Biddeford Police Officer Lionel Gardner Dies at 48
Officer Lionel J. Gardner 48 of 351 Elm Street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a heart attack last week. Born January 5 1919 in Connor he served the Biddeford Police Department since June and worked 15 years for Bruce Shoe Co. Survived by widow Diana Pelchat Gardner son Paul daughter Claire five brothers and five sisters. Funeral at St Josephs Church Thursday at 9 30 a m with calling hours at Emond Funeral Home tonight and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Lionel J. Gardner
Elm St
Connor
Edmund
Anna Castonguay Gardner
Bruce Shoe Co. Inc
St. Joseph's Church
Diana Pelchat Gardner
Paul
Claire
Armand
New Gloucester
Henry
Hallowell
Alphee
Southwest Harbor
Camille
Somervile
Mass
Stella Haskell
Nelda Desjardins
Augusta
Anita Gillert
North Largo
Fla
Gloria Carey
Gardiner
Loretta Drummond
Thursay
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Biddeford Man Hubert J Lashett Dies at 77
Hubert J Lashett 77 of 6 Harvey St Biddeford died in a Scarborough nursing home after a long illness. Born June 18 1889 in County Cork Ireland he was a member of St Marys Parish and the Holy Name Society. He retired after 22 years as an associate at York County Electric Co. Survived by son Martin A Lashett Middletown Conn daughter Helen L Dutcher Biddeford brother Thomas P Lashett Biddeford and six grandchildren. Requiem high mass Thursday 9 a.m. at St Marys Church Biddeford. Interment in St Marys Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert J. Lashett
Harvey St
Biddeford
Scarborough
County Cork
Ireland
Martin and
Julia Sheehan Lashett
St. Mary’s Parish
Holy Name Society
Lashett
York County Electric Co
Martin A
Mrs Stella Lamb 77 dies in Biddeford nursing home
Mrs Stella M Lamb 77 of 151 Summer St Biddeford died last night after a short illness. Born Dec 7 1889 in Brockton Mass she was the widow of Charles J Lamb and longtime Merrimac Mass resident later living in Biddeford. Survived by four sons four daughters 24 grandchildren 31 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Emond Funeral Home Biddeford to handle arrangements with services pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella M. Lamb
Summer St
Biddeford
Brockton
Mass
John
Eva Gagne Cannon
Merrimac
Charles J. Lamb
Baptist Church of
Temond
Hill St
Serataataiene
Emond
Tow Away Orders Issued Over Snow Plow Obstruction
Biddeford mayor and Saco and Old Orchard Beach police chiefs announce that vehicles parked on snow routes during plowing will be towed. Towing costs fall to vehicle owners, as authorities stress clearance of streets during operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Funeral Director Listings for Craig and Saco Areas
Funeral homes and directors in Craig and Saco Maine listed with street addresses and phone numbers. Includes Dennett Main Street Craig Shumway Funeral Service Spring Street Saco Emond's Funeral Home and J P Conroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Saco
Philip H. Gross Sr
Funeral rites for William F. Phinney held in Scarborough
Funeral services for William F. Phinney of Ocean View Road Scarborough were conducted yesterday at the Salvation Army Hall with Capt. Donald Klamanski Jr. and Capt. Gordon Clark Jr. officiating. Entombment was at Mount Auburn Cemetery and a spring burial is planned for Gracelawn Memorial Park Auburn. Bearers were John Bradeen David Bishop Stephen Bryant and Michael Gilligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
William F. Phinney
Ocean View Road
Scarborough
Salvation Army Hall
Donald Klamanski Jr
Gordon Clark Jr
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Gracelawn Memorial Park
Auburn
John Bradeen
David Bishop
Stephen Bryant
Michael Gilligan
Arundel Votes for Tax Rate Reduction Amid Budget Shifts
Arundel voters approved a tax rate cut driven by a $20,000 drop in the school appropriation to $33,612 as subsidies rise and tuition falls. They funded a $500 surplus food program, $1,250 for volunteer fire radios, and an $8,000 highway grader. The proposal to study intermunicipal service pooling was rejected. Incumbent Lyman Harris was reelected to the school committee 666 to 31, with four constables returning to office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel
Municipal Budget Board
Budget Board
Highway Department
Kennebunkport
Kennebunk
Drew’s Mills
Alfred
Biddeford
Charles Smith
Woodlands
Lyman Harris
Daniel Myers
Franklin Leach Sr
George Merrill Jr
Carl Danis
Reginald LeBarge
Wasy Hallezuk
County Hoop Tournament Postponed to Next Day
Wilbur Bernier announces the 17th annual St. Louis Alumni York County Invitational schedule is shifted one day. Opening games include Roy and Perreault Oilers vs Dutremble Bros at 7, Zahares IGA vs White Star at 9, AFL-CIO vs Saco Tanning at 7 Thursday, Kennebunkport Warriors vs West Point Pepperell at 9. Semis Saturday. finals Sunday with a 1 p.m. consolation and 3 p.m. championship.
