Local Hospital Patients and Dean's List Honorees
Mrs. Marie Lambert of 76 Common St Saco and Armand Descoteaux of 56 South St Biddeford are patients at Webber Hospital. Mrs Roland P Palardis of 6 Hillside Ave Biddeford is also a patient there. David O Whelan of 79 Graham St Biddeford is a patient at Togus VA Hospital. Westbrook Junior College in Portland lists Maurine Harrison Constance L Heureux and Anna Xanthakis on the Dean's List for the second semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Lambert
Common St
Saco
Webber Hospital
Armand Descoteaux
South St
Biddeford
Roland P. Palardis
Hillside Ave
David O. Whelan
Graham St
Veterans Administration Hospital
Togus
Westbrook Junior College
Portland
Maurine Harrison
Walter L. Harrison
Buxton
Constance L'Heureux
Ralph L'Heureux
Pool Road
Anna Xanthakis
Alexander Xanthakis
Crescent St
EWS Club Meeting at Ferry Beach
The E and L Club of the Saco Methodist Church will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 at Mrs Nora Yorks home Ferry Beach Saco A box lunch will precede the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E and L
Saco
Community Church Notes for Wednesday Services
A series of midweek religious activities across Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco Wells Kennebunkport Ogunquit and Kennebunk include parent gatherings choir rehearsals prayer services Bible studies and worship sessions scheduled for Wednesday evening with times ranging from 7 20 to 7 45 p m and multiple churches involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Missing Street Signs Reported in Saco
Street department officials report two city signs directing tourists to Old Orchard Beach missing in Saco during tourist season. Signs at North and Elm Streets and Beach and Main Streets vanished. Contact city street department police or city clerk if known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Saco
North
Elm
Beach
Main Streets
Card of Thanks for Bereavement
The Cantara Family thanks relatives friends and neighbors for flowers cards and sym pathy during our bereavement and for Notre Dame Hospital staff and Dr Viger care and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph — Litwinowich
Notre Dame Hospital
Viger
Cantara
Death of Biddeford Boy Lefebvre After River Accident
Edward A Lefebvre Jr 13 of 24 Water St Biddeford died after rescue attempts from the Saco River. Ronald Nichols 10 and James Nichols 14 tried to save him with Joseph Lapointe 14 joining in. Autopsy pending results. Funeral set from St Andre Church with burial at St Joseph Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Lefebvre Jr
St. Brideford
Saco River
Lefebvre
Pine Street
Ronald Nichols
Water St
Biddeford
James Nichols
Ronald
Joseph Lapointe
Thornton Ave
Saco
Webber Hospital
Edgar Sevigny
George Friary
Eugene P. Wolfahrt
Edward A. and
Irene (Lavigne) Lefebvre
St. Andre's School
St. Andre's Church
Claire
Cathleen Lefebvre
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Sansoucy
Stone St
Newtonville Man John Winship Dies After Illness
John Winship 53 of this area formerly of Biddeford Maine died Monday in a local hospital after a long illness. He worked at Saco Lowell Shops in Biddeford before moving to Newtonville. Survived by widow Louisse Lynes Winship and three sons Joseph of Lawrence Mass John of Billingham Mass and Paul of this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtonville
John Winship
Biddeford
Maine
Saco- Lowell
Louisse Lynes Winship
Joseph
Lawrence
Mass
John
Billingham
Paul
Portland Weather Outlook With Heat Waves and Storms
This afternoon in Portland expects sunny hot humid conditions with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Tonight remains warm and humid with fog after midnight and lows in the upper 50s. Wednesday clears to sun hot and humid with a late day chance of thunderstorms.
