Personal notices from Saco and surrounding towns
Merrill Harper at Webber hospital in Saco is listed as a medical patient. Reymond Warner visits Mt. Agamenticus with friends from Biddeford. Mr. and Mrs. Foley and daughter Pauline of Hartford Conn. visit Biddeford and Hills Beach relatives. A Roslyn Penn. family votes for John and Mary Zimnicki in Biddeford. Janice Painchand from New York City returns to Broadway show Take Me Along after vacation with Armand Painchand family in Saco. Gordon Allgrove and family plan a two week Brentwood visit to their son Donald. Ellen Boucher visits relatives in Long Island. Lucille Jacques vacationing in Rhode Island with Donald Ledoux. Maine Scout delegation members Millard Neal, Nap Rousseau, and Stanley Murdoch return from National Boy Scout Jamboree. Joseph Hill and Richard Charest arrive home from Colorado City after attending Jamboree with Maine delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Harper
Spring Street
Saco
Webber Hospital
Reymond J. Warner
Mt. Pleasant Street
Biddeford
Mt. Agamenticus
Jerry Foley
Pauline
Hartford
John Zimnicki
Hillside Avenue
Janice Painchand
New York City
Armand Painchand
Glenhaven Circle
Gordon Allgrove
Eden Lane
Old Orchard Beach
Edouard Jacques
Hills Beach
Rhode Island
Donald Ledoux
Colorado City
Maine
C. Millard Neal
Nap Rousseau
Eliot
Stanley Murdoch
Augusta
Colorado
Joseph Hill
Richard Charest
America
Hill
John Hill
Charest
Leandre Charest
Campbells Hotel Owner Kate Campbell dies at 90
Kate M Campbell widow of Charles H Campbell and former Vesper hotel operator in Old Orchard Beach died Tuesday at an Old Orchard convalescent home aged 90. Born in Morrisville Vermont she moved to Old Orchard early, belonged to Washington Avenue Methodist church, OBS Miniwanca chapter and Old Orchard Beach Women’s club. Survived by nephews and nieces funeral Thursday 1 30 p m from Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco with visitation tonight 7 9 burial Friday 2 p m Pleasant View cemetery Morrisville Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate M. Cmpbell
Charles H. Campbell
Old Orchard
Adelaide Road
Old Orchard Beach
Campbell
Morrisville
Zara
Elizabeth
Towne) Griswold
Vermont
Old ‘Orchard
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Miniwanca
OBS
Old
Legion Auxiliary Plans Cape Porpoise Banquet Trip
Members of the Owen-Davis post American Legion auxiliary will meet at the post home Beach street Saco by 6 15 p m for transportation to the banquet on August 10 at the Captain restaurant Cape Porpoise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen-Davis Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Captain
Cape Porpoise
Post
Beach Street
Saco
Christ Episcopal wardens to meet at church Thursday
The wardens and vestrymen of Christ Episcopal church will meet at the church on Thursday evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Pennsylvania Man Fined After Kennebunk DUI Case
John Foran of Haverton Pennsylvania was fined 110 dollars and given a suspended sentence in Kennebunk Municipal Court after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. His car rolled over on Ross Road Kennebunk and was declared a total loss after investigation by Kenne Police Chief Frank Stevens. Judge David W. Emmons imposed the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverton
Kennebunk
John Foran
Ross Road
Kenne
Frank Stevens
Foran
Forans
Pennsylvania
David W. Emmons
Stock Market Edges Through Lagging, Labor Day Watch
Gains and losses fought to a standstill on a listless New York market. Trade moved at a steady pace with fractional advances and scattered declines as investors waited to see post Labor Day direction. Aircraft and motors led, oils and utilities showed strength in income plays, with steels mixed. Dow Jones fell 1.58 to 612.10. AP 60 averaged 213.80, down 0.30. Bonds were lower overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dow Jones
Associated Press
U. S
Pine tree from Maine sails to Portsmouth for Victory flagstaff
A Maine pine tree aboard a British steamer will voyage to Portsmouth England to serve as the flagstaff on HMS Victory, Nelsons flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar. Cumberland County sent the tree as part of its 200th anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Portland
Portsmouth
England
Lord Nelson
Traffegar
Cumberland County
Mrs E Tavoularis Dies at 78 in Biddeford
Mrs Elizabeth B Tavoularis 78 wife of Peter Tavoularis of 235 Elm Street Biddeford died suddenly Tuesday night at home Born in Taftville Conn daughter of Narcisse and Dubois she attended Trinity Episcopal Church Survivors include her husband two daughters Mary and Sarah a son George all of Biddeford and several nieces and nephews Private funeral services will be held Friday at 10 am from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth B. Tavoularis
