Biddeford residents feature in local notices
Personal items list local hospital patients, travel, and family events. Mrs Beatrice Pothier of 22 Acorn Street Biddeford is under care at Mercy Hospital Portland. Other items note Biddeford Pool visits by Russell family, Tufts dental degree for Marshall Goodwin, and several trips, weddings, and reunions involving Biddeford and Saco residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Pothier
Acorn Street
Biddeford
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Joseph G. Russell Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
Biddeford Pool
Marshall L. Goodwin
Albra H. Goodwin
Tufts Dental College
Janice Boutet
Chandler Boutet
Weymouth Street
Saco
New York
Connecticut
Rose Ann
Claire Normandin
Priscilla Lauzon
Shirley E. Parks
Jenifer
Oldread
Ruby Smith
Doris Plummer
Thornton Andemy
Constantine D. Mboria
Middle Street
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Alumni Association
Totem Pole
Norumbega Park
Auburndale
Mass
Sister Louis Marie dies at 78 in Saco Province home
Sister Louis Marie born Rose Potvin in 1882 in Lawrence Massachusetts joined the Good Shepherd in 1908 and taught in Van Buren Lawrence Biddeford and St Isidore P Q She leaves a sister Mrs Joseph Geoffrey Lowell MA and a brother Arthur Potvin Methuen MA Friends may visit at the Provincial house from 2 to 8 p m Funeral services under Emond and Conroy will be held at the Good Shepherd Provincial house Tuesday morning at 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Marie
Rose Potvin
Bay View
Saco
Lawrence
Mass
Louis
Virginia
Blais Potvin
Good Shepherd
van Buren
Biddeford
St. Isidore
P. Q
Joseph Geoffrey
Lowell
Arthur Potvin
Methuen
Emond and Conroy Funeral Home
Local club meetings set for Biddeford agenda
The Saco Grange will meet tomorrow at 8 p m at the Grange hall on North street. The Alexander McMillan post auxiliary will meet tonight at 7 30 at 33 Crescent street the home of Mrs Rita Toussaint Biddeford Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella will hold a meeting Tuesday at 8 in St John hall Adams and Jefferson streets Biddeford The Biddeford Civil Defense association meets at 7 30 in the Municipal courtroom City building Court Decary Canada American association will meet tomorrow night at 7 at Fremont club Biddeford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Grange
Grange Hall
North Street
Alexander McMillan
Rita Toussaint
Crescent Street
Biddeford
Our Lady of Fatima, Daughters of Isabella
St. John Hall
Adams and
Jefferson Streets
Biddeford Civil Defense Association
Canada-Americain Association
Fremont Club
Church Notes Prayer Meetings Across Local Churches
The Prayer Fellowship of Lyman Baptist Church meets Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the parsonage. A prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Full Gospel Church Route 9 A near Route 109 Wells. A prayer and Bible study occurs Tuesday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach. The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prayer Fellowship
Lyman Baptist ¢Ccurch
Full Gospel
Route 9-A
Wells
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Orchard Beach
Hills Beach Group to Mull Erosion Report
Hills Beach association to hold a special meeting tomorrow at 8 in St Francis College gym Biddeford. Joseph F Warner says the group will hear a preliminary erosion survey report by Harry Perdikis from the U S Corps of Engineers. The May 31 meeting noted a recommended erosion control project costing 540000 to be locally financed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hills Beach Association
St. Francis College
Poo Road
Biddeford
Joseph F. Warner
Warner
Harry S.serdikis
New England
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Perdikis
Rose A Boucher dies after long illness in Biddeford
Rose A. Boucher 59 of 144 Alfred Street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness Born February 28 1902 in St Federic de Beauce Quebec she was a daughter of Hilaire and Felixine Guiguere Roseberry widow of Francis Boucher formerly employed by Pepperell Mfg Co and a St Joseph church communicant Survived by daughter Alma Boutin one granddaughter seven sisters and one brother Friends may call at Emond funeral home today to Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m Funeral services will be held from St Joseph church Wednesday at 830 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Anna Boucher
