Local Notices and Personal References
Mrs. Herold A Clark of Pool Road Biddeford is homebound with a virus. Attending the funeral for Alonzo Sturgis of Gorham were Mrs. Gladys Morse and Mrs. Luella Garon of Saco. Joseph Lefebvre of Biddeford returned from a month with relatives in Holyoke Mass. Airman Harry Desjardins has come back to George Air Force Base after a two week furlough with his parents in Old Orchard Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herold A. Clark
Pool Road
Biddeford
Alonzo Sturgis
Gorham
Gladys Morse
Luella Garon
Saco
Joseph Lefebvre
Pike Street
John Reidy
Eugene Dube
Willie Corriveau
Holyoke
Mass
Harry Desjardins
George Air Force Base
Calif
Alphonse Desjardins
Old Orchard Beach
Obituary: Robert S. Smith of Saco Dies at 67
Robert Samuel Smith 67 of 63 Storer Street Saco died Wednesday morning in a Biddeford hospital. A Saco Lowell shops machinist for over 50 years, he retired three years ago. Born November 4 1893 in Hampton New Brunswick he was son of James H. and Mary Cameron Smith. Survived by three brothers Fred Foxboro James Oldtown John North Woburn. two sisters Eleanor Ayer Malden and Margaret Queen North Chelmsford. several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 p m from Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco burial Laurel Hill Cemetery. friends may call Friday 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Samuel Smith
Storer Street
Saco
Biddeford
Saco-Lowell
Maine
Massachusetts
Hampton
N.B
James H. and
Mary (Cameron) Smith
Newton
Lowell
Mass
Saco- Lowell
Saco Knights of Pythias
Amfriends
Fred Smith
Foxboro
James Smith
Oldtown
John, Smith
North Woburn
Eleanor Ayer
Malden
Margaret Queen
North Chelmsford
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Local club and auxiliary meetings set for Biddeford
Past Presidents Parley of Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Legion auxiliary meet Monday at 8 p.m. at Mrs Elodie 32 Pike Street Biddeford with Renaud as hostess. Fremont club and auxiliary meet tonight at 8 at the hall Alfred Street Biddeford. Adah chapter Order of the Eastern Star meet Friday at 7 30 p.m. at Masonic hall Biddeford. Mothers Degree to be presented by Brad ford chapter Order of DeMolay. refreshments served afterward by Mrs Elizabeth Emmons and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parley of
Tighe - Beaudoin- Farley Legion Auxiliary
Moday
Elodie
Pike Street
Biddeford
Renaud
Bertha Keigher
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Adah
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Bradford
Elizabeth Emmons
Church Notes Local religious groups schedule Friday gatherings
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet at 8:30 p m Friday. The Bible club of the Lyman Baptist church Goodwins Mills meets Friday at 7:30 p m at the parsonage. The Methodist Men's Brotherhood resumes Friday at 7:30 p m at the Ace Street Methodist church. Representatives from Biddeford First Universalist attend the Universalist Church of Maine convention in Rumford Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Bible Club
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Methodist Men's Brotherhood
Ace School Street Methodist Church
Biddeford
Laos Cease Fire Talks Between Government and Rebels
Prince Phouma reports planned cease fire talks today near Vientiane with four mile pullback agreed. Gen Phoumi notes minor site dispute. As fighting wanes, Western diplomats brace for political struggles to keep Laos from turning Communist. Boun Oum may step aside for peace while Nosavan loses leverage after recent reverses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Ones
Vientiane
Phoumi
Laos
Boun Oum
Nosavan
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Bereavement
Mrs. Gloria Pierce extends thanks to relatives and friends for kindness, Dr Viger the Webber Hospital staff and nurses for support during illness. Mrs. Vesta Calder also expresses appreciation to neighbors and friends for support during bereavement for her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viger
Webber Hospital
Gloria Pierce
Vesta Calder
Weather Forecast for Portland and Nearby Areas
This afternoon mostly sunny and mild with northwest winds 15 to 19 mph. Tonight fair and cool with gentle northwest winds. Friday fair and warmer with light northwest winds. Temperatures in Zone 1 in the low 60s to low 30s. Record temps include Garibou 32, Eastport 35, Greenville 30, Old Town 32, Rumford 83, Portland 31, Mt Washington 17, Concord 31, Halifax 36, Montreal 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Garibou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Halifax
