Death of Gertrude D Maling 91 of Kennebunkport
Mrs Gertrude D Maling 91 widow of Ernest H Maling died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born in Portland April 3 1877 she lived in Kennebunkport for many years and was active in the South Congregational Church. Survived by son Martial D Maling of Portland daughter Gertrude D Maling of Kennebunkport two grandchildren three great grandchildren and one cousin. Private funeral at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk 1:30 Monday with Rev Stephen G Maling of Buffalo officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery Portland. No calling hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martial D. Maling
Portland
Gertrude D. Maling
Bibber
Mrs Armande Fournier Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Armande Fournier 61 of 19 Hill St Biddeford died at home Thursday morning after a long illness. Born Biddeford Sept 2 1906 she was employed at Clarstat Mfg Co Dover NH retiring last year. Survived by two sons Rene Thibodeau Dover NH and Richard Thibodeau Milford NH a daughter Lucille Poulin Biddeford two brothers Laurent Fournier Gerard Charette both of Biddeford a sister Yvette Octeau Esmond RI and 10 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 11 a m from St Andrews Church with interment in St Josephs Cemetery. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armande Fournier
Hill St
Biddeford
Joseph and
Lea (Beaudoin) Fournier
Clarstat Mfg. Co
Dover
N.H
St. Andre’s Church
Rene Thibodeau
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Sansoucy Funeral Home
Stonet
Ruel, Biddeford, Veteran Employee Dies After Illness
Napoleon J. Ruel 77 of 11 Clark Ave Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness He was born July 27 1890 in Biddeford son of Samuel and Philomene Gouin Ruel He worked 50 years at Pepperell Mfg Co and later for the city of Biddeford Survivors include his widow Mary Vaillancourt Ruel son Lucien Conrad Ruel sister Rose Anna Babineau five grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be Monday at 9 am from St Andre Church Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon J. Ruel
Clark Ave
Biddeford
Samuel and
Philomene (Gouin) Ruel
Pepperell Mfg. Co
St. Andre’s Church
Sacred Heart League
Council Chagnon
Union St. Jean Baptist
Canadian National Club
Mary Vaillancourt Ruel
Lucien Conrad Ruel
Rose Anna Babineau
Sanford
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Obituary: Elwin B. Hooper of Saco Dies After Illness
Elwin Berton Hooper 78 of 55 Beach St Saco died in a Biddeford hospital after a short illness. Born July 4 1889 in Saco he retired in 1953 after 40 years as a Saco mailman. Survived by widow Ethel, daughter Augusta Quinney, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 1 pm at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco officiated by Rev John Jordan. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation 7 to 9 pm tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwin Berton Hooper
Beach St
Saco
Biddeford
Olin George
Olive Wakefield Hooper
Thornton Academy
Hooper
Saco Lodge
A.M
School Street
Ethel Allen Hooper
William
Augustina) Quinney
Norwood
Mass
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
John Jordan
School Street Methodist Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Sacred Heart League Prays for Napoleon Ruel at Biddeford
Members of the Sacred Heart League of St. Andre's Church meet at Emond Funeral Home in Biddeford at 7 p.m. to say prayers for Napoleon Ruel. The item notes there are 1,717 known species of termites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart League of St. Andre’s Church
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Biddeford
Napoleon Ruel
Funeral Directors and contact details in Saco Maine
Funeral service listings for Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street and Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street in Saco Maine. Includes phone numbers 284 5611 and 282 0562. Also mentions Emond's Funeral Home and Frank X Emond with J P Conroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Saco
Philip H. Gross Sr
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Maine
Dial
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Card of Thanks from Lumina Bisson
Lumina Bisson thanks friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers and gifts received during her recent stay at Notre Dame Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Hospital
Lumina Bisson
Biddeford Man Joseph L. Marcoux Dies After Long Illness
Joseph L. Marcoux aged 62 of 29.2 Emery Street Biddeford died last night in a local hospital after a long illness. Born in Disraeli Canada on August 15 1909 he lived in Biddeford since 1930 worked at Saco Lowell Shops Edwards Plant retiring in 1959 due to ill health. He was active in local church and several fraternal and civic groups. Survived by widow Estella four sons Paul Patrick Robert Maurice a brother a sister two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at 9 a.m. from Emond Funeral Home with visiting hours Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Leo Marcoux
