Local society notes and movements in New England
Miss Ethel Dowling of Staples Street Old Orchard Beach is con valescing at Trull Nursing Home Biddeford. Paul N. Cordeau son of Mr and Mrs Maurice R Cordeau of 130 Cleaves Street Biddeford has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill. Mrs Loretta Richard proprietor of Lorette's Beauty salon accompanied by her operators. Miss Carmella Gemmarino and Mrs Laurette Simoneau will attend a hairdresser's convention Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Dowling
Staples Street
Old Orchard Beach
Trull
Biddeford
Paul N. Cordeau
Maurice R. Cordeau
Cleaves St
Naval Training Center
Great Lake
Loretta Richard
Lorette
Carmella Gemmarino
Laurette Simoneau
Boston
Youth Fellowship Meetings Across Local Churches This Sunday
Numerous church youth groups from Kennebunk to Biddeford schedule Sunday gatherings. The Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union and West Kennebunk Methodist church host services and youth events. The Biddeford First Universalist hosts the annual Youth Rally from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Biddeford First Universalist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship of the
Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society
Kennebunk Landing
Methodist Youth Fellowship of the
West Kennebunk Methodist Church
Biddeford-Saco
Portland man dies from home fire after burner incident
A 62 year old Portland man Frank M. Conant died at a Portland hospital two weeks after being found badly burned in his home. Police said an over shoe left before a gas stove ignited his clothes as he attempted to beat out the flames after failing to report to his bakery job on Jan 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Frank M. Conant
Conant
Card of Thanks From Roland Peters
I thank my friends neighbors and relatives for the many kind thoughts and cards sent me during my illness at the Osteopathic Hospital in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Osteopathic Hospital
Portland
Deaths Nora Finn widow of James A Finn Biddeford
Nora Finn died after a brief illness at 141 Foss street Biddeford. Born in Biddeford she was daughter of Jeremiah and Ellen Murphy and a longtime parishioner of St Mary. She was active in the American Legion auxiliary and leaves two daughters two sisters three brothers five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at St Mary church Biddeford Monday at 10 a.m. with burial in St Mary cemetery. Visitation at Cosgrove Funeral home today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Finn
James A. Finn
Foss Street
Biddeford
Jeremiah
Ellen (O'Brien) Murphy
St. Mary Parish
Assumption Socality
Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley
American Legion
Dennis Murphy
Newfields
N.H
Jeremiah Murphy
Wollaston
Mass
St. Mary Church
John Finn
Westbrook
St. Mary Cemetery
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm Street
Teresa Hayes Rites Held After Ogunquit Woman's Death
Teresa Hayes 47 wife of James R. Hayes of Ogunquit died in a Hanov er New Hampshire hospital. Born January 13 1915 at Pine Point she was the daughter of John H and Lena Snow. She leaves a daughter Susan Hayes and two sisters Delia Googins Scarborough and Alberta Bardwell Kennebunk Beach. Funeral services conducted Sunday at 2 pm from Roger K Lucas Funeral Home York with calling hours until 5:30 this afternoon and 7 to 9 this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Hayes
James R. Hayes
Cottage Road
Ogunquit
Hanover
N. H
Pine Point
John H
Lena
Merrill) Snow
Susan Hayes
Delia Googins
Scarborough
Alberta Bardwell
Kennebunk Beach
Death of Nicholas Fox veteran Kennebunk resident
Nicholas Fox 93 widower of Jennie M. Fox and longtime Kennebunk resident died last night in a Biddeford hospital after moving from Arlington Massachusetts Born March 17 1868 in Brooklyn New South son of Judson and Martha Fox retired from work several years ago Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Angel Funeral Home 9 Dane Street Kennebunk friends may call Monday evening Burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery Arlington Massachusetts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas M. Fox
Jennie M. Fox
Kennebunk
Biddeford
Arlington
Mass
Brooklyn
N. S
Judson and
Martha (Vaughan) Fox
Angel
Dane Street
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Funeral Services for Frank E. Atkins Held in Kennebunk
