Local Personal Notes From Biddeford and Portland area
The item lists hospital patients and travel news: Pauline Brochu and Alice Gagnon and Lucille Paquet return home after hospital or stay in Miami. Alyce Coffey returning from Mercy Hospital. Cheryl Lanham travels from Saco to Tokyo with her husband on a two week vacation. Sgt Lanham of Korea duties. US Army unit HQ 1st Cavalry Division. Other attendees include Marilyn Yusiuskas bridal shower guests from Saco Biddeford and nearby towns attending in South Boston and Braintree, with several family and friend names noted.
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Biddeford
Nical
Maine Medical Nter
Portland
Pauline Brochu
Wood Ave
Saco
Maine Medical Center
Alyce Coffey
Hillcrest Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Mercy Hospital
Alice Gagnon
Bacon Street
Lucille Paquet
Hill Street
Miami
Miami Beach
Fla
Cheryl K. Lanham
Alexandria
Edward Kinmond
King St
Allegheny Airlines
Washington, D. C
Tokyo
Japan
Sgt
Lanham
U. S. Army
Btry
1St Cavalry
Korea
Robert Krasko
Ursula Krasko
John Colpitts
Paul Carthas
South Boston
Mass
Marilyn Yusiuskas
John Morrisey
Braintree
Bennie Kraski
Charles Wood
Cape Elizabeth
David Bates
Concord
N. H
Robert Lewin
Kennebunk
Biddeford Council Auxiliary Social Tonight
The Biddeford council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary will hold a social at 8 tonight in the Washington Street Biddeford hall. The Saco Taxpayers Protective Association will meet tonight at 7 30 in the GAR hall at Saco City hall.
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Biddeford
Saco Taxpayers Protective Association
GAR
Saco City Hall
Midweek Prayer Meetings and Choir Rehearsal Scheduled
Bible Baptist church in Saco hosts a Thursday 7 30 p m prayer and Bible study at 144 Ferry road. First Church Ocean Avenue Orchard Beach also holds a 7 30 p m prayer and Bible study. First Assembly of Cool Church Saco meets at the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant Street. Saco School Street Methodist Youth Choir rehearses Thursday at 3 15 p m. Biddeford Universalist Church hosts a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Religious Education Committee.
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Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
Ocean Avenue
Orchard Beach
Assembly of Cool Church
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Unitarian- Universalist Religious Education Committee
Biddeford
Students Hear Political Lecture At Bowdoin College
Thornton Academy government class attends lecture by Hanna Arendt author of Origin of Totalitarianism at Bowdoin College on April 27. Previous speakers include Benjamin I Schwartz Harvard, Paul Linebarger Johns Hopkins, Myron Weiner MIT, and Hyman Kublin Brooklyn College.
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Thornton Academy
Hannah Arendt
Bowdoin College
Benjamin I. Schwartz
Harvard University
Paul M. A. Linebarger
Johns Hopkins University
Myron Weiner
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hyman Kublin
Brooklyn College
Craven DUI Complaint Dropped for Lack of Evidence
Edward S Craven 20 of Garden City Illinois faced a driving under the influence charge in Saco Municipal Court but the case was not pressed by Judge William F Wilson Jr due to insufficient evidence. Also Peter Schwab 21 of 5 Pepperer Square was held on a fugitive warrant from Kokomo Indiana awaiting further information on state laws.
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Edward S. Craven
Garden City
Saco
William F. Wilson Jr
Craven
Peter Schwab
Pepperer Square
Kokomo
Ind
Maine Lobster Dinner Invites Guests From Ohio
In Cleveland, Gov. Reed hosts a Maine lobster dinner linked to the American-Canadian Sportsmen's Vacation and Boat Show. Attendees include food and produce dealers travel writers and agents invited to vacation in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Cleveland
Ohio
Gov. Reed
Pine Tree State
Card of Thanks to Notre Dame Hospital Staff
Sincere thanks to Dr. Charest the staff and nurses of the Notre Dame Hospital. Also to relatives and friends who donated blood and sent cards and gifts during my recent illness. Mrs. Albea Dutil.
