Biddeford Personal Notices From Boston to Massachusetts Hospitals
Mrs Dora Belanger of Bert nard s millinery Biddeford is on a buying trip in Boston. Mrs Paul Shevenell 43 Graham street Biddeford has entered the Notre Dame hospital for medical treatment. Charles B Anthony 32 Winter street Biddeford has entered a Massachusetts Veterans hospital for surgery and extended treatment. Staff Sgt and Mrs Richard Shevenell and sons Guy Mark and Brian have returned to Misaka na Air Force Base Japan after being guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Paul Shevell Biddeford and Mr and Mrs Philip Harvey Saco for the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Belanger
Bertnard's
Biddeford
Boston
Paul Shevenell
Graham Street
Notre Dame
Charles B. Anthony
Winter Street
Massachusetts Veterans Hospital
Richard Shevenell
Guy
Mark
Brian
Masanaka Air Force Base
Japan
Paul Shevell Biddeford
Philip Harvey
Saco
Pepin Dies at 82 After Long Illness in Hills Beach
Joseph Pepin 82 of Hills Beach died after a long illness. Born November 30, 1878 in Biddeford, he worked in an electrical fixture plant in Connecticut before retiring a decade ago and returning home. Survived by widow Adele Gagne, daughter Mrs. Gilberte Boirret of Westfield, two sisters Mrs. Malvina Sylvestre and Mrs. Meleda Poirier, brother Elias Pepin of Providence, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St. Andre church Friday at 9 a.m. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford today Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Telesphore Pepin
Hills Beach
Biddeford
Landry
Adelaide (Veillette) Pepin
Connecticut
Adele Gagne
Gilberte Boirret
Westfied
Conn
Malvina Sylvestre
Meleda Poirier
Sace
Elias Pepin
Providence
R.J
St. Andre
Sansoucy Funeral Home
Stone Street
Biddeford civil defense meeting and Pocahontas visitation
The Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety association will hold a special meeting tonight at 7 30 in the court room at Biddeford City building. Great Pocahontas Mrs Annie Gowen Ogunquit will visit the Blue Feather council Degree of Pocahontas Thursday at 7 30 pm at the hall on Elm Street Biddeford. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Civil Defense and Public Safety Association
Brrddeford City Building
Pocahontas
Annie Gowen
Ogunquit
Blue Feather Council
Elm Street
Iddeford
Church notes outline midweek services across area
Holy Communion and vestry services are scheduled at Trinity Episcopal Saco Wells and Kennebunk locations. Choir rehearsals occur at Lyman Baptist Goodwins Mills and Saco Methodist. Midweek prayer and Bible study meet at Advent Christian Kennebunk Lower Village Village Baptist Kennebunkport. Christian Science Hamilton Memorial Saco hosts 7 45 pm service. Senior choir Saco School Street Methodist rehearses 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Advent Christian Church
Kennebunk Lower Village
Kennebunkport
The
Christian Science Society
Hamilton Memorial
Beach Street
Saco
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Lapointe Gets Stiff Sentence On Beer Charge
John LaPointe Jr 27 of 26 Old Orchard Street Old Orchard Beach was fined 30 in Saco municipal court by Associate Judge William F Wilson Jr for procuring liquor for minors The judge also sentenced him to 30 days in the county jail in Alfred suspended on payment of the fine In another case Francis Kendrick 19 of Hollis Center was fined 15 for speeding 70 mph in a 43 mph zone listed by Saco police
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John LaPointe, Jr
Old Orchard Street
Old Orchard Beach
Saco
William F. Wilson, Jr
Wilson
Life Is Saved By Newspapers
A grocery clerk escaped possible death when a robber fired at him last night in Portsmouth New Hampshire. A pile of newspapers absorbed the bullet before it struck Ralph P cision 33 in the abdomen. The robber, about 22, grabbed cash and fled. the owner could not name a loss figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. Hoo
Ralph P
Cision
Portsmouth Hospital
Kaleman
Card of Thanks for Douglas Walls Family and Mrs Moulton
We extend sincere thanks for expressions of sympathy kindness cards and floral tributes received during our bereavement for Douglas Walls and during illness for Mrs Persis Moulton. Deep appreciation to friends neighbors and organizations for support and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Walls
Persis Moulton
Elliott Knight dies. Wells motor court owner
