Personal Briefs Highlight Local Medical and Travel Notes
Mrs. Ida Jones is a patient at Trull hospital. Mrs. William St. Marie seeks medical treatment at Notre Dame hospital. Ovide Poitras works as a gatekeeper for the Boston and Maine Railroad crossing. George Mckarrell recovers at home after Webber hospital care. Airman Peter McDermott, US Air Force, served as best man at Hartsell Roberge wedding and stayed with friends in Bedford. Pfc. George L. Simpson on 14 day leave from Fort City to his grandmother’s Saco home. Kelvin Taylor travels to California with sister Marion Tracy and children, plans West Coast summer work and Bowdoin College in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Jones
Storer Street
Saco
Trull Hospital
William St. Marie
Western Avenue
Notre Dame Hospital
Ovide Poitras
Franklin Street
Webber Hospital
Boston and Maine
George Mckarrell
School Street
Old Orchard Beach
Peter McDermott
U. S Air Force
Bedford
Mass
Hartsell- Roberge
George L. Simpson
Fort City
Ethel Simpson
Common Street
Kelvin Taylor
Franklin Street, &Co
California
Marion Tracy
Redwood
Calif
Maine
Bowdoin College
Widow of Royal Ambassador founder dies in Kennebunkport
Mrs. Floyd Carr 78 widow of Rev Floyd Carr who started the Royal Ambassador Boys camp in Ocean Park died after a long illness at her Locke street home in Kennebunkport. Born in Providence she moved to the port over 12 years ago. She is survived by daughter Dorothy M. Carr. Private funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 pm from the Foster Rhode Island Community church with Rev Robert Howes officiating. Public calling hours are at Bibber Memorial chapel in Kennebunkport tonight and tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Carr
Floyd Carr
Royal Ambassador
Ocean Park
Locke Street
Kennebunkport
Providence
R. J
Harry and
Helen (Ross) Lawton
Dorothy M. Carr
Club Calendar: Banquet at Mrs Millette’s Biddeford Home
Troop One Building association will meet for a banquet at the home of Mrs Euclide Millette at 140 South Street Biddeford Tuesday night at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop One Building Association
Euclide Millette
South Street
Biddeford
Holy Communion Planned at Christ Episcopal Church Tuesday
The Holy Communion will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 6 in Christ Episcopal church. A Board of Christian Education Planning Retreat meeting of the Saco United Baptist church is set for tonight at 5 30 at the Ocean Park home of Mrs. Virginia Sawyer. A midweek service for prayer and Bible study is scheduled Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Saco United Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Board of Christian Education
Saco
Saco United Baptist Church
Graduates urged to enter public service and defend liberty
Addressing recent commencements, speakers warn Russia seeks to outpace the U S in education and urge graduates toward politics and government service. Michigan State University president notes character outpaces formal schooling. Bethlehem Steel president cites balance of regulation and free choice. A Vermont official urges unity in defense of liberty as graduates embrace challenging national tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Aoime
Michigan State University
University of New Hampshire
Durham
Russia
Warns
John A. Hannah
Arthur B. Homer
Bethlehem Steel Co
Northeastern University
Homer
Burlington, Vt
Francois D'Harcourt
General Lafayette
University of Vermont
United States
Prison Riot Quelled at Oahu Prison
A riot at Oahu Prison Sunday ended after tear gas forced uprisings to stop. About six inmates held a guard hostage for around 40 minutes before control returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oahu
Williams Infant Richard Lee Williams Dies in Waterville
