Thornton Academy Students Enjoy Spring Recess in NYC
Joel Croteau and Wayne Miller, Thornton Academy students, are spending spring recess in New York City. Harold Tarbox of Saco has returned from a New York City vacation. Andre H Jacques Sr convalesces at 47 Cutts Street Biddeford after hospital care at Webber Hospital. State liquor commissioner and Mrs Andrew Fournier of Saco will attend the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association spring meeting in Dallas Texas from April 22 to 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Croteau
Wayne Miller
Thornton Academy
New York City
Harold Tarbox
Boom Road
Saco
Andre H. Jacques
Cutts Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Andrew J. Fournier
Locke Street
National
Alcoholic Beverage Control Association
Dallas
Tex
Ernest A. Tash 72 of Saco dies after short illness
Ernest A. Tash aged 72 of 14 Hall Avenue Saco dies at home after a short illness. Born in Brockton Massachusetts he had lived in Saco 11 years and worked 15 years for Boston and Maine railroad retiring two years ago. Survived by widow Rose A Tash a daughter Hilda Eddie and several stepchildren他 funeral at Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Saturday morning at 8 with calling hours at Bolduc funeral home Biddeford today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest A. Tash
Hall, Avenue
Saco
Brockton
Mess
Andrew J
Emma (Lombard) Tash
Boston and Maine Railroad
Tash
Saco-Lowell
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Rose A. (Bergeron) Tash
Hilda Eddie
Portland
Colton
Calif
Notre Dame Des Lourdes
Bolduc
Alfred’s Street
Biddeford
Local clubs hold meetings and events in Saco and Biddeford
The EIS Lady Royal Stewart auxiliary meets at 7 30 tonight in Ahepa hall Saco. The Fremont club and auxiliary meet at 8 tonight in Alfred street Biddeford. A first anniversary event by York County Beek racs Veterans of WW I includes a buffet lunch Saturday at the Fremont club Biddeford. Biddeford Little League auxiliary meeting postponed to next Thursday. FE and L club Saco Methodist rummage sale in vestry tomorrow and Saturday 9 am. Linette Martin sale chair may be reached at 30 North St Saco. The third sewing class by Saco Extension Association clothing leaders tomorrow 1 pm at GAR hall Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Stewart
Ahepa Hall
Saco
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
York County
FE and L Club
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Linette Martin
North Street
Saco Extension Association Clothing Leaders
Gar Hall
Saco Salvation Army Cadets Meet Friday Evening
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 pm. The Bible club of the Lyman Baptist church Goodwins Mills will meet Friday at 7 30 pm at the parsonage. The E and L club of the Saco Kehool Street Methodist church will hold the spring rummage sale at the church Friday and Saturday from 9 am until noon each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Bible Club
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
E and L Club
Saco, Kehool Street Methodist Church
Stock market slips after noon as gains narrow
New York stocks moved irregularly with a downward tilt as trading slackened by noon. The AP 60 average fell 0.20 to 243.50, with industrials down 0.80 and rails down 0.10 while utilities rose 0.20. Major moves were scarce, though a few issue gains were erased after early strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Polaroid
Mde
Zenith
Litton Industries
American Machine & Foundry
Telautograph
Martin Co
General Dynamics
Douglas Aircraft
U. S
Saco cabins suffer soot damage from furnace backfire
Firemen responded to a blaze at the Lord family cabins on Portland road in Saco yesterday. The incident caused smoke damage but was controlled with minimal injuries reported. Wade Lord owned the cabins where the fire occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord's Cabins
Portland Road
Saco
Wade Lord
Food distribution planned at Old Orchard Beach hall
Surplus food will be distributed to all eligible residents at Old Orchard Beach town hall on Monday with two sessions from 9 to 11 a m and 1 to 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach Town Hall
Longtime Kennebunk resident Alice B Emery dies at 83
