Local Personal News From Maine Saco and Sanford
Mrs Mary Kenney of Eden Jane Old Orchard Beach enters Webber hospital for surgery. Diane Rutter of 18 Summer Street Saco is a tonsillectomy patient at Webber hospital. Mrs Charlotte Potter Electa of Annette chapter O E S Saco assumed station for degrees at Clover chapter Sanford with Marion McAuley Theodore Potter George Rooman Hazel Beety Marion Dexheimer and Helen Daly of Adah chapter Biddeford attending. Daly served as guest organist at the Guest Officers night meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kenney
Eden Jane
Old Orchard Beach
Webber Hospital
Diane Rutter
Kenneth Rutter
Summer Street
Saco
Charlotte Potter
Electa
Annette Chapter
Clover Chapter
Sanford
Marion McAuley Worthy
Theodore Potter
George Rooman
Hazel Beety
Marion Dexheimer
Helen Daly
Adah
Biddeford
Daly
Funeral notice for Helen J Durrell of Kennebunkport
Helen J Durrell 72 widow of Harold Durrell died yesterday in a local hospital after a long illness. Born in Somerville Mass she was the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Johnson. There are no known survivors. Funeral Friday at 2 30 p m from Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk burial in Cambridge Mass Rev Robert Howes of the South Congregational church will officiate. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the church flower fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen J. Durrell
Harold Durrell
Kennebunkport
South Congregational Church
Local Society Gatherings Schedule This Saturday and Friday
Country ys Rev John Fairfield society and Children of American Revolution plan a 2 p m cookout at 435 Main Street Saco hosted by Nancy Tarbox. Adah chapter Eastern Star meets Friday 7 30 p m at Biddeford Masonic hall with refreshments after. York County Salon 698 Eight and Forty to install Saturday at 6 30 p m after a 6 p m group supper at Henri's Wells. Saco Extension Association meets Tuesday 10 30 a m GAR hall Saco to discuss cakes under Mrs Eleanor Shaffer with dinner team listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fairfield Society
Children of American Revolution
Nancy Tarbox
Main Street
Saco
Fortunes Rocks
Adah Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Biddeford Masonic Hall
York County
Alber G. LaPierre
Post Road
Wells
Henri
Tie 1
Saco Extension Association
Gar Hall
Eleanor Shaffer
Helen Grant
Ethel Lewis
Hazel Emmons
Emma Deniels
Church Notes Union Services and Meetings This Week
Higher Grade Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m. Holy Communion at Trinity Episcopal church Friday at 9 30 a m. The Bible club of the Lyman Baptist church Goodwins Mills meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the parsonage. An evangelistic service with Rev William D Turkington as guest preacher will be held tonight at 7 30 at the Lyman Baptist church Goodwins Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Trinity Episcopal Church
Bible Club
Lyman’ Baptist Church
Goodwins Mis
Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Biddeford
William D. Turkington
Lymen Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Bishop Criticizes Militant Abstainers At Conference
North Conway New Hampshire Episcopal Bishop Charles F Hall criticizes militant abstainers as food faddists urging moderation. He says alcohol remains a fact of life and crusaders should adapt to modern times while John Park Lee of the Orth Conway Foundation argues drinking is an integral part of American life and demands compassionate study and informed action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Conway
N.H
New Hampshire
Charles F. Hall
North Conway Institute On Alcohol and Alcoholism
Crusaders
Times
John Park Lee
Orth Conway Foundation
Foundation
Madelyn Theofanous Fined For Speeding In Old Orchard Beach
Madelyn Theofanous, 40, of Arre, Virginia, paid a $10 fine after being charged with speeding 50 mph in a 30 mph zone in Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice court last night. Police reports state the incident occurred in the coastal town's limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madelyn Theofanous
Arre
Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice Court
Old Orchard Beach
Bicycles Found Abandoned Near Notre Dame School
Saco police found two bicycles abandoned on the south side of Notre Dame school last night. The owners of the red and white and orange and white bikes may claim them at the Saco Police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SACO
Notre Dame
Card of Thanks for Otis Randall Family
The Family Of The Late Otis Randall thanks relatives and friends for sympathy shown during illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Randall
Obituary: Joseph Welch 84 Passes at Home in Saco
Joseph Welch 84 died at his daughter's home 65 Maple street in Saco born in Lawrence Mass son of John and Mary Welch. Retired after 15 years at the Portland ship yard he belonged to Bradford Commandery Knights Templar Biddeford York Chapter Royal Arch Masons Saco and a 50 year member of the Saco Lodge F and A M. Private Masonic services will be held Saturday at 10 from Cote funeral home Beach Street Saco. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Welch
