Local Notes on Travel and Visits From Regional Residents
Mrs Grace Emerson has returned home after a three week vacation in Mount Carmel Pennsylvania where she visited her daughter Lt Marjorie Emerson of the Salvation Army. John Charles Cantara and friend Robert Brown both of Elizabeth New Jersey are visiting Cantara’s aunt Mrs Rita Dunton and brother Raymond Martelle of Biddeford at 74 May Street. Miss Dorothy Marie Ribando returned home in Williamsport Pennsylvania after visiting Miss Priscille J Morissette of Biddeford. Both are juniors at Marywood College Scranton Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Emerson
Pleasant St. Saco
Mount Carmel
Marjorie Emerson
Salvation Army
John Charles Cantara
Robert Brown
Elizabeth
N. JJ
Cantara
Rita’ Dunton
Raymond Martelle
May St
Biddeford
Dorothy Marie Ribando
Williamsport
Penn
Priscille J. Morissette
Winter Street
Marywood College
Scranton
Community Group Meetings and Turkey Supper Notice
Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle meet Sunday at 2 p m in the Fremont Clubroom Biddeford. Members of one Court Order of Amaranth meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Odd Fellows Hall Saco. A public turkey supper runs 7 to 9 p m tomorrow at Owen Davis Post American Legion Hall Beach Street Saco. Junior League baseball team to be honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Victory Circle
Fremont
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Order of Amaranth
Odd Fellows
Owen-Davis Post
American Legion Hall
Beach Street
Saco
Church Notes and Confession Times See Saco Area
The Junior Band and singers of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 9 a.m. Confessions are heard at St Monica church Kennebunk from 4 to 5 p.m. at St Martha church Kennnebunkport from 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p.m. and at Mary church Wells from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soongsters
Saco Salvation Army
St Monica Church
Kennebunk
St. Martha Church
Kennnebunkport
St Mary Church
Wells
Legionaires Back Maine Man for National Legion Commander
Scores of American Legion members from Maine will back Auburn resident William J. Rogers for national commander at the Legion’s national convention in Miami Beach. Gov. Reed will head Maine’s delegation to the Sept. 7 to 12 event.
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Waterville
American
Mixed Wall Street Holds Caution Before Labor Day Holiday
Airlines rallied near a point as the market paused ahead of the long weekend. The A P average stood at 278.9, Dow up 1.3 to 727.43, with gains in Eastern and several carriers while technology and defense names retreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Wall
Eastern
TWA
National
Pan American
United
Polaroid
U.S
Sperry Rand
Chrysler
General Motors
American Telephone
General Electric
Standard Oil
Indiana
Westinghouse Electric
American Stock Exchange
Hairpiece Heist Hits Dearborn Distributor
Dearborn resident Lee Sprague, a state distributor for Heck Hairpieces Inc., reported robbers stole nine custom-made toupees from his station wagon while he slept in a hotel. The loss totaled about 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heck Dearborn
Mich
Lee Sprague
Sprague
Heck Hairpieces Inc
Dearborn
Yellow Cab’s cross country run equals Cooper orbit feat
Jack Winters of Yellow Cab calculates an overland nonstop taxi trip mirroring Gordon Cooper’s 22 orbit flight. He estimates a $172,400 meter total, duration of one year three months, 21 days, and four hours, and wear on four taxis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Jack Winters
Yellow Cab System
Gordon Cooper
Fireworks Display Tonight at Palace Playland
William Mullen chairman of the Old Orchard Beach town council says tonight's fireworks show at 10 30 on the beach is sponsored by Palace Playland following a summer of displays in the resort town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
William Mullen
Palace Playland
Widow Martha Hill, 102, of Saco dies in convalescent home
Mrs Martha A Hill aged 102 of 15 North Street Saco widow of Herbert S Hill died early this morning in a local convalescent home. Born in Biddeford November 15 1860 to Thomas and Almira Chadbourne Goldthwaite she was educated in Biddeford and belonged to the First Parish Congregational Church in Saco. She is survived by a son George H Hill of Clermont Florida. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha A. Hill
North St
Saco
Herbert S. Hill
Biddeford
Thomas and
Almira (Chadbourne) Goldthwaite
First Parish Congregational Church
