Local Personal Notices From Biddeford and Area
Mrs. Mileta Gibson of Boston returned home after visiting friends in Biddeford and Saco. Herman S. Gerrish and son Fred from Old Orchard Beach are wintering in Florida. Mrs. George Mokarze, confined to home in Old Orchard Beach, shows slight improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Charron and son Fred hosted by Gerald Charron in Saco. Jean Paul Nolette left for Waynesboro Virginia after holidays with his mother in Biddeford. Joyce Merryman returns to University of Connecticut after holiday at home. Carol Burgess returns to FBI duties in Washington DC after holidays with parents in Saco. Norman N. Langelier, US Army, after basic at Fort Dix, spent holidays with Biddeford parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mileta Gibson
Boston
Biddeford
Saco
Herman S. Gerrish
Philip
Beach Street
Old Orchard Beach
Florida
George Mokarze
School Street
Thomas Charron
Fred
Lincoln
Gerald Charron
Storer Street
Jean Paul Nolette
Waynesboro
Jeannette Nolette
High Street
Joyce Merryman
J. Albert Merryman
West Street
University O Connecticut
Carol Burgess
Federa Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D. C
Vernon Burgess
Loudon Road
Norman N. Langelier
U. S. Army
Fort Dix
Rene
Cutts Street
Bidde
Frank H Norton dies at 69 in Biddeford England-born longtime worker
Frank H Norton 69 of 43 Summer street Biddeford died suddenly at a local hospital last night. Born in England February 21 1891 he came to the United States in 1906 and worked for Pepperell Manufacturing Co. for many years before retiring. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 am. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery after the services at Christchurch. He is survived by a sister Mrs Ada Davis England and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home tonight and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Norton
Summer Street
Biddeford
England
Thomas and
Mary Hirst Norton
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
Christ Episcopal Church
Ada Davis
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Woodlawn
Christchurch
Italian Night at Biddeford Saco Elks Meeting
The Biddeford Saco lodge of Elks plans Italian night at tonight’s meeting at the Elks home in Saco with a 6:30 supper led by Harold Marr and his committee before the 8:00 business session. The Past President's association of Biddeford VFW auxiliaries had scheduled a meeting at Mrs. Alden Racine’s Biddeford home but it is postponed to Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the same address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks
Elks Home
Saco
Harold Marr
President's Association of
Biddeford
Religious Meetings Friday Across Area Churches
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m. Holy Communion to be celebrated at Trinity Episcopal church Friday at 9 30 a m. Lyman Baptist church Goodwins Mills Bible club meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the parsonage. Feast of the Epiphany observances at Christ Episcopal church Biddeford Friday at 6 am and 7 am. Vestry to meet Friday 7 30 p m at the church. St David Episcopal Kennebunk Holy Communion Friday Epiphany at 8 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Trinity Episcopal Church
Bible Club
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Christ Episcopal Church
Biddeford
St. David Episcopal Church
Kennebunk
Reed Sworn In as Maine Governor After Election Victory
Reed takes oath as governor in a ceremony attended by five former governors and state officials. The procession featured military escorts and a large turnout, including Reed family members. An inaugural gala was planned at Augusta State Armory with 10,000 invitations issued and broad invitations extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
Goss
MacDonald
Reed
Frank M Coffin
Lewiston
Executive Council
House
Senate
Robert N. Packard
Maine National Guard
Edwin W. Heywood
Adjutant General
Galen L. Cole
Bangor
Robert W. Norton
Disabled American Veterans
Philip W. Anderson
Portland
Lewis C. Barrows
Sumner Sewall
Horace A Hildreth
Burton M. Cross
Robert N Haskell
Hillman
A. Rep
Clifford G. McIntire
Perham
Cheryl
Ruth Ann
Walter Reed Sr
Walter Reed, Jr
Arthur Mraz
Minnie Seeley
John Davison
John Davison Jr
Tiring of Twain New York i Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook plans a vacation from New York after completing his stage engagement. He will travel to a quiet coastal area to unwind away from press duties and public appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twain
New York
Hal Holbrook
Funeral Services for Arthur P. Hubert Held at St Joseph Church
Funeral services for Arthur P. Hubert of 8 Yale Street Biddeford were held at St Joseph church this morning with Rev Msgr Elie Hevey presiding. Deacon Rev Sylvia Levesque and subdeacon Rev Mark Franck assisted. A male quartet sang and organist Mrs Diana Rousselle played. Members of the Sacred Heart league of St Joseph church attended. Burial was at St Joseph cemetery with prayers by Father Levesque. Attending from Augusta and Westbrook were numerous relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur P. Hubert