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Dr. Charest
Notre Dame Hospital
Albea Dutil
Beaudoin Thanks All for Kindness in My Bereavement
Edmund J. Beaudoin expresses heartfelt appreciation for the sympathy and support shown during the loss of his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund J. Beaudoin
Infant Michael Healey Dies in Boston Hospital
Michael J. Healey five months died at a Boston hospital after birth in Arlington. Survived by parents James T. and Joan C. Healey and brother Robert Meade of West Medford. Funeral 9 a.m. Friday Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Maine. interment Hope Cemetery in Kennebunk in spring.
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Medford
Mass
Michael J. Healey
Boston
Arlington
James T
Joan C. Healey
Robert Meade
West Medford
Angell
Dane St
Kennebunk
Maine
William Kelly
Hope Cemetery
Funeral services held for Mrs Rose Grenier at St Josephs Biddeford
Funeral services for Mrs Rose Grenier were held Tuesday at St Josephs Church Biddeford with Rev Real Nadeau officiating and a solemn requiem high mass. Deacon Rev Roger Bolduc and sub deacon Rev Marc Franck assisted. Burial followed in St Josephs Cemetery with graveside prayers. Numerous relatives and out of town parishioners attended from Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Canada.
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Rose Grenier
St. Joseph’s Church
Biddeford
Real Nadeau
Holy Family Church
Lewiston
Roger Bolduc
Marc Franck
Diana Rousselle
St. Anne
Raymond Bolduc
Hanover
Mass
Rose Moses
Nashua
N.H
Gordon Sawyer
Augusta
Henry Lynch
James Linney
Portland
James Bowden
Cecil Bowden
Cape Elizabeth
Thomas Martin
Auburn
Canada
Joseph Bolduc
Disraeli
Que
Napoleon Bold
Hobby Space Is Important For Preteens
The article argues basements or secluded corners can nurture young engineers and scientists. It describes creating a work space with light and ventilation, then expanding as interest grows. Robbie Branham of Stamford, starting at nine, built radios and later a larger setup, showing how hobby rooms can spur practical skills and careers.
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Associated Press
Robbie Branham
Stamford
Conn
Robbie
Weather Outlook For Portland Turning Colder This Week
This afternoon mostly cloudy with a chance of scattered snow flurries. Winds shift north to northwest 15 to 30 mph. Highs in the low to mid 30s. Tonight clearing, windy and much colder with lows 0 to 10 above. Northwesterly winds 15 to 30 mph. Thursday mostly sunny but still windy and cold.
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Portland
Sodality Council Nominating State Submits Report
The Children of Mary Sodality of St. Mary's Church Biddeford reported a nominating slate led by Elaine White with Mary Brady as vice president and Eleanor Mogan as treasurer. Easter flower chair Ann Gallagher and plans for a May bridge whist were discussed along with a Lent project collection and district council activities.
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Sodality Council
Children of Mary Sodality
St. Mary's Church
Biddeford
Elaine White
Assumption Sodality
Norman Martin
Mary Brady
Richard Gradone
Eleanor Mogan
White
Jank Carey
Armand Metayer
Anne Hector
Ann Gallagher
Miss White
Miss Gallagher
Elizabeth Seidel
York County
Council of Catholic Women
St Francis College
St. Mary’s Parish
Raymond Kenneally
St. Mary’s Sodality Council
Children of Mary Unit
National Council
Gallagher
Denise Addorio
Bishop's Seminary
Eileen O'Rourke
Coleman O'Toole
Sodality
Brady
Office of the Sodality
Johanna Lynch
Seidel
Reds Refuse to Return Welch Airman Held by Soviets
Welch one of three airmen who parachuted into East Germany after their reconnaissance bomber was shot down by a Soviet fighter. The Soviets say they were on a spying mission. the United States says the plane strayed accidentally. Welch was visited by a US Air Force doctor who reported fractures and abrasions and that he is in fair condition.
