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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1961

Page

2

Local Personal Notices From Biddeford and Nearby

Mrs Eva M Beall of 17 Emery Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber hospital Dianne and Suzanne Boucher daughters of Mr and Mrs Normand Boucher 291 Guinea road Biddeford underwent tonsillectomies at Webber hospital Mr and Mrs Armand J Morissette returned home from Scranton Pa where they enrolled daughter Priscilla at Marywood College She will major in home economics Mrs Elaine Kicevit and Mrs Cecile Casavant of Manchester Conn returned after visiting Mrs Casavants cousins Mrs Rose Sansoucy Biddeford and Miss Lillian Denis Saco Miss Ethel Fuller returned to Washington DC after summer in Ogunquit employed by Mrs Daphne Wilbur Fuller daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Warren Fuller

Eva M. Beall Emery Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Dianne Suzanne Boucher Normand Boucher Guinea Road Armand J. Morissette Scranton Priscilla Marywood College Elaine Kicevit Cecile Casavant Manchester

Marie Ann Jollette Dies After Brief Illness

Marie Ann Jollette 74 of Biddeford died last night at a local hospital after a brief illness. Born May 21 1887 in Watton Canada she was the daughter of Celestin and Adeline Langlois Roy widow of Joseph Jollette. Survived by two daughters Mrs Margaret Mailhot and Mrs Beatrice Jollette a son Rene Jollette three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral from St Josephs church Biddeford Tuesday at 8:30 am burial in St Joseph cemetery. Friends may call San soucy funeral home Biddeford today Sunday and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm.

Marie Ann .Joliette Hazel Street Biddeford Watton Canada Celestin Adeline Langlois Roy Joseph Jollette Margaret Mailhot Beatrice Jollette Rene Jollette St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph Cemetery Sansoucy

Portland Weather Forecast Brief

Clear and cool tonight with a chance of frost in valleys. Sunday expected to be fair with little temperature change.

Portland

Local CAP and Legion Auxiliary Meet Monday Evening

The Biddeford Saco Civil Air Patrol squadron meets Monday at 7 p m at Christchurch hall South Street Biddeford. The Tighe Beau doin Farley Past Presidents league American Legion auxiliary meets Monday evening at Mrs Gladys Lambs home Hall Avenue Saco with supper at 6 30. Members should contact Mrs Nellie M White or Mrs Raymond Couture to attend.

Biddeford Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Parley American Legion Auxiliary Gladys $ Lamb Hall Avenue Saco Nelie M. White Raymond Couture

Church Notes Attendance at Sunday Services Across Saco Area

The Bible Baptist church of Saco hosts an evening service at 7 in Saco City hall with Training Union at 6. The Full Gospel church near Wells holds a Young People service at 6 50 and an evening worship at 7 30. Churches in Old Orchard Beach and Goodwins Mills also list 7 30 services. Youth fellowships meet across Saco area in the afternoon or evening, with several meetings at 6 and 7 30. A Commission on Christian Social Concerns gathering is planned for 6 Sunday night at the Schoool street Methodist vestry, Saco, and an Education Commission session is set for 7 Sunday evening at the vestry.

The Bible Baptist Church of Saco Saco City Hall Training Union Full Gospel Wells First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Goodwins Youth Fellowship of Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Commission On Christian Social Concerns Schoo! Street Methodist Church Commission On Education

Bates College Announces 1960 61 Concert and Lecture Lineup

Bates College reveals speakers for the 1960 61 series with Dr Benjamin I Mays of Morehouse College delivering Social Revolution and Racial Progress on February 23. Dr LM Levitt of the Fels Planetarium will discuss Space Travel of the Future on April 20, and Basil Rathbone appears on November 3 in An Evening with Basil Rathbone.

Lewiston Bates College Benjamin I. Mays Morehouse College Atlanta LM. Levitt Fels Planetarium Philadelphia Therogram Basil Rathbone

Reed dedicates Maine's largest tree farm near Caribou

Gov Reed dedicates a 126000 acre Maine tree farm owned by International Paper Co located north and west of Caribou. The farm spans timberlands and waterways including the Fish River Chain of Lakes and is managed as an accredited tree farm under sustained yield standards.

Caribou Reed Maine International Paper Co Fish River

Muskie to Speak at Bowdoin James Bowdoin Day

Sen Ed Muskie of Maine will deliver the James Bowdoin Day address at Bowdoin College on October 6. The event honors outstanding undergraduates for scholarship, and Muskie a 1936 Bates College graduate was an honor student.