Frank E. Atkins aged about 91 died yesterday at a Kennebunk nursing home. Survived by son Lawrence B. Atkins of Sarasota Florida two daughters Mrs Doris L. Persing of Kennebunk and Mrs Beatrice Morse of Holliston Massachusetts ten grandchildren sixteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Ducted Sunday at 2 30 p m from Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport with Rev George Urban officiating. Burial in Arun del cemetery family lot. Friends may call this evening at Angell Funeral Home 9 Dane Street Kennebunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Edward Atkins
Addie (Montgomery) Atkins
Kennebunk
Lawrence B. Atkins
Sarasota
Fla
Doris L. Persing
Beatrice Morse
Holliston
Mass
Village Baptist Church
Kennebunkport
George Urban
Arundel
Angell Funeral Home
Dane Street
Council to Honor Marie Vanasse Tonight in Riddeford
Members of Council Ste Ther ese L Union St. Jean Baptiste meet at 7 30 tonight at Mond Funeral Home Hill Street Riddeford to pay respects to Mrs Marie Vanasse a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Therese L’ Union St. Jean Baptiste
Mond Funeral Home
Hill Street
Riddeford
Marie Vanasse
St Andre Circles to Pray for Mrs Vanasse
Members of Jeanne d Arc and Lacordaire Circles at St. Andre church meet at Emond Funeral Home Hill Street Biddeford Sunday at 7 p m to offer prayers to Mrs Marie Vanasse a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne d'Arc and
Lacordaire
St. Andre Church
Emond Funeral Home
Hill Street
Biddeford
Marie Vanasse
Legion auxiliary to pray for Nora Finn at Cosgrove home
Officers and members of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit of the American Legion auxiliary will meet Sunday at 7 30 p m at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Kim Street Biddeford to say prayers for Nora Finn a charter member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley
American Legion Auxiliary
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Kim Street
Biddeford
Nora Finn
Legion Auxiliary to Honor Marie Anne Vanasse
Members of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion auxiliary will meet Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Emond Funeral home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to Marie Anne Vanasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley, American Legion Auxiliary
Emond Funeral Home
Hill Street
Biddeford
Marie Anne Vanasse
Assumption Sodality and Hibernian Auxiliary Meet for Nora Finn
Members of the Assumption Sodality of St. Mary parish and the Hibernian auxiliary will meet Sunday at 7:30 p m. at Cos grove Funeral home 326 Elim for a late member Nora Finn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumption Sodality of
St. Mary Parish
Hibernian Auxiliary
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elim Street
Biddeford
Nora Finn
Our Lady of Fatima Circle to Meet for Prayers
Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella meets Sunday at 2 p m at Emond Fun to pray for Mrs Marie Vanasse mother of Mrs Aime Desrosiers of the Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Fatima Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Emond Funeral Home
Hill Street
Biddeford
Marie Vanasse
Aime Desrosiers
Portland Weather Outlook Quietly Turns Colder
Fair and much colder tonight in Portland with a weekend easing to similar conditions. Sunday remains fair and colder as another frontal push edges through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Steve O'Neill Dies At 69 Former baseball catcher and manager
Steve O'Neill an affable Irishman and one of baseballs best catchers during a 17 year career died at 69 from a heart attack. He caught all seven World Series games in 1920 for Cleveland and managed four major league teams including the Tigers Red Sox and Phillies. Born July 6 1892 in Minooka PA he earned the nickname Stout Steve for his stocky frame. He led the Tigers to the 1945 title in a seven game series against the Cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Steve O'Neill
O Neill
O'Neill
Brooklyn Dodgers
Detroit Tigers
Chicago Cubs
Stephen Francis O'Neill
Minooka
Steve
O'Neills
Red Sox
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Tigers
Philadelphia Phils
Elderly Saco Couple In Hospital After Accident
