Biddeford Personal Notes Include Local Residents
Gerard Houle son of Mr and Mrs Albert Houle 82 Washington St Biddeford is a medical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs Dora Belanger of Bernard s Millinery Shop Alfred Street Biddeford is on a buying trip in Boston. Mrs Yvonne Mayo Manchester NH and Mrs Rose Giard Florida sisters of Mrs Rene Racine 14 Taylor St Biddeford have returned home from a visit to Granby St Gentille Quebec Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard Houle
Albert Houle
Washington St
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
Dora Belanger
Bernard’s Millinery
Alfred Street
Boston
Yvonne Mayo
Manchester
Rose Giard
Florida
Rene Racine
Taylor St
Granby St. Gentille
Quebec
Canada
Biddeford High Associates Meet Tonight
Biddeford High Associates will meet at the high school at 7 30 p m today. Council members Chagnon Union St John Baptiste will meet at 8 tonight in the club hall Jefferson Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford High Associates
Chagnon
Union St. John Baptiste
Jefferson Street
Biddeford
Mid-Week Prayer Meetings Slated Across Local Churches
Several area churches announce Thursday evening prayer and Bible study sessions at 7 30 PM. Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco hosts a prayer meeting, First Baptist Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach hosts a prayer and Bible study, and First Assembly of God Saco meets at the Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Orchard Beach
Assembly of God Church of
Ahepa
Fleasant Street
Beach man appeals $300 fine and suspended jail
Guy R. Gagne, 23, of 54 Fern Ave, appealed a $300 fine and a three month jail sentence with the sentence suspended upon payment of the fine. He faced charges of operating a car after license suspension, pleaded innocent, with this being a third alleged offense. Gagne was released on $500 bond after the hearing before Trial Justice Wesley M. Mewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Guy R. Gagne
Fern Ave
Trial Justice Court
Wesley M. Mewer
Richard Valentino
Atty
Philip Graves
Saco
Gagne
Funeral Rites Held for Earl Foster Crowley
Funeral services for Earl Foster Crowley of Biddeford Pool were conducted at 2 p.m. at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco with Rev. C Joseph Ingraham officiating. Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Bearers included Louis Marcille Preston Alley Walter Alexander Lester Orcutt Daniel Farnsworth and Fred Small. Memorial services were held at 7:30 p m Monday night at the funeral home by officers of the Dunlap Lodge F and AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Crowley
Earl Foster Crowley
Biddeford
Dennett and Craig
Main St
Saco
C. Joseph Ingraham
Foss Street Methodist Church
Laurel
Louis Marcille
Preston Alley
Walter Alexander
Lester Orcutt
Daniel Farnsworth
Fred Small
Dunlap Lodge F
Accused Driver Pleads Innocent in Fatal Hit and Run
Bangor AP reports Reginald Kane 36 of Ellsworth Construction Worker pleads innocent to leaving scene of fatal accident that killed 16 year old John E. Savage of Old Town. Case continued to Sept. 5 for hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Ellsworth
Reginald Kane
John E. Savage
Tot Treated After Biddeford Accident
Six year old Norma Hopkins was slightly injured after running into a moving car on Adams Street in Biddeford. The driver Donald Boissonneault said the child darted into the car’s side. She received treatment at Webber Hospital and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Hopkins
Washington St
Biddeford
Adams Street
Donald Boissonneault
Webber Hospital
Jaycees Sewage Meeting Tonight
Public meeting in Saco City Hall at 7 30 p m about the proposed Saco treatment plant and sewer line project. Officials from city state and federal levels will panel the discussion with Willard Stackpole moderating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Speeding Fine in Scarborough Lincolnwood Case
Scarborough resident Linwood A. Parker of 26 Fairfield St Saco paid a 15 fine for speeding. Trial Justice Ray Littlefield presided over the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speeder
Scarborough
Linwood
Deaths George A Boutin 54 Biddeford
George A Boutin 54 of 187 Hill St Biddeford died in a local hospital Tuesday noon after a long illness He was born in Saco January 2 1909 son of George N and Leda St Pierre Boutin He worked at the Saco Lowell Shops for about seven years He was a communicant of St Andre's Church and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles He is survived by his widow Marie Pare Boutin a son George H Boutin a daughter Mrs Leo Paul Dumont a brother Rene Boutin and four sisters Eva Deschenes Diane Anthony Regina Boutin and Mrs Alfred Goulet nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford this evening 7 to 10 pm and Thursday 2 to 10 pm Funeral from St Andre's Church Friday at 9 30 am
