Weather Outlook for Portland and Nearby Areas
Cloudy with light snow this afternoon and evening in Portland. Snow intensifies late tonight with accumulations of 4 to 7 inches in Zone 1. Temperatures near 30s to low 20s. Winds shift from gentle to northeast then northwest by Thursday afternoon. Small craft advisories likely coastwide. Overnight lows range from single digits to mid 30s across listed cities.
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Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
Washington
Miami
Chicago
Denver
Los Angeles
Halifax
Montreal
Local Personal Notices From Saco And Biddeford
David Kerry of 127 Common Street Saco is a surgical patient at Mercy Hospital Portland. Jennie M Thompson of Elmwood Drive Saco is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs James McCormick of Marietta Ohio mother of Mrs John Gibson of Saco has entered Webber Hospital for treatment. Local Navy recruiter Harold Riddle will hold office hours at Biddeford Post Office tomorrow from 9 a m to 5 p m.
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David Kerry
Common Street
Saco
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Jennie M. Thompson
Elmwood Drive
Webber Hospital
James McCormick
Marietta
Ohio
John Gibson
Navy
Harold Riddle
Biddeford
Grace Perkins dies. Cape Porpoise resident, funeral set
Grace S Perkins 80 wife of Ralph W Perkins of Cape Porpoise died at home. Born Kennebunkport daughter of Fred and Mary Etta Seavey she belonged to Aurora chapter Order of the Eastern Star Methodist Church on the Cape and Ladies Aid Society. Survived by husband three sons Byron Portsmouth Alton Kittery R Waldo Jr Manchester brothers Albert and George Seavey Kennebunkport. Funeral Thursday 2 pm Cape Porpoise Methodist church Rev Henry O Megert officiating. Burial Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk this afternoon and evening.
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Grace S. Perkins
Ralph W. Perkins
Cape Porpoise
Kennebunkport
Fred and
Mary Etta (Wildes) Seavey
Aurora Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Methodist Church-on
Bibber
Summer Street
Kennebunk
Maine Minerlal Society Meeting at Beach Museum
A Maine Mineral Geological Society gathering will meet Friday at 8 p.m. at the Beach Museum 1245 Forest Avenue Portland Warren Gilman to lead a program on mineral chemistry Biddeford Knights of Columbus meet Thursday at 3 p.m. at hall on Washington Street Members may return Grand Ole Opry tickets during the meeting York County Fish and Game Association January meeting Thursday at Stickney Lodge Lyman A meat loaf supper served at 6 45 p.m. Movies included in entertainment
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Maine
Lal
Geological Society
Beach Museum
Forest Avenue
Portland
Warren Gilman
Biddeford Knights of Columbus
Hall
Washington Street
Grand Ole Opry
York County Fish and Game Association
Stickney Lodge
Lyman
Local Youth Groups Schedule Meetings Around Saco
The Girl Guards of the Saco Salvation Army meet tomorrow at 6 30 p m. Brownies meet tomorrow at 3 30 p m at the Saco United Baptist church. The Junior choir also meets tomorrow at 3 30 p m at the church. The Senior choir meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Saco United Baptist church. The Youth choir of School street Methodist church meets Thursday at 3 15 p m. The Senior choir of School Street Methodist church meets Thursday at 7 p m at the church. Lydia Circle of the Saco United Baptist church Women s society meets Thursday at 2 p m at the home of Mrs Ruby Brown 64 Maine avenue Ocean Park.
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The
Saco Salvation Army
Saco United Baptist Church
Saco United
Schooltreet Methodist Church
School Street Methodist Church
Lydia Circle
Saco
Hollis Youth Apprehended On Bogus Count
A 16 year old Hollis youth was arrested by Sheriff Harold Nason and Deputy Burleigh Richards Jr on charges of passing five checks within three weeks totaling over 200 dollars. The youth allegedly used his mother's account at Casco Bank West Buxton branch, four checks for 46 dollars and one for 41 dollars. He is due in Biddeford Juvenile Court tomorrow morning.
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Hollis
Harold Nason
Burleigh Richards, Jr
Nason
West Buxton
Casco Bank and Trust Company
Biddeford
Murder Case at Clarke House Shocks New Jersey
Francis Clarke a maid Cora Thaddies 29 and Dorothy Moore Mrs Clarke's elderly housekeeper lay bound on a bed their bodies found by Cornelia Chapin 26. A cab driver Morris Michael 88 Newark lay in another room. Motive unclear few shells found no theft or sexual assault. Prosecution cites mystery and possible link to Hall Mills crime nearby.
