Local briefs list residents in hospital and reunion plans
Adelard Bill of 24 West street Biddeford receives treatment at Togus Veterans Hospital. Anthony Colomb of 39 Roebuck venue Saco is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Alfred E. Cote of 30 Union street Saco is a surgical patient at Webber. Dr and Mrs Joseph Kennelly of Ferry Road Saco returned home from Boston. Joseph Hurd returned to his Biddeford home from Togus. Notre Dame hospital auxiliary volunteers from Group D with Mrs Raymond Letellier captain take charge of Thrift Shop next week. Mrs Donald Ketcham, formerly of Graham Street Extension Biddeford, is a surgical patient at South Shore Hospital South Weymouth. Two local residents named to Wentworth Institute reunion committees. Arnold D Calderwood of 295 Elm Street Biddeford to serve on the 30th reunion committee. The class will celebrate its reunion May 9 at the Institute. Rene D Dubois of 15 Westfield Street Biddeford to serve on the first anniversary reunion for the Class of 1958 also May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelard Bill
West Street
Togus Veterans Hospital
Notre Dame Hospital
Raymond Letellier
Donald Ketcham
Graham Street
Biddeford
South Shore
Arnold D. Calderwood
Elm Street
Institute
Rene D. Dubois
Westfield Street
Heloise Renouf Dies Former Biddeford Choir Director
Heloise Painchaud Renouf a prominent Biddeford and Saco music figure died today at the McArthur home in Biddeford. She directed White church choirs for years and was widow of Narcisse P. Renouf. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Arthur Sherman of Worcester and several grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco with Warren Moses officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise Painchaud Renouf
Biddeford
Saco
McArthur
Elm Street
Narcisse P. Renouf
Peter and
Marie Reny Painchaud
Christ Scientist
Boston
Mass
Christian Science Society
Arthur Sherman
Worcester
Dennett and Craig
Main Street
Warren Moses
Portland
Greenwood Cemetery
Adah Chapter Eastern Star Meet At Biddeford Masonic Hall
The Adah chapter Order of the Eastern Star will hold a 7 30 meeting at the Biddeford Masonic hall featuring conferring of degrees and a Mother's Day program. Hostesses are Past Matrons Mrs. Gertrude Davis and Mrs. Ruth Haley with refreshments by chairwoman Mrs. Ednad Stackpole and committee. A Delta Alpha club meeting follows Monday at 8 p m at Mrs. Helen Daly’s Randall avenue Ocean Park with assisting hostess Mrs. Bertha Sylvester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah Chapel
Order of the Eastern Star
Biddeford Masonic Hall
Gertrude Davis
Ruth Haley
Ednad Stackpole
Delta Alpha Club
Helen Daly
Randall Avenue
Ocean Park
Bertha Sylvester
Churches Hold Saturday Events at Saco Salvation Army
At the Saco Salvation Army headquarters a music school for youths opens at 9 a.m. and Torchbearers meet at 7 p.m. Junior band practice is slated for 10 a.m. at the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army. The 116th annual May Festival by the Social Circle of Saco Second Parish Unitarian church takes place Saturday at Saco City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Old Orchard Beach
Salvation Army
Saco Second Parish
Maine Senate Passes 80 Cent Minimum Wage Bill
AUGUSTA AP The Maine Senate, in a 15-11 roll call, upset an unfavorable committee and approved an 80 cent minimum wage after a series of votes and a reconsideration prompted by a misvote. Earlier, a 16-12 vote rejected a Democratic sponsored $1 wage, with correction of an error by Sen. James Coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Senate
Maine
Hollis Wymica
R-Milbridge
James Coffin
Freeport
Peter MacDonald
Rumford
Labor Committee
Stock market uneven in slow trading session
NEW YORK AP reports a slow, uneven trading day with most pivotal stocks moving fractions. Warner-Lambert rose on dividend news, Merck and Schering small gains, Polaroid and Bell & Howell up notably, Litton, Raytheon, Philco higher, Sperry Rand down, America Motors and Chrysler mixed, Goodyear down, AT&T and Liggett & Myers lower, U.S. government bonds firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Warner - Lienbert
Merck
Polaroid
Bell & Howell
Litton Industries
Wall Street
Raytheon
Philco
Sperry Rand
America Motors
Chrysler
Goodyear
American Telephone
Liggett
Emerson Harry B dies after long illness at 74
Harry B. Emerson 74 resident of 113 West Grand Avenues Old Orchard Beach died yesterday afternoon at a local hospital after a long illness. He was widower of Abbie Richards Emerson and had lived in Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach. He was born in Biddeford son of Washburn T and Oliv er Felker Emerson, a former carpenter and former Saco Police officer. He is survived by three daughters Mrs Lawrence N Stackpole Saco Mrs Isaac Finneault Watertown Mass Mrs Reginald Lamontagne Spokane Wash two sons Harry B Emerson Jr Andover Conn and Lawrence N Emerson Portland two sisters Mrs Fred Staples Saco and Mrs John Staples Biddeford one grandchild seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco. Friends may call at the funeral home 7 to 9 this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Blanchard Emerson