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Portland
Birth Notices From Kennebunkport to Old Orchard Beach
Welcome notices list newborns at Saco Osteopathic Hospital and Maine Osteopathic Hospital Portland with weights and dates. Brenda Sue Munroe five pounds one ounce July. Shawn David Hubard seven pounds twelve ounces July nineteen. Tammy Ruth Bradbury seven pounds thirteen ounces July twenty two. Thomas Michael Croteau seven pounds three ounces July twenty three. James Fitzgerald Timmins seven pounds July twenty five. Maria Andrea Bedard seven pounds three ounces July nineteen. Grandparents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Osteopathic Hospital
Richard Munroe
Ocean Avenue
Kennebunkport
Brenda ‘Sue
Vernon Hubbard Jr
North Berwick Road
Wells
Shawn David
John Bradbury
Hollis Center
Tammy Ruth
Gerard Croteau
St. John Street
Old Orchard Beach
Thomas Michael
James Timmins
East Grand Avenue
Old. Orchard Beach
James Fitzgerald
Paul Bedard
Intervale Road
Kennebunk
Maria Andrea
Lawn Fair By Church Group On Washington Ave
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Womens Society of Christian Service of the Washington Avenue Methodist Church will hold their annual summer sale Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. on the church lawn with a vestry fallback in stormy weather. Mrs. Mattie Bliss is president and general chairman assisted by Mrs. Gertrude Leonard. Mrs. Retta Sait Mrs. Alice Browne and Mrs. Helen Anderson head aprons and fancy work while Florence Benson runs the cooked food table. A table of miscellaneous articles will also be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Womens Society of Christian Service
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Mattie Bliss
Gertrude Leonard
Retta Sait
Alice Browne
Helen Anderson
Saco Osteopathic Hospital Receives AOA Registration
The Saco Osteopathic Hospital in Saco was granted registration by the American Osteopathic Association at a Board of Trustees meeting at the Drake hotel in Chicago. Trustees acted on the hospital inspection report and the AOA Hospitals Committee recommendation. The AOA program ensures standards in registered and approved hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Saco
Grace Hines Field dies after brief illness at 73
Mrs Grace Hines Field 73 summer resident of Old Orchard Beach and Springfield Mass died in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born Lewiston May 6 1891 she was the widow of Norman Field mother of William H Margaret and Mrs Raymond Varanka of Springfield. Funeral services will be held in Springfield. Local arrangements by Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Portland Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Grace Hines Field
West Grand Ave
Springfield
Mass
Biddeford
Lewiston
Henry and
Margaret (Hanafin) Hines
Norman Hu.field
St. Catherine of Siennas Church
Harlem Riots Shock Governor After Rochester Violence
Governor visits Harlem and Rochester amid racial unrest. Rockefeller cites extremism but finds no outside agitators. Rochester Ends with four dead, 350 injured, and heavy property damage as 1,500 National Guardsmen stand ready. Curfew remains in effect. authorities fear further disturbances as workers finish shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
New York
Harlem
Brooklyn
Rochester
Boy Escapes Harm In C B Mishap In Maine
Four year old David Waltz of Millinocket ran into a vehicle on East Grand Avenue in Old Orchard Beach. He was taken to Saco Osteopathic Hospital by Chief John H. Clark. No injuries were reported. Driver Paul Fortin, 31, of Quebec, said he could not stop in time after the child darted into the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
David Waltz
Jan
East Grand Avenue
Saco Osteopathic Hospital
John H. Clark
Clark
Paul Fortin
Quebec
Rainboww Cabins
Joseph Glazier
Joseph Carmell
Little Rover Road
Selma Schwartz
Rainbow’ Cabins
Charles Cohen
Msgr
Robert White
Scarborough
Atty
David K. Marshall
Marshall
Raeburn McDonald
Water Improvement Commission
Little River
Henry Rudy
East Grand Ave
