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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1960

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Maine Hospitals

Mrs. Ralph Smith of West Kennebunk is a hospital patient at Webber hospital. Mrs. Georgia Goodwin of Biddeford is a patient at Notre Dame hospital. Eugene Dauphinais of Saco is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Mrs. Lee Cheney of Saco has joined her husband in Norfolk VA and may reside at 2726 Dunway Street. She is the former Patricia Gray, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Richard Gray of Westward Jane, Saco, and worked as a medical technician at Webber hospital.

Ralph Smith West Kennebunk Webber Hospital Georgia Goodwin Biddeford Albert Cyr Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach Notre Dame Hospital Eugene Dauphinais Elm Street Saco Maine Medical Center Portland Lee Cheney U. S. Navy Dunway Street

Halloween Party For Den 3 Cubs Pack 309

Cub Scouts of Den 3 Pack 309 hosted a Halloween party at 22 Middle Street Biddeford with Den Mother Mrs Gloria St Pierre. Awards honored best, funniest, scariest costumes and the tiniest attendee. attendees included Donald St Pierre and others. Judges and mothers aided with refreshments.

Cub Den 3 Biddeford Knights of Columbus Den Gloria St. Pierre Middle Street Gordon Mailman Marc Larochelle Michael Babcock Paul St. Pierre Donald St. Pierre Richard Beaupre

Weather forecast for Portland remains cloudy this weekend

The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies in Portland with the extreme south portion mostly cloudy tonight and Sunday. Temperatures will not be as cool in the extreme south portion tonight.

Portland

State Department D A V Meeting and Knights Gather

A State Department D A V meeting is set for Sunday at 2 p m at the headquarters in Biddeford City building. The Knights of Columbus fourth degree will meet Sunday at 1 a m at K of C hall on Washington Street in Biddeford.

State Department Iddeford City Building Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Washington Street Biddeford

Youth Fellowships Schedule At Local Churches

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford meets Sunday at 6 30. The Foss Street Methodist church group meets tomorrow at 6 30. The Junior High Youth Fellowship at Saco United Baptist meets Sunday at 6 p m. The Senior High Youth Fellowship at Saco United Baptist meets tomorrow at 6 p m.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship The Foss Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church

Local church groups set Sunday services and gatherings

The West Kennebunk Methodist church will meet Sunday at 7 30 p m in the church vestry. An evening service will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Lively Baptist church in Goodwins Mills. Junior and Senior B Y F meetings will be held Sunday at 6 p m at the Lyman Baptist church.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Uve Man Bapatist Goodwins Malls Lyman Baptist Church

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Goodwins Mills Advent Christian

The Youth Fellowship of the Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. in the church hall with plans for upcoming activities and fellowship.

Youth Fellowship of The Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church

Guest Preacher to Speak at First Parish Service

Rev Richard Barnett assistant pastor State Street Congregational Church Portland will be guest preacher at 10 a m Sunday worship service at First Parish Congregational Church Seco.

Richard Barnett State Street Congregational Church Portland First Parish Congregational Church Seco

Saco School Street Methodist Church Meeting Notice

Saco School Street Methodist Church will meet with their counselors Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church.

UNICEF House to House Tour Promises Halloween Party

On Monday between 6 and 7 p m members of the Youth Fellowship and Junior department of the Saco School Street Methodist Church will conduct a house to house tour for UNICEF donations in place of trick or treat From 7 to 8 p m a Halloween party will be held at the church for the Junior department with games and refreshments

Felowship Saco School Street Methodist Church Unicef

Reverend Ronald Holmes to Speak at First Baptist Church

The Rev Ronald Holmes will be the special speaker Sunday at 2 4 p m at the First Baptist church Ocean venue Old Orchard Reach.

Ronald Holmes First Baptist Church Ocean Old Orchard Reach

Methodist Youth Fellowship UNICEF drive next Monday

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk church will collect for UNICEF Monday afternoon after school.

