Personal notices from Biddeford and surrounding towns
A long list of local residents in Biddeford Saco and Kennebunkport appear in hospital and educational notices. Names include Mrs Aline Bellevance Mrs Alice Pelletier Miss Priscille Roussell Mrs Albert Potvin and Mrs Alfred Lorenger among medical and surgical patients at Notre Dame Webber Marine and Maine Medical Center. James Snyder returns home after surgery. Also noted are graduations degrees from Boston College Tufts and University of Maine with local students Philomene Serpico Sarah Mandel Nicholas Viahakos and Marshall Goodwin. Funeral services for Jeremiah McSweeney conducted at St Margaret church with numerous out of town attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aline Bellevance
South Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Alice Pelletier
White Wharf
Notre Dame Hospital
Priscille Roussell
Pool Street
Notre Dame
Albert Potvin
RFD
Kennebunkport
Saco
Alfred Lorenger
Hall Avenue
James Snyder
Bradley Street
Paul Sanville
Calif Avenue
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Mes
Perley Holman
Dupont Avenue
Diane Lee
Shirley Wakefield
Summer Street
College of Liberal Arts
Marshall L. Goodwin
Biddeford Pool
University of Maine
School of Dental Medicine
Funeral services for Mrs Cora M Kenney held in Saco
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from Shumney funeral home in Saco for Mrs Cora M Kenney resident for 28 years. Rev Norman Langmaid pastor of Saco School street Methodist church officiated and burial was in Laurel Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumney Funeral Home
Saco
Cora M. Kenney
Norman Langmaid
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Funeral services for George J Dubois at Notre Dame de Lourdes
Funeral services were held at 8 30 AM today at Notre Dame de Lourdes church in Saco for George J Dubois. Rev Arthur Dube celebrated the requiem high mass with deacon Rev Peal Jalbert and subdeacon Rev Georges Plante. The ladies choir sang and Miss Molly Welch played organ. Bearers included Arthusrocher Lucien Doyon Edward Gilbert Octave Legendre Raymond Chicoine and Wilfred Gagnan. Burial followed at St Joseph Cemetery with prayers at the grave. Mr and Mrs Robert Dubois and Richard Dubois of Sanford attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah McSweeney
St. Margaret Church
Old Orchard Beach
Edward Walsh
Frater Benedick
St. Anthony Friary
Hudson
N. H
Old Orchard
St. Mary
Biddeford
Armand Lanndry
Timothy Crowley
William McSweeney
Walter Nelson
Walter Grace
George Nelson
John Marshall
Out of Town
Richard McSweeney
Providence
R. I
Edward Robinson
Yonkers
N. Y
Robert Baumann
Marblehead
Mass
George Nelson, Sr
Nelson, Jr
Saco
George J. Dubois
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Arthur Dube
Peal Jalbert
Georges Plante
Molly Welch
Arthur Srocher
Lucien Doyon
Edward Gilbert
Octave Legendre
Raymond Chicoine
Wilfred Gagnan
St. Joseph
Father Plant
Sunday church services and youth fellowships listed in Saco area
A dense list of Sunday and tomorrow evening services across Saco Wells Old Orchard Beach and surrounding towns. Youth Fellowships at multiple churches, evening worships, and a splash party at Portland YMCA mark the season’s end. Methodist Student Day observed with offerings for loans and scholarships. Recognition of graduates and Sunday school awards planned. official board meeting scheduled at Saco School Street Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Methodist Youth Fellowship
The
Foss Street Methodist Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship of the
West Kennebunk Methodist Church
Saco First Parish
Portland
YMCA
Methodist
Saco School Street Methodist Church
MYF
Maine
Saco School Street
Second Parish Unitarian Church
Saco
Beach license plan aims to curb abuses at Old Orchard Beach
Town officials push a regulatory license ordinance to curb fraudulent practices along the Beach. The measure would cap licenses at 75 and set penalties of 100 with suspension during appeals, with fees funding town operations and inspections. Officials note the plan is to restore local control and address past abuses while noting potential inequities in multi-stand setups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFountain
Bar Harbor
Board of Selectmen
Atty
David Marshall
Atty. T. A. Fitanides
Memorial service at Laurel Hill for IOOF and Rebekahs
