Local Couple Feted On Silver Anniversary
Local couple Ludger J. Croteau and wife celebrated 25 years of marriage with a surprise testimonial at a Biddeford restaurant. The event drew Sanford Biddeford and Saco residents, including family members, godchild Patricia Madore, and sister Priscilla Michaud. The couple live at 326 Main Street Saco with two children, Betty Ann Bolduc and Joel, a Thornton Academy freshman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludger J. Croteau
St. Ignatius Church
Sanford
Biddeard
Jerome Bolduc
Patricia Madore
Priscilla Michaud
Miss Madore
Michaud
Croteau
Miss Michaud
Edmund Johnson
Bruce
Albert Madore
Albert Brochu
Renaud Berland
Harvey Vezina
Robert Croteau
Aline Croteau
Fred Bouffard
Louise Berland
Alphonse Brochu
Faida Mailhot
Norman Harris
Albert Provencher
More
Biddeford and
Saco
Lionel St. Ours
Odule
Rheaume
Romeo Gregoire
Milton Rice
Dorice
Amand
Raymond Nadeau
Marilda Nadeau
Doris
Evelyn Nadeau
Donat Madore
Wilfrid Ouellette
John Boissonneault
Adrien Caron
Raymond Bolduc
Cornelius O'Brien
Waltham
Mass
Atty. Lewellyn R. Michaud
Orono
Erville
Jack
John Shevenell
Portland
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Betty Ann Bolduc
Joel
Thornton Academy
Wonderbar
Biddeford
Albert Deshaies
Yvette Michaud
Bolduc
Changes Made In Saco-Lowell Shops Divisions
Boston announces shifts in Saco-Lowell leadership. Harry Smyth steps back from operating duties due to ill health and remains vice president. Royden Walters adds executive vice president and assistant GM of Easley and Sanford operations. At Easley Henry Jewell becomes works manager Textile Machinery. J Woodward Hubbard keeps Textile Machinery sales head. Sanford sees Howard Haug become works manager with Leo Cartier as assistant works manager after joining from Borg-Warner Marvel Schebler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Harry K. Smyth
Saco- Lowell
Easley
S. C
Sanford
Thomas J.ace
Seco-Lowell
Smyth
Saco-Lowell
Royden Walters
Easley and
Henry A. Jewell
Saco-Lowell Textile Machinery Division
J. Woodward Hubbard
Textile Machinery Division
Walters
Ault
Howard J. Haug
Leo Cartier
Haug
Cartier
Marvel Schebler
Borg-Warner
Decatur
Inl
Thee
Long Manufacturing
Detroit
Pero Mechanics Division
Los Angeles
Ford, Chrysler, and
Excello
General Collins Recalls D Day Invasion Scenes And Triumphs
Maj. Gen. Joseph Collins relives the D Day invasion off Utah Beach in 1944. He describes the perilous pre dawn conditions, weather delays, airborne drops by the 101st and 82nd divisions, naval sorties, and the initial bombardment that set the stage for the capture of Cherbourg and the advance toward Aachen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalcanal
Pacific
Lightnin
Joe" Collins
Normandy
Utah Beach
Cherbourg
St.Lo
Aachen
U.S. Army
J. Lawton Collins
Associated Press
France
Bayfield
Cherbourgi Peninsula
Don P. Moon
Utah
England
Adm
Francke
English Channel
Bradley
Kean
Kirk
Moon
Wiltie
Plymouth
Don Moon
101St Airborne Division
Maxwell D. Taylor
Ste. Mere Eglise
82Nd Airborne Division
Matthew D. Ridgway
Mrderet River
9Th Air Force
Flag Day Observed by Biddeford-Saco Elks Lodge
Biddeford Saco Elks plan Flag Day observance with ritual exercises and dancing at Elks headquarters Saco on a Saturday. Entertainment committee chaired by Albert F Deshaies invites guest couples. Ralph H Pitt reports progress on a blood bank for Elks and families and urges donors or designated stand-ins. Also notes a Navy commemoration for radioman Robert A Oplinger of Kingston PA, son of Mrs Doris Donahue, and his rescue mission achievement aboard USS Requin in 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks
Elks
Saco
Entertainment Committee
Albert F. Deshaies
Ralph H. Pitt
Pitt
Robert A. Oplinger
USN
Robert Oplinger
Kingston
Doris Donahue
Biddeford
Cdr
A. L. Maynard
Norfolk
Oplinger
Requin
Navy
Kingston Public High School
Poppy Day Set by Old Orchard Legion Auxiliary
The C Fayette Staples unit of the American Legion auxiliary plans Poppy Days in Old Orchard Beach tomorrow under Poppy Chairman Mrs. Virginia M. Ford. Memorial flowers made by Togus VA center veterans will be distributed in Old Orchard and Ocean Park by auxiliary members, a girls' club, junior auxiliary members and sons of post and unit members. Proceeds support child welfare and rehabilitation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
C. Fayette Staples
American Legion Auxiliary
Virginia M. Ford
Togus Veterans Administration Center
Old Orchard
Ocean Park
Emer
