Woodward Navy radar man promoted aboard USS Thomas Joe
Wilbert G. Woodward radar man third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Lester W Woodward of 709 Pool Road Biddeford promoted while serving aboard the Navy destroyer escort ship USS Thomas Joe operating out of Newport News Newport Virginia area or nearby was promoted while aboard the ship in the fleet assignment noting his family residence at Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert G. Woodward
USN
Lester W. Woodward
Pool Road
Biddeford
Thomas Joe
Newport
Cadets of Saco Salvation Army Meet Friday
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 pm in the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Save-Now Plan Benefits Family
A family study compares buy now pay later versus save now to buy household appliances. Cash savings for the five items delayed by 20 months of credit charges, enabling potential extra purchases like a TV. Poison prevention data urges careful storage of household goods to protect children under five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremas
Neceneus
National Safety Council
Two Youngsters Hit In Saco Mishaps
A police report details two Saco accidents yesterday involving a six-year-old bicyclist Joyce Haley and a five-year-old Linda Lambert. Joyce Haley sustained a bruise after riding from her driveway into a vehicle driven by Paul C. Michaud, 61, at 1 Wood Ave. Linda Lambert, 5, was struck while crossing Temple Street by Willis C. Sylvester, 68, of 169 Bradley St.. no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Joyce Haley
Paul C. Michaud
Wood Ave
Haley
Linda Lambert
Temple St
Willis C. Sylvester
Bradley St
Temple Street
It Looked Like a Taxi Albuquerque
An Englishman, unnamed and well-dressed, mistook a police patrol car for a taxi outside Albuquerque. He jumped in, sat in the back, then explained he thought the car with a light on top was his cab and asked to be taken to the airport. The officer clarified the misunderstanding before driving away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Jove
Death of Rt Rev George P Johnson Vicar General of Portland
The Rt Rev George P Johnson 77 longtime vicar general of the Roman Catholic diocese of Portland died today at Mercy Hospital Portland He served as administrator in bishop's absence and led St Josephs Church and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception He attended multiple Eucharistic Congresses and was honored for 50 years in the priesthood a native Portlander he was ordained in 1913 and served 42 years as rector of St Josephs of Portland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
George P. Johnson
Mercy Hospital
Johnson
St. Joseph's Church
Richard Cardinal Cushing
Boston
Cardinal Cushing
Rome
John XXIII
Barcelona
Spain
Grand Seminary of
Montreal
Widow of Raymond Chagnon Ward Dies in Rochester
Mrs Raymond Chagnon Ward dies at a Rochester Minnesota hospital at age 39. She was born Berdena Reiners of Hastings Nebraska and is survived by widower Raymond formerly of Biddeford and three children aged 14, 11 and 8. Funeral services planned in Hastings Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Chagnon
Berdena Reiners
Hastings
Neb
Rochester, Minn
Raymond
Biddeford
Thomas
Steven
Janet
Miss Mary Murray 93 Dies After Long Illness
Miss Mary P Murray of 49 State St Biddeford died last night after a long illness. Born Oct 24 1870 in Portsmouth NH she was daughter of Daniel and Jane Murray and a former member of the Children of Mary Sodality. Survivors include several cousins. Services at St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Friends may call at Cosgrove Funeral Home this evening 7 to 9 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary P. Murray
State St
Biddeford
Portsmouth N.H
Daniel and
Jane (Gannon) Murray
St. Mary's Parish
Children of Mary Sodality
St.ary’ Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Cosrove Funeral Home
Elmt
Prayers Planned for Mrs. Marie Allaire at St Margarets
Members of the Ladies Sodality of St Margarets Church will meet tonight at the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home on Portland Avenue to say prayers for Mrs Marie A Allaire a church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Ladies Sodality O
Eagles to Honor Former Member Alcide Ethier
The Biddeford Saco Aerie F O Eagles meet at 7 PM at Birch Street then proceed to Emond Funeral Home at 72 Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to former member Alcide Ethier.
