Christmas season employments listed for Biddeford and area
A compilation of holiday season job placements in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and nearby towns. Names and addresses of numerous individuals are noted as employed at Webber Hospital Wellwood Co Woolworth Nichols and Co F W Woolworth Co and various shops during the Christmas shopping season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bouffard
Hillside Ave
Biddeford
Webber
Franklin Street
Sharon Cyr
Winter Street
Gertrude Knox
Jenkins Road
Saco
Ellen Boothby
Bacon Street
Wellwood Co
Main Street
F. W. Woolworth Co
Bonnie Brooks
Jorma McAuley
Westmore Avenue
Christiane Dagesse
Pool Street
Jean Lizotte
Prospect Street
Jean Barnes
Fas Grand Avenue
Lillis Whitney
16Th Street
Old Orchard Beach
Lorraine Wormwood
Coolidge Avenue
Nichols and Co
Pris Cille Beaudoin
Piersons Lane
Celeste Boissonneault
Pine Street
June Chadbourne
Alfred Street
Joan Cote
M. Pleasant Street
Mimi Valliere
Wesfield Street
Marilyn Donovan
Hills Beach
Dorothy Belisle
Maple Street
Charlene Cote
Pond Street
Christmas Parties and Meetings Salute Local Groups
A stated meeting and Christmas party of Annette Chapter OES Saco will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Hall with Mrs Pauline Burnham as refreshments chair. Biddeford Council R C hosts a social with Knights of Columbus activity films games and lunch at Washington Street Hall Biddeford tomorrow under Henry Begin. York County Pomona's December meeting, postponed by a storm, will be tomorrow at Riverside Grange with supper at 6 30 p.m. A Christmas party will follow the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette
Order of Eastern Star
Saco
Masonic Hall
Pauline Burnham
Knights of Columbus
Biddeford Council
R. of C
Washington Street Hall
Biddeford
At & P.m
Henry Begin
York County
Pomona
Riverside Grange
Church Notes Strings of Rehearsals Across Saco and Biddeford
The Youth Choir of Saco School Street Methodist meets Thursday at 3 15 PM at the church. Mid week prayers occur Thursday at 7 30 PM at Bible Baptist Saco. A prayer and Bible study Thursday at 7 30 PM at First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Also prayer Thursday 7 30 PM at First Assembly of Cool Church Saco at the Ahepa home. Choir rehearsals tonight at United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford ahead of Sunday service and annual Christmas pageant along with a separate Thursday 7 PM rehearsal for pageant participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Assembly of Cool Church
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
United Church of Christ
Biddeford
York County seeks extra medical examiner
Old Orchard Beach legislation would add one medical examiner for York County. House minority leader Jerome G Plante announced the bill as part of 64 emergency measures approved by the screening committee for the special session starting January 6. York County now has four examiners. population and summer visitors justify an additional examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
York County
Jerome G Plante
House
Plante
Sanford man fined for stop sign violation
John C. Littlefield aged 44 of Kennebunkport paid a $20 fine after pleading guilty to a stop sign violation in Sanford Municipal Court. Associate Judge William Hochberg presided yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
John C. Littlefield
Kennebunkport
William Hochberg
Card of Thanks to Friends and Fire Department Aid
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives and to Biddeford Fire Department for aid and sympathy during our bereavement for the Flora tributes and car rides. Edgar Cote and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Deaths in Kennebunk Alice J P Dwinal 80
Mrs Alice J P Dwinal 80 longtime Kennebunk resident died yesterday born Greenwood July 21 1883 daughter of Edwin W and Abbie Penley member of South Congregational Church Olympian Club Eastern Stars and several clubs survivors include three sisters Blanche Smith Bertha Dunham and Leonie Daniels funeral at 2 pm tomorrow Universalist Church West Paris Rev Robert M Howes officiating calls 2 4 and 7 9 pm today at Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Alice J .P. Dwinal
Joe Olaf W. Dwinal
Orn
Greenwood
Edwin W. Land
Abbie (Richardson) Penley
South Congregational Church
Women’s Association of the
Olympian Club
Aurora Chapter
Order of Eastern Stars
Jolly Twelve Club
The
Good Cheer Club
Blanche Smith
Norway
Bertha Dunham
Brattleboro
Leonie Daniels
St. Petersburg
Fla
Universalist Church
West Paris
