Roland Staples at Webber Hospital in Maine
Roland Staples 88 Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. Mr and Mrs Theodore Cote 20 Pine St Biddeford attended St Francis Xavier University Antigonish NS graduation exercises Tuesday for their son Richard Cote in the graduating class. Also attending were Bernard Cote Center Stafford NH brother of Richard and aunt Mrs Dominic Pratt Atlantic Ave Old Orchard Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Staples
Saco Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Webber Hospital
Theodore Cote
Pine St
Biddeford
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish
N. S
Richard Cote
Bernard Cote
Center Stafford
N. H
Richard
Dominic Pratt
Atlantic Ave
Community notices from Biddeford and York Beach events
Circles Lacordaire and Ste Jeanne d Arc plan Sunday 7 p m meeting at St Andre s Hall Biddeford. First District American Legion at Tiche-Beaudoin-Farley Post Finn Street Biddeford tomorrow night. officer nominations. Saco Firemen s Auxiliary meets 7 30 tonight at Mrs Rita Jacques Spring Street Saco. Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus 8 tonight Washington Street hall. officer nominations and council name discussed. York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty meets Saturday 8 p m at Mrs Lawrence R Ellis York Beach. officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacordaire
Ste. Jeanne d’Arc
St. Andre's Hall
Biddeford
The
American Legion
Tiche-Beaudoin-Farley Post
Finn Street
Saco
Rita Jacques
Spring Street
Knights of Columbus
Washington Street
York County
P. m
Lawrence R. Ellis
York Beach
Community church events announced for Saco area
Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army meet Friday at 8 30 p m. Methodist Youth Fellowship at School Street Methodist Church will sell food starting 10 a m Saturday at Racley's Market Storer Street. A benefit supper is set for North Saco Church Saturday May 16 from 5 to 7 p m. The May 19 banquet by the Daughters of Ruth of Biddeford Universalist Church has been cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Methodist Youth Fellowship
School Street Methodist Church
Saco
Racley's Market
Storer Street
North Saco Church
Ladies Circle
Daughters of Ruth
Biddeford
Cub Scout Den Tours Biddeford Fire Station
Four members of Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 joined a fire station tour at Biddeford Fire Department. James Dehler led the tour with a complete station visit allowing each scout to sit in the ladder truck and slide the firehouse pole. Den Mother Mrs Irma Provencher guided scouts Roland Desrosiers Michael Gagnon Mark Hamel Steven Moody Paul Roy along with guests Mrs Roland Hamel R Begin Robert Caron and Bruce Provencher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Biddeford
James Dehler
Irma Provencher
Roland Desrosiers
Michael Gagnon
Mark Hamel
Steven Moody
Paul Roy
Roland Hamel
R Begin
Robert Caron
Bruce Provencher
Sanford Club Sets Annual Stamp Show
The York County Stamp Club will hold its annual Stamp Exhibition at the Sanford North Parish Congregational Church May 21 at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for best exhibits in United States and Possessions, British Empire Topicals, General Foreign, and Covers. a Dealers Bourse will run during the evening. Capt. Albert L. Prosser of Springvale directs exhibits, with Howard Stuart of Kennebunk chairing judges. Perley Bradford of Springvale heads dealers, Jack Hough of Sanford runs the board auction, and refreshments are provided by local women. Jeannette Dean of Sanford will supervise registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
York County Stamp Club
Sanford North Parish Congregational Church
United States and Possessions
British Empire
United States
Albert L. Prosser
Springvale
Howard Stuart
Kennebunk
Perley Bradford
Jack Hough
Ruth Stillings
Hazel Shibles
North Berwick
Syrenia Chick
Berwick
Dorothy Wilson
Jeannette Dean
No invasion at Fort Lauderdale sparks skydiving confusion
AP report describes tense nerves during the Cuban crisis as sheriff deputies rush to a rural area after calls of an invasion. They discover members of a sky-diving club practicing jumps, not enemy forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lauderdale
Card of Thanks for Flowers and Remembrance
We express sincere appreciation to friends neighbors and relatives for flowers cards and letters sent during our bereavement. Special thanks to Dr Ficker Father Kelley and Father Monroe. Mrs Joseph A Bergeron and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ficker
Father Kelley
Father Monroe
Joseph A. Bergeron
Death of Rumford pastor Father Thibault after stroke
