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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1962

Page

2

Local Notices: Saco Residents In Hospitals And Travelers

Charles K. Fenderson of 25 Cross Street Saco and Brendan Twomey of Promenade Avenue Saco are patients at Webber hospital. Edward Jackson of 9 Westward Lane Saco is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Mr and Mrs Arthur Guerin Jr and Mrs Yvonne Perreault of Old Orchard Beach visiting in Holyoke and Fall River Massachusetts for a week. Micheline and Rita Bousquet of 10 Surfside Avenue Old Orchard Beach were visitors at Whiteface Mountain Wilmington New York recently. Mrs Lillian Labonte a Biddeford hairdresser recuperating at her West steel home from spinal injuries. Mr and Mrs Leopold Labonte reside on West Street Biddeford after summer at Hills Beach cottage. Leopold Labonte returned to West Street Biddeford after being treated at Notre Dame hospital for internal injuries from a traffic accident.

Charles K. Fenderson Cross Street Saco Webber Hospital Brendan Twomey Promenade Avenue Edward Jackson Westward Lane Maine Medical Center Portland Arthur Guerin, Jr Yvonne Perreault Old Orchard Beach Holyoke Fall River Mass Micheline Rita Bousquet Surfside Avenue Whiteface Mountain Wilmington N. Y Lillian Labonte Biddeford West Steel Leopold Labonte West Street Hills Beach West

Saco Democratic Social Club Meeting and Eastern Star Event

The Saco Democratic Social Club meets Monday night at 8 in GAR hall with Districts One and Two associate guests. Adah chapter Eastern Star in Biddeford Masonic hall hosts a 7:30 meeting tonight with Mrs. Betty Jean Braley and Herbert Sessions as guests. Refreshments under Mrs. Arlene Johnson. Ladies auxiliary TWUA meets Sunday at 2:15 p.m. at Union hall Biddeford, postponed from Sept 16 due to parade. refreshments served.

Saco Democratic Social Club Gar Hall Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Betty Jean Braley South Portland Grand Chapter Maine Herbert Sessions York Arlene Johnson TWUA Afl-Cio Union Hall Biddeford Annette Saco Masonic Hall District One Joyce Meserve Union Lyman John M. Strickland Miniwanca Old Orchard Beach Claire Tracy Priscilla Highpine Wells Carl Burleigh Aurora Kennebunkport Orrie Ridley Ruth Springvale Alicia Stigman Pine Tree Gorham Gladys Walton Longfellow Pauline Peacock Jnez Johnson Iowa Portland Marshal Grace Barnes Fadette Helen Parks Adah Margaret Johnson Madonna Kensnebunk Geraldine In Christie Deering Theresa Hilton Clover Sanford Wsther Virginia Moody Saco Martha Martha Leach Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Electa Betty Coleman Beacon Light North Berwick Warder Wells Moulton Piscataqua Kittery Sentinel Betty Jean Roberge Ralph Meserve Esther H. Linsscott DDGM Linscott Worthy Anne R. Horsman WGM Horsman Ilona Edna ‘Lane Mary Savage

Community church activities and confessions schedule in Saco area

Saturday activities include Junior Bandana Dangs meeting at 10 am and confessions at St Monica and St Martha churches in Kennebunk from 4 to 5 pm. Wells hosts a hayride for Senior Pilgrim Fellowship at 6:30 pm. Sunday features confirmation and Christian Pilgrim Fellowship meetings at 6:30 pm and a Walt Disney film Siam screening.

Bandana Dangsters Saco Salvation Army St Monica Church Kennebunk Mary Church Wells Pilgrim Fellowship Saco First Parish Congregational Church Christian Pilgrim Fellowship Saco First Parish Siam

Deaths Arthur Henry Hayes 80 longtime Kennebunk resident

Arthur Henry Hayes 80 a resident of Kennebunk for 50 years and former Sanford native died this morning in a Bd deford hospital. Born August 22, 1882 in Alfred he was a retired toll collector for the Maine Turnpike and a long time member of Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias and Mousam Lodge Odd Fellows. Surviving are his widow Nellie, a son Carlton A. Hayes, a brother Walter J. Hayes, sisters Lillian Cloutier and Florence Lennon, two grandchildren Donald A. and Robert A. Hayes and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Sunday at 2 at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev. Chester Staples officiating. Interment Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday evening.

