Personal Briefs From Biddeford Area Families
Mrs Charles Eggertsson and son Guy of Fairview New Jersey visit the Hoctor family on Mt Pleasant street Biddeford. Nellie Carty of New York City visits Catherine Daly and other relatives in Biddeford and Saco. Dominique Doyon of Biddeford a patient at Maine Medical Center Portland. Joseph L Lebrecque Biddeford surgical. Mr and Mrs Leo G Neault and son of Baltimore visiting his parents in Biddeford. Cecilia Mullahy of Dobbs Ferry returned home after vacation with John Keigher in Biddeford. Jeannine Nadeau Mercy Hospital Portland student nurse leaves for Washington DC to affiliate with a hospital there. Mr and Mrs Richard Emery and daughter Janice return to Marlborough Mass after two weeks with Herbert Emery Biddeford. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dutch recently married return from wedding trip and reside in Bristol Conn. Dutch is son of Harland Dutch West Kennebunk. Dutch's wife is daughter of Napoleon Bolduc Old Orchard Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eggertsson
Guy
Fairview
N. J
Hoctor
Mt. Pleasant Street
Biddeford
Catherine Daly
South Street
Saco
Nellie Carty
New York City
Dominique Doyon
Crescent Street
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Joseph L. Lebrecque
Emery Street
Leo G. Neault
Baltimore
Jeffrey
Summer Street
Biddeore
Cecilia Mullahy
Dobbs Ferry
N. Y
John Keigher
Graham Street
Jeannine Nadeau
Mercy Hospital
Washington, D. C
Richard Emery
Janice
Marlborough
Mass
Herbert Emery
Guine& Road
Kenneth Dutch
Bristol
Conn
Dutch
Napoleon Bolduc
Old Orchard Beach
Harland Dutch
West Kennebunk
William A. Frost
Hartford
Therese Wakefield
Elmore Wakefield
Wildes District
Kennebunkport
J. Bagganstoss
Albany
Mich
Louis R. Gervais
Madrid
Spain
Debra Jeanne
Wetching
Gervais
Yvette Boislard
Eugene Boislard
William Gervais
Webber Hospital
Robert FE. Sargent
Bartlett Street
G. Robert Butler
Mill Lane
Noted Sculptor Dizs In London
In London Sir Jacob Epstein, the noted American-born British sculptor, died at his London home Wednesday night at age 78. Born in New York to immigrant parents, he lived mostly abroad and became a naturalized British citizen. Queen Elizabeth II knighted him in 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Jacob Epstein
Epstein
New York
East Side
Club Calendar Notes Planned Meet and Picnic
Members of Owen-Davis auxiliary plan to attend a meeting and cookout at the camp of Mrs. Florence Gagne on Ossipee Lake. Call Mrs. Martha Beaudoin after 3 30 p m before Sunday. Fireside club of School Street Methodist church to picnic at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parslow Barkers Pond Sunday at 10 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen-Davis Auxiliary
Florence Gagne
Ossipee Lake
Martha Beaudoin
School Street Methodist Church
Ralph Parslow
Barkers Pond
Confessions Hearings at Kennebunkport Wells Ogunquit Churches
Confessions will be heard at St Martha Kennebunkport on Saturday from 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 pm. St Monica Kennebunk hosts 4 to 5 pm Saturday. St Mary Wells holds 2:30 to 3:30 pm tomorrow. All Saints Ogunquit hosts 4 to 5 pm tomorrow. An Open Air meeting is at 7 tonight at the Saco Salvation Army hall followed by a holiness meeting at 7 etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Martha Church
Kennebunkport
St. Monica Church
Kennebunk
St. Mary Church
Wells
All Saints Church
Ogunquit
Saco
The
Saco Salvation Army
Junior band practice at Old Orchard Beach hall
A junior band practice is scheduled at the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army hall this Saturday at 10 a.m. The event invites local youth to join and learn music skills under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Salvation Army Hall
Stock Market Little Change After Thursday Rally
New York stocks opened mixed after Thursday's surge, with gains and losses roughly even. Industrials edged down, rails fell while oils eased and some sectors like electronics and chemicals posted small gains. The AP average of 60 stocks stood about ten cents lower at noon, with bonds slipping modestly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Texas Instruments
