Personal notices from Biddeford and area
Mrs Roy Perry of 30 George Street Biddeford has returned home from Notre Dame hospital Urbain Perrin Sr of Market Street Saco is a surgical patient at Webber hospital Walter H Robbins of 76 West Street Biddeford has left to spend the winter months in St Petersburg Florida Richard Held of Ottawa Ontario was a recent guest at the home of Miss Maith Merryman on West Street Biddeford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Perry
George Street
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
Urbain Perrin
Market Street
Saco
Webber Hospital
Walter H. Robbins
West Street
St. Petersburg
Fla
Richard Held
Ottawa
Ontario
Maith Merryman
Local events outline PTA and club meetings in Biddeford area
A combined meeting of the Biddeford PTA executive board ways and means committee and school mothers is set for Monday at 7 p.m. in the BHS cafeteria. Notre Dame Thrift shop duties are led by Mrs. Auguste Albert and Group C next week. Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1 will meet Sunday night at 8 for business and social. Delta Alpha club hosts its annual Christmas party Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dorothy Tarbox’s home Portland road Saco with a $1 gift exchange and refreshments by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Pta Executive Board
Ways and Means Committee
BHS
Auguste Albert
Notre Dame
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Delta Alpha Club
Dorothy Tarbox
Portland Road
Saco
Injured Brookline Man Escorted in Break-In Case
William Carey of Brookline Massachusetts is moved by Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts state police escort from Webber hospital Biddeford to Beth Israel Boston after an Arundel accident. A safe dial and guns were found in his car. Further details were unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Brookline
Mass
Arundel
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
William Carey
Brookline
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Beth Israel Hospital
Boston
Fire Department
Robert Janson
Carey
Time Change for Saco Democratic Meeting Hosts Guest Speaker
A time change announced for the Saco Democratic Social club meeting at Saco GAR hall shifts start to 7 30 p.m. from 8 p.m. The session, a joint meeting with newly elected Saco Democratic City committee members, features Frank M. Jones as guest speaker and will finalize party platform plans. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Foster Home Laws To Be Discussed In Springvale
A York county Foster Parents meeting will be held at Nassan college in Springvale Monday at 7 30 p m for all interested in opening foster homes announced by Miss Marcy Sokolove area Child Welfare representative. Speakers include James Clark Sanford area George Odencrantz Acton Hollis Buxton area and Mrs Rachel Tibbetts Portland office supervisor. The program covers standards and state laws governing foster home agencies with a question and answer period to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Nassan College
Springvale
Marcy Sokolove
James Clark
Sanford
George Odencrantz
Acton Hollis
Buxton
Rachel Tibbetts
Portland
Hunter Shot Dover-Foxcroft Fatal Hunting Accident
Robert E. Leathers, 29, of Parkman, died after a hunting mishap Friday when he was shot twice in the right shoulder by companion Kenneth Curtis, 20, who believed he was shooting a deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover-Foxcroft
Robert E. Leathers
Parkman
Leathers
Kenneth Curtis
Driver Fined for Stop Sign Violation in Biddeford
Richard A. Watson, 20, of Burlington Mass, paid a $10 fine in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning after pleading guilty to passing a stop sign on Bacon Street. Police Officer Armand Belair brought the complaint and Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason found him guilty and assessed the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Watson
Burlington
Mass
Biddeford
Bacon Street
Watson
Armand Belair
Gerald C
Nason
Chimney fire ignites in Biddeford building
Biddeford firemen responded to a two story building at 59 Foss Street owned by Wilfred Paquin for a chimney fire yesterday. No damage was reported and no injuries were listed in the brief note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Wilfred Paquin
Foss Street
Card of Thanks for Melvin Campbell's Family
The family of the late Melvin Campbell thanks relatives and friends for kindnesses and sympathy. Edward B. Charbonneau expresses gratitude for blood donations, cards, and Webber Hospital staff during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Campbell
Webber Hospital
Edward B. Charbonneau
Deaths Mrs Annie E Standeven 80 in Scarborough accident
Mrs Annie E Standeven 80 wife of Hubert Standeven resident of Washington avenue Old Orchard Beach died at a Portland hospital after a highway crash Friday Born in England April 12 1882 daughter of Joseph and Hannah Lord she came to the United States in 1908 A member of the Christian Science Mother church of Boston she served as organist of Miniwanca chapter OBS Old Orchard Beach for many years Survivors include her widower a daughter Mrs John W Reid four grandchildren and a sister Mrs Mary Andrews Norwich England Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 p m from Dennett and Craig Funeral home 365 Main Street Saco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Standeven
