Local residents take summer and vacation updates
Dr and Mrs William B O Sullivan sail for a sea trip from Biddeford while Dr George Berube plans a summer at Biddeford Pool. Miss Lorraine Moreau takes a two week vacation from the Biddeford Savings Bank and several postal staffers and bank workers announce upcoming time off.?>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. O'Sullivan
Biddeford
Biddeford Pool
George Berube
Graham Street
Muriel Leach
New Road
Arundel
Webber Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Lorraine Moreau
West Street
Biddeford Savings Bank
Polly Barker
Wes Buxton
Marion D:son
Worcester
Mass
Silliker’'s
Ocean Park
David
Deborah Potter
Mechanic Street
Saco
Walter Potter
New Bedford
Mary Clopper
York County Savings Bank
U. S. Naval Facility
Cape May
New Jersey
Elwood W. Doyle
Ferry Beach Road
Stevens
Goose Rocks Beach
Newton Stevens
Cora Ann
Frank
Harding Street
Harmon
Fortunes Rocks
Jean Ger
Monreal
P. Q
Lloyd Michael Cochrane
Jasper Cochrane
South Street
America
Canada
Joseph Woods
Biddeford Junior High School
Mrs Marie Frechette 70 Biddeford resident dies after brief illness
Marie Frechette 70 of 20 Bacon Street Biddeford died at a local hospital after a brief illness Born January 9 1890 in Princeville Quebec she lived most of her life here She worked at Pepperell Mills Biddeford retiring five years ago and belonged to Notre Dame hospital auxiliary She is survived by three sisters two brothers and several nieces and nephews Funeral services set for Monday at St Andre Church with prayers at 8 a m at Sansoucy funeral home Burial at St Joseph Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Louise Frechette
Bacon Street
Biddeford
Princeville
Quebec
Albert and
Euphimine
Mitchell)Frechette
Pepperell Mills
Biddelford
Notre Dame Hospital
Evelene Lepage
Careene Frechette
Yvonne Tondreau
Salem
Mass
Philip
Henry
Newport News
St. Andre Church
Sansoucy Funeral Home
Stone Street
Sansoucy
St. Joseph Cemetery
Mrs. Fillmore Harris Leads Notre Dame Thrift Shop Week
Mrs. Fillmore Harris, captain, will oversee Notre Dame Thrift Shop operations this week, coordinating volunteers and sales to support campus needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore Harris
Notre Dame Thrift Shop
Leona Maurais Dies in Biddeford at 67
Leona Maurais formerly of Lewiston died at her daughter Juliette Poulin’s home in Biddeford. Born April 14, 1878 in Ste Anne de La Pocatiere P Q she was a daughter of the late Vincent Michaud and his wife. Survived by a daughter three sons three sisters twenty grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Friends may call at Sansoucy funeral home Biddeford 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 10 pm Monday. Funeral 10 am Tuesday at St Joseph church Biddeford with prayers at 9 am at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Maurais
Lewiston
Juliette Poulin
Maple Street
Biddeford
Ste
Anne de la
Canaan
Denonville
Florida St Amand
Webster
Mass
Virginia Gagnon
Ste. Catherine's
Comte de Port
St. Joseph Church
St. Joseph Cemetery
Edward Sutherland dies at 77 in Augusta
Edward Sutherland 77 of Wells formerly Everett Mass died suddenly in Augusta yesterday. A shoeworker by trade he was born in New Salem Mass to Edward F. and Fanny Oliver Sutherland. Survived by two sons Edward and Roy Sutherland a sister Mrs. Gertrude Felton Springfield Mass. Funeral 10 a m Saturday from Angell Funeral Home 9 Dane Street Kennebunk burial Glenwood Cemetery Everett Mass. Friends may call at Angell Funeral Home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Sutherland
Wells
Everett
Mass
Augusta
New Salem
Edward F
Fanny
Oliver) Sutherland
Edward
Roy Sutherland
Gertrude Felton
Springfield
Angell
Dane Street
Kennebunk
Glenwood Cemetery
Angell Funeral Home
Saturday meetings and confessions schedule across Kennebunk and Wells
A notice lists Saturday confessions at St Monica Kennebunk St Martha Kennebunkport and St Mary Wells with times from 2 30 to 3 30 pm 4 to 5 pm and 1 to 8 pm all at specific parishes A Junior Band meeting in Saco is set for 10 am and a Full Gospel Assembly address by Pastor Delbert Campbell at Biddeford on Sunday at 3 pm The Saco dog officer visits owners today to address about 150 unlicensed dogs reported by City Clerk Clifford Purvis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Monica Church
Kennebunk
St. Mary Church
Wells
Full Gospel
Biddeford
Delbert Campbell
The
Baptist Church
West Buxton
Hill and
Chapel Streets
Advent Christian Meetinghouse
Saco
Frank Benson
Clifford Purvis
Purvis
Funeral services for Mrs Rose Anna Martin at Notre Dame de Lourdes
Funeral services for Mrs Rose Anna Martin were held at 9 this morning at Notre Dame de Lourdes church. Rev Arthur Dube led a solemn requiem high Mass with Rev Paul Jalbert deacon and Rev George Plante sub-deacon. Music by organist Mrs Eva Carrier and the ladies choir. Bearers were Piail Casavant, Raymond Caron, Edward Caron and Leo Gagnon. Burial followed at St Joseph Cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev Dube and Rev Plante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Anna Martin
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Arthur Dube
