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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1962

Page

2

Temperance speaker to visit Atlanta from Biddeford and Saco

Robert Brochu of Miami Beach, son of Mrs Alma Brochu of 39 Dupont Ave Biddeford, will speak at a temperance convention in Atlanta Ga on September 5. Guests with Mrs Paul Cobb of Ferry Road Saco include her son Philip Tibbetts, Mrs Tibbetts and their four sons. Tibbetts, chief engineer at Adams Engineering Co Miami manufactures aluminum products and navy shipboard furniture. the family will also visit Mrs Joseph Fortier at Gables Inn Old Orchard Beach Dania Florida.

Robert Brochu Miami Beach Alma_ Brochu Dupont Avenue Biddeford Atlanta Paul Cobb Ferry Road Saco Philip Tibbetts Tibbetts Dania Fla Joseph Fortier Gables Inn Old Orchard Beach

Notre Dame hospital Thrift Shop to be run by Group B

Our Lady of Victory Circle met Sunday at 2 p m at the Fremont club hall Alfred street Biddeford. Mrs Isabelle M Hinchliffe Staples street has returned home from Gardiner after the death of her brother in law Burton R Austin. Mrs Gaston Boucher captain and Group B will take charge of the thrift shop next week at Notre Dame hospital.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Ved Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Isabelle M. Hinchliffe Staples Street Gardiner Burton R. Austin Gaston Boucher Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop

Biddeford Man Appears In Court

Arthur Martel, 57, of 20 Orchard Street, Biddeford, appeared in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning to answer an assault and battery charge lodged by Abraham Ross, 17 Cherry Lane. Martel pleaded not guilty and was represented by Attorney Robert York. Judge Simon Spill found Martel guilty and continued sentencing until September 4. Martel was released on bail of 25 dollars.

Arthur Martel Orchard Street Biddeford Abraham Ross Cherry Lane Martel Robert York Simon Spill

Biddeford Firemen Douse Car Blaze

Biddeford firemen responded to a car fire at 28 Dupont Avenue after a 6:22 a.m. call from Andrew Lambert. Firefighters reported the blaze was caused by a flooded carburetor and quickly doused the flames.

Biddeford Dupont Avenue Andrew Lambert Firmen

Maine Senator Questions Udall on Maine Power Plans

Senator Smith asks Interior Secretary Udall to explain a House report noting 200000 of 300000 dollars for a proposed hydroelectric survey of the St John River and Passamaquoddy Bay. She seeks timing on when Maine power projects may be in operation.

Carl Hayden D-Ariz Senate Appropriations Committee Interior Stewart L. Udall House John and Passamaquoddy Maine St. John River

Algerian Crisis Deepens as Rebels Seize Algiers

Rebels seized Algiers last Saturday claiming Ben Bella’s faction aims to turn its de facto government into a military dictatorship. Maj. Ahmed Sadoun of the regular army vowed to establish order as both sides claim troop strengths near 45,000, with guards on alert along the waterfront and French armored units evacuating European farmers.

Ahmed Sadoun National Liberation Algiers Ben Bella Wilaya Wilaya 2

Nose to new cooks avoid washing eggs before refrigerating

Food guidance notes that eggs have a protective bloom and should not be washed. The bloom helps preserve freshness, so refrigeration without washing is advised to maintain quality and safety.

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Support

Mrs. Albert Collard and daughters express gratitude for sympathy, floral tributes, and services during sorrow and bereavement. Thanks to Dr Levesque and Notre Dame Hospital Sisters and nurses for care, and to relatives and friends for cards and gifts. signed by Mrs Genevieve Fortier.

Deaths Mrs Mary Elizabeth Dinan 78 Biddeford native

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Dinan 78 of 311 Elm Street Biddeford died last night after a long illness in a local hospital. Born February 17, 1884 she was a lifelong parishioner of St Mary church. Survived by widower Daniel Dinan daughter Mrs Raymond Kelleher brother Bernard Hannaway two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral set for Monday 9 30 a m from St Mary church with viewing at Cote Funeral Home Saco today 7 10 p m and tomorrow 2 4 7 10 p m.

Mary Elizabeth Dinan Elm Street Biddeford Francis and Bridget Rictory) Hannaway St. Mary Church Daniel Dinan Raymond Kelleher Bernard Hannaway Cote Funeral Home James and Beach Streets Saco

Buron B. Austin Dies After Brief Illness at 86

Burton B. Austin 86 died at Gardiner General Hospital after a short illness. Born in Addison on May 18 1876 he was the son of Edward and Arabelle Gage Austin. A retired pharmacist and New York College of Pharmacy graduate he once owned a drug store at Old Orchard Beach. Surviving are his widow Emma Bertha Sears Austin of Gardiner a son Edward B. Austin of Bridgton two daughters Mrs Frank Dexter of Lewiston and Mrs Joseph McNamara of Gardiner five grandchildren four great grandchildren and two nieces.