Scarborough
Portland
Hubert Standeven
Washington Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
England
Joseph
Hannah Lord
United States
Christian Science Mother Church
Boston
John W. Reid
North Woburn
Mass
Mary Andrews
Norwich
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco
Claudia Ryall, 67, dies after long illness at Hills Beach
Mrs. Claudia D. Ryall of Pleasant avenue Hills Beach dies in a local hospital after a long illness. Born January 21, 1895 in Biddeford, she was daughter of Hector and Marie Louise Dansereau and educated locally. Survived by daughter Dorothy Cote, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers Hector Dansereau and Albert Dansereau, two sisters Rose Eva Martin and Anna Gagne, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today and Sunday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m, with services at St. Andre church Monday at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia D. Ryall
Pleasant Avenue
Hills Beach
Biddeford
Hecitor
Marie Louise
Pembriant) Dansereau
Ryall
St. Andre Church
Dorothy Cote
Hector Dansereau
Albert Dansereau
Augusta
Rose Eva Martin
Anna Gagne
Portsmouth
N. H
Emonda
Hill Street
Our Lady of Victory Circle to pay respects at Emond Funeral Home
Members of the Our Lady of Victory circle meet this afternoon at 2 30 at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to honor Mrs Claudia D Ryall in a brief service and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Victory Circle
Emond Funeral Home
Hill Street
Biddeford
Claudia D. Ryall
Memorial Services for Annie E. Standeven at Saco Funeral Home
Members of the Miniwanca chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Old Orchard Beach will hold memorial services Sunday at 7 30 p m at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco for Annie E. Standeven a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniwanca
Order of the Eastern Star
Old Orchard Beach
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco
Annie E. Standeven
Saco Democratic Platform Outlined by Bud Jones
Mayoralty candidate Frank V. Bud Jones unveiled a seven point platform for the December 10 Saco municipal election. The agenda calls for tax restraint in 1963, revival of the Democratic economy and growth, collaboration with the industrial development commission for future expansion, an active street and sidewalk program, enhanced recreation for all ages, closer work with the school committee to optimize the expanded program, and improved city street housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank V
Bud” Jones
Saco
Jones
Industrial Development Commission
Kennebunk River funds awarded for preconstruction planning
Congressman Stanley R. Tupper announced that the Kennebunk River navigation project has been awarded 17000 dollars in pre-construction planning funds. The project, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1962, was funded under legislation from the last session of Congress. Further information will be released when available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley R. Tupper
Kennebunk River
Tupper
Tea To Feature Christmas Tunes At Notre Dame
Rev Sister Rockwell and Rev Sr Ste Cecile will present Christmas carols and medley arrangements at Notre Dame hospital tea and sale from 3 to 5 PM. Miss Yvonne Bibeau leads as general chairman with Mrs Paradis Mr Alber t Mrs Desroberts and Mr Conroy pouring. Proceeds benefit the hospital treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell
Ste. Cecile
Notre Dame Hospital
Yvonne Bibeau
Elphege Paradis
August Albert
Alfred Desroberts
John Conroy
Wilfred Fortier
Lucienne Metayer
Booth
Jungle life linked to high blood pressure says expert
Dr Paul Dudley White, famed Boston heart specialist, told the Tennessee Valley Medical Assembly in Chattanooga that high blood pressure long associated with modern life has been found in the jungle. He cited stress from dangers like elephants, crocodiles, snakes and the tough climate as contributing factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Paul Dudley White
Boston
White
Tennessee Valley Medical Assembly
Portland Weather Mostly Fair With Cold Night
Portland forecast calls for a clear and cold night with lows in the 20s. Sunday should remain fair with little change in temperatures and no significant weather events expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Church Notes Show Local Youth and Worship Schedules
A long list of Sunday religious activities across Saco Biddeford Kennebunk and nearby towns includes Training Unions Gospel services and evening worships at Bible Baptist First Assembly of God Advent Christian and other churches. Also listed are youth fellowships and meetings at Lyman First Baptist Saco and related Unitarian Universalist and social concerns groups with a Monday board meeting and a covered dish supper.
