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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1959

Page

2

Local Notre Dame hospital briefs list Biddeford and area patients

Personal notices report several Biddeford residents receiving treatment at Notre Dame hospital including John Belanuk Richard Leblanc Mrs George Lauzier William O Earle and Mrs Stephen Halasz Others note Ethel Dowling reentering Trust hospital and a home confinement for Mrs Loguay Lacroix Also mentioned are Navy training completion for John R Lamothe and a funeral visit by Mrs John DeLorge plus social notes on weddings anniversaries and Insurance Women of Southern Maine officers and members in Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach

John Belanuk Main Street Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Richard Leblanc Prospect Street George Lauzier Gerard Vachon Water’ Street Ethel Dowling Staples Street Old Orchard Beach Trust Hospital Stephen Halasz Clark Street Saco William O. Earle Portland Avenue Loguay Lacroix Hill Street Ernest Courtois Irving Street Our Lady of Victory Circle John R. Lamothe Adrien Lamothe U. S. Navy State Street John DeLorge Augusta Edwin T. McDowell Biddeford- Saco Water Company Agnes Daigle Spruce Street Miami Fla Cecile D. Cooks Portland Eed Lawrence Cranshaw Arnold FE. Ballard Arthur Rollins Daniel Lyman Fred Bean Harold A. Bickford South Gardiner Bickfords Insurance Women of Southern Maine Moulton Union Bowdoin College Laurence Barnes Ruby Packard Alice Hurd Edna Mahoney Muriel Cadeorette Madeline Borduas Elizabeth Flood Emma_ Willard Orange Mass William Heffernan John Flood Sanford Richard Rice Carol South Portland David Mullin David Peabody Philip Woodrow Philip Rutland Emma Willard Flood

Lewiston Publisher Louis Costello Dies at 82

Louis B. Costello a longtime Maine newspaper figure and former president of the company that publishes the Lewiston Daily Sun and Evening Journal died after years of ill health at age 82. He joined the Sun in 1898, helped grow it into a leading Maine daily, and served as treasurer general manager and president. He was a Bates College trustee and former Maine Daily Newspaper Publishers Assn president. He is survived by his son Russell H. Costello a daughter Louise Wickman and five grandchildren.

Lewiston, Mine Louis B. Costello Maine Costello Lewis Daily Sun Evening Journal Russell H L. B Bates College The Morning Sun Bates Sun Maine Daily Assn Associated Press American Newspaper Publishers Assn College Sadie M. Brackett Louise C. Wickman Longoon Calif

Club Calendar at Old Orchard Beach Civic Group Meeting

The Old Orchard Beach Women's Civic Group holds the season finale tonight at 7 45 in the Old Orchard Beach High School cafeteria.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach High School

Anita Ekberg Seeks Divorce From Anthony Steel

Anita Ekberg, 27, sues for divorce from British actor Anthony Steel, 39, citing extreme cruelty in a Wednesday filing. The couple, married in Florence in 1956, have been apart since January 15 while she works on films in Italy.

Santa Monica Calif Anita Ekberg Anthony Steel Miss Ekberg Steel Florence Italy Itiy

Legacy invalidated by Maine Supreme Court ruling

The Maine Supreme Court yesterday ruled a 340000 legacy in the will of Ed ward Griswold Vaill of Scarborough invalid. The gift to the Kaler-Vaille Memorial Home was void because the home did not exist when the will was made, leaving Vaill unable to intend the non existent corporation. Vaill, a Prout's Neck developer and realtor, died in 1944.

Portland Edward Griswold Vaill Scarborough Maine Supreme Court Kaler - Vaille Vaill

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Support

Rose Dyer expresses gratitude to the Owen-Davis Auxiliary the Madisses the Trail Hospital staff Bruce Shoe Co friends and co workers for prayers cards and flowers. She also thanks Dr L Rt Charest Notre Dame Hospital visiting priests blood donors and gift senders during her stay at the amelon hospital mentioning Mr William Audie.

Owen-Davis Aux Madisses Trail Hospital Bruce Shoe Co

William Thibedeau obituary in Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach

William Thibedeau aged 71 died yesterday at a Scarborough convalescent home. A Staples street resident of Old Orchard Beach, he was born in New Brunswick, son of Frederick and Ann McKnight Thibedeau. He worked for Seashore Railroad in Sanford, Peerless Automobile in Boston, and Lace-Lowell shops at Pine Point for 22 years. He belonged to Preble lodge in Sanford for 51 years. Survived by widow Avis Nichols Thibedeau, two brothers Frederick and Edward, a sister Mrs Henry Deralex, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco, Rev. Harold McElwain officiating, burial at Duretan Corner. Friends may call tonight 6–8 p.m.

