Local Personal News From Saco and Biddeford Hospitals
Everett Northway of Sunset avenue Saco is a patient at Webber hospital. Mrs Armand Lavallee of Biddeford is a patient at Webber hospital. Adelard J Gendron of Biddeford has returned home after funeral services in Canada for his father Adelare Gendron. John Choroszy and family of Washington DC hosted house guest Miss Susan Vinning at Biddeford address. Nancy Chorosty of Saco returns from Easter visit to Washington DC relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Northway
Sunset Avenue
Saco
Webber Hospital
Armand Lavallee
Cutts Street
Biddeford
Adelard J. Gendron
Emery Street
Adelare Gendron
Notre Dame du Bon Conseil
Canada
John Choroszy
Washington, DC
Donald LaRoche
Gallaudet College For the Deaf
Washington, D. C
Alexandre LaRoche
Bradbury Street
Susan Vinning
Nancy C. Chorosty
Edmund Chorosty
Pepperell Street
Washington, D C
Nancy M. Choroszy
Mrs
Union Hall Dance by TWUA AFL-CIO Auxiliary
Officials announce a dance set for April 20 at the Union hall hosted by the TWUA AFL-CIO auxiliary. A regular monthly meeting for Council 260 Knights of Columbus is scheduled for April 21. The Knights meeting tonight is postponed due to an Interdistrict Springvale event at 7 PM. A fried clam supper sponsored by the Fireside club will be served Friday from 5 to 7 PM at the Saco School Street Methodist church. The Holy Name Society of St. Mary Parish will hold a business meeting after the 7 AM Mass Sunday in the school hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall
TWUA
Afl-Cio
Knights of Columbus
Springvale
The
Fireside Club
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Holy Name Society of St
Cadets Meeting At Saco Salvation Army Friday
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Stocks drift near 1963 highs with mixed gains
New York trading opened unevenly as gains and losses stayed fractional. Steel shares showed little movement while tobacco oils rails and aerospace issues attracted scattered buying as merger rumors and price boosts colored the session. Nickel Plate rose about 2 percent on merger prospects with Norfolk and Western. Liggett and Myers also gained around 2 percent amid cigarette merger chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Nickel Plate
Interstate Commerce Commission Res
Norfolk & Western
Liggett & Myers
Saco Police and Fire Departments See Slow Activity
Yesterday the Saco police and fire departments reported few incidents with no accidents logged by the police while firefighters enjoyed a rest after weeks of grass fire dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Louis High band club plans spaghetti supper fundraiser
The executive committee asks all members to return reservations and tickets for the April 28 spaghetti supper. Returns are due on Sunday at St. Joseph parish hall after each Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Parish Hall
Deaths Mrs Margaret Noyes 45 in St Clair Shores Michigan
Mrs Margaret Noyes widow of Paul L A Noyes died suddenly at St Clement s Hospital. Born in Detroit she was daughter of Russell and Margaret Darville and long employed by the U S government postal department. Survived by daughter Margaret son Russell mother Margaret Darville and brother Charles Darville all of St Clair Shores and Oak Park. Funeral services will be in St Clair Shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Noyes
St Clair Shores
Mich
Paul l A. Noyes
Saco
St. Clements Hospital
Detroit
Russell
Margaret Darville
U. S. Government
Postal Department
Margaret
St.Clair Shores
Longtime Biddeford grocer John E. Hobbins dies at 76
John Ernest Hobbins 76 of 102 South Street Biddeford died early this morning after a long illness in a local nursing home. Born May 3 1886 in Biddeford he owned and ran a grocery store for 46 years before retiring. Survived by two brothers James C. and Edmund R. Hobbins of Biddeford and several nieces and nephews. A solemn requiem high mass will be held 10 AM Saturday at St Mary Church with burial in the family lot at St. Mary Cemetery. Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street Biddeford is open for calling hours tonight 7-10 PM and Friday 2-4 PM and 7-10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ernest Hobbins