Montreal
Funeral services for Mrs Na tiva Levesque Arundel
Funeral services for Mrs Na tiva Levesque of Arundel were held at 9 AM from St. Joseph church Biddeford. Msgr Elie Hevey presided at a solemn requiem high mass with Rev Nor mand Carrier as deacon and Rev Sylvia Levesque as subdeacon. Church choir sang under Mrs Diana Rousselle. Bearers were Roger Bouchesne Paul Carrier Edward Levesque Armand Levesque Joseph Hanusek Freeman Welch. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Mose Rivers Mrs Eva Guyer and Armand Roy of St Johnsbury Vt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nativa Levesque
Arundel
St. Joseph Church
Biddeford
Msgr
Elie Hevey
Normand Carrier
Sylvia Levesque
Diana Rousselle
Roger Beauchesne
Paul Carrier
Edward Levesque
Armand Levesque
Joseph Hanusek
Freeman Welch
St. Joseph Cemetery
Msgr. Hevey
Mose Rivers
Eva Guyer
Armand Roy
St. Johnsbury
Astronauts to pursue real estate venture with Life fund
CAPE CANAVERAL FLA AP seven astronauts will invest the $500000 from Life magazine in apartment and industrial real estate near Washington D C. They plan to acquire land in Congress Heights and Landover Md and to build a 350 unit apartment complex with warehouses and manufacturing units leased. Attorney C Leo de Orsey says the group will pool income from the Life project and has discussed the plan over the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Life
Leo de Orsey
Washington
Congress Heights
D.C
Landover
de Orsey
Space FlightPrep Continues With Redstone Capsule Tests
Space officials report Burt North and engineer crew sitting in the capsule on the pad for three simulated missions of 1 2 to 1 1/4 hours each to test the Redstone and capsule system. NASA spokesman John Powers notes the aim includes an electrocardiograph sensor relay of Shepard’s heart data during flight. Final countdown to begin at 12:30 a.m. Friday. if good, Shepard to launch at 7 a.m. Weather briefing held midnight. previous weather concerns spurred Tuesday postponement. Shepard and Glenn trained in casual clothes, with plans for workouts to stay in shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Aircraft Corp
Space Agency
Burt North
John Powers
NASA
Powers
Shepard
Glenn
Mercury
Mason Cited for 3-Year Grand Lodge Absence Award
Alvorde, a Mason from Portland, received the Josiah Hayden Dummond Award after missing only one session of the Grand Lodge of Maine in three years. He explained his absence from the 1921 session was due to not wanting an office appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Portland
Alvorde
United
Grand Lodge of Maine
Josiah Hayden Dummond
No Car Sticker Leads To Court Fines In York County
Five motorists faced York county Superior Court in Saco this morning. Bradley Chadbourne, 23, of Sanford, appeals a red light conviction and is fined 15 dollars with 25 dollars bail. Fred Fredeste, 20, of Biddeford, fined 10 dollars for no inspection sticker with 5 dollars suspended. James Thompson, 40, of Lacy, found not guilty on a curve passing charge. Judge Mahaney also presided over four cases of drivers without inspection stickers: Kurt Mueller, George Hogan, Dorothy Dean, and Carol Lacroix, all Old Orchard Beach or Saco residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley K. Chadbourne
Sanford
York County Superior Court
Saco Municipal Court
Hilary Mahaney
Chadbourne
Saco
Fred Fredette
Pool Road
Biddeford
Ogg
James F. Thompson
Ferry Road
Lacy
Mahaney
Kurt Mueller
East Grand Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
George W. Hogan
Saco Avenue
Dorothy F. Dean
Portland Road
Saco and
Carol P. Lacroix
Old Salt Road
Eisenhower Favored Cooperation Instead of Acting Alone
Reported remarks show former president speaking from a military standpoint and urging Republicans to avoid criticizing Kennedy during grave world crises. Articles describe Eisenhower’s push for allied cooperation, and detail pre invasion training of 1200 men in the United States en route to Guatemala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware
Kennedy
Eisenhower
United States
U.S
Guatemala
Cuba
Administration
Dean Rusk
Joint Chiefs of Staff
National Security Council
Fidel Castro
