Personal notices for Biddeford residents and visitors
Mrs. Victor Ziminski of 20 Hill Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Se Webber hospital. Mrs. Clifford E. Gove of 169 South Street Biddeford has returned home from several days with her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs Ronald A Hiltz of Dixfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Ziminski
Hill Street
Biddeford
Se Webber Hospital
Clifford E. Gove
South Street
Ronald A. Hiltz
Dixfield
Deaths Harry J. Dowd Sr 83 Old Orchard Beach resident
Harry J. Dowd Sr 83 longtime Old Orchard Beach resident died yesterday after a long illness at his Fort Hill Avenue home. Born August 24, 1878 in Chelsea Mass he was a retired salesman and parishioner of St Margaret Church. Surviving are his widow two sons two daughters a sister four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 am from St Margaret Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery South Portland. Friends may call today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home 36 Portland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Dowd, Sr
Fort Hill Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Chelsea
Mass
William Dowd
St. Margaret Church
Marceline ‘Bouley) Dowd
Harry J., Jr
Richard P. Dowd
Mary E. Mingo
Grace Green- Jaw
Reno
Nev
Grace M. Dowd
Dorchester
Calvary Cemetery
South Portland
Portland Avenue
Portland Weather Forecast For Thursday
Today cloudy with sun breaks and brief snow flurries. Windy and seasonable. west winds 15 to 30 mph, small craft warnings along the coast. Tonight cold and windy with clearing skies. winds 10 to 20 mph. Thursday mostly sunny and much colder. west winds 10 to 15 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Birth notices from Maine area hospitals list newborns
At Webber Hospital and Saco Hospital several families announce new births. Gary Allan Hibbard Carl Gerard Lamb Roxanne Elizabeth Noble Debra Jean Richardson Bruce Sanlacon Howard Lance Ridlon Jay Philip John Daniel Kelley Arlene Glen Richard Chapman Hilton and Vander Forbes Jr are among the newborns recorded with dates in December and early November, along with parent names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence A. Hibbard
South Portland
Gary Allan
Albert J. Lamb
Free Street
Biddeford
Carl Gerard
Roger FE. Noble
Cat Mousamead
Kennebunk
Roxanne Elizabeth
Larry Richardson
Proctor Road
Debra Jean
Donald K. Sanlacon
Sanford
Bruce
Frank E
Hopkins
Francis Street
Old Orchard Beach
Howard Lance
Saco Hospital
Ernest Moss
Connecticut Street
Orono
David Stewart
Gary Ridlon
Cape Porpoise
Jay Philip
Bradley Leach
Clinton Street
Portland
John Daniel
Charlies Leach
John Robert
Saco
Chester Davis
Heathroad
Julie Ann
Lewis F. Coleman
Burnt Mill Road
Wells
Kelley Arlene
Henrietta D. Goodall Hospital
Richard B. Dusseault
Merriland Ridge
Glen Richard
Hartley Hilton, Jr
York Hospital
York Village
Wells Selectman
Vander Forbes, Jr
Wells Beach
West Biddeford Little League Christmas Party Tonight
The West Biddeford Little League auxiliary hosts a Christmas party and covered dish supper at the Green Lantern club on Green Street Biddeford tonight at 8. The Madisses of the First Parish Congregational Church Saco hold a covered dish supper in the parish house Thursday at 6 30. Members are urged to bring gifts for the state hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Biddeford
Little League
Green Lantern Club
Green Street
Biddeford
First Parish Congregational Church
Saco
State Hospital
St Louis High School Class A champions honored at dinner
The St Louis High School Class A football champions will be honored at a 6 30 dinner by the Biddeford Saco Eagles at the lodge on Birch street. Afterward a program hour will feature films of the team in action with genie members and fathers of players invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis High School
Biddeford-Saco Aerie
Order of Eagles
Gerie
Birch Street
Genie
Church notes for Thursday gatherings across local parishes
Prayer meeting at Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mills Thursday 7 30 p m Choir rehearsal at 8 30 p m Senior choir of Saco School Street Methodist rehearses Thursday 7 p m Holy Communion celebrated Thursday 8 am at Christ Episcopal Biddeford Local churches share schedule details for services and choir activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman First Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Saco Echool Street Methodist Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Biddeford
