Death of George H. Eldridge at 74 in Kennebunk
George H. Eldridge, 74, of 34 York Street Kennebunk died Friday night in a Portland hospital. Born March 3, 1890 in Kennebunkport, he was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Hatch Eldridge. He leaves one cousin, Mrs. Grace Lander of South Essex, Massachusetts. A 50 year member of Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias, he will be buried in Arundel Cemetery in spring. Funeral Monday at 11 from Angell Funeral Home, 9 Dane Street, Rev. Henry Megert officiating. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
George H. Eldridge
York St
Portland
Kennebunkport
Charles
Elizabeth Hatch Eldridge
Grace Lander
South Essex
Mass
Myrtle Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Angell Funeral Home
Dane St
Henry Megert
Arundel
James Whitcher of Kennebunk dies at 73 in Biddeford hospital
James Samuel Whitcher 73 of 25 Fletcher Street Kennebunk died Saturday afternoon in a Biddeford hospital. He was born May 15 1893 in Dorchester NH son of Joseph A and Celestia Jefferson Whitcher. He retired after more than 40 years with the town of Kennebunk and was a World War I veteran. He is survived by two sons Elwyn P and Vernon L Whitcher both of Kennebunk, a brother Charles R Whitcher of Ashland NH, three sisters Mrs C Emma Elliot Springfield NH Mrs Ida H Sargent Ashland NH and Miss E Maude Whitcher Plymouth NH, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 1:30 Wednesday at Angell Funeral Home Danes Street Rev Raymond Starbird officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery in spring. Friends may call Tuesday 2–4 and 7–9 at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
James Samucel Whitcher
Fletcher St
Biddeford
Dorchester
N.H
Joseph A
Celestia Jefferson Whitcher
U.S
Elwyn P
Vernon L. Whitcher
Charles R. Whitcher
Ashland
C. Emma Elliot
Springfield
Ida H. Sargent
E. Maude Whitcher
Plymouth
Angell Funeral Home
Dane St
Raymond Starbird
Evergreen Cemetery
Elmer A. Anderson Dies at 72 in Biddeford Nursing Home
Elmer A. Anderson 72 of 333 Elm St Biddeford died Sunday in a Biddeford nursing home after a long illness. Born February 24 1894 in Amesbury Mass he worked as an upholsterer in Amesbury and later at Fisher Body Co. He retired in 1958 after 25 years as an inspector at Saco Lowell Shops. Surviving are his widow Flora Mellory Anderson a brother Harvey Anderson two sisters Ruth Ross and Gertrude Anderson and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco Rev Stanley A Bennett will officiate Entombment is Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford Friends may call today 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer A. Anderson
Elm St
Biddeford
Amesbury
Mass
Alfred and
Amelia (Anderson) Anderson
Amesbury High School
Franklin Automobile Co
Fisher Body Co
Saco- Lowell
Warren Lodge
A.F
A.M
Trinity Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Pow Wow Lodge of Odd Fellows
Market Street Baptist Church
Owen Davis Post
American Legion
Saco
Saco United Baptist Church
Flora Mellory Anderson
Harvey Anderson
Merrimac
Ruth E. Ross
Rye
N.H
Gertrude A. Anderson
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Stanley A. Bennett
Greenwood Cemetery
Ritualistic service for Elmer A. Anderson in Saco
Members of the Ritual Committee and Owen Davis Post American Legion will meet at 6 45 PM at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco to conduct Legion ritualistic services for Elmer A. Anderson a member.
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Owen-Davis Post
American Legion
Saco
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Legion
Elmer A. Anderson
Post
Beach Street
Owen-Davis Home Corporation
Owen-Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Sacred Heart League to Say Prayers for Joseph Lemelin
Members of the Sacred Heart League of St. Andre's Church meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to say prayers for Joseph Lemelin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart League of St. Andre’s Church
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Biddeford
Joseph Lemelin
President Johnson Returns to White House From Camp David
President Johnson flies by helicopter back to the White House after a night at Camp David in western Maryland.
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Capitol
Washington
Johnson
White House
Camp David
Maryland
Funeral Directors and Locations in Saco Notice
SHUMWAY Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco lists 284 5611. Philip H Gross Sr is the Director. EMOND S Funeral Home at 28 5511 is run by Frank X Emond and J P Conroy.
