Local Personal Notes From Maine Towns
Mrs Ethel Tate is spending the summer with her daughter Mrs Gertrude Bentley in West Rupert Vermont Andre H Jacques Sr of 47 Cutts Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital Miss Charlotte Loranger of Taylor Street Biddeford has owned the candy stripers at Jebber Hospital Mrs Lillian Brousseau of 96 Middle Street Saco has returned home after a patient stay at Maine Medical Center in Portland Mrs Adney Harmon of Pleasant Street Saco has returned home after a surgical stay at Mercy Hospital in Portland Mr and Mrs Robert Littlefield of 35 Spring Street Saco have returned from a two week vacation in California Long Beach and San Francisco area with trips to Mexico Mr and Mrs Roland Charland and family of 102 Bradbury Street Biddeford and Mrs Imelda Charland of 11 Taylor Street Biddeford have recently returned from a trip through Canada
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Tate
Gertrude Bentley
West Rupert
Andre H. Jacques Sr
Cutts St
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Charlotte Loranger
Taylor Street
Jebber Hospital
Lillian Brousseau
Middle St
Saco
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Adney Harmon
Pleasant St
Mercy Hospital
Robert Littlefield
Spring St
California
Long Beach
San Francisco
Mexico
Roland Charland
Bradbury St
Imelda Charland
Taylor St
Canada
Saco Democratic Social Club July Picnic at Walls Home
The Saco Democratic Social Club will hold its July picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Walls on Penney Road in New Gloucester this Sunday regardless of weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Democratic Social Club
Clyde Walls
Penney Road
New Gloucester
Confraternity Classes At St Monica’s Kennebunk
CCD classes for Grades 1 to 5 meet at St Monica's Church in Kennebunk on Saturday at 9 30 a m Grades 6 to 8 meet Friday after school A Prayer and Praise Service is set Friday at 7 30 p m at Advent Christian Church parsonage Hill and Chapel Biddeford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advent Christian Church
Hill and
Chapel Streets
Biddeford
Parish classes schedule for grades 6 to 8 and 1 to 5
Grades 6 through 8 will meet Friday after school at St. Monica's Church Keranebunk. C. C. D. classes for grades 1 through 5 will be held at the church Saturday at 9 30 a m.
Choir Rehearsals Tonight for Local Churches
The Crusader Choir for grades 4 through 8 from Biddeford Foss Street Methodist and South Biddeford Methodist will rehearse at 6 30 pm. The adult Sanctuary choir of the two churches meets at 7 30 pm with Mrs Carl Deis directing and Miss Mary Robbins as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crusader
Biddeford Foss Street
South Biddeford
Carl Deis
Mary Robbins
Higher Grade Cadets Meet Friday Evening
Higher Grade Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the church hall to discuss programs and upcoming parades with members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Wesley Boynton to sing at First Parish Saco on July 18 25
Wesley Boynton of Miami Florida will be guest soloist at the First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Saco on July 18 and 25. He formerly owned the Arundell Opera Theatre in Kennebunkport. Services start at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Boynton
Miami, Fla
First Parish Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Saco
Boynton
Arundell Opera Theatre
Kennebunkport
Biddeford Youth Corps Workers Get First Wages
Biddeford Neighborhood Youth Corps received its first federal grant of 76,209 Tuesday under the Biddeford School Committee sponsorship. Youths will be paid biweekly with deductions for social security and no income tax withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Plamondon
ADC
Saco Youth Corps Making Progress in City Hall Work
City Clerk Robert J. Fenderson says Saco Neighborhood Youth Corps members start in the basement of City Hall, whitewashing and painting then move upstairs to clean and repair areas. They have built new shelves for the city records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Robert J. Fenderson
Fenderson
