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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1961

Page

2

Saco Rebekah lodge meeting and installation events

The Saco Rebekah lodge meets Saturday at 7 30 PM in Saco Odd Fellows hall with District 2 deputy president Nellie Wallace visiting. An officers installation occurs at 8 PM at the Emery Street hall in Biddeford. Also notes Notre Dame Thrift Shop Group B substitution and the 19th annual TWUA Ladies auxiliary banquet at Union hall Biddeford with Muriel’s orchestra.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Saco Ladies Auxiliary TWUA Union Hall Main Biddeford Muriel

Church notes from Biddeford and surrounding towns

The Saco Salvation Army Junior Bandana meets Saturday morning. Confessions are heard Saturday at St Monica Kennebunk from 4 to 5 pm and at St Martha Kennnebunk from 4 to 9 and 8 pm. Confessions at St Mary Wells are set for 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Holy Communion will be celebrated Saturday for the Feast of St Simon and St Jude at 8 am in Christ Episcopal Biddeford.

Bandana Soongsters Saco Salvation Army St Monica Church Kennebunk S. Martha Church Kennnebunk St. Mary Church Wells Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford

Moon rockets and Saturn goals outlined for Apollo era

NASA officials outlined a path to a 1967 three man Apollo moon mission with Saturn research shots, aiming for a 1964 two stage orbiter and a 1966 high thrust Saturn to send Apollo into lunar orbit. Debus and Canright projected high success probabilities as four engines burned for 199 seconds and 115 seconds for outer engines with tight timing.

Moon Apollo Lunar Kurt Debus NASA Launch Control Center Richard B. Canright Ugh Project Inta

Maine State Grange weighs salt substitute for icy roads

The Maine State Grange awaited a Highway Department substitute to salt lessen road corrosion as icy conditions persist. Other resolutions urged restoring heart bounty and enacting mandatory blood tests for motorists suspected of drunken driving during the annual convention.

Augusta Maine State Grange State Highway Department Grange

Fire at Saco city dump briefly contains no damage

Saco fire department responded to a dump fire off Cumberland Avenue yesterday. A booster line was used and no damage was reported.

Saco Cumberland Avenue

Quiet BIDDEFORD Sees No Incidents Overnight

Biddeford remained quiet overnight with no police accidents, no municipal court sessions, no fire calls, and no ambulance log entries recorded. The city showed no notable activity in these public safety records.

Biddeford

Deaths Clayton A. Paul former Buick dealer in Saco

Clayton A. Paul 57 former Buick auto agency owner in Saco died suddenly yesterday at Biddeford hospital. A resident of 520 Main Street he operated the Thornton avenue agency from 1946 to 1959. Born October 26 1886 in Buffalo N Y he was son of Albert L and Geraldine Kraus Paul. Survived by widow Grace Crane Paul a daughter Judith Paul and brother Edward K Paul Toledo? No Buffalo. Funeral tomorrow at 2 from Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco with calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m today burial in Laurel Hill cemetery Saco.

Clayton A. Paul Buick Auto Agency Saco Biddeford Main Street Thornton Avenue Buffalo N. Y Albert L Geraldine Kraus Paul Clayton A Paul, Jr First Parish Congregational Church Grace (Crane) Paul Judith Paul Edward K. Paul Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Laurel Hill Cemetery

Sylvestre Rites Set For Biddeford Resident Napoleon Sylvestre

Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 30 a m from St Joseph church for Napoleon Sylvestre of Biddeford. Survivors include his widow Malvina Sylvestre. Friends may call at Sansoucy funeral home, Stone street, Biddeford, until 10 p m today.

St. Joseph Church Napoleon Sylvestre Biddeford Malvina Sylvestre Sansoucy Stone Street

Funeral services for Maurice Labbe set at 8:30 tomorrow

Maurice Labbe an Arundel resident and Chalice society member died suddenly Wednesday at a Biddeford hospital. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 8 30 at St Joseph church Friends may call today at Sansoucy funeral home Stone street Biddeford until 10 pm

St. Joseph Maurice Labbe Arundel The Chalice Society Biddeford Sansoucy Stone Street

Funeral services for Alas EF Auger held in Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services were held yesterday for Alas EF Auger a Kinney Shores resident from Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach. Officiating was Rev Russell KK Pier and burial was in Laurel Hill cemetery Saco. Bearers were Robert Brown Clayton Alward James Petten gill and Edgar Saunders.

