Local Biddeford Residents in Navy and Family News
Mrs Laudia Gagnon returns home from Notre Dame hospital at 69 Alfred Biddeford. Miss Priscilla C Gagne daughter of Dr Jerome R Gagne assumes duties with the Navy in Washington and stays with sister Mrs George Avallone in Alexandria. Mrs Eculide Lauzier and Mr and Mrs Alcide Perreault visit New York and meet relatives in Jackson Heights Queens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laudia Gagnon
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
Priscilla C. Gagne
Jerome R. Gagne
Union Street
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
George Avallone
Alexandria
Eculide Lauzier
Miller Avenue
Alcide Perreault
Clarke Avenue
New York
Lauzier
Robert Boucher
Liza
Glen Oaks
Perreault
Durelle
Doris Perreault
Deaths Alden Picard 71 Biddeford
Alden Picard 71 of 186 Elm Street Biddeford died at home after a short illness. Born in St David PQ in May 1891 she moved to Biddeford as a child and worked at Pepperell Manufacturing until retirement. She was a St Joseph church communicant and Children of Mary Sodality member. Survived by brother Alfred Picard and sister Mrs Eva Cote both of West Warwick RI. Visitation today and Wednesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral from St Joseph church Thursday at 1930 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Picard
Elm Street
Biddeford
St. David, P.Q
Ovide and
Delima Arel Picard
Pepperell Mfg. Company
St. Joseph Church
Children of Mary Sodality
Alfred Picard
Eva Cote
West Warwick
R.I
Emond Funeral Home
Local Veterans and Fraternal Groups Schedule Meetings
Members of Owen-Davis unit American Legion auxiliary meet tomorrow at 7 30 at Legion hall Beach street Saco. Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus meet tonight at 8 at GAR hall Saco. Council Chagnon Union St John Baptiste meet Wednesday evening at in the club hall Jefferson street Biddeford. Ancient Order of Hibernians auxiliary meet tonight at 8 15 at Main and Elm streets hall. Unity Club auxiliary meet tomorrow night at 15 Hill street Saco. Department of Maine Veterans of World War One hold council meeting January 27 at 10 30 am American Legion hall Sanford with dinner at noon. York County Bar racks auxiliary members asked to contact Mrs Laura Dodge president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen-Davis
American Legion 2Uuxiliary
Legion Hall
Beach Street
Saco
Bishop
Council Chagnon
Union St. John Baptiste
Jefferson Street
Biddeford
Ancient
Order of Hibernians Auxiliary
Main and
Elm Streets
Unity Club
Irene Townsend
Hillstreet, Saco
Department of Maine
American Legion Hall
Sanford
York County Barracks
Laura Dodge
Midweek Christian Services Across Southern Maine
Multiple churches in Saco Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach Wells Biddeford and Ogunquit host midweek services Prayer meetings Bible studies and choir rehearsals Wednesday evenings and Thursday reading room hours are listed at various locations including Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mills and Advent Christian churches in Kennebunk Lower Village and Sarco Avenue Biddeford First Universalist hosts a Sigma Delta class meeting at 121 Graham Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman First Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Advent Christian Church
Route 35
Kennebunk Lower Village
Sarco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Sigma Delta
Biddeford
Widow Angelina Lambert 74 of Biddeford dies suddenly
Mrs. Angelina Lambert 74 of 25 Adams Street Biddeford wife of Alfred J. Lambert died suddenly last night at a local hospital. Born August 24 1888 in Biddeford she was a daughter of Bartolomew and Philomene Beaulieu. Surviving include three daughters Liane Simoneau Patrick Borgoin and Doris Ennis eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at St Joseph church Friday 8:30 a.m. with viewing at Sansoucy Funeral Home starting this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelina Lambert
Adams Street
Biddeford
Alfred J. Lambert
Bartholomew and
Philomene (Foritier) Beaulieu
Liane Simoneau
Patrick Bourgoin
Doris Ennis
West Warwick
R.L
Josephine Roberge
Aldora Lafortune
Placide Comtois
Saco
Arthur Beaulieu
St. Joseph Church
Sansoucy
Stone Street
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Marcoux moved to 8 AM
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Marcoux will be held Wednesday at 8 AM instead of 8:30 AM. Friends may call at Baldue Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street today and tomorrow morning prior to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marcoux
Baldue Funeral Home
Alfred Street
Funeral for Louis P. Paquin Held at St. Joseph Biddeford
Funeral services for Louis P. Paquin were held at St. Joseph Church Biddeford with Msgr. Antonio Parenteau presiding. Rev. Marc Franck served as deacon and Rev. Normand Carrier as subdeacon. Burial followed at St. Joseph cemetery with grave side prayers. Attendees included relatives from Quebec and Massachusetts among others.