Central Intelligence Agency
Man Fined For Speeding On Route 1 At 75 In 55 Zone
Merril R. Clarrage of Wells was fined $10 by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court after pleading guilty to speeding 75 mph in a zone posted 55 mph on Route 1. Trooper Hollis G. Dixon testified the offense occurred early Saturday morning with light traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merril R. Clarrage
Wells
Gerald C. Nason
Biddeford
Route 1
State
Hollis G. Dixon
Clarrage
King Court Hosts School Of Instruction At Saco IOOF Hall
King Court of Amaranth held a combined instructional session with the May meeting at the Saco IOOF hall. About 75 members from five courts attended as Mrs. Dorothy Jillson led the program with guest officials from Maine Grand Court. The event included demonstrations of proper procedures, balloting, degree work, and a memorial service, followed by a reception for Norman K. and Mrs. McAuley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Court
Order of the Amaranth
Saco Ioof Hall
Dorothy Jillson
Pineland Court
Gorham
Grand Court
Royalty Court
Portland
Faith Court
Waterville
Charity Court
Lewiston
Saco
Blanche Freeman
Edward Cloudman
Mildred Chase
Faith
Ruth Ford
Wisdom
Elizabeth Littlejohn
Hazel Longley
Marion McAuley
Norman K. McAuley Sace
Gran Court
Maine
Supreme Court
Gertrude Marshall
Guy Leland
Janice Sanborn
Vera Smith
Estelle Davis
Ernest Davis
Evelyn Harmon
Littlejohn
Adelpha McKeen
Aldie Palmer
Longley Faith Court
Madeline Brackett
Truth
Jean Arnold
Charity
Flora Anderson
William Googins
Pineland
Ann Anderson
Carl Anderson
Marjorie Standley
Lillian Wallace
Jean Richards
Royalty
Mabel Palmer
Jean Morton
Isabelle Hayes
Celestial Burnham
Standardbearer
Catherine Ridley
Verna Miller
Irene Townsend
John Sherman
Sentinel
Maude Tuttle
Welcome To the Fold Biddeford iSaco Journal note
Welcome to the Fold lists new arrival Chevy Ann Parlin born to Mr and Mrs Owen A Parlin of Tampa Florida. Paternal grandparents are Emery D Parlin of Old Orchard Beach and other relatives are noted at Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen A. Parlin
Tampa
Fla
Chevy Ann
Emery D. Parlin
Sunset Drive
Old Orchard Beach
Ladies Aid At South Biddeford To Buy Tables
The South Biddeford Methodist church Ladies Aid met at Siloam hall Pool road with hostesses Mrs Anna Tremblay and Mrs Fannie Gross. They reported baby clothing sent to the Biddeford Public Nursing association and a $117 rummage sale total. They voted to buy two banquet tables for Siloam hall and set the June banquet for Valle's Steak house. The next meeting is May 17 at Siloam hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Biddeford
iSiloam Hall
Valle’s Steak House
Lena Peck
Siloamall
Leona Johnson
Anna Tremblay
Explorer Post Outlines Four Coming Events
Explorer Post 305 outlines four events for the month at Scout hall Biddeford. Activities include a door to door broom selling drive next week a bowling party on May 17 a tour of an electric plant on May 24 and a roller skating party on May 31. Rich ard Gove leads the meeting as president Frank DeSilva oversees closing ceremonies and thanks are given to members aiding in the 305 Salutes You program including Robert DeSilva Frank DeSilva Kenneth DeSilva and Leo Dumachel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer Post 305
Scout Hall
Mason Street
Biddeford
Richard Gove
Post
Robert DeSilva
Court of Honor
Frank DeSilva
Tardif joins Saco Police Department
Leo Paul Tardif, 26, of 249 Lincoln Street, was appointed as a new police officer by the Saco Police commission. A Thornton Academy graduate of 1952, he previously served with the Army Corps of Engineers from 1957 to 1959 and will be assigned to the night beat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Paul Tardif
Lincoln Street
Saco Police Commission
Tardif
Thornton Academy
Army
Corps of Engineers
Sailors Tod Johnstone and Phil Le Boutillier Rescue Moment
Two 17 year old sailors from Stonington and Perrysburg describe their actions aboard the Albatross as it buckled in a storm. Tod Johnstone kept at the wheel as the ship listed and water flooded the deck while Phil Le Boutillier aided by grabbing Tod and climbing toward the rail. A sudden gust, lightning and rain accompanied the keel over before the vessel righted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Tod) Johnstone
Stonington, Conn
Philip le Boutillier
