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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1962
Page
2
Miss Maxine A. Lord daughter of Mr and Mrs Hervey Paul 11 Promenade Avenue Saco is attending the College of St Elizabeth in New Jersey. Miss Lord graduated from Thornton Academy in June.
Fremont club and auxiliary hold a joint meeting tonight at 8 at Alfred Street hall. Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association opens the fall season with a meeting at Biddeford Junior High School featuring a review of the new ranking system. Marie Joseph Academy Friends Association meets at 7 30 this evening. Biddeford Pool Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters meet at 7 30 at the et K. of P. hall in Saco.
A series of Thursday services spans First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Holy Communion at 8 am Episcopal Biddeford Lace School Street Methodist Senior choir rehearse 7 pm Ahepa Home Saco Prayer meeting 7 30 pm First Assembly of God Pleasant Street Saco Commission on Membership and Evangelism meets 1 15 pm parsonage led by Mrs Lillian Hubert Bible Baptist Saco prayer meeting 7 30 pm Saco Grange Hall North Street Saco United Baptist women host pot luck supper 6 30 pm Miss Abbie Sanderson retired missionary will speak Deacons and wives invited with all church women and husbands attending
The first fall Jaycees Wives meeting at Mrs. Muriel Robbins home appointed committees for social, ways and means, publicity, telephone, and hospitality. They voted to sell Christmas cards as a fundraiser and to hold monthly meetings at Robbins house. Next meeting set for October 11 with attendees including Mrs. Robbins Mrs. Stackpole Mrs. Bolduc and Mrs. Doran.
The Saco AMVETS Auxiliary outlined selling Christmas cards and ribbon as a full fundraising project during a Boucouvalas Dupuis post meeting at the post home on Spring Street. Arrangements were set for a combined food and rummage sale on October 6 from 10 am to noon, with Mrs. Jackie Ouellette presiding as senior vice-president.
Paul Peck former Dunlap Lodge master and Boy Scout leader announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for School Board in support of Gilbert R. Boucher. He notes his Navy service in World War II and his family, including wife Dorothy Hayford and children Davis Dana and Debra, as well as his community roles and education program beliefs.
City officials say the Federal government pays $2,700 as the final share of a $27,000 federal portion for the Bear Brook sewage treatment plant. City Clerk Purvis notes $1,800 remains owed to the State of Maine. The plant was funded with state, federal and local matching funds.
Lucien Begin a Lewiston businessman and Edgewater Motel operator died suddenly on a business trip in Quebec City aged 62. Born August 20 1900 at Megan tic Quebec he lived in Lewiston since 1911 and ran a grocery store later Begin’s Supermarket. He was a former Old Orchard Beach Chamber director and originator of Canadian Carnival Week. Survived by widow Marie Poulin a daughter and a son plus six grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services set for Saturday at SS Peter and Paul church Lewiston with burial at St Peter cemetery. Friends may call Thursday and Friday at Pinette Funeral Home.
George W Hill 90 of 79 Lafayette street Saco died last night at a convalescent home Born June 21 1872 in Kennebunk he was a longtime Biddeford mail carrier retiring about 25 years ago Surviving are a stepdaughter Mrs Ruby Boyne of Portland and granddaughter Miss Maxine Crawford of Peaks Island Funeral services at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco Friday at 10 am Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
Oswald P McDonald age was honored in services held yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home. Rev Oakley Woodward of Washington Avenue Methodist Church officiated. Bearers included Harry Banks Shelton Locke Hugh Banks and Leslie Eastman. Burial followed at Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portland.
Perley Perkins spoke at Biddeford High School Key Club about his experiences as the Key Club delegate to the American Legion sponsored Dirigo Boys State session last June. He reported details from the session while committee chairs were announced and several school and community projects discussed during the first fall meeting.
The Saco Policemen's ball is scheduled for October 4 at the Owen-Davis American Legion post home Beachstreet Saco. Members of the Saco Police department are on the ticket committee.
Partly cloudy conditions prevail in Portland with scattered clouds, windy and cool through Thursday. Winds from the west gust 15 to 25 mph this afternoon and again Thursday, then diminish to 10 to 15 mph tonight. Temperatures show Zone 163-42.
The Saco Parent Teacher Association hosted its annual teachers reception at C K Burns School with school principals introduced by Dr. Frank Lawler superintendent. Guest speaker Stanley Brown Augusta supervisor of State Educational Television Maine highlighted nationwide educational TV growth and its role as a teacher aid.
Two new members were accepted by Troop 1 Building Association auxiliary at a Biddeford meeting. Plans for a rummage sale in October were outlined and the auxiliary voted to serve refreshments at the Scout Eagle ceremony at the Scout hall. Refreshment committee members and attendees are listed. next meeting set for October 16 at Mrs. Sneider’s home.
A special town meeting in Old Orchard Beach failed to begin as only 11 of 22 required members attended. The session, planned to discuss transferring 835 from advertising to the police department, could not take any official action due to lack of quorum.
The article notes Britain’s view that the European Economic Community and other regional groups can aid efforts in expanding primary products and manufactures. It emphasizes the aim that general objectives should be shared by community members to boost trade and development.
