Local residents listed as patients at Webber hospital and travel plans
Mrs. Jules Smith of Pine street Saco Miss Ada Mason 42 Ferry road Saco Mrs Aline LeBlond 89 Western avenue Biddeford and Mrs Monique Saucier 388 Main street Biddeford are patients at Webber hospital Alfred Waterhouse has returned home to 12 Grant street Biddeford from Webber hospital George Petreas Biddeford left for New York to sail Thursday on the Queen Frederika to Greece John Georges and family of Biddeford left for New York to sail Thursday on the Queen Frederika for the summer in Greece Victor Guertin Wentworth street a clerk at Lewis Polakewich store is improved at Webber hospital undergoing treatment Timothy Crowley Washington avenue Old Orchard Beach a retired railroad foreman is a medical patient at Web Arnold Ballard Lucille street Saco paraded with Ralph D Caldwell drum and bugle corps at the Cumberland County Council meeting at Yarmouth Drum major presented trophy and check won at Dover N H Corps tied for second with the Grenadiers of New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Smith
Pine Street
Saco
Webber Hospital
Ada Mason
Ferry Road
Aline LeBlond
Western Avenue
Biddeford
Monique Saucier
Main Street
Alfred Waterhouse
Grant Street
Old Orchard Beach
Boston and Maine Railroad Company
Arnold FE. Ballard
Lucille
Grenadiers of
New Hampshire
Navy veteran Michael O Rourke dies after short illness
Michael J. O Rourke of 3 Main Street Biddeford died yesterday at Portsmouth Naval hospital in Kittery after a brief illness. A Biddeford native, he was a 30 year Navy veteran who served in World War I and was chief water tender on the Missouri, the first ship to pass the Panama Canal. He is survived by a sister, Mrs Edward Kasper. Funeral set for Friday at 9 a.m. from St Mary Church Biddeford. viewing today and tomorrow at Cote Funeral Home, Saco, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. O'Rourke
Main Street
Biddeford
Portsmouth Naval Hospital
Kittery
John T
Margaret
McCarthy) O'Rourke
Central Maine Ree Company
U. S. Navy
Ihief
Panama Canal
Edward Kasper
Old Orchard Beach
St. Mary Church
Cote Funeral Home
Beach and
James Streets
Saco
Biddeford Seaco Elks Plan 25th Anniversary Event
Biddeford Seco lodge of Elks will meet Thursday to finish plans for the 25th anniversary program on June 26. June 22 is the lobster bake reservation deadline at 6:30. One more initiation before fall sessions. applications must be to the secretary to be eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Seco Lodge of Elks
Evangelistic Service At Lyman Baptist Church Tonight
Holy Communion to be celebrated Thursday at 10 a m at Biddeford Episcopal church. Evangelistic service tonight at 7 30 at Lyman Baptist church Goodwins Mills with Rev William D Turkington as guest preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church, Biddeord
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
William D. Turkington
Clayton Tardies Are Married At Hartford Church
Announcement of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Tardie on June 11 at Our Lady of Sorrows church Hartford Conn. Mrs. Tardie is the former Pauline Delage daughter of Mrs Odilon Delage Biddeford. The couple reside at 25 Lawrence Street Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Tardie
Our, Lady of Sorrows Church
New Park Avenue
Hartford
Conn
Tardie
Pauline Delage
Odilon Delage
Biddeford
Lawrence Street
Honor Roll At Kennebunk High Is Announced
The underclass honor roll at Kennebunk High School is listed. Freshmen with high honors include Alice Burr and Andrea Jennison among others. Sophomores and juniors also appear with both high honors and honors designations for numerous students, reflecting strong academic achievement across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk High
Kennebunk High School
Alice Burr
Andrea Jennison
Andrea Peterson
Alice Reid
Carol Taylor
Joanne Bryant
Terry Drown
Dennis Eagleson
Elizabeth Fairfield
Diane Emery
Daniel Grant
Laura Gray
Linda Graves
Peter Hoff
Brenda Innis
William Knight
Gilbert Lembree
Stephen Leskowsky
David Littlefield
Susan Nash
Gretchen Nunan
Sue Perry
Barbara Phillips
Susan Pitman
Patricia Sea
Annie C Shaw 81 former IH Hood bookkeeper dies in Biddeford