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Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Saco
Philip H. Gross Sr
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Funeral services for Patrick L Bergeron and Joseph Lemelin
Patrick L Bergeron of 1 Bergeron Circle Biddeford will have funeral services at St Andre's Church Tuesday at 9 A M. Visiting hours at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford Saturday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 P M Sunday and Monday. Joseph Lemelin of 142 Cleaves St Biddeford will have funeral services at St Andre's Church Wednesday at 9 A M. Calling hours at Emond Funeral Home Monday and Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 P M.
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Bergeron
Patrick L
Bergeron Circle
Biddeford
St. Andre’s Church
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Lemelin
Joseph
Cleaves St
Beaudoin longtime Biddeford merchant dies after illness
Arthur J. Beaudoin 77 of 8 Main St Biddeford died after a short illness at a Biddeford hospital Born January 11 1890 in Biddeford he operated Arthur's Market on Elm Street Saco retiring years ago He leaves Victoria Avery Beaudoin a daughter Violet Norwood four sons Roland Arthur Conrad and Robert all of Biddeford one brother Henry A Beaudoin three sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Died funeral services were held Wednesday at St Andre Church Biddeford with burial in St Joseph Cemetery Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow.
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Arthur J. Beaudoin
Main St
Biddeford
Amore
Rose Anna Labbe Beaudoin
Arthur
Violet Norwood
Roland
Conrad
Robert
Henri A. Beaudoin
Emma Armstrong
Albina Beaudoin
Saco
Rose Sylvestre
St. Andre’s Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
San Soucy Funeral Home
Stone St
Watson Roy B. Watson 75 dies in Saco home
Roy B. Watson 75 of 169 Pleasant Street Saco died suddenly at his home. Born February 28 1892 in Ludlow he lived in Saco 30 years after moving from Dexter. He worked 20 years at Saco Lowell Shops retired a decade ago and was a part time painter. He was a deacon in United Baptist Church and member of Katadhin Lodge A F and A M. Survivors include his widow Myrtle three daughters Madeline Hooper Dorothy Gould and Frances Church and son Rodney with 11 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home.
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Roy B. Watson
Pleasant St
Saco
Ludlow
Henry and
Melvina
Don) Watson
Patton
Maine Central Institute
Pittsfield
Dexter
Saco-Lowell
United Baptist Church
Katadhin Lodge
A. F
A. M
Myrtle E. Watson
Rodney Watson
Madeline
Hooper
Dayton
Dorothy Gould
Rowley
Mass
Frances Church
Ironwood
Mich
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Oliva Grammont 74 of 44 Dunstable St dies in Lawrence
Oliva Grammont 74 formerly of Biddeford Maine, died Saturday in a local hospital after living in Lawrence Massachusetts. He was born May 2 1893 in Gentilly Quebec son of Napelon and Celina Grammont. He operated a Biddeford barber shop and was a painter in Lawrence and ran an apartment house before retiring. Survived by Elizabeth Poulin Grammont his wife a son Lucien a step daughter Margaret Twitchell of Somersworth NH two grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for tomorrow at Sacred Heart Church Lawrence with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery Somersworth. Friends may call Breen Funeral Home Lawrence today 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
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South Lawrence
Mass
Oliva Grammont
Dunstable St
Biddeford
Maine
Gentilly
Que
Napoleon and
Celina (Brunelle) Grammont
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Elizabeth Poulin Grammont
Lucien
William
Margaret) Twitchell
Somersworth, N.H
Sacred Heart Church
Lawrence Mass
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Somersworth
N.H
Breen Funeral Home
South Broadway
Biddeford Man Joseph Lemelin Dies After Long Illness
Joseph Lemelin 73 of 142 Cleaves St Biddeford died in a local hospital Saturday evening after a long illness. Born May 17 1893 in St. Raphael Que he worked 40 years at Bates Mfg Co. He was a St Andre parishioner Sacred Heart Leagues member and Catholic Order of Foresters. Survived by widow Malvina four sons Raymond Paul Her oe and Gerard USF stationed Charleston one daughter Noella Simard two brothers Arthur and Omer three sisters Odeilie Marie Jeanne and Simone plus 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements with Emond Funeral Home in Biddeford.
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Joseph Lemelin
Cleaves St
Biddeford
St. Raphael Que
Israel
Helene Bilodeau Lemelin
Bates Mfg. Co
St. Andre’s Church
Sacred Heart League
Omer
Odelie Lemelin
Marie Jeanne Lemelin
Simone Paynter
Portland
St. Andre's Church
Emond Funeral Home
Sni! St
Funeral services held for Doris E Simpson of Saco
Funeral services for Mrs. Doris E. Simpson of 63 Franklin Street Saco were conducted at 10 this morning at Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford with Rev Robert E Lee officiating. Interment followed at St Mary's Cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Father Lee. Bearers included Raymond Du Bois Barry Gallant Kenneth Plaisted Robert McGray George Breckley George Bailey Paul Hooper Wendall Lund.