Democrats Select Convention Site in Portland for 1966
The Democratic State Committee chose Portland Maine as the site for the 1966 state convention. The decision was made at a Wednesday night meeting with a banquet planned for the preceding Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Waterville
Democratic State Committee
Portland Way
F Erwin Perkins Dies in Scarborough Nursing Home
F Erwin Perkins 78 resident of Kennebunk formerly of Roxbury Mass died last night in a Scarborough nursing home He was born August 5 1886 in Boston Mass Survived by Myrtle L Perkins his widow a brother Elmert Jamaica Plain Mass and a granddaughter Joan Perkins Needham Mass Funeral services Friday at 10 am from Angell Funeral Home Dane Street Rev Fred Holmberg Christ Church officiating Committal at Walnut Hill Cemetery Brookline Mass Friends may call this evening 7 9 at the funeral home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
F. Erwin Perkins
Roxbury
Mass
Myrtle L. Perkins
Scarborough
Boston
Elmert
Jamaica Plain
Joan Perkins
Needham
Angell Funeral
Dane St
Fred Holmberg
Christ Church
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Brookline
Edwin Pidgeon Former Biddeford Coach Dies at 74
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Edwin Pidgeon former Biddeford High School football coach who died recently in Medford Massachusetts at age 74 He taught 35 years and retired three years ago He led Tiger elevens in 1915 1916 and later coached champion teams in Marblehead and Medford Mrs Margaret E Murray widow daughter Phyllis Callucci Wakefield MA sister Jessie Mellen Lexington MA survivorship noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Edwin Pidgeon
Medford
Mass
Pidgeon
Tiger
Marblehead
Margaret E. (Murray
Phyllis Callucci
Wakefield
Jessie Mellen
Lexington
Funeral services for Edward Guignard in Saco
Edward Guignard of 24 Bartlett Street Saco had funeral services this morning at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco a requiem mass celebrated by Rev Arthur St Pierre with singing by Molly B Welch and Louise Welch. Bearers were Donald Arthem Robert Ladderbush George Trottier John Renouf Roland Hevey and Alex Bineau. Burial followed at St Josephs Cemetery Biddeford in the family lot with graveside prayers by Father St Pierre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Guignard
Bartlett St
Saco
Most Holy Trinity Church
Arthur St. Pierre
Molly B. Welch
Louise Welch
Donald Arthem
Robert Ladderbush
George Trottier
John Renouf
Roland Hevey
Alex Bineau
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Biddeford
Father St. Pierre
Laser Beam Used to Broadcast Radio Signal
Hartford AP reports a commercial radio show originated by WTIC AM from Springfield Mass Museum of Science. Two laser transmissions to Provin Mountain, 10 miles away, then relayed by telephone to Hartford studios. fog disrupted the first attempt, second improved after 2 minutes 45 seconds. Perkin Elmer of Norwalk provided the laser used, described as first long path voice communication via laser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Conn
Wtic - AM
Hartford
Springfield
Mass
Museum of Science
Provin Mountain
Perkin-Elmer
Norwalk
Mars Mariner 4 findings and polar voyage details
Mariner 4 transmitted back data during a 4000 mile Mars sweep. Photos may show objects about a mile and a half across. The craft's fading signal provided atmospheric data confirming Mars has an atmosphere. A full data analysis will determine atmosphere thickness. The mission launched from Cape Kennedy on November 28 and covered 325 million miles in 228 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneiderman
Earth
Mars
Mariner
South Polar
JPL
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Coffee grind guides for a rich brew
If you like rich strong coffee use a fine grind and a coffee maker that suits this grind. Properly matched grind size and equipment bring out bold aroma and body in each cup.
Delegates to Attend Caucuses Saturday Sessions
A committee spokesman said Friday work would allow delegates to attend Saturday caucuses and participate in party business. The shift enables those who work Fridays to join the party’s formal proceedings.