Burton R. Austin Gardiner General Hospital Orn Addison Edward Arabelle Gage Austin Lewiston-Auburn New York College of Pharmacy Old Orchard Beach Emma Bertha (Sears) Austin Gardiner Edward B. Austin Bridgton Frank Dexter Lewiston Joseph McNamara

Longtime Somersworth Police Chief Charles Parsons Dies

Charles A. Parsons 76 and lifelong Somersworth resident died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital. He served 32 years on the Somersworth police force and retired years ago. Survived by widow Catherine, three daughters including Mrs. Anton, Mrs. Mulligan, and Mrs. Brannelly, 20 grandchildren, one great grandchild. Requiem high mass Monday 9 am at Holy Trinity church. burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Visitation today and tomorrow 2 to 10 pm at Roberge Funeral Home. Local arrangements by Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Charles A. Parsons Somersworth N.H Biddeford West Green Street Catherine (Gibbons) Parsons Carolyn Anton Old Orchard Beach Martin and Isabelle (McGuiness) Parsons Holy Trinity Ish Holy Name Society Ancient Order of Hibernians Anton Aileen Mulligan Dover Mary Brannelly New York City Holy Trinity Church Holy Trinity Cemetery Roberge Funeral Home

Roxie E Blood Dies. Biddeford High Alum Farewelled

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco for Roxie E Blood retired journal linotype operator and oldest living Biddeford High School graduate at her death. Rev. Edmund Beal of First Universalist Church Biddeford and Rev. Sheldon Christian of Brunswick officiated. Bearers were King Woodman Harry Gowen Frank Jones Harry Horsfield and Antonio Binette. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford.

Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Roxie E. Blood Journal Linotype Biddeford High School Edmund Beal First Universalist Church Biddeford Land Sheldon Christian Brunswick King Woodman Harry Gowen Frank Jones Harry Horsfield Antonio Binette Woodlawn

Funeral arrangements announced for Laura Ste. Marie

Services set for Monday at 10 30 a m from St Joseph church Biddeford for Mrs Laura Ste Marie Crescent Street Biddeford with change from 830 a m earlier announced Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home James and Beach streets Saco today and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 p m

St. Joseph Church Biddeford Laura Ste. Marie Crescent Street Cote Funeral Home James and Beach Streets Saco

Space probes clash as fragments drift after Soviet test

NASA declined to reveal orbital paths or fragment sizes from the Soviet spaceflight. Reports say three pieces are in a slow, low orbit while a fourth landed Tuesday. Russia had earlier Venus probe failures and the United States planned Mariner 2 to reach Venus around December, after a prior Mars mission loss.

NASA Earth Russia United States U. S Venus

Maine Visitors at State House Reach Record Tours

The Department of Economic Development reported that more than 10,000 people toured the capitol from July 1 to date, a rise of about 3,000 signatures from 1961. Among total visitors were 225 foreign guests.

Maine Augusta State House Department of Economic Development

Portland Weather Looks Warm With Clear Night Ahead

Clearing by late tonight or early Sunday followed by fair conditions. Highs today reach mid to upper 80s inland, near 70 along the coast north of Portland. Tonight's low 58 to 62.

Portland

Evening Youth and Worship Notices Across Local Churches

Sunday church services and youth gatherings listed for Advent Christian Kennebunk Saco First Assembly of God West Kennebunk Free Christian Union Lyman Goodwins Mills Ogunquit Wells Saco Salvation Army and others. Meetings include 6 to 7:30 pm Sunday sessions and 3 pm youth events at various addresses.

Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Christ Ambassadors Group First Assembly of God Church Ahepa Pleasant Street Saco Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennepunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Ae The Ogunquit Baptist Ch Tthe Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Baptist Salvation Army Union Avenue Salvation Fail Gospel Wells First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach Youth Fellowship of

Castro Says U S Aggression Will Cost United States

Havana denounces Washington's charges after two Cuban ships fired on a U S Navy plane over international waters. Castro, in a Havana radio broadcast, calls the U S announcement a cover up for ongoing aggression and warns Cubans will answer with high costs to the United States.

Washington Castro Havana Key West U.S Cuba United States

Theft tied to East Boston shooting and Lenart raid

Police linked a stolen car from Quincy to the Lenart kidnapping robbery and the East Boston mail job. Patrolman Melvin arrested McGrath on Lewiston College Street. Alfano waited to be arrested after telephoning from a nearby home. FBI said McGrath denied knowledge of the shootings and robbery and claimed he met Alfano in Worcester and rode along.

McElhinney Quincy Mass Lenart Daniel Melvin McGrath Lewiston College Street Alfano FBI McGrathy East Boston Worcester

Weekend Starts In Saco With Two Accidents

Two traffic accidents were reported to Saco police as Labor Day weekend began. A north Saco collision at Lincoln road and Watson Mill road injured two people when a car driven by Marilyn L. Milliken and a truck driven by Arnold E. Howe collided and tipped. A second crash on Route 1 involved Omer R. Lemelin and Sadie Morin with rear end damage noted but no figures listed.

