Notable locals receive midshipman, legion, and navy duties
Laurence G. Grace of 424 Main St Saco is a patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Navy Lieutenant Commander Richard H Nickerson son of Mr and Mrs Palmer R Nickerson of Kennebunkport serves with Air Anti Submarine Squadron 28 aboard the USS Wasp based in Boston. Royal N Sheltra commander of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion Biddeford has been named a member of the National Inter American Committee by National Commander Daniel F Foley, following recommendations by Maine officers at the recent executive committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence G. Grace
Main St
Saco
Notre Dame Hospital
Navy
Richard H. Nickerson
Palmer R. Nickerson
Kennebunkport
Wasp
Boston
Mass
Royal N. Sheltra
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post
American Legion
Biddeford
Church Notes on Weekend Confessions and Events
Confessions heard at St Martha's Kennebunkport Saturday 7 to 8 p m St Monica's Kennebunk 4 to 5 p m Mary’s Wells Beach Sunday before Mass Junior Band and songsters of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday A Christmas party and game night by Women’s Fellowship and Ushers Club Saturday 6 30 p m United Church of Christ Biddeford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Martha’s Church
Kennebunkport
St. Monica's Church
Kennebunk
Saco Salvation Army
Women's Fellowship and Ushers Club
United Church of Christ (Congregational
Biddeford
Limington Man Pays Court Fine In Saco
LeRoy Brackett of Limington, 38, pleaded guilty in Saco Municipal Court to driving without glasses on Dec. 2 and towing an unregistered trailer. Judge Mahaney fined $10 on the first count and suspended a $10 fine on the second. Thomas Beausoleil, 21, of New Britain, Conn., pleaded guilty via his father to speeding 45 in a 35 mph zone on Route 1 on Nov. 24. State Trooper Boultier was the filing officer. Judge Mahaney fined him $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy R. Brackett
Limington
Saco
Ralph Waters
Mahaney
Brackett
Ue Mahaney
Thomas R. Beausoleil
New Britain
Conn
Jerald Boutiller
Compact Damaged In Traffic Mishap
A 1961 compact sustained about $150 damage in a rear end collision on Hill Street Biddeford yesterday. Alphonse C. Pare 57 of Manchester NH drove the 1961 model and was struck by a 1959 station wagon driven by Robert A. Lapierre 41 of 39 Westfield St Biddeford. Lapierre said his car skidded on icy snow. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Street
Biddeford
Alphonse C. Pare
Manchester
N. H
Robert A. Lapierre
Westfied St
Lapierre
Notable Figures Remembered In Obituary List
Johnson of Vermont a former business executive and diplomat. James B. Conant of New York a 70 year old scientist and former Harvard president. John F Enders of Brookline Massachusetts a 66 year old teacher famed for virology research. Robert J Kiphuth of New Haven Connecticut a 72 year old retired Yale athletic director and swimming coach. Edwin H Land of Cambridge Massachusetts a 54 year old industrialist and Polaroid inventor. Rudolph Serkin of Brattleboro Vermont a 60 year old pianist and director. Thornton H Wilder of Hamburg Connecticut a 66 year old novelist and playwright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Conant
New York
Harvard University
John F. Enders
Brookline
Mass
Robert J. Kiphuth
New Haven
Brattleboro, Vt
Thornton H. Wilder
Hamden, Conn
Complete Leather Desk Accessory Set for Him
A matched leather collection for a man’s desk elevates the workspace with warmth and authority. Includes a blotter holder, cigarette box, pen and calendar box, pen and calendar stand, pencil jug, and date book.
Gift ideas for the motor minded reader
For the motor minded individual there are many useful accessories to choose from as gifts. Modestly priced items include licensed icon frames a compass map clamps magnetic notebook holders and similar practical accessories.