Richard Lee Williams age 3 of Fairfield and formerly Old Orchard Beach died Saturday morning after hospital admission. Born in Saco to Bernard and Shirley Buck Williams his father once managed Sampson's Supermarket in Biddeford. Survivors include parents two brothers Bernard Jr and Timothy Williams a sister Crystal Williams maternal grandparents Lloyd and Mrs Buck of Fairfield paternal grandmother Ansley Williams of North Wassalboro and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services held at 2 pm from Redington funeral home Waterville with Rev Ralph Reynolds of Waterville First Baptist Church officiating. Bearers were Douglas Fisher William Flaherty George Buck and Lawrence Gagne. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery Waterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lee Williams
Fairfield
Old Orchard Beach
Saturda
Waterville
Saco
Bernard
Shirley Buck Williams
Sampson's
Iddeford
Bernard Williams, Jr
Timothy Williams
Crystal Williams
Lloyd Buck
Ansley Williams
North
Salboro
Redingston
Ralph Reynolds
Waterville First Baptist Church
Douglas Fisher
William Flaherty
George Buck J
Lawrence Gagne
Pine Grove Cemetery
Death of Wesley J. Ross in Honolulu
Wesley J. Ross, 53, died at his Honolulu home. Former district deputy police of the Hawaiian government, he had lived in Old Orchard Beach with his family for over a year. He aided the Information Bureau and bus ticket office at the Boston and Maine station in 1958. He was a member of Biddeford Saco lodge of Elks. Survived by his widow and daughter Gail. Funeral rites and burial will be in Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Alice M. Ross
Imperial Street
Russell Ross
Ross
Russell
Information Bureau
Boston and Maine Railroad
Bidderford
Frances Pombriant Dies at 64 in Kennebunk Beach
Biddeford native Frances Emily Pombriant who died suddenly at Kennebunk Beach will be buried tomorrow at 2 p.m. from Shumway funeral home in Saco. She was 64, member of First Universalist church, and survived by sister Martha Knight of South Portland. Burial will be in Goodwins Mills. call tonight at Bibber Memorial chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Emily Pombriant
Biddeford
Kennebunk Beach
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Saco
First Universalist Church
Alfred
Mary Jellerson Pembriant
Martha Knight
South Portland
Edmund Beal
Goodwins Mills
Bibber
Mass for Armand Letourneau at St. Joseph Church
A solemn requiem high mass for Armand Letourneau was held at St. Joseph Church at 8:30 am. Rev. Sylvia Levesque officiated with Rev. Marc Franck and Rev. Norman Carrier as deacon and subdeacon. The St. Joseph choir and organist Mrs. Diane Rousselle performed. Bearers included Sacred Heart League members Albert Ouellette Louis Leroux Ernest Soulard Pierre Perron Adelard Mercier and Francois Nadeau. Burial occurred in the family lot at St. Joseph Cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev. Father Franck. Attendees from Lewiston Sanford Springvale Laconia Westbrook Newburyport Dover Bridgeport Hartford Bangor Victoria-ville and Thedford Mines attended from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Church
Armand Letourneau
Sylvia Levesque
Marc Franck
Norman Carrier
Francois Nadeau
St. Joseph
Father Franck
Leo Roux
Amanda Roux
Charles Roux
Alcide Lafontaine
Robert Chouinard
Larry LaFrance
Phillippe Belair
Lewiston
Joseph Boutin
Willie Hinse
Springvale
Doris Payhour
Sanford
Marian Cantin
Marie Paul Cantin
Laconia
N. H
Jean Paul Beaupre
Westbrook
Raymond Martin
Dover
Armand Cote
Ida Cote
Paul Cote
Newburyport
Mass
Portland Weather Outlook With Mild Temperature Spread
This afternoon Portland and region expect mainly cloudy skies with a light sprinkle possible. Tonight remains cool and cloudy with a chance of light drizzle. Tuesday starts mostly cloudy then becomes partly sunny and warmer. Temperatures span from the mid 50s to the low 40s across zones with notable city lows listed for several locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
Washington
Miami
Chicago
New Orleans
Denver
Los Angeles
Halifax
Welcome To The Fold Honors New Baby In Manchester NH
Dorene Joy n Pier eight month old daughter of Rev Russell K Pier and Mrs Pier of Old Orchard Beach greets area. Grandparents are Russell K Pier Sr Erie Pa and Morris Rosen Boonton NJ. A son David eight pounds nine ounces was born June 10 at Notre Dame hospital Manchester NH to Mr and Mrs Leo Cote of Manchester. Mrs Cote formerly Simonne Langevin of this city. Grandparents Frank Cote and Theodore Langevin of Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Dorene Joyn Pier
