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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1962

Page

2

Local Notices list area residents in hospitals and employment

Fred S. Stackpole, retired mail carrier, is a patient at Beane Nursing home Saco. Dorothy Nolette 63 Pop street is a surgical patient at Notre Dame hospital. Jeannette Lacroix 1 Tas chereau avenue Biddeford is a surgical patient at Mercy hospital Portland. Jean Shevenell injured in Danvers accident convalesces at Olive Noel 281 Alfred street Biddeford. Theresa Arbour Carmen Murray Irma St Amand Alice Verrier Rita King Paula Murphy hairdressers retired from Poland Spring house after private classes by Bruno of Toronto. Rachel P Hebert daughter of Maurice Hebert Bacon street, accepted as elementary art supervisor in Wallingford Conn public schools. She graduates St Andre High School and Anna Maria College Paxton.

Fred S. Stackpole Beane Saco Dorothy Nolette Pop! Street Notre Dame Hospital Jeannette Lacroix Taschereau Avenue Biddeford Mercy Hospital Portland Jean Shevenell Hunt Memorial Hospital Danvers Mass Webber Hospital Toronto Rachel P. Hebert Maurice Hebert Baconstreet Wallingford, Conn St. Andre High School Anna Maria College Paxton

Midweek Religious Services and Gatherings Across Maine Churches

The column lists Wednesday evening services and activities at multiple churches including Christian Science Society Saco Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Kennebunk Lower Village Saco Old Orchard Beach Ogunquit Wells Kennebunkport and Biddeford. Events include prayer meetings choir rehearsals Bible studies pot luck suppers and special music with Rev William Turkington as speaker.

Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Lyman Baptist Church Biddeford United Baptist Church Portland William Turkington

Surplus Supplies For School Sought

Three Biddeford officials traveled to Augusta to obtain government surplus items for Biddeford High School. The primary target is the Material Arts department, with other items possible. Supt Raymond A. Kenneally, Principal Paul M. Stebbins, and instructor Melvin Gay accompanied him, noting items may be available for nominal sums.

Biddeford Augusta Biddeford High School Raymond A. Kenneally Kenneally BHS Paul M. Stebbins Melvin Gay Industral Arts

Card of Thanks for 50th Anniversary Open House

This card expresses gratitude to the Notre Dame Hospital nurses and Doctor Lesieur for care, to relatives friends and all for sympathy during a time of need. Esther and Edgar Cobb thank attendees and to those who sent gifts flowers and cards for their 50th anniversary at Porter Hall.

Lesieur Notre Dame Hospital Porter Hall Esther Edgar Cobb

Death of Thomas L. Coates Sr. noted in Swampscott

Word arrived on the death of Thomas L. Coates Sr., 79, of Swampscott Massachusetts a former Saco resident. He was born in New Bedford and educated at George Williams College later directing YMCA physical activities in Connecticut New Jersey and Portland. He served in World War I with the National War Work council YMCA in Portland. He aided Maine State YMCA and helped develop the Lake Cobbesseecontee Y camp in Winthrop. He moved to Saco in 1924 becoming superintendent of the Sweetser Boys Home for 17 years and later joined the Saco Lowell guards retiring in 1957. He was active in Red Cross and Boy Scouts and led the Biddeford Saco Rotary club as president in 1933 receiving honorary life membership in 1959. Survived by widow Mary V. Coates two sons Stanley V. and Thomas L. Coates Jr. of Swampscott a daughter Mrs Raymond Cole of Saco four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were in Providence Rhode Island with interment at Riverside Cemetery Pawtucket RI.

Thomas L. Coates Swampscott Mass Saco New Bedford Providence R. I George Williams College Chicago YMCA Connecticut New Jersey Portland National War Work Council Maine Lake Cobbesseecontee Winthrop Sweetsh Boys Home Saco- Lowell Red Cross Boy Scout Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club Twin Cities Raymond Cole R. 1 Riverside Cemetery Pawtucket

Funeral Services Held for Miss Ina A Dennett in Saco

Funeral services for Miss Ina A Dennett retired Saco school teacher were held yesterday afternoon at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco. Rev. Stanley A. Bennett of Saco United Baptist church officiated. Burial followed at Laurel Hill cemetery with delegations from the Saco Teachers Association and the Philathea class present.