Auger Kinney Shores Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach Russell KK Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Robert Brown Clayton Alward James Pettengill Edgar Saunders

Beach Voters Registration To Be Continued

Beach voters in Old Orchard Beach may register next week during regular office hours. Registration at week’s end will count toward town meeting representation under the new charter. Each district of five councilor areas gets one town meeting member per 50 residents. Only registrations by next week’s close will be counted for this year.

Old Orchard Beach

Stock market mixed after early rise fades in New York

In moderate trading, the AP average rose slightly to 258.30 at noon, with industrials higher and rails and utilities lower. Major movers included Bethlehem steel earnings lift, Saturn project gains for North American Aviation and General Dynamics, and divestiture pressure on Union Carbide. Dow off 1.92 at 698.86 as bonds advanced on the American Stock Exchange.

New York Associated Press Bethlehem Motors Chrysler Union Carbide North American Aviation General Dynamics United Aircraft Martin-Marietta General Motors Federal Trade Commission Carbides Vishing Corp American Stock Exchange U.S Mina

Gardiner Attorney Given Suspended Sentence for Embezzlement

Augusta AP reports Paul F. Fitzpatrick a Gardiner attorney received a suspended one to three year sentence on an embezzlement charge. He was placed on five years probation after pleading guilty to embezzling 166 dollars from Ernest Goggin in Superior Court.

Augusta AP Paul F. Fitzpatrick Gardiner Ernest Goggin

Fire destroys barn. 130 cattle killed in Bangor farm loss

A fire at the Hugh Davis farm in Bangor destroyed a two story barn with milking gear and about 300 tons of newly stored hay. The blaze killed 130 cattle and caused more than 100000 dollars in damage. Cause of the fire was not yet determined.

Bangor Hugh Davis

Clearing and Cooler Portland Weather Forecast Ad

This afternoon fair with clouds and breezy cool conditions. Tonight clear and colder with light winds. Saturday sunny and mild. Advertisement for White Buick used cars at 467 Elm St Biddeford urges contact at 2-1575. Zone 1 temperatures range from the low 50s this afternoon to the mid 20s tonight with city readings listed for Caribou Eastport Greenville Portland Old Town Rumford Mt Wash Concord Montreal.

Portland Buick Elm St Biddeford Cail Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Montreal

October Tides and Daylight Theoretical Table

Ocean tide data shows high and low levels for October with times in A M and P M. The table lists values by date, indicating standard time adjustments and numerical tide measurements across several days and columns.

Prizes Awarded at Ste. Therese Halloween Party

At Ste. Therese Halloween social in St John hall Adams Street winners in the masquerade parade were Mrs Alden Racine Mrs Annie Bochard Mrs Lena Grenier and Mrs Lillian Viger. Card party prizes went to Mrs Rose Trottier first Mrs Florida LaBranche second Mrs Annette Paquette third Mrs Gertrude Boutet fourth Mrs Desire Auger fifth and Mrs Marguerite Lamirande consolation. Special prizes were given to several women and refreshments served by Miss Lucienne C Metayer, president, assisted by Mrs R Gregoire.

Council Ste. Therese Union St. Jean Baptist of America St. John Hall Adams Street Alden Racine Annie Bochard Lena Grenier Lillian Viger Rose Trottier Florida LaBranche Annette Paquette Gertrude Boutet Desire Auger Marguerite Lamirande L. Grenier Muriel Lemieux Lucianna Roy Eglantine Roy Lucienne Trottier Rhea’ Gregoire Lucienne C. Metayer R. Gregoire

New Biddeford Shopping Center Near Completion

Edward Connors of Eastern Development Corp reports the Biddeford center at Graham and Elm streets is nearing completion with a hot top asphalt parking area for four acres, 396 spaces, plate glass units, electric power, and ceiling tile soon. First National will occupy the largest space at 16,000 square feet and there will be a laundromat, S and H Green stamps store, a drug store, and an unnamed tenant.

