Biddeford Residents In News and Travel Updates
Personal briefs list Biddeford residents and relatives in hospital or traveling, with mentions of visits to Danvers and Togus, Navy training in Norfolk, and Mother Daughter tea at Fisher Junior College in Boston. Also notes World travel plans to Australia via San Francisco and a University of New Hampshire Mother’s Day event. Abendroth earns Maine University poultry certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcel Lauzon
West Street
Biddeford
Webber
Fisher Junior College
William Cadorette
School Street
Saco
New England Mutual Hall
Boston
Mass
Cadorette
Sally Dow
Old Orchard Beach
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific Islands
San Francisco
California
Old Orchard
Ernest Donahue
Orchard Street
University of New Hampshire
John Donahue
Paul G. Abendroth
Clayton W. Abendroth
Ocean View Avenue
Wells
University of Maine
Abendroth
Edwin T. McDowell Dies At Augusta
Edwin Thomas McDowell 68 former Biddeford and Saco Water Company superintendent and Vestryman of Christ Episcopal Biddeford died at his Augusta home. He lived in Biddeford over 20 years on Elm Street and served as a director of Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution. Born in Middletown Connecticut he was a consulting Maine state engineer and Augusta Mason. Survived by daughter Mrs Gerald R Finley of South Bramford Connecticut funeral at St Mark Episcopal Augusta Wednesday 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Thomas McDowell
Biddeford and Saco Water Company
Christ Episcopal Church
Biddeford
Augusta
Elm Street
Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution
Biddeford- Saco Rotary Club
Middletown
Conn
Thomas W
Elizabeth Vernall
Local club calendar for Biddeford Saco area events
Biddeford and Saco civic groups plan meetings this week. Knights of Columbus auxiliary will nominate officers at K of C hall. Owen Avis Post American Legion meets at 8 p.m. at Legion home Beach St. Gold Star Mothers banquet set for Elm St post, with Germaine Lariviere as chair and dinner at 6 30 p.m. Evangeline Rebekah lodge hosts Past Noble Grand event at Mary Jones home. Fred S Gurney corps Past Presidents meet with Beatrice Hoder. Lady Royal Stewart auxiliary hosts meeting. Scottish Clan meets at Saco K P Thursday. Biddeford V F W auxiliary Past Presidents meet at Mrs Almeria Proulx home. Mother’s Day observed at Annette chapter O E S Mason ic hall Saco with entertainment by Mrs Harold Strombo. YOUNG JUDAEA MEETS closes project plan at Etz Chaim synagogue and May 24 election set. Attendees listed from Biddeford Saco chapter. refreshments by Mat Ruben and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Elm Street
Biddeford
Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley
American Legion Auxiliary
Germaine Lariviere
Noble Grands Association
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge
Mary Jones
Chapel Street
The
Annette
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Saco
Harold Strombo
Avis Nickerson
Biddeford-Saco
Etz Chaim
Bruce Carp
Matthew Ruben
Sandra Zaitlin
Larry Green
Richard Spil
Cary Sneider
Melvin Simensky
Faye Baker
Nancy Ross
Flaine Sandler
Elaine Zaitlin
Cheryl Derfman
Marilyn Cheider
Adulte
Louis Spill
Irving Zaitlin
Larry Cheider
Card of Thanks from the Semo family
We thank friends and relatives for sympathy expressions extended during our bereavement. Cardinals and flowers were appreciated. Mrs. George Semo and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Semo
Funeral services for John La dakakos held at St Demetrios church
Funeral services for John La dakakos, who died yesterday morning, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church on Adams street in Biddeford. Friends may call at Emond funeral home, 72 Hill Street, today and Wednesday prior to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ladakakos
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Adams Street
Biddeford
Emond Funeral Home
Hill Street
Rochambeau Dames Plan Shore Dinner
Final plans for the last shore dinner of the season were made by Dames Rochambeau at the Main Street hall in Biddeford. The gathering will be held Saturday at Wonderbar steak house with a 6 30 p m meeting time. Rita Regis reported on the Local Snowshoe Union of Maine. Edna Anton and Laura Belanger presented secretary and treasurer reports. Maria Dubois won the mystery award as Mrs Regis led a brief session with 23 members present. The club will recess for summer, resuming September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames Rochambeau Club
Main Street
Biddeford
Wonderbar
Rita Regis
Regis
Kiwanis Cub Hears Navy Recruiter Talk
Harold Riddle of the Navy recruitment office spoke at the Saco and Biddeford Kiwanis club noon meeting at Wonderbar steak house. He showed Navy training films. Induction ceremonies welcomed new member Louis Borgatti, conducted by Joseph Audie. Lloyd Anderson presided. invocation by Benjamin Currier. Dr Leo Taillon led singing. James Murphy chaired the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Riddle
