Funeral Attendees From Biddeford and Surrounding Areas
Benjamin Vermette a medical patient at Saco Osteopathic hospital. mourners at the Biddeford wake for Mrs. Mary Ladrelte included Philip Roy Lucien Roy and Prudence Pellerin. Attendees returning from the wake in Biddeford were Gerard Turgeon Sanford R A Letourneau Sanford Leo Turgeon Lowell Ger ard Janelle Lewiston and Armand Bald Somersworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Vermette
Jefferson Street
Biddeford
Saco Osteopathic Hospital
Mary Ladrelte
Philip Roy
Lucien Roy
Prudent Pellerin
Joseph S. Fournier
Gerard Turgeon
Sanford
R. A. Letourneau
Leo Turgeon
Lowell
Mass
Gerard Janelle
Lewiston
Armand Bald
Somersworth
N. H
CHURCH NOTES: Saco youth groups schedule Friday meetings
SU Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m. Unitarian Universalist Youth choir rehearses Friday at 3 15 p m at the Saco Unitarian parish house School street for Christmas music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Unitarian - Universalist
Saco Unitarian
School Street
Aid in need as fire claims Longmores in Old Orchard Beach
Jean Legion said the Longmore family lost everything in a Smith Wheel Road fire. The Legion will supply clothes shoes and baby food via the department's child welfare program with aid also sought from Saco and Old Orchard Beach American Legion posts. Town hall clothing drive welcomes children's sizes. The disaster recalls a December fire that killed eight year old Linda White, and details the Longmores and survivors. Funeral arrangements are handled by Dennett & Craig of Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Legion
Longmores
The
Legion
Cora Keene
Smith Wheel Road
Saco American Legion Post
Roger Grant
Old Orchard Beach
Wardwell
Linda White
Cedar Avenue
Louis Wharff
Wharff
Charles Longmore
Longmore
Mildred Longmore
Nancy
Ralph
Charles
Charlene
Gordon Fenderson
Norman Bedard
Chester Blow
Charles Warren Longmore
Portland
Ralph E
Lois (Macomber) Longmore
Saco-Lowell
Germany
Mildred Blow
Jean
Charlene Ann
Charles Warren Jr
Ralph Longmore
Robert S. Longmore
Keith Arthur Longmore
Biddeford
Agust
Sidney Longmore
Raph Longmore
George Keene
Dennett & Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco
Centrifugal Effect Changes Ship Cargo Weight
A note explains that due to Earth's centrifugal force, 5000 tons of cargo aboard a ship near the equator would weigh about 25 tons more at the poles. The concept highlights how gravity and rotation affect apparent weight across latitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equator
Poles
Card of Thanks to Rev Father Franck Clergy and Friends
We express sincere thanks to Rev Father Franck the Clergy St Josephs chair Dr J R Larochelle relatives friends and neighbors who sent mass cards sympathy cards flowers and offered use of their cars during our recent bereavement Mrs Joseph S Fournier and Sons Roland and Lionel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Franck
St. Joseph’s
J. R. Larochelle
Joseph S. Fournier and Sons
Roland and
Lionel
Deaths Mrs Florence Thayer Murdock 74 of Kennebunk
Mrs Florence Thayer Murdock 74 formerly of Dixfield and longtime Kennebunk resident died yesterday at a Kennebunk Convalescent home. Wife of Burton K Murdock former owner of Murdock Drug Store, she was born in Canton Point to Henry G Thayer and Emma Oxnard. She belonged to Christ Church and Madonna Chapter OES and was active in civic affairs. Survived by two sons Henry T Murdock Cincinnati and Burton K Burdock Jr Eliot, five grandchildren and one niece Mrs Robert Schmid Westwood. Funeral Saturday 1 30 p m from Christchurch Kennebunk with Revs Holmberg Cumler officiating. Burial in Hope Cemetery. Friends may call tonight and Friday at Angel Funeral Home Kennebunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Thayer Murdock
Dixfield
Kennebunk
Burton K. Murdock
Murdock
Canton Point
Henry G
Emma (Oxnard) Thayer
Madonna Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Christchurch
Delta Alpha
Henry T. Murdock
Cincinnati
Ohio
Burton K. Burdock
Eliot
Robert G. Schmid
Westwood
N. J
