Personal notices from Saco and Biddeford area hospitals
A series of health and travel notes lists local residents admitted for observation or treatment at Webber and Notre Dame hospitals, with several discharges and home returns. Names include Perley Ladd, Andre Jacques, Mrs George Daudier, Leo Boisvert, Oscar Rousselle, and others from Biddeford, Saco, and Old Orchard Beach. Included are funeral attendance in South Durham, P Q, and a overseas trip note about Mrs Margarone’s seven month overseas visit and royalty sighting in Athens with King Paul and Queen Frederika.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perley Ladd
Temple Street
Saco
Webber Hospital
Andre Jacques
Cutts Street
Biddeford
George Daudier
Forest Street
Leo Boisvert
Notre Dame Hospital
Pool Road
Oscar Rousselle
Pool Street
Albert Pelletier
Roger
Beach Street
Charles Pelletier
South Durham
P. Q
Frederick Deschambeault
Elm Street
Notre Dame Hspital
Jose Soule
Yean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Robert Lemelin
Raymond Lemelin
Leaves Street
Henri Neault
Tibbetts Street
Charles Bonsaint
Poo! Street
Surgical
Pauline Cadorette
Alfred Treet
Roand Roy
Lamothe Avenue
Bidleford
Bradford Miles
George Miles
Spherie
George Street
Siddeford
Joseph J. Margarone
Orchard Street
Old Orchard
Reece
Areopolis
Parta
Athens
Paul
Rederika
Greece
Fabiola Laplante Dies at 70 in Ohio Home
Mrs Fabiola Laplante 70 formerly of Biddeford died at the home of her son Alfred Laplante in Cleveland Ohio Born in Biddeford she was the daughter of Joseph and Lacie Lachance and longtime Pepperell Manufacturing employee Survived by her son four sisters three brothers and three grandchildren Funeral services were from St Vincent de Paul church Cleveland with burial there Attending from Biddeford were Adelard Blais Fernand Allaire and Mr and Mrs Robert Nadeau from Old Orchard Beach Miss Marie Gagnon</S>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabiola Laplante
Biddeford
Alfred Laplante
Cleveland
Ohio
Joseph and
Lacie (Cabana) Lachance
Pepperell Mfg. Company
Laura Bothillette
Adelard Blais
Marie R. Lachance
Raymond Parent
Wilfred
Adelard
Alfred Lachance
Goodwins Mills
St. Vincent de Paul Church
Fernand Allaire
Robert Nadeau
Old Orchard Beach
Marie Gagnon
Gertrude FE. Pennell
Gertrude Edith Pennell
St. John-By- The-Sea Episcopal Church
Harold A. McElwain
P. Bradford Luce
Louis Wharff
Francis G. Carr
Lester Beaumont
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Saco
Father McElwain
Omer Stevens
Winston Stevens
Frank Galloupe
Albert Galloupe
Robert Galloupe
Hank Joseph Gagne
York County Salon to Meet at Mrs Renaud Home
Eight in Forty group meets Saturday at 7 p m at 32 Pike Street Biddeford with Mrs Nathan Ford of Old Orchard Beach as host. Members reminded to bring articles for the game during social hour. Saco Firemen's auxiliary meets tonight at the fire station. A bake sale by Our Lady of Victory Circle at Pepperell Hall Main Street Friday 8 a m to 5 p m. Biddeford council Knights of Columbus meet tonight at 8 p m at the K of C hall Washington Street. Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus holds special session tonight at 7:30 p m Saco City Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Erie Renaud
Pike Street
Bid‘ford
Nathan F. Ford
Old Orchard Beach
Victory Circle
Pepperell Hall
Main Street
Iday
Bishop
Roy Sinclair Assumes Duties As MESC Head
Roy A. Sinclair of Pittsfield former state senator and construction executive was confirmed and took oath as chairman of the Maine Employment Security Commission for a six year term at 10000 dollars yearly. He succeeds the late John W. Greene who died March 31 after less than a month in office. Sinclair who is 58 and a Republican was appointed by Gov. Reed and previously managed J R Clanchette enterprises. Funeral services today in Saco honored Maj. Rosamond Ke Wentworth of the U S Army Nursing Corps who died earlier this month in San Pedro California with Lt Col Carlson and Fort Williams officers attending. Entombment was in Oak Memorial tomb Newport with burial to follow in Stetson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Roy A. Sinclair
Pittsfield
Maine Employment Security Commission
John W. Greene
Sinclair
Reed
Executive Council
J. R. Clanchette Enterprises
Saco
Rosamond Ke. Wentworth
U.S. Army Nursing Corps
San Pedro
Calif
Dennett and Craig
Stanley Bennett
Saco United Baptist Church
Carlson
Fort McArthur
Maine
Ft. Williams
Portland
May
Godfards
Capts
Tyler
Allen
York
Toolin
Sabre
Oak Memorial Tomb
Newport
Stetson
Church Notes and Cadet Meetings in Saco and Lyman
