Local Personal News From Saco And Biddeford
Mrs. Ruth Belisle of 14 Roe Buck Ave in Saco is a patient at Webber Hospital. Miss Ursula Maxwell transferred to Webber Hospital from Trust Nursing Home. Sister Marie Paul C.S.J. of Orange California visits Mr and Mrs Eugene Neveux in Biddeford for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Belisle
Roebuck Ave
Saco
Webber Hospital
Ursula Maxwell
Trust Nursing Home
Marie Paul
C.S.J
Orange
Calif
Eugene Neveux
Harrison Avenue
Biddeford
Rebekah Lodge to Meet in Odd Fellows Hall Saturday
Saco Rebekah Lodge will meet at Odd Fellows Hall on Main Street Saturday at 7 30 p m A Past Presidents Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary will gather Monday at 6 30 p m at Mrs Ulrica Barnes home Alfred Street Biddeford A weenie roast will precede the business meeting and installation of officers
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Saco Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Main Street
Parley
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley
American Legion Auxiliary
Ulrica Barnes
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Confessions and Band Meet at Local Churches
Confessions will be heard at St Martha's Kennebunkport Saturday 7 to 8. St Alonica's Kennebunk Saturday 4 to 5 p m. Confessions at St Mary's Wells Beach Sunday before 9 am mass. The Junior Band and singers of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 10 a m.
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St. Martha’s Church
Kennebunkport
St. Alonica’s Church
Kennebunk
St. Mary’s Church
Wells Beach
Saco Salvation Army
St. Joseph’s Church
Quebec Gasoline Strike Collapses After Three Days
In Montreal and across Quebec, about 300 Gasoline Retailers Fraternity members ended their three day strike over profit margins and rents. Stations reopened as violence concerns mounted and Texaco raised prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Quebec
Auguste Vial
Fraternity
Quebec City
Texaco
Man Found Dead at Thacher Hotel in Biddeford
Jeremiah Driscoll a 75 year old summer resident of the Thacher Hotel Biddeford was found dead in his room this morning The York County Medical Examiner Dr Germain Binette ruled the death a coronary attack Driscoll was born in Buffalo New York and wintered there.
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Jeremiah Driscoll
Thacher Hotel
Biddeford
Driscoll
Buffalo
N.Y
York County
Germain Binette
Two Biddeford men charged with tire shop larceny
Ralph Croteau and Marcel Desrosiers were released on $100 bail after Biddeford police charged them with larceny for allegedly taking two tires from Biddeford Tire Shop on Elm Street Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Ralph Donald Croteau
Miller Ave
Marcel Roland Desrosiers
Storer St
Saco
Elm St
Card of Thanks from Mrs Alma Brochu
Card of thanks to the doctor and nurses and to friends and relatives who sent cards and visited during the hospital stay. Sincerely Mrs Alma Brochu.
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Mrs. Alma Brochu
Deaths Fred L Ordway Old Orchard Beach
Fred L Ordway 86 of 49 Atlantic Ave Old Orchard Beach died at a local nursing home after a long illness. Born Worcester Mass May 5 1879 he lived here 40 years. He belonged to United Spanish War Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars. A self employed contractor he retired 20 years ago. No known relatives. Funeral 1 30 pm Saturday at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home officiated by Rev John H Dame. Interment Sebago Lake Cemetery Standish. Friends may call this evening 7 to 9.
