Personal notices of vacationing residents and service members
A collection of short notices lists residents from Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and nearby towns vacationing from employers such as Butler's Department store York County Savings Bank and New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. It also notes military personnel including Pfc James Keithley and WAC Pvt Shirley Peck, plus relatives attending graduations and visiting Greece and other destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel McLaughlin
Old Orchard Beach
Butler's Department Store
Mary Clopper
Biddeford Pool
York County Savings Bank
Ruth Caton
Buxton Road
Saco
J. C. Penny Company
Thomas Garrity
Rockland
Janet Eaton Cape Porpoise
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Mary Thompson
Yale Street
Biddeford
Roland E. Laliberte
Harding Street
Eymard Seminary
Hyde Park
N. Y
Judith Hackett
Summer Street
Butler’s Department Store
University of Maine
York County
Yvonne Bergeron
Fremont Club
Jeanine Mclntire
Halfway Road
Bible School
Rhode Isle
Theresa Paradis
George Paradis
Elm Street
Sisters’ Hospital
Waterville
George Petreas
Main Street
John Georges
Alfred Street
Greece
Petreas
William W. McKenney
Robert
Elizabeth
Fairfield
New York City
Washington, D. C
James H. Keithley
Joseph P. Keithley
14Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Germany
Bad Kissingen
Keithley
Gordon
Jerry Sears
Herbert Sears
Peppere! Manufacturing Company
Diamond National
Red Bluff
Calif
WAC
Shirley A. Peck
Daniel J. Peck
U. S. Army
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Fire crews respond to flooded oil burner in Biddeford apartment
Tank 1 of the Biddeford Fire department answered a call at 9 48 AM for a minor blaze caused by a flooded oil burner in an apartment occupied by Arthur Berube 37 Emery Street. The three story tenement is owned by Leon St Ma rie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tank 1
Biddeford
Biddeford Ballots Arrive for Monday State Primary
Ballots for Biddeford's state primary have arrived at the city clerk's office ahead of Monday's election. The arrival paves the way for early voting and polling station preparations by city officials and election staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Card of Thanks From Simard and LeBlond Families
The Simard and LeBlond families express heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy, Mass cards, floral tributes, and cards during their recent sorrow. Mrs. Camilla Simard and Mr. and Mrs. Marc E. Simard, Mr. and Mrs. Paul LeBlond appreciate the kindness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilla Simard
Marc E. Simard
Paul LeBlond
TA Graduate Is Honored With Party
Miss Lois Ladd of Thornton Academy 1960 graduated class was guest of honor at a graduation party hosted by her parents at 15 South Street Saco. Bouquets adorned the home a three tier cake made by aunt Elwood Ladd. Attendees included relatives and friends from Sanford Providence Portland Biddeford and Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Ladd
Thornton Academy
Clifford Ladd
South Street
Saco
Miss Ladd
Elwood Ladd
Laurence Ladd
Ralph Scamman
Charles Towle
Miss '' Ladd
Work Started on Courtroom in Saco
Construction began this morning on the new Saco courtroom. Workers erected a partition to create the judge s chambers and office and a consultation room for juvenile hearings. Associate Judge William F Z Jr said the county will fund carpentry and painting while the city pays for improved lighting. When finished the room will include a prisoner's dock witness stand railings additional seating and a waiting room outside the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Gar Hall
William F. Z. Jr
Death Sentence Issued Against Cuban Rebel
Santiago Cuba A Cuban military tribunal sentenced insurgent ex Captain Manuel Beaton and two accomplices to death for crimes against the state Beaton is 30 his brother Cipriano and Felipe Martinez were ordered executed A mountain band member was given 30 years and three others 20 years one five years and seven were to reformatories until maturity One man was acquitted The Beaton group appealed their sentences which now go to a special higher tribunal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Cuba
Manuel Beaton
Beaton
Cipriano
Felipe Martinez
Smountain
Castro
Beaton Brothers
Martinez
