Local Personal Notes From Biddeford Area Families
Mrs. Alice Foss of 11 West Myrtle Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Wilfred R. Gendron of 27 Pool Street Biddeford is ill. Alcide Jacques and Reina Gosselin visited Canada over Christmas. Sister Helen Teresa of the Good Shepherd teaches at St. Ann School Lawrence Massachusetts and visited her family in Biddeford. Mr and Mrs A M Holtz arrived in Saco to visit her mother Mrs Leroy Kimball Sr. Holtz is on leave from RCA Victor following a car accident near Whitehorse Yukon Territory last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Foss
West Myrle St
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Wilfred R. Gendron
Pool St
Alcide Jacques
Western Avenue
Reina Gosselin
Arundel
Canada
Helen Teresa
Good Shepherd
Maurice Janelle
South St
St. Ann School
Lawrence
Mass
A. M. Holtz
Saco
Leroy Kimball Sr
Ferry Road
Holtz
RCA Victor Corp
Whitehorse
Yukon Territory
Parish Events And Choir Rehearsals In Biddeford Area
A Friday 7 30 p m prayer service will be held at the Advent Christian Church parsonage in Biddeford. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for 6th to 8th graders meet Friday after school at St Monicas Kennebunk. primary C C D classes Saturday at 9 30 a m. The Crusader Choir for 4th to 8th graders from Biddeford Foss Street and South Biddeford churches rehearse tonight at 6 30 with the adult sanctuary choir at 7 30. Mrs Carl Deis directs and Miss Mary Robbins plays. Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advent Christian Church
Hill and
Chapel Streets
Biddeford
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Monica’s Church
Kennebunk
Crusader
Biddeford Foss Street
South Biddeford
Carl Deis
Mary Robbins
Saco Salvation Army
Saco Girl Scouts Hold Holiday Dance
Saco Troop 24 hosted a Snowflake Dance at the First Church Parish Hall Beach Street with about 25 invited guests. Patrol 2 led by Deborah Bedard organized decorating while Patrol 3 ran refreshments and Patrol 1 planned entertainment with several aides. prizes went to Patricia Holbrook Bethany Hanson Donald Roberge and Joleen Philbrick. Chaperones included Mrs. Lloyd Trecartin Mrs. Robert Warner and Mrs. William Searle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Girl Scouts
First Church
United Church of Christ
Beach Street
Saco
Patrol 2
Deborah Bedard
Linda Hanson
Andrea Levesque
Linda Warner
Jill Chadbourne
Meredith Searle
Patrol 3
Deborah Harriman
Carol Johnson
Deborah Treecartin
Patricia Holbrook
Kathy
Bethany Hanson
Donald Roberge
Joleen Philbrick
Lloyd Trecartin
Robert Warner
William Searle
Portland Woman Escapes Injury In Saco Car Crash
A Portland woman, Jimmy Toni, 22, escaped injury after her car struck a tree on Jenkins Road in Saco. She said icy road conditions caused the loss of control. Damage to the left front fender and bumper was about 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Jimmy Toni
Jenkins Road
Saco
Holiday drink blend aids mood on New Year’s Day
Dr Herbert Gould of White Plains New York society president says a mix of three ounces champagne and one ounce cognac boosts energy and vigor to combat melancholy and low mood, ideal for New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace One
Herbert Gould
White Plains
N.Y
Deaths in Salem: Philias Viger 83 former Biddeford resident
Philias Viger 83, former Biddeford resident, died Wednesday in a Salem hospital after a short illness. Widower of Armoza Turgeon, he was born in 1881 in St. Bernard Que. Survived by daughter Irene Jendroszek of Salem and nieces and nephews in Biddeford. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
Philias Viger
Biddeford
Maine
Armoza Turgeon
Fidelia Viger
St. Bernard
Que
Richard I
Georgianna (Drouin) Viger
Irene Jendroszek
iSalem
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Alina Blais of Biddeford
Funeral services for Mrs. Alina Blais of 159 Alfred Street Biddeford were held at St. Joseph's Church at 8 30 this morning a solemn high mass of requiem celebrated by Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey with Rev Lucien McKeon as deacon and Rev Sylvia Levesque as sub deacon. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery Notre Dame section. Nephews Roland Andre Guy Roger and Norman Boissie and Arthur Richard served as bearers. Out of town relatives attended from Haverhill Mass Lewiston and Dover New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alina Blais
Alfred St
Biddeford
St. Joseph's Church
Elie Hevey
Lucien McKeon
Sylvia Levesque
Diane Rowslselle
Selectmen Vote To Participate In Suit Action
