Personal notices and travel for area residents
Ralph J Gagne patient at Webber hospital in Saco. Peter Vassill convalescing at home after surgery at Webber. Mr and Mrs Ralph Simard of Saco attended the spring furniture show in Boston. Atty and Mrs Harris Schoenfeld have returned to Jamaica Long Island after holidays with Bernard and Beverly Weinstein in Biddeford. Out of town mourners at Raymond St Ours funeral include Lionel Thompson Suffolk AFB and John Spencer UNH classmate. Mrs Rhee Boucher and daughters Priscilla and Carol return to Syracuse after visiting Biddeford friends. They attended Priscilla Boucher bridal shower. Donald Deschambeault accompanied them to Rochester as he begins permanent home with the Bouchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Gagne
Maple Street
Saco
Webber Hospital
Peter Vassill
Biddeford
Ralph Simard
Old Orchard Road
Boston
Harris Schoenfeld
Beverly Weinstein
Jamaica
Long Island
N. Y
N. Y., After Spending the Holidays With Mrs. Schoenfeld
Bernard Weinstein
Foss Street
Raymond St. Ours
Lionel Thompson
Suffolk Air Force Base
John Spencer
University of New Hampshire
Rhee Boucher
Priscilla
Carol
Syracuse
Placide Beaudoin
Summer Street
Simone Deschambeault
Birch Street
Reymond Loranger
State Street
Priscilla Boucher
Rochester
Donald Deschambeault
Bouchers
George E. Martin Funeral Service Set For Saturday
Funeral services for George F. E. Martin 55 former Thornton Academy and South Portland high sports mentor will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at First Parish Congregational church South Portland. Martin died Tuesday at a Veterans hospital in West Roxbury Mass after treatment. He coached at Thornton 1935 1948 and South Portland until 1955. Survivors include his widow Helen Watts Martin and foster son Maurice Marceau. Burial in Edson cemetery Lowell Mass follows services in South Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George FE
Martin
Thornton Academy
South Portland
First Parish Congregational Church
Veterans Hospital
West Roxbury
Mass
Thornton
Robert Bowie
Maine
Office of Strategic Service
Army
Europe
Bill Curran
Plainfield
N.J
Sepember
Arthur
Ate Poole Martin
Owen-Davis American Legion Post
Saco
Maine Coaches Association
Saco Lodge
AF and
Annette Chapter
OES
Helen Watts Martin
Maurice Marceau
Dennett and Craig Funeral
Main Street
Edson Cemetery
Lowell
Biddeford civic groups plan meetings and installation events
The Biddeford council Knights of Columbus auxiliary meets tonight at 8 in Washington street hall. An Adah chapter Eastern Star reception for new officers follows Friday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford Masonic hall with toastmistress Elizabeth Calderwood and refreshments led by Leah and Madeline Robie. The Past Presidents association of Biddeford VFW auxiliary meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at 126 Alfred street. Biddeford Saco lodge of Elks to install officers Thursday evening with Sanford lodge officials as staff after a Yankee pot roast supper by Steward Harold Marr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Council
Knights — of Columbus
Washington Street Hall
Adah Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Biddeford Masonic Hall
Elizabeth M. Calderwood
Grand Chapter
Maine
Leah
Madeline Robie
Biddeford-Saco
Ielks
Sanford Lodge
Harold Marr
Church Notes: Confirmation Class Meets at 10 A M
Christ Episcopal Biddeford holds Confirmation class at 10 a.m. Thursday. Ste Anne Sodality of Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco meets Monday 7 30 p.m. in parish hall with Rev Arthur Dube presiding. Fremont club Alfred Street Biddeford hosts La Societe L Assumption Sunday 7 30 p.m. with certificates for 30 year members and buffet. Missionary Society Kennebunk Baptist meets Thursday 1 p.m. at church lunch served. Clyde Park Hollis Center Baptist guest speaks at Conservative Baptist prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p.m. Saco GAR hall Rev John Pickett leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Bidde
Ste. Anne Sodality of
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Saco
Beach Street
Arthur Dube
la Societe L’assumption
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
the Missionary Society of the Kennebunk Baptist Church
Fey
Clyde Park
Hollis Center Baptist Church
Conservative Baptist Church
Saco Gar Hall
John Pickett
New Orleans School Integration Faces Legal Impasse