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Church Unicef Pernoon

Traffic Violators In Biddeford Court

Clarence A Pangburn Sr 47 of Western Avenue Kennebunk pleaded innocent to operating a motor vehicle without a license. Judge Simon Spill found him guilty and fined $10. Elton A Welch 44 of Ross Road Kennebunk pleaded guilty and paid $10. Albert S Klestinec 39 of 991 Castile Street Geneva NY pleaded guilty to passing on a grade and paid $15. Trooper Hollis G Dixon of Biddeford was complainant.

Clarence A. Pangburn, Sr Western Avenue Kennebunk Biddeford Simon Spill Pangburn Elton A Welch Rossroad Albert S. Klestinec Castile Street Geneva N.Y Hollis G. Dixon

Petition Dismissed in Searsport Labor Case

Chief Justice Robert B. Williamson dismissed without prejudice a petition filed by Chemetron against union pickets at the Corp. plant in Searsport. The case stemmed from an alleged assault of five employees by four union members. Court action faces the parties on November 16.

Belfast Robert B. Williamson Chemetron Corp Searsport

Card of Thanks from the Phillips family

We thank neighbors and friends for flowers and cars and sympathy during our recent bereavement. Mr and Mrs Gordon FE Phillips Raymond F Phillips Warren L Phillips Mrs Barbara Righter express gratitude for support received.

Gordon FE. Phillips Raymond F. Phillips Warren L. Phillips Barbara Righter

Camp Ellis Group To Sponsor Halloween Party

Camp Ellis Volunteer firemen's auxiliary plans a Halloween party at 6 PM at the Camp Ellis fire station. Members will bag candy and prepare refreshments at a Monday morning working bee with Mrs. Alice Fastman. The October meeting, led by Mrs. Florence Fitch, covered reports by officers, gifts for the Portland Press Herald Christmas Caravan, and hospitality duties.

Camp Ellis Paula Pendleton Leona Allen Mary Pendleton Christabel Gagnon Sunshine Portland Press Herald Ina Walther Greta Grenier Elsie Buzzell Alfreda Pendleton Marjorie Pendleton

Grange At North Saco Elects Officers At Party

North Saco Grange held a Halloween party after a meeting led by Worthy Master Clifford Berry. Officers elected were Clifford Berry juvenile patron Carol Soule secretary and Ellen Soule Ceres. Installation is set for November 11 at 6 30 p m. Prizes went to Betty Deering most original Dorothy Berry most humorous Clyde Moulton won the match. refreshments by Mrs Arlington Johnson and Kenneth Johnson.

North Saco Grange Hall Clifford Berry Carol Soule Ellen Soule Ceres Betty Deering Dorothy Berry Clyde Moulton Arlington Johnson Kenneth Johnson

Maine Politics Seeks Hoffa Backing Controversy

Oliver faces Republican Peter A. Garland who questions his reliance on Teamsters chief Jimmy Hoffa for support. Garland asserts Hoffa lists Oliver as acceptable due to Oliver’s vote against the Lant drum Griffin bill, which proponents say protects workers from criminals and corrup tionists.

Congress Oliver Peter A. Garland Teamsters Union Jimmy Hoffa Garland Hoffa Olver Landrum-Griffin

Maine Mineralogical Society Meets in Portland

The October meeting of the Maine Mineralogical and Geologic Society convened at the Beach Museum in Portland with guests including Ruth Wentworth and Stanley Harper. Miss Jessie Beach presented a Manitoba travelogue, Leonard spoke on Franklin New Jersey minerals, and Almeco club activities were outlined to aid Maine. The next gathering on November 25 will feature Merle Brown leading mineral characteristic discussions.

Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society Beach Museum Portland Ruth Wentworth W. §. Leonard Boston Mass Maine Society Stanley Harper Reginald Fortin Almeco Club Lewiston-Auburn Almeco Percival Wardwell Old Orchard Beach Frances MacDonald John Lougee Gerry Society Prof Lougee Clark University Maine Jessie Beach Manitoba Can Leonard Franklin, N. J State of Harper Fortin MacDonald Lucille Desjardins Marion G. Banks Maurice Poirier Saco Ethelyn Banks Old Orchard Richard Desroberts Biddeford

Kirby Speaks On Alcoholism At Salle Charite

Portland district state counselor on Alcoholics Rehabilitation Orin Kirby spoke at Salle Charite on alcoholism and its effects. Rev. Robert Martel opened with a history of the local Catholic Social Rehabilitation center. Special guests included ministers, law officers, judges, and community leaders from Maine and beyond.

