Ward of local notables amid summer departures
A parade of summer visitors and patients fills local homes from Saco to Biddeford. Names include John P Tarbox at Webber hospital, Andover travelers the Berubes, Hiram Parish and Napoleon Morin patients, and editor Timothy Mahoney ill at his Biddeford home. Families from Pasadena to Goose Rocks Beach vacation, with multiple extended stays and visits to relatives in Old Orchard Beach, Biddeford, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Tarbox
Main
Saco
Webber Hospital
Guy Berube
Andover
Mass
Old Orchard Beach
Hiram V. Parish
Central Park Avenue
Biddeford
Napoleon Morin
Westland Street
Sarah Gallagher
Pleasant View
Frank B. Lawler
Anchorage
Alaska
Nancy
Frank D. Lawler
Ferry Road
Seco
Goose Rocks Beach
Warren Emmons
Peter MacNamara
Lowell
Pauline Perrault
Foss Street
Bernice Beaudoin
Harrison Avenue
Vickie Goulet
Donna Hungerford
Southbridge
Virginia Cotsis
John
California
Prospect Street
Joseph Zook
Hill Street
Wilfred Beaudoin
Micheline
Daniel
Danville Center
Richmond
Arthur Denoncourt
Pool Street
Joseph Bouffard
School Street
Agnes Cunningham
Pleasant Street
New England
Trull Hospital
Washington Avenue
Duncan McAfee
Amanda McCordick
Dallas
Ore
Arta Smith
Toronto
Can
Dorothy Nelson
Hamden
Conn
William Burke
Cheshire
Que
George Guay
St. Bernard
P. Q
Melchor Carrier
Scott Jet
Aurele Fontaine
St Narcisse
Leon Belise
St. Lambert
Ste Anne
Quebec City
Ste Marie Bance
Vachon
Guay
Florien Guay
Mrs Earle Pratt Death Notice in Saco
Mrs Anne J Pratt 38 longtime Lewiston native dies suddenly at a local hospital. She lived at 271 Bradley Street Saco and was wife of Earle L Pratt manager of Bagleys Red and White. Survived by two daughters two sisters and other relatives. Funeral Monday 2 PM Shumway Funeral Home Saco burial Laurel Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne J. Pratt
Bradley Street
Saco
Lewiston
Walter S
Sophie
Kersis) Buiwid
Lewiston High School
Telephone Company
Carnation Rebecca Lodge
Portland
Four-Square Club
Central Square Baptist Church
Court Street
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Stock market edges higher in steady trading
In New York the stock market rose in a fairly active session. The Dow Jones average stood at noon up 2.48 to 642.85 while the AP 60 shared a gain of .70 to 222.30 as industrials, rails, and utilities rose. Bonds also moved higher with U.S. government issues advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dow Jones
Associated Press
Taipei Police Phones in Danger of Cutoff
The Taipei police bureau faces loss of phone service after owing over 5000 dollars. Officials say budget limits prevent payment and they have asked the city government for a special appropriation to cover the expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipei
Formosa
Taipei Police Bureau
Fire Chief Dies After Car Collision Responding to Alarm
Deputy Fire Chief John H. O Malley aged 61 died at Sacred Heart hospital from injuries sustained when his car collided with a private vehicle while answering a false alarm in Manchester New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H.P
John H. O'Malley
Sacred Heart Hospital
Funeral for Ernest W. Pierce Held in Gray
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Gray for Ernest W. Pierce 68 of Kennebunk who died Sunday at Togus Veteran Hospital. Born August 7, 1892 in Cornish, he was a World War I veteran formerly employed by Saco Lowell. Survived by his widow Hannah Smith, a son Donald of Saco, two brothers, two sisters, two grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Burial in Gray Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Ernest W. Pierce
Rossroad
Kennebunk
Togus Veteran Hospital
Pierce
Cornish
David S
Lavina Morgan Pierce
Saco- Lowell Company
Hannah Smith
Donald
Saco
Richard
North Windham
Roy
Kezar Falls
Nettie Brown
Lee
Maude Burrill
Gray Cemetery
Bogus Repair Man Robs Saco Grocery Store
A man posing as a refrigerator repairman stole cigarettes valued at 400 dollars from First National stores on Main Street Saco yesterday afternoon. He told manager Ludger J Croteau he would inspect the freezer and was described as in his 30s husky build short dark hair about 5 8 tall 165 pounds wearing a green shirt. Six and a half cases were later found missing after the store room door was found broken. The case is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
Main Street
Saco
Ludger J. Croteau
New Telephone District Set Up In Maine
