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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1963
Page
3
Mrs Ada Wood of 188 Lincoln Street Saco is listed as a surgical patient at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Boston Massachusetts.
The Biddeford Knights of Columbus will hold a district level meeting tonight at K of C Hall Washington Street Biddeford. Supper will be served at 6. The Merton Ira Staples Vets Auxiliary will meet at 8 tonight at the Post Home on Alfred Street Biddeford.
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8:30 p.m. Members of the Universalist Church will hold a special parish meeting Sunday at 11:45 a.m. to elect delegates to the Northeast District Unitarian Universalist Association meeting in Rockland on Oct. 2.
The state Parent-Teachers Association will meet Oct. 17 and 14 in Waterville. Those needing transportation should contact Mrs. George Harpootlian, 48 State St., Biddeford, president of the local PTA. New members were welcomed and books were purchased for Junior High and ordered for Senior High. Guest speakers were Mary Reilly and Melvin Simenky, state representatives.
At Webber Hospital to Arthur Hussey and wife Dale Ann born Sept 5 at 6 lb 6 oz. To Alberie J Martin and wife David Scott born Sept 6 at Ocean Park Road Saco. To William Williams and wife Kennebunkport son William Henry born Sept 7. To Wallace Femin and wife Monica Lea born Sept 8 at 4 lb 14 oz. To Richard Murray and wife Douglas Scott born Sept 8 at 7 lb 5 oz.
President Kennedy praised Maine for its program to entertain foreign correspondents. White House Secretary Pierre Salinger said Maine is the first to undertake such a program that could be emulated by other states.
A 28 member rehearsal for the York Chapter Royal Arch Masons took place last night in the Masonic Hall Saco led by Most Excellent High Priest Frederick W. Elwell. After the rehearsal refreshments were served.
Miss Lois Currier of 3 Willow Ave Saco has earned a state cosmetology license. A June Thornton Academy graduate and an August Armands Beauty Academy graduate, she plans to enter Westbrook Junior College on September 15 to major in business.
Charles Henry Hooper 81 of 86 Brown Street Kennebunk died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital. Born December 17 1862 in Nashua New Hampshire he was a gardener and member of Kennebunk Baptist Church. Survived by wife Margaret two sons Verner and Sydney seven grandchildren ten great grandchildren and a daughter Stella Vinate. Funeral 1 30 p m Saturday Angels Funeral Home 9 Dane Street with Rev. Chester Staples. Interment Hope Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Annette Chapter Past Matrons of the Eastern Star met at the summer home of Mrs. Ella Luman in Ferry Beach. A lobster stew supper was served by the hostess and assistants. Business led by President Marion Johnson planned an auction at Masonic Hall in Saco after the meeting and a swap party for Oct 9 at Mrs. Marion Dow’s home. Attendees included Bernice Milliken Pauline Bough Sarah Doe Barbara Utman Kathryn Smith Agnes Towle Sarah Lennox Agnes Cunningham Isabelle Wilbur Betty Roberge Marion Dow Virginia Strombom and Grace Littlefield.
Leavitt J. Bailey of Saco paid a total $180 in Cumberland County Superior Court after appealing four motor vehicle charges from Municipal Court. He pleaded innocent but changed to guilty before sentencing. Fines were $15 for inadequate muffler, $30 for driving to endanger, $105 for driving after license suspension, and $30 for false representations on a vehicle license application. lower court fines were each $5 less.
Belle M. Holloway of Wakefield Massachusetts was fined ten dollars in Saco Municipal Court this morning for passing a red light. She pleaded guilty with Saco police as complainants Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr presiding.
Three Reed continues report says a Gov. John H. Reed owned horse broke its leg while being fed for safety. Fire erupted after 1 am and burned for about 1 1 2 hours with flames lighting the night sky. Firefighters from Auburn Lisbon Falls Greene and Sabattus aided Lewiston as frightened horses escaped and volunteers moved possessions from trailers near the barns. Alden Bragdon of Leeds witnessed the blaze and noted two barns collapsing.
An AP report says the newly organized Maine League of Historical Societies and Museums will convene its first meeting in York with 60 to 70 societies and museums expected. Whitney L Brooks of Torrington Connecticut, president of the Connecticut State Historical Society, will be the principal speaker.
This afternoon cloudy and mild with showers late in the day. Highs 65 to 70. Winds S to SW 25 to 35 mph, gusty. Tonight cloudy with showers and scattered thunder showers, turning colder late. Lows around 40. Winds S to SW 15 to 25 mph with stronger gusts near storms. Friday cloudy morning then partly cloudy afternoon, cooler, winds northerly 15 to 30 mph and gusty.
AUGUSTA AP If the House is to be reapportioned again it should be a complete reshuffling job. A mostly lawmaker committee met to plan for swift action next year if a referendum passes. They will use 1961 figures as a base but propose changes in half the counties. The panel heads toward a county inclusive reapportionment with potential special sessions.
Governor Reed advocated price protection for Maine dairy farmers to shield the industry from out of state competition. He supported the Maine Milk Commission's handling of a dispute over sales below commission minimums and said some form of price support is essential to prevent industry extinction.
