Local Personal Notices From Biddeford and Nearby
Personal notices list surgical patients at Webber and Notre Dame hospitals including Mrs Lena Grenier 93 Foss Biddeford and Gloria Contois Kennebunk plus medical patients such as Robert Beaulieu Biddeford and Elodie Renaud Biddeford. Also noting Mr and Mrs Charles Brunet visiting Greenwood and Mrs Berthe Fournier Saco returning home from Maine Medical Center.
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Lena Grenier
Foss Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Charles H. Brunet
Rathier Street
Greenwood
Brunet
Berthe Fournier
Main Street
Saco
Maine Medical Center
Antonio Boisvert
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Symphony Orchestra
Portland
FE. Power Briggs
Museum of Arts
Notre Dame Hospital
Lucien Gervais
Richard Nadeau
Poo! Road
Normand Boutin
West Cutts Street
Lucien Huot
Gloria Contois
Kennebunk
Robert Beaulieu
Prospect Street
Elodie Renaud
Pike Street
Louis Charland
Thomas A. Martin
Pool Road
Ernest Arel
Sullivan Street
Thomas Dupuis
Saco Avenue
Deaths Addie Littlefield Smith 76 of Lyman
Addie Littlefield Smith 76 lifelong Lyman resident died Tuesday evening at a Kennebunk nursing home widow of Eugene Smith born June 24 1886 in Lyman daughter of Elmer and Sadie Roberts Littlefield formerly in the Saco Lowell shops member of Alewive Grange and former Alfred Methodist church Surviving son Dr Alfred L Smith Richmond VA daughter Mrs John F Smith Lyman brother Guy Littlefield Alfred sister Mrs Bernice Littlefield Ocean Park one grandson Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday Carll Funeral Home Springvale interment Evergreen Cemetery Alfred in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Littlefield Smith
Lyman
Kennebunk
Eugene Smith
Elmer
Sadie Roberts Littlefield
Saco-Lowell
Alewive Grange
West Kennebunk
Alfred Methodist Church
Alfred L. Smith
Richmond
John F. Smith
Guy Littlefield
Alfred
Bernice Littlefield
Ocean Park
Carll Funeral Home
Main Street
Springvale
Evergreen Cemetery
Past Matrons Support Meeting Planned at Biddeford Hall
The Past Matrons association of Adah chapter Order of the Eastern Star will hold a suppor te og at 6 30 in Biddeford Masonic hall. All past patrons of the chapter and their wives and husbands of past matrons are invited. The TWUA auxiliary will meet Sunday at Union hall Main street Biddeford officers installed and luncheon served.
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Association of
TWUA
Aflcio
Union Hall
Main Street
Biddeford
Cadet and Youth Groups Schedule Bible Study
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m. The Junior United Church Youth of the Biddeford Second Congregational White church meet today at 3 p m in the vestry with Rev. David E Wigley for the weekly Bible study.
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Saco Salvation Army
United Church
Biddeford
White’ Church
David E. Wigley
Saco Jaycees Chapter Nears Formation Stage
Initial steps toward forming the Saco chapter of the Junior Chamber of Commerce were taken at a meeting at Willard Stackpole's home. Stackpole named temporary chairman and Donald Waterhouse temporary secretary. a constitutional and by-laws committee was formed with Arnold Parker and Malcolm MacLeod. Daniel Howard was named membership chairman. A second organizational meeting is set for next Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the Saco Municipal courtroom for men aged 21 to 35.
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Saco
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Willard Stackpole
Summer Street
State
United States Jaycees
Stackpole
Donald Waterhouse
Arnold Parker
Malcolm MacLeod
Daniel Howard
the Jaycees
Saco Municial
Printers Strike Talks and Union Vote Details
The Cleveland strike enters 78 days with guild acceptance after a secret vote against rejection. The wage package would total $9.35 over two years versus $10 in the nonstriking terms. Printers, mailers, and machinists are involved as negotiations stall and papers halt publication. The New York publishers and a Montreal paper’s stance are noted, with no printing deals yet in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Teamsters Union
E Publishers
Award to Biddeford Clerk for Plastic Tag Idea
Donald R. Collard of Biddeford, a clerk-typist at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, received a beneficial suggestion award from acting supply officer Commander W. H. Kosky for proposing plastic identification tags on materials stored in exterior areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald R. Collard
Biddeford
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
W. H. Kosky
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Tributes
We thank relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during our bereavement. Florals tributes and expressions of sympathy were gratefully received. Mrs Georgie Fowler and Family.
