Personal Briefs From Biddeford And Nearby Communities
Miss Priscilla Lambert leaves for Hyde Memorial home Bath for treatments. Alain Dumont returns home from funeral in Rivière-du-Loup Canada. Also attending from Biddeford are Mrs Janson Mrs Dow Miss Bastille Mrs Murphy Mrs Rankin and others at Belgrade departmental meeting. Emma Thurlow and Marion Timberlake sing at Advent Christian church Old Orchard Beach with Barry Ladd and Russell Pike Ladd performing instrumental pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Lambert
Lamothe Avenue
Biddeford
Hyde Memorial
Bath
Alain Dumont
Graham Street
Aurele Dumont
Riviere du Loup
Canada
Roland Janson
Raymond Dow
Bernadette Bastille
Gaby Murphy
Gertrude Rankin
Chateau Passe
Departemental du
Barry Ladd
Russell Pike
Arnold Ladd
Te Church
Hart Emeritus James N. Hart Dies at 97 in Bangor
University of Maine dean emeritus James Norris Hart died in a Bangor hospital. A 1882 graduate, he taught in Dennysville and Machias before returning as professor of mathematics and astronomy. He served as dean of men in 1903 and acting president in 1910. Hart Hall, a dormitory, honors him. He held honorary degrees and remained active in Phi Kappa Phi. He is survived by his son Clarence and grandson Eugene Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oronow
James Norris Hart
University of Maine
State University
Bangor
Hart
Dennysville
Machias
General Alumni Assn
Community club and meeting notices in Saco area
The Dames Rochambeau meet at 7 30 in Rochambeau hall on Main Street. Fireside club to meet at School Street Methodist Church Saco at 7 30 with Dr L C Lesieur on Civil Defense. Owen- Davis unit American Legion aux will meet tonight at 7 post home Beach Street Biddeford. VFW meets 7 30 at City siding headquarters. Saco Girl Scout Neighborhood committee meets Tuesday 8 p m at Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco. Step-up night for King Court Amaranth Tuesday 7 30 at Odd Fellows hall Saco with white dresses gloves and an auction led by Virginia Charles. Biddeford Saco barbers meet Wednesday 8 p m at St John Hall Jefferson Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames Rochambeau Club
Rochambeau
Hall, Main Street
School Street Methodist Church
Saco
L. C. Lesieur
Owen- Davis Unit
American Legion Auxatt
7 Post Home
Beach Street
Girl Scout
Hamilton Memorial Hall
King Court
Order of the Amaranth
Odd Fellows Hall
Virginia Charles
Biddeford-Saco
St. John Hall
Jefferson Street
Biddeford
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Dr. L. ©. Lesieur
Cardinal Spellman Celebrates 70th Birthday in Whitman
Cardinal Spellman marks his 70th birthday with a Mass at the Church of the Holy Ghost in Whitman Massachusetts the town of his birth and his early altar boy service. A birthday reception and tea will be hosted Tuesday by the Ladies of Charity of the New York Catholic Charities. He has been archbishop of New York for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Dusseault Case Continues After Biddeford Accident
Atty Robert Cyr led break case biddefense in the Dusseault matter. William P Dusseault of 259 Hill Street was charged with leaving the scene after his car allegedly struck four year old Rita Pelchat of 55 Birch Street at the Alfred and Main Street intersection in Biddeford Saturday night. The child has been under a doctor's care for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Atty Robert Cyr
William P. Dusseault
Hill Street
Dusseault
Rita Pelchat
Birch Street
Alfred and
Maintreet
Funeral Rites Held For Merle C. Cote
A requiem high mass was held at St Mary church in Biddeford for Merle Cote 16 drowned after a boat accident in Saco Bay. Survivors include mother Theresa Nadeau Cote and brothers Harold and Arnold. Cote’s body found near Old Orchard Beach. burial planned in St Mary cemetery Augusta. County medical examiner Leopold Viger identified the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary Church
