Local Personal Notes From Saco And Area
Mrs. Gertrude Anthony of Bay View Road Saco is a medical aunt at Webber Hospital. William E. Emery of 91 Scammon Street Saco is a medical patient at Togus Veterans Hospital. Mr and Mrs Henry Brochu of Ft. Walton Beach Florida are guests of Mr and Mrs Albert LaGrange 15 High Street Biddeford and of Mrs Anthony Des Roberts at the Hotel Belvedere Old Orchard Beach. Mrs William P. Kirk Jr of Glenhaven Circle Saco will return to Wellesley College for the annual Wellesley College weekend June 11 to 14 joining 1 000 alumnae from 13 reunion classes spanning 1894 to 1959 from 40 states and foreign countries including Great Britain Norway and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Anthony
Bay View Road
Saco
Webber Hospital
William E. Emery
Scammon St
Togus Veterans Hospital
Henry Brochu
Ft. Walton Beach
Fla
Albert LaGrange
High St
Biddeford
Anthony Des Roberts
Belvedere
Old Orchard Beach
William P. Kirk Jr
Local fraternal group meetings announced for Biddeford and Saco
Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella meet tonight at 8 at St John s Hall Biddeford. Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus meet tonight at 8 at the GAR Hall City Building Saco. Past Matrons Association Annette Chapter Eastern Star meet tomorrow 6 30 at Mrs Bernice Milliken s South Waterboro home. Squadron 26 Sons of the American Legion meet tonight 7 at Tighe Beaudoin Farley Elm Street Biddeford.
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Our Lady of Fatima
Daughters of Isabella
St. John’s Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Fenwick
Knights of Columbus
Saco
GAR
Annette
Order of the Eastern Star
Bernice Milliken
South Waterboro
Sons of the American Legion
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley
American Levion Post
Elm Street
Church midweek services and choir schedules townwide
A list of Wednesday church activities across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Wells and Ogunquit includes a mothers group at United Church of Christ Biddeford choir rehearsals at Biddeford United Church of Christ Advent Christian services at Chapel Street parsonage Kennebunk Lower Village prayer and praise at Faith Tabernacle Saco reading room and prayer hour at Lyman First Baptist Goodwins Mills Bible study Ogunquit Baptist church full gospel Wells vestry reaver and Bible study at Village Baptist Kennebunkport all scheduled for 7:30 p m with varying additional times for choirs prayers and service components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Advent Christian Church
Chapel Street
Faith Tabernacle
Pentecostal Church
Atlantic’ Avenue
Third Street
Old Orchard Beach
Lyman First Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Route 35
Kennebunk Lower Village
Kennebunkport
Girls Evacuated From Dormitory After Dorm Fire
In SOUTH BERWICK AP reports seventy girls and six nuns evacuated from St. Joseph's Academy dormitory after smoke filled the building from a malfunctioning oil burner. Fire Chief Demers said improper ignition damaged the boiler room.
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South Berwick
St. Joseph’s Academy
Richard Demers
Levine Richardson Marriage Announced
Lillian Levine of 13 Main St Biddeford wed Vernon W Richardson son of Mr and Mrs John Richardson of 34 Franklin St Biddeford Judge William Wilson officiated yesterday afternoon Richardson works at Dennett Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Levine
James Levine
Main St
Biddeford
Vernon W. Richardson
John Richardson
Franklin St
William Wilson
Richardson
Dennett Garage
Named to Council Augusta Maine SBA names H King Cummings
The U S Small Business Administration named H King Cummings of Guilford to its Maine advisory council. Cummings is president of Guilford Industries Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Augusta
Small Business Administration
H. King Cummings
Guilford
Maine
Cummings
Guilford Industries, Inc
Armstrong pleads guilty in Saco Turnpike speeding case
James J. Armstrong of Dorchester Massachusetts pleaded guilty before Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr in Saco Municipal Court to speeding on the Maine Turnpike at Arundel on May 28. He paid a $10 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
James J. Armstrong
Dorchester
Mass
William F. Wilson Jr
Arundel
Deaths Alexander Martin 73 Biddeford
Alexander Martin 73 of Simard Ave Biddeford died yesterday afternoon in a local nursing home after a long illness He was born in Biddeford June 22 1290 the son of John and Ellens Buckley Martin He worked 46 years for the Boston and Maine Railroad retiring in 1956 He was a lifelong member of St Marys Parish Biddeford and a former member of Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post Biddeford Survivors include his widow Ida Guilbert Martin two sons John Richard of Westport Conn and Norman of Biddeford two sisters Mrs Frank Carey Biddeford and Mrs Annie Boothby Saco one brother Dr Thomas Martin Portland five grandchildren and several cousins A solemn mass will be celebrated at 9 am Thursday in St Marys Church Biddeford with interment in St Marys Cemetery Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home 226 Fim St Biddeford from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Martin