Russell K. Pier
Faith Tabernacle
Leo Cote
Manchester
N. H
David
Notre Dame Hospital
Cote
Simonne Langevin
Frank Cote
Biddeford
Theodore Langevin
Maine doctors to be honored at 106th medical convention
Dr Laura Stickney, Dr Laura Black Stickney, Dr Ray L Whitney of Cape Porpoise and six other Maine physicians will be recognized at the Maine Medical Association’s 106th annual convention in Rockland June 21 to 23. Each has practiced 55 years. gold pins will mark their careers. Also honored are Dr James W Sever of Cape Nedicke and Dr Willard H Bunker of York Harbor for 50 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Black Stickney
C. Saco
Ray L. Whitney
Cape Porpoise
Maine
Maine Medical Association
Rockland
James W. Sever
Cape Neddick
Willard H. Bunker
Local Elks Pay Annual Flag Day Tribute
The Biddeford-Saco lodge of Elks held its annual Flag Day observance at the Elks home on a Saturday night. A large gathering of Elks, their ladies and invited guests participated. PER Charles M. Gallagher gave the tribute to the flag’s birth, Leon F. Jones delivered the response, and Exalted Ruler Fernand M. X. Cote with chair officers led the ceremonial rites. The program closed with a dancing segment later in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks
Elks
Per
Charles M. Gallagher
Maine State Elks Association
Leon F. Jones
Puter
Fernand M. X. Cote
Tragedy in Summer: Spalding Youth Shot Near Home
Summer youth found dead in a clearing half a mile from his home after vanishing last Tuesday. County Attorney Zopf stated the boy from a respected family was shot in the back of the head. He attended Kimball Union Academy. his father led the chemistry department, his mother taught elementary. The family planned a Maine summer trip and he planned to study at Colby College. siblings Edward Jr. and Mary remain. Local authorities are at a loss to explain the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E . Zopf
Young Spalding
Kimball Union Academy
Kennebunkport
Maine
Colby College
Gunnery School
Washington, Conn
Spaldings
Edward Jr
Mary
Death of Alexander Duguay in Biddeford
Alexander Duguay 54 of Biddeford died early today after a long illness. He was a Mt. Pleasant Street resident, son of Oswald and Olivine Bolduc Duguay, educated locally, and employed in various positions until retirement. Survived by three brothers Zoel Joseph Majorique and five sisters Yvonne Warner Irene Paradis Violette Fecteau Georgeanna Dutil and Aurore Schrum. Funeral from St. Joseph Church Biddeford Thursday at 8:30 am with visitation at Sansoucy Funeral Home tonight and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandre Duguay
Mt. Pleasant Street
Biddeford
Oswald and
Olivine
Bolduc) Duguay
Zoel
Joseph S
Majorique Duguay
Yvonne Warner
Irene Para
Long Tries For Freedom in Texas Mental Clinic Case
Louisiana Governor Earl K Long, confined at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston for two weeks, seeks habeas corpus to win freedom. He claims family and officials railroaded him there amid accusations of persecution and drugging, while psychiatrists have not publicly classified his illness. He named Sen. Russell Long and Blanche Long among those he says wanted to run the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Louisiana
Earl K. Long
Texas
Long
John Sealy Hospital
Lousiana
Baton Rouge
Shreveport
Ktbs-Tv
Russell Long
D-La
Blanche Long
Raymond Hufft
Deer crashes into car near Denver. animal killed
In Engelwood Colorado a deer struck the hood of Charles J. Smith’s car on a quiet Sunday drive. The windshield broke and the deer limped away before a patrolman found and killed the injured animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engelwood
Colo.m
Charles J. Smith
Smith
Agnes Strickland obituary noted Saco resident dies at 85
