Personal News Briefs From Maine Hospitals
Mrs. Theresa Roy of 400 Alfred Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs. John M. Court of Brewer is a surgical patient at Central Maine General Hospital in Bangor. She is the former Sandra Smith of Old Orchard Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Roy
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
John M. Court
Brewer
Central Maine General Hospial
Bangor
Sandra Smith
Qld Orchard Beach
York County Fish and Game auxiliary meeting cancelled
The March meeting of the York County Fish and Game association auxiliary, scheduled for Monday evening, has been cancelled. Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus will meet tonight at the K of C hall on Washington street. The Past Matrons association of Adah chapter Order of the Eastern Star will meet tonight at 7:50 at Mrs Elizabeth Calderwoods home with hostesses. All members are reminded to take tea towels to the session. County Council American Legion and its auxiliary will meet Friday at 8 pm in Eliot with hosts the Eliot Memorial post and auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Fish and Game Association
Biddeford Council
Knights of Columbus
C. Hall
Washington Street
Adah
Order of the Eastern Star
Elizabeth
Calderwood
Elm Street
Biddeford
Edna Stackpole
Jessie Anderson
York County Council, American Legion
Eliot
Eliot Memorial
Church groups schedule Friday events in Saco and nearby towns
Higher Grade Corp cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m. The Unitarian Universalist Youth choir rehearses Friday at 3 15 p m in the Saco Unitarian parish house. Rummage sale items may be left at the parish house Friday 7 9 p m. The sale runs Saturday 9 a m 2 p m. World Day of Prayer services are planned in Biddeford and Scarborough with multiple church sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Unitarian - Universalist
Saco Unitarian
Explorer Post 305 Outlines March Activities
Explorer Post 305 outlines March plans including a March 14 meeting with an Air Force recruiter. March 21 visit to a neighboring Boy Scout troop and a March 28 office visit to Dr William P McKenzie at 304 North Street Saco. Raymond Huot chairs March 28. Patrick Pierce chairs March 21 and was welcomed as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer Post
Alk
Air Force
Joseph Hill
Patrick Pierce
William P. McKenzie
North Street
Saco
Raymond Huot
Scout Hall
Mason Street
Biddeford
Storm Damage Across Jersey and Northeast After Severe Coastal Storm
Gov Hughes seeks federal disaster declaration as Jersey coast suffers 30 million in damage. Atlantic City boards and Sea Isle City hospitals endure evacuations. Coney Island and Lower Manhattan flood zones. Western weather features heavy snow in Wyoming and the plains. Kathmandu hosts over 350 Hindu temples and Buddhist shrines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Hughes
Jersey Coast
Atlantic City
N.J
Sea Isle City
Cape May Courtouse
New York
Coney Island
Brooklyn
Lower Manhattan
U.S
Weather Bureau
Washington
Bureau
Plains
Mississippi Valley
Florida
Miami
Wyoming
Kemmerer
Rock Springs
Evanson
Northern Plains
Rockies
Midwest
Death of Biddeford officer and former councilman Alfred Ledoux
Alfred F Ledoux 60 of 70 Adams street Biddeford a Biddeford police veteran and former Ward 6 councilman died last night in a local nursing home He born April 30 1901 son of Jean Baptiste Ledoux and Mathilda Chausse Ledoux He operated a gasoline and service station at Smith Corner and served on the Biddeford Police Department from October 6 1950 He is survived by his widow Yvette Carrier two sisters Elise Ledoux and Angelina Lausier a brother Albert Ledoux and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 am from St Joseph church Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home today and Friday 2-4 and 6-10 p.m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred F. Ledoux
Adams Street
Biddeford
Jean Baptiste and
Mathilda Chausse Ledoux
Smith Corner
Louis B. Lausier
Biddeford-Saco
St. .Joseph Church
Sansoucy Funeral Home
Stone Street
Obituary of Joseph T Cook Kennebunk WW2 veteran
