Local Personal Notices From Webber Hospital
Mrs. Mary Jane Couture of Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Arthur E Letendre of 140 South Street Biddeford is a medical nurse at Webber Hospital. Oliva Bolduc of 78 High Street Biddeford a service officer in Biddeford's Veterans office has entered Togus Veterans Hospital for observation, accompanied by his wife and his nephew and wife Mr and Mrs Paul Langelier of Saco.
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Mary Jane Couture
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Webber Hospital
Arthur E. Letendre
South St
Biddeford
Oliva Bolduc
High St
Veterans Office
Veterans Hospital
Togus
Tocus
Paul Langelier
Saco
Death of Frank E. Hall at 48 in Biddeford
Frank E. Hall 48 of 270 Hill Street Biddeford died yesterday at home. Born November 11 1915 in Millinocket he was the son of Frank E and Sue Downing Hall. He worked as a salesman for H Hall Leather Co Lynn Mass served as a US Army Transportation Corps captain in World War II and later with Sears Roebuck and Diamond National Corp as district manager. Surviving: mother Augusta widow Katherine Mulcahy Hall daughter Susan Hall four siblings Carl Millinocket Lester Montpelier VT Ellis West Barrington RI and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco. Interment in Millinocket. Portland forecast calls for clouds and rain this afternoon then windier cooler by Friday with snow flurries possible. Winds 15 to 25 mph today and tonight. Friday brisk with 20 to 30 mph winds and higher gusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Hall
Hill St
Biddeford
Millinocket
Frank E
Sue (Downing) Hall
Burdette College
Lynn
Mass
H. Hall Leather Co
Mas
Sears Roebuck and Co
Diamond National Corp
Biddeford - Saco Lodge of Elks
Augusta
Katherine (Mulcahy) Hall
Susan H. Hall
Phyllis Hall
Carl
Parish whist party cancelled. next event April 4
The usual whist party for the Vocational fund by St Andre's Parish Biddeford is cancelled this week. The next whist party will be April 4. The Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Post will meet tonight at 8 in the Legion Home on Elm Street Biddeford with officer elections to be held during a meeting of Merton Ira Staples AMVETS Auxiliary in the Alfred Street post home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andre's Parish
Biddeford
Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley, American Legion
Legion
Elm Street
Merton Ira Staples, Amvets, Auxilary
Alfred Street
Good Friday services held in Biddeford and Saco churches
Holy Communion observed at Trinity Church Saco Friday 9 30 a m and at Christ Church Biddeford 5 15 p m A Wider Grade Cadets unit meets 8 30 p m Friday A three hour Good Friday service noon to 3 p m tomorrow in First Parish Congregational Saco led by ministers from Biddeford and Saco with theme The Seven Last Words Worshippers may come and go as they wish
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Saco
Christ Church
Biddeford
Biddeford - Saco
Union Good Friday Service Set for Biddeford Churches
The Biddeford United Church of Christ and Biddeford United Baptist Church join for a union Good Friday service tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Baptist Church sanctuary on Jefferson Street. Rev Jasper M Beane hosts and Rev David F E Wigley delivers the evening message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
I Behold His Glory Film at Salvation Army Hall
In observance of Good Friday the film I Behold His Glory will be shown at Salvation Army Hall 91 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach tomorrow with two showings at 3 p m and 7 30 p m The general public is invited to attend.
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Salvation Army Hall
Union Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Furnishings Turned To Fashion In New York Wardrobe
New York report notes a playful trend where home textiles become couture. Designers used bedspreads, curtains, and table linens to create opulent gowns, with some outfits priced at high sums. The approach showcases creativity but is costly and not a bargain for cash strapped shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tara
Scarlet O'Hara
National Society For Industrial Designers
Couturiers
Biddeford School Yard Plans Move Forward
The panel instructed fenident to proceed with black topping the junior high school yard. Discussed bus shelters and voted to have a company representative present before the board at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenident
Shop the easy way the Journal classified way
Classified ads in The Journal guide readers to quick, practical purchases and services. The page highlights a selection of items for sale, personal notices, and local offers presented in concise, reader friendly listings.
