Personal notices list of local patients and Navy crew
Mrs Berangere Giroux of Biddeford is a patient at Mercy hospital in Portland awaiting recovery. Edgar Corneau of 173 South Street Biddeford is critically ill in Webber hospital as a medical patient. Robert B Roberge seaman USN of 25 Taylor Street Biddeford serves aboard the experimental destroyer Richard E Kraus out of Norfolk Virginia, with the Kraus and crew testing new Navy equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berangere Giroux
Biddeford
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Edgar Corneau
South Street
Webber Hospital
Robert B. Roberge
USN
Taylor Street
Richard E. Kraus
Norfolk
Kraus
Navy
Elsie Harmon 71 Saco native dies in Lewiston hospital
Mrs Elsie P Harmon 71 born Saco educated died yesterday at Central Maine General Lewiston after a long illness She was wife of Isaac W Harmon 225 Summer Auburn born daughter of Harry and Mattie Tibbetts Thornton academy graduate 1908 Married 1912 Surviving husband mother in Saco son George W East Hartford Conn daughter Helen Sawyer Auburn three grandchildren Funeral 1 pm Saturday Memorial Chapel Dillingham Son Auburn Burial Laure n Hill Saco. Friends may call 7 9 pm tonight 2 4 pm and 7 9 pm Friday at the funeral home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie P. Harmon
Saco
Central Maine General Hospital
Lewiston
Isaac Iw. Harmon
Summer Street
Auburn
Harry Fr Anci Mattie (Merrill) Tibbetts
Thornton Academy
Harmon
Trinity .Episcopal Church
Mechanic Falls
New Gloucester
George .W
East Hartford
Conn
Helen Sawyer
Memorial Chapel
Dillingham and Son, Inc
Spring Street
Lauren Hill Cemetery
Local group meetings schedule across Saco and Biddeford
A WWI veterans meeting at American Legion home Saco 2 p m Sunday. Fremont club and auxiliary meet tonight 8 p m Alfred Street hall Biddeford. LAmicale St Norbert meets 8 p m St Andre school. Saco Old Orchard Beach Little League gathers Friday 7 p m Little League field Saco. Saco Extension Association meets Tuesday 10 30 a m at Saco G A R hall with color decorating theme led by Mrs Shirley Hobbs and home demonstration agent. attendees bring color samples and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco- Biddeford
USA
American Legion Home
Saco
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Saco-Old Orchard Beach
Little League
Little League Field
Saco Extension Association
Saco G.A.R. Hall
Shirley Hobbs
York County Home
Saco church group schedules Friday meetings and events
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet at 8 30 p m Friday. Holy Communion at Trinity Episcopal church Friday 9 30 a m. Lyman Baptist church Goodwins Mills Bible club meets Friday 7 30 p m at parsonage. Christ Episcopal church holds Friday morning service at 8. Fidelis class United Baptist Saco sponsors rummage sale in church vestry Friday 9 to 11 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Trinity Episcopal Church
Bible Club
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Christ Episcopal Church
United Baptist Church
Saco
Connie Babeau Birthday Party Celebrated at Home
Connie Babeau daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Babeau of 3 Center Street Old Orchard Beach was given a party at her home for her birthday Gifts were opened and displayed followed by games and dancing Refreshments were served by Mrs Babeau with assistance from Misses Pauline and Georgette Houde Attending were Becky Warren Penny Warren Diane Frechette Rita Vogler Susan Finley Susan Hamilton Carol Coreau Donna Smith Linda Bean Janice Whittemore Norma Whittemore Kathryn Anderson Margaret Cantara Priscille Roy Patricia Cyr Jimmy Michaud Ronnie Michaud Carl Michaud Ronnie Schmit Dick Schmit Bobby Barrett Timmy Tucker Ronnie Kadlee Peter McVicar Michael Savage Paul Timberlake plus Mr and Mrs Wilfred Dubois Houde the guest of honor Connie Babeau and the host and hostess Mr and Mrs Alfred Babeau
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Babeau
Alfred Babeau
Center Street
Old Orchard Beach
Babeau
Pauline
Georgette Houde
Becky Warren
Penny Warren
Diane Frechette
Rita Vogler
Susan Finley
Susan Hamilton
Carol Coreau
Donna Smith
Linda Bean
Janice Whittemore
Bridal party honors Joan Sherwood before May nuptials
Mrs Yvette B Sherwood hosted a pre nuptial party in Biddeford for daughter Joan Sherwood who will wed Richard H Davis on May 21. Guests included sister Patricia who gave a monetary purse and canned goods gifts while a buffet lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvette B. Sherwood
Biddeford
Joan Sherwood
Richard H. Davis
Patricia
Harry Davis
Lauriane Davis
Carol Ann Deans
Joan Dallaire
Rita DesRosiers
Open House Will Honor Sace Woman
Mrs. Mattie Trafton will host an open house honoring an unnamed woman, inviting neighbors and local residents to participate in a community acknowledgment event at an unspecified location and time.
