Biddeford Personal Notices Update
Barry Waterman a patient at Webber hospital in Biddeford. Mr and Mrs Paul Arel of Biddeford vacationing three weeks in Florida. Mrs H Clifford Berry returning home today after Webber hospital treatment. Biddeford City Clerk Raoul Binette cracks ribs in a fall but continues duties. Mrs Frances Mitchell of Saco resumes secretarial duties at Thornton Academy after virus illness. Mrs Rhea Hanson of Saco and Mrs Irene Tousignant of Biddeford return from Massachusetts Cosmetologist meeting at Hotel Statler in Boston. Mrs Mary Stebbins Gaudette arrives at her Biddeford parents home after eight months in Germany. husband Eugene Gaudette with US forces near Frankfurt departs March 1 for America. she flies home via Shannon Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Waterman
Oak Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Paul Arel
Elm Street
Flora
H. Clifford Berry
May Street
Raoul Binette
Frances Mitchell
Saco
Thornton Academy
Rhea Hanson
Irene Tousignant
Massachusetts
Statler
Boston
Mass
Mary Stebbins Gaudette
Walter Stebbins
Summer Street
Germany
Eugene Gaudette
U. S
Frankfurt
America
Civic Leader Dies At Beach
Clyde Armstrong 53 civic leader and Breakers-By-The-Sea hotel owner of Old Orchard Beach died suddenly Tuesday evening in a Saco hospital. He resided at 3 Avon Avenue at the Beach and leaves a widow Christine Dolbier Armstrong two sons a mother a brother and two grand children. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from Dennett and Craig funeral home in Saco. Burial in Laurel Hill cemetery. Portland weather notes follow with cloudiness warmer today and fair colder tonight and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Armstrong
Breakers-By-The-Sea
Old Orchard Beach
Saco
Avon Avenue
Saco-Lowell
Maine Vocational Training Institute
South Portland
Biddeford
John and
Abbie (Moore) Armstrong
Orchard Lodge
A. M
Miniwanca
St. John-By- The-Sea Episcopal Church
Christine (Dolbier) Armstrong
James C., Jr
Hayward
Calif
Robert J. Armstrong
Abbie Armstrong
Kent Armstrong
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Laurel Hil Cemetery
St Norbert Society Meeting at St Andre School
Eve E. The L Amical St Norbert society of St Andre parish Biddeford will meet tomorrow evening at 8 in St Andre school. The York County Fish and Game association will hold a dance Saturday night at Stickney lodge Lyman under the direction of Charles Gilpatrick Jr Saco. Others on the committee are Frank Jones Warren Peterson Rod Bedard and Herbert Kerns Saco.
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L'Amical St. Norbert Society of
St. Andre Parish
Biddefort
St. Andre School
York County Fish and Game Association
Stickney Lodge
Lyman
Charles Gilpatrick, Jr
Saco
Frank Jones
Warren Peterson
Rod Bedard
Herbert Kerns
Scotch Night At Biddeford Saco Elks Meeting
Biddeford Saco lodge of Elks holds Scotch night on Thursday with James V Neithercut as committee chairman Supper served at 6 30 before the business period.
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Biddeford-Saco
Saco Firemen's Auxiliary Plans Meeting Tomorrow Night
The Saco Fire Department auxiliary will meet tomorrow night at the Saco Fire station.
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Saco Firemen’s Auxiliary
Saco
Church Notes on Girl Guards Brownies and Choir
The Girl Guards of the Saco Salvation Army will meet tomorrow at 6 30 p m. Brownies will meet at the Saco United Baptist church tomorrow at 3 30 p m. The Junior choir of the Saco United Baptist church will meet at the church tomorrow at 3 30 p m.
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The
Saco Salvation Army
Saco United Baptist Church
Saco United
Choir Meetings Set Across Local Churches
The Senior choir will meet at Saco United Baptist church Thursday at 7 30 p m The Youth choir of School Street Methodist church will meet Thursday at 3 15 p m The Senior choir of School meet Thursday at the church at 7 p m
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Saco United Baptist Church
School Street Methodist Church
Youth Choir Rehearsal At Saco Church Parish House
A youth choir for ages eight to sixteen from Saco Unitarian and Biddeford Universalist churches will rehearse Thursday at 6 30 P M in the parish house.
