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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1959

Page

2

Local Notices From Saco Biddeford Area

Personal Ernest Drouin at Saco hospital on Adams street. Mrs. Rose Allard ill at home in Biddeford improving. Robert Hodge, Alfred Elementary principal, attends Teachers' convention in Lewiston. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson of Ocean Park and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar J. Cobb return from three weeks in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Deschesne visit Biddeford and Portland. Mrs. Florence Berthiaume motored back to Connecticut with the Deschenes to see Mrs. Deschenes' sister Noella McMullen in New Britain.

Ernest Drouin Adams Street Saco Hospital Rose Allard Graham Street Biddeford Robert Hodge Alfred Elementary Schol Lewiston Edward P. Johnson Ocean Park Edgar J. Cobb Temple Street Saco Florida Paul Deschesne Hartford Conn Portland Florence Berthiaume Hi! Street Connecticut Deschenes

Knights of Columbus District 1 officers installation

District 1 Knights of Columbus will install officers Sunday at 3 p m at the C hall Washington street Biddeford followed by a banquet at 6 30 at the Wonderbar Trull Hospital Aid sewing group meets Monday 11 a m at Ann and Kays gift shop Portland road St John Guild auxiliary meets Monday afternoon at Mrs Marie Court 28 Staples street Old Orchard to sew aprons for the Christmas fair December 5

Knights of Columbus C. Hall Washington Street Biddeford Trull Hospital Ann and Kay Portland Road St. John Guild Marie Court Staples Street Old Orchard

Churches Schedule for Saturday Meetings

The Junior class of the church school of Christ Episcopal church meets Saturday at 10. Men of the parish gather in the parish hall by 2 for work. Confessions occur Saturday at St Monica Kennebunk 4 to 5 p m. At St Martha Kesnebunk prt Saturday 4 to 5 and 8 p m. At St Mary Wells Saturday 2:30 to 3:30 p m. All Saints Oguawit Saturday 4 to 5 p m. The Junior Band and Soongs ters of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 10 a m.

Church School of Christ Episcopal Church St Monica Church Kennebunk St. Martha Church Kesnebunkprt St. Mary Church Wells All Saints Church Oguawit Soongsters The Saco Salvation Army

Saturn space rocket program to seek doubled budget

Washington AP reports the Saturn space rocket program will request 140 million dollars for next fiscal year, double this year's funding, as Von Braun and Roy Johnson outline moving control from the Army to NASA. Johnson says Defense will forward the request with NASA approval, while Von Braun envisions up to 250 million dollars next year.

Washington Congress Wernner von Braun von Braun Roy Johnson Pentagon Advanced Research Projects Agency Army National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Defense Department NASA

Castro Will Casts Shadow Over Trials For Conspirators

A Cuban Supreme Court judge stated revived military tribunals will try all persons charged with counter-revolutionary activity, including pending civil cases. About 200 detained. two Americans, Austin Fran Young of Miami and Peter Lambton of Philadelphia and Nassau, are among them. They face homicide charges with possible death penalty if convicted.

Supreme Court Austin Fran Young Miami Fla Peter John Lambton Philadelphia Nassau

Elbe River link up veteran Polowsky’s World War II ties

Pasternak, who telephoned, said the caller was an official and details would be public in Moscow. Polowsky, a 41 year old direct-dealing husky, entered international handshaking at the Elbe on April 25, 1945. He was among American GIs meeting Soviet counterparts toward the war’s end and served as secretary of the American Veterans of the Elbe River Link Up, attending reunions in Moscow in 1955 and 1959, and in Washington in 1958.

Moscow Polowsky Elbe River

Choppers for Shoppers Turn Up in Tulsa Groceries

In Tulsa a couple unpacking groceries at home found a set of false teeth in a sack. The discovery surprised them and prompted questions about how the items ended up in the bag.

