Personal notices from Biddeford and area
Local notices report Wilfred Dubois a medical patient at Notre Dame hospital and Kent Eaton a USN sonarman third class from Biddeford serving aboard USS Hazlewood in Newport Rhode Island. Also listed are Ella McKenney traveling to Los Angeles to visit relatives, Leo Madore aboard USS McGowan turned over to Spanish Navy, and Ocean Park graduate George H. Mayhew earning a Master of Science at Ohio State University. Dean E Cunningham RM3 USN assigned to Pearl Harbor personnel enlistment HQs. he previously served on USS John A. Bole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Dubois
Granite Street
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
Kent Eaton
Sonarman
USN
Clayton A. Eaton
Fort Hill
Hazlewood
Newport
R.1
Ella McKenney
Lincoln Street
Saco
Los Angeles
Calif
Rodney Allen
Leo
Madore
McGowan
Barcelona
U.S
Emile Madore
Sullivan Street
Claire G. Garriepy
Pierson Lane
Ocean Park
Irma Cunningham
Highland Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Cunningham
Old Orchard Beach High School
John A. Bole
Former Biddeford Priest Dies Of Burns In Lewiston
Rev. Andrew Vincent Kelleher 53, former pastor of St. Ambrose Richmond, died from severe burns suffered December 8 when vestments caught fire lighting Mass candles. In state at 101 Pine Lewiston, service at St. Ambrose Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Malden. Survivors include siblings in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Vincent Kelleher
St. Mary Church
Biddeford
Lewiston
Pine Street
St. Ambrose Church
Richmond
Kelleher
St. Ambrose Jparish
Joseph E. McCarthy
Portland
St. John's Seminary
Brighton
Mass
St. John’s Preparatory School
Danvers
St Charles College
Catonsville
Grand Seminary
Montreal
St. Augustine's Seminary
Toronto
Holy Family Parish
Greenville
St. Joseph
Eastport
St Joseph
Sacred Heart
Yarmouth
St. Mary
Houston
Augusta
St .Mary
Westbrook
John Kelleher
Belmont
Ellen J. Cahill
Malden
Cecilia J. O'Connell
Worcester
Daniel J Feeney
Holy Cross Cemetery
Saco Extension association schedules pro ject meeting and installat
The Saco Extension Association will meet Thursday at 10 30 a m at the Saco GAR hall to plan projects for the year and install officers A Christmas gift exchange up to 50 cents follows members bring lunch and tea or coffee will be served The initiatory degree will be conferred at the Saco IOOF lodge meeting tonight at 7 30 at the Odd Fellows hall Main street Saco A Court Decary Canada Americaine society meeting is set for tonight at the Fremont club hall Alfred street Biddeford Rebekah lodge Past Noble Grands hold their annual Christmas party and meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Helen Wormwood Ferry road Saco Secret Pals will be revealed Our Lady of Fatima circle D of I will host a Christmas party tonight at St John hall Adams street Biddeford members only Miss Susan Lessard 21 State street Biddeford is listed The daughter of Mr and Mrs Lucien Lessard had a tonsillectomy this morning at Notre Dame hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Extension Association
Thesday
Saco Gar Hall
Saco
Lodge
IOOF
Odd Fellows Hall
Main Street
Canada-Americaine Society
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Noble Grands Association
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge
Helen Wormwood
Ferry Road
Our Lady of Fatima
Daughters of Isabella
St. John Hall
Adams Street
Susan Lessard
State Street
Lucien Lessard
Notre Dame Hospital
Deaf man dies tending camp fire in Maine woods
Pat Thrault, 42, a deaf mute from Fort Kent, Maine, died yesterday in Liberty Township after slipping into a fire he had built. Police said two companions tried to rescue him as they worked to clear a path in the woods for a high tension line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Township
No 1
Pat Thrault
Fort Kent
Maine
Escaped youth recaptured after jailbreak in Auburn
Seventeen year old James Keith McLuer escaped from Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn last night while serving as a trusty during cleaning duties. He was recaptured in his hometown here only a few hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
James Keith McLuer
Androscoggin
Auburn
Portland forecast with flurries and cooling trend
The forecast for Fair Portland calls for mostly cloudy and cooler conditions this afternoon with scattered snow flurries building late in the day and ending ice this evening. Clearing late tonight with slightly warmer temperatures. Tuesday looks fair with little temperature change. Winds from the southwest 5 to 10 mph this afternoon shifting to west 5 to 15 mph tonight. Overnight lows include Caribou 9 and Halifax 33 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Halifax