Paul Jalbert
George Plante
Eva Carrier
Piail Casavant
Raymond Caron
Edward Caron
Leo Gagnon
St. Joseph Cemetery
Dube
Plante
Indian President Leaves for Stalinabad on Soviet Tour
President Rajendra Prasad departed by plane for Stalinabad as part of a goodwill mission through the Soviet Union, continuing a series of visits aimed at strengthening ties with Soviet leaders and peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Rajendra Prasad
India
Stalinabad
Soviet Union
Portland Weather: Warm Sun mixed with Clouds
The forecast shows a humid Portland day with sun and intervals of clouds. Light westerly winds shift to onshore near the coast, with mild temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s across zones, and lows in the mid to upper 50s to low 50s tonight. Northeasterly breezes 5 to 15 mph Saturday bring continued mild conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Extended Weather Forecast For New England
The forecast covers northern New England Massachusetts and Rhode Island for five days Saturday through Wednesday. Temperatures will run near normal with Maine two to four degrees above normal. Cool weekend, warmer Monday and Tuesday, cool again Wednesday. Total precipitation expected about half to three quarters of an inch with showery rain Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Weather Bureau
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Maine
Two-Car Saco Crash Causes $153 Damages
Police say a two car collision at Beach street and Washington avenue in Saco caused $153 in damages. George E. Dionne Jr. of 22 North Street drove west on Washington turning onto Beach when his car collided with Roger Rumery of Biddeford heading north on Beach. No injuries were reported. Dionne’s car damage estimated at $150 and Rumery’s at $3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach Street
Washington Avenue
Saco
George E. Dionne, Jr
North Street
Roger Rumery
RFD 1
Biddeford
Dionne
Rumery
Offer Made for Saco-Lowell by Food Machinery
Food Machinery and Chemical Corp announced a bid to take over Saco-Lowell Shops, the Boston textile machinery maker. Chairman David F. Edwards said the offer would be recommended to stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
Food Machinery and Chemical Corp
Saco- Lowell Shops
Boston
Saco - Lowell
David F. Edwards
House Adjusts Minimum Wage Bill Amid Election Year Politics
The House backed a $1.15 hourly minimum wage for interstate commerce and extended coverage to about 1.4 million chain store workers, rejecting the $1.25 plan that would add roughly 32 million workers. The vote split followed a Republican-Southern Democrat coalition, with Senate actions expected after August conventions. Also, the House approved Cuba sugar quota changes and a multi billion defense fund package, while the GI housing program extension passed both chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tees
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
House
Senate
Labor Committee
Cuba
Senate Finance Committee
Charles B. Hoeven
Riowa
U. S
Congress
Eisenhower
State and Justice Departments
Paper firm pays raise at Westbrook
The S. D. Warren Co granted yesterday 8 to 11 cents hourly pay raises to 3,000 employees. The firm also increased contributions to the employees mutual relief association, taking over part of the payment previously made by the employee. Officials said the hike follows an industry pattern. Dianthus, a hardy carnation family plant, is commonly known as Sweet William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
S. D. Warren Co
Mutual Relief Association
Biddeford Graduate Dorette Valliere Wins Salute to Youth
Dorette Valliere, a 1960 Biddeford High School graduate, wins the Salute to Youth award. She plans to study at Forsythe Dental School with Tufts affiliation to become a dental hygienist, facing funding needs to begin this fall. Her high scholastic record, National Honor Society membership, and campus leadership are noted, with a $100 senior scholarship aiding her goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeliene Davenport
Biddeford
Dorette Valliere
Forsythe Dental School
Forsythe
Tufts Dental College
Boston
Dental
Olympian
Tiger Topics
Colonial Pharmacy
Kennebunkport
Germaine Bergeron
Raymond Kenneally
Miss Valliere
Robert A. Valliere
Roundhill Street
Eisenhowers Prepare For Newport Vacation
Newport, R I AP The seacoast city readies for President Eisenhower and his wife for a month long Newport vacation at the Naval Base near the Country Club The President plans to golf at Newport Country Club and may return weekends during August City officials pledge privacy and protection while he plays and uses a prepared presidential office within the naval station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R.I
Haven
Eisenhower
Congress
White House
Newport Naval Base
Newport Country Club
George A. Bisson
Navy
Naval Station
American firm negotiates sale to Cuba for oil
A U.S. company discussed a potential sale to Cuba as it requires about 60,000 barrels of oil daily to meet demand. The talks focus on supply terms and future shipments, with no final agreement announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Texaco
