Portland Weather Report Shows Warmth and Scattered Thunder Showers
This afternoon will be partly cloudy with warmer, more humid air and a chance of a thunder shower late in the day. Tonight remains mild with fog forming, and Thursday brings variable clouds with lingering heat and humidity and a fresh chance of afternoon showers or thundershowers. Zone 1 winds run southwest 10 to 20 mph, easing tonight and Thursday, with low to mid 60s temps and a list of overnight readings across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
Nantucket
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Miami
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
Denver
Tampa
Los Angeles
Halifax
Montreal
White R
Ont
Duluth
Reno
Personal Briefs From Old Orchard Beach To Biddeford
Personal notes list Mrs Real L Savoy Sr at Webber Hospital in Portland Old Orchard Beach. Miss Simonne Cote R N at Maine Medical Center in Biddeford as surgical patient. Leo Bourque of Biddeford to undergo surgery at New England Baptist Hospital Boston Massachusetts. Albert A Seavey USN son of Mr and Mrs Seavey of Cape Painesport serves on USS Canberra in the Mediterranean under Commander Cruiser Force Atlantic Fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real L. Savoy
Portland Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Webber Hospital
Simonne Cote
R. N
High Street
Biddeford
Maine Medical
Leo Bourque
Pool Reed
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston
Mass
Albert A. Seavey
USN
Albert W. Seavey
Cape Painse
Loretta E. Persing
Kennebunkport
Atlantic Fleet
Canberra
Mediterranean
Death of Carl R. Ailes Sudden in Biddeford Hospital
Carl R. Ailes 74 a Vermont native died suddenly this morning at a Biddeford hospital while attending a reception in Old Orchard Beach for Mr and Mrs Gordon Allsgrove. He lived in McIndoe Falls Vermont and was born in Kirby Vermont. Survived by widow Maude Hill Ailes a daughter Arlene Hubbard of St Johnsbury Vermont three sons Glenn C Danville Kenneth E of St Johnsbury and Homer O of McIndoe Falls five grandchildren and several nephews Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at McIndoe Falls Congregational Church Dennett and Craig Funeral Home of Saco in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Roy Ailes
Biddeford
Vermont
Ailes
Gordon Allsgrove
Old Orchard Beach
McIndoe Falls
Kirby Vt
George
Belle
Startwell Ailes
Maude Hill Ailes
Arlene Hubbard
St. Johnsbury
Glenn C
Danville
Kenneth E
Homer O
McIndoe ‘Falls Congregational Church
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco
Elks meet in Saco to discuss dinner dance plans
Biddeford Saco lodge of Elks meets at the Elks home in Saco Thursday at 8 p m with supper at 6 30 p m before the session. Final plans for the informal dinner dance Saturday and for the Maine State Elks convention in Bangor this weekend are on the agenda. Reservations are needed for the May ladies night party. Biddeford council Knights of Columbus auxiliary also meets tonight at 2 in the Kenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
World War I Widows Discuss Pension Bills in Maine Chapter Meeting
Maine Chapter 9 Widows of World War I Inc met at Mrs. Elizabeth Dubois’s Beach Street home in Saco to discuss pension bills. Legislative chairman Martha Beaudoin reported a proposed decrease in widows' pensions, aligned with bill H R 357, urging letters to oppose bill 6432 and support bill 3512. Members planned fundraising, noted a June 7 meeting at Brunswick Legion hall, and set June 16 for the annual banquet at Wonderbar steak house with arrangements led by Bertha Welch.
