Personal notes on Willey surgery and Cookson trip
Tommy Willey son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Willey Portland road Saco is a surgical patient at the Webber hospital. Mrs Mary Jane Cookson of Butlers store Biddeford left last night for the spring meeting of curtain and domestic department buyers in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Willey
Arthur Willey
Portland Road
Saco
Webber Hospital
Mary Jane Cookson
Butler's Store
Biddeford
Curtain
New York City
Salvage Efforts Continue At Texas Tower Wreck Site
A sea search for the Texas Tower wrecked by gale winds shifted to salvage and diving operations 70 miles southeast of New York City. One body recovered, another sighted then lost. Divers faced 48 degree seas as they worked to reach the hull while wrecked legs and radar domes were observed. The 4,300 ton tower rested about 180 feet below the surface with two legs bent, soon to be cut free to allow salvage boats access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Texas Tower
Coast Guard
Air Force
Local club meetings and events scheduled in Biddeford and Saco
Various fraternal and auxiliary groups announce cancelled meetings and upcoming gatherings. Events include Past Presidents Parley split across units, Annette chapter Eastern Star exemplifications, York County Eight and Forty sessions, Widow’s World War I installation, and a Biddeford Civil Defense Public Safety association meeting, with host addresses and times listed.
Church Notes From Maine Westward Community
Wednesday events include Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills choir rehearsal at 6 30 p m and prayer meeting at 8 p m Advent Christian Kennebunk Lower Village hosts a Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m Full Gospel Wells Route 9 A off Route 109 midweek service also at 7 30 p m Kennebunkport Advent Christian holds prayer and Bible study at 7 30 in the vestry Village Baptist Kennebunkport hosts prayer and Bible study at 7 30 in the vestry Christian Science Hamilton Memorial Saco 4 Beach Street holds service at 7 45 p m Saco School Street Methodist Senior choir rehearses Wednesday at 7 p m Foss Street Methodist Biddeford WSCS meets tomorrow at 7 in vestry for January session with hosts Maud Moore and Sylvia Searle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Advent Christian Church
Kennebunk Lower Village
Full Gospel
Route 9-A
Wells
Kennebunkport
The
Christian Science Society
Hamilton Memorial
Beach Street
Saco
Saco School Street Methodist Church
WSCS
Foss Street Methodist Church
Biddeford
Maud Moore
Sylvia Searle
City council okays transfers and tax card system
The council moved 40000 from contingency to the Chamber of Commerce for the Area Industrial Development committee. Former officer Alphonse Faucher was awarded 2097.30 for on duty injuries to be paid from contingency to Webber hospital. The mayor and city solicitor were authorized to seek parking authority information from Westbrook officials, with any findings to go to the Biddeford Merchants Committee tackling area parking. Tax Collector Cantara explained the new excise tax card system and noted the state auditor’s advice about untaxed optional equipment on autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Area Industrial Developmen Committee
Alphonse Faucher
Webber Hospital
Westbrook City
Biddeford Merchants
Aiea
Lionel R. Croteau
Daniel Cantara
Cantara
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Bereavement
We express sincere thanks to friends neighbors churches organizations and clubs for their many kindnesses during our recent bereavement. Mr and Mrs Brylon Hatch and families Mrs Ella Campbell and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brylon Hatch
Ella “Campbell
Funeral for Mrs. Couture Held at St. Joseph Church
Funeral services for Mrs Omer Couture of 25 Mason Street Biddeford were held at St Joseph Church. Rev Norman Carrier celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem with Rev Marc Franck as deacon and Rev Sylvia Levesque assisting. The male choir and organist Diana Frechette Rousselle performed as attendees included a VFW auxiliary delegation. Bearers were Adelard Mercier Louis Leroux Aristide Anger Albert Ouelette George Trottier and Ernest Nolette. Entombment followed at St Joseph Cemetery with burial planned later this week in the family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Couture
Mason Street
Biddeford
St. Joseph Church
Norman Carrier
Marc Franck
Sylvia Levesque
Diana Frechette Rousselle
VFW
Adelard Mercier
Louis Leroux
Aristide Anger
Albert Ouelette
George Trottier
Ernest Nolette
St. Joseph Cemetery
Death of Biddeford Infant Mark A Leach
Mark Anthony Leach two month old son of Samuel and Lucille Leach of 471 Elm Street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born November 17 1946 in Biddeford he is survived by three brothers Joey Samuel Jr and Bruce and two sisters Lou Ann and Tammy Leach. Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home tonight 7 to 9 and Wednesday 10 am to 2 pm with funeral services and interment at St Joseph Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Anthony Leach
