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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1961

Page

2

Local Personal Notices Report From New England Towns

Mrs. Dominic Pratt of 40 Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach is a patient at Webber hospital. Miss Mary Anne Harriman of 404 Elm Street Biddeford has left for Baltimore Maryland for a visit and will return home later this week. Joseph A Perron of 343 Pool Road Biddeford was released from Webber hospital after surgery. Dr Frank Lawler superintendent of public schools for Saco and Old Orchard Beach is attending the State Superintendent's conference at Orono.

Dominic Pratt Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach Webber Hospital Mary Anne Harriman Elm Street Biddeford Baltimore Joseph A. Perron Pool Road Frank Lawler Saco Orono

Obituary for Joseph Dubuc Jr. of Biddeford

Joseph Dubuc Jr aged 68 died Saturday night after a lengthy illness in a local hospital. He lived at 158 Cleaves street Biddeford was a Pepperell Manufacturing loomfixer for about 55 years holding a 40 year pin a World War I veteran he served in France and received the Purple Heart. Survivors include his wife Sophronie two sons Raymond and Leo two daughters Doris LeBlanc and Rita Vehorn three brothers William Victor and Henry a sister Beatrice Cote five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St. Andre church Wednesday at 9 with viewing at Bolduc Funeral Home today and Tuesday.

Joseph Dubuc, Jr Cleaves Street Biddeford Joseph and Malani Huot) Dubuc St. Andre School Pepperell Manufacturing Company Frenmce Sacred Heart League St. Andre Church St. Andre Parish Canada American Sophronie Lambert) Dubuc Raymond Old Orchard Beach Leo Dubuc Doris Leblanc Rita Vehorn Greenville S. C

Local Legion and Auxiliary Meetings and Banquets

ewusii 21S Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit American Legion auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the post home Elm Street. The Kings Daughters class banquet of Kennebunk Baptist church will be held Tuesday evening at Yoken's in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Members will meet at the church at 6 30 York County Fish and Game auxiliary will hold its annual banquet tonight at the Red House Biddeford Pool. Members will be at Edward's parking lot at 6 Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Forevers will meet tonight at 7 30 at the hall Emery Street Biddeford. York County Past Noble Grands association will meet in Kittery Thursday evening for a supper at 6 30 Mrs Carrie Emery Ferry Road Saco will arrange transportation.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Elm Street Kings Daughters Kennebunk Baptist Church Yoken's Portsmouth N. H York County Fish and Game Auxiliary Red House Biddeford Edward's Lafayette Court Order of Forevers the Hall Emery Street York County

Church notes from Lyman and nearby churches

The Prayer Fellowship of Lyman Baptist meets Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the parsonage. A prayer meeting is set for 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church in Wells. A prayer and Bible study occurs Tuesday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist on Ocean Avenue in Orchard Beach. The Saco Salvation Army Home League meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m.

Prayer Fellowship Lyman Baptist Church Full Gospel Route Wells First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach

One Lawmaker Wasnt Tired

Cape Elizabeth Republican Richard A. Berry did not rest after final adjournment. He and his wife took their three sons to Southport and moored his converted 40 foot lobster boat off Falmouth Foreside enjoying Casco Bay’s fresh breeze as a contrast to legislative heat.

Cape Elizabeth Richard A. Berry Berry Southport Falmouth Casco Bay

Meter Regulations Go Into Effect On Beach Streets

Old Orchard Beach parking meters begin today with enforcement from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Police Chief John Clark announced that meters will be required and that town meeting ordinances passed last week will be strictly enforced this summer.

Old Orchard Beach John Clark Clark

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

The family of the late Jeremiah McSweeney thanks friends neighbors and local officials including Dr Michael Magadda Mrs Esther Taylor R N Old Orchard Fire and Police Dept and the Board of Selectmen for kindness cards flowers and loaned cars during their bereavement.