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Wilbur Bernier
St. Louis
Roy
Saco Tanning
Kennebunkport Warriors
West Point Pepperell
Puritan
Wedneday
John
Texaco
Curtis Advocates Strong Governor Power Against Legislature
Curtis argues the legislatures appointment of agricultural commissioners violates separation of powers and weakens executive control. He cites colonial precedents and urges a governor with authority to name key subordinates amid universal suffrage and modern governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Local Personal Notices From Biddeford And Saco
Lawrence Rowe of 38 Pleasant St Saco is under treatment at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Boston. Jean LaSante of St Marys St Biddeford is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland. Rosalie Bisaillon 45 Bacon St Biddeford is a medical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland. Mr and Mrs Herbert Buzzell Clarendon St Biddeford have returned home after attending the funeral of Mrs Buzzells sister Mrs John Perreault Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Rowe
Pleasant St
Saco
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Boston
Jean LaSante
St. Mary's Street
Biddeford
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Rosalie Bisaillon
Bacon St
Herbert Buzzell
Clarendon Street
Buzzell
John Perreault
Lynn
Mass
Biddeford and area group meetings announced for week
Local groups from Biddeford Saco and surrounding communities post scheduling events. VFW, church and social groups set evening meetings at city buildings, clubs, and homes with plans for a pre lent party and a basketball tournament. A silent auction and a special Biddeford Athletic Association meeting are also listed with times and locations.
Midweek Church Services Across Coastal Maine Churches
Multiple congregations in York County and Wells list midweek worships Bible studies and choir rehearsals for Wednesday evenings. Lyman Goodwins Mills Biddeford Kennebunk Saco Ogunquit Wells Kennebunkport biddeford united church of christ hold 7 30 p m services with additional prayer and reading room hours and special cabinet meeting noted at fellowship hall in biddeford.
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Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills Methodist Church
Lyman
Christ Church
Congregational Methodist
Dane Street
Kennebunk
Village Baptist Church
Kennebunkport
The
United Church of Christ (Congregational
Biddeford
Fellowship Hall
Reverend Kidd to Speak at Thursday Club Meeting
Rev Kevin Kidd and Mrs Donald Libby will serve as speaker and soloist at the Thursday Club gathering at 2 p.m. in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford City Square. Mrs John Delorge chairs with co-chairs Mrs William Beety and Mrs Manuel Lawrence. event open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Kidd
Donald Libby
Unitarian Universalist Church
Saco
Biddeford
City Square
John Delorge
William Beety
Manuel Lawrence
Publc
Governor Receives Endorsement for Executive Powers
The governor is praised as the only state official who has openly presented himself and his views to the people and earned their approval. Supporters say he deserves backing from administrative heads and continuation of traditional executive powers.
Contract Official To Visit Plant In Saco
Snow will end during the night with 6 to 12 inches likely south portions, tapering to 2 to 4 inches north. In Maine the ski report lists scores of resorts with new snow and packed powder conditions. Col. Frank A. Bogart will visit the New England Division of Maremont Corp. in Saco and speak at the Biddeford Saco Rotary meeting tomorrow noon.