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m. The Bible club of the Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at a parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Saco Salvation Army
The
Bible Club of the Lymanaptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Ill
Carrots Day Aids Gorham Exchange Student Fund
QRHAM Gorham High students nibbled carrots for a nickel each to raise funds for a for m exchange student. Proceeds benefit the Town American Field services unit seeking to support Gorham hosting a foreign student this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QRHAM
Gorham High
Gorham
Case Against Beach Attorney Is Filed
Atty. Francis LaFountain, 55, of Old Orchard Beach, faced Saco Municipal Court this morning on a charge of speeding 65 mph in a 40 mph zone after a defective irisant incident. The Saco police filed the case following the alleged offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty
Francis LaFountain
Old Orchard Beach
Saco
Fountain
Thief Steals Billfold From Choir During Sermon
A Sunday morning radio sermon at First Lutheran academy ended with a thief taking a billfold from the church choir room. Dr. J White Iddings urged return of the items as police investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albemarle
Funeral services for Walter Gale Williams held in Maine
Walter Gale Williams of Old Orchard Beach died recently. Funeral services were conducted yesterday by Rev. William J. Mellhenny of the First Baptist Church of Portland. Interment followed at Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts. Williams was laid to rest after services at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gale Williams
Old Orchard Beach
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Saco
William J. Mellhenny
First Baptist Church of
Portland
Greenlawn Cemetery
Salem
Mass
Market mixed as stocks recover from early drop
The New York stock market showed a mixed early afternoon, with the Dow Jones average at noon up 0.36 to 690.59. The Associated Press 60-issue average fell 0.20 to 244.60 as some gains and losses appeared across industries, with Polaroid, Revlon up about 5 and IBM up six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Polaroid
Revlon
International Business Machines
American Machine & Foundry
Jones & Laughlin
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Lukens
Western Union
International Telephone
Beckman Instruments
General Electric
American Telephone
U. S
Heavy snow and gale warnings for Portland coast
Snow heavy at times this afternoon and evening with mixed rain along the immediate coast. Snow accumulations over six inches except lesser amounts near the coast. Friday mostly cloudy with showers or snow flurries and little temperature change. Strong easterlies 30 to 40 mph shift to NW Friday with tides 2 to 3 feet above normal at high tide. Temperatures mostly in the 30s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Halifax
Montreal
Missionary Society Nominates Officers in Biddeford
Biddeford United Baptist Church Missionary Society held a post noon meeting at Mrs. Alice Woodman’s home in Saco to nominate officers for the next term. Nominations include Genevieve McDonald for president Alice Durest for vice president Ora Wiggin secretary and Ruth Morse treasurer with additional posts for White Cross and the book committee. The society reported full quota achieved and shipments sent to India Assam the Congo and Puerto Rico. A servicemen letter from Alaska was read. The next meeting is May 10 at Mrs. Dority’s home in Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the
Biddeford United Baptists Church
Alice Woodman
Main Street
Saco
Genevieve McDonald
Alice Durest
Ora Wiggin
Ruth Morse
Hazel Clay
Eva Bowen
Jennie Dority
Mabel Emery
White Cross
Mary Grace
Marthat Souza
India
Assam
Congo
Puerto Rico
Alaska
Bernice Eddy
Martha Souza
Genervieve McDonald
Sarah Fisher
Dority
Janelle Street
Biddeford
Gagarin’s historic flight praised by Soviet leaders
Soviet officials reported Yuri Gagarin’s orbital flight was flawless as he described seeing vast farms from space and Earth blue below a darkened sky. Khrushchev promised a grand welcome as Red Square prepared banners and crowd barriers for the celebrated hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Gagarin
Tass
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Outer Space
Red Square
Moscow
Armed Forces
Red Star
Individual Obligation in Motor Age Responsibility
The State Police urge every person to act as a responsible human being and do more than live for oneself. In this motor vehicle era there are countless opportunities to promote safety and civic duty.
