Local Notices Highlight Graduations and Visits Across Towns
Mrs Marian West of 14 Roebuck Avenue Saco has been discharged from Saco Osteopathic Hospital after treatment. Mrs William Trott visits her son in law and daughter at Green Ridge Pennsylvania and will attend Barbara Schmidt’s Edgartown High School graduation. Local residents attend Norman Pierce commencement at the University of Maryland Hyattsville Maryland including John Pierce Wayne Pierce Constance Pierce and Joseph Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian West
Roebuck Avenue
Saco
Saco Osteopathic Hospital
William Trott
William Merrill
Green Ridge
Barbara Schmidt
Edgartown High School
Norman Pierce
University of Maryland
Hyettsville
John Pierce
Wayne
Constance Pierce
Joseph Woods
Carroll Nelson 39 Dies Suddenly in Springfield Mass
Carroll Nelson Carroll Forest Nelson aged 39 died suddenly Monday morning at his home in Springfield Massachusetts. Born in Biddeford he was the son of Mrs Alice Littlefield and the late Charles F Nelson. He is survived by his widow Pauline Robida two sons John F and Thomas A his mother a sister Alice M and Mrs W John Mack of Saco a brother Clayton F of Feeding Hills Mass and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 PM at the Graham and Wallengren Funeral Home 619 State Street Springfield Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Forest Nelson
Hame
Springfield
Mass
Biddeford
Alice Nelson Littlefield
Charles F. Nelson
Pauline Robida
John F
Thomas A
Alice Littlefield
Alice M
W. John Mack
Saco
Clayton F
Feeding Hills
Nerces
Graham and Wallengren Funeral Home
State Street
Legion and club meetings set for Kittery and Saco
York County sal on 257 unit to install officers Thursday at 8 in Legion hall Kittery. Owen-Davis American Legion auxiliary to meet Wednesday at 8 pm post home Beach Street Saco. Council Chagnon to meet tomorrow at 8 in club hall with lunch afterward. Final Eastern Star Past Matrons of Annette chapter postponed to next Wednesday at 7:30 pm at Mrs. Sarah Doe Ocean Park summer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Legion Hall
Kittery
Owen-Davis
American Legion, Auxiliary
Post
Beach Street
Saco
Annette Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Sarah Doe
Ocean Park
Midweek Services Across Local Churches
The Christian Science society in Saco hosts a 7 45 pm Wednesday service at 42 Beach Street with a public reading room Thursday 2 to 4 pm. Holy Communion and an Eversong address occur at Trinity Episcopal in Saco. Choir rehearsal and prayer meetings are slated at Lyman Baptist Wells and Kennebunk Advent Christian on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Science Society
Hamilton Memorial
Beach Street
Saco
Reading
Iblic
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Beach Court Bears Down On Speeding Trio
Trial Justice Wesley M Mewer suspended licenses for 10 days and fined Albert Robitaille Harold W Brooks and Edward H Hersom after Old Orchard Beach police charged them with speeding in 25 mph zones Robitaille 23 Biddeford 60 mph Brooks 25 Sanford 50 mph Hersom 18 Biddeford 50 mph
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley M Mewer
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Park Pledges Progress In Industrial Drive
City Clerk Clifford A Purvis reports 6824 in cash from pledges toward a 630000 MIBA loan for a new Saco industry. The drive aims to raise 63000 with about 245000 pledged and 5000 to start, as cash flow builds gradually this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford A. Purvis
Saco
Vledeo
Moneay
Petrin Remains Critical After Beach Car Crash
Robert Petrin, 30, of Marcel Avenue, Biddeford, remained in critical condition for the fourth day at Webber Hospital after a Saturday morning automobile crash at Old Orchard Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrin
Robert Petrin
Marcel Avenue
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach
Webber Hospital
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Support after Bereavement
A family thanks relatives, friends, neighbors and Webber hospital staff for floral and spiritual bouquets and all expressions of sympathy during a recent bereavement. Also expressed by Mrs James Descoteaux and family and by Mrs Leona VI Sinclair for floral, transport and sympathy received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber Hospital
James Descoteaux
Leona VI. Sinclair
Obituary of Gerard A. Joncas Biddeford Resident
