Personal notes from Biddeford residents on leave and service
Henry I Lord of Fortunes Rocks Biddeford has returned home from Webber hospital where he was a surgical patient Pvt Richard Antoine U S Army has returned to Fort Jackson S C after leaving to visit his mother Mrs Doris Antoine 35 Wentworth Street Biddeford Navyman Ralph F Petit with the MN division on the USS Forrestal CVA 59 at Norfolk Va is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Fernand Petit Sr 127 Alfred Street Biddeford He will rejoin the ship later this month for a six month Mediterranean cruise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry I. Lord
Fortunes Rocks
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Richard Antoine
U. S. Army
Fort Jackson
Doris Antoine
Wentworth Street
Antoine
Arty
Ralph F. Petit
MN Division
Forrestal
Norfolk
Fernand Petit, Sr
Alfred Street
Mediterranean
Biddeford Man Arthur Hubert Dies Suddenly at 68
Arthur Pierre Hubert 68 of 8 Yaie Street Biddeford died suddenly Monday noon at home. A lifetime Biddeford resident he retired from Pepperell Mfg Co after 50 years as a loomfixer and held a 50 year pin. Survived by widow Eugenie Joliette Hubert, children Juliette Boivin Eva Nolette Raynald Beaulieu and Delima Hubert sister, five grandchildren. Funeral at St Joseph church Thursday 8:30 a.m. Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred Street Biddeford Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-10 and prior to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pierre Hubert
Yaie Street
Biddeford
Jean Baptiste J
Delima ‘Auger Hubert
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Sacred Heart League
St. Joseph Church
Church Notes List Weekly Prayer and Meeting Events
The Prayer Fellowship of Lyman Baptist meets Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the parsonage. Prayer meetings are Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Full Gospel on Route 9A near Route 109 Wells. A prayer and Bible study is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach. The Saco Salvation Army Ladies Group meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Christ Church choir rehearses Wednesday at 7 p m. Second Parish Unitarian in Saco holds its annual Social Circle meeting Wednesday at 6 p m at the parish house. Family Night supper for Saco Unitarian and Biddeford Universalist parishioners Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the Saco Unitarian parish house. Evetharine Deering is supper chair with lectures by Sven ors. Saco School Street Methodist senior choir rehearses Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the church. WSCS January meeting at Saco School Street Methodist Wednesday at 7 30 p m with worship leader Mrs Althea Carson and program leader Mrs Annie Cranshaw. Hostesses Mrs Betty Stevens Mrs TM ria Jordan and Mrs Phyllis Boren. Thrift Shop at First Parish Congregational Saco reopens January 4 at 1 p m. Foss Street Biddeford Methodist Women’s Society initial offering is Wednesday at 6 30 p m in vestry, attendees to bring casserole or salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Parish Unitarian Church
Saco
Unitarian Parish
School Street
Saco Unitarian Church
Biddeford Universalist Church
Saco Unitarian
Evetharine Deering
Svenors
WSCS
Saco School Street
Althea Carson
Annie Cranshaw
Betty Stevens
Ria Jordan
Phyllis Boren
Women's Society of Christian Service
Foss Street Methodist Church
Biddeford
Laos Crisis Discussion At White House Meeting
Lemnitzer chaired a joint chiefs group at the White House this morning. Hagerty said Laos was among several matters at the conference and called the Laos situation grave. Eisenhower favored fast clear action to deter communist aggression, hoping for a solution short of military intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemnitzer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
White House
James
Hagerty
Laos
Eisenhower
Windham Boy 16 Hurt In Rabbit-Hunting Accident
Richard Smith, 16, was listed in fair condition today after a gunshot wound just below the heart. Officials said he was accidentally shot while rabbit hunting with 13 year old Earle Parker, his companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windham
Richard Smith
Smith
Earle Parker
Ferry Rebuilt as Excursion Boat for Vineyard Run
Vinalhaven II, formerly town owned, heads to Falmouth Mass for conversion into an excursion vessel. New owner Douglass Bullard plans service between the mainland and Martha’s Vineyard, replacing the former State Ferry Service boat on the old route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Vinalhaven II
Vinalhaven
Falmouth
Mass
Douglass Bullard
Martha's Vineyard
State Ferry Service
Freshen Dried Smoked Fish and Apple Roast Method
A brief kitchen guide suggests scalding dried smoked fish in boiling water, adding fresh water each time to refresh. It also describes baking small apples stuffed with minced meat, then serving with roast pork for a complete meal.
