraising updates from Sloan-Keddering Institute and Helen Wakefield Memorial fund donations.

Pineland Xi Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Thomas Daly Elm Street Biddeford Sloan- Keddering Research Institute New York Helen Wakefield Memorial Fund Philip Secamman Betty Stansberry George Ange Richard Sawtell Philip Scamman Main Street Saco Pi Chapter Ritual of Jewels H. Clifford Berry Sawtelle

Temperature Outlook by Zone and Towns

Temperatures for Zone 1 show an overnight range from the upper 50s to the mid 30s. Lowest readings include Caribou 35 Eastport 43 Green ville 38 Old Town 39 Rumford 32 Portland 36 Mt Wash 31 Concord 27 Halifax 50 Montreal 33.

Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Portland Mt. Wash Concord Halifax Montreal

Costume Party Held by Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi

Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi持 costume party at Mrs Alfred Loignon's Biddeford home. Prizes awarded for costumes with first to Mrs James Moutsatsos, second to Mrs Raymond Audie, third to Mrs William Cosgrove wearing a 100 year old English dress. Xi Omicron Exemplar invited for Nov 14 at Mrs Philip Scamman's Saco home.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Alfred Loignon Gertrude Avenue Biddeford James Moutsatsos Raymond Audie William Cosgrove England Xi Omicron Philip Scamman Main Street Saco Robert Bergeron J. A. Servais Charles Cotsis Peter Mantis Roland Rioux Roland Provencher Robert Petrin

Henry Gross Appears On TV Feature

Henry H Gross of 435 Pool Road Biddeford a water dowser appeared on CBS To Tell The Truth this week. Three of four panelists correctly identified him and praised his quick knowledge of books by Kenneth Roberts of Kennebunkport. He demonstrated dowsing by locating a hidden water pipe on stage with Tom Poston. He is the second Biddeford resident featured recently after Margie Moore of Saco who held a captain’s license for ocean fishing charters.

Henry H. Gross Pool Road Biddeford Kennebunkport Kenneth Roberts Gross Roberts Tom Poston Twin City Margie Midge! Moore Saco

Woman Struck By Car On Alfred Street: Biddeford

A Biddeford woman, Alma Bouthot, 68, was hospitalized after being struck by a car last night on Alfred Street near Pool Street. The driver, Cecil J. Madore, 39, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, said he could not stop in time as she stepped into the street. Police investigators were Biddeford Officers Adelbert Morin and Alphonse Faucher.

Biddeford Alfred Street Pool Street Alma Bouthot Webber Hospital Cecil J. Madore Lawrence Mass Madore Alfred and Pool Streets Adelbert Morin Alphonse Faucher

Breaks outline seven chief aides from global regions

Latin-American delegates split over the proposal while most favor five aides from the United States. The plan envisions aides from the United States, the USSR, Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and Asia, with key blocs aligning differently on the regional mix.

United States Africa Latin America Eastern Europe Western Europe Asia U. S Im U Alpien America

Mrs Stansberry Hosts Assembly With Noted Guests

Mrs Stansberry welcomed two special guests, Mrs Paul Reny and Mrs Donald Macomber, at a social gathering marking community outreach and hospitality. The event highlighted local philanthropy and mutual aid initiatives.

Betty Stansberry Paul Renyi Donald Macomber

Class of Eight Receives Saco Grange Degrees

Saco Grange last night conferred third and fourth degrees on eight candidates from Saco and two from Arundel at the hall on North Street. Visitors from North Saco, Saco River, Arundel and Elmbrook Granges attended with Pioneer Union.

Saco Grange North Street Arundel Grange Pioneer Union North Saco Grange Saco River Grange Elmbrook Grange Claire Scamman Elaine Scamman Rachel Smith Milton Randall Leland Scamman Home Economics Committee Grange Hall Victor Marden Geneva Rackliff Waterboro Grange Roland Emerson Bradlee Emerson

United Nations Day Observed By Saco AMVETS Auxiliary

Saco AMVETS auxiliary marked United Nations Day with an outline of the UN by Marie Migner and displays of UN posters and literature. Plans were set for a November rummage and food sale, a public bean supper, and a gift party. donations were given to Community Chest. members discussed renewals and new members while Barbara Waters served as chair in several roles.