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Boutin
Biddeford
Saco
George N
Leda (St. Pierre) Boutin
Saco-Lowell
Boutin
St. Andre's Church
Order of Eagles
Marie
Pare) Boutin
George H. Boutin
Leo Paul Dumont
Rene Bou Itin
Lewiston
I Eva Deschenes
Diane Anthony
Regina Boutin
Alfred Goulet
Alfred
Emond
Hill Street
St. Andre’s Church
Bragdon Rites Set For Saco Resident George Bragdon
George E Bragdon 56 of Boom Road Saco died yesterday in a local hospital after a long illness. Born June 27 1907 in Biddeford he was a shoe worker before retirement. Survivors include his widow Rose Bragdon and one son George both of Saco two daughters Rita Elwell Biddeford and Adele Letellier Saco one sister Elsie Burrows Sanford one brother Clifford Saco one niece one nephew and a grandchild. Funeral services will be from Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco at 8 am Friday with calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Bragdon
Boom
Saco
Biddeford
George Bragdon Sr
Sadie Bragdon
Rose Bragdon
George
Rita Elwell
Adele Letellier
Elsie Burrows
Sanford
Clifford
Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
Sansoucy
Stone St
Charles Fenderson 77 Saco Jewelry Sector Veteran Dies
Charles Fenderson of 25 Cross Street Saco died at home aged 77 Born February 13 1886 in Saco son of James H and Ada Kennard Fenderson educated locally Thornton Academy WWI YMCA secretary with AEF in France later with Portland Nash Co and Saco Lowell Shops retired seven years ago Member of First Parish Congregational Church Portland Singing Club Polyphonic Society Portland Club and Portland Lions Club Survived by Bertha King his wife one son Charles W and a granddaughter Jane Fenderson Funeral at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco at 2 pm tomorrow with Laurel Hill Cemetery interment No visiting hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kennard Fenderson
Cross St
Saco
James H
Ada 'Kennard) Fenderson
Thornton Academy
YMCA
AEF
France
Portland Nash, Co
Saco-Lowell
First Parish Congregational Church
Portland Men's Singing Club
Portland Polyphonic Society
Portland Club
Portland Lions Club
Portland
Bertha King
Fenderson
Charles W
John W. Mann Sr. 70 Dies in Biddeford Hospital
John W. Mann Sr., 70, formerly of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., died at a Biddeford hospital. WWI veteran and ex past commander of American Legion Pleasant Valley, he worked 25 years for Central Hudson Gas and Electric. He moved to Kennebunkport six years ago from Portland. Survived by Virginia, his wife, son John Jr., daughter Doris Gleason, brother William, sister Hazel, six granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday at Angel Funeral Home Kennebunk. Interment at Japan Lot Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Kennebunk
John W. Mann Sr
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Biddeford
William H
Sarah (Beach) Mann
Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp
Kennebunkport
Red Cross
Hazel M. Johnson
Phoenix
Ariz
Angel Funeral Home
Dane St
Kennebunk
Harold Scott
Kennebun Unitarian Church
Japay
Arundel
Herbert Collins dies at 55 in Pine Point
Herbert L Collins a Pine Point resident born January 8 1908 died suddenly at home. He served four years in the U S Navy and was self employed as a glass polisher. Survived by widow Flora two sisters Mrs Russell Bailey and Mrs Millard Brown and two nephews. Funeral home services set for Friday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with viewing tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarborough
Herbert L Collins
East Grand Ave
Pine Point
William
Josephine
Turner) Collins
Old Orchard Beach
U. S. Navy
Flora (Corriveau) Collins
Russell Bailey
Millard Brown
Greenville
D.C
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Saco
Portland Weather Forecast Outlook Today Through Thursday
This afternoon in Portland expects fair skies and warmer conditions with highs in the low to mid 70s and winds from the east to southeast at 5 to 15 mph. Tonight will be fair then clouding over with cooler temps in the 50s and some 40s in cooler areas along light southerly to southeasterly breezes. Thursday brings clouds and a chance of rain late in the day or evening, with cooler conditions overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
August Tides Time Table
The record lists daily tide times for August in Eastern Daylight Time with high and low tides. Readings include morning and evening estimates across the month, showing variations in tide stages on the 28th to 31st.