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Doris E. Simpson
Franklin St
Saco
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm St
Biddeford
Robert BE
Lee
Most Holy Trinity Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Father Lee
Raymond Dubois
Barry Gallant
Kenneth Plaisted
Robert MccGray
George Breckley
George Bailey Paul Hooper
Wendall Lund
Requiem Mass Held for Patrick Cleary
A requiem high mass was conducted this morning for Patrick Cleary of 20 School Street at St Margaret Church. The service honored the local community member with rector and parishioners in attendance.
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Old Orchard Beach
Patrick Cleary
St. Margaret
Rey
Royal J
Cold Maine ski areas see good conditions with heavy frost
Portland Maine reports clear cold tonight with a deep freeze warning and lows 10 to 20 below zero then rising to 8 to 15 during Tuesday. Ski Maine Association lists conditions at Mt Abram Enchanted Sugarloaf and other resorts as packed powder or powder with ratings from good to excellent across major Maine slopes.
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Portland
Maine
The
Ski Maine Association
Big A
Mt. Abram
Enchanted Mt
Lost Valley
Pleasant Mt
Squaw Mt
Sunday River
Local Personal News From Biddeford and Area
The column lists residents at Webber and Notre Dame hospitals including Robert Guay 3 Sheltra Biddeford and Louis Drouin 120 Alfred Biddeford. Mrs Edgar Cabana 55A Pool Biddeford and others from Saco Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford are noted with travel and service updates including Air Force Airman 2 C William H Piourde and Marine Andre A Poisson serving overseas in Vietnam near Da Nang.
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Robert Guay
Sheltra Ave
Biddeford
Webber
John Tarbox
Main Street
Saco
Arnold P. Ballard
Lucille St
Portland Road
William H. Piourde
U. S. Air Force
North Carolina
Arthur Piourde
Center St
Formosa
Air Force
Marine Corp
Andre A. Poisson
Ernest A. Poisson
Adelaide Road
Old Orchard Beach
First Marine Division
da Nang
Vietnam
Charles J Sinnott Dies at 78 in Saco
Charles J Sinnott 78 longtime machinist at Saco Lowell Shops died Saturday at his Buxton Road home Saco He was born March 19 1888 in Biddeford son of Charles E and Phoebe Sinnott He worked 45 years at Saco Lowell Shops five years at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and retired 1954 He attended School Street Methodist Church Survived by wife Sarah Sinnott daughter Mrs John McNabb and two sons Frederick C and Virail C Sinnott ten grandchildren eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from 365 Main St Saco with Rev John Jordan Enshroudment Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford spring burial expected Funeral home listed with hours today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Sinnott
Buxton Road
Saco
Biddeford
Charles E
Phoebe Grace Sinnott
Saco-Lowell
Portsmouth Naval
Kittery
Saxe-Glassman Shoe Co
School Street
Kennebunkport Woman Sarah Goodrich Dies at 59
Mrs Sarah M Goodrich 59 of Beachwood Avenue Kennebunkport died Sunday afternoon at home Born May 7 1907 in Nova Scotia she was daughter of Albert and Mary Zwicker Survived by widower George L Goodrich son Maj Albert Goodrich daughter Joyce five brothers two sisters four grandchildren Service was Wednesday at 2 pm at Bibber Memorial Chapel with Rev Robert M Howes officiating Burial in Arundel Cemetery Friends may call Chapel Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
Sarah M. Goodrich
Beachwood Avenue
Nova Scotia
Albert
Mary McDonald Zwicker
Bibber
Funeral Rites Held for Arthur Blanchette in Saco
Funeral services for Arthur Blanchette of Elmwood Drive Saco were held Friday at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Rev. Joseph Carrier celebrated a solemn requiem high mass with Rev. Paul Jalbert and Rev. Antonio Proulx as deacon and sub deacon. Bearers were Alec Bineau Joseph Croteau Joseph Roy and Philemon Dubreuil. Burial is planned for spring at St Ignatius Cemetery Sanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Blanchette
Elmwood Drive
Saco
Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
Joseph Carrier
Paul Jalbert
Antonio Proulx
Eva Carrier
Alec Bineau
Joseph Croteau
Joseph Roy
Philemon Dubreuil
St. Ignatius Cemetery
Sanford
Funeral service for Mrs Florence Letarte Biddeford Maine
Funeral services were held for Mrs Florence Letarte of 53 Pike Street Biddeford at St Andre's Church. Rt Rev Msgr Aimee Giguere celebrated a solemn high mass with Deacon Germain Bureau and Subdeacon Bernand Nicknair. Choir directed by Charles Proulx with Laura Proulx organist. Bearers listed as Gilbert Heroux Fernand Letarte Richard Perrin Raymond Gendron Robert Lapierre and Gerard Paradis. Burial followed at Notre Dame section St Joseph's Cemetery with committal prayers by Father Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Letarte