Gerard A. Joncas age 42 of 166 Granite street Biddeford died Monday at Togus Veterans Hospital after a long illness Born in Biddeford June 1918 son of John B and Delphine Joncas he served as first lieutenant in the U S infantry His last position was at the Hotel Thacher Biddeford He was a member of St Mary parish and of the American Legion post He survived by widow Eleanor Jones Joncas a daughter Rebecca a son Frederick his parents three sisters four brothers and several nephews and nieces A requiem high mass will be held Thursday at 9 am from St Mary church and burial will be in St Mary Cemetery Friends may call Cosgrove funeral home today and tomorrow 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard A. Joncas
Granite Street
Biddeford
Togus Veterans Hospital
John B
Delphine
Talbot Joncas
St. Louis High School
U.S. Infantry
American Legion Post
Disabled American Veterans
Eleanor Jones Joneas
Rebecca
Frederick
David Shaw
Hills Beach
Paul Eldridge
Old Lyme
Conn
Paul Sicard
Old Orchard Beach
George
Louis Joneas
Rudolph Joncas
Dover
N. H
John Paul Joncas
St. Mary Church
St. Mary Cemetery
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm Street
Miss Mabel H Welch of Biddeford Dies at Local Hospital
Miss Mabel H Welch a Biddeford native died early today after a long illness. Daughter of James W and Mary Ellen Welch she worked 40 years at Pepperell Manufacturing before retiring. Survived by sisters Mollie and Louise Welch of Saco. Funeral Thursday at 8 am from Most Holy Trinity church Saco. visiting hours tonight and tomorrow at Cote funeral home Beach Street Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel H. Welch
Biddeford
James W
Mary Ellen ‘Delaney’ Welch
St. Mary Grammar School
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
Catholic Women's Group
Saco
Most Holy Trinity Church
Miss Welch
Mollie Welch
Louise Welch
Cote Funeral Home
Beach Street
St Onge of Woonsocket Dies At Hills Beach At 78
Joseph Henry St Onge 78 of Woonsocket R I died at Hills Beach Monday after a brief illness. He summered at Hills Beach for 52 years. He owned a Woonsocket bakery before retiring. Survived by four sons John H St Onge Hills Beach William T St Onge Japan Henry Orion St Onge Columbus Ohio Edward A St Onge Waterbury Conn three daughters Mrs Mary Simpson Mrs Albert Menard Mrs James O'Brien 21 grandchildren four sisters one brother many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Enond Funeral Home Tuesday and Wednesday 7 to 9 PM. Funeral arrangements to be announced omit flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Henry St. Onge
Woonsocket
R. L
Hills Beach
Henry
Alexandrine (Morin) St. Onge
Sacred Heart Church
Ellie Garnache
John H. St. Onge
William T. St. Onge
U. S. Air Force
Japan
Henry Orion St. Onge
Columbus O
Edward A. St. Onge
Waterbury
Enond
Funeral rites for Sister Louis Mary Rose Delima Potvin
Funeral services were held at the Provincial House of the Good Shepherd in Bay View Saco with a high mass by Rev. Raoul Fecteau. The Sisters’ choir directed by Sister St. Donald sang as organist Sister St. Lucene of Rome accompanied. Bearers included Wilfrid Nadeau Charles Poitras Empery Rossignol and Geard Rheault. Burial was in the community lot of St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford with committal prayers by Rev. Fecteau. Attending were Sisters relatives and friends including Mrs Joseph Geof of Lowell Mass Arthur Potvin of Methuen Mass and Mrs Mellie Potvin of Methuen Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mary
Rose Delima Potvin
Our Lady of Fatima Members to Pay Respects Tonight
Members of Our Lady of Fatima D. of 1 will meet at Cosgrove Funeral Home at 326 Elm Street Biddeford this evening at 7 30 to pay respects to Gerard Joncas son of a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of iFatima, D. of 1
Cosgrove Funeral Home
326
Elm Street
Biddeford
Gerard Joncas
St Margaret Church Members Gather For Prayer Service
Members of St Margaret church Old Orchard Beach will meet tonight at 8 at Cosegrove Funeral Home 226 Elm Street Biddeford to offer prayers for Mrs Alice Pierson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret
St. Margaret Church
Old Orchard Beach
Cosegrove Funeral Home
Elm. Street
Biddeford
Alice ~Pcton
Weather forecast for Portland with showers later
Mostly sunny and warm this afternoon with thundershowers late after noon and evening. Clearing and cooler tonight. Partly cloudy cooler Wednesday with a good chance of showers returning. Winds south 10 to 15 mph shifting to north 10 to 15 mph. temperatures Zone 1 around 85 to 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Tides for June High Low Times
Tide schedule fragment lists June high and low readings with times in A M and P M. Entries show 2140 and 12:19, 22, 6:01 6:06, 2:56 12:58, and 6:42 6:46 indicating specified high and low water moments.