Portland Weather Outlook Tonight and Friday
Partly cloudy and cooler in Portland tonight and Friday. Lows near the upper 40s with northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Draft Boards Ready To Deliver Men Across Nation
A Selective Service spokesman said draft headquarters can load men faster than they can be absorbed during any buildup and would withstand an all-out mobilization. He noted no talks of mobilization and no definite September call numbers, with August at 16 500 and July at 17 100, while recent months show varying drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Selective Service
Armed Services
Berlin
Defense Department
Summer As Bad As Winter Now
In a lively look at a no-summer year, a New Englander notes summers feel as dormant as winters. A dusty empty pool becomes a surreal prop as drought, insecticides, and failed organic gardening frame an uneasy season. He concludes some summers still spark respite, for some people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Brown
Summer
Moon Crater
Luau Pit
Colorado legislator locks keys inside car at prison visit
Sanctioned inside Joe Canon City Colorado lawmaker Star Daywood amid a prison tour locked his keys in his car. Attendants called for expert help as the incident unfolded during a routine visit with other legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Canon City
Colo
Star Daywood
Colorado
Flower Boxes Placed On Three Bridges In Biddeford-Saco
The Make Biddeford Beautiful Committee began a project to place 200 flower boxes on the three Saco River bridges between Biddeford and Saco. Edward Wolfertz, chairman, notes extensive civic volunteer effort and materials donated. The effort includes brackets painted by Neighborhood Youth Corps youths and watering by local fire departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco River
Biddeford
Saco
Edward Wolfertz
Wolfertz
Twin Cities
Robert Voisine
Edward F. Gaulin
Vehicle Damaged In Biddeford Mishap
A parked car owned by Gerard R. Martin was hit on Simard Avenue Biddeford by a car driven by Joseph F. Neault. No injuries were reported and Martin’s damages were estimated at over 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard R. Martin
Simard Ave
Biddeford
Simard Avenue
Joseph F. Neault
Hill St
Martin
Missing Airman Formation Set Over Atlantic
Five planes will fly a missing airman formation Friday over the Atlantic during an interfaith memorial at Otis Air Force Base. The radar picket plane from Otis carried 19 aboard. an engine failed near Nantucket Island, nine bodies recovered, seven crewmen missing. Coast Guard called off search. Air Force to salvage the $2.5 million aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
Mass
Atlantic Ocean
Air Force
Otis Air Force Base
Nantucket Island
Coast Guard
Swimming Lessons Begin At Old Orchard Beach
Red Cross will run July 19 for two weeks at Coach's Day Camp from noon to 2 p.m. Eligible children must be eight before July 15. Kiwanis Club and Biddeford Saco Elks lodge fund part of the cost. No prior registration needed. Contributions welcome at 295 Main St. Saco Red Cross office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Red Cross
Main St. Saco
Grant Awards Shown for Maine Colleges
Senator Margaret Chase Smith reports Office of Education grants to Maine institutions including Nassau College Springvale 1822 Bowdoin College Brunswick 3972 Gorham State Teachers College 6597 and St Francis College Biddeford 5219.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Margaret Chase Smith
Rmaine
Office of Education
Maine
Nassau College
Springvale
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Gorham State Teachers College
St. Francis College
Biddeford
Stevenson Coo One In Geneva Talks Defense Broadcasts
Stevenson accompanies Coo One discusses arms talks in Geneva. He appeared on television to defend U.S. policy in Viet Nam and, in a radio interview taped at the embassy, said he faced pressure to break with Johnson but refused. He reaffirmed support for U.S. policy before his death.
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Coo
Peve One
Geneva
U.S
Viet Nam
Johnson
Prisoner Uses Locks To Free Keys In Minutes
Warden Harry Tinsley sent for a prisoner known for lock expertise. Caywood retrieved his keys within ten minutes, demonstrating rapid problem solving under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tinsley
Caywood
Prom Date Planning for Teens by Miss Williams
A school prom planning guide outlines forming a date committee of trusted students to match girls and boys within their class. It advises coordinating with other schools if needed, arranging pre-dance introductions, and emphasizes fun over romance while avoiding popularity contests or judging by looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Williams
Ans
Ryan O'Neal
Elinor Williams
Box
Dept. Wcp
Boston 5
Mass
Buying Home Furnishings Difficult Job For Woman
Advice from a consumer conference urges women to do homework before purchases, measure rooms, review magazines and ads, insist on retail rights, and ensure getting what you paid for. Emphasizes choosing known manufacturers and writing to specific company contacts for issues.
