Falmouth Girl Honored At Bridal Shower in Biddeford
Miss Jane Hare of Falmouth was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower Sunday afternoon in Biddeford. She will marry Edward Beaudoin of Biddeford on June 17 at St Mary church. Guests noted a piano recital, pantomimes, and a bride doll centerpiece as part of festive table décor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Hare
Falmouth
Biddeford
Edward Beaudoin
Albert J. Beaudoin
Summer Street
St. Mary Church
Donald Hardy
Albert Beaudoin
Jesse Davis
Howard Taute
Diane Taute
Mary FE. Taute
Dorothy Buzzell
Carol Taute
Patty Taute
Jules Garramore
Elizabeth Delaware
Dorothy Nadeau
Mildred Goyette
Alice Carrier
Notable Gift Recipients List Across Community
A compiled roll of names shows many residents sending gifts, including Mrs Eleanor Joncas, Mrs Josephine Jones, Mrs Charles Gallagher, Mrs Walter Stebbins, Mrs Alfred Benoit, Miss Louise Chenard, Mrs Annette Duross, Mrs Daniel Carey, Miss Mollie Mahoney, Mrs Timothy Mahoney, Mrs Margie Whitworth, Mrs Robert Chretien, Mrs Clarence Kennedy, Mrs Ernest Donahue, Mrs Marion Murphy, Mrs Stephen White, Miss Joan Duranceau. Out of town contributors include Mrs Gilda Seneca, Mrs Agnes Meyers Portland, Mrs Roger Croteau Maryland, Mrs Rebecca Carlson, Mrs Andre Vermette, Mrs Clarence Carlson. Names also appear as Sanford, Mrs Carol Murphy Cote Plattsmouth Nebraska, and Mrs Doris Choolijian Haverhill Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Joncas
Josephine Jones
Charles Gallagher
Walter Stebbins
Alfred Benoit
Louise Chenard
Annette Duross
Daniel Carey
Mollie Mahoney
Timothy Mahoney
Margie Whitworth
Robert Chretien
Clarence Kennedy
Ernest Donahue
Marion Murphy
Stephen White
Joan Duranceau
Gilda Seneca
Agnes Meyers
Portland
Roger Croteau
Maryland
Rebecca Carlson
Andre Vermette
Clarence Carlson
Sanford
Carol (Murphy ‘Cote
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Doris Choolijian
Haverhill
Mass
Donna Ross Marries Richard Houle in Saco Church Ceremony
Miss Donna M. Ross of Saco wed Richard J. Houle of Biddeford at Most Holy Trinity church in Saco. Rev. Maurice Boland officiated the 8 am ceremony with organist Louise Welch. The couple, announced by Sonia and Robert Ross and Arthur and Mrs. Houle, will reside on Storer Street, Saco after a Canada trip. The bride, a Thornton Academy graduate, wore Chantilly lace, a rhinestone tiara, and carried a white prayer book with orchid. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Houle of Biddeford, is a Biddeford High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna M. Ross
Saco
Richard J. Houle
Biddeford
Most Holy Trinity Church
Maurice Boland
Louise Welch
Sonia Ross
Scammon Street
Robert L. Ross
Storer Street
Claire Ross
Arthur Houle
David Tufts
Richard Nolette
Biddeford Pupils Win Honors In Spelling Contest
St Andre and St Louis Grammar schools led 29 participants in a French spelling contest at City Hall Lewiston. About 3,000 words were studied with 87 seventh and eighth graders competing. Winners include Denise Yon and Francine Nadeau, Denise titles. Richard Tardif and Ralph Jacques among top in their divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andre Grammar School
Lewiston
Denise Doyon
Ann Marie Martin
Ann Dion
Francine Na
St. Louis Grammar School
City Hall
la Ligue Des Societes de League Francaise
Denise Yon
Francine Nadeau
Richard Tardif
Leo Dumouchel
Ralph Jacques
Norman Hevey
Donald Tardiff
Richardardif
Andre Tardif
Prospect Street
Biddeford
Alfred Street
Groups Award Certificates At St Andre Parish
At St Andre parish Circle Lacordaire and Jeanne d Arc awarded membership certificates. Recipients included Blanche Jalbert Rachel Deschesne for one year Raymond Tardif for three years and long serving members Evangeline Beaupre Laura Gobeil Adelbert Pa quette Alice Thibeault Joseph Vereneau for ten years Gertrude Remillard for twenty years and Albert Alice George Lambert for thirty five years. Mrs Lionel Goulet named mother of the year with congratulations from Msgr Aime Giguere Father Robert Martel and Mrs Victor Fleurant. Charlene Goulet presented a bouquet. Three new members Conrad Roberge Theodore Legare and spouse. Sick visitors plan to visit Aurise Rivard at Notre Dame hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Lacordaire
Jeanne d'Arc
St. Andre Parish
Blanche Jalbert
Rachel Deschesne
Raymond Tardif
Evangeline Beaupre
Laura Gobeil
Adelbert Paquette
Alice Thibeault
Joseph Vereneau
Gertrude Remillard
Albert Alice
George Lambert
Lionel Goulet
Aime Giguere
Robert Martel
Victor Fleurant
Aurise Rivard
