Local Personal Notices Update From Biddeford and Saco Area
Mrs Ruth Strickland a surgical patient at Saco hospital. Mrs Blanche Simard attended a hair styling clinic in Portland. Fernand Petit Jr returned home from Webber hospital after March 6 accident. Emile J Masse resumed work after a two week vacation with son in Los Angeles. Mrs O Royal Sharkey returned from a Maryland visit and homeward with relatives in Biddeford and Washington contacts linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Strickland
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Saco Hospital
Blanche Simard
Vogue
Old Orchard Road
Saco
Eastland Hotel
Portland
Fernand Petit, Jr
Webber Hospital
Emile J. Masse
Foss Street
Pool Street
Jean Masse
Los Angeles
Calif
Royal Sharkey
Upper Main Street
John D. van Meter
Odenton
Ethel Fuller
Washington, D.C
William Sinnett dies at 65 in Kennebunkport
Capt William D Sinnett 65 dies suddenly at home in Kennebunkport after a career as a captain of Socony Vacuum tanker ships and lobstering in retirement. Born August 25 1895 he was son of Hievey and Emily Hutchins Sinnett formerly of Patterson New Jersey. Survived by sister Mrs Frances Hittler of St Louis two nieces and a nephew. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at Cape Porpoise Methodist Church Rev Henry C Meggert officiating. Burial in Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call this evening at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Sinnett
Kennebunkport
Socony Vacuum Company
Hievey
Emily Hutchins Sinnett
Patterson
N. J
Frances Hittler
St. Louis
Cape Porpoise Methodist Church
Henry C. Meggert
Arundel Cemetery
Bibber Memorial Chapel
Summer Street
Kennebunk
Hibernian Auxiliary to Meet in Biddeford Hall
RX ensile notes Hibernian Auxiliary meeting Tuesday at 8 in AOH hall at Main and Elm Biddeford. President Mrs Charles Cartier to present menus for annual banquet May 25. Unity lodge K of P schedules special meeting Tuesday night to discuss business. Our Lady of Fatima circle Daughters of Isabella to hold social Tuesday at 8 p.m. at St hall Adams street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian Auxiliary
AOH
Main and
Elm Streets
Biddeford
Charles Cartier
Unity Lodge
K. of P
Our Lady of Fatima
Daughters of Isabella
St. = hall
Adams Street
Church Notes Prayer and meeting schedule across local churches
The Prayer Fellowship of Lyman Baptist meets Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the parsonage. A prayer meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Full Gospel Church Route 9 A Wells. A Tuesday prayer and Bible study is planned at First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Home League of Saco Salvation Army gathers 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. A joint meeting of Saco Universalist executive committee and Biddeford Universalist board is Tuesday at the church vestry. Youth choir of Saco School Street Methodist rehearses Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. at the church. A public smorgasbord hosted by Youth Fellowship is Wednesday 5–7 p.m. in Biddeford Second Congregational vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prayer Fellowship
Lyman Baptist Church
Full Gospel
Route 9-A
Wells
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
The
Saco Salvation Army
Saco Unitarian Church Executive Committee
Biddeford Universsist Church Board of Management
Universalist Church Vestry
Saco Sehool Street Methodist Church
Youth Fellowship
Biddeford Second Congregational Church
Saco Fire Crews Stop Grass Fire on Old Orchard Road
Saco firemen used a booster line to extinguish a grass fire yesterday afternoon on Old Orchard road on land owned by Leo Simanonak. No damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Old Orchard Road
Leo Simanonak
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Sympathy
Wish to thank all relatives and friends for cards flowers and prayers during illness. Mrs Fernando Boucher. We thank friends neighbors and relatives for expressions of sympathy during bereavement. The family of Walter G Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Williams
Carrie Herring dies after short illness in Kennebunk home