Douglas Nervy About Ike Tokyo Trip
U S Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas said he is nervous about President Eisenhower's upcoming trip to Japan. He warned there is white heat in the Far East and that anything might happen. Douglas spoke in Portland during a stop en route to New Hampshire for five days of climbing in the White Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Portland
U. S. Supreme Court
William O Douglas
Eisenhower
Japan
Douglas
Far East
New Hampshire
White Mountains
No session held. no incidents in Saco today
No session of Saco Municipal court was held this morning. No accidents were reported to the Saco Police station. The Saco Fire department received no calls last night or this morning and no entries were made in the Saco ambulance log.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Clouds Portland Weather Update
This afternoon brings increasing cloudiness and cool easterly winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight remains cloudy with little temperature change and southeast winds around 5 mph. Wednesday stays cloudy and cool with showers likely late in the day. Overnight lows range from 37 in Greenville to 64 in Boston with other readings from Caribou to New York and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
Washington
Miami
Chicago
Denver
Los Angeles
Montreal
Local club and council notices citywide in Biddeford Saco area
Several groups announce meetings and events. Our Lady of Fatima circle Daughters of Isabella meet at St John hall Biddeford. Troop One Building Association banquet June 21 at Cascade Lodge Saco. bylaw amendments discussed at 7 30 p m. Vacationland Drum and Bugle Corps rehearses for Dover parade June 19. Knights of Columbus Bishop Fenwick council Saco elect officers at Saco G A R hall. Thornton Academy Alumni open house June 16 with officers election. Widows of World War I Chapter 9 dine tonight at Sandwich shop and meet at American Legion hall Saco. St Theresa of Union St John the Baptist shore dinner at Cascade lodge with 6 pm gathering. York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty meets Thursday 8 pm Cape Porpoise home of Beatrice Wakefield. Biddeford Saco Civil War Centennial Commission meets tonight at 8 at G A R hall Biddeford City building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Fatima
Daughters of Isabella
St. John Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Thornton Academy Alumni Association
Tthe
the Widows of
Council St. Theresa of Union St. John the Baptist
Cascade Lodge
York County
P. m
Beatrice Wakefield
Cape Porpoise
Biddeford-Saco
Church notes outline midweek services in area
On Wednesday several churches list midweek activities. Lyman Baptist in Goodwins Mills hosts choir rehearsal at 6 30 p m and a prayer meeting at 8 p m. Advent Christian in Kennebunk Lower Village holds prayer at 7 30 p m, First Baptist Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach hosts prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m, Village Baptist Kennebunkport vestry offers a 7 30 p m study, Hamilton Memorial Christian Science in Saco reads at 7 45 p m with a Thursday reading room 2 to 4 p m. St David Guild of St David Kennebunk meets in parish hall at 7 30 p m. Evangelistic service at Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills at 7 30 p m with Rev William D Turkington as guest preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Advent Christian Church
Kennebunk Lower Village
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Kennebunkport
The
Christian Science Society
Hamilton Memorial
Beach Street
Saco
Reading
St. David Guild of
St. David Church
Kennebunk
William D. Turkington
Boy Refused Legion Honor Sparks School Apology
Principal John W. Beckham condemned the manner of refusal as the Legion honor was declined. The student, Bayne Baye, did not return to classes and was said to be on a 10 day vacation with graduation set for June 26. He has several academic awards and a Harvard scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Beckham
Robert Baye
Bayne
Harvard
Saco Teacher Heads West to Education Standards Conclave