Coucil
Willie Pomerleau
Biddeford
John Trull
Leon Jones
Robert Melnick
Atlantic
Union Avenues
Jones
Volunteers of America
Charles Sherman
West Loft Street
Qubec
Joseph Harvey
Connell
Parcher Avenue
Little River Road
Simon Spill
Cohen
Schwartz
Hiram Parish
Chamber of Commerce
John E. Trull
David McCallum
Anonymous Donation Pushes Trooper Fund Past $1000
An anonymous gift of 10 dollars this morning boosts the Trooper Charles Black Fund in Saco over the $1000 mark. Arthur Albrecht, chairman, reports the total now stands at 1 008 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Black
Saco
Arthur Albrecht
Two Cars Damaged In Biddeford Crash
A two car collision on Elm Street Biddeford yesterday damaged both vehicles. Drivers were Ludger Bouthot 57 of 1 Spruce Street Biddeford and Johnnie E Barton 37 of Scarborough. No injuries were reported and damages were estimated at 50 dollars. Three other minor accidents with little damage were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street
Biddeford
Ludger Bouthot
Spruce St
Johnnie E. Barton
Scarborough
Wreere
Walkie Talkies Aid In Return Of Tots
Between 50 and 60 children were found lost on Old Orchard Beach this summer and returned safely to their parents. Police chief John H. Clark credits newly purchased walkie talkie radios used by lifeguards for maintaining contact and aiding rapid reunification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
John H. Clark
Clark
Escape Effort Reaches Entombed Miners After Helicopter Airing
After shifting the rig up a hill workers continued their rescue in a 30 mile labyrinth. The entombed men spent over 12 hours underground when sensitive equipment flown in by helicopter detected faint tapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pagene
Arrests Highlight Three Nights of Violence
About two thirds of the 800-odd arrestees were processed over three nights. Roughly 250 prisoners face felony charges including rioting burglary or larceny and are held for the grand jury with bail set at ten thousand dollars cash.
Wardens Increase Enforcement Against Night Hunting
Maine Fish and Game wardens step up patrols to curb night hunting violations after about 10 arrests in recent days. Suspects were charged with shooting deer at night in Somerset Penobscot and York counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Fish & Game
Somerset
Penobscot
York
Body Of Island Resident Found
The body of Robert R. Speed, 37, a Newagan Island resident, was found near his boat that washed ashore last June 26. Police say the death is an accidental drowning ruled by Medical Examiner Philip C. Gregory. Investigators believe Speed was lost during a stormy night while heading to the mainland for provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Southport
Robert R. Speed
Newagan Island
Philip C. Gregory
Speed
Riot Spreads Through Negro Areas Over Two Nights
Violence erupts as frustration and bitterness fuel unrest in Negro districts. A helicopter strike near a dwelling kills the pilot and two residents, escalating fears of further damage before the riot subsides as exhaustion and lack of gains dampen further action.
Rotary Club hears on direct distance dialing
Frank Wiedmer of Southern Bell explains direct distance dialing to the Rotary Club in Rival Suggestion Hopkinville. A member suggests calling Copenhagen, then the Rotary International president in Los Angeles but he is boarding a plane and unavailable. Nevell continues the discussion.
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Hopkinville
Frank Wiedmer
Southern Bell Telephone
Rotary Club
Copenhagen
United States
Wiedmer
Rotary International
Los Angeles
Nevell
Ruling In Appeal Denies Second Trailer on Stanleys Lot
The Saco Zoning Appeals Board unanimously denied the Stanley appeal to add a second trailer on their Portland Road property. A-5 zone placement allowed a trailer only within 300 feet of the road if other requirements are met, with occupancy limited to immediate family. The board required the existing trailer to be on a permanent foundation and ordered the pony removed.