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Saco Unitarian Church
Biddeford
CMR Drops Sleeper Run Between Bangor and New York
Maine Central Railroad will discontinue the Bangor to New York sleeper service effective January 29. Passenger Traffic Manager Harold J. Foster said the service, started in 1956, has been poorly patronized despite newspaper and radio advertising with a recent night drawing only two passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine Central Railroad
Bangor
New York
Harold J. Foster
Portland Judge Edmund Mahoney Dies After Brief Illness
Edmund I Mahoney, 65, longtime Portland Municipal Court judge from 1944 to 1952, died today after a brief illness. A World War II veteran, he chaired Cumberland County Bar Association as first vice president and would have become president next Tuesday. A University of Maine Law School graduate, admitted to the bar in 1917, he leaves a widow Elizabeth and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Poriland
Edmund I Mahoney
Cumberland County Bar Assn
University of Nine Law School
Elizabeth
Freeman Named Civil War Centennial Panel Leader
David E. Grindle named chairman of the Biddeford Saco Civil War Centennial Commission and serves as secretary of the local Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, a former commander. The current commander is F. Walter Freeman.
Biddeford Council and Knights Meet to Honor Wynne
The Biddeford Council and the Knights of Columbus will gather at 7 tonight in Cosgrove Funeral Home to pay respects to Mrs. Eugene Wynne. The service aims to honor her memory and offer tribute from the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Knights of Columbus
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Eugene Wynne
Prayers Planned for Miss Alphonsine Provencher at Biddeford Church
Members of the Children of Mary society at St. Joseph church Biddeford will meet tonight at 7 at the Sansoucy funeral home Stone Street to offer prayers for Alphonsine Provencher a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children of Mary Society of St. Joseph Church
Biddeford
Sansoucy
Stone Street
Alphonsine Provencher
Assumption Sodality and Hibernian Auxiliaries Meet for Wynne Prayers
Members of the Assumption Sodality of St. Mary church and the Hibernian Auxiliary will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street Biddeford to say prayers for Mrs Elizabeth J Wynne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Assumption Sodality of
St. Mary Church
Hibernian Auxiliary
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm Street
Biddeford
Elizabeth J. Wynne
Slippery Road Blamed For Saco Mishap
A two car crash at the North street railroad crossing in Saco last night caused about 130 in damage. Police say Joseph P. Loranger 66 of Biddeford failed to stop on slippery roads and struck a parked car owned by Marjorie L. Simpson 43 of Biddeford. Simpson’s vehicle damage 125 Loranger 5. No injuries reported.
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North Street
Saco
Joseph P. Loranger
Harding Street
Biddeford
Marjorie L. Simpson
Main Street
Simpson
Loranger
Experts On Defense Fail To Agree
Washington AP analysis notes that public understanding of defense needs is limited while experts disagree. President Eisenhower touts his knowledge, Gen. Taylor challenges defense priorities and budget choices, citing reduced Army manpower and limited B70 bomber plans amid missile advances. Democrats question urgency vs economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Maxwell D. Taylor
Army
Congress
Gen. Taylor
Taylor
Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
U.S.S.R
Stock Market Edges Higher In A Moderate Rally
New York stocks opened with a tentative recovery as trading stayed fairly active. The Associated Press average rose 70 cents to 223.30 at noon with industrials up 1.30, rails 0.40, utilities 0.20, while gains were broad but did not sustain momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tueday
Associated Press
Birth News Shocks Dad
Columbus Georgia man Wal lace Evans 23 fainted when told he became father of twin boys. He hit the floor in the hospital corridor, breaking his nose, lip, back and knocking out a tooth. He was treated for shock while the mother and twins were reported in fine condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ga.p
Wallace FE. Evans
Saco Fire Crew Tackles Backfire at Roy Home
Firefighters were dispatched early today to Raoul Roy’s residence at 161 Bradley Street in Saco for a furnace backfire. No damage or injuries were reported, and crews cleared the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Raoul Roy
Bradley Street
Maine Senate sends autographed book to dying boy
The Maine Senate voted to mail a book of autographed senator pictures to Leonard Aronowitz of Atlantic City New Jersey at the request of his father. The boy, suffering from leukemia, was not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Augusta
Maine
Atlantic City
Leonard Aronowitz
Bonds edge higher in moderate U.S. trading
Corporate bonds edged higher in moderate trading while U.S. government bonds were narrowly mixed, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and steady demand across debt markets.