Zenith
Goodyear
Associated Press
Don Jordan Sued for Divorce in Los Angeles
Welterweight champion Don Jordan was sued for divorce in Los Angeles on Thursday. Stella Jordan alleged physical violence by her husband. The couple married in 1952 and both are listed as 25 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Don Jordan
Stella Jordan
Jordans
Card of Thanks for Norma's illness bereavement
We thank neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness in words and deeds during Norma's illness. Mrs Hattie Hatch, Mr and Mrs Richard Ober, Mr and Mrs Sidney Bean, Mr Neddie E Hatch Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma
Hattie Hatch
Richard Ober
Sidney Bean
Neddie E. Hatch, Jr
Widow Lillian Weidhorn Dies In Old Orchard Beach
Mrs Lillian W Weidhorn 79 died early today at her sister Mrs Ethel Collins home 72 Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach where she had resided for three months She belonged to St Clement parish Medigord Mass where she lived 35 years Born in Biddeford daughter of Edson and Mary Dennington Gay Educated in local schools Surviving include a son Robert Weidhorn Somerville Mass one sister three grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral services set for Monday at 9 am from St Margaret church Old Orchard Beach Friends may call Cosgrove funeral home 326 Elm Street Biddeford from 2 to 3 and 7 to 10 pm Saturday and Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian W. Weidhorn
Ethel Collins
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
St. Clement Parish
Medigord
Mass
Biddeford
Edson
Mary (Dennington) Gay
Robert Weidhorn
Somerville
Collins
St Margaret Church
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm Street
Janet Macdonald dies in Portland hospital at 82
Janet Macdonald, 82, a summer visitor at Ocean Park and widow of Donald Macdonald, died suddenly yesterday at a Portland hospital. A Yonkers, New York resident born in Scotland, she worked at Leak and Watts School for Boys in Yonkers before retiring. Dennett and Craig funeral home, Saco, handles arrangements. Funeral services are in Yonkers Tuesday with burial in Wilmington, Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Macdonald
Ocean Park
Donald Macdonald
Portland
Yonkers
N. Y
Scotland
Leak and Watts School
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Saco
Wilmington
Del
Mrs. Ethel Benham Benham obituary in Biddeford and Kennebunkport
Mrs. Ethel Benham 56 widow of Frank W. Benham died at her home after a long illness at 31 Harrison avenue Biddeford She was born in Kennebunk daughter of Towne She worked as a nurse's aide at Trail hospital Biddeford and belonged to Village Baptist church Survivors include two daughters Jeannette Dunklin Plainfield Vermont and Nora Kolsech Wrentham Massachusetts three sons Robert Boston Kennebunkport William Boston Bridgeport Connecticut and Carl Boston Norwalk Connecticut a brother Joseph Towne Kennebunk 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral from Lennet and Craig funeral home 65 Main street Saco tomorrow at 2 30 p m Burial in Arundel Cemetery Kennebunkport Friends may call at the funeral home today 2 4 and 7 9 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel M
Boston
Jeannette Dunklin
Plainfield
Nora Kolsech
Wrentham
Mass
Robert Boston
Kennebunk
Port William Boston
Bridge
Port
Conn
Carl Boston
Norwalk
Joseph Towne
Lennet and Craig Funeral Home
Niiin Street
Saco
Arundel
Kennebunkport
Funeral Services for Ulric Noe Forest
Funeral services for Ulric Noe Forest were held at 8 30 this morning from St Joseph church with Rev Alexander Letendre Sherbrooke PQ celebrating the solemn high Mass Mrs Diana Rousselle was the organist and music was by the St Joseph choir Bearers were Frederick Allen Ralph Cote John Plourde Roland Collard Ernest Boisvert and William Collard Burial was in the family lot at St Joseph with Rev Sylvia Levesque saying prayers at the graveside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulric Forest