Arthur Henry Hayes Kennebunk Sanford Bddeford Alfred James D Alice (Whalen) Hayes Maine Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias of Mousam Lodge of Odd Fellows Nellie Angell Funeral Home Dane Street Kennepark Chester Staples

Helen S Boynton 81 of Kennebunkport dies after long illness

Helen S Short Boynton, 81, of Kennebunkport died Wednesday night in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born April 6, 1881 in Lowell Massachusetts, she was active in the Arundell Opera Theater and a member of the South Congregational church and Arundel Women's Republican club. Survivors include sons Wesley L Boynton and Walter E Boynton and daughter Frances B Marsden, plus four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held from Bibber Memorial Chapel tomorrow at 4 pm with burial in Cambridge Massachusetts. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 pm.

Helen S. Boynton Kennebunkport Portland Lowell Mass William E Clara Hovey Short Medlford Frances B. Marsden North Chelmsford Bibber

Funeral services for Mrs Rose Delima Hubert held at St Joseph

Funeral services for Mrs Rose Delima Hubert 98 longtime Biddeford resident were held this morning at 8 30 from St Joseph church with Msgr Elie Hevey celebrating the solemn requiem high mass Rev Mark Franck deacon and Rev Noorman Carrier sub deacon. Music by a male quartet and organist Mrs Dianna Rousselle. Bearers Alberte Caron Joseph Loranger Josephe Plourde William Normand George Souliere John Bergeron. Burial in St Joseph cemetery. Out of town attendees listed among mourners.

Rose Delima Hubert Biddelford St. Joseph Church Elie Hevey Mark Franck Noorman Carrier Dianna Rousselle Alberte Caron Joseph Loranger Josephe Plourde William Normand George Souliere John Bergeron St. Joseph Fr. Carrier Zepherin Auger Alphonsine Auger Ovila Auger Eemond Aiser Christine Auger Augusta Ovila Lalumiere Roger Nantell Champagne LaChine

Maine Light Association To Launch Drive

The Maine Light Conservation association plans a $40 000 drive at District 410 Lions cabinet meeting in Lincoln Motel Lincoln starting 2 p m Sunday. Districts 41 L and 41 I previously held meetings. after Sunday's session the statewide campaign will have 100 Lions selling sight certificates through October 15. Burton A Tompkins district governor presides. Merton J Gribbins and Nelson J Turner outline campaign details.

Bridgton Maine Light Conservation Association Maine Lions MSCA Lincoln Motel Lincoln Maine Light Lions Club Burton A. Tompkins Presque Isle Merton J. Gribbins Augusta Nelson J. Turner

Cuban missile site near Banes sparks base rumors

Reports from Cuban underground sources claim the government may be preparing a naval base near Banes and moving families from nearby regions. Analysts suggest missiles could be deployed to defend such a base amid ongoing tensions.

Banes Astro Guantanamo

Stock Market Slumps as Dow Breaks 600 Threshold

New York stocks fell broadly with the Dow Jones industrial average slipping below 600 as soft trading and cautious weekend sentiment weighed on blue chips. Major groups including steels, motors, oils, utilities and chemicals declined while IBM, Texas Instruments and Xerox led losses. bonds moved mixed amid light trading.

New York Associated Press du Pont International Nickel U.S. Steel Bethlehem Republic IBM Polaroid Texas Instruments Xerox U.S

Cuban torpedo boats armed with missiles feared

Reports indicate Cuban naval forces are acquiring modern torpedo boats equipped with missiles, with estimated ranges up to 17 miles, amid Soviet assistance.