DC1
Navy
Saco and
Biddeford Kiwanis Club
Wonderbar
Louis Borgatti
Joseph Audie
Lloyd Anderson
Benjamin Currier
Leo P. Taillon
James Murphy
Market rises modestly on aircra ft and space age gains
New York stocks edged higher in early trading as aircraft and space age concerns supported gains. Thiokol climbed about four points after a split, Beckman Instruments gained over two, Radio Corp rose on strong first quarter earnings, while Raytheon fell after news of new financing. General Instrument slipped about two as profits were taken. United Aircraft rose, Boeing and North American Aviation posted fractional gains, Douglas and Martin fell slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thiokol
Beckman Instruments
Radio Corp
Ratheon
General Instrument
Mondey
Philadelphia & Reading
United Aircraft
Boeing
North American Aviation
Douglas Aircraft
Martin Co
Fair Weather Ahead Portland Weather Summary
A weather bulletin notes fair conditions this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change and light north to northeast winds. Zone 1 temperatures expected mid 60s to low 40s with last night’s lows listed for Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Portland Mt. Washington Concord Boston New York Washington Miami Chicago Denver Los Angeles Halifax Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
Washington
Miami
Chicago
Denver
Los Angeles
Halifax
Montreal
May tides data and times from 1935 table
A fragmented 1935 tidal table presents daylight time AM and PM readings with varying values. The legible portions show several time stamps such as 10.45 10.55 4.26 4.38 and 11.59 12.06 5.46 5.51, suggesting daily high and low tide marks.
Midweek religious meetings listed for Saco Biddeford area
Local churches in Saco Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach publish a midweek schedule: Unitarian Universalist planning council tonight at 7 30, religious education committee Wednesday at Biddeford Universalist church Parlors, chorus rehearsals at White church Wednesday, prayer meetings at Biddeford United Baptist Vestry, Advent Christian church, and Kennebunkport Village Baptist, Women's Society of Saco United Baptist church pot luck at 6 30, Girl Scout Troop and Explorer Post 341 meet 315 and 7, and Salvation Army events at Old Orchard Beach HQ with Sunbeams Corps Cadets and holiness services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Universalist Planning Council
Unitarian Church
Saco
Unitarian Universalist Religious Education Committee
Biddeford Universalist Church
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Advent Christian Church
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Kennebunkport Village Baptist Church
Saco United Baptist Church
Saco Explorer
Women's Society of the
Womens Society of Christian Service
Biddeford Foss’ Street Methodist Church
Salvation Army
Sunbeams
Saco Church Members Attend Social Event (Continued)
A church social committee hosted guests including Rev. Henry Sims and many parishioners led by Mrs. Leonard Burke and Mrs. Bernard Walker. Attendees listed include Mrs. Dixie Berube, Mrs. Edmond Choroszy, Mrs. Gerard Cameron, and numerous Mses. Dineen, R. Hobbins, ONeil, Crowley, Mazeiko, and Tara zewich, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Burke
Bernard Walker
Donald J. Feeney
Henry Sims
Dixie Berube
Edmond Choroszy
Gerard Cameron
Anne Dineen
Raymond Hobbins
Edward O'Neil
James Crowley
Joh Mazeiko
Theresa County
Annie Cote
Mary Ryan
Michael Burke
Joseph Coope
Germaine Camire
Irene Tarazewich
Donald Feeney
Mary Richard
Hilary Mahaney
Thomas Winston
John Chase
Joseph Andrus
Paul Chamberlain
Grass Fires Reported in Biddeford
Biddeford firemen extinguished two grass fires yesterday. The first blaze was at 757 Pool Road on property owned by Edgar Ross. The second fire occurred at 20 South Street on land owned by Thomas Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Braves
Pool Road
Edgar Ross
South Street
Thomas Simpson
AT&T Shares Slip as Profit-Taking Banks on Gains
American Telephone drifted below the prior level as investors take profits on AT&T's latest advance. Government bonds remained firm as traders reassessed recent gains and market liquidity held steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At&t
U.S
Biddeford High Class Of 1939 To Hold Reunion
The Biddeford High School Class of 1939 plans a 20th anniversary reunion at Wonderbar steak house on June 20. A workshop at Dr J Edward Whelan's Saco home refined guest lists. reservations due by June 10 under Raymond J Hobbins. The event features a 6 30 social hour, 7 30 buffet, with a program and entertainment to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford High School
Saco
Wonderbar
J. Edward Whelan
Raymond J. Hobbins
Promenade Avenue
Eleanor Mogan
Wherlan
Hobbins
Raoul Roy
