Local Surgery Patients Listed in Portland Hospitals
Edward Fournier age 31 of Vernon Street Saco and Wilfrid E Grenier Jr age 59 of Western Avenue Biddeford are identified as surgical patients at Maine Medical Center Portland and Mercy Hospital Portland respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fournier
Vernon St
Saco
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Wilfrid E. Grenier Jr
Western Ave
Biddeford
Mercy Hospital
Assomption Society and Rebekah Lodge Schedule
The Assomption Society of Monsignor Melanson meets at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Assomption Inc Thornton Street Biddeford. The Saco Rebekah Lodge meets at 7 30 tomorrow night in Odd Fellows Hall Saco. Refreshments will be served after.
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Assomption Society of
Monsignor Melanson
Assomption, Inc
Thornton Street
Biddeford
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Saco
Church Notes L E and L Club Meeting in Saco
The E and L Club of the Saco Street Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 Monday night at 71 Middle Street Saco. Co hostesses are Mrs Eleanor Phinney and Mrs Eva Harper with the program under Mrs Phyllis Vining guiding the activity.
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E. and L. Club
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Ella Luman
Middle St
Saco
Eleanor Phinney
Eva Harper
Phyllis Vining
Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 Meeting Awards Ceremony
Last night Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309, sponsored by Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus, held a ceremony at K of C Hall Washington Street led by Cubmaster Joseph Bastarache who earned his cubmaster badge. Awards included Den Four-Cubby, Webelos ceremony, Bobcat honors for Stephen Moody Michael Gagnon Mark Hamel Paul Roy Roland Desrosiers Norman Gauvin gold arrows bear badge and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Biddeford Council
Knights of Columbus
C. Hall
Washington Street
Joseph Bastarache
Irma Provencher
Henry Begin
Robert Provencher
Michael Ryan
Stephen Moody
Michael Gagnon
Mark Hame
Paul Roy
Roland Desrosiers
Norman Gauvin
John Staples
Denner
Michael Dion
David Collard
Ronald Begin
Raymond Loranger
Paul Lebrun
Roger Rousseau
den One
Dorothy Millette
Begin
Saco Cub Pack 310
Norman Means
den Two
Paulette Loranger
Leonard Drapeau
den Three
Theresa Bastarache
Stock market climbs further as steels lead gains
New York stocks edged higher into midday trading with steels and Chrysler at the front, rails lifting the industrials while tobacco and airlines faded. The Associated Press average rose 3 points to 307.7 as the Dow gained 1.02 to 831.19. leaders like U.S. Steel and IBM saw modest advances and corporate bonds traded mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steels
Chrysler
Associated Press
U.S. Steel
Jones & Laughlin
Republic
Texas Gulf
IBM
U.S
Card of Thanks from the Clara Janson family
We sincerely thank our friends and neighbors for their kind words and deeds which helped to lighten the burden during our recent sorrow. The family of the late Clara Janson.
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Clara Janson
Deaths Mrs Alyce N Lockrey 76 of 334 Main St Laco
Mrs Alyce N Lockrey 76 widow of James Clifford Lockrey died last night in Biddeford hospital. Born in Massachusetts she trained as a nurse in Boston in 1915 and served overseas with the American Red Cross in World War I. Survived by sister Grace Nichols and nephew Arthur Nichols Jr. Funeral 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call this evening.
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Alyce N. Lockrey
Main St
Laco
James Clifford Lockrey
Biddeford
Massachusetts
Edwin Wormwood
Deaconess Hospital
Boston
Mass
American Red Cross
Public Health Nursing Service
Wellesley
Red Cross Nursing Service
Saco Nursing Association
Trinity Episcopal Church
Annette
Order of the Eastern Star
Saco
Grace W. Nichols
Worcester
Arthur W. Nichols Jr
West Boylston
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Funeral
Edith Hansen dies at 66 at Loring Air Force Base
Edith Hansen, 66, died Wednesday at Loring Air Force Base Hospital. Born in Buffalo on May 23, 1897, she was survived by her widower Arthur Hansen of Saco, daughter Mrs. Howard Dilsaver of 202 Meehan Drive at Loring, and two sons Arthur Hansen Jr. of Sun Valley California and John Hansen of Saco. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Shumway Funeral Home, 35 Spring St., Saco.