A Saco couple, Charles N. Shannon about 80 and Bertha Shannon, were listed in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash on U S Route 1 near the Maine diner in Wells. Shannon underwent emergency surgery for multiple lacerations and internal injuries. Bertha Shannon suffered fractures and head injuries. Truck driver Bernard F. Bushey 39 of Westbrook escaped serious harm. Route 1 traffic was halted about an hour as crews removed the injured and secured a downed electric wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Webber Hospital
Wells
Charles N. Shannon
Elm Street
William F. Mahaney
Bertha Shannon
Roger J. P. Robert
Shannon
Maine
Bernard F. Bushey
Central Street
Westbrook
Myrtle Hayes
Bushey
Kennebunk
Route 1
Hollis G. Dixon
Mortimer O'Connell
Elmer Hutchins
Wells Beach
Obituary: Wilfrid Boisvert of Biddeford
Wilfrid Boisvert 78 resident of 7 Hill Street Biddeford died this morning at a local hospital after a short illness. He was a retired employee of Bates Manufacturing. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Friends may call Cote Funeral Home Beach and James streets Saco this evening 7–10 and Sunday Monday 2–4 and 7–10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfrid Boisvert
Hill Street
Biddeford
Bates Manufacturing Company
Cote Funeral Home
Beach and
James Streets
Saco
Mrs Yvonne Drouin Dies After Short Illness
Yvonne B Deschambault Drouin 58 of 508 Main Biddeford died after a brief illness born September 24 1903 in Biddeford daughter of Zepherin and Leah Deschambault member of Ste Anne sodality St Joseph Church survived by widower Joseph Drouin one son Paul stationed with the Marine Corps in Georgia three brothers Paul Paul Deschambault Jerome Deschambault all Biddeford three sisters Mrs Germaine Beaudoin Mrs Margaret Fontaine and Mrs Anita Durfee 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren funeral arrangements announced calls 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 at Sansoucy Funeral home Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne B. Drouin
Main Street
Biddeford
Zepherin and
Leah (Leblanc) Deschambault
Ste. Anne Sodality
St. Joseph
Two More Cars Ransacked In Biddeford
Biddeford police report two additional cars broken into with a missing eight millimeter movie camera and clothing items. Thurston Van Dyke of West Bridgewater reported the theft from his car at Sleepy Hollow Motel after a window vent was forced. Another resident, Mrs. Charles St Louis, said three skirts, three sweaters, a blouse and charcoal pants were taken from her vehicle in her driveway. Other reports note ransackings on Graham Street and Summer Street with no losses, and several earlier incidents at Emery Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Sleepy Hollow
Thurston van Dyke
West Bridgewater
Mass
van Dyke
Alfred Guilmette
George Friary
Charles St. Louis
Alfred Street
Graham Street
Summer Street
Emery Court
Cub Scouts Of Saco Pack 310 Hold Meetings
Saco Cub Scouts Pack 310 held den meetings at First Parish Congregational Church and members’ homes. Dens led by mothers and den chiefs worked on Cub Scout promise plaques, projects, and gifts, with den 2 and 10 preparing for a January pack meeting and a 7 PM pack session urged for all parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pack
Saco
First Parish Congregational
Den
Joan Means
Bernice Colomb
Tommy Lamber
Mark Audie
Leon Bouchard
Owen Colomb
Steven Kimball
Norman Means, Jr
Andy Parquette
Bruce Thompson
Dell Trecartin
Calvin Vanier
Cubs
Randy Forrester
Jerry Carter
Peter Smith
Billy Cushing
Kevin Savage
Mark Blow
Jamie Wilcox
Bruce Blow
Stanley Charles
Valentine
Den 5
Dorothy Hawkins
Carol Rutter
Gary Hill
Dean Wolfahrt
James de Vona
Larry White
Michael Leavgitt
Robert Chamberlain
Donald Cote
Richard Frechette
Roland Gagnon
Mike Spaulding
Jeffery Rutter
Michael Hughes
Stephen Hill
Rutter
Den 6
Honora Servais
Rose Erminilli
Wayne Whitney
John Carnavale
Richard Dube
Frederick Erminilli
J. Lee Plaisted
Albert Roberts
Jean A. Servais
Andy Stickney
Den 7
Annette Scammon
Ronnie Scammon
Jon Boutet
Donald Grenier
David Leslie
Peter Mazeiko
Malcolm Stackpole
Bob Denton
Den 9
Marjorie Murphy
Mark Winslow
Richard Ouellette
Richard Lambert
Ronald Beaulieu
Garnet Boudreau
Roger Melanson
William Donald
John Whitney
William Cummings
Robert Lockhart
Mark Johnston
Rita McDonald
Richard Tripp
Hugh McDonald
John Angis
David Marden
Mark Duranceau
Willis Emmons
St Louis Faces Cheverus In Portland Exhibition Tonight
Weekend sports card lists St Louis meeting Cheverus at Portland Exhibition building tonight at 7 50. Also Thoronton academy plays Morse High Bath at Bath 8 tonight. Bowling title match Nick Gillis versus Tony Kosky at 20th Century Lanes Biddeford 5 this afternoon. Speed skating championships at PFTA Skating Rink Biddeford Sunday 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cheverus