Memorial for Matelle Hanson of Saco
Matelle Hanson 86 of 43 Middle Street died this morning after a life born in Chicopee Falls Mass. She lived in Saco 21 years and belonged to Saco United Baptist Church. Survived by daughter Marion Patrick of Portland. Funeral Saturday at Dennett Craig Funeral Home Saco with burial at Riverside Cemetery Lewiston. Friends may call Friday 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabelle Dent Hanson
Middle Street
Ope
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Charles and
Olive Bane Burbank
Saco
Obituary for L Maude Clark of Saco and Biddeford
L Maude Clark 57 of 505 Main St Saco died yesterday after a long illness in a local hospital. Born in Kennebunk to George and Laura Gilman she lived much of her life in Biddeford and Saco and was widow of Herbert Suhr. Survived by nephews Albert Carr and Richard Murphy. Funeral from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco Saturday at 1 pm with viewing Friday 7-9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Maude Suhr Clark
Main Street
Saco
Kennebunk
George and
Laura ‘Knight Gilman
Biddeford
Herbert ‘Lek
Delta Alpha Club
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Annette Chapter
CBS
Saco United Baptist Church
Albert Carr
California
Richard $. Murphy
Massachusetts
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Donat Constant Former Biddeford Resident Dies in New York
Donat Constant 62 a former Biddeford resident died suddenly Tuesday night at his home in College Point New York. He was born in Biddeford son of Francois and Rose Anna Constant. Survived by widow Bertha Vavalle a son Lionel New York a brother Raoul Biddeford a sister Mrs Laura Smith Long Island NY and four grandchildren Funeral arrangements will be announced Friends may call Friday evening at Sansoucy funeral home 1 Stone Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donat F. Constant
Biddeford
College Point
New York
Francois
Rose Anna (Pontbriant) Constant
Bertha Vavalle
Lionel
Raoul
Laura Smith
Long Island
N. Y
Sansoucy ‘Funeral Home
Stone Street
Requiem Mass for Mrs. Mary Courchaine in Saco
A requiem high Mass was held at Notre Dame de Lourdes in Saco for Mrs. Mary Courchaine who died yesterday. Rev. Georges Plante led services with the ladies choir directed by Eva Carrier. Bearers were Norman Pruneau Richard Cote Rene Goddu and Norman Morin. The body rests at RaTell funeral home Indian Orchard Mass. A liberal service is planned Friday at St. Aloysius Indian Orchard with burial in its cemetery. Cote funeral home arranged details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Saco
Mary Courchaine
Georges Plante
Eva Carrier
Norman Pruneau
Richard Cote
Rene Goddu
Norman Morin
Ratell Funeral Home
Indian Orchard
Mass
St. Aloysius Church
St. Aloysius Cemetery
Cote Funeral Home
Beach and
James Streets
Surprise bridal shower for Miss Deasey in Saco
Miss Donna Deasey, to wed John R Martel on June 25 at Most Holy Trinity Church, was honored at a surprise bridal shower hosted by Miss Mary Ellen McEnery on James Street. Guests included Mrs. Harold Martel and many Deasey and Martel family friends. gifts were placed under a green and white umbrella and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Deasey
John R Martel
Most Holy Trinity Church
Saco
Mary Ellen McEnery
James Street
Deasey
Carol Boutet
Jean Leveille
Ruth McGovern
Betty Ouellette
Claudia Hall
Karen Leavitt
Chispa Robbins
Donna Shaffer
Judy Bouchard
Carol Martel
Charlotte Martel
Paula Deasey
Harold Martel
Richard Deasey
James Trickey
Edward McEnery
John Chenard
Edward Conroy
Anthony Gordon
Barry Gallant
Michel Searle
Joseph Molner
Armand Loimay
McEnery
Miss Deasey
Open House for Celia Wescott on 92nd Birthday in Saco