Robert M. Howes
Bibbereed Chapel
Prayers Planned for Mrs Anna Peloquin at Biddeford Funeral Home
Members of St Anne Sodal ity of St Josephs Church meet at 7 30 tonight at the San Soucy Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Anna Peloquin a longtime member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anne Sodality
St. Joseph's Church
Enae
Sansoucy Funeral Home
Stone St
Biddeford
Anna Peloquin
Funeral services for Abram Goodier in Saco
Funeral services for Abram Wilfred Goodier of Louden Road Saco were held yesterday afternoon at Bennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with Rev Stanley A Bennett of Saco United Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery bearers were Forest Grace Vernon Burgess Adelbert Curran and Harold Goodier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Wilfred Goodier
Louden Road
Saco
Bennett and Craig
Main St
Stanley A. Bennett
Saco United Baptist Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Forrest Grace
Vernon Burgess
Adelbert Curran
Harold Goodier
Funeral Service for Rene Labbe in Biddeford
Funeral services for Rene Labbe aged 56 of Alfred Street Biddeford were held at St Josephs Church with a Requiem High Mass by Msgr Elie Hevey music by organist Diana Rousselle and directed singing. Interment followed in St Josephs Cemetery graveside prayers by Rev Normand Carrier. Bearers were Emile Belanger Edgar Valliere Leo Bedard Henry Hamel Roland Simard and Delphis Lavoie with out of town attendees Mrs Louise Munch of Portland and Mrs Lorette Souliere of Lyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene L. Labbe
Rene Labbe
Alfred St
Biddeford
St. Joseph's Church
Msgr
Elie Hevey
Diana Rousselle
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Normand Carrier
Emile Belanger
Edgar Valliere
Leo Bedard
Henry Hamel
Roland Simard
Delphis Lavoie
Louise Munch
Portland
Lorette Souliere
Lyman
Miss Helen Merrill Funeral Services Held in Saco
Funeral services for Miss Helen D Merrill of 42 Storer Street Saco were conducted yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco. Rev Stanley A Bennett pastor of the Saco United Baptist Church officiated with burial in the family cemetery on Flag Pond Road Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Merrill
Helen D., Merrill
Storer St
Saco
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Stanley A. Bennett
Saco United Baptist Church
Flag Pond Road
Stock Market Gains and Chrysler Rally Amid Heavy Trading
New York AP reports stock prices moved with heavy turnover as the market edged above prior highs. Chrysler stock issued on a 2-for-1 split led activity, with Chrysler regular up, then fading. Dow and AP averages showed gains, IBM rose over 5, while Du Pont and GM moved on secondary offering news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chrysler
Chrysler Regar
Chrysler Regular
Associated Press
Xerox
General Motors
du Pont
IBM
Radio Corp
Zenith
CBS
Bulova
Pfizer
United Air Lines
Union Carbide
American Dyanamids
At&t
Ford
U.S. Steel
General Dynamics and Control
American Stock Exchange
Safety head to speak at Maine safety conference
The president of the National Safety Council will address the 10th annual conference of the Maine Highway Safety Committee in Augusta January 25. Howard Pyle former governor of Arizona will share the speaking program with Gov. Reed and Mark Whitaker of Gardiner president of the National Association of Student Councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
National Safety Council
Maine Highway Safety Committee
Howard Pyle
Arizona
Reed
Mark Whittaker
Gardiner
National Association of Student Councils
Portland Coastal Snow and Cold Weather Advisory
Small craft warnings posted along the coast at 11 a m. Light snow expected this afternoon with high temperatures in the upper teens. Winds from the south to southeast increasing to 10 to 20 mph. Snow ends late tonight with continued cold. lows 5 to 10. Winds shift to gusty west to northwest 20 to 30 mph. Thursday fair to partly cloudy and cold with snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Injunction Sought Over Cumberland Farms Milk Coupons
In Augusta AP Cumberland Farms faces a new petition for an injunction after Superior Court Justice Harold C. Marden denied a contempt claim over resumed coupons. The state argues the new coupons violate Maine milk control law and seek court action set for January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Cumberland Farms Northern, Inc
Superior Court
Harold C. Marden
Marden
Cumberland Farms
Pte
Maine
Date Of Clinic At Wells Is Changed