United Nations Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post Spring Street Saco U.N Marie Migner Post Home Dorothy Moody Evelyn Henaire Moody Barbara Waters Community Chest Saco Salvation Army Corps Salvation Army Main Street Lois Currier Helen Strout

AOH Auxiliary Sets Date For First Card Party

The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1 of Biddeford schedules its first card party for November 26 at 7 30 p m in AOH hall Main and Elm streets with Mrs Charles E Cartier in charge The meeting also approved a donation to the Community Ghost Campaign and backed the November 12 card party at St Mary parish hall for funds to buy a St Patrick statue for St Mary church and a perpetual monument from Division 1 The next meeting is set for November 28 to plan the annual Christmas party

Order of Hibernians AOH St. Mary Parish Hall Ancient St. Patrick St. Mary Church Biddeford Maine Donald L. Hilton Ann Hector Amedeo Miniutti Alfred Benoit Ann Gallagher Richard Dutcher Gallagher

Saco Ward Three Democrats Plan Caucus Meeting

The Ward Three Saco Democratic committee will meet Thursday night October 26 at Soucy's Barber Shop Beach Street Saco to plan for the upcoming caucus and discuss party strategy.

Saco Ward Saco Democratic Committee Soucy Beach Street

Oil missing from trailer near New Era gas station

Saco Police investigated a report of 10 gallons of oil stolen from a Shapiro Oil Company trailer tanker parked beside the New Era gas station on Portland Road last night. The loss was detected this morning.

Saco Shapiro Piddeford New Era Portland Road

Voltigeur Club Bids Out Invitations to Fetes and Installations

The Voltigeur club of Biddeford accepted invitations to attend several snowshoe club installs and events. Secretary Angers read plans for Le Paresseux Rumford November 18, the American Snowshoe Union winter opening in Augusta November 25, Le Joliette Berlin New Hampshire October 29, and Le Passe Temps Lewiston November 11. Members voted in three new members, heard reports from the sports committee and Les Ours Bruns anniversary, and heard a musical show by Gerald Vigue. The next general assembly is set for October 31 at 8 pm.

Voltigeur Club Biddeford Paul Angers le Paresseux Rumford Joseph Pelletier American Snowshoe Union Calumet Snowshoe Club Augusta le Joliette Club Berlin N.H Louis Duclas le Passe ‘Temps Club Lewiston Les Ours Bruns Club Somersworth Antonio Dallaire Yvon Caron Henry Roberge Angers

Jaycee Wives Plan Food Sale and Holiday Social

Biddeford Saco Jaycee Wives outlined local and state projects at a meeting at Mrs. Muriel Robbins home. They voted to sponsor a food sale with date to be announced and to hold a social November 11 at Mrs. Fleurant's home. The state project Operation uplift was explained by Mrs. Elleana Stackpole, followed by a discussion period. A social with refreshments and the next meeting November 21 with Mrs. Fleurant hosting.

Muriel Robbins Emery Street Biddeford Connie Fleurant West Street Elleana Stackpole

Halloween Masquerade and Card Party Planned by Ste. Theresa

Final plans for a Halloween masquerade and card party for Ste. Theresa council members and guests were completed at a Biddeford meeting last night. The event will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Adams street hall, with Mrs. Rhea Grigoire named to head the arrangements.

Ste. Theresa Council Union St. Jean Baptist Rhea Gregoire Main Street Biddeford Adams Street

Bank Women Attend Session At Waterville

The first fall meeting of the Maine Association of Savings Bank Women was held in Waterville. Mrs. Arline Litwinowich presided, with two new local members Madeleine Genest and Elaine Libby joining. Guest speaker Russell Squire of Waterville Savings Bank spoke on Maine's future and industrial growth.

