Personal Briefs From Saco And Biddeford Area
Local notices list Mrs Alfred Paquette and Miss Constance Cloutier as patients at Notre Dame hospital in biddeford. Armand Cote enters Mercy hospital Portland for surgery. Mrs Eugene Gaudette leaves Biddeford for Germany to join her husband. Karl Stevens begins work with a Biddeford construction firm, former roofer. Mrs Wilfrid Thibeault joins J C Penney in Biddeford. Airman Arthur Gott returns to Limestone Air Force base after visit home with Airman John Mayes. Carleton Crogan and wife return to 18 Elm Street Saco from Greenville South Carolina with new assignments at Saco Lowell Easley plant, recalled to Edwards plant in Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Paquette
High Street
Saco
Notre Dame Hospital
Constance Cloutier
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Armand L. Cote
Summit Street
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Eugene Gaudette
Mary Stebbins
Summer Street
Biddegford
Loan
Herusband
Germany
Karl Stevens
Emmons
Wilfrid Thibeault
J. C. Penney
Main Street
Jerry's
Arthur Gott
Limestone Air Force Base
Maine Street
Kennebunkport
John Mayes
Virginia
Limestone
Carleton L. Crogan
Greenville
S. C
Elm Street
Crogan
Saco- Lowell
Easley
South Carolina
Edwards
Belair Rites Set for Biddeford Resident
Mrs Alfred Belair of 7 Hazel Street Biddeford died this morning after a short illness. Born in Wolftown Canada she was the widow of Alfred J Belair who died in 1957. Survived by son Raoul A Belair Old Orchard Beach selectman sister Mary Perreault Biddeford two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services Monday at 8 30 am from St Joseph church Friends may call Sansoucy funeral home from 2 to 10 pm Friday Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fridoline (Dubois) Belair
Hazel Street
Biddeford
Wolftown
Canada
Marceline and
Sarah (Frechette) Dubois
Alfred J. Belair
St. Anne Sodality
St. Joseph
Raoul A. Belair
Mary Perreault
St. Joseph Church
Sansoucy Funeral Home
Stone Street
Annette Chapter Honors Past Matrons and Patrons Meeting
Annette chapter Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7:30 tonight in the Masonic hall Saco to honor Past Matrons and Past Patrons. Refreshments are provided by Mrs Gladys Johnson and Mrs Florence Dolby and committee. Fred Clark leads the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic
Jackets Arrive For Lightning Club Members
New jackets have arrived for members of the Lightnings club Inc announced at last night's meeting. To receive a jacket members must present the Lightning member s tip card. Vice President Norman Ruel introduced new member Steve Fleurant. Roll call by Charles Conklin and prayer by temporary president Dick Poulin. Minutes read by Dick McCullum. Larry Thompson reported for grievances, maintenance by Paul Desmarais. Meeting closed with prayer. next meeting June 10, final summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightnings Club, Inc
Benoit
Lightning
Norman Ruel
Steve Fleurant
Charles Conklin
Dick Poulin
Dick McCullum
Larry Thompson
Saco Methodist Church Women Hold Season Finale Meeting
The Womens Society of Christian Service at Saco Methodist Church raised 100 dollars for the church paint fund during its final meeting of the season in the vestry. Pledges for April through June were approved and plans for a summer food and apron sale discussed. Invitations to weddings of Samuel Ives Christopher Ives and Cynthia Northway were extended. A June 18 officer training school at Clark Memorial Methodist Church in Portland was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Society of Christian Service
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Samuel Ives
Christopher Ives
Cynthia Northway
Althea Carson
Clark Memorial Methodist Cweh
Portland
Carson
Jean Rennie
Nora York
Divorces Granted to Local Couples at Cumberland Court
Justice Weatherbee granted two divorces at the May term of Cumberland county Superior court in Portland. Helen M Cantara of Portland divorces Daniel P Cantara of Biddeford for cruel and abusive treatment with $1 yearly alimony. Helen A Morin of Scarborough divorces Wilfred A Morin of Biddeford with custody of their two children and $20 weekly support plus $1 yearly alimony. A separate hearing before Justice Delehanty involved Bernice L Goldthwaite of Portland and Clarence E F Goldthwaite of Danbury Conn, married November 23, 1956, with dispute over custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph A. Weatherbee
Cumberland County Superior Court
Portland
Saco
Thomas E. Delehanty
Helen M. Cantara
Daniel P. Cantara
Biddeford
Helen A. Morin
Scarborough
Wilfred A Morin
Play Equipment Erected At Clifford Park
Street department workers begin setting up new play equipment at Clifford Park. Antonio Mariello reports a leveled play area with two slides two swings and jungle bars. Sand boxes will be installed later and the structure will remain on concrete bases throughout the summer before winter storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Clifford Park
Antonio Mariello
Biddeford Legion Auxiliary Installs New Slate