Elliott T. Knight age 57 of Wells died suddenly at home on Post road. He owned the Wanda view Motor court for years. Survived by widow Irene Warner. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM from Roger K. Lucas home in York with Rev. John N. Simpson officiating. Burial Ocean View cemetery Wells. Friends may call this afternoon and evening at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott T. Knight
Post Road
Wells
Wonderview Motor Court
Irene Warner
Roger K. Lucas
York
John N. Simpson
Wells First and Second Congregational Church
Ocean View Cemetery
Death of Biddeford native jeweler Oscar Garand
Oscar N Garand a Biddeford native and retired jeweler died early today in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. He had lived in Kennebunkport since leaving Fort Lauderdale two years ago. Survived by widow Elizabeth Merrill Garand a sister Rose Garand Arundel and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunkport with Rev Robert Howes officiating burial at Mt Auburn Cemetery Cambridge Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar N. Garand
Biddeford
Kennebunkport
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Albert Garand
Twambley
Saco
Boston
Chicago
Kennebunkport Memorial Legion Post
Elizabeth
Merrill) Garand
Rose Garand
Arundel
Bibber
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Cambridge, Mass
Funeral services for Herman Maddix held in Biddeford
Funeral services for Herman Maddix age 61 of 175 Alfred Street Biddeford were conducted Monday afternoon at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street with Rev Morley J Durost of Biddeford United Baptist Church officiating Entombment occurred at Greenwood’s Tomb and burial in the family lot on Woodlawn Avenue planned for later in spring
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Maddix
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Bolduc
Morley J. Durost
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Greenwood
Woodlawn Avenue
Biddeford Grocery Sold to Armand Poirier in Biddeford
The grocery store at 311 Main Street in the Hatha way block Biddeford owned by Napoleon and Leon Fontaine on Cutts Street has been sold to Armand Poirier of Green Street Biddeford. Sale arranged by local realtor Joseph S. Audie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hathaway
Main Street
Biddeford
Napoleon and
Leon Fontaine
Cutts Street
Armand Poirier
Green Street
Joseph S. Audie
Aircrafts Lead Market Gain Amid Kennedy Defense Spending Hopes
New York stock market edged higher at noon as aircraft shares rally on prospects of increased defense outlays. Dow Jones industrial average rose to 671.11 and the Associated Press average climbed 0.10 to 242.80 while metals fell and rails oils and airlines mixed. Lockheed and Boeing led gains, with General Dynamics up, while Union Carbide and Du Pont slipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Associated Press
Traeng
Kennedy
Lockheed
Boeing
General Dynamics
North American Aviation
Jones & Laughlin
Chrysler
American Telephone
Union Carbide
du Pont
Dow Jones
Tragic Drowning: Bruce Cochran and Sister Becky Ann Die on Ice Near Newport
Bruce Cochran and his sister Becky Ann, aged 3, drowned Sunday after falling through thin ice while playing near their Newport home. Father Byron Cochran found the bodies floating in a branch of the Sebasticook River as police were told they had gone onto the ice to retrieve a ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Bruce Cochran
Becky Ann
Byron
Sebasticock
Golden Rule urged for safe driving by Maine committee
The Maine Highway Safety Committee promotes the Golden Rule as the driving rule to foster sane courteous driving. It argues fear of consequences rarely yields lasting change and urges motorists to consider the rights and well being of others to guide behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Highway Safety Committee
Weather Preview for Portland This Afternoon to Tonight
This afternoon clouds diminish with some sunshine and light winds. Tonight and Wednesday fair to partly cloudy and mild with southwest winds 5 to 10 mph tonight shifting to west 10 to 15 mph Wednesday. Coastal zones see upper 40s to mid 30s, lows from 23 to 31 across listed towns and cities. Measured tides show multiple high and low times through morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Halifax
Montreal
Longtime Biddeford Resident Celebrates 80th Birthday
Joan Paquin marked her 80th birthday at her home on 74 Mason Street Biddeford where she has lived for 34 years. Born in Canada she moved to Biddeford at age three and has remained active in St Theresa Council and St Joseph Church. Her husband has passed away and her son Jean Charles Paquin of New York City attended. A cake cutting and card shower followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Paquin