Tulsa Okla

Paul Johnson 72 dies in Warren garage Dayton resident for 40 years

Paul Arvid Johnson 72 of Dayton died suddenly in his car yesterday afternoon in Warren Stuart's garage Hollis Center Born in Norkopping Sweden to Arvid and Augusta Johnson a seaman for 43 years retired 1944 later in retail fish business Member of Arion lodge F and A M Goodwins Mills Grange Survivors include wife Alice Maud Harnish daughter Mrs Clement Meserve Dayton step daughter Mrs John Gillis San Pedro Calif three step sons Alfred Hansen Washington Maine Arthur Hansen Saco Chief Daniel Nelson US Navy Ranger Almeda Calif Funeral from Shumway funeral home 35 Spring Street Saco Monday at 1 30 PM Friends may call Saturday 7 9 PM Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 PM

Paul Arvid Johnson Dayton Warren Stuart Hollis Center Norkopping Sweden Arvid Augusta Johnson Arion Lodge A. M Goodwins Mills Goodwins Mills Grange Alice Maud Harnish Clement Meserve John Gillis San Pedro Calif Alfred Hansen Washington Maine Arthur Hansen Saco Daniel Nelson US Navy Ranger Almeda Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street

Funeral rites for Rev Sr Clemence Marie directress at Marie Joseph academy

Funeral services were held at St An dre church for Rev Sr Clemence Marie directress of Marie Joseph academy Biddeford Pool. A high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev Oscar Giroux OFM with deacon Rev Ovide Tanguay and sub deacon Rev Clarence Laplante. The academy choir sang under Sr Marie Camille. Numerous clergy and lay mourners from Biddeford Saco Nashua Hudson Lewiston Gardner Holyoke Methuen and Bay View attended. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave.

Clemence Marie Marie Joseph Academy Biddeford Pool St. Andre Church Oscar Giroux OFM Ovide Tanguay Clarence Laplante Marie-Joseph Academy Choir Marie Camille Mass Holyoke Methuen North Hampton St. Mary's School Villa Muir Bay View Good Shepherd Biddeford Mercy Hospital Portland Philips Vaillancourt Alphonse Vaillancourt Jules Vaillancourt Paul Vaillancourt Gardner, Mass

Portland Weather: Mostly Sun, Cool With Variable Clouds

Portland region forecast calls for mostly sunny and cool afternoon, clear and cold tonight, and Saturday with fair skies and continued cool conditions. Gentle variable winds, with temperatures near 50 in zones 1 and 2 and upper 40s to mid 40s elsewhere. Overnight lows range from 17 to 34 across listed locations. October tides show high and low values at several times.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Baster New York Washington Miami Chicago New Orleans Denver Los Angeles Montreal

Maine Senator Muskie Weighs Soviet Peace Overtures

Senator Edmund S. Muskie after a 27 day tour of Russia found no tangible evidence supporting Soviet peace overtures but urged remaining alert for change. He spoke at the Maine State Grange convention praising Russian efforts in missiles hydroelectric power space and housing and noting the friendly reactions of the Russian people as they pursue objectives.

Portland Edmund S. Muskie Maine Russia Muskie Maine State Grange

Steelworkers Near Deadline in Washington Negotiations

Government mediators urged top negotiators to meet in Washington Monday if no accord is reached sooner. A Taft Hartley injunction could curb the strike for 80 days, pending the union’s Supreme Court appeal. Three contracts already signed value wage gains at 2.15 cents an hour for 20 months, with no immediate price hikes expected by the companies.

Washington U.S. Supreme Court

Missing Item Shown by Cab Driver During Grocery Pickup

A cab driver reported a small item slipped from his shirt pocket while assisting a passenger with groceries. The incident occurred as the driver helped load groceries, with no further injuries or details released.

Maine Health Programs Highlight Trainable Children and Cystic Fibrosis Needs

Dr Langer outlines Maine efforts with preschool mentally retarded children showing 80 percent trainable and need for no institutions, plus CF care funding gaps. Waterville center is sole Maine pre school MR facility funded entirely by federal grants with extended clinics, tents, and loaned equipment. Volunteers across York county PH units sustain services, while CF program incurs ongoing meds costs and relies on $6500 state funding. clinics borrow funds from other departments to maintain care and diagnosis. Biddeford hosts meeting with PH staff, nurses, and public health officials from Kennebunk to York, highlighting collaboration and support activities.