Carrie E Herring 94 a former Biddeford resident died Sunday morning in Kennebunk after a brief illness. She lived with her daughter Mrs Ethel Littlefield in West Kennebunk the past 28 years. Born January 22 1867 in Saco she was a longtime member of Saco Rebekah lodge and West Kennebunk Methodist church. Survived by her daughter grandson John M Herring and several nieces and nephews Funeral services Tuesday at 2 p m from Shumway Funeral Home Saco with calling hours tonight 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie E. Ae
Kennebunk
Biddeford
Ethel M. Littlefield
West Kennebunk
Saco
Issacher W
Susan M. ‘Dunn) Jellison
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Widow Delia Neveux of Biddeford Dies at 84
Delia Neveux 84 of 16 Chapel street Biddeford died at home after a short illness She was born July 17 1876 in Ste Helene P Q widow of Hormidas Neveux and a communicant of St Andre church Survived by son Albert of Lawrence Mass two daughters Germaine Caron and Muriel Neveux six grandchildren ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Friends may call Emond funeral home today and Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m Funeral services from St Andre church Wednesday at 9 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Neveux
Chapel Street
Biddeford
Ste. Helene
P. Q
Fabien
Seraphine
Cote) Gagne
Hormidas Neveux
St. Andre Church
Albert
Lawrence
Mass
Germaine Caron
Muriel Neveux
Olivine Camire
Sanford
Rose Lehouillier
Phelanise Roy
Emond Funeral Home
Miss Clarinda Roberge 71 of Biddeford dies after long illness
Clarinda Roberge 71 of 13 Mason Street Biddeford died Sunday after a long illness at a local hospital Born in Biddeford she was the daughter of Joseph and Louise Gauthier Roberge educated at St Joseph school and formerly employed by Pepperell Mfg She was a member and longtime secretary of the Children of Mary sodality and a communicant of St Joseph church Surviving are three brothers Joseph Henri and Paul and a sister Miss Emma Roberge Wid of Biddeford Also several cousins and one nephew Funeral from St Joseph church Wednesday at 830 a m Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford today and Tuesday 1-4 and 7-10 p m and prior to the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda Roberge
Mason Street
Biddeford
Joseph
Louise
Gauthier) Roberge
St. Joseph School
Pepperell Mfg. Company
Children of Mary Sodality
St. Joseph Church
Henri
Paul Roberge
Emma Roberge Wi
Bolduc
Alfred Street
Mary Paraday Dies After Long Illness In Saco
Mary A Paraday 78 of 50 Cleveland Street Saco died Saturday night in a local hospital after a long illness. She was born in Saco to Frank and Margaret Armstrong. Survived by daughter Rena Paraday and son Dr Thomas Paraday both of Saco, sister Lettie Armstrong, brothers John Armstrong of Saco and Frank Armstrong of Boston. Funeral conducted Tuesday at 9 am from Cote Funeral Home Beach and James streets Saco. calling hours today 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Paraday
Cleveland Street
Saco
Frank
Margaret (Leary) Armstrong
Rena Paraday
Thomas Paraday
Lettie Armstrong
John Armstrong
Frank Armstrong
Boston
Mass
Cote Funeral Home
Corner Beach
James Streets
Funeral for Ernest A. Tash in Saco
Funeral services for Ernest A. Tash 14 Hall Avenue Saco were held Saturday at Notre Dame de Lourdes church. A requiem high mass was led by Rev. George J. Plante with church choir, organist Mrs Kya Carrier. A Boston and Maine Railroad delegation attended. Bearers named Willie Normand Alberte Caron George Souliere Roger Jean Norbert Barabe Octave Boucher. Burial in St Joseph cemetery. Fr Plante said graveside prayers. Out of town attendees included Mrs Hilda Eddie Mrs Richard Franzoni of Portland and Mr Mrs Roger Welch of Kennebunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest A. Tash
Hall Aveney
Saco
Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
George J. Plante
Kya Carrier
Boston and Maine Railroad
Willie Normand
Alberte Caron
George Souliere
Roger Jean
Norbert Barabe
Octave Boucher
St. Joseph
Plante
Hilda Eddie
Richard Franzoni
Portland
Roger Welch
Kennebunk
Funeral rites for John F. Hgwramis held in Biddeford
Funeral services were held Saturday from St James Greek Orthodox church in Biddeford for John F. Hgwramis, a Saco resident. Officiating was Rev Sam Kal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Greek Orthodox Church
Biddeford
John FE
Hgwramis
Saco
Rey
Sam Kal
Weather update for Portland and area
This afternoon cloudy with a chance of showers and cooler conditions. Winds southeast 10 to 15 mph. Tonight mostly cloudy and foggy with occasional rain. Tuesday rain ends in the forenoon followed by gradual clearing and cooler. Temperatures vary across zones with Portland at 39 and Mt. Washington 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Halifax
