Death of Ellen M. Simpson 78 Biddeford
Miss Ellen M. Simpson 78 of 2 Maplewood avenue Biddeford died at her home after a long illness Born October 31 1883 in Biddeford daughter of Hugh and Bridget Moran Simpson educated in Biddeford schools member of St Mary parish Surviving are brother Thomas H Simpson and sister Miss Mary B Simpson both of Biddeford Funeral arrangements incomplete will be announced later Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral home 326 Elm street Biddeford 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen M. Simpson
Maplewood Avenue
Biddeford
Hugh and
Bridget (Moran) Simpson
St. Mary Parish
Thomas H. Simpson
Mary B. Simpson
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm Street
Local Personal Notices From Biddeford and Area
Mrs. Nelson Guay of 5 Lafayette Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Notre Dame hospital. Mrs. Edward Frechette of 144 Summer Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber hospital and not Fisher as reported yesterday. Paul N. Cordeau fireman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs Maurice R Cordeau 130 Cleaves Street Biddeford is attending the Electrician's Mate School at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. Paul E. Sherman airman USN son of Lloyd E Sherman of 43 North Street Saco is serving with Training Squadron Three at South Whiting Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station Milton Florida which completed 100000 hours of flying March 13 without an accident. Daniel B. Davis a student at Leicester Junior College Leicester Massachusetts is at home for Spring recess he is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert A Davis York Classes at Leicester will be resumed April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Guay
Lafayette Street
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
Edward Frechette
Summer Street
Webber Hospital
Fisher
Paul N. Cordeau
USN
Maurice R. Cordeau
Cleaves Street
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Ill
Paul E. Sherman
Lloyd E. Sherman
North Street
Saco
South Whiting Field
Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Milton
Fla
Daniel B. Davis
Leicester Junior College
Leicester
Mass
Robert A. Davis
York
Pine Cone Temple and Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Auxiliary Meet
Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters will meet at 7 30 p m at Saco K of P hall. Tighe Beaudoin Farley auxiliary American Legion will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 in Biddeford City building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Cone Temple
Pythian Sisters
Ono
Saco K. of P.hall
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Auxiliary
American Legion
Biddeford City
Past Presidents Association Meeting in Biddeford
The Past Presidents association of Biddeford post, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, will meet Thursday night at 7 30 at the home of Mrs. Laura Dodge, 25 Adams Street, Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Past Presidents Association of
Biddeford
Church Notes On Wednesday Services In Area Churches
Holy Communion at Trinity Episcopal Saco Wednesday 7 am. Joint Lenten service with Christ Biddeford at Trinity Wednesday 7 30 pm. Weekly Prayer Meeting Biddeford United Baptist Wednesday 7 30 pm. Community Bible Study Ogunquit Baptist Shore Road Wednesday 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco
Christ Episcopal Church
Biddeford
Trinity Church
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Ogunquit Baptist Church
Shore Road
Christian Science service and church activities listed
The Christian Science society Hamilton Memorial at 42 Beach Street Saco hosts a Wednesday 7 45 pm service. The Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills hosts a 6 30 pm choir rehearsal and an 8 pm prayer meeting on the same Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Science Society
Hamilton Memorial
Beach Street
Saco
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Prayer meeting at Advent Christian church Kennebunk Lower Village
A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the Advent Christian Church in Kennebunk Lower Village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advent Christian Church
Kennebunk Lower Village
Wednesday service at Full Gospel Church Wells
A mid week service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9 A just off Route 109 Wells
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Full Gospel
Route 9-A
Wells
Prayer Hour Planned in Kennebunkport Church
Prayer hour will be held Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the Kennebunkport Advent Christian church inviting all parishioners and neighbors to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
Advent Christian Church
Kennebunkport Church Hosts Midweek Bible Study Hour
A peerer and Bible study hour will be held in the vestry of Village Baptist Church in Kennebunkport on Wednesday at 7:30 p m.