Annie C. Shaw 81 widow of Willis Shaw died early this morning at a Biddeford hospital. Born July 7, 1878 in North Vassalboro she lived in Old Orchard Beach Cambridge and Melrose. She worked over 40 years as head bookkeeper for IH Hood Co Cambridge and Harvard Baptist Church former. Funeral Friday 2 p m at A E Long Funeral Home Deenbridge burial in Wyoming Cemetery Melrose. Survivors include nephew Kenneth Priest and cousins George and Fred Skillin. Funeral arrangements in Saco by Dennett and Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie C. Shaw
Willis Shaw
Portland Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Cambridge
Mass
Biddeford
North Vassalboro
IH. P. Hood Company
Charlestown
Harvard Baptist Church
Wells Chapter OES Works Order Degrees Four candidates noted at June meeting
Wells Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a June meeting at Highpine Masonic hall Wells. Four candidates received degrees and plans were made to attend the OES School of Instruction on June 28 at South Lerwick with Mrs Brewster hosting and Electa members assuming their stations. A $111 fund was raised for new banquet tables for the Masonic hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Highpine Masonic Hall
Sanford Road
Wells
Margaret Brewster
Gordon Brewster, Jr
O. E. S.school of Instruction
South Lerwick
Brewster
Elaine
LaPierre
Martha
Hazel Keirstead
Electa
Star Club
Masonic Hall
Eleanor Littlefield
Carroll Gowen
Ocean Lodge
A. F
A. M
Marjory Fernald
Pauline Quilter
Grand Chapter of
Maine
Portland
Mildreth Kimball
Herbert ‘Swett
Sarah Orne
Jewett
South Berwick
Elizabeth Bragdon
Mar‘tha
Donald S. ‘Paine
Agnes Swett
Grandmatron
Twins from Portland win BC scholarships and ROTC commissions
Thomas M. and Francis P. Keaney, identical twins from Portland, graduated from Boston College after identical academic paths. Both Cheverus High School alums won four year scholarships, starred on the Eagles football team, studied business administration, earned bachelor of science degrees, and received ROTC commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Thomas M
Boston College
John C. Keaney
Cheverus High School
Eagles
Band Member Still Critical After Parade Crash
An 18 year old Madawaska girl Bonita LaPointe remained in critical condition at Maine Medical Center after a car plowed into a 71 piece high school band parade. Dr. George L. Maltby said she is a little better but remains unconscious since May 26. Twelve others were injured. Gov. Reed, a witness, asked the Air Force to fly Miss LaPointe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland P
Madawaska
Maine Medical Center
George L. Maltby
Bonita LaPointe
Weather Outlook Portland Area With Cooler Temperatures
The Portland forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with showers and a thundershower possible this afternoon and tonight. Fog will be notable, temperatures fall slightly tonight, and winds shift from east to southeast at 15 to 25 mph with small craft warnings along the coast. Thursday looks to bring showers ending, then clearing and warmer conditions. Zone 1 temperatures range from 50s to mid 60s, with city readings including Portland at 52 and Boston at 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Open House Replaces TA Alumni Banquet at Thornton Academy
The Thornton Academy Alumni Association will hold an open house at the academy tomorrow night at 6. The event substitutes for this year’s Alumni reunion banquet with refreshments at 6 30. Virginia Strombom, president, said graduates are invited to inspect the academy’s facilities. After refreshments, a general assembly will elect officers for the 1960 61 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy Alumni Association
Thornton Academy
Virginia Strombom
Alumni Association
Arundel Blaze Destroys Jeep on Camp Ground Road
Arundel firemen were called to extinguish a jeep fire on Camp Ground road. The jeep owned by George Merrill Jr of Arundel developed carburetor trouble and caught fire, and was completely demolished by the blaze despite a response by Fire Chief Stanley Merrill and Richard Talbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel
Camp Ground Road
George Merrill, Jr
Stanley Merrill
Richard Talbot
Feline Catnapper Strands Family Over Missing Kittens