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the Journal
Arthur C Thibeault of Old Orchard Beach dies at 63
Arthur C Thibeault, 63, of 24 Union Ave., Old Orchard Beach, died last night in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born June 8, 1900 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, he was a retired Maine Central Railroad worker and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Workers of America. Survived by his widow Emma Pare Thibeault, a daughter Grace Chouinard of Manchester NH, a brother Wilfred Thibeault of Biddeford, a sister Nora Carrier of Dover NH, a grandson Michael Chouinard of Manchester NH, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday from St. Margaret's Church. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home, Biddeford, 2–4 and 7–10 p.m. starting tomorrow.
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Old Orchard Beach
Arthur C. Thibeault
Union Ave
Biddeford
Lawrence
Mass
Charles and
Philomene (Dubois) Thibeault
Maine Central Railroad
Brotherhood of Railroad Workers of America
Emma
Pare) Thibeault
Pare) Thibeault, This Town; One Daughter, Mrs. Grace Chouinard, Manchester, N.H
Wilfred Thibeault
Nora Carrier
Dover
N.H
Michael Chouinard
Manchester
N. H
St. Margaret's Church
San Soucy Funeral Home
Stone St
Emile Poisson Obituary Notice From Massachusetts
Emile Poisson 61 died Tuesday at a Westfield hospital after an operation. He lived in East Longmeadow and Springfield for over 40 years, formerly Biddeford, Maine, born September 6, 1902 in Wattonville Quebec. He was a carpenter, veteran, Army after World War. Survived by two brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford today and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Service to be announced later.
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East Longmeadow
Mass
Emile Poisson
Westfield
Biddeford
Maine
Springfield
Wattonville
Que
Frederick and
Alida Lalime Poisson
St. Joseph's School
George Poisson
Andre Poisson
Ogunquit
Yvonne Poisson
Annette Paradis
Old Orchard Beach
Jean Kalish
Brooklyn
N. Y
Rolande Bragdon
Sanford
Bolduc
Alfred St
Infant Gagne dies at 22 months in Saco
Steven M. Gagne, 22 months, of 150 Beach St Saco, died yesterday in a local hospital. He was the son of Joseph W. and Paula J. Callahan Gagne and survived by a brother, Robert Scott, paternal grandmother Mrs Edna Gagne, maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs John J. Callahan of Somerville Mass, and his parents. Funeral services set for 10 am tomorrow at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford with a Mass at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco next week. Friends may call 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Most Holy Trinity Church
Saco
Fat Children Don't Exercise
A Boston doctor filmed overweight and normal weight children in individual and team activities. Obese children showed far lower activity levels than their non obese peers in tennis and volleyball, remaining inactive 55 percent of the time in tennis and even less active in volleyball according to Dr. Jean Mayer and Dr. Beverly Bullen from Harvard School of Public Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jean Mayer
Harvard School of Public Health
Mayer
Beverly Bullen
Mothers Day Party Planned by Daughters of Penelope
Daughters of Penelope at the Ahepa Home Saco outlined plans for a Mothers Day party. Gifts will go to the oldest and youngest mothers. A film "America, America" may be shown at Mutual Theater later, with four Academy Award nominations noted.