Brunswick Edmund Muskie Maine James Bowdoin Bowdoin College Bates College

Brddeford Week Open With No Accidents Or Fires

Brddeford began the week quietly with no police accidents and no fire calls. Two intoxication cases were continued for sentencing by Judge Simon Spill in Municipal Court. Three entries appeared in the ambulance log.

Brddeford Simon Spill

Funeral services for five year old Jane Gaumont

Funeral services for Jane Ruth Gaumont five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fernand A Gaumont were held yesterday afternoon at 1 30 from Shum way funeral home Spring Street Saco Rev Normand J Langmaid of School Street Methodist Church Saco officiating Interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Bearers were Raymond Fenderson and Donald Fenderson

Jane Ruth Gaumont Fernand A. Gaumont New County — Road Saco Eternoon Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Normand .J. Langmaid School Street ‘Methodist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Raymond Fenderson Donald Fenderson

Kennebunk Legion Auxiliaries Meet to Honor Mrs McKenney

Kennebunk port unit members of the American Legion auxiliary will gather at 7 this evening at the Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer Street Kennebunk to pay respects to Mrs Fulalie Mc Kenney in a brief service conducted by local officials.

Kennebunk Port American Legion Auxiliaey Bibber

Funeral services for Mrs Susan N Allen in Saco and Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs Susan N Allen of 12 Westland Avenue Old Orchard Beach were held Friday at 2 PM at the Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco with Dr H Lewis Cutler of the Second Congregational Church Biddeford officiating. Interment followed in the cemetery.

Susan N. Allen Westland Avenue Old Orchard Beach Fred FE. Allen Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco H. Lewis Cutler Second Congregational Church Biddeford Laurel Hill Cemetery

Death Weapon Found Near Lame Mammoth in Wyoming

Science investigators solve the Limping Mammoth case near Rawlins Wyoming after a drag-line dig uncovers a mammoth leg with arthritis and a fluted spear point. UW and Harvard teams link the spear to early man and note few sites pair mammoth remains with tool finds.

Rawlins Wyo Big Limpy University of Wyoming Harvard Brainerd Mears Mear North America George Agogina

Nevada test blast records sixth nuclear milestone

A U.S. test at the Nevada proving grounds yielded a low yield explosion described by the White House as moderate. Seismologist reports a magnitude 4 quake noted by UC scientists. It marked the 104th nuclear detonation with no reporters present and direct communications to the President via Seaborg. A sonic boom followed the blast near Las Vegas.

U.S Kennedy White House University of California Nevada Proving Grounds U. S Washington J. Glenn T. Seaborg Atomic Energy Commission Las Vegas

Committees Named for Fall Fashion Show at Club

Committees for the fall fashion show sponsored by the women’s golf association of Biddeford Sace country club are announced. They include models Mrs Richard Hanson tickets Mrs James Prendergast Mrs Philip McCallum publicity Mrs Harry Wooster chairs and tables Mrs Hubert Watson refreshments Miss Florence Driscoll decorations Mrs Robert Gelbke hostesses Mrs Thomas Carr Mrs Holman Thurlow Mrs Leroy Mitchell waitresses Mrs Freeman Welch commentator Mrs George Lammis pianist Mrs Ivan Batchelor.

Women's Golf Association Biddeford Sace Country Club Richard Hanson James Prendergast Philip McCallum Harry Wooster Hubert Watson Florence Driscoll Robert Gelbke Thomas Carr Holman Thurlow Leroy Mitchell Freeman Welch George Lammis Ivan Batchelor

Riding Club Plans Banquet and Dues Update

The Saco Valley Riding and Driving club approved plans for a fall banquet at North Saco Grange hall on October 21 with dancing to follow. Wesley Seaward leads entertainment. new members Judith Richards Jeanine Landry and Joanne Landry joined. honorary members listed. 50 dinnerware settings to be purchased. dues notices to be mailed.

Saco Valley Joanne Landry Pearley Yvonne Hill Margaret Edgecomb Aurel Paquette Patrick Paquette Steward Weymouth Street Saco Hubert Evelyn Stackpole

Spaulding Youth Surrenders After Flight From Car Theft

Spaulding, a youth from Saco on parole, hijacked a car from Biddeford Airport, drove to Standish, fled after a crash, and hid in Sebago Lake area. He was found by York County deputies after disguising in women’s clothes failed, surrendered on Cottage road, and will be held without bail at York County Jail awaiting arraignment on September 25.

