Local Nursing Home And Hospital Notes From Biddeford Area
Harold Pike of Cottage Street Biddeford is a patient at the V A Hospital Togus. Mrs Florida Moison of 22 Clark Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Mercy Hospital Portland. Mrs Theode Langevin of 92 Cleaves Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs Lottie Clark of Ferry Road Saco has returned home from Maine Medical Center Portland. Mrs Norman L Cartier has returned home at 3 Wakefield Avenue Biddeford after a surgical stay at Webber Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Pike
Cottage Street
Biddeford
V. A. Hospital
Togus
Florida Moison
Clark St
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Theode Langevin
Cleaves St
Notre Dame Hospital
Lottie Clark
Ferry Road
Saco
Maine Medical Center
Norman L. Cartier
Wakefield Ave
Webber Hospital
Biddeford Saco Elks Set Meeting with Memorials in Saco
The Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks will meet tomorrow night at the Lodge Home on Portland Road in Saco. Tablet memorial services will honor William J. Dunn and Jere F. Hickey. Final plans for lodge participation in the state convention in Bangor on May 21 22 and 23 will be made. A roast beef supper precedes the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks
Portland Road
Saco
William J. Dunn
Jere F. Hickey
Bangor
Legion Auxiliary Banquet at Wormwood's Cafe in Saco and Installation
Members of the Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary will attend a banquet at Wormwood's Cafe Camp Ellis on Wednesday May 26 at 6 15 p m. Installation of officers will follow at the Legion Home Beach Street Saco Transportation will be provided from the Legion Home at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen-Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Wormwood’s
Camp Ellis
Legion Home
Beach Street
Saco
Owen-Davis Post
American Legion
Post
Robert Janelle
Donald Lucas
Walter Stebbins
George Kostis
Robert Cassette
Carl Murphy
Erwin Stevens
Harry Rowell
Fremont Club and Auxiliary Meet Thursday
The Fremont Club and Auxiliary will gather at 8 p.m. Thursday in the hall on Alfred Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Adaht Chapter O E S Hosts May Festival Meeting
Adaht Chapter O E S will hold a stated meeting on Friday May 21 at 7 30 p m in Masonic Hall Biddeford guests include Worthy Grand Matron Rachel W Fogg and Worthy Grand Patron Charles W Stillman Mrs Frank Johnson oversees refreshments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaht Chapter
Masonic Hall
Main Street
Biddeford
Rachel W. Fogg
Charles W. Stillman
Frank Johnson
Church midweek prayer meetings announced
Mid-week prayer and Bible study sessions are scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m parishioners should attend at Bible Baptist church 144 Ferry road Saco and at First Baptist church Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Prayer Meeting at First Assembly of Cod Church
Prayer meeting scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Assembly of Cod church of Saco in the Ahepa home 22 Pleasant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cod
Saco
Ahepa
Fleasant Street
Poppy Day Committee Sets Dates for Memorial Day Events
Members of Biddeford Post 10330 VFW held a meeting at Biddeford City Building to appoint delegates for the Maine Convention in York Beach June 17 to 19. Paul LaPointe and William J. Murphy were named delegates with Robert Gross and Elvino Benamati as alternates. LaPointe announced Poppy Days will be May 28 and 29 and plans were outlined for Memorial Day participation.
Pastry Bag Cuff Method for Filling
Turn over the upper portion of the bag and cuff it to form a stable filling area. This technique helps prevent spills and keeps the pastry bag airtight during filling.