Men Form Oot Club To Keep Ladies Out In Dumfries
In Dumfries Scotland AP reports a group of men forming the Oot Club to restrict female presence. Founder Dick Brown a bachelor says the club offers a haven for men to meet and talk without women. He claims men’s traditional rights are eroding as clubs increasingly include women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumfries
Scotland
Dick Brown
Market mixed as Dow climbs past record, Uni Lever gains
New York stocks moved irregularly with the Dow Jones average up 1.57 to 735.59 at noon. The AP 60 rose 0.30 to 267.10 as gains in Union Lever units contrasted with declines in rails and some utilities. Major blue chips like General Motors and American Telephone held gains while Ford fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Rails
Unilever
Unilever Ltd
General Motors
American Telephone
Jersey Standard
Ford
U.S. Steel
Amerada
Radio Corp
Pentagon
Mobile
Caliornia Edison
Commonwealth Edison
Consolidated Edison
U.S
Card of Thanks to His Medical Team and Family
Mrs Leo Paul Bisson expresses gratitude to her doctor nurses relatives and friends for kindness and thoughtfulness during her hospital stay in a concise appreciation note
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Paul Bisson
Elmer Bennett 68 Kennebunk resident dies in Biddeford hospital
Elmer Milton Bennett aged 68, of Kennebunk late of Westwood Mass, retired office manager of New England Electric, died last night in a Biddeford hospital. Born March 12 1893 Worcester Mass son of Ezra M Bennet and Mahala Lent Bennett. Survived by widow Dorothy and a daughter Elizabeth Valencia Westwood Mass. three grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday at 1 36 from Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev. Fred Holmberg officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Friends may call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Milton Bennett
Dorothy ‘Buttrick Bennett
Kennebunk
Westwood
Mass
Biddeford
Worcester
Ezra M
Mahala ‘Lent Bennett
New England Electric System
Boston
Christchurch
Morning Star Lodge
Madonna
Order of the Eastern Star
Royal Arch
Wollaston
Temple Commandery
Knights Templar
Norwood
Hyde Park
Council of Masons
Mass Square
Compass Club
Webber-Lefebvre Post
American Legion
Evergreen Cemetery
Kennebunk Landing
Funeral for Gerald R St Ours at St Joseph Church
Funeral services for Gerald R St Ours were held at St Joseph church with a solemn high mass celebrated by Rev. Marc Franck. Deacon Rev Sylvia Levesque and sub deacon Rev Normand Carrier assisted. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery, with flag presented to his mother by Edward Farley and Paul Bellavance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald R. St. Ours
St Joseph Church
Marc Franck
Sylvia Levesque
Normand Carrier
Diana Rousselle
Edwards Plant
Saco-Lowell
St. Ours
Armand Therien
Raymond Labbe
Paul Farley
Richard Souliere
William Dumont
James Duross
St. .Joseph Cemetery
Father Franck
Jeannette St. Ours
Edward Farley
Paul Bellavance
Funeral services for John Turcotte in Biddeford
Funeral services were held Tuesday from Dennett and Craig Funeral home in Saco for John Turcotte a retired Pepperell company employee of West Street Biddeford. Rev Norman J Langmaid officiated and burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers were Leo Turcotte Alton Gould Alphonse Sampson and Donat Barabe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Saco
John Turcotte
West Street
Biddeford
Pepperell Company
Norman J. Langmaid
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Woodlawn Cemetery
Leo Turcotte
Alton Gould
Alphonse Sampson
Donat Barabe
Girl Scout Troop Plans Xmas Party
The Girl Scouts of Biddeford Troop 85 chose names for gift exchange at the Christmas party December 19 and held badge ceremonies at a meeting in Scout hall Pool street yesterday. Those earning badges were Susan Pepin Nancy Ouellette Dolores Nolette. Witnessing the presentations were Gail Dan sereau Nancy Montpas Patricia Bishop Ruth Banker Sharon Dodge Elaine Goulet Jeanne Lantagne Claire and Pauline Fortier Cathy Dineen Dianne Curro Jane Betty Bergeron Elizabeth Bouthot Diane Simard Patricia Beaudoin Ellen Kelleher Anne Hoctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Biddeford
