Biddeford Personal Briefs Include Hospital Updates
Ernest Donahue of Orchard Street Biddeford has returned home from Webber hospital where he was a surgical patient. Mrs. Michael Sullivan of South Street Biddeford and Mrs. Raymond Couture of Orchard Street Biddeford visited Boston and the North Shore shopping center in Peabody Massachusetts yesterday. Miss Germaine Bergeron a Biddeford High School faculty member is receiving treatment at Webber hospital for a foot injury suffered in a fall last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Buddy) Donahue
Orchard Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Michael Sullivan
South Street
Raymond Couture
Boston
North Shore
Peabody
Mass
Germaine Bergeron
Webber
John Howat Dies After Long Illness
John Howat 68 prominent church and civic leader of Biddeford and Saco died after a long illness at a local hospital. He resided at 181 Graham Street Biddeford born in Ayrshire Scotland son of William and Margaret Howat came to the United States in 1923 worked with an engineering firm in Framingham later with Saco Lowell shops until retirement in 1955. He held numerous lodge and church positions Involved with Second Congregational Church Ushers club Blue Lodge Glasgow York Royal Arch Maine Council of Royal and Select Masters and Maine Conclave Order of Red Cross of Constantine Bradford Commandery Knights Templar Biddeford. Survived by widow Agnes Lunan Howat a brother Alexander nieces in England and a cousin Alexander W Hose Marblehead Mass Funeral Friday at 2 pm at White Church Biddeford burial Laurel Hill Saco donations to Maine Cancer Society urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howat
Twin Cities
Graham Street
Biddeford
Ayrshire
Scotland
William
Margaret Vallance Howat
Framingham
Mass
Saco-Lowell
Second Congregational
Ushers Club
Blue ‘Odge F
A. M
Glasgow
York Royal
Portland
Bradford Commandery
Knights Templar of
Grand Commandery of
Maine
Biddeford and
Saco
Ivors
Agnes Lunan Howat
Alexander
Dennett and Crieg Funeral Home
Main Street
Elementary Demonstration At Biddeford High Gym
Pupils from sub-primary through Grade 3 present a demonstration Friday from 1 30 to 2 30 PM at Biddeford High School gym under Mrs Jean Emerson. Parents may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Biddeford High School
Jean Emerson
Friday church services and youth meetings listed
In Saco and Biddeford churches events include Holy Communion at Trinity Episcopal at 9 30 a.m. Friday and a prayer service at Biddeford Advent Christian at 7 30 p.m. The Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army lists Junior Legion 3 30 p.m. Junior Soldiers 4 15 p.m. Torchbearers 7 p.m. A street open air meeting is at 7 p.m. followed by a holiness meeting at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco
Biddeford
Advent Christian Church
Hill and
Chapel Streets
Orcheed Beach
Salvation Army
Saco Salvation Army
Councils Plan Mass and Breakfast at Old Orchard Beach
Final plans announce a Sunday communion mass and breakfast at Old Orchard Beach hosted by St. Marguerite council Old Orchard and Notre Dame council Saco. Delegates meet at 7 45 a m for 8 a m mass with priority seating and a post service breakfast at the Old Orchard House. Jean Picher Woonsocket R I grand treasurer addresses the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
St. Marguerite Council of
Old Orchard
Notre Dame Council of
Saco
St. Margaret Parish Hall
Old Orchard House
Jean Picher
Woonsocket
R. J
Grand Society
Council
St. Marguerite
St. John the Baptist Union
Ernest L. Chenard
Saco Council
Card of Thanks for Kindness after Illness and Anniversary
Mrs. Lucien Loranger thanks Dr Charest and friends for flowers gifts and visits during hospital stay. Mr and Mrs Austin Guest Wells Beach express gratitude to friends and neighbors for generous contributions to their Golden Wedding Anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Austin Guest
Wells Beach
Obituary Notice of Mrs. Amanda Pinard of Biddeford