Beta Sigma class to meet at Biddeford United Baptist church
The Beta Sigma class of Biddeford United Baptist church will meet Thursday night at 7 30 in the vestry. Hostesses will be Mrs Mary Dawn and Mrs Mary Grace. The Youth choir of Saco School Methodist church will rehearse Wednesday at 3 15 p m at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Mary Dawn
Mary Grace
Saco Schi 1 Methodist Church
Woman's Society meets at Saco Street church Wednesday
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Saco Street Methodist church will hold a business meeting and program on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Women Missionary Circles Meet in Saco United Baptist Church
The combined circles meet tomorrow evening in the church vestry at 6 30 for a pot luck supper and business session. Members should bring a hot dish salad or dessert. Agenda includes reading of annual reports and dedication of the Love Gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary
Saco United
Ha dassah Bazaar at church vestry sponsored by sisters
Biddeford Saco chapter of Ha dassah and the Synagogue Sisterhood sponsor a public bazaar and antique sale Wednesday in the church vestry from 11 a m to 4 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Hadassah
Synagogue Sisterhood
Biddeford church group to meet with co-hostesses named
The WSCS of Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church meets tomorrow night at 7 30 in the church vestry with Mrs Blanche Johnson and Mrs Marilyn Riddle listed as co hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Biddeford Foss Street Methodist Church
Blanche Johnson
Marilyn Riddle
Navy Recruit Romeo Pimpare Jr joins U S Navy for three years
Romeo Rene Pimpare Jr son of Mr and Mrs Romeo R Pimpare Sr of Alfred road RFC 1 Biddeford has enlisted for a three year term and left for the U S Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill for nine weeks of recruit training and indoctrination in naval customs and traditions Upon completion he will receive a 14 day leave and then be assigned to ship or station duty and on the job training Before enlisting he attended Arundel Consolidated school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romeo Rene Pimpare, Jr
Romeo R. Pimpare
Alfred Road
Rfc 1
Biddeford
U. S. Navy
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Ill
Pimpare
Arundel Consolidated School
Local Man Raymond Maurice Maurice Dies at 57
Raymond Maurice Maurice 57 died suddenly at his Biddeford home 141 Cleaves Street. Born July 23 1904 in Holyoke Mass he was the son of Louis and Emma Sevigny Maurice. An electrician at Allied Hampshire Footwear in Saco he is survived by son Raymond V Maurice Jr two brothers Robert and Willie and two sisters Jeannette Sylvestre and Miss Marie Anna Maurice, all of Biddeford. Sansouery Funeral Home announced viewing from 1 to 7 tonight through 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Valmore Maurice
Cleaves Street
Biddeford
Holyoke
Mass
Louis
Emma Sevigny Maurice
Allied-Hampshire
Saco
Raymond V. Maurice, Jr
Robert Maurice
Willie Maurice
Jeannette Sylvestre
Marie Anna Maurice
Sansouery
Stone Street
Funeral rites for Miss Leonie Marchand held at St. Andre
Funeral services for Miss Leonie Marchand were conducted at St. Andre church with a solemn requiem high mass by Mser. Aime Giguere. Rev. Edmund Hache and Rev. Bernad Nicknair assisted. Choir and organ music accompanied the service. Burial followed at St Joseph cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev. Fr. Nicknair. Out of town visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonie Marchand
St. Andre Church
Mser
Aime Giguere
Edmund Hache
Bernand Nicknair
Laura L. Proulx
Albert Marcotte
Alberte Caron
Raymond Boucher
Maurice Gendron
St Joseph Cemetery
Funeral Rites Held For Louis Joseph Ouellette
Funeral services for Louis Joseph Ouellette were conducted Friday morning at St. Joseph church with Rev. Normand Carrier presiding. The choir sang and Mrs Diana Rousselle played the organ. Burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery with grave side prayers by Rev Fr Carrier. Bearers were Lionel Fecteau Maurice Gendron John Plourde and Leopold Gendron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Joseph Ouellette
St. Joseph Church
Normand Carrier
Diana Rousselle
Funeral rites for Mrs Ma ria DeSilva at St Mary Church
Funeral services for Mrs Ma ria DeSilva were held at St Mary church with a requiem high mass by Rev Maurice Goan. William Cleary sang, Miss Louise Welch played organ, and bearers included grandchildren Paul Laroche Albert DeSilva Leroy Thompson James Marin Robert De Silva and Ralph Lagarde. Entombment followed at Greenwood cemetery with burial planned in spring at St Mary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria DeSilva