Scout Hall
Pool Street
Susan Pepin
Nancy Ouellette
Dolores Nolette
Gail Dansereau
Nancy Montpas
Patricia Bishop
Ruth Banker
Sharon Dodge
Elaine Goulet
Jeanne Lantagne
Claire
Pauline Fortier
Cathy Dineen
Dianne Curro
Jane
Betty Bergeron
Elizabeth Bouthot
Diane Simard
Patricia Beaudoin
Ellen Kelleher
Anne Hoctor
Elm disease tree inoculation eyed as remedy
Dr Albert F E Dimond of the Connecticut Agricultural Station told a conference on Dutch elm disease that painting a compound on elm bark could move through water carrying cells. Researchers are pursuing a chemical agent to permeate the tree and kill the elm fungus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELM Medicine
Amherst
Mass
Albert FE. Dimond
Connecticut Agricultural Station
Western Auto Toy Headquarters Ad At Main Street Saco
Toy shop promotes Christmas gift items for boys girls and adults at Western Auto on Main Street Saco. Weather outlook shows mid to upper 30s to teens in cold spots with coastal readings around 10 above. December tide data lists several high and low tides with associated times and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto
Main Street
Saco
Children of Mary Elect Officers Staff at Biddeford S Mary
The Chil dren of Mary sodality of St. Mary church Biddeford elected officers at its December meeting. Joan Duranceau was re elected president and Doris Sevigny first vice president. Ann Hector was elected second vice president. Installation is planned for January. Treasurers and secretary roles to be filled later. A card party and Corporate Sunday plans were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children of Mary Sodality
St. Mary Church
Biddeford
Joan Duranceau
Doris Sevigny
Ann Hector
Elaine White
Duranceau
Elizabeth Seidel
Whit
Ann Gallagher
Coleman O'Toole
The
Assumption Sodality
York County
Saco
Sister Elizabeth
France
St. Andre Home and Hospital
Sodality
Thrift Season urged for Atlantic City business growth
G Raymond Wood former executive director of the Southern New Jersey Development Council urged Atlantic City civic groups to replace the term off season with thrift season or economy season. He argued the phrase implies inactivity and urged a reframing to boost summer resort business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N.J
G. Raymond Wood
Southern New Jersey Development Council
Orchids On Menus Could Signal Food Pavilion Trend
New York report notes Mrs. Sylvia Schurr may popularize orchid canopies for eating or wearing. Orchid hors d oeuvres were served to the World of Food Pavilion advisory committee for the 1964 World's Fair, featuring Hawaiian orchids marinated and stuffed with wine flavored liver pate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sylvia Schurr
Portland Man 61 Killed by Gas From Stove
Medical examiner ruled William A. MacDonald 61 accidentally asphyxiated in his apartment Monday. Dr G Hermann Derry said he was getting ready for bed when he was overcome by gas from an open stove burner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
William A. MacDonald
G. Hermann Derry
MacDonald
Split Sessions Of Evangeline Rebekahs Held
The December meeting of Evangeline Rebekah lodge split into two venues, with a business session in Biddeford and a Christmas party at Mrs Mildred Gledhill's home. Vera Munford presided, a sympathy card was sent to John Witten in memory of Leah Witten, and invitations were noted for Olive lodge's 80th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Mildred Gledhill
Poo Road
Vera Munford
Noble Grand
John Whitten
Leah Whitten
Helene Chellis
South Carolina
Ruth Bailey
Sunshine Committee
Angie McKeen
Trull Nursing Home
Munford
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Olive Lodge
Kennebunk
York County
Past Noble Grands Association
Noble
Nellie Wallace
Odd Fellows Home
Auburn
Gledhill
Eleanor Shaffer
Santa
Bailey
Leonard Gledhill
Gertrude Davis
Gertrude Colliff
Marion Dexheimer
Ethel Ballard
Dorothy Bowden
Beatrice Kaleel
Wallace
Helen Daly
Shaffer
Eva Speare
Mary Jones
Vowed Vigil Follows Store Breaks In Biddeford
Baillargeon reports no incidents during a three night vigil after a would be thief was found armed with a gun. A separate break at the store was noted last Tuesday and again on Thursday prompting further surveillance to nab the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baillargeon
Police Probe Accidents At Five Points