Montreal
Record Hop At Saco Nets Tidy Sum For Scouts
A record hop at Saco City hall raised 162 dollars amid over 100 teenagers. Harvey La montagne DJed and hosted the event while Bruce Burns performed with his puppet Harrigan. Sherman Letel provided guitar accompaniments for vocal numbers by Lamon tagne. Dorothy Roy won a special prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Nets
Saco City Hall
Saco Boy Scout Troop
Harvey Lamontagne
Jand
Bruce Burns
Harrigan
Sherman Leteljlier
Lamontagne
Dorothy Roy
Injured Man Says He Was Not Hit By Car
Medine Cloutier, 57, of Ocean Park road in Saco, treated for a nose scratch and ankle sprain at Saco hospital after police investigated a possible automobile accident. He told Dr. Sheehan and Officer Alberick Martin he was not struck by a car. Daisy Leavit, 43, of Kennebunk, driving south on Ocean Park road, stopped on a lawn after skidding and said she did not think she hit him. Investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medine Cloutier
Ocean Park Road
Saco
Saco Hospital
David H. Sheenan
Cloutier
Sheehan
Alberick Martin
Daisy F. Leavit
Kennebunk
Saco PTA supports Pepperell Park school plan and taxes
The Saco PTA outlines a 1960-61 build plan after an October 18 meeting with a planning panel. Voters chose a new school at Pepperell Park with construction to start by October 15, 1961, and the note emphasizes the need for additional classrooms, limited tax impact, and civic support. Bearers for a funeral are listed for St Demetrios cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Grondin
Walter Lamb
Irving Hersey
Frank Lawler
Saco Pta Public Information Committee
House
Saco
Pepper‘ell Park
Clayton Freeman
Eugene Wolfahrt
William Searles
Alan Sawyer
Sara Emmons
Raymond Hobbins
Joseph Truman
William Kimball
Albert Desrochers,Jr
Gary Hill
Thomas Winston
Thomas Haley
Edward Whelan
Saco Couple Marks Golden Wedding With Fetes
Mr and Mrs Joseph Danis of Saco celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a weekend of events starting Saturday with a banquet at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford and concluding Sunday Mass open house and a cake cutting. The couple have nine children 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. They were married in 1911 at St Joseph church Biddeford and are long time Notre Dame de Lourdes parish parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Danis
Saco
Wonderbar
Biddeford
Ronald ‘Vadnais
Alma Larose
Aurise Boissonneault
Lauretta Whitehurst
Georgette Jacques
Robert Danis
Alfred Corriveau
Hartford
McNamara outlines DoD budget cuts and program halts
McNamara says the Polaris submarine force, Minuteman missile production, and long-range airlift for troops will be trimmed while other production items and base closings are reviewed. He notes possible cancellation of the last two Titan missile squadrons and halting experimental nuclear aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polaris
McNamara
Department of Defense
France Under Alert as Algeria Threat Sparks Massive Mobilization
Hundreds of volunteers flocked to the Interior Ministry in Paris to join guard units, receiving rifles and partial uniforms for 10-man squads. Thousands of troops and security forces, aided by 1,500 civil defense volunteers, were deployed around Paris as Alain Debré warned of possible Algerian attack. Air traffic halted citywide, with some airports reopened. Algeria’s insurgent junta claimed control, while the French government kept major detachments in contact with loyal forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Interior Ministry
Paris
France
Michel Debre
Algeria
Alsace
Marseille
Nice
Toulouse
de Pouilly
Memcen
Oran
de Gaulle
Algiers
Rangers Troop Marks Its First Anniversary Banquet
The Rangers 103rd Troop One celebrated its first anniversary with over 200 guests at the American Legion home in Saco. Highlights included remarks by Col. Robert K. Jensen and Lt. Col. Walter Provencher praising youth delinquency prevention work, promotions to many ranks, and thanks to advisors, with local officials and civic leaders in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangers 103Rd Troop One
American Legion
Saco
Robert K. Jensen
103Rd AC
Walter J. Provencher
1St Recon. Sq
Joseph Deschenes
Howitzer
Deschenes
Charles Cote
John H. Reed
