Local Notices From Mrs Boucher And Mrs Janelle
Mrs Theresa Boucher of 25 Oak Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs Simone Janelle of 26 Market Street Saco has returned home after surgery at Maine Medical Center Portland. Dr Stephen J Polackwich of Main Street Saco attends a seminar in ocular pathology at the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Boucher
Oak St
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Simone Janelle
Market St
Saco
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Stephen J. Polackwich
Main Street
Pennsylvania State College of Optometry
Philadelphia
Eastern Star meeting in Biddeford Friday night
A stated meeting of Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Biddeford will be at 7 30 PM Friday at Biddeford Masonic Hall with Brothers Night observed Bernice Alexander is refreshment chair and a silent auction planned. The Ladies Auxiliary of the TWUA AFL CIO meets Sunday April 19 at 2 PM in Union Hall 159 Main St Luncheon served. The Biddeford Republican Social Club to elect officers at its Alfred Street club tonight at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah
Order of the Eastern Star
Biddeford
Biddeford Masonic Hall
Bernice Alexander
T.W.U.A. Afl-Cio
Union Hall
Main St
Republican Social Club
Alfred Street
Southern Maine Urban Renewal Is Discussed
SANFORD Norman Denton, director of Urban Renewal for the Southern Maine area, spoke at the York County Board of Realtors meeting at the Elks Hall. He urged local, municipality driven plans with Federal review at no cost, noting industry draws from community attitude and housing renewal potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Norman Denton
Maine
York County Board of Realtors
Elks Hall
Emile Morin
Denton
Deaths in Springvale Albert Roberge 66
Albert Roberge 66 of 13 Grove Street Springvale died yesterday at an Acton nursing home after a long illness. Born Sept 26 1897 in Somersworth New Hampshire he was the son of Nazaire and Rose Anna Vallee Roberge. Surviving are his widow Albertine Guay Roberge of this area and one brother Alfred Somersworth NH. Prayers 7 am Saturday Lafrance FaCe Home Sanford call times 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm today and Friday. Requiem 8 am Saturday Notre Dame Church Biddeford interment St Joseph Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springvale
Albert Roberge
Grove St
Acton
Somersworth
N. H
Nazaire
Rose Anna (Vallee) Roberge
Notre Dame Church
Altar Society
Catholic Order of Forresters
N.H
Albertine (Guay) Roberge
Alfred
Mrs Matilda Moulton Dies in Norwich at 75
Mrs Matilda B Moulton 75 longtime Biddeford Maine resident died at her Norwich home Tuesday Born March 13 1889 in Caribou Maine she was a Webber Hospital Nursing School graduate Survived by husband Alfred K Moulton two sons Robert Connecticut and Lyle Virginia five sisters Irene Hatch Biddeford Maine Milisa Goudin and Medora Court Quebec Canada Jamie Stone North Kennebunk Maine Della Smith Sanford Maine one brother Robert E Hunter Biddeford Maine five grandchildren Funeral services held this afternoon in Norwich with entombment tomorrow at 1 in Alfred Maine Cemetery and burial later in spring in the family lot there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Matilda B. Moulton
Biddeford
Maine
Caribou
James H. Hunter
Webber Hospital School of Nursing
Alfred K. Moulton
Robert
Connecticut
Lyle
Virginia
Irene Hatch
Milisa Goudin
Medora Court
Quebec
Canada
Jamie Stone
North Kennebunk
Della Smith
Sanford
Robert E. Hunter
Alfred, Maine
Ste. Anne’s Sodality Heads to Funeral Home to Honor St Onge
Members of Ste. Anne’s Sodality of St. Joseph’s Parish will meet at 7 30 tonight at Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Saco to pay respects to Mrs. Marie Anne St Onge a parish member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Anne's Sodality
St. Joseph's
Cote Funeral Home
Beach and
James Streets
Saco
Marie Anne St Onge
Funeral Services for Carl A Macomber in Saco
Funeral services for Carl A Macomber of 232 North Street Saco were held yesterday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home 3 Spring Street Saco with Rev Norman J Langmaid of Saco School Street Methodist Church officiating Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Bearers were Raymond Fenderson Donald Fenderson Theodore Corneau and William Meserve
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl A, Macomber
Carl A Macomber
North St
Saco
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St. Saco
Norman J. Langmaid
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Raymond Fenderson
Donald Fenderson
Theodore Corneau
William Meserve
Biddeford Sprinkler Leak Triggers Fire Department Charge
Biddeford firefighters were called to the Paquin Building at 5 Washington Street yesterday after a sprinkler release due to a leaking drain valve. The incident prompted a sprinkler alarm and required emergency response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Paquin
Washington St
Card of Thanks for Mrs Victoria Plessis at Webber Hospital
The family of the late Mrs Victoria Plessis expresses thanks to Dr Patane, nurses and aides at Webber Hospital and appreciates the kindness shown during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Plessis
Patane
Webber Hospital
Yorke funeral honors WWI veteran in Wells service