Fluffy the seven year old cat reportedly took three kittens from another feline and brought home three younger kittens. Christopher Markos, owner of Fluffy, grapples with whether the cats will be returned or kept as part of a growing feline family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Fluffy
Christopher Markos
Markos
Wage Law Faces Test in Maine Supreme Court
WESTBROOK AP The Maine Supreme Court is asked to decide if state minimum wage law covers municipal employees. Westbrook had appealed a lower court ruling after paying Fireman Donald Swendsen 68 dollars for 72 hours in a week. Ten other communities joined as friends of the court: Auburn Gardiner Old Town Presque Isle Rockland Bar Harbor Brunswick Houlton Orono and Sanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
Maine Supreme Court
Superior Court
Leonard K. Williams
Supreme Court
Donald Swendsen
Auburn
Gardiner
Old Town
Presque Isle
Rockland
Bar Harbor
Brunswick
Houlton
Orono
Sanford
Flag Painting Under Study
MEDFORD Massachusetts AP authorities study the legal and ethical aspects of painting an American flag on a private pool patio. Walter B. Quinton says he painted a SOXTS feet representation of the flag while feeling patriotically sentimental and unaware of disrespect. Police Chief Kirwan notes the issue may be etiquette rather than law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Mass
Walter B. Quinton
Thomas J. Kirwan
Saco Chimney Fire at Gordon Flood Residence
Sevo firemen responded to a chimney fire at 11 Stuart Street in Saco affecting Gordon Flood’s home last night. No damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevo
Gordon Flood
Stuart Street
Saco
Alcoholic Counselor as Kiwanis Speaker in Saco-Biddeford
Oren A. Kirkby of Portland, alcoholic rehabilitation counselor, spoke to the Saco Biddeford Kiwanis at Wonderber Steak House on alcoholism prevention through early detection and treatment. He described common misconceptions, emphasized alcoholism as a disease, and praised local officials for cooperation with the Division of Alcoholic Rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren A. Kirkby
Portland
Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club
Wonderber
Alcoholism Counseling Center
State Department of Health and Welfare
Augusta
Kirkby
Simon Spill
Gerald Nason
Raymond Bonang
Lloyd Anderson
Brunswick
Kiwanis Club
Anderson
Fred Patterson
Martin Rielly
York County AAUW Plans Playhouse Fundraiser
Members of the York County Branch AAUW met at Mrs. Robert Whittier's home in Saco to plan a June 29 play at the Kennebunkport Playhouse titled The Four-Poster. Proceeds benefit the Edith K Abbott Scholarship fund and reservations were announced by chairmen William Kany and William Kirk among many listed supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
AAUW
Robert Whittier
Ferry Road
Saco
Kennebunkport
Harry Sawyer
Gilbert Harrison Jr
Joseph Truman
Robert Bowie
Raymond Kenneally
Biddeford
Kenneth Burr
William Bridell
Kennebunk
Turner Brown
Roger Brown
Springvale
William Kirk
William Marston
Clayton Cartmill
Carleton Davis
Lawrence Lamb
Alfred Wilcox
Gerald van Fleet
Thomas Knox
John Kennett
John
Dorothy Gallant
Harriet Fogg
William Kang, Jr
Gordon Thurston
Arthur Blackington
Philip Merrow
Winslow Pillsbury
Ernest Soule
Harry Lowell
George Briggs
John Harmon
Clifton Burrows
Richard Plummer
Arthur Harmon
Albert Whitehurst
Louis Lachance
Orville Pollard
George Butler
Ralph Larochelle
Peter Hellige
Lloyd B. Trecartin
Joseph Cummings
Larry Dearborn
Charles Tucker
Henry Begley
T. Wesley Keefe
Joseph Kenneally
Bernard Brady
George R. Love
Charles W. Fenderson
Lawrence Barnes
Roger P. Moore
Carl M Haas
Charles H. i Green
Joseph Haley
Leo Shevenell
Robert Laifond
Gilbert B Harrison, Jr
Hooper
Robert H Werner
Paul M Croxford
Beating Beats Not Illegal Says Park Manager
Pontiac a public park manager said beatniks from the Cave of Nine Cats invaded the park with leopard skin garb a shake dance and tree swinging. Nine beatniks were arrested for disturbing the peace but Oakland County prosecutor George F Taylor ordered their release stating no law barred bongs dancing or verse in public parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
Jack Weiler
Oakland County
George F. Taylor