Joseph T Cook 42 died suddenly at home 19 Winter street Kennebunk He worked for York Heel Corp Born April 11 1919 in Haverhill Massachusetts son of Joseph T and Eva Cook He served in World War 2 in the Pacific and belonged to Webber Lefebvre Legion post Survivors include widow Edith Crown mother daughter Joan Carol Cook brother Eben Cook sister Mrs Joan Desando and several nieces and nephews Funeral 1 30 pm Saturday at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with calling hours tomorrow Rev Fred Holmberg Christchurch Kennebunk will officiate burial in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tenney Cook
Winter Street
Kennebunk
York Heel Corporation
Biddeford
Haverhill
Mass
Joseph T
Eva (Montminy) Cook
Webber-Lefebvre Legion Post
Edith Crown
Joan Carol Cook
Eben Cook
Joan Desando
Angell Funeral Home
Dane Street
Fred Holmberg
Christchurch
Hope Cemetery
Grace S Roy funeral services planned for Biddeford resident
Funeral services for Mrs Grace Smith Roy about 60 a former Biddeford resident who died yesterday at a Gardiner hospital will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the Amesbury and White Funeral home Gardiner. She worked for many years in the stitching room at the Mitchell Shoe company on State street Biddeford. Surviving are one daughter Mrs Constance Carty Dunn and a granddaughter both of Randolph and a niece Mrs Chester Emmons Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Smith Roy
Biddeford
Gardiner Hospital
Amesbury and White
Gardiner
Weinsteins
Mitchell Shoe Company
State Street
Constance Carty Dunn
Randolph
Chester Emmons
Belisle Rites Pending for Kennebunk Man
Albert A Belisle 51 of Lower Brown street Kennebunk died at a local hospital after months of illness. Born in Biddeford he was employed at the Navy shipyard Kittery. Survived by widow Ruth Adams mother Mrs Sarah Belisle two sons Alfred and Andrew a daughter Beverly Joan six stepchildren three brothers five sisters one grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Bolduc Funeral home Biddeford today and Friday 2 4 and 7 10 pm Funeral arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Belisle
Lower Brown Street
Kennebunk
Biddeford
Alfred
Sarah
Jalbert) Belisle
Navy
Kittery
Ruth Adams
Sarah Belisle
Alfred Belisle
Westbrook
Andrew Belisle
Beverly Joan Belisle
Donat Belisle
Sanford
Alderian
Gerard Belisle
Alfred Martin
Andre Perreault
Raoul Poirier
Guy Angers
Val Myhre
Honolulu
Bolduc
Alfred Street
Funeral notices for Walter S Donald and Christine Armstrong
Funeral services were held for Walter S Donald at the Shumway Funeral Home and for Mrs Christine Dolbier Armstrong at the Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach. Rev. Bennett and Rev. Sahl officiated with interment at Brooklawn Memorial Park and Laurel Hill cemetery respectively. Bearers and delegations included Miniwanca OES members, Portland High School faculty, the State Dept of Education home economics, Old Orchard Beach High School faculty, and Delta Kappa Gamma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
MacDonald
Walter ScDonald
Buxton Road
Saco
Shumway
Spring Street
Stanley A. Bennett
Saco United Baptist Church
Brooklawn Memorial Park
Portland
Christine Dolbier Armstrong
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Old Orchard Beach
John Sahl
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Hugh Standeven
Asa Douglass
Richard Bliss
Russell Durant
Nason Milliken
John Wortman
Miniwanea
Order of the Eastern Star
Armstrong
Portland High School
State Department of Education
Old Orchard Beach High School
Delta Kappa Gamma
Old Orchard Beach Women's Civic Group
Miniwanca
OES
Portland Weather Summary for Friday Outlook
Port land shows sunny mild conditions this afternoon with northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be clear and cold with variable winds around 5 mph and increasing cloudiness Friday along with little temperature change. Overnight lows reach as low as Caribou 9 and Greenville 4 while Portland drops to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
Halifax
Montreal
No Injuries In Two Biddeford Traffic Crashes
Four vehicles damaged in two Biddeford accidents reported by police. Donald Bergeron and Lloyd Jewett collided at Water and Pike streets this morning. Harland Drown and Rita Longmore collided on West Street yesterday. Longmore said her car skidded and could not avoid the other. No injuries or damage estimates given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Donald R. Bergeron
Waterstreet
Lloyd G. Jewett
Ross Road
Kennebunk
Water
Pike Streets
Bergeron
Water Street
Pike Street
Jewett
Manuel DeSilva
Harland R Drown