Agnes M Strickland 85 of 7 Gray St Saco widow of John W Strickland died after a lengthy illness at a local hospital She was born in Glasgow Scotland came to the US at five resided in Biddeford and Saco 80 years She was connected with Pocahontas Owen-Davis American Legion auxiliary Pythian Sisters and School Street Methodist church Surviving are five sons two daughters a sister seven grandchildren seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from Shumway Funeral Home with calling hours Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 8 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes M. Strickland
Gray Street
Saco
John W. Strickland
Glasgow
Scotland
John
Margaret Hamilton May
Biddeford
Pocahontas
Owen-Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Pythian Sisters
School Street Methodist
George W
Portsmouth
N. H
Robert
William Y
Mars Hill
John M
Old Orchard Beach
Donald A
Canoga Park
Cal
Margaret Coburn
Jessie Whitten
Boy Injured After Bunk Bed Fall in San Francisco
Five year old Fred Wray toppled from an upper bunk Sunday and landed on concrete steps twenty five feet below. He sustained cuts and bruises but was in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fred Wray
St Paul de Chester and Ale Richard Letourneau Stationed in Japan
St Paul de Chester Quebec and Ale Richard U Letourneau are listed as stationed in Japan. The brief notes identify their locations and affiliation, indicating a military or government posting. This compact item records the individuals and their overseas assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul de Chester
Que
Ale Richard U. Letourneau
Japan
Claudette Gagnon Honored At Shower
Miss Claudette Gagnon of Biddeford was honored at a surprise bridal shower at Forester Hall before her July 4 wedding to Roger Samson of Saco. Gifts and a money purse were given. refreshments served by numerous local women. Attendees included many neighbors and relatives from Biddeford, Saco, and surrounding towns, with out of town visitors from Connecticut and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudette Gagnon
Wilson Street
Biddeford
Forester Hall
Cagnon
Roger Samson
Buxton Road
Saco
Rose Gagnon
Reina Samson
Alice Turcotte
J. D. Lavoie
Jeannette Barker
Alice Rheault
Paul Chabot
Lucille Nadeau
Leo Turcotte
Rita Loignon
Albert Proulx
Lorraine Guay
Alfred Samson
Laura Richards
Larry Dubois
Connie Labonte
Emile Girard
Rene Normand
Mary Jane Ross
Aline Metayer
Marcel Paquette
Juliette Ayotte
Yvonne Anastasoff
J. B. Turcotte
Jossephat Dubois
Delphis Lavoie
Joseph Petit
Francis White
Luella Garion
Celina Laliberte
Diana Laliberte
Paul Sicard
Edmond Sicard
Glenn Baker
Pauline Bilodeau
Marie Boutin
Irene Samson
Yvonne Bolduc
Irene Dubreuil
Noella Joncas
James Murphy
Florida Guilbeault
Philip Descoteaux
Aline Richards
Mabel Constant
George Angie
Victor Paquette
Paul Poissant
Laura Poirier
Maurice Cook
Reina Menard
Alice Goulette
Murielle Dumont
Lucille Lambert
Joseph Turcotte
Leda Binette
Maria Chenard
Rose Aime Parienteau
Raymond Beaulieu
Jeanne Belisle
Dorothy Belisle
Merilda Hevey
Raymond Bouffard
Claire Binette
Joanne Parenteau
Juliette Dechene
Aurel Rouleau
Alixina Laberge
Auburn
Joseph Rois
Germaine Fortin
Grace Leclerc
Roland Lachance
Cecilia Rois
Brunswick
Mary Laurel
Louis Hune
Janet Hupe
Cecile Hune
Pauline Hupe
Sanford
Jeannette Letourneau
Bridgeport, Conn
Rita Houle
New York
Buzzell Fined for Speeding in Biddeford Court
Harvey W Buzzell 38 of Martinville Virginia was fined 15 dollars by Judge Simon Spill in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning for speeding 50 mph on Alfred Street. He pleaded guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey W. Buzzell
Martinville
Simon Spill
Biddeford
Buzzell
Alfred ‘Street
Great Bend Chamber Finds Contest Winner in Colorado
The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce sought Mrs Walter Rugan to notify her she won a week long Colorado vacation prize. They located her and she is currently vacationing in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Kan
P—Om-Ciass
Adlai Is Still a Presidential Prospect in 1960 Race