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U. S
Silver Tea Sponsored by Annette Chapter Eastern Star
A silver tea hosted by the ways and means committee of Annette chapter Order of the Eastern Star was held at Mrs. Carl G Dennett's home in Saco. First hour pourers were Worthy Matron Mrs. Oscar Littlefield and Associate Matron Mrs. Norman McAuley, second hour pourers were Past Matrons Mrs. Clarence Tarr and Mrs. George Allen, a charter member. Guest book signers included dozens of members and friends such as Mrs. Robert T. Utman and Miss Thea Dennett, reflecting active chapter fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means
Annette Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Carl G. Dennett
North Street
Saco
Star
Oscar Littlefield
Norman McAuley
Clarence Tarr
George Allen
Allen
Ethel E. Pettengill
Peter C Bogh
Dorothy Dennett
Gene Palmer
Charles Lane
Edwin Tripp
Michael Bobryk
Carlton Pendleton
Education values in districts face validation battle
Citizens from several towns push validation of educational districts despite lawsuits. Legislators warn that withdrawal harms financial stability of all districts and raises future interest costs. Hearings continue with six more scheduled and officials stress the need to validate to maintain operation and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
On Legal Service
Shibles
Legal Affairs Committee
Firemen wages clash over hazard and duties
Firemen argue perilous work and high death and injury risks justify higher pay while challenging minimum wage rules. Two attorneys seek to exempt outside salesmen paid by commissions from minimum wage law, arguing hours vary and earnings fluctuate. Maine Senator Hazel Lord notes the bill originally excluded such workers and questions how the clause was dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Roger A. Putnam
Electrolux Corp
Richard J. Dubord
Maine Automobile Dealers Assn
Putnam
Maine
Hazel Lord
Portland
Sheriff ousted from VFW post in Hillsboro
Sheriff Harold Whitten of Hillsboro Illinois was expelled from VFW Post 1036 after leading a raid on the post club rooms and seizing two slot machines. The post faced a $100 fine as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro, Ill
Harold Whitten
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Whitten
Post
Babies Born to Many Families in New England Area
A long list records births across Abington Scarborough Biddeford Saco Kennebunk Fort Campbell Fort Campbell Ky Melrose Wakefield Somerville Biddeford Willimansett Willimansett Westover Air Force Base Denver Fort Campbell Ky Danes Street Biddeford New England families welcomed sons and daughters on various January dates. Names include Scott Harmen Brenda Lyn Debra Marie Ann Marie Richard Michael Michael Wayne Deborah Lyon Gayle Elizabeth Michael Raymond Karen Elizabeth Robert Allen Julie May and more with multiple parental and grandparent details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Burke
Abington
Mass
Scott Harmen
South Shore Hospital
South Weymouth
Frederick Rice
Scarborough
Joseph Burke
Kennebunk
Gerard Morin
Elm Street
Biddeford
Brenda Lyn
Notre Dame Hospital
Rita Bolduc
Leo Laroche
Debra Marie
U. S. Army Hospital
Fort Campbell
Laroche
Adrienne Nadeau
Fabiola Nadeau
Main Street
Alexander Laroche
Bradbury Street
Joseph R. Daigle
Grove Street
Michael Wayne
Earl C. Smith
Lafayette Street
Saco
Deborah Lyon
Stuart D. Worthing
Portland Road
Gayle Elizabeth
William
Teamore
Cleaves Street
Niddeford
Kenneth H. Dutch
West Kennebunk
David Wayne
Richard Duress
Bradley Street
Judith
Wakefield Avenue
Francis F. Nason
Flag Pond Road
Fred BR. Holmberg
Dane Street
Karen Elizabeth
Arthur R. Serois
Harvey _ street
Siddeford
Robert Allen
Wilfred R. Lajoie, Jr
South Street
Michael Raymond
Francis T. Lemieux
Alfred Street
Paul FE. Lambert
Louden Road
Michael Paul
Lambert
Jean Gonne- Ville
Richard C. Auger
Charles Raymond
Marriage Intentions Filed in Saco Clerk Office
Marriage intentions on file at the Saco City Clerk's Office list Paul H. McCallum Jr of Old Orchard Road Saco and Flaine Blackington of 61 Middle Street Saco. The notices indicate plans to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco City
Paul H. McCallum, Jr
Old Orchard Road
Saco
Flaine Blackington
Middle Street
Parker Honeymooning After Montecito Church Wedding
Actor Fess Parker and Marcia Rinehart wed at Montecito Presbyterian church Tuesday in their first marriage. The couple then honeymooned in Northern California after the ceremony. Parker, 35, is best known for TV as Davey Crockett.