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Limestone
Edith Hansen
Loring Air Force Base Hospital
Here
Buffalo
N. Y
Arthur Hansen
Saco
Howard Dilsaver
Meehan Drive
Loring Air Force Base
Arthur Hansen Jr
Sun Valley
Calif
John Hansen
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Funeral Services for Mrs Isabel C Sullivan at St Marys Church
Funeral services were held this morning for Mrs Isabel C Sullivan a former Orchard Street Biddeford resident at St Marys Church Rev Cornelius J Enright celebrated a high mass with singing by William Cleary and organist Louise Welch Bearers were Leo Mackell Richard Anderson Richard Martel and Fred Allen Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery with graveside prayers by Father Enright
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel C. Sullivan
Orchard Street
Biddeford
St. Mary’s Church
Cornelius J. Enright
Aftor
William Cleary
Louise Welch
Leo Mackell
Richard Anderson
Richard Martel
Fred Allen
St. Mary's Cemetery
Father Enright
Daughters and Sons Born to Families in Biddeford Area
A series of birth notices lists newborns across Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco and Scarborough. Daughters Therese Jeanne Susan Marie Lucie Joanne Janice Renee Debrah Leigh Jamila Marie and sons James Edward Nelson Raymond Michael Edward Brian Keith James Thomas are reported with weights and birth dates from April to May at Webber Hospital Maine Medical Center and area homes. Grandparents and parental details are provided for several entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Lacasse
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Susan Marie
Oliver Drouin
Alfred St
Biddeford
Lucie Joanne
Rene Langevin
Cleaves
Robert W. Perkins
Ocean Park Road
James Edward
Raymond Girard
Wentworth St
Nelson Raymond
Norman Huot
Beacon Ave
Eddeford
John Michael
Laurence Monk
Wesley Ave
Jam Lita Marie
Webber Hospital
Francis J. Stone
Main St
Saco
Debrah Leigh
Roy W. Danis
Arundel
Michael Edward
Albert F. Cabana Jr
Irving St
Brian Keith
Robert Pate
Dunstan Avenue
Scarborough
James Thomas
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Pate
Clara Litwinowich
Joseph Litwinowich
Oak Street
Douglas Pate
Lincoln St
Plane carries mother and wife after long recovery
A man who endured severe injuries after a train incident is aided back to near normal life by his mother Clara Stopp and wife Judy. Both women were aboard the plane as the recovery continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pwage
Clara Stopp
Judy
Bereavement Note and Fire Incident at Local Market
Biddeford firefighters responded to Throumoulos Market at 75 Alfred Street after a sprinkler released at 5 48 am causing light damage. The family of the late Lucien Bouthot extends thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for sympathy floral tributes and car help for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Throumoulos Market
Alfred St
Lucien Bouthot
Fish-eating bat of tropical America hunts fish at night
The fish eating bat of tropical America skims water to snatch small fish with curved hind claws. Mammalogists are unsure if it relies on vision or a form of sonar to locate prey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropical
America
Portland Weather Forecasting Update
Showers possible with scattered thundershowers tonight then clearing and cooler. Lows in the 40s east and west. Saturday expected to be fair and cooler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Annette Chapter Hosts Mothers Day Program and Honors
Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Hall in Saco last night, conferring degrees on two candidates. Invitations went to Adah Dorothy Allen for Beulah Chapter Cumberland Mills May 13 and Electa Dorothy Patterson for Beacon Light North Berwick June 5. Also invited were Jean Kimball as conductress guest at Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick June 2 and Parnell Burrill as treasurer guest officer at Deering Portland June 2, with Leland Scammon and spouse invited as special guests at Piscataqua Kittery June 10. A Mother's Day observance followed the program, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Saco
Adah
Dorothy Allen
Beulah
Cumberland Mills
Electa
Dorothy Patterson
Beacon Light
North Berwick
Jean Kimball
Sarah Orne Jewette
South Berwick
Parnell Burrill
Deering