Ulric Noe Forest
St. Joseph Church
Alexander Letendre
Sherbrooke
P. Q
Diana Rousselle
St. Joseph
Frederick Allen
Ralph Cote
John Plourde
Roland Collard
Ernest Boisvert
William Collard
Sylvia Levesque
Funeral services for Armand Nadeau Biddeford
Funeral services were held this morning at St. Andre church for Armand Nadeau of 3 Foss street Biddeford. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Msgr. Aime Giguere with Rev. Robert T. Martel as deacon and Rev. Gerard J. Parent as sub-deacon. The male choir of St. Andre aided by organist Mrs. Laura Lauzon Proulx led the singing. Bearers included Adriene Lacourse Roland Lacourse Sylvie Lacourse Aime Desrosiers Francois Neault and Marcel Faucher. Burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave by Father Martel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armand Nadeau
Foss Street
Biddeford
St. Andre Church
Aime Giguere
Robert T. Martel
Gerard J. Parent
Laura Lauzon Proulx
Adriene Lacourse
Roland Lacourse
Sylvie Lacourse
Governor and council clash over nominations in confirming process
Nominees to the governor’s slate drew swift denials from councilors. Chairman Robert L. Travis of Westbrook noted the council cannot appoint but must advise and urged consultation before nominations. The governor defended the picks as qualified, warning that refusing to confirm undermines checks and balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne’ Tor
Robert L. Travis
Westbrook
Veteran Confederate soldier Walter Williams dies at 116
Walter Williams aged 116, the last surviving Confederate soldier, died in Houston after a long illness. His daughter Mrs. Willie Mae Bowles confirmed the death, marking the end of a era for a generation linked to the Civil War. Williams had become a living link to veteran reunions and historical memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Walter Williams
Willie Mae Bowles
Saco Youth Is Sentenced At Biddeford Court
A 14 year old Saco youth who admitted breaking into the Samson Supply warehouse and a bankrupt store in Biddeford received a suspended sentence to the State School for Boys with one year probation. The youth stole shirts valued at 9.63 and 5, later recovered. Also, Joseph C. Michaud had case continued to August 29 for assault with a beer bottle. Albert H. Bridges was fined 25 dollars for driving without registration and jailed 60 days total with 30 days in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Samson Supply Company
Lincoln Street
Biddeford
Washington Street
Washir
Gerald Nason
Joseph C. Michaud
Elm Street
Alberic Dionne
Albert H. Bridges
Foss Street
$2,500 In Articles Stolen At Beach
A Montreal couple Mr and Mrs Frank Seremba Jr reported theft of belongings valued at 2500 from a cottage at Old Orchard Beach to Beach police. Stolen items include a diamond ring 650 mink stole 1200 gold wedding band 50 string of pearls 300 two electric razors 75 camera with case 150 cameo and earring set 25 suit case 45 and a white pearl bracelet and an alarm clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Montreal
Frank Seremba
Eisenhower plays golf before Washington trip in Gettysburg
President Eisenhower teed off at 7:40 a.m. with George E. Allen at Gettysburg Country Club ahead of a Washington visit to unveil the 50th state flag. The outing marked a preballot pause as the nation prepares for a 50 star flag ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Washington
George E. Allen
Gettysburg Country Club
Old Soldier in Critical Condition Gains Light Nourishment
The old soldier in critical condition woke to take light nourishment of beef broth. It was the first day of undisturbed rest in a week for Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Welcoming new arrivals in Biddeford Saco Journal notes
Birth notices list Diane Monique Parent and many other newborns with birth dates August 13 through August 17 at local hospitals. Parents, addresses, and grandparent details are provided for each family alongside weights and times of birth.