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Maine
House Veterans Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Washington
D. C
Martha Whitten
Kittery
Department
Brunswick Legion Hall
Hazel Small
Beaudoin
Cub Scouts Tour Saco Fire Station
Cub Scouts from Den 11 and Den 5 toured the Saco Fire Station yesterday. They examined fire trucks and the alarm system under House Captain Er nest Ouellette and Fireman E Paquette. Den 11 members included Bruce Johnston Gov Monroe James Wooster Den Chief Robert Johnston guest Brian Johnston and Den Mother Mrs Marjorie Johnston. Den 5 attendees were Dana Peck John Cotsifas Gregory Carroll Den Chief Explorer Scout Robert Desilva guests Janet and David St Once and Den Mother Mrs Marion St Onge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco
Ernest Ouellette
E. Paquette
Bruce Johnston
Gov Monroe
James Wooster
Robert Johnston
Brian Johnston
Marjorie Johnston
Dana Peck
John Cotsifas
Gregory Carroll
Robert Desilva
Janet
Check Received For Beach Schools
A check for 3317 dollars in federal assistance to Old Orchard Beach schools was received by Superintendent Cecil J. Cutts today. The Treasury Department grant will fund improvements to the education program as Old Orchard Beach was designated as an area affected by federal employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Cecil J. Cutts
Treasury Department
Church Council Report Highlights Religious Work in Industrial Areas
First Parish church on the Pool road held services last August and Wardwell Home Saco hosted the second Sunday services each month. Rev Luther Tyson, area chaplain of Industrial Relations for the Methodist church, spoke on his role aiding in settling industrial disputes as a religious representative of affected communities.
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Pace One
Pool Road
Wardwell
Saco
Luther Tyson
The
Methodist Church
Death of Mrs Rose Anna Turgeon in Biddeford
Rose Anna Turgeon 48 wife of Armand Turgeon of 14 Jefferson Ct Biddeford died at her home after a long illness Born in Biddeford she was daughter of Theopile and Alphonse Bouffard educated at St Andre school a communicant and a member of Ste Anne Sodality Survived by husband two sons Leo Paw Rockville Conn and Norman Biddeford daughter Dorothy Turgeon a brother Wilfrid Bouffard four sisters Mrs Omer Martel Mrs Amanda Desrosiers Mrs Rose Eva Fortier and Mrs Isabelle Heroux all of Biddeford one grandchild and several nieces and nephews Friends may call at Emond funeral home today Thursday and Friday 2 to 10 p m and prior to funeral services at St Andre church Saturday at 9 a m
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Rose Anna Turgeon
Armand Turgeon
Jefferson Ct
Biddeford
Theopile
Alphonsine Bouffard
St. Andre School
St. Andre Church
Ste. Anne
Rockville
Connecticut
Norman
Dorothy Turgeon
Wilfrid Bouffard
Omer Martel
Amanda Desrosiers
Rose Eva Fortier
Isabelle Heroux
Emond
Paul H. Watson obituary in Kennebunk
Paul H. Watson aged 67 died at his Kennebank home on Tuesday morning. Born in Biddeford he was son of C. Watson and Lizzie Goodwin and worked for Biddeford water works, then Kennebunk water company, and later Saco-Lowe's shops. Survived by his widow Addie Hill Watson, a son Donald Paul Watson, two daughters Marjorie Ruth Watson and Mrs Roland Wight, three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing after funeral at Angell funeral home Kennebunk.
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Paul Herbert Watson
Addie Hill Watson
Summer Street
Kennelbank
Biddeford
Red C
Lizzie ‘(Goodwin) Watson
The
Water Company
Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
Wells Water Company
Saco-Lowe's
Kennebunk Baptist Church
Dunlap Lodge
Donald Paul Watson
Worcester
Mass
Marjorie Ruth Watson
Roland Wight
Paxton
Angell Funeral Home
Dane Street
Kennebunk
Thomas C. Martin
Evergreen Cemetery
Kennebunk Landing
George L. Anderson Funeral Observed in Kennebunk
Funeral services for George Leonard Anderson were held Tuesday afternoon at Christ Church in Kennebunk. He died from injuries after an accident in Saco early Sunday. Becker Junior College classmates attended, with many tributes. Bearers included Daniel Myers, Richard Bridges, Frederick Shields Jr., Marshal Wentworth, P. Freeman Welch, and Ronald Plante Per. Fred Holmberg officiated. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery.