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Old Orchard Beach
Fred L. Ordway
Atlantic Ave
Worcester
Mass
United Spanish War Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Portland Ave
John H. Dame
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Sebago Lake Cemetery
Standish
Clarence Hilton 64 Died Following Illness in Biddeford
Clarence Hilton 64 of 5 Ferry Lane Biddeford died this morning at a local hospital. Born May 20 1901 in Lawrence Massachusetts he was the son of George and Edith Hilton. He worked for Fiske Rubber Co Springfield and later for Saco Lowell Marblehead Boat Co retiring four years ago. Survived by widow Emma Robbins Hilton a son Richard of Saco and a grandson. Funeral 1 30 p m Monday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco. Visitation Sunday 7 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hilton
Ferry Lane
Biddeford
Lawrence
Mass
George and
Edith (Ferrand) Hilton
Springfield
Fiske Rubber Co
Chicopee
Maine
Saco-Lowell
Marblehead Boat Co
Emma
Robbins) Hilton
Richard
Saco
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Funeral
Obituary for Mrs Mildred Huntress of Old Orchard Beach
Mrs Mildred Huntress 57 of 7 Cookman Ave died last night in a hospital born Brookville Mass December 25 1907 daughter of Henry and Alice Kirby resident of Old Orchard Beach 30 years member Wells Branch Extension survived by widower Carl three sons Calvin Simpson Stephen Huntress Carlton Huntress daughter Ursula Lanvon eleven grandchildren two great grandchildren several nieces and nephews services Saturday 2 pm at Shumfray Funeral Home Saco Rev G Stephen Joe Ocean Park burial Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco visitation today 3 5 and 7 9 pm
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Old Orchard Beach
Mildred Huntress
Cookman Ave
Brookville
Mass
Henry
Alice (Chadwick) Kirby
Wells Branch
Carl Huntress
Calvin Simpson
South Portland
Stephen Huntress
Walpole
Carlton Huntress
Rochester
N.H
Ursula Lanvon
Saco
Shumfray Funeral Home
Spring
G. Stephen Joe
Ocean Park
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Funeral rites held for Arsene Hebert at St Joseph’s Church
Funeral services for Arsene Hebert of 42 Bradbury Street Biddeford were conducted this morning at St Joseph’s Church a solemn requiem high mass. Rev. Armand Bill officiated assisted by Rev. Lucien Bolduc deacon and Rev. Normand Carrier subdeacon. Burial followed at St Mary Cemetery with graveside prayers. Out of town mourners included Mr and Mrs Paul Hebert Jersey City NJ and Miss Lillian Tibbetts Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsene Hebert
Bradbury St
Biddeford
St. Joseph’s Church
Armand Bill
Luicien Bolduc
Normand Carrier
Diane Rousselle
Albert Rous ‘Seau
Paul Paquette
Robert Gagne
Henry Tibbets
Herbert Tibbe
Summer School Draws Students From Six States
Enrollees at Thornton Academy's summer program come from 26 high schools across six states. Sidney Griffith notes high interest in mathematics among about 120 students. Classes run June 30 to August 10 with two sessions daily.
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Thornton Academy
Sidney Griffith
Griffith
Spencer Brooks
Westbrook
Sharon Anderson
Saco
Maine woman becomes first female sky diver in state
Mrs. Jeri Lee, 20, of South Portland completed a 2,800‑foot jump at Port 'O Maine airport, becoming Maine's first female sky diver. She quips that the hardest part is packing the chute and notes she just had a baby 10 weeks ago, calling the sky dive easier than childbirth.
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Scarborough AP
Jeri Lee
South Portland
Maine
Port ‘O Maine
Portland Weather Outlook Tonight and Saturday
Tonight in Portland expect fair and mild conditions with low to mid 60s. Winds will be south to southwest at 5 to 15 mph. Saturday brings partly cloudy skies, warmer and humid, with scattered showers and thundershowers developing, and highs in the 80s.
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Portland
York Seeks Zoning Variance for 200 Car Lot at Kinney Shores
The Saco Zoning Appeals Board heard Robert York of Fore Street Biddeford Pool request an ordinance variance to fill and use an 880 by 360 foot Kinney Shores lot on Seaside Avenue as a 200 car parking lot. The site has a history of rubbish dumping and resident complaints.
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Saco Zoning Appeals Board
Robert York
Fore Street
Biddeford Pool
York
Seaside Avenue
Kinney Shores
L Co
Nec
Tupper Defends Maine Against Fino On Gambling Critique
Rep. Stanley R. Tupper of Maine rebuts Rep. Paul A. Fino of New York over claims that illegal gambling funds organized crime in Maine. Tupper accuses Fino of unsubstantiated charges and cites methodological flaws in his national lottery argument.