Card of Thanks to Weber Hospital Staff and Relatives
I extend sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses for their kind care and to my relatives and friends for cards and flowers I received while at Weber Hospital. Mrs. Norman L. Cartier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber Hospital
Norman L. Cartier
Deaths Pierre Collette 88 dies in Saco after Berlin ties
Pierre Collette 88 resident with his daughter Mrs. Guy Leveille of 15 Promenade Ave Saco died this morning at a local hospital. Born July 27 1887 in Lescreter Quebec he was a former Cascade Paper Mill employee and NH state representative. Survivors include his son Charles Collette and daughter, plus several grandchildren and nieces. Funeral services set for Friday at St Josephs Church Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Collette
Guy Leveille
Promenade Ave
Saco
Lescreter
Que
Nar- 95
Marie (Gagne) Colette
Most Holy Trinity Chruch
State House of New Hampshire
Concord
Cascade Paper Mill
Berlin
N.H
Leveille
Charles Collette
West Pars
Samuel Boucher
St. Joseph’s Church
Fleury Funeral Home
High Street
Cote Funeral Home
Beach and
James Streets
Public accountant Maurice Arsenault dies at 60 in Saco
Maurice J. Arsenault 60 of 38 Nott St. Saco died suddenly at home. Born April 22 1905 in Presque Isle he worked for J C Penney First National Store Caribou and the IRS before becoming a self employed public accountant. He was a parishioner at Most Holy Trinity Church Elks member and a chamber of commerce affiliate. Services set 9 a m Friday at Most Holy Trinity Church with calling hours tonight and Thursday at Cote Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice J. Arsenault
Nott St
Saco
Biddeford
Presque Isle
Conrad and
Deleane (Marshall) Arsenault
Presque Isle High School
St. Mary’s College
van Buren
la Salle Extension University
Chicago
Ill
J.C. Penney Co
Caribou
First National
Internal Revenue Service
Houston
Fort Fairfield
IRS
Albert Gallatin
U.S. Treasury Department
Most Holy Trinity Church, Saco
Obituary of Oscar Boisvert of Biddeford
Oscar Boisvert 64 of 530 Elm Street Biddeford died this morning at home after a long illness. Born in Victoriaville Quebec April 25 1901 he was a self employed painter. He was a communicant of St Joseph Church and a member of local Catholic organizations. He is survived by Almosa Martel Boisvert two stepsons three brothers in Quebec and Massachusetts five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at St Josephs Church with calling hours at Emm and Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Boisvert
Elms St
Biddeford
Victoriaville
Que
Pierre and
Arthemise (Nadeau) Boisvert
St. Joseph’s Church
Chagnon
Union St. Jean Baptiste
Almosa
Martel Boisvert
Gerard
Robert Lapierre
Omer
Henry
Napoleon
Cambridge
Mass
St. Joseph's Church
Emm and Funeral Home
Hill St
Funeral services for Mrs Eva Gagne in Biddeford
Funeral services for Mrs Eva Gagne of 30 Emery Street Biddeford will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday from St Andre's Church. Friends may call at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Gagne
Emery St
Biddeford
Andre
Memorial Rites For Maurice J Arsenault In Saco
Members of the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks will meet at Cote Funeral Home in Saco at 7 30 this evening to conduct memorial services for Maurice J Arsenault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco Lodge of Elks
Cote Funeral Home
Beach and
James Streets
Saco
Maurice J. Arsenault
Portland Weather Outlook With Drizzle and Mild Temperatures
Tonight is cloudy with light drizzle and fog. Lows near 50. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Thursday brings lingering showers early then partial clearing and warmer highs in the 60s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
May Tides High Times and Tide Phases Chart
Tide readings list daily high and low windows with morning and afternoon values. The sequence shows A.M. and P.M. marks across multiple days, including two-digit times for each event.
