Local Society and Obituary Notes From Biddeford Area
Mr and Mrs James Wood of St Petersburg Fla visiting relatives in Biddeford. James Burnie 19 Herring Avenue Biddeford a patient at Trull hospital. Roger Hansen of Kennebunk taken by Biddeford municipal ambulance yesterday from Jebber hospital to Maine Medical Center Portland. Walter Bisaillon Jefferson Street Biddeford struck by car six weeks ago returned home from Webber hospital. William Earle Old Orchard Beach guest of Troop 305 Boy Scouts Thursday eve ning. will speak on Training Your Dog To Obey. Earle has trained dogs in obedience for years. Justin G Foster 91 husband of the late Lister M Foster Kennebunkport formerly of South Bristol died last night at home of his daughter Mrs William Schmidt Kennebunkport. Born in South Bristol, son of Thomas and Emily Foster engineer on shipping vessels, traveled globe. Survived by three sons Charles Tiverton R J John South Bristol and Clarence Seakon Mass, one daughter Mrs Mildred Schmidt Kennebunkport, 15 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday at 1:30 p m from Strong Funeral Home Damariscotta. Friends may call tonight at Angell Funeral Home Dane Street Kennebunk. Burial will be in family lot at South Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wood
St. Petersburg
Fla
Biddeford
James Burnie
Herring Avenue
Trull Hospital
Roger Hansen
Kennebunk
Jebber Hospital
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Walter Bisaillon
Jefferson Street
Webber Hospital
William Earle
Old Orchard
Beach
Boy Scouts
Justin G. Foster
Lister M. Foster
Kennebunkport
South Bristol
William Schmidt
Thomas and
Emily (McFarland) Foster
Charles
Tiverton
R. J
John
Clarence
Seekonk
Mass
Mildred Schmidt
Strong Funeral Home
Damariscotta
Angell Funeral Home
Dane Street
Biddeford Council and Knights of Columbus Second Degree Event
The Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus will exemplify the second degree tomorrow at 7 p m at the K of C hall Washington Street. Nomination of officers will occur at the Tighe audoin-Farley post American Legion meeting tomorrow at 7 p m at the Legion home Elm Street. York County Pharmaceutical association plans a May 19 gathering at 7 p m at the Wonderbar steak house with State Trooper Herman Boudreau as guest speaker. Saco Firemen's auxiliary members attending Camp Ellis auxiliary supper meet Thursday night at 6 at the Saco Fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Council
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Washington Street
Tigheaudoin-Farley Post
American Legion
Legion Home
Elm. Street
Biddeford
York County Pharmaceutical Association
Wonderbar Steak House
Herman Boudreau
Maine State Police
Saco
Community church and youth group meeting notices
A string of parish and church group gatherings are listed for tomorrow and Thursday across Saco Biddeford and Kennebunk Pond areas including Girl Guards and Brownies at local churches, junior and senior choirs, youth group rehearsals, a Sigma Delta class event at a summer camp, and a May 26 outing reservation. Also noted are a book review by Rev Beal, a Unitarian youth choir rehearsal, and a Baptist Jubilee training night in Portland. A Bruges note mentions government color approval subsidies for property improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Delta
Biddeford
Card of Thanks for Harold M. Small family
The family of Harold M. Small Sr expresses deep gratitude to relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy during bereavement. Signed by Mrs Harold M. Small Sr Harold M. Small Jr Arlene M. Small Ethel V. Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Small
Arlene M. Small
Ethel V. Small
Thanking Dr Scaccia and Saco Hospital Staff
Mrs. Albina Littlefield thanks Dr Scaccia and the Saco Hospital staff for their care during her illness and extends gratitude to relatives and friends for cards sent during that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scaccia
Saco Hospital
Albina Littlefield
Death notice for Mrs Mary Courchaine at 89