Alfred
Rita Longmore
San Antonio
Tex
West Street
Longmore
Alfred Guilmette
State Police Tighten Maine Vehicle Inspection Oversight
Sgt Kenneth Wood of Maine state police says inspectors will work closely with about 2000 motor vehicle inspection stations statewide to ensure mechanics are certified before inspections. The program, now under state police direction, mirrors Virginia procedures and includes five statewide meetings to brief stations on official requirements. A February 22 Open House report was presented by Churchill Cressey with Walter White presiding as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Wood
Maine
York County Automobile Dealers Association
Howard Johnson
Kennebunk
Wood
Maine Motor Vehicle Department
Manuel
Virginia
Churchill Cressey
Walter White
Clayton W. Cartmill
Reginald D. Hatch
Robert Barra
Orrin A. Tibbe
Stock Market Edges Higher Amid Ford Weakness
The New York stock market shifted up slightly at noon with the AP average rising 0.30 to 257.20 as industrials and rails gained. Ford slid nearly three points before trimming losses, while GM advanced a fraction and Zenith led to a modest rise after early gains. The Dow opened at 708.57, up 1.94, with bonds mixed and prices generally higher on the American Stock Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ford Motor
Associated Press
Ford
Chrysler
American Motors
Zenith
Paramount Pictures
General Tire
Celotex
Jersey Standard
Liggett & Myers
American Tobacco
Eighth Grade Carrier for Graham Street Area
An eighth grade student at St. Louis Junior High, John Danis, serves as the Journal carrier for the Graham street area. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Leo Paul Danis of 68 May street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Junior High
John
Graham Street
Leo Paul Danis
May Street
Biddeford
Republicans To Caucus In Biddeford March 13
The 1962 Republican campaign opens locally with W. W. Pomerleau announcing a city caucus at 7 30 p m March 13 in Biddeford Municipal building. All city Republicans vote to select delegates and alternates to state and district conventions. Biddeford has nine delegates. The caucus also nominates GOP County committee members. State convention is April 26-27 in Bangor with leaders addressing attendees. First District conventions follow redistricting on April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Pomerleau
GOP
iCity Committee
Municipal
Biddeord
Biddeford
Pomerleau
Municipal Auditorium
Bangor
Anniversary plans for Biddeford Girl Scouts set for March
The Biddeford Neighborhood Association of Girl Scout leaders outlines 50th anniversary rededication ceremonies on March 25 at 3 p.m. in Biddeford Junior High gym with separate sections for former scouts. A choral group directed by Ann Marie Paquet and a speaking chorus led by Sabina Regina will feature a narrator Denise Doyon and voice of Juliette Low by Mrs. William Deans. Rehearsals March 12, 21 and 24 are scheduled. window dressing for Girl Scout Week planned. new kitchen equipment and troop flag announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Biddeford Pool
Denise Doyon
William Deans
Juliette Low
Vicki Hobbins
Peg Donovan
Benoits
St. Andre Church
Thompson
Girl Scout Hall
Arlené Libby
Doris Angers
Odette Dubuc
Pauline Baiguy
Jean Michaud
Gerry Hutchins
Anne Hoctor
Laurette Gauvin
Therese Hartley
Ruth Wolfertz
Speney Donovan
Arlene Libby
Maureen Couture
Pamela KeKee
Fach
Janine Rossignol
Janice Gradone
Nancy Banker
Suzanne Gagne
Mary
Ellen Dutcher
Diane Libby
Claudette Beaudoin
Christine Robert
Pamela Aang
Mrs. Libov
Church Council Welcomes New Troop 31 Representatives
Six new representatives were introduced at the Biddeford-Saco Council of Churches meeting in Biddeford. Brownie Troop 31 met at the leader’s home with plans for Girl Scout Sunday and the 50th Anniversary program while rehearsals for Palm Sunday and Easter services were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Scout
Ahepa District 9 Convention Plans At Colony Hotel
Paul Throumoulos outlines District 9 convention set for June 15 to 17 at the Colony hotel Kennebunkport with installing officer Theodore Caras of Dover New Hampshire. Atty George Brickates and Allen Sakalas will also participate in ceremonies. Peter Celes presides as session reports from R E Brickates Philip Victor and James Vanites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 9