Emery St
Biddeford
Disraeli
Canada
Lucien
Anna (Allaire) Marcoux
Saco - Lowell
Edwards
St. Andre’s Church
Council Chagnon
Union St. Jean Baptist
Yvette Marcoux
Lucette Cote
Hartford
Memorial Service for Elwin Hooper by Saco Masonic Lodge
Members of Saco Lodge F and A M will conduct a ritual memorial service for Elwin Berton Hooper, a member, at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco at 7 30 p m tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Lodge
A.M
Elwin Berton Hooper
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Saco
Registration for the E R Warren Lions Babe Ruth team
Registration for the E R Warren Lions Babe Ruth team will be held tomorrow at Park Street Playground at 2 p m in case of rain at the fire station. Boys from Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Arundel may register ages 13 14 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Warren Lions
Park Street
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
Arundel
B.O.V
Kennebunk Baptist Church
Agnes Simpson
Jennie Currier
Ward
Frances Burleigh
Myrtle Benson
Sarah Owen
Louise Nichols
Ruth Ward
Frank Higgins
Wells
Ruth Chappell
Martha Bragdon
Lillian Clark
Harriet Freeman
Fannie Furbish
Mildred Hutchins
Ruby Kimball
Louise Marsh
Stanley F. Hanson Jr
York County
Republican Committee
Kennebunk High School
Civics
Town Republican Committee
Lucille McBride
Merton Mitchell
Brian McBride
Ada
Ohio
Susan
Michael
Clarissa Powell
Joy Lawrence
Jack Murphy
Marklewitt
Shrine Circus
Portland
McDonald's
Webber-Lefebvre
American Legion Auxiliary
Beaulieu Graduates from Aviation Machinist Course
Mrs. Ernestine Barabe of 23 Green Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Marine Lance Corporal Robert J Beaulieu, son of Mr and Mrs Romeo Beaulieu Biddeford, has graduated from the Aviation Machinist's Mate Course at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Barabe
Green St
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
Marine Lance Corp
Robert J. Beaulieu
Romeo Beaulieu
Ray St
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Tenn
Communion breakfast change for St Margaret’s Parish
Reverend James J. Mullen Council Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach will hold a communion breakfast after the 8 am mass tomorrow in St Margaret’s Parish Hall not Union Avenue hall as previously announced by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Mullen
Knights of Columbus
Old Orchard Beach
St. Margaret’s
Union Avenue Hall
Church youth groups schedule Sunday events in Kennebunk area
The community lists numerous youth programs and religious services across Kennebunkport Wells Goodwins Mills Saco Ogunquit and Biddeford including Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Advent Christian Kennebunk Port and Lyman Baptist venues. Activities range from 6 15 p m services to 7 30 p m evangelistic meetings and Monday religious education for grades 1 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship of the
Advent Christian Church
Route 35
Kennebunk
Goodwins Mills
Biddeford Fire Crews Respond to Several False Alarms
Biddeford firefighters fought a woods fire off Lizette Avenue aided by a booster line. Earlier, a needless run occurred on Bernard Avenue. Thursday night saw another false still alarm at 22 Piersons Lane and a dump blaze on Thornton Street was controlled with a booster line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizette Avenue
Biddeford
Bernard Avenue
Forest Street
West Street
Piersons Lane
Thornton Street
Coronation Coach Built for George III Details
Be Special clipped a track record in the William B. Franke Invitational Handicap at Green Mountain Park, finishing the mile in 2:04 as crowds watched. The piece notes historical context about the monarch’s state coach, built in 1760–62 for King George III at about 8,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George III
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Pownal
Green Mountain Park
Origins of Turnpikes Toll Roads Named for Pikes
Early American highways were controlled by states which charged tolls for maintenance. Toll houses used long pikes to stop travelers and collect fees before the gatekeeper turned the pike, giving roads the name turnpikes.
Library Open House Set During National Library Week
Exhibition displays run tomorrow from 3 to 5 p.m. in observance of National Library Week April 21 to 27. The library invites all to attend the Open House to view the exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Library
Portland Weather Forecast Clouds and Light Rain Tonight
Cloudy with rain or drizzle tonight and Sunday. Lows in the 40s, upper 30s in the north. Little temperature change expected Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Yastrzemski Powers Red Sox Past Indians In Boston
Carl Yastrzemski shrugged off a sore left thumb to collect three hits and drive in two runs in Boston's 9 2 victory over Cleveland. He doubled in a run and hit a 420 foot homer after Indians managers refused to walk him. Gary Waslewski earned his second straight strong start with a six hitter and two run homer allowed.