Supreme Court Backs Sunday Closing Law in Maine
Maine's Supreme Court upheld the 1961 Sunday closing statute as constitutional. The decision requires department stores to close departments not exempted by law or local option, with a test case involving Fantastic Fair of South Portland and Karmil Merchandising Corp. The ruling preserves Sunday as a day of rest, while allowing local referenda to shape exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Oe State Supreme Court
Wayne Hollingsworth
Supreme Court
Discount Department
Fantastic Fair of
South Portland
Karmil Merchandising Corp
Brunswick Mill
Robert B. Williamson
Donald W. Webber
Webber
Cumberland County
Arthur Chapman Jr
Brunswick
Boucher Group Urges Charter Study Support
The Boucher and Associates laud the Biddeford-Saco Journal editorial urging a non partisan city charter study and challenge Democratic opponents in the December 10 primary to pledge support. They say charter changes could curb party machines and improve city governance while urging civic involvement and safe driving reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucher and Associates
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Biddeford
Biddeford - Saco Journal
Bdeford
Christmas Meeting With Gift Exchange Noted
A brief business meeting preceded the annual Christmas party. Each attendee was asked to bring a small gift for the exchange.
Mineralogical Group To Nominate Slate In Maine
A nominating committee was formed at the Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society meeting in Portland to prepare a slate for the next session. Members include Miss Jessie L. Beach Ralph M. Wentworth Joel Leadbeater with Mrs Frances MacDonald presiding and Alexander Hamilton presenting an armchair geology lecture with slides on uplift erosion and river and glacier work. Attendees included Marion Banks Sarah Graves Desroberts Hamilton and others from Saco Biddeford and Arundel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin
Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society
Beach
Aseum
Portland
Jessie L. Beach
Ralph M. Wentworth
Joel Leadbeater
Fryeburg
Frances MacDonald
Alexander Hamilton
Arundel
Butte
Ind
Marion G. Banks
MacDonald
Sarah Bridge Graves
Saco
Richard Desroberts
Biddeford
L. L. Hamilton
Fortunes Rocks
Saco Baptist Church Advent Wreath Ceremony
Saco Baptist Church will hang Advent wreaths during the 10:30 morning worship tomorrow. The First Noel will be sung as Kimball Island and Steven Martin from the Primary Sunday School hang wreaths at lectern and pulpit. Pastor Rev. Stanley A. Bennett will preach The Joy of Christmas and the Senior choir will sing Hush My Little Child. The service includes prophetic readings and a children’s story on Gloria In Excelsis Deo, with Advent candles to be lit in the next three Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco United Baptist Church
Kimball l
Steven Martin
Stanley A. Bennett
Clayton Eaton
J. T. Kropcynski
Mary Hill
Earl M. Hillman Named To Post On Maine Utilities Board
Former State Senate President Earle M. Hillman of Bangor, serving as interim member of the Public Utilities Commission since Aug. 10, is Gov. Reed's nominee for a full seven year term. Hillman resigned his Senate seat to fill the unexpired term of Richard J. McMahon of Waterville, who left to become Maine director of the Federal Housing Administration. The interim term ends Dec. 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
State Senate
Earle M. Hillman
Bangor
Public Utilities Commission
Reed
Hillman
Richard J. McMahon
Waterville
Maine
Federal Housing Administration
Airliner crash on Idlewild leaves 25 dead in fog
Passengers and crews recount a desperate effort to escape a flaming airliner that plunged into a marsh near Idlewild Airport. Bechtold and Kolarek helped open an emergency exit, aiding others as flames engulfed the wreck. Ambulances and doctors treated dozens. 25 bodies, including a child, were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Bechtold
M. V. Little
Garden City
Long Island
Walter Mueller
Floral Park
M.Y
Louft
Louft Productions, Inc
Charlotte
Frank Smith
Manhattan
Frank Kolarek
Idlewild
North Carolina
Kolarek
Smith
Fournier
Peninsula General Hospital
Oswald Moran
Eastern
Boston Harbor
American Airlines