Colony Hotel
Kennebunkport
Paul Throumoulos
Biddeford-Saco
Order of
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Saco
Theodore Caras
Dover
N.H
Atty
George Brickates
Allen Sakalas
Peter Celes
R. E. Brickates
Philip Victor
James Vanites
Bertha Berry Named Delegate To Conference
Bertha Berry, past chief of Pine Cone Temple, was chosen as delegate to the Grand Temple of Maine sessions on April 6 and 7 in Portland. District One convention set for April 14 in Scarborough with Berry as representative. Installation arrangements announced for March 21 under Elizabeth Campbell and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Cone Temple
Pythian
Saco K. of
Phall
Bertha Berry
Grand Temple of Maine
Portland
District One
Nonesuch Temple
Scarborough
Sarah Metcalf
Elizabeth Campbell
York
Grand Temple of
Maine
Marie Lunetta
Helen Hartley
Ruth Kelley
Norma Berry
Sylvia Smart
Town Chairmen Picked For Red Cross Campaign
Red Cross fund campaign chairmen announced for York County by Mrs. Rufus Jasper. List includes Helen Pease Berwick Frances Sands Boston Milton Smith Hollis Charles Hayes Eliot Thomas Jones Kennebunkport Helen Merrifield Kezar Falls Thomas Dudley Kittery Alice Whicher James Holhouser North Berwick. Quota set at 17,935 with about 1,000 already received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Rufus Jasper
York County
American Red Cross
Helen Pease
Berwick
Frances Sands
Boston
Milton Smith
Hollis
Charles Hayes
Eliot
Thomas Jones
Kennebunkport
Helen Merrifield
Kezar Falls
Thomas Dudley Kittery
Alice Whicher
James Holhouser
North Berwick
Notre Dame hospital auxiliary votes $5000 for projects
Notre Dame hospital auxiliary approved a $5000 contribution from the unit treasury for hospital projects at the March meeting led by Mrs. Lucien Doyon. The funds, raised through auxiliary and thrift shop projects, were presented to hospital administrators and officers and linked to the auxiliary’s yearlong charity and recognitions activities.
Excise Taxes Show Decrease In Saco
City records show Saco collected $41,441.21 in 1962 excise taxes by March 7, down from $43,366.93 on the same date in 1961. City Clerk Cif ford A Purvis notes $9,686.54 of 1962 taxes were paid late in 1961 by early plate buyers, driving the drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Cifford “A. Purvis
Purvis
Flag at Half Staff for Former Biddeford Councilor Ledoux
Biddeford City Hall lowered its flag to half staff today in memory of Alfred F. Ledoux a former city councilor. The tribute underscores Ledoux’s service to the community and public life in Biddeford.
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Biddeford City Hall
Alfred F. Ledoux
Quarterly Conference At Saco Sets March 25
Saco Methodist church hosts the WSCS quarterly conference on March 25 with Ruth Lefebvre Ruth Willey Mary Fairfield Helena Traves and Jean Rennie named to the hospitality committee. The meeting featured reports and plans for MYF youth events World Day of Prayer activities and a Children Day program with various church leaders presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco School Street Methodist Church
WSCS
Ruth Lefebvre
Ruth Willey
Mary Fairfield
Helena Traves
Jean Rennie
LaDora Gannon
Missionary Education
Roberta Jordan
Women’s Fellowship of
Christchurch
Kennebunk
Carl de Suze
Kennebunk Town Hall
Biddeford Foss Street
Donald Redmond
Board of Missions
Youth Work
Rennie
MYF
MYF Group
MFY
Children’s Work
Avis Parslow
Marjorie Fogg
Margaret Moore
Wilma Griffith
Norma Boothby
Esther Prokey
Albertina Emerson
Alice Langmaid
Parslow
Ethel Cobb
Gannon
Sub Debs Contribute To Red Cross Fund
A Red Cross donation was approved at the Sub Debs sorority meeting held at Cathy Clark's Garfield Street home in Saco. The group also agreed to aid the Cancer fund drive with streets and districts assigned to each girl. Blazers were given to new members and refreshments served. Members present included Cathy Roberts Sharon Staples Fanice Walker Joan Karronides Cynthia Sanborn Carel Black Sheila Sanborn Kathy McGovern Norma Moraney Elaine Zaitlin Debe Wallace Joan MacDougall and Kathy Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Cathy Clark
Garfield Street
Saco
Cathy Roberts
Sharon Staples
Fanice Walker
Joan Karronides
Cynthia Sanborn
Carel Black
Sheila Sanborn
Kathy McGovern
Norma Moraney
Elaine Zaitlin
Debe Wallace
Joan MacDougall
Kathy Clark