Yale Street
Biddeford
St. Joseph Church
Elie Hevey
Sylvia Levesque
Mark Franck
Diana Rouselle
Reavers
Sacred Heart League of
Arestine Auger
Wilfrid Gagner
Ernest Nolette
St. Joseph Cemetery
Father Levesque
Edmond Auger
Josef Arbour
Alphonsine Auger
Armand Fortin
Christine Mead
Christine Auger
Yvonne Auger
Augusta
Funeral Rites For Pierre Marcoux At St Andre Church
Funeral services for Pierre Marcoux were conducted at St Andre church with a solemn high mass of requiem led by Rt Rev Msgr Aime Giguere. Rev Norman Carrier served as deacon and Rev Gerard J Parent as sub deacon. The male St Andre quartet and organist Mrs Laura Lauzon Proulx provided music as Sacred Heart league members acted as bearers. The body rests in St Joseph cemetery tomb awaiting later burial on the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Marcoux
St. Andre Church
Requier
Aime Giguere
Norman Carrier
Gerard J. Parent
St. Andre
Laura Lauzon Proulx
Sacred Heart League
Sylvie Chenard
Henri Bourque
Rosario Goulet
Arthur Lemire
Edgar Cabana
Alfred Soulard
St. Joseph
Plan Set Up To Interest Medic Study
A Maine program backed by educators and medical leaders aims to spark interest in medicine among high school and college students. The Tufts University School of Medicine tied fund disbursed 1000 dollars to support recruitment efforts. University of Maine President Lloyd H. Elliott warned a state crisis exists due to too few medical students to replace aging physicians or meet future needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Maine
Bingham Associates Fund
Tufts University School of Medicine
Lloyd H. Elliott
University of Maine
Old Orchard Beach School Building Committee Formed
Benjamin Downs named chairman at an organizational meeting at Jameson school. The committee, including Dr. Frank Lawler and Mary Smith, will survey needs and consult three architects after hearing that by 1967 the high school could grow to 411 students if current elementary enrollment trends continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Downs
Old Orchard Beach
Las Ninth
Frank Lawler
Lawler
Mary Smith
John Trull
John Menard
Helene Fowler
Marie Migner
Louis DeAngelis
Mark Twain character image boosts Broadway theater fame
Mark Twain character actor Holbrook has earned Broadway and international theater attention after a Europe tour sponsored by the State Department. He is currently on a cross country expedition and by May expects to have performed his one man show about 400 times in the past two years. He plans to seek regular stage roles for a change of pace after this run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark ‘Twain
State Department
Holbrook
Weather Review for Portland Area Cold and Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy and cold in Portland this afternoon with sunny spells. Tonight stays fair but cold, winds west to northwest 10 to 25 mph easing to gentle. Friday shows partly cloudy skies and less cold. Highs in the upper 20s to low 30s, with subzero to mid teens overnight in outlying locations. City and regional temps list include Caribou 3 below, Eastport 6 below, Greenville -8, Old Town -4, Rumford 7, Portland 12, Mt. Washington -15, Halifax 17, Montreal 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Halifax
Montreal
Man Charged With Neglect Of Four Horses
An Old Orchard Beach riding stable operator, John Shapleigh, was charged in Saco municipal court with neglect of four horses. The four animals, found in a shack off the Ross road, lacked blankets, feed, and water. bail set at 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Lillian Hubert
Saco
John Shapleigh
Limington
Shapleigh
Ross Road
Hilary Mahaney
John Clark
Gordon McAllister
Miss Hubert
Sherif Burleigh Richards, Jr
York County
Charles Blain
Beach
Sheriff's Department
Foss Street Church Women Hold Winter Meeting
The Women's Society of Christian Service at Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford met at 6:30 pm in the vestry for an initial supper and business session. Mrs Sylvia Searle reported on the reunion coffee for college students and armed services personnel. A mission-focused January 18 meeting was announced. De votions were led by Mrs Gladys Goodwin with Mrs Ida Michie assisting. The group approved treasurer and sunshine reports. The program included a reading of The Purpose of Women's Society and a skit Looking Forward and Thinking Forward by Mrs Gladys Schwartz and Mrs Joanne Doyle. Mrs Beatrice Kale presided in the absence of president Mrs June Poirier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Foss Street Methodist Church
Biddeford
Sylvia Searle
Sparsonage
Sunshine
Gladys Goodwin
Ida Michie
Women’s Society
Goodwin
Gladys Schwartz
Joanne Doyle
Beatrice Kalee
June Poirier
Biddeford Enforces Parking Ticket Fines
City Solicitor Albert W. Cookson states Biddeford parking laws require a 50 cent payment within 24 hours of a violation. If unpaid, the offender faces arraignment and a possible fine up to 20 dollars per offense as the law is tightened to align with a state statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Albert W. Cookson