Layoff Rumor Denied at Saco-Lowell Edwards Plant
Officials at the Edwards division of the Saco-Lowell Shops in Saco rejected rumors of a 20 percent layoff this month. They confirmed a 23 percent workforce reduction expected in December, with some workers already released. January production schedules remain informal. no forecast is available. The plant now employs about 1,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Saco-Lowell
Saco
Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary appoints nominating committee
A nominating committee was appointed at the Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary meeting in Biddeford to report at the January 9 annual meeting. Committee members represent parishes including St. Joseph's Biddeford St. Andre's Biddeford St. Mary's Biddeford St. Margaret's Old Orchard Beach Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco and Most Holy Trinity Saco. The slate will be elected and installed at the supper meeting hosted by St. Margaret's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Hospital
Biddeford
Lucienne Metayer
Blanche ‘Huot
St. Joseph’s Biddeford
Lillian Viger
St. Andre's
Oscar Perreault
St. Mary's
Antonio Boisvert
St. Margaret’s
John F. Kennedy
Land
Armand Reay
Elaine ‘White
Wilfred Fortier
Yvonne Bibeau
Lon
Rube
Pauline Martel
Rose Simoneau
Emma Huot
Suzella Bon
St. Francis College
Frederick Belanger
O.F.M
Matthew Audibert
William Sutton
Herve Poissant
Robert Parenteau
J. Frederick Warner
Gerard Cameron
Wilbrod Bedard
Most Holy Trinity Parish
Saco
The Diamond Ring Guide for Christmas Engagements
A guide to illusion versus value in diamond rings for Christmas purchases. It explains setting, halo and carat weight, popular cuts like round, oval, emerald, marquise and pear, and how hand size influences ring choice. It also notes consulting a reliable jeweler and basic price factors: carat weight color cut and clarity.
Portland Weather Outlook This Afternoon to Saturday
Considerable cloudiness with a little light snow developing this afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. Winds gentle and variable. Partly cloudy and not so cold tonight with lows in the upper teens and winds becoming gentle from the southwest. Partly cloudy and warmer Saturday with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Birth Announcements From Biddeford Area Families
Welcome to Paul Donald Simeonau born Dec weighing seven pounds four ounces at home. Deborah Lee Morse Jr born Dec weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Mary Alice Paul born Dec weighing 10 pounds one half ounce. Gary Richard Joseph Patnaude born Dec eight pounds five ounces. Annette Lea Quint born Dec seven pounds thirteen ounces. James Joseph Hector born Dec eight pounds three ounces. A daughter for Donald La Roche weighing seven pounds one ounce at Chelsea Naval Hospital Dec. A daughter Karyn Ann Whincup born Dec eight pounds at Salem Hospital. Grandparents and extended relatives listed for several families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Simoneau
Acorn St
Biddeford
Paul Donald
Frank U H. Morse Jr
Janelle St
Deborah Lee
Harvey R. Paul
Prospect St
Mary Alice
Richard J. Patnaude
Central Park Ave
Orchard Beach
Gary Richard Joseph
Charles W. Quint
Lebanon Road
North Berwick
Annette Lea
William J. Murthy
Irving St
Saco
Michael J. Hector
South St
James Joseph
Donald LaRoche
Kerwin’ Circle
West Lynn
Mass
Chelsea Naval Hospital
LaRoche
Louise Binette
Conrad Binette
Pool Road
Hector LaRoche
South Street
Kenneth Whincup
Pleasant View Ave
East Lynn
Karyn Ann
Salem
Janet Whincup
Lynn
Fred Whincup
George Byth
Maple Street
Elizabeth Byth
Glasgow
Scotland
Arctic cold grips New England with subzero readings
Arctic air chilled northern New England driving Bangor and Greenville to 10 below zero and Millinocket and Caribou near that mark. Newport Vermont reached minus six and St Johnsbury minus four as southern areas stayed in the 20s to 30s. Forecasters expect a warming trend this weekend with light mountain snow flurries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Maine
Bangor
Greenville
Caribou
Newport
St. Johnsbury
U.S. Weather Bureau
Store hours extended by Biddeford Saco merchants
At a morning meeting the Biddeford Saco Merchants Committee voted to keep all retail stores in the community open until 9 o'clock each evening starting Monday December 9 for Christmas shoppers convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Saco City Clerk Sets Saturday Hours for Absentees
City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis announced the city hall office will stay open tomorrow afternoon to process absentee and sick ballots only for voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco City
Saco
Clifford A. Purvis
Maine Trial Lawyers Association Formed in Augusta
A group of 30 Maine attorneys organized the Maine Trial Lawyers Association to promote continuing education in personal injury law. Herbert H. Bennett of Portland was elected temporary chairman at the first meeting held Thursday. The association plans another meeting on January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine Trial Lawyers Association
Maine
Herbert H. Bennett
Portland
High School Guild Holly Ball Slated
The High School Guild will host a Holly Ball from 7 30 to 11 30 p m on December 21 at Owen Davis Post American Legion Hall Beach Street Saco Music by The Wheels The Catholic Women's Club of Most Holy Trinity Church Saco sponsors the event and the club also announces a Christmas party for children on December 22 at the post hall Grades 1 5 party from 2 to 4 p m and grades 6 8 party and dance from 5 to 7 p m A box in the church vestry on Sundays will collect contributions to help cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen - Davis Post
American Legion Hall
Beach Street
Saco
Wheels
Catholic Women's Club of Most Holy Trinity
Public schools closed on election day at Saco
The only school to close Monday for the Saco municipal election is Sweetser School others hold regular sessions. The piece then shifts to a diamond education note explaining carat weight color clarity and cut and how these factors affect value with emphasis on carat points and inclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Sweetser School
Christmas Fair At St John Street Parish House
St John Street parish hosts a Christmas Fair at the Parish House Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. A baked ham supper follows from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. St John’s Auxiliary Guild leads the event with all parish women assisting.