West Grand Avenues
Old Orchard Beach
Abbie Richards Emerson
Biddeford
Saco
Washburn T
Oliver Felker Emerson
Lawrence N. Stackpole
Isaac Finneault
Watertown
Mass
Reginald Lamontagne
Spokane
Wash
Harry B. Emerson
Andover
Conn
Lawrence N. Emerson
Portland
Fred Staples
John Staples
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Obituary of Roart J Sloan Old Orchard Beach resident dies
Roart J Sloan 36 of 151 Portland avenue Old Orchard Beach died suddenly yesterday morning in a Portland hospital. Born in Wilmington Massachusetts he was the son of Arthur R and Lillian Nimblett Sloan. A World War II veteran who served in Asia and the Pacific he belonged to the Maine National Guard 118th Quartermaster Regiment. Survived by parents four brothers and two sisters. services set for 8 am Saturday from 749 Congress street followed by a 9 am requiem high mass at St Margaret church Old Orchard Beach with burial in Calvary Cemetery South Portland. Friends may call this afternoon and evening at 749 Congress street Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Sloan
Portland Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Portland
Wilmington
Mass
Arthur R
Lillian Nimblett Sloan
Asia
Pacific
Maine National Guard
118Th Quartermaster Regiment
Meriden, Conn
Charles R
South Portland
Lincoln J
George W
Francis McNabb
Lawrence Foley
Concress Street
St. Margaret Church
Calvary Cemetery
Congress Street
Safety Meeting Ends Badly in San Antonio Incident
Joe Mireles, 29, walked out of a City Hall safety meeting and fell down a flight of stairs. He suffered a five inch gash above the eye and was treated at a local facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Joe Mireles
Mireles
City Hall
Intruders Take Over San Carlos House
James Sandoval complained to police that two women and five men parked their auto and two motorcycles in his driveway. They removed outdoor furniture from his garage to the patio and broke into the house. They helped themselves to liquor, sat around on the patio, and left with the liquor when he returned from a movie Wednesday night. He did not know who they were.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Carlos
Calif
James Sandoval
Movie star buys summer home on North Haven Maine
Robert Montgomery, renowned film and TV personality, purchased a summer residence on North Haven, a Penobscot Bay island. He and his wife have long visited the Maine coast aboard their cabin cruiser, making frequent trips to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays
Rockland
Robert Montgomery
North Haven
Penobscot Bay Island
Montgomery
Maine
Weather summary for zone 1 with temps and wind
This afternoon rain ends and skies clear to partly cloudy with a touch warmer. Tonight cooler with scattered frost. Saturday fair and warmer with light W to SW winds 5 to 15 mph. Overnight lows include Portlands 41 and Mt Washington 24. other readings from Caribou to Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
Washington
Miami
Chiago
Denver
Los Angeles
Halifax
Montreal
Births Reported From Biddeford to Kennebunkport
Birth notices list multiple newborns across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunkport with parents addresses and infant details. Names include Brian Debra Jean Pamela Jane Betty Ann Scott Henry Linda Lee Mark William Mary Elizabeth Kimberley Anne Julia Lynn Christopher Scott. Weights range from three pounds three ounces to eight pounds ten ounces with birth dates in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcide Fournier
Roebuck Avenue
Saco
Debra Jean
Richard Braley
Pleasant Street
Pamela Jane
Guillaume Cuillory
Grant Street
Biddeford
Betty Ann
Webber Hospital
Richard Bailey
Main Street
Scott Henry
Albert Roberts
Washington Avenue
Mark William
Paul Laverriere
Pool Street
Linda Lee
Kimberley Anne
Edward C. Myers
Vincent Avenue
Julia Lynn
Robert N. Carson, Jr
Kennebunkport
Christopher Scott
Mothers Day Breakfast Set At St. Joseph Parish
The Sacred Heart league of St. Joseph parish plans a Mother’s Day communion breakfast for wives and mothers of league members. Mass begins at 7 a.m. with Rev. Sylvia Levesque, followed by breakfast in the parish hall. Dues, tickets, and seating managed by Jules Baillargeon and officers. Guest speaker Rev. Armand Cyr will discuss Catholic school affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart League of
League
Jules Baillargeon
Adolphe Gagnon
Joseph Poirier
Andre Perreault
Ovide Beaudoin
Armand Cyr
Portland
Catholic Schools
Field Marshall Montgomery Apologizes for Slur