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Saco
Portland
Ski Maine Association
Big A
Mt. Abram
Enchanted Mt
Lost Valley
Pleasant Mt
Saddleback
Squaw Mt
Sunday River
New England
Maremont Corporation
Frank A. Bogart
U.S.A
Defense Contract Administration Services Region
Boston
Biddeford-Saco
Wonderbar
Biddeford
Biddeford Council Hears Building Demolition Controversy
Biddeford Building Inspector Richard Sevigny warned that the council could override him and jeopardize the building after it collapsed in a windstorm. The council agreed to repeat condemnation actions and set a public hearing, while ownership disputes and contractor withdrawal cloud the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Richard Sevigny
Benoit
Alfred Street
Sevigny
Marcel Viger
Norman O. Racine
Portland
Racine
Nick Curro
Curro
Viger
Board of Appeals
Fragmented Maritime Tide Table Entry
The readable portion shows a fragmentary tide chart with times and measurements lacking clear context. It mentions March tides and several unlabeled numbers that resemble sun or moon positions, with scattered digits and punctuation obscuring full meaning.
James Momna Honored by York County Barracks
James Momna last living Spanish American War veteran in the area was honored by York County Barracks Veterans of World War I at St John s Hall Biddeford. He received a life social membership certificate from District One Commander Rudolph Vanasse during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Momna
Alfred
York County
St. John’s Hall
Momna
Louis G. Lavoie
Walter Reardon
James Henchey
Portland
Department
Florence Gagne
Frechette
Marie Dorais
Simard
Diana Moulin
Angie Cote
Bernadette Poissant
Small
June Tarbox
May Allen
Hoffa Appeals Move For New Trial In Tennessee
Hoffa preserves the presidency as his lawyers pursue a new trial in Chattanooga Tennessee where he was convicted three years prior. He argues release pending the appeal for himself and three co defendants including Larry Campbell Ewing King and Thomas Parks who are to surrender in Chattanooga. The case stems from jury tampering in the 1962 Detroit bribe probe linked to a $1 million kickback scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Maher
Hoffa
Larry Campbell
Teamsters Detroit
Jand Ewing King
Union
Nashville
Thomas E. Parks
Detroit
Senate
Teamsters
Chicago
Cantata Set For Biddeford Passion Sunday
A cantata titled On The Passion Of Christ by David H. Williams will be performed March 12 at 7 30 p m in First Parish Congregational Church Saco with a chorus of about 15 area churches. The Passion Sunday Music Festival Chorus is directed by Donald Hamalainen with Rena Deis on organ. soloists include Alma Harrison Lee Evans and Albert Packard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Williams
First Parish Congregational Church of
Saco
United Church of Christ
Beach
Main Streets
Biddeford- Saco
Albert Packard
Scarborough
Jacqueline Tripp
Virginia Scammon
Rosemarie Merrill
Linda Herrick
Frances Lewis
Nancy Eisenbrey
Jean Loudon
Rebecca Bean
Cheryl Michaud
Frances Leslie
Gladys Goodwin
Agnes Johnson
Elizabeth Stearns
Cathy Curtis
Lucy Johnson
Nathalie Bean
Geneve Lamontagne
Stephanie Koutoulakos
Lucille Mistos
Shirley Blake
Louise Eisenbrey
Jeanette Dickson
Barbara Gilbert
Beatrice Kabel
Selina Koutoulakos
Mary Renell
Frances McDonald
Anna Xanthakis
Ruby Brown
Bernice Wheeler
Ethel Rowlands
Alice Libby
Susan Currier
Doris Stackpole
Peter Harvey
James Herrick
Robert Johnson
Victor Skonberg
Arthur Dickson Jr
Robert Fenderson
Arthur Wheeler
Raymond Carter
Carl Bohlin
Harry Sawyer
Arthur Tarbox
Fred Patterson
Brian Reay
Donald Marcolle
Maine
Victualer
Wormwood
Camp Ellis
Main Street
Newman Bagley
Atonement Club
Most Holy Trinity Church
Little League
Biddeford - Saco Bus Co
Doyle
Union Leader Seized Power in 1957 Amid Beck Tax Probe
Identified figure wrested control of the union in 1957 from Dave Beck, who faced federal tax charges and went to jail. The note highlights a pivotal leadership change linked to Beck's legal troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Beck
Saco City Council Bans Snow Plows From Streets
Saco votes to prohibit placing snow in streets to avoid traffic hazards with penalties from ten to one hundred dollars. The council also approves various zoning changes, municipal purchases, and licenses while reviewing bus contracts and event permits.