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George L. Anderson
Christchurch
Dane Street
Kennebunk
Ifor
George Leonard Anderson
Saco
Becker Junior College
Worcester
Mass
Daniel Myers
Richard Bridges
Frederick Shields, Jr
Marshal Wentworth
P. Freeman Welch
Ronald Plante
Fred Holmberg
Evergreen Cemetery
Funeral services held for Mrs Cora M Parker at East Waterboro church
Funeral services for Mrs Cora M Parker were conducted yesterday at 2 p m at East Waterboro Baptist Church with Rev Harold W Nutter officiating. Bearers were Lorenzo Roberts Ernest Pool James Craffam and Donald Graffam. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery South Waterboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora M. Parker
East Waterboro Baptist Church
Harold W. Nutter
Lorenzo Roberts
Ernest Pool
James Craffam
Donald Graffam
Pine Grove Cemetery
South Waterboro
License Hearing Slated At Beach Old Orchard Beach
A hearing on the victualers license for Pine Tree lunch in Old Orchard Beach is set for 7 30 p m tomorrow in the town hall Town Clerk Esther Crowley announced Attorney John Harvey of Biddeford requested the hearing after the Board of Selectmen and Health Officer George Farmer recommended denial The selectmen also denied a kiddie car ride license on Old Orchard Beach streets due to traffic nuisance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Esther Crowley
John Harvey
Biddeford
Board of Selectmen
George Farmer
Red Cross Chapter Will Elect Officers
The Biddeford Red Cross chapter will hold its annual dinner meeting tonight at 6 30 in the Wonderbar steak house. Chapter Executive Secretary Anne Dumais reports the group of all board and executive committee members will elect a full slate of officers for the coming year. About 40 persons are expected to attend.
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Biddeford
Banquet Held In Honor Of Anita Binette
Miss Anita Binette of Bradley Street Saco was honored at a banquet last night at Valle's steak house in Scarborough by coworkers from Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution. She, set to marry June 6 to John F Colpitts, received a lamp gift. Attendees included William L Walker Paul E Chadbourne Melvin Wilbur Richard Harmon William D Deans and several friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Binette
Bradley Street
Saco
Valle's
Scarborough
Saco and
Past Presidents Plan Dinner For Gurney Corps Meeting
Past Presidents of the Gurney Corps assemble at Mrs. Rose Wilcox’s Biddeford home to advance plans for a June 3 dinner at Nell and Marks Diner on the Portland road. Members will meet at the Saco G A R hall with transportation provided. Refreshments and a social hour followed. Attending were Phyllis Wright Alice Brock Gertrude Dennett Florence Rankeillor Beatrice Hover Marion Boucher Dorothy Boyd Irene Aver and Rose Wilcox.
