Local notices from Biddeford and area events
Mrs. Thomas Cote of 30 Western avenue Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Mrs Alma Gagne of 34 Sullivan street Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame hospital. Mrs Eugenia Anthony of 20 Washington street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Mrs Laurence Barnes Biddeford entertains Mr and Mrs Mark P Emery Jr of Portland over the weekend. Mrs Barnes and a group of Portland residents return home from Campobello Island and Bar Harbor. Miss Roberta L Jones of Old Orchard Beach transfers from Gorham State Teachers college to the University of Maine this fall. Rev and Mrs David Howe of Springfield Mass and family visit Ocean Park two weeks while Rev Howe serves with New England Baptist Youth conference. Rev Clarence Laplante OFM of St Francis college and Rev Oscar Giroux OFM attend curriculum conference in Three Rivers Que with other college presidents and principals. Mrs Gladys Ruben of Saco returns from Dance Teachers club of Boston convention featuring Paul Draper Marina Svetlova Roy and June Mavor Bill DeFormato. Mrs Ruben is chosen to model in a fashion show at the Somerset hotel convention pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Barnes
Biddeford
Mark P. Emery, Jr
Portland
Campobello Island
N.B
Bar Harbor
Alfred Street
Roberta L. Jones
Greenacre
Old Orchard Beach
Gorham State Teachers College
University of Maine
David Howe
Springfield
Mass
Ocean Park
Howe
New England Baptist Youth Conference
Three Rivers
Que
Clarence Laplante
OFM
St. Francis College
Oscar Giroux
Culty
Franciscan Order
United States
Canada
Gladys Ruben
Hall Avenue
Saco
Dance Teachers Club of
Boston
Paul Draper
Marina Svetlova
Roy
June Mavor
Bill DeFormato
Somerset Hotel
Deaths Mrs Maude E Miles 79 Saco resident
Mrs Maude E Miles 79 a Saco resident died suddenly at home 77 Harrison Ave Saco. Born Gorham Sept 2 1882 she operated a convalescent home at her residence for 15 years. She leaves two sons a brother 12 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Shumney Funeral Home Saco with calling hours Sunday Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude E. Miles
Saco
Harrison Avenue
Gorham
Ruben and
Caroline
Carol) Meserve
North Saco
Frank §. Whitten
Fordest H. Whitten
Henry Meserve
Nerces
Shumney Funeral Home
Spring Street
Portland Fair Tonight and Weekend Weather Outlook
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight in Portland with cooler air. Lows in the 60s and a warm, more humid Sunday with some clouds developing north portion in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop to Be Led by Mrs Harris
Mrs. Fillmore Harris, captain, and Group A will take charge of the Notre Dame hospital Thrift Shop next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore Harris
Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop
Biddeford Trio Injured When Car Rolls Over
Three Biddeford youths were injured early today when the car they rode in flipped on Ferry road Saco. Gerard A. Lapierre 19 drove north steering failed vehicle rolled over then landed upright. Lapierre bruised Robert A. Dubois 20 suffered a sprained left shoulder Jean P. Nolette 19 sustained a broken nose and left shoulder. Damage to Lapierre’s car over $100. In a separate crash at Spring and Green streets Saco Francis T Spencer 39 and Earle J Randall 56 collided. Spencer’s car damage about $154 and Randall’s about $100.
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Biddeford
Ferry Road
Saco
Gerard A. Lapierre
Emery Street
Lapierre
Robert A. Dubois
Alfred Road
Earle J. Randall
Longwood Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Spencer
Spring Street
Randall
Green Street
Population note on Seneca people and numbers
The current population estimate places the Seneca at about 4,200 individuals. This figure reflects the contemporary size of the Seneca population within the specified area.