Florida Registration Rules Extend to Maine Worksites
Police chief John H. Clark announced a reciprocal Maine Florida vehicle registration agreement will be enforced for workers in Maine using Florida plates. Non residents in Florida must register when employed or sending children to school or engaging in a trade. Maine statute requires Florida residents to obtain Maine registration under similar conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
John H. Clark
Florida
Maine
Clark
Kenneth Curtis
Secretary of State
Curtis
Indian Parliament Contemplates Censoring Kissing in Films
In New Delhi lawmakers debate tightening film censorship as members clash over kissing scenes. A woman MP calls kissing irrelevant to Indian life while others warn of perverted imagery. The piece notes Indian cinema’s past handling of romance and rising Western influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
O.K
Madras
Bombay
Hollywood
Parliament
Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Ada Curtis
Funeral rites for Mrs. Eunice Ada Curtis of Biddeford Pool widow of Herbert L Curtis were held yesterday at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco. Rev David Wigley officiated and burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice A, Curtis
Eunice Ada Curtis
Biddeford Pool
Herbert L. Curtis
Dennett and Craig
Main St
Saco
David Wigley
United Church of Christ Congregational
Biddeford
Woodlawn
Democratic Women Close Season With Supper Meeting
About 65 members of the Biddeford Women’s Democratic Club attended a buffet supper at St. John’s Hall on Adams Street before the final season meeting. President Mrs. Leon Grover led the business session and announced the group will resume on September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Women’s Democratic Club
St. John’s Hall
Adams Street
Leon Grover
Nes
Saco Woman Celebrates 94th Birthday at Home
Miss Gertrude Atkinson marked her 94th birthday at her Main Street residence in Saco. Friends and relatives sent cards gifts and flowers and a cake prepared by her niece Mrs. Gertrude Woodman. Attendees included sisters Miss Violet and Miss Beatrice Atkinson Paul Woodman Faith Woodman Ann Scholin Carl Harmon and Mr and Mrs Melvin Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Atkinson
Saco
Miss Atkinson
Gertrude Woodman
Violet
Beatrice Atkinson
Paul Woodman
Faith Woodman
Ann Scholin
Carl Harmon
Carl Atkinson
Melvin Marshall
Membership Drive Honors Top Contributors
The club announced a membership drive with awards for the members who secured the most memberships. The birthday cake of the month went to Mrs. Beatrice Fortier and a floral centerpiece donated by Gadbois Florists was awarded to Mrs. Laura Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Fortier
Gadbois Florists
Laura Richards
Daughters of Penelope Plan Annual Banquet in Saco
The Daughters of Penelope met at Ahepa Hall in Saco to plan their annual banquet set for May 25 at Oak Ledge Motel. A joint meeting with Ahepa is planned for June 2. Proceeds from home products and cookbook sales will support the scholarship fund and an orphanage donation. A surprise party honored Mrs. Ethel Psomiadis after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Penelope
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Saco
Oak Ledge Motel
Anne Koutoulakos
Anita Tito
Ethel Psomiades
Betty Vassill
Mary Economos
Peggy Georges
George Vanites
Mary Throumoulos
Joan Cotsis
Betty Brickates
Faye Moody
Cleo Mantis
Biddeford Charter Action Set For Early Fall
Mayor Ed ward F. Gaulin said Biddeford voters will act on the new city charter early next fall after Maine Legislature passes and Gov. Reed signs it. He indicated speakers will explain and discuss the proposal before the measure is put to the people for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Edward F. Gaulin
Maine
John H. Reed
Gaulin
Co-Op Banquet Unites Students and Employers in Biddeford
During Industrial Education Week a Banquet for Biddeford High School Co-Op participants was held at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford. Attendees included Terrance Belanger Lionel Croteau Richard Russell and many students plus business hosts. Invited officials and school leaders also attended this gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Wonderbar
Terrance Belanger
Lionel Croteau
Richard Russell
Russell
N Save
Storer Street
Saco
Richard ‘Henaire
Raymond Ruel
Paul Dorais
Douglas Hersom
Edward Jacques
Biddeford Motor Sales
Kenneth Hussey
Richard Ganthier
Laurance Roberge
Jack Eagleson
Baker Co. Inc
Gerald Taylor
Ernest Kenney
Atlantic Precision Products
Joseph Zook
Joseph Ledoux
West Point-Pepperell Mfg. Co
Everett Mink
Dennis Fortin
Hervey Poissant
Frederick Warner