Michael Magadda Esther Taylor R. N Old Orchard

Margaret Casavant dies after brief illness in Saco Biddeford area

Margaret Casavant 65 lifelong area resident wife of William Casavant of Saco died Sunday at a local hospital after a brief illness. She lived at 82 Hil Street Saco and formerly Orchard Street Biddeford born in Biddeford daughter of Maurice and Ellen Hickey educated in local schools. She worked at York Manufacturing before marriage and was active in St Mary parish Notre Dame de Lourdes church and Catholic Women’s Council. Survivors include husband son Paul Casavant Dover NH daughter Mrs Richard Barba Hollywood FL sister Mrs Leo Joncas Biddeford sister Mrs Walter Barrett Hollywood FL brother James Hickey Biddeford and several nephews and nieces. Burial will be in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford after an 8:30 a.m. Mass at Notre Dame church with visiting hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. at Cote funeral home Beach and James streets Saco.

Margaret ‘Hickey’ Casavant William Casavant Saco Hil Street Orchard Street Biddeford Maurice and Ellen ‘Dineen’ Hickey York Manufacturing Company St. Mary Parish Bideford Children of Mary Sodality Catholic Women’s Council Notre Dame de Lourdes Paul Casavant Richard Barba Dover N.H Leo Joncas Walter Barrett Hollywood Fla James Hickey Bidde‘ford Notre Dame Church St. Joseph Cemetery Cote Funeral Home Beach James Street

Florence Newman 88 dies in Portland hospital

Florence Sarah Newman 88 died suddenly Sunday at a Portland hospital. She was mother of Don ald C. Jones of Old Orchard Beach and will be buried Wednesday at private services at 3 30 p.m. from Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco. Born in England June 22 1872 she resided in Pawtucket R I before moving to South Portland. In Pawtucket she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She also leaves a sister Mrs Samuel Davidson Mansfield Mass and a brother Ernest Williams Westerly R I three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco after the rites Wednesday.

Florence Sarah Newman Portland Donald C. Jones Old Orchard Beach Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco England John Williams Pawtucket R. I South Portland Order of the Eastern Star Samuel Davidson Mansfield Mass Ernest Williams Westerly Laurel Hill Cemetery

Miss Mabelle L. Cummings Dies in Sanford Hospital

Mabelle Cummings age about died Sunday morning at a Saco hospital after a short illness. Born in Merrimac, she lived in Sanford for 12 years after earlier residence in Biddeford and Amesbury, Massachusetts. Survived by six brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday from Dunnett and Craig funeral home, burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Mabelle L. Cummings Lincoln Street Sanford Merrimac Mass Nelson P Julia Kennard) Cummings Biddeford Amesbury Henry I Boston Paul Royal Oak Mich Roy Rye N. H George W Goose Rocks Beach Hollis R Wollaston Chester W Abraham Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco Greenwood Cemetery

Death of Almon L. Lewis at 93 in Old Orchard Beach

Almon L. Lewis known as Cap Lewis died at a convalescent home Sunday evening. A longtime Old Orchard Beach resident, he was born September 23, 1867 in Boothbay and was widowed from Lottie W. Lewis. Survived by four nephews Reginald Lewis Forrest Lewis Arthur Lewis and Carleton Lewis. Services set for Wednesday at 3 p.m. from Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home with interment at Forest City Cemetery. Calling hours today and Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the same funeral home.

Almon L Cap Lewis Old Orchard’ Beach Reginald L. Lewis Lewis Avenue Boothbay Morrell Joyce Day) Lewis Old Orchard Beach South Portland Lottie W. (Jordan) Lewis Reginald Lewis Forrest Lewis Arthur Lewis Albuquerque N. M Carleton Lewis Glen Rock N. J Forest City Cemetery Friends Portland Avenue

Dentists Elect Rockland

AP reports Dr Gordon Yoling of Bar Harbor wins a position as dentist in Rockland.

Rockland (Ap Gordon Yoling Bar Harbor

Cloudy Portland Forecast With Warm Night and Showers

This forecast notes sunny and warm conditions this afternoon in Portland with southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight remains mild with increasing cloudiness late. Tuesday brings variable clouds and cooler, with showers and possible thunder showers around midday, then clearing. Temperatures range from 80s to mid 80s and drop to the 50s later.

Portland

Tides for June at high and low water times

Tide table fragment lists June dates with high and low water times in morning and afternoon. Contains numerical times and a few stray characters, indicating a partial public tide record from a newspaper page.

Biddeford Girl Is Married In Church Rites

Miss Lillian Isabelle Harpoothan and James Cecil Pilkington wed in Biddeford Second Congregational church with Dr. H. Lewis Cutler officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Harpoothan, wore lace and organza with a Rainbow Bible and orchid. attendants wore pink and blue gowns. After a reception at Wonderbar the couple left for a east coast trip to Florida. both are employed in Washington, D. C.