Trapped Miners Face Uncertain Fate After Moab Blast
Rescue teams struggle to contact more than 30 miners trapped in a Colorado River Canyon potash mine near Moab Utah. The 4:50 p.m. blast halted ventilation as crews searched two downward tunnels amid heat and gases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Tippie
Moab
Harrison International
Miami
Fla
Colorado River Canyon
Salt Lake City
Four Corners
New Mexico
Colorado
Utah
Arizona
Congress Eyes Quick Action To Avert Rail Strike
House Commerce Committee Chairman Rep Oren Harris says Congress could act in time to block a strike that would halt 195 railroads nationwide Five unions warn they will strike as new work rules take effect Carriers pause rules for 30 days Post Office embargo on all but first class and air mail Railroads announce freight embargo effective Thursday Senate approves a two issue plan with two opponents Morse and Tower remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Senate
Oren Harris
D-Ark
House Commerce Committee
House
Congress
Post Office Department
Post Office of Origin
Wayne Morse
Tex
Davey
Hank
Louis
Mines Rescue Effort Advances With Condemnation Planned
Charmbury told reporters that only experts would enter the 18 inch escape shaft to search for Bova. Fellin is ahead and has drawn maps of likely locations. Bova lies under tons of debris, separated from Fellin and Throne. Deputy state mines secretary Gordon Smith leads the rescue and plans to condemn the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charmbury
Bova
Fellin
Throne
Gordon Smith
Shop the Easy Way the Journal Classified Way
Classified shopper’s guide shows simple ways to find value and value deals through Jim Journal ads. Readers discover daily bargains, affordable listings, and practical options across goods services and local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Saco Biddeford Kiwanis Celebrate 40th Anniversary
The Saco Biddeford Kiwanis Club marked forty years of service with a Wonder Bar steak house gathering. Attendees included Robert McCon nell Roger Tousignant and Robert Gove from nearby clubs, as well as speakers former Lt Governor Nunzi Napoli tano and Adelbert Jakeman. The club funded scholarships, provided transport for a hearing-impaired child, and supported Thanksgiving and Christmas parties with Public Nursing Association aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco - Biddeford Kiwanis 'Club
Wonder Bar
Robert McConnell
Roger Tousignant
Old Orchard Beach Club
Robert Gove
Lewiston - Auburn Club
Vernor Nunzi Napolitano
Adelbert Jakeman
Bob Corliss
Harold Hines
Division
Saco - Biddeford Kiwanis Club
Bates College
Portland
Public Nursing Association
St. Francis High School
Biddeford High School
Old Orchard Club
William Langevin
Charles Gallagher Seas
Hugh Marshall
Old Orchard Kiwanis Club
Bill Langevin
Arraignment And Funeral Same Hour In Berwick Case
In North Berwick the funeral for 15-year-old Marcia Hanscom was held in Somersworth while her alleged killer, a 15-year-old boy, was arraigned locally. The juvenile petition case was continued without plea to September 5 at defense counsel's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Berwick
Washington Civil Rights March Clears Security for Estimated Crowd
Police and National Guardsmen brace for a mass march ending at the Lincoln Memorial with as many as 250000 expected. Rockwell and the American Nazi Party attend as observers near the monument ground while 1900 police and 4000 troops stand ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lincoln Rockwell
Monument
Rockwell
Congress
Capitol Hill
Kennedy
White House
Chicago
Ledger Smith
Brooklyn
Congress of Racial Equality
New York
Justice Department
Georgia
Mississippi
Lincoln Memorial
Howard V. Covell
Washington
Covell
Pentagon
District of Columbia Board of Commissioners