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Saco
Planning Board
Ross Road
Chris
Walter Perkins
A. Raymond Gannon Jr
Donald C. Doyle
Industrial Development Board
Lloyd Trecartin
Jason Ramsdell
Percy Dowling
Saco Business Men's Association
Ferry Beach
Camp Ellis
Bay View
Board of Assessor
Ward
Alda Taylor
Donald Chretien
Lawrence Northrup
James Ward III
Dorothea Perron
Andrea Fogg
Theresa Palardis
Paul LaPointe
L. D. Monroe
Winnifred Craig
Jennie Lawsen
DeMolay Group Sets Sweetheart Ball and Events
Thomas Kimball and Ralph Rumery will co chair a newly formed DeMolay Committee meeting at the Saco Masonic Hall. Plans include a Sweetheart Dance March 11 8 to 11 p.m. at the Masonic Hall and a DeMolay night March 18 Lewiston sponsored by Kora Shrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kimball
Ralph Rumery
Saco Masonic Hall
Main Street
Arthur Littlefield
Stephen Zafirson
John Knox
Dad Lee Ellis
Dad Arthur Rumery
Masonic Hall
de- Molay and
Rainbow
Lewiston
First Parish Congregational
Saco
Shaw’s Market
Saco Valley
Log Rips Top Of Auto In Route 109 Crash
An 11 year old Sanford girl Patricia Fournier escaped serious injury when a log ripped through the top of the car she rode in during a Route 109 collision near Route 9. She was treated at Henrietta Goodall Hospital for scalp and knee injuries and released. The incident followed a preceding crash involving Michael Boston 19 Wells andLog carrier Evan Plourde 25 Canton Point. Boston said an oncoming car caused him to brake and hit the rear of the lumber truck. The Fournier car, traveling behind, slid into the truck, the roof opened like a can opener and the windshield fell into her lap. Fournier's car totaled. Boston's damage about $200.
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Wells
Sanford
Route 9
Patricia Fournier
George C. Fournier
School St
Henrietta D. Goodall
Michael Boston
Evan W. Plourde
Canton Point
Boston
Fournier
Chamber board meeting postponed to tomorrow at 4 p.m.
Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce president Martin J. Rielly said the board of directors meeting set for today is postponed to tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the Chamber conference room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. Rielly
Biddeford-Saco
Stop Sign Incident Report Sparks City Meeting
At Hooper Street a city council meeting heard Atty Viger and another witness claim a stop sign at Jefferson and Washington Streets was torn down. Reporter Robert Gardiner stood to defend himself after slipping and briefly collapsing the sign, which he said he carried to the police station with an explanation. The discussion remained lighthearted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Couture
Curro
Edgar Morin
Couture
Curros
Police Commissioners and Ordinance Committee
Robert Sevigny
Twin City Cab Co
Colonial Realty Corp
Plymouth Drive
Planning Board
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The
Amvets
Washington Street School
Committee On
Hooper Street
Atty. Viger
Jefferson
Washington Streets
Robert Gardiner
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Mrs
Stella Lamb
Ef Dennett
Dial
Craig
Saco, Maine
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Norman Bissonnette
Mom
Dad
Council Chagnon
Union St. Jean Baptiste
Adams Street
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Foss Street Methodist Church
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Annette
Order of the Eastern Star
Ruth Seaward
Ferry Road
Biddeford Athletic Association
Biddeford High School
Adah
Edna Woodman
Graham St
Louise Harpoothian
Unity Social Club
Florence Mooers
Central Street
Faith Tabernacle
Pentecostal Church
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Christian Science Society
Winter Street
Advent Christian Church
Route 35
Kennebunk Lower Village
Ogunquit Baptist Church
Shore Road
Full Gospel
Route 9-A
United States
David Spear
Maremont
Col. Bogart
New York City
Northwestern University
Ordnance Officers
Ordnance School
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maryland
Command and General Staff College
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
University of Virginia
Military Assistance Institute
Washington
U.S. A
U.S
Army
Tank Automotive Command
Philadelphia
Col
Frank Bogart
Council
Biddeford-Saco Hairdressers Association
Stephanie Regina
Alice Verrier
Sybarite Hair Designs
David Boisvert
Maine State Hair Fashion Guild
Rita King
Lucille Poisson
Evelyn Randall
Irma St. Amand
Annie Forrester
Elaine Chadbourne
Paula Murphy
Amy Shea
Ida Welch
DeMolay Group
Youland
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