Second Congregational Church Lillian Isabelle Harpoothan James Cecil Pilkington H. Lewis Cutler George Harpooili State Street Biddeford Octavia Pilkington Clifton S. C Deborah Love Laco Elizabeth Long Susan LeGalle Biddeford Pool Flora Harpoothan Maid of Honors Jay Dean Burrell Washington, D. C Robert Norton Leon Haines Harpoothan Pilkington Wonderbar Florida Biddeford High School Plus Business School Clifton High School Engineering School

Robert Petrin Dies In Auto Crash In Biddeford

Robert Petrin 30 of Marcel Avenue Biddeford died at Maine Medical Center after injuries from a June 10 auto crash at Old Orchard Beach. Born May 5 1931 in Biddeford he was son of Albert and Germaine Nolette Petrin. He leaves widow Lucille Gagne Petrin a son Roger a daughter Irene his mother Mrs Germaine Perry stepfather Roy Perry two brothers Richard I and Paul a half sister Miss Nancy Perry and nieces and nephews. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home tonight until 10 pm Funeral services from St Joseph church Tuesday at 8:50 am.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Emond Robert Petrin Marcel Avenue Biddeford Maine Medical Center Old Orchard Beach Albert and Germaine Nolette Petrin St. Andre School St. Joseph Church

Funeral Rites for Eugene A Lefebvre at St. Andre Church

Funeral services for Eugene A Lefebvre of 13 Fall Street Biddeford were held this morning at St. Andre Church. Rev Gerard Parent led the solemn high mass with Deacon Rev Robert Martel and Subdeacon Rev Normand Carrier. Male quartet sang as Mrs Laura Lauzon Proulx played the organ. Bearers were George Cote Jean Paul Cote Raymond Cote Francis Pepin Joseph Perry and Raoul Lehoux. Burial followed in the family plot at St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the graveside by Rev Robert Martel.

Eugene A. Lefebvre Fall Street Bidderford St. Andre Gerard Parent Robert Martel Normand Carrier Laura Lauzon Proulx George Cote Jean Paul Cote Raymond Cote Francis Pepin Joseph Perry Raoul Lehoux St. Joseph Cemetery

Sacred Heart League to Offer Prayers for Member

Members of the Sacred Heart League of St Andre church will meet Tuesday at 7 evening at Bolduc Funeral home 291 Alfred street to offer prayers for Joseph Dubuc Jr a member who was named president elect of the Maine Dental association Sunday Other officers are Dr Harry W Lyons of Portland president and Dr Oscar E Hanscom of Sanford vice president

Sacred Heart League of St. Andre Bolduc Alfred Street Joseph Dubuc, Jr Maine Dental Association Harry W. Lyons Portland Oscar E. Hanscom Sanford

Howards Are Feted On 25th Anniversary

A testimonial Saturday evening honored Mr. and Mrs. Prescott L. Howard on their 25th wedding anniversary at 26 Orchard Street Biddeford. Decorations were silver and white. gifts and greetings came from numerous relatives and friends including Ruth Randall. The couple, married at the Second Congregational church of Biddeford, are active in civic groups. their children are Ronald, a development scientist in Tennessee, and Beryl, a Carnegie Institute student in Boston.

Prescott L. Howard Orchard Street Biddeford Bery Howard Ronald Howard Arnold Calderwood Elbridge Lary Paul Woodman James McKeon Robert Randall Ruth Ernest Donahue William Stone Arthur Wheeler Ralph Randall Marguerite McIntyre Marion Howard Elizabeth Howard Frank Barker Joleen Barker Brunswick Ruth Randall Old Orchard Beach Stanton Howard Chicago Everett Bemis North Conway N. H Howard Second Congregational Church Blissfield N. B Webber Hospital School of Nursing Manhattan General Hospital New York City Biddeford High School Penperell Manufacturing Company Ronald Union Carbide Company Lawrenceburg Tenn Beryl Carnegie Institute Boston

Three Blazes Keep Biddeford Firemen On Hop

Biddeford firemen fought three blazes over the weekend. First a garage fire at 35 High Street near Amedee Chantigny, caused by children playing, returned at 5:15. Second a couch fire at 13 Main Street at 1:39 a.m. on Sunday. Final call a grass and wood fire near the Boston and Maine tracks on Smith Street at 9:41 p.m.