Mrs Blanche Farley was installed as president of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit of the American Legion Auxiliary in Biddeford. Officers include Miss Marie Jeanne Pelletier first vice president Violet Begin second vice president Ida Noyes secretary Yvonne Bergeron treasurer Betty McKeon historian Lizzy Tremblay chaplain Rose Allard sergeant at arms and Mary Wood junior past president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Farley
Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Elmsstreet
Biddeford
Marie Jeanne Pelletier
Violet Begin
Ida Noyes
Yvonne Bergeron
Betty McKeon
Lizzy Tremblay
Mary Wood
Lizzie Tremblay
Wood
Rose Allard
Evelyn Morin
New Slate Continued From Page One
Simonaeu visiting committee Adelard Tremblay chairman Paul Angers Harry Wilson and Paul Lauzon memorial service Harry Wilson Gerard Hevey Robert Morris and Glenn Yar borough Sports committee Lucien Martel chairman Frank Remillard and Tom Dubois grand tribunal Fernand Petit Lucien Gagnon and Alexis Bisaillon membership committee Raymond Roy chairman Emile Decelles Gerard Hevey Ben St Onge and Robert Francoeur Aerie membership security Alexis Bisaillon chairman and Emile Madore youth guidance Armand Belair chairman and Andre Jacques finance committee Fred Benoit Conrad Aeneea and Clement Deschambault
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile Madore
Armand Belair
Andre Jacques
Fred Beniot
Conrad Aeneea
Clement Deschambault
Saco Resident Pays Fine For Speeding
Henri P. Picard, 43, of Berryread Saco paid a $20 fine in Saco Municipal Court for driving 45 mph in a 25 mph zone on U S Route 1. In a separate case, Edwthe R. Sherwell, 33, of 105 West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach, was fined $5 for driving without a spring inspection sticker. Saco police were the complainants in both cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri P. Picard
Berry Read
Saco
U. S. Route 1
Picard
Edwthe R. Sherwell
Grand Avenue
Old Orchard Peach
Referendum on Constitution Amendment Set for Sept 14
Legislature sets a September 14 referendum on a constitutional amendment ensuring continuity of government in case of attack. If the Legislature adjourns after this Saturday, a likely occurrence, the status of the referendum may change.
Portland Weather Update Shows Warm, Sunny Conditions
This afternoon is sunny and warm in Portland with gentle onshore winds. Tonight remains fair and mild with light variable winds. Friday predicts continued sun and warmth with temperatures in Zone 1 ranging from 80 to 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Friday religious events listed in local churches
In The Churches Holy Communion will be celebrated at Trinity Episcopal church Saco on Friday at 9 30 a m A prayer and praise service will be held Friday at 7 30 p m at the Biddeford Advent Christian church corner of Hill and Chapel streets On Friday at the Saco Salvation Army headquarters a street open air meeting will be held at 7 p m followed at 7 30 p m by the Holiness meeting Friday events listed by the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army include Junior Legion 3 30 p m Junior Soldiers 4 15 p m and Torchbearers 7 p m brated at 8 o'clock Friday morning in Christ Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco
Biddeford
Advent Christian Church
Hill and
Chapel Streets
Saco Salvaion Army
Old Orchard Beach
Salvation ’Army
Christ Episcopal Church
Personal Injury Suit Settled At Superior Court
Leonard Goldman of Kennebunk settled his personal injuries suit against Robert Letellier and Alphonse Letellier of Arundel in York County Superior Court Alfred after a lengthy conference with Justice Charles A. Pomeroy. Goldman, 32, testified about a jeep collision on Route 1 that caused injuries including to his teeth, led to hospital care, and totaled bills around 1 7 1, . damages sought were 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Goldman
Kennebunk
Robert Letellier
Arundel
Charles A. Pomeroy
Superior Court
Alfred
Longview Terrace
Robert Lelier
Alphonse Letellier
York County
Alfred Osher
Biddeford
Osher
Goldman
Letellier
Webber Hospital
Atty. T. A Fitanides
Saco
Waterville Man Indicted in Slaying of Emond
AUGUSTA AP A Kennebec County grand jury indicted Eugene J. Papolas 33 of Waterville for murder in the February shooting of John L. Emond 31 an undertaker who was leaving the apartment of Papolas ex wife Irene in Waterville Emond who is divorced faces a June 15 trial date in Superior Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Kennebec County
Eugene J. Papolas
Waterville
John L. Emond
Emond
Pzolas
Irene
Masonic Degrees Conferred In Saco
The Master Mason degree was conferred on several candidates during the meeting last night of Saco lodge F and A M at the Saco Masonic hall. The degree work was under Worshipful Master Ronald Tripp with refreshments served after the meeting. Meetings are suspended during July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Lodge
A. M
Saco Masonic Hall
Ronald Tripp
Young School Pupils Hold Dance Party in Saco