Woods Biddeford Standish Spaulding South Windham Sebago Lake Cottage Road Sebago Lake Station York County Burleigh Richards, Jr Osborne Amero Saco Edgar Sevigny South Windham Reformatory Harold Nason Hanes Gibson Emery Jordan Philip Wheeler Attorney General’s Alfred

IBM 1620 Unveiled at University of Maine

A transistorized IBM computer capable of over 100000 calculations per minute was introduced Friday at the University of Maine. One IBM 1620 will be available to students faculty and businesses to solve technical and scientific problems.

University of Maine

Senate approves Portland Harbor improvement bill

The Senate approved a bill authorizing an $8.3 million project to deepen the Portland Harbor entrance channel and maneuvering basin from 55 to 45 feet. Portland is described as a major wartime oil shipments hub among the nation’s busiest ports.

Washington Senate Portland Harbor Maine Portland

Spectacle of Nuclear Tests Draws Curious Crowds

In earlier times before October 195%, observers gathered to witness nuclear explosions with mighty flashes, mushroom clouds, and thunderous booms, turning testing into a public spectacle.

Welcome To The Fold New arrivals listed from Biddeford Saco Journal

Greetings to area newcomers list births with dates September 2 to September 12. Names include John Norman Goulet Donna Marie Leach Warner John Mare Cantara twin sons Leslie Ann Diane Marie Richard Cyr Debra Jean Maryanne Rose John Bryan Larry Paul Jacque line line Valerie Jean Lorrie Ann Valerie Jean and more with birth weights and addresses in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and Brunswick.

Ronald Goulet Southgate Avenue Biddeford John Norman Goulet Annette Row Richard Leach Warner N.H Donna Marie Leach Jacqueline Bergeron George Cantara Tasker Street Saco John Mare Cantara Juliette Vallee Lionel Bissonnette Granite Street Gerard Robitaille Winter Street Webber Hospital William R. Mahon Alfred Street William R., Jr William Pesky Thomas Mahlon Donald F. Wallace Kennebunkport Donald FE. Jr Edward F. Mulderiy Murphy Avenue Old Orchard Beach Therese Clagrette C. Neil Morin Gorham Phillip Denis Albert R. Silva Union Street Leslie Ann Roderick J. Cyr Cleveland Street Debra Jean Frederic A. Leach Maryanne Rose Philip L. Rous Biddeford Pool Diane Marie Earl J. Kiely Franklin Street John Bryan Henri C. Dumas Stockton Avenue Larry Paul Dale S. Pelletier Hazel Street Jacqueline Ann Lucien R. Demers Pool Street Louis E. Bosse Summer Street Carl Louis Peter R. Gagne Green Street Robert Richard

Kennedy S Weekend Jet Special Is Still Flying

The Senate defeated a move to cut 150 million dollars from foreign aid, keeping 4.1966 billion for Kennedy's program. Ellender led the failed amendment. Mansfield defended the aid as essential amid international tension. Kennedy weekend jet travel to Cape Cod continues with the president and entourage aboard a 50 million Air Force jet, reservations through Evelyn Lincoln, no published cost, capacity 36, luxury travel quality.

Washington Senate Kennedy Allen J. Ellender D-La Appropriations Committee Ellender Mike Mansfield Montana U.S Mansfield House Cape Cod Air Force Hyannis Port Mass Harvard Massachusetts Cape Coggeony Evelyn Lincoln Kenneth O'Donnell Chester W Andrews Air Force Base Maryland Otis Air Force Base Washington-Cape Cod

St Francis Opens New Student Center

St Francis college announces the opening of a new student center on Pool Road with Sam Polanza as director. The site formerly housed a store snack bar and gas station operated by Mrs Alfred Berry and her late husband for over 24 years. The college has purchased the property and will open the center tomorrow.

St. Francis College Sam Polanza Alfred Berry

Annual Banquet Of York Salon 257 Is Held

Members were recognized at the York Salon 257 annual banquet at Valle's Charter House in Portland. Alfie Leech and Vivi Sterling were noted, Beatrice Wakefield chaired the meeting, reports from Marche Pouvoir and national Jewish hospitals were given, a $1 partner donation was renewed, new partners Muriel Forest and Alice Bitomski joined, and the mystery award went to Alfie Leech. The next meeting is October 18 at Martha Beaudoin's Beach Street home.