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Francis Clarke
Cora Thaddies
Dorothy Moore
Dr. Clarke
St. Peter's Hospital
New Brunswick
Clarke
New York City
Hall-Mills
Abandoned Red Western Clipper Sled Found in Pepperell Park
Saco police found an abandoned red Western clipper sled in Pepperell park yesterday. Authorities said the sled owner, a youngster, may claim it at the Saco police station.
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Saco
Pepperell Park
Card of Thanks for 98th Birthday Gifts
My grateful thanks to Saco Rebekah Lodge No. 2 relatives and friends for the beautiful towers plants gifts and many cards I received on my 98rd birthday Carrie E. Herring West Kennebunk.
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Saco Rebekah Lodge
Carrie E. Herring
West Kennebunk
Biddeford Teen Dies in California Accident
Michael Thuotte Ward, a Biddeford native, died yesterday in an accidental California crash. He was 14, son of Paul and Blanche Thuotte, who now reside in Montebello. Survived by two brothers Leon and John, with aunts and uncles named among local relatives.
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Ward
California
Michael Thuotte
Biddeford
Paul
Blanche (Cloutier) Thuotte
North 16Th Street
Montebello
Calif
Leon
John
Rose Boucher
Alfred
Armand
Roland Cloutier
John Cloutier
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Hattie M Boothby
Funeral services for Mrs Hattie M Boothby, a member of Thornton Academy’s first graduating class, were held yesterday at 1 p m from Shumway funeral home 35 Spring Street Saco Rev Normand J Langmaid pastor of the Saco School Street Methodist church officiated Burial was in the family lot at Laurel Hill cemetery.
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Hattie M. Boothby
Thornton Academy
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Saco
Normand J. Langmaid
Saco School Street
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Beach Resident Fined $50 on Driving Charge
John R Boisvert 43 of 36 East Surf avenue Old Orchard Beach paid a $50 fine in this morning's Saco Municipal court session on driving to endanger. He pleaded not guilty before Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr. Also fined were Marcel P Lizotte 32 of 143 Prospect Biddeford ten dollars for a red light violation Lyman L Severance 62 Milo ten dollars for a red light violation Muriel B Ayer 46 South Portland five dollars for a red light violation A second charge of driving without a license was filed Police from Saco handled all five cases.
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John R. Boisvert
East Surf Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Municipal Court
Boisvert
William F. Wilson, Jr
Marcel P. Lizotte
Prospect Street
Biddeford
Lyman L. Severance
Milo
Muriel B. Ayer
South Portland
Saco Police
Beta Sigma Phi Votes Change In Meeting Dates
Beta Sigma Phi Pi chapter votes to hold meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month replacing prior dates. Last night at Mrs. Joseph Melanson home in Saco plans were set for future activities and the next meeting on February 2 at Mrs. Kenneth Grandy’s Old Orchard Beach home. A pizza party will follow the business session and refreshments were provided by the hostess with Mrs. Rioux assisting. Attendees included Mrs. Audie, Mrs. Cotsis, Mrs. Provenerey, Mrs. Dutcher, Mrs. Loignon, Mrs. Rioux, and Mrs. Melanson.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Joseph Melanson
Portland Road
Saco
Kenneth Grandy
Beecherie Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Roland Rioux
Raymond Audie
Charles Cotsis
Roland Provenerey
Richard Dutcher
Fred Loignon
Nixon To Sneak At 100-A-Plate GOP Dinner
CHICAGO AP A crowd of over 6,000 is expected to hear Vice President Richard Nixon at a $100-a-plate dinner by the United Republican Fund of Illinois at the International Amphitheatre. The event previews history ahead of the July 1960 Republican National Convention. About 6,400 tickets have been sold, a new record.
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Chicago
Richard M. Nixon
United Republican Fund
Mlinois
Nixon
Eisenhower
Diptheria Cases Rise in Southeast Idaho
In Pocatello Idaho AP reports two additional diphtheria cases bringing total to 13 since December. Health authorities plan expanded mass inoculation programs across the region to curb the outbreak.
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Pocatello, Idaho
Idaho
Saco AMVETS Auxiliary backs Salvation Army drive noted
The Boucouvalas Dupuis AMVETS auxiliary in Saco voted to sponsor the 1960 Salvation Army residential drive during the January meeting at the Post home. Salvation Army officials Capt Irving Crawford Major James Geddes and William Lawrence spoke. The auxiliary also planned March of Dimes coffees and social events with detailed chairmen announced later.