Edwin W. Heywood
Biddeford
Clement Deschambault
Clarence Laplante
St. Francis College
Daniel Turkanis
Saco Tanning Corp
Rangers
Stephen Leskowsky, Jr
Lionel Morin
Thomas Donald
Marshal Goldthlwait
Clayton McLeskey
David Anderson
Robert Allen
Alan Antoine
Richard Ayotte
Marc Danis
Ronald Foran
Maurice Guerette
Russell Meserve
Theodore Moreau
Thomas Moreau
Wayne Nason
Bernard Paquette
Robert Reay
Ronald Vose
Frederick White
Thomas Bouchard
Richard Hanson
Roland Letellier
Harry Mason
Harry Viahakos
Donald Blanchette
Donald Pierce
D Troop
Roland Lagueux
Howitzer Battery
Owen-Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Emilien Lamarre
Alton Palmer
Aline Frechette
Rose Doyon
Paul Villandry
Raymond Frechette
Rene Provencher
Fremont Club Holds Second Card Party
The Fremont club held the second whist party of its spring series in the club hall Biddeford last night with the April hospitality committee arranging. Special awards went to Mrs Lillian Gervais and Albert Sevigny. women's table winners included Bernice Beaulieu Doris Letourneau Irene Marcoux Stella Curti and Betty Ann Brown. Men's division prizes went to Raymond Beaudoin Albert Sevigny Antonio Daigneault Alfred Letourneau and Rosaire Chouinard. Next party scheduled for Sunday April 30 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Club
Biddeford
Leslie Duprey
Emile Fecteau
Lionel Garon
Raoul Morin
Adrien Petit
Romeo Forest
Lillian Gervais
Albert Sevigny
Bernice
Biddeford Officials Inspect City During Annual Bus Tour
Biddeford city officials led by Mayor Clement Deschambault and City Clerk Ralph Binette toured the city by bus. They examined streets parks recreation areas the high school site Hills Beach erosion and other problem areas to gain perspective on needed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Clement Deschambault
Ralph Binette
Hills Beach
Pepperell Park Resolve Aims For Senate Hearing In Maine
Sen Ralph Lovell says a city request for the state to surrender reversionary rights in Pepperell Park to Saco will be reviewed by the State Government Committee this week or next. The measure, tied to funding a new 18 room elementary school valued at 399000, faces two readings before engrossment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Pepperell Park
Saco
Ralph Lovell
Sanford
The
Journal Today
Snc
Lovell
Committee On State Government
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Sen
Eagle Awards To Two Scouts Tonight At Parish Hall Biddeford
St. Andre Boy Scout troop to receive Eagle awards in a ceremony at the Parish hall in Biddeford at 7:30. Honorees are Robert Fourner and Roger Lambert. Addison Fournier serves as master of ceremonies with Rear Admiral Herbert B. Knowles as guest speaker. Attending officials include Donald L. Harter York County district commissioner Kenneth Hunnewell Kennebunk neighbor commissioner and Bernard Villandry neighborhood field commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andre Pfta
St. Andre Boy Scout Troop
Biddeford
Robert Fourner
Roger Lambert
Addison Fournier
Herbert B. Knowles
Kittery
Donald L. Harter Biddeford
York County
Kenneth Hunnewell
Kennebunk
Bernard Villandry
Neghborhood
Mitch Miller Hung In Effigy At University of Maine
Mitch Miller faced campus uproar after removing Maine from the Maine Stein Song on his Sing Along show. An effigy of Miller in red leotards hung at the main entrance bearing Swing Along with Mitch, with a Castro reference on a separate tree effigy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Mitch Miller
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Agilons
University of Maine
Miller
Maine
Maine Stein
Mitch
Castro
Special summer police officer applications at Old Orchard Beach
Police Chief John Clark and Town Manager Percival Wardwell announced today that employment forms for special summer police officers at Old Orchard Beach are available. Applications are being processed earlier than usual to accommodate a special police training program planned for early May at the Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ochard Beach
John Clark
Percival Wardwell
Guest Officers Night At Saco Rebekah Lodge
Saco city hall May festival prep completed during Biddeford Saco Liberal Religious Youth meeting at Saco Universalist parish house. Guest Officers night observed by Saco Rebekah lodge with members from East Waterboro Gorham Kennebunk and others. Invitations to attend district events and nights accepted. Frank Murray listed as patient at Trull hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco City Hall