St. Mary Church
Maurice Goan
William Cleary
Louise Welch
Paul Laroche
Albert DeSilva
Leroy Thompson
James Marin
Robert de Silva
Ralph Lagarde
Greenwood Cemetery
St. Mary Cemetery
Banquet planned by St. Fotini Society of St. Demetrios
The St. Fotini society of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Biddeford plans a testimonial banquet Sunday at 6 p.m. at Wonder Bar Steak House to honor building fund and building committee members during church renovations and cemetery committee members. Arrangements are led by Mrs. James Vanites and others. attendees must RSVP to Athena Gregory of Old Orchard Beach, Margaret Scontras of Saco, or Georgia Vanites of Biddeford by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Fotini Society
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Biddeford
Wonderbar
St. Demetrios Cemetery
Real estate firm opens Biddeford office expansion
Burcinecerates Downing and Marier Inc announces a new office at 65 South Street Biddeford starting Monday. Julien Hamann of Biddeford will run the office after graduating St. Dominic High Lewiston and serving six years in the U S Navy. He previously managed classified ads for Biddeford Saco Journal. The firm has offices in Kennebunk Standish and now Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing and Marier, Inc., Real Estate
Kennebunk
South Street
Biddeford
Julien Hamann
St. Dominic High School
Lewiston
U. S. Navy
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Constance Bertrand
Downing and Marier, Inc
AMVETS Post Names Nominating Committee In Biddeford
AMVETS post in Biddeford appointed a nominating committee to prepare a slate for the April 30 election. Patrick Bergeron, the post commander, and Roland Rioux, a former adjutant, were named. The newly organized Junior AMVETS set a meeting for tomorrow at 7 pm to finalize officer elections. Rene Huot chairs with past and auxiliary members assisting. Delegates reported on AMVETS award ceremonies in Washington and a successful Teenage record hop plus a planned follow up. About 125 attended the Saturday post social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton Ira Staples Post
Amvets
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Patrick Bergeron
Roland Rioux
Amvets Group
Rene Huot
Jerry Potvin
Paul Potvin
Washington, D. C
Post Home
Roland Huot
Joint PTA Session Set For April 10 At Biddeford High
Biddeford and Saco PTAs plan a first joint meeting on April 10 at Biddeford High School featuring a panel on What Makes For Better Schools. Panelists include Carleton Robbins Saco elementary education Raymond Kenneally Biddeford secondary education Dr Roger Gay Springvale college education and Philip Annas Augusta State Department of Education member with J Alan Jasper of Saco as moderator. The session is open to members guests and area citizens with refreshments to be provided by a joint hospitality committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco Parent-Teacher Association
Biddeford High School
Carleton Robbins
Saco
Raymond Kenneally
Roger Gay
Springvale
Philip Annas
Augusta
State Department of Education
J. Alan Jasper
PTA
Legislator Urges Local Control of ADC Program
Rep Samuel A Hinds R South Portland says the 101st Legislature should consider turning over aid to dependent children to local or county welfare agencies. He notes municipalities pay 18 percent of costs but have no control and argues local control would curb abuses while helping deserving families receive aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Samuel A. Hinds
South
Portland
101St
Hinds
Senate
Navy Won’t Close Its Boston Office
Washington AP report says Navy plans study to consolidate field offices to adjust workloads. Kenneth E. Belieu, assistant secretary, assured Rep. Garland there is no plan to close the Boston public works office, though a consolidation with New York is under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peter A. Garland
Maine
Navy
Boston
New York
Kenneth E. Be Lieu
Belieu
Car Fire In Saco Owned By Robert Burns Reported
Saco firemen were called to Bay View yesterday for a car fire in a vehicle owned by Robert Burns on Seaside Avenue. Firefighters used an oil powder to suppress the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Bay View
Robert Burns
Seaside Avenue
Lions plan statewide drive for Maine eye bank
Irving W. Stetson, former district governor of Lions International, says the Lions Clubs of Maine will raise funds to establish an eye bank at Thayer Hospital in Waterville. The campaign will be run with Maine Light, Inc., a nonprofit organization, and aims to support vision care statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Irving W. Stetson