Funeral services and full military honors were held for Harry H. Yorke, World War I veteran and Wells Elbridge and Le Roy Hanson Post member. Officiated by Rev. Clarence H. Clark, with bearers from the Wells American Legion and a World War I veterans delegation. Burial at Ocean View Cemetery featured Legion ritual, flag presentation to Carl Yorke, a firing squad from Pease AFB, and taps by a Portsmouth Naval Base bugler. Legion memorials followed at Lucas Funeral Home and local post auxiliary participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Harry H. Yorke
Elbridge and
Leroy Hanson Post
American Legion
Wells First Congregational Church
Clarence H. Clark
First Parish Congregational Church
York
Elmer C. Hutchins
Charles N. Smith Sr
Albeo G. LaPierre
John F. Harrington
Wells American Legion Post
Ocean View Cemetery
William J. O'Connell
LaPierre
Harrington
O'Connell
Carl Yorke
Pease Air Force Base
N.H
U.S. Macrine
Portsmouth Naval Base
Legionnaires
Legion Post
Lucas Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mrs Evelyn Baker in Saco
Funeral services for Mrs Evelyn Baker of 9 Bradley Street Saco were held yesterday at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco with a Requiem High Mass celebrated by Rev Arthur St Pierre. Miss Louise Welch organist and soloist. Bearers were Roland Bois Walter Doyle William Barnes and Robert Doyle. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Baker
Bradley St
Saco
Most Holy Trinity Church
Arthur St. Pierre
Louise Welch
Roland Bois
Walter Doyle
William Barnes
Robert Doyle
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Biddeford
Father St. Pierre
Higher Grade Corp Cadets to Meet in Saco Friday
The Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m. A fried clam supper sponsored by the Fireside Club will be served Friday from 5 to 7 p m in the vestry of the Saco School Street Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
The
Fireside Club
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Portland Weather Forecast Update
Clearing and fair this afternoon with highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph. Tonight mostly fair and cool with lows mid to upper 20s. Winds become gentle and variable. Friday partly cloudy and warmer with a chance of a few showers in mountain sections. Winds southwest at 10 to 20 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Sally Rand Captures public gaze at New York fair
AP fashion writer outlines Sally Rand rising as the fair’s next potential sex symbol, recounting her brutal cattle call ordeals, distinctive feather fans, and stage persona. The piece traces Rand’s tumultuous life from Missouri beginnings to fame, noting her resilience, education, and famous missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Little Egypt
St. Louis
Sally Rand
Chicago
Robert Moses
Installation Of Officers Set By Saco AMVETS
Boucouvalas Dupuis Post AM VETS will install officers at Spring Street Saco hall Saturday night. Commander Joseph Ouellette conducted the meeting which announced a social to follow. Prayers were by Eugene Moody. membership totals eight life eight renewals eight new and four Am friends. Steak supper April 11 was praised. Paul Neault and committee thanked. Ouellette will attend funeral services in Belmont Mass. for a member’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucouvalas-Dupuis
Amvets
Spring Street
Saco
Hall
Joseph Ouellette
Eugene Moody
Paul Neault
Ouellette
Belmont
Mass
York Renamed Town Manager At Kennebunk
Robert York was renamed town manager for a one year term by the Kennebunk board of selectmen after reappointing him to a three month term following March’s town meeting. York, previously of Brownville and Brownville Junction, has been in town since 1962 succeeding Fred Staples who moved to Massachusetts. The board raised the road crew pay to 1.50 hourly with license requirement, approved installation of a catch basin and culvert on Longview Terrace, and authorized sale ads for tax acquired properties once held by Dwight Robinson and the Hineses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Robert York
Board of Selectmen
Selectmen
York
Brownville
Brownville Junction
Fred Staples
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Longview Terrace
Dwight Robinson
Algie
Grace Hines
Perry III Enlists in U S Army
Chester V Perry III son of Mr and Mrs Chester V Perry Jr Route 35-A West Buxton enlisted in the United States Army in Portland per local recruiter Pvt Perry used the Qualified Before Enlistment Program and chose the engineer operations and maintenance field After basic training he will attend an army school or receive on the job training in his chosen field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester V. Perry III
Chester V. Perry Jr
West Buxton
United States Army
Portland
William J. Rickett
Perry
Army
Biddeford Council Meeting Postponed
Monday's unofficial meeting of the Biddeford Planning Board and city council is postponed until Tuesday at 7:30 due to the holiday. Zoning will be discussed and studied by the two groups, per city clerk Paul Deshaies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Editors warn TV push may threaten justice and press conduct
The editors urge self scrutiny in the press as television expansion nears, arguing that abuses in information freedom can trample individual rights. They acknowledge blame is shared and urge newsrooms to set higher standards to head off broader government measures.
