Local Obituaries and Personal Notices From Biddeford and Saco
Personal notices list George Lambert Mina Wright Lena Grenier and Paul Shevenell as patients at Webber hospital or Maine Medical Center. Edgar Martin funeral services held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco with Rev. Martin and Rev. Plante officiating. Burial at St Joseph cemetery with out of town attendees from Berlin New Hampshire Sanford and Dracut Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lambert
Tachereau Avenue
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Mina Wright
Main Street
Saco
Lena Grenier
Foss Street
Paul Shevenell
Graham Street
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Edgar Martin
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Paul Martin
Ste. Theresa
Dracul
Arthur Dube
Georges Plante
Eva Carrier
Beavers
Sacred Heart League
Arthur J. Lambert
Albert Caron
Joseph Lambert
Community notices from Biddeford and nearby towns
A meeting of the Association Canada-American Court Decary is tonight at 7 at the Fremont club hall Alfred Street Biddeford. A rummage and food sale by the WSCS Foss Street Methodist Church is Friday 9 am to 2 pm in the vestry. Chapter 9 Widows of World War I Inc meets Wednesday 7 30 pm at the American Legion hall Beach Street Saco. York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty meets Thursday 8 pm at Mrs Gertrude Rankin 73 High Street Saco with Mrs Angie Cote assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
WSCS
Foss
Street Methodist Church
Widows of World War I, Inc
American Legion Hall
Beach Street
Saco
York County
Gertrude Rankin
High Street
Angie Cote
Local church groups plan midweek services in area
The Community calendar lists multiple midweek religious activities. The Women's Society of Christian Service at Foss Street Methodist Biddeford meets at 7 30 p m with co hostesses Mrs Theresa Chasse and Mrs Thelma Orcutt. Trinity Episcopal Saco offers Holy Communion at 7 and 9 30 a m and an Eversong address. Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills choir rehearses at 6 30 p m with 8 p m prayer. Advent Christian Kennebunk Lower Village hosts 7 30 p m prayer meeting. Kennebunkport vestry holds 7 30 p m prayer and Bible study. Village Baptist Kennebunkport meets at 7 30 p m. Hamilton Memorial Saco Christian Science service at 7 45 p m. Saco School Street Methodist Senior choir rehearsal at 7 p m. Universalist Unitarian Religious Education committee meets 7 30 p m at Saco Unitarian parish house for spring planning. parents invited. A final note: Biddeford Methodist church hosts 7 30 p m meeting with box lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Foss Street Methodist Church
Biddeford
Theresa Chasse
Thelma Orcutt
Kennebunkport
Universalist- Unitarian Religious Education Committee
Saco Unitarian Parish
Wil
Volunteers At Notre Dame To Be Feted
Notre Dame hospital auxiliary meeting announced upcoming events including New England Hospital Association in Boston on March 27 and Recognition Night on April 3 at St. Andre parish. Members were told about sewing activity 271 pieces in 136 hours and a get well cart visiting 95 patients, with a thrift shop annual report and guest speaker Norman Faucher showing Europe slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Hospital
New England Hospital Association
Boston
St. Andre
Eloi LaCroix
Rose Fournier
Paul Emile Petit
Oscar Perrault
Norman Faucher
Europe
Lucien Doyon
Raymond Kenneally
Francis Cameron
Reed Greets Sailors on Maine Maritime Academy Cruise
Governor Reed welcomed Maine Maritime Academy midshipmen back from a Mediterranean voyage on Monday and taped a program with academy officials aboard the training ship State of Maine. The welcome followed a New York breakfast where Need and other state officials hosted executives from Maine manufacturing firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
New York
Maine Maritime Academy
