Personal Briefs From Biddeford area Infirmary Notes
A string of brief notices lists local residents with health or travel updates. Hyman Polakewich and George Bailey are medical patients at Webber hospital. Several Biddeford residents enjoy vacations of one or two weeks from employers, stores, or contacts such as M. H. Fishman, Remar's Clothtag, Liggett's Drug, and J. D. Boucher. Camille Garon and others are noted as patients at Maine Medical Center or attending meetings in Kennebunk. Philip Adams departs for National Guard training at Camp Drum. Rosaire Carbonneau returns from two weeks in Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford-Saco visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyman Polakewich
Union Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
George Bailey
Forest Street
Saco
Arnold Hill
Mason Street
Connecticut
Bella Nadeau
Central Hotel
Main Street
M .H. Fishman Company
Annette Collard
Pike Street
Remar's
Clothag
Camille Garon
Jefferson Street
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Marie-Jeanne Pelletier
York County American Legion’s Auxiliary Council
Kennebunk
Claire Carrier
Adams Street
Jeannine Rodrigue
King Street
Rodrigue
M. H. Fishman Company
Joan Jalbert
Pool
M. H. Fishman; Company
Irene Laroche
South Street
J. D. Boucher Company
Madeleine Genest
Gertrude Avenue
Miss Genest
J. J.newberry Company
Philip Adams
Prospect Street
Camp Drum
New York
Adams
F. W Woolworth Company
Rosaire Carbonneau
Ste. Agathe-En-Ha
Doyon Rites Held For Biddeford Resident Louis A.
Louis A Doyon 55 husband of Simonne Parent Doyon of Main street Biddeford died yesterday afternoon in a Biddeford hospital He was born in St Gideon Canada son of Archille and Victoria Veilleux Doyon and worked in the Kittery shipyard He was a member of Cercle Lacordaire St Joseph Funeral services are set for Saturday at 930 am from St Joseph church Friends may call at Sansoucy funeral home 1 Stone street Biddeford from 10 am to 10 pm prior to services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Doyon
Simonne
Larry Lantagne
Miami
Fla
Joseph
Presley
Old Orchard Beach
Andre
Elizee
Dominic
Biddeford
Louie
Laurent
Lewiston
Leonard
Westbrook
Daniel Mitchell
New York City
Mary Anne Doyon
Washington, D. C
St Joseph Church
Sansoucy
Stone Street
Club Calendar delays food sale and rescheduling
The Troop One building association postponed the Friday food sale due to scheduling conflicts. A new date will be announced later. York County Salon, 8 and 40, will meet Saturday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Elaine Lapierre in Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop One Building Association
York County
Elaine LaPierre
Wells
Religious services and meetings listed for Friday across Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Biddeford
The text catalogs Friday events including Holy Communion at Trinity Episcopal in Saco at 9 30 am, prayer and praise at Biddeford Advent Christian church 7 30 pm, Salvation Army Junior Legion in Old Orchard Beach at 3 30 pm, junior soldiers at 4 15 pm, torchbearers meeting at 7 pm, Open Air meeting at Saco Salvation Army hall 7 pm, Holiness meeting at Saco Salvation Army 7 30 pm, prayer and Bible study at First Baptist Old Orchard Beach 7 30 pm, and choir practice at First Baptist Old Orchard Beach 8 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Salvation Army Junior Legion
Salvation Army
Saco Salvation Army
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard
Beach
Maine Soldier's Trial Goes Into Its Second Day
The court martial of Army Pvt. Gordon J. Thompson, 18, from Maine, continued on its second day at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Prosecution witnesses testified about the alleged fatal beating of SP-5 John A. Morris Jr., 25, of Minnesota, in February at Fort Monmouth New Jersey. The defense contest revolves around the alleged murder, body disposal near Norris’ car and subsequent arrest near the field. Behr, a former Norris roommate, testified he last saw Norris on February 20 and found blood in Norris’ room upon returning from a three day pass February 23, later reporting Norris’ disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Sill
Okla
Army
Gordon J. Thompson
Stockton Springs
Maine
John A. Morris Jr
St. Paul
Norris
Ft. Monmouth
N.J
Trompson
Ft. Sill Chickasha
Klaus L.P. Behr
Thompson
Behr
Itch Me Not Ad at Doran's Pharmacy
A vintage drug store ad claiming ITCH ME NOT delivers instant drying relief for eczema ringworm insect bites and surface rashes within minutes. The message promotes quick itch relief available today at Doran's Pharmacy for 48 cents.