Saco lodge IOOF and the Rebekahs hold a memorial service at the IOOF lot, Laurel Hill cemetery, Sunday afternoon at 4 50. If rain, service moves to edge rooms Main street Saco. All members urged by officers to attend. Notre Dame Thrift shop next week run by Group B led by Mrs. Gaston Boucher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Lodge
IOOF
Rebekahs
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Main Street
Saco
Notre Dame Thrift Shop
Gaston Boucher
Saco Man Takes Teaching Post At Millinocket High
Laforest G. Robbins, a University of Maine graduate, accepts a speech and dramatics teaching berth at Stearns High School Millinocket starting September. He is son of Mr and Mrs Carleton M Robbins of Vernon Street. Robbins will assist Prof Herschel Bricker this summer at the university summer session while pursuing graduate study. At Maine he made the Dean's List and was Maine Masque technical director and Gold Apple recipient, a Sophomore Owl, and active in intercollegiate forensics and campus music groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laforest G. Robbins
University of Maine
Stearns High School
Millinocket
Carleton M. Robbins
Vernon Street
Sace
Herschel Bricker
Dog Show Slated Monday At Market
A dog show will be held Monday at 4 p m at Edward's market Biddeford with store officials and a leading dog food firm co sponsoring. Owners must be under 16 to enter. Twenty four prizes and eight classes. Trophies ribbons grand prize blue ribbon best in show. Competitive classes include best groomed by a girl or boy and other tail length and trick categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward's
Biddeford
Edward's Market
Card of Thanks to Webber Hospital staff
Sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Webber Hospital for their kind care and to relatives and friends for flowers cards and other gifts during my illness. Mary V Marchand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Webber Hospital
Portland Weather Tonight Shower Showers Then Thunderstorms
The forecast calls for showers and scattered thunderstorms ending late tonight with cooler readings in the northern portion. Sunday will be fair and cooler with lower humidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Welcome To The Fold Welcoming Biddeford Newcomers
Welcome notices announce Judy Langevin six month old daughter of Rene Langevin and wife at 92 Cleaves street Biddeford with paternal grandparents Theode Langevin and maternal Roaul Guay Read of newborn sons for Richard Dumas Hugh L Kennedy and Conrad Nadeau all residents of Biddeford with birth weights June 6 June 8 June 8 and June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Notre Dame Hospital
Richard Dumas
Prosopect Street
Biddeford
Hugh L. Hennedy
First Street
Biddeford Pool
Conrad Nadeau
Center Street
Lecturers Night Observed At No. Saco Grange
North Saco Grange hosted a lecturers night with Ewell Gammon presiding. Officers included Lorenzo Rolatsof Goodwins Mills overseer and Martha Gammon Limington lecturer. Certificates were awarded to Alta Jose and Carlton Foss. Youth night set for June 23 with Rose drill participants from Sanford in the sixth degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Saco Grange
Ewell Gammon
Lorenzo Rolatsof
Goodwins Mills
Martha Gammon
Limington
Isabelle Roberts
Pomona
Lawrence Grant
Saco
Betty Gammon
Flora
Elwell Gammon
Ceres
Olga Taylor
North Saco
Lorenzo Roberts
Alta Jose
Carlton Foss
Sanford
Biddeford and Arctic Island Coal Community Plan
Gar land notes that Biddeford of Economic Development must approve a plan before it goes to Washington for ARA consideration. The ARA has issued only a preliminary outline of the act titled Your Community and the Area Redevelopment Act. Spitsbergen, an Arctic island group 400 miles north of Norway, relies on coal mining as the major industry, with about 2,000 residents who are mostly miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
ARA
Garland
Spitsbergen
Arctic
Norway
Schlick Blames GOP For Slow Maine Legislature
Portland AP report shows Edward C. Schlick of the Maine Democratic Party accusing Republican leadership of delaying the 100th Legislature. He cited inaction on a supplemental budget as a climax, with lawmakers adjourning to begin a 24th week of regular sessions. The 100th Legislature has met 78 days, lagging behind 1959’s 91 days in 23 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine Democratic Party