Fred Holmberg
Robert Cumler
Hope Cemetery
Angell Funeral Home
Dane Street
Funeral for Mrs Abbie D Perham in Saco
Funeral services for Mrs Abbie D Perham of 130 Elm Street Saco were held yesterday at Dennett and Craig Funeral home with Rev Harry A Ruffiero officiating Bearers were George L Hazleton Wesley Hasty Paul Hodgdon and Arthur Splaine Burial followed at Forest City Cemetery Portland Rebekah lodge rituals were held Tuesday evening at the funeral home by Saco Rebekah lodge officers and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie D. Perham
Elm Street
Saco
John T. Perham
Dennett and Craig
Main Street
Harry A. Rufiero
Saco First Parish
George L. Hazelton
Wesley Hasty
Paul Hodgdon
Arthur Splaine
Forest City Cemetery
Portland
Rebek
Two Vehicles Damaged In Saco Collision
Police reported two traffic accidents in Saco. A two car crash on Ocean Park road caused about 900 in damage with Gary Noble and Charles Sherman as drivers. no injuries. A second crash at Elm Lincoln Water streets involved Francis MacDonald and Otis Thompson, with Thompson's car damaged about 211.81. all involved escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Ocean Park Road
Gary Noble
Carlton Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Charles Sherman
Fountain Avenue
Noble
Sherman
Francis MacDonald
Moody Street
Otis L. Thompson
Portland
Elm
Lincoln
Water Streets
MacDonald
Elm Street
Thompson
Lincoln Street
Ethel Thompson
Deadly London Smog Continues Across England
Hundreds of deaths and widespread disruption marked the smog crisis as traffic halted along the east coast and in Yorkshire. London airport remained closed for a third day while Weather Bureau warned air pollution levels 10 to 14 times normal. Hospitals prepared for disaster with 200 facilities on alert and nearly 400 beds used for emergency cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
London
Weather Bureau
London County Council
Temple unit names audit crew and party plans in Biddeford area
Temple committee members led by Mrs Twomey Mrs Metcalf and Mrs Melvina Miles were instructed to audit the books before February inspection and installation. December 17 was chosen for the unit Christmas party hosted by June Ogden on Old Kennebunk road Biddeford. Members planning to attend will meet at Saco post office by 7 15 p m and bring 1 gifts for exchanges. Irene Austin was reported a patient at Webber hospital and the charter was draped for 30 days for Emily Madill Lynch a life member. At the social the mystery package went to Mrs Twomey and refreshments were served by Mrs Emerson and Mrs Blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twomey
Metcalf
Melvina Miles
June Ogden
Old
Kennebunk Road
Biddeford
Saco Post Office
Irene Austin
Webber Hospital
Emily Madill Lynch
Emerson
Blow
Coastal Gale Warnings Bring High Tides and Rain
Gale warnings posted along the coast this afternoon and tonight with tides two to four feet above normal and possible local flooding at high tide. Rain be heavy at times with temperatures in the 40s. East to southeast winds reach 25 to 35 mph with higher gusts along the coast and 15 to 30 mph inland, continuing through the night. Friday rain continues then tapers to showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Red Cross Plans Christmas Help Across York County
The York County chapter of the American Red Cross coordinates with nineteen branches for Christmas gifts and ditty bags for Togus Augusta State and Portsmouth Naval hospitals. Projects include 56 red bags from Biddeford Saco, woolen shirts leggings and books, plus personal remembrances for 84 unidentified patients. Gray Ladies arrange gifts and ward decorations while birthday gifts and candy for holidays are prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
American Red Cross
Veterans Hospital
Togus
Augusta State Hospital
Portsmouth Naval Hospital
Biddeford-Saco
Servin the Veterans Hospital
Saco
Saco Group
Burns School
Red Cross
Augusta State
21 Club
Ladies’ Magazine
Kezar Falls
Sunshine Club
Buxton Hollis
Main Street
Red Cross Gray
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach
Chapter
Porstmouth Naval Hospital
York
Kittery
Eliot
Naval Hospital
Navy Base
Warren Peterson
Mass Man Fined On Passing Count in Biddeford Court
Robert L. Hazard Jr. 23 of East Natick Mass received a suspended $15 fine and a 30 day suspended jail term from Associate Judge Gerald Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court for passing on a grade on Route One. Hazard pleaded guilty to Trooper Hollis G. Dixon’s charge. In another case Judge Nason granted Donald Daly’s request to withdraw assault and battery charges against Richard Ferry, 35, of Hills Beach Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Hazard, Jr
East Natick
Mass
Gerald Nason
Biddeford
Hazard
Hollis G. Dixon
Nason
Donald Daly
Richard Ferry
Hills Beach
Saco shoeworker files wage earner petition in bankruptcy court
Abraham Lunder of Saco has filed a wage earner petition in Portland Bankruptcy Court. He lists debts of 2630 dollars and assets of 100 dollars with 75 dollars claimed exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Abraham Lunder
Portland
Lunder
Hospitality and refreshments panel named for December meeting
Mrs Lunetta and Mrs Twomey were named to the hospitality and refreshments committee for the December 19 meeting. Presiding at the business session was Excellent Chief Beverly Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunetta
Twomey
Beverly Emerson
Notre Dame hospital auxiliary hosts Guest Night event
Notre Dame hospital auxiliary held a December business session and Christmas party. Mrs. Lucien Doyon chaired the meeting, with Mrs. Antonio Boisvert directing the Christmas musicale featuring Boisvert studio pupils and guest artists from St. Louis High. Ten new members were welcomed for January 9 at St. Andre parish hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Hospital
Lucien Doyon
Antonio Boisvert
Alfred Desroberts
Eloi Lacroix
Rose Fournier
Getwell Cart
Auguste Albert
Elaine White
Pauline Fortier
St. Andre Parish Hall
Eleanor Mogan
George Paradis
Pricille Laverriere
Victoria Dubois
Karen Paquet
Boisvert
Boisvert Music Studio
Linda Couri
Charles
Eleanora Anton
Marc Hebert
Marc Auger
Mark Manduca
Briggs Sisters
William
Donna Cushing
Susan
Frank Mullen
Marie Ann Garon
Josette Houle
Michelle Leroux
Nancy Smith
St. Andre Parish
Andre Fortier
Maurice Hebert
Committees Appointed For WSCS Projects In Foss Street
Last night committees were named for WSCS projects at Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford. The December 19 Christmas party for WSCS members only includes Mrs. Joan Doyle Mrs. Beatrice Kaleel Mrs. Mary Ingraham and Mrs. Ida Michie. Gifts for Togus and Augusta State Hospital patients will go to the Red Cross. Jewelry for Pineland hospital training center and Christmas stocking projects were urged. A Christmas Sunday Family Night on December 23 at 5 pm in the vestry features a covered dish supper for church families and a pageant with carol singing. The nursery duties were volunteered by Mrs. Leona Ross for the fourth Sunday. Harvest Fair leftovers were sold. a birthday gift and decorated cake honoring Mary Ingraham were presented. The program theme was Preparing Your Heart for Christmas with readings led by Mrs. Marian Spofford. Prizes went to Mrs. Doyle Mrs. Ingraham Mrs. Goodwin and Mrs. Searle. A rising vote honored Mrs. Gertrude Richards on her 50th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Foss Street Methodist Church
Biddeford
WSCS
Joan Doyle
Beatrice Kaleel
Mary Ingraham
Ida Michie
Togus
Augusta State Hospital
Red Cross
Pineland Hospital
Kaleel
Thelma Orcutt
Gladys Goodwin
Emma Chappell
June Poirier
Leona Ross
Dorothy McGowan
Theresa Chasse
Mary In
Marion Hutchins
Doyle
Michie
Sylvia Searle
Marian Spofford
Sunshine
J. Albert Merryman
Ingraham
Goodwin
Searle
Gertrude. Richards
Saco Candidates Address Youths At Recreation Center
Democratic mayoral hopeful Frank M. Bud Jones and four aldermanic candidates spoke to teenagers at the Saco Recreation Center. Jones, introduced by Recreation Director Charles Misitose, outlined plans to create youth programs if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M