The Very Rev. Anthony E. Thibault V F pastor of St. John's Rumford since 1953 died in a Lewiston hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage on May 10. A native of Auburn he was ordained in 1925 and served at several churches before moving to Rumford. He leaves a brother and three sisters. A solemn pontifical mass will be sung at St. John's on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumford
Anthony E. Thibault
St. John’s
Lewiston
Father Thibault
Auburn
St. Mary's Seminary
Balltimore
St Catherine's
Norway
St. Athanasius, Rumford
St. Joseph's Biddeford
St. Mark's
Sheridan
St. Mary's
Eagle Lake
Thibault
Joseph
Melbourne
P.Q
Mary A
Ursule Thibault
Eugenie
D.W
Two Saco Past Matrons Will Be Honored
Two members of the Past Matrons Association of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Ida F Smith and Ella Luman will be among 50 year members honored by the Grand Chapter. The group met at the home of Gertrude Pease Glenhaven Circle Saco with Grace Littlefield and Doris Clark assisting. They voted to donate kitchen knives and prepared a sun shine basket for patient Ruby Hannaford at Maine Medical Center. The mystery prize went to Isabelle Wilbur. Next meeting set for 6 30 p m June 10 at the Ossipee Lake camp of Bernice Milliken. Members will bring box fruits. A swap party followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Annette
Order of the Eastern Star
Saco
Ida F. Smith
Ella Luman
OES
Association
Gertrude Pease
Glenhaven Circle
Grace Littlefield
Doris Clark
Ruby Hannaford
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Isabelle Wilbur
Ossipee Lake
Bernice Milliken
Luman
Annie Holt
Louise Reed
Vennetta Dennett
Sarah Doe
Marion Dow
Marion McAuley
Wilbur
Milliken
Littlefield
Barbara Utman
Catherine Smith
Pauline Bough
Sally Lennox
Bette Jean Roberge
Pease
Honor Society Lists Two Area Students
Bates College seniors Norman E. Bowie and Gracia A. Seekins were named to Phi Beta Kappa. Bowie, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bowie of Saco, had previously been elected as a junior. Seekins, daughter of Mr and Mrs John I Seekins of Kennebunk, also earned the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Bates College
Norman E. Bowie
Lawrence Bowie
Portland Road
Saco
Bowie
Gracia A. Seekins
John I. Seekins
Colonial Drive
Kennebunk
Musial Forgiven at New York Luncheon
At a New York luncheon star Stan Musial receives forgiveness on stage, sharing a moment with fellow attendees on a dais. The event highlights a public reconciliation as reporters note the atmosphere and reactions while inviting further questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musial
New York
Portland Weather Forecast For Friday
Cloudy cool conditions with light rain this afternoon and tonight. Highs reach upper 40s to lower 50s with lows near mid 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday morning remains cloudy with a partial clearing and continued cool conditions in the afternoon. North to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Newborns Quiz: Births From Biddeford to Baltimore
Welcome announcements list multiple births with names and weights. Deborah Mae Laflamme born May 12 at home in Biddeford. Roland Maurice Shackford born May 17 in Biddeford. Other births include a Cape Porpoise son, a Limerick son, a Newport RI son, and a Timonium Maryland daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad R. Laflamme
New Road
Biddeford
Deborah Mae
David O. Shackford
Mason St
Roland Maurice
Stacy H. Westworth
Cape Porpoise
Embargo On Shipments To Cuba Expanded
The Commerce Department announced a new embargo on selling food and medicine to Cuba requiring government licenses for all shipments. Gift parcels are exempt. The move follows reports of Cuban interest in buying drugs and mirrors earlier restrictions on lard and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Cuba
United States
U.S
Department
Rockettes Club plans annual houseparty in Kennebunk Pond area
Members of the Rockettes Club met at Judith Jones’s Beach Street home in Saco to discuss the upcoming annual houseparty to be held near Kennebunk Pond. President Joyce Peck led the session with co-hostesses Paula Langelier and Peck serving refreshments. Attendees included Anne Dussault Janice Roberts Joyce Peck Ann Marie Martin Patricia Norrad Doris Piette Karen Sheehan Linda Desrosiers Ann Miller Christine Tarbox Sue Emmons and Regina Henaire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk Pond
Rockettes Club
Judith Jones
Beach Street
Saco
Joyce Peck
Paula Langelier
Anne Dussault
Janice Roberts
Ann Marie Martin
Patricia Norrad
Doris Piette
Karen Sheehan
Linda Desrosiers
Ann Miller
Christine Tarbox
Sue Emmons
Regina Henaire
Musial and Radatz Clash Over Nickname in Poised Exchange
