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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1962
Page
2
Elton Gould of Oak Ridge road Biddeford and his mother Mrs Bernice Gould of Goodwins Mills road will travel from Boston by jet to Olympia Washington then visit Seattle World's Fair continuing their West Coast trip.
A baked bean supper and dance for Merton Ira Staples post AMVETS members and families is tonight at the post home Alfred Street Biddeford supper 5 30 to 7 30 dance 8 30 E and L club School Street Methodist church Saco holds first fall meetings at Mrs Paul Cobb Ferry Road Saco York County Fish and Game auxiliary meets Monday 7 pm Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills lobster supper contact Miss Kay Mewer Notre Dame hospital Thrift Shop next week Fourth degree assembly Biddeford Knights of Columbus tomorrow 11 am E of OC hall Washington Street E and L club School holds fall meeting with Mrs Ethel Cobb Fort Ferry Road Saco co hosts Mrs Mildred Harris and Mrs Phyllis Vining silent auction reminders for members to bring items
The Coast Guard resumed a missing person search for Capt. Theodore Langzettel after his 28 foot sailing sloop was found unoccupied and moored in Casco Bay. His usual clothes and wallet were aboard as his brother William C. Langzettel of Falmouth Foreside, head of the Maine Associated Press, identified him as Portland Harbor pilot boat skipper on vacation.
The eight room house at 40 Old Orchard Road in Saco was sold to Harvey P. MacLeod and Patricia MacLeod, formerly of Massachusetts, linked to Lyn-Flex Industries, Inc. of Saco. Former owners were Arthur and Priscilla Warren, with the sale arranged through Max Ruben’s real estate office at 285 Main Street, Biddeford.
U.S. Marshal Adam P. Walsh Deputy Marshal Robert Crabbe and Cumberland County deputy sheriff Alexander Cummings accompanied a man and a companion on a drive to Connecticut. They planned to turn them over to federal authorities in New Haven. The two men were arrested in Lewiston Sept. 1 after fleeing on foot from a car that had side swiped another auto.
Before Soblen's visit, a nurse searched Mrs Soblen and a detective examined her purse while another officer watched from the bed as she sat with her husband. Government guards keep tight security over Soblen, who seeks to overturn a life term for Soviet spying. Mrs Soblen posted 100000 bail, 40000 personal funds and 60000 borrowed, forfeited when Soblen fled to Israel on June 25.
Mrs Frank Auger sends thanks for sympathy, kindness, and floral tributes shown duringrecent sorrow and bereavement in a brief note of appreciation.
Philip J. Peloquin 69 of 130 West Street Biddeford died this morning in a local hospital. Born in Canada to Eugene and Clementine Peloquin he was a World War I veteran and recently retired. Funeral arrangements to be announced with calling hours at Sansoucy Funeral Home on Stone Street starting tomorrow.
Funeral services for Roger A. Delage were held at St. Andre Church with Rev. Bernard Nicknair officiating. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery as Msgr. Aime Giguère led the graveside prayers. Out of town attendees included Anna LaRose of New Bays Lot P Q Blanche Gagnon of Montreal James Faucher Lawrence MA Floyd Carey Bristol CT Paul Delage Clayton Tardie East Hartford CT Maurice Delage Thompsonville CT.
Committal services were held in St. Joseph cemetery Biddeford for Arthur Masse 64 a former Biddeford resident now residing in Augusta Eating at the rites at the grave was Rev Marc Franck of St Joseph church Local funeral arrangements were handled by Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford
A Stated meeting of Adah Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, met at Masonic Hall Biddeford with Worthy Matron and Patron presiding. Guests from Longfellow, Wayne, Milford, and other chapters attended. Memorial for Mrs. Alice Labbe observed. cross formed at altar. organ by Mrs. Helen Parks. Invitations extended for guest officers nights and receptions. two rehearsals announced. next meeting Sept 21 with Associate Matron and Associate Patron night.
Saco firemen answered two calls yesterday. A car fire on Water street involved a vehicle owned by Hans H. Wanders of Hingham Massachusetts and was caused by overheated brake drums. A grass fire on Buxton road burned on land owned by John Romprey. Booster lines were used.
Local readers are urged to place want ads by calling 3 3629 for prompt service. Messages will be accepted during business hours and classified listings will appear in the next issue.
Clear and not quite so cool tonight with low temperatures from 45 to 50 degrees. Sunday looks fair and somewhat warmer inland away from the coast.
An array of Sunday activities is listed across churches in Kennebunk, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Goodwins Mills, Wells, Biddeford and surrounding areas. Services range from 7 p m to 7 30 p m with youth fellowships at various times. Special notes include a September 16 Sunday school start at Biddeford Second Congregational with Robert York as superintendent.
Two people were injured when a car on Main street Biddeford veered and the right-hand door opened sending passengers James A. Harris of 130 Elm street Saco and Carol John of 44 Central Park avenue Old Orchard Beach to Webber hospital for bruises. Driver Glenn A. Yarborough Jr. of 28 Dyer street Sato reported he was proceeding up Main street when the door flew open and both passengers fell out.
The American Legion auxiliary will sponsor a public card party Monday at 7 30 p m at the Legion hall in Kennebunkport. Proceeds support veterans and community service. All residents invited to attend and enjoy friendly gaming for a good cause.
A five alarm blaze ripped through St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral on Van Ness Avenue, forcing forty teenagers to safety. Fire officials estimate damages around 2.5 million dollars as arson probes begin and investigators inspect multiple ignition points. The Rev. John Heaney sustained a minor cut while trying to salvage the Blessed Sacrament. Traffic rerouted as crews battled the inferno.
Bishop Daniel J. Feeney announces transfers for four former Biddeford Saco residents. Rev. John P. Donovan moves from St. James Woodland to St. Francis Xavier Winthrop. Rev. Adrien Casavant to St. David Madawaska. Rev. Donald W. Lonsdale from St. Mary Westbrook to St. Denis Fort Fairfield. Rev. Real J. Nadeau from St. Ignatius Sanford to Holy Family Lewiston.
Rev Robert R Lefebvre a Maryknoll missionary from New Britain Connecticut works in a bush mission 82 miles from the nearest post office in Tanganyika Morili Malili area.
The York county Grand Jury returned 24 indictments, 12 secret, as County Atty. John Harvey said trials start Wednesday. Indictments include Roy Abbott of Eliot for assault on Deputy Sheriff Pettigrew, and multiple charges of breaking and larceny in Biddeford, Wells, and Old Orchard Beach involving vehicles, stores, and a range of stolen items valued up to thousands of dollars.
Heywood said federal rules require pilots to stay proficient and aircraft used for that purpose. Training flights aligned with the governor’s travel needs do not violate regulations, and a request from other officials would be refused. With an executive transport plane, transport requests have decreased, likely capping at about six per year across the three governors discussed.
Paul Beaupre was named general chairman of the St. Andre Parish Progress campaign by Msgr. Aime Giguere and Rev. Edmund Hache at a planning session. The drive aims for 100000 dollars with a kickoff including Beaupre's 3000 dollar pledge and a list of 1000 plus donors.
The piece argues the United States now faces the embarrassment it once caused, as Cuba’s Communist shift under Fidel Castro pulls the globe into a new confrontation. It notes Khrushchev’s risk and the threat of a Cuban missile base, raising the dilemma of potential blockades or a Berlin-like standoff.
Baltimore standout Jim Gentile noted the park’s propensity for home runs before the All-Star game. In the first 46 American League games this season 83 four-baggers were hit at the Washington stadium, underscoring a high homer rate in the venue.
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