Biddeford Man Jules Marcoux Dies After Short Illness
Jules O. Marcoux aged 73 of 347 Maine Street Biddeford died at home after a brief illness. He was born in Quebec City and lived in Biddeford 56 years, serving as city farm superintendent and later at the Saco-Lowell shops before retiring eight months ago. Survived by three daughters Mrs Edgar Garon Mrs Laurier Garon and Mrs Girard Gagne all of Biddeford one brother Joseph Marcoux of Montreal 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral set for Friday at Saint Joseph Church at 9 15 a.m. Calling hours Wednesday and Thursday 1 to 10 p.m. at Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules O. Marcoux
Maine Street
Biddeford
Quebec City
P.Q
Arthur and
Marie Lemieux Marcoux
Saco - Lowell
Edgar Garon
Laurier Garon
Girard Gagne
Joseph Marcoux
Montreal
St. Joseph Church
Sansoucy
Stone Street
Martel Funeral Services Set for Mrs Marie Martel
Funeral services for Mrs Marie Chouinard Martel 68 mother of Rev Robert Martel of St Andre parish Biddeford will be held 10 a m tomorrow at Holy Family Lewiston. The death occurred Sunday at Notre Dame hospital Pool Road after October 30 illness. Born in Canada March 11 1892 she moved to Lewiston young. Survivors include her son and a sister in Montreal. Pinette Lewiston arranged transfer. burial in Lewiston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Chouinard) Martel
Robert Martel
St.Andre Parish
Biddeford
Holy Family Church
Lewiston
Gerard Parent
St. Andre Parish
Jean
Louise Theriault
Martel
Montreal
Pinette
Deaths Ruth M Ott Word in Saco Fort Leaderdale Florida
Ruth M Morrill Ott 63 died Saturday night in Fort Leaderdale Florida while wintering with husband Leroy F Ott of Biddeford Pool. Born Saco June 21 1895 she graduated from Thornton Academy 1914 and Simmons College Boston. Survivors include husband mother daughter Sally O Hag en two grandchildren two brothers and a sister. Burial will be in Laurel Hill cemetery with arrangements by Dennett and Craig Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Ruth (Morrill) Ott
Fort Leaderdale
Fla
Leroy F. Ott
Biddeford Pool
Ernest L
Sadie W. Morrill
Thornton Academy
Simmons College
Boston
Sally O'Hagen
Robin R
Terrence Lee O'Hagen
Miami Beach
Howard A. Morrill
Bay View
Arthur A. Morrill
Arundel
Grace M. Morrison
Frankfort
Ind
Burkc
Laurel Hill
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Pierre Marcoux obituary notices in Biddeford
Pierre Marcoux 83 of 31 Foss street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness. Born November 16, 1877 in Ste Julie P Q he was the son of Benjamin and Lucienne Gosselin Marcoux and came to Biddeford early. He was the widower of Bernadette Martineau Marcoux. He worked at York Mfg Co before retiring. He was a member of the Sacred Heart league of St. Andre church. Surviving are three sisters Mrs Philomene Dube Biddeford Mrs Anna Ewell Rockland and Mrs Louis Gagne Biddeford plus several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Emond Funeral home this afternoon until 4 and this evening 7 to 10. Funeral from St Andre church Wednesday at 8 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Marcoux
Foss Street
Biddeford
Ste Julie
P. Q
Benjamin and
Lucienne Gosselin Marcoux
Bernadette Martineau Marcoux
Marcoux
York Mfg. Co
Sacred Heart League of
St. Andre Church
Philomene Dube
Anna Ewell
Rockland
Louis Gagne
Emond Funeral Home
Sacred Heart League to Say Prayers for Pierre Shareein
The Sacred Heart league of St. Andre church will meet at Emond Funeral home tonight at 7 to say prayers for Pierre Shareein, a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart League of
Garlic flavored roast chicken tip
Slice a clove of garlic and crush into salad oil. Rub the mixture over the chicken before roasting to impart garlic flavor during cooking.