A Biddeford man, Leo M. Kenney, 49, suffered a broken arm after being struck by Gerald W. Small, 25, while walking on West street. Kenney was admitted to Webber hospital. Earlier, a rear-end collision on Elm street near Paul’s Diner injured two passengers in Donald F. Emmons’s car. Norman A. Dumont, 23, struck Emmons’s car, while Edward J. O’Neil and Leonard Charles were treated for head bruises and released. No other injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
West Street
Leo M. Kenney
Round Hill
Gerald W. Small
Small
Five Points
Kenney
Webber Hospital
Auxiliary Of Division One To Have Fete
The ladies of Division One of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold their Christmas party Sunday at 8 PM in AOH hall at Main and Elm in Biddeford. Guests may be invited, and attendees will exchange a $1 gift. Co chairmen Mrs Roland Bois and Mrs Alfred Benoit have organized committees for entertainment decor and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
AOH
Main
Elm Streets
Biddeford
Roland Bois
Alfred Benoit
Helen Murphy
Cecelia Descoteaux
Charles Cartier
Donald Hilton
William Murphy
Quentin Johnson
Amedeo Minuitti
Ann _—Hector
Eileen O'Rourke
Elaine White
Troop 309 Names Beaupre Scoutmaster in Biddeford
Biddeford Troop 309 sponsored by Knights of Columbus introduced Arthur Beaupre as new scoutmaster. The group discussed plans for three Christmas baskets for local Catholic parishes and a Christmas party on December 17 featuring a magician, Santa, and gifts. Attendees included Adrien Leblond Lionel Lambert and committee chairman John Tremblay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Beaupre
Biddeford
Knights of Columbus
Beaupre
John ‘Tremblay
Count of Paree
Manchester
N. H
Santa
John Cobb
U.S. Army
Adrien Leblond
Lionel Lambert
Eric Lauzier
John Tremblay
No Need To Suggest Diet No Need To Suggest Diet
Nashville officers respond to a call about a woman stuck in a telephone booth. Two women were freed and described their embarrassment as the door opened. Officers Mickey Py burn and Leon Musgrove gave details of the rescue at 20th and Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tean
Mickey Pyburn
Leon Musgrove
20Th
Charlotte
Stolen Taxi Found With Burned Interior
A Biddeford taxi stolen last night was recovered on Campground road in Arundel with the interior burned. Edward L. Bedard, owner, reported the car missing at 10:55 pm after leaving his Pine street taxi stand. State Police found the 1960 vehicle in Arundel this morning. cause of the fire undetermined. Investigating officials include Fire Inspector Lawrence Dolby, Biddeford Police Chief Edgar Sevigny, and Capt. Philip Poirier. Police said damage was limited to the upholstery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Campground
Arundel
Edward L. Bedard
Pine Street
Kiwanis Club Plans Christmas Party in Biddeford
The Saco Biddeford Kiwanis club will host its annual Christmas party December 19 at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford. Clifford Purvis presided the meeting with Capt. Robert Williams giving the invocation. Dr Stephen Polackwich spoke on optometrists duties and vision screening for preschoolers noting need for an eye clinic locally. Twenty members attended and joined a Q and A session after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco- Biddeford Kiwanis Club
Wonderbar
Biddeford
Clifford Purvis
Robert Williams
Saco-Biddeford Salvation Army Corps
Lloyd Anderson
Francis Cote
Stephen Polackwich
Saco
Paul Reay
Sygree
Portland
Religion in Uniform Signals Army Interest Rise
The Broadcast and Film Commission of the National Council of Churches reports that church films and film strips used in the U S Army and Air Force reflect a rising tide of interest in religion among service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Religion IN Uniform
New York
The
Broadcasting and Film Commission
National Council of Churches
U.S
Air Force
Health notes on learning, nerves and blood flow
The piece reports that animal studies favor punishment plus reward for learning, while human trials by Penney and Lupton with children showed the combined approach winning. It also notes that nervousness can raise pulse rate, especially in young women during large physical exams, increasing blood flow through faster heartbeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Science
Fluttering Hearts in LA Station Hints Female Murmurs