State of Maine
Need
Maine
Card of Thanks to Friends and Family
We express sincere thanks and deepest gratitude for kind acts during our loved one’s last sickness and for floral offerings and tributes of sympathy. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gagne Mr. and Mrs. Edward Riley Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Couture Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gagnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gagne
Edward Riley
Arthur Couture
Raymond Gagnon
Postponements And Cancellations Across Local Groups
Several meetings and classes are postponed or canceled tonight. Our Lady of Fatima circle at St John hall is postponed. Biddeford Red Cross first aid classes are canceled. Biddeford Saco Civil War Centennial Commission meeting postponed to next Tuesday at 7 p.m. GAR hall. Womens Fellowship at First Parish Congregational Saco is cancelled. Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League Mothers meeting in Lions Club rooms postponed to next Tuesday at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Fatima Circle
Daughters of Isabella
St. John Hall
Red Cross
Biddeford
Womens Fellowship of the
First Parish Congregational Church
Saco
Saco-Old Orchard Beach
Little League
Lions Club Rooms
Old Orchard Beach
Maine Day events mark 141st statehood anniversary
Maine marks its 141st separation from Massachusetts with a ceremony at the State House. A 30 gun salute by National Guard honors the state, followed by a re-created State House Museum dedication at 3 p.m. Addressers include Rep. Benjamin Crockett Gov Reed and Ar thur Charles with Rabbi A H Freedman giving invocation. The Governor's Ball concludes the day at Augusta Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Maine
National Guard
State House
Romeo St. Pierre
Winslow
State House Museum
Benjamin S. Crockett
R-Freeport
Debate tournament honors awarded at Thornton academy
Two trophies were awarded for the Saturday debate tournament at Thornton academy. The varsity division championship trophy went to Lewiston high school and was donated by Saco Hardware. The novice division trophy, donated by Joseph Harper of Laconia New Hampshire, was won by Laconia participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Lewiston High School
Saco Hardware
Laconia
N. H
Joseph Harper
Scamman pleads guilty to tax evasion in federal case
Philip R. Scamman 47 of Biddeford, owner of City Square Auto Parts, shifted from not guilty to guilty on filing fraudulent income tax returns for 1954 1955 and 1956. Sentencing continued by Judge Edward T. Gignoux as IRS records show underreported income by about 150 611.48 across seven years with civil liability over 75 000. The case involves $20 619.39 in unpaid income taxes and underpayment spanning 1950 to 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip R. Scamman
Biddeford
Edward T. Gignoux
Gignoux
Scamman
Peter Mills
Internal Revenue
Mills
City Square Auto Parts Company
Kennedy urges swift aid for Southern Chile reconstruction
Kennedy said Congress already authorized 100 million dollars for reconstruction and rehabilitation in Southern Chile after earthquakes and fires. He urged speedy appropriation so rebuilding the region's economy can proceed without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Congress
Chile
Kennedy
State Police urge safe driving lessons by example
Children imitate your driving habits as they learn from observing your behavior behind the wheel. If you rely on verbal warnings alone, they may falter when handed the car keys. Obey traffic laws consistently and understand them to explain them to youngsters.
Freeman M Grant Former Maine Legislator and Lions Club Founder Dies
Freeman M. Grant 9 percent former Maine legislator and founder of Lions Club International in Maine died Monday. He served as a Maine representative from 1905 to 1909 and as a senator in 1917 and 1919.