Bud” Jones
Saco
Jones
Charles Misitos
Heere
Jones Proposes School As Community Center
Frank M. Jones a Democratic mayoral candidate in Saco proposes using Bonython school as a community civic center. He would start planning with a study committee including Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Cub Scouts Brownies and the recreation commission to map a program once the Gov John Fairfield school opens in January. He criticizes current recreation spending and suggests renovations funded by existing allocations. Other candidates spoke at the meeting including six of seven aldermanic hopefuls and Ron Ayotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M
Bud” Jones
Saco
Bonython
Democratic City Committee
Democratic Social Club
Gar Hall
Jones
Gov. John Fairfield
Pepperell Park
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Cub Scouts
Brownies, Recreation Commission
Moody School
Ronald Ayotte
Myrot Campbell
Paul Reay
Chandler Boutet
Richard Libby
Samuel Gagnon
William Buckley
Donald Perrin
Libby
Ayotte
Camp Ellis
Saco GOP Chairman Refutes Demo Charges
Arthur Albrecht, Saco Republican City committee chairman, refutes Democratic charges from the campaign. He argues the current administration lacks authority over assessors and cites past street and sewer neglect versus recent improvements. He defends the mayor and aldermen, noting under Democratic rule prior potholes and outdated sewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Gop
Arthur Albrecht
Saco
Republican City Committee
City Committee
Portland Road
Board of Aldermen
Board of Assessors
Board of Alldermen
Liquor Licenses Granted in Biddeford by Officials
Biddeford municipal officers granted multiple alcohol licenses at a meeting last night. Tavern malt licenses went to Joe's Tavern and Rainbow Tavern. Restaurant malt licenses to Foss Street Cafe, Green Wave, Bull's Cafe, Peacook Restaurant, Club Cafe, Ray's Cafe, Wonderbar Steak House, and Thacher Hotel. Club licenses to Rochambeau club, Aerie 604, Fraternal Order of Eagles, AMVETS Post 1, Association Cooperative du Conseil Chagnon, De L'Union St. Jean Baptiste D'Amerique, and other groups. Class A licenses awarded to Wonderbar Steak House and Thacher Hotel. Club spirituous licenses to the same associations plus Aerie and AMVETS groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Joe's Tavern
South Street
Rainbow Tavern
Bacon Street
Foss Street
Green Wave
Water Street
Washington Street
Thacher Hotel, Inc
Rochambeau Club
Main Street
Biddeford Aerie
Fraterna Order of Eagles
Birch Street
Merton Ira Staples Post
Amvets
Alfred Street
Association Cooperative du Conseil Chagnon
de L’union St. Jean Baptiste
Aldermanic Candidates Named for Wards One Two Three Six
Pride event introduced aldermanic hopefuls Myron Campbell Ward One Paul Reay Ward Two Samuel Gagnon Ward Six and Chandler Boutet Ward Three as part of the local campaign slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Campbell
Paul Reay
Samuel Gagnon
Chandler Boutet
Lesieur Faces Two Charges in Biddeford Mayoral Race
Judge Arthur J. Lesieur, candidate for mayor in Biddeford, answered attacks from primary rival Albert C. Lambert and Tax Collector Daniel P. Cantara. Lambert challenged campaign literature on 1956 1957 Lambert administration claims while Cantara pressed for source of support and platform details. Lesieur defended pamphlets as containing true facts, questioned Lambert’s age, and dismissed Cantara’s suggestion of selecting a city clerk next Monday amid broader criticisms of the current administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Lesieur
Biddeford
Albert C. Lambert
Daniel P. Cantara
Lambert
Lesieur
Cantara
Calendar supper date set by Saco WSCS group
The Saco School Street Woman's Society of Christian Service fixed January 17 for its annual Calendar Supper at the church vestry. Plans for the event will be finalized next meeting. Several church activities, pageant plans, and holiday programs were outlined, with members listed as organizers and hosts for the January gathering.