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Pace One
Welch
East Germany
United States
Air Force
John S. Monroe
Local Couple Receives Card From Jacqueline Kennedy
Mr and Mrs Harry R Courtois Jr of 84F High Street Biddeford are thanked in a sympathy note from Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy. They helped enroll the late President John F Kennedy in the Confraternity of the Precious Blood Purgatorial Society. The article notes sea otter pelts once fetched up to 2500 dollars each in the late 18th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Courtois Jr
Biddeford
Jacqueline Kennedy
Courtois
John F. Kennedy
Youth finds focus through scouts church and arts
A young boy named Robbie joins the Boy Scouts and church groups, plays the violin, and takes occasional dancing lessons. He credits early interests with preventing boredom in adolescence, suggesting a serious preteen project could steer him toward a future in electronics.
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Robbie
The Good Thief’s Final Hour Hope in Paradise
The story from Luke recounts the penitent thief beside Jesus on the cross asking to be remembered. Jesus responds that that day he will be with Him in Paradise, illustrating forgiveness and faith at death.
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Christ
God
Jesus
Paradise
Five Children Restored To Parents In Biddeford Hearing
In Biddeford Municipal Court Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason heard a custody case and two vehicle violations. The Bertrand family's five children were returned to their parents while one father was kept under welfare supervision and another defendant faced fine or jail. Marco L. Sokolove testified as welfare worker. John Harvey and Lloyd P. LaFountain represented the parties.
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Biddeford
Gerald C. Nason
Michael Roux
Sanford
Main
Elm Streets
Robert A. Legueux
Nason
Roux
Rene RK. Letourneau
Pike St
Elm
Roger
Welfare Department
Marco L. Sokolove
Maine Department of Health and Welfare
John Harvey
Bertrands
Atty
Lloyd P. LaFountain
Biddeford Agencies Report Quiet Fire and Police Day
Biddeford remained quiet for the fire and police departments yesterday with no fires or accidents reported. The Biddeford Department ambulance answered two calls to transfer patients to rest homes from local hospitals.
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Biddeford
Watery custard hints at overcooking
A custard that ends up watery usually indicates it has been overcooked. Careful control of heat and timing helps achieve a smooth, custard texture.
Colleges Accept Biddeford High Seniors in Wide Range
Reno Roy announces the names of Biddeford High School seniors accepted by many colleges. Notables include David Allen at Bowdoin College and the University of Maine, Priscilla Beaulieu at the University of Maine and Farmington State Teachers College, and Jennifer Parks at the University of Maine and Lake Erie College in Ohio. Additional acceptances span Regis College, Boston University, Albion College, and Mt. Ida Junior College among others.
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Reno Roy
Biddeford
David Allen
Bowdoin College
University of Maine
Priscilla Beaulieu
Farmington State Teachers College
Jennifer Parks
Lake Erie College
Painsville
Ohio
Kenndall
Bucknell University
Lewisburg
Miami University of Oxford
Mary Reilly
Regis College
Weston
Mass
Boston College
Richard Rhames
Albion College
Albion
Mich
Florence Mantis
American International College
Springfield
Rozanna Patane
Boston University
Frances Barrett
Charlotte Dupont
Margaret Emerson
Patricia Garnache
Rebecca Joncas
Judy Nicol
Beverly Townsend
Pierce Secretarial School
Boston
Faye Barbano
Bonnie Brooks
June Chadbourne
Anita Mathieu
Sandra Wiggin
Carol Violette
Colette Fortier
Elaine Sandler
Mt. Ida Junior College
Newton Centre
Deborah Carpenter
Cambridge School of Business
St. Mary's Hospital
School of Nursing
Lewiston
Paula Ledoux
Sherry Poirer
Joanne Tedeschi
Paticia Turgeon
Mercy Hospital
Margaret Banker
Patricia Denoncour
Clark University
Worcester, Mass
Traffic Violations Shape Kennebunk Court Docket
Kennebunk Municipal Court heard multiple traffic cases with fines for red light violations and speeding. Gerald E. Tuttle of Saco and Roger L. Lataille of Woonsocket were fined five dollars each. William J. Lambert of Saco paid fifteen dollars for inadequate brakes. Ronald G. Herbert of Portland and Francis J. Paulus of Oakland were fined fifteen dollars for left of center driving on a cresting grade. Alexander Burr III of Kennebunk pleaded guilty to speeding and paid ten dollars. Nancy Houston of Ogunquit defaulted twenty dollars bail for driving without a license. A charge against Nationwide Trailer Rental System Inc. filed without plea. John Papacosma of Freeport was fined ten dollars for speeding on a turnpike. Desmond of Kennebunk and Margery Burr of Kennebunkport had cases continued for sentencing.