Alice B Brooks Emery 83 widow of Franklin M Emery Sr of Kennebunk Lower Village died in a local hospital Tuesday after a long illness. Born Kennebunkport April 16 1878 she was daughter of Lemuel and Annie Brooks. She taught before marriage and was active in civic life serving on the Kennebunk school board and Republican town committee. Surviving are a daughter four sons a sister eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Friday at Advent Christian church Kennebunk with Rev Butterfield officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing. Friends may call at Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks Emery
Franklin M. Emery
Kennebunk Lower Village
Kennebunkport
Lemuel
Annie (Peabody Brooks
Advent Christian Church
Kennebunk
Republican Town Committee
Olympian Club
Mother's Club
Russell V. Waterhouse
Charles G. Emery
Portsmouth
N. H
Laurin D. Emery
Wyomissing
Lemuel B
Byron Perkins
Westfield
N. J
M. G. Butterfeld
Evergreen Cemetery
Kennebunk Landing
Bibber
Summer Street
Infant Twins Die After Birth in Belfast Area
Infant son and daughter of Donald and Juanita St Onge died shortly after birth at a local hospital. Surviving are maternal grandparents George Littlefield Belfast and paternal grandmother Mrs Henry St Onge. Burial at St Joseph Cemetery. arrangements by Cote Funeral, Beach Street, Saco. Mrs Ellen Rennicks funeral held Tuesday at Most Holy Trinity, Saco. Rev Arthur St Pierre officiated. organist Louise Welch. Burial in St Mary Cemetery Salem, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Juanita (Littlefield) St. Onge
George Littlefield
Belfast
Henry St. Onge
Saco
St. Joseph Cemetery
Cote Funeral Home
Beach Street
Ellen Rennicks
Most Holy Trinity Church
Arthur St. Pierre
Louise Welch
Daniel Caddigan
Francis Cote
Robert Pate
Rodney Staples
St. Mary Cemetery
Salem
Mass
Funeral Rites Held for Conrad Rene Lariviere
Funeral services for Conrad Rene Lariviere were conducted at Notre Dame de Lourdes in Saco with a solemn high mass. Rev. Arthur J. Dube led the ceremony, joined by Rev. Georges Plante and Rev. Maurice Jalbert, as deacon and sub-deacon. The Notre Dame de Lourdes male quartet provided singing, with organist Mrs. Eva Spenard Carrier. Bearers from the Sacred Heart League included Ernest Valliere, Ernest Martel, Albert Caron, Edmond Bedard, Alfred Bisson, and Arthur Lambert. Burial followed in the family plot at St. Joseph cemetery, with several out of town relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Rene Lariviere
Lincoln Street
Saco
Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
Arthur J. Dube
Georges Plante
Maurice Jalbert
Eva Spenard Carrier
Sacred Heart League
Ernest Valliere
Ernest Martel
Albert Caron
Edmond Bedard
Alfred Bisson
Arthur Lambert
St. Joseph Cemetery
Norman Gendron
Portsmouth
N.H
Emurial Dube
Hartford
Conn
Yvonne Perreault
Oliva Lariviere
Estelle Lariviere
Alderic Soucy
Old Orchard Beach
Freedom From Accidents Inspires Safer Traffic Training
The Maine Highway Safety Committee urges parents to teach children early and consistently about alert and careful living. By setting a good example in driving and walking, families can reduce tragic traffic accidents and build a safer world for the next generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Highway Safety Committee
Directors Meeting of Biddeford Saco Chamber
Directors of the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce will meet this afternoon at 4 in the Chamber of Commerce office in the Journal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Weather in Portland Sees Sunny Warm Afternoon
Sunny and warm weather expected in Portland this afternoon with fair skies. Tonight remains fair with little temperature change, winds mainly from east to southeast 10 to 15 mph along the coast, low 30s inland and coastal readings in the 20s to 30s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Halifax
Montreal
Class Initiation Planned by Biddeford Aerie
Biddeford Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles announced a class initiation at a meeting last night in the club rooms. The event, with Ernest Cote as chairman, includes a buffet at 7 p.m. and a dance led by Robert Hamlyn. Adrien Lausier reported the cribbage tournament outcome as AMVETS taking the trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Aerie
Order of Eagles
Ernest Cote
Robert Hamlyn
Adrien Lausier
Cribbage
Amvets
Adelard Tremblay
Fred Richard
Joseph Delpee
Westbrook
Michael Quarry
Portland
Glenn Yarborough
Alex Bisaillon
Curfew Set for Two Saco Teens in Larceny Case
In Saco municipal court Judge Hilary Mahaney imposed a 10 pm curfew on Gerard P. Croteau aged 19 and Norman C. Spaulding aged 18 after they faced petty larceny charges for allegedly taking exhaust pipe extensions from Robert Sinott of 7 Cantara Avenue. The cases were continued for sentencing with the curfew to apply except on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Saco Municipal Court