About 300 parents and friends witnessed a dance party at Young School Saco by students in section A under teachers. Grade 1 dances included Duck for the Oyster and Sweet Alice Waltz Quadrille with the same participants. A Waltzing Contest crowned winners Michelle Fecteau and John Sherman. judges were Walter Lamb Jr, Mrs. Irving Chelder, and Joseph Grondin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young School
Saco
Duck For the Oyster
Sara Emmons
Dane Curtis
Tommy Plante
Peter Garland
David Dinsmore
Leslie Tripp
Michael Hjort
Resanne Ripa
Micheline Langlois
Donna Nason
Beverly Simpson
Johanna Grondin
Darlere du
Josephine DeRocher
John Choroszy
Patty Tripp
Petter Garland
Rosanne Ripa
Donald Prokey
Patricia McMullen
Mark Johnston
Marie Simpson
Darlene Dutille
Billy Chocka
Carol Tripp
Jon Boutet
Mary Harris
Dane Curtis Jean Hazelton
Gregory Callahan
Delta Alpha Club Ends Season With Covered Dish Supper
The Delta Alpha club held its final season meeting as a covered dish supper at Mrs. Gertrude Hutchins home in Fortunes Rocks. Plans for summer sunshine work were left to Mrs. Ethel Tate. Mrs. Charlotte Piper Whitehurst read a May 13 1908 article about a DAR entertainment program. Members named to fall committees included Mrs. Mildred Shane, Mrs. Charlotte Whitehurst, Mrs. Mildred McIntire, and Mrs. Geraldine Hutchins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alpha Club
Gertrude Hutchins
Fortunes Rocks
Ethel Tate
Sunshine
Charlotte Piper
Whitehurst
Biddeford
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mildred Shane
Charlotte Whitehurst
Mildred McIntire
Geraldine Hutchins
Camp Ellis Firefighters Plan Summer Public Suppers
Camp Ellis firemen will host public suppers from July 4 through September 5 with the firemen and auxiliary serving on alternate Saturdays. Paul Gagne becomes treasurer, Armand Gagnon assistant treasurer, following John J. Pendleton’s resignation. A $35 April donation for grass burning was reported, and painting of the new fire trucks is planned after the painting will occur on a Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gagne
John J. Pendleton
Camp Ellis
Armand Gagnon
Wilfred Colson
Imade
Ralph Allen
Paul Boutet
Noel Dube
Urbain Langevin
Ernest Robbins
Raymond Gagne
Ithe
Biddeford High Alumni Set Meeting and Banquet Plans
Biddeford High School Alumni announce a general meeting next Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the auditorium to spur attendance at the alumni banquet Saturday June 13 at Snowberry's now the Lighthouse in Pine Point. The ticket committee led by Chris Anton will report and reserve tickets remain available at the meeting. Spokesmen from anniversary classes will greet the 1959 graduates and act as they join the association. Acting President Anton also seeks the first nominating slate of officers at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford High School Alumni Association
Chris Anton
Snowberry's
Lighthouse
Pine Point
Jackie ‘Sevigny
J. Albert Merryman
William
Bill) Mullen
Harry Be‘anger, Sr
Raymond Hobbins
Chris Antonakos
Larry Hanson
Cornelius Darcy
Mary Jones
William McKenney
Betty Anton
Ted Drouin
Phyllis Means
Ruby Brown
Kate Gillis
Samuel Lublinsky
Elizabeth Wilkinson
Roland Bernier
Biddeford High School
Anton
Pythian Sisters Plan Annual Banquet
Final plans for the annual banquet were reported by Mrs. Sarah Metcalf at Pine Cone temple of Pythian Sisters in Saco. The affair will occur Saturday evening at the Kennebunk Inn with a 6 p m gathering at the Saco post office. Mrs. Charlotte Ramsdell and Mrs. Emma Pembriant were reported ill. Aurelia Berry received the mystery package. A covered dish supper was voted for at the first meeting. Most Excellent Chief Mrs Norma Berry oversaw the session and refreshments were served by Maude Brown Sylvia Smart and Norma Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Metcalf
Pine Cone Temple
Saco K. of Phall
Kennebunk Inn
Saco Post Office
Charlotte Ramsdell
Emma Pembriant
Aurelia Berry
Norma Berry
Maude Brown
Sylvia Smart
Thornton Class of 1919 Plans 40th Reunion
Final arrangements for the 40th reunion of the Thornton Academy Class of 1919 were finalized at a committee meeting at 24 King Street Saco. The event is set for Saturday June 13 at 6 30 p m at Cascade Lodge Saco with principal speaker Miss Katherine Goodwin Barnard College New York City and former lieutenant colonel in the Womens Army Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
John S. Black
King Street
Saco
Cascade Lodge
Katherine Goodwin
Barnard College
New York City
Womens Army Corps
Stanley O. Northrop
Paul Willson
Carleton Lamb
Dorothy Staples
Ruth E. Proctor
Ruth Hussey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alfred Belair
Lightning Club
Saco Methodist Church
Mike
Legion Auxiliary
Saco Resient
Tulsa
Okla
Keen Cagle
John Carle
Omaha
Fred J. Nutter
Corunna
Maine
Lace
Dianne Abbott
Darlene
Corry
Ntep
Biddeford High
Annapolis
Navy
U.S. Naval Academy
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Jonathan M
Skinny) Wainwright
Bataan
Corregidor
Young Wainwright
J. George Burkett
Nobleboro
Pythian Sisters
Thornton
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