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Kennebunk
Ferry Road
Saco
Roger L. Lataille
Woonsocket
William J. Lambert
Storer St
Ronald G. Herbert
Portland
Francis J. Paulus
Oakland
Alexander Burr III
Nancy Houston
Ogunquit
Trailer Rental System, Inc
Colorado Springs
Biddeford Public Health Nursing Reports Made
The Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association met in the city building nursing office to heard February reports. Nurses logged 404 home visits bringing total since July 1 1963 to 3060. They noted three dozen baby nighties and 54 baby blankets with a day crib donated by individuals. School nursing inspected 585 Junior High students. The group joined York County Public Health Nursing Association in Saco on February 20 1964. Next meeting set for April 21 at the nursing office.
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Biddeford
Bruce Wilson
Florence Hamel
Charles Thompson
Norman Reilly
Theodore Schaffer
Mary Caddigan
Hartford Man Found Frozen Dead Nearby
Victor M. Niskanen, 61, missing from Hartford since Saturday, was found frozen to death Tuesday on a snow covered dead end road. Deputies found the body while probing another case. Medical Examiner Norman Jackson of Rumford said he died apparently Sunday and was encased in ice.
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Hartford
Victor M. Niskanen
Norman Jackson
Rumford
Niskanen
Garage Workshop Burns in Saco
Saco firemen responded to an alarm late yesterday afternoon and found a workshop in the garage of Raymond Fournier at 56 Beach Street on fire. The blaze started on the floor and was confined to that area as Engines 1 and 3 and the ladder truck extinguished it and prevented spread to the adjacent 21 story house.
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Saco
Raymond Fournier
Beach St
Stocks Rise Amid Steel, Auto and Airline Strength
New York shares climbed to new highs as steel, auto and airline shares led gains. The Dow Jones rose 2.44 to 820.60 at noon while the AP average for 60 stocks gained about one point overall. rails and office equipment also edged higher.
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New York
Associated Press
Dow Jones
American Stock Exchange
U.S
Welcome To The Fold Biddeford Saco births page
Teana Lee Lamirande born at Otis Air Force Base mass to S Sgt and Mrs An dre Lamirande. Ronald Charles Simoneau born at Webber Hospital Biddeford to Raymond and Mrs. Simoneau. Alan Wayne Turnage born in Berry Road Saco to Paul Turnage. James Waterhouse born R F D 3 Biddeford. Peter Welch born R F D Kennebunkport. Susan Eva Berman born in Lewiston to C Martin Berman Auburn with Spill and Lamirande families listed.
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Webber Hospital
Raymond Simoneau
Pool St
Biddeford
Ronald Charles
Arthur St. Ours
Jer Desjardins
Paul Turnage
Berry Road
Saco
Alan Wayne
James Waterhouse
Henry R. Welch
Kennebunkport
Peter
C. Martin Berman
Auburn
Susan Eva
Central Maine General Hospital
Lewiston
Berman
Carol Spill
Atty
Simon Spill
Benjamin Berman
CAP Officials Gather for Maine Wing Meeting in Portland
CAP Maine Wing staff met at Portland headquarters with Capt. Alexander Hamilton Arundel Warrant Officer Armand Bru nne Biddeford Commandant of Cadets Robert D. Stone and Training Officer Francis Stone Saco in attendance A rescue training exercise set for April 11 12 involving Maine New Hampshire and Vermont units The spring meeting will be in Augusta Armory May 17 with cadets and seniors The Cadet Encampment will be at Pease AFB Portsmouth NH June 2028 a joint event with New Hampshire and Vermont The Maine Forestry Service’s Joel Marsh addressed the group The next wing staff meeting is planned for Bangor April 14.