Hilary Mahaney
Gerard P. Croteau
Dyer Street
Norman C. iSpaulding
Temple Streets
Robert Sinott
Cantara Avenue
Mahaney
Cases Continue In Biddeford Court
In Biddeford court Cognato, 27, Gloucester, paid a $20 fine for driving to the left on a grade with obstructed view on Route 1 outer Elm Street. Judge Spill continued two other cases. Daniels, 24, Westbrook, charged with driving without a license and left on a grade with obstructed view was given a continuance to Friday. Willis Chapman, 24, Mountain Road Biddeford, charged with operating under the influence, had warrant fees continued and a second continuance granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
Biddeford
Hollis G. Dixon
Outer Elm Street
Simon Spill
Arthur F. Daniels
Westbrook
Sherwood K
Spill
Change In Channel 7 Fight Over Bangor ETV Plans
Continued from Page One the change would trigger more engineering studies to include ICom area in ETV but the FCC noted Calais would be a satellite operation anyway. It suggested a UHF channel or translator station could serve the purpose. Leon P. Gorman, ex Ban gor radio TV executive, sought transfer of Channel 7 to Bangor. Community Telecasting Service which runs WABI TV in Bangor also applied but would take the channel only if it could not be reserved for educational use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FCC
Calais
Leon P. Gorman
Bangor Radio - TV
Bangor
Community Telecasting Service
Wabi —Tv
Auxiliary Hobbins Named New Unit Member
Auxiliary Mildred Hobbins was accepted as a new member. Mrs. Chris Proulx and Mrs. Tobey Slider were chosen to form the committee to select the site for the 1961 bazaar and will report at the next meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lemovitz with assistance from Mrs. John Hudson. Mrs. Proulx, retiring president, announced the May annual session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hobbins
Chris Proulx
Tobey Slider
Lemovitz
John Hudson
White Church Circles Work On Projects
White church women in Circles A C and D met yesterday at hosts homes to complete projects for the annual Christmas bazaar. Circle A discussed gifts for the gift table and welcomed next host Mrs. Albion Benton in May. Circle C featured Rev Edith Porter on community work and noted a medical patient. next gathering at Mrs Horace Nichols summer home. Circle D prepared May baskets for shut ins. next meet at Mrs Carleton Davis in Biddeford. Four projects were announced: a public supper April 26, rummage sale May 20, all day sewing April 25, and a nurse association meeting April 26 with Dr Frank S Broggi as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Stimpson
Hooper Street
Biddeford
Reginald McAdoo
Carlton Foss
Ruby Packard
John MacDougall
MacDougall
William Beety
Donald Frazer
Pool Road
Earl Atwood
Wayne Hutchins
Arthur Maxwell
Joseph Haley
Edith Porter
Sebec
Robert York
Horace Nichols
Fortunes Rocks
Clarence Tarr
Annie Phillips
Florence Evans
Margaret Johnson
Ear Atwood
Donald Pierce
Carol Carter
Haley
Hutchins
George Harpoothan
Tarr
Hugh Snow
Frazer
Porter
Harold Staples
Saco
Norman Lundy
Clifford Gove
Margaret MacKenzie
William Trott
Carleton Davis
South Street
R. F E. Davis
Trott
Claude Faulkner
R. E. Davis
MacKenzie
Staples
Lundy
Lytton Staples
Melville Meeds
Charles Patrick
Gove
Residence study order moves forward amid debate
Baxter warned the bill’s effects are unclear as many public hearing attendees opposed it. Rep G. Plante read a GOP governor’s inaugural address urging passage and called the study order a face saving gesture. Rep Storm backed a partial amendment to retain residency for aid to dependent children while favoring broader liberalization for old age, blind, and disabled aid to draw in state residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Repterome G. Plante
D-Old Orchard Beach
Plante
Arvild G. Storm
R-Sherman
Saco Democrats Back Merryman For Marshall
The Saco Democratic City Committee endorses Biddeford Chief Deputy Sheriff J Albert Merryman as the logical choice for U S deputy marshal. A letter to Senator Muskie from committee leaders urges support, praising Merryman's dedication to law enforcement and long service to the Democratic party in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Albert Merryman
Biddeford
U. S
Saco
Democratic Party
Maine
Daughters Of Ruth Support BHS Book Fund Meeting