Waterville Maine York County Langer Portland Cystic Fibrosis Society of Maine Eleanor Trish Public Health Services Biddeford Margaret Murphy R. N Anne B. Cote Ellen O'Leary Gladys Walker Frank Carey Cote Louise M. Livingston Berwick Alice F. Gibson Marion E. Cole Evelyn M .Chase York Janice Benson Kennehunk Department of Health and Welfare Annie Mae Mel Eachern Webber Hospital Howard Giles R N Madeliene Davenport

Jury Hears Tempo of Fog and Whisky in Doyon Case

The trial features testimony that the defendant was in a fog all day and had drunk over a fifth of whisky. Doyon statements about intent to kill are reviewed as the judge questions legibility of handwriting under intoxicated conditions. Devon’s befuddled state prompts arguments that the homicide could be manslaughter or possibly insanity. Mrs. Jean Doyon clarifies personal ties amid the proceedings.

Jean Doyon Marden Vincent Doyon Vince

Welcome to the Fold Babies Born in Area Hospitals

A sequence of birth notices from Webber Hospital and others lists births on October and October 21 to October 23. Named families include Summey, Mahoney, Kimball, Valliere, Palardis, LeFebvre, Caissie, Smith, Morneau, McKinnon, Towns, Bisson, Truman, Cousens, Cartier, Reay, Morse, Gilbert, Sampson, with infant names Scott Ramsey, Daniel John, Bartry William, David, Patricia Marie, Ange le Marie, Sandra Ann, Donna Marie, Robert Lee, John F. Jr., James, Jane Marie, William Paul, Melinda Joan, Robin Lynn, Kenneth Bryan, Michael Robert.

Webber Hospital Robert C. Summey Old Orchard Avenue Old Orchard Beach Scott Ramsey Lawrence Mahoney Union Avenue Daniel John Robert F. Kimball Woodman Avenue Saco Bartry William Highland Avenue James Maynard J. Cousens Buxton Road Donald Eugene James FE Cartier Graham Street Biddeford Jane Marie Roland R. Reay Elm Street William Paul Frank F Eaton Blackpoint Road Scarborough Melinda Joan Russell A. Morse Robin Lynn Sp5 Allan Gilbert Long Branch N. J Kenneth Bryan U. S. Army Patterson Memorial Hospital Fort Monmouth Gilbert Priscilla Pate Lincoln Street Douglas Pate G. M Robert Sampson Waukegan Michael Robert Great Lakes Naval Hospital Ill Armand Camire West Kennebunk Albert Bouvier Arundel

Teachers Told To Collect Knives Before Grid Tilts

Principal Robert C. Johnson testifies teachers were ordered to seize knives guns and weapons before a Parker High School football game. At a hearing a teacher Westbrook Walker was fined for carrying a pistol and pupil Willie Denson received a 180 day jail term after a 7-7 Parker Western tie marked by knife wielding fans and a shooting incident.

Birmingham Ala Robert C. Johnson Johnson Parker ‘High School Parker Western High Calvin Smith Willie Denson

Beach Sewer Meeting Set For Tonight

The special town meeting in Old Orchard Beach begins at 7 tonight at the High School to vote on sewer construction and a sewage treatment plant to address pollution. Seven warrant articles stand before voters. officials aim to finish all questions tonight, or the meeting may adjourn if needed.

Old Orchard Beach

No Accidents Reported In Saco Overnight

Police headquarters in Saco reported no accidents last night or this morning. The Saco Fire Department logged no alarms and the Saco ambulance log had no entries.

Saco

Bread delivery man dies after heart attack on job

In Madison New Jersey John Sulla 38 delivered bread to Sayreville area shops Thursday then left the store and entered his truck where he suffered a fatal heart attack.

Madison John Sulla Sayreville Sulla

Maine YGOP leaders reaffirm belief in organization

Republican State Chairman B. Frederick Ayer of Rumford and three Young GOP officials reaffirmed their belief in the Young Republican organization. Signing the statement with Ayer were Maine YGOP chairman Paul A. Cote vice chairman Carolyn R Manchester and New England YGOP president Edward G. Hough.