Warner
Paul Brunelle
Reno Roy
BHS
Roy
Raymond J. Kenneally
Paul Stebbins
Stebbins
Melvin Gay
Gay
Dominican junta rejects UN cease fire appeal
The Dominican junta refuses a United Nations cease fire appeal while rebels show willingness to proceed. A U.S. effort to win the junta's military support fails, and Washington pursues a middle road civilian regime in the Dominican Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.N
U.S
Dominican Republic
Viet Nam
Gold Found in Pembroke Area Reports Assays
Governor Reed said a Canadian mining firm reported highly significant gold content in Pembroke Washington County. Assays of commercial value were found as crews have worked in the area since last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Pembroke
Washington County
Reed
Beach Firefighters Battle Rekindled House Fire
Beach firefighters were recalled to 7 Central Park Ave in Old Orchard Beach to fight a rekindled fire in the walls and attic of a dwelling occupied by Donna Wormwood. Earlier, a blaze starting in a TV set had destroyed a front porch at the same home as thirteen firefighters from engines 1 and 2 responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Central Park Ave
Donna Wormwood
Police help from Scotland Yard on request
London guidance notes that Scotland Yard can assist with serious crimes beyond London if local constables request help. Requests made within 24 hours are free. after that, the local government covers costs. The piece also advises choosing nutritious, flavorful family recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater London
Scotland Yard
United Kingdom
Viet Cong Air Strikes Resume After Pause
The Viet Cong air campaign resumed against North Vietnam with the Dong Phuong bridge target hit as the United States halted a six day pause. State Department spokesman Robert J. McCloskey said Hanoi rejected peace talks offers and showed no response to the suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tretre
Dong Phuong
Hanoi
United States
North Viet Nam
State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
Washington
McCloskey
Baseball Tilt Put Off Again
The St Louis High and Portland game was postponed again due to weather and moved to Friday. The Eagles have five more remaining tilts in the Telegram League second half. St Louis finished the first half at 2-6 and now stand 3-7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Portland
Eagles
Trustees Elect Officials At Saco Hospital
At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees at the Saco Osteopathic Hospital last night officers were elected President Rudolph A. Bergeron Vice President Robert N Cyr Secretary F Herbert Severance and Treasurer Jerome F. Daly. A president appointed committee included Daly Cyr Linnie and Dr Gerardi building committee Severance Linnie and Dr Hartshorn medical Cassette chaired by Gerardi with Dr Roberts. Reports on building progress were given and plans discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Saco Osteopathic Hospital
Rudolph A. Bergeron
Robert N. Cyr
F. Herbert Severance
Jerome F. Daly
George E. Linnie
Joseph P. Gerardi
M. Russell Hartshorn
Gerard G. Cassette
Gerardi
John K. Roberts
Man Hospitalized After Law Mishap In Kennebunk
Melvin Hutchins, 52, of Ross Road, was reported in good condition at Webber Hospital after a saw slipped while he worked on a cross beam of a new home on Pinewood Drive. He received several stitches and was transported by Kennebunk Fire Department ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Melvin Hutchins
Ross Road
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Hutchins
Pinewood Drive
Kennebunk Fire Department
North Vietnamese condemns suspension as camouflage for war intensification
A Foreign Ministry statement broadcast shortly after Tuesday’s raid claims the suspension hides U.S. escalation and deceives world opinion about the Vietnam War.
Steel Union Officials Protest Election Results
The United Steelworkers executive board meets in Pittsburgh to hear protests from the February election where I W Abel defeated David J McDonald by 10 142 votes. McDonald seeks recounts amid voting irregularities as basic steel contract talks resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers’ Executive Board
David J .McDonald
I. W. Abel
Abel
McDonald
Basic Steel
Abel- McDonald
International
Labor Department
Landrum-Griffin
Past Unit Leaders Have Saco Meeting
Mrs Irene Parker won the mystery prize at a meeting of the Past President Parley of Owen Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary in Saco hosted by Mrs Helen Blanchette. Next gathering is June 15 at Mrs Eva Sherman's home with refreshments for several members including Mrs Esther Booth and Mrs Angie Cote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Parker