Pike St
Biddeford
St. Andre's Church
Aimee Giguere
Germain Bureau
Bernand Nicknair
Charles Proulx
Laura Proulx
Gilbert Heroux
Fernand Letarte
Richard Perrin
Raymond Gendron
Robert Lapierre
Gerard Paradis
Notre Dame
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Father Bureau
Funeral Service Details Include Choir and Organist
The obituary notes singing by the church choir with Mrs Antonio R Boisvert as organist. Interment is in St Marys Cemetery Biddeford with Rev Gerard C Doyon saying graveside prayers. Bearers named Claude Caouette Leo Thomas and Michael Glaude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio R. Boisvert
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Biddeford
Gerard C. Doyon
Claude Caouette
Leo
Thomas
Michael Glaude
Weather outlook for northern New England this week
The U S Weather Bureau five day forecast covers Tuesday through Saturday for northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Daytime highs range from 10 to 15 degrees in the north to 30 to 32 in the south coast. Nighttime lows average five to 10 below zero in northern Maine and 10 to 15 above in southern coastal areas. Very cold Tuesday and ongoing cold for the week. Snow melt totals around one quarter to one half inch midweek.
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Boston
U.S. Weather Bureau
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Maine
Bowling Records Dispute Over Candlepin Strings
Norway’s Steve Mills contests Sanford’s Charles Libby claim of a world candlepin bowling string record. Mills cites his own 234 strings in 17 hours 55 minutes, challenging Libby’s 16 hour run that supposedly surpassed Robie Cluff’s 162 in Kennebunk.
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Norway
Steve Mills
Sanford
Mills
Randy Sweat
Millinocket
New England
Charles Libby
Libby
Robie Cluff
Kennebunk
Mrs Lillian Martin Rites Held At Saco Church
Lillian Martin of Old Orchard Road Saco was conducted Saturday morning from Most Holy Trinity Church Saco for a requiem high mass celebrated by Rev Robert F E Lee. Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with graveside prayers by Fr Lee Beavers. Participants included Robert Brady John Curley Robert Sanborn Alfred Martin Harold Martin and Chandler Boutet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Martin
Old Orchard Road
Saco
Most Holy Trinity Church
Robert FE. Lee
Louise Welch
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Father Lee Beavers
Robert Brady John Curley
Robert Sanborn
Alfred Martin
Harold Martin
Chandler Boutet
Charles Hersom Funeral in Old Orchard Beach
Funeral services for Charles 5 Hersom of 14A Adelaide Road were held Saturday at the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home with Rev. Herman Thurlow officiating. Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with bearers Gerald Butterfield Edward Coreau Robert Maguer and Donald Tousignant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Hersom
Old Orchard Beach
Charles 5
Adelaide Road
Portland Ave
Herman Thurlow
Advent Christian Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Saco
Gerald Butterfield
Edward Coreau
Robert Maguer
Donald Tousignant
Funeral services for Raoul Constant at St. Joseph's Biddeford
Funeral rites for Raoul Constant of 403 Main St Biddeford were held Saturday at St. Joseph's Church with Rev Valmont Gibert officiating. Church choir sang under Mrs Diana Rousselle. Graveside prayers recited by Rev Sylvie Levesque at St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Bearers were George Trotier Alec Bineau Joseph Croteau and Hervey Dubreuil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raoul Constant
Main St
Biddeford
St. Joseph's Church
Valmont Gibert
Diana Rousselle
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Sylvie Levesque
George Trottier
Alec Bineau
Joseph Croteau
Hervey Dubrewil
Funeral Services for John Petit Biddeford Resident
Funeral services for John Petit of 32 Westmore Ave Biddeford who died Friday will be held Tuesday at 8 30 a m from St Joseph's Church Biddeford burial in St Joseph's Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Biddeford today from 2 4 and 7 10 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Petit
Westmore Ave
Biddeford
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Youth Sunday Observed At Wells Church
Wells Congregational Church observed Youth Sunday with the Senior High Youth Fellowship leading the 10 30 a m service. Participants included Jackie Prescott Martha Bragdon Christine Brooks Linda Bragdon Cheryl Brooks Candace McCullough Carol Brooks and Vicki Warren. An anthem was sung by junior choir members and parishioners greeted visitors after the service.