Kennebunk Board of Selectmen voted to join a potential price fixing suit against highway salt companies. They approved Town Manager Earle Hardy pursuing evictions from Grove Street town property, signed a lease with Kesslen Shoe Corp, renewed a junk yard permit for Roger Camire, and agreed to quit claim tax acquired property to Clemie Crowley. The board rescinded a sick leave physician statement rule to let department heads investigate illnesses. A hearing on the Durrell Bridge replacement is set for Jan 4 at 9 45 a.m. by the State Highway Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Kennebunk Board of Selectmen
Lower Town Hall
Highway Salt Companies
Earle Hardy
Grove Street
Kesslen Shoe Corp
Kesslen Shoe Lease
West Kennebunk
Roger Camire
Clemie Crowley
Little Canada
Board of Selectmen
Durrell
Isite
State Highway Commission
Kennebunk River
Arundel
Kennebunkport
A. Wesley Leech
Ernest Brown
Julius Dean
Francis Dow
Social Studies Teacher Hired In Biddeford
Biddeford School Board discussed hiring an elementary supervisor with Arundel and Dayton showing support, action deferred to next meeting. Alumni Field Committee urged new bleachers and detailed field operations. tabled decision. Jerome Plante’s resignation was accepted and Janet Laffin of Westbrook was hired to replace him at Biddeford High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Robert Hodge
Arundel
Dayton
Melbourne Means
Theodore Truman
Rene Roy
Jerome Plante
Biddeford High School
Raymond Kenneally
Janet Laffin
Westbrook
Plante
University of Maine
Orono High
Maine Press Association HQs Open On University Campus
The University of Maine reports Maine Press Association headquarters established in the university's journalism department funded by a grant from an unnamed source. The move aligns with efforts to strengthen state journalism resources and student training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CRONO
University of Maine
Maine Press Association
University
Department of Journalism
The
Much Cooler Cold Night Forecast Near Freezing
Much cooler air settling in with low temperatures near zero in the far north and teens along the coast. Friday expects fair skies and seasonably cold conditions across the area.
Tide Tables for December and January Readings
Readings show December high and low tides with times at 9:28 AM and 3:52 PM. January entries list AM and PM tide times including 10:05 AM and 4:30 PM, with corresponding low tides and marginal notes.
Hope Troupe Finishes 15 Day Far East Christmas Tour
Hollywood AP reports Bob Hope and his comedy troupe return from a 15 day Christmas tour of U S military bases in Guam Korea Okinawa Thailand and South Vietnam. Hope praised the troops calling them the greatest Americans while noting recent security and a nurse limp for Jill St John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Bob Hope
U.S
Far East
Hope
Korea
Jerry Colonna
Less Brown
Seoul
Viet Nam
Anna Maria Alberghetti
Janis Paige
Anita Bryant
Ann Sidney
Los Angeles
Guam
Maine Governor Reed and Council Act On Poverty and Mansion Items
Governor Reed and the Executive Council in Augusta approved a staff for the anti poverty program, allocated 25000 federal funds, and created a division led by Steven D Shaw. They approved 1750 for state seal glassware, 750 to redecorate a guest room, accepted Montpelier replica from the Knox Memorial Association, and received a 500 gift from ex Gov Baxter for the State Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Reed
Johnson
House
Maine
Economic Opportunity
Steven D. Shaw
Shaw
Blaine House
Montpelier
Gen
Henry Knox
Thomaston
Knox Memorial Association
State Park and Recreation Commission
Knox
Washington
Percival P. Baxter
State Museum
Turnpike Rates Termed As High by Maine Truck Owners
PORTLAND AP President H. Blaine Sanborn of the Maine Truck Owners Association says the Maine Turnpike rates are too high and calls for a review. He argues the charges burden independent operators and affect regional transport costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
H. Blaine Sanborn
Maine Truck Owners Association
Maine Turnpike
Reny outlines Plans For Saco
Mayor elect Paul Reny outlined proposed city actions in a Biddeford Saco Rotary Club speech at Hotel Thacher. He stressed protecting education funding, seeking state and federal subsidies, reviewing zoning, expanding recreation, pursuing industrial development with a regional focus including Old Orchard Beach, a permanent street program, and improving Main Street with merchant projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Rotary Club
Biddeford - Saco
Reny
Harry M. Wooster
Old Orchard Beach
Main Street
Joseph G. Grondin
Patrick Shaw
Wooster