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Daughters of Penelope
Pleasant Street
Saco
Catherine Shourens
Faye Moody
Moody
Anita Tito
Cleo Mantis
Betty Vassill
Amy Albert
America
Mutual Theater
Alexandria Vorias
The
Red Cross
Albert
Penny Georges
Vassill
Sunshine
Georgia Vanites
Maria Economos
Ethel Psomiades
Tessie Sakalas
Faye Lewis
Irene Anagnostis
Betty Brickates
Democrat Delegates Meet In Biddeford
Biddeford Democratic delegates and alternates met in the municipal court room of the City Building. Attorney William Donahue conducted the meeting and the group agreed to confirm hotel reservations for the delegation's use at the state convention. Financial and transportation issues were discussed and a follow up meeting was set before the Bangor convention on May 15 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Atty. William Donahue
Bangor
Trio Returned To Men's Reformatory
Kennebunk police and a state trooper returned three men to the Men's Reformatory at South Windham for continuous parole violation. Michael T. Brennan 22 Joseph E. Rousselle 25 of Grove Street Kennebunk and John Chick 22 of Wells were arrested on parole violation warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Wells
South Windham
Michael T. Brennan
Joseph E. Rousselle
Grove Street
John Chick
Frank Stevens
Robert Janson
Biddeford
Wendlands Purchase Biddeford Property from Lan dry Family
The property at 379 South St Biddeford owned by Charles Landry has been sold to Mr and Mrs Ronald Wendland of Saco The sale includes a modern ranch home and garage with several lots of land purchased for their future residence The deal was handled by F T Shelton a Son Real Estate Agency 48 Jefferson St Biddeford
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South St
Biddeford
Charles Landry
Ronald Wendland
Saco
Socks, socks, and a popper mark 1962 Christmas
Curtis Schrader an apprentice plumber in Richmond California recalls his 1962 Christmas when he received 28 gifts 27 of them were pairs of socks and the remaining present was a popcorn popper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nary Atie Richmond
Calif
Curtis Schrader
Overweight children struggle to engage in planned activities
The article notes that overweight children show high inactivity in play and swimming, with 72 percent inactivity in water and a tendency to stand and chat. Dr Mayer concludes weight loss requires active participation in planned activities alongside calorie control.
Doubting Thomas Faith and Recognition After Resurrection
After Jesus' crucifixion the eleven hid behind locked doors. Jesus appeared, offered proof to Thomas who had doubted. Thomas proclaimed My Lord and my God. Jesus blessed those who believe without seeing. Source notes John chapter 20 verse 29.
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Jesus
Christ
Thomas
New Kennedy half dollars reach Kennebunk banks
Ocean National Bank received 200 dollars worth of Kennedy half dollars Tuesday as deliveries began in the area. Bank president Robert R. Stinson reported about 25 people lined up at opening on Wednesday morning, and the coins sold quickly. The Arundel branch at Kennebunkport and the Wells branch also stocked the new 50 cent pieces at opening yesterday.
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Kennebunk
Ocean National Bank
Robert R. Stinson
Arundel
Kennebunkport
Wells
Reed shows interest in academy finances amid board debates
The board weighs Rodway's retention as Reed indicates focus on financial management. Holmes backs Rodway, while the attorney general suggests refreshing appointments. Reed plans to appoint as terms expire and will consider Clyde Homes for the April 12 seat. The board members express dedication and best interests of the school.
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Rodway
Clyde B. Homes
Belfast
Holmes
Biddeford Police Discuss Lewd Magazine Sales
Chief Edgar Sevigny of Biddeford and Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason met today to discuss selling lewd magazines at local newsstands. Maine Attorney General Frank Hancock was contacted. They aim to meet with more officials to clean up the material and protect children as laws are unclear.
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Edgar Sevigny
Biddeford
Gerald C. Nason
Maine
Frank Hancock
Sevigny
County Republican Committee To Meet
KENNEBUNKPORT The York County Republican Committee will meet at the Municipal Building Monday at 8 p m County Chairman Philip Hussey Jr announced today Many candidates for the June Republican primaries are expected to attend Mrs Lucille McBride committee secretary will receive preliminary reports from towns on the committee sponsored voter registration and enrollment drive now underway
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Kennebunkport
York County
Republican Committee
Philip Hussey Jr
Hussey
Lucille McBride
Biddeford Firemen Answer Two Calls
Biddeford firefighters were called out twice to separate incidents. A telephone call sent units to 23 Lafayette St. for a wooden two story building owned by Albert Guillebault where the fire was out on arrival. A second call to 43 Foss St. involved an overflowing oil burner at a building owned by Hormidas Bastarache and required no further action.