Beach Youth Fined for Reckless Driving Charge
James Marshall age 17 of 9 Carlton Street Old Orchard Beach was fined 15 dollars by Judge Wesley Mewer at Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice court on reckless driving charges after police reports from Old Orchard Beach Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marshall
Carlton Street
Old Orchard Beach
Wesley Mewer
Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice Court
Portland hospital mishap update from Edmonston NB
A brief report from Edmonston New Brunswick notes a mishap near Portland with a patient admitted to a local hospital two days after the event. The item confirms location details and time lag before medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Edmonston, N B
Biddeford Pool Extension Has Annual Banquet
Members of the Biddeford Pool Extension Service held their annual banquet last night at the Stowe House in Brunswick. Attending were numerous members including Mrs. Bernice Alexander and Mrs. Priscilla Tarbox among others. The next meeting will be September 26 with the topic Home Safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Stowe House
Brunswick
Bernice Alexander
Priscilla Tarbox
Marion St. Onge
Delia Taylor
Virginia Litwinowich
Mary Minkevitch
Joan Byrne
Ann O'Neil
Hazel Noble
Thelma Goodwin
Germaine MacNaughton
Diane Goodwin
Ann Small
Carolyn Goldthwaite
Suzanne Roux
Fredericka Hamblen
Laura McKenney
Barbara York
Bessie Day
Plans Outlined For K Port Legion Group Meeting
The Kennebunkport American Legion auxiliary, led by newly elected president Alberta Redmond, met at Mrs. Phyllis Perry’s Ocean Avenue home. They outlined fall and winter programs, heard reports from Secretary Florence Inness and Treasurer Marguerite Higgins, announced Poppy proceeds, and noted ground preparation for a new Legion Home. Delegates plan to attend the Old Orchard Beach convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport American Legion Auxiliary
Phyllis Perry
Ocean Avenue
Alberta Redmond
Redmond
Florence Inness
Marguerite Higgins
Pride Training School
March of Dimes
Old Orchard Beach
Beatrice Wakefield
Ardelle Maling
Florence Inniss
Fisine Perry
Alberta Redmond i
Mildred Cornealy
Women’s Clubs Honor Solon at 69th Annual Convention
President Eisenhower sent greeting to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs as it opens its 69th annual convention in Washington. About 3,000 delegates attend a Salute to Women banquet honoring six leaders including Eleanor Roosevelt for human relations. Senator Margaret Chase Smith is cited for advancing women in the Senate and notes a Maine race where a woman challenger is facing her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Far East
Federation
Eleanor Roosevelt
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Sen. Smith
Senate
Calm morning in Biddeford sees no incidents
A quiet morning in Biddeford reported no major accidents or complaints to police no municipal court session and the fire department had not responded to any calls up to noon indicating a peaceful start to the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Fire Department
Marshal Charged With Reckless Driving on Washington Ave
Marshall faced reckless driving charges on Washington Avenue and Judge Mewer suspended the fine for one year, delaying payment and probationary terms pending compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Washington Avenue
Mewer
Local Banker Maxwell Named in Who's Who in America
Arthur Freeman Maxwell of Biddeford is listed in the 1960-61 Who's Who in America. Born June 19, 1899, he rose from teller to president of First National Bank, and held trustee and director roles at Biddeford Savings Bank, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Central Maine Power, York and Building Association, and more. He is noted as a Republican and active in Congregational affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Arthur Freeman Maxwell
Biddeford
Arthur Francis Maxwell
Archie B
Ina F. (Welco) Maxwell
Rena B. Chappell
Richard B
Muriel A
Clara E .Gray
Barbara L
Bruce
Teller
First National Bank
Biddeford Savings Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Central Maine Power Company of Augusta
Biddeford and Saco Water Company