Portland Weather Outlook This Weekend

Fair and warmer Portland forecast shows mostly sunny skies this afternoon with cool, clear tonight and frost. Saturday expected fair and slightly warmer with northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. winds ease tonight and remain light and variable.

Portland

Fremont Club Plans Public Bean Supper and October Par ties

Fremont club and auxiliary set a public baked bean supper for tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m. at the club hall on Alfred Street Biddeford. They also outlined a four week series of progressive whist parties starting October 7, with the board of directors in charge of the first event.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Paul Nadeau Jean Paul Rheaume Josephi Peloquin Urbain Langevin Alcide Dubois Roger Wagner Joseph Peloquin Wilfred Simoneau Albert Allie Gagnon Jonel Garon George Lambert Adrien Lamothe Gerard Morin Joseph Neault Paul Neault Ernest Valliere Antonio Daigneault Josephat Granier Natalie Lemire Leo Nolette Helene Chretien Leslie Duprey Alma Casteau Romeo Forest Alfred Lantagne Jean Pauline George Baiguy Emile LePlond

Maine Faces Need for More College Seats this Fall

John Blake of the University of Maine at Portland outlines Maine must add about 6,000 college seats to match Vermont and New Hampshire offerings. The MTA convention will open with a program on Higher Education Maine Can Afford at Portland High School Auditorium with leaders from Colby, St Joseph, Farmington, Gorham, and Ricker colleges. Projections show Maine's college participation remains among the lowest. only 5.5 percent of adults 25 and over had four years of college in 1960.

Maine Vermont New Hampshire Maine, Teachers Association John Blake University of Maine At Portland Blake Portland High School H. Austin Peck University of Maine Earle McKeen Colby College Sister Mary Carmel St. Joseph College Ermo H. Scott Farmington State Teachers College Kenneth T. H. Brooks Gorham State Teachers College C. Worth Howard Ricker College Tennessee Arkansas West Virginia Kentucky New England Board of Higher Education Robert Wells Farmington Lincoln Fish MTA Committee On

Annette Chapter Officers Night Observed in Saco Hall

Annette chapter Order of the Eastern Star held a guest officers night at Saco Masonic hall with district officers presiding. Members and visiting officers from Districts One and Two participated in exemplifications, presentations, and invitations for future events.

Annette

Firemen Answer Two Calls In Saco

Saco firemen responded to two fires yesterday. The first was a chimney fire at the Plaza restaurant on Main Street, where a booster line was used. At 4 p m they tackled a woods fire on land owned by Nicholas Libby on Jenkins Road, using hose and booster lines, returning to Central Fire Station at 6 01 p m.

Saco Plaza Main Street Nicholas Libby Jenkins Road Central Fire Station

Kennedy urges Democratic Congress for progress in 1960 race

In a 1960 campaign frame Kennedy insists on a Democratic House and Senate to move the country forward. He concedes the 87th Congress fell short of his hopes but touts its progress and compassion, urging more Democrats to push broader reforms.

White House Kennedy Congress House Senate

Biddeford Youth Pleads Guilty To Wrong Way Drive

Richard A. Tarr, 19, of 484 Main Street Biddeford, pleaded guilty before Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court to operating a motor vehicle the wrong way on a one way street. The case was continued for sentence. Tarr was apprehended by Biddeford Police Officer Alfred Guilmette.

Richard A. Tarr Main Street Biddeford Gerald CC. Nason Tarr Alfred Guilmette

Gagne Found Guilty In 40 MPH Speeding Case

Donald G. Gagne, 22, was fined 15 by Trial Justice Wesley Mewer in Old Orchard Beach for speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph zone on Fast Island Avenue. Police had charged him after the incident last night in the town.

Old Orchard Beach Wesley M. Mewer Gagne Fast Island Avenue Donald G. Gagne

St Joseph Alumnae Elects Officers For Fall Meeting

St Joseph Alumnae elected new officers at the first fall meeting at the school. President Helen Chretien and vice president Roland Beaudoin head a slate including secretary Joseph Doherty treasurer Cecile Brunelle and dues collector Lucille Dubois. Denise Addorio publicity chair Rev Sylvia Levesque chaplain. Delegates to Girls State were Diane Camire and Priscille Hebert. The group approved buying a television set for the grammar school and launched a new membership drive led by Madeleine Langley. An auditing committee w as named and plans for a record hop and Halloween party were outlined with chaperones named. Mrs Helen Chretien received a social hour award.