Field Marshal Montgomery, returning from Moscow, apologized for implying U S leadership was slipping. He spoke with Khrushchev after two meetings and said he would apologize unreservedly to any offended friends on the other side of the Atlantic. He appeared grim as he offered the apology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Montgomery
Moscow
U.S
Nikita Khrushchev
Atlantic
Britain
Three Pay Fines in Saco Court Action
Three motorists paid fines for speeding on the Maine Turnpike at this morning's session of the Saco Municipal court. Judge Hilary Mahaney fined each driver $20. Defendants were Bernard D. Rogers of Eliot, Harold Block of Flushing New York, and Romeo M. Tremblay of Portland. State Police were the complainants in all three cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Turnpike
Saco Municipal Court
Hilary Mahaney
Bernard D. Rogers
Eliot
Harold Block
Flushing
N. Y
Romeo M. Tremblay
Portland
Boy Freed After Grounder Sticks in Sewer
Pittsburgh residents and a joint crew from the police, fire department and Pitts burgh Railways Co. helped free 16 year old John Peterson after a foul grounder rolled into a curb sewer. He entered head first to retrieve it and became stuck, oil and grease failed. workers jacked up the curb to release him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
John Peterson
John
Pittsburgh Railways Co
Red Cross Chapter Closes Fund Drive
The Biddeford Red Cross chapter executive committee met to finish the annual drive aiming for 8000 dollars. Only about 2690 dollars has been collected so far with outstanding contributions and upcoming summer drives hoped to reach a total of 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Quiet in Biddeford Police Record No Incidents
Biddeford police and firemen reported a quiet 24 hour period with no accidents or arrests. No municipal court was held this morning and ongoing rain reduced grass fire danger. No fires were reported yesterday or today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Tax Collector Gets Aspirins
In Baltimore the IRS received a letter from a taxpayer apologizing for missing form W-2 and enclosing two aspirin to ease the extra head aches. The note emphasizes the forgetfulness and humor amid tax paperwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Internal Revenue Service
Truman praises Herter and aides for good job in Paris
In Washington AP dispatch, former President Truman commends Secretary Christian Herter for a good job at Paris and lauds Herter’s two aides. He hopes Western ministers can reach a Soviet Union Berlin tension easing agreement at Geneva this month and applauds Eisenhower’s slate at State Department including Dillon to No. 2 and Murphy to undersecretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry S. Truman
Christian A. Herter
Paris
Herter
Truman
Soviet Union
Geneva
Berlin
Istrell
House
Senate
Eisenhower
C. Douglas Dillon
State Department
Robert Murphy
Citizenship Club Meeting At St. Andre School
The Good Citizenship Club met in room seven at St. Andre School. President Janice LeBrun opened with words on loyalty and patriotism in response to Mayor Deschambault. Members and panelists cited Benjamin Franklin Patrick Henry Nathan Hale and school democracy as ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Citizenship Club
St. Andre School
Janice LeBrun
Clement Deschambault
Ruth Nichols
Janice, LeBrun
Rachel Coulombe
Rita’ Labbe
Suzanne LeBlond
Margueritet Palardy
Lorraine Nadeau
Elaine Binette
Jeanne Fecteau
Paulette Perreault
Rachel Tremblay
Reinette Guay
Claudette Remillard
Rachel Corriveau
Therese Neault
Patricia Busse
Lucille Collette
Jeannine Neault
Charlotte Bernier
Jacqueline Neault
Suzette Gagne
Paul
Ben
Claire Guertin
America
Carol Yoho
Fernande Beaudoin
Colby To Have Bird Sanctuary at Mayflower Hill
Colby College will dedicate a 20 acre bird sanctuary and arboretum at its Mayflower Hill campus next Tuesday. It honors Professor Edward H Perkins and his wife Mrs. Perkins, longtime college staff. The site features diverse trees and wildflowers, a brook, and is a designated State of Maine game management area. Dr Perkins headed the geology department for 16 years and died in 1956. Mrs Perkins served on the college staff from 1938 until her death in 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Colby College
Mayflower Hill
Colby
Edward H. Perkins
State of
Maine
Perkins
New Fishing Method Found
Brantford Ontario Homer Gingrich tied a four foot line to his belt and fished from inside his pants on a private sanctuary. A police wife witnessed him tug his pants and remove a speckled trout from the cuff. He was fined $20 for off season fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brantford
Homer Gingrich
Here
Gingrich
Conclave Opens Tonight for Maine DAV Convention
The Maine Department of Disabled American Veterans opens its eighth annual convention in Bangor with about 350 delegates and guests expected. Resolutions include urging higher pensions for 100 percent disabled veterans and the creation of a Togus national cemetery. Gov. Clinton A. Clausen to deliver a banquet speech tomorrow night. Local and area delegations, plus alternates, travel to Bangor for the two day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Maine