Mrs. Esther S. Crowley, town clerk, announced that absentee ballots for the state referendum on Nov 5 have been received from Augusta and may be applied for at the town hall. No absentee ballots will be available for the town referendum on civil service for the police department, which will be voted at the same time as the state questions.
In Standish Hawkes Lumber Co suffered a devastating blaze Wednesday night destroying its planing mill. Fire origin undetermined. Company spokesman estimated the loss at about $20,000 with potential further damage to equipment and inventory if not fully insured.
About 1,000 Saco-Lowell employees will see roughly a 4.5 percent wage increase starting Monday. Some 800 workers are covered by a two year contract with the Saco-Lowell Automotive Division and the Textile Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO. The deal ratified Sept 10 1962 includes pension options at 62, extended life and disability coverages, higher sick and accident benefits, hospital daily rates, higher doctors visit allowances, more paid holidays and family leave, and jury pay. The wage hike will be 5 to 11 cents per hour depending on position. Negotiators included Michael Schoonjans Leo Berd Local 406 Adrien Petit and a Local 406 committee. The current contract runs to Sept 15 1964.
Urban Renewal Authority chaired by Urbain Goulet hosted federal housing officials and town officers for a town renewal conference in Old Orchard Beach. The event began at 10 30 with a bus survey of renewal areas, followed by lunch and a group meeting. Also noted is Harvard football Coach John Yoviesin with a 30 23 record over six seasons.
American Legion property moved from the Veterans Service Center room in Biddeford City Building to the Post Home. Commander Royal Sheltra announced at the executive board meeting of Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post in Biddeford Hall. Robert Norton named chairman of a committee to audit accounts with George H. Boutin Roland St. Michel Edmond Pinard Joseph Angers and Sheltra as ex officio members. Tonight a meeting to arrange entertainment for York and Cumberland County councils at 8 p.m. Saturday at the post home, preceded by a film Flight 7 featuring Maj. John Glenn.
Local firefighters were called yesterday afternoon to extinguish a smudge fire at the closed Milliken Street town dump. One tank truck was used to battle a smoldering pile of hay initiating the run.
AP reports the 1611 Book of Falconrie or Hawking by George Turbeville stands as the oldest title in the U.S Air Force Academy library. The falcon, the academy mascot, gives its name to the Falcons athletic teams.
The Pet Forum column reflects on animal behavior from hens to elephants, noting parental cues, ruses by grouse, interspecies water-hole sharing, and signs of affection and respect among animals. It invites readers to share pet experiences and questions for future columns.
Owen-Davis Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary voted five donations last night at the Post Home Beach Street Saco. President Germaine Grant led the session and the charter was draped in memory of Elizabeth Brown. Donations went to Radio Free Europe Togus Veterans Hospital Jimmy Fund and the Salvation Army. Invitations sent to Dirigo Girls State delegates and department officers.
Saco Tax Collector Roy Tounge reported current tax receipts are running behind last year’s pace. With retroactive interest September 1, payments due by October 1 total $145,127 less than a year ago. June 21 billing covers the April 1 to March 31 year. no discount for early payment this year.
Desegregation unfolded with limited violence as nine schools in Birmingham Mobile Tuskegee and Huntsville opened to integration. Alabama National Guardsmen on duty reduced to 675 after midnight while President Kennedy federalized 16 000 guardsmen to deter Governor Wallace from blocking desegregation. Florence State College admitted Wendell Gunn the first Negro student. Attendance varied at Birmingham West End Graymont and Tuskegee Public School with pupil absences and penalties under state law discussed by the Birmingham school board. The board noted a federal court ruling limiting suspensions for pupils protesting segregation.
The article outlines continued U S readiness to resume atmospheric testing if the Soviets violate the treaty, expands and improves violation detection facilities, and preserves presidential authority to use nuclear weapons for defense. Dirksen says Kennedy assurances satisfy former President Eisenhower, aiding ratification.
The crew of Tank from Biddeford Central Fire Station battled a stubborn dump fire on Guinea Road for nearly three hours Wednesday evening. The apparatus was summoned at 8 10 p m with recall at 11 p m.
Belgrade reports quote Mrs Ngo Dinh Nhu saying President Kennedy is misinformed about Viet Nam. She argues to seek better information and notes Kennedy’s Buddhists concern. Also mentions Pope Paul VI and interparliamentary union meeting with U S senators Mansfield and Kennedy attending.
Violinist David Rubinoff will give three free student concerts in late October in the twin city area in addition to an evening show. Rotary officials distributed tickets for the Oct 23 Biddeford Saco event at a meeting. The Rotary sponors the 8 15 p m performance at Thornton Academy Gym. Earlier that day he will perform three free concerts for local students at Thornton Academy Saco and Biddeford High.
Biddeford board of education held a special meeting led by School Superintendent Raymond Kenneally to draft proposals for a new high school studies chart. Plans go to Principal Paul Stebbins for comment and will be voted at the September 25 regular meeting. Attendees included Lucien Doyon Dr Joseph M Patane J Frederick Warner Attorney Roger Nadeau and Mayor Willie W Pomerleau.
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