Alfred Street
Biddeford
St. Federic de Beauce
P. Q
Hilaire
Felixine Giguere Roseberry
Francis Boucher
Peppere! Mfg. Co
St. Joseph Church
Alma
Edith P Corbett Dies In Portland Hospital
Edith P Corbett 69 wife of John Corbett of 125 Lincoln Street Saco died at a Portland hospital today Born Scarborough February 14 1892 daughter of Ferdinand and Emma Libby She leaves husband four daughters Mrs Marian Wedge Pine Point Mrs Shirley L Northrup and Mrs Jacqueline Stanton Seco and Mrs Helena Lemay formerly of Saco a son Arthur Corbett of Saco a brother Frederick Libby Higgins Beach Scarborough Nine grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Sansoucy funeral home Biddeford Friends may call Tuesday 7 to 9 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Pearl Corbett
John Corbett
Lincoln Street
Saco
Portland
Scarborough
Ferdinand
Emma McKay Libby
Marian Wedge
Pine Point
Shirley L. Northrup
Jacqueline Stanton
Seco
Helena Lemay
Arthur Corbett
Frederick Libby
Higgins Beach
Sansoucy Funeral Home
Stone Street
Biddeford
John Donovan Funeral Services Planned in Fall River Mass
John W. Jack Donovan 61 dies after illness. Associated with Arthur Lenfest promotions for Biddeford Saco Journal and weekly TV Journal sales. Body at G D Sullivan funeral home Fall River. Funeral held for Mildred L. Littlefield in Saco with burial in Highland Cemetery Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
John W
Jack” Donovan
Donovan
Arthur Lenfest
Biddeford-Saco Journal
TV Journal
Biddeford
Mildred L. Littlefield
River Road
Shumway Funeral Home
Saco
Wesley
Albert J. Hammond
Sanford
North Laco
William Littlefield
Arthur Ferron
Kermit Littlefield
Kenneth Hood
Thomas Pemberton
Ronald Littlefield
Highland Cemetery
Dayton
Milford Baptist youths tour Saco Old Orchard Beach area
A Milford Massachusetts Baptist Youth Fellowship group toured the Saco Old Orchard Beach region this weekend. They departed Milford early Saturday morning, had breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. John Wright in Saco, spent the day at Old Orchard Beach, and held a hot dog roast at Mrs. Gertrude Dennett’s Bonney Eagle pond cottage. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. William Brown and son William Brown Jr., and Carol Conway. Read more about the Milford participants and their hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Youth Fellowship of
Pine Street
Milford
Mass
Baptist
Saco- Old Orchard Beach
Saco
John Wright
Franklin Street
Old Orchard Beach
Bonney Eagle Pond
Gertrude Dennett
William Brown
Carol Conway
Janice George
Hopedale
Linda Morrill
Alex Steele
William Goozey
Marilyn Perron
Mendon
Anna Johnson
Helen Johnson
Betty Quinlan
Jean Brown
William Brown, Jr
Bellingham
Woman killed by own car near Melbourne
Mrs. Wendy Phillips, 47, died when her parked car rolled downhill and struck her as she attempted to cross Funkston road near her Melbourne home. Police said the vehicle began moving while she stood on a rise, leading to the fatal accident 25 miles from Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wendy Phillips
Funkston
Jan
Portland Area Weather Update With Fog Patches
Weather summary for Portland area reports mostly sunny and warm conditions this afternoon with fog over islands and outer reaches. Tonight foggy and mild with light variable winds. Tuesday looks fair to partly cloudy after morning fog, with scattered showers and thundershowers later. Coastal zone temperatures mid 60s to mid 50s, interior regions reach upper 70s to low 80s, lower 50s to upper 50s elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
TIDES FOR JUNE SUMMARY
Tide times for June listed with high and low water marks split by morning and afternoon. Morning lows occur around 11:30 to 12:14, afternoon highs near 3:25 to 6:42. The table shows daily shifts for days 12 to 14 with two daily windows.