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Wells
Wells Congregational Church
Senior High
Jackie Prescott
Martha Bragdon
Christine Brooks
Linda Bragdon
Cheryl Brooks
Candace McCullough
Carol Brooks
Vicki Warren
Christ
Prudence D. Murphy
Jacob M. Kelley
Carolyn Ellis
Junior Girl Scouts Attend Splash Party in Portland
The Saco Junior Girl Scout Troop 19 hosted a splash party Saturday night at the YMCA in Portland. Attendees included Marina Bellevue, Angela Coito, Mary Dawn, Cynthia Doody, Pamela Ismerson, Joyce Haley, Barbara Husser, Cheryl Husser, Debra Ketchum, Marie Lesieur, Patricia Loring, Debra McLeod, Susan Mazeiko, Catherine Morrison, Coleen Nannery, Debra Potter, Flannie Soule, and Jane Trask. Transportation was provided by Mrs. Lee Ketchum, Mrs. Ralph Loring and Mrs. Ronald Husser, troop leader. It was announced Saturday was kickoff day for the annual Girl Scout cookie sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Y.M.C.A
Portland
Marina Bellevue
Angela Coito
Mary Dawn
Cynthia Doody
Pamela Ismerson
Joyce Haley
Barbara Husser
Cheryl Husser
Debra Ketchum
Marie Lesieur
Patricia Loring
Debra McLeod
Susan Mazeiko
Catherine Morrison
Coleen Nannery
Debra Potter
Flannie Soule
Jane Trask
Community groups plan meetings in Biddeford and Saco
Local organizations including Biddeford Saco Chapter DAV, Catholic Women's Club, Owen-Davis Post American Legion, United Church of Christ Fellowship, Dames Rochambeau, Biddeford Athletic Association, Wardwall Home Board, York County Veterans, and Legion Auxiliary announce tonight and tomorrow gatherings. Guests include Corinne Clark Maine historian. Meetings cover sewing, dances, welfare, and service activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tishe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary
Elm Biddeford
Corinne Clark
South Porland
Maine
Correction in arson case identity in York County
A youth pleaded guilty in York County Superior Court to arson was misidentified as David M. Marshall 19 Old Orchard Beach. The correct name is David M. Marcotte 17 Old Orchard Beach, among four charged in the fire that leveled the Federal School in Old Orchard Beach.
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York County Superior Court
David M. Marshall
Old Orchard Beach
David M. Marcotte
Recovery of Biddeford Saco Area Studied
The study by Dr. W Stanley Devine and colleagues analyzes textile mill shutdowns in Biddeford Saco Sanford and nearby areas in the 1950s and 1961. It highlights preserved skilled labor and idle mill buildings as keys to recovery with proximity to markets and local development efforts aiding renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Storer
Bowdoin College
U. of M
Brattleboro
Nashua
N.H
Wauregan
Dance Planned by Atonement Club in Saco
Members of the Senior Atonement Club of Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco met at the Franciscan Con vent on High Street. Prayers were led by Catherine Huot, dues were collected, February calendars distributed, and reminders were given for Ash Wednesday mass. A letter from Sister Alexis Joseph was read and plans for a March 31 trip to New York for a retreat were discussed along with a fundraiser to defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Most Holy Trinity Church
Saco
High Street
Catherine Huot
Alexis Joseph
New York
Turnpike Truck Destroyed by Fire in Maine
Lester G. Hutchinson, 38, of Cape Porpoise escaped injury Saturday when the Maine Turnpike Authority truck he drove caught fire and burned. Fire officials said the engine compartment fire was fed by hydraulic fluid and tires. crews from Saco and Scarborough extinguished the blaze before the gasoline tanks were reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester G. Hutchinson
Cape Porpoise
Maine Turnpike Authority
Saco Fire Department
Scarborough
Saco
Maine Major Raid Leader
SAIGON AP Air Force Maj. Robert G. Rilling 38 of South Berwick Maine led one of four weekend raids on the Thai Nguyen army supply depot 38 miles north of Hanoi Several buildings were reported destroyed in the F105 strikes and one of Rilling s raids involved a brush with two Communist MIGs
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Saigon
Robert G. Rilling
South Berwick
Maine
Hanoi
Rilling
Mardi Gras King Queen Chosen by St Margaret Parish CYO
The Catholic Youth Organization of St. Margaret's Parish held a Mardi Gras Dance with about 100 attendees. Verne Rounds of Brunswick was crowned queen and Daniel Bouchard of Brunswick was named king. Pauline Fortin and George Russell were runners up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