Mrs. Amanda Pinard 98 widow of Joseph Pinard died at her step-daughter’s home 29 Pike street Biddeford after a brief illness. Born in St Pie de Bagot P Q she moved to Biddeford at nine. She was a St Andre church communicant and Ste Anne Sodality member. Survived by three step daughters two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Visitation at Emond funeral home today and tomorrow 2 to 10 p m. Funeral from St Andre church Saturday at 9 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Pinard
Joseph Pinard
Joseph Potvin
Pike Street
Biddeford
St. Pie de Bagot
P. Q
St. Andre Church
Ste. Anne
Greenville
N. H
Aldous Brouillard
Rose Guilbert
Anna Amnette
Emond Funeral
St. Andr
Charles E Bird 70 Dies Suddenly at Old Orchard Beach
Charles E Bird 70 a retired carpenter died suddenly at his home on West Grand avenue Old Orchard Beach He was born in Newark New Jersey son of John and Mary Terrill Bird There are no known survivors Service Saturday 10 am from Pines and Craig Funeral Home Saco burial at Togus Veterans cemetery Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edwin Bird
West Grand Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Newark
N. J
John
Mary Terrill Bird
Pines and Craig Funeral Home
Lain Street
Saco
Togus Veterans Center
Mrs. Ida May Walsh Dies at 82 in Kennebunk
Mrs. Ida May Walsh 82 wife of John N. Walsh died at her home on the See road Kennebunk after 32 years residence. Born in Nova Scotia she was daughter of Henry and Catherine Morash. Survived by her husband a sister Mrs. Maybelle R. Garfield of Boston and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral Saturday at 10 from Angell funeral home with Rev. Fred Holmberg and burial in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida May Walsh
John N. Walsh
See Road
Kennebunk
Lynn
Mass
Nova Scotia
Henry
Catherine Cahoon Morash
Maybelle R. Garfield
Boston
Mess
Angell Funeral Home
Dane Street
Fred Holmberg
Christchurch
Evergreen Cemetery
Ste Anne Sodality to Pray for Amanda Pinard
Members of Ste Anne Sodality of St Andre church will meet at Emond funeral home Friday at 7 30 p m to say prayers for Mrs Amanda Pinard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Anne Sodality
St. Andre Church
Emond Funeral Home
Amanda Pinard
Three Youths Sought in Ocean Park Break-Ins and Vandalism
Murphy, Captain Tardif, and Sergeant Foran questioned Descoteaux Lambert and Cutler after police from Saco Portland and three local departments linked them to two break ins. A skill saw typewriter bows movie projector slides were taken and vandalism occurred at the Young cottage and another riverside site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Park
Murphy
Descoteaux
Oscar Tardif
Saco
Lambert
Cutler
Tardif
Robert Foran
Portland
Portland Weather Outlook
This afternoon is partly cloudy, windy and cool with northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Tonight remains partly cloudy and colder with winds 15 to 20 mph. Friday stays partly cloudy and cool with northwesterly winds 15 to 20 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Tide Times Abstract for May Daylight Hours
Free day tide schedule lists four daily brackets with morning and afternoon values in daylight time. Columns show rising and falling tides at two locations with high and low readings for AM and PM.
Rockettes Club Plans Annual Banquet in Kennebunkport
The Rockettes club of Saco met to plan elections of officers and the third annual banquet at Shawmut Inn, Kennebunkport. A nominating committee will arrange transportation and chaperones, with gifts for seniors and a juniors led selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockettes Club
Saco
Shawmut Inn
Kennebunkport
Mary Lou Miller
Bayview Road
Carol Black
Cathy Towle
Janet Marstes
Nancy Searles
Carol Bergeron
Jean Pimpare
Patricia Cole
Dayton
Cynthia Lemay
Donna Boutet
Susan Robinson
Margeret Mullen
Mary Clarke
Flamingo CK Plans Banquet and Lake Outing
Flamingo CK set May 24 for annual banquet at Wonder Bar steak house and scheduled a swimming party at Ossipee lake camping grounds. Members meet at 10 30 a m at the club house on Main Street Biddeford and depart together. Pris cilla Ruel received a gift for selling the most tickets for the benefit movie at Mutual theater. Madeleine Cote presided, Priscilla Ruel led the prayer, Celeste Garon handled dues, and Annette Deschambeault filed the secretary’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonderbar
Flamingo Club