Owen Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Helen Blanchette
Hall Avenue
Saco
Eva Sherman
Hearn Road
Esther Booth
Hazel Emmons
Alice Milliken
Juliette Rocray
Florence Lewis
Priscilla Hooper
Gilberte Lavoie
Angie Cote
Castro blames US intervention in Dominican Republic
Fidel Castro declared in Havana that U S troops landing in the Dominican Republic harmed the region and humiliated the Organization of American States while provoking respect and fear of Cuba in the United States. He noted Brazil and Chile did not attend talks, labeling the invasion a political disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Chile
Fidel Castro
Havana
U.S
Dominican Republic
Cuba
United States
Castro
Organization of American States
PTA Speaker Invite for Old Orchard Beach Leader
Town Manager Leon F. Jones has been invited to address the Parent-Teacher Association in Old Orchard Beach. The event aims to discuss community education needs and PTA outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Old Orchard Beach
Leon F. Jones
Parent - Teacher Association
CAP Squadron Holds Open House at Thorn ton Academy
Civil Air Patrol members held an open house with about 50 attendees at Thorn ton Academy. Capt Richard D Bryant liaison officer and T Sgt Paul Pineau attended as skits and a drill team were shown. Cadet Jeannette Bedell and Mary Campbell were promoted. Cadet Commander Irene Halasz led ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAP
Civil Air Patrol
Thornton Academy
Richard D. Bryant
U. S. Air Force
Paul Pineau
Jeannette Bedell
Mary Campbell
J. C. Irene Halasz
Edith Halasz
Saco Republicans Plan Public Supper
Splints Plans were completed for a public baked bean and ham supper sponsored by the Republican City Committee to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Saco Grange Hall on North Street. Committee members attended last night’s session at Brendan Twomey’s home on Promenade Avenue and included Mrs. Ruby Emens, Mrs. Ruby Packard, Ralph Scammon, Mrs. Norma Hallett, Gerard Cassette, Mrs. Helena Gannon, Miss Priscilla Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Twomey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
Saco Grange Hall
North Street
Saco Committee
Brendan Twomey
Promednade Avenue
Saco
Ruby Emens
Ruby Packard
Ralph Scammon
Norma Hallett
Gerard Cassette
Helena Gannon
Priscilla Hall
Twomey
Stork Shower for Mrs. Robert Simard in Saco
Mrs. Robert Simard was guest of honor at a pink and blue stork shower hosted by her aunt Mrs. Minerva Tarbox at her mother Mrs. Edwin Tripp’s Franklin Street home in Saco. Attendees included Mrs. Harold Strombom and many others. several guests sent gifts due to absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Simard
Main St
Saco
Minerva Tarbox
Edwin Tripp
Franklin Street
Harold Strombom
Mahlon Burkhart
Roland Oakes
Donald Bernier
Drostan Twomey
Albert Kaleel
David Granthan
Norman Tripp
Alfred Grantham
Phillips Cole
Herbert Moore
Pamela Moore
Owen Linscott
Richard Murphy
Tarbox
Tripp
Oscar Littlefield
Arthur Grantham
Wilfred Nadeau
Judith
Jane Linscott
Boys Incur Minor Injuries In Biddeford Mishap
Two Biddeford youths escaped serious harm yesterday when their car ran over an unsecured man hole cover on Water Street. Richard P. Chretien, 16, of 12 Pike Street, and David Mailhiot, 17, of 225 Guinea Road, suffered minor injuries. Officer Lawrence Plante investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Water Street
Richard P. Chretien
Pike St
David Mailhiot
Guinea Road
Lawrence Plante
Man Killed In Farm Accident
An Albion man Gardiner Barnes, 32, died from head injuries after he fell from a tractor on his father’s farm in Freedom when the vehicle left a woods road and struck saplings Tuesday. The accident was reported by authorities via AP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedom
Albion
Gardiner Barnes
Meeting Tomorrow Night With Dr. Rice Guest Speaker
President Marie Smith announced that Dr. Philip Rice will speak tomorrow at 8 PM. His topic is Family Life, delivering insights to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Rice
Marie Smith
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VFW Post
Artistic Memorial Studio
Lewiston
Ernest P. Belisle
Roland Collette
Maurice Arsenault
GAGNE
Beara
Charter Action
THE
Associated Press Dominican
Senate
Johnson
Congress
Pacific
Beach
Guy Goodwin
Maurice Parisien
Department
Sidney Schwartz
Cumberland County
Clifford Quinney
Raymond Parisien
Ralph Allen
Cornelius Timmons
David Whelan
Lee
Saco Hospital
Law
New York
Richard G. Dion
Huguette Raymond
Elm St
Anastasoff
Junta
Saco Republicans
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