George H. Hill
Clermont
Fla
Funeral services for Charles Kennard Fenderson
Funeral services for Charles Kennard Fenderson of 25 Cross Street Saco were held at 2 p m yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco. Dr Hammond I Peterson of Ocean Park officiated and interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kennard Fenderson
Cross St
Saco
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Hammond I. Peterson
Ocean Park
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Funeral services for George A Boutin held at St Andre Church
Funeral services for George A Boutin of 187 Hill St Biddeford were held at St. Andre's Church at 9 30 this morning a high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev Edmund Hache Choir directed by Charles Proulx with organist Mrs Laura Lauren Proulx Bearers from Fraternal Order of Eagles included Roland Hamel Lucien Perreault Paul Angers Alfred Letourneau Wilfrid Perreault and Joseph Corriveau Burial was in Calvary section St Joseph's Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Hache Out of town relatives and friends included Mrs Louis Pare and family Nashua NH Mr and Mrs Bruno Pare Mr and Mrs Andre Pare Somersworth NH Mr and Mrs Gerard Lavoie Arlington MA Mr and Mrs James McGovern and Martin McGovern Mrs Fred Hamilton Goffstown NH Mr and Mrs Herman Ferrier Cumberland RI and Mrs Oliva Boutin Central Falls RI
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A Boutin
Hill St
Biddeford
St. Andre’s Church
Edmund Hache
St. Andre's Choir
Charles Proulx
Laura Lauren Proulx
Order of Eagles
Roland Hamel
Lucien Perreault
Paul Angers
Alfred Letourneau
Funeral Rites Held for George E Bragdon Saco
Funeral services for George E Bragdon of Boom Road Saco were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church at 8 am with high mass by Rev. Henry Fournelle. Interment followed in St Joseph's Cemetery with bearers Richard Littlefield Raymond Bilodeau Ronald Fournier and Dennis Lablanc. Out-of-town attendee Mrs Elsie Burrows of Sanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Bragdon
Boom Road
Saco
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Henry Fournelle
Eva Carrier
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Richard Littlefield
Raymond Bilodeau
Ronald Fournier
Dennis Lablanc
Father Fournelle
Elsie Burrows
Sanford
Shoes Take Center Stage In School Wardrobe Debate
Principals across America urge students to include proper footwear in back to school shopping. They warn that sloppy dress and sagging, outgrown shoes can hinder health and scholarship while promoting neat casual flats, oxfords, and pumps for girls and mo c e-front loafers and slip-ons for boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Well-Baby Clinic Set For Tuesday At Town Hall
Old Orchard Beach town health nurse Mrs Helen Curry announced a Well-Baby immunization clinic at the Town Hall on Tuesday at 9 30. She urged all school entrants without smallpox vaccination to attend and said toxoid for diphtheria whooping cough and tetanus would also be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Helen Curry
R. N
Portland Weekend Weather Outlook
This afternoon cloudy with a chance of showers late, temperatures near 70 and light variable winds. Tonight cloudy with light showers and lows mid to upper 50s. Saturday showers end early, then partial clearing with little temperature change and light northerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Tide Timings Displayed for August E D T
Eastern daylight tides show high and low periods with morning and evening peaks. Specific numbers indicate high tides at 8 33 and 9 12 with subsequent low times around 2 59 and 3 03 and total cycle marks for August.
Rankins Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Open house at the Rankin summer home off Barker's Pond honors Mr and Mrs Alexander Rankin on their silver anniversary. More than 100 relatives and friends attend, including Kittery Fire Department members and spouses. The couple, former Saco residents now in Kittery, wed August 25 1938 in Portsmouth New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman
Alexander Rankin
Barker's Pond
Kittery
Rankins
Janice
Judith
Jeffrey
Saco
Portsmouth
N. H
Rankin
Edna Merrill
Transportation solutions through rented cars for college students
A car rental firm promotes renting a convertible or compact to transport students and luggage to campus. The plan supports group pooling for large sedans or station wagons, offers drop-off at campus offices via the Rent it here Leave it there service, and often includes gas oil and insurance with low weekend rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Daughters and Sons Born to Local Families in August