YGOP Portland B. Frederick Ayer Rumford GOP Young Republican Ayer Paul A. Cote Maine Carolyn R Manchester Edward G. Hough New England Cote Lewiston

By-Law Reform Sparks Debate Over UGOP Structure

The remark argues the UGOP is being bypassed by its parent organization and should be abolished and reorganized under different by laws. This stance contrasts with prior claims and suggests a need for governance overhaul and revised authority.

UGOP

Women Voters Topic at Thursday Club Meeting

At the First Universalist church David G. Carnevale of Thornton Academy spoke on Women and Legislative Responsibility noting women hold 20 percent of U S votes and urging organization through fraternal groups to press for political office The meeting announced a November Count Your Blessings tea and collected canned goods for Thanksgiving baskets Members and hostesses listed with several committees named and Mrs Wayne Hutchins pouring.

United States Thursday Club First Universalist Church David G. Carnevale Thornton Academy Carnevale Joseph Truman Theodore Schaffer Public Health Association Friendly Service Committee Thomas Anton Wilmont Bailey William Beety Arnold Calderwood Clayton Cartmill Archie Draggins Felix Sheltra Marcel Viger Gerald Vanleet Truman Jon Nathanson Samual Karlin Irving Sandler William Ashton R. E. Davis Jessie Lunt Reginald McAdoo Frederick O'Neil William Sansoucy Wayne Hutchins

Two Held On Morals Count In Biddeford Case

Two young men, Reynald Beaulieu and Richard Frechette, were released on $5,000 bail each after a Biddeford Municipal court probable cause hearing into allegations of carnal knowledge of a 14 year old girl. The incident reportedly occurred October 16 at the girl's home. The defense questioned sufficiency of evidence. the court scheduled next steps at Alfred for the January Superior court term.

Biddeford Reynald W. Beaulieu 10Th Street Old Orchard Beach Richard C. Frechette Belmont Avenue Beaulieu Frechette Richard Souliere Souliere Frechettie Souere Edward Caron Atty Marcel Viger Gerald Nason Nason Alfred

Coxsackie Virus Linked to Polio-Like Illnesses in Maine

In Augusta officials report many Maine illnesses resembling non paralytic polio are caused by Coxsackie viruses. Of 75 samples, eight with Coxsackie B2 and three with polio type 3 were found. Health officials caution Coxsackie can cause paralysis but differs by not destroying nerve cells. Sixty polio cases, six deaths, recorded in Maine this year.

Augusta Maine Health and Welfare Department Alta Ashley U. S. Public Health Service USPHS Massachusetts Ashley

Man in Buffalo Gambling Raid Sold Paycheck Chances

In Buffalo a man nabbed in a gambling raid sold 1200 chances on his $100 weekly factory paycheck for 50 cents each. The unidentified man offered the scheme as a sideline, tying profits to workers who bought a shot at a payday payoff. Police and investigators from the State Investigation Commission questioned others linked to the case.

Buffalo N. Y

Biddeford Pranksters Warned About Mischief

Biddeford police chief Edgar Sevigny warns Trick or Treaters to enjoy Halloween without malice. The force will be augmented by 60 Civil Defense volunteers to deter mischief and enforce the new juvenile liability law shifting damages to parents.

Biddeford Edgar T. Sevigny Sevigny 99Th Maine Legisature

Labor Secretary May Eat Hat Over Prediction

Labor Secretary James a Mitchell pledged to eat his hat if unemployment fell below three million in October. While the total declined, layoffs from the steel strike kept unemployment above the target, with November figures expected around 3.1 million. Officials at the Commerce Department meeting say a steel settlement could soon revive business.

Pebble Beach Calif James A Mitchell Washington, D.C Commerce Department Business Advisory Council Mitchell Frederick H. Mueller

Traffic Death Toll Steady In September

CHICAGO AP Traffic accidents in the United States killed 3330 persons last month and 27140 in the first nine months of this year, the National Safety Council reports. The September toll was the same as in September 1958, and the nine month toll was 870 more than for the same period last year. It isn't much to shout about the council said, but at least it's better than the unbroken increases that prevailed during the first seven months of the year.

Chicago United States National Safety Council

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