Student Day Observed By Saco Church
The Street Methodist church held a Methodist Student Day to honor Thornton Academy and Junior High graduates. MYF led the worship with call to worship and prayers. Rev Langmaid preached Climbing the Tree of Life as gifts were presented to Thornton graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Street Methodist Church
Thornton Academy
MYF
Joyce Stevens
Nena Strombom
Christine Clarke
Shirely Gaumont
Gloria Benoit
Donna Chaplin
Carol Benoit
Kathy Clarke
Ena Harris
Norman J Langmaid
Langmaid
Maude Tuttle
Thornton
Carol Tarbox
Driving Too Close Causes Saco Street Crashes
Two weekend accidents on Main street in Saco were traced to following too closely in wet conditions. First crash involved Della Coryea of Montpelier Vermont and Paul Bergeron of Biddeford with multiple passengers, damages listed. Second three car collision involved Thomas Ogden Old Orchard Beach John Charen Mott Moravia New York and William Sylvester Portland Road Saco with injuries not stated and total damages specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Main Street
Della M. Coryea
Montpelier
Paul Bergeron
West Street
Biddeford
Coryea
Bergeron
Frances Coryea
Theresa Coryea
Donald Marcotte
Philip Dupheault
Peter Cote
Harold Lavoie
Thomas Ogden
Union Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
John Charen Mott
Moravia
N. Y
William Sylvester
Portland Road
Ogden
Sylvester
Mott
Dolores Mott
Dolores Sylvester
Saco Rebekahs Drane Charter and Memorial Service
The Saco Rebekah lodge held a memorial service for Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins and draped a charter for 30 days. An invitation announced a reception for Mrs. Rosa A. Brown and Amy L. Knox on June 17 at 8 p.m. in League Park school Caribou. The second annual Field Day of Camp Neofa Freedom was noted. The chicken barbecue starts at noon with hot dogs and hamburgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Elizabeth Perkins
Rosa A. Brown
Rebekah Assembly of Maine
Amy L. Knox
League Park School
Caribou
Neofa
Freedom
Odd Fellows
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Dunstan
Pre School Clinic Held In Biddeford
Seventy three children due to enter school in the fall received smallpox vaccinations at a clinic held Saturday morning at the Biddeford Public Health Nursing Office. Dr M Paul Houle health officer was the attending physician, assisted by the nursing staff of the Biddeford Public Health nursing office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biday Public Health Nursing Offce
M. Paul Houle
Biddeford
Petrin in critical condition after Beach-area crash
The 30 year old Robert Petrin of Marcel avenue Biddeford remained in critical condition at Webber hospital following a Saturday morning crash on Saco avenue in Old Orchard Beach. Police Chief John Clark said charges against driver Gertrude A. Dubois would be continued daily until Petrin’s condition was known. earlier reports cited possible DUI. Separately Reynald W. Beaulieu was sentenced to 60 days in York county jail for driving to endanger after witnesses said he raced with the Dubois car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Petrin
Marcel Avenue
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach
Webber Hospital
Petrin
Saco Avenue
John Clark
Gertrude A. Dubois
Summer Street
Perrin
Clark
Dubois
Reynald W. Beaulieu
10Th Street
York County
Wesley M. Mewer
Beaulieu
Date not set for low in spirits area meeting
No definite date exists yet for a gathering of representatives from 22 York County cities and towns to pursue federal aid under the Area Redevelopment Act. Hugh Marshall says a meeting will be called after the Maine Department of Economic Development compiles information on the federal bill and its state impact. The Biddeford Saco and Sanford area is listed for assistance. a state report and data will guide eligibility and timing, with funds expected two months away. Marshall and Sanford Chamber official William St Onge were tasked to coordinate with DED and Congress ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Hugh Marshall
Marshall
Lloyd K. Allen
Comissoner
Mane Department of Econome Development
DED
Congress
Allen
Biddeford
Saco
Sanford
Washington
United States
Area Redevelopment Administration
Marshal