Montreal
William H. Harmon Dies After Long Illness
William H. Harmon of Sullivan Street Biddeford died this morning at a local hospital after a lengthy illness. He worked over 40 years as mechanical superintendent at the Biddeford Saco Journal before retiring. Born in Biddeford, he was son of James and Catherine Harmon and a member of St Mary parish Holy Name Society Ancient Order of Hibernians and Biddeford Knights of Columbus. Survivors include niece Catherine Andrews of Biddeford and nephew Carl Andrews of Massachusetts. Funeral will be Thursday at 9 from St Mary church. Friends may call at his home after 7:30 tonight and from 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Harmon
Sullivan Street
Biddeford
Biddeford-Saco Journal
James and
Catherine(Fadein) Harmon
St. Mary Parish
Holy Name Society of the Parish
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Carl Andrews
Massachusetts
St. Mary Church
Percy F Hatch Dies at 64 in Biddeford Hospital
Percy F Hatch of Arundel formerly of Kennebunk died in a Biddeford hospital Saturday evening at 64. Born in Milton New Hampshire, son of Francis W Hatch and Susan Staples Hatch, he was a Red Men of Kennebunk member and World War I veteran. Survived by four sisters Bernice Hitch Gladys Swett Lois Miller and Blanche Hatch and several nieces and nephews. Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk to hold services Tuesday at 1 30 from Dane Street, Rev Fred Holmberg officiating. Interment in Hope Cemetery Family lot. Friends may call at Angell Funeral Home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy F. Hatch
Arundel
Kennbeunk
Biddeford
Milton, N. H
Francis W
Susan Staples Hatch
Lodge
Red Men of
Kennece
Bernice Hitch
Gladys Swett
Kennebunk
Lois Miller
Blanche Hatch
Sanford
Angell Funeral Home
Dane
Fred Holmberg
Christchurch
Lenily
Hope Cemetery
Honnebunk
Ancell Funeral Home
Stanley Merrill dies. Saco resident aged 56
Stanley A. Merrill 56 of 19 Half Avenue Saco died Saturday afternoon in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born in Gilford New Hampshire he lived in Saco 27 years and worked as a truck driver for Saco Brick and Portsmouth Navy Yard. Survived by wife Besse Fogg Merrill two daughters two brothers two sisters one grandchild and several nieces. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p m from Shumway Funeral Home with calling hours today 2-4 and 7-9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley A. Merrill
Half Avenue
Saco
Herbert and
Mabel Pitman Merrill
Gilford
N. H
Laconia
I. H
Saco Brick Company
Portsmouth Navy Yard
United Baptist Church
Besse Fogg Merrill
Beverly Benes
Dover
N. J
Shir’y ‘Thompson
Raymond
Lakeport
Glendon
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Lawrence
Old Orchard Beach
Theron
Rochester
N. Y
Gladys Merrill
N.L
Hazel Vincent
Virginia
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring — Street
Funeral services for Eva Desilets Boisvert
Funeral services were held for Eva Desilets Boisvert 65 of 6 Mershall Avenue Biddeford at St Joseph Church. Rev Marc Franck celebrated. Rev Sylvia Levesque deacon. Rev Norman Carrier assisted. Interment at St Joseph Cemetery. burial in family lot later this week. Out-of-town attendees listed from Asbestos Quebec Westbrook St Johnsbury Kennebunk and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Desilets
Boisvert
Mershall Avenue
Biddeford
St. Joseph Church
Marc Franck
Sylvia Levesque
Norman Carrier
Diana Rousselle
Harold Martin
Alfred Martin
Rene Lagarde
Leo Paul Meertel
Jean Marc Martel
Conrad Boisvert
St. Joseph
Father Carrier
Gilles Frechette
Adrien Sirois
Jeanne Mertel
Gaston Martel
Leo Paul Martel
Benoit Gagnon
Asbestos
P. Q
Bart Cyr
St. Johnsbury
Raoul Boisvert
Onesime Boisvert
Wilfred Thuotte
Napoleon Boisvert
Westbrook
Isabelle Plante
C. Contois
Kennebunk
Ida M Richards Dies in Biddeford After Long Illness
Ida M Richards of 20 King Street Biddeford died at a local hospital Sunday after a long illness. She was born to Joseph and Ellen Rogers Jericho Vermont and lived here 24 years. Survived by two sons George of Plattsburgh New York and Maurice of Winooski Vermont a daughter Mrs Florence Campobasso of Biddeford 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at Sansoucy funeral home 1 Stone Street Biddeford 7 to 9 pm. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Richards
King Street
Biddeford
Joseph
Ellen Rogers
Jericho
George
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Maurice
Winooski
Florence Campobasso
San Soucy Funeral Home
Stone Street
Ethel Fitton Dies After Long Illness At 53