St. Margaret’s Parish
C.Y.O
Brunswick
Saco
Verne Rounds
Daniel Bouchard
Pauline Fortin
George Russell
Mary Chasse
Brunswick C. Y. O
William Southwick
Royal J. Parent
Priscilla Cote
Peter LeBourdais
Brunswick C.Y.O
City Theatre Fire in Biddeford Sparks City Building Blaze
Biddeford Fire Department responded to a fire in the men’s restroom of the City Theatre housed in the City Building after a cigarette caused a blaze in a wall. Four engines and a ladder truck aided by a booster extinguished the fire. Earlier, a sprinkler alarm at Warren's Furniture Co. on Main Street triggered an unnecessary run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
City Theatre
Warren's Furniture Co
Main St
Stabbing Case Continued in Saco
In Saco this morning in the 10th District court Rocky Littlefield 17 of Biddeford was charged with assault and battery in the Friday night knifing of Bobby Cook 18 of Biddeford. He faces illegal possession of beer by a minor and drinking in a motor vehicle. Cook received 18 stitches for a severe facial laceration near Main and Alfred Streets and was treated at Webber Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
10Th District
Saco
Rocky Littlefield
Crescent St
Biddeford
Littlefield
Bobby Cook
Main St
Cook
Main
Alfred Streets
Webber Hospital
Chamber Debt Considered Unauthorized Payment
The article notes that more than $2,300 was determined unauthorized and should not be paid, affecting the chamber's finances and payment authorities.
Debate Over Bombing Raids Near Hanoi
Officials discussed raids within 30 miles of Hanoi to target surface-to-air missile sites. The plan questioned if Defense Department approval is required, though a 10 mile diameter rule might still apply in this scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanoi
Defense Department
Washington Holds Unique Large Coal Deposits in Pacific States
Washington contains the only substantial coal deposits among the Pacific states, marking it a key energy resource in the region. Geologists note similarities with other Western seams but emphasize Washington’s prominence. Local industry groups anticipate economic opportunities from its development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific States
Deep Snowstorm Causes Multiple Fatalities Across Cities
Police report a deadly winter storm as several people die shoveling snow or after heart attacks while affected by blizzard conditions. An abandoned car led searchers to a South Dakota man who died en route to hospital. Snowplows clear streets along Lake Erie's shores while traffic piles up around Detroit and Montreal game crowds.
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South Dakota
Walter Leidell
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Bonifacius
Minn
Jesuit College
Minnesota 7
Lake Erie
Detroit
Olympia Stadium
Montreal
Textile letters from Smith Kyros released in Maine
Michael Schoonjans of the T.W.U.A. AFL-CIO-CLC released letters from Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and Rep. Peter Kyros to the Journal about textile imports. He also released a letter by Biddeford-Saco union members opposing a DMV inspection bill that would hurt workers and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Schoonjans
T.W.U.A
Afl-Cio-Clc
Margaret Chase Smith
Peter N. Kyros
Schoonjans
Maine
Joint Board
Local 405
Union
William D. Hathaway
Edmond S. Muskie
Sen. Smith
Kyros
Biddeford - Saco
Biddeford - Saco Joint Board
T.W.U.A. Afl - Cio - Clc
Department of Motor Vehicles
Snow expected to spread eastward across Pennsylvania to Maryland
Cincinnati reports new snow on icy streets as the Weather Bureau forecasts continued snowfall moving east with heavy accumulations across the Pennsylvania to Maryland area.
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Cincinnati
The
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
Marys Land
Place Names in New Mexico Highlighted as Hell’s Half Acre
Hell's Half Acre Hell's Mesa and Devil's Playground are listed as place names in New Mexico reflecting local toponymy. The terms appear in regional maps and historical records. The trio illustrates colorful geography and cultural echoes in desert landscapes.
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Hell's Half Acre
Hell's Mesa
Devil’s Playground
New Mexico
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Harold Coffin
Santa Cruz
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!