Main Street
Biddeford
Ossipee Lake
Priscilla Ruel
Mutual Theater
Madeleine Cote
Celeste Garon
Annette Deschambeault
Postmasters Converge for 48th Waterville Convention
The Maine branch of the National League of Postmasters will hold its 48th annual convention in Waterville on May 22 and 23 at the Elmwood hotel with the theme Postal Progress in New England. Regional director John B. DeMott will head the delegation. John P. Dudley of East Montpelier VT will represent the national office as first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
National League of Postmasters
Waterville
Elmwood
New England
John B. DeMott
Boston
John P. Dudley
East Montpelier
Lyda_ Carter
Seal Harbor
Council Chagnon Sponsoring Delegate To Dirigo Boys State
Members of Council Chagnon and St. Jean the Baptist Union of America met in the club hall to sponsor a St. Louis high school student to Dirigo Boys State this year. The candidate will be chosen and announced later as the group also donated to the Retarded Children's fund and heard routine officer reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Chagnon
St. Jean the Baptist Union of America
St. Louis
Dirigo Boys State
Children's Fund
Tag Day planned to aid St. Andre Home and Hospital
St. Andre home and hospital will hold tag days on June 12 and 13 to raise funds for the elevator project. The board reported $14,310 in the fund to date. The annual Silver Tea is set for June 7 from 2 to 5 PM with invitations to board members, auxiliaries, and friends. Luncheon followed by a nun hosted meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andre Home
Auxat
Villa Muir
Bay View
Andre Fortier
Medical Hospital Association
Jeanne Pelletier
Robert Fenderson Re-elected Leader of Saco Unitarian Church
Robert Fenderson was re-elected president of the Second Parish Unitarian Church in Saco at the annual meeting. Officers include Leon H. Libby as vice president and Mrs Barbara Pendleton as secretary, with Charles W. Fenderson treasurer and Mrs Louise Harrison collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fenderson
Second Parish Unitarian Church
Saco
School Street
Leon H. Libby
Barbara Pendleton
Charles W. Fenderson
Louise Harrison
W. Warren Harmon
Charles S. Anthony
Sara Emmons
Norman McAuley
Katharine Deering
Biddeford-Saco
Edmund Beal
Ne Sees Church
Biddgord
Saco Baptist Philathea Class Banquet Hosts Guest Night
The Philathea class of Saco United Baptist church held its annual spring banquet at the church vestry with over 60 members and guests attending. Harley Scamman Sr led arrangements for the evening, featuring a musical program and supper served around 6:30 p.m. The group plans a June picnic with details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco United Baptist Church
Harley Scamman
Biddeford Man Fined On Drunk Driving Charge
Nathaniel Pierce, 69, of Granite Street Biddeford, was fined $100 in Biddeford Municipal Court after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. He plans to appeal to Superior Court and was released on $500 bail pending appeal. A related crash left a pedestrian struck and another car damaged. A second intoxication charge was ordered filed. Pierce was represented by Atty Roger Nadeau. state by Atty Willie Pomerleau. In a separate matter, Roger Fontaine, 30, of 94 South Street, Biddeford, paid a $15 fine after pleading guilty to an unregistered vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Nathaniel Pierce
Granite Street
Pierce
Simon Spill
Superior Court
Atty Roger Nadeau
Notre Dame Hospital Board Thanks Blood Donors
Notre Dame hospital trustees awarded a formal vote of thanks to blood donors during the board meeting. Rev Sr Vezina announced mailed letters of thanks to all donors for the year and read financial and administration reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Hospital
Hospital Board of Trustees
Sr. Vezina
Vezina
Albert Deshaies
H. Lewis Cutler
J. R. Larochelle
Andrew Fortier
Hilary Mahaney
Noe Bibieau
Alma Casteau
Francis Murphy
Raymond G. Bolduc
Charlemagne Fournier
Sr. Annunciata
Associates Of St. Mary To Elect Officers