Samuel
Lucille ‘Laverriere Leach
Elm ‘Street
Biddeford
Joey
Samuel Jr
Bruce Leach
Lou Ann
Tammy Leach
Emonda
Wennesda
St. Joseph Cemetery
Weather Outlook for Portland See Clouds and Wind Change
The forecast calls for mostly sunny periods with a warmer afternoon in Portland. Tonight will be less cold with increasing cloudiness and a few snow flurries possible Wednesday in a much colder, mostly cloudy day. Winds shift to southwest 10 to 20 mph this afternoon and 15 to 25 mph tonight. Small craft advisories remain along the coast. Zone 1 temperatures range from upper 30s to mid 20s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ward wardens named by Mrs Lunetta for 1961 drive
Mrs Lunetta announced ward captains by ward from 1 to 7 with co captains to be named later and Cremp Ellis Volunteer firemen auxiliary represented by Mrs George Harrison. She urged increased donations for arthritis birth defects and polio under the 1961 March of Dimes program. A social hour followed with Mrs Mills as guest of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunetta
William Hyland, Jr
Earle Emens
Lawrence Bowie
William Searle
Brendan Twomey
Lawrence Dolby
Patrick Zello
Edwin Chadbourne
Cremp Ellis Volunteer Firemen’s Auxiliary
George Harrison
S Shop
Mrs. Mills
Tides and Times Record for January Days
January tides chart lists high and low tides with a.m. p.m. times for the 17th through the 19th. On the 17th and 18th times show morning and evening windows, while the 19th displays a second set of low and high points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M.P
Marriage Intentions On File In Saco Clerk Office
The city clerk in Saco lists marriage intentions for Richard C. Cote of 36 Ferry Road Saco and Monique A. Goulet of 32 Roberts Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco City
Richard C. Cote
Ferry Road
Saco
Monique A. Goulet
Roberts Street
Biddeford
Maine Bands To Play Concerts In Washington
Maine school bands the Deering High School band of Portland and the Brunswick Junior High band will give two special concerts in Washington. Rep. Peter Garland arranged the programs at St Elizabeth hospital and at the U S Soldiers Home with about 500 and 750 expected attendees respectively. He praised the bands as fine representatives of Maine and noted lunch arrangements at the New House Office Building before the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
U. S
Peter A. Garland
Rmaine
Garland
Deering
Portland
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Brunswick
U. S. Soldiers Home
Cong
New House
Webber Hospital Board Discusses Donations and Plans
Webber hospital directors met to note several substantial donations from Biddeford Saco area residents. Robert W. Cole thanked contributors and praised their generosity for aiding patient care. The meeting also covered a strong response to the latest membership drive and upcoming plans for the hospitals 50th anniversary. Furniture updates on the second floor private section were outlined to maintain a pleasant ward ambiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Webber Hospital
Robert W. Cole
Cole
John Rogers
Lawrence Staples
Roger Moore
Harry Garland
Owen-Davis Post Meeting Tonight
New members will be initiated at the Owen-Davis post American Legion meeting at the Legion home on Beach Street in Saco. A film will be shown by Pearl Sullivan. The 8 PM business meeting will be led by Myron Campbell in place of the ill Commander Joseph Stirling. Refreshments by Fred Cote and Leopold Corriveau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widows of World War I, Inc
American Legion Home
Beach Street
Saco
Owen-Davis Post
American Legion
Legion
Peal Sullivan
Myron Campbell
Joseph Stirling
Fred Cote
Leopold Corriveau
Saco Ward Two Republicans elect local chair and officers
Ruby Emens was elected chairman of the Ward 2 Republican committee in Saco at a meeting in the municipal courtroom. Etta Morris named vice chairman and Paine Reberry secretary-treasurer. Projects for the year were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Emens
Republican Committee
Saco
Etta Morris
Paine R Cerry
Welcome- To The Fold Births in Biddeford and Surrounding Areas
A list of newborns from homes in Biddeford Saco Buxton Kennebunkport and Belleville New Jersey details include parent names addresses or towns a son or daughter and weights and dates in January at St Vincent Montclair hospital etc. notables include Robert Raymond Patti Rae Lynn Darlene Glenn Davis and Patricia Jean with various weights and birth dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Reynolds
Mile Stretch Road
Biddeford
Powo
Janette Marie
Richard J. Roy
Kennebunkport
Lynn Darlene
Ronald Bissonnette