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Kindness
The Sherman family expresses sincere appreciation for the sympathy, acts of kindness, floral tributes, and special services shown during their recent sorrow and bereavement. Mrs. John T. Sherman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Sherman
Obituary of Albert J. Collard Biddeford Man 64
Albert J. Collard 64 of 31 Cutts Street Biddeford died early this morning after a long illness. Born March 18 1898 in Biddeford he was the son of Narcisse and Elise Collard. He is survived by his widow Marie Anne Petit Collard two daughters Mrs Raoul Croteau and Mrs Robert Bineau three brothers Narcisse Adelard and Wilfrid two sisters Mrs Alma Fecteau and Mrs Delvina Lapointe all of Biddeford and two grandchildren. He was a member of the Sacred Heart league St Joseph church and employed as a cook at the P and M restaurant Main Street Biddeford. Services will be held Tuesday morning at 830 at St Joseph church. Calling hours at the Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford will be tonight from 7 to 10 Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Collard
Cutts Street
Biddeford
Narcisse
Elise (Laroche) Collard
Marie Anne (Petit) Collard
Raoul Croteau
Robert Bineau
Adelard
Wilfrid
Alma Fecteau
Delvina Lapointe
Sacred Heart League
St. Joseph Church
P and M
Main Street
Sansoucy
Stone Street
Advent Christian church notes on Sunday services
An evening service at 7 will be held Sunday at the Advent Christian church Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village. The Youth Fellowship group will meet Sunday at 6 15 p m. An evening worship service will take place Sunday at 7 p m at the Advent Christian church Saco avenue Old Orchard Beach.
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Advent Christian Church
Route 35
Kennebunk Lower Village
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Christ Ambassadors to Meet at Ahepa Home in Saco
The Christ Ambassadors group of the First Assembly of God church will meet Sunday at 6 30 p m at the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street Saco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Ambassadors Group
First Assembly of God Church
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Saco
Evening Service at Firs Assembly of God in Saco
An evening service will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m by the Firs Assembly of God church at the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant street Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firs Assembly of God
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
iSaco
Youth Fellowship Meeting of Kennebunk Free Christian Union
The Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union society will meet Sunday at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship of the
Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society
Pratt 2nd Earl Linwood Pratt dies suddenly at two months
Funeral arrangements set for Earl L Pratt Jr as infant son of Mr and Mrs Earl L Pratt of 271 Brad ley St Saco. Survivors include the parents four sisters and extended family. Services Monday at 2 pm at Saco United Baptist Church with calling hours today and tomorrow at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Linwood Pratt
Earl L. Pratt
Bradley Street
Saco
Linda
Nancy
Gayle
Barbara
Dawson Noble
Scarborough
Albro C
Pratt
Auburn
Kennepunk Landing Free Christian Union to Meet Sunday
An event will be conducted Sunday at :30 at the Kennepunk Landing Free Christian Union society. Local attendees are invited to join the gathering and participate in the service and activities planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennepunk Landing
Methodist Youth Fellowship to Meet Sunday at 3 PM
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of West Kennebunk Methodist Church will gather Sunday at 3 p m for their next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship of the
West Kennebunk Methodist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting at Ogunquit Church
The Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Baptist church will meet Sunday at 6 p m at the church.
