Bradford Commandery plans inspection meeting notice
Bradford Commandery Knights Templar held at Biddeford Masonic Hall completed plans for the annual inspection. James H. Smith Bangor grand commander will inspect at 7 30 p m Friday March 23. Supper at 6 30 under Adah chapter OES. George H Rooman presiding. social hour with refreshments.
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Bradford Commandery
Knights Templar
Biddeford Masonic Hall
James H. Smith
Bangor
Grand Commandery of
Maine
Adah Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
George H. Rooman
Ruth Circle of Saco Church Meets at Home
The Ruth Circle of the United Baptist Church met at the Weymouth Street home of chairwoman Mrs. Isabelle Wilbur. Mrs. Shirley Doe led devotions and Mrs. Wilbur conducted the business session. Mrs. Florence Johnson reviewed the first two chapters of Land of Eldorado. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Mrs. Virginiaoe, Mrs. Shirley Doe, Mrs. Ruby Brown, Miss Agnes Nichols, Mrs. Florence Johnson, Mrs. Gloria Stickney, and Mrs. Dorothy Tripp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Saco
Agnes Nichols
Florence Johnson
Gloria Stickney
Dorothy Tripp
Powers Interrogation Review Delays Congressional Appearance
U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers faces delays as CIA Director John A. McCone postpones briefing Congress while a board led by Judge E Barret Prettyman completes its inquiry. McCone will decide on Powers testimony after he testifies. Powers was captured after a May 1 1960 overflight and returned Feb 10 in a spy swap.
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Washington
Francis Gary Powers
John A. McCone
Central Intelligence Agency
Powers
McCone
E. Barret Prettyman
Rudolf I. Abel
Soviet Union
New Dog Licenses Available in Biddeford 1962
City Clerk Ralph Binette announced that 1962 dog licenses are on sale at the Biddeford city clerk office. Fees are 1.49 dollars for male and spayed female dogs and 5.40 dollars for female dogs. Blanche Furber and Isabelle Wilbur assist in the event.
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Biddeford
Ralph Binette
Girl Scout Troop 85 Reports Cookie Sale Progress
Biddeford Girl Scout Troop 85 held a weekly meeting at the Scout hall on Pool Street. The group organized cookie sale reports and practiced Scouting songs for the March anniversary program while making paper flowers for Golden Anniversary celebrations.
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Biddeford
Pool Street
Jeanne Lantagne
Pauline Fortier
Elaine Goulet
Cynthia Pouravelis
Hector
Main Street
Dolores Nolette
Nancy Montpas
Maureen Reilly
Patricia Bishop
Sharon Roy
Claire Fortier
Susan Pepin
Barbara Simard
Dianne Simard
Fork swallowed by blonde woman surgeons remove dinner fork
In Fort Worth Texas a 21 year old accountant Athelene LaRue Peterson was treated after swallowing a dinner fork. Surgeons removed the fork from her stomach and she was listed in satisfactory condition. She said the fork went down while she laughed during a tongue related joke at a coffee shop.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Athaleene LaRue Peterson
Excise Taxes Show Increase in Biddeford
Biddeford excise tax payments are up 352 from last year says Tax Collector Daniel P. Cantara. At March 1 1962 deadline 5 517 vehicle owners registered vs 5 165 a year earlier, with last year’s collections about 114 000 and likely higher this year. Cantara noted earlier payments reduced peak crowding, with only a few rushes near deadline.
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Biddeford
Daniel P. Cantara
Cantara
New Members Join Biddeford White Church Affiliate
The Biddeford White Church welcomed new members during the final service led by Rev. H. Lewis Cutler D D before his departure for New York. Names include Raymond Thomas Abbott Jr Candace Barr Calderwood Carla Faye Emerson Jonathan Deering Love Margaret Powers Diane Wagner Caryl York Lionel Binette Stephen Bowley Richard Brown Claire Hussey Robert Leslie James Seward and Robert York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford White Church
Second Congregational
H. Lewis Cutler
D.D
New York
Raymond Thomas Abbott, Jr
Candace Barr Calderwood
Carla Faye Emerson
Jonathan Mark Deering Love
Margaret Theresa Powers
Diane Christine Wagner
Caryl Ann York
Douglas Ernest Coughlan
Lionel W. Binette
M. Stephen Bowley
Richard A. Brown
Claire B. Hussey
Robert E. Leslie
Lois J. Linnie
James R. Seward
Robert M. York
Fire suspect ordered to undergo psychiatric exam
Associate Judge Cecil H. Burleigh of the Caribou Municipal Court ordered a 15 year old Washburn boy, suspected of setting Washburn High School on fire, to be examined by a psychiatrist. The boy was arraigned on a juvenile arson charge after investigators linked a $2500 Sunday blaze to gasoline.