Biddel
Merle C. Cote
Sansoucy
Augusta
St. Mary Cemetery
Theresa Nadeau Cote
Harold
Arnold
Biddeford
Cote
Saco Bay
Victor J. Cordeau, Jr
Saco
Roger Morin
Reynald Bolduc
Old Orchard Beach
Leon Cole
Colby Avenue
Ocean Park
R. J. McConnell
Massachusetts
O'Connell
Cole
Richard Havey
South Street
Leopold Viger
Greek-born Biddeford resident Ladakakos dies after long illness
John Ladakakos 74 of 43 Franklin Street Biddeford died early today after a long illness at a local hospital He was born in Get Theo Greece son of Peter and Georgia Ladakakos came to the area over 50 years ago He was a member of St Demetrios church and the Lacones Association He is survived by four sons Arthur Louis Harry and George all of Biddeford one daughter Helen Menenakos of Get Theo Greece three brothers Louis of Biddeford Virgil and Thalis of Get Theo Greece nine grandchildren one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today and tomorrow from St Demetrios church at 2 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ladakakos
Franklin Street
Biddeford
Getheon
Greece
Peter
Georgia
Volasakos Ladakakos
St. Demetrios Church
Lacones Association of
Arthur
Louis
Harry
George Ladakakos
Helen Menena
Obituary notices for Mabel Pray and Heloise Renouf
Mabel F Pray 83 of 43 Middle Street Saco died in Augusta hospital she was born in Saco daughter of the late William and she was a clerk in local stores she attended School Street Methodist church funeral set for tomorrow 2 pm at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home burial Laurel Hill cemetery friends may call tonight Also Heloise Painchand Renouf noted local musician funeral held yesterday at 1 30 pm at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Warren Moses officiated burial Greenwood Cemetery bearers Carleton Davis Alfred Bradford Melbourne Means and Gordon Anderson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel F. Pray
Middle Street
Saco
Augusta
William Pray
School Street Methodist Church
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Norman J. Langmaid
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Heloise P. Renouf
Heloise Painchand Renouf
Dennett and Craig
Warren Moses
Christian Science Reader
Portland
Greenwood Cemetery
Carleton Davis
Alfred Bradford
Melbourne Means
Gordon Anderson
McDonald Funeral Set for Old Orchard Beach Officer
Funeral services for Sgt Leo T McDonald of the Old Orchard Beach police will be held Tuesday at 9 AM from Christ Episcopal Church in Biddeford instead of Dennett and Craig funeral home in Saco as earlier announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo T. McDonald
Old Orchard Beach
Christ Episcopal Church
Biddeford
Dennett and Craig
Saco
Funeral services for Harry Blanchard Emerson Held in Saco
Funeral services for Harry Blanchard Emerson of Old Orchard Beach were conducted Saturday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home in Saco with Rev Birger T. Johnson of Saco First Parish Congregational Church officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Blanchard Emerson
Old Orchard Beach
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Saco
Birger T. Johnson
Saco First Parish
Daniel Howard
Fair Weather Ahead Portland Weather Summary
Mostly sunny and mild this afternoon with fair and cool tonight. Tuesday looks fair with little temperature change. North to northeast winds 10 to 20 mph diminishing tonight. Zone 1 temperatures from the low 60s to the low 30s. overnight lows include Caribou 36 and Mt. Washington 15 among others in Maine and nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
Washington
Miami
Chicago
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Halifax
Montreal
May Tides Data Notes
Tide timings listed with daylight sequence and marked hours A M and P M. Specific values include 9.54 10.15 3.40 3.47 40.45 10.55 4.26 4.38 1.21 1131 5.08 5.16.
