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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1962
Page
2
Mrs. Leticia Caouette of 29 High street Biddeford is a patient at Notre Dame hospital. Mrs. William F. Curtis of 16 Orchard street has returned home from Hyde Rehabilitation Center Bath.
The Delta Alpha club will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Mildred McIntire's home on Union street Biddeford with Mrs Rose Wilcox assisting. A public whist party for the Homestead club benefit will be Saturday at 8 p m on the first floor hall 97 Alfred street Biddeford. Lucien Ruel Division One Ancient Order of Ibernians will meet Sunday at 8 p m at the hall Elm and Main Biddeford with President William Cosgrove conducting the business session and new membership obligations.
A series of church and parish events are listed for Saturday and Sunday across Saco Wells Old Orchard Beach Biddeford and Kennebunk. Confession times at St Monica St Martha and Mary churches in Kennebunk and Wells are shown. A Biddeford Universalist meeting selects delegates for October Bangor event. Daughters of Ruth hold rummage at Biddeford First Universalist church. Sunday school picnic at Washington Avenue Methodist in Old Orchard Beach assembles at 11 45 a.m. Confirmation class at Saco First Parish meets Sunday 6 30 p.m. Christian Pilgrim Fellowship and Senior Pilgrim Fellowship meet Sunday 6 30 p.m. Church on the Rim discussed as program topic.
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce announced the winners Guilford Woolen Mills of Guilford and Viner Bros. Inc. of Bangor for the 1962 Industrial Achievement Awards. Guilford was praised for diversification and growth innovations while Viner Bros. received recognition for progressive shoe industry operations.
Washington AP: Amer icans will smoke 497.1 billion cigarettes in year, spending a record $6.88 billion. The Agriculture Department forecast total tobacco outlay above $7.8 billion, with cigars at about $645 million.
A highway patrol source said Gov. Barnett and Atty. Gen. Kennedy spoke three times by telephone overnight and reached a gentlemen's agreement banning further attempts to enroll Meredith until Monday. An Army Engineers detachment moved into Memphis to extend support to a large force of US marshals massed at Millington Naval Air Station.
Gov Reed renominated E R Hitchner of Orono as a public member of the Water Improvement Commission in Augusta. The appointment highlights ongoing state efforts to oversee water projects and public interests.
The Fuller Foundation of Boston awards Bates College fifty thousand dollars in memory of ex Governor Alvan Fuller. Charles E. Phillips says half funds a scholarship and half supports the college 110th anniversary development fund.
George Sprague about 60 of Steuben was found dead yesterday afternoon at Fred's cabins Portland road Saco where he had been residing. Death attributed to a heart attack. He had worked in this area for Lucas Tree Company until shortly before his death. Surviving sister Miss Julienne Sprague Steuben. Funeral services will be conducted from Campbell Funeral home Cherryfield. Arrangements by Cote Funeral home Saco.
Marie A Dubois 52 died at home 240 Beach street Saco after a long illness Born in Biddeford she was daughter of Eugene and Marie Nolette A communicant of Notre Dame des Lourdes she belonged to St Anne sodality and Notre Dame council Union St Jean Baptiste She and husband Albert Dubois ran a North Street grocery Surviving widower daughter and son in Saco mother Biddeford brother and several nieces and nephews Calls etc from Cote Funeral Home details in text
Amanda Robitaille 84 longtime Biddeford resident died at the Marcotte Home Lewiston after a brief illness. Born March 24 1878 in St. Flavien Quebec she was married to Eugene Robitaille past president of Union St. Jean Baptist who died years ago. Surviving are a son George Robitaille Biddeford five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral set for Monday from St Joseph church with calling hours at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford Saturday and Sunday.
Armand Cote aged 58 a former Biddeford resident died suddenly yesterday in Lynn Massachusetts. Born in Biddeford June 16 194 a son of Alphonse and Mary Cote he was employed by General Electric. Survived by widow Eva Bleen Lynn two sisters Germaine Cote Victoriaville Quebec and Isabelle Cote Biddeford and several nieces and nephews. Services were conducted Monday in Lynn with burial in that city.
Henry Painchaud 63 of 15 Main Street Biddeford died this morning after a long illness at a local hospital. Born in Canada November 2 1899 he was the adopted son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Painchaud. He worked for Pepperell Manufacturing most of his life and was a St Andre church parishioner plus a member of Biddeford Laco Aeries FOF. There are no known survivors. Friends may call at Emond's Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from St Andre church.
