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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1962

Page

2

Funeral Attendees Named for Amedee Letarte

Mrs. Joseph E. DeMeule of Biddeford is a patient at Saco hospital. Attending Letarte funeral at St Joseph church Thursday were Armand Letarte of Lewiston, Marie A Duclos of Rumford, and Bernice Strout of Bangor.

Joseph E. DeMeule Bernard Avenue Biddeford Saco Hospital Amedee Letarte St. Joseph Church Armand Letarte Lewiston Marie A. Duclos Rumford Bernice Strout Bangor

Community notices from York County group meetings

The York county Past Noble Grands association will meet at North Berwick Tuesday with supper at 6 30 p m Transportation may be arranged by calling Mrs Adelpha McKeen 65 Hill street Biddeford The Thornton Academy Band Parents club will meet Monday evening in the school cafeteria A covered dish supper will be served at 6 30 with Mrs Lawrence Lamb as chairman Salon 598 8 and 40 will meet tonight at 8 at the home of Antonia Harquoil Portland avenue Old Orchard Beach Group D with Mrs Marc Simard captain will take charge of Notre Dame hospital Thrift shop next week

York County Past Noble Grands Association North Berwick Adelpha McKeen Hill Street Biddeford Thornton Academy Band Clu Lawrence Lamb Salon Antonia Harquoil Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach Marc Simard Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop Wardwell Robert A. Lavigne State Highway Commission East Grand Avenue Millard Palmer Jeff Butterfield McCallum Supreme Judicial Court York County Superior Court Attorney General's Office Anita Mokarze Whiteway John Clark Palace Amusement Company Saco Municipal Court Clark Attorney General’s Atty Philip Graves Saco Atty David Marshall Europe Graves Robert York Council Wri Saco School Street Methodist Church

Saco Traffic Mishaps Reported With Minor Damages

Three Saco Police reports detail minor damage from separate accidents. Louis Tsomides, 63, says a hit and run damaged his parked car on Stor er street resulting in 75 cents? No, 75 dollars. On Gooch street Pauline Letellier and Roger LaFlamme collide while LaFlamme backs into Letellier. No damage estimate given. On Main street Charlotte Dubois and Roger Duhamel rear end after Duhamel maneuvers around a double parked car.

Louis Tsomides Storer Street Saco Gooch Street Pauline Letellier Bergeron Circle Biddeford Roger LaFlamme Alfred Street Letellier Allied Ham Dubois

Saco Building Permits Include Two New Homes

Building Inspector Peter W. Hellige issued five permits totaling about 21 690 for new and add on structures in Saco. Recipients include Leo R. Turcotte for a 20 by 32 foot garage, George Ivashoff for a 44 by 25 ranch and 24 by 24 garage on North Street, George Lariviere for a 6 by 12 porch, Arthur J. Lambert for an 11 by 20 garage addition, and Albert Roy for a 44 by 32 ranch on Wil Ow Avenue.

Saco Peter W. Hellige Leo R. Turcotte Camp Ellis Avenue George Ivashoff Storer Street North Street George Lariviere Buxton Road

TWUA Men s League Seeks Two More Clubs

The TWUA AFL CIO Men s bowling league plans the 1962 63 season at Pas time lanes Monday evening with eight teams listed Jets Jokers Purple Pas sions Shell Station Warriors Bull Dogs Bombers and another. Chairman Arthur Rizas says any individual wishing to bowl should attend the start night at 6 15 p m to fill spots up to a 10 team cap.

TWUA Afl-Cio Jets Jokers Purple Passions Shell Station Warriors Bull Dogs Bombers Arthur Rizas

Card of Thanks for condolences to the Delage family

The family of the late Roger Delage expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for sympathy, cards, and flowers extended during their bereavement.

Roger Delage

Winter protection clash over Old Orchard police budget

Old Orchard council debates restoring the Police department budget to 47000 amid claims of legal limits and town meeting control. McLeod argues winter population deserves protection, Wardwell's report due, and various town actions including deeds, bids, and fee refunds discussed.

McLeod Police Department Maine Municipal Association Peckham John Clark Clark Jones McCallum

Portland Forecast Quiet and Mild Tonight

Clear and a little cooler tonight with Sunday fair conditions and temperatures about today's levels. Low temperatures expected from 40 to 50 degrees.

Portland

September 1 Schedule Sip of Time

The fragment lists times for a September event with 12:28 12:55 6:15 6:36 and 7:01 7:29, indicating sequences across a day. It references September and PM times, suggesting a timetable or train or program schedule from a newspaper page.