Daughters of Ruth donated to the Biddeford High School Book Fund at a Tuesday meeting in Universalist church parlors. Mrs. Walter Hutchins presided, honoring Mrs. Susan Ham Piper. Invitations were extended from Public Health Nursing association and Universalist Women of Maine for upcoming events. hostesses were Mrs. Paul McIntire and Mrs. Harry Gowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Daughters of Ruth
Universalist Church
Walter Hutchins
Susan Ham Piper
Universalist Women of
Maine
Westbrook Universalis
Paul McIntire
Harry Gowen
Guy Burnham
Ruthford Wilcox
Ethel Roberts
Leonard Emmons
Walter Wentworth
Paul MelIntire
Laura Bridgman
Building Permits Approved At Saco
Two building permits totaling 17200 have been granted in Saco. Festis Hadiaris of 24 Bradley Street was approved for a one story ranch style house with an attached 28 by 60 foot garage on Ross Road at an estimated 17000. Roland R LaBelle of Portland Road was approved for a 3 by 45 foot overhanging porch on the Chez Andre restaurant on Portland Road at an estimated 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Festis Hadiaris
Bradley Street
Ross Road
Roland R. LaBelle
Portland Road
School fundraising divisions led by local volunteers named
Saco ty, chairman, $120 and teachers. Carleton Robbins and Mrs. Rich ard Watson co chairmen, $104.50. Residential division reports under the chairmanship of Mrs. Carl Haas and Mrs. Warren Peterson Division A captains include Mrs. Rich ard Watson, Mrs. Philip Snow and Mrs. Joseph Grondin, $349.65. Division B captains are Mrs. Robert Bowie, Mrs. Roger Moore and Mrs. Clifford Purvis, $296.13. Division C list includes Mrs. Joseph Truman, Mrs. Edward
Girl Struck By Car Escapes With Bruises
A nine year old Biddeford girl escaped with minor bruises after dashing in front of a car near her home on Cleaves street. The driver Normand R. Verville stated he was going 15 to 20 mph when the child ran into the path. He called at the girl’s home, and the incident was the only accident reported over the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Linda Dee
Robert D. Dee
Cleaves Street
Leopold A. Viger
Normand R. Verville
Gore Street
Main
Verville
Church Sodality Food Sale Tomorrow in Biddeford
The Children of Mary sodality of St. Mary church sponsors a benefit food sale tomorrow at the Hector shop Main street Biddeford from 930 am to 430 pm Proceeds aid church projects Food solicitations led by Miss Helen O Meara Miss Christine Feeney Miss Ann Hector Miss Doris Sevigny Miss Elizabeth Seidel Miss Elaine White Miss Ann Gallagher Miss Kay Donahue and Miss Marilyn Couture Sales committee serving at the store includes Miss Mary Lou Judge Miss Joan Duranceau Miss Couture Miss Doris Harriman Miss Jean Pelletier Miss Mary Brady Miss Marie Arcand and Miss Sheila Murphy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector
Main Street
Biddeford
Children of Mary Sodality
St. Mary Church
Helen O'Meara
Christine Feeney
Ann Hector
Doris Sevigny
Elizabeth Seidel
Elaine White
Ann Gallagher
Kay Donahue
Marilyn Couture
Mary Lou Judge
Joan Duranceau
Miss Couture
Doris Harriman
Jean Pelletier
Mary Brady
Marie Arcand
Sheila Murphy
Kiwanis Hears Talk By Brother Nadeau
Brother Donald Nadeau, Holy Cross member and former Biddeford resident, spoke to the Saco Biddeford Kiwanis about the Pakistan based school he joins, Muslim and Hindu customs, and his order’s work in several countries. President Purvis led the meeting with updates from Conroy and Bonang. Judge Spill introduced Biddeford Police Chief Sevigny as a guest. Twenty members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Nadeau
Holy Cross Society
Biddeford
Saco
John Conroy
Raymond Bonang
Simon Spill
Edgar Sevigny
Biddeford Firemen Fight Damn Blaze
Biddeford firemen responded twice within twenty minutes after a period of inactivity. The first call at 9 55 a bank smoke report led to wood paneling being cut but no fire found. A dump fire at Hills Beach required hoses laid to control the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
York County Savings Bank
City Square
Hills Beach
Springtime Food Market Guide Promotes Seasonal Picks
Graded advice for spring meals with hardy winter staples and fresh options. Bananas, grapefruit, oranges, and pineapple are affordable as seafood and meats shift to hind quarters and low priced broilers. Eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar, milk support breakfasts and desserts while fish like haddock and scallops offer fresh value.