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Boucouvalas-Dupuis
Amvets
Salvation Army
Post
Saco
Irving L. Crawford
Portland Corps
James Geddes
jSaco
William Lawrence
Old Orchard Beach
SA Drive
Evelyn Kimball
Beachstreet
Ruby Bouchard
National Officer To Attend Beach Post Supper
Final plans for a meatloaf supper Saturday 6 to 7 30 p m at the post home Walnut street Old Orchard Beach were announced by Abbott-Verville AM VETS. State commander Wallace Bragdon said national First District commander Lew Hutter will attend. Town officials may be invited. mid winter conference set for Portland YMCA Sunday 1 30 to 5 30 p m. Old Orchard attendees listed. 53 members enrolled for 1960, 20 percent ahead of last year. New member Clyde Frost welcomed. Social hour followed.
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Walnut Street
Old Orchard Beach
Abbott-Verville
Amvets
Wallace Bragdon
New Gloucester
Lew Hutter
Portland
Winslow ‘Tenan
Clyde Frost
Thomas Bill
Saco Storm Loses Land as Breakwater Plan Favored
Dow warned the Saco area faces near break through at Main and North avenues. His report urged a breakwater seawall at about 28600 to protect cottages and land. a 20600 repair option was rejected. Camp Ellis Beach was cordoned off after a northeast storm swept cottages into the sea and damaged Surf Street.
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Dow
Main
North Avenues
Camp Ellis Beach
Senate debate over private school transportation bill
The Maine Senate debated a measure to continue transporting private school children at public expense, a plan tied to local option. Proponents argue it preserves services in 25 communities, while opponents warn it could strain public schools and herald a second publicly funded system.
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Senate
House
George W. Weeks
Rsouth
Portland
Judiciary Committee
Weeks
Alton A. Lessard
Lewiston
Maine Supreme Court
Rodney E. Ross Jr
Rbath
Wilmot S. Dow
Waldo‘boro
Lessard
Peter J. Farley
Biddeford
Earle M. Hillman
Bangor
Biddeford Health Unit preps for future events
The January meeting of the Biddeford Public Health Nursing committee reviewed reports and planned activities. 307 visits to or for patients were made this month, 54 office nursing visits, totaling 2,423 visits for the year. The Christmas welfare program and December polio clinic inoculations were noted, with 182 students inoculated under Dr M I P Houle. The Quadrigen four in one vaccine was adopted for well baby clinics, and 1,457 residents were inoculated at the December public polio clinic under Dr Leopold Viger.
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Biddeford
M. IP. Houle
William B. O’sullivan
Public Health Agency
Leopold Viger
Emery School
Mur Inhy
Boston University
Portland High School
Frank Carey
Leo Joncas
David Shaw
Charles Thompson
Eleanor Mogan
Kathryn Mahaney
Mary Caddigan
County Auto Dealers To Discuss Show
York County Automobile Dealers Association will meet this evening at 6 30 at the Howard Johnson restaurant in Kenne buk. The principal subject on the agenda will be an automobile show. Maurice Crepeau, president of the group, will preside.
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York County Automobile Dealers Association
Howard Johnson
Kennebuk
Maurice Crepeau
Local Chest Heads Will Meet Tonight
The Biddeford Saco Community Chest directors will meet this evening at 7:30 at the Chamber of Commerce office in the Journal building. Chairman Martin J. Reilly will preside.
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Biddeford
Saco Community Chest
Chamber of Commerce
Buildiing
Martin J. Reilly
House votes down measure in a narrow 76 to 69 result
The House rejected the proposal by a five vote margin after a split debate. Members voting against the measure included a mix of party lines, signaling limited support and potential procedural momentum for alternative approaches.
Open Meeting Advances York County Airport Plan
An open York High School meeting urged a southern York County airport, featuring FAA district engineer William E. Cullinan Jr of Portland. The plan centers on Ground Nut Hill near Agamenticus, with a 3000 foot rough strip and 50 percent federal funding, 25 percent Maine state support, and 25 percent local cost. Nearby Wells Ogunquit leaders will push similar articles in their town warrants as part of a regional effort involving the Civil Air Patrol and local business groups.
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York County
York High School
William E. Cullinan, Jr
Portland
Cullinan
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Federal Aviation Agency
York Area
Ground Nut Hill
Agalmenticus Mountain
York Township
Portsmouth
N. H
Pease Air Force Base
Aviation Commission
Scott K. Higgins
Augusta
York
Wells- Ogunquit
Wells
Ogunquit
Evan W. Smith
Percival H. Wardwell
Henry Hampe
Wells Chamber of Commerce
John Doyle
Higgins
Maine Aviation Commission
Merritt H. Jones
Town of
The
Civil Air Patrol
York Lions Club
Ogunquit Men's Civic Club
Kennebunkport Candidates Enter Republican Primary Field
John G. Smith a Kennebunkport realtor and Navy veteran announces his bid for York County commissioner in June's Republican primary. Also seeking seats are Jonathan D. Milligan for State Senate and Earl V. Bibber for the State House, each with deep roots in local politics and business and multiple civic affiliations.