York and Building Association
Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Portland
Development Corporation of Maine
Augusta
Maine Publicity Bureau
McArthur Library Association
Greenwood Cemetery Association
McArthur Home
Maine Chamber of Commerce
Savings Banks Association of Maine
Newcomen Soociety of Maine
American Credit Policy Commission
Bankers Associgetion
Maxwell
Congregational Church Masons and Shrine
Labor Union Conclave Set At Portland
The Maine State Federated Labor Council AFL-CIO will hold its third biennial convention at the Eastland hotel Portland June 23 25 with sessions 10 am to noon and 2 5 pm. Registration opens 9 am June 23. Delegates include members from Local 305 Pepperell Mfg Co Local 406 Saco Lowell Shops Local 1045 Burrows Corp and Local 1250 Delorge Bakery plus joint board representative Schoonjans and business agents Anastasoff and Bedard. A banquet is planned Friday June 24 at 7 pm with guest option noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine State Federated Labor Council
Afl-Cio
Eastland Hotel
Portland
Eastland
Michael Schoonjans
Old Orchard Beach
Pepperell Mfg. Co
Israel Shevenell
Thomas LeBlanc
Ralph Nolette
Mildred Linnie
Emma ] Daniels
Anna Forcier
Lillian Tardif
Donald Nolette
Conrad Pelletier
Ralph Duquette
Paul Demers
Ralph Oliver
Rene Poisson
Charles Fortier
Robert Mondor
Saco-Lowel
Ralph Lachance
Adrien Petit
John Maddox
Ronald Melancon
Adelard Petit
Roland Boissonneault
Burrows Corp
Burton Decker
Delorge Bakery
Ralph Roberge
Schoonjans
Alexander Anastasoff
Leo Bedard
Banklike Hold Up At New Super Market In Boulder
Manager Claude Meyers declined to reveal the amount taken in a Monday robbery at a new Boulder supermarket. The bandit entered the cashier area, ordered large bills to be placed in a box, and left with the container after asking if the cashier had been taken care of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Colo
Claude Meyers
Opal Switzer
Meyers
Saco Municipal Court Session and Police Log Note
A morning session of the Saco Municipal Court was held. No accidents were reported to Police headquarters last night or this morning and no entries were made in the Saco ambulance log.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
First World War Era Nickel Chromium Molybdenum Steels
During World War I the earliest steels alloyed with nickel chromium and molybdenum were introduced, marking a shift to stronger grades.
Mary LaPointe Feted At Bridal Shower in Quebec Home
Miss Mary LaPointe was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Josephine LaPointe and Mrs. John LaPointe Sr at Mrs. Rachel Bolduc’s home. Attendees included Mrs. Rachel Bolduc, Mrs. Robert LaPointe, and numerous Bolduc, Gendron, LaPointe, and Pruneau relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary LaPointe
Rachel Bolduc
Josephine LaPointe
John LaPointe
Robert LaPointe
Bertha Fournier
Albert Giroux
Aurore Lapierre
Mildred Longmore
Dolores Berthiaume
Rita Bolduc
John LaPointe, Jr
Gloria Bolduc
Sylvia Moreau
Ernest Moreau
Rachel Gendron
Raymond Gendron
Jeanette Gendron
Blanche Gagne
Cecile Pruneau
Cecille Auclair
Maurice Corbeil
Priscilla Lamb
Fern Bolduc
John LaPlante
Debra Bolduc
Community Dues List Notes Attendees and Absentees
Tricia Bolduc Mrs Florida Be langer Mrs Rose Lamb Mrs Irene Daigle Denise Bolduc Steven Bolduc Sandra Bolduc. Those contributing but unable to attend were Miss Irene Vir Miss Florence Murphy and Antoinette Morin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tricia Bolduc
Florida Belanger
Rose Lamb
Irene Daigle
Denise Bolduc
Steven Bolduc
Sandra Bolduc
Irene Vir
Florence Murphy
Antoinette Morin
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Michael O’rourke
Ana
Widows of World War I, Inc
American Legion Hall
Beach Street
Troop One Building Association
Cascade Lodge
Lichurch Notes
Clayton Tardies
Hartford Church
Journal “Wants
Gov. Reed
The
Air, ‘Force
Miss LaPoute
Arundel Blaze
County
Biddeford Pool
K-Port Legion Group
Women's
Honor
Solon
Arthur Maxwell
Bachrach
Art’s
Beach St
Alfred Street
Dial
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Trust Services
BANK
Mea
National Bank
Mmlmber Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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