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Biddeford
Lafayette St
Albert Guillebault
Foss St
Hormidas Bastarache
Elwyn Brann Is Ordered Held For Murder
Elwyn Brann, 35, of Washington, is bound over for the May term of Knox Superior Court on a murder charge. Associate Judge Galen LaGassey noted defense points for manslaughter but sent Brann to await grand jury action. Brann reportedly shot Phillip Willett, 39, of Union on March 8 after an argument over Willett’s interest in Brann’s female friend.
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Rockland
Elwyn Brann
Washington
Knox Superior Court
Galen P. LaGassey
Brann
Phillip Willet
Union
Willett
Welcome To The Fold Excerpt From Biddeford Journal
Welcome to the Fold notes extend greetings to newcomers in the area. David G Bolduc is a 20 month old son of Roland G Bolduc and his wife Claudette Cote now in Atlanta formerly of Biddeford. Grandparents are Roland Bolduc and Adelaide Road Old Orchard Beach. A son David Shawn Farley born March 12 at Webber Hospital Biddeford weighed seven pounds six ounces.
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Biddeford- Saco
David G. Bolduc
Roland G. Bolduc
Atlanta
Biddeford
Bolduc
Claudette L. Cote
Roland Bolduc
Adelaide Road
Old Orchard Beach
Webber Hospital
Robert Farley
ISB
Parent
David Shawn
AMVETS Schedule Joint Installation in Biddeford
Joint installation ceremonies for officers of the Merton Ira Staples Post AMVETS and its Auxiliary set for Saturday March 28 at 7 30 p m in the hall on Alfred Street Biddeford A social hour at 6 30 p m precedes the rites a dance and buffet lunch follow Harold Strout Saco AMVETS state commander will be installing officer with state suite assistance All AMVETS post members statewide and other veterans groups in the area invited to attend
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Merton Ira Staples
Amvets
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Harold Strout
Saco
Amvets Post
DAR Members Attend Two Day Spring Conference in Portland
Fourteen members of Rebecca Emery Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution attended the state organization’s two day spring conference at the Eastland Motor Hotel in Portland. The local group received a cash award for having the highest number of magazine subscriptions in the state, led by chair Margaret Strout. Attendees included state treasurer Mrs. Alice Hurd state auditor Miss Margaret Strout local regent Mrs Dorothy Tarbox and fifteen others.
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Rebecca Emery
Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR
Eastland Motor Hotel
Portland
Margaret Strout
Alice Hurd
Dorothy Tarbox
Gertrude Pease
Ina Femery
Elizabeth Garland
Ethel Wight
Ella Lyman
Dena Floyd
Catherine Hutchins
Gertrude Farwell
Mildred Coleman
Elvira Lord
Thea Dennett
Bonsai: a dwarfed tree kept to two feet over centuries
A bonsai is a dwarfed tree kept so tightly controlled that it may stay at two feet tall for 300 years, illustrating extreme horticultural restraint and artistry.
Explosion halves American tanker off Virginia coast
The Coast Guard reports an explosion fractured an American tanker off the Virginia coast as another U.S. ship ferries survivors aboard. A biracial committee seeks solutions to Jacksonville's crisis amid ongoing violence in Florida. A union official is jailed amid an investigation into a Florida Coast Railway train dynamiting attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Coast Guard
U.S
Jacksonville
Florida City
Florida Coast Railway
Carbon monoxide risks cited by Maine safety committee
Carbon monoxide claims more than 360 lives yearly including drivers warming cars in closed garages, mechanics working in closed bays, and individuals running engines in parked cars without ventilation. The Maine Highway Safety Committee warns of these dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Highway Safety Com
Maine Highway Safety Committee
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Ishmael
Reed
Cheerio
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Watters
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Exeter
England
Hughes Aircraft
Associated Press National
William E. Miller
Sen
J.W. Fulbright
Neville Chamberlain
Douglas MacArthur
Chung Hee Park
Japan
Lambert St
Bob
J. P. Gadhbois
As¢ & Shaw Reg
Sneider’s
Smith Street
Saco Lowell
Pedwin
Freeman
Stor
Main Street
Alfred Road
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