South Street
Biddeford
John and
Mary
Harvey) Hobbins
Stes Pre
James C
Edmund R. Hobbins
St. Mary Church
St. Ry
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elms Street
Verne A Hammond Dies Suddenly at Hartford Work
Verne A Curly Hammond 53 of East Hartford Conn formerly of 283 Main St Biddeford died suddenly yesterday at work in Hartford He was born October 15 1909 in Hudson NH son of Harry L and Ina Hammond He graduated from South Portland High School and worked in maintenance at Hartford National Bank and Trust He is survived by two sons L Hammond East Hartford and Harry V Hammond Lyman one sister Mrs Francis S Morton South Portland one brother Earle L Hammond South San Francisco Cal two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services 10:30 am Saturday at Hobbs Funeral Home South Portland with burial at Highland Memorial Gardens South Portland He burial officiated by Rev Lawrence D Porter Friends may call Friday at the funeral home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne A
Curly) Hammond
East Hartford
Conn
Main Street
Biddeford
Hartford
Hudson
N. H
Harry L
Ina
Martin) Hammond
South Portland
Hartford National Bank and Trust Creme
Saco-Lowell
Harry V
Lyman
Francis S. Morton
Earle L. Hammond
San Francisco
Cal
Hobbs
Cottage Road
Highland Memorial Gardens
Lawrence D. Porter
Obituary: Mrs Rosalie Vadnais of Biddeford
Mrs Rosalie Vadnais 77 wife of Felix Vadnais of 13 Whites Wharf Biddeford died at an Old Orchard Beach convalescent home after a long illness. Born August 27 1885 in West Wickham Quebec she was a long time Biddeford resident. Survived by husband one son Roger four in laws and one sister many grandchildren and relatives. Visitation at Emond a Funeral Home Biddeford 2 5 and 7 10 p.m. Friday Saturday Sunday. Funeral at St Andre church Monday morning at 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Vadnais
Felix Vadnais
White's Wharf
Biddeford
Orchard Beach
West Wickam
P.Q
Joseph
Celina Brouillard Joyal
Vadnais
St. Andre
Roger Vadnais l
Romeo
Drummondville
Ceat
St. Andre Church
Oliva Grenier Dies After Long Illness in Biddeford
Mrs. Oliva Grenier 81 wife of Joseph A Grenier of 41 Middle street Biddeford died at home after a long illness. Born April 12 1882 in Quebec she lived in Biddeford 56 years. She was a St Andre parish communicant and Ste Anne Sodality member. Survived by widower son Conrad Couilombe stepson Josephat Grenier stepdaughter Olivine Pelletier two sisters 16 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today and Friday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral from St Andre church Saturday at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliva Grenier
Joseph A Grenier
Middle Street
Biddeford
Zephirin de Courval
Que
Samuel and
Arline (Lemaire) Boisvert
St. Andre Church
Ste. Anne Sodality
Conrad Couilombe
Josephat Grenier
Olivine Pelletier
Miss Florence C Smith Dies in Scarborough Nursing Home
Miss Florence C Smith of 17 Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach died Tuesday in a Scarborough nursing home. She was daughter of Menzie Smith and Mrs Edith Holmes Smith Eaton Funeral services will be Friday at 1 30 p m from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco. Friends may call this evening from 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence C Smith
Portland Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Scarborough
Menzie Smith
Edith ‘Holmes Smith Eaton
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Saco
Ste. Anne society to pray for two members at funeral home
Members of the Ste. Anne sodality of St. Andre church meet tonight at 7 at the Emond Funeral Home in Biddeford to say prayers for two members Mrs. Delina Bouffard and Mrs. Oliva Grenier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Anne Sodallity
St. Andre Church
Emond Fu
Portland Coastal Weather Outlook Today
Small craft warnings posted along the coast. This afternoon cloudy with showers and scattered thundershowers ending this afternoon. Mild with highs in the 50s. Winds South to southwest 10 to 20 mph shifting to northwest 10 to 25 mph afternoon. Tonight clearing and colder with lows around 30s. Friday fair and cooler.