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Farm _ Bureau
Maine Sheep Breeders Association
Maine Breeders Cooperative
iSelmon Falls Beagle Club
American Judicatures Society
Narraguagus Salmon Association
Volunteer Firmens Association
Kora Temple
Navy League
Maine Historical Society
Society of Colonial Wars
Sons of the American Revolution
American Legion
John G. Smith
Kennebunkport Realtor
Saco
Exeter Academy
Smith
York Counti — of Deeds
Mainz bans German Reich party amid synagogue desecration verdicts
AP dispatches from Mainz, Tunis, Tokyo, Moscow, and Riga detail Rhineland-Palatinate's ban on the German Reich party after two members were convicted for desecrating Cologne’s synagogue on Christmas Eve. The reports note a global anti-Semitic wave and Soviet Baltic media purges.
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Mainz
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
German Reich Party
Cologne
Downs Improves Town Facilities and Free Movie Program
For seven years, Downs led a Lions club sponsored free winter movie series at Old Orchard Beach Town Hall. He supervised fire hazard upgrades in schools including high school rewiring, a cement block boiler room with fire doors, outside escapes, and new corridor lighting and painting. Working with the state engineer, he secured 13,000 yards of fill from Saco avenue to widen parking for over 400 cars and aid grading at Jameson school.
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Page One
Old Orchard Beach Town Hall
Lions Club
Downs
State Enginee
Saco Avenue
Jameson School
Hibernian Auxiliary Head Elected To Third Term
Mrs. Charles E. Cartier was reelected president of the Hibernian auxiliary for a third term. Trustees and officers reappointed include Grace Donahue first vice president Catherine Miniutti second vice president Alfred Benoit secretary Johanna Lynch treasurer Theresa Flood chaplain and Albert Colpitts sentinel. The meeting in Hibernian hall also honored charter member Theresa Flood now a patient at Maine Medical Center and noted the recent death of Elizabeth Wynne.
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Charles E. Cartier
Hibernian Auxiliary
Grace Donahue
Catherine Miniutti
Alfred Benoit
Johanna Lynch
John Brooks
Theresa Flood
Albert Colpitts
Charles Gallagher
Bertha Allard
Austin Hobbins
Hibernian Hall
Elm
Main Streets
Cartier
Sunshine Committee
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Eugene Wynne
Elizabeth
Wynne
Quentin Johnson
Children of Mary of
Cecelia Descoteaux
Susan Cadorette
Mary Murphy
Mary Wood
Williams Lee
Royal Sharkey
Elizabeth Buckley
Doris Sevigny
Charles Cartier
Saco Extension Service To Meet Know What You Buy and Why
The Saco Extension Service will hold a Home Demonstration meeting Friday at 10 30 a m at the Saco G A R hall. York County home demonstration agent or assistant will lead the session with dinner served at noon by Mrs Eleanor Shaffer Mrs Ruby Irish Mrs Martha Clou tier and Mrs Dora Prue.
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Saco Extension Service
Saco G. A. R. Hall
York County Home Demonstration
Eleanor Shaffer
Ruby Irish
Martha Cloutier
Dora Prue
Ex-Chauffeur Plans Marriage To Heiress
Ex chauffeur Andre Porumbeanu announced his wife will divorce him and he intends to marry Gamble Benedict, a 19 year old heiress. He said no power can destroy love and expressed desire to meet her, noting possible legal steps to visit if barred. Benedict family has opposed the match.
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New York
Andre Porumbeanu
Gamble Benedict
Benedict
Porumibeanu
Idlewild
Paris
Katherine Geddes Benedict
Porumbeanu
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Grace Perkins
Hattie Boothby
Beach
Io Return
Klass
Milligan
VFW
Rotary Club
Unitarian Church
the Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Biddeford Journal
Route
Secretary of State
Legislative Research Committee
Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce
Lions International of Maine
Aurora
CES
Maine Publicity Bureau
Maine Funeral Directors Association
Eleanor R. Brann
Tunis
Tunisia
Cuba
Tokyo
Pyongyang
Radio Today
Li Chong Ok
North Korean
Communist Party
Communist North Korea
Moscow
Soviet Union
A.Y. Pelske
Latvian Communist Party
Pravda
Hibernian
Coats
Walkine
Remar’s
Main Street
Bolduc
Alfred Street
Biddeforce Dial
Childrens Shop
Main St
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