Saco Lincoln Road Watson Mill Roads Marilyn L. Milliken Flag Pond Road Arnold E. Howe Herring Avenue Biddeford Watson Mill Road Omer R. Lemelin Laurier Street Sadie Morin Oak Street Lemelin Morin

Wage Hike For South Paris Tannery Workers

About 270 workers at A. C. Lawrence Co. tannery will gain roughly nine cents an hour plus fringe benefits under a two year contract with Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers of North America AFL-CIO. Current average pay is $2.01 per hour. The agreement takes effect August 17, 1963.

Paris A. C. Lawrence Co Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers of North America Afl-Cio

New Society Aims To Preserve Femininity In Britain

London reports show the founder Sara Leighton, a 26 year old portrait painter, says the Society for the Protection of Utter Femininity has grown since starting a month ago. The group limits membership to women and advocates giving up the vote and staying home. Leighton notes no total figures and cites her ex husband backing the view.

London Society For the Protection of Utter Femininity Sara Leighton Miss Leighton

Boston Bank Bags Found Near River

Two Federal Reserve Bank of Boston coin bags were found near the Saco river in Saco by Philip Gadbois and a construction crew. The bags were turned over to Biddeford police, who contacted the Portland FBI and then postal authorities. Gabriel Walker, a postal inspector, took custody at 11:55 a.m. in Chief Sevigny's office. Gadbois said the ground had been recently plowed and the bags were not deeply buried.

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Saco River Saco Philip Gadbois Biddeford George Friary Edgar Sevigny Portland FBI Boston Friary Chief Sevagny Gabriel Walker Gadbois

First Aid for a Sick Parakeet Says Urgent Observation

Sick Bird Needs Aid explains quick signs of distress in parrots and practical home measures. It advises monitoring appetite and behavior, offering tasty easily consumed foods, and using aureomycin in water if needed while seeking a veterinarian. It notes fever, lethargy, or wing spreading as danger signals and stresses prompt care to avoid death.

H. H. Miller Marian

The Pet Forum Advice on Neutering and House Training

A reader asks when to neuter a male kitten and about house training dogs. Expert suggests neutering after 6 to 7 months and notes that indoor confinement or cages may help train dogs.

PET Forum

Goldberg Durkin compared Welcome To The Fold

Arthur J. Goldberg and Martin P. Durkin are contrasted as labor secretaries in a decades long arc from Taft-Hartley promises to modern labor relation ethics. The piece notes Durkin quit early, Goldberg rose to the Supreme Court, and both show how policy and politics shaped labor and inflation aims under Eisenhower and Kennedy. Meany’s pragmatism and Congress’ limits frame the assessment of TH changes and wage inflation.

Associated Press News Washington Arthur J. Goldberg Martin P. Durkin Durkin Eisenhower Congress Goldberg Knedy Kennedy Supreme Court George Meany Afl-Cio Meany Labor Organization Noris Licans Democrats Kennedy-Goldber Genera Welfare Specia

Child Uninjured After Running Into Automobile

A three year old child darted from behind a parked car into the right fender of a Biddeford auto driven by Anita Boucher. The child was taken to Webber hospital and released with no injuries. Earlier, Al Beric Caron lost brakes on Alfred street and collided with a parked car owned by Leo Beaujeu. both cars had heavy damage but no injuries.

Pike Street Biddeford Cynthia Derocher Anita Boucher Pool Street Webber Hospital Alfred Street Alberic G. Caron Ked Leo Beaujeu Cutts Avenue Saco

Tense US Cuban Ties Over Planned Plane Incident

Reports debate whether the operation occurred under orders. Speculation blames trigger-happy Cuban guards emboldened by Castro warnings. Havana dispatches note tightened security around key sites as rumors, denied by officials, spread of anti Cubist landings in Las Villas and Oriente. Sources claim Castro foiled a Las Villas uprising.

Castro Havana Las Villas Oriente

What to do on a long steep downgrade driving tip

On a long steep downgrade keep light pressure on the brake pedal to prevent speed gain. Never coast in neutral or with the clutch disengaged. Coasting shifts braking to brakes and tires, risking loss of control and damage in both manual and automatic transmissions.

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Sen. Smith Algeria Albert Collard Al’s Mary E. Dinan Charles Parsons Miss Roxie EF At Home Aco Bible Son Church of Saco City Hall Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church Speaking John Steinbeck Charley Steinbeck K. L Biddeford-Saco By James Marlow Maine Highway Safety Committee Pearl Street Station Cascade Cascade Road Desoto Oldsmobile AG Plymouth FORD Lincoln Willys Cascade Motors Sampson’s St. Biddeford Willie Gregoire Union St City Arnold Cluff Kennebunk Sampson
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