Cookson
Plante Seeks Bill To Delete Color And Race Data
State Rep. Jerome G. Planty announces a bill to remove race and color information from birth, marriage, and death certificates in Maine. The measure would allow continued confidential statistical records by the Bureau of Vital Statistics and would extend to automobile operator licenses. The proposal targets 1962 enactment and prompts an official legal opinion on administrative feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome G. Planty
D-Dob
Maine
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Guest Preacher Named for Saco Church Sundays
Rev. Hammond J. Peterson, retired minister living at Ocean Park, will be guest preacher for four Sundays at First Parish Congregational Church of Saco. Peterson led the Bible Society of Maine for over 18 years and previously pastored St. Lawrence Congregational in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond J. Peterson
Ocean Park
First Parish Congregational Church
Saco
Mr. Peterson
Bible Society of Maine
St. Lawrence
Travis Again Heads Council in Augusta
Robert L. Travis of Westbrook was re-elected chairman of the Executive Council on Wednesday. He represents Cumberland County and begins his third two year term, his second as chairman. A new member, Robert H. Heald of Union, was named vice chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Robert L. Travis
Westbrook
Travis
Cumberland County
Robert H
Heald
Union
Aged Motorist Surrenders License in Clearwater
A 72 year old man walked into police headquarters in Clearwater and surrendered his driver license saying he is too old to drive, after selling his car. Sgt Kenneth Williamson took the license and noted the man’s statement. A New York artist reports a Molly Kazan play purchased by MGM for screen transfer, The Alligators, a melodrama about a gangster’s widow, received critical praise off Broadway with Rosemary in a supporting role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearwater, Fla
Police
Traffic Department
Kenneth Williamson
New York
Molly Kazan
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Kazan
Rosemary
Welcome to the Fold in Biddeford Saco Journal note
Stephanie L Cochran e 16 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jasper Cochran 129 South street Biddeford welcomed by grandparents Gerard A Godbout and Mrs Adrian Boljduc former Biddeford residents in West Palm Beach Florida readers invited to celebrate the welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Biddeford-Saco Aerie Names New Officers
Biddeford-Saco Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles elected two new officers last night. Robert Cartier becomes conductor replacing illness-struck Harry Wilson, and Richard Nemet becomes inside guard replacing Henry Labbe who left for business. Both were installed immediately amid a social hour and planned cribbage tournament resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Yarborough
Biddeford
Robert Francour
Robert Morris
Morris
Gerard Hevey
Ernest Cote
Albert Hanson
Yarborough
Robert Cartier
Edward Chelate
Morris and
Cote
Daughters Of Penelope Meet With Ahena
District Governor William Kourakos of Portland spoke at a joint Ahepa and Daughters of Penelope meeting at the Ahepa home in Saco. He urged members to attend the January 22 dance honoring district governors at the Sherwood Motor Motel in Dover New Hampshire. Van Psomiades presided and a financial report on the manual dance was given. Attendees from Ahepa included Gregory Victor Peter Victor Andrew Georges Alex Economos George Trougakos Peter Dalapas Alan Sakalas and Van Psomiades. Daughters of Penelope attendees listed as Toni Cotsis Fay Gollaros Clara Margone Mrs Nicholas Skinsacos Mrs Andrew Georges Mrs Alex Economos Mrs Van Psomiades Anita Scontras and Betty Brickates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kourakos
Portland
Ahepa
Penelope
Saco
Kourakos
Sherwood Motor Motel
Dover
N. H
van Piomiades
Alex Economos
Ahepas
Gregory Victor
Peter Victor
Andrew Georges
George Trougakos
Peter Dalapas
Alan Sakalas
van Psomiades
Toni Cotsis
Fay Gollaros
Clara Margone
Nicholas Skinsacos
Anita Scontras
Betty Brickates
Levenson Contends With Poulos In Twin Towns Rift
William H. Clifford and Ernest M. Shapiro of Lewiston appeared as Levenson’s supporters. Myer Marcus, trustee in the Twin Towns case, testified that Levenson vowed to campaign against Poulos, claiming Poulos was “getting too big for his britches.” Marcus added Levenson had not sought special favors in the Twin Towns matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Clifford
Judge Clifford
Ernest M. Shapiro
Lewiston
Poulos
Levenson
William Clifford
Myer Marcus
Twin Towns
Marcus
Fire department called to flooded oil burner in Saco
Saco firemen responded at 6 25 am to a Cumberland avenue building owned by Wilfred Boissoneault for a flooded oil burner. No equipment was used and no damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Wilfred Boissoneault
Cumberland Avenue
Applicants For Larrabee's Job Are Reviewed