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Atlanta
Freeman M. Grant
Maine
Lions Club International
Grant
Portland Driver Escapes Injury After Truck Trains Crossing Crash
Arnold Stewart, 34, of South Portland, narrowly escaped injury when his empty tank truck was struck by a Maine Central Rail train at a Woodfords Street crossing. The truck cab suffered heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Arnold Stewart
South Portland
Maine Central Railroad
Woodfords Street
Hospital accredited adds Maine total to thirty two
Fort Fairfield report says Community General Hospital has been added to Maine’s Joint Commission on Accreditation list, bringing the number of accredited hospitals in the state to 32. The accreditation signals recognized quality standards across facilities in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Fairfield
Community General
Maine
Joint Commission On Accreditation
Speeding Fines in Saco Court and Colby Scholarship
Mrs Helen W Speed 25 of Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach fined 15 for speeding in Saco Municipal Court this morning. Keith C Stockford 40 Bath fined 10 for running a red light. Colby College announces a new commuter scholarship up to full tuition to ensure no qualifying commuter misses a Colby education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen W. Speed
Portland Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Municipal Court
Speed
Keith C. Stockford
Bath
Saco Police
Waterville
Colby College
Robert E. L. Strider
Colby
Notre Dame Births Reported in Biddeford Area
To Mr and Mrs Hervey Poissant a son Daniel Hervey nine pounds four and a half ounces born March 8 at 80 West street Biddeford. To Mr and Mrs Emile Le Blond a son Thomas Gerard seven pounds eighty two ounces born March 10 at 17 Lafayette street Biddeford. To Mr and Mrs Roger Thibodeau a daughter seven pounds twelve ounces born March 13 at 88 Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey Poissant
West Street
Biddeford
Daniel Hervey
Emile le Blond
Lafayette — Street
Thomas Gerard
Roger Thibodeau
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Girl Scouts of Troop 27 Plan Bowling Party
Girl Scouts of Troop 27 met at the Scout hall on Pool Street Biddeford yesterday to plan a bowling party for March 24 preceded by a pizza feed. The group will not meet next Monday but will gather at the hall to pick up cookie orders. Erica Olson presided with Mrs Norman Reilly and Mrs Raymond Kelleher present. a St Patrick’s party followed with cake won by Kathleen Wells. Scouts named: Patricia Beaudoin Deidre Berry Charlotte Carrol Margaret Bean Denise Doyon Dorothy Gravel Patricia Kelleher Erica Olson Patricia Ouellette Margaret Ouellett e Bonnie Remar Mary Lou Robert Susan Wakefield Kathleen Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pool Street
Biddeford
Erica Olson
Norman Reilly
Raymond Kelleher
Kathleen Wells
Patricia Beaudoin
Deidre Berry
Charlotte Carrol
Margaret Bean
Denise Doyon
Dorothy Gravel
Patricia Kelleher
Patricia Ouellette
Margaret Ouellette
Bonnie Remar
Mary Lou Robert
Susan Wakefield
Biddeford Pool Community Club Holds March Meeting
Four new and re instated members joined the Biddeford Pool Community Club at the March meeting held at the Pool community hall. Frederick O Neil Jr presided as Mrs Ralph Goldthwaite Sr reported sunshine items and fruit baskets for ill members. Norman Goldthwaite announced dance and card party results and a St Patrick dance on March 18. Youth activities discussed Cub Scout den formation with den mothers sought and a boy council youth project referred for study. Ping pong table donated by the Biddeford Pool Volunteer Fire Department. Social hour featured a skit Millie and Tillie in New York by Mrs Ralph Goldthwaite Jr and Mrs William McKenney. refreshments served by Leslie Orcutt and Barbara York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Pool
Pool Community
Clayton Eaton
Arthur Moreau
Frederick O'Neil, Jr
Ralph Goldthwaite
Sunshine Committee
Norman Goldthwait
Clopper
Youth Activities Committee
Millie
Tillie
New York
Ralph Goldthwaite, Jr
William McKenney
Leslie Orcutt
Barbara York
Public Health Work In Saco Is Explained