Mrs Mary Courchaine 89 died this morning after a short illness at a local hospital. Born in Cemada to John and Mrs Coddere, she lived with a son at 15 Deering Ave Saco. Survived by two sons Albert and Lionel two daughters Mrs Henry Goddu and Mrs Elzeer Daigle one sister and one brother and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending with Cote funeral home in Saco. friends may call tonight 7 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Courchaine
Cemada
John Coddere
Deering Avenue
Saco
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Albert
Lionel
Biddeford
Henry Goddu
Thorndike
Mass
Elzeer Daigle
Hartford
Biddeford Widow Marie Blanchette Dies After Long Illness
Marie Blanchette widow of Joseph Blanchette died yesterday at her home 8 Williams Court Biddeford after a long illness. Born in Biddeford she was daughter of Edward and Marie Aussant Petit. She was a member of St Ann Sodality of St Joseph church. Surviving: two sons Albert J. Blanchette of Rochester NH and Arthur T. Blanchette of Biddeford. two daughters Mrs Anna B. Smith and Mrs Jeannette Exposito both of Biddeford. two brothers Edward Petit of Rochester NH and John B Petit of Saco. five grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 30 a m from St Joseph church. The sodality will meet Friday evening at 7 30 at Sansoucy funeral home 1 Stone Street Biddeford to pay respect. Friends may call 2 to 10 p m at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie P. Blanchette
Joseph Blanchette
Williams Court
Biddeford
Edward and
Marie Aussant Petit
St. Ann Sodality
St. Joseph Church
Albert J. Blanchette
Rochester
N. H
Arthur T. Blanchette
Anna B. Smith
Jeannette Exposito
Edward Petit
John B. Petit
Saco
Grindle Reports On Conclave To Civil War Unit
David Grindle, chairman of the Biddeford Saco Civil War Centennial Commission, spoke at G A R hall Biddeford on the second New England Conference. He reviewed Maine’s Civil War participation. New members James Morina, George Richards, Carleton Richards joined. Doris Duress spoke briefly as National Women’s Relief Corps Maine president. Arthur Lavoie became finance committee chair. Next meeting set for June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Augusta
David Grindle
Biddeford-Saco
G. A. R. Hall
Biddeford
Maine
James Morina
George Richards
Carleton Richards
Sons of the Union Veterans
Doris Duress
Saco
National Women’s Relief Corps of Maine
Arthur Lavoie
Grindle
Sam Jr. Kalamaras
Soviet note links Powers flight to U S espionage
Moscow blamed the United States for the U2 spy plane overflight and warned it could try Powers under Soviet law. The note urged that further U S. flights over the Soviet Union might trigger a Soviet bombing of the United States and pressed for access to Powers for an embassy interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
U. S
Moscow Radio
Washington
United States
North America
Unis. R
Powers
Air Force
Pound, Va
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Camden Man Fined in Biddeford Court
Camden resident Raymond A. Webster, 35, pleaded guilty in Biddeford municipal court this morning to a fine related offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond A. Webster
Camden
Biddeford
Weather to Bring Showers and Fog Over Portland Area
The forecast calls for a cloudy cool period with showers and fog, especially near the coast. Winds from the south to southeast at 5 to 15 mph. Area temperatures range 50 to 55 for highs and 42 to 48 for lows, with notably low readings in Mt. Washington 33 and Caribou 42 while other cities show mid 40s to mid 50s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Rumford
Old Town
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
Miami
Washington
Chicago
New Orleans
Denver
Los Angeles
Montreal
Khrushchev uses spy plane incident for propaganda
James Marlow analyzes Khrushchev’s spin after the American U-2 shootdown. He argues Soviet bragging masks broader spying arcs and notes State Department missteps, Eisenhower oversight, and the timing ahead of the Paris summit. He warns Khrushchev’s self-righteous stance glosses a history of both sides spying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
State Department
Union
Christian A. Herter
Knrushchev
Khrusnchevy
Eisenhower
Pena
Paris
Department
Francis G. Powers
Powers
Herter
Judge Imposes Fine For Uninspected Vehicle Charge