Mabel W Huff widow of Fred Huff dies at 87
Mabel W Webber Huff widow of Fred Huff of Kennebunk and former South Portland resident died at a Saco hospital early yesterday morning at age 87. Born August 19 1871 in Wells she was daughter of Charles and Laura Webber. Survived by one son Frederick E Huff of Hamilton MA four grandchildren and one sister Mrs Lincoln Mitchell of South Portland. Christian Science services will be held Friday at 1 30 pm at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with calling hours this afternoon and evening. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Webber Huff
Fred Huff
Kennebunk
South Portland
Saco Hospital
Wells
Charles
Laura (Hutchins) Webber
Kennebunk Christian Science Church
Frederick E. Huff
Hamilton
Mass
Lincoln Mitchell
Angell Funeral Home
Danestret
Hope Cemetery
Mrs. Allen S. Boyd Dies at 81 in Biddeford Hospital
Mrs. Allen S. Boyd 81 mother of Mrs. R G Taylor Alfred died early this morning at a Biddeford hospital. Widow of Allen S Boyd she lived in Alfred five years born in Cleburne Texas daughter of George and Clarinda Etter. She belonged to Methodist Church in Texas and was life member of the Eastern Star in Texas. Survived by three daughters Mrs Taylor Alfred Mrs J F Bartholomew Hot Springs Ark and Mrs Harry F Preston Jr Cartagena Colombia. Funeral and burial in Texas with arrangements by Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Irene Boyd
R. G. Taylor
Alfred
Biddeford
Allen S. Boyd
Cleburne
Tex
George and
Clarinda (Louder) Etter
Methodist Church
Texas
Eastern Star
William Binette obituary in Saco and Biddeford
William J Binette 48 of Mapledrive Saco died suddenly at a Saco hospital Wednesday afternoon He was born in Biddeford son of Louis and Diana Binette He worked nearly 30 years for Bates in Saco later sold for George Electric He belonged to Biddeford Saco Elks Survivors include his widow Noonie Rogers Binette a son Raymond in Sanford NC a daughter Norman Paul in Florida three sisters and two grandsons Funeral home services set for Saturday at 1 30 p m with Rev Norman Langmaid officiating burial Laurel Hill cemetery Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Binette
Saco
Mapledrive
Biddeford
Louis
Diana
Tellier) Binette
Bates
N Saco
George's Electric Company
Biddeford- Saco
Noonie ‘Rogers
Binette
Raymond R. Binette
Sanford
N. C
Norman Paul
Florida
de Petit
Raynald Thibodeau
Robert Goudreau
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Norman Langmaid
School Street Methodist Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Biddeford Council To Gather At Sansouc Funeral Home
Members of the Biddeford council and Knights of Columbus will meet at 7 50 PM at Sansouc Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford to pay respects to Pierre G Guay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Council
Knights of Columbus
Sansouc
Stone Street
Pierre G. Guay
Funeral rites for Emile J. Bouthot held at St Joseph
Funeral services for Emile J. Bouthot of 7 Harrison Avenue Biddeford were held at St. Joseph church at 8:30 this morning. Rev. Raoul Fecteau celebrated the solemn high mass assisted by Rev. Norman Carrier and Rev. Sylvie Levesque. The St. Joseph church male choir sang with Mrs. Diana Frechette Rousselle as organist. A delegation of Good Shepherd Sisters from Villa Muir Bay View Saco attended. Pallbearers were nephews Roland Tardif Edmond Tardif Lucien Tardif Heliodor Laverdiere Alfred Goudreau Wilfred Goudreau. Burial was in the family lot at St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile J. Bouthot
Harrison Avenue
Biddeford
St. Joseph Church
Raoul Fecteau
Norman Carrier
Sylvia Levesque
Diana Frechette Rousselle
Villa Muir
Bay View
Saco
Roland Tardif
Edmond Tardif
Lucien Tardif
Heliodor Laverdiere
Alfred Goudreau
Wilfred Goudreau
Bouthot
St. Joseph
Elks Meet in Saco for William Binette Memorial
The Biddeford and Saco lodge of Elks will hold memorial services for William Binette at Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco on Friday night at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford and
Saco Loder ‘of Elks
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco
William Binette
Portland Weather Outlook Highs Near 78
This afternoon mostly fair and warm with lingering southern cloudiness. Tonight partly cloudy with little temperature change and fog along the coast. Friday clears to sun and warmth, light variable winds becoming southwest. Record temperatures listed for Caribou Portland Old Town Rumford Mt Wash Concord Boston Buffalo New York Washington Miami Chicago Denver Halifax Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
Buffalo
New York
Washington
Miami
Chicago
Denver
Halifax
Montreal
Resurfacing of Main Street Begins in Biddeford