Biddeford Amedee Chantigny High Street Harry Galland Main Street Boston and Maine Railroad Smith Street

Saco Mother and Daughter Hurt in Crash

Two Saco residents Pauline G. Greene aged 27 and Debra Greene aged 6 were taken to Webber hospital for bruises after a collision at the Bacon and Hill streets intersection Biddeford Sunday afternoon. John A. Montagne 18 of Biddeford failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the Greene car causing extensive damage authorities said.

Saco Webber Hospital Bacon and Hill Streets Biddeford Pauline G. Greene Debra Greene Lincoln Street James E. Greene John A. Montagne Marial Avenue Hill Street Maine Greene

Laos Coalition Talks Hinge on Geneva Conference

Souvanna Phouma and Prince Souphanouvong outlined a three day session to craft general principles for Laos. They expect a coalition regime only after their talks, with details left to Geneva and local delegates in Ban Namone, as Western and communist forces clash over the Pathet Lao cease-fire. The path to neutrality and unity remains tied to Geneva progress.

Laos Souvanna Souphanouvong Pathet Lao Geneva Ban Namone Souvanna Phouma International Control Commission

Maine Boys State Opens At University Of Maine

The 14th Diri go Boys State opened at the University of Maine with a six day session starting Sunday and 450 boys officially registered. Speakers at opening ceremonies included Howard Eyes of Wilton, James L. Boyle of Waterville, Maine Department of the American Legion, and Charles E. Crossland, vice president of the University of Maine.

Honor Rolls At Biddeford High Announced

Biddeford schools announce final semester honor rolls with Principal Ray Kenneally listing Seniors Debra Allen Lynn Carp Diane Davis John Doran Judith Meehan Marlene Moulen John Perrault Judith Perry Sharon Sneider Linda Spill Juniors Sandra Griffin George Harpootlian Kerry Harrison Martika Kan Sharon Pillsbury Helen Tarazewicz Sophomores Gladys Belanger Bruce Carp Frederick Crowley Richard Hayford Rachel Jacques Marie McMorran Perry Perkins Donna Poirier Clifford Robinson John Suomela Carol Spencer Linda Thimble Jacqueline Violette Joyce Travers Frogmen David Allen Margaret Gawker Frances Barrett Priscilla Beaulieu Raynald Belanger J Fanchon Carey Patricia Denoncourt Lorraine Devon Carlotte Dupont Margaret Emerson Patricia Garnache Donald Guillereault Nancy Hammond Rebecca Joncas Florence Mantis Anita Mathieu Kenneth Randall Mary Reilly Melvin Simensky Junior High Eighth Grade Stephen Allen James Chretien Diane Couture Thomas Currier David Flavin Lee Goldthwaite Patricia Griffin Christine Hackett Susan Hal Leonard Lasczak Harvey Lemovitz Fernand Martineau Richard Ouellette Linda Provencal Elizabeth Ready Caroline Sevigny Cary Sneider JoAnna Derris F-4 Nathee E. Stansry Bruce Swanson Cheryl Thibault Claudia Williams Carol Benamati Richard Baisvert Lloyd Cochrane Diane Demers Robert Fillion Simone Guay Susan Howard Lucille Jacques Louis Lavigne Margaret Mailhot Dorothy Mathieu Leslie Provencal Priscilla Roy Marcia White Diane Lapierre Sandra Pombriant Janet Boutin Brenda Benamati Joan Boilard Candace Calderwood Timothy Currier Sandra Davis Beverly Donovan Alexis Dragging Louise Fillmore William Harriman Marie Kel-