Simard Ave
Biddeford
John and
Ellen’ S Buckley Martin
Boston and Maine Railroad
St. Mary's Parish
Tighe-Beaurdoin-Farley
American Legion
Post
Ida (Guilbert) Martin
Biddelford
John Richard
Westport
Conn
Nor. Iman
Frank Carey
Annie Boothby
Saco
Thomas Martin
Portland
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Fim St
Death Notice for Mrs Jacqueline Grenier of Biddeford
Mrs Jacqueline Grenier 44 of 70 Pool St Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness. Born Feb 9 1920 in Biddeford she was daughter of Arthur J and Amatalie Nicol Remillard. Survived by husband Raymond L Grenier daughter Priscilla son Raymond E mother Mrs Arthur J Remilliard one brother Giles Remillard five sisters and many relatives. Visitation at Emond Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral from St Andre Church Thursday at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Grenier
Pool St
Biddeford
Arthur J. and
Amatalie Nicol Remillard
St. Andre's School
St., Andre's Church
Ste. Anne
Portland Weather Outlook With Clouds and Warm Trend
Portland area forecast notes lingering low clouds and fog this afternoon with a few sunny periods late in the day. Temperatures reach the 60s, light easterly winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight fog returns, lows in the upper 50s and light to variable winds. Wednesday clears in the morning and turns much warmer with scattered afternoon showers and possible thunderstorms, southerly winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Goldwater maintains Eisenhower won’t block bid for nomination
Sen Barry Goldwater says he is convinced former President Eisenhower will not interfere in his drive for the Republican presidential nomination. President Johnson has more than half the votes needed for Democratic nomination. Dam-bursting floods from Montana mountains kill eight and leave hundreds homeless with millions in damage. Senate votes on three civil rights amendments. Republican jur y trial amendment backers predict a narrow victory. Brazil faces political turmoil after Kubitschek purge banning him from politics for 10 years. Panamanian Roberto Arias lies gravely wounded after a shooting incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Goldwater
Eisenhower
Johnson
Montana
Senate
Brazil
Kubitschek
Roberto Arias
John F. Kennedy
Goldwater
Mrs Day of Biddeford Dies at Local Nursing Home
Mrs Jane S Day of 726 Pool Road Biddeford died this morning in a local nursing home Funeral arrangements are being handled by Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane S. Day
Pool Road
Biddeford
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Saco
Legion Auxiliary to Visit Cote Funeral Home for Henry Blanchette Rites
Members of the Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary in Saco gather at 7 15 PM to pay respects to Henry Blanchette former post commander, proceeding as a group to Cote Funeral Home for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen-Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Saco
Cote Funeral Home
Henry Blanchette
Mahoney Rites Held For Biddeford Resident
Funeral services for Timothy J. Mahoney of 124 Summer Street Biddeford were conducted this morning a nine o clock high mass at St Marys Church Biddeford with Reverend Maurice Goan presiding. William Cleary provided vocals and Miss Louise Welch played the organ. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with graveside prayers by Reverend Cornelius J Enwright. Bearers were Paul M Stebbins Jeremiah OLeary Philip Stebbins John OLeary Matthew Hickey and Bernard Stebbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy J. Mahoney
Summer St. Biddeford
St. Mary’s Church
Biddeford
Maurice Goan
William Cleary
Louise ‘Welch
St. Mary's Cemetery
Cornelius J. Enwright
Paul M. Stebbins
Jeremiah O'Leary
Philip Stebbins
John O'Leary
Matthew Hickey
Bernard Stebbins
Leather Firm Razed By Blaze
Portland Leather Co. owner Morton Slosberg hopes to reopen soon after a $30,000 three alarm fire destroyed the building at Milk and Market Streets Monday. Fire officials cited an overheated stove as the probable cause of the smoky blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Morton Slosberg
Portland Leather Co
Milk & Market Sts
Beach Town Clerk Announces Absentee Ballot Office Open
Old Orchard Beach town clerk Esther S. Crowley announced she will open the office for absentee ballots only on Sunday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Esther S. Crowley
Vacancies Open in Biddeford High School Driving Course
Two vacancies exist in the Biddeford High School summer driving education course announced by Superintendent Raymond Kenneally. The second session runs July 27 to August 28 with instructor Joseph R. Jezar. High school students may apply by registering at the superintendent's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Raymond Kenneally
Joseph R. Jezar
Kenneally
Man of Action in Omaha Auto Bureau Chief’s Tactics
Omaha Auto Bureau Chief Warren Fleming hunts offenders who write rubber checks. He confronts them with pliers and a screwdriver and demands cash or the license plates, calling the method pretty effective.