Foss Street
Christopher
Raymond Letellier
West Street
Robert Raymond
Leon Bean
Buxton Road
Faco
Patti Rae
J Wary
Norman Hirst
Saco
Michael Norman
Ralph Madore
Horrigan's Court
James Marc
Raymond Rouillard
Alfred Street
Glenn Davis
Richard Lagueux
Patricia Jean
Richard S. Bomeisl
Celia Terrace
Belleville
N. J
Matthew Steven
St. Vincent Hospital
Montclair
Bomeisl
Pauline FE
Fournier
Rene Fournier
Philip Bomeiss
Bronx
N. Y
Probation For Youth Involved In York Fracas
Curtis W. Clark of York received a suspended sentence to the South Windham reformatory and placed on no years probation by Judge Abraham M. Rudman at York Beach. Conditions include a 9 PM curfew, full restitution within three months to property owners, and a one year ban on motor vehicle operation. The session also heard the case of Lewis C. Laverdiere of Rochester on driving while intoxicated charges, with defense to contest innocence presented by Parry Littlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Superior Court
Alfred
Curtis W. Clark
York
South Windham Reformatory
Clark
York Beach
Yorkshire Municipal Court
Suth Berwick
Abraham M. Rudman
John Harvey
Saco
Lewis C. Laverdiere
Rochester
N. H
Berwick
Richard C. Jones
Laver
Jones
Defendent
Laverdiere
Maine Republicans File Identical College Education Tax Deduction Bills
Identical proposals were filed by Maine Republicans Rep. Clifford G. McIntire Rep. Peter A Gar 4 and Rep. Stanley R. Tupper on Monday to allow tax deductions for college education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
Clifford G. McIntire
Peter A. Gar
Stanley R. Tupper
McNamara Chooses Defense Team Amid Labor Clash
Secretary designates McNamara rejects several labor and nonlabor candidates for Defense Department posts. Joseph Keenan of IBEW AFL CIO, once named as deputy manpower chief, is turned down. George Meany and labor leaders protest Kennedy’s plan to place a union official in a high defense post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert 5
McNamara
Defense Department
Ford Motor Co
Defense
John F. Kennedy
Joseph D. Keenan
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Aflcio
Keenan
New York
Kennedy
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Meany
Youth Draws $50 Fines In Biddeford Court
A 19 year old Biddeford resident was fined a total of 50 dollars in municipal court after pleading guilty to operating a vehicle without a license and an unregistered vehicle. Judge Simon Spill imposed 35 dollars for no registration and 15 dollars for no license, each with a 30 day jail term in default of payment. Biddeford police were complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Simon Spill
Robert Bissonnette
Alfred Street
Bissonnette
Kennedy May Bring Back FDR Fireside Chats for Inauguration
Washington report notes President elect Kennedy plans to use televised fireside chats and press conferences to sell his program to the public and Congress. Preparations for the inauguration include Capitol expansion and widespread festive decor while Congress grapples with hotel rooms parade tickets and inaugural ball access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Kennedy
Johnson
Congress
Capitol
Hobo Night Featured at North Saco Grange
North Saco Grange held a Hobo Night with Thomas Johnson winning best hobo prize. The Four Bo's quartet entertained with masked numbers. Guests came from Goodwins Mills and Saco granges. Joyce Poulin was welcomed as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Grange
Thomas Johnson
Bo’s
Betty Derring
Mary Campbell
Judy Nason
Patty Sinnott
Goodwins Mills
Saco Granges
Joyce Poulin
Saco Woman Fined $100 for Driving to Endanger
Geneva Litwinowich, 33, of 44 Oak Street, Saco, was fined $100 in Saco Municipal Court by Judge Hilary Mahaney on driving to endanger charges. Warrants issued against attorney Theophilus A Fitanides of Saco for speeding seven mph over limit and failure to stop for police, signed by Police Chief John Clark. No hearing date set by Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Litwinowich
Oak Street
Saco
Hilary Mahaney
William F. Wilson, Jr
Atty
Theophilus
John Clark
Old Orchard Beach
Wilson
Sgt Mercier Enlists Saco Man Again in Army
SFC Robert O. Mercier of Biddeford recruiting bonus history by enlisting Louis P. Lambert of Saco at the Army Recruiting station. Lambert previously served in Hawaii with Company C of the 27th Infantry, received an early discharge in 1956 to attend college, and now re-enlists at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Main Street
Biddeford
SFC
Robert O. Mercier
Shadagee Road
Saco
Louis P. Lambert
Urbain L. Lambert
Pleasant Street
Louis
Thornton Academy
27Th Infantry
Hawaii
Mundell Institute
New York
Gorham State Teachers College
SFC Mercier
Portland
Saco PNGs Rename Officers For Next Year