Portland Orin Kirby Salle Charite Charite Alfred Street Biddeford Robert Martel St. Andre Parish Morley Durest Norman Langmaid H. Lewis Cutler Mark McCullough James Geddes Salvation Army Edgar Sevigny Old Orchard Leslie Wyman Gerald (. Nason Simon Spill Andre Fortier Willie Beaudoin Joseph Cook Philip Hofford John Murphy Lois Amnott George Amnette Theode Langevin Cercle Lacordaire Society of Maine Marcel Garon Alecide Boucher Prsident Raymond Paquette Alfred Grenier

Salle Charite Whist Series Continues

The fifth weekly whist party hosted by Salle Charite is set for tonight in the club hall at 17 Alfred Street Biddeford with a hospitality committee in charge. Last week’s winners were Miss Helene Nadeau Mrs Lilia Lepine Mrs Cecile Parent Adelard St Ours Rene Racine and Ernest St Ours. Special prizes went to Mrs Bernice Beaulieu Armand Martin Miss Helene Nadeau and Wilfred Nadeau. The hospitality was organized by club members including Mr and Mrs Marcel Garon Mr and Mrs Ernest St Ours and Miss Rachel Neault.

Salle Chaite Alfred Street Biddeford Helen Nadeau Lilia Lepine Cecile Parent Adelard St. Ours Rene Racine Ernest St. Ours Bernice Beaulieu Armand Martin Helene Nadeau Wilfred Nadeau Marcel Garon Rachel Neault

Somerset Democrat Nominates DuFour for Legislature

James DuFour 26, chairman of the Somerset County Democratic Committee, was nominated last night to run for the Legislature to replace the late Rep. Frank Lemlin who sought re election until his death Tuesday.

Fairfield James DuFour Somerset County Democratic Committee Frank EF. Lemlin

Wells Man Held In Death Of Car Companion

In Kennebunk Municipal court, Lawrence Hilton 34 of Wells faced manslaughter and drunken driving charges for a fatal Sept 24 crash on Bragdon road Wells that killed Chester Hatch. Hilton pled innocent and was held on bail. Hatch’s death last night led to Guilty for drunken driving and a three month sentence, appealed, bail set at $5,000. A co-defendant Hurley Chadbourne 21 faced aiding and harboring charges continued to Nov 4 with $500 bail. Additional traffic cases included fines for passing a school bus, speeding on Route 1 and Route 35 with amounts from $10 to $15 suspended.

Kennebunk Wells Lawrence Hilton Bragdon Chester W. Hatch Hilton Thomas J Regan Alfred Sherwood K. Baston Ogunquit Kenneth Wood Alfred Gagnon Joseph Ducharme North Berwick Jennie Wentworth Floyd Leslie Amadon, Jr Mousam Road High Street Alfred E. Ledoux Temple Street Saco U. S

Journal visit by Saco school pupils to local paper

Grade 6 pupils from Burns school at Saco visited the Biddeford Saco Journal office yesterday afternoon. Thirty five students were split into two groups and toured the plant with guide Ralph Kimball and Lucien Jacques, escorted by teacher Mrs Stella Turner.

Burns School Saco Biddeford

Bishops condemn Puerto Rico party on Catholic voting

The archbishop and two other bishops defend Catholic voting conscience in Puerto Rico. They argue it is not licit for Catholics to support a party that permits contraception, sterilization laws, and common law marriages. They say democracy must align with religious doctrine and deny political motives.

Puerto Rico United States Goa Munoz Marin Popular Democrats

Yankee Storm Hits Florida From North in 1935

A November 1935 hurricane struck Florida, earning the nickname Yankee Storm for moving in from the north. The storm caused notable damage across the state and was documented in contemporary reports.