Marlon Brando
Horne
Sammy Davis
Rescue in Mine Tunnel Descent Ends With Drill Voices
In a long cave in the mine, Hank and Davey crawled through six days of darkness as debris rose and tools were lost. They endured cold, hunger, and hallucinations while praying for rescue until a drill and voices above finally reached them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Davey
Louis Gomez Jr Pays $300 Fine In Saco Court
Louis A. Gomez Jr., 34, of River Lane Saco, paid a $300 fine in Saco Municipal Court after pleading guilty to illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. A concurrent $100 fine or 60 days was suspended on payment of the first fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gomez Jr
Saco Court
Saco
Louis A. Gomez Jr
River Lane
Gomez
iHilary Mahaney
Libby Inniss Exchange Vows In Kennebunk
Wanda Inniss and Wel win Libby wed at Christ Church Kennebunk in a candlelight ceremony. Attendants wore pink and blue gowns. reception followed in the church vestry. After a wedding trip they will live in Kezar Falls. both have notable local backgrounds and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Wanda Inniss
William Fountain
Saco Road
Arundel
Welwin Libby
George Libby
Kezar Falls
Christ Church
Robert Cumler
Charlene Elliot
Robert Hamel
Kenniebunk
Ince
Beverly Emerson
Brenda Innis
Anita Fountain
Stephen Emerson
Barbara Phillips
Jacqueline Powell
Patricia Paulhus
Stephens
Kennebunk High School
Kesslen Shoe Co
U.S. Army
University of Maine
New Hampshire
Biddeford School Bus Schedule Released for Coming Year
Biddeford Superintendent Raymond Kenneally announced the new bus routes and times for the upcoming year. The plan assigns Buses 1–6 to Delarge lines for morning and 9–16 to Goldthwaite lines for afternoon sub primary routes, with detailed routes and school session times for each bus. Late registrations can be made at the superintendent’s office and students may change courses at Biddeford High School this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Raymond Kenneally
Kenneally
Biddeford High School
Delarge
Goldthwaite
River Road
City Line
South Street
Mount Pleasant
Westmore Avenue
Vine Street
City Farm
Main Street
Mt. Pleasant Street
Alfred Road
Mountain Road
May Street
Roberts
Summit
Airport
Granite Street
West Street
Guinea Road
Granite
Greenwood Avenue
Southgate Avenue
Hill Street
Hillside Avenue
St. Andre's School
Uppe Main Street
Highland Avenue
Forest Avenue
Westland Avenue
Prospect Street
St. Joseph's School
Biddeford Pool
Fortunes Rocks
Newtown Road
Bergeron Announces Engagement to Thomas Keating
Mr and Mrs Rodrigue A Bergeron of 36 Nott St Saco announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to Thomas Edward Keating son of Mr and Mrs Jerome Keating of Bridgewater. Miss Bergeron is a Thorn ton Academy and Aroostook State Teachers College graduate. Keating also studied at Aroostook Central Institute Mars Hill and Aroostook State Teachers College in 1959 and this year. He will teach in the Washington School System. An October wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodrigue A. Bergeron
Nott St
Saco
Joan Bergeron
Thomas Edward Keating
Jerome Keating
Bridgewater
Thornton Academy
Miss Bergeron
Aroostook State Teachers College
Keating
Aroostook Central Institute
Mars Hill
Washington
City Council Schedules September Meeting for Tuesday
City Clerk Paul Deshaies announced that the September City Council meeting will be held Tuesday at 7:30 PM instead of the usual first Monday due to Labor Day. The change affects the regular monthly schedule and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Paul Deshaies
Trash Collections Monday In Saco
Street Commissioner Timothy Crowley said waste collections would run on Labor Day along the usual routes but would begin at 6 a.m. instead of 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Crowley