CO2 Prefix Noted in San Diego Firm Listing
AP reports in San Diego that a firm selling carbon dioxide for carbonated drinks uses a telephone number with a CO2 prefix. The odd numbering drew attention as a potential misprint or local quirk in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perfect Pavix
San Diego
Calif
Longtime National Chain Manager at Saco Market
A veteran employee with over 25 years at the First National chain store firm now serves as manager of the Saco Market, guiding daily operations and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chein
Saco
Lewiston Man Earns Degree After Wartime Paths
Lewiston native Peter Doukas, Boston University senior, graduates June 7 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration as commencement at the Boston Garden. A merchant seaman since 1942, he rose from deckhand to chief mate, served in the Army Transportation Corps during Korea, and used leaves to study at Portland Junior College and BU. After graduation he plans to return to sea, seek full captaincy, and pursue BU graduate studies before starting his own business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Doukas
Lewiston
Boston University
Katherine Doukas
College of Business Administration
Boston Garden
Doukas
Merchant Marine
South Pacific
United States Maritime Service
Fort Trumbull
New London
Conn
Portland Junior College
Portland
Mathiasen Tanker Industries, Inc
Philadelphia
Army Transportation Corps
New Army Transportation
Learol
Boston —_ University
Ouellette Weds Gerow In Biddeford Church Ceremony
Miss Lillian Ann Ouellette daughter of Mrs Alice Ouellette of Kennebunkport marries Wallace Stephen Gerrow son of Mr and Mrs Donald Gerow of Hartford Conn in a 9 30 a m double ring service at St Joseph church Biddeford Maine The couple will reside in Hartford Conn after a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Canada The bride attended St Joseph high school and works for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Corp East Hartford Conn The groom attended Island Falls high school and the University of Maine and also works for Pratt and Whitney Airline party and guests from New York Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Ann Ouellette
Alice Ouellette
Kennebunkport
Wallace Stephen Gerrow
Donald Gerow
Hartford
Adelbert Huot
Robert Ouellette
Georgette Bouthillette
Neney Dore
Lucienne Pivin
Conn
Diane Bouthillette
Paul Ouellette
Waltham
Mass
Joseph Dore
New Hampshire
Maine
Rochambeau ‘Hall
Biddeford
June Ouellette
Sylvia Ouellette
Joseph Fillion
Ouellette
Gerow
University of Maine
Pratt and Whitney
Elks lodge activity notes Maine youth honors and events
Leon F. Jones reports a $100 check from the Maine State Elks Association awarded to the local lodge for outstanding youth activities during 1957-58. A chicken barbecue is planned for June 27 at 6 30 p m for Elks and guests. A lobster and clambake is set for Aug 8 and a field day on Sept 7 at Elks home grounds. Thirteen new candidates joined the lodge. Exalted Ruler Fernand M. X. Cote presided. building improvements and volunteer help requested for grounds behind the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon F. Jones
Youth Activities Committee
Maine State Elks Association
Iocal
Maine
Deshaies
Elks
Conrad Fecteau
Banquet Planned By E And L Club
The E and L club of the Saco School Street Methodist Church will hold its annual banquet Monday at 6 30 p m at the Marshview in Scarborough. Members may arrange transportation with Mrs Linnette Martin president. After dinner a brief business meeting and installation of new officers follow. Attendees should bring a wrapped inexpensive gift for the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. and L. Club
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Marshview
Scarborough
Linnette Martin
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The
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Kennebunk
Fairlane
Victoria
Radio & Heater
Ghevrolet
Dr. H
Mercury
Liberal Bank Financing
Portland Road
St. Joseph Church
Richard G. Dumas
Alfred Street
Dumas
Laurette E. Bald
Anastasoff
Collins
York District
Kenneth Hunnewell
Augusta
Hunnewell
Roy Hussey, Jr
John Baseler
Kennebec
David Jettinghoff
Pine Tree Council
Elks Lodge
Lillian Ouellette
Wallace Gerow
Elm Street
Roger FE. Paquette
St. Andre Church
E and
L Club
Snowdon Motor CO
Car
DeSoto
Dodge
Chevrolet
Studebaker
Firedome
Royal
Oldsmobile
Chrysler
Kaiser
Windsor
Styleline Deluxe
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