The New Orleans case ends in a stalemate as schools remain integrated but white pupils attend segregated classes elsewhere. Parents resist, saying they will not have their children in mixed classes, while lawmakers in Baton Rouge fail to pass effective measures. Teachers are paid again after a period without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paes Ouet
Arieux
St. Bernard
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Card of Thanks From the Deinstadts and Patricia Clay
We thank our friends neighbors and relatives for kindness floral tributes and sympathy shown during our recent bereavement. The Deinstadts and Mrs Patricia Clay express heartfelt gratitude for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Deinstadts
Patricia Clay
Belisle Child Dies in Portland Hospital
Ralvah Belisle eight year old son of Aldorsen and Julia Belisle of Biddeford died in a Portland hospital yesterday from a congenital heart condition. Born May 19 1952 he was a Washington Street School second grader. Survived by parents four brothers Ronald Richard David Aldorsen Jr and others and eight sisters. Funeral from St Mary Church Saturday at 8 am. Visitation at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-10 pm and prior to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Albert Belisle
Portland
Biddeford
Aldorsen
Julia (Graffan) Belisle
West Street
Washington Street
Sara Belisle
Aldorsen, Jr
Korea
Ronald
William H Savage 87 died after short illness in Salmon Falls
William H Savage a Saco native and longtime Boston resident died after a brief illness at Salmon Falls where he had lived the past two years He was born April 28 1873 son of Edward A and Elizabeth Towler Savage He was a self employed farmer His wife Leora Goodwin died in 1959 He was a member of Union Lodge A F and A M Goodwins Mills past patron of Union Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Survived by a sister a brother three stepsons and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm at Shumway Funeral Home Saco Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Savage
Boston
Salmon Falls
Saco
Edward A
Elizabeth Towler Savage
Leora Goodwin
Savage
Union Lodge
A. F
A. M
Goodwins Mills
Union
Order of the Eastern Star
Alfred Shaw
Media Pa
Myron I, Savage
Robert EF. Kimball
Clifford G. Kimball
Lebanon
Alfred M. Kimball
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Death of Maj Rosamond Wentworth Former Old Orchard Beach resident
Maj Rosamond E Wentworth of the U S Army Nursing Corps died in San Pedro California after more than nine years of service including World War II in Japan Korea Europe and Hawaii She was born April 5 1907 in Dorchester Mass and resided at 1 Eleventh Street Old Orchard Beach She leaves a sister Ruth St Pierre of the Beach and two nephews and a niece Local arrangements are handled by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Funeral services will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Eleventh Street
Ruth St. Pierre
the Beach
Dennett and Craig ‘Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco
Lafayette court to meet at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford
Members of Lafayette court Catholic Order of Foresters gather at 7 PM at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to the late Joseph Janson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Court
Catholic Order of Foresters
Emond Funeral Home
Hill Street
Biddeford
Joseph Janson
Saco Chimney Fire at Sawyer Home
Saco firemen answered at 8 30 this morning to a chimney fire at Herbert Sawyer residence 301 Bradley Street Saco no damage reported no injuries noted and investigators will inspect the scene for cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Herbert Sawyer
Bradley Street
Portland Weather Outlook With Warmer Afternoon
Fair Portland forecast shows variable clouds and sun this afternoon with a touch of warmth. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph gusting, then diminishing tonight and turning westerly Thursday as temps hold steady. Zone 1 highs 50 to 55, overnight lows from 13 to 34 across towns including Caribou, Eastport, Greenville, Old Town, Rumford, Portland, Mt. Washington, Concord, Halifax, and Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Halifax
Montreal
Biddeford PTA Officers To Be Named Thursday
The Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association will hold its April meeting Thursday at 8 p m in Biddeford High School Auditorium. The nominating committee will report and officers will be elected. Miss Irene Mitchell will direct the evening program with hospitality prepared by chairwoman Mrs Chester Emerson and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Parent-Teacher Association
Biddeford High School Auditorum
Irene Mitchell
Chester Emerson
Donald Dearcorn
Maryalice Braley
Gilman Seaver
Ethel M. Kean
Drivers Unhurt As Cars Crash on West Street
Two drivers escaped injury when cars collided on West Street Biddeford this morning. Paul L. Ryan 34 of 60 West Street Biddeford backed from his driveway and struck Barbara W. Ellsworth 32 of Mousam Road Kennebunk who was traveling on West Street. Fenders sustained damage on both vehicles according to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Street
Biddeford
Paul L. Ryan
Barbara W. Ellsworth
Mousam Road
Kennebunk
Rifling Of Cars Reported In Saco
Saco police investigate complaints from First National Store clerks on Main Street about thefts from cars during work hours. Missing items include prescription sunglasses and flashlights as the case is investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
First National
Main Street
Mrs Grace Smith Arundel educator dies after long illness
Grace Smith 67 of Old Alfred road Arundel died Tuesday at Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born in Arundel June 1893 she taught at North Chapel Elementary for over 40 years retiring seven years ago. She was a member of Second Congregational church Delta Alpha club Madonna chapel OES Kennebunk. Surviving husband William A Smith one niece four grandnieces two cousins. Funeral held Friday at 1 30 p m Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco burial Hope Cemetery Kennebunk. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Ham Smith
Old Alfred Road
Arundel
Biddeford
John and
Mariel Melntire Ham
North Chapel
Second Congregational Church
Delta Alpha Club
Madonna Chapel
Order of the Eastern Star
Kennebunk
William A. Smith
Aubrey Raymond
Garden City
Dennett and Craig
Main Street
Saco
Hope Cemetery
Death of Elmer Jordan in Saco obituary notes
Elmer Jordan Elmer Jorden 71 of 365 Main Street Saco died Tuesday afternoon at a Saco hospital born in Limerick longtime area electrician Surviving Charles Jordan of Germany and foster daughter Mrs Louise West Wallingford Conn funeral conducted Saturday at 4 pm from home friends may call Friday 7 to 9 burial in Limerick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Jorden
Old Orchard Road
Saco
Limerick
Charles Jordan
Germany
Louise West
Wallineford
Conn
Dennett and Craig
Main Street
Persistent Bangor Man Fined For License Suspension Offense
Kenduskeag resident Everett Sargent, 28, was convicted of driving after license suspension, fined $500 and sentenced to six months in jail. Police told Judge James A. Mooney that Sargent’s license has been suspended since 1948 and he has prior driving arrests. Sargent pleaded innocent and appealed the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Eyverett Sargent
Kenduskeag
James A. Mooney
Sargent
Garland Calls for Textile Quotas To Protect Maine Industry
Congressman Peter A Garland of Saco urged President Kennedy to act and Congress to enact quotas on foreign textiles and apparel to protect Maine makers. He cited a 61 percent drop in New England textile jobs over ten years and said a Biddeford textile conference will include Pepperell Mill Company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. Garland
Saco
Congress
Maine
Biddeford
New England
Kennedy
United States
Garand
Garland
Senate
Joseph Martin
Massachusetts
Pepperell Mig Company
New Jersey Driver Is Fined In Saco
John R. Edwards 25 of Beach Haven Terrace New Jersey paid 125 dollars in Saco municipal court for driving under the influence on the Maine turnpike. State police testified he drove south in the northbound lane. Three Saco juveniles faced juvenile court for ripping a shed door off Alec Blanchette’s property to search for guns. they admitted damage but took nothing. Paul Belisle 25 of Sanford pleaded innocent to drunken driving and was found guilty. he paid 100 dollars fine and appealed to York county Superior court in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Edwards
Beach Haven Terrace
N. J
Saco
Maine
William F. Wilson, Jr
Edwards