Peter Tavoularis
Elm Street
Biddeford
Taftville
Conn
Narcisse, Dubois
Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco
Mary
Sarah
George
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Death of Ralph J. Martel in Saco
Ralph J. Martel died suddenly at his home 129 Middle Street Saco Born in Biddeford December 1908 son of Henry and Mary Cantara Martel worked eight years at the Songo Shoe Shop Portland a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Survived by wife Ethel Parisien one son Robert L Edwards at an Air Force base California a daughter Lila F Saco a brother Oscar Hills Beach a sister Corrine Biddeford nephews and nieces Calling hours today and tomorrow 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at Cote Funeral Home James Street Saco with services Friday time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Martel
Middle Street
Saco
Biddeford
Henry
Mary
Cantara) Martel
Songo
Portland
Most Holy Trinity Church
Ethel Parisien
Robert
Oscar
Hills Beach
Corrine
Cote Funeral
James Street
Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters to Honor Aurelia Berry
Members meet at seven tonight at Cote funeral home Beach street Saco to pay respects to Mrs Aurelia Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Cone Temple
Pythian Sisters
Cote Funeral Home
Beach Street
Saco
Aurelia Berry
Funeral services for Mrs. Tremblay held at St. Joseph
Funeral services for Mrs. Celina Tremblay were held at 8:30 this morning at St. Joseph church. Msgr. Elie Hevey and Fathers Nor man Carrier and Marc Franck celebrated the solemn Requiem High Mass. Burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery with pallbearers led by Aime Desrofiers. A Good Shepherd convent delegation attended, and a Ste Anne society group served as honorary bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celina Tremblay
St. Joseph Church
Elie Hevey
Marc Franck
Norjman Carrier
Fr. Carrier
Diana Rousselle
Aime Desrofiers
Josephat Tardif
Edgard Cabana
Henri Bourque
Joseph Lefebvre
Alphonse Chrefien
St. Joseph Cemetery
Good Shepard
St. Joseph Parish
St. Andre Home
Ste Anne Society
Rene Racine
Eugene Gagne
Isidore Bergeron
John Matley
Boy Scout Finds Murdered Girl After Running Away
A boy described as Harold, who fled his home on July 26, was recaptured two miles from Betsy’s Benham neighborhood home after a night of events. A body was found by a Boy Scout searcher in a suburb north of Chicago as authorities investigated a violent assault involving muffled screams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harold
Benham
Betsy
Wood collecting prodigy studied by university associate
Archie F Wilson, a University of Illinois anatomy researcher in wood science, oversees a 6,000 piece global collection valued at about $10,000. The seven year old collector moved from Decatur, Illinois eleven years ago, and he treats wood as an intellectual subject studied under a microscope rather than for function. He notes two schools of thought on wood but jokes about splinter groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit
Archie F. Wilson
University of
Portland Weather: Clouds, Showers, Cooler Tonight
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers this afternoon. Clearing and turning cooler tonight. Fair and pleasant Thursday with lower humidity. Winds southwest 15-20 mph shifting west and northwest 15-20 mph then diminishing to 10-13 mph by morning. Zone 1 temperatures 80 to 55. overnight lows list several readings including Portland 63 and Mt. Washington 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concorc
Halifax
Montreal
Baseball standings and results from Tuesday and Wednesday
American League leaders New York Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston Kansas City played Tuesday results included New York 3 3 Detroit 2 2 first game 14 innings second game 10 innings Baltimore 6 Chicago 2 Washington 9 Cleveland 0 Kansas City 10 Boston 4. National League Milwaukee St Louis Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh and other matchups noted with twi night and N designations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
American League
W. L. Pet. G.B
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Boston Caves
Kansas City
Boston
Twinight
Milwaukee
St. Lows
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Smith
Skowron
Mantle
Maris
Minoso
Freese
Siebern
Allison
Fox
Robinson
Aparicio
Becquer
Landis
Coates
Stubbs
Larker
Mays
Mathews
Banks
Aaron
Pinson
Cepeda
Cunningham
White
Bruton
Kirkland
Boyer
Roebuck
Farrell
Williams
Drysdale