Portland Maine April fiel The New England Telephone and Telegraph Co forms a new Maine district with Augusta as headquarters. It includes Augusta Waterville Lewiston and Rumford. James T McCreary becomes district commercial manager. Delmar D Shaw Jr district traffic superintendent and Sheldon E Littlefield district plant superintendent named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
The
New England Telephone & Telegraph Co
Maine
Augusta
Waterville
Bangor
Lewiston
Rumford
James T. McCreary
Delmar D. Shaw ,Jr
Sheldon E. Littlefield
Womens leader Mrs Norman Plouff dies at 54
Mrs Norman Plouff former president of the Maine Federated Women's Clubs died at a hospital yesterday. She chaired the Governors Committee on Mental Institutions and served on the Governor's Highway Safety Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Norman Plouff
Maine Federated Women’s Clubs
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Reorganization Progress
The Bangor & Aroostook Corp moved closer to completion by authorizing a registration statement for common stock to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Under the plan railroad stock will be exchanged for corporation stock as part of the restructuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presque Isle
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad
Bangor & Aroostook Corp
Securities and Exchange Commission
Maine Supreme Court orders PUC to reconsider Auburn water rate boost
The Maine Supreme Court has instructed the Public Utilities Commission to review a rejected annual revenue increase exceeding 80,000 for the Auburn Water District. The PUC had denied the rate request as unjust and unreasonable under charter provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine Supreme Court
Public Utilities Commission
Auburn
PUC
Dump Fire Responded By Saco Firemen
Saco firemen responded to a dump fire at the city dump on Cumberland Avenue yesterday afternoon. A booster line was deployed and no damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Cumberland Avenue
Red shelling of Quemoy Islands marks first action of night
Taipei dispatch reports the Chinese Communists fired 100 shells at the Quemoy Islands Tuesday night in the first Red action of the evening. Nationalist Defense Ministry confirmed the bombardment and noted no immediate details on casualties or damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipei
Formosa
Quemoy Islands
Defense Ministry
Weather for Portland Fair With Cloudy Intervals
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions this afternoon tonight and Friday with cloudy intervals. Winds are light northwest and onshore 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures reach mid to upper 70s this afternoon and low to mid 50s tonight with cooler readings elsewhere from Caribou to Miami and Portland to Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
Washington
Miami
Chicago
New Orleans
Denver
Los Angeles
Halifax
Montireal
No Injuries Reported In Saco Mishap
James G. Davis age 29 from Old Orchard Beach stopped at a traffic light on Main Street Saco. Mary A. Waterhouse age 57 from Saco failed to stop and struck Davis from the rear near Ocean Park Road causing $106.30 damage to Davis vehicle. Waterhouse damage not estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Ocean Park Road
Saco
James G. Davis
Dual Role On TV Stirs NBC Talks With Frank Blair
New York AP reports NBC executives will meet with Frank Blair to discuss his outside commercials. Blair, longtime Today newscaster, faces questions of conflict of interest as he embodies both news duties and ad work. He says he would not give up 25 years as a newscaster and would comply with NBC’s Cleanup TV policy within reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
NBC
Frank Blair
Blair
News
State Praised For Record Maine Highway Safety
Gov Reed received congratulations from the National Safety Council for Maine's strong highway safety record over the Fourth of July weekend. A telegram from council EVP G C Stewart called Maine's two fatalities during the three day period among the best in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Men Return For Judge to Perform Marriages
Two men fined on traffic charges visited City Judge John W. Ryle in Norman Oklahoma with their fiancés seeking marriage. The scene combined court business with personal vows as the couples asked the judge to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Okla P
John W. Ryle
Six Days Against Nationalist Forces on Offshore Islands
A brief report states six days of combat against Nationalist forces on offshore islands. It underscores continuing naval and air operations with allied support and notes tactical uncertainties and casualties.