Alec Blanchette
Coolidge Avenue
Canadians Study Tidal Power Potential in Passamaquoddy Bay
Continues from page one, two engineering teams study harnessing unusually high tides in Passamaquoddy and Cobscook bays along Maine and New Brunswick coasts. Three year study under commission jurisdiction estimates cost at 484 million dollars. With an auxiliary plant at Rankin Rapids on the St. John River, total coast power project could reach 687.7 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passamaquoddy
Cobscook Bays
Maine
New Brunswick
Commission
Rankin Rapids
St. John River
Cole Opens Large Dairy Delivery Network in Biddeford
Cole, who runs a retail dairy business, began with 35 quarts per day and now delivers over 5,000 quarts daily. His fleet comprises 14 trucks serving 13 routes, distributing ice cream, milk and other dairy products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Biddeford Farme
Acousticon Priv a Tear free Tru Life Replica offer
Free ear level wear test of the Acousticon Priv atear hearing aid promises comfort and styling. No charge for a Tru Life Replica. colorless tube and tip convey sound, request by mail-in coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Congress Street
Privat- Ear
Past Presidents Parley votes to buy cranes for Legion post
April meeting of the Past Presidents Parley of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion auxiliary discussed purchasing new drapes for the renovated Legion post home. Hostess was Miss Germaine Lariviere. Next meeting set for May 8 at the same home with Mrs Ren aud and Mrs Keigher as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley Post
American Legion Auxilary
Elodie Renaud
Pike Street
Germaine Lariviere
Legionnaires
Gladys Lamb
Ida Noyes
Renaud
Bertha Keigher
Marie-Jeanne Pelletier
Lariviere
Noyes
Anna M Donahue
Gifts Displayed After Installation at Grand Court Sessions
View the display of gifts received following her installation at the Grand Court sessions in Lewiston. The collection showcases items from local organizations and dignitaries, reflecting community support and ceremonial gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Court
Lewiston
Mary Worthley to Speak at Thursday Club
Miss Mary Worthley of West Lebanon will address the Thursday club tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the club rooms of Biddeford First Universalist church. Sociology will frame the program with Mental Health as her topic. Worthley recently joined Maine representatives at the White House Conference for the Aged in Washington. She is a former Governor's Committee on Mental Health chairman and longtime civic and educational activist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Worthley
West
Lebanon
Biddeford First Universalist Church
Miss Worthley
Frances Murphy
Frank Goodwin
Florence Walker
Gerald VanFleet
Daughters Of Ruth Plan Supper and Red Cross Drive
A meeting of the Daughters Of Ruth at the First Universalist church Biddeford approved plans for a 6:30 PM Family Night supper for church members and voted a donation to the Red Cross drive. Hostesses for the April 18 session were named Mrs. Harry Gowen and Mrs.Entire. Refreshments were served to attendees including several named officers and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Ruth
First Universalist Church
Biddeford
Red Cross
Harry Gowen
Mentire
Saco Extension Shares Quick Breads Tips at Meeting
The Saco Extension Association met at the Saco GAR ball to discuss Quick Breads and Rolls with Mrs. Annie Caton leading the foods program. Members helped prepare a luncheon and planned to attend the YEW meeting Monday at Conant Chapel in Alfred. next meeting arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Extensions Association
Saco Gar
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George E. Martin
Eous
Ralvah
Belisle
William Savage
Maj. Wentworth
Biddeford Pta
Mrs
Grace Smith
Elmer Jordan
Journal
New Jersey
Cole
City
State
King Court
Ceremonia
Ae Court
Order of the Amaranth
Odd Fellows Hall
Jean Richards
Royalty Court
Mildred Freem
Pineland Court
Madelie Brackett
Blanche Freeman
Grand Court of
Marion McAuley
Norman K. McAuley
Sac
Carlton Burrill
Gordon Smith
Ruth
Bolduc
Funeral Home
Alfred St
Dial
First National Bank of
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Swift
Bago
Price
M&m
Pozex
U. S. NO
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