Debra Allen Lynn Carp Diane Davis John Doran Judith Meehan Marlene Moulen John Perrault Judith Perry Sharon Sneider Linda Spill Sandra Griffin George Harpootlian Kerry Harrison Martika K’ An Sharon Pillsbury Helen Tarazewicn Gladys N. Belanger Bruce Carp Frederick Crowley Richard Hayford Rachel Jacques Marie McMorran Perley Perkins Donna Poirier Clifford Robinson John Suomela Carol Spencer Linda Thimble Jacqueline Violette Joyce Travers Frohmen David Allen Margaret Gawker Frances Barrett Priscilla Beaulieu Raynald Belanger J. Fanchon Carey Patricia Denoncourt Loorraine Devon Carlotte Dupont Margaret Emerson Patricia Garnache Donald Guillereault Nancy Hammond Rebecca Joncas Florence Mantis Anita Mathieu Kenneth Randall Mary Reilly Melvin Simensky Stephen Allen James Chretien Diane Couture Thomas Currier David Flavin Lee Goldthwaite Patricia Griffin Christine Hackett Susan Hal Leonard Lasczak Harvey Lemovitz Fernand Martineau Richard Ouellette Linda Provencal Elizabeth Ready Carol Sevigny Cary Sneider Jo An Aa Frin Darris

BHS Alumni Fete and York County Salon Officers Installed

The BHS Alumni held the 73rd annual banquet at Biddeford High School gym. New officers were elected led by Atty John D. Bradford as president and a new scholarship committee was named. York County Salon 598 installed officers at its June meeting in Wells with Mrs Mamie Balkan presiding. new appointments and delegates to the Maine marche were announced along with summer meeting plans and a quilt project.

York County Alber G. LaPierre Post Road Wells Mamie Baikan Old Orchard Beach Chapeau Elsie Ellis York Beach Hollie McKee Antonia Harquoil T. B. Seals Mamie Balkan Virginia Ford Elaine LaPierre Elodie Renaud Germaine Lariviere Balkan White Miss Lariviere Ida Noyes Yvonne Maine Portland Nellie White Shirley Doe Yvonne Bergeron Denver Colo Biddeford Antonia Harquail Henris Restaurant U. S. Route 1 Biddeford High School Alumni Association Christo Antonakos Atty John D. Bradford Larry E. Hanson Robert W. Cole Irving Remar Raymond A. Ken Neally Norman J. Reilly Jacqueline E. Pomerleau Carleton F. Davis Carol D. Bradford J. Albert Merryman Ruby Brown Harold D. Carroll Mary C. Thompson Antoinette M. Hawes Melbourne F. Means Betty Goldthwaite Frank Carey Phyllis Means Christo Anton Alfred Waterhouse Ethel Bedard William McKenney Irene Throumoulos Harry Belanger Coronelius Darcy Leona Driscoll Lorraine Sevigny Mildred Booth Marshal William McKenney Merryman Jane Day Minnie Pierce BHS Elizabeth Reilly Mary Means Ways and Means Sam Kalarmaras James D. Riddle Alumni Association Antonakos Bradford Hanson R.W. Cole, Jr Remar, Kenneally Mary D. Jones Carleve Fe Davis C.D. Bradford

Saco Firemen Responded Twice Over Weekend

Saco firemen were called to two alarms over the weekend. The first at 3 32 Saturday afternoon was for a dump fire on Cumberland Avenue Seco. They returned to Central Fire Station at 4 20 p m. The second at 12 03 Sunday afternoon was for a grass and woods fire on land owned by Philip Bowley on McKenney Road Saco. Booster lines were used and firefighters returned to the station at 1 09 p m.

Saco Cumberland Avenue Seco Philip Bowley McKenney Road

Body Of Drowning Victim Recovered

Authorities recovered the body of Peter Paul, a Nova Scotia man, after he fell into Bradbury Lake Sunday while fishing. The medical examiner ruled accidental drowning as his boat leaked and sank. an unnamed companion swam to shore to seek help.

Houston Nova Scotia Bradbury Lake Peter Paul Paul

Local Names List Highlights Community Residents

A roster of residents including Fred Lemovitz Linda Martineau Louise Nicol Marylyn Salvas Richard Spill Kathleen Toomey Stephen Ziminski Sandra Allen David Peck Norma Poulin Jane Nadeau Wayne Crowley appears in a community notice. The list underscores local involvement and neighborhood ties within the town.

Grand Larceny Case Continued In Saco Court

Paul E. Warner, 44, Scarborough, faces grand larceny charges for $150 worth of logs taken from Ger ard Cassette boom road Saco. Jury date set Wednesday by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court with bail at $500. Other cases: Henry W. Owen, 66, paid $10 fine for running a red light at Elm and North, Saco. Michael F. Towle, 20, Auburn, fined $50 for speeding 70 mph in a 35 mph zone on Main Street. Saco police filed all four actions.