Wells Public Health nurse Elaine Hotte announces the December Well-Baby Clinic date is moved due to holiday week activities and no school. The clinic will be held tomorrow from 9 30 to 11 30 a m in the nurses office at Wells High School offering physical exams and immunizations for babies and preschool children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Elaine Hotte
R. N
Wells Public Health
Wells High School
Utility Officials To Discuss AR Service
AUGUSTA AP The Boston and Maine Railroad proposes discontinuing passenger service from Boston North Station. Six New England Public Utilities Commissioners will meet in Boston to review the plan, chaired by Frederick N. Allen of Maine, who also leads the New England Conference of Public Utility Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Boston and Maine Railroad
Boston
North Station
New England Utility
New England Public Utilities Commissions
Frederick N. Allen
Maine
New England Conference of Public Utility Commissioners
Public Ownership of Railroads Proposed
Augusta AP reports a proposal to study public ownership of New England railroads will be offered at the upcoming special legislative session. Rep. Frank S. Rand R Yarmouth objected that the measure was treated as an order rather than a bill or resolve and thus should not have been screened.
Students Protests Tighten Grip on Red Square Kremlin Gates
Students continued protests spilling into the streets as police reinforcements arrived. Some surged toward a police car, others pressed between and under trucks blocking Red Square. Skirmishes with police persisted until the crowd swarmed Red Square and officers closed the Kremlin gates, normally kept open for official vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Square
Kremlin
Mundt seeks vote on export bank credit ban amendment
Mundt proposed a separate roll call on a House amendment that would bar the Export-Import Bank from guaranteeing credits to Communist buyers for U S grains and other surplus farm commodities. The measure was defeated earlier as a separate bill on November 26 and was tabled by a 97 to 35 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee
Mundt
East Germany seeks international recognition after Berlin talks
In Berlin, East German leaders push to diminish Western rights in West Berlin and win broader international recognition. After a Christmas visit pact allowing West Berliners to visit East Berlin, Premier Abshorit claims further steps to normalize relations, while both sides dispute terminology and status. Western officials wary but open to more talks if Allied protection for West Berlin remains intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Koehler
Berlin
West Berlin
Khrushchev
Willy Brandt
East Berlin
Red Wall
Lobstermen Seek SBA Disaster Loans in Maine Coastal Counties
About 40 lobstermen filed for SBA disaster loans on the first day the emergency office opened. The Maine Lobstermen's Association president said York County and other coastal areas were approved for long term, low interest loans to recover from storms causing up to 2 million dollars in damage, including 750000 to gear and 500000 to boats and shore facilities in Boothbay Harbor. The SBA opened a Boothbay Harbor office and accepts applications at its Augusta office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Small Business Administration
SBA
Maine Lobstermen's Association
Leslie Dyer
Vinalhaven
Maine
York County
Boothbay Harbor
Augusta
Clarke and Angers File Marriage Intentions in Saco
Charles A. Clarke of 345 Main St and Lucille Angers of 152 Lewis Ave both filed marriage intentions with the Saco city clerk. The notice records a preliminary step toward a future marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco City
Charles A. Clarke
Main St
Saco
Lucille Angers
Lewis Ave
Biddeford Man Is Fined In Kennebunk Court Action
Joseph Ouellette of Biddeford was fined 25 dollars with 10 suspended in Kennebunk Municipal Court after pleading guilty to operating to the left of center of a highway while approaching a curve. Norman Furb er of Milford New Hampshire paid 50 dollars for guilty plea to larceny of a wheel and tire. Cynthia Matlow of Mansfield Massachusetts pleaded not guilty to the same center-of-road charge and paid 25 dollars. Sidney Smith of Bangor had his speeding case filed without plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Joseph Ouellette
Biddeford
Norman Furber
Milford
N.H
Cynthia Matlow
Mansfield
Mass
Noto
Sidney Smith
Bangor
Family Flee Zero Cold After Fire Destroys Home