Junior Beacons Meet at Lyman First Baptist
Junior Beacons for Christ from grades one through five will convene Sunday at 6 p m at Lyman First Baptist church in Goodwins Mills. The Junior-Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship of the church follows at 6 15 p m on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Beacons For Christ
Lyman First Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Baptist
Evening Service at Ly- man First Baptist Church
An evening worship service will be held Sunday at 7 30 PM at Ly man First Baptist Church in Goodwins Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly‘man First Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Funeral for Curtis W Johnson Held in Saco
Funeral services were held today for Curtis W. Johnson a Saco resident from Most Holy Trinity church Saco with Rev Maur ice Bland officiating at the solemn high mass Miss Lou Welch vocalist and organist Bearers were Joseph Hanusek Raymond Avottte William Choc ke and John Anagnostis Burial was in Laurel hill cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis W. Johnson
Saco
Most Holy Trinity Church
Maurice Bland
Lou Welch
Joseph Hanusek
Raymond Avottte
William Chocke
John Anagnostis
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Training and Worship Schedule at Saco Church
On Sunday at the Bible Baptist Church of Saco in Saco City Hall a training union will be held at 6 p.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Baptist Church of
Saco
Saco City Hall
Sunday Salvation Army services at Old Orchard Beach
Sunday evening services at Salvation Army headquarters 91 Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach include an open air meeting at 7 pm and a Salvation meeting at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Union Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Salvation
James Allen and Wife Mark Golden Anniversary in Saco
James H Allen and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with open house and a social at their Pleasant street home in Saco. The couple, married August 24 1912 in Malden Massachusetts, attend School Street Methodist Church as Allen works part time at Bruce Shoe Shop in Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Allen
Pleasant Street
Saco
Roger Allen
Robert Allen
Donald Allen
Arnold Ballard
Arnold Allen
Philip Tarbox
Carol
Elaine Lamarre
Gloria
Donna Mae
Audrey
Robert
Sophie Mitchell
Albert Allen
Dorothy
Agnes Chenard
Shirley Lamson
Irene Poisson
Bernadette Poisson
Linette Martin
Georgianna Harriman
Lydia Wentzell
Virginia
Carolyn
James R. Jr
Lawrence Cranshaw
Ocean Park
Sarah Towler
Hollywood
Fla
Judy Dubois
Isabella Lebelle
Joseph Keithley
Henry Meserve
Allen
Malden
Mass
G. Edgar Folk
Young People's Service at Fail Gospel Church
A Young People’s service is planned Sunday at 6 30 p m at Fail Gospel church Route 9A just off Route 109 Wells. An evening worship service follows at 7 30 p m at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fail Gospel
Wells
Evening Worship at First Baptist Church
There will be an evening worship service Sunday at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Ship of South Biddeford Methodist church meet Sunday
A church group from the South Biddeford Methodist Church will hold a meeting on Sunday at 6 30 PM.
Ship of the Foss Street Methodist church meeting notices
A church group from Foss Street Methodist Church will hold a meeting tomorrow at 6 30 PM. The brief notice lists time and venue without additional agenda details.
Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Meeting
The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship at Saco United Baptist Church will meet Sunday at 6 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco United Baptist Church
Senior High Youth Fellowship Meeting at Saco United Baptist
The Senior High Youth Fellowship of Saco United Baptist Church will meet tomorrow at 6. Organizers invite all youth members to attend the evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Saco United Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church Meeting
Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church will hold a Sunday gathering at 7 o clock. The event invites members and attendees to participate in a worship service and fellowship.
Kennebunk Baptist Church Speakers This Week
Guest speakers Rev. A Allen Brough and Mrs. Althea Johnson will address services at Kennebunk Baptist Church this week. Sunday worship is scheduled for 11 a m and 7 p m with attendees invited to attend both sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk Baptist Church
A. Allen Brough
Althea Johnson
Speakers at St John by the Sea Service
Guests speakers at St John by the Sea in Old Orchard Beach will be Rev. Fr. Walker of Concord New Hampshire retired rector of Christchurch Portsmouth and Rev. Fr. Kierstead of Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John-by-the-Sea
Old Orchard Beach
Walker
Concord
N. H
Christchurch
Portsmouth
Kierstead
Rhode Island
Reed Nominates Aug usta Officials for Maine Port Authority and UM Trustee
Gov Reed renominates Richard R Kilroy of Cape Elizabeth to direct the Maine Port Authority and former State Senator Wilson Collins of Caribou to serve as a University of Maine trustee. Two medical examiner nominations were posted by Reed on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Augusta