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MAN OF Action Omaha
Omaha Auto Bureau
Warren Fleming
Fleming
Saco Resident Is Presented With Gift
PORTLAND Neighborhood chairman Mrs James Ward Jr Saco was given a gift of appreciation at the annual banquet of the Saco Adults in Girl Scouts last night at the Holiday Inn. Those in attendance were Mrs Ethel Bedard Mrs Jeanette Allen Mrs Grace Kiely Mrs Dolly Mohair Mrs Paul line Thivierge Mrs Marie Gendron Mrs Marguerite Fearon Mrs Barbara Carlson Mrs Barbara Bowley Mrs Patricia Hiort Mrs Marie Lunetta Mrs Barbara Waters and Mrs Eleanor Shaffer This ended the adult activities for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
James Ward Jr
Saco
Holiday Inn
Ethel Bedard
Jeannette Allen
Grace Kiely
Dolly Mohair
Paulline Thivierge
Marie Gendron
Marguerite Fearon
Barbara Carlson
Barbara Bowley
Patricia Hiort
Marie Lunetta
Employment Claims Decline In Area
Figures released by Manager Francis Coughlin of the Biddeford Office of the Maine Employment Security Commission show 627 claims filed last week versus 651 on hand at the same time last year. The prior week had 630 claims filed compared with 602 the year before. Coughlin noted that 84 of last week’s 627 claims were partial as claimants worked part time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Coughlin
Biddeford
Maine Employment Security Commission
Coughlin
Biddeford Break Being Investigated At Five Points Laundromat
Biddeford police investigate a break at Maine Dry Cleaners laundromat in Five Points. Thieves pried open two change machines, stealing about 8 dollars according to manager Hector Laroche. The 24 hour facility remained open, and the break occurred sometime last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Maine Dry Cleaners
Hector Laroche
Harp duo at Rochester bar earns pennies for study
Two Eastman School of Music students Suzanne Thomas and Mary Hangen played harps at a Rochester cocktail lounge for seven weeks, earning about 177 dollars weekly from audience requests ranging from Debussy to Carmichael. The dean emphasizes prioritizing musicianship over popular trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harp Music
Rochester
N.Y
Eastman School of Music
Suzanne Thomas
Allentown
Mary A. Hangen
Kokomo
Ind
Claude Debussy
Hoagy Carmichael
Flora Burton
False alarm prompts Biddeford firefighters callout at Birch Street School
A false alarm sent Biddeford firefighters to Birch Street School at 10:28 last night. Crews found no fire or hazards on arrival. Local authorities filed no further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Birch Street
Shoe Stitching Course Approved Local Area
Francis Coughlin announced approval of a school for shoe stitchers under the Area Redevelopment Act to train 20 women in sewing machine operations for women’s shoes. The Bruce Shoe Co will teach 30 hours weekly for seven weeks, pay $24 weekly, with aptitude testing at the local employment office. Over $7,000 funds approved. one more ARA project possible in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Coughlin
Coughlin
Bruce Shoe Co
Bureau
A.R.A
Washington
Department of Labor
Biddeford- Sanford
Biddeford
Two Accidents Listed In Saco
Two separate collisions reported in Saco involve local residents. Alexander Hadiaris, 45, of 24 Bradley Street, and Richard S. Clark, 22, of 345 Main Street, each sustained vehicle damage amid a yard incident at the Plaza Restaurant. A second crash at Main and Moody Streets involved Ira W. Griffin Jr. of South Portland and George F. E. Ruel of Biddeford, with damage totaling $350 to the Ruel vehicle and $400 to Griffin’s car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hadiaris
Bradley St
Saco
Richard S. Clark
Main St
Plaza Resaurant Yard
Hadiaris
Water Street
Clark
Main
Moody Streets
Ira W. Griffin Jr
South Portland
George FE. Ruel
Forest St. Piddeford
Aore
Moody Street
Griffin
Ruel
Libby Chosen Chairman of Saco Unitarian Group
Leon H. Libby Scammon St Saco was elected chairman of the newly formed Board of Operations for the Unitarian and Universalist Churches of Saco and Biddeford. Other members include Sven Edfors vice chairman, Mrs Glenna Snow secretary, Mrs Edna Woodman treasurer, with Miss Sara Emmons John Tarbox Mrs Harry Smith and Robert Fenderson among the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon H. Libby
Mixed Stock Market Narrow Gains Amid Modest Rise
New York stocks showed a selective improvement with a mild uptrend. The AP 60 average held at 300.4, Dow rose to 800.85, and notable gainers included IBM Polaroid and Xerox while several sectors remained mixed with small point moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Texas Gulf
IBM
Polaroid
Xerox
du Pont
Control Data
Time Inc
American Stock Exchange
U.S
Bradley Street Job Nearly Completed
Tarring began this morning on Bradley Street in Saco. Street commissioner Timothy J. Crowley said the department expects the road to be finished tomorrow after completing rebuilding to the Spring Street intersection, about 1000 feet beyond the original plan.