An open house honoring Mrs Celia Wescott on her 92nd birthday will be held at 40 Pleasant Street Saco on Monday. Friends may call from 2 to p mn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Wescott
Pleasant Street
Saco
Weather forecast for Portland and region today
This afternoon fog lifts to mostly cloudy with some sun and a few showers possible. Tonight remains cloudy with light rain or drizzle and dense fog forming again. Friday stays cloudy with showers and cooler highs 58 to 64, lows 42 to 48, with varied winds and warming into the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
East
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
Washington
Miami
Detroit
Denver
Los Angeles
Halifax
Montreal
New Biddeford Snowshoe Club Renames to The Val liant
The Biddeford Snowshoe club met at Rochambeau hall and voted to rename from Pine Tree to The Vall iant. A committee selected green as the official color, black as the other. The club seeks American Snowshoe Union membership. officers to be installed next Sunday in Laconia, New Hampshire. Joseph Potvin served as acting president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochambeau
Biddeford
Pine Tree Club
Laconia
N. H
Joseph Potvin
Arundel Club Plans Saturday Food and Rummage Sale
The Arundel Community club will hold a combined food and rummage sale on Saturday starting at 10 a m at the Kennebunk V F W hall on Fletcher Street. Mrs Pauline Drew chairs the project with all proceeds funding Arundel Consolidated school graduation expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel Community Club
Kennebunk V. F. W. Hall
Fletcher Street
Pauline Drew
Arundel Consolidated School
Beaudoin Feted At Biddeford Bridal Shower
Miss Lucille Beaudoin, to wed Richard Provost on May 21, was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by her parents at 22 Jefferson Court Biddeford. Guests and contributors listed among family and friends, with gifts opened, displayed, and refreshments served in a cordial social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Beaudoin
Richard Provost
Henri A. Beaudoin
Jefferson’s Court
Biddeford
Rose Sylvestre
Janice Lebrun
Paulette Beaudoin
Gertrude Simoneau
Henri Beaudoin
Violette Bellefeuille
Frances Cody
Aline Provost
Linda Provost
Theresa Lachance
Elizabeth Bernier
Catherine Voccie
Anna Boisvert
Philip Hebert
Sandra Farrell
Lucienne Farrell
Priscilla Poisson
Madeleine Soulard
Jacqueline Nantel
Betty Coyne
Margarite Boucher
Laurette Doyon
Therese Cote
Bernadette
Natalie Fox
Mildred K. Seavey
Marie P. Perrin
Carmen Hanusek
Blanche Lemieux
Helen Thibodeau
Joan Lambert
Elaine Fortier
Germaine Labrecque
Doris Nadeau
Reymond Phillips
Edmond Roy
Flore Boissonneault
Jeannette Deshherre
Claire Loranger
Laura Boissonneault
Noella Bouffard
Doris Gillis
Irene Burley
Joan Laussier
Annette Gregoire
Simonne Lapierre
Alice Chabot
Jeannette Couture
Lorraine Provost
Connie Beaudoin
Wilfred Gregoire
Omer Boisvert
Diomede Boissonneault
Emile Boucher
Ruth Beaudoin
Rene Labrecque
Rosemne Souliere
Fern Loranger
Jackie Martel
Victoria Beaudoin
Germaine Lauzon
Lorraine Lauzon
Helen Fournier
Suzanne Rideout
Rachel Martel
Roger Dube
Lorraine Poisson
Albina Beaudoin
Jeanne le Brun
Yvonne Bouffard
Robert Paquette
Dorothy Turgeon
Gracia Gregoire
Arthur Beaudoin
Albert Plante
Fernande Beaudoin
Amanda Soulard
Ernest Desrochers
Emilienne Lemay
Mildred Nadea
Evelyn Nadeau
Births in Biddeford area list and dates
A Long list records newborns to numerous Biddeford and area families at Webber Hospital and nearby homes. It names parents, addresses in Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Kennebunk, Scarborough, and Portland, with each infant’s name and birth weight and date from May 6 to May 10.