Annabelle
A Welch
Maple Street
Ace
Lawrence
Mass
John
Mary ‘Donlon) Welch
Portland
Bradford
Cote Funeral Home
Beach Street
Saco
Funeral services for Hazel N I Hill held in Dayton
Funeral services for Hazel N I Hill a lifelong Dayton resident aged 62 were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Soco Rev Clyde W Park of Hollis Center Baptist Church officiated Bearers were Alfred Grantham Er est Hill Edmund Gonneville and Ray Whitehead Interment followed at the Goodwins Mills cemetery family lot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel N. I Hill
Dayton
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Soco
Clyde W. Park
Hollis Center Baptist Church
Alfred Grantham
Erest Hill
Edmund Gonneville
Ray Whitehead
Goodwins Mills
Funeral services for Mrs Tillie Delia Martin Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Tillie Delia Martin of Old Orchard Beach were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Dennett and Craig funeral home in Saco with Rev John Stahl of the Old Orchard Avenue Methodist Church officiating and burial in Woodlawn cemetery in Biddeford. Ritualistic services were also conducted at the funeral home Tuesday evening by members of the C Fayette Staples unit American Legion auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Delia Martin
Old Orchard Beach
Dennett and iCreig
Saco
John Stahl
Eeeton Avenue Methodist Church
OldOrchard
Woodlawn
Biddeford
C. Fayette Staples Unit
American Legion Caixiliary
Funeral services for Otis Leveille held in Saco
Funeral services were held yesterday morning for Otis Leveille Randall former tourist camp operator on the Portland road in Saco from the Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco. Officiating was Rev Russell Pier Old Orchard Beach and burial was in Laurel hill cemetery Saco Bearers were Walter Myrick Wallace Wilson Ralph Brown and Thomas Hussey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Leveille
Randall
Portland Road
Saco
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Russell Pier
Old Orchard Beach
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Walter Myrick
Wallace Wilson
Ralph Brown
Thomas Hussey
Fx Navy Man Plans Return To Duty At 72
Springfield Mass an elderly naval veteran plans back to duty at 72 after passing a required physical for 60 days of recruiting service Cotter a Chief Boiler Technician says his long career began in World War I aboard USS Mongolia later serving in World War II before retiring in 1947 He is father to eight children ages five to thirty five from two marriages with his wife since 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Navy
Thomas A. Cotter
Cotter
U. S
Mongolia
Chhildren
Contract Signed At Paper Firm
BERLIN N H Twenty six hundred production and maintenance employees of the Brown Co will receive 2 percent wage increases next March 1 and another 2 percent June 15 1961. A two year contract replacing the expired one was announced by the paper manufacturing firm and the Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Whare. The contract guarantees a minimum 4 cent an hour increase time off with pay for a death in the family and wages for time on jury duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
N. H
Brown Co
Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill
Cub Scout Den 3 Tours Dairy Farm in Saco
Cub Scout Den 3 from Biddeford Pack 305 toured H Thi bodeau and Son dairy on Buxton Road in Saco after school yesterday. Cubs present included Donald McAuley James Guillory Michael Girard George Trottier Michael Eon and Mark Girard with Den Chief Philip Moran and Den Mother Mrs Barbara Girard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Biddeford
H_ Thibodeau and Son
Buxton Road
Saco
Donald McAuley
James Guillory
Michael Girard
George Trottier
Michael Eon
Mark Girard
Philip Moran
Barbara Girard
Firefighters respond to home burner blaze on Hutchins Street
Saco fire department was dispatched to a fire in a burner at the residence of Robert Stgart on Hutchins Street. Fire crews reported a small blaze contained to the burner area with no injuries or further damage described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Robert Stgart
Hutchins
Weather Forecast Portland Area Briefing
Partly cloudy for Portland with clearing by afternoon becoming sunny and warm. Tonight fair and mild with light southwest winds. Friday clouds increase and a chance of showers in the afternoon or evening. Zone 1 temperatures in the 60s to upper 50s. overnight lows listed for multiple cities including Portland 51 and Boston 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
Washington
Miami
Chicago
Denver
Los Angeles
Halifax
Montreal
June Till Sunrise and Sunset Times Reprinted
The page lists daily daylight times for June with sunrise and sunset marks in A M P M format. It shows specific times for June 16 to 19 including dawns and twilights and notes Daylight Time.