Peter A. Garland
William St. Onge
Willett Heads Saco Police and Fire Commission
Wendell Willett was named chairman of the Saco Police and Fire commission at the first 1961 62 meeting. Charles Gilpatrick was elected secretary and Frank Jones associate member. The panel hired David Kerry and Bryce Milne as lifeguards for Camp Ellis Beech Kinney Shores and Ferry Beach starting June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Willett
Saco
St Mary School Class of 1961 Graduation in Sacred Service
The Class of 1961 at St Mary grammar school held a Mass and church graduation exercises. Graduates wore blue caps and gowns and received diplomas in a solemn procession. Honors went to John Conroy, Gloria Labranche, Kathleen Banker, Robert Callahan, and others. Rev Francis Kane spoke, and Rev Cornelius Enright presented diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dipomas
St. Mary Church
St. Mary Grammar School
Kathleen Banker
Elaine Martin
Sharon Simard
Rachel Theroux
Cornelius Enright
Patricia
Nation
Jesus
Hibernian
John Conroy
Gloria Labranche
Robert Callahan
Nancy House
Norma McAuley
Susan Nelson
Paula Barnes
Richard Madore
Robert Caret
Patrick Miniutti
Knights of Columbus
St. Mary Associates
St. Mary Schior
State of Maine
Biddeford
Mary Lou Roberts
Steve White
Gregory Garnache
Palmer
Nancy Houle
Richard Hart
Robert Fournier
Richard Agreste
Donald Wilson
Barbara Saucier
Michael Dineen
Oo Kearney
Philip Morand
Francis Kane
Father Enright
Stephen Kerrick
Carol Ann Hight
James Murphy
June MecGarey
Sandra Gosselin
Kathleen Kearney
Richard Marion
Poll Tax Ruling On Licenses Affects Drivers
City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis announced that drivers who obtain licenses before September 1, 1961 must present a copy of their 1960 poll tax receipt. The 1961 poll taxes were mailed to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford A. Purvis
Three Traffic Violators Pay Fines In Court
Four traffic cases were heard by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason in Biddeford Municipal court this morning. Basil B. Andrews of Kittery, 44, was fined 15 dollars for passing on a grade after pleading innocent. Roscoe H. Farley of Falmouth pleaded nolo to passing on a curve and paid 10 dollars. Lowell Cornett, 22, of Slemp Kentucky, paid 10 dollars after nolo to passing on a bill. William J. Lynes, 27, of 37 Emery street Biddeford, had his case continued for sentence after pleading guilty to operating without a license. State police were complainants in all four cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald C. Nason
Biddeford
Basil B. Andrews
Kittery
Andrews
Roscoe H. Farley
Falmouth
Nolo
Lowell Cornett
Slemp
William J. Lynes
Emery Street
Nason
Thornton Academy eyes expansion and fundraising drive
Ambitious plans to convert the auditorium into three classrooms for fall use, with a second phase likely to involve a fundraising drive. Alumni discuss bequests and grants while Thornton prepares for space needs across 34 acres. Dr. Hill notes 250000 spent on improvements over a decade and cites 35 teaching stations needed, with 29 existing ones too small. Long-range plans include four new classrooms and repurposing parts of the old building, as enrollment is projected to reach 700 students in five years and 1000 by 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Sumner Clark
Carl Brandt
Byron Dolby
Edgar Pellerin
Pellerin
Hill
Education Research Services, Inc
Board of Trustees
Thought for Drivers: a Driver's plea on car crash timing
A compact observer note urges drivers to rethink safety after crashes, arguing many accidents happen when a driver cannot stop in time. It reads as a rhymed reflection directed at motorists, emphasizing precaution and steadiness behind the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Driver
September rules on poll tax receipts for licenses
To Saco residents last week but the state does not require a 1961 poll tax receipt for a driver's license until September 1. Persons whose birthday falls before that date need their poll tax receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Peanut Butter Now Available For Welfare