May Ball project deadlines set for Notre Dame Hospital
Mrs. Wilfred Fournier, chairing the May Ball special project at Notre Dame Hospital St Francis College, announced returns must be delivered by Friday noon to the hospital or 21 Pool Street. A progress report will be given at tonight's meeting and final counting occurs Saturday morning after tallying. Special awards will be announced after the ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Hospital
St. Francis College
Wilfred Fournier
Pool Street
Fournier
Webber Hospital Staff Praised by Survey Consultant
Miss Frances Ginsberg R N of the Bingham Associates Boston program described Webber hospital employees and doctors as an interested and receptive group in a survey report submitted to the hospital. Her findings praised the staff’s enthusiasm for their work and suggested constructive improvements to increase efficiency and patient service. The Bingham Foundation funds surveys to improve medical services in Maine and provides hospital administration with reports outlining action steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber Hospital
Frances Ginsberg
R. N
Bingham Associates Program
Boston
Ginsberg
The
Bingham Foundation
Maine
U. S. Pilot and Russian reception in war alert
A U S pilot statement warns of firing rockets in early war strikes. Tass reports reference an exhibit of the pilot’s alleged effects, including multilingual placards asking for aid. Russians say captured pilot could be treated as a spy and not necessarily allowed to commit suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tass
London Daily Worker
Rita Angers Feted At Bridal Party
Miss Rita Angers whose marriage to Robert Bissonnette is set for May 28 was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by her parents at 109 Pike Street Biddeford. Attendees included numerous Angers and Gagne families and friends, with refreshments served by several sisters and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Angers
Robert Bissonnette
Paul Angers
Pike Street
Biddeford
Guy Angers
Leopold Angers
Roger Doyon
Richard Godard
Lucille Angers
Madeleine Angers
Raymond Ferland
Antonio Rheault
Alice St. Ours
Juliette Violet
Therese Stickles
Rachel Howard
Georgiana Bissonnette
Pauline Perkins
Violet Bissonnette
Gertrude Haltzuk
Lydia Houde
Roland ‘Rheault
Ernest Labbe
Wilfred Labbe
Jackie Bogas
Maurice LeMire
Mary Jane Labelle
Floriant Poissant
George Angers
Jeannine Paquet
Rose LeBlond
George Simard
William Martel
Donat Gagne
Albertine Goulet
Diana Bissonnetle
Lucille Beaudoin
Claire Rondeau
Frances LeMire
Yvette Martel
Angeline Poissant
Claire Poissant
Priscille Rondeau
Yvette Boucher
Lucille Morin
Therese Morin
Jeannine Tardif
Yvette Hebert
Alden Cantara
Camelia Bissonnette
Leo Rondeau
Agnes Angers
Therese Lasante
Aurore Dube
Yvonne Nolette
Victor Vachon
Emilien Lemay
Marthe Moreau
Conrad Labbe
Marcel St. Ours
Jeanne d’Arc Bisson
Doris Houde
Doris Gagne
Khrushchev hazards remarks on Eisenhower visit
Khrushchev warned he would not want to be in Eisenhower’s shoes if the President travels to Moscow. He mused about Paris talks on whether Eisenhower should visit, promising no excesses by the people if he goes. Officials debated if the premier was joking, while Moscow censored remarks after sparking furor over Eisenhower’s welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Paris
Moscow
Nixon Narrowly Beats Eisenhower in 1956 Presidential Race
Nixon receives 952,205 votes to Eisenhower's 951,932 as Kennedy of President Eisenhower era is noted. Sen Humphrey returns to the Senate, eyeing re-election, with his campaign bus parked outside a Charleston West Virginia hotel until a police officer issues a parking ticket on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Nixon