Richar R. Kilroy
Cape Elizabeth
Maine Port Authority
Wilson Collins
Caribou
University of Maine
Mrs Romney Greets Delegates in Stocking Feet
Mrs George Romney wife of the Republican candidate for governor kept a homey touch at the state Republican convention receiving line Friday night. She greeted visitors in heels until late arrivals were met in stocking feet enhancing the informal, hospitable scene in Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
George Romney
Romney
Ruth's 714 Home Runs Mark a Hall of Fame Feat
Babe Ruth may have hit 714 home runs in a 22 year major league career but he also struck out 1330 times, the highest total by any player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Doctors Named from Kingfield and Limestone Regions
Dr. Stanley B. Covert of Kingfield in Franklin County and Dr. Philip Pines of Limestone in Aroostook County are referenced in the text as county medical figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley B. Covert
Kingfield
Franklin County
Philip Pines
Limestone
Aroostook County
Best driving habit when another car passes you
When another vehicle is about to pass you cooperate. Do not speed up. If the passing driver is too close you should slow down to let him safely rejoin the line. Stay alert, anticipate, and use quick thinking to protect everyone on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Young Jim Veno Wins Maine Open in 62
Jim Veno of Orono, 19, rallied with a blazing final nine, carding five birdies to win the Maine Open by two strokes over veteran Jim Browning of Weston, Mass. Veno finished 54 holes at Riverside Course in 212, Browning 214, with Dolan of Worcester and Malia of Sharon tied for third at 216.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Maine
Jim Veno
Orono
Veno
Jim Browning
Weston
Mass
Riverside
Browning
Jay Dolan
Worcester
Hap Malia
Sharon
Berlin power talks eyed as Berlin tension eases
Peak Of reports a four power Berlin dialogue proposal to avert further incidents. Washington notes little hope Moscow will join, while Soviet protest over stoning of soldiers is seen as diplomatic send. Despite threats, Allied stance in Berlin remains firm as officials cite tightened escort rules and smoother West German convoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Russia
Washington
Moscow
West Berlin
U.S
Kremlin
Soviet War Memorial
Checkpoint Charlie
Red Army
Dee | Point
War Memorial
West Germany
East Germany
Charlie
Light plane crash lands in potato field near Richmond
A light plane forced to crash land in a potato field near Richmond overturned but the two aboard escaped serious injuries. Pilot Archie Smith and passenger Mrs. Ruth Fields of White Plains New York were shaken. Fields was en route to Norridgewock to visit relatives. Smith runs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Archie Smith
Ruth Fields
White Plains
N. Y
Field
Norridgewock
Smith
Plane Hijack Threat Exposed
Pan American World Airways reports a Cuban defector aboard a Kingston to Miami flight warned of a planned hijack to Cuba. Seven Cubans defecting during the Central American Caribbean games were booked on the Montego Bay Kingston Miami jet. An anonymous call warned the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami, Fla
Pan American World Airways
Kingston
Jamaica
Miami
Cuba
Montego Bay
Frances Dumas Guest At Shower Honoree Before Wedding
Miss Frances Dumas was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by her sister Miss Phyllis Dumas and mother Mrs. Henry Dumas at 2 Stockman Avenue Saco. She will wed Larry G. Brethaner of Bradenton Florida on September 15. A luncheon was served and many gifts were given. Attendees included numerous Dumas relatives and friends from Old Orchard Beach Saco Wells Westbrook and Ohio among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Dumas
Phyllis Dumas
Henry Dumas
Stockman Avenue
Saco
Larry G. Brethaner
Bradenton
Fla
Janie Silcox
Barbara Christen
Lynne Mitchell
Lucille Angers
Collette Dumas
Henry Vigue
Andover
Mass
Richard Dumas
Kennebunk
James Wheat
Sandra Holzem
Barbara Townsend
Florida Townsend
Gerald Townsend
Leroy Sprague
Old Orchard Beach
Arthur Roberts
Betty Lamson
Leroy Mitchell
Leona Mondvill
Gloria Mondvill
Westbrook
Judy Long
North Berwick
Barbara McGlut
Ohio
Mary Gorge
Jackie Leanne
Sanford
Betsy Chase
Massachusetts
Gertude Comier
John Townsend
Susan Allen
Ellen Buzzel
Post Office Converts To Oil Heat In Biddeford
Biddeford Post Office is switching its heating from coal to oil. A 6,000 gallon oil tank will be installed in a large hole on Federal street, anchored by a concrete base and covered later. Er nest Caliendo of Bangor handles the work, and only a manhole cover will remain visible afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Biddeford
Willie H. Laverriere
Ernest Caliendo
Bangor
Welcome for newcomers by Biddeford Saco Journal
Irene Gendron greets new residents today on behalf of the Biddeford Saco Journal. The one and a half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Marcel Gendron of 15 Jeannette Avenue Old Orchard Beach. maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Omer Gagne also of Old Orchard Beach. paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs George Gendron of 26 Clark Street Biddeford.