Maine dairy and vegetable associations elect new leaders
Theodore Rus sell of Waterville won the Maine Dairymen’s Association presidency yesterday at the Agricultural Trades Show. Robert W. Prout was elected president of the Maine Vegetable Growers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Theodore Russell
Waterville
Maine Dairymen's Assn
Robert W. Prout
Maine Vegetable Growers Assn
Saco Junior Primary Classes Swap Morning And Afternoon
Saco junior primary classes will swap morning and afternoon sessions for the rest of the year. Superintendent Dr. Frank D. Lawler announced the plan this morning. Beginning next Monday the morning classes will move to the afternoon and the afternoon classes will move to the morning. Old Orchard Beach junior primary classes switch the following week.
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Saco
Frank D. Lawler
Pong
Old Orchard Beach
Driving Case Is Appealed At Saco
Gerard J. Campobasso appealed his conviction for driving after his license was suspended to York County Superior Court. In Municipal Court he was fined the minimum 100 dollars and given 30 days in jail, released on 200-dollar bail. Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. presided. In another action, Gerard L. Chase of Portland had his case continued for sentencing after being charged with passing at an intersection. Saco police were complainants in both cases.
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Gerard J. Campobasso
York County Superior Court
Saco
William F. Wilson, Jr
Campobasso
Biddeford
Gerard L. Chase
Portland
Wilson
Saco Police
Lobsters Discussed At Kiwanis Meeting
Warden Frank White explained phases of the Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries department to Saco Biddeford Kiwanis members at the Wonderbar Steakhouse yesterday. A Maine lobster film was shown, Secretary Martin J. Rielly reported on the directors' meeting. New member John Conroy was introduced. Dr L P Taillon led the program and singing with Fred Patterson at the piano.
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Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Department
Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club
Frank White
Wonderbar
Maine
Martin J. Rielly
John Conroy
L. P. Taillon
Fred Patterson
Saco Officials Attend Session in Augusta Hearing
Democratic Mayor Charles R. Cote and former Republican Mayor Peter A. Garland of Saco travel to Augusta for a special legislative hearing on transporting private school students. The report mentions Trenton, N J and George Chimenti, plus Al Milone in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Cote
Peter A. Garland
Saco
Augusta
Trenton
N. J
George Chimenti
New York
al Milone
Brooklyn
Biddeford Man Faces Larceny Trial At York County
Roland Charles Edward Amnotte, 22, of Biddeford, is being tried in York County Superior Court at Alfred after pleading not guilty to larceny of 520 from Armand Trottier in Biddeford on December 4. Defense by Chester Cram Jr., state’s case opened by Marcel R. Viger. A jury was drawn with Eva W. Ford of Sanford as foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Roland Charles Edward Amnotte
York County Superior Court
Alfred
Amnotte
Armand Trottier
Biddefordi
Atty Chester Cram
Kennebunk
Amnette
Marcel R. Viger
Eva W. Ford
Sanford
New Radios Authorized for Saco Fire Department
Saco City council approved Motorola radios for 2700 to equip Camp Ellis Beach North Saco and central fire stations plus a mobile unit. Fire Chief Arthur Emmons said the new system will improve coverage and response times by enabling radio use at the stations and for volunteers' homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Arthur Emmons
Emmons
Camp Ellis Beach
North Saco
Camp Ellis
Motorola, Inc
Excessive Car Noises Cost Youth $5 Fine
Hills Beach youth Gagne, 19, pled guilty in Biddeford municipal court to operating a vehicle to create unnecessary noise stirring peace concerns on Main and South streets. Associate Judge Na son fined him $5, suspended license 10 days, with probation to Officer Morin until 8 p m Thursday. Willie Fredette, 42, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without a license and paid a $5 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy M. Gagne
Hills Beach
Biddeford
Main
South
Adelbert Morin
Washington Street
Gerald C. Nason
Gagne
Morin
Willie FE. Fredette
Pool Road
Portland Prelate To Speak At Wells
Rev Armand Cyr head of the Confraternity of the Diocese will lecture to area Catholic Women tonight at 7:30 at Howard Johnson’s Wells. A question and answer period will follow. The meeting is directed by Rev William J Kelly pastor and Rev J Henry Fours assistant at a special council meeting Monday night.
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Armand Cyr
Portland
Howard Johnson's
Wells
William J. Kelly
J. Henry Four—s
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