Antoine Guertin dies after brief illness at 80
Antoine Guertin 80 of 44 Foss street Biddeford widower of Corrinne Chasse Guertin died at home after a brief illness. Born in Biddeford he was a former Bates Manufacturing teamster and Pepperell Manufacturing worker retired four years ago. Survived by two brothers Wilfred and Arthur Biddeford one sister Mrs Anna Hazelton Old Orchard Beach one stepdaughter Mrs Wilfred Ayotte Biddeford and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Emond funeral home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m. Funeral from St Andre church Wednesday at 8 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoine Guertin
Foss Street
Biddeford
Corrinne (Chasse) Guertin
Xavier
Annie
Seven Bates College Students Freed by Court
Seven Bates College students were freed on larceny charges after Bates Lumber owner declined to prosecute. Police arrested them at 2 a.m. as they allegedly loaded $18 worth of lumber onto a truck, with plans to take it to Bates Lewiston campus. Named youths include John S. Paine, Frederick Small, William Tucker, Richard Larson, Joseph Corn, Louis Brown, and John Hooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Bates College
Irving Isaacson
E.C. Wilkins
Lesliie F. Stewart
Bates
Lewiston
John S. Paine
Elizabeth
Frederick W. Small
Yarmouth
William H. Tucker
Great Neck
N.Y
Richard H.larson
Longmeadow
Mass
Joseph J. Corn, Ill
Pleasantville
Louis B. Brown
Winthrop
John H. Hooper
Mercer
N.J
Biddeford Council Weighs High School Site Choices
Biddeford city council holds a special session to decide on a site for the proposed high school. Two options, Alfred street and South street, with the South street site including the former Saco Lowell athletic field, have been reviewed. The Board of Education backs the South street option and the council must approve land purchase and bond funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Alfred Street
South Street
Saco-Lowell
Board of Education
Portland Legion Post Wins Title
Portland Sabres color guard led by Harold T Andrews of American Legion post was named 1959 color guard champions of northern New England in an open contest among eastern units. St Anthony Blue Diamonds of Somerville Massachusetts took first in the east. Portsmouth Golden Eagles were second and Lewiston Sacred Cadets placed third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Sabres
Harold T. ‘Andrews
American Legion
New England
St. Anthony Blue Diamonds
Somerville
Mass
Portsmouth
N. H
Golden Eagles
Sccrict
Lewiston
Church and Community Group Meetings Tonight in Saco and Biddeford
A schedule of church and youth group events across Saco and Biddeford details Tonight at 7:30 events at Saco Church of The Fireside Club topic Civil Defense with Dr L Lesieur and a board education meeting at Saco United Baptist. Other gatherings include youth roller skating, Daughters of Ruth meeting at Biddeford Universalist parlors, Women’s Fellowship at White Church, and farewell reception for Rev Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Christian Education
Saco United Baptist Church
The
Ruth
Biddeford First Universalist Church
Corrine Wells
Fred Hooper
David B. Howe
Three Hurt In Saco Crash With Fleeing Drivers
A three car collision near Loudon road left three people hurt when one vehicle rolled over after veering onto a soft shoulder. The 1950 car was totaled and the other drivers fled the scene before police arrived. investigation by Patrolman George Nemet of the Saco Police Department continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudon Road
George Nemet
Saco
Myrtle Beach church resolution backs Billy Graham for Geneva meeting
The Myrtle Beach Methodist Men adopt a resolution urging President Eisenhower to send Billy Graham or another renowned Christian leader to represent God at the Big Four foreign ministers talks in Geneva on May 11. R G Hanna urges divine involvement to end the Berlin crisis and the cold war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pesolution
Myrtle Beach
S. C
Berlin
Saco-Lowell Sub Contract Award Talk Highlights Biddeford Saco Area