St Mary Pupils Receive Attendance and Scholastic Honors
Rev Cornelius Enright awarded St Mary pupils for perfect attendance and scholastic achievement across grades 1 to 7. Recipients include Ralph Madore Carolyn Scott James Houle Carolyn Lowery Theodore Moreau Gail Dansereau Michael McMullen Suzanne Murphy Nicholas Curro Diane Curro Elizabeth Kearney Stephen Houle Raymond Charlan Peter Richard and many more with diverse grade level recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Enright
Ralph Madore
Carolyn Scott
James Houle
Carolyn Lowery
Philip Mahar
Richard Laucier
Theodore Moreau
Gail Dansereau
Michael McMullen
Suzanne Murphy
Nicholas Curro
Diane Curro
Elizabeth Kearney
Michael Heffernan
Stephen Houle
Raymond Charlan
Peter Richard
American Spy Case Shocks Government Worker Arrested in Washington
Irvin Scarbeck a 41 year old American foreign service officer and second secretary at the American Embassy in Warsaw was arrested in Washington on a warrant accusing him of transmitting classified information to the People’s Republic of Poland between January and May this year. FBI Director Hoover said the case grew from Warsaw embassy security findings and a prompt arraignment was set before U.S. Commissioner Sam Wertleb. Conviction carries up to 10 years imprisonment or a $10,000 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washincton
Irvin ‘Chamb- Searbeck
Foreign Service
Poland
Atty
Robert F. Kennedy
FBI
Scarbeck
Washington
State Department
Warsaw
Brooklyn
N.Y
The
College of the City of New York
New York University
J. Edgar Hoover
United States
Peoples Republic of Poland
Hoover
Security Office
Justice Department
U.S
Sam Wertleb
Scarbecki
San Francisco
U.S. High Commissioner
Germany
Delegates and alternates picked for state convention
The Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion selects delegates and alternates for the August 18 to 20 state convention at Old Orchard Beach during the June meeting led by Alexander McMillan post. Members chosen include Margaret Chasse Ora Cookson Sarah Metcalf Lydia Wentzell and Victoria St Laurent. Alternates are Clara Blouin Melvina Miles Toussaint Angeline Cote and Edwina Mathieu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Alexander McMillan Post
Canadian Legion
Rita Toussaint
Biddeford
Margaret Chasse
Ora Cookson
Sarah Metcalf
Lydia Wentzell
Victoria St. Laurent
Clara Blouin
Melvina Miles
Toussaint
Angeline Cote
Mrs. Chasse
None Injured As Cars Crash On Saco Road
A collision on New County road in Saco yesterday caused about 1538 dollars in damage to a car driven by Jeannine R. Wright age 31 of New County road. Wright was turning into her driveway when Harold M. Reay age 42 of Sanford attempted to pass and touched wheels. Passengers Marion Reny and Philip Lajeunesse, both of Sanford, rode in the Reny car. No injuries were reported and damage to the Reny vehicle was not estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New County Road
Saco
Jeannine R. Wright
Maine House Debates Sales Tax and State Financing
Maine legislators clash over a sales tax boost with Rep. Haughn warning it harms the poor while Rep. Kennedy calls it a millstone. Reed promotes the plan on media as leaders defend a forward looking appropriation pace, alternatives include tax increases on cigarettes liquor beer and wildlands property along with surplus use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville B. Haughn
Bridgton
Frank W. Anderson
R. Ellsworth
Reed
Education
Frederick E. Drake, Jr
Bath
David J. Kennedy
Milbridge
Wildlands
Reed Administration
Acton Widow of Biddeford Native Buried After Car Crash
Mrs. Alice J. Acton 30 wife of William Acton of West Scarborough died after her station wagon struck a railroad tie near Route 100. Autopsy cites whiplash injury of the spinal cord. Nine children and relatives survive. Burial Wednesday at St Mary Cemetery Biddeford after 9 am Requiem at St Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach. Funeral home services today in Biddeford Noon to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice J. Acton
Biddeford
William Acton
West Scarborough
St. Margaret Church
Old Orchard Beach
Webber Hospital