St Francis honors Rev Father Norman on farewell
The testimonial in the Fathers dining room honored Rev Father Norman with farewell messages from absent officials. He received the Presidential Lavaliere of Distinction in May, has served 19 years on the Pool road, held every admin post, and will transfer after six years as superior. Born in Fort Kent, he studied in Quebec and earned a Master’s from Bonaventure University. this month he earns a Doctor in Education from Calvin Coolidge College and heads to Three Rivers tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Norman
St. Francis College
J. Ralph Larochelle
Raymond T. Bonang
Francis X. Cote
Henry P. Ross
Joseph S. Audie
John E., Barrett
Harold D. Carroll
Apostolic Syndic of the
Franciscans
Fernand M. X. Cote
Albert F. Deshaies
Peter W. Helige
Roy McNaughton
Martin J. Rielly
Michael Schoonjans
Maurice C. E. Roux
Joseph P. Kenneally
George Malesnik
James H. Murphy
Roland A.sylvestre
Pool Road
Fort Kent
St. Anthony Seminary
Province of
Quebec
Bonaventure University of New York
Calvin Coolidge College
Massachusetts
Three Rivers
St. Anthony Monastery
Blimp Crash Sparks Navy Recovery Effort
A Navy board led by Capt. F. N. Klein will investigate a blimp wreck that sank to an undetermined depth. Survivors include A FE 2 Joseph Culligan, A C W 3 Donald L. Schaumier, A E M 3 Antonio Contreras, and A C 3 Edward Turner who died from a broken neck after being pulled from the water. The Essex, 15 miles southeast of Barnegat Inlet, reached the scene 20 minutes after the crash. the airship, valued at $12 million, was a Reliance type used for radar patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
F. N. Klein
Fleet Airship Wing
A. FE
Joseph Culligan
EastiKeansburg
Donald L. Schaumier
Flint
Mich
Essex
New York
Shhaumier
Ft. Dix
Culligan
Contreras
Naval Air Station
Charlie Eble
Barnegat Inlet
New York City
Corrine Huff Becomes First Black State Winner in Pageant
Semifinal chaos interrupted by Kar Eicker Mann from Littleton Colorado who mistook her state, while Corrine Huff of Youngstown Ohio advances to finals as the first American Negro state winner. Huff tearfully reads a crude New York letter and regains composure with help from contestants and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kar Eickermann
Littleton
Colo
Corrine Huff
Youngstown
Ohio
New York
Nurses Courses Will Be Offered At UM Session
The National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service in cooperation with the University of Maine Summer Session will offer summer courses for nurses. July 11 to 29 will cover the role of the practical nurse and a business administration course. July 11 to August 5 teaching methods for nursing education. August 1 to 19 nursing home administration. Instructors include Eliza M. Lounsbury, Mildred Smith, Martha C. Eisele, Hilda M. Torrop, Carolyn L. Brown, Merrill S. Ring, and Goldie Rogers. Participants must obtain permission from the national association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza M. Lounsbury
Port Huron Public Schools
Mildred Smith
L.P.N
Practical Nurse Association of Ohio
National Association For Practical Nurse Education
Martha C. Eisele
Department of Nursing
University of Kansas
Hilda M. Torrop
N.Y
Carolyn L. Brown
New Jersey
New Jersey Hospital Association
Merrill S. Ring
R.N
Springfield
Mass
Goldie Rogers
Bethesda
National Association For Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc
Madison Ave
New York
Draft Rockefeller Movement In Full Force
San Francisco AP Rockefeller draft movement expands nationwide with half page ads in major papers. William Brinton, national chairman, announces headquarters in San Francisco and 21 state committees. Brinton asserts strong delegate support at the Republican National Convention and credits no Rockefeller funds to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
William M. Brinton
Rockefeller
Brinton
Rockefeller Associates
Saco Ross Road To Have Waste Pickup
The city of Saco will begin weekly waste pickup on Ross road starting next Tuesday afternoon. Street Commissioner Timothy Crowley said Ross road had been the sole street not yet serviced by the city street department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Ross Road
Timothy Crowley
City Street
Biddeford Firemen Respond to Two Calls
Biddeford fire department responded to an oil fire in a machine shop at 366 Elmetree, Biddeford with no major damage. In a second call, firefighters extinguished a broom fire at a two story tenement at 41 43 Middle Street Biddeford. Deputy Chief Hormidas Belair cited careless smoking as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Elmetree
Middle Street
Hormidas Belair
Police Probe Break Into Saco Store
Saco police reported a break in at a Portland road store operated by Timothy Victor. Six-packs of beer, loose bottles and $5 in change were missing. Officers checked between 12:30 and 3:30 a.m. with no break found, and the break was discovered at 6 a.m. The case is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Saco
Timothy Victor
Raymond Kerry
Three Saco Youths Put Under 7 30 Curfew
Judge Hillary Mahaney in Saco Juvenile Court imposes a 7 30 curfew on three youths after their parents agree to restitution of about 100 for damage to Locke and Bonython schools. The boys, aged 9 and 12, were charged with breaking 35 windows and damaging sashes and shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Hilary Mahoney
Saco Juvenile Court