Sen
Humphrey
Senate
Charleston
W. Va
Postmasters Conclave Opens May 20 in Portland Maine
The 49th annual Maine Branch convention of the National League of Postmasters meets at Eastland hotel Portland May 20 and 21. Friday includes a First Civil Service region health benefits talk a postmasters memorial service a 7 p m buffet and social dancing. Saturday features a regional office seminar a business meeting with new officers installation and a banquet with speakers David Stephens and John De Mott. All postmasters and guests may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
National League of Postmasters
Eastland
Portland
Civil Service
Boston
David Stephens
Washington, D. C
John DeMott
Dance Report At Eagles' Meeting Biddeford Saco Aerie
A report on the benefit dance at the Eagles hall on Birch street Biddeford was presented at the Biddeford Saco aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting. The event supported the American Red Cross and Damon Runyon Cancer Fund with notable winners and acknowledgments. Wayne Littlefield Mrs Landry Cecile Blais won prizes. Peter Collello received a special award. Daniel Pendleton organized arrangements. Emile Madore got the attendance award. President Glenn Yarborough led the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Hall
Birch Street
Biddeford
Biddeford-Saco Aerie
Order of Eagles
American Red Cross
Damon Runyon Cancer Fund
Adelard Tremblay
Gerard Hevey
Wayne Littlefield
Westbrook
Robert Landry
Cecile Blais
Worcester
Mass
Peter Collello
Portland
Daniel Pendleton
The
Aenue
Emile Madore
Glenn Yarborough
Lyman School Association Elects Slate of Officers
Lyman School Association nominates and elects officers for the year, naming Mrs. Carol Stearns as president Oscar Lundgren as vice president Mrs. Gail Nason secretary and Mrs. Marjorie Johnston treasurer The group approves a June 17 picnic at Clark's camps Kennebunk pond and to furnish ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousens Memorial ‘School Association
Lyman
Ischool Auditorum
Carol Stearns
Oscar Lundgren
Gail Nason
Marjorie Johnston
Clark’s Camps
Kennebunk Pond
Horace Emmons
Cole Farm
Willard Jacobson
Carl Rhodes
iCousens School Association
Cousens
Maine
Betty Boothby
Stanley Stearns
Eleanor Lundgren
Lyman Health Council
Also Mentioned on This Page
L'Amicale St. Norbert
St. Andre School
Mrs. Mattie Trafton
Matelle Hanson
L. Maude Clark
Snowshoe Club
Arundel Club
Raymond Vachon
Kathy Raye
Vachon
Claudette Roy
Willie Roy
Hill Street
Barry E. Waterman
Oak Street
Thomas Dale
Roger N. Parker, Sr
Park Avenue
Sandra Beth
Robert G. Michaud
Alewive Road
Richard Victor
Richard Bulley
School Street
Jean Marie
Reginald J. Dube
Lincoln Street
Reginald Joseph, Jr
Elwin B. Thibodeau
Ferry Road
Allen Clifford
William A. Burgess
Portland Street
William Aston, Jr
Ronald Rowell
Portland Road
Annemarie Esther
Charles F. Clancy
Ocean View Road
Scarborough
Coleen Jane
Leo Paul Brulotte
Donald Fogg
Kenneth Roy
Henry T. Young
Bar Mills
Terence Paul
Joanne Lucille
N. Frederick Roberts
Cleaves Street
N. Frederick, Jr
Raoul R. Cote
John Andrew
U. S
Rita
Kennedy
Palace of the Governors
Santa Fe
N.M
U.S
America
Postmasters
Eagles
Lyman School Association
Dayton Consolidated School
Demetrios Sothr
South Waterboro Grammar School
South Waterboro
Dayton
Oscar Rundgren
Maurice Carvel
Edith Goodwin
Sanford
Miss Goodwin
George McAlevey
Eleanor Rundgren
Viola McAlevey
Bagley
Eck
45 RPM Records
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