Engineering Aide Program Planned in Maine
The Maine Employment Security Commission announced a federal MDTA program approving an 11 week engineering aide II course for 30 trainees at the University of Maine beginning in January. Administered jointly by the Employment Security Commission and the Department of Vocational Education, the program funds training facilities instruction and trainee allowances with a $28 200 federal appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine Employment Security Commission
University of Maine
Maine
Employment Security Commission
Department of Vocational Education
Gift ideas for the convivial man’s bar set
If your man is social he will appreciate refined bar accessories. A monogrammed silver drink mixer bottle opener coasters cocktail shaker ice bucket and glasses offer practical elegance for entertaining guests.
Services For Deceased Elks Slated Sunday
The Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks schedules a memorial service for all deceased members on Sunday December 8 at 1 p m in the lodge rooms Portland Road Saco The program includes a tribute to former President John F Kennedy with Chopin funeral march and prayers as well as vocal selections and an oration by Charles M Gallagher The service will honor Lodge members who died in the past year and transportation is available for families needing it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Lodge of Elks
Portland Road
Saco
John F. Kennedy
Boston Lodge of Elks
Laurier Garon
Fred §. Stackpole
Philip Boisvert
Wilfrid Desnoyers
Paul Croteau
Arthur J. Viger
Ezra C. Wakefield
Forrest F. Rodges
Elks
Lodge
Chopin
Muriel Desrosiers
Richard Murphy
Ellen Warren
Kennebunk
Blanche@ con
Charles M. Gallagher
Maine State Elks Association
Murphy
Ralph 4H
Pitt
Saco Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Officers Named By Beta Sigma Biddeford United Church
Beta Sigma class at Biddeford United Baptist Church elected a slate led by President Mrs Edna Thompson and Vice President Miss Elizabeth Taff at a Christmas party held last night at Mrs Earle Lewiss home May Street Biddeford Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by committee members and several attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Earle Lewis
May Street
Biddeford
Edna Thompson
Elizabeth Taff
Ethel Day
Hazel Clay
Irene Dwelley
Edna Wilson
Mary Dawn
Eva Bowen
Marion Nason
Sunshine Committee
Dwelley
Clay
Sylvia Bean
Thompson
Ruth Hatch
Martha Souza
Mary Grace
Adelpha McKeen
Saco Democrats To Meet Sunday
Campaign press secretary Don ald McCone announced the last meeting of the Saco Democratic city committee will be held in the Saco Municipal Court Room Sunday at 7 p.m. Harvey Lamontagne Jr. candidate for mayor will lead speakers and all candidates are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McCone
Saco
Thornton Academy Hosts Fall College Board Examinations
Thornton Academy will host the annual fall college board examinations with tests administered nationwide. Scores are tabulated at Educational Testing Services in Princeton and mailed to Thornton and the colleges students have applied to. Richard Beaumont oversees testing at Thornton Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Fall College Board
Educational Testing Services
Princeton
N. J
Thornton
Cafetteria
Richard Beaumont
Betsy Stoddard Weds Donald Fiske in Mount Vernon Ceremony
Miss Betsy Stoddard, daughter of Mrs Grace E Stoddard of Saco and James M Stoddard of Danbury, wed Donald Randel Fiske of Mount Vernon and Cape Porpoise. The double ring ceremony was performed by Judge John P Griffith in Mount Vernon New York. Attended by the Fisch es, the couple. Mrs Fiske is a nurse in training at Central Maine General Hospital. Fiske is a Maine Maritime Academy graduate and third officer aboard the S S Independence of American-Isbrandtsen Lines in Hoboken New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy
Jo Stoddard
Grace E. Stoddard
Saco
James M. Stoddard
Danbury
American-Isbrandtsen Lines, Inc
Hoboken, N. J
Kennebunk Postal Services Explained by Postmaster
Postmaster Lewis Burr spoke at the Rotary Club about Kennebunk postal operations. He cited 1930 receipts of 12 000 and 1962 receipts of 73 000, with 12 employees in 1956 rising to 20, and described mail processing by four to six local workers and eight to ten for out of town mail. Burr noted zip codes simplify sorting with digits denoting zone, state, district, and post office, replacing old zone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr
United States
Parking Ban Enforced At Beach In OLD ORCHARD BEACH
Police Chief John H. Clark announced strict enforcement of the snow removal parking ban. Section 5119 of the Traffic Ordinance forbids parking on public streets when it hinders plowing or loading, allowing removal of interfering vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
John H. Clark
Clark
Assumption Sodality Plans Christmas Smorgasbord at St Mary’s
Plans finalized for the Assumption Sodality Christmas party and smorgasbord at St Mary’s School Hall in Biddeford. The event on Sunday December 8 at 6 p.m. will feature decorations entertainment tickets and a gift table. Hostesses include Mrs Frank Carey and Mrs Clarence Kennedy. Members urged to bring gifts for children. a brief business meeting precedes with pianist Mrs Oscar Perreault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumption Sodality
St. Mary's Church
Biddeford
William B. O'Sullivan
John Barrett
Raymond Kenneally
St Mary's School Hall
Norman Reilly
Fernand Cadorette
Clarence ‘Kennedy
Richard Dutcher
Frank Carey
Clarence Kennedy
Howard Giles
Oscar Perreault
Keeler Affair Ends With Death And Resignations
The Keeler affair unfolds with Miss Keeler linked to Aloysius Gordon and others including Ward and Profumo. Ward dies of an overdose after conviction, Profumo resigns as war minister, and Christine receives a six month sentence to run concurrently. Rudolph Fenton pleads innocent to conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine
Profumo
Ward
Hutchinson
Keeler
Rudolph Fenton
Gordon
Your Journal Classified Ad Reaches Over 30,000 Readers
A historical newspaper brief notes the reach of the journal's classifieds, estimating circulation at over thirty thousand readers daily. It highlights the paper as a conduit for local notices, ads, and announcements across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Your Journal
Whelan Replies to Opponent in Saco Mayoral Race
Saco Mayor J Edward Whelan defends the current administration against Harvey Lamontagne Jr claims. He says opponents distort facts about a new Austin Western grader lease and shifts funds, insisting the purchase and budget moves were proper and necessary for roads and plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
J. Edward Whelan
Harvey Lamontagne Jr
Austin
Cartmill Named To Committee On Membership
Clayton W. Cartmill executive secretary of the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce is named to the membership committee of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives by William E. Dauer of Kansas City president of the National Association. The committee aims to build membership and ensure manpower and financial resources for ACCE which serves over 2300 local chamber executives and upholds ethical practices and high standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton W. Cartmill
Biddeford
ACCE
American Chamber of Commerce Executives
National Management Association
Saco Fire Auxiliary Plans Wells Dinner
The Saco Fire Auxiliary announced a Christmas party and dinner for December 12 at the Cozy Corner in Wells beginning at 6 30 p.m. The event includes a secret pals reveal and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Felix T Sheltra & Son Realty Ad and Home Care Tips
A local listing from Felix T Sheltra & Son at 48 Jefferson St promotes real estate options to fit family needs and encourages cleaning tips such as rubbing soiled wallpaper with a borax solution. The ad suggests contacting their phone numbers 283 3649 or 283 3640 for listings and services.
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Johnson
Memoriam
Yvonne Auger
Rachel Miller
Bolduc Paint CO
Alfred St
Biddeford- Saco
LOW A. M. P
High School Guild
Holly Ball
Clement P. Wight
Dial
St. John’s
Orchard Lodge
A. F
A. M
Saco Democrats
Miss Stoddard
Donald Fiske
Kennebunk Postal Services
Lewis Burr
Rotary Club
Kennebunk Inn
Miss Keeler
Aloysius
Lucky) Gordon
Whelan
Cartmill
Wells
Mary Caniara
Durin
Lydia Flood
Rita Jacques
Lems
Rest
Eas
Ier
Paul FE. Sheltra
Felix T. Sheltra
Felix T. Shel
TRA & Son
Jefferson St
Housenmold
Portland Street
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