Robert H. Gay, 27, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, was fined $15 in Saco Municipal Court this morning on a charge of driving without a license. State Trooper Burchell Morrell was the complainant.
The Voltigeur club in Biddeford laid out plans for its opening of the American Snowshoe Union winter session on December 2. A parade to church and various sports events are on the local schedule with committees named for sports, church, parade, and secretary duties.
Mayor Dinsmore Worthing of Saco appealed to citizens to donate for Thanksgiving baskets for needy families. He cited churches schools and civic groups' past cooperation and urged donations to the city missionary at the Saco city building.
Kennedy and Lodge clash in a high profile Massachusetts campaign after June party conventions. The feud traces to ancestor rivalries and features Kennedy supporters including the president and attorney general backing Ted Kennedy. Primary winners include John T. Driscoll and Bellotti while incumbents Keven White and Thomas Buckley secure renomination.
Five new members were accepted by the Owen-Davis post American Legion in Saco during a meeting at the post home on Beach Street. New Legionnaires are Joseph Blais Raymond Landry Roland Huot Telesphere Lambert and John Sleeper Initiation for these members is set for October 2.
White Church Circles of the Second Congregational Church in Biddeford outlined plans for a rummage sale and food table for the Christmas Fair during the fall meetings. Circle A gathered at Fortunes Rocks with leader Mrs. David Shaw and refreshment help, Circle C met in Kennebunk Beach and made blankets, stuffed animals, and prepared items for the Fair, and Circle D convened in Biddeford Pool with plans to contribute for the jelly bar.
Stephen Smith, Kennedy’s brother-in-law, notes a turning point after Kennedy’s televised debate with McCormack. Smith recalls public opinion samples showing Ted as underdog before the debate and then gaining support, while McCormack’s line featuring the Kennedy name backfired.
The grading and widening of the road into the new elementary school in Pepperell Park will be paid for from the city raised $400000 for the school construction. The announcement was made today.
The article notes a candidate running for a 12th consecutive term. Besides Volpe, Republican nominees were Francis W. Perry of Duxbury for lieutenant governor Harris A. Reynolds of Wellesley for secretary of state and Philip M. Walsh of Springfield for state auditor.
The Daughters of Ruth of the First Universalist Church Biddeford and Saco met to vote for serving the DAR Thanksgiving banquet on November 3 at the church. A nominating committee was formed and invites were received for an October Alliance of the Unitarian Church meeting. They also planned a rummage sale for September 29 at 9 a.m. with hostess assignments and attendance listed.
East Biddeford Little League auxiliary held its first fall meeting at Girl Scout hall. Plans for the annual Thanksgiving basket project and a possible food sale were discussed. A report on the stall during the season at Waterhouse Field was given, and Mrs. Eleanor Lajeunesse presented the secretary's report.
The Northeast Planning Associates of Portland will survey the city of Saco in two phases. Chairman Philip Snow says the Planning Board will spend its entire $1,000 appropriation for the first phase, with a $3,000 request to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for the balance. Estimated completion time for phase one is about nine months.
Clarence Peterson of Northeast Airlines noted in cross examination that Waterville and Augusta are 20 miles apart and connected by a new interstate. Sen Edmund S Muskie urged improved regional transportation and warned against gradual service discontinuance in Maine, calling for Northeast Airlines to maintain an adequate statewide schedule. He pushed the regional airport investigation to address the broader economic impact.
Poissant, a Local 406 TWUA member and St. Andre church and PFTA supporter, has lived in Ward 1 for 12 years with his wife Cecile Rheault and three children. He ran with Joseph Warner in 1960 and pledges active ward representation if Lesieur wins, urging Ward 1 voters to back the slate for good government.
A journal classified section claims a daily readership surpassing 30,000, highlighting broad local exposure for listings ranging from jobs to services. The notice emphasizes strong circulation, suggesting advertisers gain substantial visibility and value from placements.
Nine of ten people will contribute to a party if asked says Walter Webster Jr. at Waterboro Grange hall. York County Republican fund drive kickoff heard Roy Woodman and Paul Dillaway discuss budget and urgent fundraising. Candidates introduced. talks by Philip Hussey and D Raymond Flynn followed by a film on pat activism.
Members of Rebecca Emery chapter Daughters of the American Revolution attended Maine State DAR’s fall meeting at the Mansion house Poland Spring. The session featured remarks by Mrs. Robert W. H. Duncan president general National DAR. 171 registrants from 27 chapters. Hostess Mary Dillingham chapter Lewiston Auburn. also addressed by Mrs. Ashmead White honorary National president general. Attendees from Rebecca Emery chapter listed by name.
Representatives from Saco North Berwick Kennebunk Springvale West Buxton Old Orchard Beach and Gorham attended the York County Past Noble Grands meeting in North Berwick where a supper preceded the business session A memorial service was held for Mrs Ethel Abel Kitt ery who died in August It was announced there will be no October PNG meeting due to Maine Rebekah assembly sessions in Augusta The mystery package was awarded to Mrs Albertine Waterman West Buxton and the meeting was courted by Mrs Ethel Whitten Old Orchard Beach president who organized the entertainment
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