Tabor Bill Nears Final Conferees Reach Quick Accord
Senate and House conferees have nearly finished the first six sections of the labor bill. The seventh and final section, the focal point of the dispute, is to be reconciled today. The bill as passed by both chambers would modify Taft Hartley law provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Portland Youth Injured In Saco Auto Accident
A Portland youth, 17 year old William E. Dickinson, in fair condition at Saco Osteopathic hospital after a Wat son Mills road collision near Bar Mills. His convertible struck a soft shoulder, rolled onto its side, injuring Dickinson with a broken nose and possible cheekbone fracture. Passengers Arthur Colpitt, 19, Percy Green Jr., 14, and James Myrick, 15, were uninjured. The car was a total loss. Patrolman Norman Lombard investigated the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Saco Osteopathic Hospital
Watson Mills
Saco
William E. Dickinson
Bar Mills
Dickinson
Arthur Colpitt
Percy Green, Jr
James Myrick
Norman Lombard
Saco Police
Margery Walker and Robert Fenderson Wed in Saco
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Margery Walker and Robert Fenderson, both of Saco. Rev Frances Porter officiated at the Saco United Baptist church ceremony. A small reception followed at the bride's home on School Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery Walker
Robert Fenderson
Saco
Frances Porter
Saco United Baptist Church
School Street
Assault case against Saco man dropped in court
A Saco assault case against Clarence Scammon was dismissed for insufficient evidence after he denied striking 9 year old Russell Whitten at the Buxton road home. His wife Florence testified no strike occurred. State police were complainants in both cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Clarence Scammon
Buxton Road
Russell Whitten
Hilary F. Mahaney
Scammon
Florence
Joseph M. Jabour
Methuen
Mass
Maine
Jabour
Anthony D. Dipietro
Milford
Andre Gagne
Milliken Street
Old Orchard Beach
Maine Employments Security Commission
Gagne
Arnold Vw’. Scott
Air Of Rodman Brothers Attend Traditional Bachelor Dinner
Air Of and Rodman along with Rodman’s wife drew a large crowd when they arrived Thursday. That evening the six ushers for the wedding Jerry Rigg of Omaha David Montgomery of Niagara Falls Harold Talbot of New York City and Robert Waldron of Rockford gave Steven the customary bachelor dinner at the local hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Rodman
Jerry Rigg
Omaha, Neb
David Montgomery
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Harold Talbot
New York City
Robert Waldron
Rockford, Il
Steven
Biddeford School Bus Transportation Policy Appeals Court Ruling
The court ruled that funding private school bus transport is illegal under current law but not unconstitutional and could be legal with an enabling act. Local officials seek a special legislative session to resolve the issue while Biddeford School Department will continue transportation for public school children under existing contracts starting September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace One
Larrabee
Biddeford
Family plan could offer free tuition at Portland university
University of Portland announces a family plan for fall enrollment. If multiple family members attend together, one pays full tuition, the second two thirds, and the third one third. Additional members receive free tuition. Tuition is $660 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
University of Portland
Howard Kenna
Texas Couple Charged With Starving Son
Texas couple Manuel Quesada and Francisco Martinez Quesada were charged with murder after their 2 month old son Juan died of malnutrition. Police found the infant wrapped in a cotton blanket. the mother claimed lack of funds to pay a doctor. Detectives noted a large TV in the home amid the neglect allegations. The couple reportedly gave away eight of their eleven children in the past thirteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Justice of the Peace
Albert Trevino
Manuel Quesada
Francisco Martinez Quesada
Robert Hausman
Juan
Frank Castillon
Castillon
Juan Quesada
Quesadas
York Biscuit Company Fire Probed in Biddeford