Biddeford
Elizabeth
Perley Perkins
Richard Beal
Saco Rebekah Lang
Saco Od Fellows Hall
Leatha Butts
Noble Grand
Ruth Anderson
Margaret Chamberlain
Old Orchard Beach Lodge
Mildred Redson
Lillian Mathews
Phyl-Ann Thyng
Kennebu
Ann Waterhouse
Evelyn Smith
East Waterboro
East Waterboro Lodge
Columbia Lodge
Portland
Noble
Priscilla Ladd
Phyllis Vining
Carrie Emery
York Rebekah Lodge
Kittery
District 4
Gorham
Evelyn Gammon
Maine Rebekah Assembly
Evangeline Lodge
Olive Lodge
Kennebunk
Land
Forest Lodge
West Buxton
Nancy Rumlery
Eva Sherman
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Saco Od Fellows Lodge
Trinity Episcopal Church
Frank Murray
Trull Hospital
Johnston Heskitt
Patriarch
Helen Bowie
Cook Is Given Jail Term On Assault Charge
Cook 39 of Portland was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail at Alfred by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal court for assault and battery. In other action, Robert G. Provencal 39 of Biddeford and Richard H. Howard 39 of Biddeford each paid a 15 dollar fine for taking more than legal trout limits from Milliken Mills pond. Charles D. Jones 26 of Springfield Mass was fined 20 dollars for speeding 85 mph in a 70 mph zone. A case against Willie H. Begin 46 of Saco for failing to display a danger signal on his truck was filed by Judge Mahaney while a Saco Juvenile court session was in progress.
Biddeford teachers press for fair pay amid state gaps
Wilkinson cites Biddeford salaries as low versus state peers while teachers rush to return contracts. Larrabee notes a proposed $200 raise was deemed fair given finances and a new high school building. Most contracts due by 5 pm. several already returned as some educators seek other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Wilkinson
Journal
Larrabee
Young Driver Gets Probation in Biddeford Court
A 15 year old Biddeford driver received six months probation, a 10 day license suspension and a 10 day suspended sentence after pleading guilty to speeding 50 mph in a 45 mph zone on Route One. Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason cited a prior stop sign warning in sentencing. Wanda L. Howard of Rumford was fined 25 dollars for failing to display registration plates. Armand Trottier of Biddeford paid ten dollars after pleading guilty to operating without a license with Biddeford police as complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Robert Daigle
West Street
Robert Janson
Gerald C. Nason
Wanda L. Howard
Rumford
Mrs. Howard
Janson
Armand Trottier
Pierson's Lane
Trottier
Leona Allen Wins Special Whist Prize
Leona Allen won a special prize at a whist party last night at the Camp Ellis fire station, sponsored by the Camp Ellis firemen. Elsie Colson, Judy Gagne, and Florence Smith also received prizes, with Paul Gagne, Ernest Robbins, and Joshua Smith earning men’s division honors. Next Sunday's card party will be sponsored by the Camp Ellis Firemen's auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Allen
Camp Ellis
Elsie Colson
Judy Gagne
Florence Smith
Paul Gagne
Ernest Robbins
Joshua Smith
VFW Auxiliary Sunday Card Party Draws Prizes
A Biddeford GAR hall card party hosted by the VFW auxiliary featured special awards to Mrs. Al meria Proulx and Mrs. Marie Boisvert with several other winners named including Linwood Wallace Theora Coombs Mrs Alden Racine and Mrs Alma Beaudoin The queen of hearts went to Mrs Lucianna Roy Refreshments were provided by Mrs Racine and Mrs Roy A regular meeting is planned for the second Thursday in Larrabee and city schools report 61 teachers on the rolls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GAR Hall
Biddeford City
Biddeford
VFW
Al‘meria Proulx
Marie Boisvert
Linwood Wallace
Theora Coombs
Alden Racine
Alma Beaudoin
Laura Dodge
iMary A. Gagne
J. A.thompson
Larrabee
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William Sinnett
Fernando Boucher
Memoriam
Alphonse J. Perrin, Jr
St. John the Evangelist Church
Thornton Heights
South Portland
Mfe Rmont Monumental Works
Elm ST
Atlantic
W. J. Provost
Scarborough
Dial
Tucker
L. R. Joncas
Old Orchard
Wellington
Carrie Herring
Clarinda Roberege
Mary Paraday
Ernest A, Tash
John E. Haramis
Saco Pta
Amaras
St. Demetrios Cemetery
Nicholas Vlathakos
John Hadiaris
James Terilelis
John Gourdouros
Rangers Troop
Cook
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