Philathea Class Plans Banquet For May Ninth
The Philathea class of Saco United Baptist church met at Cobb parish house yesterday. They plan a banquet on May 9 at 6 30 p.m. in the church vestry with Friendship class members serving. Donations of 5 to the Maine Christian Civic league and 10 to the Ocean Park Boys camp fund were voted. Secre tary, treasurer and sunshine reports were read. Lydia Wentzell presided. Ruby Brown sang and played auto harp. Fifteen members and one guest attended. Refreshments were served by a hospitality committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Sunshine Committee
Lydia Wentzell
Ruby Brown
Wentzell
Edna Steezy
Grace Murphy
Jennie Fay
Rhoda Kimball
Legion Auxiliary At Port Elects Nomination Committee
Kennebunkport Memorial unit of the American Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. Cornealy s home to appoint a nominating committee for officers at April’s meeting. An annual report was mailed to department chairmen, and treasurer Higgin s report was prepared for audit and tax purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Council
Wells
Legion Hall
Togus VA
Cornealy
Redmond
Higgins
Phyllis Perry
Gladys Dever
Florence Innis
James W. Williams
Bangor
Thelma Johns
Rockland
March of Dimes
Leonard Wood Memorial
Shelley Higgins
Bar Mills
Alice Leach
US hopes for progress in spaceman race this year
The President said the United States has long expected the Soviets to win the spaceman race, citing Moscow’s more powerful booster rockets. He added the US hopes to make progress in this area this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Soviets
Soviet Union
Maremont Updates Name and Tax Bill Moves Forward
In Augusta the House passed a bill to extend transient rental tax to fewer than four rooms or units, aiming for fairer application and reduced collection issues. Maremont Automotive Products changes name to Maremont Corporation after amending articles, with 91.08 percent of Saco-Lowell stock owned. Arnold Maremont notes diversified activities and a strong market outlook for automotive parts and textiles, including new Rovematic roving frame development and smog control research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Senate
Harvey Johnson
R-Smithfield
Johnson
Maremont Automotive Products, Inc
Maremont Corporation
Arnold Maremont
Nanny
Saco- Lowell
Maremont
Saco-Lowell
John P. Hoffman
Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company
Chicago
Maremonti
Grizzly
Textile Machinery
National Head Of Eagles Pays Brief Visit Here
Grand Worthy President Leo V. Connell of the U S Fraternal Order of Eagles makes a brief stop with Biddeford Saco Aerie this afternoon on his route to Somersworth New Hampshire. Connell from Connerville Indiana travels with his wife and is welcomed by local officers on Birch Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Worthy
Leo V. Connell
U. S
Order of Eagles
Biddeford
Connell
Eagles
Birch Street
Yarborough
Portland Woman Killed in Route 1 Collision
Grace Oliver, 80, of Portland died in a two car crash on Route 1. The southbound car crossed into the north bound lane, injuring five others who were in fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Grace Oliver
Portland
Oliver
Biddeford Red Cross Chapter Plans Reunion
A nominating committee was named at a Biddeford Red Cross board meeting. Chairman Fred Patterson, William McKenney, and Mrs. Mary Clopper comprise the panel. The Alfred branch transfer to Sanford was discussed. A May 13 dinner with Robert Neault as chairman was set. A financial report was given and workers not yet reporting were urged to do so. A Neault birthday party followed. Board attendees included Mrs. Clopper, Mrs. Vanderward, Fred Patterson, Larry Hanson, Robert Neault, and Miss Anne Curran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Mary Clopper
Barbara Vanderward
Fred Patterson
Larry Hanson
Robert Neault
Anne Curran
Saco Circle Hears Review