Treasure Chest Shower Held At Siloam Hall
A surprise party for Carol Dol by Bradley Street Saco and Robert Norwood Pool Road Biddeford hosted last night at Siloam Hall Pool Road Biddeford by the Ladies Aid and South Biddeford Methodist church. Attendees presented a decorated treasure chest of canned goods including one can of money. A bridal cake by Mrs Harold Clark was cut by Miss Dolby. Refreshments and a social hour followed. About 35 people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Dolby
Bradley Street
Saco
Robert Norwood
Pool Road
Biddeford
Siloam Hall
Ladies Aid
South Biddeford
New Voters Sign In Biddeford Citywide Registrations
Biddeford lists numerous new voters across seven wards following the municipal election. Names and addresses span Ward 1 Fortunes Rocks to Ward 7 including Hover, Wagg, Martel, Vigneault, Cote, Petit, Foss, Economos, Deschambeault, Lowell, Du jbois, Gagne, Pellette, Sparkowich, Kimball, Labelle, Bolduc, Nadeau, Croteau, Laverriere, Tebben hoff, Martel, Shaughnessey, Hadgis, Jalbert, Lewis, Fournier, Doran, Duran ceau, Boudreau, Meserve, Remillard, Tracy and other residents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Levi S. Hover
Beatrice Hover
Fortunes Rocks
Chester G. Wagg
Hazel Wagg
Biddeford Pool
Josephine Fournelle
Pool Road
Jacqueline EF. Martel
Gerald J. Vigneault
Pike
Yvette Cote
George
Lorraine Petit
Free
Stephen Foss
Lorraine Foss
Acorn
Maria Economos
Annette M. Deschambeault
James R. Lowell
Conrad J. Dujbois
Foss
Peter R. Gagne
Henry R. Pellette
Dupont Avenue
Walter Sparkowich
Theresa Sparkowich
Hill
Gertrude Kimball
William H. Kimball
Main
Roland L. Labelle
Alfred
Violet Bolduc
Paol
Rose M. ‘Nadeau
Roger G. iCroteau
Prospect
John M. Laverriere
Charlotte Tebbenhoff
Adams
Bertha M. Martel
Marshall Avenue
Eva Boisvert
Rena Shaughnessey
Kossuth
Pearl Amello
Sophie Hadgis
Marie Jalbert
Pine
Harold C. Lewis
Priscille B. Fournier
Ward
Ralph A. Nickerson
Ruth A. Nickerson
Grayson
Rachel M. Boucher
West Cutts
Antonio FE. Desilets
Roberts
Claire M. Poirier
Taylor
Nancy FE. Doran
Western Avenue
Joan C. Duranceau
Yee Avenue
Raymond C. Boudreau
Joseph Claude Kk
Belanger
Marie Louise Meserve
Edward A. Remillard
Cutts
Sally Tracy
Alfred Street
Maine Banker Maxwell Joins NAM Policy Committee
Arthur F. Maxwell, president of the First National Bank of Biddeford, is named to the money credit and capital formation committee of the National Association of Manufacturers joining five other Maine executives in the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur F. Maxwell
First National Bank of
Biddeford
Maine
National Association of Manufacturers
Money, Credit and
Mayor Cancels Open House. Sets Next Meeting Night
The Burns graduation tonight leads Mayor Charles R. Cote to cancel this week’s open house at Saco City Hall. City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis announced the mayor will be available next Thursday night to discuss issues with Saco residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Cote
Saco City Hall
Clifford A. Purvis
Cote
Saco
Wyman Inc Wins Bid for Two Lights State Park Roadwork
P. A. Wyman Inc of Waterville awarded an $83,962 contract for entrance road parking picnic sites and sanitation at the new Two Lights state park in Cape Elizabeth. Gov Reed and the Executive Council approved the low bid yesterday among six bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
P.A. P. Wyman Inc
Waterville
Two Lights
Cape Elizabeth
Wyman
Reed
Executive Council
Sharpe seeks independent bid on November ballot
Philip Sharpe of Monmouth, a prior Republican congressional nominee hopeful, obtained 1,000 petition forms from the State Election Division for listing as an independent candidate on the November state election ballot. He did not specify the office he intends to seek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Philip Sharpe
Monmouth
Saco Fire Reports Damage From Motored Furnace Incident
In Saco last night a motorized furnace caused damage reported by responders. No injuries described, investigation pending to determine cause and extent of property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Saco Youth Inaugurated by Governor Reed