Edith Armstrong Dies Suddenly in Glendora California
Miss Edith Armstrong formerly of Biddeford and Saco died yesterday at her home in Glendora California after a sudden illness. She is survived by relatives and friends in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Armstrong
Biddeford and
Saco
Glendora
Lady of Fatima circle to honor Mrs. Rose Frechette
The Lady of Fatima circle of the Daughters of Isabella will meet at 7 30 p m Friday at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to Mrs Rose Frechette a member Officials request members wear their badges and attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady of Fatima Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Emond Funeral Home
Hill Street
Biddeford
Rose Frechette
Fremont club to pray for Mrs. Oliva Grenier at Emond Funeral Home
Members of the Fremont club and auxiliary meet at 7 30 tonight at Emond Funeral home 72 Hill street Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Oliva Grenier mother of Josephat Grenier a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Club and Auxiliary
Emond Funeral Home
Hill Street
Biddeford
Oliva Grenier
Josephat Grenier
Funeral for Clarence H. Whitten Held in Saco Biddeford
Funeral services for Clarence Henry Whitten a retired textile mill overseer of Biddeford were conducted Tuesday at 2 30 p m from the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with Rev Lawrence Porter Portland officiating Burial took place at Laurel Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Whitten
Clarence Henry Whitten
Pool Road
Biddeford
Dennett and Craig
Main Street
Saco
Lawrence Porter
Portland
Foss Street
Laurel Hill
Funeral services for Fred S Stackpole in Saco
Funeral services for Fred S Stackpole of 4 Elmwood Drive Saco were held at 1 30 p m Tuesday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco Pastor Hammond J Peterson of the Second Congregational Church officiated Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S.stackpole
Elmwood Drive
Saco
Biddeford
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Hammond J. Peterson
Second Congregational Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Funeral Rites Held for Joseph Perreault and Thomas Hooper
Funeral services were held for Joseph F Perreault of 134 Foss Street Biddeford at St. Andre Church with a high mass celebrated by Rt Rev Msgr Aime Giguere. Burial followed at St Joseph Cemetery alongside out of town attendees including Ralph Perreault of St Petersburg Fla. Separate services for Thomas Henry Hooper of 505 Main Street Saco were conducted at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Numerous local organizations and delegations attended Hooper’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Perreault
Joseph F Perreault
Foss Street
Biddeford
St. Andre Church
Msgr
Aime Giguere
J Arthur St. Pierre
Bernand Nicknair
St. Andre Choir
Charles Proulx
Laura Lauzon Proulx
Alfred Soulard
Joseph Lefebvre
Josephat Tardif
Henri Bourque
Edmond Neault
William Bisson
St. Joseph
Nicknair
Ralph Perreault
St. Petersburg
Fla
Thomas Henry Hooper
Main Street
Saco
Ornoon
Dennett and Craig
Maurice Venne
St. Andrew Episcopal Church
Newcastle
Trinity Episcopal Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Norman McAuley
Rufus Doe
Neil Downe
Charles Towle
Frank Siegemund
Trinity Canoes Church
Sacelodge F
A.M
York
Royal Arch Masons
Bradford Commandery
Knights Templar
Grand Masonic Lodge of
Maine
Chalcedon
Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine
Kora ‘Temple Shrine
Adah
Order of the Eastern Star
King Couty
Order of the Amaranth
Fire Starts From Thrown Cigarette in Biddeford Kitchen
A carelessly thrown cigarette started a kitchen fire at 2:37 pm yesterday at 9 Pine Street, Biddeford, damaging window sills and cabinets. Fire crews Engine 5 and Tank 1 responded, recall at 2:58 pm, with no damage estimate available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene ‘Snow
Pine Street
Biddeford
Engine 5
Saco Yacht Club To Install New Floats Over Holiday Weekend
Members are called to a three day work session starting on the holiday and continuing Saturday to install and position new floats at the clubhouse front. Vice Commodore Philip E Graves says the project should finish this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Yacht Club