Brownie Troops Tour Journal Plant in Kennebunk
Brownie troops 34 and 35 of Kennebunk toured the Biddeford Saco Journal plant yesterday afternoon. Lucien Jacques and Oscar Nomand led the visit as listed troop members and leaders accompanied by troop mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie
Kennebunk
Biddeford
Saco Journal
Lucien Jacques
Oscar Normand
Sheila Arsenault
Carol Sargent
Susan McDonald
Janice Desper
Debbie Harrington
Mary Ann DeFrederico
Elaine Camire
Barbara Katlewski
Elizabeth Katlewski
Marlene Williams
Nancy Leech
Elizabeth Shaw
Joyce Stevens
Debbie Smith
Susan Yates
Katherline Arcand
Beverly Thayer
Kathy Farber
Susan Sprague
Richard L Gregoire Funeral Services Held In New Britain
Funeral services for Richard Leo Gregoire of New Britain and formerly Biddeford were held at St. Andre church. A solemn high mass was offered with Msgr. Aime Giguere and Rev. Edmond Hache assisted by Rev. Bernard Nicknair. Military honors were given by the Pease Air Force Base firing squad at the cemetery. Bearers included Louis Dussault and local parish members. Burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Leo Gregoire
New Britain
Tsgt Taylor
Williams
Sledge
Sarver
Hernandez
Hurst
Robert Montpas
Raymond Berthiaume
Benoit Dussault
Leo Goulet
Robert Bisson
Raymond Bisson
Sac- Heart League
St. Andre Parish
Mrs Josephine L Small Funeral Held In Saco
Funeral services for Mrs Josephine L Small widow of Rufus Small were held Monday at the Dennett and Craig Funeral home in Saco. Rev Edmund Beal officiated and entombment followed at Greenwood cemetery Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Small
Josephine L. Small
Vernon Street
Saco
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Edmund Beal
Unitarian-Universalist
Greenwood Cemetery
Biddeford
Funeral Mass Held for Milliard Victim of Saco Crash
Richard Milliard of Buxton Road Saco died in a Saturday crash between a car and a Boston and Maine Buddliner. A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated at Notre Dame de Lourdes church, Saco, by Rev. Arthur Duke with Rev. Arthur St. Pierre as deacon and Rev. Georges Plante as sub deacon. Singing by the church choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Milliard
Buxton Road
Saco
Boston and Maine Railroad
Portland Weather Update With Light Snow Late Today
The forecast notes cloudy and cold conditions this afternoon with very light snow late in the day. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shift to northwest 5 to 15 mph tonight as snow ends and partial clearing occurs. Wednesday brings fair to partly cloudy skies and colder temperatures with northwest winds 10 to 20 mph and highs in the upper teens near zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
January Tides Hourly High and Low Times
The note lists January tidal times with dates 22 and 23. On the 22nd high tides at 8:26 a.m. and 2:03 p.m. and low tides at 9:05 a.m. and 2:54 p.m. On the 23rd high tides at 9:10 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. and low tides at 9:49 a.m. and 3:37 p.m.