Judge Simon Spill imposed a $10 fine for operating a motor vehicle without an inspection sticker. State Trooper John C. Pride of Alfred served as the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Spill
John C. Pride of
Alfred
Welcome to the Fold greeting newcomers in Biddeford
Richard M Basilesco three month old son of Mr and Mrs Basilesco residents of 63 Dorrance street Willamsett Mass welcomed by maternal grandparents Maurice Janelle 29 State Biddeford and paternal grandparents Peter Basilesco Somerville Mass in community welcome note
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bid‘deford-Saco Journal
Richard M. Basilesco
Joseph Basilesco
Dorrance Street
Williamsett
Mass
Maurice Janelle
State Street
Biddeford
Peter Basilesco
Somerville
Elaine White Named Delegate to State Catholic Women’s Session
Miss Elaine White was chosen by the Children of Mary sodality of St. Mary parish to represent the unit at the Maine Council of Catholic Women's state convention on May 20 and 21 at Poland Spring. Miss Doris Sevigny presided. The economy of the panel and speakers included Miss Elizabeth Seidel and others on juvenile delinquency. Special guests were two Girl Scout troops. gifts were given to Scout leaders Miss Ann Hector Mrs. James A. Hobbins and Mrs. Carroll Donovan. Plans for a Sunday reception for new sodality members were announced with tea after candlelight pledge services. Annual mite boxes are due next week and officers were available for donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine White
Children of Mary Sodality
St. Mary Parish
Maine
Council of Catholic Women's State Convention
Poland Spring
Doris Sevigny
Sevigny
Elizabeth Seidel
The
Sodality
Children of Mary Group
Ann Hector
James A. Hobbins
Carroll Donovan
Frank Carey
Ann Gallagher
May Hospitality Committee
Seidel
Eleanor Mogan
Eileen O'Rourke
Oceanography Talk At Kiwanis Club In Saco Biddeford
Chief John Harger of the South Portland Naval Reserve Training Center spoke on oceanography at the Kiwanis meeting at Wonderbar steak house. Robert Lamontagne presented Navy underwater life slides. Harger described ocean minerals and Gulf stream factors with depth studies to 36 000 feet and noted Maine will receive a Navy ship for further ocean research this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club
Wonderbar
John Harger
South Portland Naval Reserve Training Center
Robert Lamontagne
Navy Department
Harger
Gulf Stream
Maine
Nawy Department
Maine Vocational Training Institute
South Portland
Robert Lacroix
Martin J. Rielly
Raymond Bonang
Future Of Undeveloped Areas Core Of East-West Global Rift
In a 1957 briefing, Soviet policy is framed around peaceful coexistence while preparing for a world power summit. The essay argues the core struggle is over the fate of underdeveloped regions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with Moscow guiding a long term strategy to expand communist influence. It links Middle East and Africa as next fronts after Asia and cites Cuba as Latin American exemplar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Paris
Eisenhower
Kushchev
de Gaulle
Macmillan
Asia
Africa
Latin America
Middle East
Cuba
Europe
Red
Lenin
Jobless Checks Rise During Week In Maine
The Biddeford office of the Maine Employment Security commission reported 1,058 local residents received unemployment compensation checks by week’s end, up 102 from the prior week. A year earlier the total stood at 1,524.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Maine Employment Security Commission
Saco Church School Concludes Season Meeting
The Saco Church school showcased colored monts and heard about a recent trip to Europe from the principal at the Young slides. A covered dish supper preceded the business session led by Unit 4 chairwoman Mrs. Richard E. Clark. This was the final meeting of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
Europe
Unit 4
Richard E. Clark
National Hospital Week Programs Highlight Local Events
A Biddeford Saco Daughters of Penelope host a welcome party and stork shower for Mrs. Sam J. Kalamaras at Miss Betty Brickates home. The week features hospital open houses, lab demonstrations, and tours at Webber, Trull, Notre Dame, and other local facilities with staff guiding visitors and showcasing new plaques and the blood bank.