The joint school committee of administrative unit 4 in Biddeford reviewed 22 applications for the soon-to-be vacant school superintendent post. Six progressed to final screening, with interviews planned in early February. Most applicants hailed from Maine. one came from Connecticut and two from Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Supt. Paul Larrabee will step down in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ost
Joint
Biddeford
Dayton
Arundel
Paul Larrabee
Maine
Larrabee
Connecticut
Massachustts
New Hampshire
Squires Plan January Activities For Columbian Circle
The Father Justinian Circle of Columbian Squires in Biddeford announced a January program at the K of C hall. Events include a communion breakfast January 15, a bowling tournament January 11 with a Lightning club team at 20th Century alleys, and potential plans for basketball, a swimming party, and a Columbian Squires convention trip. Negotiated by committee chairs Roger Gobeil and Ronald Berthiaume, the group also discussed officer changes and future civic cultural activities. Attendees included Adrien LeBlond, Raymond Demers, Ralph Nadeau, Paul Bergeron, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squires
Father Justinian
Columbian
K. of C. Hall
Washington Street
Biddeford
Roger Gobeil
Ronald Berthiaume
Lightning Club
South Portland
Paul Bergeron
Raymond
Demers
Squire
Adrien LeBlond
Raymond Demers
Ralph Nadeau
Robert Morrison
Guy Bouthillette
Bernard Chretien
Donald Dutremble
Normand Houde
Donald Jarry
James Mackell
Paul Michaud
James Michaud
Joseph Stevens
Noyes Plans Maine Recreational Authority Bill
Republican floor leader Sen Shelton Noyes of Rangeley said he will introduce a bill to create a Maine Recreational Authority. The authority would use state credit to back loans for private recreational enterprises, patterned after the Maine Industrial Building Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noves
Plan Augusta
Sen
Shelton. Noyes
Rangeley
Maine
Maine Industrial Building Authority
Boy Swallows Razor Blade In Florida Child
CHIPLEY Fla James Worthington aged six swallowed a razor blade two years ago. It remained undetected until a hospital visit for pneumonia last week revealed the blade lodged in the windpipe. Dr Walter Shehee performed surgery Friday and the boy is recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chipley
Fla
James Gerald Worthington
Walter H. Shebee
Shehee
County Realtors To Meet Tuesday For Installation
York County Board of Realtors installs officers during the January meeting at Kennebunk Inn. Social hour at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm. Floyd R. Beecher, Maine Realtors president, will speak on state board programs. ByLaw amendment on annual dues to be considered. Wives invited. reservations via secretary John G. Smith Kennebunkport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Board of Realtors
Kennebuk Inn
Floyd R. Beecher
Maine Realtors Association
State Board
John G. Smith
Kennebunkport
Singers for Good Will in Waco Choir Bound for Mission
The Baptist Student Union in Waco voted to send a 16 voice choir on a good will mission. The group plans to perform at local events and raise awareness for outreach efforts, reflecting the campus’s active religious and community service role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singers For
Good Will Waco
Texas
The
Baptist Student Union Convention
Newly Elected Chest Officers Assume Duties
At Biddeford Saco Community Chest meeting in Biddeford Chamber of Commerce rooms, outgoing President Martin J. Rielly named Alfred S. Bradford and J Allen Jasper to the finance committee. New president Paul Casavant named Melbourne F Means budget chairman. Means Hutchins and Cartmill retained roles as vice president treasurer and executive secretary. Directors reviewed 1960 fundraising results and reports from secretary and treasurer, with Cartmill noting Christmas Clearing House service. Executive committee was ordered to meet with member agency reps Monday at chest headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Community Chest Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Biddeford
Martin J. Rielly
Alfred S. Bradford
J. Allen Jasper
Midst
Rielly
Paul Casavant
Melbourne F. Means
Wayne B. Hutchins
Clayton W. Cartmill
Means
Hutchins
Cartmill
Chest
Far Fast Singing Crusade Plans Two Month Tour
A two month singing crusade and goodwill tour of the Far Fast is planned for next summer. It outlines a broad outreach, cultural exchange, and charity performances aimed at uplifting communities across distant locales.
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High Low
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Rosario J. Demers
Carver Street
Richard Demers
Service
Elmer
Elmer Berg
Verona
Wis
Foss Street Church
Plante
Saco Church
Saco Aerie
Ahena
DON & Bob's Tv, Inc
Hill St
City
Dial
Donald Beaudoin
Robert Lapierre
Leo L. Simensky and
Sven J. Hvoslef
Simensky and
Hvoslef
Accountants and Auditors
Biddeford, Maine
Atlantic
Armstrong
J. G. Deering
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