Portland Exposition Building
Thoronton Academy
Morse High School of Bath
Bath
Western Maine
Nick Gillis
Tony Kosky
20Th Century Lanes
Biddeford
PFTA
Priscilla Star Club Plans anniversary events and installs
The Priscilla Star Club of Ogunquit announces plans for the 65th anniversary of Priscilla chapter on February 9 at the Highpine Masonic hall. Officers will clean February 7 and rehearse February 8. Installment of 1962 officers is set for March 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Club of
Priscilla Chapter
Order of the Fastern Star
Highpine
Wells
Doris Paine
Ocean Avenue
Ogunquit
Highpine Masonic Hall
Sherwood Motor Inn
Marjory Fernald
Marion Chadbourne
Paine
Violet Rand
Elsie Mathews
Mabel Keene
Jeannine Goodale
Eleanor Hill
Dorothy Fitch
Claire Tracy
Priscilla McIntire
Hazel Keirstead
Elaine LaPierre
Marian Chadbourne
Saco Fire Auxiliary Plans Valentines Event at Central Station
The Saco Fire men's auxiliary discusses a February 14 Valentine's supper for members and their husbands at Central Fire Station. A planning committee will be chosen next meeting. The group opened with prayer and read a thank you note from Madeline Eastman for a plant. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Madeline Eastman
Gloria Hevey
Shirley Burba
Ruth Scammon
Mothers March in Ogunquit Set for January Fund Drive
Mrs. Doris Clogston leads the Mothers March in Ogunquit with a house-to-house fund solicitation Monday January 29 from 6 to 8 pm. Ogunquit workers include Mrs. Ethel Hutchins Mrs. Martha Dinsmore Mrs. Frances McAfee Mrs. Mary Brooks and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Clogston
Mothers’ March
Ogunquit
Ethel Hutchins
Martha Dinsmore
Frances McAfee
Mary Brooks
Betty MacDonald
Sally Jane
Betty Staples
Virginia York
Lillian Perkins
Ruth Collins
Kathryn Rowe
Jean Clark
Margaret Brewster
Cardinal Cushing Urges National Catholic Mission Center
Richard Cardinal Cushing archbishop of Boston proposed a national center to coordinate all American Catholic missionary activity in Boston. The outline seeks centralized leadership for worldwide outreach and stronger collaboration among parishes and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Richard Cardinal Cushing
All Amer
Ican Catholic Missionary Activity
Pair Guilty Of Robbery Conspiracy in Portland
Two Portland men Robert Doucette and David Hood were sentenced to the reform school for conspiracy to commit robbery. They admitted planning a TV style holdup at a local filling station on December 17, masking faces with kerchiefs and carrying a shotgun in their car before abandoning the plan when the attendant was away and a horn sounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Pensions Forfeiture Warns Veterans to Return Questionnaires
Dr. Joseph S. Weltman of the Togus VA center urged veterans dependents to return their pension income questionnaires by January 31. Failure to submit would end payments and may require repayment of all pension received in 1961 and early 1962. The notice stresses signing and filling all blanks on the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Weltman
Veterans Administration Center
Togus
Weltman
Veterans Administration
MacArthur Reaches 82 With Birthday Greetings and Honors
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur turned 82 on Friday and welcomed birthday wishes from West Point cadets and admirers worldwide. He attended a Waldorf Towers dinner and noted his West Point graduation as his highest honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Douglas MacArthur
U.S. Military Academy
Waldorf Towers
West Point
Marquez Jofre to Clash for Bantamweight Title
San Francisco AP reports 28 year old Marquez of Stockton Calif will fight Brazilian Eder Jofre for the world bantamweight championship next month. The 15 round bout is set for February 26 at the Cow Palace. Jofre from Sao Paulo is undefeated in 44 pro fights with 31 knockouts in a 41 0 3 record. Marquez stands 19 7 1 in pro fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Herman Marquez
Stockton
Calif
Eder Jofre
Brazil
Cow Palace
Jofre
Sao Paulo
Marquez
Eight More Divorces Granted In High Court