Romney Listed As Speaker At Republican State Convention
WATERVILLE AP Gov George Romney of Michigan will address the final session of the Republican State Convention in Portland on May 2. The announcement came from national Committeeman Bradford Hitchins Wednesday night. Romney, former president of American Motors Co, is frequently mentioned as a possible GOP presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
George Romney
Michigan
Portland
Bradford H. Hitchins
Romney
American Motors Co
Saco attorney pleads innocent to stop light violation
Stanley H. Low, 32, a South Portland lawyer, appeared in Saco Municipal Court and pleaded innocent to a police complaint accusing him of running a stop light at Elm Street and Scamman Street on April 10. He conducted his own questioning of Sgt. Alberico Martin before Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. A waiver of the warrant reading followed his request and the case was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Stanley H. Low
South Portland
Elm
Scammon
Low
Sgt
Alberico Martin
William F. Wilson Jr
Biddeford City Offices Close for Patriots Day Holiday
Biddeford municipal offices will be closed all day Monday in observance of Patriots Day. City clerk Paul Deshaies announced the closure and urged residents to plan accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Paul Deshaies
City Cier
Ex coach Limon coach Lloyd Gaskill leaves football role
Lloyd Gaskill resigns as head football coach at Limon High School in eastern Colorado. He will remain active in teaching and continues running a clothing store, a loan association, an insurance business, and a 1400 acre cattle ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limon
Colo
Lloyd Gaskill
Limon High School
Colorado
Gaskill
Eagles Accept Seven Requests For Admission
Seven applications for membership were accepted at the Biddeford Saco Aerie meeting held last night at Birch Street. Initiation dates will be announced. The local aerie is near doubling its Grand Aerie quota, already ahead by seven members. State convention dates June 26 to 28 in Lewiston with Lewiston Dirigo Aerie hosting. A banquet May 16 at 6 p.m. at Portland Aerie on Valley Street was invited. Over 100 attended Sports Night. Louis Boulchard hosted, buffet by Joseph Larose, Michael Richard, and Charles Shaner. Regular Saturday dances at Birch Street, music by Toots and The Red Coats. Nominating officers to be conducted April 29. election set for May. About 50 members attended, meeting led by Daniel Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Aerie
Order of Eagles
Aerie
Birch Street
Biddeford
Grand Aerie
Lewiston
Dirigo Aerie
Portland Aerie
Valley Street
Louis Boulchard
Joseph Larose
Michael Richard
Charles Shaner
Birch Street Hall
Toots
Red Coats
Donations Approved By Canadian Legion
At the Alexander MacMillan Post and Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion two donations were approved for the Heart Fund and St Francis College Library fund. Plans for the 20th Dominion convention May 17 21 in Winnipeg were discussed and Miss Aurore Cookson announced as hostess for the next meeting at 3 Clarendon St Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander MacMillan
Royal Canadian Legion
Heart Fund
St. Francis College Library Fund
Winnipeg
Canada
Aurore Cookson
Clarendon St
Biddeford
Youth Returned to Massachusetts After Auto Theft Charge
A Massachusetts youth picked up by Biddeford police in Clifford Park admitted to stealing a car and has been returned to Massachusetts probation authorities. The stolen vehicle, owned by Robert Fontaine of 94 South Street Biddeford, was taken from Water Street around midnight Saturday and found abandoned in Clifford Park Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Biddeford
Clifford Park
Water Street
Robert Fontaine
South St
Pacielli Bail Efforts Continue After False Pretenses Charge
Police pursue $10,000 bail for Anthony J. Pacielli 38 as Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. finds probable cause on a complaint of obtaining 48080 under false pretenses. Pacielli pleads innocent through attorney James F. Morrelli of Boston and is jailed in Alfred after bail efforts fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J. Pacielli
William F. Wilson Jr
Pacielli
James F. Morrelli
Boston
Alfred
Selectmen Sign Assurances For River Project
Kennebunk and Kennebunkport selectmen signed legal assurances for the Kennebunk River project after a Monday night town meeting. The document differs from the version shown at the meeting, removing a clause that would hold the United States harmless from damages due to construction. A meeting with Army Engineer rep George McNiff, court official Barnet Shur, town counsel, and Edward Langlois set the changes. Work can begin soon and is to occur in the present U S Government year per officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
Kennebunk River
Corps of Engineers
United States
George McNiff
Army
Barnet J. Shur
Portland
Edward Langlois
Maine Port Authority
U. S
Liar Club Shelters Members Behind Brownsville Store
Lawrence Gipson of Brownsville builds a Liars Club shelter behind his Rhoda area store with pot-bellied stoves benches and rockers. He says the shelter keeps members out of snow and cold and away from customers while they speak their truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LIARS
Brownsville