Florida

Cub Pack 305 Awards Night And Halloween Party

Cub Pack 305 held an Awards Night and Halloween party at Scout Hall Mason Street Biddeford. Arthur Lerman and Robert Charland received Webelos badges while many den members earned gold and silver arrows, denner stripes, service stars, and Lion badges. Over 150 Cubs and guests attended with prizes for costumes and a Columbus Day skit.

Webelos Arthur Lerman Robert Charland Scout Hall Mason, Street Biddeford Raymond Letellier Wolf John Merrill Carl Olson Roger Gagnon Roger Moreau Michael Donovan Steven Cantara Bryant Bergeron Michael Reilly Donald Jacques Miles Yorks Denner Steven Goulet Terre Fenn Paul Minkevich Miles York John Cotsinas James Wooster Kenneth DeSilva John Hudson Den 2 Christopher Columbus Den 4 Ronald and Allen Berube Den 9 Den 1 Robert Gilroy Richard Martel

Real Estate Sales Across Arundel and Biddeford Area

The Laflammes of Mountain Road Arundel sold their single dwelling and large lot to Charlies and Williams, negotiated by Leo F. Charest. Therese Shevenelle of Harrison Avenue Saco sold a two tenement with garage to Gaston and wife for investment and home, brokered by Charest. Florina Larose of Forest Street Biddeford sold a single dwelling and garage to Normand Boisvert for a home, transaction by Charest. Bernard Osher of Herring Avenue Biddeford sold his property with garage to Roger Beaudoin for a home.

Ralph Laflamme Mountain Road Arundel Charlies Williams Leo F. Charest Therese Shevenelle Harrison Avenue Saco Gaston Picard Florina Larose Forest Street Biddeford Normand Boisvert Bernard Osher Herring Avenue Roger Beaudoin

Beach Card Party Winners Listed

The third of ten card parties was held last night at the Lions club hall in Old Orchard Beach. Winners included women's high Mrs. Jeanne La Pointe, women's low Mrs. Becky Brenn, men's high Ernest Day, and men's low John Brooks. Albert Tettengill received the queen of hearts prize, with a special award to John Bell. Cakes went to Mrs. David Simpson, Mrs. John Price, and Mrs. Becky Brann.

Lions Club Hoffman Street Old Orchard Beach Jeanne LaPointe Becky Brenn Ernest Day John Brooks Albert Tettengill John Bell David Simpson John Price Becky Brann

Pine Tree Society to Receive $47,380 Federal Grant

Grant funds from the Department of Health Education and Welfare will support Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults in Bath Maine. It marks the third consecutive year the organization has obtained federal support for its rehabilitation programs.

Washington Pine Tree Society For Bath Maine Department of Health, Education and Welfare

Shil To Undergo Repairs After Vicious Voyage

The 57-foot ketch SHIL must undergo significant repairs before resuming its voyage to St Thomas. Capt. William A. Rogers of South Freeport Maine said last night the vessel arrived on a delayed trip with sails ripped and its radio antenna broken by 75 mile an hour winds during its fourth day out.

LT. George's Bermuda St. Thomas Virgin Islands William A. Rogers South Freeport Maine

Maine Central Railroad Reports September Income

The Maine Central Railroad announced a September net income of 20,142 dollars, down about 50 percent from the prior year’s September earnings.

MCRR Portland Maine Central Railroad

By-products Of Charcoal Making Noted

By products of charcoal making include wood alcohol acetic acid and furfural a solvent used in refining motor oil.

Court ruling endangers Teamsters monitorship in Hoffa case

The U S Court of Appeals ruled 2 1 that either side may veto appointing a monitorship chair on reasonable grounds undermining Judge F Dickinan Letts plan to replace Terence F McShane. The decision keeps McShane blocked and questions the board’s ability to act with no chair, affecting the ongoing Hoffa era.