Portland
Leland Scammon
Piscataqua
Kittery
Nigeria Told By Bowdoin Student Rotarian Speaker
Rotarians heard Idukin Akindure a Bowdoin College student describe Nigeria after independence in 1960 He outlined its size population of 55 million four major regions and four languages He noted Nigeria aims to shift from agriculture to industry with five universities exchanging professors with Harvard and Michigan State Major exports cocoa peanuts palm oil and timber Islam is the main religion with polygamy and a dowry system The speaker said Nigeria relies on foreign aid from both sides of the Iron Curtain for modernization and a future ambassador from Kennebunk is awaited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Nigeria
Great Britain
Idukin Akindure
Bowdoin College
Kennebunk Inn
England
Harvard
Michigan State
Wayne Adams
Boy Scout Training Course Scheduled at Camp Hinds
Kennebunk leaders announce a weekend Boy Scout Training course at Camp Hinds in Raymond. Attendees include Richard West Edward Dalton Craig Wellman Steven Adams Bruce Folley Dennis Goulet from Troop 325 and Ronald Goulet Raymond Cadorette from Troop 304. Scout Master Colin Campbell and Assistant District Commissioner Ronald Goulet accompany them. On completion, participants receive a patch and a certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Camp Hinds
Raymond
Richard West
Edward Dalton
Craig Wellman
Steven Adams
Bruce Folley
Dennis Goulet
Ronald Goulet
Raymond Cadorette
Colin Campbell
Saco Named Maine Warning Center in Coastal Alert Network
Saco has been chosen as one of eight Maine points in a new direct connect system with U S Air Defense Commands headquarters in Colorado starting May 20 Capt Clarence Holt says the system will save about fifteen minutes in alert relays for coastal communities The Saco police fan-out covers York County in about five minutes and uses the same schedule as before State CD Director Leslie H Stanley announced the change yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Maine
U.S. Air Defense Commands
Colorado
Clarence Holt
York County
Augusta
Portland
State CD
Leslie H. Stanley
Old Orchard Beach Woman Named Fordham Assistant Dean
Dr Patricia R Plante named assistant dean of Thomas More College Fordham University New York to join as English professor and administration stint. Plante a Maine native previously taught at Plymouth State College and University of Bridgeport will lead first class of 200 new students at Fordham Rose Hill campus in September.
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New York
Patricia R. Plante
Thomas More College
T. O'Keefe
S. J
Fordham University
Plante
University of Bridgeport
North Windham
St. Michael’s College
Vermont
Boston University
Maine
Plymouth State College
New Hampshire
Edith Wharton
Midwest Review
Midwest Quarterly
Katherine Anne Porter
Xavier University Studies
Fordham Rose Hill
Miss Plante
Alphonse Nadeau
Mare E. Plante
Lake Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Memorial Rites Held By Elks At Lodge Hall
Memorial tablets honored Henry J. Girard and Frank E. Hall during the Biddeford Saco Elks meeting at the Portland Road lodge hall in Saco. Get well cards were signed for Theodore Shields James Neithercut and Felix Sheltra. Amos McCallum reported on the Father Son and Daughter banquet where Mary Rielly won a Youth Leadership contest and will compete at the state level. Plans for the annual bicycle rodeo with the Saco Police Department were discussed along with May Day school visits by Elks. Charles Gallagher outlined the state convention arrangements and reservations for May 22 23 24. Exalted Ruler Ralph Pitt presided and Oscar Clement presented the financial report. A baked ham supper was served by the stewards committee led by Howard Marr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Girard
Frank E. Hall
Biddeford - Saco
McCallum
Saco
Elks
Charles M. Gallagher
Ralph Pitt
Oscar Clement
Howard Marr
Augusta Teachers To Receive Raises
Augusta Board of Education votes to raise teachers salaries to requested levels but cuts driver education at high school, elementary French, and 11 sub primary positions to fit city budget. City council must approve before contracts can be reissued as teachers previously rejected offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Augusta Board of Education
