Personal notices for Armand Mercier and Roger Fortier
Armand J. Mercier, 28 Cross Street, Saco, is a patient at the Veterans Hospital in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. He underwent surgery on Monday and is reported in fair condition. Roger J. Fortier, wife Claire at 500 Graham Street, Biddeford, has just graduated from the Seventh Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in Bad Tolz, Germany. The 25-year-old soldier, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Fortier, Shevenell's Court, is a 1954 graduate of St. Louis High School and previously worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard before joining the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armand J. Mercier
Cross Street
Saco
Veterans Hospital
West Roxbury
Mass
Roger J. Fortier
Claire
Graham Street
Biddeford
Seventh Army
Bad Tolz
Germany
Forier
Robert Fortier
Shevenell’s Court
St. Louis High School
Portsmouth
N. H.) Naval Shipyard
Widow Helene Cote of Biddeford Dies After Illness
Mrs Helene Cote 85 widow of Euclide Cote died Wednesday at a local hospital after a long illness. A Biddeford resident she once ran a rooming house and worked as a dressmaker. Survived by son Joseph A Cote Hartford Conn and daughter Rose Cote Hartford Conn nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St Joseph church Saturday at 9 am with calling hours at Bolduc Funeral Home 1 4 and 7 10 pm today and Friday flowers omitted at family request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene Cote
Euclide Cote
Main Street
Biddeford
St. Paul de Chester
P. Q
Octave
Celina
Fortier) Dupuis
St. Joseph Church
Joseph A. Cote
Hartford
Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop Closed for December 26
Mrs Henry Perrin will captain Group B and oversee the thrift shop next week at Notre Dame Hospital. All volunteers are granted a day off on Saturday December 26, and the shop will be closed. Mrs Leo P Taillon, thrift shop chairman, announced the change. A Saco Rebekah meeting is set for Saturday at 8 pm at the Saco Odd Fellows Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop
Henry Perrin
Leo P. Taillon
Saco Rebekahe
Saco Odd
Saco Salvation Army Girl Guards Meet Tomorrow Evening
The Girl Guards of the Saco Salvation Army will meet tomorrow at 6 30 p m. Brownies meet at Saco United Baptist church tomorrow at 3 30 p m. Junior choir at the Saco United Baptist church tomorrow at 3 30 p m. Senior choir at Saco United Baptist church Thursday at 7 30 p m. Youth choir at School Street Methodist church Thursday at 3 15 p m. Senior choir at School church Thursday at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Saco Salvation Army
Saco United Baptist Church
Saco United
School Street Methodist Church
Pilgrim Fellowship to Enroll in Biddeford Christmas Eve
The Pilgrim Fellowship of the White Church in Biddeford plans a Christmas Eve enrollment event at the church starting at 8 pm. Participants will return for refreshments before the midnight service, with a Harting at 11 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Fellowship of the White Church
Biddeford
Christmas services at Christ Episcopal Biddeford
The Processional and Midnight Mass at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford begin at 11 30 tonight. On Christmas day Holy Eucharist is at 9 am and Evening Prayer at 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Biddeford
Christmas Day Service at St David Episcopal Church
A Christmas Day service was held at St. David Episcopal Church in Kennebunk at 10 a.m. with parishioners gathering for the holiday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David Episcopal Church
Kennebunk
Midnight Christmas Eve Service at White Church Biddeford
The White Church in Biddeford will hold a Midnight Christmas Eve service with special music beginning at 11 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Kennebunk Boy Feted On 12th Birthday Party
Kenneth A. Cuneo was guest of honor at a Summer Street family dinner for his 12th birthday. Hosts were Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Cuneo with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Allan P. Chase and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew A. Cuneo. A decorated cake and cookies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth A. Cuneo
Summer Street
Kenneth J. Cuneo
Joseph N'Ascanio
Thomas Kevar
Allan P. Chase
Andrew A. Cuneo
Kenneth
Ggeand
Mark
N H Man Fined For Parking On Crosswalk
Edward L. Foss of Rochester pleaded guilty in Biddeford municipal court to parking on a cross walk. Judge Simon Spill imposed a $10 fine which was paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Man
Edward L. Foss
Rochester
N.H
Biddeford
Simon Spill
Boy buried alive rescued after seven minutes in cave
Robert French, 14, said he prayed after being buried seven minutes in a cave in Tampa. A visitor, Homer Smith from Rockford, Illinois, dug the boy's head free before firefighters arrived to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Robert French
French
Homer Smith
Rockford
Ill
Smith
Card of Thanks for Kindness after Mother's Death
The Roberts Family thanks friends and relatives for acts of kindness and beautiful floral tributes after the loss of their mother. Special thanks to Dr Stickney Dr Dennett and the nurses at Trull Hospital for their care and support.