Saco Taxpayers Group Advances Anti Tax Drive
The Saco Taxpayers Protective Association met at GAR hall to review progress opposing Maine sales tax increases and broadening the base. They authorized contacting Saco merchants for petition locations, urged legislative attention in Augusta, and discussed budgets and a possible district court site in Saco. President Cassette to report on a charter amendment bill and to call further meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Saco Taxpayers Protective Association
Gar Hall
Saco City
Saco
Robert Cassette
Augusta
Cassette
City of
Budget totals approved for city departments and services
The council continued discussions on planning board rulings and denied Richard Goulet’s mobile graveyard permit on Old Pool Road. They granted a Mother’s March of Dimes tag day for January 25 26 and allowed CMP to install poles at Maplewood Avenue and Miller Avenue. The budget totals 1 292 797 50 with four percent overlay 51 711 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Board
Richard Goulet
Old Pool Road
Central Maine Power Company
Maplewood Avenue
Miller Avenue
Victor Guertin
Ward 5
Biddeford
Woodlawn
Bullet Escapes, Reappears After 80 Years
Springfield report notes George W. McCaulley who was eight in 1891 when a hunting accident left a .22 cal bullet in his leg. The bullet finally emerged during a recent bruise, a medical curiosity showing time heals some wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
George W. McCaulley
McCaulley
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Walter C. Kotarski
Burial of Mrs Eva Carrier in Biddeford Church Cemetery
The Ladies Choir of the church accompanied by Mrs Eva Carrier at the organ. Bearers Fernand Letellier Marcel Letellier Paul Compagna Jr Roger Compagna John Rom prey and Joseph Fortin. Burial in St Joseph cemetery Biddeford with graveside prayers by Rev Father Plante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Carrier
Fernand Letellier
Marcel Letellier
Paul Compagna Jr
Roger Compagna
John Romprey
Joseph Fortin
St. Joseph Cemetery
Biddeford
Father Plante
Elaborate Exhibit Planned For NE At World's Fair
Boston planners outline a 2.7 million New England States exhibition at the 1964 65 World’s Fair. The display centers on a village green with six state pavilions plus a regional presentation in the central building. It features industry commerce culture and a New England country store with foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
New England States
C Ll & Aldrich
Court of States
Fireside Club Names Committee For Supper
Members of the Fireside club at the Saco Street Methodist church met to appoint committees for a fried clam supper on February 15. Arthur Gannon named ticket chairman. Lawrence Cranshaw dining room chairman. Several members listed for kitchen, clean-up, and dessert roles. co hosts for the next meeting on February 4 were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Arthur Gannon
Lawrence Cranshaw
Wilma Griffith
Mildred Harris
Jean Rennie
Phylis Lariviere
Bessie Dawley
Betty Stevens
LaDora Gannon
Avis Parslow
James Rennie
Sidney Griffith
Oliver Stevens
Edward Dawley
Ethel Cobb
Mabel Fairfield
Annie Cranishaw
Ralph Parslow
Raymond Lariviere
Norman J. Langmaid
Stock market nudges to recovery high in heavy trading
New York stocks rose to a recovery peak in heavy midday trading led by utilities and rails. The Associated Press 60 stock average rose .5 to 253.6, with gains in Union Carbide Du Pont IBM and Norfolk & Western while Big Three autos slipped. Dow Jones industrial average up .54 at 575.78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Wall Street
Kennedy
Big Three Motors
American Motors
Jones & Laughlin
Union Carbide
du Pont
Norfolk & Western
Atlantic Coast Line
Illinois Central
IBM
International Telephone
Amerada
Merck
American Stock Exchange
U.S
Shop the Easy Way the Journal Classified Way
Classified ad roundup highlights simple shopping options and local bargains. Listings feature household items, services, and small business offerings arranged for quick access by readers seeking practical purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
PFTA Plans Show and Ball at St Andre Parish Hall
The PFTA executive board outlined plans for the annual style show on March 10 and the third anniversary ball on February 23 at the parish hall. Mrs June Dubois was named ball committee chair and Mrs Isabelle Boucher as social secretary. The membership drive starts January 28 for a month. Rev Sister Lea will speak at the January 28 meeting with third grade pupils presenting projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents, Friends and Teachers Association