Church Youth and Worship Schedules Across Kennebunk Area

Area churches list Sunday and weekend services at Advent Christian Saco Old Orchard Beach First Assembly of God Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union West Kennebunk South Biddeford Foss Street South Biddeford Methodist and Saco United Baptist locations. Multiple youth fellowships and evening services scheduled with times and venues across Wells, Goodwins Mills and North Street Saco.

Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennebunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Fellowship of the Church Lyjman First Baptist Church Methodist Ship of South Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church Youth Fellowship of Bible Baptist Church of Saco Grange Hall North Street

Baseball standings and results across leagues

The American League shows New York leading with 88 wins, Minnesota 66, and Los Angeles 82, amid results like Boston 4 New York 1 and Minnesota 11 Cleveland 1. National League totals list Los Angeles 97 51 and San Francisco 94 54, with Chicago 52 95 and New York 36 110, plus brief night games and upcoming matchups.

Associated Press W. L Pet G.B New York Minnesota Los Angeles Chicago Detroit Baltimore Cleveland S A Kansas City Washington Boston

Fred Billmyer Poised for Football Shape After Summer Work

Fred Billmyer of Dartsmouth is expected to be in football shape. He spent the summer working with a road-building firm in Sellersville, Pennsylvania.

Fred Billmyer Dartsmouth Sellersville

Boucher Clarifies Board Vacancy Discussion

Mayoral candidate Gil bert R Boucher pressed the Biddeford Board of Education at a Thursday meeting about appointing a replacement for Hormidas Minimi He disputed a prior report that he sought nomination and urged full board review since free bus transport for high school students is in effect Minimi resigned last month after a records check showed he and fellow board member Roger Nadeau shared the same ward violating city rules

Gilbert R. Boucher Biddeford Atty Roger Nadeau

Donovan to start at QB for Furman against Presbyterian

Danny Donovan, 5 ft 9 in 165 lb All-American pick, will start at quarterback for Furman University of Greenville, South Carolina, against Presbyterian College in Greenville. Elevated from third-string due to injuries to Brunty and Watkins, Donovan recently starred in an intra-squad game with 176 rushing yards on eight carries, two passing touchdowns, and two rushing scores, drawing praise from Head Coach Bob King. His brother Mike quarterbacks Easley High’s undefeated team.

Danny Donovan Thornton Academy Furman University of Greenville S.C Presbyterian College of Allen Brunty Doug Watkins Danny Furman South Carolina Bob King Presbyterian Mike Donovan Easley High School

Two More Pin Circuits Open Season Monday

The Victor Canzano Girls bowling league begins Monday at 6 30 p m at Century lanes with 85 teams and defending champs the Goofers aiming for a third straight title. Captains must submit complete lineups to Nick Gillis over the weekend. Also starting is the Merchant’s league at 20th Century Lanes with eight strong Twin Cities teams meeting Mondays at 8 30 p m.

Victor Canzano Goofers Nick Gillis Twin Cities

St Andre Parish Progress Drive Plans to Recruit 400 Workers

Campaign leaders and group chairmen met in the parish hall with Paul Beaupre to outline recruitment of 400 campaign workers for a $100,000 goal. Rev Fr Hache announced group captains and vice chairs. pledges up to 24 months. A house to house drive will be held September 30 for church improvements including school fairs and convent work.

St. Andre Parish Parrish Hall Paul Beaupre Edmund Hache John Conroy Andre Fortier Armand Fecteau Lucien Doyon Wilfred Fortier Leo Bourque Paul Houde Oscar Caouette Philip Caron Emery Auger Fleurent Alphonse Remillard Leonard Levasseur Henri Camire Edmond Neault Alcide Boucher Josephat Tardif Paul Dorais George Lambert Henri Ross, Sr Alcide Vadnais Emile Lamonntagne Aime Desrosiers Tho de Langevin Arthur Boissonneault Joseph Parenteau Fr. Hache Bernard Nicknair George S. Lambert Arsene Fecteau and Sons Oscar Ca- Cotte Henri P. Ross Emile Lamontagne F. X. Emond

Radatz Shuts Out Yankees in Red Sox Win

Boston rookie right hander Dick Radatz superbly relieved to blank the AL leading New York Yankees for 2 13 innings in a 4 1 Red Sox victory. Clint on, Nixon and Malzone sparked the offense as Boston trimmed New York’s pennant drive and narrowed the gap atop the standings.