Friend
Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Figures Noted
GENEVA New York Linda Russell 14 thought she was stung by a bee last summer. A sharp pain in her right foot led to an operation revealing a .22 caliber bullet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
N. Y
Linda Russell
Linda
Fold welcomes new arrivals in Biddeford and Saco
The Biddeford Saco Journal notes greetings for new area residents. Michael Cordeau, two months ten days old, is the son of Gerald W. Cordeau and Henriette Fortier. Grandparents are Emil J. Fortier, Raymond W. Cordeau, Colette Fortier is godmother, Paul Cordeau godfather. Also announced are Linda Marie Ann Elie, daughter of Raymond Elie, and Diane Lariviere, daughter of Armand Lariviere, both born in Biddeford in late July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colette Fortier
Paul Cordeau
Raymond Elie
Elm Street
Biddeford
Linda Marie- Ann
Armand Larivierie
King Street
Diane
Dillon Seen Nixon Pick For Cabinet
Douglas Dillon, 50, a tough talker to the Soviet Union and a low key congressman, emerges as the backstage favorite for secretary of state if Nixon wins. His long State Department tenure, close ties with Nixon, and ready use of statistics and factual replies make him a leading, less controversial choice amid cabinet speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Douglas Dillon
Soviet Union
Congress
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Chester Bowles
Adlai E. Stevenson
Dillon
State Department
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Nixon- Dillon
New One
Nelson A. Rockefeler
Fire Fighters Back In Jail After Forest Fire Work
About 400 fire fighters returned to Portland's Skid Row after a week of battling eastern Oregon forest fires. More than a third were jailed the morning after, having spent up to ten days eating smoke and drinking water. Some carried as much as six dollars in their pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
G P
Oregon
Niger Declares Independence from France Amid Ceremony
Niger became an independent state after an official document exchange with France and an independence proclamation by President Hamani Diori. President Eisenhower greeted Niger’s independence, praising progress and signaling warm future U S relations with Niger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niamey
Niger
France
Hamani Diori
Newport
R. I
Eisenhower
Africa
Hamani Diori Eisenhower
United States
Rug Hooking Classes Begin At Kennebunk
Beginning this week at the New Art Center Workshop 4 Dane Street Kennebunk a rug hooking class will be taught by Mrs Annette A Hill of Brownfield. The instructor has taught in Oxford where pupils presented an exhibition. An exhibition of Peggy Bacon etchings from New York is shown at the workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Art Center Workshop
Dane Street
Kennebunk
Annette A. Hill
Brownfield
Oriential
China
Korea
Japan
Barn
Brick Store
Sally Johnson
Saco Man Held After Appearing In Beach Court
Wilfred Gilbert, 26, of 2 Lillian Avenue Saco, pleaded guilty in Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice court to three charges. He was fined 35 for failing to stop for a police officer and 45 for speeding 90 mph in a 45 mph zone. The delinquency charge was bound over to the Superior Court. He posted a 500 bond and was released. Police say he refused to stop on Route 98 and led officers along Route 1 into Scarborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Gilbert
Lillian Avenue
Saco
Wesley Mewer
Old Orchard
Gilbert
Old Orchard Beach
Scarborough
New Members Initiated at Owen-Davis Post Meeting
Three new Owen-Davis Post 11 members were initiated and a fourth by proxy at the American Legion post on Beach Street in Saco. The honorees were Roland Paquette Guy Goodwin John Renouf and Adrey Harmon by proxy. The charter was draped and a moment of silence observed for Past Commander Joseph LaFrancois of Biddeford who died in New Jersey. Albert Deshaies spoke on industrial cooperation and recent local business developments. A luncheon followed hosted by Robert LaMontagne and Hartley Bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen-Davis Post
American Legion
Post
Beach Street
Saco
Roland Paquette
Guy Goodwin
John Renouf
Adrey Harmon
Joseph LaFrancois
Bidderod
New Jersey
Albert Deshaies
Biddeford-Saco
Terry Horne Given Party On Birthday
Master Terry W. Horne, son of Mr and Mrs Forest Horne of Kennebunk, was guest of honor at a family cook out for his fifth birthday. He received many gifts and a decorated cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harrison Seavey and children Patricia Donald Roger and Stedman Cape Porpoise and Kennebunk families attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry W. Horne