Stan Musial and Dick Radatz sparked a wartime exchange over nicknames with Musial teasing Radatz as Radovitch. The two veterans, one a Cardinals star and the other a Red Sox relief ace, maintained mutual respect as Radatz remains a key AL figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Musial
Dick Radatz
Stan
Boston Red Sox
Radovitch
Musial
Radatz
Market drops as blue chips slide in mid day trade
New York stock activity shows mixed losses across major groups led by General Motors Du Pont and IBM while Radio Corp faces price cuts rumors. RCA Zenith Motorola declines weigh on electronics and transport sectors with the Dow off 2.12 to 823.66 and the AP average down 4 to 306.2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors
du Pont
IBM
Montgomery Ward
Radio
Radio Corp
RCA
Zenith
Motorola
Associated Press
Dow Jones
Malumat & Waala
Rotary hears former woman mayor give Bideford history
Edith M. Cox, first woman mayor of Bideford England and current senior alderman, spoke to Biddeford Saco Rotary Club and guests at Wonderbar Steak House, outlining Bideford history from its origins to present day, local economy, and education. The event also featured updates on the New England Higher Education Assistance Foundation and a club donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bideford
Devon
England
Biddeford- Saco
Rotary Club
Wonderbar
Edith M. Cox
Cox
F. Turner Brown
Kennebunkport
Rotary International Service
Constance White
Brown
London
Joseph Haley
Robert Russ
New England Higher Education Assistance Foundation
Russ
Lloyd Walker
Neheaf
Kennebunkport Unit Names Officers And Delegates
Members of the Kennebunkport Memorial Unit American Legion Auxiliary elected a slate of officers for the year. Named are Elizabeth Campbell president Blanche Drown vice president Geraldine Crown second vice president Alberta Redmond secretary treasurer Ruth Bixby assistant secretary Florence Inniss chaplain Cornealy historian Eleanor Heintze sergeant at arms Thelma Ganthier junior past president Delegates to the June convention are Batrice Wakefield and Redmond with Campbell and Crown as alternates. Plans noted for Memorial Day events and Poppy Days May 22 23 and Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
Phyllis Perry
Mildred Cornealy
American Legion Auxiliary
Elizabeth Campbell
Blanche Drown
Geraldine Crown
Alberta Redmond
Ruth Bixby
Florence Inniss
Cornealy
Eleanor Heintze
Thelma Ganthier
American Legion
Batrice Wakefield
Redmond
Campbell
Crown
Mary S. Lord
Anchorage
Alaska
Ellendorf Lees Hospital
Mary Leach
Parley
Thelma Burrows
Kennebunkport Inn
Togus Hospital
Pamela Campbell
Clifton Campbell
Courtney Austin
Army Displays Equipment At Saco Armory
Army units of Maine National Guard invite public to open house at Saco Armory Friday May 15 from 6 to 9 pm during Armed Forces Week. Capt Stephen Haliczuk and 1st Lt Frederick Blow announce displays of M48 tanks and communications gear along with weapons clothing and kitchen equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Stephen Haliczuk
Frederick Blow
4Th Battalion
20Th Armored Division
Maine National Guard
WSCS Sets Fair and Banquet Dates at Foss Street Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Foss Street Methodist Church in Biddeford met to set September 16 as the tentative date for the annual banquet. Fifteen members attended as Mrs. Leona Ross led devotions on John Wesley's Marks of Methodists. They voted to donate plants for Children's Day, schedule the Christmas Fair for December 11, and hold the next meeting May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Foss Street Methodist Church
Biddeford
Leona Ross
June Poirier
Ida Michie
John Wesley
Michie
Sylvia Searle
Marion Hutchins
Louise Merryman
Sunshine Committee
Woman's Society
Virginia Henderson
Eagles Dances Will Continue at Biddeford Saco Aerie Hall
Officials announce ongoing Saturday night dances sponsored by Biddeford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles at Birch Street hall in Biddeford with music by the Red Coats. A banquet and dance are planned, a Keene New Hampshire degree team offered its services for Maine initiations, and a moment of silence was observed for Edmond Chicoine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Edmond Chicoine
Daniel Pendleton
Portland Aerie
Cathedral of the Pines
Rindge
N.H
Aenue
Rene Letourneau
Firemen Respond To Two Alarms At Biddeford Plants
Biddeford firefighters extinguished a waste barrel fire at the Ed Delorge Baking Co. around 4 20 am before it could spread, believed caused by a discarded cigarette. At noon, crews responded to an oil burner flare up at 10 Clifford Street where occupant Albert Roy was listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Delorge Baking Co
Biddeford