Funeral set for Arthur Dennett of Saco
Arthur E. Dennett 67 who ran a Saco garage for 32 years died Wednesday in Biddeford after a long illness. He lived at 34 Franklin St Saco born in Arundel son of Edwin and Minetta Dennett. Survived by widow Gertrude Watson Dennett a daughter Mrs John Wright two sisters four grandchildren two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral Friday at 2 p m from Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main St Saco burial Laurel Hill cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Dennett
Saco
Biddeford
Franklin Street
Arundel
Edwin and
Minetta (Wadleigh) Dennett
Kennebunkport
Biddeford High School
Laconia Lodge
IOOF
Rebekah Lodge
Giles, Wesley R. lifelong Boston police veteran dies in Maine
Wesley R. Giles 74, former Boston police officer and carpenter, died at his West Kennebunk home. Survived by wife Ida Garland Giles, four sons Kenneth Robert Philip Forest and two daughters Ida M. Zani and Helen Kiely, a brother Arthur, ten grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Allen funeral home Medford with burial at Oak Grove cemetery. Arrangements by Angell funeral home Kennebunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Reed Giles
Ida ‘Garland’ Giles
Boston
Medford
Mass
West Kennebunk
Boothbay
Edson C
Clara ‘Pinkham’ Giles
Kennebunk
Kenneth Giles
Wakefield
Robert Giles
North Miami Beach
Fla
Philip Giles
Forest Giles
Philadelphia
Ida M. Zani
Malden
Helen C. Kiely
Somerville
Arthur Giles
Boothbay Harbor
Allen Funeral Home
Forest Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Angell Funeral Home
Dane Street
Eisenhower outlines path to peace after far eastern tour
President Eisenhower summarized his 11 nation tour with calls for open partnership among peoples, shared faith in progress, and a just peace. He cited lands visited as united by friendship for America, hope for children, and hunger for freedom, urging continued aid to underdeveloped nations and allied involvement to extend peace and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
America
Americas
Mean Thief Gets Greeting in Saco
Police Chief Raymond Kerry appealed for the public to greet a thief kindly after a pocketbook found in the Town House parking lot on Storer Street was turned in. The bag belonged to Mrs Roy Watson of 169 Pleasant Street and contained ID papers and a checking account but was missing $18 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Kerry
Saco
Kerry
Roy Watson
Pleasant Street
Storer Street
Many Births Reported Across Maine Towns
A long list of birth notices from Saco Biddeford and surrounding towns records couples welcoming daughters and sons in December. Parents include Scammon Shepard Hanson Shapleigh Haskell Lemay Larkin Chicoine Priest Smith Murphy Thompson Wishart Collette Walker Googins Poissant Couture with newborns ranging from six pounds four ounces to nine pounds one half ounce at Webber Hospital and local facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Scammon
Middle Street
Saco
Laurie Louise
Webber Hospital
L. W. MacAlister
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Milan Scammon
Spring St
Ernest Shephard
North Franklin Road
Greenville
S. C
Saco Hospital
Charles Hanson
Stockman Avenue
Mark Alan
Martin Shapleigh
Fore Road
Eliot
Duane Alan
Raymond A. Chicoine
River Road
Biddeford
Cynthia Rae
Carroll A. Priest, Jr
Salmon Falls Read
Buxton
Lisa Onalee
Carl W. Smith
Hollis Center
Nancy Marie
Richard F. Murphy
Ferry Road
Timothy Shawn
Albertl. Thompson
Kennebunkport
James Albert
Harry R. Wishart
Scarborough
Pamela Jean
Mare A. Collette
Southgate Avenue
Mare Richard
Howard R. Walker
Carol Ann
Richard D. Googins
Pine Point
Old Orchard Beach
Keith David
Paul A. Poissant
Laurier Street
Percy A. Couture
Elm Street
Carl Dwight
December Sunrise and Sunset Times Snapshot
December figures show daily sun times with morning and evening estimates. Entries list dates from 24 to 26 with morning and afternoon marks and or labeled A M P M values indicating light and dark periods.