Yars
Mason Street
Biddeford
Canada
Rose Anne Cote
St. Theresa
Jean Charles Paquin
New York City
Tuition Basis For Thornton Is Questioned
Objections were raised at a Saco City council meeting to the tuition basis for Thornton academy as the council reviewed a first reading of a 240000 dollar budget. The city expects 240000 dollars based on a 400 dollar per student rate for 600 students, a higher figure than last year’s 376.50 per student. Alderman Ward 7 promised further remarks on the matter. Other actions included a 100000 dollar tax anticipation borrowing, acceptance of a 3.4 percent bid for Bear Brook sewage plant financing, and changes to a two year lease purchase for a snow blower reducing interest. The council tabled a Grange hall auction request and referred a marina sign proposal for review while approving a 781.77 dollar motor for the waste truck and seeking bids on 30 acres of Grant road land for tax liens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Saco
Fenderson
Thornton
City of
Ward 7
Canal National Bank of Portland
Bear Brook
Edward Couture
Grange Hall
William Marston I
Glen Haven Circle
Committee On
Grant Road
Harley
Walter Norrad
Robert J. Olor
Saco Man Enlists For Duty In Army
Claude J. Lacroix of 11 Lillian avenue Saco enlisted in the United States Army at Fort Williams today per SFC Donald A. Hamilton of the Biddeford recruiting station. A mason by trade, he previously served three years in the Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude J. Lacroix
Jacques J. Lacroix
Lillian Avenue
Saco
United States Army
Fort Williams
SFC
Donald A. Hamilton
Army
Main Street
Biddeford
Lacroix
United States Marine Corps
Funeral Honor Guard Formed for Sa lem VFW Officer
In Salem New Hampshire a local VFW women's auxiliary changes plans for installation of Ellen Louise Partridge 36 widow of five. Instead of installing her as president, members will form an honor guard at her funeral after she died suddenly of a heart attack last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, N. H
Ellen Louise Partridge
Women's Auxiliary of
Salem Memorial
Beach CD Director Is Removed From Office
Old Orchard Beach selectmen removed Civil Defense Director Orrin E. Clark, appointing Ernest A. Brousseau in his place. No reason was given. Clark held an indefinite term subject to specific causes. Two resignations were accepted: Charles E. Huot from the planning board and Benjamin A. Downs from the school building committee. Irene McGlauflin was named to fill Downs’ vacancy. The Tide Red club received beach drag racing approval with state police consent, track marked, and spectators roped off. several officers named. A $600 short wave radio was approved for the new rental police car. Spring cleanup week dates were discussed and plans set for town-wide campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach Board For Selectmen
Orrin E. Clark
Ernest A. Brousseau
Clark
Charles E. Huot
Benjamin A. Downs
Irene McGlauflin
Downs
Tide Red Club
Old Orchard Beach
Board of Selectmen
Alfred Girard
Paul Fontaine
Edward H. Smith
Ina Emery Discusses Regional Historical Society Activities
Mrs. Ina M. Emery of Saco spoke at the Wells-Ogunquit Historical Society spring meeting in Wells Elementary School about Parsonfield-Porter Historical Society programs. She highlighted fundraising, a Kezar Falls headquarters, a long-running booklet, a sesqui centennial brochure, and antique plates with old house reproductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina M. Emery
Saco
Parsonfield-Porter Historical Society
Wells-Ogunquit Historical Society
Wells
Emery
Saco Public School
Wells High School
Margaret Strout
Evan Smith
Wells-Ogunquit
John P. Williams
Carroll Clark
Roby P. Littlefield
Wells Woman Appeals Fine In Kennebunk
Patricia Ann Winn of Wells was found guilty of obtaining beer for minors and fined ten dollars with a ten day jail term. She appealed to the May term of Superior Court after bail of fifty dollars was posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Kennebunk
Laos Crisis Sees SEATO Proceed Amid Kennedy Gromyko Talks
The SEATO bloc plans actions for Laos as Kennedy Gromyko discussions unfold, while Bangkok hosts the group’s meeting. Reports cite a lull in Royalist and rebel fighting, yet Soviet-North Vietnamese arming continues. Salinger remains hopeful for a peaceful Laos outcome, and Khrushchev’s envoy may push for an international conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free World