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Nell and Mark
Portland Road
Fred S. Gurney Womens Relief Corps
Sace
Rose Wilcox
Union Street
Biddeford
G. A. R. Hall
Saco
Phyllis Wright
Alice Brock
Gertrude Dennett
Florence Rankeillor
Beatrice Hover
Marion Boucher
Dorothy Boyd
Irene Aver
Church Choirs and Meetings Peek Thursday Schedule
The text lists multiple church activities for Thursday across Saco Biddeford Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach and surrounding towns. Rehearsals for youth and senior choirs at Saco United Baptist and Foss Street Methods Biddeford, a kindergarten demonstration led by Rev Frances Porter at Saco United Baptist, a Ladies circle meeting at White Church Biddeford Second Congregational, Girl Guards at Saco Salvation Army, and various group meetings at Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army. Also listed are rummage sale setup for Fidelis class and deacons trustees and committee meeting at First Baptist Old Orchard Beach. Choirs rehearse at 3 15 p m 3 30 p m and 7 30 p m, with Scout meeting at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Porter
Saco United Baptist Church
Foss Street Methods Church
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach Salvatio: Ad
Ladies Home League
Fidelis
Norman Tripp
Old Orchard Beach
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Stephen Johnston
White Church Circles Complete Spring Projects
The White Church afternoon circles held final spring sessions with Circle A making kitchen dish towels and articles for the fair under co leaders Mrs Joseph Haley and Mrs Joseph Harpootlian. Circle C reviewed a book and planned future meetings, while Circle D made dish towels and prepared bandages for a leprosumorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Haley
Joseph Harpootlian
Coleaders
Harpootlian
Harpoetlian
Earle Atwood
Warren Libby
J. Burton Stride
John MacDougall
Claude Faulkner
Charles Patrick
Haley
Harpoctlien
Alfred T. Willeo
Women’s Fellowship
Patrick
Goose Rocks Beach
Circle C
Albert Whitehurst
Gordon Anderson
Chris F. Johnson
Rice SE. Davis
Johnson
Hugh Snow
Harrie
Paris
Shirley Parks l
Frank A. Goodwin
Biddeford Pool
Walter Boynton
Planche Hatton
Leo Pratt
G. Carroll Carter
Clarence Tarr
Florence J. Evans
Rice FE. Davis
Parks
Goodwin
Anderson
Whitehurst
Snow
Circle D
Robert Moore
H. Lewis Cutler
Norman P. Lundy
John Moeckel
R. McAdoo
Albion Benton
Roderick Tarr
Lundy
Moore
Cutler
Biddeford Post Office Platform Work Continues
Work on the Biddeford post office vestibule loading platform and driveway onto Federal Street progresses briskly. The Cancian Company of Everett, Massachusetts, will complete the project at a cost over 25 thousand dollars using local labor. Foundations for the five-truck loading platform and a retaining wall facing Franklin Street have been poured and the old platform is being replaced. completion is expected in five to six weeks.
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Biddeford
iPost
Federal
Willie Laverriere
Cancian Company
Everett
Mass
Franklin Street
Democratic Club Women Attend Supper Meeting
The Biddeford Democratic Women's Social club at St. John hall voted to suspend meetings in July and August. A sunshine committee of Mrs. Rita Dunton and Mrs. Helen DeSilva was appointed. Plans for the Democratic field day will be outlined at the June meeting. The group will present a monthly birthday cake to a member, chosen by lot if necessary, and create mystery pals who exchange cards and gifts at Christmas.
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Biddeford
Jockey Rides Four Winners At Suffolk Downs
AP report from Boston notes Phil Grimm the leading Suffolk Downs jockey rode four winners on the nine race card including the feature Verdi who nosed Roman Image in the seventh. Other winners were Skean Chu Live Jive and Honest Doc with Honest Doc later disqualified after Sunny R interference.