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Washington
Stanley R. Tupper
Maine
Paul A. Fino
N.Y
Fino
Congressional Record
Tupper
Fine
Plans for Field Day Finalized by Knights of Columbus
Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus held a meeting at the K of C Hall Biddeford to finalize plans for the annual field day on August 15 at La Mennais College Alfred. Alfred Le tourneau and Grand Knight Joseph Auger urged contact before August 8. a 4x8 event calendar was approved and July social postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke E. Hart
Dogs Roaming Biddeford Streets Prompt City Action
Biddeford residents report stray dog packs and a child bitten by a neighbor’s dog. City officials urge tying dogs and draft a strong ordinance to protect children with strict penalties for unlicensed owners set for July 19 consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Paul Brunelle
Brunelle
Paul Laflammer
Robert N. Cyr
Designer Darcie Wallace Faces Texas Fame in New York
Darcie Wallace, a Texas designer from El Dorado, rose from a small gift shop to a fashion factory in Dallas. Her ruana idea sparked a wool weaving line blending linen and wool, earning her a spot on the Texas Economic Commission and leading to busy trips to New York for shows and promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Darcie Wallace
Texas
Dallas
New York City
Darcie
el Dorado Texas
Poe
Andes
South America
States
Texas Economic Commission
Lodge Named Ambassador to South Vietnam in 1963 Return
The report notes John F. Kennedy first sent Henry Cabot Lodge to Saigon in July 1963 and, after his recent return and foray into Republican politics, he resumed ties with the Johnson administration as a Vietnam policy consultant. Lodge would oversee U S policy in South Vietnam with Deputy Ambassador A Alexis Johnson remaining in place as Westmoreland holds command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kennedy
Lodge
Saigon
Johnson
Viet Nam
Taylor
U.S
South Viet Nam
A. Alexis Johnson
William C. Westmoreland
North Viet Nam
Red China
United States
Town Tank Truck To Be Painted By Youth Corps
Town youths from the Public Works department will paint and repair a tank truck donated by Donald Briggs of Briggs Oil Co. Foreman Armand St Hilaire said gauges and pumps will be removed before repair. After renovations the truck will clean catch basins and cesspools on town property. Town Manager Leon F Jones and St Hilaire praised the youths for their progress and results.
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Old Orchard Beach
Public Works Department
Donald Briggs
Briggs Oil Co
Armand St. Hilaire
St. Hilaire
Jones
Biddeford Tax Collector Extends Evening and Saturday Hours
Biddeford's tax collector Edward F. Gaulin announced Thursday office hours will stay open until 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings until 12 noon for the month. Other city offices will follow Thursday evening hours, except the Welfare Department, as stated by the mayor.
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Biddeford
Edward F. Gaulin
Gaulin
Welfare Department
Imayor
Jutras Embraces 13 as Lucky Number in State Note
Senator Philip L. Jutras of Wells clues in to the number 13 in a note to the secretary of state. He cites his decal number 0 346, his State Senate plate and chair numbers, his name length, and a sticker granting car access to Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth. Jutras is a retired Army warrant officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Philip L. Jutras
D-Wells
Secretary of State
Senate
Pease Air Force Base
Portsmouth
N. H. Jutras
Youth’s Body Found In Lake At Camp Andros Island
(AP) The body of Roger Y Peaslee 19 a maintenance man at Camp Andros coggin was found floating near the camp island Sheriff John deWinter said Dr Richard Barron of Winthrop a Kennebec County medical examiner gave a verdict of death by drowning Peaslee left the camp Tuesday morning in a boat to service other boats moored off the island in Androscoggin Lake Donald Cummings a vacationer said he found Peaslee s boat adrift swam out and retrieved it and reported the find to the camp Dragging had been under way since then The youth was the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Peaslee of East Readfield
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Wayne
Roger Y. Peaslee
Androscoggin
John deWinter
Richard Barron
Winthrop
Kennebec County
Peaslee
Androscoggin Lake
Donald Cummings
Robert Peaslee
East Readfield
Fire razes lumber piles near 596 Elm Biddeford field
Firefighters from Biddeford, aided by a booster line, extinguished a blaze in a field at 596 Elm Street overnight. Officials believe children playing in the area started the fire by burning lumber from a collapsed building.
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Biddeford
Elm St
Reed to Crown Queen at Maine Broiler Festival
Gov Reed will crown the 1965 66 queen Saturday for the festival with seven contestants. The talent contest is set for Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Belfast
Gov. Reed
Maine
Fire crews find no blaze after Ross Road smoke scare
Firefighters rushed to Ross Road woods at 9 a.m. today after a smoke scare. Officials checked the area and found no fire or flames.