Clifford St
Albert Roy
Four New Members Accepted By Council Chagnon
Last night in Biddeford Union Street’s Chagnon council hall four new members were accepted Donald Labbe Henri Houle Richard Morin and Willie Fredette Jr President Eugene Bertrand led the meeting a bean supper report by Paul Roy Sr was presented The treasurer Henry Piette gave the financial report Leopold Chretien was chosen director of the juvenile section Closing prayers were offered by Julian Hamann and a luncheon followed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Labbe
Henri Houle
Richard Morin
Willie Fredette Jr
Council Chagnon
Union St. Jean Baptiste
Adams Street
Biddeford
Hall
Eugene Bertrand
Paul Roy Sr
Henry Piette
Leopold Chretien
Julian Hamann
Saco man fined for headlight violation in court
Alberic J. Legendre, 38, of 154 Lincoln St., Saco, pleaded guilty in Saco Municipal Court to operating a motor vehicle with one headlight. He was fined $10 by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Alberic J. Legendre
Lincoln St
William F. Wilson JT
Election Of Officers Conducted By Jaycees In Saco
The Saco Jaycees elected Malcolm MacLeod as president A Raymond Gannon Jr as first VP C Russell Herr mann as second VP John Dixon secretary Roger Elliott treasurer and Leroy Waycott director The installation set for June 1 Also five local boys to attend Soap Box Derby June 20 in Portland Jermann selected for The State Spoke contest June 5-7 in Rockland Civil Rights Bill discussion tabled pending copies Street signs stencil fund drive referred to the board
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Jaycees
Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Main Street
Saco
Malcolm MacLeod
A. Raymond Gannon Jr
C. Russell Herrmann
John Dixon
Roger Elliott
Leroy Waycott
MacLeod
Rockland
Police Department
Board of
Saco Democrats Hear Talk By Rep Bedard
State Rep Camille L V Bedard urged unity in the Democratic Party before the Saco Democratic City Committee at the G A R Hall. He reviewed York county meetings and the group voted to back Paul Reay and Ernest Whitten for the Saco fire and police commission opening. Charles Gilpatric Jr’s term as chair ends this month. Registration dates for new voters and party enrollment announced for the June 15 primary. Adam Sangillo announced a Candidates Night at the G A R Hall May 28 with refreshments after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille L. V. Bedard
Democratic Party
Saco
Democratic City Committee
G.A.R. Hall
York County
Paul Reay
Ernest Whitten
Adam Sangillo
At & P.m
Catholic Women To Meet At Poland Spring
The Maine Diocesan Council for Catholic Women will hold its annual convention at Poland Spring May 22 23 with Rt Rev Msgr Thomas F Little and Mrs Joseph McCarthy among the speakers. Delegates, decorations for Memorial Day, and parish support are planned as members prepare for a fall season opener and summer committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Diocesan Council For
Catholic Women
Poland
Children of Mary
St. Mary's Parish
Biddeford
Thomas F. Little
National Legion of Decency
Norman Martin
St. Mary's Sodality Council
Joseph McCarthy
Martin
August Albert
Raymond Kenneally
Cornelius J. Enright
Eleanor Mogan
Denise Addorio
Ann Gallagher
Eileen O'Rourke
Norman Reilly
Maurice Goan
Holy Land
Miss Mary Brady
Coleman O'Toole
the Assumption Sodality
Soloist to Perform at Sisterhood Donor Dinner Biddeford
Lee Zuw a 14 year opera group member and soloist with Temple Emanuel and Hadassah choirs will headline the Sisterhood Donor Dinner at Etz Chaim Synagogue Vestry in Biddeford Tuesday at 6 30 p m. Diane Dephouse accompanying, linked to Temple Emanuel Golden Age Club as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Zuw
Temple Emanuel Choral Group
Hadassah Choral Group
Boston
Sistterhood
Etz Chaim Synagogue
Bacon Street
Biddeford
Diane Dephouse
Temple Emanuel Golden Age Club
Fire causes little damage at Elm and Pleasant corner
A small incident at the Laundromat on Elm and Pleasant Streets last night at 9:05 prompted a call to Saco firemen. No equipment was needed and no damage was reported at the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm and
Pleasant Streets
Saco
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Lewiston Hospital
Honor Society
Andre Melancon
Philip Ave
Newport
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Leo Labrecque
Fred Mullens
Timonium
Karen Michele
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Mullens
Ruth Sawyer
Marion Sawyer
Adelaide Road
HIG AW
Saigon
Viet Nam
Rafiki Zangu
Warumi
American Stock Exchange
Army
Saco Armory
WSCS
Council
Chagnon
Saco Man
Jaycees
Rep. Bedard
Sneider’s
Smith Street
Saco Lowell
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