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Georgie Fowler
Lillian Whittemore Dies After Long Illness at 71
Lillian H Dickey Whittemore 71 of 63 Evergreen Ave Old Orchard Beach widow of Edward B Whittemore died early today after a long illness Born in Aurora Illinois December 14 1892 she was a former Windsor Vermont resident and a charter member of Maine Licensed Practical Nurses Association She was a Red Cross first aid instructor in World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Old Orchard Beach American Legion Auxiliary Surviving are one daughter Celestia Monroe five sons and numerous grandchildren Funeral services will be at 130 pm Monday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with calling hours Friday noon until time of service Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian H. Whittemore
Evergreen Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Edward B. Whittemore
Aurora
Ill
Leslie
Anna Balch Dickey
Windsor Vt
Washington Avenue
American Legion Auxiliaries
Old Orchards
Red Cross
WCTU
Saco Hospital
Celestia L. Monroe
Goodwins Mills
Kenneth E. Clairmont
N.H
David F
Ronald B
Easley, S.C
G. Raymond
Lewiston
Robert J
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Funeral Services for George A Landry in Saco Notre Dame
Funeral services were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes church for George A Landry with a solemn requiem high mass conducted by Rev. Arthur St Pierre. Deacon Rev. Gerard Berard and subdeacon Rev. Arthur Dube assisted. A church choir led by Eva Carrier sang. Bearers included Norman Landry Gene Richard Landry Lucien Landry Charles Landry Alphonse Brunelle and Wilfred Brunelle. Burial followed at St. Joseph cemetery. Out of town attendees included Cecile Landry Albany NY Edgar M. Landry Avon CT Gene Richard Landry West Springfield MA and Norman Landry Springfield MA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Landry
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Saco
Arthur St. Pierre
Gerard Berard
Limestone
Arthur Dube
Eva Carrier
Norman Landry
Gene Richard Landry
Lucien Landry
Charles Landry
Alphonse Brunelle
Wilfred
Funeral services for Henry Ayotte at St Joseph Church
Funeral services for Henry Ayotte of 271 Elm Street were held at 9 30 this morning from St Joseph church. Rev Norman Carrier celebrated the high mass assisted by Rev Mark Franck as deacon and Rev Sylvia Levesque as sub deacon. Bearers included Louis Leroux and others. Burial was in St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers at the grave. Mr and Mrs Raymond Ayotte and others from Salem NH attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Avyotte
Elm Street
St. Joseph Church
Norman Carrier
Mark Franck
Sylvia Levesque
Diana Rousselle
Louis Leroux
George Trottier
Herve Dubreuil
Alcide Angers
Edmond Larouche
Henri Renouf
St. Joseph Cemetery
Carrier
Raymond N. Ayotte
Jean Paul Croteau
Constance Schofield
Patricia Ayotte
Donald Ayotte
Salem
N.H
Saco Bills Hearings Set For Two Legislative Proposals
Rep Camille L V Bedard reports hearing dates for two Saco bills. An amendment to Saco city charter is set for February 21 at 9 a.m. in Augusta. A bill to establish a district court in Saco is set for February 28 at 9:30 a.m. in Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Camille L V. Bedard
Augusta
Plans for Biddeford bean supper approved by CD unit
A Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety association meeting at the AMVETS Post home on Alfred Street approved plans for a public bean supper to be held from 5 to 7 p m on Saturday February 23. A medical self help training course preceded the business portion and the group will meet next in the Biddeford Municipal Court room on March 11.
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Biddeford
Classifieds pitch offers lower rates via ad contract
Commercial Advertisers promotes classified advertising benefits and invites readers to call 8 3625 to inquire about a low rate contract. The note emphasizes savings and easy access to ad services for businesses seeking affordable exposure.