St. Andre Parish
June Dubois
Isabelle Boucher
Sister Lea
Edmund Hache
Workers Named for Biddeford Mothers March
Headquarters will be in the Biddeford Municipal court room today as Mrs. Robert Ryan announces a mothers march drive. Helpers are urged to contact Mrs. Ryan or co chairwoman Mrs. Robert Provencher. A partial list of workers includes Mrs. Daniel Burnham Mrs. Paul Nolette Mrs. Roland Doyon Miss Elaine Cote Mrs. Gerard Houde Mrs. Maurice Provencher Mrs. Frances Lemieux and Mrs. Roland Hamel among others from multiple streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Municipal Court Room
Robert Ryan
Ryan
Robert Provencher
Provencher
Daniel Burnham
Harvey Street
Paul Nolette
Cutts
West Cutts Streets
Roland Doyon
State
Newborns Born At Local Hospitals In Biddeford and Surrounds
The records list multiple births from January 12 to January 21 at Webber Hospital and area homes. Parents include Plante, Croteau, Thurston, Lambert, Cobb, Dube, Brown, Hogue, Hanusek, Fournier, Donovan, Weers, Merrow, Lemelin among others. Child names include Brian Edward, Keith Philip, Timothy Paul, David Benoit, Paul Maurice, Lucille Anita, Timothy John, Robin Lee, Tina Marie Jean, Paul Henry, Susan Gail, and David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber Hospital
Lawrence Plante
Bradbury Street
Biddeford
Brian Edward
Ralph J. Croteau
Gertrude Avenue
Keith Philip
Ancyl
Lucille Anita
Wendell C. Brown
Washington Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Timothy John
Edward Hogue
Rossroad
Kennebunk
Robin Lee
Amd
John C. Hanusek
Nye Street
Saco
Tina Marie-Jean
Maurice A. Fournier
Highland Avenue
Paul Henry
John Donovan
Hovey Street
Susan Gail
Saco Police, Fire, and Ambulance Logs Quiet
No traffic accidents were reported to Saco Police headquarters last night or this morning. The Saco Fire department received no calls and the ambulance log had no entries during the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Car Crash Injures Arundel Woman on Icy Road
Mrs. Mary FE O'Brien of River Road Arundel escaped injury when her car skidded on ice and struck a utility pole on the way to Kennebunkport authorities reported Monday from the River Road scene no serious harm noted and the pole damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary FE. O'Brien
River Road
Arundel
Kennebunkport
VFW Auxiliary Hosts Whist Party in Biddeford City Building
The VFW auxiliary sponsored a whist party at Biddeford City Building with special prizes going to Mrs. Jeannette Curvo and Marie Boisvert. High score honors were earned by Mrs. Norma Berry, Mrs. Jeannette Curvo, Mrs. Almeria Proulx, Mrs. Luciana Roy and Mrs. Aldea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Biddeford
Jeannette Curvo
Marie Boisvert
Norma Berry
Almeria Proulx
Luciana Roy
Aldea
Pooch Tracks Down Thie
In Richmond two 16 year old boys were caught after a laundry coin box burglary. A bus driver spotted them and the dog led police to a nearby house where coins were found hidden and the youths were apprehended by Officers Robinson and Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
E. L. Robinson
R. S. Prince
John Daly to Leave What's My Line Next Fall
John Daly, host of CBS’s What's My Line, plans to quit in early October after contract talks with the show broke down. Daly said a five-year offer arrived on a nonnegotiable basis, ending his 14 years with the program. Regular panelists include Arlene Francis, Cerf, and Kilgallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Daly
CBS
Daly
Arlene Francis
Ous Cerf
Dorothy Kilgalen
Maine Teacher Salaries to Fall Below National Average
Maine public school teachers are projected to earn at least $1,000 less than the national average in 1962-63. The forecast places Maine average pay at $4,700 versus $5,735 nationwide, with Maine teachers earning about $4,450 in 1961-62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
National Education Association
UM Students Plan Protest Over Gov. Reed Budget Slash
A student movement at the University of Maine claims support from more than half of the 4,500 undergraduates and opposes Gov. Reed's budget cuts. Led by four resident dorm counselors, the unofficial chairman is sophomore Owen Wells of Kittery, with plans to attend the January 30 legislative committee hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crono
University of Maine
Gov. Reed
Owen Wells
Kittery