St. Joseph Helen Chretien Roland Beaudoin Joseph Doherty Cecile Brunelle Lucille Dubois Denise , Addorio Sylvia Levesque Diane Camire Priscille Hebert Colby College St. Joseph Grammar School Madeleine Langley Father Levesque Blanche Ryan Mignonne Dutil Jeannette Tardiff Bernice Dion Rose Bouchler Germaine Lauzon E.A. Guerrette theSt. Joseph High School Elen Chretien

AMVETS Unit Approves Safety Plan and Schedules Community Events

Observance of Constitution Week noted by Merton Ira Staples post AMVETS and auxiliary. They voted to purchase authentic copies of the Constitution for local schools and sponsor a child safety program. Plans include distributing The Child's Code to Survival in elementary schools and collaborating with policewomen’s school patrols to teach children about dangers of rides from strangers. Ruth Nickerson named membership chairman to run a renewal supper on Oct 13 at the post home. Renewal notices will be mailed. national dues rise to $3. A child welfare program at Sweetser Home in Saco outlined, with a social party Oct 12 at Togus VA center followed by orientation for volunteer workers. Lillian Critchly named chair of a Nov 3 food sale. penny collection for Meals for Millions. UN Day activities planned Oct 24 with a UN evening coffee at Kennebunk library and a UN tree planting. Session led by Simonne Grenier, president.

Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Alfred Street Biddeford Policewomen Ruth Nickerson Post Home Sweetser Children’s Home Saco Togus Veterans Administration Center Lillian Critchly Kennebunk Library Simonne Grenier

Man Is Sentenced On Larceny Count

Walter F Lozowsk 52 of Saco was sentenced to 60 days in York county jail by Judge Hilary Mahaney for petty larceny after pleading guilty to stealing 24 tonic bottles valued at 1 from Mrs Ruth Smart. Other court actions include Bradford S Sterl Ogunquit pleading guilty to running a red light at Route One and Ocean Park Road fined 10, Wilbur E Black 91 Scarborough pleading guilty to the same offense fined 10, and Alonzo D Towne 60 Kennebunkport pleading guilty to Elm and Temple streets offense fined 10.

Walter F. Lozowsk Saco York County Alfred Hilary Mahaney Saco Municipal Court Lozowski Ruth Smart Bradford S. Sterl Ogunault Ocean Park Road Wilbur E. Black RFD 1 Scarborough Alonzo D. Towne Kennebunkport Elm Temple Streets

Ben Bella Set to Lead Algeria's New Assembly Government

The hand-picked Algerian assembly of 56 Europeans will convene in Algiers on Tuesday to nominate Ben Bella to head the first regular government. His cabinet is expected to include at least one European, enjoy an overwhelming initial majority, and pursue land reform, industrial expansion, social services, and neutrality in the Cold War, with a democratic constitution to be drafted.

Algiers Ben Bella

Rummage Sale Slated By Circle B Group

Circle B of the Women’s Fellowship of the White church plans a rummage sale for October 26 in the church vestry and a fall church fair with a food booth. The group met at Mrs Frances Worcester’s Biddeford home with co-hostess Mrs Rose Myers to discuss article collection and penny social prep.

Circle B Women’s Fellowship White Church Second Congregational Biddeford Frances Worcester Fall Street Rose Myers Worcester Jerome Daly Colby Avenue Ocean Park Helen Leach Carol Bradford Irene Genest Ruth Gilpatric Mabel Gilpatric Jane Haines

Firms Take Additional Space In Biddeford

The Biddeford Saco Development Corporation reports extra space allocations in Biddeford with Precision Screw Machine Products expanding by 4,000 square feet in buildings 9 and 9A. John Roberts Inc enlarges by 5,000 square feet in buildings 1 and 7. Components Inc may gain 2,500 more square feet in buildings 7 and 1. Quality Leather, a York Heel subsidiary, takes 11,000 square feet in building 14. About three quarters of space now occupied.