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Announces Staff and Start Date
Rev Sr St William, principal, announces Notre Dame de Lourdes gram mar school staff and opening date. Teaching roster lists Rev Sr Theresa of the Precious Blood as sister superior and multiple revs for grades 1 to 8. Conference September 5 6 registration September 7 opening September 10 at 8 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame de Lourdes Grammar School
St. William
Theresa of the
Mary of the Visitation
Rose Helen
Lewiston
Mary Leonie
Mary Bertrand
Biddeford Pool
Claire Ida
Mary Augustine
Augusta
Rita of the Passion
Methuen
Mass
Mary Victor
Farley Seeks Council Seat With Boucher Ticket
Farley announces candidacy for council man at large on Gilbert R. Boucher ticket. He pledges strong youth programs and beach and park improvements from existing facilities. A Biddeford High School graduate, he worked as an auditor in Prescott Metal and for Acheson Hotel, and is active in Holy Name society, Lions Club, and St. Mary parish. married to Rita Larouche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucher
Farley
Gilbert R. Boucher
Biddeford High School
Kansas State College
Prescott Metal
Acheson Hotel System
Holy Name Society
St. Mary Parish
Biddeford-Saco
Ask About Our 8 Time Order Plan Transient Style
The Biddeford Saco Journal advertises a flexible eight line order plan with transient style rates. Details are available on request and tailored to customer needs.
Fancy Butterflies Make Colorful Pets In Summer
Off beat pets like lizards snakes and turtles entice vacationers but butterflies offer a new hobby. Learn to capture tame care food and housing from netted boxes to honey water, and how to raise them from eggs to adults with plants and proper netting. Includes butterfly life stages and how to identify and raise lepidopterists.
Judge Dismisses Juvenile Charge in Biddeford Court
Biddeford Municipal Court Judge Simon Spill dismissed a juvenile assault case involving a 16 year old accused of beating a younger boy. The judge said juvenile hearings are not collection mechanisms and that juvenile matters remain serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Simon Spill
Biddeford Court
Judge Spill
Spill
Solon cites tricky prove and stable booster size
Solon warned space progress remains delicate, noting ships similar in size to earlier ones and no higher orbits. Miller argues the United States leads in science, pointing to diverse experiments from Tiros to Telstar and Polaris submarines, while cautioning against complacency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
United States
Tiros
Telstar
Polaris
Classified Ad Suggestion for Found Items
A brief notice suggests readers search classified ads for lost items and hints that someone may have found them. It emphasizes checking listings for possible recovery and nearby notices from locals.
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Thomas Cote
Western Avenue
Webber Hospital
Alma Gagne
Sullivan Street
Notre Dame Hospital
Eugenia Anthony
Washington Street
Lena Dudevoir
Notre Dame Church
Carmeline Dorais
Memoriam
Grace H. Lugain
Marjorie
Al’s
Low A.mr.mam
Ichurch
Earl L, Pratt 2Nd
Baptist Youth Fellowship of the
Ogunquit
James Allens
Methodist Youth Fellowship of
South Biddeford
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Foss Street Methodist Church
Youth Fellowship of
Maine Highway Safety Committee
Bou
Pearl Street Station
Armand Arel, Jr
Armando Arel, Sr
Keesler Air Force Base
Miss
Texas
New Orleans
St. Louis High School
Warwick Aviation Service
Wine Plains
Notre Dame
Biddeford - Saco Journal
Speaking
Pandora
Crestwood
Mackson
J. B. Ferguson
Bermuda
Popular Dogs Magazine
H. H. Miller
A. F
Vrs. PD
General Features Corp
Solon
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