A naval physician at a Los Angeles recruit station found heart murmurs in 25 to 40 percent of waves examined. The murmurs were brief and soft, varied with position and breathing, and were rarely found in men. An AMA consultant in Chicago suggested indications women may have more murmurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
American Medical Association
Chicago
AMA
High Living Tied to Blood Pressure in Fiji Study
A Fiji study reports Indian men in Sauva with higher living standards and blood pressures than rural locals. Doctors note a graduated rise in hypertension among Pacific island races linked to Western cultural influence, per JAMA report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiji Islands
Sauva
Fiji
Pacific Islands
Journal of the
American Medical Association
CancerCausing Substances Found Naturally In Soil
Dr. Max Blumer of Woods Hole reports soil samples from remote New England areas contain cancer causing agents. Some compounds appear as wood decomposition products, possibly formed by soil micro organisms, challenging assumptions about exposure beyond urban pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Blumer
Woods Hole
Mass
New England
Blumer
Employment In Shipyards Is Seen Stable
Washington reports civilian employment at the Boston Massachusetts and Portsmouth New Hampshire naval shipyards will stay near current levels through the first quarter of 1962. Boston now has about 9,600 workers including 1,300 temporary hires for fleet buildup. by end of March 1962 forecast is 8,600 to 9,100. Portsmouth Yard in Kittery Maine employs about 9,525. by March end expected 9,100 to 9,600, same as second quarter forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
Mass
Portsmouth
N. H
Naval
Bureau of Ships
Massachusetts
Congress
Bureau
New Hampshire
Portsmouth Yard
Kittery
Maine
Biddeford Saco Merchants Back Sunday Closing
The Biddeford Saco Merchants committee endorsed the Retail Trade Board of Portland stance opposing Sunday opening of general merchandise stores. They support the Sunday selling law and urge rest, relaxation, and family time on Sundays, citing a centuries old common belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Merchants Committee
Retail Trade Board of Portland
Retail Merchants Bureau of
Biddeford and
Saco
Old 470 to be presented to Waterville in 1962
The Maine Central’s steam loco number 470, enshrined since 1954, will be moved 100 feet toward Chaplin Street and presented to Waterville in October 1962 as part of a highway rail relocation plan. The engine remains a focal symbol of Maine Central and Waterville cooperation amid grade-crossing eliminations and station relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central
Maine
Waterville
Eli, Spencer Miller
Portland
Bangor
Burton M. Cross
Milner
College Avenue
Front Street
Chaplin Street
Boys Held In Baby Stabbing
Two youths were held on suspicion of assault with a dangerous weapon after a 2 year old baby was stabbed in the back with a 10inch carving knife. The child Bryan Peterson, son of Berton and Mrs Petersen, was taken to Boston City Hospital and placed on the danger list. The stabbing occurred while the parents were away. The youths were at the baby's sister Theresa Petersen's home. names withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bryan Peterson
Berton W. Peterson
South Boston
Boston City Hospital
Theresa Petersen
Leah Emerson Dies. Maine Education Board Chair
Funeral services set for Friday for Leah Emerson 66 longtime Maine State Board of Education member and first woman chairman since May 1960. She died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday after serving on the board since its 1949 creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Emerson
Maine State Board of Education
Emerson
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Harry J. Dowd
Elcoming
Biddeford-ace Journal
Gerard Morin
Elm Street
Deborah Ann
Brenda Lynn
Glenn Gerard
Gail Lisa
Arthur Bolduc
Adelbert Morin
Elmer Bennett
Gerald BR
Children of Mary Select Officers
Jamaica
Tessa Prendergast
Oceanside
Island
Evangeline Rebekahs
Royal H. Chretien
Center Street
Keesler Afb
Miss
United States Air Force
Lackland Afb
Tex
Richard R. Chretien
Leroy G. Chretien
Richard Chretien
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish
Nova Scotia
iCanada
Kiwanis Club
Planning Party For Children
Biddeford-Saco
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