Edward C. Schlick
Senate
House
Zone Meeting Of Red Cross Chapters Held
Zone meeting of Red Cross chapters heard four speakers in the Canal National Bank meeting room Saco representing York county Biddeford Kennebunk Portland and Sanford chapters Miss Lillian Reiners outlined new nursing programs including a citizen course a babysitting course and mother and baby care George Lowd Sanford chapter chairman spoke on experiences at the National ARC convention Paul Yant ARC field representative described disaster work at Fort Kent floods and the $5000 relief and rehabilitation plan C Leslie Forsythe Togus VA hospital discussed veterans claims service Others present included numerous volunteers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Canal National Bank
Saco
York County
Biddeford
Kennebunk
Portland
Sanford
Lillian Reiners
Arc
George Lowd
National Arc
Paul Yant
Fort Kent
C. Leslie Forsythe
Togus VA
Claims Service Department For Veterans
James Doherty
Charles Tucker
Frances Cameron
Lewis Oehring
Avis Stevenson
Louise Maguire
Elizabeth Maguire
Lester Hathaway
Anne Curran
Donald P. Hurd
Mary Butterfield
Lucille Scales
Gertrude Pease
Cecelia Allaire
Isablie Coughlin
Joan B. Kotlenski
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Leavens
J. Edward Whelan
Red Sox Sign Top Prospects With Large Bonuses
Boston owner Tom Yawkey spent generously as the Red Sox announced three major signings. Bob Guindon received the largest bonus near 50 000. the 17‑year‑old first baseman from Boston English High School will join Alpine in the Sophomore League. Peter Smith, 21, from Natick and Colgate pitcher, signed for Johnstown of the Eastern League. Harry Kalbaugh, Kent State junior outfielder from Cuyahoga Falls, signed for Waterloo of the Midwest League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tom Yawkey
Boston Red Sox
Sox
Bob Guindon
Boston English
Seattle
Alpine
Peter Smith
Natick
Colgate University
Johnstown
Smith
Colgate
Harry Kalbaugh
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
Kent State University
Waterloo
Waitresses Walk Aplenty
SAN DIEGO Calif AP Inez Sutton proves waitresses walk miles at work by wearing a pedometer at a central district restaurant after an eight hour shift showing 11 miles walked and illustrating the demanding daily routine of servers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Inez Sutton
Inez
Central District
Stevenson Facing Pro-Castro Demonstrations in Uruguay
Adlai Stevenson, leading U N envoy, faced demonstrations in Montevideo as university speakers called him an envoy of Wall Street and urged him to quit Uruguay. Uruguay’s government urged restraint against any armed action toward Cuba and opposed intervention. Stevenson planned to meet Brazil’s leaders in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to seek support for Latin American aid programs as regional governments push back on anti Castro moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Uruguay
Adlai Stevenson
Brazil
Fidel Castro
U.S
United Nations
Wall Street
Stevenson
Kennedy
Castro
Cuba
Rio de Janeiro
Janio Quadros
Quadros
Latin America
Sao Paulo
Leuguay
Commencement Week Opened At TA Thornton Academy Seniors Host Prom Activities
Seniors at TA Thornton Academy mark commencement week with a senior prom in the gym with Sayonara decorations and a Sunday baccalaureate in the auditorium at 3 p m. Junior class volunteers handle decorations and committees with named student organizers and faculty advisors supporting Prom and Baccalaureate events. The baccalaureate includes scripture readings, hymns, a solo, and Dr Ruth Mackaye delivering the address, followed by a recessional marked by the graduates' exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Sayonara
David Ladd
John Parola
Larry Sherd
Ronald Chenard
Maxine Lord
Joan MacDougall
Norma Moraney
Jean Cote
Sheila Sanborn
Alden Cole
Ella Mae Grant
Joan Bergeron
Sandra Dolby
Linda Wood
Cynthia Sanborn
Peter Burnham
Mary Cameron
Charlene Bubier
Linda
Frank Tarbox
Robert Hurell
Mark Friedman
Purvis Tripp
Michael Cyra
Kathy McGovern
Gloria Benoit
Susan Willey
Willicen Harrison
Ben Mumford
Eleanor Watson
Lillian Cyr
George Ange
Robert Robinson
Np Anderson
Peter Cornell Gordon
Mary Lou Bedard
Kremser
Faber
Malotte
Jeffrey Griffith