Apawrence Gipson
Liars Club
Rhoda
Gipson
Election Of Officers At Sigma Delta Class Meeting
The Sigma Delta Class of the Biddeford First Universalist Church held its officers election at Mrs Blanche Beal's Saco home. Officers chosen include Evelyn Emerson president Edna Woodman vice president Jeannette Davis secretary Nancy Cooper treasurer Iris Tate sunshine committee chair and Pauline Tufts press reporter. Installation is set for April 29. Rosemary Davis led worship Dorothy Tarbox presided at the business session planning a May 6 Family Night supper in the church vestry. A swap party benefited the Clara Barton Camp for Diabetic Girls. Mrs Beal won the mystery basket. Others attending included Eleanor Davis Claire Mitchell and Berniece Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Delta
Biddeford
Dorothy Tarbox
Universalist
Clara Barton
Beal
Eleanor Davis
Claire Mitchell
Berniece Davis
Biddeford Sewer Work Advances Toward Main Street
Construction of the new sewer on Main Street Biddeford has passed Elm Street and Route One and moves toward the proposed pumping station. Resident engineer Philip Bartlett says the project is on schedule. Contractor Donald Taylor notes the New England Tel Tel Co must relocate cables before Main and Jefferson Streets can be connected. He adds the telephone company and local business people have been cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Biddeford
Elm Street
Philip Bartlett
Main
Jefferson Streets
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
Donald Taylor
Taylor
Pastor Exchange Planned Sunday in Biddeford and Haverhill
An exchange of pastors will occur Sunday April 19 between Biddeford United Baptist Church and Ward Hill Church of Christ in Haverhill MA. Rev Glen C C Bachelder of Haverhill will lead the 11 am service at Biddeford United Baptist Church with his wife present while Rev Jasper M Beane the local pastor conducts services at Ward Hill Church. Beane will return to Biddeford for the usual evening service at Jefferson Street Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Ward Hill Church of Christ
Haverhill
Mass
Glen CC. Bachelder
Jefferson Street
Jasper M. Beane
Bachelder
Biddeford
Beane
Portland director named to lead Maine hospital service
Richard F. Neilson of Portland will become executive director of the Associated Hospital Service of Maine on July 1. He succeeds Paul A. Webb of Falmouth who has headed the post 25 years and will stay with the group as secretary and consultant. Neilson has served 18 years with the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Richard F. Neilson
Associated Hospital Service of
Maine
Paul A. Webb
Falmouth
Neilson
World War 1 Widows Musl Parade Plans
At the Chapter 9 Widows of World War 1 meeting in Saco the national president’s letter outlined resolutions for the Northampton convention held April 23 to 25. The group voted to participate in the Memorial Day parade as Mrs. Marie Dorais presided and prayers were offered. Secretary and treasurer reports were accepted. Dorais won the mystery prize. The next Legion Home meeting on May 20 will host Department President Mrs Hazel Small, a past Chapter 9 president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World War 1. Inc
American Legion
Saco
Edith Shepherd
Northampton
Mass
Marie Dorais
Emilia Romeo
Dorais
Legion Home
Department
Hazel Small
Chapter 9
Maids Of Athens Donation Voted At Daughters Of Penelope Meeting
The Daughters of Penelope at the Ahtepa Home Saco voted to donate to the Maids of Athens national treasury. A silver tea and hair style show was invited for May 17 at Oak Ledge Motel Saco, hosted by the Biddeford Saco Hairdressers Association. The District convention is set for June 19 to 21 at York Harbor Marshall House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maids of
Athens
Daughters of Penelope
Ahtepa
Pleasant Street
Saco
Oak Ledge
Biddeford - Saco Hairdressers Association
Washington D.C
Marshall House
York Harbor
Alexandria Vorias
Peggy Georges
Amy Albert
Anne Koutoulakos
Katherine Shoureas
Shoureas
Vorias
Georges
Gifts Available For Prospective Brides In Biddeford
The City Clerks' office in Biddeford offers small gift packages of household products to prospective brides applying for marriage licenses. About 25 packages are distributed monthly to individuals planning to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
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State Department of Economic Development
Agamenticus Mountain Corp
Helena C. Bonneau
Old Orchard Beach
National Institute of Real Estate Brokers
National Association of Real Estate Boards
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Hazel Woodward
Lawrence C. Crown
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AP Fashion Writer
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Sally
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Missouri
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San Diego
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Sean
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Chester Perry III
America
Eagles
Daniel Pendleton
Rene Letourneau
Canadian Legion
Selectmen Sign Assurances For
Musl
Blanche & Irene's Catering Service
American Shopping
Butler’s Dept. Store
Nichols & Company
Murphy’s Music Store
Youland’s Dept. Store
Romanow Furniture Store
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