Associated Press Boston Gene Conley Frank Sullivan Ick Radatz New York Yankees Red Sox Yankees Minnesota Twins Vic Power George Banks Dick Stigman Cleveland Los Angeles Angels Detroit Angels Chicago White Sox Washington Joel Horlen Dom Zanni Lu Clinton Russ Nixon Frank Malzone Clinton Nixon Malzone Sin Ralph

Dodgers Extend Lead as Wills Steals 91st Base in 13-7 Win

The Dodgers routed the Cubs 13-7 as Maury Wills swiped his 91st base before being nabbed on the 92nd attempt. Los Angeles widened its NL lead to three games over the Giants, who lost 5-1 to Pittsburgh. Willie Mays sat out again amid fatigue. The Mets beat Cincinnati 10-9 on Coleman's disputed blast, keeping New York from clinching 10th place. Other games saw Milwaukee over Houston 3-1 and Philadelphia edging St. Louis 2-1.

Maury Wills Los Angeles Dodgers Wills Dodgers Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Willie Mays Giants Cincinnati Reds Polo Grounds New York Coleman Mets Fon Coleman Reds Freddie [Hutchinson Dick Bertell Larry Sherry Johnny Podres Cubs Chicago Earl Francis San Francisco Francis Pirate Mays Cincinnati Cub New Yorkers Kansas City Athletics Washington Senators Vada Pinson Pinson St. Louis Cardinals Athletics

Pitt And Miami Open TV Football Opener

The 1962 college football season begins with Pitt meeting Miami in the first Game of the Week telecast from Pitt Stadium. George Mira and Jim Traficant duel as top passers while both squads field 24 and 22 returning lettermen respectively.

Pitt Miami Associated Press Pittsburgh Panthers Pitt Stadium CBS George Mira Jim Traficant Marcelino Huerta Wichita Hank Feldberg Louisville Hardin-Simmons Jack Thomas Howard McChesney Tulsa

Eddie Perkins Offers Return Bout To Italian Eddie Perkins

Eddie Perkins of Chicago the new world's junior welterweight champion offered Italy's Duilio Loi a return bout at Loi's convenience after beating Loi by a 15 round decision before 20 000 at Vignelli Stadium. Perkins said Loi was slower and inadequately prepared while Loi conceded he was not in top shape.

Milan Italy Eddie Perkins Chicago Duilio Loi Perkins Loi Vignelli Stadium Bu T

Pennant Races In A Nutshell

National League standings show Los Angeles at 97-51 and San Francisco and Cincinnati in pursuit with key games ahead. Upcoming schedules list home and away series against Chicago Milwaukee St Louis Houston Pittsburgh Philadelphia and New York, with several pivotal clashes shaping position.

Associated Press National League W. L. Pet G.B Los Angeles Francisco Cincinnati Houston St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee San Francisco Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York W. L Pet. G.bee Minnesota Washington Boston Cleveland Detroit Baltimore

Driver Delivers Car Fire to Biddeford Fire Station

Donald Cantara quickly drove his car to Biddeford Fire Station on Washington Street after a welding torch ignited a cushion. Firefighters used a booster line to extinguish the flames. Remaining schedule lists Houston at Milwaukee and other regional matchups with no guards.

Biddeford Washington Street Donald Cantara

Winter schedule starts in Saco for waste collection

Street Commissioner Herbert Kerns announced that the winter waste collection schedule begins in Saco on Monday. Extra collections conducted during summer months will not be performed.

Herbert Kerns Saco

Oilers Favored Over Patriots In Harvard Stadium Debut

Houston Oilers enter as seven point favorites to extend a 11 game winning streak against Boston in the first regular season NFL game at Harvard Stadium. New England blackout, Houston relies on Blanda and a receiving corps led by Hennigan Frazier and Cannon. Boston vows a rugged defense and a pushback from linebacker Addison who warns of a prideful reply.

Boston Houston Oilers Harvard Stadium New England Patriots Kings Oillers Houston Skein Oilers Dallas New Orleans Buffalo Mike Holovak George Blanda Charley Hennigan Charlie Frazier Billy Cannon Cannon Charley Tolar Tommy Addison Addison

Mixed Couples Pin Circuit To Banquet

The Mixed Couples bowling league holds its annual banquet at Wonderbar Steak House this evening at 6. Guests of honor are the Bombers, league champions, with Lost Soles second and Strikers third. Prizes include trophies and cash for winners and top individual bowlers after the second summer season at 20th Century lanes.

Cross Va. Trooper Identifies Motorist at Crash

State Trooper W F Wilson wrote down a license number after a motorist stopped at a crash scene to aid. The number led to Lt Mandr Alan B Shepard Jr the first American in space, a notable identification at the scene.

Cross W. F. Wilson Mandr Alan B. Shepard, Jr Jin

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