Lendall Smith
Charles Crosman
Kennebunk
Dave Peat
Gardiner
Richard Reay
Julius Kostas
Atty
Edward Gaulin
Biddeford
Christmas Guests and New Year Open House at Local Church
Mrs Muriel Gooch of The Nachilus Colby Avenue Ocean Park returned Tuesday after six weeks in Tokyo Hong Kong and Hawaii. Her son-in-law and daughter visited Oxford Mass while daughters stayed with Mrs Gooch. Mr and Mrs Matthew Magyar and son Robert of Ypsilanti Mich returned home after Christmas with Mrs Magyar formerly Erlene Rumery of Old Orchard Beach. They were guests of Mrs Rumery and Theodore Fowler. Women Society of Christian Service Hope Circle will assist Rev and Mrs John Dame at Open House New Years Day 2 to 5 pm at the Methodist Parsonage, Youth Fellowship in charge of the guest book. Holy Communion at St John Episcopal Church on New Years Day Jan 1 at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Gooch
Colby Avenue
Ocean Park
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Honolulu
Gooch
Oxford
Mass
Matthew Magyar
Robert
Ypsilanti
Mich
Georgie Fowler
Lillie Mason
Magyar
Sandra
Erlene Rumery
Old Orchard Beach
Rumery
Theodore Fowler
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Hope Circle
Pomerleau Bids Adieu to Biddeford City Hall
Outgoing Biddeford Mayor Willie W. Pomerleau announced the city holds 104,515.65 in cash and all bills are paid. He thanked residents for a wonderful two years and noted an orderly transfer as the new administration forms. He wished a happy and prosperous New Year to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Willie W. Pomerleau
Pomerleau
Superior Court Suspends Cases Until January Opens Term
ALFRED J. Albert Merryman, clerk of courts, announced no new cases will be scheduled before the January term. The Grand Jury will convene Jan. 5 and Traverse Jury meets Jan. 7, with hearings on motions or divorces due five days prior. Pending cases with two years of inaction will be dismissed unless continuance shows just cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred—J. Albert Merryman
Superior Court
Traverse Jury
Parish Assistant Is Transferred to Lewiston Parish
The Bishop's office announces Rev. Lucien G. McKeone, assistant pastor of St Joseph's Church Biddeford, will serve as assistant pastor at Holy Cross Parish Lewiston. The appointment takes effect Saturday January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Biddeford
Portland
Lucien G. McKeone
Holy Cross Parish
Lewiston
Daughters and Son Born to Local Families in December
At Notre Dame Hospital to several couples in Old Orchard Beach Biddeford and Saco newborns arrive this autumn. Tina Marie Gagne seven pounds two ounces born November twenty second. Brenda Carol Potvin six pounds six ounces born November second. Robert Cote nine pounds two ounces born November twenty eighth. Pearl Joan Laverriere ten pounds eleven ounces born December first. Susan Nancy Levasseur nine pounds five ounces born December first. Berthier Beau lieu seven pounds sixty four ounces born December twenty eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Hospital
Donald Gagne
Jeannette Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Tina Marie
Robert Potvin
Hill St
Biddeford
Brenda Carol
Richard Cote
Cleaves St
Robert
Leo Laverriere
Taschereau Ave
Pearl Joan
Roland Levasseur
State St
Susan Nancy
Berthier Beaulieu
Green St
Maine Turnpike Seen Possible Income Gain From Rates
Sanborn said on Wednesday the Maine Turnpike offered exceptionally high truck rates but had among the nation’s lowest shares of truck traffic for a rural turnpike. He suggested lowering rates could raise net income as truck traffic increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborn
Maine Turnpike
Four more Americans feared killed in South Viet Nam
The report notes four additional American fatalities amid fighting around Binh Nghia in South Viet Nam. The Congo hostage crisis climbs toward 200 with a sixth American death. International tensions persist as U.S. food aid to Egypt hinges on Soviet shipments. The U.N. assembly adjourns after a year with no Soviet U.S. clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Viet Nam
Binh Nghia
Congo
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Soviet Union
United States
Egypt
U.N. General Assembly
U.S
Washington Senate
William E. Miller
Johnson
Four Americans Feared Dead In Viet Nam Action
Four more Americans were feared dead after a U S Army helicopter was shot down 40 miles east of Saigon during a four day battle at Binh Nghia. Names identified include WO Stephen E. Morgan, WO Roy G. Azbill, Sgt. Franklin D. Porter, and Pfc. Theodore A. Winowitch. Government casualties approached 300 with Viet Cong losses around 32. News notes report captives, ongoing talks, and a New Year ceremony as civil and military leaders seek a transition to a stable government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Binh Nghia