Lions International
Lions Clubs of
Maine
Thayer Hospital
Waterville
Stetson
Lions Clubs
Maine Light, Inc
Journal Carriers Tomorrow s Leaders
The son of Mr and Mrs Gaston R Boucher of 35 Oak Street, Robert, is a Journal independent merchant near his home and a student at St Andre school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston R. Boucher
Oak Street
Robert
Journal Independent
St. Andre School
West Buxton Woman Fined For Dog Cruelty
Mrs. Dorothy Rowe of West Buxton received a suspended $50 fine in Saco Municipal Court after pleading guilty to cruelty to a dog for applying turpentine. In separate actions, Paul Tebbetts of Sanford was fined $10 for running a red light and Eugene Eytcheson of York paid $10 for driving an unregistered vehicle, with Lace police and state police as complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Rowe
West Buxton
William F. Wilson, Jr
Saco
Eugene B. Eytcheson
York
White House Probes Gifts to Mercury Astronauts
New York reports the White House is reviewing the acceptance of fully furnished homes worth 24000 by seven Mercury astronauts from the Houston Home Builders Association with NASA having earlier tacitly approved. The agency found no law barring gifts, while Houston builds a new manned space flight center attracting the astronauts this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
White House
Houston Home Builders Association
New York Times
New York Herald Tribune
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington Dispatch
Times
Houston
Angelo Mascari
John A. Powers
Project Mercury
Space Agency
Nurseries Head To Address Group
Robert Moody of Moody Nurseries Saco will speak to Old Orchard Beach Woman's Civic Group on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the high school cafeteria. He will discuss planting seeds flowers and shrubs and hold a question and answer period. The program includes colored slides from the Boston Flower Show by Mrs Adrienne Binette. Refreshments will be served during the social hour by the April hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moody
Moody Nurseries
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach High School
Boston
Adrienne Binette
Esses
Past Presidents State Whist Party Benefit
The Past Presidents association of Camp Ellis Volunteer firemen’s auxiliary held a May 20 meeting at the fire station to plan a benefit whist party for new equipment. Reports were given by Leona Allen and Lilian Gagnon, with Laura Robbins outlining a bean supper sale. Attendees included Elsie Buzzell, Ruth Stackpole, and guest Dorothy Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Past Presidents Association of
Camp Ellis
Leona Allen
Lillian Gagnon
Laura Robbins
Sunshine
Elsie Buzzell
Ruth Stackpole
Dorothy Abbott
Barber Shop Blaze Strikes East Grand Avenue
Firefighters were dispatched at 8 42 am to Duhame’s barber shop on East Grand Avenue in Old Orchard Beach. A hose line from a hydrant was stretched to battle the flames and some damage was reported in one room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Duhame
East Grand Avenue
Fireside Club appoints committee for clam supper
Fireside Club members selected kitchen waitresses seating and cleanup teams for the May 4 clam supper at Saco School Street Methodist church vestry. Chairs include Mrs. LaDora Gannon, Mrs. Betty Stevens, Mrs. Bessie Dawley. Lawrence Cranshaw to oversee seating. Edward Dawley handles ice cream and tickets. Arthur Gannon directs publicity. coffee by Parslow Bell Larivieres Langmaid. cleanup by Oliver Stevens Sidney Griffith James Rennie. Special honor to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cranshaw on 49th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco School Street Methodist Church
LaDora Gannon
Betty Stevens
Bessie Dawley
Mildred Harris
Lawrance Cranshaw
Edward Dawley
Arthur Gannon
Ralph Parslow
Frank Bell
Raymond Lariviere
Norman Langmaid
Oliver Stevens
Sidney Griffith
James Rennie
Carl de Suze
Kennebunk Town Hall
Jean Rennie
Lawrence Cranshaw
Ralph Parstow
Barbara Allen
Will hearing set in Alfred for Archambeault probate
A probate hearing for the will of Diana Archambeault of Saco is scheduled before Judge John B. Roberts in York County Probate Court at Alfred on Monday April 16 at 1 30 P M. Sister Yvonne LaChance is named executrix with attorney Arthur J. Lesieur. Contested by three sisters and three brothers represented by Joseph E. Harvey. Background includes the Variell estate in Kennebunk with Harvard scholarship, Brick Store Museum bequest, and a Kennebunk house left to a stepdaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Archambeault