A SEBAGO LAKE AP report states a family of ten fled into zero weather when a fire damaged their two story home late Tuesday night. The blaze, of undetermined cause, confined to an upstairs room, with Ramsey estimating losses over 1000 dollars. In Albion another fire destroyed a barn and an ell, forcing 94 year old Miss Anna Foss to flee. Loss estimated at 6000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebago Lake
Lawrence Ramsey
Ramsey
Albion
Anna Foss
Legion Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party at Post Home
Dayton notice announces a Christmas party by the Goodwin Labbe Tayior Post American Legion Auxiliary on Saturday at 7 30 p m at the post home. Attendees will bring dollar gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Goodwin-Labbe-Tayior Post, American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Biddeford Fire Crews Respond to Smoke in Cellar
Firemen from Biddeford were summoned to 63 Jefferson Street this morning for smoke in the cellar. An empty coal stoker was cited as the cause of the blaze and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
George Levesque
Jefferson St
Old Dog Tray Herman III Earns Wages in Bardstown Show
In Bardstown Kentucky the dog Herman III portrayed Old Dog Tray in The Stephen Foster Story earning $148 last summer. Owner Tommy Durham funded a small fishing boat with the prize money. Herman watched with sad eyes and disliked water, yet served as an instant stage favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardstown
Herman III
Tray
Stephen Foster
Herman
Tommy Durham
Helman
Tommy
Powdery Snow Forecast Shuts In Maine Cities
PORTLAND AP A snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was forecast for Maine as a cold spell persisted. The U S Weather Bureau said light powdery snow would blanket the state and taper off by Thursday morning. Early lows included 9 degrees below zero at Portland Airport, with Greenville Caribou Brunswick Old Town and other towns recording subzero to single digit readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
U.S. Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Greenville
Caribou
Brunswick
Old Town
Houston
Millinocket
Eastport
Augusta
Rumford
Traffic Crash Reported on Main Street Saco
A collision occurred on Main Street in Saco as a car driven by Richard C. Bradeen 20 of Portland hit a vehicle driven by George P. Boudreau Sr. 21 of Biddeford as it turned onto Water Street. Damages totaled about 350 dollars with $250 to the Boudreau car and $100 to Bradeen’s left front and door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Bradeen
Portland
Main Street
George P. Boudreau Sr
Alfred Sr
Biddeford
Water Street
Saco
Boudreau
Bradeen
Hills Beach Man Pays $25 Fine in Court
Norman St. Jean, 34, of Hills Beach Biddeford paid a $25 fine in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning after being found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident without giving his name. He pleaded not guilty before Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason, with Biddeford Police as complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman St. Jean
Hills Beach
Biddeford
St. Jean
Gerald C. Nason
Flooded oil burner prompts Saco fire call at Hill Street
Firefighters were dispatched to 46 Hill Street last night at 11 05 to a flooded oil burner in a house occupied by Paul Turnage. There was no damage and the crew returned to station at 11 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Paul Turnage
Hill St
Decisions Made In Liquor Law Violation Cases
Edward M Robinson, administrative hearing examiner, ruled on liquor law cases affecting three area grocery stores. Jeanette's Market in Old Orchard Beach had a seven day license suspension for sale to a minor. the penalty may be added to future violations. Clearview Grocery in Biddeford received only a warning for similar conduct. Gerry's Market in Arundel had its retail malt liquor license suspended until stock meets the required minimum value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Edward M. Robinson
Jeanette’s Market
Ocean Park Road
Old Orchard Beach
Clearview Grocery
Hills Beach
Biddeford
Gerry's Market
Portland Road
Arundel
Youths Cleared in South Portland Port game riot case
Two more youths were cleared of breach of the peace charges from the November 16 riot at the South Portland Portland football game. Judge Walter F. Murrell dismissed the charges against Scott A. Zin chuk 17 and Alfred A. Adams 18, citing insufficient complaint Warrant details. None of the five juveniles faced convictions and their cases were continued indefinitely.