National Association of Medical Records Librarians
Parish Sodality
Portland
Christian Family Movement
Dunstan
Parent-Teacher Association
Jane
Alice
Maryann Acton
Mahaney
Saco
Eleanor Zdanowicz
Bridgewater
Mass
Robert Salois
Trenton
N. J
Wallace Evans
Hilary F. Mahaney
What's College Without Signs
Brunswick AP The Bowdoin College police tour of fraternity houses found 39 signs in use on and off campus during the year. One frat house was billed 26 dollars for a sign damaged beyond repair and the bill was paid immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Bowdoin College
No Fires in Saco Quiet Fire Station Night and Morning
The Saco fire station reported no fires last night or this morning. No emergencies interrupted activity as crews remained on standby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Panhandler argues over taxi fare at busy Baltimore corner
A Baltimore panhandler at Howard and Baltimore streets asked for 50 cents to pay for a taxi ride to a nearby mission. The cabbie said the ride costs 35 cents and the panhandler retorted that tipping the cabbie is expected. The exchange captures a moment of urban street life and social friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Howard
Panhandler
Coast Guard searches for 48 foot yacht Golden Eagle
Gloucester, Mass AP The Coast Guard hunted for the eight aboard a 48 foot pleasure boat named Golden Eagle reporting water intake and need for assistance. The search centered 10 to 15 miles east southeast of Cape Ann using amphibian helicopters and Coast Guard cutters but found no trace. Fog limited visibility and the crew's fate remained unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
Coast Guard
Iwater
Merrimack
Plum Island
Golden Eagle
Kenneth Andrews
Washington, D.C
Washington
General Greene
Cape Ann
Erosion Study Details Beach Protection Plans Near Hills Beach
The report finds northeast storms drive erosion at Hills Beach with material lost faster than supply, urging artificial widening of the beach and raising the south jetty to reduce loss. A plan proposes 5 400 feet of beach expansion and jetty widening at 560000 dollars, plus cheaper stone revetment alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nortow
Hills Beach
Deschambault
Karl F. Eklund
Augusta sewer grant approved for Maine project
Washington AP reports a $250000 grant for Augusta Maine sewerage system approved by the Department of Health Education and Welfare. The project is estimated to cost $855600 and will fund part of the Augusta infrastructure upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Washington
Maine
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Officers Installed By Saco E and L Club
The E and L club of the Schoolstreet Methodist church held its annual banquet at Carolyns in Cape Elizabeth with June birthday honors for Carrie Emery Mabel Fairfield Lillian Berry Ethel Cobb and Herberta Harriman. Afterward officers Linnette Martin president LaDora Gannon vice president Marjorie Fogg secretary Mary Rollins treasurer and Georgianna Harriman press correspondent were installed by past president Ella Luman. A $100 donation to the church Paint fund was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. and L. Club
Schoolstreet Methodist Church
Carolyn’s
Cape Elizabeth
Carrie Emery
Mabel Fairfield
Lillian Berry
Ethel Cobb
Herberta Harriman
Ella Luman
Linnette Martin
LaDora Gannon
Marjorie Fogg
Mary Rollins
Georgianna Harriman
Martin
Norman J. Langmaid
Nora York
Ferry Beach
Maude Tuttle
Sophie Mitchell
Edith Waterhouse
Herberta Herriman
Phyllis Vii 8Ig
Eleanor Phinney
Eva McClellan
City Clerk Gifts Brides in Biddeford Marriage Intention Packets
Women filing marriage intentions at the Biddeford city clerk office will receive a bridal gift distributed by the city. Bridal packs valued at about 2.75 dollars are presented with the clerk’s compliments to each prospective bride registering at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Notched spreaders recommended for tile adhesive use
Use correct tool when applying tile adhesive to walls or floors. Apply even coat with notched spreaders as manufacturers advise to avoid too little or too much adhesive.