Miss Anderson
County Council Holds Joint Installation Ceremonies
Officers and units of York County council and American Legion plus auxiliary were installed at the Sullivan Newell Legion home in South Berwick. New officers include Rosette Alpren Wells president Charlene Farham Saco vice president Alice Bitomski Kittery historian Zella Tibbets Kennebunk chaplain Winifred Harrington Wells secretary treasurer Martha Beaudoin Saco publicity chairwoman Pearl Belyea Kennebunk activities chairwoman. Committees named and past presidents introduced. Guest speaker James Page Portland outlined FBI poster program to prevent sex crimes, first aid and blood bank prep. Refreshments served. next session set for July 14 in Kennebunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Council
American Legion and
Auxiliary
Sullivan- Newell Legion
South Berwick
Beatrice Wakefield
Catherine Ambrose
Kennebunk
Rosette Alpren
Wells
Charlene Farham
Saco
Alice Bitomski
Kittery
Zella Tibbetts
Winifred Harrington
Martha Beaudoin
Pearl Belyea
Alpren
Florence Lewis
Helen Bergeron
Florence Larsen
Gilberte Lavoie
Beryl Hill
Kennebunkport
Alfie Leech
Alice Allen
Louise Jenkins
Gertrude Wood
Bery Hill
Alberta Redmond
Gilberte Levoie
Alfred
Biddeford
James Page
Portland
FBI
Page
Trial possible for Colonel over Raleigh tower tragedy
The trial may convene within a week as charges against Col Banks face dismissal along with two other officers Majs Sheppard and Stark. The No 4 tower, known as old shaky, sank in an Atlantic gale January 15 after previous damage from hurricanes Daisy and Donna. The Air Force accuses Banks of negligence despite weather warnings and failure to coordinate actions. A Senate subcommittee gathered testimony as inquiry continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Sheppard
Reginald L. Stark
Banks
Lee
Raleigh
W.va
No. 4
Daisy
Donna
Air Force
Col. Banks F
Senate
Castro Calls for Invasion Captives Swap in Cuba Talks
Castro states Cuba will decide its own affairs and seeks technical input only on request. He urges exchange of invasion captives for Cubans in the U S and elsewhere, offering to drop material damage claims in a freedom for freedom framework. He says Mrs Roosevelt and Dr Eisenhower may join negotiations without ulterior motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Castro
Cuba
Roosevelt
Dr. Eisenhower
Town advances welfare savings and plans for growth
Progress reports show efforts to mail tax bills early in July and urge resident cooperation on listing forms and census reports. Welfare costs were cut by 7,200 through stricter case handling, though an overdraw is forecast. Budget pared from 16,000 to 13,000 with new planning and industrial recreation committees. Civil defense moved to town hall basement, new truck purchased, radios and sirens equipped. police strict on violations with more arrests. New cars lease and purchase support patrols. school patrols enhanced at Saco avenue crossings. Financials show December 31 balance of 20,635.24 and May 31 receipts 187,072.96 with notes outstanding totaling 300,000 and disbursements 449,109.47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense
Saco Avenue
Avis Company
Reed Motor Company
Freedom Committee to Fly Miami Bargaining Team to Havana
The freedom committee said its bargaining team will fly from Miami on Monday at 2 30 p m EST on a regularly scheduled flight and reporters are invited. The plane normally flies empty to Havana to pick up passengers for Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedom Committee
Miami
Fla
Sould
Havana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cora Kenney
Bible Baptist Church of
Saco City Hall
Training Union
Full Gospel
Methodist Youth Fellowship of
South Biddeford
Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship
Saco United Baptist Church
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Malls
Youth Fellowship of
Advent Christian Church
Angola
School Street Methodist Church
Cape Elizabeth
Syclub
Saco Man
Mary V. Marchand
L Club
No. Saco Grange
Schlick
Legislature
Red Sox
ST. Louis High School
Brother Clement
Brother Gilbert
Ted Caouette
Wilfred Edwin
Robert Dodge
Normand Beaulieu
Dave Redmond
Marcel Faucher
Richard Gendron
Brother Albert
Roland
Damien
Clement
Paul Tousignant
Underwood
County Council
Hosessant
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