Jamaica Bay
Biddeford Teachers To Distribute Pay Charts
Biddeford teachers will receive new pay scale charts at the December meeting of the Biddeford Teachers Association. The charts, approved by the school board, detail salary qualifications, raises ceilings, and conditions for increments, with a new 1964-65 scale to be developed by joint committees after elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Teachers Association
Emery School
Joseph Plamondon
BTA
Plamondon
Raymond Kenneally
Kenneally
Paul M. Stebbins
Biddeford Democrats file nomination petitions for primary
Lambert explains petitions prove signers are valid voters and urges Biddeford Democrats to unite as United Democrats for the December 10 primary and December 17 election. He states sufficient signatures, cites legal procedures under Revised Statutes, and emphasizes issues including finances administration development roads and education. Des coteaux deposits consents and affidavits on sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
United Democrats
Descoteaux
Reverend John R McFadden Serves Chaplain Duties in Retirement Home
After 70 years in the ministry the Rev Dr John R McFadden remains active as chaplain at a Metho dist retirement home in Joe La Jolla California. He moved in nine years ago and continues to serve officially and informally in that role despite retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe LA Jolla
Calif
John R. McFadden
Tipsy German Ship Is Under Escort
The 335 foot German motor ship Erwin Schroeder was escorted by a Coast Guard vessel near 750 miles east of Boston as a 12 degree list rose to 16 after cargo of copper concentrate liquified en route from New Castle New Brunswick to Rotterdam. The crew shifted cargo to reduce the list before reaching Halifax under escort.
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Boston
Erwin Schroeder
Coast Guard
Schroeder
New Castle
N.B
Rotterdam
Argentia
Nfld
Spencer
Halifax
N.S
Saco Police and Fire Officials View Safety Film
Thirty members of the Saco Police and Fire departments attended a first aid training class at the Saco Fire station. They watched the film Mechanized Death on the Highway and received victim care instruction from Dr. David H. Sheehan, with Patrolman Lawrence Leclair operating the projector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
David H. Sheehan
Lawrence Leclair
Clergy Counselor Roles Echo Pastoral Duty
A %-year-old clergyman says many residents seek counseling from him, comparing it to serving as the regular pastor of a church. The remark highlights the blend of spiritual leadership and community support in his daily duties.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kennebunk River Funds
Church Notes
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Odd Fellows Building
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Jefferson Street
Advent Christian Church
Route 35
Kennebunk Lower Village
Saco Avenue
Christ Ambassadors Group
First Assembly of God Church
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
First Assembly of God
Youth Fellowship
The
Kennebunk Landing Free Christian
Union Society
Kennebunk Landing
Methodist Youth Fellowship of the
West Kennebunk Methodist Church
Baptist Youth Ee
Ogunquit
Junior Beacons For Christ
First Io
Lyman First Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Lymman First Baptist Church
Salvation Army
Union Avenue
Old Orichard Beach
Salvation
Fail Gospel
Wells
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Methodist
South Biddeford Methodist Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Foss Street Methodist Church
Youth Fellowship of
Saco Unitarian Church
David Collins
University of New Hampshire
Saco School Street
Commission On Christian Social Concerns
Unitarian- Universalist Joint Board of Management
Sacoo School Street Methodist Church
Paul Cobb
Ferry Rood
Saeco
Kaye Pollock
Mt. Auburn
Iowa
Chicago
Pollock
Boucher Group
Sally Victor
New York
Saco Baptist Church
Earl M. Hillman
United Nations, N.Y
U Thant
United Nations
Dag Hammarskjold
General Assembly
U.N
Thant
Lambert
Saco Police
Cantara’s
George Cantara
Paradis
Smith Street
Bidde
Ford
Saco- Lowell
Bank
Bolduc Photo Service
Pool Street
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