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Saco
CAP
Maine
Portland
Alexander Hamilton
Arundel
Armand A. Brunelle
Biddeford
Robert D. Stone
Francis Stone
New Hampshire
Vermont
Augusta
Pease Afb
Portsmouth
N.H
Joel Marsh
Maine State Forestry Service
Bangor
Brother Patrick Honored at Alfred Feast Day Concert
A Knights of Columbus event at No tre Dame Institute in Alfred paid tribute to Brother Patrick on his Feast Day. He has led the Christian Institute in Alfred for 18 years and will soon depart for Jersey for a General Chapter seminar on updated laws. A St Patrick buffet followed the concert for the celebrating Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Knights of Oo
Biddeford
Notre Dame Institute
Brother Patrick
The
Christian Institute
Isle of Jersey
St. Patrick
Women’s Variety Club Works On Daily Project
The Women’s Variety Club met at Mrs. Lena Durette’s Biddeford home to craft and finish daily project items. A financial report was given by Mrs. Theresa Huot, with session led by secretary Mrs. Joan Bouthillette in the absence of ill president Mrs. Jeannette Jalbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Variety Club
Lena Durette
High Street
Biddeford
Theresa Huot
Joan Bouthillette
Jeannette Jalbert
Durette
Huot
Rosa Bouthillette
Annette Goulet
Lorraine Bisson
Theresa Lariviere
Isabelle Desrosiers
Jalbert
Pool St
Pi Chapter Holds Open Meeting in Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach Beta Sigma Phi Alpha chapter held an open meeting for prospective members at Mrs. Robert Berger’s Greenacre Road home with President Mrs. Donald Lester presiding. Reports on finances and the spring fashion show were given, plans for a March 24 rush party with an Easter Bonnet Parade were announced, and nominating elections set for that meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Pi Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Robert Berger
Greenacre Road
Donald Lester
Victor Victor
International Office
Thomas Fregeau
St. Louis
Scarborough
Clay Reported As Having Failed Test
The Army declined to confirm or deny a report that Cassius Clay failed a second mental test for Army induction. The Washington Post said Clay scored low on the aptitude test in Louisville on March 13 and was notified. the Louisville draft board did not know his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Cassius Clay
Washington Post
Clay
Louisville
Reunion Committee Meeting Scheduled
A reunion committee will meet Thursday at 8 p m at 360 South St Biddeford to discuss plans for the 10th year classes of 1954 from St Joseph's High School and St Louis High School. Attendees include representatives from both schools and other planning members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph's High School
St. Louis High School
Paul Pollock
Pauline Deschambeault
South St
Biddeford
Marcel Levesque
Armand Boisvert
Paul Staples
Raymond Guay
St. Joseph’s
Roger Normandy
St. Louis
Beach Accident Involving Local Residents On Saco Avenue
Police reported a collision on Saco Avenue yesterday when John Price Jr 22 of Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach lost control and struck William McNally 28 of Bower Lane Old Orchard Beach car stuck in a snow bank by a Shell Station. Damage to Price vehicle estimated at 25 dollars.
Maine Maritime Academy trustees split on superintendent’s role
Alumni Association leader Rodway announced the minority trustees’ stance. President Richard Libby, speaking in Bar Harbor, said the board unanimously believes the academy superintendent must meet General Order 07 minimum requirements and have stature to restore esprit de corps to the Maine Maritime Academy and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pave Inc
Richard Libby
Bar Harbor
Maine Maritime Academy
McNally car heavily damaged after collision says police
Police report the McNally vehicle sustained extensive damage in a recent collision with no damage estimate available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNally
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Ewus le
Margaret V. Bliss
Healey Infant
State
Reds
Ishmael
Biddeford High
Stampe
Bob Strampe
Kennebunk Court
Saco Squadron
Patrick
Women’s Variety Club
Roland Provencher
Bergeron
Fre‘peau
Russell Morse
Victor
Adrienne Heffernan
J. A. Servais
Donald Roy
Norma Lamb
Rodway
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