Yacht Club
Philip E. Graves
Charter Revision Committee Forms in Saco Meeting
The newly appointed Saco charter committee met in the mayor's office with Mayor J Edward Whelan presiding. Pendleton was elected chairman as plans for studying the city charter were set, with Reay Shaw Carnevale Cassette Hughes and Gourdouros among attendees unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
J. Edward Whelan
Saco City
Pendleton
Lalderman
Paul Reay
G Patrick Shaw
David G. Carnevale
Robert Cassette
Wilfred Hughes
James Gourdouros
Court recess in Thresher inquiry Hears Hecker defense
Navy court continues Thresher inquiry at Portsmouth with Hecker defended by Patrick Gray who says Hecker was only a participant and not at fault for the loss. Lt James Watson testified last week on the final message while Cmdr Ramage noted delays in knowing Thresher’s last clear communicate. Memorial services for victims were held as the court reviews testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecker
Patrick Gray
Navy
New London, Conn
U. S. Naval Academy
Gray
Richard
JM. Nixon
J.G
James C. Watson
Aurora
Ill
Lawson P. Ramage
Atlantic Fleet Submarine Force
Thresher
Portsmouth
Shipyard
Yesteray
Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
Henry Knox Sherrill
Epic Church of America
Sherrill
Sailor Loss Deepens as Thresher Search Continues
Naval officials and relatives expressed grief as the Thresher disaster prompts a Coast and Navy inquiry. Atlantis II returns to Woods Hole for deep-towed sonar gear while Providence sees Sen Pastore urge a full investigation into the reactor question and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spealman
Navy
Atlantis II
Woods Hole
Mass
Providence
Graves Named Chairman Of Board In Saco
Attorney Philip E. Graves of Saco has been appointed by Gov. Reed and confirmed by the governor's council as chairman of the Saco Board of Registration. His four year term succeeds Doris Clark whose term expired and who did not seek reappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip E. Graves
Saco
John H Reed
Governor's Council
Saco Board of Registration
Doris Clark
Mary-Martha Circle Bible Study Held in Saco
Mrs. Gertrude Woodman hosted the Mary-Martha circle of the United Baptist church on Summer street in Saco. Mrs. Verna Taylor led the meeting with Mrs. Thelma Scammon conducting the business and the program led by Mrs. Esther Crogan exploring a depth Bible study. The love gift offering was taken and dedicated. The next meeting is planned for May 8 in the church choir room with slides shown by Mrs. Lillian Jakeman and Mrs. Crogan as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Woodman
Saco
Mary-Martha
United Baptist Church
Verna Taylor
Thelma Scammon
Esther Crogan
Scammon
Lillian Jakeman
Crogan
Woodman
Holiday Closures and Sales Banner Busy Weekend
Pepperell Manufacturing reports Good Friday layoff for all employees while area stores plan mixed hours. Biddeford Saco merchants promote a Fireball sale as Benoit's Men Shop and Henri Benoit stand against holiday business. Tele gram League opens its 45th season with Biddeford High and Thornton Academy at home. Games at 2 pm across Waterhouse field Deer ing Presumpscot field Deering Oaks diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
Biddeford - Saco
Benoit
Men
Henri Benoit
Telegram League
Biddeford High
Thornton Academy
Randy Walker
Cheverus
Waterhouse Field
St. Louis
Deering High
Deering Presumpscot
Deering Oaks
Westbrook
Saco
Dinner Party Honors Two Bank Employes
A dinner at Marshview Inn Scarborough honored Paul E. Chadbourne retired assistant treasurer and Mrs Parnell Burrill for 35 years of service at Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution. Treasurer William Deans spoke of long service. Mrs Burrill received a necklace and carrying set. Chadbourne a transistor radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution of
Saco
Paul E. Chadbourne
Parnell Burrill
Marshview Inn
Scarborough
William Deans
Nancy Rumery
Burril
Corporation
Tetan
Old Orchard
Tees
Re Bank
Burrill
Thornton Academy
Maine Association of Savings Bank Women
National Secretaries Association International
Eastern Star
Rebekahs
William D. Deans
Richard G. Harmon