Notre Dame Hospital
Thornton Class of 36 Plans Reunion
Members of the 1936 Thornton academy class plan to attend the 25th annual reunion set for June 10 at the Saco school. The event coincides with the school and alumni anniversary program, and attendees are asked to contact organizers for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Saco School
Biddeford Woman Fined On Three Court Charges
Beatrice Morissette of Biddeford was fined ten dollars for two stop sign violations and driving without a license in Saco Municipal Court. Doris Bennett and Russell Dowell each paid ten dollars for red light infractions. Anderson’s DUI case continued to May 26 with bail set at five hundred dollars. Ronald Cyr was found guilty of drunken disturbance and assault on an officer, receiving thirty day sentences and fifty dollar bail each. Emile Maria paid fifteen dollars for passing on the right. A 16 year old from Saco had his case filed after a lecture in juvenile court. police were complainants in all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco Municipal Court
William F. Wilson, Jr
Beatrice Morissette
West Cutts Street
Doris A. Bennett
Sanford
Russell W. Dowell
Kennebunkport
Saco
American Legion
Beach Street
Wilson
Minor Injuries Reported In Three Local Mishaps
Three Biddeford mishaps left minor injuries or none. Pedestrian Leroy Boissonneault was treated after a collision with Donald Huot on Smith Street. Coast Guardsman Robert Blaich escaped harm when his car struck another, near Elm Street, causing a pole to fall and a two hour electrical outage. Bicycle rider David Cote was scraped after a swerve on Newtown Road by Lester Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast
Boissoneault
Robert W. Blaich
Staten Island
N.Y
U.S. Coast Guard
Biddeford
John P.T. Hall
Central Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Hall
Blaich
Raymond Warner
Ralph Hubert
David Cote
Foss Street
Newtown Road
Lester H. Curtis
Curtis
Leavitt Emmons or Sumner Clark Named at 5 Clifford Street
James Moutsatos, chairman, Leavitt Emmons or Sumner Clark, located at 5 Clifford Street, South Portland, is listed in connection with a local matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moutsatos
Leavitt Emmons
Sumner Clark
Clifford Street
South Portland
Memorial Day Speaker Named For Biddeford
Rev Sam J Kalamaras pastor St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Biddeford to be guest speaker for Biddeford Memorial Day exercises announced by Sheridan Grant Memorial camp Sons of the Union Veterans SUV to perform sacred duties since Grand Army veterans left the task. SUV bears charge of Memorial Day at Woodlawn cemetery and maintains GAR hall equipment while placing over 500 flags on Civil War veterans graves across 15 Biddeford cemeteries and replacing broken stones. Complete program to be released by ISUV chairman Herbert W Buzzell Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam J. Kalamaras
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Biddeford
Woodlawn
GAR
City Building
Herbert W. Buzzell, Sr
Isuv Group
Silver Tea Benefits St. Andre Home
A benefit silver tea was held at St. Andre home and hospital on Sunday, organized by the auxiliary as a spring fundraiser. Florence Hamel chaired arrangements with a large list of Biddeford Saco attendees and volunteers from multiple Maine towns, including registrars, pourers, and sales coordinators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andre Home
Florence Hamel
Marc Simard
Albert W. Cookson
Raymond Boucher
Albert Cote
John Conroy
Armand Reay
Biddeford
Alan McKee
Christ Child Guild of Portland
Thomas Mars
Kennebunk
Yvonne Bibeau
Anna Cartier
Jeannette Bibeau
Delia Baillergeon
Biddeford-Saco
Florence Moison
Delia Baillargeon
Orphilda Chabot
Raymond Plante
Marc E. Simard
Wilfred Fortier
Andre Fortier
Leo Cookson
Isabelle Vanasse
Jez Paul Emond
Ferdinand Bourque
Roger Cantara
Arthur Plante
Claire Poirier
Sale Of Saco Steamroller Ends An Era
A long stand named Saco’s old 10 ton steamroller ends its era with retirement in 1957. The Buffalo-Springfield unit, purchased by the city, recalled daily work on Main street and Eastman park as it ferried gravel and steam through its final voyage to the junkyard for $110.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Wiiter
Bufalo-Springfield Roller Co
Springfield
Ohio
Common Street
Main Street
Main
Beach Streets
Eastman Park
Committees For Scout Building Group Named