Weather Outlook Portland Partial Cloudiness And Light Snow
Partly cloudy with cooler conditions and occasional light snow flurries this afternoon. Tonight and Wednesday remain largely unchanged with north to northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Zone 1 temperatures range from mid to upper 20s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Notre Dame Council meeting and various group events
A series of meetings and events are listed in Notre Dame Council and allied groups. including Notre Dame Council at Beach Street Saco, York County Bar auxiliary nominations in Biddeford, Annette chapter Eastern Star degrees in Saco, International Temple program by Elizabeth Calderwood, York County Past Noble Grands postponement, Biddeford Civil Defense meeting, Arundel Fire department auxiliary tonight, Owen-Davis American Legion meeting with cribbage team selection and lunch by Edward Gallant and David Whelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Council
Union St. Jean Baptiste
Notre Dame
Beach Street
Saco
York County Barracks
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Annette Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Saco Masonic Hall
International Temple
Washington, D. C
Elizabeth M. Calderwood
Grand Chapter
Maine
International Temple Committee
Parnell Burrill
Owen-Davis
American Legion
Edward Gallant
David Whelan
Birth of Debra Ann Dubois in Biddeford
A daughter, Debra Ann, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dubois on December 15 at Notre Dame Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bourque and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roland Dubois, both families from Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Dubois
Pool Read
Biddeford
Debra Ann
Notre Dame Hospital
Leo Bourque
Roland Dubois
May Street
Plante Gets Continued as Assistant Floor Leader Race
A three way contest for assistant majority floor leader is under way among Orville B Haughn Bridgton Samuel W Philbrook Bangor and Gilman B Whitman Bryant Pond. Democrats pick Irving D Fogg Madison as house minority leader with Jerome G Plante Old Orchard as assistant The three Democratic senators have not chosen their Senate president candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville B Haughn
Bridgton
Samuel W Philbrook
Bangor
Gilman B. Whitman
Bryant Pond
Irving D. Fogg
Madison
House
Jerome G. Plante
Old Orchard
Senate
New Saco Council In First Session
The first meeting of Saco's new city council is set for 8 p.m. at Saco City Hall. The session will consider a lease purchase for a snow blower and a $100,000 borrowing in anticipation of taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Saco City Hall
Funeral services for Mrs Georgia York held in Saco
Funeral services for Mrs Georgia Johanna York of Hubbard Street Saco were held yesterday at 1 30 p m from the Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco with Rev Norman J Langmaid pastor of the Saco School Street Methodist church officiating Entombment followed at Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Johanna York
Hubbard Street
Saco
Dennett and Craig Funere
Main Street
Norman J. Langmaid
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Biddeford
Flames Rout 32 Portland Mystery Fire Destroys Tenement
Two Portland firefighters suffered minor injuries as a three story tenement burned and 32 occupants escaped unharmed. Officials attributed the blaze to a defective chimney with damage around $18,000. Mrs. Jessie Lancaster salvaged about $100 of clothing while fleeing. she later claimed the items were stolen from her truck near the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Jessie Lancaster
French teen life differs from U S peers, says Annie Farge
UP Newsfeatures notes Paris actress Annie Farge contrasts French and American teen life. She describes long school hours and limited dating in France, delaying marriages to 20 or 21, while American teens date earlier. She praises French fashion and recounts her own seven month old daughter with Dirk Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Paris
Dirk Sanders
Leslie
Comedie Francaise
Laos Forces Align with Pathet Lao Rebels in Central Laos
Continued report states Viet Namese and pro communist Pathet Lao units have joined leftist rebels in central Laos. The Laotian government, not a SEATO member, has not requested assistance though Sarasin confirms the organization vows to aid Laos against any Communist invasion.
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Pace One
Viet Nam
Pathet Lao
Laos
SEATO
Sarasin
Jungle Kingdom
Solons Plot and Nominations Steer Maine Politics
Goss, secretary since 1942, laments MacDonald draft fallout while MacDonald warns resignation if draft collapses. GOP caucus to choose two candidates for agriculture commissioner as Rep. Hardy opposes E. L. Newdick. Several officials run unopposed incl Hancock, Carpenter, and Napolitano. Executive Council candidates listed. inauguration of Gov. Reed looms Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goss
MacDonald
GOP
E. L. Newdick
William R. Hardy
Hope Hancock
Frank Hancock
York
Frank S. Carpenter
Augusta
Michael A. Napolitano
Executive Council
Lester Hobbs
Acton
Robert L. Travis
Westbrook
Robert Heald
Union
Ronald Speers
Winthrop
Harry G. Treworgy
Orono
Ronald S. Wight
Presque Isle
Frank Whod
Webster
John H. Reed
No Pirate will wear No 1 or 33 again
The statement notes that no Pittsburgh Pirates player will don retired numbers one and thirty three, honors previously held by Bill Meyer and Honus Wagner. It preserves the historic distinction by barring future use of those two numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Pirate
Bill Meyer
Honus Wagner
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Arthur P. Hubert
Prayer Fellowship
Lyman Baptist Church
Full Gospel
Route 9A
Wells
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
The
Saco Salvation Army
Christ Church
First Parish Congregational Church
James P. Murphy Co., Inc
Lewiston, Maine
Ben Roland Collette
Charles Murphy
Sanford
Jules Marcoux
Marie C. Martel
Ruth M. Ott
Gaile Dugas
Newspaper Enterprise
San Francisco
Beautician
Don Mills
Rick Raburn
Austin
Tex
Commodity Credit Corp
CCC
U.S. Department of Agriculture
York County Past Noble Grands Association
Arundel Fire Department
Plante
Saco Council
Georgia York
Annie Farge
France
UP Newsfeatures
Ezra
Ezra Taft Benson
Chicago
Benson
Agricultural Hall of Fame
Solons
Mfr
Vermont Monumental Works
Elm ST
Atlantic
W. J. Provost
West Scarbiro
L. R. Joneas
Wehington
Miky D’angio
Rome
Miss D’angio
Buddy
Wether
Dennett & Craig, Inc
Saco, Maine
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