Governor Reed swore in Miss Mary C. Judge of Kittery as the 1960 Dirigo Girls State governor the 14th high school senior to hold the post since inception by the American Legion Auxiliary. Later he inaugurated Peter C Gordon of Saco as the 13th Boys State governor after his junior year at Thornton Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Mary C. Judge
Kittery
Gov. Reed
Dirigo
American Legion Auxiliary
Donations Sought To Support Water Safety Program
The Biddeford chapter of the American Red Cross seeks funds to continue its annual water safety program at Baxter pool Ocean Park during July 25 and August 1 weeks. Mrs Anne M Dumais secretary urges individual and group sponsors as past support from banks and funds has ended. Donations will be used to teach Biddeford children water safety at the city building office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
American Red Cross
Anne M. Dumais
Baxter Pool
Ocean Park
John Locke Fund
F Ands Union
First National Bank
Bid
No Injuries Reported In Triple Crashes
Three separate traffic crashes reported to Saco police yesterday resulted in no injuries. The first collision at Main and King streets involved David L. Field and Steven E. Morrone with Field’s car sustaining $129.74 in damage and multiple passengers listed from Saco, Biddeford, and Dedham, Mass. The second crash on Main street included Edward Neault, Osborne Rounds, and Gordon Bean with several passengers uninjured. The third crash at Main and Elm involved Barry Glovsky and Juliette Bertrand, with Bertrand’s car valued at $225 and Glovsky’s at $390, and passengers from Biddeford and Arundel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Main
King Streets
David L. Field
Washington Avenue
Steven E. Morrone
Westerly
R. I
Vield
Main Street
King Street
Field
Morrone
Ehicle
Fred Davis
Richard Clark
Masha Lund
Barbara McKenzie
Doris Charland
Madeleine St. Ours
Biddeford
Mike Verardi
Dedham
Mass
Delphine Neault
Neault
Roland Rounds
South Portland
Rounds
Simon Bean
Bean
Elm Street
Barry E. Glovsky
Portland
Elm
Rte 1
Juliette B. Bertrand
Wood Avenue
Bertrand
Florine Maurin
Arundel
Leona Dube
Beatrice Lepage
Yerbele Bogen
Glovsky
Japan faces delay as Kishi presses quick pact ratification
Riots surge near Tokyo Parliament as Prime Minister Kishi refuses to dissolve Parliament or resign. He vows immediate ratification of the U S Japan security treaty, while opposition demands a general election, cancellation of the pact, and leadership change. US delay rumors grow as Eisenhower visit looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Kishi
Eisenhower
Moscow
Tass
Tokyo
Parliament Building
Washington
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fulbright
Johnson
U. S
Nobusuke Kishi
Fire crew responds to oil burner overflow blaze
Tank 1 of the Biddeford fire department rushed to the residence of Normand Lowell on Old Newtown road at 6:40 AM to combat an overflowed oil burner fire. The damage to Neault's car was about 40 dollars, to the Rounds car about 200, and to the Bean auto about 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Normand Lowell
Newtown Road
Neault
Two Railroad Workers Hurt In Sudden Freight Stop
Two Boston and Maine railroad employees were injured as a 114 car freight train halted abruptly. A. H. Bussiere of Fitchburg is under observation at Webber hospital Biddeford and W. E. Fohy Jr. of Fitchburg was treated and released after examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and Maine Railroad
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Municipal
A. H. Bussiere
Harrison Avenue
Fitchburg
Mass
W. E. Fohy, Jr
Clarendon Street
Fohy
Bussiere
Sanford Graduate Fined In Court
A Sanford high school graduate who plans to enter the armed service in six months pleaded guilty in Biddeford municipal court to a traffic charge and received a suspended $15 fine. Arthur G. Dumont, 17, of 6 Grammar Avenue, was apprehended by Trooper Hollis G. Dix for passing a bill with obstructed view. Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason suspended the fine due to the youth and his clean record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Biddeford
Arthur G. Dumont
Grammar Avenue
Hollis G. Dixon
Gerald C. Nason
Shepard Will Not Acted Upon At Probate Court