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Boston
Carl Yastrzemski
Cleveland
Gary Peters
Chicago
Yaz
Indians
Andrews
al Dark
White Sox
Eddie Stanky
Yar
Gary Waslewski
Tony Horton
Red Sox
Joe Lahoud
Reggie Smith
Waslewski
Jerry Stephenson
Luis Tiant
Technology Progress in the Middle Ages
The text traces steady medieval tech advances from the 12th to the 14th century. It notes windmills, wheelbarrows, window glass, candles, and paved roads emerging in the 12th, spectacles and ship rudders in the 13th, and the grandfather clock in the 14th century.
Fatima Circle Women Honor 10-Year Members
A banquet at St John’s Hall Biddeford honored 10 year members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella. Eva Moreau received Daughter of the Year plaque. several members listed at head table or received pins. Music and gifts supplemented the ceremony with director Diana Moulin presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Fatima Circle
Daughters of Isabella
St. John's Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Eva Moreau
Berangere Millette
Isabelle Boucher
Arlene Kaligan
Lorraine Binette
Master Circle of
Sanford
Diana Moulin
Jeannette Letourneau
Marcelle Duranceu
Leona Lachance
Claire Viziolets
Marie Amanda Cordeau
Theodore Fortier
Therese Lessard
Lorraine Elie
Corinne Descoteaux
Marguerite Dubois
Marie Jeanne Ross
Josephine Valliere
Marie Rousselle
Emilia Bolduc
Gilberte Gagnon
Aurore St. Pierre
Carmen Ruel
Therese Bolduc
Annabelle Lauzier
Claire Croteau
Five Buttons Symbolize Confucian Virtues on Coats
The article notes that Chinese coats traditionally featured five buttons on the front. Each button stood for a virtue taught by Confucius humility justice order prudence and rectitude more widely used as a symbol of moral philosophy in dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confucius
Mesmerism Founder Anton Mesmer and Early Use
Mesmerism, a precursor to hypnosis, traces its name to Anton Mesmer, an Austrian physician who used the method in patient care as early as the 18th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton’ Mesmer
Portland Man Guilty On Multiple Traffic Violations
A Portland man L Heureux aged 39 of 116 West Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach was found guilty of multiple traffic violations stemming from a chase through Saco and Biddeford. Ronald D Turner 24 of Portland was found guilty of reckless driving and fined 200 and two months in jail with terms suspended on payment of fines. Turner was clocked at 70 mph in a 35 mph zone and at 70 mph in a 25 mph zone and ran red lights. Found guilty of various speeding and related offenses were Neal G Smith Donald N Kaddy Jr David M Lonsdale Steve Libby Stanley Lowell Andre P Picard, and many others with fines and suspensions listed. A note at end mentions a constitutional residency detail for House members.