Ina A Dennett Saco Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Teachers Association Philathea

Funeral Services for J. Conrad Perreault in Old Orchard Beach

Funeral services were held at St. Margaret church for J. Conrad Perreault of 7 Lawn Avenue Old Orchard Beach who died Saturday in Seneca South Carolina. Rev Edward F Walsh presided at a requiem high mass with organ music by Mrs Antonio Boisvert and burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Fr Walsh. Attendees from out of town included Mr and Mrs William Gray and William Gray Jr of Bangor.

J. Conrad Perreault Lawn Avenue Old Orchard Beach Seneca S. C St. Margaret Church Edward F. Walsh Antonio Boisvert Laurel Hill Cemetery Walsh William Gray Bangor

Infant David Labbe Dies in Biddeford Hospital

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Labbe of 530 Main Street Biddeford died this morning. Survived by parents a brother and two sisters and four grandparents all of Biddeford. Burial held this afternoon at St Joseph Cemetery. Bolduc Funeral Home arranged arrangements 291 Alfred Street

David Larry Labbe Lorenzo Labbe Main Street Biddeford Labbe Rachel Roberge Michael Peter Labbe Nancy Ann Penny Marie Labbe Lucien Roberge William Labbe St. Joeph Cemetery Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred Street

Community group meetings set across Saco and Biddeford

Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus meet at GAR hall Saco tonight at 8. Blue Feather council Degree of Pocahontas meets Thursday at 8 p m Elm street hall Biddeford to plan attending Maine Great Council session Oct 13 in Portland. Kennebunkport American Legion auxiliary unit meets Wednesday at 8 in post home with Past Presidents Parley after. Chapter 9 Widows of World War One calls tonight at 7 30 at Ella Luman 71 Middle St Saco to elect delegates for Oct 28 Eastland Motor Hotel Portland. Woman auxiliary of Boy Scout Troop 308 holds first fall meeting tomorrow at St Joseph parish hall 7 30 social to follow. Unity Club auxiliary meets tomorrow at 8 at Irene Townshend Hill St Saco. Owen-Davis American Legion auxiliary meets Wednesday at 8 Beach St Saco. Dice a canned pimiento and hard cooked egg into cream sauce for fish with salmon loaf tuna timbales or steamed broiled filets.

Blue Feather Council Pocahontas Elm Street Biddeford Great Council of Maine Portland Kennebunkport Memorial Unit American Legion Auxiliary Chapter 9 Widows of World War One, Inc Bertha Welch Ella Luman Middle Street Saco Department Eastland Motor Hotel Woman's Auxiliary Boy Scout St. Joseph Parish Hall

Portland Weather Outlook Sunny Warmer Then Showers Tonight

This afternoon expects sun with increasing clouds and warmer conditions. Tonight showers arrive with cooler air, followed by a clearing, while Wednesday turns cloudy and cooler with morning showers. Winds are light to moderate from west to southwest today and variable tonight. Temperatures in Zone 1 range from the upper 60s to mid 40s.

Portland

Meredith Seeks Ole Miss Enrollment Amid Courtroom Tug

Mississippi Governor Barnett counters with actions to block James Meredith from enrollment at Ole Miss. He obtained a state court order banning university officials from enrolling him and directed state police to arrest anyone attempting to arrest or fine officials in the case. A 24 hour patrol alert and multiple highway patrol cars were deployed as New Orleans court proceedings continued. Meredith remained calm in court, noting prior federal orders in his favor had yet to grant admission.

Page Meredith Jackson Oxford New Orleans Ross Barnett Mississippi Ole Miss Highway Patrol

Market recovers slightly on a technical rally

New York stocks moved unevenly higher after an early decline as steels, aerospace and growth issues led gains. The Associated Press index stood at noon down 0.8, with IBM, Polaroid and Xerox rallying while Dow rose 1.26 to 584.17. Trading remained moderately active amid lingering weakness in orders and a cautious tone about the steel industry.