Fatima Circle Christmas Party Draws 200 Guests
About 200 members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella attended the Christmas party at St. John's Hall Adams Street Biddeford. The evening opened with ham supper followed by community singing sketches and gifts. Dancing closed the affair under Irene Dubuc chairing a 40 member committee. Regent Rose Lamothe received a special gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Fatima
Daughters of Isabella
St. John’s Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Irene Dubuc
Rose Lamothe
Union Will Install Officers Saturday
The biennial installation of Local 406 TWUA AFL CIO officers will take place Saturday at 7 pm in the Biddeford Union Hall 159 Main St. Adrien A Petit will be sworn in as president for 1964 1965 by Harold Daoust Canadian director who helped organize the local in 1941. All members including retirees may attend with one guest. Admission by membership card. Dancing and refreshments follow. The arrangements committee includes Martha Neault Blanche Minnini Frances Bissell Flossy Currier Florence Drouin Rachel Roy Virginia Clothier Jeannette Mondor Mary Ledoux Lillian Lavigne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Mondor
Mary Ledoux
Lillian Lavigne
Biddeford Council Allocates Funds to City Agencies
The Biddeford City Council appropriated 2500 dollars from the 1964 budget for two city agencies. The Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association received 1500 dollars and the Area Industrial Set a Commission one dollar. The council also canvassed votes from Monday’s municipal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association
Area Industrial
Want Ads Work Wonders and They’re Not Expensive
Local want ads prove effective for buyers and sellers, offering affordable opportunities to reach a broad audience. Small businesses and individuals report quick responses and practical results from timely classifieds.
Marshall Confirmed For Seven Year PAC Term
Marshall David K. Marsh of Old Orchard Beach won Senate Executive Council confirmation for a seven year term on the Public Utilities Commission. He is the sole Democrat and the only lawyer on the three member panel. The $11,500 annual salary accompanies the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
David K. Marshall
Old Orchard Beach
Executive Council
Public Utilities Commission
Marshall
Muskie
Reed
Alan H. Clark
Houston
Milk Commission
Fred L. Strout
Dresden
Board For Registration of Architects
Dominic V. LaBelle
Cape Elizabeth
Board of Pharmacy
David Berent
Lewiston
Rufus Candage
Blue Hill
Wendell Hadlock
Rockland
Weston S. Evans
Orono
Rasmus W. Erickson
Robert W. Howes
Kennebunkport
Elizabeth Socee
Edmund A. Thibault
van Buren
Elwood H. Brown
Ralph C. Pwell
Damariscotta
Lincoln County
Edward J. Hughes Jr
Eee
Penobscot County
Telephone Company Seeks Police Aid In Vandalism Probe
Old Orchard Beach Maine The New England Tel and Telegraph Co asks police help in investigating vandalism on Ross Road on December 8 five bullets hit aerial cables between 4 and 4 30 pm rain entered the holes worsening damage eighty eight toll circuits linking Maine to New Hampshire and Massachusetts were affected some out of service for about two hours repairs began immediately after discovery at an estimated cost of 250 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
New England Teland Telegraph Co
Ross Road
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Saco Extension Group To Enter Safety Contest
The Saco Extension Association voted to enter the 1963-64 Highway Safety Contest. Miss Marion Banks reported the safety report was judged best by the York County chairman and Mrs. Beulah MacDonald announced a $20 award for the group's Acton air booth. New chairwoman Mrs. Hazel Emmons will preside at the January 21 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Extension Association
Saco G.A.R. Hall
National Home Demonstration Council
All-State Foundation
Marion Banks
Saco Group
Saco Extension
York County
Beulah MacDonald
Association
Actonair
Hazel Emmons
Holy Name Society Plans New Year’s Eve Party
The Holy Name Society of St. Marys Church Biddeford completes plans for a New Year Eve party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the school hall with Walter Nelson as chairman. An all-day program and new member initiation on Jan. 12 are also in progress, with Ernest Donahue directing arrangements and a reception to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alice Dwinal
Abram Goodier
I. High W A. M. P. M
East Germany
Legion Auxiliary
London
Fatima
Union
Saco Extension Group
Bolduc Paint CO
Seaboard Realty CO
LKA
Tranc! Television
Portland Street
Warren’s
Warren's
Men Shoes
Boston Shoe Store
Freeman—Pedwin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!