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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1962
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Arnold E Ballard of 32 Lucille Street Saco have returned home after visiting Old Town Bangor Millinocket and Belfast for several days, concluding the trip with a quiet family reunion and travel notes.
The Notre Dame Thrift Shop will oversee Group A next week with Mrs. Fillmore P. Harris serving as captain.
Robert W. Cole of the Biddeford Saco dairy and milk business becomes chairman of the Maine Milk Commission, succeeding Agriculture Commissioner E L Newdick as the post rotates among members with annual elections.
A continued charge lists tools valued at $131.04 tied to Chick wh o is also named in an indictment alleging a June 16 burglary at Emma Harold store in Wells with larceny of $16.50 in cigarettes and money. Lawrence J. Remillard of Biddeford faces a secret indictment alleging June 23 nighttime breaking and entering at Nappi Distributors warehouse in Biddeford with larceny of beer worth $31.32. Remillard remains jailed at York County jail awaiting further court action.
Britain, Norway and West Germany reportedly have about a dozen ships aiding Cuba's Soviet-backed buildup. The United States urged NATO allies to deny shipping to the Soviet bloc while Soviet vessels allegedly carry arms and personnel to Cuba. U.S. officials say aid to Castro’s regime bolsters its fragile economy. Representative Rogers urged immediate action by West Germany and NATO partners, but House leaders kept the Cuba debate narrow, blocking amendments as the Senate-backed resolution faces a midweek vote.
Rebels claim top army chiefs aim for a dictatorship as loyalists resist. Guido initially backed the loyalists, then Friday shifted to the rebels and secured the resignations of Gen. Jose Cornejo Saravia, Gen. Juan Carlos Lorio, and Gen. Bernardo Labayru. Friday summons generals to a meeting within 48 hours while movements and communiques run both sides.
Miss Ina A Dennett 9 of 43 Middle Street Saco died at home. Born April 8 1872 in Biddeford she taught 38 years at Bonython and Locke schools retiring 25 years ago after three years teaching in Massachusetts. A member of Saco United Baptist church she taught Sunday school many years. Surviving cousin Harry Libby Quincy MA Funeral Monday 1 30 p m at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco burial Laurel Hill Cemetery friends may call Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 p m
James H. Ramsey 31 died suddenly in Milwaukee Wisconsin, leaving wife Lucille Neault Ramsey formerly of Biddeford. Born in Yorktown Indiana, he was a son of Mr and Mrs Bryan Ramsey and a U S Air Force veteran. He managed a Milwaukee hotel. Survived by wife, parents, four children Bruce Patricia Sue Lorraine Jeannine, and a brother in Indiana. Funeral and burial planned in Yorktown Indiana.
Word arrived of the death of Dr Russell D Cole 62 a Methodist Church leader and former president of Cornell College Mount Vernon Iowa He died yesterday in West Dennis Massachusetts He led Cornell College from 1943 to 1960 retiring due to ill health Survivors include his widow of West Dennis and a daughter Mrs Pat Rega of Scituate Massachusetts
Funeral services for George Walter Hill of 79 Lafayette at Saco were conducted Friday afternoon at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco with Rev Norman J Langmaid pastor of Saco School Street Methodist Church officiating Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford
Maj Terrance W Miltner deputy commander for security and law enforcement at Pease Air Force Base spoke to York County Law Enforcement Association at the base eve ning meeting about military aspects of emergencies and civilian cooperation. Lt Theodore Koch showed a film on an airplane crash and how it is handled by air force personnel. The 52 members inspected a B47 in the DC hangar. The next meeting will be Wednesday October 17 at 7 pm at Dayton school with supper.
Cape Porpoise ALICE M. CROWELL WO 17 4814 reports Sunday School at the Church on the Cape starts October 7 with vacancies for several classes. Superintendent Mrs. Philip Fairfield asks for volunteers. Obituary notes George Seavey of Wildes District died Sunday after relatives left Connecticut. Local residents, travel and hospital updates follow.
Cloudy with occasional rain in Portland turning warmer at night. Sunday stays cloudy with periods of rain ending, then partly cloudy in the southwest area. Temperatures fall to the 40s overnight.
A long list of Sunday evening worships across Biddeford Kennebunk Saco Old Orchard Beach Wells and Ogunquit plus youth fellowships and Sunday school notes.ри
Construction of a 175760 dollar dormitory for 96 seniors at Castine Maine Maritime Academy will start immediately with completion expected next summer. The contract to build the structure was awarded to R L White & Sons of Hulls Cove on Friday.
Adah chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at Biddeford Masonic hall honored district associate matrons and patrons with corsages. Guests included Betty Jean Braley of South Portland and Herbert Sessions of York as associate grand matron and patron. Several officers and representatives were introduced, and invitations and inspection notices were announced, with meals and rehearsals planned for October.
Two fire trucks from Kennebunk central station answered a 3:55 p.m. false alarm on Sea Road, believed rung by teenagers with a $50 penalty for false alarms. A second 8:10 p.m. call reported a chimney fire at Herman Cohen's home on Kimball Lane in the Alewife section. Teen-age note: they made chocolate ice-cream sodas with sprinkles.