Elegance Moves Into The Kitchen In Evelyn Jablow Design
The kitchen blends global accessories with a Belgian linen theme and vintage stainless steel. Evelyn Jablow showcases a high ceiling old-fashioned space with a pantry, sinks, and a stainless hood, pairing international pieces with metal accents for a modern yet classic look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Gablow
France
Holland
Portugal
Ireland
Spain
Diphtheria Cases Reported In Maine
The State Bureau of Health reports three diphtheria cases at Augusta State Hospital two fatal. Acting superintendent Dr Canal says the outbreak is under control with most patients and staff immunized and no further trouble is expected. Typed from Augusta AP dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
State Bureau of Health
Augusta State Hospital
Canal
Johnson in Georgia Seeks Moderation for New South
President Johnson spoke in Atlanta and other Southern cities to a crowd near half a million strong, urging justice and moderation while denouncing extremism. He linked civil rights to Georgia's motto and warned against turning the American dream into a nightmare, calling for bold action with broad consensus. The passage notes also mention a shift in attitudes since Grady's New South prophecy and highlights the enduring Southern heritage. A line states: Every 1,000 feet below the surface the temperature rises about 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Johnson
White House
TVA
Atlanta
Appalachia
South
Georgia
Henry Grady
New South
Grady
Union
Freedom
AMVETS Unit Distributes Freedom Documents to Local Schools
The Mer ton Ira Staples Post AMVETS Auxiliary biddeford distributed booklets titled Freedom Documents to school libraries including St. Andre's High St. Louis High St. Joseph's High Biddeford High Biddeford Junior High and McArthur Library. Auxiliary leaders Rita Huot and Margaret Parsons led the presentations as part of Positive Americanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton Ira Staples Post
Amvets Auxiliary
Biddeford
St. Andre's High School
St. Louis High School
Old Orchard Beach Civic Group Plans May Tea
Old Orchard Beach Women’s Civic Group set May 20 for its annual silver tea at the White Lamb home Odessa Ave from 3 to 5 pm. President Isabella Melver led discussions on projects, arts display, tree planting, and shrubbery removal funded from group funds, with volunteers aiding in decorations invitations and guest book.
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Old Orchard Beach
Isabella Melver
McIver
Odessa Ave
Miss McIver
Elizabeth Garland
Lillian Jakeman
Florence Gray
Alice Leavitt
Ellen Lamb
Marion White
Sam Inez Johnson
Adrienne Bisnette
Marie Couri
Meclver
Emerson Parlin
Violet Mewer
Canal National Bank declares 226th cash dividend
Directors vote a May 22 1964 payment date for stockholders of record May 15. The 5 percent annual dividend on $10 par value remains unchanged despite increased shares from stock dividends. The last stock dividend of 6,000 shares was issued January 21, 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Canal National Bank
William D. Ireland Jr
Canal
Saco tannery workers face drive to organize union
Workers at Saco Tannery faced a repeat union organizing push after past attempts to join the Amalgamated Meat Cutters AFL CIO, which workers previously rejected. Company officials declined comment as the union plans a mail campaign, leaflets, and house calls to rally support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Amalgamated Meat Cutters
Afl-Cio
Explorer Post Outlines Events and Members
Rich ard Goudreau received an application for membership during Biddeford Explorer Post 303’s meeting at Mason Street scout hall. Gordon Day spoke on Civil Defense as Patrick Lunetta received a Greenwood scarf and four year star pin. Upcoming events include a 105 mile canoe trip on the Saco river the Explorer dance and a driving rodeo in Augusta on May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Goudreau
Biddeford
Explorer
Mason Street
Gordon Day
Patrick Lunetta
Saco River
Augusta
Election Held By Science And Library Club