William Alexander Thibedeau Scarborough Staples Street Old Orchard Beach New Brunswick Frederick and Ann McKnight Thibedeau Sanford Seashore Railroad Peerless Automobile Company Boston Pine Point Lace-Lowell Preble Lodge of Masons Avis Nichols Thibedeau Frederick Thibedeau Espanola Ont Edward Thibedeau Brewer Henry Deralex Ellsworth Omerrow Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Street Saco Harold McElwain Portland Duretan Corner

Death of Albert S. Fish at 49 in Ellsworth

Albert S Fish 49 of 6 Prospect Street Old Orchard Beach died suddenly yesterday while at work for a construction company in Ellsworth. Born in Litchfield he was a shovel operator with Rossi Construction. He leaves a wife Carolyn four daughters Nina Sandra Donna and Carlene White all of Old Orchard Beach one son Albert J Fish of Nebraska two sisters Ethel Underhill and Eleanor Leiman both of Etna and his mother Helen Fish of Etna. Funeral services Saturday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call Friday 1 to 5 pm and 6 to 8 pm.

Albert S. Fish Prospect Street Old Orchard Beach Ellsworth Litchfield George and Helen (Cochran) Fish Rossi Construction Company Carolyn Carlene White Nina Fish Sandra Fish Donna Fish Albert J. Fish Nebraska Ethel Underhill Eleanor Leeman Etna Helen Fish Dennett and Craig Main Street Saco Woodlawn Biddeford

Robert W Fuller Dies at 85 in Washington DC

Robert W. Fuller died at his Washington DC home on April 25 at age 85. He and his wife were long time summer residents of Cape Porpoise. Survived by Mrs Fuller, a son, a daughter, and eight grandchildren. Burial followed at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia.

Robert W. Fuller

Funeral services for John Ladakakos at St Demetrios Biddeford

Funeral services for John Ladakakos were held Wednesday at 2 p m from St Demetrios church Biddeford with Rev Joakim Valasiadis officiating. Burial followed in St Demetrios cemetery. Beavers of the Lacones association attended. Out of town relatives came from Dover New Hampshire and Scarborough to pay respects.

John Ladakakos St. Demetrios Church Biddeford Joakim Valasiadis Beavers Lacones Association Ladakakos Theodore Gourdouros William Contraros Thomas Mendros Richard Brickates Charles Spirounias Nick Cutrales St. Demetrios Leona Vatistas Charles Kagiliery Anthony Bograkes Nicholas Koutroulakos Ora Perry Dover N. H Helen Lekousi Scarborough

Friday religious services and gatherings listed in Saco and Biddeford

Holy Communion in Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Friday at 9 30 a m. A prayer and praise service Friday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford Advent Christian church corner Hill and Chapel streets An open air meeting Friday at 7 p m at Saco Salvation Army HQ followed by holiness meeting at 7 30 p m Junior Legion 3 30 p m Friday events listed Old m Junior Soldiers 4 15 p m Orchard Beach Salvation Army Torchbearers 7 p m

Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Biddeford Advent Christian Church Hill and Chapel Streets Saco Salvation Army Lnclude Junior Legion Orchard Beach

Portland Weather Summary With Mild Temperatures

Clearing cooler conditions described for Portland with a mild afternoon and variable cloudiness. Tonight remains mild with scattered showers possible. winds shift from southeast to northwest by morning. Friday brings clearing skies, fair, cool afternoon, and moderate northwest winds with coastal and inland temperature ranges.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Boston New York Washington Miami Chicago New Orleans Denver Los Angeles Halifax Montreal

Gurney Corps Past Leaders Plan Dinner

Plans for a shore dinner to be held June 3 at 6 30 p m at the Cascade lodge Saco were outlined to make final arrangements Presidents association of the Fred S Gurney Womens Relief Corps held last night at the home of Mrs Beatrice Hover Fortunes Rocks Mrs Irene Ayer was named to make final arrangements for the event The meeting was conducted by Mrs Rose Wilcox president and the mystery projects were awarded to Mrs Dorothy Boyd and Mrs Hazel Emmons Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Wilcox Attending were Mrs Doris Duross Mrs Alice Brock Mrs Gertrude Dennett Mrs Dorothy Boyd Mrs Marion Boucher Mrs Irene Ayer Mrs Hazel Emmons Mrs Rose Wilcox and the hostess Mrs Beatrice Hover

Cascade Lodge Saco Presidents Association Fred S. Gurney Womens Relief Corps Beatrice Hover Rocks Irene Ayer Rose Wilcox Dorothy Boyd Hazel Emmons Wilcox Doris Duross Alice Brock Gertrude Dennett Marion Boucher