Daage
Locke and
Bonython
Mahaney
Saco Dog Owners Reminded Of Fees
Saco City Clerk Clifford A Purvis prepares a letter to dog owners who have not yet bought their 1960 dog license. By state law the city must collect a license fee for all dogs and forward it to the state. Licenses were due a month ago. Fees are 5.40 for females 1.40 for males and 1.40 for spayed females.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Clifford A. Purvis
Purvis
Family moves as Hvoslefs change homes in Maine
The Hooslef family shifts residence from Kennebunkport to Kennebunk as Arthur Hooslef and his three children Carol Cindy and Dexter relocate. Sven and his wife join worship at South Congregational Church Port, with Mrs Hooslef active in local clubs. Ralph Hooslef remains with United Car Fastener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Northeastern University
Massachusetts Certified Public Accountants
Transonics, Inc
Maine
Massachusetts
Sven Hoosler
Wildes District
Kennebunkport
Port
Sven Hvoslef
Women’s Association
Olympian Club
Adah
OES
Biddeford
Ralph Hvoslef
Hvoslef
United Car Fastener Company
Hvoslefs
Lyman Man Is Jailed On Driving Charge
George W. Morrison a 71 year old resident of Lyman was jailed for 30 days in York county jail after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. He failed to pay a 150 fine after his vehicle struck a parked car on Main Street in Biddeford. The parked car owner Peter Anastasoff 74 of 65 South Street Biddeford reported damages estimated at 600 to 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Morrison
Lyman
York County
Alfred
Gerrald C. Nason
Biddeford
Morrison
Main Street
Peter Anastasoff
South Street
Raytheon to Produce New Vacuum Tubes for Radar Jamming
Raytheon Co at Waltham mass will manufacture powerful backward wave oscillators under a 1.2 million subcontract for America’s nuclear airstrike force. The tubes create a noise signal at enemy radar frequencies to jam and auto switch when radar frequency changes. Developed at Raytheon’s Spencer Laboratory from a prior French design, with Hallicrafters of Chicago as prime contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham, Mass
Raytheon Co
America
Raytheon
Spencer Laboratory
Hallicrafters, Co
Chicago
Havana Shift May Effect Major Leagues
Buffalo reports a possible Havana franchise move within 10 days to join the International League. Havana would play remaining 1960 home games in Cincinnati and Jersey City as speculation spreads. Montreal league president calls the tale speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Havana
Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle
Cincinnati
Jersey City
Buffalo Evening News
Cy Kritzer
Sungar King
Kritzer
Montreal
Frank Shaughnessy
Rail work begins on York Hill guard rail
Street Commissioner Timothy Crowley reports work started this morning on a 300 foot steel guard rail at the foot of York Hill in Saco. He estimates installation will be completed by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Hill
Saco
Timothy Crowley
Crowley
Barracks Founder Named To Post
Samuel Rankin a past commander of World War One Barracks 283 of Saco has been appointed to another post within the veterans organization. The veteran leader helped establish the local unit and will take on duties that expand its community outreach and support programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rankin
Saco
Real Cool TV Mystery Tepid Review
Bernard Gavzer reviews Diagnosis Unknown as a tepid CBS mystery. A murdered artist model, a quirky pathologist Dr Coffee, and radioshack science gimmicks fail to enliven the one hour program. The culprit, a fat deli owner, is revealed after a lab twist and a poetic aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sherlock Holmes
Watson
CBS
Garry Moore
Dr. Coffee
Jivey
India
Polackwich Holds Slim Lead In Maine Amateur Golf Round
In Bar Harbor AP update defending champion Dr Steve Polackwich of Saco leads Roy Moore from Waterville by 1 hole after 13 holes in the championship flight. Crono state champion Jim Veno leads John Levinson 2 up after 13 holes. Ray LeBel Portland leads Bobby Buck 4 up after 10 holes. Hal Sawyer Kebo Valley up 2 over Ernie Olsen while Bill Lever Auburn is 2 up on Walter Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Steve Polackwich
Roy Moore
Maine
Dr Polackwich
Saco
Moore
Watervile
Jim Veno
Crono
John Levinson
Kennebunk
Ray Lebel
Portland
Bobby Buck
Bath
Hal Sawyer
Kebo Valley
Ernie Olsen
Bill Lever
Auburn
Walter Miles
Maine rainfall leaves five of six reservoirs full
A U S Geological Survey engineer reported that June rainfall in Maine averaged about 1.15 inches. The result shows five of the state's six major water storage reservoirs were full or nearly full at month end, according to the official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
U. S. Geological Survey
Rankin Organizes Saco Biddeford Barracks at Legion Home
Deputy Chief of Staff designated by State commander Frank Mac Donald of Freeport. Rankin organized the first Saco and Biddeford Barracks at the Saco Legion home in 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank MacDonald
Freeport
Rankin
Biddeford
Saco Legion
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Mrs. Earle Pratt
Journal ‘‘Wanted
St. Francis
Norman Thibodeau
Saco Ross Road
Saco Store
Son
Lyman Man
By Bernard Gavzer
Polackwich
Fishman’s
Pepperell
M. H. Fishman CO
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