Perrysburg
Ohio
Johnstone
Tod
Phil
Elderly Man Crawls Mile After Leg Break
Fay Downing a 65 year old Scarborough resident crawled more than a mile and a quarter after slipping and breaking his right leg while fishing by a brook. He spent over an hour on hands and knees then half an hour beside the highway before help arrived. He was taken to a Portland hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarborough
Fay Downing
Downing
Portland
Toastmasters discuss varied topics at Biddeford Saco meeting
The bi monthly Biddeford Saco Toastmasters club held a dinner and meeting at the Wonderbar Stack house with Allan Bridges Joseph Hakanson and others delivering varied speeches on Government and Education Advertising The Vanishing American Alcoholism and Aid to Care. Edward Caron served as toastmaster with Joseph Haverty as table topics master and Charles Roux as chief evaluator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Toastmasters Club
Wonderbar Stack House
Allan Bridges
Portland Club
Joseph Hakanson
Roland Allard
Andre Fortier
George Nicoletos
Atty
Edward Caron
Joseph Haverty
Atty Robert Cyr
Edward Therrien
Leandre Charest
Ralph Larochelle
Charles Roux
Atty Edward Caron
John Conroy
Edward Whel
Merchants Back Maine Tax Fight and Promotion Roster
The Biddeford Saco Merchants committee voted to back the Maine Citizens committee against a proposed sales tax increase before the 100th legislature. It urged notifying local legislators of opposition and named chairmen for three summer promotion periods: Roy MacNaughton for Vacation Value days in Biddeford-Saco, June 2–3. Charles Coughlin for Canadian Days, July 20–22. and Leo Drapeau for August Dollar Days, August 10–12. Thirteen members attended the morning session in Biddeford Chamber of Commerce rooms, with Edward Farrell presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Merchants Committee
Maine Citizens Committee
Roy MacNaughton
Biddeford-Saco
Charles Coughlin
Leo
No Stamp Licking In Saco Offices
The city of Saco rents a Pitney Bowes postage meter for administrative offices to stamp letters from the assessors tax collector police fire city clerk and street department. Officials estimate it will pay for itself by saving labor when about 4000 tax bills are stamped later this year. The meter costs $6.60 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Pitney-Bowes
Larrabee MMF sets terms for school pay talks in Ellsworth
Mayor Larrabee outlined school board proposals similar to Ellsworth as teachers won a general 200 dollar raise with 300 dollar annual increases thereafter. Ellsworth board reserves right to pay below schedule. PTA backed teachers and sought a special meeting while Deschambault said the call was his discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Larrabee
Deschambault
PTA
James Wilkinson
Biddeford Teachers Association
Saco Elementary School Band Concert Recital in Saco
The Saco Elementary and Junior High bands under Donald H. Libby performed last night in the Young school auditorium, Saco, with selections from Star Spangled Banner to Were You There. Usherettes Janice Kozloff Janet Saunders Rosemary Grace and Joan Goldthwaite assisted, with numerous band members and majorettes listed. The group plans to participate in the Saco Memorial Day parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young School
Saco
Donald H. Libby
C. K. Burns
Janice Kozloff
Janet Saunders
Rosemary Grace
Joan Goldthwaite
David ‘Moulton
Gregory Crosby
David ‘Charles
Steve Boucouvalas
Leon _Tsomides
Lysle Burrows
Merrill Harper
Bill Nason
Billy Searle
Charles Scammon
Jay Sneider
Caroline Norton
Joan Nason
Matt Ruben
Harry Neilson
Bruce
Sharon Cyr
Paula Langelier
Joan Bass
Candy Swett
Sue Currier
Faye Baker
Rachel Philibrick
Kathy Coburn
Tammy Norton
Judy Saperia
Nancy Petit
Lois Spears
Kathy Crowley
Biddeford KC Auxiliary To Elect Officers
A Biddeford Knights of Columbus auxiliary meeting appointed a nominating committee and named officers for various roles. June 24 was set for the annual picnic. Arrangements chairmen were chosen for social events and a Recognition Night dinner. The group voted donations to the Cancer fund and planned rosary recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Council
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
KC Hall
Irene Bouchard
Doris Dussault
Pauline Garnache
Emilia Pepin
Theresa Lemay
Yvonne LeBlond
Gloria St. Pierre