Main Street Cleared After Freight Train Tie Up
The Main Street crossing in Saco was closed for an hour and a quarter when a freight train was blocked by a broken draw bar. Authorities said a car had to be shunted before movement could resume, and traffic was rerouted around Elm Street. Main Street traffic returned at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Boston and Maine Railroad
Raymond Kerry
Biddeford
Elm Street
Main Street
Break Found At Saco Church No Loss Damaged
Saco Police found two kitchen windows open and a rear door ripped from hinges at the Saco Unitarian Church parish house on School Street. A glass was broken but no other damage or loss visible. Lt. Robert Foran continued the investigation as police suspected youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Saco Unitarian Church
School Street
Raymond Binette
Robert Foran
Saco Police
Traffic Law Violators Make Heavy Docket at Biddeford Court
Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason heard eight cases in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning. Howard West Brookline Mass admitted speeding 65 mph in a 45 zone and paid 15 dollars. Amede J Gagne Biddeford Pool paid 10 dollars for unregistered vehicle. Douglas Grant Eaton Gorham paid 15 dollars for a traffic light violation. Gerard Dugal Auburn pleaded guilty to driving without a license and was fined 10 dollars suspended. Arthur F E Perkins Sanford pleaded guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor and paid 10 dollars. Davis T Rowe Springvale paid 20 dollars for speeding 75 mph in a 55 zone. Charles Hayes Biddeford withdrew an appeal and paid 35 dollars fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald C. Nason
Biddeford
Man Howard
West
Brookfield
Mass
Atty
Roger Nadeau
Amede J. Gagne
Biddeford Pool
Douglas Grant Eaton
Gorham
Gerard Dugal
Auburn
Nason
Arthur FE. Perkins
Sanford
Davis T. Rowe
Springvale
Charles Hayes
Main St
Kennebunk Moves Offices and Local Visitors Depart
Kennebunk town offices now occupy 10 Storer Street in the former Kennebunk Light and Power building while the Loller Town Hall renovation continues. Ambulance transported John Mann to West Kennebunk. visitors from Michigan New York Missouri and New Hampshire conclude weeklong stays with local residents and relatives before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk Fire Department
John Mann
West Kennebunk
Webber Hospital
Sebago
Leander Smith
Summer Street
James Bateman
Lynn
Deborah
Rebecca
Plattsburgh
N.Y
Bateman
New York
Jay W. Pearce
Carterville
Leo Brisard
Ross Road
Sanford
Milton
New Hampshire
Charter Draped By Rebekahs at York County Meeting
The York County Past Noble Grands Association announces a charter draping at the Bay of Hope Lodge in North Berwick on Sept. 13 with a 6 30 p m supper. The event follows the Evan geline Rebekah Lodge session in Biddeford where Vera Munford presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Noble Grands Association
Bays of Hope Lodge
North Berwick
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Noble
Vera Munford
Nellie Wallace
Bar Harbor
Munford
Alva G. i Green
Assembly
Beach Mishap In Old Orchard Beach Involves Two Cars
A two car collision on East Grand Avenue at Aldine Terrace in Old Orchard Beach last night injured no one. Gordon Murphy 22 of Portland Avenue and Alfred J Paul 51 of 70 West Surf Street both of Old Orchard Beach drove the two cars. Police estimated damage to each vehicle at over 100 dollars.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jaycees
A. E. Leclair & Son
Realtors
Cutts Avenue
Charles Fenderson
Herbert Collins
Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis
Constitution Avenue
Dave
Libby-Inniss
Thomas Keating
Saco Church
Edmund Cashen
Rebekahs
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