David G. Taft 46 vice chairman of Taft Broadcasting Company Cincinnati died suddenly yesterday at his Biddeford Pool summer home. He is survived by widow Katherine Taft six children one brother and two sisters of Ohio. Funeral private services and burial will be held tomorrow morning in Cincinnati according to a family spokesman.
Members of Notre Dame council Union St Jean Baptiste will meet at Cote Funeral home Beach and James streets Saco on Sunday at 3 30 p m to recite prayers for Mrs Marie Anne Dubois.
Members of the Ste Anne sodality of St Joseph church meet Saturday at 7 30 p m at Bolduc Funeral home 291 Alfred street Biddeford to offer prayers for department member Mrs Arman da Robitaille.
Today and tonight expect rain and cool, with northeasterly winds 25 to 35 mph and higher gusts. Tides run about two feet above normal with heavy surf on exposed beaches. Gale warnings posted. Highs near 50 this afternoon, lows in the upper 40s tonight across Zone 1.
Blue Feather Council De gree of Pocahontas met at the hall on the istreet with all officers present. Mrs. Pauline Simms presided as plans were outlined for the Great Council session in Portland on October 13. Mrs. Cecile Jacques named as delegate. Awards to Mrs. Simms and Mrs. Sylvia Smart. Next meeting set for October 25. Refreshments served by Mrs. Josephine Burba and Mrs. Alice Genthner.
George Jabar of the Textile Workers of America says he will challenge the Wednesday election at Kennebec Mills after workers voted 113 to 102 for an independent union, claiming evidence shows the vote was not valid. Ralph Donnelly, general manager of the Fairfield and Waterville plants, declined comment.
Governor Reed issues New Year wishes to Maine's Jewish community as Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown, expressing hopes for peace health and prosperity in the coming year during a speaking engagement in East Machias.
Undetermined amount of change was stolen from the cash register at Morin's 266 Main Street Biddeford by thieves last night. Entrance was gained by breaking a cellar window. Technician George Friary of the Biddeford Police Department investigated.
NEW YORK AP The stock market rallied with a sharp recovery in active trading. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks at noon rose 1.0 to 214.7 as industrials gained 2.3 and rails 0.2. Gains were fractional but many key issues advanced, including IBM Xerox Litton and Union Carbide. Dow Jones industrial average up 5.15 to 579.27 at noon.
Members of Ste Anne society of Notre Dame de Lourdes parish will meet at the Cote Funeral Home at Beach and James streets in Saco on Saturday at 8 15 p m to say prayers for Mrs Marie Anne Dubois.
The council postponed a flag burning ceremony scheduled for last night at Saco Memorial Field. The Biddeford Saco Veterans evening will be held next Thursday at 7 30 PM.
The Saco-Biddeford Salvation Army will lead a short hymn sing after the speaking program in the Adventures in Christian Living series hosted by the Saco Council of Churches. Four Mondays in October feature discussions and a social hour. Mrs. Virginia Cartmill oversees refreshments, with church volunteers serving. Dr. Harold Bonell of Nashua begins the series at 7:30 p.m. at the Saco Unitarian Church, sharing India experiences from his trip to the World Council of Churches assembly. Co chairs are Rev. E. W. Beal and Rev. Jasper Beane. Rev. Stanley Bennett presides.
Dr John G Chanting of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service leads a York County pilot survey October 8 to 19 to learn the needs of Maine’s 65 plus population. About 1 000 residents in towns under 2 500 will be interviewed by 100 interviewers with results to be analyzed at the University of Maine and shared with aging groups and service organizations statewide.
The Madisses of First Parish Congregational Church Saco planned a rummage sale for October 25 at the parish house. A lobster salad supper honored past presidents including Alice Emerson and Ida Stewart Smith. A former member Phyllis Sawyer attended as a guest. The October 11 meeting was canceled due to anniversary celebrations.
A two-car collision at the intersection of Washington avenue and Beach street in Saco yesterday caused slight damage. George B. Turcott, 63, of Portland, stopped for traffic. Robert Bissonnette, 22, of 42 Washington avenue, Saco, could not stop and rear-ended Turcott. No injuries were reported. Bissonnette’s car sustained $60 damage. Turcott’s vehicle had none.