A Saco Public Health Association panel discussed public health services at the city nurse’s rooms with 13 attendees. Mrs. Gene Palmer presided, Mrs. Warren Peterson led the discussion on what people know about services, and Miss Roberta Rowe assisted. The group began as a Red Cross effort and now operates as an independent agency with two nurses and city-supported funding. The unit follows RN standards and offers a broad program, with 463 visits and 37 office calls in January and February. In Washington, Senator Muskie praised Kennedy’s peace corps plan as useful and likely to receive congressional authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Public Health Association
Saco City
Gene Palmer
Warren Peterson
Roberta Rowe
R. N
Red Cross
Organist Will Perform For Thursday Club Musicale
The Thursday club meets March 16 in Biddeford First Universalist Vestry with program chaired by Mrs Shirley E Parks. Guest artist Joe Zinni will play the Hammond organ, plus Gladys Ruben School of the Dance dancers, tenor Peter Allen and contralto Mrs George Renell. Tea hosted by Mrs Thomas Paraday. business meeting at 2 pm and program at 3 pm. members may invite guests and bring books for the Biddeford High School library drive by the Biddeford PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Ireland
Peter Allen
George Renell
Thomas Paraday
David Dolloff
Florence Crowley
Felix Sheltra
Earle Lewis
John Barrett
Raymond Kenneally
William Soule
Arnold Calderwood
5. Dun
Storm Dumped Snow Across Upstate New York and Rain Elsewhere
Storms in New York state brought five inches of new snow in six hours with Albany Utica and Binghamton reporting two inches in the same period. Below freezing rains drenched much of the Ohio Valley Pennsylvania and Southern Michigan as conditions varied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abuse
N. Y
Albany
Utica
Binghampton
Ohio Valley
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Saco Aldermen Approve Budgets Providing Raises
Saco Aldermen, in a special meeting, approved the second readings of police, school and fire budgets totaling 369,647 with four of seven aldermen present. The school budget 268,647 passed 3-1, Fenderson opposed after proposing a 100 raise. Fire budget 53,000 approved with a 3.20 weekly raise for nine regular firefighters, retroactive to January 1. chief excluded. Police budget 48,000 approved with a 3.84 raise for regular officers, retroactive to January 1. chief excluded. Esther Cobb appointed to the board of registration to replace Virginia Sawyer. Bond coverage extended to school employees at 51 annual cost, in addition to 540 already paid to the bonding company. City to file bankruptcy claim against Robert White for 65 in poll and personal taxes. bids for Bear Brook project at 45,000. city share 90,000. bids due March 27. Informal meeting with Thornton Academy officials followed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Larry Rowe
Louis Soucy
Harry Warren
Robert Fenderson
Fenderson
Fire Department
Esther Cobb
Board of
Virginia Sawyer
Robert White
Bear Brook
Thornton Academy
Club Admits New Members At Biddeford Meeting
Two new members, Mrs. Marie Tremblay and Mrs. Violet Frechette, joined the Damel Rochambeau club at a meeting on Main Street Biddeford. A four member nominating committee will present officer candidates at the next meeting on April 9. Reports from kitchen fund captain Mrs Micheline Gagnon, secretary Mrs Edna Anton, and treasurer Mrs Laura Belanger were shared. Mrs Therese Janelle presided in place of the president, and 23 attended. The mystery package was awarded to Mrs Rita Bellerose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Tremblay
Violet Frechette
Damel Rochambeau
Club
Main Street
Biddeford
Micheline Gagnon
Edna Anton
Laura Belanger
Therese Janelle
Regis
Rita Bellerose
Biddeford Officials In Washington
Four Biddeford city officials flew to Washington D C to confer with Sen Edmund Muskie on urban renewal assistance needs. Mayor Clement Deschambault City Clerk Ralph Binette City Solicitor Albert Cookson and Ward 1 councilor Roland L Heureux joined the delegation arranged by Hugh Marshall the local industrial agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Washington D.C
Edmund S. Muskie
Clement Deschambault
Ralph Binette
Albert Cookson
Roland L'Heureux
Hugh Marshall
Sen. Muskie
Sullivan Responds to Paar Debate Challenge in Broadcast Feud
Ed Sullivan made a formal statement and rebuttal amid a public spat with Paar. Sullivan said he did not intend to sue but would debate. He criticized Paar for smoke and publicity from NBC and noted performers on Paar could not be paid more than 320 dollars, while Sullivan's show offers up to 7500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Paar