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Needless
Old Orchard Beach
Ross Road
Three Killed In Highway Accidents In Maine and Connecticut
In Topsham Maine two Meriden Connecticut men John M. Gagliola and Christopher A. Fernal died when their convertible hit a paper trailer truck on Route 201. Truck driver Urban Dyer of Bangor sustained minor injuries. In Brooklin a 12 year old boy Calvin Nelson was killed when a loose floor board on a pickup struck him.
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Topsham
Meriden, Conn
Route
John M. Gagliola
Christopher A. Fernal
Urban Dyer
Bangor
Dyer
Connecticut
Brooklin
Calvin Nelson
Ethel Merman Sees Musical Comedy as Dead Era
New York AP profile quotes Ethel Merman asserting the classic musical comedy era is over and entertainment must rely on personal gimmicks and distinct style. She reflects on career highlights with Bob Hope and Rudy Vallee, and discusses film, TV, and stage plans while enjoying more independent living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ethel Merman
Nick
Miss Merman
Bob Hope
Jimmy Durante
Bert Lahr
Jerome Robbins
Rudy Vallee
George White
Cafe Proprietress
Monmartre
Ethel
Bob
Europe
New York City
Astoria
Ethel Zimmerman
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Johnson
Perle Mesta
Me Madame
Portland Brothers Found Guilty Of Assault Charges
Two Portland brothers were found guilty in Saco 10 District Court on assault and battery against Stephen MacPherson near the Old Orchard Beach pier on June 30. They appealed a $15 sentence to the September term of Superior Court, with bail set at $30 each.
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Portland
Saco 10
South Portland
Rocco Aceto
Old Orchard Ocean Pier Co
Charles Aceto
Stephen MacPherson
MacPherson
George J. Mainville
Old Orchard Beach
Bruce L. Townsend
Richard Andrews
Alston
Mass
Raymond Amnette
Biddeford
Lorraine Jalbert
Theresa Amnette
Saco
Harold G. Lee
Main St
Old Orchard
Beach
Arthur R. Ouellette
Common St
Kennebunk
Peter Fernald
Freeport
Paul Arthur
Winchendon
Ronald Wills
Auburn
Paul N. Roy
Lewiston
Thomas J. Bilangio
Yonkers
N. Y
Patricia A
Jean M. Fluet
Nashua
N. H
James H. Stone
Buxton
Jonathan A. Hodgdon
Robert P. Beamis
Somersworth
Owen R. Jones Jr
York
Leon Lacasse
Saco Avenue
Lacasse
Gerald A. Paquette
Cleaves St
David Cohen
Commorant
Hermenegildo C. Santos
Flushing
N.Y
Norman D. Masselli
Francis L. Norston
Wells
Augelinos A. Koutroules
Springvale
John W. Myhaver
Myhaver
Donald P. Cormier
Garry Genestrell
Portsmouth
N.H
Beach Rear End Collision Reported In North Reading
A rear end crash on West Grand Avenue at 8 10 p m caused about 50 in damage to a car driven by Stephen C Callahan 17 of North Reading Massachusetts Edmon Routhier 45 of Quebec reported he stopped for traffic and briefly looked away before contact occurred
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Stephen C. Callahan
North Reading
Mass
Edmon Routhier
Quebec
West Grand Avenue
Routhier
Massachusetts
Two Fitchburg Women Injured in Maine Turnpike Crash
Louise A LeClerk and Claudie R Choquette of Fitchburg Massachusetts were treated at Webber Hospital for cuts and bruises after their car rolled over on the Maine Turnpike in Saco. State Police said a tire blew out causing the southbound car to roll twice before ending upright in the lane. Louise Le Clerk was identified as the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Mass
Louise A. le Clerk
Claudie R. Choquette
Webber Hospital
Maine
Saco
Louise le Clerk
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Thacher
Johannesburg
South Africa
Memoriam
Alda Leroux
Mrs. Mildred Huntress
Cee LY Tides
Biddeford Streets
Jean Sprain Wilson
AP Fashion Writer
Jutras
CBS
The
Arts Society of New York
Merman
Portland Brothers
John P. Sloan
Pool Road
Saco Police
Felix T. Sheltra
Mildred Leonard
Paul E. Sheltra
and Friendly Service
Jefferson Street
Bay State
Kelvinator
Vic’s Appliance Center
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