Mrs. Bertha Russell of 325 North Street Saco will travel to San Diego to attend the National Education and Personal Standards Commission convention at San Diego State College from June 10 to June 24. Sent by the Maine Teachers Association as representative, she recently became chair of the Maine TEPS Commission succeeding Dr. Lincoln Fish. The conference aims to raise teacher college entrance standards and certification. Russell teaches sixth grade at Burns School in Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Russell
North Street
Saco
San Diego
Calif
National
Russell
Burns School
Two Teachers Resign From Beach High
Beach High announces two teaching vacancies as Christine Armstrong resigns to become head of Home Economics at Portland High. An additional French and English instructor is needed due to enrollment growth. Fire alarm horns will be installed in all schools and bids sought for school oil. Dr Lawler to meet bus drivers and nonprofessional staff in fall to set rules and duties. Maintenance on boilers and equipment planned for summer completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach High School
Frank D. Lawler
Jameson School
Lawler
Christine Armstrong
Armstrong
Portland High School
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Beach Board Seeks 23700 Grant for Sewer Survey
The Old Orchard Beach Board of Selectmen decided to apply for a $23,700 federal grant to fund an advanced planning survey for sewers in the Half Way section. Bonds for the sewer project were signed at the meeting. After discussion with Saxony hotel owners, it was agreed music at the Hillbilly Ranch would stop at midnight but the ranch could stay open until 1 a.m. Noise complaints from nearby residents prompted the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
Old Orchard Beach
Selectmen
Saxony
Chamber Telephone Number Is Changed to One Dial
Effective June 15 the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce now uses Atlantic 2-1513 for all chamber calls. Clayton W. Cartmill, executive secretary, announced the change stating the chamber will be reached by one number while the Community Chest and the Area Industrial Development commission offices retain their existing lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Saco Tax Bills Mailed To Residents And Polls
Saco tax bills are being mailed today per tax collector Mrs Kather ine Hanson. Bills should arrive by June 15 as directed by the City council. All resident and non resident bills including poll personal property and real estate taxes are being mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Katherine Hanson
Hanson
Saco Fire Engine Out Of Commission For Repairs
Engine No 3 at the Saco Fire station will be out of service for two or three days. Fire chief Arthur Emmons said a broken cam shaft caused the issue and the engine is under repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Arthur Emmons
Emmons
New Police Cruiser Delivered At Saco
The city of Saco received a 1960 Dodge police cruiser purchased from Harry B. Center of Biddeford for 1200 dollars plus trade in. Police Chief Raymond Kerry announced a new type transistor radio was installed in the cruiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Harry B. Center
Biddeford
Raymond Kerry
E And L Club Installs At Annual Fete
The E and L club of the Saco School Street Methodist church held its annual banquet and installation at the Westcostego Inn in Yarmouth. Officers installed were Mrs. Lynnette Martin president and others, with Past President Mrs. Ella Luman acting as installing officer. The gathering included numerous members and marked the final meeting until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. and L. Club
Saco School Street Methodist
Westcostego Inn
Yarmouth
Lynnette Martin
LaDora Gannon
Mary Fogg
Mary Rollins
Georgiana Harriman
Ella Luman
Herberta Harriman
Maude Tuttle
Nora York
Jessie Whitten
Edith Waterhouse
Eleanor Phinney
Dora Clark
Carrie Emery
Alice Langmaid
Ticket Sale For CC Outing Is Reported Good
Clayton W Cartmill said a preliminary report from committee members indicates a good advance sale of tickets for the Biddeford Saco chamber of commerce annual outing next Monday at the Biddeford Saco country club. The program starts at 3 with golf run by Alex Chisholm, plus other events. Grounds are under Harry Wooster. chicken barbecue by Albert F Deshaies at 6 30. Tickets may be bought at Bagleys Biddeford Saco Liggetts and other firms and banks. Final reports are due by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton W. Cartmill
Biddeford-Saco
Cartmill
Bagley's