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Caribou
Cecil H. Burleigh
Washburn
Washburn High School
Youth Sunday Observance At St Mary Parish Biddeford
St Mary parish Biddeford observes Youth Sunday with Masses social exercises and breakfast after. St Mary Associates and Maine Council of Catholic Women sponsor the event with speakers including Rev Cornelius Enright Rev Maurice Goan Rev Coleman O Tool and Dr Robert Petrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary Parish
Biddeford
St. Mary Associates
Maine Council of Catholic Women
Douglas Mathieu
David Dansereau
Michael Hector
Sharon Pillsbury
St. Mary. Associates
Walter Nelson
Cornelius Enright
Maurice Goan
Coleman O'Toole
Father O'Toole
CCD
LaFountain
Brother Albert
Robert Cote
St. Louis High School
Petrin
Robert Petrin
U.S. Army
Poitiers
France
Perrin
Holy Cross College
Tufts Dental College
Bar Mills Hospital
Carol Cosgrove
Maine
Tony
Lyman GOP Set To Name Delegates At Town Caucus
The Lyman Republican caucus meets March 7 at 8 p.m. at Cousens school Goodwins Mills. All town Republicans may vote for officers Town Committee members delegates to state and district conventions. Lyman has two delegates to each convention and will nominate GOP county committee members. The state convention in Bangor April 26 27 will be addressed by party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman
Cousens School
Goodwins Mills
Henry W. Brock
Republican Committee
Republican Town Committee
Winfield Sawtelle
GOP County Committee
Municipal Auditorium
Bangor
Explorers Extend First Aid Kit Sale
Explorer post 305 extended its sale of first aid kits by two weeks after a meeting last evening. The new post bylaws were signed by President George Georgacarakos who announced a business meeting next Wednesday March 7.
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Explorer Post 305
George Georgacarakos
Flooded Basement Closes Saco School
Jordan school in Saco shut for the day after a basement flood was found. Officials expect classes to resume tomorrow at the school.
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Saco School
Jordan School
Saco
Hobah Encampment Plans Supper in Saco Church Vestry
Hobah Encampment organized a public supper at the Saco School Street Methodist church vestry on March 17 with a 6 p m serving. Proceeds go to the Nurses Training Scholarship fund. General chairman is William Skea, with Walter Pochebit overseeing routine business.
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Hobah
Odd Fellows Hall
Saco
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Nurses Training Scholarship Fund
William Skea
Walter Pochebit
Infant Named For Astronaut In Biddeford
The city of Biddeford gains a namesake as Mr and Mrs Raymond Landry welcome their sixth daughter, named Carol Glenn Landry, two hours and 40 minutes after Lt Col John H Glenn Jr circled the earth and landed in the ocean on February 20. The family lives at 254 Pool Road.
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Biddeford
John H. Glenn, Jr
Col
Glenn
Raymond Landry
Pool Road
Carol Glenn Landry
Kennedy Satisfied With Tax Revision Measure
President Kennedy tells Democratic leaders he accepts a tax revision bill that falls short of his recommendations and may widen the deficit. Senator Byrd warns the Senate Finance Committee will review to cut the estimated $1.6 billion revenue loss, amid concerns over a trade program and aid to the elderly.
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Washington
Kennedy
Harry S. Byrd
D-Va
House
Senate Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Byrd
Treasury
Hurricane Jenny devastates Indian Ocean islands Mauritius Reunion
A cyclone named Jenny raged across Mauritius and Reunion, causing at least 20 deaths on Mauritius and Saint Denis reported nine deaths on Reunion. Hundreds injured and thousands displaced overwhelmed relief efforts as Red Cross set up refugee centers.
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London
Indian Ocean
Mauritius
Reunion
Madagascar
Red Cross
Saint Denis
Newlyweds Honeymoon Deal At Niagara Falls In June
Newlyweds can honeymoon at Niagara Falls at half price during June. Hotels and motels will offer single occupancy rates and restaurants will provide two meals for the price of one under a plan announced by the Chamber of Commerce. Couples present marriage certificates at the chamber office on arrival.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Chamber of Conese
Auxiliary Scout Troop To Host Whist Card Party
Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 308 auxiliary plans a whist card party for March 18 at St. Joseph parish hall. Prizes will be awarded. Leaders named include Mrs. Theodora Boissonneault and others. New members welcomed include Mrs. Rose Russo and Mrs. Juliette Lessard. A social hour followed the meeting and social committee members were chosen.