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Portland
L'Heureux
West
Grand Ave
Old Orchard Tions
Chase Beach
Bernard L. Bickthrough
Saco
Biddeford
Ford
Monmouth
Ronald D. Turner
Turner
Everett Trask
Route 1
Ocean Park Road
Main Street
Beach Street
Trask
York County
Neal G. Smith
West Kennebunk
Donald N. Kaddy Jr
Fitchburg
Mass
David M. Lonsdale
Graham St
Steve Libby
Sanford
Stanley Lowell
Newtown Road
Andre P. Picard
Berry Road
Guy Woodward Jr
Wells
Donald Vire
Melvin St
Old Orchard Beach
Russell M. Brown
Kennebunk
Superior Court
Robert H. Pelchat
Green St
Karen A. Campbell
Charles A. Kalil
Sebago Lake
Guy Paul Norbert
Hill St
Sara H. Emmons
Hollis Center
Thomas F. Hersom
Alfred St
Raymond G. Dupuis
John Davis
Lapelzabeth
William R. Eaton
Lucille P. Maloy
Highland Ave
Lysle Salsbury
New Britain
Conn
Shirley A. Tarr
Patrick J. Quinn
Cape Elizabeth
E. Robert Newton
Kennebunkport
Edward Bragg
Yarmouth
Robert Perrigo
Elm St
Newell Potter
Gregory Worthley
Hampton
N. H
Robert E. Butler Jr
York
Norman M. Gallant
Waterville
Robert J. Bailey
Malden
Norman E. Merrow
Charles Devens Jr
Milton
Roger L. Dock
Bethel
Charles M. Thornton
Waterboro
Nancy E. Small
Joseph A. LaPalma Jr
Exeter
N.H
Lindy Brooks
Rochester
William J. Perkins
Arthur J. Perron
Hillside Ave
Richard Parent
Main St
Ralph W. Tweedie
West Scarborough
Louis Korn
Portland Road
Constance H. Pessolano
Wanagin
N.J
Armand Desrosiers
Cottage Ave
Wilderness Road Pioneered by Daniel Boone Route to Kentucky
Daniel Boone and companions from Fort Watauga North Carolina opened the southern route through the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky. The Wilderness Road later became the eastern branch of the Dixie Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Boone
Fort Watauga
N. C
Cumberland Gap
Kentucky
County Bowling Title Matches Open Philadelphia? Noting details
Elwin Peanut Johnson and Paul Dorais prepare for York County championship at Rol A Way Lanes Biddeford Sunday at 430 PM. Johnson defends title while Dorais, a newcomer to the 10-string format, aims for upset in a televised two half string event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwin Peanut Johnson
Paul Dorais
York County
Biddeford
Johnson
New Progressivism Aims to Reclaim State Rights and Reform
The article quotes a political figure describing New Progressivism as a reassertion of state rights in line with people’s needs. He traces familial ties to the La Follette Progressives, noting a grandfather’s split from the GOP and a 1924 Progressive presidential run. His father held both Progressive and Republican posts before losing in 1946 to Joseph R. McCarthy in a Republican primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Joseph R. McCarthy
Old Orchard Beach Leader Gilman Listed as Surgical Patient
Old Orchard Beach resident Refford B. Gilman of 6 Somerset Ave is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. C Fayette Staples Unit American Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting on Monday April 22 at 8 pm at the Legion hall on School Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Refford B. Gilman
Somerset Ave
Maine Medical Center
Portland
C. Fayette Staples Uni
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
School Street
Upsets Highlight Suffolk Downs Opening Day Races
Eight straight upsets thrilled longshot bettors at Suffolk Downs on opening day. Favorites won the final two races as Ring of Gold paid $32.60 and Tompkins Queen $60.40 to produce an $822.20 daily double, while Seaman Sinbad captured the Patriot's Day Handicap at $27.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Suffolk Downs
Ring of Gold
Tompkins Queen
Seaman Sinbad
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elwin B. Hooper
Joseph L. Marcoux
Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle
Assembly of God
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Christ’s Ambassadors
The
Unitarian Universalist Church
South Congregational Church
Temple Street
Lyman Baptist Church
High School of Religion
St. Martha’s Kennebunkport
St. Monica’s Kennebunk
St. Mary's, Wells Beach
St. Martha’s Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Mary’s Church
Wells Beach
United Church of Christ
Congregational
Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society
Methodist Youth Fellowship of the
West Kennebunk Methodist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowship of the
Ogunquit
Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship
Saco United Baptist Church
Yastrzemski
Summer School of Theology
Providence College
R. 1
M. Elise-de-Croix
Lallemant
Mary Sister
Marie Joseph Academy
Virginia (Lafleur
Saint Ann
Queen of Angels Novitiate and Academy
Dorval
Que
Mary Ann Judith
Laurin
Precious Blood High School
Holyoke Mass
Helen of Holy
Fatima Circle
Owen C. Sanborn
Cataract Hydro
Central Maine Power Co
Sanborn
North St
Standish
Wentworth Institute
CMP
Cataract
Phyllis L. Libby
First Parish Congregational Church
Masonic Blue Lodge
James Buchanan
Patricia L. Boisvert
Jeffferson Court
Roger A. Compagna
Center St
Gertrude
House of Representatives
Europe
Holland
Germany
Austria
Italy
Switzerland
France
England
Amsterdam
Vienna
Venice
Swiss Alps
Paris
London
Towle’s Travel Agency
Normandy
Methot
Lamothe Avenue
Gususance Cher
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