Forest Horne
Kennebunk
Terry
Harrison Seavey
Patricia
Donald
Roger
Stedman
C. Milton Bradbury
Thomas
Freak Bradbury
Bruce
Brian
Lady Luck With Airman In Highway Wreck
Robert W. Derby 20 of Claymont Del a Pease Air Force Base man escaped injury when his 1951 model car left the Wells road crashed into a ditch and rolled over after he fell asleep at the wheel. He walked away with a shin scratch as the car was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pease Air Force
Wells
Robert W. Derby
Claymont
Del
Pease
Elmer Hutchins
Derby
Gov Reed To Visit Acton Fair On August 27
Governor John H. Reed will attend the Acton Fair on its second day August 27, officiating the parade at 10 a.m. and the horse show starting at 11 a.m. He will visit the new 4-H cattle barn as the fair opens each day with events like tractor pulling beef and dairy judging oxen and steers, crowning of the York County Apple Queen, and evening programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Roger S Bragdon
Wells
John H. Reed
York County
Ken McKenzie
Elder Citizens Increasing In Maine Population
The Maine Committee of Aging reports more residents 65 and older, totaling about 101 000 or 11 percent of the population, while many young people leave the state for better jobs. Life expectancy is rising and planning for retirement years becomes more essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Maine Committee of Aging
Two Teens to Face Biddeford Court on Theft Charges
Two 16-year-old youths from Old Orchard Beach and Portland are scheduled to be arraigned in Biddeford Municipal Court tomorrow. They are charged with stealing clothes from J C Penney in Biddeford, including a raincoat and sportcoat two weeks ago and a sportcoat and pair of slacks yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
J. C. Penney
Old Orchard Beach
Portland
Witnesses Testify in Blast Suit Against Gas Firm
Oliver T. Sanborn former Portland fire chief testified he investigated the blast and had an opinion on its cause but was barred from answering by the gas firm’s attorney. Marc Simard, Neil Dow, and Patrick Cyr also testified detailing building conditions and lack of combustibles during the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver T. Sanborn
Portland
Atty
Harold Carroll
Joseph Harvey
Harvey
Sanborn
Carroll
Lincoln Spencer
Marc Simard
Neil Dow
Saco Civil Engineers
Patrick Cyr
Biddeford
Simard
Dow
Fire station repairs prep for new engine at Old Orchard Beach
Fire Chief Louis Wharff says woolen floor reinforcement at Old Orchard Beach fire station prepares for a new American LaFrance pumper due this fall. The incoming truck will replace a 1925 model. Guests include Judy Carrier and Anna Curtis with Terry, the Horne family, and Virginia and Kenneth. Absent gift sending were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Whitcher of Kennebunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Louis Wharff
Judy Carrier
Anna Curtis
Terry
Forrest Horne
Virginia
Kenneth
Edward Whitcher
Kennebunk
Jane Morgan heads two Cole Porter shows at Kennebunkport Playhouse
Robert C. Currier announces a two week shift to Jane Morgan in two Cole Porter musicals at Kennebunkport Playhouse. From August 8 to 13 she performs By Candlelight with Murray Matheson and Raymond Keast, then August 15 to 20 Paris joins Miss Morgan with James Mitchell. Mazzu conducts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Currier
Maine
Kennebunkee Flayhouse
Henry Morigan
Playhouse
Jane Krgan
Jane Morgan
Miss Morgan
Cole Porter
Plyhouse
Maria
Gertrude Lawrence
Jane
Newton
Mass
2Chankport Playhouse
Art Mooney
Dick Stabile
Ising
Bernard Hilda
Champs Elysees
Paris
Continent
Great Britain
London
New York
St. Regis
Kennebunkport
Prince Rudolph
Murray Matheson
Faye Emerson
Australia
England
United States
Canada
Beatrice Lillie
Madge Elliot
Hermoine Gingold
Raymond Keast
Joseph
Keast
Robert Shaw Chorale
Falso
Job Upswing Predicted As Auto Demand Rises
The Labor Department foresees a modest employment upswing by mid September, peaking in auto centers as production begins on 1961 cars and trucks. Payrolls in about half of major steel regions are also expected to rise with renewed auto demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kate M. Campbell
Lichurch Notes
Journal
Mrs. E. Tavoularis
THE
Associated Press American League
James Marlow
John Scali
Terry Horne
Lady Luck
Gov. Reed
Acton Fair
Biddeford Court
N. P. Scontras Real Estate Agency
Alfred Street
Dial
Briggs & Stratton
Fox Howard
Deluxe
Eclipse
Sam's Place
BANCROFTs MARJIN ROLLING @ MILLS COMPANY
Main Street Parkway
Brewer
Poe Oe
Bangor
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