Sure Enough Looked Bad
In Miami Bill Tanner phoned police after seeing a man place a body in an auto trunk and drive off. Police stopped the car and found a live body in the trunk while a garage mechanic and coworker debated a persistent squeak nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Bill Tanner
Finley Named Maine Employment Security Council Chairman
Raymond Finley of Skowhegan was elected chairman of the Advisory Council of the Maine Employment Security Commission. Also chosen at the Wednesday meeting was Mrs. Frederick N. Allen of Portland as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Augusta
Raymond
Skowhegan
The
Maine Employment Security Commission
Frederick N. Allen_of
Portland
Legion Unit of TBF Post Lists Coming Events
The Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit of the American Legion auxiliary in Biddeford hosts upcoming gatherings. A York County Council meeting is set for tomorrow in Eliot with hosts Eliot Memorial post and auxiliary, followed by a Cumberland County Council meeting March 13 at Stewart Morrill post in South Portland. The group notes the 43rd anniversary birthday dinner on March 14 at 6 30 p m at Wonderbar steak house Biddeford. Community plans include a testimonial dinner for Louis Balkan March 24 at 7 p m at the Elks home Saco. Donations for Togus Veterans hospital were approved and an extra 1962 dues payment collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley
American Legion Auxiliary
Biddeford
York County Council
Eliot
Eliot Memorial
Cumberland County Council
Stewart P. Morrill
South Portland
American Legion
Wonderbar
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley
Roland St. Michel
Louis Balkan
Old Orchard Beach
Elks Home
Portland Road
Saco
Togus Veterans Hospital
Elodie Renaud
Munity Service
Notre Dame Hospital
Nellie Petit
Bertha Keigher
Youth Group Saco Church Presents Supper and Talent Show
The Unitarian-Universalist youths at the Unitarian Parish house on School Street Saco staged a supper and talent program last night. The social circle discussed plans for a March 10 rummage sale and choosing the King and Queen for the 119th May festival on April 28. Performances included Jeanie Hilt in a modern jazz dance, recitations by Pam Pendleton and Candy Pendleton, pantomimes by Tommy Perkins and Chips Anthony, baton twirling by Luella Goodwin, acrobatic dance by Evelyn Hill, and a clown act by Lorraine Wormwood. Mrs. George Perkins showed a circus film. The supper committee consisted of Mrs. George Perkins, Mrs. Howard Shaffer, with help from Mrs. Donald Nason, Mrs. Ernest Pendleton, and Mrs. Eugenie Hilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian-Universalist
Unitarian
School Street
Saco
Jeanie Hilt
Pam Pendleton
Tommy Perkins
Chris Anthony
Willis Emmons
Lorraine
No Accidents or Court Session Reported in Saco
Police headquarters reported no accidents last night or this morning. No Saco Municipal Court session was held today. The Fire Department received no calls and the Saco ambulance log remained empty at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Fire Department
Saco Rangers Change for Benefit Sale
The food sale committee of the Saco Rangers announced a March 16 benefit sale will be held only at Edward's Market in Biddeford, replacing a plan to include Bagly's as a location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Rangers
Edward's Market
Biddeford
Bagly's
Edward's
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saco Unitarian Women’s Alliance
Women's Division
Churches of
Blue Point Congregational Church
Pine Point Road
Nepal
Katmandu
Joseph T. Cook
Grace S. Roy
Christine Armstrong
High Low
A.M. P
Journal Carriers
John Danis
Portland Group
Rmseclin
Aenue
Birch Street
Baltimore Colts
Raymond Labbe
Joffre O. Remillard
Nicholas Sconti
Biddeford-Sace
Robert C. King
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Rena Deis
Norman J. Langmaid
Edmund W. Beal
Lucien Doyon
Sister Annunciata
Doyon
Elaine White
Gerard Cameron
Pauline Fortier
Notre Dame Des Lourdes
Beach Street
Paradis
Westmore Avenue
Rose Fournier
Heart Fund
New England Hospital
Alice Chabot
Emma_ Huot
General Hospitality
Richard Flyn
New England Tel. and
Tel, Company
Cleo Ross
Telephone Company
Oscar Perrault
Hospital
May
Legion Unit
TBF
Rangers
Bob
Bol
Alfred Road
Albert Gadbois
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