Biddeford’s public works program starts with resurfacing Main Street from St Mary’s Street to the second railroad tracks. Mayor Clement Deschambault cites a two cent plan, with base thicknesses of one and a half to three inches and about two more inches per state specs. Northeast Paving of Westbrook will survey Cutts Street, weather permitting, with completion expected this week if conditions stay favorable. Plans include permanent resurfacing of Main Water and Cutts streets, sidewalk projects on Cutts Green Birch Graham, and sewer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Biddeford
St. Mary's Street
Clement Deschambault
Deschambault
Northeast Paving Company
Westbrook
Cutts
Stuart Associates
Kennebunk
Green Streets
Graham
Green Street
Shooting Victim in Old Orchard Beach Noted as Unchanged
Maurice Couture a 35 year old Montreal resident was shot and robbed by two gunmen at Old Orchard Beach last week. Hospital in Portland reports his condition remains fair. One suspect Kenneth Chenette 26 of Concord New Hampshire was jailed under 50000 bail and bound over to the September term while his accomplice Robert Brown 41 of Laconia New Hampshire remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Couture
Montreal
Old Crchard Beach
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Old Orchard Beach
Yorks County
Alfred
Saco
Kenneth Chenette
Concord
N. H
York County
Robert Brown
Laconia
Runaway Youth Found in Biddeford
A 15 year old Lewiston youth named Jean Paul Lariviere told Biddeford police he ran away from home. He returned to Lewiston at 4 a.m. after initially refusing to go with his guardian brother Raymond. Capt. Poirer notified Lewiston police as his parents reported him missing and suspected he may have gone to Old Orchard Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Lewiston
Raymond
Jean Paul Lariviere
Philip Poirer
Old Orchard Beach
Gorham Couple Injured On Pike
A Gorham couple were hurt when a truck and house trailer overturned at Mile 97 of the Maine Turnpike. Arthur Ledger, 53, sustained internal injuries while his wife Marie, 50, broke a shoulder. State Trooper Gerald Mar geson said the truck’s left rear wheel came off. The truck was demolished and the trailer suffered about 1500 dollars in damage. The Ledgers were en route from Gorham to Bangor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Gorham
Mile 97
Maine
Arthur H. Ledger
Marie
Gardiner Hospital
Gerald P. Margeson
Bangor
No Session Held At Saco Municipal Court This Morning
No session occurred in Saco Municipal Court this morning and no violations were reported by Saco police or state police for the second day. Officers noted no accidents or incidents in their daily logs during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Municipal Court
Saco
Contested Will At Alfred In Armstr ong Estate
One of several York County Probate Court will contests in session at Alfred concerns Ralph C. Armstrong of Saco who died May 28. Harold L. Armstrong of Waltham Mass. contests the August 27 1958 will naming Rena Paraday as executrix while Lettie Maud Armstrong of Saco benefits for life in a trust with remainder to Harold. The will provides for contingencies including successor trustees and executor appointments for Harold if Paraday fails to survive or administer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Alfred
Ralph C. Armstrong
Saco
Spill and Ispill
Biddeford
Harold L. Armstrong
Waltham
Mass
Rena Paraday
Lettie Maud Armstrong
Harald
Lettie
Harold L. Armstrong, Jr
Harold
Marion FE. Casey
South Portland
First Portland National Bank
Michael J. Kenely
Kennebunkport
Miss Casey
Register of Probate
J. Woodrow Vallely
John B. Roberts
Charles A. Pomeroy
North Windham
Janet M. Strater
Gouldsboro
Henry H. Strater
Ogunquit
Jeremy Strater
Straters
Justice Pomeroy
Strater
Alice D. Pillsbury
Robert F. Pillsbury
Old Orchard Beach
Outboard Fire Damages Dock After Test At Saco River
A burning outboard motor at Saco prompted firefighters to the home of Gary and Allen Marston on Glen Haven Circle. Youths attached the motor to a boat, tested it on the Saco river after repairs, and fuel vapors ignited when restarted. Flames were put out with a booster line, with slight dock damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Gary
Allen Marston
Glen Haven Circle
Saco River
Maine City Seeks Busing for Parochial Students
Saco mayor urged a special session to permit continued use of public school buses for about 215 private and parochial students. Governor Clauson said no demand for a session and had received no city queries. Garland pressed for a legal resolution before September to keep current practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Walter S. Lamb
Garland
Clauson
Maine
Swim Program At Ocean Park Ends Tomorrow