Regina Back In Hospital For Surgery
Regina J. Regina, a 46 year old Saco detective wounded in a May 1959 gun battle in Limerick, returns to the hospital for a fourth operation. The incident followed Gordon Hamlin killing his wife and police chief Pierre Harnois before taking his own life. A Maine Legislature bill proposes lifetime full pay and medical benefits for Regina.
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Portland
Stephen J. Regina
Limerick
Saco
Gordon Hamlin
Hamlin
Westbrook
Pierre Harnois
Regina
Maine
Appointment Made To St. Francis Staff
Dr. Margaret Simpson of Los Angeles has been named assistant professor of biology at St. Francis College Biddeford. She will join the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics, bringing degrees from Immaculate Heart College and a doctorate from a Washington university. Her background includes radioisotope work at UC School of Medicine and a graduate teaching stint at Catholic University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Simpson
Los Angeles
Calif
St. Francis College
Biddeford
Donald Nicknair
O.F.M
Simpson
Natural Science
Immaculate Heart College
An University
Washington
School of Medicine
University of California
Catholic University
Unity Club Auxiliary To Have Supper
The Saco Unity club auxiliary met at Mrs. Josephine Meserve's home. President Edna Bradbury led the business session with Ruth Scammon presenting the sunshine report. A supper precedes the next meeting on February 27 at 5 30 p m at Mrs. Emma Garside's home. The mystery package was awarded to Edna Bradbury amid social hour.
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Saco Unity Club
Josephine Meserve
Pleasant Street
Saco
Edna Bradbury
Ruth Scammon
Sunshine
Emma Garside
Buxton Road
Jeanie Edgecomb
Irene Townsend
Variance Hearing Scheduled for Saco Property Plan
David V McCallum seeks a variance in Saco zoning to establish a tentine and trailer park on Ocean Park Road. Hearing set for 7 30 tonight in the Saco Municipal Court.
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David V. McCallum
Saco
McCallum
Ocean Park Road
Columbian Squires Host Shuffleboard Tournament
The Biddeford Columbian Squires Junior Knights of Columbus held a planning meeting at the Knights of Columbus hall on Washington Street Biddeford. A shuffleboard tournament followed between Joe Ruggies and the Canaries with Joe Ruggies scoring 72 and the Canaries 2.
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Biddeford
Car Starting is Pleasure
Jerry Havenhill, 24, demonstrates a home built black box with switches and signal lights that can start both his car and his wife’s car. He also activates the car heaters, explaining the system keeps him from cold waiting while the engines warm. Havenhill is an engineer at an electronics plant.
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Kansas City
Kan
Jerry Havenhill
Havenhill
Church Women Nominate Officers After Luncheon
Saco United Baptist church Women held a vestry meeting with Lydia Circle serving coffee and dessert. President Mrs Everett Ladd named a nominating committee to present officers next session. Committee includes Mrs George Skillin Mrs Harley Scammon Jr and Miss Emma Lougee.
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Saco United Baptist Church
Lydia Circle
Everett Ladd
George Skillin
Harley Scammon Jr
Emma Lougee
Clement Taylor
Roy Watson
Biddeford
Goldfine Settles Tax Case Ending Long Tax Battle
Industrialist Bernard Goldfine announced a settlement of his tax case with the federal government, ending all tax claims against him and his companies. A judge found him insolvent last spring. The deal involves several million dollars and ends years of uncertainty for hundreds of employees at Goldfine mills, including Lebanon New Hampshire. He laments the Lebanon mill losses and expresses a wish to start anew and apply his textile knowledge productively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bernard Goldfine
Goldfine
Washington
Goldfine Textile
Lebanon
N.H
Northfield
Vermont
Fishermen's 366 Swordfish Haul Triggers Winter Market Boom
Boston AP reports Cape Cod skipper Henry Klimm Jr tied a 366 swordfish catch using a long line method off the continental slope. The haul stirred a saltwater stampede as fresh swordfish move into winter markets at $1.40-$1.50 per pound, with more boats adopting long line gear.
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Boston
Cape Cod
New England
Henry W. Klimm Jr
Quisset
Klimm
Charles Crones
J.A. Sanborn
Nantucket
Gulf Stream
Portland
Richard Paulson
Grand Banks
Rescue Efforts Intensify as Trench Collapse Tries Men
Rescue teams cut another trench from a second direction as a sling steadies a trapped man. A sheriff's spokesman said freeing could take from an hour to ten hours. Crews reached 13 feet, called for heavier equipment, and more than 100 workers rotated in to aid the operation.