Judge C Edward Rowe of Harrington and Richardson proposed sub contracts to the Edward’s plant at Saco Lowell shops during a meeting with Harrington and Richardson officials in Washington. Senator Margaret Chase Smith indicated the decision is still negotiation and hopeful for a contract within a month, signaling potential steady construction business for Biddeford and Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward's
Saco Lowell
Harrington and Richardson Arms Company, Inc
Worcester
Mass
Judge Co
Edward Rowe
Washington
Maine
Smith
C. Edward Rowe
Harrington and Richardson ,Inc
Saco- Lowell
Harrington ‘and Richardson
Saco-Lowell
Biddeford-Saco
Biddeford
Saco
Stock Market Edges Up In Mixed Early Trading
In moderate volume New York trading the market showed a narrow upside bias with most leading stocks sliding within a tight range. Hertz faced a delay after an antitrust suit news, while Kaiser Aluminum rose over a point and Douglas Aircraft led gains in aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Hertz
Kaiser Aluminum
American Telephone
Hoffman Electronics
American Cyanamid
Martin Co
du Pont
Radio Corp
Reytheon
Studebaker-Packard
General Motors
Douglas Aircraft
United Aircraft
U.S
Pope Refuses Portable Throne Yet Uses It for Sightings
Pope John XXIII told 100000 worshippers at St Giovanni in Rome that he dislikes being carried on a portable throne but will continue using it to allow more people to see him. The 77 year old pontiff prefers walking like others. Thirty bearers carry the throne, and last December he ordered a 15000 lire bonus for each bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
John XXIII
Roman Church of
St. Giovanni John Rosco
Portland Man Charged With Drunken Driving
John M. Finks 36 of Portland will appear in Kennebunk Municipal Court on a drunken driving charge after a Saturday crash that damaged two station wagons. Francis Welch 41 of Kennebunk suffered back and chest pains and was treated at Webber Hospital. Finks was jailed for driving under the influence and later released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
John M. Finks
Kennebunk
Finks
United Auto Parts Company
Biddeford
Francis Welch
Fletcher Street
Welch
Webber Hospital
Finks Re
Kenneport
Sanctioned Dog Match Planned By Kennel Club
At the York County Kennel Club monthly meeting in Kennebunk Inn the annual sanctioned dog match was announced for June 28 at Sanford Goodall Park. Four new members were elected: Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Gibbons Hampstead NH and Dr. and Mrs. Vincenzo Calveresi Villa Malta Bedford MA. Dr Calveresi, Maltese breeder, won this year’s Fido Award as breeder of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Kennel Club
Kennebunk Inn
Sanford
Sanford- Goodall Park
Paul C. Gibbons
Hampstead
N. H
Vincenzo Calveresi
Villa Malta
Bedford
Mass
Calveresi
Gaines Company
John Power
Harry Tomlinson
Jeff Hill
Kennebunk
Ernest Crowley
James Ennoldson
Wells
Harold Wakefield
Cape Por
DAR Chapter Installs Two New Officers in Maine
Rebecca Emery chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Saturday meeting at Mrs Frances Waterhouse home Kennebunk with five guests including Mrs Elmer M Bennett of the Boston Tea Party chapter. Marian Clark and Thea Dennett were installed as vice regent and historian respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D A. R. Congress
Washington
D.C
M.sting
Rebecca Emery
Daughters of the American Revolution
Frances Waterhouse
Kennebunk
Elmer M. Bennett
Boston Tea Party
Massachusetts
Frank M. Emery
Phyllis Emery
Edna Rollins
June
Washington, D. C
Ina N. Emery
Margaret ‘Strout
Maine
Ashmead White
Emery
Miss Strout
D. A. R. Chorus
Church Merger Plan Approved in Boston Vote
In Boston a 3 to 1 margin approved merging the American Unitarian Assn and the Universalist Church of America. About 600 of 939 congregations voted in favor. 75 percent supported merger. Dr William B Rice of Wellesley Hills chaired the merger commission which will draft a detailed plan for presentation in October at Syracuse to the joint biennial conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Unitarian and Universalist
American Unitarian Assn
Universalist Church of America
Wiliam B. Rice
Wellesley Hills
Yesterdday
St Francis College Whist Party Raises Funds for Athletics