Saco Pastor Speaks on Christmas Spirit at Rotary
Rev Birger T Johnson of Saco First Parish Congregational spoke to the Biddeford Saco Rotary at Hotel Thacher on The Spirit of Christmas. He traced pagan myths behind Christmas symbols and discussed old rituals of the Christmas tree candles and gift exchange. Philip Snow introduced him. Dr Frank A Lawler was welcomed as a new member. An Exeter Rotary Charter Night invitation was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birger T. Johnson
Saco First Parish
Biddeford-Saco
Hotel Thacher
Circle of Life
Mr. Johnson
Philip Snow
Exeter, N. H
Rotary Club
Exeter Inn
Frank A. Lawler
Raymond L. Karnan
Mark B. Black
J C Penney to Move Into Lewis Polake Quarters
Edward Farrell manager of J C Penney in Biddeford says the chain will relocate into the Lewis Polake men’s clothing store space, seeking horizontal rather than vertical expansion. Rumors swirl about nearby stores including the Clearweave and the Pap PAS ladies apparel business, with health issues and market conditions cited as factors. overall the Journal survey suggests Biddeford could lose one or more stores while another moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Farrell
J. C. Penney Company
Lewis Polakewich
Farrell
The
Journal
J. C. Penney
Biddefore
Migner
John Pappas
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Christmas jubilees fill long list of local celebrants
Trull residents and several Biddeford and Saco locals reach high Christmas counts with Mrs Nellis Coombs runner up at 94 and Miss Celina Tremblay at 70. Marie Cote 72 and Laura Bouthillette 73 add to the total. Margie Milliken and Lucy Da celebrate 77 and 79 respectively as Allie Whitten tops Biddeford men with 80. Thomas Conley 75 and Alberte Simard 70 complete the trio among 17 seniors chronicling Christmas memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellis Coombs
Portland
Trull Geriatrics Wing
Wakefield
Celina
Tremblay
Biddeford
Marie Cote
Laura Bouthillette
Margie Milliken
Saco
Lucy da
Allie Whitten
Thomas Conley
Alberte Simard
Santa Claus barred from school gift distribution in Westminster
Santa Claus known as Fourene C. Lanoue appeared at a Westminster primary school with candy and gifts but was kept outside after the school committee ruled his visit would interfere with the children's education. He then distributed presents to pupils in the walkway for grades one through three as they left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Mass
Santa Claus
Santa
Fourene C. Lanoue
Christmas greetings and local notices from Kennebunk
Mrs Edmund Cashen returns home after hospital stay. Miss Jeanne Chabot, Boston University student, spends Christmas recess with her parents in Kennebunk. Sgt John Sullivan to spend 20 days leave with his parents in Kennebunk. Robert Lizotte, 10, recovering at home from pneumonia. Kesslen Shoe employees hold annual Christmas party at Kennebunk Town Hall with a magician, movies, refreshments and Santa gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Bowdoin
Summer Street
Webber Hopsital
Jeanne Chabot
Boston University
College of General Education
Leo Chabot
York Street
John Sullivan
Civil Engineering Organization
U. S. Air Forces
Mountain Home Air Force Base
Mountain Home
Idaho
Joseph Sullivan
Great Hill
Kennebunk Beach
Robert Lizotte
Joseph Lizlotte
West Kennebunk
Kesslen Shoe
Kennebunk Town Hall
Santa
Richard Noble
Monastery Lights At Kennebunk Draw Crowds
Franciscan Monastery in Kennebunk glows with Christmas decorations attracting spectators to view the monastery and shrine displays. Franciscan fathers, aided by boys from the school, have prepared the lights since early November.
Christmas Treats At Hospital Tray In 1959
A playful note imagines a hospital Christmas day in 1959 with special treats on trays and memories spanning 1,281 years of service in the community. It then asks a whimsical line length question about strewn Christmas trees measuring miles long.
Wish Fulfilled As Boy Returns Home For Christmas
Albert Dube, 19, leaves Maine Medical Center in Portland for 125 Pike Street Biddeford on a three day Christmas reprieve. A large Biddeford family plans gifts, decor, and a Christmas Eve visit as doctors grant holiday leave from hospital. Family members include brothers Arthur Robert Roland Dube and Leo Dube, sister-in-law Laurette Beaudoin, and parents at home. Albert, a former Kesslen Shoe employee, will attend church services at St. Andre parish and receive Holy Communion amid bright Noel celebrations. He will greet school friends' cards and baskets, then rest after a joyful day. The family ages range widely as 13 in all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dube
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Pike Street
Biddeford
Arthur
Leo Dube
Raymond Beaudoin
Albert
Gayest Noel Albert
Mary Jane Roy
Robert
Roland Dube
Laurette Beaudoin
Noel
Ernest Dube
Yvonne Millette
Irene Chretien
Mary Rose Chabot
Leo
Cecile Dube
Kesslen Shoe Company
Kennebunk
St. Andre
Christ Child
Inspector Is Suspended In Augusta Liquor Board Action
The Maine State Liquor Commission suspended inspector Fernand A. Morrissette for one month for unsatisfactory services. Commission Chairman John J. Maloney said Morrissette, 37, of Biddeford, is suspended pending investigation after joining the inspection staff in 1957 following his resignation as Madawaska police chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
State Liquor Commission
Commission
John J. Maloney
Lewiston
Fernand A. Morrissette
Biddeford
Morrissette
Madawaska
Light bulbs displayed nightly by Franciscan fathers
The more than 2 900 bulbs are lit each evening from about 6 to 8 p m and will be shown until about January 6 according to the Franciscan fathers.
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Allstate
Paul R. Rousseau
Arthur Dennett
Wesley R. Giles
Jin
Lioyd Haskell, Jr
North Waterboro
Eugene Richard
Joseph Lemay
Springvale
Katherine Ann
John Larkin
Jenkins Road
Low High
A.M. P
M. P
Saco Pastor
Trull
Edmund Cashen Dial
Yale
James Cutrules
Francis Lemieux
Hervey Tousignant
Memorial Drive
York County
el Ore of
Shapiros
Magaive
Dial
Pop
A.c.lambert
Haiftra
Aclambert
Aaa Retail
Emma
Finn
Main St
Maine
A Savings & Loan Institution
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