Valle’s Charter House Portland Passe Alfie Leech Kennebunk Vivian Sterling Kittery Gertrude Rankins Martha Beaudoin Saco Beatrice Wakefield L’aumonier Chapeau Martha Whitten Marche Pouvoir National Jewish Hospitals Beach Street

Cuban Priests Arrested in Havana Riot Fallout

Five priests from Havana's Church of the Charity including Bishop Eduar do Boza Masvidel were arrested following an anti Communist riot in front of the church. Diplomatic sources in Miami say Castro regime is launching a repressive campaign against the high falangist clergy tied to the September 10 demonstrations.

Miami Fla.p Havana Church of the Charity Eduardo Boza Masvidel Fidel Castro

NFL Opening Sunday Football Season Highlights and Matchups

Nearly a third of a million fans will attend opening NFL Sunday games across 14 teams with key showdowns in Philadelphia and New York. The Eagles host the Browns at Franklin Field, while the Giants face the Cardinals at Yankee Stadium, with other early assays in Los Angeles, Baltimore, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Dallas. StarQBs Sonny Jurgensen and Milt Plum headline evolving rosters and coaching changes as Unitas and Starr lead veterans in a league-wide debut.

National Football League New York San Francisco Philadelphia Franklin Field Ihampion Cleveland Browns Yankee New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Rams Baltimore Washington Redskins Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Milwaukee Chicago Bears Minnesota Metropolitan Stadium Minneapolis Pittsburgh Steelers Dallas Browns Eagles Sonny Jurgensen Nick Skorich Milt Plum Green Bay Packers Bart Starr Detroit Lions Colts Jimmy Orr Johnny Unitas Giants Cardinals Charlie Conerly Sam Etcneverry

UN orders, curfew, and Katanga siege escalate violence

Reinforcements arrive as UN officials enforce summary executions of weapon carriers in Katanga. Brigadier Raja of India declares a state of emergency with an 8 pm curfew. Michel Tombelain says Tshombe will meet UN authorities soon, while Katanga jets bomb Jadotville Elisabethville and Kamina. Dozens of wounded evacuated, Swedish troops arrive, and heavy fighting continues including an ambush on a radio station where Irish forces suffer casualties.

U.N Brig S. K. Raja India Katanga Michel Tombelain Tshombe Tombelain United Nations Security Council Jadotville Elisabethville Kamina O'Brien U.N. Gurrika

Major League Leaders by Batting and Pitching Highlights

Summary of top players in American and National Leagues based on 350 at bats or 15 decisions. Shows leaders in batting with Kaline, Maris, Mantle and others. runs batted in and runs. hits. doubles. triples. home runs. stolen bases. and pitching with Ford and Koufax leading in wins and strikeouts. Includes teams New York Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Cincinnati Pittsburgh San Francisco Chicago Los Angeles.

Associated Press Howard New York Cash Detroit Mantle Maris Colavito Kaline B. Robinson Baltimore Kubek Wood Clemente Pittsburgh Pinson Cincinnati Mays San Francisco Robinson Cincinati Boyer St. Louis Aaron Milwaukee Altman Chicago Cepeda Wills Los Angeles Padres Miller Koufax Williams

Marriage Intentions Listed in Biddeford Clerk Office

Marriage intentions on file at the Biddeford City Clerk's office include Armand A. Roberge of 50 Hill Street Biddeford and Pauline L. Plourde of 42 Center Street Biddeford along with Peter W. Judge of 282 Elm Street Biddeford and Janet R. Dearborn of 89 River Road Biddeford.

Biddeford Armand A. Roberge Hill Street Pauline L. Plourde Center Street Peter W. Judge Elm Street Janet R. Dearborn River Road

Baseball Standings and Friday Scores From The Ledger

The standings show New York leading with 101 wins and Detroit at 48 losses. Friday results include New York 11 Detroit 2, Boston 3 Baltimore 2 in 10, Minnesota 3 Cleveland 2, Washington 3 Kansas City 1, Los Angeles 9 Chicago 5. Upcoming games list Baltimore at Boston, Minneapolis at Cleveland, Los Angeles at Chicago, Kansas City at Washington, New York at Detroit. Sunday’s schedule has Minnesota at Cleveland, Los Angeles at Chicago, and Kansas City at Washington.