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Page One
Sheriff's Department
Speeding case filed in Saco court against Kenneth Starrett
Kenneth C. Starrett of Portland was charged with speeding 80 mph in a 70 mph zone. The case was filed in Saco Municipal Court by Judge Hilary Mahaney after Starrett pleaded not guilty to the complaint from State Trooper Calvin W. Simpson.
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Kenneth C. Starrett
Portland
Hilary Mahaney
Saco
Starrett
Calvin W. Simpson
Reports Made At Meeting Of Mission Society
Reports and announcements were made at the Missionary Society of Biddeford United Baptist Church meeting held at the parsonage with Mrs. Sylvia Beane. Mrs. Genevieve McDonald opened with reading and prayer. devotions by Mrs. Hazel Clay. Donations were voted to the Americans for Christ Fund and the Maine Heart Association.
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The
Missionary Society of the
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Sylvia Beane
Genevieve McDonald
Hazel Clay
Legislature actions fund school and bridge projects
The house discussed restoration and heating funds for schools and a move budget totaling 88 000 71 000 300 000 and 150 000. Rep Hanson proposed a 1.9 million bond issue or surplus appropriation for the boys school site renovation. Bragdon urged 50 000 more to add to 100 000 insurance for a new Connor Township state elementary school after a January 10 fire. Denbow sought to name the Lubec Campobello bridge for F D Roosevelt with a plaque. Hutchins proposed renaming Crockertown to Sugarloaf Township in Franklin County near Sugarloaf Mountain ski area.
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Percy K. Hanson
R-Gardiner
Harold Bragdon
R-Perham
Connor Township
Crockertown
Sugarloaf Township
Franklin County
Sugarloaf Mountain
Steels lead stock market as U S Steel to reopen works
New York stocks moved higher early with heavy trading as steels led gains on news U S Steel plans to reopen suburban Pittsburgh plants amid rising orders. Chrysler slipped about two points on profit taking while other major issues swung modestly. Industrials, rails, chemicals, oils and aerospace posted gains with the AP average up .6 at noon.
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New York
Steels
Chrysler
U.S. Steel
Pittsburgh
Associated Press
U.S. Steel and
Jones & Laughlin
Lukesn 2
Youngstown Sheet
Bethlehem
Republic
U.S
Radio Corp
American Telephone
Sheragan
du Pont
Eastman Kodak
American Stock Exchange
Winter Driving Warning From State Police
The State Police urge drivers to stay alert and fully awake at all times behind the wheel. They warn that one moment of drowsiness or inattention can cause disaster and advise not to drive when tired or sleepy.
Senate bill to rename Maine state tree to Eastern White Pine
In the Senate Sen Augusta K Chris tie of Presque Isle introduced a bill to avoid confusion by changing the designation from white pine to Eastern white pine. The proposal aims to standardize the state tree name across official documents and references.
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Senate
Augusta K. Christie
Presque Isle
Maine
Valentine Party by Corps Past Presidents Ends With Exchange
A Valentine's supper hosted by the Past Presidents association of the Fred S. Gurney corps at Mrs. Hazel Emmons home in Sace featured a brief business meeting voting to fund a hospitalized member's birthday. Phyllis Wright spoke on a Washington DC trip and Dorothy Abbott won the mystery award. Next meeting set for March 13 at Mrs. Rose Wilcox's home in Biddeford.
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Hazel Emmons
Middle Street
Sace
Fred S. Gurney Corps
Ruth Wily
Phyllis Wright
Washington D.C
Dorothy Abbott
Rose Wilcox
Union Street
Biddeford
Irene Ayer
Ruth Willey
Gertrude Dennett
Marion Boucher
Mary Smith
Lois Howard
Beatrice Hover
Doris Duross
Kennebunkport Legion Unit Sponsors Girl for Dirigo Girls State
Kennebunkport Memorial unit of the American Legion Auxiliary voted to send a girl this summer to Dirigo Girls State and considered sending a second girl. Mrs. Ruth Bixby presided. committee includes Mrs. Alberta Redmond and Mrs. Thelma GantHier. The group planned posters with junior high students and set Easter project co chairs Mrs. Blanche Drown and Mrs. Geraldine Drown. A hospital update on Maine past department president Elodie Renaud was given. Next York County Council meeting in Eliot on March 8 and unit meeting March 13 at the Cape Porpoise post home. A Valentine party followed with prizes awarded to several members and a special award to Mrs. Alice Leach.