Special awards were given to Medley Beaulieu and Mrs. Clarisse Couture at St Francis College weekly whist event for the athletic fund. Twenty five tables played. High score awards went to many players including Richard Gobeil, Mrs. Josephine Valliere, Mrs. Jeannette Mercier, Raymond Carpentier, and others. No whist party next Sunday due to Mother's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medley Beaulieu
Clarisse Couture
St.Francis College Athletic Fund
Richard Gobeil
Josephine Valliere
Jeannette Mercier
Raymond Carpentier
Ellen Palmer
Violet Gobeil
Uclide Challoult
Rosaire Chouinard
Raymond Snow
Robert Leblanc
Judge urges license changes to curb pool hall trouble
Judge and city officials blame pool and beer halls for youth misbehavior. Poirier notes it is illegal to employ a minor and vows regular checks. pool halls employing minors face license loss. City Clerk Binette says operators will be warned and enforcement will rise. under 16s found in halls will be brought to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebert
Poirier
Binette
Florida A&M Students Propose Passive Protest Over Rape Case
At Florida A&M University about 2,800 Negro students largely skipped classes in a peaceful “passive resistance” walkout to draw national focus to the gang rape of a Negro coed by four white men. An estimated 700 gathered for a mass meeting as four men faced rape charges from State Atty. W. D. Hopkins. Bail was denied pending grand jury action due June 1, amid legislative debate on the death penalty in such cases and Gov. Leroy Collins' proposed abolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida A&m University
W. D. Hopkins
Leroy Collins
House
Arthur Godfrey Improves After Lung Cancer Operation
Arthur Godfrey, 55, reported in satisfactory condition at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, recovering from a five hour operation to remove a lung cancer. He was out of bed several times on Sunday and walked unaided around the room for the first time since Thursday’s surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur Godfrey
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Wells Resident Banned From Biddeford Saco
Clinton A Campbell of Wells was ordered to stay out of Biddeford and Saco by Judge Hilary Mahaney after being charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The case was dismissed on defense motion though testimony showed Campbell followed a group of Saco girls home from school. Patrolman George Nemet testified Campbell had served time in Thomas for rape of a 16 year old. Two teen girls said he followed them from Elm Street lights to the bridge. he claimed no other questions or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton A. Campbell
Wells
Biddeford
Saco
Hilary Mahaney
Campbell
JudgeMahaney
Charles Smith
Mahaney
George Nemet
Smith
Leon C. Leavitt
Pine Point
Dana _ S. Terrell
Falmouth
Saco Police
Phone Company May Buy Center Street Building
The New England Telephone company denies purchasing the Center House at 17 19 Center Street Biddeford part of the Fernald estate. A company spokesman says talks continue and no formal agreement exists. Tenants were told to vacate by May 16 as executor Edwin Walker handles the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Telephone Company
Center Street
Biddeford
Center House
Charles Fermale
Telephone Company
Atty
Edwin Walker
Fernald
Ay 16
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James N. Hart
Biddford Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
City Siding
Marianas Nurseries
James P. Murphy Co
Lewiston, Maine
Rep
Roland Collette
Dial
Vermont
Ponts Sideeford
R. Joncas
Harry B. Emerson
Lawrence Stacpole, Jr
Wendell, Finneault
Donald Blanchette
Woodlawn Ceme
Louis Staples
Thetery
Court
Portland Legion Post
Women’s Fellowship of the White Church
Saco Brownie
Saco Salvation Army
Sunbeams
Ladies Home Teague
Salvation Army
Saco Firm
Pope
Edward VII
London
Dalai Lama
Tibet
DAR Chapter
Philip Fairfield
Kennelbunkport
Martha Merrill
Ways and Means Committee
Tamassa
Waterhouse
Kennebunkport
San Jose
Banana Paradise
Guatemala
Grace FitzPatrick
Doris FitzPatrick
Alma Kittredge
Gertrude Farwell
Edith Scamman
St. Francis College
Cynthia Lee Spooner
Rocky River
Ohio
Joseph Dunn
Cynthia
Cleveland
Florida
Godfrey
Sylvia Sime
Sauka
Stone Lion
Hong Kong
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring St
Elm Street
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