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Boston
Phil Grimm
Suffolk Downs
Verdi
Grimm
Roman Image
Skean Chu
Live Jive
Honest Doc
Sunny R
Biddeford Cub Scouts Pack Meeting Highlights
Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 sponsored by Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus held a pack meeting last night at the Knights hall. Assistant Cubmasters Millette and Carrier led in opening ceremonies, den 3 led a flag parade and pledge, with an official training film for parents. Dens 1 and 5 performed Musical Hoe Down skits, badges and pins were awarded to many new and existing scouts, including Tommy Descoteaux and Leo Millette as new members. Mrs. Rita Boucher resigned as den mother of Den 5 due to illness. leadership volunteers are sought. Larry Metayer exited with a farewell grand howl as the group closed with Goodnight Cub Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Biddeford Council
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Roland Millette
Alpert Carrier
Den 3
America
Dens
We‘belos den
Rita Boucher
Dorothy Millette
Alfred Lacerte
Den 1
Tommy Descoteaux
Leo Millette
Raymond Neault
Stephen Goodwin
Vincent Landry
Larry Metayer
Donald Deschambeault
Paul Berthiaume
Roger Deshaies
Rene Jariz
Roger Brochu
Roland Lambert
Paul Berthia
Ume
Michael Boucher
Roger Dussault
Ricky Pappas
Roger Brouchu
Robert Brouillette
Raymond St. Pierre
William_Lacerte
Richard Tourigny
Den 5
Millette
Carrier
South Carolina
Dena
Surplus Butter Arrives For Saco Welfare Program
Saco Overseer of the Poor Mrs Ethel Day reports receipt of 1400 pounds of surplus butter under the government surplus food program last night. Butter flour and powdered milk will not be distributed until June, Mrs Day said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Ethel Day
Day
Ladies Night Observance By York County Realtors
The York County Board of Realtors held its final meeting of the season at the Kennebunk Inn with dinner for 20. Guest magician Ace Gordon of Derry N H entertained for over an hour after Evan W. Smith of Ogunquit introduced him. Gordon holds national and regional magician titles and guild memberships. William L. Graham, president, announced the New England convention in Pike N H June 24 to 27 and the State Association outing will be in Boothbay Harbor this August. A social hour preceded dinner and prizes were awarded. The board resumes September 14.
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York County Board of Realtors
Kennebunk Inn
Evan W. Smith
Ogunquit
Ace Gordon
Derry
N. H
Gordon
The
of American Magicians
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Gicians Guild of America
Magicians Alliance of Eastern States
American Guild of Variety Artists
William L. Graham
York County Realtors
New England
Pike
State Association of Real Estate Boards
Boothbay Har
AMVETS Auxiliary Banquet Plans and Awards Noted
Mrs Dionne and Mrs Grace Murphy led page one reports on a bowling banquet at the AMVETS hall. Mrs Silcox was named auxiliary banquet chair for June 23. Mrs Murphy ill. Mrs Strout won a prize. President Harriet Henderson spoke on bicycle safety registration. a penny collection aided Food for Millions. May 25 is deadline for service reports for state award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp
Silcox
Murphy
Strout
Harriet Henderson
Peace Patrol
Treasury Department
Ruth Dionne
Rita Dionne
Post
Auxiliary
Anne Marie Welch
Marie Migner
Daughters of Penelope Name Four Delegates
Daughters of Penelope chapter elects four delegates for the district convention June 12 to 14 at Hotel Farragut Rye Beach New Hampshire. Delegates are Ethel Psomiades Clara Margone Betty Brickates and Anastasia Sakalas with alternates Mollie Daoutakos and Angelike Gollaros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farragut
Rye Beach
N. H
Penelope
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Saco
Ethel Psomiades
Clara Margone
Betty Brickates
Anastasia Sakalas
Mollie Daoutakos
Angelike Gollaros
Killed in mishap in Rangeley fields
Charles A. Field, 28, was killed Tuesday when crushed beneath a bulldozer bulldog loader at Rangeley cutting site. Authorities investigated cause, noting equipment failure may have contributed to the fatal accident. Field was a local resident and listed survived by his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangeley
Charles
A. Field
Train service halted after derailment at gravel pit
A machine skidded on a steep embankment and overturned at a gravel pit injuring the operator. Local authorities investigate the cause as emergency crews respond to the scene.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl R. Ailes
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
Kett
Cub Scouts
Saco Fire Station
Church Council
Marianas
Sanford
Paul H. Watson
Red Cross Chapter
Gurney Corps
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Women's Fellowship of the White Church
Kennebunkport Village Baptist Church
Saco Salvation Army
Democratic Club
Suffolk
Amvets
Dionne
Grace Murphy
Athens
Greece
Mary Economos
Rosella Boucouvalas
Cleo Mantis
Katherine Gollaros
Georgia Vanites
Mrs. Sukalas
Plymouth
CLD
Chrysler Corporation
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