Market Edges Higher In Moderate NY Trading
New York stocks edged forward in moderate trading with steels leading gains before retreating midday. RCA rose after reporting strong quarterly profits, while Dow and AP 60 stock averages firmed. IBM gained, Du Pont lifted indices, and securities in electronics and chemicals posted modest advances amid mixed totals on the American and broader markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steels
RCA
Steel and
Jones & Laughlin
Bethlehem
Associated Press
Zenith
Raytheon
Sperry
du Pont
Allied Chemical
Eastman Kodak
American Telephone
IBM
General Motors
Ford
American Motors
American Stock Exchange
Portland Weather Summary for Friday
Cloudy with showers possible this afternoon and thundershowers and cooler conditions. Highs near 70s. Tonight partly cloudy with evening showers and fog late night. Lows mid 50s. Winds mostly onshore 5 to 15 mph tonight. Friday partly cloudy with a chance of afternoon thundershowers and warmer highs in the mid to upper 70s. North to northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Funeral Mass for Arthur J. Duhamel at St Margaret's Church
A requiem high Mass will be sung for Arthur J. Duhamel of 54 East Grand Ave at St Margaret's Church Friday at 10 30 am. Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Friends may call at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home 36 Portland Ave today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puhamel
Old Orchard Beach
Arthur J. Duhamel
East Grand Ave
St. Margaret’s Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Saco
Portland Ave
Funeral services for Mrs Emelia Bergeron Biddeford
Funeral services for Mrs Emelia Bergeron of 80 Pike St Biddeford were held at St Andrew s Church with a solemn high mass of requiem. Rev Gerard Houde presided assisted by Rev Hubert Paquet and Rev Edmund Hache. Choir singing directed by Charles Proulx with organist Mrs Laura Proulx. Bearers listed and Ste Anne Sodality ribbon bearers named. Burial in Calvary section of St Joseph s Cemetery. Attending out of town relatives listed from Quebec New Bedford Somersworth Victoriaville Princeville and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emelia Bergeron
Pike St
Biddeford
St. Andre's Church
Gerard Houde
Hubert Paquet
Edmund Hache
St. Andre's Choir
Charles Proulx
Laura Proulx
Marcel Houde
Rene Garneau
Arnold Houde
Andre Pelletier
Raymond Pelletier
Raymond Beaudoin
Ste Anne Sodality
Lucia Fecteau
Leonide Lefebvre
Rose Demers
Evangeline Beaupre
Albertine Gendron
Calvary
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Father Houde
Sherbrooke
Que
Amedee Houde
New Bedford
Mass
Oscar Houde
Willie Ricker
Somersworth
N. H
Joseph Garneau
Victoriaville
Louis Roberge
Princeville
Clement Houde
Frederic Houde
Donald Houde
Alfred Houde
St. Fortunat, Que
Marie Julien
Manchester
Robert Rioux
Coco Beach
Fla
Marie L. Beaudoin
Seekonk
Eva Rousseau
Sanford
Aldrich Ireland Named to York County Supervisory Board
Walter S. Aldrich of Wells and Russell S. Ireland of Ogunault were named to the York County Supervisory Board of the First National Bank of Portland in a January announcement by Hubert H. Hauck. The formal appointment expands governance for the Portland bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Walter S. Aldrich
Wells
Russell S. Ireland F
Ogunault
York County
First National Bank of Portland
Hubert H. Hauck
Funeral Services for Omer Nolette at St Joseph's Biddeford
Funeral services were held yesterday at St Joseph's Church for Omer Nolette of 73 Bradbury Street Biddeford. Rev Sylvia Levesque celebrated a solemn high Mass with Deacon Rev Normand Carrier and Subdeacon Rev Marc Franck. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery. Out of town attendees included Leon Legere Philip Nolette Adrien Fournier Gerard Nolette and others from Chisholm Newington Conn Berlin N H Keene N H Old Orchard Beach Detroit Mich and Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Nolette
Bradbury St
Biddeford
St. Joseph's Church
Sylvia Levesque
Normand Carrier
Marc Franck
Diane Rousselle
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Father Franck
John R. Farley
Patrick Tousignant
Francis E. Cantara
Luke E. Hart Council
Knights of Columbus
Alex Bineault
George Trottier
Herve Dubreuil
Sacred Heart League of
St. Joseph’s
Leon Legere
Philip Nolette
Adrien Fournier
Gerard Nolette
Georgette Nolette
Julie Legere
Chisholm
Wilfred Carrier
Newington
Conn
Lucien Carrier
Paul Poulin
Berlin
N.H
Ovide Carrier
Keene
N. H
Edward Lemire
Old Orchard Beach
Ronald
Alfred
Eva Soucy
Paul
Detroit
Mich
Gerard Maheux
Auburn
Registration Needed For Surplus Food
Mrs Annete L Gagne overseer of the poor in Biddeford says a federal rule requires all recipients of surplus commodities to register since July 1. Head of family must sign a new form listing names and birthdates of children. social security recipients must bring their checks to record serial numbers at the Overseers of the Poor office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette L. Gagne
Biddeford
Gagne
Republican convention drama signals first ballot push
At the Republican gathering Governor Scranton promotes the party while Barry Goldwater supporters push to nominate him on the first ballot. Goldwater says nothing is decided about a vice presidential run if he wins the nomination as he moves to the platform committee to build support for a launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Scranton