Sen. Mansfield says John F. Kennedy leads the Democratic field as of now with Humphrey and Symington active. He cautions Stevenson remains a strong possibility and Johnson is not ruled out. On the Republican side Sen. Hugh Scott predicts Nixon will secure the nomination easily with Nelson Rockefeller possibly heading the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adlai E. Stevenson
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Senate
John F. Kennedy
Dmass
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Stuart Symington
Hugh Scott
Rpa
Richard M. Nixon
Scott
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Stevenson
Mansfield
Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
Johnson
Saidi
Paul M. Butler
Kennedy
Republiccan
Nixon
KC Auxiliary Outing at Ossipee Lake
The Biddeford Knights of Columbus auxiliary held an outing at Landry's cabins on Ossipee Lake late Sunday. Forty-one members attended as games were played and prizes awarded to Mrs Pauline Garnache, Mrs Helen Picard and Mrs Arlene Leblond. A noon lunch was chaired by Mrs Martha Neault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
Landry
Ossipee
Pauline Garnache
Helen Picard
Arlene Leblond
Martha Neault
Two Lewiston Men Promoted
LEWISTON Promot ions of two Lewiston Sun Journal executives were announced last night by President Russell H Costello. Y Roger Fontaine advertising manager of the two papers since 1947 becomes business manager and advertising director. He has been with the company 21 years. F Oscar Whitmore a veteran of 28 years with the papers was named circulation manager. He has been assistant manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Lewiston Sun-Journal
Russell H. Costello
Y. Roger Fontaine
F. Oscar Whitmore
Youths Arrested After Sweet Scheme at Providence Store
Three youths aged 10 to 13 were nabbed by Providence police at the Rosen i Candy Co. after a Sunday plan to steal sweets went awry amid investigations of a Saturday night break in during which money and candy were scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folice
Providence
R. I
Rosen i Candy Co
Paper Gown Era at Brooke Army Medical Center
Patients in Brooke Army Medical Center may sleep in paper gowns and sheets while doctors and nurses wear paper uniforms if tests prove successful. The story notes the adoption of disposable hospital attire and its potential impact on cleanliness and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Brooke Army Medical Center
Pilgrimage Held At Camp Ellis Church
The Our Lady of Victory circle conducted its annual pilgrimage with services at Notre Dame de Lourdes Camp Ellis and a communion at the Old Orchard house. Circle members led singing with Mrs. Alice Nolette Mrs. Rene Racine and Mrs. Pauline Loranger among the choir. Mrs. Juliette Quinn organized the Old Orchard program with the toast by Mrs. Anna Forcier invocation by Mrs. George Desprey and a history by Miss Amanda Durrette. A social hour followed for members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Victory Circle
Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
Camp Ellis
Old Orchard Oase
Alice Nolette
Rene Racine
Pauline Loranger
Eva Carrier
Old Orchard House
Juliette Quinn
Anna Forcier
Dent
George Desprey
Amanda Durette
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Mrs
Vermont
Sidoeford Maine
Provost
R. Joncas
James P. Murphy Co
Lewiston, Maine
Rep
Roland Collette
Dial
Wesley J. Ross
Frances Pombriant
Laura Stickney
Nassau College
George W. Contrares
William Contrares
Lawn Avenue
Contraras
Casco Bank and Trust Company
Alexander Duguay
Agnes Strickland
Boy
Tibet
London
St. James Club
Duke of Marlborough
Odd
Burbank Hospital School of
Fitchburg
Doris J. Pinette
Hospital
St. Andre High School
Roland W. Pinette
Hill Street
Adlai
Solon
Paulette Laverriere
Ronald Caron
Sylvia Caron
Summer Street
Odilon Laverriere
Green Street
Miss Laverriere
St. Joseph Grammar School
St. Joseph High School
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
Biddeford High School
Caron
Alfred Road
KC Auxiliary
Ossipee Lake
Camp Ellis Church
Fenderson
Chinos
SUAL
Elm St
Agarde
Seauty
Main St. Laco, Me
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring St
Elm Street
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