Biddeford
Saco
Biddeford Savings Bank
Liggetts Drug Store
Butler's Department Store
A. H. Benoit
McKenney and Heard
Youlands
D & H Sundries
First National Bank
Chamber
Parking Meters Arrive Along Old Orchard Beach Streets
Old Orchard Beach introduces penny and nickel operated meters starting tomorrow. Police Chief Leslie Wyman announced meters will be installed on Old Orchard Street Mast Grand Avenue West Grand Avenue and First Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Leslie Wyman
Old Orchard Street
Mast Grand Avenue
West Grand Avenue
First Street
Fireman Named at Old Orchard Beach
Fire Chief Louis Wharff announced that Thomas Smith has been appointed as a full time fireman at Old Orchard Beach to fill a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Smith
Old Orchard Beach
Louis Wharff
Government Change Favored At Beach
Only favorable comment was received on proposed town government changes at a hearing in Old Orchard Beach last night. Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr. said the committee will report to the Board of Selectmen and, if approved, draft a bill for town government changes for Beach residents in September and then to the State legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr
Board of Selectmen
Beach
Apparent Sabotage Reported At Base
At Portsmouth Naval Base Captain Grady released a statement for Lt Cmdr Zech noting a shipyard fire hose was cut during testing of the Nautilus evaporators. An enlisted man may be involved, and prior incidents of intentional damage to cables were reported last fall. The Nautilus has been stationed at Portsmouth for over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittery
Portsmouth
James B. Grady
Cmdr
Lando W. Zech
Navy
Grady
Civic group formed for area functions in Portsmouth region
Announcement of a newly formed Civic Advisory group to work with the Federal Plans Coordinating Committee on consolidating charity drives across federal establishments in the Portsmouth Kittery area. A meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon at the USO Club in Portsmouth NH with Harry Hyman Son and Clayton W. Cartmill of the Executive Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Plans Coordinating Committee
Portsmouth-Kittery
USO Club
Portsmouth
N. H
Harry Hymanson
Clayton W. Cartmill
Biddeford-Saco
Account Case Opens At Superior Court In Alfred
Justice James P. Archibald of Houston re opened the May term of Superior court at Alfred. The first case, an account suit by York Asphalt company of Biddeford against Maynard S. Bowley of Kennebunk for 349.44 seeks balance for work and materials at Calvin Day filling station at Routes 111 and 35 junction and on Dr Ward E Quilter Jr property at Moody Beach begun June 23 1958. Day claims mix was soft and poorly laid. Dr Quilter testifies the Moody Beach material remains soft. York Asphalt is represented by George E Brickates Saco Bowley by Chester D Cram Kennebunk. Archibald reserved his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Archibald
Houston
Alfred
York Asphalt Company
Biddeford
Maynard S. Bowley
Kennebunk
Kennebunk Construction Company
Calvin Day
Ward E. Quilter
Moody Beach
Day
Quilter
Three Massachusetts youths warned to stay out of Maine
Three youths aged 16 to 18, who allegedly took a car from Fortunes Rocks, were not charged after the owners declined to press charges. Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason gave them a stern reprimand and ordered they avoid Maine for two summers. The youths later decried the seriousness of the crime while being told they were not wanted in Maine this summer or next. In a separate matter, Robert Precourt pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a license, receiving a $10 fine suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Maine
Gerald C. Nason
Bi ‘Jeford
Fortunes Rocks
Nason
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
Robert Precourt
Ferry Road
Saco
Normand Poirier
Jobless Decline Continues Locally
Unemployment in the Biddeford Saco area fell again the past week with 647 residents receiving unemployment compensation checks, down 36 from the prior week. One year earlier the count was 1,111. The Maine Employment Security Commission office lists several openings for men and women, mainly for summer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Francis
Ted) Coughlin