Melvin L. Wilbur
Donald W. Shorey
Ernest Allaire
Harry Mitchell
Zelma Clark
Violet Poirier
Arlene Gove
Virginia Lummis
Louise Sanborn
Isobel King
Pauline Paris
Evelyn Williams
Anita Colpitts
Arlene Litwinowich
Jeanie McInnis
Connie Farrington
Barbara Boutet
June Clark
Lacy Radley
AMVETS Planning Joint Installation in Saco
AMVETS Boucouvalas-Dupuis post in Saco announced a joint installation of officers for Saturday May 4 followed by a social and refreshments. A meeting for delegates to the Old Orchard Beach AMVETS convention is set for April 21 at 2 p m at the post home. The Memorial Day parade committee will meet April 23 at 8 p m at Owen-Davis post home. Housing committee members elected are Joseph Henaire and Raymond Parisien. A social with refreshments is planned for April 20 at 8 p m at the post home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucouvalas - Dupuis Amvets
Saco
Ronald Mitchell
Post
Amvets
Old Orchard Beach
Owen-Davis
Joseph Henaire
Raymond Parisien
Post Home
Chequinn Corp License Hearing Slated Tonight in Old Orchard Beach
The Chequinn Corp is set for a special town council hearing tonight at 7 39 in Town Hall council chambers to seek a victualers and malt liquor license for The Barn and The Tide Inn at Leon F Jones town manager says other routine matters will also be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chequinn Corp
Old Orchard Beach
Leon F. Jones
Traffic Violators Are Fined In Saco
In Saco Municipal Court Judge Hilary Mahaney fined Richard A. McNeil of South Portland 10 dollars for inadequate brakes and continued sentence on speeding. Jeanette H. Bridges of Westbrook was fined 10 dollars with 5 suspended for driving without a license. James P. Kennedy of Pittsfield paid 10 dollars for allowing an unregistered car on the roadway on the Maine Turnpike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. McNeil
South Portland
Saco
Hilary Mahaney
D. W. Knight
Jeanette H. Bridges
Westbrook
D. H. Millette
Mahaney
James P. Kennedy
Pittsfield
Maine Turnpike
Millette
Keating Claims Cuban Exits Do Not Signal Soviet Decline
Keating argues that thousands more have arrived from Cuba and that calls to label arrivals as troops or technicians misrepresent their roles. He asserts no reliable evidence shows Soviet strength waning since November and accuses U S ships of limited searches in Cuban and Caribbean waters. He cites blocked surveillance efforts and questions evidence of subversion support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Cuban
Caribbean
U.S
Keating
Reading Clinic Outlined For Rotary Club
Mrs. Ruth Allen spoke at the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club about a Boston university reading research clinic for privileged children aged 2 to 4 in Cambridge. She outlined theories of teaching reading, introduced by Charles Smith. Next week’s program will feature James Peel on the New Orleans Mardi Gras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Allen
Laurence C. Allen
Sanford
Biddeford - Saco Rotary Cligo
Boston University
Cambridge
Mass
Atty
Charles Smith
Saco
Prgram
Storms Across Regions and Police Tactics Mentioned
The report describes storms spanning from the Rockies to the Midwest with varying readings across the North Atlantic and Pacific coasts. It notes police troops under lieutenant command and hints at ongoing investigations into small scale peer operations. Keating delivers the first major speech before 450 editors, with expected remarks from Dean Rusk and W. Averell Harriman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
Midwest
North Atlantic Coast
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
Mississippi Valley
Central Plains
Keating
Dean Rusk
George W. Ball
W. Averell Harriman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norman R, Skillings
Brother
Helen
Elaine M, Whitten
Fordest Whitten
Cora Whitten
John E. Hobbins
Verne A. Hammond
Neral Nome
Delina Bouffard
Fred S Stackpole
Thomas Hooper
Graves
Mary-Martha Circle
Sneider’s Grocery Center
West Street
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Carnation Milk
Tall Tin
Libby
Delmonte Peas
Teddie
Rotary Club
Beachton
Oxford
CBS, T.V. and
Radio
Beacon Falls
Goodyear
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!