Paul E. Warner Scarborough Gerard Cassette Boom Road Saco Hilary Mahaney Mahaney Henry W. Owen Beach Street Elm North Streets Michael F. Towle Auburn Main Street

Beach Chief Praises Conduct of Dance Group

Old Orchard Beach Police Chief John Clark praised the Palace ballroom operation after a record hop drew over 900 teenagers with no complaints. He noted recent weekend arrests elsewhere and commended the teens for orderly behavior and the ballroom operators for keeping the event well run.

Old Orchard Beach John Clark Clark Palace Ballroom Beach

Dozing At Wheel Blamed For Alfred Road Crash

Joseph A. Perry, 31, of Biddeford, escaped with minor injuries Sunday morning when his car crashed through two guard rails and rolled over three times on the Alfred road. Perry told State Trooper Parris L. Melver he fell asleep at the wheel while driving toward Alfred. Police said the car was demolished.

Joseph A. Perry Biddeford Alfred Perry Parris L. Melver

Budget package totals record 129 million from general fund

The package totals about 129 million from the general fund plus 5 million for construction and 76 million for highways over two years. Instead of a sales tax increase, the legislature chose higher taxes on cigarettes, beer, liquor and wildlands property, aligning more with the Democratic minority than Reed's plan.

General Fund Reed

Long Strike Expands Across Unions and Vessels Involved

The strike draws seven unions and nearly 1000 passengers freight and oil vessels in dispute. Many ships are at sea and will be affected only when they reach a United States port, underscoring widespread disruption in transit and commerce.

United States

Air Force scientists study Air Force satellite instruments

Air Force researchers will study the 2,100 pound satellite aboard which three Geiger counters monitor cosmic radiation. Iron and microphone density gauges were mounted outside the capsule to measure other space phenomena according to the Air Force.

Air Force

US stance tightens on disarmament talks after Vienna notes

The United States backs admitting only India and Mexico while holding firm on disarmament as the key issue. Kennedy’s reply to Khrushchev’s Vienna note argues quick progress on the nuclear test ban is unlikely. Washington blames the Geneva deadlock and urges end to its self imposed test moratorium.

Ghana India Indonesia Mexico United Arab Republic United States Khrushchev Kennedy Vienna U. S State Department Soviet Union Geneva

Lessard Attacks GOP for One-Party Maine Rule

Democratic State Chairman Alton A. Lessard accused the Maine Republican party of subordinating voters to political aims. He told Democratic legislators that the GOP dominated 100th Maine Legislature repeatedly disregarded the voters in an all out drive to secure single party Republican rule in Maine.

Lessard South Harpswell Alton A. Lessard Maine Republican Party

Four Traffic Violations Heard At Beach Town Court

Trial Justice Wesley Mewer in Old Orchard Beach fined four violators over the weekend. Philip Buswell of Natick Mass faced 15 dollars for speeding on Saco avenue. James E Kelley of Portland paid 20 dollars for speeding 45 mph in a 25 mph zone on West Grand avenue. James A Salatino of Rumford fined 10 dollars for speeding 40 mph in a 2 mph zone on Saco avenue. James Free of Saco was fined 30 dollars for passing at the West Grand avenue intersection. license suspended 10 days. Old Orchard Beach police filed the complaints.

Wesley M. Mewer Old Orchard Beach Philip Buswell Natick Mass Saco Avenue James E. Kelley Portland West Grand Avenue James A. Salatino Rumford James Free Glenwood Avenue Saco Mewer Free

Camp Ellis Whist Party Held by Past Presidents

The Past Presidents of the Camp Ellis Firemen's auxiliary held a whist party last evening with prizes awarded to both women and men. First prizes went to Mrs. Lilian Gagnon and Joshua Smith. second prizes to Mrs. Judy Gagne and Paul Gagne. low scorers to Mrs. Florence Smith and Wilfred Colson. Florence Smith also won a special prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Laura Robbins, Mrs. Marjorie Pendleton, Mrs. Lillian Gagnon, and Mrs. Leona Allen. Next week the event will be sponsored by the firemen.

Camp Ellis

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