St Margaret church Old Orchard Beach held first fall CCD meeting at Wonderbar Biddeford. Rev Edward P Walsh and Rev Armand Landry announced officers and teachers for the year. Executive board: Arthur Loranger president Lucien Huot vice president Miss June Clark secretary Roger Tousignant treasurer.
University of Maine offers CRONO extension courses in American Government and Atomic Age Physics starting Monday. American Government airs on WLBZ Bangor Channel 2 6:30 to 7 am, WCBB Lewiston Channel 10 5 to 5:30 am, and WSCH Portland Channel 6 6:30 to 7 am, all weekdays. Atomic Age Physics runs 6 to 6:30 am on WLBZ and WCSH TV Channel 6 weekdays. Dr. Peter Odegard teaches government. Dr. Harvey E. White teaches physics. send registration to Roland J. Carpenter, 129 Education Building, UMaine, Orono.
The Associated Press lists National League leaders with Robinson of Cincinnati lead in batting 131 runs 203 hits and 49 doubles while Mays Aaron and Davis highlight power and speed. In the American League Killebrew and Aparicio star in home runs and steals with key totals for 195 and 29 respectively. Pitching leaders include Drysdale and Koufax dominating strikeouts Purkey and Bunning top decisions.
A real life treatment of the 1962 Girl Scout Senior Roundup at Button Bay Vermont airs Monday September 24 on Channel 13 from 9 to 10 P.M. The program follows eight Senior Girl Scouts from Kansas with three featured, plus coverage of events for all 10 000 campers. Local Scouts in Biddeford Saco hope to spot familiar faces and a Gorgeana council president urges viewers to watch.
Three St Francis college students John Golday Merrill Dudley and William Farnam aged 21 19 and 19 respectively were fined 10 each and placed on probation for the current term in Biddeford Municipal Court Associate Judge Gerald C Nason presiding They pleaded guilty to drinking in a motor vehicle on Main Street last night Thirty day jail terms were suspended on probation and Dudley’s license was suspended during the school year The youths were arrested by Officer Raymond Sylvestre and three liquor bottles were seized
The standings show New York leading with 91 wins and 64 losses, followed by Minnesota 87 69 and Los Angeles 83 71. Friday results include Boston 4 Washington 3 and Cleveland 9 Los Angeles 6. NBA/MLB style box scores mix with schedule notes and a closing line about pasta cooking time.
A reader advises on dating after a breakup and how to approach a first date. Guidance encourages not waiting, clarifies that the girl already chose to date, and suggests gradual steps such as group outings, home gatherings, or events to ease into dating while involving guardians if needed. Readers are invited to send questions for Elinor Williams to answer.
Thornton academy announces freshman and junior varsity football schedules. JV games include Sept 24 Edward Little and Oct 1 Deering with several away contests at Portland Sanford Biddeford and St Louis leading to Nov 5. Freshmen start Sept 25 at Jack Junior High with games at South Portland Biddeford Cheverus St Louis Lincoln Junior through Nov 6.
The Biddeford High booster club hosts the second weekly sports night on Tuesday at 7:30 in the new high school cafeteria. A film of the football game with Oxford Hills will be shown with running commentary by Coach Neil Sepico, followed by a Q A session and refreshments. About 75 people attended last week and more fans and players’ parents are urged to attend.
Major league standings show San Francisco Cincinnati New York and Minnesota leading their divisions with varying paces. Next series include home and away games against St Louis Houston Philadelphia Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Detroit and Pittsburgh as schedules allow.
The Boston chapter of the Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America announced that haircuts will cost $2 in Boston starting next Monday, up from $1.75, and shaves will rise to $1.25 from $0.75. Local president Kelly E. McLean said the same scale may be proposed statewide at the convention in Boston tomorrow.
In Newport Rhode Island Weatherly leads the America s Cup series with Gretel needing a win to stay alive in the best of seven. Attendance could reach about 59000 with President Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy among spectators as 3000 spectator boats crowd the waters. Weatherly won the first and third races while Gretel won the second and faces another triangular course today.
Thornton academy won the season opener cross country meet 21 to 34 over Biddeford High. Al Cole of Thornton won in 13 04 with Ed Kurlanska and Pete Atwater close behind. Lloyd Cochrane led Biddeford in fourth. Biddeford JV also won its race 17 to 38 led by Norm Dugay.
Saco menu entries list Monday to Friday meals with items such as tomato bisque saltines chocolate pudding and milk on Monday macaroni and cheese peanut butter sandwich buttered carrots grapefruit and milk on Tuesday corned beef hash spinach jello bread and butter and milk on Wednesday Thursday features turkey and gravy boiled potatoes cranberry sauce bread and butter cookies milk and on Friday tomato juice egg salad on roll cheese stick potato chips cookies and milk.
Curt Simmons allowed five hits over the game as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 11 to 2, shrinking the Dodgers NL lead to three games after Robson fractured a bone in his right ankle. Willie Mays went 4 for 4 with a double and three singles for the Giants in an 11 45 tri um victory over Houston, pulling San Francisco within three games of the Dodgers.
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