Howard Barnes
Saco Firemens Auxiliary Plans Supper at 7:30 PM
The Saco Firemen's auxiliary completed supper plans for Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Saco fire department. Committees were kitchen Ruth Scammon Lydia Flood Rita Jacques Mary Canara. dining room Winnie Hanson Kathleen Hanson Jean McInnis. entertainment Irma LeBlanc Hazel Emmons. Members present included Irma LeBlanc Hazel Emmons Kathleen Hanson Irene Leavitt Ruth Scammon Madeline Eastman Rita Jacques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
North Saco
Irma LeBlanc
Haazel Emmons
Kathleen Hanson
Irene Leavitt
Ruth Scammon
Madeline Eastman
Rita Jacques
Jean McIinnis
Thornton Academy Students Take National Merit Tests
More than 35 Thorn ton Academy students recently took the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, announced Headmaster Robert L. Bowie. The test begins the process for Merit Scholarships funded by about 90 corporations, foundations, professional societies and individuals, plus the National Merit Scholarship Corporation itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Robert L. Bowie
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Cancer Crusade Commenced At Lyman
Celestia Monroe, chairman of the Cancer Crusade in Lyman, announced today that contributions of $65.35 have been received in the community. Treasurer of the drive was Mrs. Carol Stearns. Workers included Winfield Sawtell, Mrs. Betty Boothby, Mrs. Dorothy Taylor, Mrs. Sandra Mullett, Mrs. Marjorie Johnston, Mrs. Gail Nason, Mrs. Ardith Grey, Miss Janet Tibbetts, Mrs. Stella Boyden and Mrs. Dorothy Riche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Celestia Monroe
Cancer Crusade
Lyman
Carol Stearns
Winfield Sawtelle
Betty Boothby
Dorothy Taylor
Sandra Mullett
Marjorie Johnston
Gail Nason
Ardith Grey
Janet Tibbetts
Stella Boyden
Dorothy Riche
Eisenhower defends foreign aid program at press conference
President Eisenhower urged continued support for the $3.93 billion foreign aid program, arguing it serves national security and global peace. He said hearings are under way before Congress and that any cuts reflect legislative action. He defended military aid to Korea and Formosa and noted a committee recommended more funds abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Hower
South
Nixon
Rockefeller
Eisenhower
Names in Maine social circle list residents of Saco and Biddeford
A social column item lists auxiliary members including Mrs George Strickland and Miss Louise Zbi kowski of Saco, Mrs Donald Skilling and several others from Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford, naming attendees and origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Martel
George Strickland
Louise Zbikowski
Saco
Donald Skilling
Grover
Maley
Tripp
Old Orchard Beach
Arlene Rhames
Biddeford
Census Shows Population Drop In Biddeford
Biddeford's population appears to have declined slightly from last year. Chief Assessor Arthur Brunelle reports a current tally of 17,564, down 276 from 17,840, with about 25 residents likely uncounted who work out of town. Interviewed residents are urged to contact the assessor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Arthur Brunelle
Brunelle
Gas siphoning reported in Saco two cases
Saco police are investigating two siphoning incidents. Mc Donald's Service Station on Ocean Park Avenue reported nighttime gas theft from equipment with a wrecker left outside. Willard Edgecomb on Wakefield Avenue said a full tank car was found down to a quarter after overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
McDonald's
Ocean Park Avenue
Willard Edgecomb
Wakefield Avenue
Biddeford Youths Case Continued In Local Court
The case against three Biddeford youths tied to a string of Break-ins in Biddeford and Saco was continued until tomorrow. All three are juveniles. Another youth linked to the breaks returned from Ft Dix New Jersey last night with Chief Edgar Sevigny. He remains out on bail awaiting his court appearance. William P Dusseau 28 of 259 Hill Street Biddeford had a continuance granted in the charge of leaving the scene of an accident and was released on 500 personal recognizance. Municipal court today was postponed as court officials attended the opening of Superior Court at Alfred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco
Ft. Dix
N. J
Edgar Sevigny
Grant‘ede
William P. Dusseault
Hill Street
Alfred
Last Man's Club Plans Field Day
The Last Man's Club met at Napoleon Larcheile's Old Orchard Beach hotel to discuss a September 20 field day. Veterans of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley post, American Legion, named Ovide Potvin as chair of the field day committee with Capt Erwin R Gowen and W J Turmelle as co chairs and D R Winship as secretary. A nominating committee to present officers was also named, with Arthur LaPointe as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Last Man’s Club
Napoleon Larcheile