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Owen-Davis Unit
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Saco
Muriel Forest
Muriel Frost
Gertrude Rankin
Darline Dumont
Rose Plourde
Rose Dyer
Charlene Farnham
Florence Lewis
Germaine Grant
Florence Gagne
Lydia Flood
Juliette Rocray
Gilbert Lavoie
Irene Parker
Leda Haidyz
Angie Cote
Harriet Henderson
Dominican Republic
York County Council
Clarence Holt
Lawrence Dolby
Angiette
Legion
Gertrude Ranin
Priscilla Hooper
Frances White
Dirigo
Kennebunkport
Cape Porpoise
Ruth Bixby
Thelma Ganthier
Bixby
Alberta Redmond
Elizabeth Campbell
Campbell
Blanche Drown
Geraldine Drown
Elodie Renaud
Maine
York
Florence Innes
Mildred Cornealy
Homemakers In Demand As Shortage Baffles Officials
Washington Bureau reports the United States Children's Bureau seeks more substitute homemakers as demand far outstrips supply. Katherine Oettinger notes the home is cheaper and emotionally stabilizing for five children when a mother falls ill, and adds that homemakers also train mothers to cope in urban society. Maine had one agency with 10 homemakers aiding 13 families as of October 1961.
Thornton academy crowns King and Queen at Coronation Ball
Seniors Robert Kimball and Lynne Seaver are named King and Queen at Thornton academy Coronation ball. Sub-master and Mrs Sidney O Griffith crown them. Other candidates included juniors Mike Petit and Debby Wallace sophomores Don Caouette and Caroline Winslow and freshmen Matthew Ruben and Kathy Bailey. The queen received a bouquet of roses and the hall featured Valentine motifs.
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Robert Kimball
Lynne Seaver
Thornton Academy
Sidney O. Griffith
Mike Petit
Debby Wallace
Don Caouette
Caroline Winslow
Matthew Ruben
Kathy Bailey
Valentine
Bakery pan lining technique for easy cake removal
A baker’s tip explains lining leaf pans so the paper rises above the narrow pan sides. This elevates the cake and simplifies removal from the tin.
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Addie L. Smith
Uma. News
Saco Jaycees
Herald
James J. Knight
Miami Herald
Montreal
Aple
Lillian Whittemore
Henry Ayotte
St. Francis
Unity Club
Columbian Squires
Herbert A. Sandler
Jeanie Sandler
Graham Street
Burdett College
Sandler
School of Business Administration
Goldfine Claims
Notre Dame
Maurice Poulin
Maple Street
Raymond Paul
Poulin
Lucille Thibodeau
Armande Fournier
Dover
N. H
Juliette Poulin
South Street
John B. Day
Manlius
N.Y
Heidi
Richard
George Koch
Syracuse
N. Y
Louise Pelletier
Intervale Road
William R. Hill, Jr
Tarawa Boulevard
Tarawa Terrace
N.C
Bruce McLellan
Camp Lejeune
Naval Hospital
Hill
Barbara Cloudman
Edward Clachman
Ferry Road
Massachusetts
George's Bank
Blount Marine Co
Warren
R.I
Narragansett
Luther Blount
Wayne B. Hutchins
Maplewood Avenue
Diane Carol
Karl
N. Arndt
St. Louis
Missouri
Miss Hutchins
Northfield School For Girls
Pembroke College
University of Connecticut
Arndt
Brown University
Germany
Anasiasoff
Mission Society
Americans For Christ Fund
Maine Heart Association
Jeannie Dority
White Cross
Mary Grace
Frances French
Pownal
Biddeford Universalist Church
Charles Nadeau
Alice Woodman
Woodman Avenue
Paye One
Kennebunkport Legion Unit
Royalty
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