Ethel Fitton 53 of Old Orchard Beach formerly of Biddeford died last night in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born in Biddeford in 1907 she was daughter of Abraham and Hanna Fitton and worked about 23 years as an inspector at Pepperell Mfg. Co. She was a member of Foss Street Methodist Church. Survived by four sisters Lillian Fitton Boston Mary Doherty Biddeford Albert Paradis Saco Frances Spencer Biddeford, a brother John Fitdon Saco and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with interment Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Fitton
Biddeford
Old Orchard Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Abraham and
Hanna
Taylor) Fitton
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Foss Street
Lillian Fitton
Mary Doherty
Boston
Albert Paradis
Saco
Frances Spencer
John Fitdon
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Church Notes From Local Congregations This Tuesday
The Prayer Fellowship of Lyman Baptist meets at 9 30 a m at the parsonage. A prayer meeting is set for 7 30 p m at Full Gospel Church Route 9 A Wells. A prayer and Bible study occurs at 7 30 p m at First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Home League Ladies Group of Saco Salvation Army meets 7 30 p m. Youth choir of Saco School Street Methodist rehearses 3 15 p m at the church. Women’s Society of Christian Service Foss Street Methodist holds Christmas party tomorrow night at 6 30 in the vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prayer Fellowship
Lyman Baptist Church
Full Gospel
Route 9-A
Wells
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
The
Saco Salvation Army
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Women's Society of Christian Service
Foss Street Methodist Church
Snow Remover Demonstration Planned in Saco
The city of Saco will host a demonstration of an automatic snow thrower from Files and O Keefe company of Portland. Street superintendent Timothy Crowley announced the device can load a truck in 28 seconds and shovel 18 cubic yards of snow per minute as it attaches to the city vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Files
O'Keefe Company, Inc
Portland
Timothy Crowley
Nativity Pageant Presented At White Church Biddeford
The Youth Fellowship with the senior choir staged The Pageant of the Nativity at the White church in Biddeford last evening directed by Horace Killam with Rev H Lewis Cutler as pageant director. Cast included Darlene Berry Mary Linda Wakefield Joseph Robin Deans angel group and others. lighting by George Love and related crews. Refreshments followed as mothers assisted with costumes and makeup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Church
Biddeford
Horace Killam
H. Lewis Cutler
R. M. Alden
Clifford Clifford, Jr
Michael Pierce
George Harpootlian, Jr
Darlene Berry
George Harp
Linda Wakefield
Mary
Robin Deans
Joseph
Beverly Bissell
Jennifer Parks
Sandra Griffin
Peggy Emerson
Martha Killam
Nancy Hammond
Carolyn Whelan
Deborah Carpenter
JoAnn Potter
Eve Susan Clopper
Shepherds
Jere
Light Up His Holiday With Smoking Gift Ideas
A festive guide for gifts to please men who smoke. It suggests canisters of pipe tobacco cigarettes cigars and holiday wrappings plus accessories like pipe racks tobacco pouches humidors reamers and new pipes. For pipes choose bowl size stem length and wall thickness. cigars favor humidors cases and holders. cigarette users want cases table boxes and lighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuletide
Pipe and Tobacco Council
Marriage Intentions Filed in Saco Clerk’s Office
Marriage intentions on file list Norman P. Taillon of 223 Beach Street Saco and Priscille B. Fournier of 20 Pine Street Biddeford. The notice names both parties and their hometowns as of the filing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco City
Norman PP. Taillon
Beach Street
Saco
Priscille B. Fournier
Pine Street
Biddeford
Israel France Nuclear Cooperation Rumors Surface
The London Daily Mail reports intelligence suggests France is aiding Israel with pitchblend shipments to obtain uranium and offers technical guidance on reactors and uranium separation. McCone said the U.S. has asked Israel for more information on its nuclear program, with speculation of a French-Israeli accord from last June after Ben-Gurion’s visit to Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Mail
France
Israel
Foreign Office
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
John A. McCone
Signet Ring Origins and Status of Wearers
The signet ring is the earliest ring type and its wear was historically restricted to specific officers and citizens, typically property owners, reflecting social privilege tied to rank and ownership.