Veterans
Togus
Clinton A. Clauson
DAY CONCLAVE SLATED BANGOR
About 350 delegates and their guests are expected for the Maine Disabled American Veterans annual convention tomorrow and Saturday. The meeting will be highlighted by an address by Gov. Clinton J. A. Clauson at the closing banquet Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Maine
Clinton JA. Clauson
Former Judge Carleton Doak Dies at 73 in Belfast
Carleton Doak, former Waldo County municipal judge, died Thursday at his Belfast home. He was 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Carleton Doak
Waldo County
No accidents reported in Saco police and fire logs
No accidents were reported to Saco police headquarters last night or this morning. Saco firemen said they had no fire calls either last night or today. No ambulance calls were made for the Saco area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Saco Ambulance
Willis Howard Celebrated 164th Birthday by Friends
Willis Howard, former Goose Rocks Beach resident and Boston stock broker, was honored yesterday with a birthday reception at Arundel convalescent home in Kennebunkport. Friends from Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford and Saco sent cards and greetings. He enjoys coastal drives, played violin in local orchestras, and now spends winters between Kennebunk and Biddeford-Saco. His wife predeceased him and his son Julian Howard recently finished a term as Goose Rocks Beach selectman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Howard
Goose Rocks Beach
Boston
Mass
Arundel Convalescent Home
Kennebunkport
Kennebunk
Biddeford
Saco
Pool
George A. Fernald Company
Howard
Goose Rocks
Biddeford-Saco
Biddeford Avenue
Julian Howard
Henry Owen
Owen
Notre Dame figure to speak at Maine purchasing agents meeting
Harry Stuhldreher, one of Notre Dame's Four Horsemen, will address an organizational meeting of Maine purchasing agents on May 22 in Rockland. He is now an assistant to the vice president of the United States Steel Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Harry ‘Stuhldreher
Fanna Four Horsemen of Notre Dame
Maine
Stuhldreher
United States ‘Steel Corp
Good turn backfires at Manual High as ball smashes drugstore window
Youngsters at Manual High School watched postmaster Warren A. Adams retrieve a loose ball and throw it back toward the field. The ball sailed over the diamond and crashed through a 4x6 foot window in a nearby drugstore, causing damage but no reported injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Manual High School
Warren A. Adams
Marriage Plans Catch Stripper By Surprise
Hollywood AP report shows Candy Barr surprised by Mickey Cohen asking to marry after his divorce. Cohen had said he would propose once his divorce is final next month. Barr, 23, says she has known Cohen only weeks while he faces legal issues and Barr’s case involves a narcotics bond dispute and a marijuana sentence appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Candy Barr
Mickey Cohen
Newsmen
Candy
Cohen
Lavonne
Texas
U.S
Dillon Favored for No 2 State Department Post
Washington AP report says President Eisenhower backs Dillon for the No 2 role in the State Department, replacing Christian Herter. Sen. Mike Mansfield predicts swift Senate approval and Dillon's continuation of handling international economic affairs including foreign aid, a field he led as undersecretary for economic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Las Dillon
Eisenhower
State Department
Capitol ‘Hill
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Senate
New York
Christian A. Herster
Dillon
Herter
Ormer
Convict Austin Seeks Commutation From Maine Prison Break
Rendolph A. Austin, among convicts who attempted a 1956 prison breakout with fire bombs rocks and a ladder, petitions for commutation. He cites poor health and the desire to prove to his family in West Gouldsboro that he can live a respectable life. A hearing before Gov Clauson and the Executive Council is scheduled for June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Rendolph A. Austin
Maine State Prison
Austin
West Gouldsboro
Clauson
Executive Council
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Rome
Harry Truman
Citizenship Club
St. Andre
DAV
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Robeby
Paul Lizotte
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Romeo N. Provencher
Frederick A. Banks
Camille H. Roy
Roy C. Perry
Conrad J. Nolette
Hormidas Mininni
Elmer Ayers
Oliva J. Bolduc
Roland G. Thibeault
Willie Laverriere
Robert Norton
Talmadge Allen
Liu Shao-chi
Mao Tse-Tung
Red Chinese
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Peiping
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Bob Burns
Terminal Island Detention Center
Miss Burns
Alamac
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