New York Imarket Wall U.S. Steel Jones & Laughlin IBM Polaroid Xerox Boeing Douglas Aircraft Lockheed United Aircraft U.S

Welcome Babies Between Old Orchard Beach and Beverly Hospitals

Birth notices list Steven Wade Nason at 4 Washington Avenue Old Orchard Beach born September 22 weighing five pounds six ounces to Mr. and Mrs William Nason. Doreen Fay Adams born September 21 at Beverly Hospital weighing five pounds eight ounces to Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Adams of Danvers Mass. Kathleen Mary Beaulieu born September 15 at Osteopathic Hospital of Maine Portland weighing six pounds 12 ounces to Mr. and Mrs Edgar Beaulieu Sr. Grandparents include Arthur Gannon Sr Saco Rose Saucier Portland Vital Beaulieu Biddeford and others.

William Nason Washington Avenue Old Orchard Beach Steven Wade Lawrence C. ‘Adams Danvers Mass Doreen Fay Beverly,Mass Adams Sandra Gannon Arthur Gannon Saco Land Welcome Tilton Biddeford Edgar R. Beaulieu Union Street

School Children Scared By Moose on Newton Road

Mrs John B Paul told Biddeford police that a moose blocked the road in front of her house frightening her two children from meeting the school bus. Officers Cote Labbe and Hubert found the animal gone on arrival. A Fish and Game official was contacted as several locals reported recent sightings.

Newton Biddeord John B. Paul Biddeford Leo Cote Henry Labbe Ralph Hubert Paul

Indictments, delays mark Maine court session continuation

Justice Weatherbee ruled the May indictment against the mayor for 1292.08 dollars of city funds lacks a money description, while related cases proceed. Lorporto pleads innocent to illegal marijuana possession on the Maine Turnpike near Saco. Trials and motions continue into the week with jurors dismissed till Monday.

Randolph A. Weatherbee Charles W. Smith Weatherbee Grand Jury Binette Maine Supreme Court Emile R. Lorporto Newtonville Mass Lorporto Maine Saco Robert O’laughlin Charles P. Kaljikian Revere George Hutchins Daniel Seitz Auburn O’laughlin George P. Falconer Robert A. Mitchlell Wells Falconer Robert C. Erickson Readfield State Department of Health and Welfare Justice Weatherbee

Councilman challenges town manager on budget report

Old Orchard Beach council member David V McCallum attacked Town Manager Percival Wardwell over an overdraft cited in the administrative account. Wardwell blamed council overspending on tax lists and legal fees, while McCallum noted unapproved cuts and salaries, and urged the council to address the deficit with no further receipts. The meeting also increased town meeting members and ordered a mid year audit.

David V. McCallum Old Orchard Beach Journal Percival Wardwell Wardwell Suppe Dwight MacLeod Paul Sicard Charles D. Peckham Geman McCallum Atty Richard Valentino Ocean Park Half Way John L. Alheim White Way Amusement Company Old Orchard Beach Amusement Company William F. O'Connor Summit Street Mary McCallum Atty Lloyd LaFountain

Saco Democratic Social Club Elects New Officers

The Saco Democratic Social Club held its first fall meeting at the Saco GAR hall electing Timothy Crowley as president, Leo Corriveau as vice president, Phyllis Deschambeault secretary, Donald McCone public relations director, and Rohan Gilpatric treasurer. Plans include inviting York County Democratic candidates and boosting year round political interest ahead of November 6 state elections and December 10 municipal elections. Refreshments and a social hour followed. A future meeting will form a refreshment committee.