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Bradley Street
Saco
Timothy J. Crowley
Saco Street
Spring Street
Crowley
Heath Road
Buxton
Flag Pond
Milo Man Seeks Pardon From Past Offenses
PORTLAND AP Stephen T Webb of Milo asks pardon for five minor offenses from 1944 to 1960 to improve employment chances. He cites juvenile delinquency convictions, a night hunting case, and a drunken driving conviction in his records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Stephen T. Webb
Milo
Tips For Teens By Elinor Williams
A teen advice column offering practical guidance on dating and communication. Readers ask how to handle breakups, shyness, peer pressure, and mixed signals from boys. The columnist suggests indirect dating, speaking for oneself, and open conversation to clarify feelings and move forward.
Johnson Cant Wait For Presidential Campaign
James Marlow reports that President Johnson seems eager for the 1964 campaign, already firing at Republican criticisms and assuming Goldwater will be the opponent. Eisenhower’s Cleveland remarks on balanced budgets echo Goldwater ideology, while Johnson defends federal programs and warns against big government.
Man Collapses Near Biddeford Corner
Alcide Landry, 53 Sullivan Street, Biddeford, collapsed at Bacon and Hill Streets and was rushed to Webber Hospital where he remains under observation per attending Dr. M. P. Houle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcide Landry
Sullivan St
Biddeford
Bacon and
Hill Streets
Webber Hospital
M. P. Houle
Beach Jaycees win 1965 State Convention bid at Rockland
Old Orchard Beach Jaycees secured the 1965 State Jaycees Convention during the Rockland event. Delegates presenting the bid included Donald Ketola Raymond Doherty Robert Nason Chester Briggs and Edward Lemire Jr. State director Jeanette Dickson and vice president Janet Doherty led wives board activities and attended the awards banquet after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
William Vance Celebrates 81st Birthday With Family
A surprise birthday party honored William Vance age 81 at 42 Washington Ave. He has 14 children 36 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Attending were numerous relatives including Mrs. William Vance and many Vance family members. Ernest Vance and Gouldsboro relatives were absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
William Vance
Washington Ave
Vance
Charles Nason
Ivory Whalen
Goulsboro
Laura Day
Roberta Schevenicus
Perley Vance
Ruby Norton
Richard Norton
Winona Ireland
Cy Martel
Leslie Vance
Robert White
Reginald Vance
Lillis Whitney
Violet Nason
Beulah Strout
Paul Gereau
Florence Hall
Sheldon Auger
Linda Nason
Mona
Cora Whalen
Joyce Schevenicus
Brenda Norton
Debby
Wendy White
Ralph Whitney
Steven Nason
Wayne
David Whalen
Dean Day
Peter
Perley
Paul Vance
William
Ronald
Douglas Norton
Kenneth
Richard
Daniel Norton
Bertha Sawyer
Wayne Moores
Ernest Vance
Gouldsboro
Maine Republicans Seek Higher Primary Turnout
Augusta AP report notes Paul H. Dillaway urged a larger voter turnout for the coming Maine primaries. He warned that last election yielded an incredibly low 27.3 percent participation among registered voters and claimed the result would significantly affect governance across all branches in the next two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Republican Party
Paul H. Dillaway
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Shore Road
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Route 9-A
Wells
Levine-Richardson
Speeder
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Raymond E. All
Arthur J. Remilliard
Giles ‘Remillard
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Madeleine Bollard
Claire Raciner
Brockton
Lucette ‘Valentino
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Lewiston
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THE
Mrs
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Church Group
University of New Hampshire
Durham
James D. Randall
Endicott
N. Y
Randall
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Binghamton
Rendall
Beatrice Patane
Jeanie Randall
Vernon V. Randall
Elinor Williams
Elinor
Ans
John
Miss Williams
By James Marlow
Associated Press News
Dwight D. Eisenhower
White House
Cleveland
New Hampshire
Biddeford & Saco Gas CO
Main Street
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