Graham and Elm Streets Biddeford Edward Connors Eastern Development Corporation Connors First National S and H Green Stamps

East Biddeford II Auxiliary Plans Fundraising Basket

East Biddeford II Auxiliary discussed a Thanksgiving basket fund raising project at its first fall meeting held at Mrs. Rachel Thibeault's home in Biddeford. Dues were collected by Mrs. Doris Boucher pro tem for Mrs. Doris Lamontagne. The summer canteen report was read by Rita Boucher, president. Two new members were voted in, Mrs. Pauline Garnache and Mrs. Rita Soignon, followed by a social with refreshments for listed members.

East Biddeford Little League Rachel Thibeault Biddeford Doris Boucher Doris Lamontagne Rita Boucher Pauline Garnache Rita Soignon Edwilda Berthiaume Boucher Garnache Claire Gosselin Eleanor Lejeunesse Rita Loignon Muriel Sylvestre Jeannette Tardif

UN Anniversary Observed By AMVETS Auxilliary

AMVETS auxiliary in Biddeford held a meeting at the post home on Alfred Street to mark the United Nations sixteenth anniversary. A We Believe seals distribution, plans for Halloween bags at Sweetser Home, flag brochure distribution, and Veterans Day parade participation were announced. Also noted were hospital, Americanism, and memorial funds, a Pearl Harbor Day observance set for December 7, and a December covered-dish supper plan.

United Nations Merton Ira Staples Amvets Post Alfred Street Biddeford U N Nations Cecile Pyer Sweetser Children’s Home Saco Community Chest National Amvets Auxiliary Memorial Fellowship Fund Frances Allen Rita Potvin Americanism Allen Memorial Field Willie Gregoirt Togus Veterans Hospital

Saco Receives 750 Gallon Fire Truck For City

Saco will take delivery of a 750 gallon pumper from Howe Fire Apparatus in Indiana. The truck leaves Anderson for a shakedown November 1 and is due in Saco November 6 under a three year lease purchase at 12995 dollars. The unit replaces a 1000 gallon pumper ordered earlier. A city center opening is planned for mid November.

Saco Anderson Howe Fire Apparatus Company Indiana Howe

New England Vignettes Ticks and Troubles Across the Region

In Massachusetts wild turkeys are spreading from central areas to Berkshire woodlands, with researchers urging cautious hunting to aid the birds. A Boston minister balances church state studies at Boston College while Jesuit educators guide the program. Elm disease research aims to vaccinate trees via bark coatings, and bats in Cape Cod summers insect the region before wintering in Vermont caves. Police warn drivers to stay clear of fire crews, while sociologists note delinquents disfavor heavy drinking. A Branford anniversary offers simple life wisdom, and the Lowell Humane Society reports rescuing 27 cats to seven dogs, highlighting differing animal rescues.

Boston New England Massachusetts Berkshire William Sneldon Wildlife Research Unit University of Massachusetts

Birth Announcements From Webber Hospital Area

A long list of birth notices from Webber Hospital and area residents. Daughters and sons arrive for Coffron Vadnais Sylvestre Gagne Laverriere Chamberlain Maling Davis Carter Mills Lacroix Boissard Wormwood Boisvert Boisvert Bernier Collins Chase and others, with weights and dates in October.

Forrest R. Coffron West Kennebunk Nancy Alice Paul M. Vadnais High Street Saco Helen Theresa Joseph Danis Alcide Vadnais Raoul A. Sylvestre Quimby Street Biddeford Arthur R. Gagne Hill Street Tammy Jean Robert J. Laverriere Green Street Steven Roger Paul G Chamberlain Stacey — Street Street David Paul Roger B. Maling RFD 1 Kennebunk Kimberly Ann John W. Davis Stone Street Rachel Magdalene Gerald L. Carter Smithwheel Road Old Orchard Beach Clinton L. Mills Pleasant Street Angela Joy Joseph P. Lacroix Old Salt Road Old Orchard Reach Helen Robert A. Boissard Biddefort Karen Marie George W. Wormwood Ferry Maurice F. Boisvert Red. Arundel Leo Lefebvre Irving Street Dahier

Dunstan Church Harvest Fair Set By West Scarborough Group

The Women’s Society of West Scarborough Methodist Church plans a harvest fair at Dunstan Church on Thursday November 2. It opens at 11 am with tables of aprons gifts notions candy grabs and home cooked foods and a rummage sale. A noon cafeteria will offer lobster stew and snacks.