KC Auxiliary To Donate To Welfare Work
The Knights of Columbus auxiliary will collect canned goods and knitted items at their Christmas party in the hall for distribution to needy families. Only members and husbands may attend, with a $1 gift exchange. A new member, Mrs Theresa Gaudette, was welcomed. The Farmers Frolic is set for April 27 and the next meeting is January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Council
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
Wlecomed
Theresa Gaudette
Rosa Bouthillette
Biddeford Cases Set for Augusta Hearings Today
Hearings on three appeal cases against Biddeford Mayor Clement H. Deschambault and City Clerk Ralph Binette were scheduled at Maine Supreme Judicial Court in Augusta. Defense counsel Charles W. Smith appealed after demurrers were denied by Justice William Silsby at York County Superior Court. The indictments allege cheating by false pretenses. briefs were filed by Smith and State County Attorney John J. Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Clement H. Deschambault
Ralph Binette
Maine Supreme Court
Augusta
Charles W. Smith
Binette
High Court
William Silsby
York County Superior Court
Smith
John J. Harvey
Sewing Group Fetes In Saco For Charity Meeting
A Christmas party blended with a brief business meeting as the Biddeford Saco Community Service Sewing group gathered at Mrs. Paul Cobb's Ferry Road home. They announced 100 mittens donated to Public Health for Twin Cities children and planned an all day sewing session January 9 at Biddeford First Universalist church vestry to finish flannel gowns. A lobster supper was served and gifts distributed among members with Mrs. Wayne Hutchins as Santa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Paul Cobb
Ferry Road
Saco
Biddeford
Twin Cities
Biddeford First Universalist Church
Mildred Shane
E. Parker Johnson
Esther Cobb
Wayne Hutchins
Santa Claus
Charles Patrick
William Trott
Uribain Langevin
Matthew Hayes
Willian Judge
Patrick Murphy
Emile Cote
Harold Clark
Martha Goldthwaite
Louise Gaffney
Nellie Murphy
Jean Goldthwaite
Gertrude Cormier Fined For Driving While Suspended
Gertrude Cormier, 25, of 74 Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach was fined 25 dollars yesterday in Saco Municipal Court by Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr for operating after suspension. She pleaded guilty to the charge brought by Saco Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Cormier
Atlantic Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
William F. Wilson, Jr
Saco
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Memoriam
Patria R, Sands
Fred B. Sands
Harriet Libby
Viely Sands
Florence Murdock
St. Theresa Council
Union St. John the Baptist of America
St. John Hall
Adams Street
Lucienne C. Metayer
Annie Bouchard
Blanche Perreault
Lena Grenier
Theodora Boissonneault
Wonderbar
Miss Metayer
Maine
New Hampshire
J. Henri Goguen
Leominster
Association of Maine Councils
Armand Fortier
Rumford
Metayer
State Council
Lillian I. Viger
Woonsocket
R. I
Saco Wscs
Saco School Street
Avis Parslow
Children’s Work
White Church
Karen
Martha Worcester
Matthew
Michael Coito
Rosemary Robinson
Maurice Dewitt
Deaconess Hospital
Boston
Maude Tuttle
Eulah Bell
Christian-social Relations
Christ
Stephanie Butler
Mary Fairfield
Marjorie Fogg
Jessie Whitten
Annie Cranshaw
Ethel Ballard
Butler
LaDora Gannon
Wilma Griffith
Bessie Dawley
Norma Boothby
Albertina Emerson
Ruth Willey
KC Auxiliary
Robert C. Cartier
Boucher & Associates
C. Grondin
Camp
Money Savers
Candy Jellies
Sneider’s
West Street
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