Saco Democratic Social Club Saco Gar Hall Timothy Crowley Saco Glenn Yarborough Leo Paul Corriveau Alce Warren Phyllis Deschambeault Donald McCone Roannah Gilpatric Thomas Simpson Warren Frank Jones

Plane ditched in Atlantic survivors reach Antwerp convoy

Captain John D. Murray praised crew and passengers after their World War II transport plane ditched in the Atlantic. Four dinghies were launched and a liferaft with one stewardess body was recovered. Survivors include 42 military personnel and three female dependents. rescue by Bonaventure and Swiss freighter Celrina. Search efforts to broaden scope continue.

Antwerp Bonaventure Germany John D. Murray Oyster Bay N. Y Atlantic Murray U. S London

Kinloch Tensions Escalate After Fatal Shooting

Kinloch amid unrest after patrolman Israel Mason fatally shot Darnell Dortch 20 during a struggle. Mason suspended as 85 officers and volunteers quell arson, fires and mob near the drive in cafe. Curfew for under 21 set after emergency aldermen meeting. town quiet by morning.

Kinloch Clarence Lee Darnell Dortch Israel Mason Mason Dortch Armstead Canine Corps Ike Lee Board of Aldermen

Woman asks to practice violin in jailhouse rest room

In Birmingham a young woman visits the police station with a violin case and asks to play in the ladies rest room. Desk Sgt H B Walker listens then considers the request noting she must practice for a symphony performance that afternoon.

Birmingham Ala H. B. Walker Walker

Kennebunk Man Pays $30 Fines in Biddeford Court

Kenneth Fogg Jr., 28, pleaded guilty to operating without a license and an unregistered motor vehicle. Judge Simon Spill ordered $30 total in fines or 60 days in jail, with $15 fine or 30 days per count. Fines paid. Officer Henry Labbe listed as complainant. Fogg was nabbed on South Street Biddeford.

Kennebunk Simon Spill Biddeford Kenneth Fogg, Jr Henry W. Labbe Fogg South Street

Housewarming Given For Emmons At Estes Lake

A surprise housewarming for State Trooper and Mrs. Ches ter Emmons was held at their new Estes Lake home in Sanford. Former residents of 9 Guinea road Biddeford, they received a money tree from friends and neighbors. refreshments were served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Emery Hutchins, Mr. and Mrs. John Staples, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hirst, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hanscom, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sheehan, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dorais, Mr. and Mrs. James Farrington, Mr. and Mrs. John Mererill, Mr. and Mrs. Paul MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kvirs ted, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wye, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gue, Mr. and Mrs. Royce Smith and William Holman.

Chester Emmons Estes Lake Sanford 9 Guinea Road Biddefore Emery Hutchins John Staples Raymond Hirst Ben Hanscom Joseph Sheehan Paul Dorais James Farrington John Mererill Paul MacDonald Richard Kvirssted Walter Wye Charles Gue Royce Smith William Holman

Saco Firemen Respond to Double Blazes

Saco firefighters were called to a garage fire at the Ralph Sands residence on Stockman Avenue this morning and to a woods and roots fire in Boothby Park on land owned by Joseph Dwyer late last night. Booster lines were used and units returned to the Central Fire station by 11:15 p.m.

Saco Ralph Sands Stockman Avenue Boothby Park Joseph Dwyer Central Fire Station

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Christian Science Society Winter Street Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Full Gospel Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport Sigma Delta John Snow Thomas Farley Urbain Roberge Nellie M. Grantham Thomas Coates, Sr Ina A. Dennett David L. Labbe Fenwick Knights of Columbus Gar Hall Unity Club Irene Townshend Hill Street Owen-Davis American Legion, Auxiliary Beach Street Tides High Fox Banawe Valley Luzon Philippines Saco Hospital Europe Vienna Town Meeting Carry Back New York Carry Back Aqueduct Jack Price Johnny Rotz Beau Purple Kelso Charles de Gaulle Columbey-Les-Deux-Eglises France Crowley Saco Democrat Social Group Androscoggin U.S. Public Health Service USPHS Berlin N.H Rumford Livermore Falls New Hampshire Brown Company of Lngineer A Sidio Kennebunk Man Emmons Robert L. Girard Carey Bros. Jewelers
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