Biddeford-Saco Development Corporation Components, Inc Quality Leather Company York Heel Corporation Pamick Heel Corporation The Saco-Lowell

Kennebunk GI in Amphibious Training at Little Creek

Sergeant Raymond R. Lindquist, son of Mrs. Flora Lindquist of Kennebunk Maine, takes part in 17 days of amphibious training with the 1st Infantry Division at Little Creek Virginia. He trains in shipboard life and landing drills as the program ends September 28. Lindquist, a platoon sergeant in Company B of the 28th Infantry, enlisted in April 1951 after Kennebunk High School. His wife Barbara resides in Junction City Kansas.

Fort Riley Kan Raymond R. Lindquist Flora Lindquist Bourne Street Kennebunk 1St Infantry Division Little Creek Lindquist 28Th Infantry Kennebunk High School Barbara Junction City

Local Soldier Qualifies as Expert in M-14 Rifle Firing

Mannheim Germany Army Specialist Four Claude P. Nadeau 22 son of Mr and Mrs Albert L Nadeau Biddeford Maine recently qualified as expert in firing the M-14 rifle in Germany Nadeau supply specialist in the 18th Ordnance Battalion Headquarters Detachment in Mannheim entered the Army in October 1959 completed basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey and arrived overseas in July 1960 He is a 1958 graduate of St Louis High School

Mannheim Germany Claude P. Nadeau Albert L. Nadeau Biddeford Maine Nadeau 18Th Ordnance Battalion Fort Dix N. J St. Louis High School

Firemen Respond to Two Minor Local Fires

Biddeford firemen were called out for two minor fires last night. The first run was for a tree fire at Clifford Park at 6 37. Indian Tanks were used to check the flame. a booster helped extinguish a fire in a waste barrel at 58 Alfred Street at 10 20.

Biddeford Clifford Park Alfred Street

Urban Renewal Topic at Biddeford Planning Board Meeting

Cary P. Davis of James W. Sewall addressed the Biddeford Planning Board on urban renewal and its implications for the city. Lewis Lubka from Sewall’s planning division discussed how planning and renewal could work together, as Joseph S. Audie chaired the session. Other members present included Harry S. Wooster Markin J. Rielly and Albert F. Deschaies.

Cary P. Davis James W. Sewall Company Biddeford

Julie Graber Defines Sonic Boom On TV Show

Julie Graber, 4, on a children’s TV program, defined a sonic boom as “a noise an airplane makes when it’s defending the United States of America.” Capt. Donald H. Osterhout, commander at Lockbourne Air Force Base, flinched during the moment as he discussed a kid’s day open house and Air Force sonic boom concerns.

Columbus Ohio Donald H. Osterhout Lockbourne Air Force Base Julie Graber Rose Osterhout Little Julie United States of America

Break In Probe At Ray's Grocery Biddeford

A break into Ray's Grocery at 160 West Street Biddeford is under police investigation. Minor theft included a few pieces of candy and some cheese eaten. entry likely via a window in a roof rear shed. Proprietor Raymond Rheume reported closing at 10:45 PM and finding the break this morning. police suspect youths were involved.

Ray West Street Biddeford Raymond Rheume

Maine Manpower Act Authority Signed by Gov Reed

Gov John H Reed signs a pact with the U S Secretary of Labor designating the Maine Employment Security Commission as the state agency to run parts of the Manpower Development and Training Act program. The act funds up to 52 weeks of vocational training nationwide for the unemployed through 1964 with state share after.