Plans for a supper and social to entertain the Saco and North Saco Firemen’s auxiliaries were made at the Camp gllis Firemen’s auxiliary meeting last night. The October 18 event will feature decorating committee members Lillian Gagnon Cynthia Lemay Leona Allen and Elsie Buzzell. Pauline Cloutier joined the group and a new waste container for the fire station was approved.
Mrs Evelyn M Warner 34 of Limerick and her daughter Wanda about four or five were treated for bruises and abrasions at Saco Osteopathic hospital after a 8 30 am crash on Route 5 Dayton. A late model panel truck driven toward Saco swerved to avoid crossing cows, struck an embankment head on and flipped onto its top. The truck carried 30 bushels of apples bound for Saco. Both occupants were taken to hospital and released.
Survivors of a parachute force crash recount six to seven hours in a blood‑red, freezing raft. Major Benson praises discipline while Macdonald recalls the deadly moment, as survivors await medical exams and transport to Frankfurt, Germany.
Former President warns that the federal government cannot evade enforcing federal law in Mississippi. He cites Little Rock and Walker’s stance, noting the absence of trained reserve marshals then and urging prompt action to deploy troops.
Grand Jury findings allege funds diverted to mayor Deschambault for private use with bribery allegations still pending. Cases carried from May term and two indictments for cheating by false pretenses against Deschambault and one against Binette have been appealed to the Maine Supreme Court, expected to be heard in November.
Hollywood veteran Dick Powell, 57, told newsmen at his Beverly Hills home he is under radiation treatment for cancer in a neck gland and a chest pocket. He remains hopeful for a full recovery, said his doctor is pleased with progress, and he plans to return to NBC shows Tuesday. Powell, head of Four Star Productions, expects six TV appearances and aims to cruise to San Francisco next spring.
Automobile excise taxes for 1963 may be paid at the Saco city clerk's office. Those who wish to skip their special initial plates must pay an extra five dollar charge and the excise taxes by a November 1 deadline.
The Senate Appropriations Committee restored most of the House cuts to foreign aid funding. The panel added 792.4 million to 1.1243 billion cut, boosting total aid to 4.4228 billion and loosening spending restrictions. Kennedy urged 4.9613 billion. Senate action faces a Senate floor fight and later a conference committee. The panel also introduced discretionary authority for Kennedy to waiv e bans on aid to Poland and Yugoslavia under security and independence criteria.
The article notes the Jewish New Year 5723 begins at sundown with Rosh Hashanah observances and a 10 day penitential period ending with Yom Kippur on Oct 8. It cites prayers for peace and forgiveness and the shofar blasts as a call to repentance. It also reports a Biddeford two car crash injuring Alfred Lantagne and Raymond Cadorette.
Ernest J. Ouellette Jr a 29 of Saco appealed a 150 fine for driving while intoxicated second offense to York County Superior Court During Saco Municipal Court he waived reading pled innocent found guilty Judge Mahaney bail 500 license suspended pending hearing Also Richard A Boudreau pleaded innocent to imprudent driving found guilty license suspended 10 days Court actions pursued by Saco police Other cases included Lambert assault charge Moreau and Guiffre speeding fines Candy McLure admitted driving without a license fined 10 and found guilty on unregistered vehicle charge case continued for sentence
The St Louis High school band will sponsor an annual car wash tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the school yard. Band officers Adrien Cote, Richard Anastasoff, Richard Lambert, Leo Corriveau, and Donald Dutremble lead the organizing committee. Proceeds fund instrument purchases and music festival trips. If rain occurs, the event will be postponed to the next Saturday.
Beach Sanford Waterville Fort Kent and St Agatha figure in the notice as Rev Father Landry moves from St Margaret Old Orchard Beach where he has served since 1950. Native of Lewiston he trained at St Augustine Theological Seminary Toronto and was ordained May 21 1944. His new appointment will take effect October 5.
At St. Mary associates first fall meeting Rev. Sr. Mary Denis of Portland urged parental cooperation during testing of a new group reading plan in parochial schools. President Walter Nelson outlined plans for the year and introduced sisters of the school and other associates officers. Seventh and eighth grade mothers staffed the hospitality committee.
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