Saco
John B. Roberts
York County
Alfred
Yvonne Lachance
Atty
Arthur J. Lesieur
Biddeford
Spill and Spill, Biddeford
Jane Grenier
Irene Palardis
Julienne Turcotte
Armand
Raymond
Raoul Dubuc
Joseph E. Harvey
York County Probate Court
Katherine Schley Variell
Kennebunk
Variell
Miami Beach
Summer Street
Doris Variell Hart
Waterbury
Conn
Renomination in Maine for blind former legislator and others
Gov. Reed renominated William P. Gilman, a blind ex legislator from Old Orchard Beach, as a director of the Maine Institution for the Blind in Portland. He also renominated Daniel Connelly, a Hartland tannery executive, as an industry member of the Water Improvement Commission, and Sumner S. Clark of Portland was appointed as actor of the Maine General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Reed
William P. Gilman
Old Orchard Beach
Maine Institution For the Blind
Portland
Daniel Connelly
Hartland Tannery
Water Improvement Commission
Sumner S. Clark
Maine General Hospital
Biddeford Sees City Vehicles Cut After Inspection
The Biddeford city council discussed stopping one truck after the current inspection period. The Area Industrial Development committee proposed an informal dinner with Biddeford and Saco officials. Beach road pole permits were granted and Inn Inc Biddeford Pool received a liquor license. A white pine blister funding request was tabled while a $950 county economy survey share was approved for next council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Area Industrial Development Committee
Biddeford
Saco
Beach Road
Inn, Inc
Biddeford Pool
New Members Are Accepted By Auxiliary
York County Barracks auxiliary of Veterans of World War I held last night at the Fremont club hall Biddeford. Two new members Mrs. Marie Souliere and Mrs. Blanche Parenteau were accepted and given the obligation. Florence Gagne announced a state council meeting report and a June Houston convention fancy work request. Officers installation at Portland Barracks and auxiliary was reported along with a testimonial for Louis Balkan. A sunshine report was given by Ethel Ballard. ill at home were Agnes Simard and Alice Simard. A spaghetti supper committee was named for the next meeting. A group will gather to pay respects to deceased Barracks or auxiliary members or relatives. Laura Dodge presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Barracks
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Marie Souliere
Blanche Parenteau
State Council
Augusta
Florence Gagne
Department of Maine
Houston
Martha Beaudoin
Portland Barracks
Elks
Louis Balkan
Old Orchard Beach
Ethel Ballard
Agnes Simard
Alice Simard
Dora Soucy
Almeria Proulx
Mary Gagne
Lucianna Roy
Carmeline Neault
Odina Moulen
Laura Dodge
Lucienne Metayer
Emma Mercier
Marianne Gosselin
Maria Dubois
Eva Moreau
Lorraine Huot
Joan Pelletier
Laura Belanger
Irene Moreau
Janet Mathieu
Violet Frechette
Marie Trembly
Alexina Loranger
Janet Lachance
Lillian Loranger
Micheline Gagnon
Bertha Fournier
Rita Regis
Rita Bellerose
Doria St. Laurent
Laura Bellanger
Kitchen Fund
Voltigeur Club
Claudette Vachon
Alice Legasse
Moreau
Minister Ethics Discussed By Arundel Group
The Arundel Ministers association met in April at Christchurch Dane Street Kennebunk to discuss minister ethics. Rev Carl Bierman chaired the program with Rev Robert Cumler and Rev Fred Holmberg hosting. topics included a minister’s relation to congregation and politics and pastoral duties such as visitations weddings and funerals. The group plans to continue May 7 at First Parish Congregational in Saco with host Rev Harry Rufiero. Luncheon was served at noon by women of the host church. secretary Rev Cum_l led the business session in place of President Rev Stanley A Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel Ministers Association
Christchurch
Dane Street
Kennebunk
Robert Cumler
Fred Holmberg
Copastors
Carl Bierman
Kennebunk — Unitarian Church
First Parish Congregational Church
Saco
Harry Rufiero
Cuml
Stanley A. Bennett
Saco United Baptist Church
Public Card Party Planned By Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows lodge in Saco outlines a public card party to be co sponsored with Saco Rebekah lodge. The event is set for Saturday April 7 at 7 30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows hall on Main Street. Noble Grand William Sias led the meeting and noted a Hadattah lodge Portland visit and invitation to attend worship services May 6 at Congress Street Methodist Church. Refreshments were provided by Robert Strickland and Daniel Sylvester with Walter Pochebit and Erwin Kennedy named to the refreshments committee for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Saco Lodge