The closing session of the Saco Red Cross swimming program at the Royal Ambassador pool will award certificates to more than 200 children. Water games and races will feature the event, led by Mrs. Gerald VanFleet with help from Mrs. Eleanor Sheffer and Sidney Griffith and six volunteer safety aides. Emblems will honor aides Beverly Pray Bruce Shaffer Linda Zello Jane Fenderson Bruce Milne and Theodore Milne as parents attend the 1 p.m. program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Red Cross
Royal Ambassador Pool
Gerald VanFleet
Eleanor Sheffer
Sidney Griffith
Beverly Pray
Bruce Shaffer
Linda Zello
Jane Fenderson
Bruce Milne
Theodore Milne
Chief Sevigny Urges Use Of New Crosswalks In Biddeford
Biddeford Police Chief Edgar Sevigny urged pedestrians to use recently painted crosswalks across the city. He warned that heavier summer traffic makes jaywalking dangerous and noted new signs near Clifford Park playground Hill's Beach and Pool Road. Plans aim to paint six foot Slow Children Playing and School lettering citywide to improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Edgar Sevigny
Sevigny
Clifford Park
Hill's Beach
Pool Road
Coast Guard Recruiter Assigned to Biddeford-Saco Area
Petty Officer 1-C Eugene Smith is the new Coast Guard recruiting officer for Biddeford Saco. He will be at the Saco Post Office Thursday mornings from 9 to 12 and at the Biddeford Post Office Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3 to interview recruits. Enlistments are four years with various schools available. After 13 weeks of basic training at Cape May New Jersey, recruits join a ship for duty or a technical school for training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Smith
Coast Guard
Biddeford
Saco
Smith
Biddeford Post Office
Cape May
N. J
Stolen Bike Recovered by Saco Police
Saco police recovered a red English made bicycle yesterday before it was reported stolen. Edmond Bouthillette of Main street Saco alerted police after spotting the bike in a shed on York Hill. Chief Raymond Kerry investigated. 15 minutes later Donald Doyle of Western Auto reported a bicycle of the same description stolen from his store front. The bike was returned when Doyle identified it, and police said it had been hidden in the shed by the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Edmond Bouthillette
Main Street
York Hill
Raymond Kerry
Donald Doyle
Western Auto
Doyle
Kitten Born With Two Heads in Fort Worth
Don Henry reports his cat Seat gave birth to a kitten with two noses and two mouths, four eyes side by side. Both heads meow, Henry said, in Fort Worth, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Don Henry
Henry
Bank Workers Bid Farewell To Kennebunkport Colleagues
A double farewell party at the Shawmut Inn, Kennebunkport, honored Mina Wright and Arlene Gonneville of York National Bank Saco. Wright, secretary to Edward Brown, departs after 16 years. Gonneville, a receptionist, leaves for a Kittery Navy Yard office. Gifts included jewelry. attendees included Edward Jackson, Richard Gray, and numerous staff and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Wright
Arlene Gonneville
Shawmut Inn
Kennebunkport
York National Bank
Saco
Kittery Navy Yard
Edward C. Jackson
Richarrd C. Gray
Rufus Doe
Robert Kimball
Merle J. Chadbourne
Donald Lonsdale
Marguerite Bouthot
Rita Boudreau
Gloria Hodge
Leona Corneau
Laurette Witherell
Beach Synagogue Dedication Plans Set
The dedication of a bookcase donated by family in memory of Mr and Mrs Aaron Troubh will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m at Congregation Beth Israel Temple Old Orchard Beach. Troubh a former sexton and resident of Biddeford. Justice Meyer will officiate at the ceremony open to all interested persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Troubh
Congregation Beth Isreal Temple
East Grand Avenue
Cleaves Street
Old Orchard Beach
Troubh
Biddeford
Jusus Meyer
Congregation Beth Isreal
Goose Rocks fashion show features summer styles and Noel
Fashion show at Goose Rocks Beach Community House showcased summer and early fall fashions from T. J. Murphy store Biddeford. Highlights included cottons, satins, organza gowns, and black and white check ensembles across four divisions sea and shore morning afternoon and evening. Notable models were Mrs Charles Wilson Mrs Lionel Jackson Miss Jane Austin and Miss Kathryn Mulheron with music by Mrs Dorothy Doe and oversight by Ida Baker Murphy’s staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Murphy
Biddeford
Goose Rocks Beach
Goose Rocks Beach Association
Charles Wilson
Lionel Jackson
Birger Johnson
Saco
Goose Rocks
Dior
Kathryn Mulheron
Robert Keyser
John Medina
Patricia O'Neil
Alva McClanahan
Larry Ellis
Susan Quilhot
Linda Doe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Biddeford Advent Christian Church
Hill and
Chapel Streets
Mabel W. Huff
Mrs. Allen S. Boyd
Emile J Bouthot
Journal “Wants
Pike
Saco Man
Warren
Ocean Park
US Coast Guard
Saco Police
Penney’s
Grasshopper
White Star
Quality Furniture Warren's Furniture Company
Main
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