The Women's Society of the West Scarborough Methodist Church Dunstan

Fairly Good Day for Sam Rayburn in Baylor Hospital

Dallas Texas House Speaker Sam Rayburn aged 79 remained in serious condition at Baylor Hospital after cancer treatment. Physicians said he had a fairly good day Thursday despite incurable illness.

Dallas Tex Sam Rayburn Baylor Hospital Rayburn

Maine Senator Responds to Russia Nuclear Threat

Maine Senator Margaret Jon Smith, a Republican, commented Thursday night on Russia's nuclear threats and the implications for U.S. defense policy. The remarks emphasized deterrence and diplomatic channels, while urging continued vigilance and allied coordination.

Ly (Ap Margaret Jon Smith Maine Thurgday Russia

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Plans Halloween Activities

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary met to finalize plans for a children's Halloween party on October 31 at the fire station. Volunteers were asked to report by 1 PM. A hospitality committee for November 2 was appointed with Joan Larochelle and Ruth Wormwood in charge.

Camp Ellis Hospitalit Joan Larochelle Ruth Wormwood Carol St. Ours Reading Laurette

Blue Feather Council Nominates Officers for Pocahontas Body

The Blue Feather Council of Pocahontas held its first officer nomination at Mrs. Alice Genthner home. Nominated were Pauline Simms Wenonah Cecile Jacques Genthner Demers Burba Ivy Semo Jacques Berry. Ivy Semo reported as Great Council delegate with thanks. Meeting remains at Biddeford home until Genthner recovers. Special awards awarded to Wood Semo Burba. Next meeting set for November 30 with Wood in charge of refreshments.

Blue Feather Council Pocahontas Alice Genthner Biddeford Pauline Simms Sylvia Smart Wenonah Cecile Jacques Clara Demers Wampum Josephine Burba Ivy Semo Jacques Great Council Norma Berry Portland Genthner Mary Wood Semo Miss Burba Simms Burba

Western Allies face off with Soviet armor at Berlin gate

Soviet antitank guns face the Western sector as tanks halt near the Friedrichstrasse checkpoint. American and British spokesmen report no general alert while reinforcing patrols are noted. U.S. battalions conduct brief armoured sorties to reassert occupancy rights, with Soviet tanks altering the outlook. East German authorities block civilians, while American service members sometimes pass with IDs or armed escorts.

West Berlin Friedrichstrasse U.S Brandenburg Gate United States East Berlin

Reed backs educational television push in state race

Gov Reed urged support for educational television at a Hancock County Extension meeting and eyed favorable action in a coming special session. He framed ETV as a tool to improve schooling and bolster the United States in the ideological and scientific cold war with communism.

Reed ETV Ellsworth America Hancock County Extension Association

Infant Dedication Planned At Saco United Baptist

The Saco United Baptist church will conduct infant dedications during Sunday worship. Gary Paul McCallum and Theodore John Milne Jr. will be dedicated by Rev. Stanley A. Bennett. Sermon topic is Dry Bones and a children’s talk titled The Best and The Worst Part. The chancel choir debuts with Glory to God and He That Dwelleth.

Saco United Baptist Church Stanley A. Bennett Gary Paul McCallum Paul McCallum Theodore John Milne, Jr Theodore John Milne Bennett Palestrina Glenna Bradeen Clayton A. Eaton Galbraith Mary Hill Rodney E. Watson

Maine Legion Boost From Biddeford Post Meeting

Robert Dodge of Biddeford was approved for membership at the Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley post meeting in Biddeford. The post reported 65 paid 1962 dues as of October 19 aiding Maine toward the Early Bird award. Plans include Thanksgiving baskets and Veterans Day eve open house with a buffet lunch by the auxiliary. discussions covered fundraisers and reports from officers.