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Imate
Platform Committee
William F. Miller
New York
GOP
National Committee
Goldwater
Upstate
Miller
Arizona
Scranton
Army Captain Sentenced For Desertion In Germany
Capt Alfred E Svenson 31 of Scranton Pennsylvania received seven years at hard labor for desertion and jeep theft during maneuvers near the East West German border He was dismissed from the U S Army and spent a year in Communist Germany before being expelled as unfit for asylum The conviction by general court martial Tuesday is subject to automatic review and Svenson drove the jeep across the Iron Curtain on May 4 1963 before being turned over to authorities last May 7 by Communist officials
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
Alfred E. Svenson
Svenson
Scranton
U.S. Army
U.S
Iron Curtain
East
West Germany
Goldwater aides eye smooth convention amid vice president hopes
Barry Goldwater supporters back a strong civil rights plank as Rep. Melvin Laird directs a 105 member committee. Villains of the race seek a sympathetic vice pres nominee with Rep. William F. Miller considered for second place, while Scranton’s possible candidacy hinges on political timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldwater
Tower
Melvin R. Laird
R-Wis
Army private assigned to Fort Dix unit in training
Pvt Harold J Duranceau Jr assigned to F Company of the 4th Training Regiment at the U S Army Training Center Fort Dix New Jersey He recently graduated from St Louis High School in Biddeford and is the son of Mr and Mrs Harold Duranceau of Hills Beach Biddeford After basic training and leave he will attend a specialist school at Fort Dix or go to another Army post for advanced training
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Duranceau Jr
F Co
4Th Training Reg
U. S. Army Training Center
Fort Dix
N. J
St. Louis High School
Harold Duranceau
Hills Beach
Biddeford
Leon A. Labonte
William Labonte
Highlands St
E Co
Labonte
Condition Of Arias Takes Serious Turn
London AP reports Panamanian politician diplomat Roberto Arias husband of Margot Fonteyn has worsened due to a chest infection. A former ambassador shot in Panama on June 8 suffered spinal injury and paralysis and was flown to a London hospital. Dame Margot Fonteyn canceled a Spoleto appearance and travels to London after being informed of his condition. Alfredo Jimenez, a Panamenista party member, fled after the attack. he remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Roberto Arias
Margot Fonteyn
Arias
Panama
England
Margot
Italy
Spoleto
Panama City
Alfredo Jimenez
Panamenista Party
Jimenez
Large Turtle Captured Near Biddeford Pool
A turtle weighing nearly a ton was dragged ashore near noon at Biddeford Pool. Spectators say it is the area's largest in ten years. Two local boats aided in bringing the giant to the dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Pool
Massachusetts Youth Fined Ten Dollars in Saco
In Saco Municipal Court this morning two cases were heard. Thomas C. Grella, 17, of Lawrence pleaded guilty to passing a stop sign on School Street and paid a $10 fine. Francis X. Sullivan Jr., 19, charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, had his case filed without plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seco
Thomas C. Grella
Lawrence
Mass
School Street
Francis X. Sullivan Jr
Saco
Strong bid seen in 1968 presidential race
A strong position to bid for the presidential nomination in 1968 signals anticipation of a competitive race. Analysts note party dynamics, key figures, and shifting voter sentiment shaping early frontrunners and strategy.
Permanent Peace Force Under Study at United Nations
Western diplomats show keen interest in a Soviet memorandum urging a permanent UN peace force under Security Council control. The piece notes the UN lacks a standby force, outlines past steps like the Cyprus and Congo operations, financial hurdles, and Soviet positions on funding and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
N.Y
Soviet Union
Cyprus
Congo
U.N
Security Council
Council
United States
Britain
France
China
General Assembly
Assembly
U. N
Middle East
U Thant
Scandinavian
Canada
Rhodes clears way for Ohio delegates at GOP convention
Gov. James A Rhodes of Ohio relinquishes a complimentary vote and allows 58 Ohio delegates to the Republican National Convention to cast their first ballot for the nominee of their choice. Some delegate leaning toward Barry Goldwater or Scranton. AP poll data show Goldwater leading with 15 sure votes from Ohio and Scranton with 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Igov
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
San Francisco
Barry Gold- Wo
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Goldwater
Associated Press
Scranton
Bank robbery probe widens with state police aid
State Trooper reported continued investigation from the bank building as Maine and New Hampshire troopers joined local police and the sheriff in the case. Bank officials had no immediate estimate of the theft, though some money was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New Hampshire
Sheriff's Department
Goldwater aides keep Birch Society stance at convention