Maine Supreme Court urges railroads to restore passenger service
Whittaker says the decision leaves passenger trains in Maine at risk of permanent loss unless railroads are persuaded to resume service, with legislative cooperation urged as other states and the federal government increase pressure on rail service. He notes reduced airline operations since the Maine Central and Bangor and Aroostook halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Boston
Whittaker
Maine Central
Bangor
Aroostook
Northeast
Maine
Saturn rocket would ferry Apollo space lab sections
About 15 staff would reach the lab in Apollo pattern space buses similar to the landing vehicle. Von Tiesenhausen said at the Institute of Aerospace Sciences meeting that a second Saturn rocket would lift a space service station with a telescoping hangar to extend for smaller rocketships, rendezvousing with the orbiting laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Tiesenhausen
Institute of Aerospace Sciences
Orbiting Laboratory
ICRC Composed of 25 Swiss Citizens Based in Geneva
The International Committee of the Red Cross consists of 25 Swiss citizens and operates from its headquarters in Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Committee of the Red Cross
Geneva
Private whist party lessons and winners listed
Mrs Racine and Mrs Champoux chaired a whist event with Alma Beaudoin as low score winner and Jeannette Curro as ace of hearts. Participants included Mrs Georgiana Champourx and Mrs Laura Dodge. Another party will be held next Sunday open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Georgiana Champoux
Laura Dodge
Alma ‘Beaudoin
Jeannette Curro
Racine J
Champoux
Biddeford Councils Approve Realistic City Budget Plan
Biddeford voters show support as the council approves a first realistic budget. Mayor Willie Pomerleau says departments must stay within limits and cost accounting will track spending. The police department gains shifts cuts and a patrol car replacement to cover extensive territory. School and fire chiefs praise funding and salary increases for staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Willie Pomerleau
Pomerleau
Edgar Sevigny
Goodwins Mills
Coast Guard
Pool
Portland
Philip Poirier
Raymond Kenneally
Arthur King
Kennebunk Youth Cleared of Break In Larceny Charge
Kennebunk resident Lawrence W. Eaton Jr. was discharged by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. in Saco Municipal Court after a trial on breaking and entering and larceny at Annie's Variety Store. Brennan still faces the same charge with bail set at $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence W. Eaton Jr
Old Port Road
Kennebunk
William F. Wilson Jr
Saco
Wilson
Annie's Variety Store
Saco Avenue
Old Borchard Beach
Eaton
Charles W. Smith
Lloyd LaFountain
Annie Petit
Robert Pettengill
Old Orchard Beach
Gordon McdAllister
Kennebunkport
Raymond Nash
Hollis G. Dixon
Smith
Pettengill
Dixon
Arundel
Nash
Somersworth
N.H
Sanford
Old Orchards Beach
Brennan
Car Theft Charge Hearing Continued
The hearing on a charge of car theft against Everett EK. Paul 17 of 63 Jefferson Street Biddeford was continued to Friday February 1 by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason in Biddeford Municipal court. Paul was arrested in Leominster Massachusetts and returned yesterday by Police Chief Edgar Sevigny. <<
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett EK
Paul
Jefferson Street
Biddeford
Gerald C. Nason
Leominster
Mass
Edgar Sevigny
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Full Gospel
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Teau
Marc Franck
Normand Carrier
Diana Rousselle
Lionel Parenteau
Gerard Parenteau
Marcel Parentteau
Paul Parenteau
Raymond Parenteau
Leo Parenteau
Msgr. Parenteau
Josephat Paquin
Princeville
Que
Alphonse Nadeau
St. Norbert
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Clement Dubois
Jules Roux
Cecilliene Smith
Claudde Gagne
Rustave Parenteau
Asbestos
Journal
Mfg
Vermont Monumental Works
Elm ST
Atlantic
W. J. Provost
Scarborough
Dial Tucker
L. R. Joncas
Old Orchard
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Wellington
Meridan
Conn
Roland Pelletier
Armand Brulotte
Cecile Hamel
Holyoke
Lou Leprohon
Anita Leprohon
Gilbert Cantara
Haverhill
Reginald Roy
Andeaver
Maurice Bisson
Manchester
Saco Taxpayers Group
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Fireside Club
PFTA
Pooch
Thie
Gordon McAllister
McAllister
Joseph Rousselle
Francis Paro
Michael E. Brennan
Moscow
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