A State Fire Prevention bureau probe into the $100,000 blaze at the York Biscuit plant began its second day in Biddeford Municipal Court. Eyewitnesses described a loud explosion followed by a collapse as investigators hear witnesses behind locked doors. The building owner Marc Simard fire chief Arthur King and firefighters were called. press photographers also testified. No end date yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
York Biscuit Company
Biddeford
South Street
Marc Simard
Arthur King
Officers Installed By Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Biddeford
Beta Sigma Phi members in Pi chapter and the Exemplar chapter in Laempler were installed at Seco GAR hall. Officers include Pi president Mrs Roland Rioux and Exemplar president Mrs Nathan Johnson with Olive Murphy Bath as installing officer. Special guest Mrs Warren Peterson Saco honored for community service. Exemplar meets first and third Tuesdays. Pi meets second and fourth Tuesdays. September 1 and September 8 hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Chapter
Laempler
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Biddeford
Charles Cotsis
Ways and Means
Hazel Hirst
Nathan Johnson
Robert Allard
Thomas Daly
Betty Stansberry
James Throumoulos
Norman Morin
Olive Murphy
Bath
Johnson
Allard
Warren Peterson
Saco
Philip Lermman
Exemplar Chapter
Francis Johnson
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Hope Diamond Carrier Plagued By Misfortunes
Beach men freed on film charge by Trial Justice Wesy M. Mewer after a raid on an indecent film. Elliot Fallas and Joseph R. Bijou were found innocent of selling and Moses Fallas of possession. Robert Maguir got 10 days for driving without a license after appealing. The Hope Diamond legend is recounted with victims linked to the gem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Wesy M. Mewer
Elliot Fallas
Francis Street
Joseph R. Bijou
Portland Avenue
Moses Fallas
Robert Maguir
Seaview Avenue
Ola Oreivard Beach
Escape at Wisconsin prison farm shocks locals
AP reports Louis Alvin Johnson escaped from a state prison farm near Fox Lake Wisconsin. Police and guards searched the area as locals heard howls and found evidence of the fugitive in the vicinity. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with frightened residents and a missing cook and breakfast. Johnson’s escape prompted a manhunt and questions about security at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Lake
Wis
Louis Alvin Johnson
Johnson
Public Palaces Open to Tourists in Post King Era
In Cairo and Alexandria, former palaces of King Farouk have been repurposed as museums restaurants and casinos. Visitors can tour Abdin Palace with its Byzantine hall and Suez Canal ballroom then dine on the Kassed Kheir yacht and tour nearby pyramids and a rest house built at the pyramids. The setup lets Egyptians play king for a day amid recreated royal interiors and Tutankhamon style furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Playboy
Farouk
Alexandria
Abdin Palace
Suez Canal
Kassed Kheir
The
Nile
Pyramids
Tutankhamon
Wood Paneled Room Adds Eye Appeal and Ease of DIY
Wood paneled walls enhance interior look and value for home improvement. The piece outlines four paneling styles, suggests lengths from three to 16 feet, and covers installation methods including furring strips, nails, and cement options. It guides alignment with a plumb bob, keystone panels for awkward areas, and final trimming with molding.
Pharaohs’ Banquet Echoes in Abdin Casino Night
The exhibit features pharaonic paintings of hunting and feasting scenes. The program ends with an evening of dining and dancing at Abdin Casino, once the king's private night club, highlighting royal culture and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abdin Casino
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Dizs
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Memoriam
Florence M. LaMarre
Thomas F. LaMarre
Lillian Weidhorn
Mrs
Ethel Benham
Judy Scott
Silver Springs
Fla
Harold L. Hamilton, Jr
G. Simard’s Court
Harold L
Donald C. Wormwood
Harvey Street
Corine Mary
Edward Michaud
Ferry Road
Juliana Selina
Raymond P. Durgeon
Cathryn Ann
John M. Paquette
Kathleen Ann
Paquette
Diana Ouellette
Paul M. Lemay
Boothby Road
Paul Michael
William F. Boston
York Street
Michael Thomas
Richard M. Moreau
Main Street
Gary Richard
Leo Paul Bouthillette
Irving Street
Michael James
R. J. Fenderson
Saco Man
Kalamazoo
Texas
Hope Diamond
Todd
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