The probate court in York County at Alfred has not yet acted on the will of Samuel B. Shepard Buxton who died May 24. Executor nomination lies with Harold D. Carroll of Biddeford. The will dated October 14, 1959 leaves public bequests totaling 1000 dollars and directs life insurance and residue to Colby College. The will grants Carroll a two year option on Saco River Telephone stock. The Marsh will in Kennebunk, valued around 250000, was admitted to probate with appraisers named. Justice Archibald heard contested divorces in Alfred Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Shepard
Buxton
York County
Alfred
Harold D. Carroll
Biddeford
Shepard
Richard S$. Chapman
Portland
Amos Shepard
New York City
Shepard-Webster
Colby Collge
Waterville
Saco River
Saco River Tel. and Tel. Co
Sophronia P. Marsh
Kennebunk
John B. Roberts
George S. Payson
Falmouth
Jon Milliken
Martha ‘Keefe
Sanford
James P. Archibald
Newman Bagley Attending Texas Food Conclave
Newman V Bagley of Saco owner of Bagleys Red and White supermarkets is in Dallas for the 61st annual convention of the National Association of Retail Grocers of the United States held with the Texas Retail Grocers association. Bagley is a NARGUS director. The event gathers leaders from all food sectors to plan for the next decade, with 14 000 attendees signaling a record convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman V. Bagley
Saco
Bagley
Dallas
Tex
National Association of Retail Grocers of
United States
Texas Retail Grocers Association
Nargus
Chicago
Texas
Court Decary Plans Graduation Cards for Members
Members of the Canada American Court Decary in Biddeford and Saco voted to send cards and gifts to each graduate of local French grammar schools. Past president Darie M. Lemieux led the opening prayer, Armand J. Grebin presided, and reports from treasurer and secretary were read and accepted. Rosaire Laliberte honored as Father of 1960 for the association with a gift. No July or August social events. June social included a birthday cake for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco
Court Decary
Canada-American Association
St. John Hall
Main and
Elm Streets
Darie M. Lemieux
Armand J. Grebin
Rosaire Laliberte
Sperm Whale Oil Declines in Atlantic Commerce
The sperm whale, now restricted to the Atlantic, yields an oil with little commercial value, reflecting diminished utility and market demand for its product despite continued presence in northern waters.
July Meeting Notes with Birthdays and Buffet Lunch
The record notes birthday celebrations this month and mentions a buffet lunch being served. The next meeting is scheduled for July 12 at 7 p.m.
Mapes Re elected Director Of Maine Oil Heaters Group
H Allen Mapes of Springvale was reelected a director of the Maine Oil and Heating Equipment Dealers association at the annual meeting held at the Samoset hotel in Rockland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Allen Mapes
Harry A. Mapes
Springvale
Maine Oil & Heating Equipment Dealers Association
Samoset Hotel
Rockland
Three Boys Foiled In Theft of Fishing Gear
Three youths attempted to steal $200 worth of fishing equipment from Norman Means garage at 71 Storer Street in Saco last night. Means surprised the trio as he turned on the lights. they fled, dropping the tackle. The youths remain unidentified and the case is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Means
Storer Street
Saco
Means
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Hazel N. Hill
Tillie D. Martin
Otis L, Randall
Maxwell
Jordan School
Pauline Pollock
Mark Gagnon
Anita Crowell
Wesley Geddes
Harry Williams
Richard Boothby
Janice Caron
Dennis Halil
Judy Camire
Katherine MacDonald
Colleen Mooney
Dorothy Wormwood
Robert Green
Kristin Morang
Jeffrey Poulin
Daniel Anderson
Laureen LeClair
Rita Bernier
Raoul Paradis
Barbara Hart
Cheryl Tracy
Richard Dube
Francis Gerry
Lionel Bernier
Susan Tingley
Saco Youth
James C. Hagerty
White House
Lic
Manila
Hager Tol
Aiichiro Fujiyama
Douglas MacArthur II
Newman Bagley
Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy Alumni Association
Jonathan D. Milligan
J. D. Milligan
Gordon E. Brewster Wells
G. E. Brewster
Theodore
Ted
Caquette
Theodore J
Caouette
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