The Mary-Martha circle of Saco United Baptist Churchwomen met at Mrs. Leatha Dichard’s home for a review of the book One World One Mission by Emma Lougee. Depth Bible Study was led by Mrs. Lucy Palmer. A joint circle session is set for May 3 with Dr Bina Sawyer as guest speaker. Thirteen members attended. presiding was Mrs. Jane Lamson. The next meeting is May 10 at Mrs. Stanley Bennett’s parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary-Martha
Saco
Jane Lamson
Stanley Bennett
Gorham Man Extradited on False Pretenses Charge
Rix, 59, of Gorham Maine, waived extradition and agreed to return to Brattleboro Vermont where he faces a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He was arraigned in municipal court on a fugitive from justice warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester, N. H
Russell Rix
Gorham
Maine
Brettleboro
Rix
Bath Teachers Get Raise Ends School Crisis
The Bath Board of Education approved a 200 across-the-board raise for all teachers after the City Council again refused funding. Over 100 teachers had pledged not to renew contracts without the raise. The board faces budget gaps and considers options, including a two week school closure next March to free funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Board of Education
Kittery Bridge Again Receives Approval Vote
AUGUSTA The Maine House gave second vote of approval to a plan to expand the Kittery Portsmouth interstate bridge. The bill would authorize bonds to finance construction of a new drawbridge adjoining the toll bridge with tolls intended to cover costs. State highway authorities prefer a separate higher bridge upriver as part of the Interstate system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine House
Kittery-Portsmouth
Senate
Maine- New Hampshire
Piscataqua River
Gorgeana Girl Scout Council Board Meets in Biddeford Hall
The Gorgeana Girl Scout Council held its April board meeting at the Biddeford hall on Pool Street. President Mrs Wayne Hutchins presided as district chairmen were asked to submit by laws recommendations. Finance chair Marguerite Ouellette announced need for summer Theatre Night chairmen and noted guests and officers in attendance. The May meeting will be in Somersworth New Hampshire prior to the Mey Council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorgeana Girl Scout Council
Biddeford
Pool Street
Wayne Hutchins
Marguerite Ouellette
Kennebunkport
Marion Dexheimer
Almena Greene
Holly Ward
Mey Council
Somersworth
N.H
William Deans
Sanford Dress Factory Opens in Town
A newly organized dress manufacturing plant will begin operations in the former Maine Alpaca mill this Monday. The Aletta Mfg. Co., subsidiary of Berkshire Frock Co., will hire 15 workers at first, with a goal of 50 by week end and 200 eventually. Berkshire runs plants in Lowell and Boston, Massachusetts, Franklin, New Hampshire, and Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Maine
St Francis Faculty Group Attends Catholic Education Meet
Four St Francis college professors will attend the National Catholic Educational Association annual sectional meeting at Anna Maria College Paxton Mass Saturday Representing philosophy and theology Rev George Marcil humanities Hugh Hennedy natural sciences and mathematics Rev Matth be Audibert and social studies Frederick Warner The all day meeting will discuss problems pertinent to the college curriculum in their fields
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis College
National Catholic Educational Association
Anna Maria College
Paxton
Mass
George Marcil
Humanities
Hugh Hennedy
Natural Sciences
Matthew Audibert
Frederick Warner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cusio Ws
Saco Firemen's Auxiliary
Knights of Ambus
K. of C. Hall
Washington
Reet
Roy Sinclair
MESC
Rosamond Wentworth
Arrots
Alfred Street
Walter Williams
UB Missionary Society
Soviet
Stockholm
Sweden
Karin Munch-Nisted
Hans Munch-Nisted
Jacqueline Kennedy
Dorothy Macmillan
White House
National Head of Eagles
Red Cross
Saco Circle
Lakewood
Maria Richardson
Johnny
P.S
Kittery Bridge
Sanford Dress Factory
St. Francis
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