Goldwater remains unshaken on John Birch Society ties as Scranton calls for disavowal. Denison Kitchel says platform plank could criticise extremism on both sides but not target any group. Goldwater plans airport welcome, news conference, and a Friday platform committee appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paes
Nedelic
Republican National Committee
Ford
Goldwater
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Tony Smith
Gma
Friay
Denison Kitchel
Scranton
John Birch Society
Tiller Fire Near Arthur Fogg Property in Saco
A rototiller caught fire yesterday on Arthur Fogg’s property on Simpson Road in Saco. The blaze was extinguished before Saco firefighters arrived. no damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fogg
Simpson Road
Saco
Barn Fire at 157 Guinea Road Injures No One
Biddeford firefighters responded to a fire yesterday at an old barn on Guinea Road 157 setting grass ablaze. Crews halted the spread before further damage or injuries occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guinea Road
Biddeford
Saco Man Fined for Ill Treating Dog in Court
Freeman B. Archer of Saco pleaded guilty in Trial Justice Court yesterday afternoon to ill treating a dog.Associate Justice Wesley M. Mewer fined him ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Main
Old Orchard Beach
Saco
Trial Justice Court
Freeman B. Archer
Storer St
Wesley M. Mewer
Linnell Gym Not For Sale At Thornton Academy
Rumor circulates of Linnell Gym being on sale after a prank placed real estate sign. Thornton Academy officials led by Headmaster Robert Bowie deny any sale plans and call the claim unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnell Gymnasium
Thornton Academy
Robert Bowie
Saco Jaycees Plan Light-Bulb Sale and Donkey Baseball
The Saco Jaycees approved a light-bulb sale for Tuesday evening July 14 to fund its charitable projects and finalized plans for the second annual Donkey Baseball game on Wednesday August 26. Discussion covered Beach cleanup efforts, pamphlets for children, Spruce Up the Town, a community center, and a city-manager government reevaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Jaycees
Malcolm MacLeod
Mutual Fire Insurance
Jaycee
Dan Dearborn
Wives
Jaycees
Ray Gannon
Donald Waterhouse
Willard Stackpole
Howard Jones
Leroy Waycott
Russell Herrmann
John Dixon
William Robbins
Dearborn
Mac
Traffic Mishaps Listed At Beach
Police reported a day of minor crashes at Old Orchard Beach. Addresses and ages include Manchester New Hampshire resident Philip C O Reilly 47 and Stanley Lothrop 50 from Sherbrooke Quebec who collided at West Grand Avenue and Temple Avenue, each with about 150 dollars damage. Other incidents involved Somersworth New Hampshire resident Robert Rubin 18 a Biddeford Maine driver Clermont Grenier 19 backing into Bruce Shaffer 19 of Ferry Beach Saco with minor damage and a l headlight damage. A collision near Beachwood Hotel on West Grand Avenue involved Walter Shea Medford Massachusetts backing into Carroll O Brien 30 of South Portland. Paul Bellavance 77 Biddeford bumper scratch with Rammond Bennett 20 Hollis Center. Sixteen year old Frederick Belanger Saco Avenue bicycle rider sustained a small ankle scratch after contacting Jean Marie Giguere 37 of St Bruno City Chambly Quebec. The incident occurred yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Philip C. O'Reilly
Manchester
N.H
West Grand Avenue
Temple Avenue
Stanley Lothrop
Sherbrook
Que
Reilly
Lothrop
Robert Rubin
Somersworth
Clermont R. Grenier
Taylor St
Biddeford
Bruce C. Shaffer
Ferry Beach
Saco
Grenier
Shaffer
Beachwood
Walter J. Shea
Medford
Mass
Carroll L. O'Brien
South Portland
Paul Bellavance
Washington St
Rammond O. Bennett
Hollis Center
Bennett
Frederick Belanger
Saco Avenue
Halfway I
Jean Marie Giguere
St. Bruno City
Chambly
Short circuit at Old Orchard Beach home prompts safety check
A washing machine at Prescott Verrill’s residence at 107 West Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach short circuited. Firemen were called as a precaution, the machine was unplugged, no equipment or damage report issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Prescott Verrill
West Grand Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Maine Dragger Is Afloat Again
HARPSWELL AP The 45 foot dragger Cathy Aldie is afloat again after spending a day under 60 feet of water. Owner Walter Leeman of Harpswell said Wednesday it will cost $10,000 to repair her. The dragger sank Tuesday off Mark Island ledges from an undetermined cause. Leeman and his son Alden were rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpswell
Cathy Aldie
Walter Leeman
Mark Island
Leeman
Alden
Thoroughbred Hall of Fame at National Museum of Racing
The Hall of Fame for Thoroughbred racing resides at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs New York. It honors legendary horses jockeys and contributors in the sport with exhibits and inductees highlighted for their impact on racing history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Museu of Racing
Saratoga, N.Y
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Mrs. Raymond Chagnon
Mary Murray
THE
Sherri Finkbine
Edward M. Kennedy
Air Force
Northampton
New England Baptist Hospital
Lester Maddox
Washington
Senate
Bobby Baker
International
Barry
Massachusetts
Linnell Gym
Maine Dragger
John Beauchemin
Jeweler
Summer St
Freeman
America
Main Street
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