Voltigeur Club Induction Plans Outlined
Plans for Voltigeur Club induction were outlined with officers to be installed Saturday at 3 p.m. President Yvon Caron led the session while Henry Roberge read finances. Invitations were set for the May 15 Snowshoe club event and the May 21 officer election in Lewiston. Aime Martineau’s death prompted a moment of silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voltiguer Club
Charmen
Antonio Dallaire
Lucien Ruel
Yvon Caron
Irma Turgeon
American Snowshoe Union
Robert Beaupre
Rochambeau Club
Caron
Henry Roberge
Paul Angers
Laconia
N. H
Leo Lottinville
St. Andre Field
le Montagnard Club
Lewiston
Aime Martineau
Emile Picard
Ernest Corriveau
Saco Man Fined for Driving Without a License
Albric Legendra, 34, of 54 Beach Street in Saco, was fined $10 in Saco Municipal Court by Judge Hilary Mahaney for driving without a license. Judge Mahaney suspended $5 of the fine. Saco police were the complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albric Legendra
Beach Street
Saco
Hilary Mahaney
Mahaney
Paul Revere’s Burial Site Mentioned Near Boston Common
The Old Granary Burying Grounds near Boston Common is identified as the burial place of Paul Revere. The note highlights the historic cemetery’s location in central Boston and its association with the famed Revolutionary era rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Revere
Old Granary
Boston Common
Vehicle crash leaves three injured in Biddeford
A car carrying Bull Moose Prospect Street residents from Biddeford collided near Five Points. Mrs Saucier suffered severe hand and arm lacerations. two other women had cuts and bruises and were released after X-rays. Bobby Vadnais of Alfred Street escaped with minor shock. The car was a total loss and towed to Paul’s Motor Sales. Game Warden Tom Bryant of Saco led the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Saucier
Bobby Vadnais
Alfred Street
Paul
Eisenhower warns against secrecy fueling tension
The president asserts no one wants another Pearl Harbor and calls for safeguarded knowledge to protect national security. He blasts Soviet secrecy as a major tension source and describes intelligence gathering as a deterrent, separate from the armed forces and not using Army, Navy, or Air Force. He notes discrepancies in the Soviet account of the U2 incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Tne
Lamas argues man dominance in marriage in Hollywood view
Hollywood star Fernando Lamas discusses marriage and acting, saying few actors separate profession from life. He asserts men should lead at home, pays bills, and maintains privacy about outings. He cites Arlene Dahl’s upbringing and her career choices as part of their arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Lucille Ball
Joan Fontaine
Bette Davis
Suzy Parker
Fernando Lamas
Arlene Dahl
Lamas
Arlene
Open Skies debated after jet incident
The President voiced doubt that the aircraft was shot down from high altitude and stressed that espionage activities, while distasteful, are vital to national safety. He recalled the 35 Geneva summit where the United States proposed open skies for mutual air inspections, a proposal rejected by Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cual
Saco Salvation Army
Saco United Baptist Church
Saco United
School Street Methodist Church
Unitarian Universalist
Saco Unitarian Church
Central Square Baptist Church
Saco First Parish Congregational
Carolyn
Cane Elizabeth
St. Mary Associates
St. Mary School Hall
Frederick Warner
St. Francis Ellege
Bruges
Belgium
Foss Street Methodist
Marie Blanchette
Mr. K
Kiwanis Club
Bangor
Bangor Hydro — F Electric Co
Robert N. Haskell
Edward M. Graham
Graham
By William L. Ryan
Berlin
Saco Church
National Hospital
Sam J. Kalamaras
Daughters of
Penelope
Betty Brickates
Locke Street
Kalamaras
Tampa
Cleo Mantis
Miss Brickates
Nicholas Skinsacos
Clara Margone
Irene Anagnostis
Paul Dragoumaos
Andrew Georges
Amy Victor
Cleo Mentis
Faye Louis
van Psomiades
Anita Scontras
Arthur Mouzas
Alexander Economos
Katherine Gollaros
Alan Sakalas
Nicholas Hemonides
Paul Dragoumanos
Nicholas Skiniacos
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Paul Hevey
Notre Dame _ hospital
Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph Nursing Order
Leo P. Taillon
Hospital Week
Voltigeur Club
Saco Man
Bull Moose
Hadassah
Sisterhood
Etz Chaim
Edward’s Market
Lucienne
REE
Water Street
Bolduc Mne
Dial
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