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Laos
SEATO
Bangkok
Thailand
Pierre Salinger
Kennedy
Moscow
Gromyko
Kremlin
Saco Firemen Called For Electrical Fire
Saco firemen were called to a home on Park Avenue yesterday for an electrical fire. No damage or injuries were reported. Leonard Burke was named in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Leonard Burke
Park Avenue
California To Seek Death Penalty In Finch Case
In Los Angeles, a third jury found Dr. R. Bernard Finch guilty of first degree murder for killing his socialite wife Barbara Jean Finch, 35, outside their West Covina home on July 18, 1959, and his mistress Carole Tregoff, 24, guilty of second degree murder. Both were convicted of conspiracy to commit murder. The state will seek the death penalty for both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
R. Bernard Finch
Carole Tregoff
Finch
Suergon
Barbara Jean Finch
West Covina
Carole
California
Clifford Crail
Finen
Caroles
Superior Court
David Coleman
Hall of Justice
Crail
Maxwell S. Keith
Finchs
Donald
Bringgold
Bunny’ Finch
Area Episcopal Churches List Special Services
Special Holy Week services are listed for area Episcopal churches. Trinty Saco offers daily Holy Communion through Maundy Thursday, with watch at the Altar of Repose and Easter eve ceremonies at Christ and Trinity churches. St David Kennebunk and St Stephen Waterboro host Good Friday and Easter rites, with multiple Eucharists and a Paschal candle lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Saco
Christchurch
Biddeford
Christ Church
St. David
Kennebunk
St. Stephen's Church
Waterboro
St. David Church
St. Stephen
St David Church
Kennedy presses for expanded Polaris program and new missiles
President Kennedy outlined a broad arms program emphasizing a larger Polaris submarine fleet and stronger Minuteman and Skybolt capabilities. He proposed cutting obsolete projects, cutting waste, and adding 13 000 military personnel while accelerating build rates to 29 subs and two shifts, with cost impacts around 1.3 to 1.5 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kennedy
Polaris
Minuteman
Army
McNamara
Air Force
State of the Union
Maine Highway Safety Warning Lets Drivers Expect the Unexpected
The Maine Highway Safety Committee urges constant vigilance as children appear in traffic. Despite warnings from teachers parents and safety officials youngsters may forget to be careful. Drivers are asked to keep a sharp lookout and expect the unexpected at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Highway Safety Committee
Telephone Damaged in Seco Police Report
Police report a damaged phone booth on Common Street where the receiver was pulled out and discarded. The case is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seco
Common Street
Thrift Shop Volunteers To Be Honored April 3
Notre Dame hospital Thrift shop committee met under Mrs Elphege Paradis to plan a Recognition Night April 2 at St Andre parish hall Biddeford. General chairwoman is Mrs Lucien Doyon with Miss Antoinette Emond handling refreshments and Mrs Harold Carroll program chair. The event honors thrift shop and hospital volunteers and includes plans for three sales led by named group captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop Committee
Elphege Paradis
St. Andre Parish Hall
Biddeford
Lucien Doyon
Antoinette Emond
Harold Carroll
Thrift Shop
Boston
New England Hospital Assembly
Paradis
Devon
Carroll
John Barrett
Fillmore Harris
Gaston Boucher
Leo Paul Taillon
Marc Simard
Paul Smile Petit
Doyon
Eugene Neveux
Gerard Lemieux
Political slip ups rush reprint of 1961 directories
In Olympia Washington the entire directory batch for the 1961 legislature was hurriedly collected for reprinting after Pat Comfort of Pierce County was incorrectly listed as a Democrat despite being a Republican representative. The error required quick corrective action to align party affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
Pat Comfort
Pierce County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph Pepin
Ews
Trinity Episcopal Church
F Versong
Full Gospel
Christ Episcopal Church
Lapointe
Journal “Wants
Elliott Knight
Oscar Garand
Beach CD
Ina Emery
Patricia Ann Winn
David W. Emmons
Harry S. Littlefield
St. Cyr
Harry Hayes
County Cuty
John Harvey
Harry Littlefield
Hayes
Mason P. Smith
Robert B.kimball
Bangor
Oscar Tessa
Utica
N. Y
Episcopal Churches
Auguste Albert
Norman Reilly
Bryan
Carey
Dennett & Craig, Inc
Saco, Maine
Singer
Singer Sewing Center
Nssemary
Singer Sewing Machine Company
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