Standing committees for the year were named last night at a meeting of Troop One Building association trustees in Biddeford Scout hall. Philip Hatch presided as association president and trustees chairman. Committees include finance with Hatch, McKenney, and Macomber. woodlot with Millette and LeGallee. building with Hatch, Olson, Lunetta and Small. special building and improvements with Zaitlin, LeGallee, Millette and Woodman. membership with Hatch, Letellier, Small, Lunetta and McKenney. and activities with Hatch, Olson, Ross, Hill and the Explorer advisor. Future projects were discussed and action was tabled until June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop One Building Association
Biddeford
Mason Street
Philip Hatch
Hatch
William McKenney
Donald Macomber
Woodlot
E. C. Millette
Harry LeGallee, Jr
George Dumouche
Frederick H. Olson
Patrick Lunetta
Joseph Small
Joseph Zaitlin
LeGallee, Jr
Millette
Paul Woodman
Raymond Letellier
Small
Lunetta
McKenney
Olson
Leo Ross
John Hill
Explorer
Top Whist Party Scorers Announced
The VFW auxiliary in Biddeford held a whist party at City building last night naming high scorers Eve lyn Lunder Alma Beaudoin Alden Racine Mamie Gagne Ronald Bolduc and Hazel Frecault Eva Lavigne was Ace of Hearts with Laura Dodge winning a special prize Co chairmen were Mary Wood and Laura Dodge Next party Sunday at 7 30 pm at the City building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Biddeford
Evelyn Lunder
Alma Beaudoin
Alden Racine
Mamie Gagne
Ronald Bolduc
Hazel Frecault
Eva Lavigne
Ace of Hearts
Laura Dodge
Mary Wood
Saco Observatory Plans Moon Viewing Event
Deering Observatory in Saco opens Thursday for moon viewing if conditions allow announced by Miss Melba Ramsdell chair of arrangements. Moon phase described as ten days or three days past first quarter. Reservations for the Alvan Clark six inch telescope via Thornton Academy after 2 30 p m or Miss Ramsdell at 30 Moody Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deering Observatory
Saco
Melba Ramsdell
Alvan Clark
Thornton Academy
Miss Ramsdell
Moody Street
Saco Patrolman Solves Quick Case Of Missing Pants
Saco patrolman Paul Tardif resolved a sudden theft report within minutes. He checked Josiah Haines on 9% High Street and found the pants torn from a clothesline in a neighbor’s yard, dogs having dragged them off.
Donald Rousseau Celebrates 10th Birthday Party
Donald Rousseau was guest of honor at a birthday party Saturday hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Raymond O. Rousseau in Biddeford. Prizes were awarded to Thomas Bryant Jr, Guy Boucher, David Boucher, Ronnie Laflamme, Rickie Brooks, and Donald Rousseau. Refreshments included a decorated birthday cake as Paul Barabe, Roger Rousseau, and Randy attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Rousseau
Raymond O. Rousseau
Westmore Avenue
Biddeford
Thomas Bryant, Jr
Guy Boucher
David Boucher
Ronnie Laflamme
Rickie Brooks
Paul, Barabe
Roger Rousseau
Randy
Parenieau Pepin McAuley Lauzon Leblond Linked in Case
Five individuals named Parenieau Andre Pepin Donald McAuley Robert Lauzon and Melvin LeBlond appear in a connected matter identified in court filings. The report notes their involvement across related proceedings and potential implications for case progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parenieau
Andre Pepin
Donald McAuley
Robert Lauzon
Melvin LeBlond
Saco Group to Consider Endorsement for Police and Fire Commissioner
The Saco Democratic Social club will discuss endorsing a candidate for Police and Fire Commissioner at a meeting in Saco GAR hall tomorrow night at 8. Refreshment committee includes Mrs Richard Gilatr ic, Mrs Alice Warren, and Ronald McCone. President Glenn Yarborough to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Democratic Social Club
Saco Gar Hall
Richard Gilatric
Alice Warren
Nald McCone
Glenn Yarborough
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Howe
Howe’s Highway
Richard Houle
York County
Beach St. Saco
Pepperell Square
Washington Avenue
St. Andre
Thornton
Orphilia Poirier
Ida Martin
Joseph Audie
Edgar Collette
George L. Simard
George Paradis
Urbain Loranger
Lucien Perrin
David Bolduc
Lucille Cousineau
Carmen Corey
Esther Poulin
Waterville
Robert Roy
George Lyons
Wilfred Frechette
William Landry
Charles McEnany
Brunswick
Regina Thibeault
Westbrook
Julien Hevey
Armand Morissette
Henriette Godbout
Cecile Godbout
Hervey Brunelle
Dorothy Kilmartin
Margaret Curran
Eva Cartier
Leonard Filitte
Aline Cartier
Armand Gagnon
Oscar Rocheleau
Auguste
Saco Observatory
Saco Group
JOS. S. Finch Distilling CO
Aladdin
Ane. Tang
Boucouvalas Bros
Porkers
Nabisco
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