Twenty cases of peanut butter arrived for Biddeford welfare distribution. Mrs. Annette Gagne said the 24 two pound cans will go to 1,390 welfare list members at one per person every four months. Meat will follow at one can per person per month, replacing pork and gravy two cans per person per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Annette Gagne
Traffic Mishap Rash Hits At Old Orchard
Last weekend Old Orchard Beach saw multiple traffic accidents with five injuries reported and several incidents under investigation. Notable crashes involved Saco avenue near Roland's garage, Sea Cliff and Seaside avenues, West Grand and Atlantic, and Cascade road, injuring drivers including Leslie Norton and Sari falia Kouzounas while others faced property damage and ongoing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arash
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Avenue
Sea Cliff
Seaside Avenue
West Grand Avenue
Cascade Road
Leslie Norton
Central Hotel
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Roland
Norton
Seasidevenues
Nelson EF. Bilodger
Auburn
Johan P. Bonk
Arlington
Mass
Bilodeau
Rey Bilodeau
Alexis Cote, Jr
Robert Lavoie
Mary F. Bonk
Linda Jean Bonk
Barbara A. Bonk
West Grand Avene
Atlantic Avenue
Efthimeos Kouzounas
Front Street
Cox
Norwood A. Laconte
Westbrook
Averill L. Robinson
Thomaston
Laconte
Robison
Merchants Meet To Map Program
A special committee of the Biddeford Saco Merchants met with representatives of the Biddeford Saco Journal and radio station WIDE this morning to plan a 10 week advertising program and coordinate promotions with local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Merchants Committee
Biddeford-Saco Journal
WIDE
Quarter Fined In Saco Court On Liquor Charges
In Saco Municipal Court Judge Hilary Mahaney and Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr heard seven cases. Four youths were fined for liquor violations from Old Orchard Beach arrests, and three traffic cases were filed by Saco and State police. Ronald A. Gadbout faced $200 fine or three months for driving after license revocation. State Police reported speeding and red light violations for two other defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Hilary Mahaney
William F. Wilson, Jr
Wilson
Old Orchard Beach
Mahaney
Charles M. Tanner
Brunswick
David B. Emmons
Kennebunk
Ralph A. Crocker
Raymond J. Lambert
Hill Street
Biddeford
Romeo A. Gadbout
Auburn
Alfred
William L. McKenney, Jr
Portsmouth
N. H
Maine
Garland G. McIntosh
Houston
Sace
Old Orchard Beach Faces Summer Alcohol Problem
Police Chief Joan Clark reports eight arrests for intoxication over the weekend, with a shift to bringing offenders to court. Three break ins occurred at concession stands on the Pier, with jewelry and about $60 stolen from a jewelry store, refreshment stand, and frozen custard stand. Clark notes drinking is a yearly weekend issue at the Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Joan Clark
the Beach
Clark
Lightning Strikes Hills Beach Home. Wall Damaged
A bolt of lightning struck a Hills Beach house Saturday afternoon, drilling a small hole in the side and shattering a four to five foot section of an upstairs wall after hitting a power line. Firemen reported a three inch diameter hole and torn cable but no fire damage. Earlier, Biddeford firefighters investigated an overflowing oil burner at 182 Fall Street, with nothing used on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hills Beach
Biddeford
Eugene Lessebvre
Fall Street
Advertising group forms for summer tourist season
Merchants are led by Chairman Edward G. Farrell Jr and Clayton W Cartmill as they organize a summer tourist advertising program. Frank Fowler and Paul Murphy represent the radio station and newspaper respectively in the effort to promote the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward G. Farrell, Jr
Clayton W. Cartmill
Frank Fowler
Paul Murphy
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Asi
Ichurch
Saco Salvation Army
Mfg
Vermont Monumental Works
Elm ST
Atlantic
W. J. Provost
Dial Tucker
L. R. Joncas
Old Orchard
Dial
Wellington
Rose A. Boucher
Edith P. Corbett
John Donovan
Mildred Littlefield
Bay State
Saco Church
Saco Rebekahs Drane
Ald Wilson
Robert Perreault
Richard W. Marion
Margaret Merrill
Edith Yorks
Wendall Willett
Saco Commission
St. Mary School
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