Defense Department
Washington
Stephen E. Morgan
San Jose
Calif
Roy G. Azbill
Hayward
Franklin D. Porter
Columbiana
Ohio
Theodore A. Winowitch
Pittsburgh
Viet Nam
U.S
North
Ban Thai
Phan Khaee Sun
Tran van Huong
Toll Of McChesney Missionary Killings Reported
Survivors from the British mission say killings occurred about two weeks earlier. They report rebels killed a Red Cross doctor, two Belgian priests, and two Roman Catholic priests at Rungu, near Paulis, with Greeks and Cypriots among the survivors. Three Greeks, considered neutrals by rebels, were said to have been killed at Medge. McChesney was the last casualty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McChesney
Red Cross
Bambi
Rungu
Paulis
Medge
Kiwanis Club Names Committees At Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis President-elect Herbert R. Bean announced yearlong committee appointments at the American Legion Hall. Appointees include Boys and Girls Work Alphonse Monier and St Philip Satterlee, Key Club James Murphy, Vocational Guidance Arthur Dickson Jr, Agriculture and Conservation J Wilgott Anderson, International Relations W Warren Harmon, Business and Public Affairs Donald Jones, Support of Churches LA Philip Satterlee, Achievement Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr, Membership C Russell Durant, Finance George R. Skillin, House Louis W. Simpson, Kiwanis Education and Attendance Adelbert M Jakeman Sr, Interclub Relations Robert M. Corliss, Laws and Regulations Arthur Dickison Sr, Program Donald C. Jones, Public Reactions Roger Tousignant, Reception Arthur Dickson Jr. Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr was ill and could not attend. Installation of officers set for Jan 14 at Elks Lodge in Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Herbert R. Bean
Kiwanis Club
American Legion Hall
Alphonse Monier
Donald Jones
Philip Satterlee
Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr
C. Russell Durant
George R. Skillin
House
Louis W. Simpson
Kiwanis
Aldelbert M Jakeman Sr
Robert M. Corliss
Arthur Dickison Sr
Donald C. Jones
Roger Tousignant
Arthur Dickson Jr
Elks Lodge
Portland Road
Saco
Dinner Honors Chief Clerk of Draft Board
Mrs. Charlotte Grant, chief clerk of Local Board 16 in York County Maine since October 1940, was honored at a dinner at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford marking her retirement after 24 years of service. Presentations praised her loyalty with remarks by Lt Col Paul Merrick and Capt Vincent Ledew and Ralph Dyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Maine
Selective Service System
Charlotte Grant
Ross St
Kennebunk
Wonderbar
Biddeford
Grant
United States
Paul Merrick
Selective Service
Vincent Ledew
Maine Selective Service System
Ralph Dyer
Maine Sss
Herbert Bean
Old Orchard Beach
Oscar Eaton
Kittery
Arthur J. Peloquin
Clifford Wilson
North Berwick
George Shalhoup
Sanford
Bean
American Reported Dead in Rebel Territory Reconfirmed
An American found in rebel territory was accounted for after earlier reports of death, now confirmed. The incident follows prior unverified death notices and confirms the individual’s fate.
Art and Craft Classes Set At Kennebunk
Kennebunk The Workshop of The Brick Store Museum announces an eight week art and craft program starting next week. Mrs Bowdoin will teach rug braiding on Wednesday mornings. Adults may take drawing painting and composition on Fridays under Pegg Bacon, while Edward Mayo leads water color and oil sessions on Friday evenings. Mayo also directs a drawing and water color class for children nine and older on Saturday mornings. Photography silk screen and weaving begin Jan 19 after demos on Jan 12. Enrollment is encouraged as classes cap at 10. Mongols traditionally prefer meats and milk products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Brick Store
Charles Bowdoin
Pegg Bacon
United States
Edward Mayo
Kennebunkport
Mayo
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Leontine Fournier
St. Andre’s Church
Rachel Bourcier
Selectmen
Hope Troupe
Council
Joseph Grondin
Harry Wooster
Gid
Clement P. Wight
Adieu
Associated Press International
South
Duke of Windsor
Mississippi
Draft Board
Bolduc Paint CO
Trusl Nursing Home
May Street
Journal
Richard Danforth
Anastasoff Studio
ST John’s Hall
Cor. Elm & Main Sts
New York
Murphy
Realtors
Jefferson Street
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