Birth notices list Judy Ann Hopk ins at 92 Washington Biddeford weighing seven pounds seven ounces Aug 21. Stephen Crocker born Aug 21 Waterboro nine pounds 10 ounces. Richard Eugene Cook born Aug 22 Biddeford five pounds four ounces. Scott Donald Croteau born Aug 24 Biddeford six pounds 13 ounces. Robin Jean Letellier born Aug keel at 119 Middle Saco seven pounds one ounce. Jane Marie Emerson born Aug 24 Saco seven pounds six ounces. Keith Richard Farrell born Aug 25 Biddeford seven pounds six and a half ounces. Merry Ann Boisvert born Aug 25 Saco seven pounds eight ounces. David Stephen Pettrin born Aug elsewhere six pounds. Out of state birth: David Leon Hooper born Aug 22 Chester Heights Pennsylvania. Grandmother Isabel Kassler noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Hopkins
Washington St
Biddeford
Judy Ann
Ernest E. Crocker
Hamilton Road
Waterboro
Stephen
Malcolm R Cook
South St
Richard Eugene
Donald L. Croteau
Western Ave
Scott Donald
Sherman A. Letellier
Middle St
Saco
Robin Jean
David A
Emerson
Emerson Ave
Jane Marie
Richard W. Farrell
Keith Richard
Paul Boisvert
Merry Ann
Donald U. Peitrin
Market St
David Stephen
Thomas Dove Hooper
Chester Heights
David Leon
Hooper
Isabel Jane Kassler
Elmer A. Mitchell
Kennebunk
Sewer Project Bids Set for Half-Way Section in OLD ORCHARD BEACH
David McCallum announced that bids for the Half Way sewer project will be opened at a Sept 12 special town council meeting. The plan, prepared by Whitman and Howard of Boston, covers interceptor and lateral lines funded by state federal and town money with estimates between 350000 and 400000. Rev Sister Annunciata was honored at a Notre Dame hospital board dinner before leaving for Hotel Dieu in Canada after seven years as administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
David McCallum
Whitman and Howard
Boston
Portland
Dodge
Reserve Avenue
Ocean Park Road
Ocean Park
McCallum
Sister Annunciata
Hotel Dieu
Houteline
P. Q
Canada
Notre Dame Hospital Board of Directors
Wonderbar
Annunciata
Notre Dame Hospital
Charlemagne Fournier
Sr. Annunciata
Albert F Deshaies
Brisley
Cornelius Enright
St. Mary's Aa Ha
Arthur J. Dube
Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
Saco
Sr. Rube
Harold D. Carroll
Father Enright
Henri Fournelle
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Leo Simensky
James Droggitis
Skowhegan Man Elected Head Of Maine Bar
Edward N. Merrill II of Skowhegan was elected president of the Maine Bar Association at the convention's final session. George V. Blanchard of Presque Isle was named president-elect with Benjamin L. Berman of Lewiston and Clarence H. Crosby of Dexter as vice presidents and Sanford L. Fogg of Augusta as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Edward N. Merrill II
Skowhegan
Maine Bar Association
George V.blanchard
Presque Isle
Benjamin L. Berman
Lewiston
Clarence H. Crosby
Dexter
Sanford L. Fogg
Augusta
Teen on danger list after Brunswick collision
Sixteen year old Linda Ireland of Freeport remained on the danger list at a Brunswick hospital today with head injuries after a car and pickup truck collided Thursday night. Four other people were hospitalized with less serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick i
Linda Ireland
Freeport
Brunswick
Biddeford Man Held On Larceny Charge
A 26 year old Biddeford man, James William Fairburn, is jailed in York County on a larceny indictment. He was arrested by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, transferred to York County, and awaits arraignment at the September term of the York County Superior Court. The indictment accuses him of stealing a $150 office machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Biddeford
York County
Burleigh M. Richards Jr
James William Fairburn
Cumberland County
Parents Should Check Childs Study Quarters
Parents should create a dedicated study corner in the child’s room with a desk for privacy and focus. Ensure adequate lighting by testing room light for readability and eye comfort. Check the mattress to determine if it is still useful for rest and study efficiency.
Fire damages home on Portland Road. slight smoke loss
Firemen from Laco responded to a smoldering blaze at Albert Fen lason home on Portland Road yesterday afternoon. Chief Emmons said flames were confined to walls near a kitchen cabinet and only a booster line plus wallboard removal were needed. Slight smoke damage reported. recall at 4 91 p m.