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Biddeford
St. Joseph Parish
Theodora Boissonneault
Noella Joncas
Paulette Millette
Rose Russo
Blanche Poisson
Juliette Lessard
Pauline Loranger
Therese Labbe
Gertrude Bertrand
Doris Angers
Pauline Baigny
Jeanne Boisvert
Theodore Boissonneault
Jeannette Elie
Isabelle Morin
Rita Vaillencourt
Madeleine Cyr
Therese Miniani
Marguerite Simard
Florence Paradis
Jeannette Caya
Ruby Charland
Lucille Croteau
Dolloff Urges Help For Old Industries In Maine
Maynard A. Dolloff called for stronger state action to assist existing Maine industries at a Hancock County Democratic meeting. Fellow speaker William D. Hathaway urged Congress to share district welfare duties and support federal education and aging needs.
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Blue Hill
Maynard A. Dolloff
Maine
Department of Economic Development
Hancock County
Democratic Committee
William D. Hathaway
Auburn
Mrs Kennedy To Visit Rome En Route to India
Mrs John F Kennedy will stop in Rome March 10 and 11 on her way to India and Pakistan. A White House press officer said the Rome visit is private with no schedule yet, and it is unclear if she will visit the Vatican.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
Rome
India
Pakistan
White House
Jay Gildner
Ladies Aid Shower For Jence Staples At Biddeford
The South Biddeford Methodist Ladies Aid met at Dorothy Peck home on Pool Road with 20 members. A donation was approved for a worthy cause and cards sent to ill members. A star shower honored Janice Staples and next meeting set for March 13 at Lena Peck’s home.
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Ladies Aid Society of the
South Biddeford
Lena Peck
Pool Road
Biddeford
Martha Goldthwaite
Ruth Ledoux
Shirley Gross
Nellie Norwood
Janice Staples
Elizabeth Piper
Ama Piper
Inez Johnson
Anna Tremblay
Fannie Gross
Vyrene Macomber
Ethel Collomy
Ella Piper
Doris Burleigh
Lorraine Neault
Ethel Cowgill
Peggy Thomas
Leona Johnson
Dorothy Peck
Debbie
Dubord Receives Biddeford Club Endorsement in Maine
Richard Dubord of Waterville won unanimous support from the Biddeford Men's Democratic Social club as he seeks the Maine governor nomination. The attorney and Democratic National Committeeman faces Maynard C Dolloff in the primaries.
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Richard Dubord
Waterville
Biddeford
Democratic Social Club
Dubord
Maine
Grange
Maynard C. Dolloff
Biddeford Saco Aerie Invited To Lewiston
State president Michael Quarry of Portland announced all members are invited to Past State Presidents night March 31 at Dirigo Aerie Lewiston with a dance after ceremonies. The meeting reviewed rehearsals, cribbage plans, supper arrangements, and an upcoming Westbrook institute ceremony led by the Berlin New Hampshire degree team.
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Michael Quarry Portland
Biddeford- Saco Aerie
Order of Eagles
Birch Street
Biddeford
Dirigo Aerie
Lewiston
Gerard Hevey
Aerie
Robert Cartier
Portland
Raymond Belanger
Hermenigilde Tremblay
Westbrook
Berlin
N.H
Roland Berube
Armand Brochu
Roland Sylvester
William Curil
Robert Hamlyn
Jes Hamlyn
George Nemet
Joffre C. Remillard
LaFountain Listed as Biddeford March of Dimes Chairman
The 31-year-old attorney LaFountain, son of Dr. Theresa D. LaFountain and the late Atty. Lloyd P. La Fountain, is named 1962 Biddeford March of Dimes chairman. He is a former Marine lieutenant, married to Kathryn F. Hughes of Pittsburgh, with two children and residing at 90 Alfred Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
March of Dimes
Theresa D. LaFountain
Atty
Lloyd P. LaFountain
York County
U.S. Marine Corps
Kathryn F. Hughes
Pittsburgh
la Fountain
Elizabeth
Kathryn
Alfred Street
Merchants and Tours Listed in Cooperation Plan
A note outlines a roster of cooperating merchants and tour arrangements. The document lists participating businesses, aims to coordinate visits, and support a regional commerce initiative with scheduled stops and collaborative branding.
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Bradford
Gary Powers
Blanche Furber
Isabelle Wilbur
E Sale
Bkle
S & H Green
Green’s Shoe Store
Green’s Bargain Annex
Richere W. Rocray
Alfred J. Rocray
Granite Street
United State Air Force
Lowry Afb
Colo
Rocray
Lackland Afb
Tex
Girl Scouts
Troop
White Church
Linwood L. Brown
Donald M. Coburn
Sweetser Children’s Home
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
Hamilton Memorial Building
Coburn
Brown
Lyman Gop
Explorers
Dolloff
Mrs. Kennedy
Jence Staples
Ladies Aid
Biddeford Club
Saco Aerie
St. Helena
Napoleon
Zanzibar
Beaupre’s
Beaupre
GAS and Electric
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