IOOF
Odd Fellows Hall
Main Street
Noble
William Sias
Saco
Hadattah Lodge
Portland
Congress Street Methodist Church
Robert Strickland
Daniel Sylvester
Walter Pochebit
Erwin Kennedy
AOH Division One Sets Dessert Card Party Date
During a planning session on April 8 by Mrs Alfred Benoit and co chair Mrs Quentin Johnson the dessert card party for Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians was chosen. Cards begin at 7 30 PM at Hibernian hall Main and Elm with prizes needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Benoit
Quentin Johnson
Division One
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Hibernian Hall
Main
Elm Streets
Charles Gallagher
Charles Cartier
C. Royal Sharkey
Roland Bois
Anne Hoctor
Rochambeau Auxiliary Installs Officer State
The Catholic Women's Club of Most Holy Trinity in Saco met at Notre Dame School Hall for an April session. They planned a May Communion breakfast, elected and installed Rochambeau auxiliary officers, and outlined Local Union activities with 42 members present. New president Eva Moreau welcomed members and set May 7 as the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Women’s Club
Most Holy Trinity Church
Saco
Notre Dame School Hall
Guild
Leonard Burke
Maine Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
Bangor
James Lombard
Richard Carlson
Bernard Brady, Jr
John Mazeiko
Anne Dineen
Edmund Choroszy
Irene Tarazewich
Theresa Colpitts
John Chase
Gerard Cameron
Wilbrod Bedard
Wilfred Binette
Anna
Peter Hellige
Commanders Night Slated By DAV Chapter
Biddeford Saco Disabled American Veterans chapter set April 28 for its annual Commanders night supper with Conrade Nolette Robert Libby and Henri Gobeil in charge of arrangements. The Forget-Me-Not drive was discussed and permission was sought from city officials for the drive on the last weekend in July or first weekend in August. Commander Armand Mercier presided as Robert Norton and Robert Libby announced upcoming meetings in Biddeford City building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Biddeford
Conrad Nolette
Robert Libby
Henri Gobeil
Armand Mercier
Robert Norton
Norton
Biddeford City Building
Libby
Thursday Club to Hear Civil Defense Talk
Mrs William H Bruce of Salmon Falls will be guest speaker at the Thursday club meeting at Biddeford First Universalist church. She will discuss Civil Defense measures with emphasis on fall-out shelters. Bruce serves on the state CD council and Portland groups, with YMCA board membership. The program includes a 2 pm board meeting and a general session led by president Mrs Arnold Calderwood, plus officer elections and plans for the April 12 banquet at Stowe House Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Bruce
Salmon Falls
York County Civil Defense Division
Biddeford
Lovell Proposes House Reduction for Maine Legislature
Sanford senator Ralph M. Lovell proposes to shrink the Maine House by reapportionment. He told a Nassau College group that the body should have one member per 9,000 people, reducing from 151 members to about 100 given a 970,000 population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Ralph M. Lovell
Maine
Lovell
Nassau College
UNH Chemistry Head Addresses Thornton Group
Professor Alexander R. Amell, chairman of UNH chemistry, spoke at Thornton Academy on Modern Concepts of the Atom and Radioactivity. He addressed chemistry and physics students about college course options and careers in chemistry and science. The visit was funded by the Visiting Scientists program of the Northern New England Academy of Science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander R. Amell
University of New Hampshire
Thornton Academy
Amell
Northern New England Academy of Science
Dessert Card Party Planned by Saco Delta Alpha Club
Delta Alpha club finalized details for a dessert card party at Mrs. Marion Dow’s home in Saco, April 25 at 1 50 p m. The gathering included a costume party and a food and white elephant sale to support welfare work for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alpha Club
Marion Dow
Stacy Street
Saco
Ethel Cobb
Ferry Rd
Edith Hutchins
Biddeford
Dorothy Tarbox
Sunbonnet Sue
Charlotte Whitehurst
Dow
Ethel Tate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Romeo Pimpare, Jr
Raymond Maurice
Louis Ouellette
Maria DE Silva
Greek Church Society
Mee
New
Nebunk
Standish
Odd Fellows Block
Amvets Post
Journal Carriers
Robert Boucher
Fireside Club
Archambeault Will
Arundel Group
Odd Fellows
AOH State Card Party
Rochambeau Club Afiliery
Offi
DAV
UNH
Thornton Group
Saco Group
Atkinson
Bagley’s
Red & White Market
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