Officers were reelected for another year at a Saco Past Noble Grands meeting held at Mrs. Eleanor Kennedy's home. The slate includes Marion McAuley as president, Bertha Harriman as vice president, Nancy Rumery as secretary, and Carrie Emery as treasurer. The next meeting is set for February 20 at Marion McAuley's home with entertainment by Charlotte Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Aldie Palmer
McAuley
Lewis Avenue
Charlotte Potter
Potter
Charlotte Drown
Cheege
Marion Kennedy
Carrie Emery
Eleanor Kennedy
Nancy Rumery
Marion McAuley
Linnette Martin
Georgianna Harriman
Herberta Harriman
Girl Scouts of Troop 2 Banquet Favors Made
Girl Scout Troop 2 members crafted table favors at the Unitarian church parish house in Saco yesterday afternoon. The Gorgeana council banquet is set for tomorrow at 6 30 pm at the Congregational church in Saco. Patrol leaders and assistants collected dues and attendance. Nancy Bowie Linda Kimball oversaw games. Judy Superior Susan Tunt Jane Parker Luella Goodwin led opening ceremonies. Attendees included Nancy Bowie Susan Hunt Debbie Hanson Linda Kimball Linda Rumery Luella Goodwin Pamela Pendleton Jeanie Hill Diane Harvey Betty Strout Elaine Poulin Sally Maslawski Rebecca Kimball Judy Superior Carolyn Lord. Troop leaders present were Mrs. Robert Hunt Mrs. Lawrence Bowie and Mrs. Howard Shaffer. Committee member present was Mrs. George Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorgeana Girl Scout Council
Unitarian
Well Baby Clinic Set for Biddeford City Building
A well baby clinic will be held Wednesday at the nursing office in the Biddeford City building at 1 p m. Inoculations for diphtheria whooping cough tetanus and polio will be given with a physician in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Committees Named For Fireside Club Supper
The Fireside club of Saco School Street Methodist church chose committees for the February 10 fried clam supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Oliver Stevens Beach Street Saco. Appointments by president Mrs Mildred Harris included Mrs LaDora Gannon Mrs Bessie Dawley and Mrs Barbara Allen as supper co chairs Arthur Gannon tickets and Mrs Betty Stevens dining room chair. The club also voted 100 toward the church paint fund and approved repairs to hymnals at the February 6 meeting. Palm buds for Palm Sunday were to be purchased. Refreshments followed served by Mrs Christine Bell and Mrs Betty Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco School Street Methodist
Oliver ‘Stevens
Beach Street
Saco
Mildred Harris
LaDora Gannon
Bessie ‘Dawley
Barbara Allen
Arthur Gannon
Betty Stevens
Christine Bell
Biddeford Boy Unhurt As Car Skids Into Truck
A Biddeford youth escaped unharmed when his car skidded and struck a parked truck on Pool Road. Richard H. Guignard, 18, of 666 Hill Street, said sun glare caused him to slow and fail to avoid impact. The truck belonged to Richard Oberge, 25, of South Portland. No injuries were reported. front damage was extensive. Biddeford police investigators Technican George Friary and Officer Ralph Hubert handled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Bidde
George Friary
Ralph Hubert
Girl Scout Troop Works On Needlecraft Badge
Saco Girl Scout Troop 10 held a meeting at Saco First Parish Congregational church to start requirements for the needlecraft badge and began making doilies for a child’s bedroom. Hannah Dolby collected dues and took attendance. Others present included Gail Giles Paula Pendleton Linda Soucy June Seaward Nancy Lennox and leader Mrs Ruth Stackpole with troop mascot Deborah Stackpole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Saco First Parish
Hannah Dolby
iOthers
Gail I Giles
Paula Pendleton
Linda Soucy
June Seaward
Nancy Lennox
Ruth Stackpole
Deborah Stackpole
DAV Holds First Officer Nomination in Biddeford
Biddeford Disabled American Veterans held the first officer nominations at a meeting last night in the club rooms. Final nominations and elections are set for the February 6 session. Officer and special reports were read and accepted, with plans for future veterans programs and benefits. A social hour followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
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Raymond Martel
Ews E
Parley
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley
American Legion Auxiliary
Srs
Marion Clark
Pool Road
Annette
Order of the Eastern Star
Saco Masonic Hall
Rehments
Joseph Hannaford
Owen-Davis
Juliette Rocray
King Street
York County
Elodie Renauc
Pike Street
Germaine Lariviere
Florence Gagne
Ocean Park Road
Council
Mrs, Omer Couture
Webber
E. Sohier Welch, Jr
Farmingham
Mass
First Parish Congregational Church
Vermont
Southmore
Cambridge
Massachusetts Girl Scouts
Framington
Framington Council
New England
Girl Scouts of the
Organized Labor
Biddeford Court
Fdr
N. Saco Grange
Sgt. Mercier
Saco Man
Saco Png
Girl Scouts of
Troop 2
Towle’s Travel Agency
Main St
Girl Scouts
DAV
Carey Bros. Jewelers
Dennett & Craig, Inc
Saco, Maine
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