Washington U.S. Court of Appeals Teamsters U.S. District Court F. Dickinan Letts Letts FBI Terence F . McShane

Argentine To Meet Ortega In TV Fight

Argentine fighter Federico Thompson meets Gaspar Ortega in a Madison Square Garden 10 round TV bout, aiming for a title shot versus Benny Paret. Thompson, 32, 26 fight unbeaten streak, 2-1 favorite, praises purse and title prep as a risky path.

Ortega New York i Federico Thompson Panama Gaspar Ortega Mexico Madison Garden Cuba Benny Kid) Paret the Garden Thompson

Biddeford Youth Injured In Car Crash On Alfred Road

A Biddeford youth, Walter Zook, 20, left the hospital after a morning accident on Alfred road. Police say his car struck a turnpike overpass abutment at about 12 45 AM. He was taken to Webber Hospital for observation. x rays to assess injuries were ordered. Also reported were two minor collisions in Biddeford involving Reny Racine and William Robbins. No injuries were reported in those incidents.

Biddeford Alfred Road Philip Poirier Walter Zook Leaves Poirier Adelbey Morin, Jr George Friary Reny Racine Taylor Street William Robbins Emery Street Elm Taylor Streets Laurette Cote Elm Street Main Street Andrew T. Selikis Noyes Street Portland Selikis

Departure of U S Ambassador Bonet to Cuba

The Cuban press largely ignored the Friday night departure of U S Ambassador Philip Bonsal, recalled to Washington for consultations for the third time since his 22 month Cuba posting. He left Cuba amid jeers and cheers, smiling as he departed.

U. S Philip Bonsal Washington Cuba

Giants Favored To Stay Top In NFL Openings

The Associated Press notes the New York Giants (3-0-1) are expected to remain atop the Eastern Conference after Sunday’s games, with Green Bay and Chicago tied for the Western lead. Giants host St Louis (2-3) at Yankee Stadium, while Packers and Bears are set as favorites in their clashes. The Browns (3-1) could tie for runner-up if they beat Washington. Rams (0-4-1) host Detroit as the other NFL game. In the AFL, Raiders beat Titans 28-7 and Chargers over Patriots 45-16 on Friday night, with Sunday games Houston at Buffalo and Dallas at Denver.

Associated Press New York Giants Green Bay Pakkers Chicago Bears Giants St. Louis Cardinals Yankee Stadium St. Louis Cards Green Bay Chicago Packers Pittsburgh Steelers Bears San Francisco 49Ers Baltimore Cowboys Dallas Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Browns Redskins Washington Browns Los Angeles Rams Detroit Rams Oakland Raiders New York Titans Los Angeles Chargers Boston Patriots Houston Buffalo Denver

Brown Defends Boxing Title Beating Andrade

Joe Brown of Houston retained the lightweight title with a one sided 15 round unanimous decision over Cisco Andrade of Compton in Los Angeles. Referee Lee Grossman scored 12-3, judges Hart 14-1 and Latka 13-3 as Brown improved to nine successful defenses. Brown said he aims for defense No 10 against Eddie Perkins or Len Matthews before year end. Perkins sent a telegram of challenge from ringside.

Sim Pacon LOS Angeles Joe’ Brown Cisco Andrade Brown Andrade Lee Grossman Tommy Hart George Latka Houston Compton Cisco Eddie Perkins Len Matthews Perkins Benny Leonard

Bruins Journey To Montreal For Tilt

Boston Bruins travel to Montreal to face the Canadiens in a two game weekend set after their first win of the season. The Bruins are missing Leo LaBine while Montreal rests Phil Goyette and Claude Provost as they try to rebound from four losses in the last five games.

Montreal Boston Bruins Canadiens Boston Leo LaBine Phil Goyette Claude Provost

Pro Basketball Friday and Saturday results and events

The Associated Press summaries show Boston 110 New York 101 and Philadelphia 122 Los Angeles 120 on Friday. Saturday games include Los Angeles at Syracuse Philadelphia at Boston New York at Detroit with TV at 2 pm EST and Cincinnati at St Louis.

Associated Press Boston New York Philadelphia Los Angeles Syracuse Detroit Cincinnati St. Louis

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