Santiago
Shell
Esso
Venezuela
Castro
Soviet Union
Revollucion
American Company
Island
Saco Seeks State Action To Delay Federal Loan
Mayor Charles R. Cote received a Maine Water Improvement Commission request for a formal MWIC demand before a loan extension can be considered for Saco sewer plant funding. The delay stems from charter flaws after Saco Sanitary District repealed, transferring assets but not sewer duties, awaiting January Legislature action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Charles R. Cote
Maine Water Improvement Commission
Lester M. Klashman
Cote
Saco Swimming Program Set To Start July 11
The two week swimming program for Saco youngsters starts July 11 under Red Cross supervision. Registration is July 8 at the Saco Recreation building, with buses to Royal Ambassador pool daily 12:30 pm to 3 pm. Instructors include Mrs. Van Fleet, Sidney Griffith, and Mrs. Shaffer. Barbara Pendleton oversees nonclass time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Charles Tucker
York County
American Red Cross
Saco Recreation
Royal Ambassador Pool
Gerald van Fleet
Howard Shaffer
Sidney Griffith
van Fleet
Griffith
Shaffer
Barbara Pendleton
Fe Guards
Royal Ambassador Camp
Red Faced Car Taker Misses Car Mix Up in Bangor
John Cyr reported his car missing from a Bangor lot. A second car of the same color and make was found nearby. State Police stopped Cyr in Orono eight miles away. A woman driver admitted mistaking her car for Cyr's after a visit to her eye doctor. Also noting Shreveport history in Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
John Cyr
Cyr
Orono
Working Gals Rise in Labor Force Share
Data from the National Industrial Conference Board show that in 1940 36 percent of women worked, rising to about 61 percent of the 22.4 million women workers. The largest gain came from married women over 35, while single women declined by 1.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Industrial Conference Board
Moore holiday to be dedicated at Ocean Park parade
A holiday proposed by Mr and Mrs Alton L Moore of Saugus Mass will be dedicated at Ocean Park with free refreshments for parade participants and a concert by Painchands band of Biddeford directed by Ludger Picher. Russell K Smith Ocean Park to be parade marshal and a tag day sale organized by Ocean Park Girl Scouts and Brownies with Mrs Smith in charge in case of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton L. Moore
Saugus
Mass
Ocean Park
Painchand
Band
Biddeford
Ludger Picher
Russell K. Smith
Japan backs US Japan pact despite Soviet protests
Tokyo endorses the U S Japan security treaty amid riot protests. Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi’s government asserts stationing U S forces is essential for national safety and world peace. Foreign Minister Fujiyama delivers a strong note accusing the Soviet Union of misinterpretation and meddling in Japan's affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
United States
Soviet Union
Japan
U. S
Nobusuke Kishi
Far East
U.S
Aiichiro Fujiyama
Nicolai T. Fedorenko
Fujiyama
Weather report notes showers in Livermore Maine and crop damage nearby
The bulletin records showers in the Livermore area of Maine and other crop damage in Otisfield Maine and along Massachusetts North Shore. At Peabody Massachusetts hail reached one inch. The Weather Bureau forecasts clearing skies and cooler weather today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore
Maine
Otisfield
North
Massachusetts
Peabody
Mass
Weather Bureau
Oslo police hunt for two men who cashed Confederate money
In Oslo two youths changed 1000 in 1864 Confederate currency in two shops over two days, receiving 700 kroner about 9 dollars. When questioned, they flashed a large roll of notes to prove validity. Police believe the pair may strike again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Norway
Monroe presidency and temple event details outlined
James Monroe became the fifth U S president in 1817 and was re elected in 1820. The article notes a concert and other features to be held in the Temple, suggesting a ceremonial or public program linked to Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Monroe
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marie Frechette
Ee Bsecup
Edward Sutherland
Saco Salvation Army
St. Martha Church
Kennebunkrt
All Saints Church
Oguawit
Allstate
Paul R. Rousseau
AAA
Raymond O. Audio
Simard Avenue
Rose Ann Martin
Parade
Paris
Saco Lowell
Fidel
Webber
David H. Shields
David Hill
Maurice Stevens
Gary Hill
Winter Street
Randy Lee
Robert Petit
Storer Street
Susan Elaine
Aine Labbe
David Joseph
Albert Ridley
Hill Street
Debra Jean
Raymond Cyr
Main Street
Claudette Marie
Ovila Pimpare
Green Street
Debra Ann
Robert I. Lavigne
Wharf Street
William Paul
Robert Randall
Cedar Street
Old Orchard Beach
Raymond Paul
Morton F. Wolfe
Norman Avenue
Sace
Gary Ivan
Joseph Conway
Pinehurst
St. John Hospital
Lowell
Franklin P. Blake
Greenfield, N. H
Frank Blake
Shreveport
Henry Shreve
Fenderson
Husky Chinos
Husky
Lee
Carter
Fruit of the Loom
Mayo Spruce
Elm Street
Andre Fortier
M. D
Foss Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!