The St. Mary Associates hold their annual meeting at St. Mary school hall with an officers election after a season finale program. Entertainment starts at 8 p m and a panel on Should Young Mothers Work features Mrs James Prendergast Mrs Elton Feeney and others from area parishes moderated by Miss Eleanor Mogan. Francis Murphy to chair business session and receive nominating committee report with elections to follow. May refreshments committee to administer lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary Associates
St. Mary School
Sisters of Mercy
James Prendergast
Elton Feeney
St. Margaret Parish
Old Orchard Beach
Leo Parent
Lyman school group hosts year end meeting and awards
Wells Maine event summarized school group activities led by George McAlevey with officers reelected. The gathering noted June 12 graduation, June 13 picnic at Clark's camp, donation for playground equipment, lunch program closing May 29, and gifts to Miss Edith Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy W. Savage
Wells
Maine
Cousens School Association
Ichwa Lef Lyman
lGeorge M. McAlevey
Carol Stearns
Viola McAlevey
Marjorie Johnston
Clark‘s Camp
Kenney Unk Pone
Carl Rhodes
Edith Goodwin
McAlevey
Mise Goodwin
Celeste Monroe
Lyman Health Council
Lyman Bapitist Church
Stanley Stearns
Ways and
Hope Lord
Alice Elwell
Enrollment rises in church schools across Northern New York
Rome and Canton report almost 30 000 pupils enrolled in Methodist church school classes. St. Lawrence district superintendent Rev. Leland W. Webster notes building programs total 640 661 dollars, 200 000 more than 1957 58. The Northern New York Methodist Conference's five day 87th annual meeting opened yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
N.Y
New York
Saco group supports patrol trip and reports meet
Mrs An gie Cote presented donations for the Saco Schoolboy Patrol trip to Boston. Reports from secretary and treasurer were given by Mrs Gilberto Lavoie and Mrs Eva Sherman as the meeting, led by President Mrs Frances Mullins, concluded with refreshments provided by Mrs Esther Cobb Mrs Esther Booth and Miss Alice Milliken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Angie Cote
Saco
Boston
Gilberto Lavoie
Eva Sherman
Frances Mullins
Esther Cobb
Esther Booth
Alice Milliken
Officers and Corporators Named at York County Savings Bank
York County Savings Bank Biddeford Maine elected officers and corporators at its May 13 1959 annual meeting. Officers include President Dr Fred B Wheaton Vice President Dr J R Larochelle Treasurer Leo B Shevenell Assistant Treasurer Paul M Woodman Trustees list Wheaton Larochelle Snow Harriman Tarr tellers Auger Bardsley Clopper Dutil Langevin Corporators encompass a wide slate including Audie Auger Baker Bardsley Brady Boucher Carey Crowley Deering Fecteau Harriman Haskell Jones Landry Larochelle Larochelle Jr Levesque Maxwell Reilly Roberts Roussin Shaw Shevenell Snow Staples Tarr Wakefield Wheaton Woodsum and others Attest Leo B Shevenell Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Savings Bank
Biddeford
Maine
Fred B. Wheaton
J. R. Larochelle
Leo B. Shevenell
Paul M. Woodman
John A. Snow, Jr
Edward A. Harriman
Clarence E. Tarr
Wilfrid Landry
J. RB. Larochelle, Jr
Georges Levesque
Arthur F. Maxwell
Norman J. Reilly
James H. Roberts
William T. Roussin
William E. Shaw
Laurence H. Staples
Ezra C. Wakefield
Theron A. Woodsum
Clerk
Also Mentioned on This Page
York County
John Bergeron
Gertrude Avenue
Knights of Columbus
Washington Street Hall
The
American Red Cross
Saco Extension Association
Saco Gar Hall
Marion Banks
Marianas Nurseries
Sanford
Bartlett
K. W. Bartlett
Charles E. Bird
Flamingo CK
Deegate
York
Masonic Hall
Hospital
St. Elizabeth
France
Albert W. Cookson
St. Andre
Edmond Moison
Alice Chabot
Alexis Deslisle
Leo P. Cookson
Wilfrid Mandeville
Bernard Walker
Gerard Vermette
Gertrude Conroy
Raymond Boucher
Paul Boucher
Florence Hamel
Anna Cartier
Arthur J. Bibeau
George Simard
Alphonse Cote
Marc Simard
Mary J. Pelletier
John P. Emond
Ethel Theilmann
Florence Mars
Alice Downing
Fleur A. Lachance
Alfred Paul
Unitarian Church
Saco Baptist Philathea
ND Hospital Board
Norman A. Wilcox
Robert W. Burns
Ralph H Stickney
Associates of St. Mary
Association
Lyman
Ivy Goes
Piper
A'se
AGGER
Red Cross
Trinidad
American National Red Cross
Owen-Davis
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