Washington Kansas City New York Detroit Boston Baltimore Minnesota Cleveland Los Angeles Chicago Minneapolis

Baseball Standings and Schedule Amid Season Mix

The standings show Cincinnati at .608 with 87 56, Los Angeles at .579 81 59, Milwaukee at .539 76 65, San Francisco .543 76 64, Pittsburgh .489 68 71, Chicago .415 59 88, Philadelphia .303 43 99, with San Francisco beating Chicago 5 to 1 and Los Angeles defeating Milwaukee 11 to 2. Remaining games list St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Chicago at San Francisco, and Milwaukee at Los Angeles.

V. L. Pet. G.B. Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Milwaukee Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelpia St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati

Delux travelers hit by foreign purchase limits

The text notes limited money in circulation and that most American tourists bring back no more than 100 in foreign purchases. It adds that restrictions seem aimed at deluxe travelers who buy high value items like automobiles and furniture.

Butch Songin May Start For Patriots Tonight

The Boston Patriots may start veteran quarterback Butch Songin in the AFL game against the Denver Broncos. Coach Lou Saban hinted a Parilli start is possible but Songin has impressed in workouts. Burton may miss the game with a pinched shoulder nerve. rookie Mel West could fill in. Denver counters with Frank Tripucka and standout receivers Taylor and Frazier. Both clubs tweaked rosters with Kimber and Roehnault joining each squad.

Boston Boston Patriots Butch Songin Denver Broncos Songin Lou Saban Saban Babe Parilli New York Butch Parilli Patriots Denver Buffalo Bronco Ron Burton Mel West Missouri Burton New York Giant Bill Kimber Broncos Bill Roehneault Bradley Bob Knovsky Jim Eifrich Buddy Allen

Mrs Shirley Coffron Honored At Kennebunk Stork Shower

Mrs. Shirley Coffron of West Kennebunk was guest of honor at a stork shower held at the VFW hall on Fletcher Street. Hostess was Mrs. Betty Foley of Kennebunk. Attendees included Janice Matthews North Berwick Charlotte Whitmore Francis Lauzon and others from Kennebunk Saco Wells and Alewive. Gifts were in a plaid baby carriage and a decorated shower cake accompanied refreshments.

Shirley Coffron West Kennebunk VFW Hall Fletcher Street Kennebunk Betty Foley Janice Matthews North Berwick Charlotte Whitmore Francis Lauzon Saco Alice Bernier Margaret Redlon Dorothy Gagnon Jean Sanborn Wells Marilyn Matthews Cathy Foley Julie Johnson Marion Bedard Laura Shaw Grace Willey South Berwick Ruby Shorey Arundel Mary Knight Alewive Doris Lindquist Flora Lindquist Jean LaFlamme Mona Fleming Carmen Wildes Emery Hall Gladys Parsons Marie Junkins

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Marie Ann Jollette Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church Lyman Baptist Church Bates Lame Mammoth Riding Club Notre Dame Saco Hospital Richard Charles High Street Kimberly Ann Saco Osteopathic Hospital Richard Outhuse Bridge Road Lorrie Ann Valentino Greco Valerie Jean Middlesex Hospital Middletown Conn Greco Sylvia Fortier Antonio Greco William Fortier St. Francis York Trotters & Pacers Rochester N. H Santa Glory E. Cossette Adam's L. Clough Sir Michael A. Langille Cherrie W. Fisher Gait Pat K. Beach R. Watson Amy Alden E. Gilman Blossom Fingo P. Betis R. Brown Eddie D H. Bushway Borderview Peter L. Nichols W. Wloch Shadydale D. Letender Milton Kay G. Goff A. Nason Henry Jones R. Ryan Sonny Jim H. Mcintosh Perischord F. Smith W. Hazen Arch J. Gerry Rugged Guy D. Buswell FE. Gilman E. Brown Summerdale J. Gerry P. Battis Nile Abbot Direct Image R. Blanchette Captain Brook W. Colby W. Mooney S. Hoyt Worthy P. Battis Dapple R. Muddy Council J. Gerry Esquire Ken G. Reed Mighty Edward J. W. Pick Dominion H. Coleman CO Mike C. Bergan Dees J. Cross Minnie Jonko Roan Juan A. Sears Purdue B. Faucher Dominion’s R. Anderson Mountain Glow C. Mattison Bay State Andy M. McKenny Worthy P. Battis Tip Elkington J. Gram P. Lynaugh Ays Ais Sere
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