Maine Employment Security Commission
Japan Politicians Braced as Eisenhower Visit Looms
Police report eleven officers injured with no student arrests as Kishi's government contemplates dissolving Parliament to affect the U.S. Japan security treaty vote. Socialist opposition eyes an automatic dissolution to force an election while pro Communist groups threaten demonstrations around the President's arrival. Leftist unions mobilize mass work stoppages and student marches on Parliament and the U.S. Embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobusuke Kishi
Kishi
Eisenhower
Liberal Democratic Party
Zengakuren
Hagerty
Socialist Party
Inejiro Asanuma
U.S
Canadian Legion Group Names State Delegates
MacMillan Post and Canadian Legion auxiliary named delegates and alternates for the state convention to be held August 19 to 21 in Old Orchard Beach. Delegates include Margaret Chasse, Mahoney, Ora Cookson, Annie Greenlaw, Lydia Wentzell. alternates are Sarah Metcalf, Victoria St Lawrence, Malvina Miles, Clara Blouis, Rita Toussaint. Membership nominees: Diane White, Greenlaw, St Lawerence. Next meeting September 12 hosted by Sarah Metcalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
MacMillan Post
Canadian Legion Auxiliary
Kkdna Mahoney
Biddeford
Margaret Chasse
Mahoney
Ora Cookson
Annie Greenlaw
Lydia Wentzell
Sarah Metcalf
Victoria St. Lawrence
Malvina Miles
Clara Blouis
Rita Toussaint
Diane White
Greenlaw
St. Lawrence
Chasse
Miss Cookson
Oak Street
Broadway night life returns after 41 year blackout
Broadway lit up as 19 productions resumed after a 41 year first night blackout ending a contract fight. Nearly 800 actors returned with wage raises and pensions, boosting box office and restoring theater district buzz as crowds filled theaters, restaurants, bars, and taxis. Lee Tracy called it “Happy, happy, happy.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Manhattan
Lee Tracy
Morosco Theater
Biddeford Saco Traffic Rerouted on Main Street Route 1
Traffic from Biddeford to Saco rerouted today from Lincoln Street to Elm Street as York Hill in Saco is widened and resurfaced. Construction forces detours onto Main Street Route 1, affecting local travel and causing delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco
Main Street
Lincoln Street
Elm Street
York Hill
Crushed Pipe Replacement Delays Beach Street Repair
Saco street crews replace a crushed sewer pipe on Beach Street just beyond the railroad overpass. Timothy Crowley, Saco street commissioner, said repairs will take two or three days to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach Street
Saco
Saco Street Department
Timothy Crowley
Saco Street
Crowley
State Department to issue detailed refutation
Washington reports the State Department will provide a detailed refutation of Sen. William Proxmire’s charges that it awarded nine furniture contracts totaling 89,400 without competitive bids. Proxmire cited 69,000 in Caracas purchases and 30,000 for plane shipment, arguing the decision ignored efficiency. The department contends delays would have cost 11,000 in rent if occupancy was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Proxmire
Senate
Frederick H. Mueller
U. S S
Caracas
Venezuela
Annette Chapter to Meet Thursday at Masonic Hall Saco
Annette Lee Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star schedules a stated meeting for Thursday night at 7 30 in the Masonic hall in Saco. Officers are reminded to bring prizes and refreshments will be served by elective officers. An outing is planned at Cascade lodge on Portland road in Saco. members not contacted should call Mrs Norman McAuley or Mrs Robert Lennox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Lee
Order of the Eastern Steer
Masonic Hall
Saco
Cascade Lodge
Portland’ Road
Norman McAuley
Robert Lennox
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Alfred Loranger
Wentworth Street
Napoleon and
Marie
Lambert) Loranger
Saco- Lowell
Biddeford-Saco Aerie
Order of Eagles
Florida Lamirand
Romeo Frapier
Dayton
Urbain Nadeau
Alice H. Purdy
Shumway
Spring Street
Stanley A. Bennett
Allstate
Paul R. Rousseau
Journal “Wants
Ensile WS
Troop One Building Association
Vacationland Drum and Bugle Corps
Dover
Bishop
Legion
Beach High
Beach Board
Old Orchard
Canadian Legion Group
Annette
Unsit
Dennett G Craig, Inc
Saco, Maine
Main St
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