Old Orchard Beach
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post
American Legion
Ovide Potvin
Erwin R. Gowen
W. J. Turmelle
Miss McEnery Bridal Shower In Biddeford Dinner Beaux
Miss Catherine McEnery was surprised with a bridal shower at the home of Mrs. James Trickey in Biddeford. Guests included Journal staff and family, with arrangements of parasols and flowers. Miss McEnery and James Trickey plan a May 16 nuptial mass at Most Holy Trinity in Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Catherine McEnery
James Trickey
John Pierce
McEnery
Edward McEnery
Saco
Most Holy Trinity Church
Robert Ge
Robert Gibbons
Harold Dodge
Maurice Sayer
Philips Sa Ayer
Robert Whitten
Ward McEnery
Mary Ellen McEnery
Norman Boudreau
Joseph O'Leary
Priscilla Neveux
Charlotte Bonsaint
Isabelle Bilodeau
Elise Bonsaint
Harold Dodge, Jr
Two Douglas Firs Received By Saco
The city of Saco received two Douglas fir trees from Oregon donated by a Portland brewing company. Mayor Peter A. Garland said Superintendent Cecil J. Cutts will care for the two year old seedlings until they can be transplanted to the Younge school yard. When fully grown the trees will reach about 200 feet tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Oregon
Peter A. Garland
Cecil J. Cutts
Younge
Portland, Ore
Garland
Meeting of Napoleon Larochelle and Raymond King Co-Chairmen
Twenty six members attended the gathering presided over by Conrad T Fortier the president. The session named Napoleon Larochelle and Raymond King as co chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Larochelle
Raymond King
Conrad T. Fortier
Council Postpones Vote On School Site Purchase
The Biddeford City council postponed a decision on buying a 22 acre South Street site until May 18 after consulting possible alternatives. The school board favors urgent purchase but the owners seek $20,000. other actions include staffing changes, tax measures, and funding for Memorial Day services and concerts. A Hill and Pool streets lot sold with strict building restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Board of Education
South Street
Clement Deschambault
Simeon Grenier
Philip Poirier
Ralph Binette
Ward Petit
Herbert Tibbetts
Paul Champagne
Petit
Emleyes
Schambault
Painchaud
Hill and
Pool Streets
Aurore Grenier
Thornton Academy Extends School Hours Next Year
Thornton Academy will run 31 minutes longer daily with five 48 minute periods totaling 240 minutes and a 40 minute activity period. The change, aimed at better preparing students for college admissions, follows an accreditation committee recommendation and preserves a rotating schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Robert Bowie
Bowie
Thornton
Saco Minister To Be Honored At Reception
A farewell reception for Rev. and Mrs. David B. Howe and family is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Saco United Baptist church. The Howes will remain in Saco until after school closes. The event is organized by the church social committee. Rev Howe begins new duties as pastor of First Baptist Church in Springfield, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
Cape Porpoise
David B. Howe
Saco United Baptist Church
Ihe
Saco J
Carri Ua
Mr. Howe
Paymond Taylor
First Baptist Church
Ossian Johnson
Springfield
Mass
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Edwin T. McDowell
Merle C
Cote
Biddeford Hi School
Merle C. Cote
St. Mary Church
Maurice Goan
Francis Kane
Cornelius J. Enright
Carlton Cote Alton Cote
Dennis Cote
Gerry Sirois
Reynald Bolduc
Roger Morin
St. Mary Metery
Charles Nadeau
Leanne Pelletier
Irene Cyr
St. Francis
Bernard Nadeau
Fort Kent
Alcide Cote
Carleton Cote
Rose Cote
Geneva Cote
Reynald Lamontagne
Judy Raymond
Antoinette Laverdiere
Waterville
James Laverdiere
Greene
Earl Cote
Gorham
Alton Cote
Burlington, Vt
Georgette Andrews
Brenda Andrews
Rockville
Bernadette Hendershot
Michelle
Windsor Locks
James Kelley
Thopsonville
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
P.m
K. of C. Hall
Owenavis
Legion Home
Beach Street
Fred S. Gurney Corps
Beatrice Hoder
Fortunes Rocks
Lady Royal Stewart
P. A
Marianas
Sanford
Rochambeau Dames Plan Shore Dinner
Kiwanis
White Church
Christian Science Society
Hamilton Memorial
Faith Chapel
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Stephanie Butler
la Dora Gannon
Annie Cranshaw
Bessie Dawley
Saco Salvation Army
Legion
Crusaders
Saco Church
Saco Firemens Auxiliary
Miss McEnery
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Journal
Anna Donahue
Adelbert Jakeman, Jr
Donahue
John Cowgill
James Trickley
Paul Castavant
Jakeman
Donhaue
Madeliene Davenport
Leo Jon‘cas
Claire Ledoux
Caroline Jacques
Thomas Gleason
Albert’ Cyr
Elizabeth Doe
Irene Clark
Joseph Bouchard
Sara Gallagher
Paul Murphy
William Davis
Harry Horsfield
Albee la Pierre
John Zimnicki
Daniel Cantara
Cantara
Dennett G& Craig, Inc. Funeral Home
S*co
Maine
Ambassador
Rambler
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