Maine Association of Savings Bank Waterville Arline Litwinowich Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution Madeleine Genest Biddeford Savings Bank Elaine ‘Libby York County Savings Bank Biddeford Waterville Group Parnell Burrill Saco and Russell Squire Waterville Savings Bank Maine Phyllis Means Mary Clopper Irene Auger Libby Mignonne Dutil Alice Bardsley York ‘County Savings Bank Genest Means Elaine Cantara Litwinowich Burrill Zelma Clark Violet Poirier Eleanor Polack

District Deputy President Visits Rebekah Lodge

District Deputy President Mrs Nellie Wallace was guest at Evan geline Rebekah lodge in Biddeford at the Odd Fellows hall. She received the honors of the order and read her commission. A Christmas party is planned for December 14 at the Odd Fellows home in Auburn with a field day on July 6 and a party on August 5. A district meeting is planned with date to be announced. A donation to the Community Chest was voted and death and illness notices were noted. The next lodge meeting is November 14.

Nellie Wallace Evangeline Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Biddeford Eleanor Shaffer Wallace Maine ‘Rebekah Ethel Ballard Bangor Odd Fellows Home Auburn Evelyn Colby Gertrude Dolloff Mildred Gledhill Dorothy Bowden Eleanor Shafter Noble Grand Madeline Robie Grand Lodges Rebekahs Odd Fellows Bertha Butler Mary Staples Gertrude Davis South Street Helen Daly Vera Munford Munford

Saco Man Appeals Court Conviction

A Saco man Lester J. White 37 waived reading of the warrant pleaded innocent and appealed his operating while intoxicated conviction and $100 fine to the January term of York County Superior Court. The alleged offense occurred on Main Street in Biddeford early Sunday morning when White’s vehicle collided with Adrien Couture 29 of Biddeford. White was released on $500 bail after earlier arraignment. case delayed to obtain counsel.

Simon Spill Biddeford Lester J. White Hutchins Street York County Adrien Couture State Street White

York County Area Redevelopment group sets long range plan

At Alfred last night the York county Area Redevelopment committee approved a long range planning program. Chairman Lewis K. Marshall was named permanent chair and authorized to appoint a committee to expedite the plan. The group plans to seek 75 percent federal funding under Bill 701 with 22 towns sharing the remainder.

York County Area Redevelopment Committee Alfred Lewis K. Marshall Marshall Sulo J. Tani Maine Kenneth M. Curtis Area Redevelopment Administration Saco Lynn Innersole Curtis Sanford Waterboro ARA David Humphrey Department of Agriculture Robert Dow Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Dow Floyd Farrington Maine Forestry Department Ossippee Mountain Lewis Parlin Soil Conservation Service Peter A. Garland Wildes York County Biddeford-Saco- Sanford

UNICEF Trick or Treat lists participating churches

Miss Janet M. Tibbetts chair of Youth Action in the Biddeford Saco Council of Churches announces Halloween UNICEF program participation by Saco churches United Baptist Unitarian Salvation Army School Street Methodist and First Parish Congregational from Saco plus Foss Street Methodist South Biddeford Methodist Biddeford Baptist St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Universalist and the Second Congregational from Biddeford. Youth from these churches will gather to receive UNICEF tags and stickers. Only children bearing the UNICEF symbol may collect contributions.

Janet M. Tibbetts Biddeford-Saco Unicef Miss Tibbetts

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Miss Marian Purbrick Diamond Nat'l. Corp Elm St Kennebunk Henry Gross Ste. Theresa Bank Rebekah Lodge Saco Man Blanche Lebel Cecile Jacques Lucienne C. Metayer Gregoire Lucille Lasgueux County AA Group Glenn Wildes W. J. Fortier Bacon St Biddeford, Me George's Electric Water Street Lou Janelle Leon Green Street Leon Grover Morin Rambler Radio - Heater Ltd Dr. Hardtop Radio - Heater Ltd Dr. Special Black & White All Power R. & H. Auto R. & H. Powerflight Trans Plymouth Mercury FORD Jobber's Lepage
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