Stock Market Slips on Space Age Stock Mix

The New York market fell in active trading as space era stocks showed mixed moves. Major issues declined fractions to several points with Ti hool and Magnavox among notable movers while Zenith Motorola and AMF fell. Government bonds remained firm.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Thiokol Magnavox Havey Admiral Maytag Zenith Motorola American Machine & Foundry Radio Corp American Telephone Eastman Kodak Goodyear

Second Area Polio Clinic Scheduled For May 17

A second polio clinic for the area will be held Sunday May 17 at the Public Health Nursing association office in Saco and at St Andre and St Joseph halls Biddeford. Dr Leopold Viger reports 2000 shots were given at the first clinic on April 19. The project, run by volunteer doctors and nurses, uses vaccine provided by Biddeford at cost. shots are 50 cents each or 2 for a family of four. The second clinic targets those needing a second shot but will give first and third shots as well.

Public Health Nursing Association Saco St. Andre and St. Joseph Halls Biddeford Leopold Viger Vicer

Doctors rescue notes reveal four days on snow

Officials disclosed notes found in a duffle bag show two doctors survived at least four days after a crash. They built birch snowshoes and a fire, attempted to hike out but could not go far, then returned to the plane amid severe conditions. Personal messages to families were included.

Local Youth Admits Breaks In Bay View Cottages

A local youth, brought from Ft. Dix by Biddeford Police Chief Ed Sevigny, admitted breaking into three cottages in Bay View, Saco. Noting two cottages yielded no theft, police recovered two binoculars from the Fen bene cottage and questioned him about other breaks in Biddeford. The case involved Bay View properties of Roscoe Smith Rev Joseph Sevigny and Lloyd Fenderson.

Soco Bay View Ft. Dix N. J Biddeford Ed Sevigny Saco Roscoe Smith Joseph P. Sevigny Seaside Avenue Lloyd Fenderson Fenbene Norman Harvey Harvey Robert Foran Raymond Kerry

Autopsies Planned to Determine Cause of Deaths

Police announced that Dr. Richard Ford of the Harvard Medical School pathology department will conduct autopsies to determine the exact cause of the deaths as investigators noted observations on survival abilities.

Richard Ford Hartvard Medic School Pathology Department

Births At Ferry Beach Lim erick and Biddeford Hospitals

Birth notices list Tamara Marie Grenier a daughter born April 20 at Webber hospital to Mr and Mrs Theodore Grenier 32 Sunset avenue Ferry Beach Saco Tammy Marie O Brien a daughter born May 1 at Webber hospital to Mr and Mrs Edward O Brien Main street Lim erick Karen Anne Robert a daughter born May 3 at Webber hospital to Dr and Mrs Roger J P Robert 38 May street Biddeford James Michael Laverriere a son born May 3 at Webber hospital to Mr and Mrs Philip M Laverriere 84 South street Biddeford

Theodore Grenier Sunset Avenue Ferry Beach Saco Tamara Marie Webber Hospital Edward O'Brien Main Street Limerick Tammy Marie Roger J. P. Robert Biddeford Karen Anne Philip M. Laverriere South Street James Michael

Marquette Judge Joins Film Crew For Anatomy of a Murder

In Marquette Michigan AP reports Justice Jonn Voelker known as Robert Travers the author of Anatomy of a Murder hosted film makers James Stewart Eve Remick and Joseph Welch directed by Otto Preminger. Voelker discusses his dual roles and approves the film treatment while noting his past as district attorney who lost the last of six elections to remain writing. He warns against sensational courtroom scenes and vows no lurid theatrics.

Marquette, Mich Jonn Voelker Marquette James Stewart Egg Begene Lee Remick Joseph Welch Otto Preminger Voelker Michigan State Supreme Court Robert Traver John Wayne Jimmy Stewart Marquette County

Lightbulb falls on wife during Red Cross class

In Twin Falls Idaho a Red Cross first aid refresher for city firemen and their wives was interrupted when a ceiling fixture light bulb fell, striking Mrs William Heinrich on the head. Instructor William Bergidine promptly provided first aid.

Twin Falls Idaho Red Cross William Heinrich William Bergadine

Superintendent Explains School Issue At Beach

Old Orchard Beach superintendent Cecil J. Cutts clarified that the town has not pressed for specific school construction items in the warrant. He cited state law requiring selectmen to decide articles while the school committee must approve school buildings for accreditation and state aid, referencing a 1953 town report and a six member accreditation panel’s 1958 recommendations for a new library, larger science labs, and added space for home economics and industrial arts.

Cecil J. Cutts Old Orchard Beach Cutts Old Orchard Old Orchard Beach High School Board of Selectmen Maine

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