Augusta John H. Reed U.S. Secretary of Labor Maine Employment Security Commission Congress Gov. Reed

Marshall to Attend IDCM Conference in Houston

Hugh Marshall local industrial agent will attend the Industrial Development council of Maine meeting Monday in Houston. The program includes a discussion on local industrial problems a NASA tour report and an afternoon panel on municipal taxation and industrial development. Marshall is vice president of the group.

Hugh Marshall Industrial Development Council of Maine Houston NASA Marshall

Maine to air French course for fourth graders on WCSH TV

The Maine Education Department announced that WCSH TV Channel 6 in Portland will broadcast a French course for fourth grade. More than 150 Maine fourth graders showed interest, and the program will run twice weekly this fall.

Augusta Maine Education Department Wcsh-Tv Channel 6 Portland Maine

Debate Set for McIntire Hathaway TV Conference

Republican congressman Clifford G. McIntire and Democratic challenger William D. Hathaway will appear together at a televised news conference on October 9. WMTW TV Channel 8 issued the invitation, with the Maine Press Association joining the event.

Poland Clifford G. McIntire William D. Hathaway Wmtw-Tv Channel 8 Maine Press Association

Youth Reports Submarine Spotted Near Camp Ellis

Melvin Littlefield, 17, of Bay View Road, Saco, told Saco police he saw a submarine between Ram and Eagle Islands from shore at Camp Ellis yesterday. Lt. Robert Foran alerted the Coast Guard at Fletcher's Neck, which said its boat was in the area but the crew saw nothing.

Melvin Littlefield Bay View ‘Road Saco Ram Eagle Islands Camp Ellis Robert Foran

New Member Accepted By Fire Auxiliary

Mrs. Suzanne Gagnon was accepted as a new member of the Camp Ellis Fireman's auxiliary at a meeting last evening at the fire station. President Mrs. Cynthia Lemay led the session and reports were given by secretary Mrs. Marjorie Pendleton. Sunshine chair Mrs. Laura Robbins said cards were sent to Mrs. Hazel Emmons. several members remain hospitalized. Refreshments were hosted by several officers. the mystery prize went to Mrs. Pauline Cloutier.

Suzanne Gagnon Camp Ellis Cynthia Lemay Marjorie Pendleton Laura Robbins Sunshine Committee Hazel Emmons Madeline Eastman Lynette Lake Greta Grenier Carol S. Ours Lillian Gagnon Pauline Cloutier Lemay Pendleton Leona Allen Gagnon Gertrude Kelley Juillette Gagne Elsie Buzzell

Eight And Forty Salon Banquet Adds Members in York County

Eight and Forty Salon 257 held its annual banquet at the Howard Johnson in Wells then met for business at Mrs Alfie Leechs Kennebunk home. New member Mrs Rosette Alpren Wells received the obligation. Mrs Catherine Ambrose Kennebunk presided. Reports covered the Marche in Portland and a $2 scrapbook prize. Members named to departemental committees, cloth gift to hospital, and hospital aid projects were noted. Next meeting slated for October 18 at either Kittery or Mrs Rankins Saco home.

York County Howard Johnson Wells Alfie Leech Kennebunk Rosette Alpren Catherine Ambrose Kennebunk Petit Chapeau Beatrice Wakefield Cape Porpoise Demi-Chapeau Deuxieme Salon Secretaire Caissiere Portland Salon 257 Gertrude Rankin Saco Chapeau Passe Ambrose Florence Gagne National Jewish Hospital Rankin Alberta Redmond Doris ‘Taylor Fairfield Helen Rankin Webber Hospital Gerstrude Rankin Angie Cote Muriel Forest Juliette Rocray Kittery Taylor

Bishop Feeney to Leave Hospital Soon

The Most Rev. Daniel J. Feeney bishop of Portland will be discharged from Mercy Hospital in a few days according to his physician Dr Eugene FE O Donnell his condition is excellent He was stricken with acute indigestion Sept 12 and has postponed his trip to Rome for the Second Vatican Council until early October a church spokesman said He was originally scheduled to sail from New York Saturday.

Portland Daniel J. Feeney Mercy Hospital Eugene FE. O'Donnell Feeney Rome New York

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