Robert Dodge Biddeford Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley Post American, Legion Elm Street Joseph Hanusek Department of Maine National Auxiliary Oliva Bolduc Royal Sheltra House Bolduc Togus Veterans Hospital Alfred Buzzell Goodwin-Labbe-Taylor Dayton Edward Farley George Boutin Nelson Bergeron Robert Boucher Memorial Field Biddeford-Saco

Rita Bolduc Feted At Bridal Shower

Miss Rita Bolduc of Old Orchard Beach was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Aurore Olin in Biddeford. She will wed Richard Olin on November 4 at St Margaret church, Old Orchard Beach, with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Rita Bolduc Old Orchard Beach Aurore Olin Atlantic Avenue Biddeford Bolduc Richard Olin St. Margaret Church Marguerite Bolduc Alice Lemme Carmen Boutin Nancy Janelle Jeannette Bedard Cecile Bolduc Jeannette Bold

Homecoming Day at Thornton Game

Thornton Academy plans homecoming activities including free admission for players parents to the Thornton Cheverus football game at the academy athletic field Saturday afternoon. A tea for players coaches and parents will follow at Headmaster and Mrs Bowie’s home on the school grounds.

Thornton Academy Thornton- Cheverus Robert Bowie

Hi-Lighters Club Elects Officers at Burns School

Officers were chosen at the first Hi-Lighters club meeting in Room 14 Burns school Saco Daniel San porn named president Robert Westburg vice president Daniel Cyr secretary Patrick Jansen treasurer and Mary Winston class reporter under adviser Mrs Stella Turner The group meets Fridays at the school and leads this week's program.

Hi-Lighters Club Burns School Saco Daniel San Porn Robert Westburg Daniel Cyr Patrick Jansen Mary Winston Stella Turner

Book Review Is Given For Lydia Circle

Lydia Circle of Laconized Baptist Churchwomen met yesterday at the home of Mrs. Ralph Nickerson Biddeford. Deov tions were led by Mrs. Nickerson. Sweaters were received to be Sent to Hong Kong. The Love Gift was presented and dedicated by Mrs. George Skillings. Mrs. Ossian Johnson reviewed Land for Eldorado. The secretary's report was given and refreshments were served, followed by a social hour. Attending were Mrs. Harold Smith Mrs. Ossian Johnson Mrs. Ernest Ladd Mrs. Ralph Nickerson Mrs. George Skillings Miss Ruth Severance Miss Georgie Severance Mrs. Vera Kimball Mrs. Roy Watson Mrs. Hazel Osgood Mrs. George Wilson Mrs. Waveland King and Mrs. Frank Whitten. The next meeting will be November 16 at the home of Mrs. Whitten Ocean Park.

Lydia Ralph Nickerson Grayson Street Biddeford Nickerson Hong Kong George Skillings Ossian Johnson Eldorado Harold Smith Ernest Ladd Ruth Severance Georgie Severance Vera Kimball Roy Watson Hazel Osgood George Wilson Waveland King Frank Whitten Whitten Ocean Park

Teachers Pay Level For UM Graduates Up

University of Maine placement chief says the 1960-61 report shows starting teaching salaries in Maine at 4068.60 for ten months, nearly matching non teaching University graduates at 4944.00. Out-of-state teaching jobs pay higher at 4464.00, and about 70 percent of UM students take teaching positions within Maine.

Brockway Maine

Ruth Circle Holds Meeting At Beach

Ruth Circle of Saco United Baptist Churchwomen met in October at the home of Mrs. Gloria Stickney in Old Orchard Beach. Mrs. Isabelle Wilbur led the business session and Mrs. Shirley Doe conducted devotions. Mrs. Steven Johnson read a history of several church hymns as refreshments followed. Present were Mrs. Doe, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Wilbur, Mrs. Stickney, Mrs. Johnston, Miss Nichols, Mrs. Stanley Bennett, and Mrs. Blanche Furber.

Ruth Circle Saco

Cake Decorating Show Draws Crowd at Goodwins Mills

A cake decorating show drew about 487 guests from Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts for special awards. Exhibits included a castle cake by Mrs Laurette L Heureux and a Mt McKinley scenery cake by Lois Cole. Special prize went to Mrs Theresa Wentworth. An Alfred wedding cake by instructor Mrs Althea Michaud announced as first in the area with plans for another display in December.

Goodwins Mills Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Laurette L’heureux Mt. McKinley Alaska Lois Cole Theresa Wentworth Alfred Althea Michaud

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