Biddeford High Class of 41 Plans Reunion Event
Reunion committee of Biddeford High School Class of 41 met to finalize plans for a June 17 alumni banquet followed by a social at the Wonderbar. Ronald Ayotte will MC and Olympian year book write ups will introduce guests. Over 50 classmates have signed up, with decorations and gifts coordinators named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford High School
Wade Burnham
Newtown Road
Biddeford
Ronald Ayotte
Saco
Kay Poulin
Peter Mantis
Burnham
Pauline Larochelle
Paulin
Larochelle
Theresa Vandermeulen
Rita King
Madeline Brackett
Virginia Cote
Special Town Meeting on Beach School Agenda
Old Orchard Beach schedules a special town meeting tonight at 7 30 at the high school to consider license and traffic ordinances. The license law, enabled by emergency legislation, takes effect upon voter approval and sets fees up to 75 dollars with a penalty including license suspension during court proceedings. Traffic rules establish parking regulations and vehicle laws across the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach High School
Beach
Theft at Artie's Tavern Probed for $40 Missing
Biddeford police investigate theft of about $40 in change from Artie's Tavern on Franklin Street. Owner Jerome Gagne says the money hid in one place was taken, another stash of about $65 and cigarettes were left. Entry seems via rear window with pane broken. break noticed before 7 am. Chief Sevigny and Technician Friary examined the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Artie
Franklin Street
Jerome Gagne
Sald
Edgar Sevigny
Gagne
Sevigny
George Friary
Ten Lifeguards Named for Old Orchard Beach Patrol
Old Orchard Beach selectmen chose ten lifeguards to patrol this summer led by head guard Carl Sedgley. The crew includes Robert St. Ours Edward Charbonneau Robert Day Ronald Viollette Donald Radley Arnold Harrison John Prendergast Ron Drogen and Donald Keene. The beach opens Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with patrols to 7 p.m. through Labor Day plus six new lookout chairs and boats. Sedgley seeks three times current staffing and plans hour long morning conditioning not previously tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Carl Sedgley
Robert St. Ours
Edward Charbonneau
Robert Day
Ronald Violette
Donald Radley
Arnold Harrison
John Prendergast
Ron Drogin
Donald Keene
Sedgley
Sedgely
Beach Police Protection Is Set For Season
Beach board authorizes changes in special police officer deployment at establishments in Old Orchard Beach. Officers paid by venues, town pays officers at 1.25 per hour, all officers library assign by police, one extra officer for parking areas, remaining patrons dispersed after one hour post close. Regular pay scales set for patrolmen and sergeants, bank sign permit, June to August beach fire ban, commendation to Chief Clark. Licenses granted to numerous shops and stands along the pier and White Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Canal National Bank
Veteran's Square
John Clark
Toni
Toni Ladakakos
Whiteway
Harris Esterbrook
Thomas Cockerille
Joseph Climax
Maine
Trampoline Sales, Inc
David McCallum
Joseph Magarone
Sidney Sclare
Frankfurt
Emile Provencher
Thompson’s
Jeffrey Thompson
Jack Sydenfield
Ted's
Anchorage
James Dilios
Lafayette
Saul Goodkowsky
Joseph Shatz
Palace
Sinatra forms Esses label in own recording firm
Hollywood reports Frank Sinatra launching his own recording company Esses to cut records, marking a new enterprise. In a parallel move, opera star Eleanor Steber and husband Gordon Andrews create Stand Company Inc to produce performances under their initials, Steber and Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Frank Sinatra
Esses
Eleanor Steber
Gordon Andrews
Company, Inc
Steber
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carroll Nelson
Advent Christian Church
Kennebunk Lower Village
Full Gospel
Wells
Kennebunkport
Beach Court
Saco Park
Mabel Welch
St. Mary
Auxiliary of Canadian Legion
Saco Road
Journal
Saco E & L Club
Bronx
London
Dennett & Craig, Inc
Saco, Maine
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