Demonstration Seen By Saco Firemen
Three Saco firemen attended a joint York County Firemen's Association and Cumberland County Firemen's Association meeting in Eliot last night. Ten firetrucks from Maine towns took part in the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
Saco
York County Firemen’s Association
Cumberland County Firemen’s Association
Maine
Camp director lists boys passing Red Cross test
William Earle announces that Happy Day Camp for Boys has five youths who passed the American Red Cross beginners test. The named boys are Cary Anton Gary Fontaine Bruce Surran Robert Boissonneault and John Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
William Earle
Happy Day Camp
American Red Cross
Cary Anton
Gary Fontaine
Bruce Surran
Robert Boissonneault
John Black
Buxton Man Is Given 30 Days In County Jail
A Buxton man, David E. Hood, 25, pleaded guilty to assault and battery against Lorraine Hood and was sentenced to 30 days in York County Jail at Alfred. Several locals admitted traffic violations. fines ranged from 10 to 80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buxton
York County
Alfred
Saco
David E. Hood
Lorraine K. Hood
Harold C. Ingram
Roberts St
Biddeford
William H. Carvell
Donald R. Perrin
Laurel Ave
John M. Hobkirk
Harrison Ave
Jane Levier
Donald Gray
Fish and Game Warden
Lawrence F. Crosby
Atlantic Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Portland
Robert Young
William F. Brogan
Cape Porpoise
Clifton Marean
Standish
Judith Marean
Vernon Richardson
Lillian Richardson
Andre Vanier
Montreal
Vanier
Donald J. Connors
Somerville
Mass
Gary F. Lunden
Worcester
Lunden
Frank F. Vaccarella Jr
Hammonton
N.J
Fred M. McKee
Everett
Robert Ouellette
New Britain
Conn
Louise S. Nichols
Wiscasset
Childs Says Legislature Won't Sleep After Session End
House Speaker Dana W. Childs says the Democrat led 102nd Legislature will not sleep after adjournment. The Legislative Research Committee has 18 study topics and a more balanced bipartisan membership to ensure broader, publicly heard recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
House
Dana W. Childs
D-Portland
Norway Paris
Childs
Woods Fire Near Beach Street Extinguished
Saco firefighters used a booster line yesterday afternoon to extinguish a woods fire at 280 Beach Street. The land is owned by Henry Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Saco
Beach St
Henry Owen
Murphy Promoted to VP at Paine Furniture Co Boston
David C. Murphy of Biddeford has been advanced from assistant vice president to vice president at Paine Furniture Co in Boston Massachusetts announced by president William L Shearer III Murphy a Phillips Exeter graduate attended Dartmouth UNC Law and Columbia Business School is a Maine Bar Association member and serves on boards of Maine Furniture Co Furniture Warehouse Inc Natick MA and Pepperell Trust Co Biddeford He previously worked with Chase Manhattan Bank New York City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Murphy
Biddeford
William L. Shearer III
Paine Furniture Co
Boston
Mass
Murphy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Dartmouth College
University of North Carolina School of Law
Columbia Graduate School of Business
Maine Bar Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Maine Furniture Co. Furniture Warehouse, Inc
Natick, Mass
Pepperell
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Church Noies
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Monica’s Church
Keranebunk
Biddeford Youth Corps
Saco Youth Corps
St. Francis
Stevenson
Advertising Women of New York Foundation, Inc
Sylvia Simmons
Young & Rubicam, Inc
AP News
Europe
Florida
Boston Company
Oldsmobile Super
Auto
P. S
P. B
Oldsmobile
P.S
A. C
P. E
Mercury Colony Park
Plymouth Belvedere
Dodge Pioneer
Elm Street
Dial
Goodall Hospital Fair
Main Street
Sanford
Children's Midway
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