NBC
It's All In The Line Of Duty
Bangor firefighters James Morse and Paul Fesenden declined to name the victim as they recounted a trouble call. They freed a woman trapped in a bathtub after pulling her free and offered a brief talk on shower safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
James Morse
Paul Fessenden
E & L Club To Hold Rummage Sale In April
The E and L Club of the School Street Methodist church meets at Mrs Carrie Emery's Ferry road Saco to plan a rummage sale in the vestry on April 21 and 22. Committee includes President Linnette Metin and Chair Sophie Mitchell with members Lucy Allen Marjorie Fogg Mary Rollins Jessie Whiten Ethel Cobb. A $5 Red Cross donation is approved and ill list cards signed. Next meeting April 10 led by Marjorie Fogg with entertainment duties by Jessie Whitten Lillian Berry Alice Grace Emma MacFarlane and El l Luman. A swap party yields a prize to Fogg. Tables feature St Patrick motif. refreshments served by the hostess with Herberta Harriman and Mary Rollins assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
L. Club
School _ street Methodist
Carrie Emery
Ferry Road
Saco
Linnette Metin
Sophie Mitchell
Lucy Allén
Marjorie Fogg
Mary Rollins
Jessie Whitten
Ethel Cobb
Middle Street
Lillian Berry
Alice Grace
Emma MacFarlane
Ell@ Luman
I Fogg
Berta Harriman
Lucy Allen
LaDora Gannon
Elsie Lane
Emma McFarlane
Bertha Perkins
Ella Luman
Eva Harper
Mexjorie Fogg
Georgianna Harriman
Phyllis Vining
Maude Tuttle
Herberta Harriman
Linette Martin
Edith Waterhouse
Emery
Saco Lodge IOOF Plans District Meeting in Springvale
Saco Lodge IOOF finalized plans to attend the district meeting in Springvale with Vice-grand William Sias presiding. Attendees were told to meet at the Main street hall at 5 45 p m Thursday with a supper to follow at 6 30 prepared by Springvale lodge members. The second degree will be conferred Monday evening. Refreshment committees were named, and Noble Grand Roland Dubois was reported home from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springvale
Saco Lodge
IOOF
William Sias
Main Street
Carlton Brock
Melvin Wilbur
Roland Dubois
John Hill
Edward_ Dawley
Biddeford PTA Book Fair Planned for Friday and Saturday
The Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association book fund committee announces a two day book fair at Pepperell hall March 17 and 18. Paul Staples will chair with Biddeford high school staff running the event. About 250 new titles for all ages and used books donated to the fund will be sold. Proceeds finance new books for the high school library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Fund Committee
Biddeford
Parent-Teacher Association
Pepperell Hall
Paul Staples
Biddeford High School
Local Group Invited To Sanford Meeting
Members of York County bar racks, Veterans of World War I, and its auxiliary have been invited to attend the fifth anniversary observance of the Sanford barracks at the Sanford American Legion home this evening. The rummage sale planned by the York County Barracks auxiliary for Saturday has been postponed until April at Pepperell hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Barracks
Sanford Barracks
Sanford
Truck Driver Fined For Passing Bus In Biddeford Court
Leroy C. Richards Jr., 26, of Windsor, was fined $15 by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason in Biddeford municipal court for passing a stopped school bus on Route 1 yesterday afternoon. Richards pleaded innocent. after a hearing the judge found him guilty and ordered the fine, which was paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald C. ‘Nason
Biddeford
Leroy C. Richards, Jr
Windsor
Nason
Route 1
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Advent Christian Church
Kennebunk Lower Village
Full Gospel
Route 9-A
Wells
The
Christian Science Society
Hamilton Memorial
School Street Methodist Church
Notre Dame
Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish
Maurice Gendron
Emma Huot
Arthur Lambert
Frances Cote
Fernande Reardon
Memoriam
Granville H. Murphy
Grace FE. F. Murphy
Lions Founder
Speeder
Girl Scouts
Community Club
Pool
Muskie
Washington
Paris
Ed Sullivan
E & L Club
Odd Fellows
Biddeford Pta
Carey Bros
Jewelers
Dennett G Craig, Inc
Saco, Maine
Biddeford-Saco
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