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Thomas
Stanley Portland Road
Saco
C. Russell Herrmann
Saco Zoning Appeals Board
Byron F. Dolby
Stanleys
Portland Road
Herrmann
Milk Prices To Increase Aug 1 In Maine
Augusta AP reports the Maine Milk Commission approves a second seasonal price rise effective August 1. A home delivered quart will cost 26 cents with a one cent reduction in Zone areas. The adjustments offset earlier halvings, completing four changes in the second half of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Commission
Ten Women Begin Boots and Stitching at Bruce Shoe Plant
Bruce Shoe Company in Biddeford will train ten women for seven weeks under a federal Area development Administration program. They will learn shoe stitching while working 30 hours weekly for 24 dollars, then transfer to Bruce Shoe Company. trainees include Janet C and Constance Desrosiers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Coughlin
Biddeford
Maine Employment Security Commission
Bruce Shoe Company
Area
Itedevelopment Administration
ARA
Janet C
Constance Desrosiers
Alma L. Drouin
Shirley A. Gagne
Marjorie P. Gobeil
Nancy P. Hammond
Norma G. Pettengill
Jean Rumery
Reina T. Samson
Anita Allen
York County to be divided into six areas
York County Republican Committee met at Town Hall noting a $10 prisoner donation to the Trooper Charles Black Fund and reporting the fund total at 3757.05. Chairman Walter Webster announced six district coordinators with Kennebunk or Kennebunkport bases, Lucille Dewey in charge of women’s activities, and attendees included Sen Ralph Lovell and others as county quotas and candidate introductions were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bugton
Thomaston
Charles Black
Walter Webster
York County
Republican Committee
Town Hall
Webster
Kennelbunk
Kennebunkport
Clifford McIntire
John H. Reed
Gov. Reed
Atty
John Harvey
Saco
Lester Hobbs
Acton
Cong. McIntire
Acton Fair
John Roberts
San‘ford
Roberts
Ralph M. Lovell
Sanford
William Bruce
Buxton
Philip Graves
William Knox
York
George Hutchins Jr
Willis Lord
Waterboro
Edward Harriman
Stocks Drift Lower as Market Stagnates at Noon
New York trading shows a drab market with the Dow at 1837.59 down 3.46 and the AP 60 average off .7. Industrials slip while rails, farm equipment, and rubber sectors falter, but machine tool orders hint at future expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall
Associated Press
Dow Jones
U.S. Steel
Republic Steel
Bethlehem
Jones & Laughlin
International Harvester
Caterpillar
Kennecott
Eastman Kodak
Korvette
Polaroid
U. S
Southern Railway
American Airlines
Liggett and Myers
Sears, Roe
Statistician Hikl becomes first woman at Toronto Exchange
Eva Hikl, a Czech refugee, is the Toronto Stock Exchange’s first female statistician. She heads a 22 member staff preparing data for daily papers and charts, trains new analysts, and oversees official charts while adjusting to English and Canadian life since arriving in 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Toronto Stock Exchange
Eva Hikl
Canada
Hil
Exchange
Hiki
Sickle
Mario J. Hill
National Union of Public Service Employees
Czechoslovakia
Smith
Ministers Speak on Devotions in Maine Public Schools
In Boothbay Harbor the Maine Conference of the Methodist Church voices opposition to mandatory school devotions. Rev Russell J Peppe, chairman, says compulsory sectarian instruction harms religious diversity and its value to faith is dubious. He urges government to avoid preference or hostility to any faith and for teachers to respect religious diversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay Harbor
Board of Christian Social Concerns
Maine
Peppe
General Board For Christian Social Concerns
Washington
Methodist
Cape
Cape Porpoise
Hawaii Summer Sessions Draw National Coeds
University of Hawaii summer sessions attract students from across the nation. Courses include hula dancing ukulele surfing and scuba diving with credit earned in hula and ukulele. Extracurricular water sports also offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
University of Hawaii
Hawaii
Homo habilis dated 1.75 million years ago in Africa
Fossil evidence places Homo habilis in Africa about 1,750,000 years ago, supporting its role in early human evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
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United Church of Christ
Advent Christian Church
Chapel Street
Faith Tabernacle
Pentecostal Church
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Christian Science Society
Winter Street
Lyman First Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Route 35
Kennebunk Lower Village
Ogunquit Baptist Church
Shore Road
Full Gospel
Route 9-A
Memoriam
Isabelle M. Petit
St. Joseph’s Church
Edward Lefebvre Jr
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Ann Marie Rochefort
Daniel
Norman G. Rochefort
Granite St
Victor Fleurent
Gaston Rochefort
May St
Cerilda Garon
Summer St
Eva Rochefort
Emery Court
Saco Hospital
Grace H. Field
Hikl
Lleiesram
VER
Aligl Btl
Minister Spears
Io Public Schools
Alfred RD
Biddeford & Saco Gas CO
Main Street
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