Justice James P. Archibald in York County Superior Court granted eight more divorces this week on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment or desertion. The proceedings covered multiple couples with custody rulings, alimony, and child support details, plus additional matters including fines for driving offenses and a murder trial jury draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Kennebunk
Coombs
Arundel
Norma J. Thompson
Douglas C. Thompson
North Berwick
Thompon
Harlon W. Dame
Londonderry
N.H
John B. Townsend
Kittery
Mary T. Townsend
Lowell
Mass
Pearl M. Mitchell
Berwick
Mitchell
Archibald
Eddy Demers
Sanford
Demers
Philip Bon
Biddeford
Carroll Woodsome
Waterboro
Roberts Store
North Waterboro
Edward M. Maddix
Richard Spaulding
Kennebunkport
Saco Girl Seeks FHA State Degree in Homemaking Work
Charlene Bubier a Thorn ton academy student becomes first Saco girl named as FHA candidate for the state degree. She plans individual chapter home and community projects with six standards to complete by March 15. Special advisor is Mrs Doris V Bachellor. Bubier is FHA chapter treasurer and active in Girls Athletic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene Bubier
Thornton Academy
Homemakers of America
Louise Fet- Unger
FHA
C.K. Burns
Saco
State Department of Education
Miss Bubier
Doris V. Bachellor
Academy
Girls Athletic Association
Flock Of Minor Leaguers Sign For Big Show
A flock of young minor leaguers signed with major league clubs Friday. San Francisco added three rookies, Detroit signed two rookies, Cleveland and Los Angeles Angels awarded bonus contracts to others. Frank Herrera and Tony Curry traded to Buffalo farm club for Dwight Siebler, who went 4-4 in 30 Buffalo games. Detroit’s Morton and McAuliffe inked rookie outfield deals. Kinard Littleton and Bobby Dawlin also secured undisclosed bonus terms. San Francisco picked up Dick Holden, Dick Dietz, and Jose Calero with Dietz hitting .332 and Calero .346.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Detroit
Tigers
Cleveland
Los Angeles Angels
Philadelphia Phillies
Frank (Pancho) Herrera
Tony Curry
Buffalo
Dwight Siebler
Siebler
Los Angeles
Dick Holden
Dick Dietz
Jose Calero
Holden
Milwaukee Braves
Boise
Yakima
Dietz
Calero
el Paso
Biddeford Firemen Respond to Two Calls
Biddeford firemen were summoned to the home of Roger House at 64 Pike Street shortly after 10 this morning for an overflowing oil burner. No fire was found and units returned. A second run yesterday to Jefferson Street involved a truck fire. the truck owner Philip Simard reported no damage. Defective wiring was blamed for the trouble and nothing was used by firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Roger House
Pike Street
Anther
Jefferson Street
Philip Simard
Clouds Stall for Historic U S Space Flight
John Glenn prepares for orbital flight aboard an Atlas rocket amid final checks by the radar and recovery teams. The Atlas and Ranger 3 mission proceed on schedule, with Glenn set to ride at 17 500 miles per hour to 100 to 150 miles altitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas
Glenn
Bates President Urges Break With Communist Trade
Bates College President Charles F. Phillips called for sterner U S cold war measures, including a complete break of all trade relations with communist countries, at a news conference Friday night. The remarks followed his three month tour and speeches on the Southeast Asia situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Bates College
Charles F. Phillips
Dr. Phillips
Orient
Earth
Jay
Southeast Asia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baptist Youth Fellowship of the
Junior Beacons For Christ
Lyman First Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Baptist
Bible Baptist Church of
Saco City Hall
Salvation Army
Union Avenue
Salvation
Fail Gospel
First Baptist Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship of
South Biddeford
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Rte
Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship
Saco United Baptist Church
Youth Fellowship of
Advent Christian Church
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Youth Fellowship
Norman J. Langmaid
Saco School Street
Roland Peters
Pico Hope
Nicholas Fox
Frank E. Atkins
Tides High
Steve O’neill
Sox
Journal Carriers
Albert Morin
Pinette ‘Avenue
Roger
St. Andre School
Pool Street
Roger Morin
Yvonne Drouin
Cub Scouts of
Saco Pack
Priscilla Star Club
Emile Fecteau
Biddefort
Fecteau
Fecteau's Hardware
Indiana University
MacArthur
Big Show
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