What She Wears at Home The New Fashions
Styles for home work range from pants and tops to dresses and separates plus smocks. The feature outlines versatile outfits that blend comfort with polish, highlighting fabrics, colors, and practical details for domestic and light office tasks.
Loader and Used on Kim Street and Factory Island
A brief item notes loaders used on Kim Street and at Factory Island. The report records operational activity and indicates ongoing maintenance or construction work impacting area traffic and access. No injuries or major incidents are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim
Factory Island
Twins Report Births In Massachusetts And New York
To The Fold To Mr and Mrs Wilfred Lambert Elwyn read Dorchester Mass a son weighing eight pounds 13 ounces December 18 at a Dorchester hospital Maternal grandparents Harry Horsfield Graham street Biddeford and paternal George Lambert Quincy Mass To Mr and Mrs Robert L Fowler Vestal NY a son Kevin Mark weighing eight pounds nine ounces December 1 at Lourdes hospital in Vestal Maternal grandfather Winford Farr Ballardvale Mass formerly Ocean Park and paternal Lewis Fowler Old Orchard Beach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Lambert
Elwyn Read
Dorchester
Mass
Harry Horsfield
Graham Street
Biddeford
George Lambert
Quincy
Robert L. Fowler
Vestal
N. Y
Kevin Mark
Lourdes Hospital
Winford Farr
Ballardvale
Ocean Park
Lewis Fowler
Old Orchard Beach
Recount Tonight in Saco Ward One Aldermanic Race
The Saco Ward One recount will be held tonight at 6:30 in City Hall. City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis will oversee a process that could confirm or overturn the results after a 78-77 election outcome where incumbent Alderman Larry Rowe defeated challenger Adrien Petit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Saco City Hall
Clifford A. Purvis
Larry Rowe
Adrien Petit
Rowe
Petit
Gift ideas for your secretary this Christmas
Bosses ponder personal gifts for a secretary known as the Girl Friday. Advice suggests gift certificates, home or office items, jewelry for single secretaries, and tasteful accessories like cigarette cases, lighters, gloves, belts, or hobby gifts. Avoid very expensive gifts and focus on thoughtfulness.