Squires Will Name Delegates To Convention
The Columbian Squires circle of the Biddeford council will meet tonight to name four delegates and alternates for the South Portland convention this spring. They vote to sponsor Friday dances and appointed a committee to run weekly socials for the Bishop's fund. A holiday dance last night in K of C hall listed Ronald Berthiaume and Guy Bouthillette as chairmen with James Michaud and Joseph Stevens as checkers, Arthur Miller counter man, Roger Vanasse emcee, Robert Morrison ticket chairman, and Mr and Mrs Adrian Leblond as chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Squires Circle
Biddeford
C. Council
South Portland
Bishop's Fund
K of C Hall
Ronald Berthiaume
Guy Bouthillette
James Michaud
Saco Records Two Car Accidents Over Holiday
Two traffic accidents were reported to Saco police on Main Street over the holiday. Hannah Corriveau, 23, of Saco, struck Aurice Christian, 48, causing $237.34 damage to Christian’s car. The second crash involved John Bell, 27, of Scarborough, whose brake lights alarmed an unidentified car ahead. Ivan Westman, 18, of New Sweden, could not stop and collided. No injuries were reported and damages were described as extensive for the second pair of cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Main Street
Hannah H. Corriveau
North Street
Aurice Christian
Storer Street
Corriveau
Christian
John B. Bell
Pine Point
Scarborough
Ivan Westman
New Sweden
Bell
Castro’s Status in Cuba Remains Unclear Amid Guerrilla Activity
Reports suggest Fidel Castro may have been in the Bay of Pigs area during weekend guerrilla actions and believed to be involved in a fragmented bombing. The army issued a major communique Wednesday signaling a shift from Castro’s usual disclosure. Observers question Castro’s fate and the regime’s stability as outside pressure and possible infiltrations threaten the Communist government in Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro
Bay of Cochinos
Cuba
Havana
Toastmasters Hear Talks On Three Subjects
The Biddeford Saco Toastmasters Club met at the Wonderbar steak house on Wednesday with Rudy Bergeron as toastmaster. Main speakers were Edward Care on preserving democracy, Joseph Haverty on federal aid to private schools, and Dr J Ralph Larochelle on One Morning at the Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Wonderbar
Rudy Bergeron
Atty
Edward Care
Joseph Haverty
J. Ralph Larochelle
Ernest Therrien
Adelbert Deshaies
John Conroy
Roland Allard
Edward Whelan
Robert Cyr
Caron
Haverty
Larochelle
Bergeron
George Nicoletes
Albert Deshaies
Sale Of Bell To Swell Church Building Fund
A Sunday School building fund was started by the Saco Unitarian church executive committee at the School street parish house. They voted to recommend selling the large bronze bell removed from the belfry years ago, using nearly 400 dollars from the sale to fund the proposed new construction at the School street site for the Unitarian Universalist Sunday school. The project is a joint effort with the Biddeford Universalist church and Rev. Edmund W. Beal serves as minister for both. Robert Fenderson was named a lay delegate to the Unitarian Universalist association meeting in Boston on May 11. Attendees included Charles W. Fenderson, Esther Emmons, Carl Lude, Lillian Chapin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Unitarian Church Executive Committee
School Street
Saco Unitarian Church
Biddeford Universalist Church
Unitarian
Esther Emmons
Carl Lude
Lillian Chapin
Fenderson
Beach Police Get Cruiser On Rental
A rental police cruiser has been delivered to Old Orchard Beach by Avis Rental of Portland. The 1961 four door Chevrolet sedan will be used as a second car by the Old Orchard Beach police department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Avis Rental Company
Portland
Banquet, York County Meet Planned by Thursday Club
A Thursday Club banquet will be held at the Red House Biddeford Pool. The York County annual meeting is set for April 25 at First Parish church York with a 10:30 a.m. business meeting and an afternoon musical program. Guest speaker Leon Jeffers of South Portland will discuss Good Neighbors to the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red House
Biddeford Pool
York County
First Parish
York
Leon Jeffers
South Portland
South
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Kennebunk Road
Paul
Alice B. Emery
ST. Onge Twins
Conrad Lariviere
MMA
Biddeford Court
Our Lady of Grace Church
Higuey, Dominican Republic
Saco Democrats
Merryman
Marshall
BHS Book Fund
Church Sodality
Kiwanis Club
Brother Nadeau
Weekly Food Market Guide
Squires
Journal
Swell
DuPont
du Pont
Lucite
Lin
Sam
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