Dorothy Millette
Martha Mass
Alfreda LeBlond
Muriel Duprey
Muriel St. Pierre
Clarina Gosselin
Irene Bouffard
Gerard Parent
Seekins to Attend National School Leaders Convention
Superintendent John J Seekins of Kennebunk will attend the national meeting of the Presidents of State School Superintendents association in Chicago from Friday through Sunday. As Maine School Superintendents' association president elect he will represent Maine. Part of his expenses are covered by Maine, the remainder by the American Association of School Administrators. Topics include Federal Legislation Training Programs for Teachers and School Administrators and Methods of Teaching. He will fly by plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. ‘Seekins
Kennebunk
Presidents of State
State Lottery Debate Divides Maine House
The Maine House defeated Jalbert's postponement 75-60 as lawmakers argued lottery ethics. Rep Parker M Cooper defended lotteries, Rep Joseph Noel recalled years buying pools, Rep Margaret Sproul blamed a state entangled in illicit gambling, and Rep Elmont St Tyndale questioned those earning money in tough work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalbert
Parker M. Cooper
R-Albion
Joseph Noel
D-Waterville
Haughn
Margaret Sproul
Bristol
Maine
Elmont
Stocks Rise Amid Moderate Profit Taking In New York
The New York market moved higher in heavy trading as profit taking eased. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks at noon rose to 246.50, up .80, with industrials up 1.00, rails up 1.10 and utilities up .10. The Dow Jones index gained 2.56 to 691.46 while bonds showed mixed results. Magnavox led gains with over 3 points, and Caterpillar, Martin Co, GE, American Smelting and Anaconda advanced about one point each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Magnavox
Caterpillar
Martin Co
General Electric
American Smelting
Anaconda
U. S
Officers Ducting Last Night's Meeting Presided
Glenn Yarborough served as president at the meeting last night with a buffet provided under chairmanship of Gerard Hevey. Assisting were Lucien Martel Donat Morin Albert Hanson and Lionel Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Yarborough
Gerard Hevey
Lucien Martel
Donat Morin
Albert Hanson
Lionel Gardner
Thresher Sets Deep Dive Record for U S Submarines
USS Thresher, 20th atomic powered underwater craft from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, reportedly dove deeper than any prior U S submarine during sea trials. Vice Admiral Hyman Rickover confirmed the depth surpasses 400 feet with no lower limit disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N.H
U.S
Navy
Adm
Hyman G. Rickover
Bureau of Us
Rickover
Portsmouth Naval Base
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
House Favors Bill Cutting Deer Season Dates
AUGUSTA The House favored today an amended bill to change Maine deer hunting dates. Northern Zone 1 would start Oct 28 and end Nov 30. Zone 2 would start Nov 1 and end Dec 5. Zone 3 dates remain Nov 1 30. Senate action still required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
House
Maine
Senate
Penobscot River
Penobscot
Saco Police Probe Reported Bike Theft
Saco police are investigating a reported bicycle theft. Robert Mansur of 97 Pleasant Street said his red and white bike was left by a store near Elm Street laundromat last night and was gone when he returned. The case remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Robert Mansur
Pleasant Street
Elm Street
Scout Mothers To Hear Pastor Speak
Rev. Harry Auferio of the Saco Congregational church will speak to the Mothers committee of Saco Boy Scout Troop 310 at 7 30 Monday night at 95 Middle street Saco. Mrs Dorothy Hawkins and Mary Blunt hostesses invite all Troop 310 mothers to attend A social hour follows the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Auferio
Saco Congregational Church
Mothers’ Committee
Saco
Dorothy Hawkins
Middle Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert S. Smith
Ohn
the Cue Eis
Prince Phouma
Maine Carpet Co
Alfred St
Life Fund
Speeder
School of Instruction
BiddefordiSaco Journal
Michael Raymond Daigle
Raymond Daigle
Summer Street
Napoleon Bolduc
Jeaninette Avenue
Arthur Daigle
Sadie ‘Neault
Ocean Park Road
Ledger Moreau
Explorer
Saco Police Department
Saco Elementary
KC Auxiliary
Seekins
USS
Thresher
Scout
Pastor
Thibodeau
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