Firemen's Auxiliary Party in Saco
The Saco Firemen's Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party at the fire station with a lobster stew supper, gifts exchanged, and secret pals revealed. New secret pals chosen for 1961. a social hour followed and plans were made for a children's party next Sunday from 3 to 5 pm. Next meeting on January 5 with Adele Letellier and Shirley Burba to serve refreshments. The party table was decorated by Jean McInnis and Shirley Burba. Dakota and Minnesota word notes included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Adele Letellier
Shirley Burba
Jean McInnis
Police Probe Saturday Break-In at Saco Diner
Saco police investigate two break-ins at the Storer Street Diner early Saturday morning. Entrance was gained by breaking the rear kitchen window. nothing was reported missing. Police Chief Raymond Kerry, Lt. Robert Foran, and Patrolman Lawrence Leclair led the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Storer Street
Raymond Kerry
Robert Foran
Lawrence Leclair
Biddeford Firefighters Called Out Four Times Over Weekend
Biddeford firemen were summoned four times over the weekend. Two chimney fires occurred at Elm Street and West Street homes, one vehicle fire on Main Street, and a false alarm on Pool Road. Crews used booster lines and chemicals for suppression. no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Margaret Howard
Elm Street
Main Street
Paul Tardif
Victor Chretien
Adelard Collard
West Street
Pool Road
Industrial prods laity urged to aid church work
Pittsburgh industrialist Leon E. Hickman executive vice-president of the Aluminum Company of America told a Methodist lay conference in Atlantic City that laymen should devote more service to the church in finance staff duties, building new schemes, and administration as their part in building the King dom of God on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Pea
Leon E.hickman
Pittsburgh
Aluminum Company of America
Realism in Toys Shown As Prime Requisite in Christmas Gear
A wide display of toy realism highlights Santa's Christmas offerings as the prime requirement in modern playthings. Examples include the Junior Executive desk set with credit card, a Junior Secretary set for girls, a safe battery powered saw, trench mortar model for GIs, a functional street sprinkler, a 12 inch Big Fightin Fish, and other lifelike items. Browell bound over for a nighttime break in Saco, theft about $30 from cigarette and music machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.A
McCoy
Gift ideas for the executive boss and staff etiquette
The piece advises checking with the boss and his wife before giving gifts during holidays. It suggests desk items for office types, smoking accessories for smokers, hobby gear with prior approval, and a magazine subscription as a lasting gift. It also notes a humorous poem can ease first presentations and warns about informal relations at work.
Workmen on Forrestal class carrier scene described
Workmen aboard one of six carriers of the Forrestal class, the largest in the world, were seen jumping into the water. A police launch rescued three and took them to Cumberland Hospital Brooklyn. They were rushed to the emergency room for burns. Ambulances were dispatched, with about 20 casualties reported and at least 20 more feared injured.
Stock Market Mixed Early After Noon In New York
Heavy trading and mixed prices rule the session with the AP 60 average at noon unchanged. Industrials rails and utilities show little net change while autos tobaccos and drugs rise modestly and steels slip on holiday expectations. Dow Jones average slips .29 to 617.49 as bonds trade unevenly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
U.S
Mrs. Ethel Day Schedules Surplus Food Distribution
Mrs. Ethel Day will distribute surplus food on December 21 from 9 to 12 and 1 to 3 at Saco City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Day
Saco City, Hall
School Patrol Boys to Attend Joint Christmas Party
Biddeford police department and Biddeford lodge Knights of Columbus host the annual Christmas party for School Patrol boys tomorrow at 7 PM at E of C hall Washington street. Officer Alfred Guilmette chairs arrangements, aided by Chief Edgar Sevigny and K of C members. Boys should wear patrol badges for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Parol
Biddeford Lodge
Knights of Columbus
E. of C. Hall
Washington Street
Alfred Guilmette
Edgar Sevigny
K. of C
Guilmette
Scatter Rugs Bring Cheer To The Home
Scattering cheer the gifted decor item boosts mood with modest cost. The family can enjoy and admire the colorful addition that brightens living spaces for everyone.
Helping the Hostess Gifts for entertaining guests
Hostesses value practical gifts that aid entertaining such as snack trays coasters and ice buckets. Practical presents streamline hosting and enhance gatherings without crowding the space or duplicating items. Ideal selections include versatile serveware barware and stylish serveware organizers.
Adjustable Laundry for Delicate Fabrics Featured
Adjustable laundry equipment is designed to treat delicate garments properly in most new models, highlighting built in settings to care for fabrics that require gentler handling.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Caa
Memoriam
Daniel J. Meehan
Catherine C, Meehan
Bert
Bert Thompson
James P. Murphy Co., Inc
Lewiston, Maine
Ben Roland Collette
Charles Murphy
Dial Biddeford
Stanley Merrill
Eva Boisvert
Ring OF Authority
A, I
Ward One
Firemen’s Auxiliary
Dakota
Minnesota
Saco Diner
Rowell
Rocky Browell
York County Superior Court
Gerald C. Nason
Browell
Alfred
Philip Poirier
Adelbert Morin,Jr
Saco Surplus Store
Bor
Mir
Vermont Monumental Works
Elm ST
Atlantic
W. J. Provost
West Scarbiro
L. R. Joncas
Old Orchard
Wington
Lucienne
Bradley Street
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