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Laco
Albert Fenlason
Portland Road
Emmons
Camera image shows possible miner found near mine
Charmbury described a TV image of a man propped against a wooden mine support with what looked like a miner's helmet on his head and boots with legs. LT expressed disbelief and shock at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charmbury
Mystery man departs marina as river fouling sparks action
Police Chief Edgar Sevigny collected samples and notified the Water Improvement Commission after residents and Saco Yacht Club members complained of hull fouling. Biddeford leads the cleanup effort with former Saco mayor Dinsmore Worthing and Raeburn Macdonald involved. Assistant Attorney General Hollingsworth filed the complaint against Saco Tanning Co. in York County Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Yacht Club
Biddeford
Edgar Sevigny
Water Improvement Commission
Saco
Dinsmore Worthing
WIC
Raeburn Macdonald
Commission
Attorney General
Hollingsworth
Saco Tanning Co
York County Superior Court
Labor Day mail and box collection plans outlined
Postmaster Robert Gosselin said last mail collection at 5 15 pm at the main office and mail boxes will be collected 7 am and 5 pm on Labor Day. Special delivery and perishable items will be delivered on the holiday. Biddeford and Saco police will man all shifts through the weekend to ensure smooth traffic as summer ends and the new school year begins. State Liquor Commission inspectors will assist if needed, and all state liquor stores will be closed for Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gosselin
Mmain
Biddeford
Saco
Edgar Sevigny
Raymond Kerry
Timothy J. Murphy
The
State Liquor Commission
Seekins Announces School Staffs for 1963 64
Kennebunk and Kennebunkport schools reveal full staff lists led by Superintendent John I Seekins Jr for Consolidated School Cousens School Park Street School Junior High and High School. Key principals include Merle S Jones E Frances Landry and William N Pappas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
John S. Seekins Jr
Consolidated
Merle S. Jones
Janet L. Chappell
Phyllis Peterson
Charlene T. Elliot
William R. Obermeyer
Eyen Athletics
Elsie R
Eleanor M
Madelyn I. Rael
Beatrice T. Seekins
Lois H. Studley
Beverly A. Emerson
Ruth S. Nunan
Lorene E. Wildes
E. Susan Wildes
Justin L. Landry
Kendrick Holbrook
Phyllis R. Cluff
Gertrude Jakins
Gertrude Holbrook
Frank Thompson
Charles Nedeau
Helen Chick
Cousens
E. Frances Landry
Barbara Cluff
Park Street
Leo G. Martin
Albert W. Meserve
Charles L. Towne
Charles M. Wormwood
Mae S. Travers
Evelyn T. Berry
Clythro Staples
Elizabeth W.taylor
Mildred M. Waterhouse
Earl Withan
Mary Perrow
Ruby Kimball
Annie Maling
Bertha Gauthier
William N .Pappas
Madeleine F. Bartlett
Ola C. Maguire
Thomas L. Vendituoli
Ruth Burgess
Mildren Cameron
John A. Ellsworth
Wilda Robertson
Robert Leech
Andrew J. Peterson
Verne E. Bodwell
John F. Anagnostis
Henry Baillargeon
Harvey A. Bixby
Rowena E. Butler
Donald H. Campbell
Louise A. Caouette
Alton W. Clark
David L. Cloutier
Mario Difrederico
Irene Dwelley
Rambler
Emerson C. Fleury
Mabel C. Foster
Anne L. Hall
Mary F. Huff
Donald G. L'Heureux
Amos A. McCallum
Walter A.moulton
Carrol A. Pappas
Boy Rescued from Canal by Miami Officer
Patrolman William Harvey saw a boy topple into a canal. He dived in and pulled the youngster out then pumped water from him. The boy recovered and rode away on his bicycle before Harvey could learn his name. A witness said the boy would never tell his mother what happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
William Harvey
Harvey
Burns School Time Schedule To Be Altered
Carleton Robbins principal of Burns School in Saco says grades 7 and 8 will start the new year on September 4 with a 2 30 p m closing hour instead of 3 p m This year lunch will be from 11 50 to 12 15 and bus departures for home will occur at the same time as last year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Robbins
Burns School
Saco
Make-up Work Opportunity Offered to Bus Pupils
The notice states pupils along with nearby students may use a half hour for make-up work or to prepare studies for the next day, providing a chance to catch up on assignments and study.
Jump In Phone Rates Proposed By The Company
The Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing on September 10 on a proposal by New England Telephone Co to raise rates automatically as the number of phones in the local calling area grows. NET's rates depend on the number of telephones reachable without toll charges. if local phones decline, rates would fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Public Utilities Commission
New England Telephone Co
Aera
NET
Tips For Teens By Elinor Williams
Advice columns explain eight hours of nightly sleep for teens and how to handle parental intrusion. Readers are urged to stay healthy through proper rest and open communication with parents, including sharing dating details and phone/newsletter notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Williams
Elinor
Ans
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Charles K. Fenderson
George A. Boutin
Webber Hospital
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Laforest G. Robbins
Ronald H. Robertson
Elizabeth H. Seaward
Alvin P. Trask
Patricia M. Trask
Bunkie
John T. Trefethen
Frederik G. Welch
Alexander T. Economos
Eunice E. Fitton
Norman Bowen
Frederick Daggett
Richard Leech
J. Howard Taute
Earl Witham
W Churchill Cressey
John I. Seekins Jr
Sarah S. Bryant
Mary E. Bridges
Grace Brooks
Farmington
Bette Joleen Brooks
Gilman Clive Seaver
Gilman E. Seaver
Promenade Ave
St. Joseph’s Church
Brooks
Farmington High School
Thornton Academy
Seaver
Farmington State Teachers College
Luce Studio
Burns
Jack
Cape Cod
Tiffany Lane
Gendron Lumber Company
Walter Tufts
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