The St. Joseph St Louis Science and Library Club elected Robert Robida president at its monthly meeting in St. Joseph's Parish Hall Biddeford. The dance committee reported proceeds from the recent Parents Dance were used to buy a scale for the science departments. Other officers elected were Leo Mercier vice president An nette Gregoire treasurer and Blanche Ryan secretary Plans for a June 13 14 auction at St Louis High School Alumni Field were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph-St. Louis
Jobless Claims Drop In Latest Maine Report
The Biddeford office of the Maine Employment Security Commission reports last week saw 625 claims filed, down from 905 a year ago. The prior week had 723 claims versus 913 in the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Maine Employment Security Commission
School Registration Date Is Announced for Kennebunk
The Kennebunk entries for Junior Primary registration are set for Friday May 15 from 12 30 to 3 p m at Cousens School and Consolidated School Kennebunkport. Children must be five years old by October 15 and parents should bring birth certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Cousens
Kennebunkport
School Union
Area Persons At Portland Session
A Portland meeting in the Alicia Leese room at Maine Medical Center aided the state Health and Welfare department and a medical advisory committee in planning nursing home patient care services. Dr. Merle Bacastow chaired the Nursing Home Study with speakers Dr. Dean Fisher Dr. James Bonney and Dr. Edward Newall. Attendees included Mrs. Gertrude Lambert A Wesley Leech Mrs. Diane LaMarre and Mrs. Muriel Leach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Alicia Leese
Maine Medical Center
State Department of Health and Welfare
Merle Bacastow
Nursing Home Study
This City
Dean Fisher
Health and Welfare
Augusta
James Bonney
Edward Newall
D. D
Kennebunk
Gertrude Lambert
Saco
A. Wesley Leech
Diane LaMarre
Biddeford
Muriel Leach
Arundel
Fire Auxiliaries Host Joint Supper in Saco
Members of Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary joined Saco Firemen's Auxiliary at the Saco Fire Station for a ham supper. Evening included games and prize awards with attendees from Camp Ellis and Saco, listing numerous women residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Ellis
Saco
Ruby Bouchard
Theresa Pendleton
Hazel Emmons
Roth Scammon
Mary Cantara
Lydia Flood
Rita Jacques
Spanish War Vets Auxiliary Plans To Attend State Meet
At the Llewellyn Powers Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary meeting in Saco, plans were set to attend the department convention on June 13 at Dania Hall in Portland. Catherine Lemire Rose Fournier Mrs DeLaite Blanche Hobbs and Bessie Momma will take part. Luncheon was served and reports from officers reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Dania Hall
Portland
Llewellyn Powers Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary
Alice DeLaite
High St
Saco
Bessie Momma
Catherine Lemire
Rose Fournier
de Laite
Blanche Hobbs
Bessie Momna
Grass Fire Traced to Lawn Mower Backfire in Saco
Saco firemen responded to a grass fire on Jenkins Road caused by a lawnmower backfire. Engine 2, with four men, arrived at 8:24 p.m. and returned to station at 8:42 p.m. with the blaze extinguished and no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
John Phillips
Jenkins Road
Engine 2
Summit and Moscow names abound across the nation
The piece notes ten Summit communities and nine Moscows in the United States, highlighting the ubiquity of place names. It promotes Felix T. Sheltra & Son at 48 Jefferson Street as a source for real estate and insurance services, with Paul E. Sheltra offering tailored safety and savings counseling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Felix T. Sheltra & Son
Jefferson Street
Paul E. Sheltra
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Saco Salvation Army
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Alyce Lockrey
Isabel Sullivan
Notre Dame
Dorilas Roy
South St
Therese Jeanne
Annette Chapter
Rotarians
Staples Post
Mer ‘Ton Ira Staples Post
Amvets
Post
Alfred Street
Waterville
Ruth Nickerson
Rita Potvin
Lodge Hall
The
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Civic Group
Dennis Bishop
Rus Hooper
Raymond Labbe
Norman Elie
Bruce Nunan
Philip Hatch
Science and Library Club
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Tion
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Department of Education
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Paul Truman
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