Personal Briefs: Local Residents Return from Europe
Mrs Emma M Huot returns to Ferry road Saco after five weeks in Europe visiting 11 countries. Mrs Joseph A Geoffrey of 53 Cornell Street South Portland, formerly of Old Orchard Beach, is a surgical patient at the Osteopathic Hospital Portland. Mr and Mrs Morris L Fisher and daughters Penelope Jane and Diana Cecile return to Watertown New York after visiting relatives in Saco. Mrs Fisher is the former Helen Mary Rankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma M. Huot
Ferry Road
Saco
Europe
Huot
Joseph A. Geoffrey
Cornell Street
South Portland
Washington Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Osteopathic Hospital
Portland
Morris L. Fisher
Penelope Jane
Diana Cecile
Watertown
N.Y
Spender
Biddeford Club Calendar Notes Local Events
Adele Lambert 87 Biddeford dies suddenly at home Born in St. Ferdinand Canada daughter of Edward and Rose Roberge Resided in Biddeford 27 years Survived by son Joseph Beaudoin Thedford Mines Canada two daughters Marie Ange Lamothe and Medric Dusseault Thedford Mines 12 grandchildren Funeral Thursday 8:30 am at St Joseph church Call today and tomorrow 2–5 and 7–10 at Sansoucy Funeral Home Special Grange meeting 8 pm at 1 Stone Street Biddeford first and second degrees conferred by York County Pomona Youth under Roland Lavigne Original June 9 date changed Final Old Orchard Beach Band Mothers club meeting Wednesday 7:30 pm high school cafeteria Tag day planned Lady Royal Stewart auxiliary meets Thursday K of P hall Saco Cub Scouts Pack 909 meet Wednesday 6:30 pm St Joseph field Memorial Day parade rehearsal Blue Feather council Degree of Pocahontas meets Thursday 3 pm Elm Street Biddeford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Lambert
Spruce Street
Biddeford
St. Ferdinand
Canada
Edward and
Rose
LaRose) Roberge
Joseph Beaudoin
Thedford Mines
Marie Ange Lamothe
Medric Dusseault
Grendchildren
St. Joseph Church
Sansoucy Fu
Laconeral
Stone Street
Bid- Grange
Deford
York County Pomona
Roland Lavigne
Wednesday church activities across Saco and area
The list details midweek services and meetings in Saco and nearby towns. Activities include services at The Christian Science Society, Hamilton Memorial, and Advent Christian church. junior and senior choirs rehearsals. Salvation Army youth groups. Girl Scout meeting. board and post meetings. Holy Communion at Trinity Episcopal. midweek revival at Faith Chapel. and Kennebunkport Village Baptist prayer and Bible Study hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Science Society
Hamilton Memorial
Beach Street
Saco
Saco Salvation Army
Junior “Legion and Crusaders
Trinity Episcopal Church
Kennebunkport Village Baptist Church
Stock Market Ticks Mixed in Early Trading
The New York market showed uneven gains and losses in moderate volume. IBM rose about a dozen points while Zenith recovered several points. steels and motors moved higher, oils and airlines little changed, and electronics fell. Chrysler edged up while GM and Ford posted fractional gains. Lukens Steel rose, AT&T slipped after antitrust inquiry, and American Tobacco dropped to 96 before trimming losses. government bonds were mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Zenith
Chrysler
General Motors
Ord
Lukens Steel
American Telephone
Congressional Committee
American Tobacco
U.S
Mrs Walter Robbins Buried In St Petersburg Florida
Mrs Walter H Robbins of Biddeford native and step mother of Mrs J Albert Merryman was buried yesterday in St Petersburg Florida after services at Ison and McQueen funeral home She died Friday at St Anthony s hospital and was a member of the Congregational church of St Petersburg Survivors include her husband her step daughter Mrs Merryman two grandchildren Joyce and Faith Merryman and several nieces and nephews
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Robbins
Walter H. Robbins
Biddeford
J. Albert Merryman
St. Petersburg
Fla
Ison and
Big Four to Start Talks on Germany Friday
Geneva AP reports secret four power talks on Germany set to begin Friday as US Secretary of State Herter urges a Berlin settlement under East and West German authority. East Germany rejects talks without German representatives, while West German officials welcome any progress toward resolving the German question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Germany
U.S
Christian A. Herter
Russia
Berlin
East Germany
Atives
Municipal Offices In Saco To Close For Memorial Day
City officials announce Saco municipal offices will be closed Saturday in observance of Memorial Day. City Clerk Albert Cabana states the closure applies to all city departments and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Albert Cabana
Faubus Faces Recall Over School Integration Conflict
In a bitter Arkansas battle over school integration Governor Faubus fights to retain segregationist allies on the Little Rock school board. Voters ousted two segregationists Laster and Rowland while moderates Tucker Lamb Matson held seats, as recall drives panned the three segregationists and demanded steadier action against integration. The era's clash included federal intervention and threats of violence as the district's superintendent and plans for reestablishing a teacher purge remained central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Faubus
McKinley
Ben Rowland
Stuttgart
Ark
Laster
Rowland
Everett Tucker Jr
Ted Lamb
Russell Matson
Virgil T. Blossom
WARMING UP PORTLAND AND REGIONAL FORECAST
Mostly sunny and warmer this afternoon with high clouds. Tonight partly cloudy and warm. Wednesday remains warm and more humid with a chance of scattered showers in the afternoon. West to southwest winds 15-25 mph this afternoon diminishing to 5-15 mph tonight. Temperatures by zone: low 80s for all zones, middle 50s. Overnight lows listed for multiple cities including Caribou 55, Portland 51, Boston 55, New York 52, Miami 79, Denver 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Boston
New York
Washington
Miami
Chicago
New Orleans
Denver
Los Angeles
Halifax
Montreal
May Tides Data Summary
Readable fragments show tide timings labeled May Daylight Time with high and low values and scattered numbers. No clear entities or events emerge beyond generic tide measurements and partial figures.
Franciscan Brothers Arrive at St Francis College Biographies
The article profiles Franciscan monks linked to St Francis College in Biddeford including Bonaventure St Laur ent marking his 25th year, Rufin Turcotte as electrician and carpenter, Novellon Lafrance overseeing dietary staff, and Odoric Gauvin with multiple postings since joining at age 21. Originates from Quebec and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
St. Francois du Lac
P. Q
Bonaventure St. Laurent
St. Francis College
Queen of Peace Shrine
St. Anthony's
New Hampshire
Montreal
Rufin Turcotte
Order
Iberville
Canada
Novellon Lafrance
Pool Road
Odoric Gauvin
St. Francis
Neuville
Quebec
Folded Birth Announcements From Webber Hospital
Newcomers welcomed as Debra Anne Boissonneau marks six months. Multiple birth notices list names such as Michael James Knox Jr, Margaret Rachael Blunt, Hazel Ellen Clement, Deborah Carol Mininni, Margaret Louise Welch, Kathleen Claire Morris, Robert E Jr, Leslie Beth Bankowski, Harold Lee Jr, and Rachael Claire Chabot. Dates span May 14 to May 20 at Webber hospital with weights provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Knox, Jr
Alfred
Michael James
Webber Hospital
Albert E. Blunt
Buxton Road
Saco
Margaret Rachael
William B. Clement
Portland Road
Hazel Ellen
James Mininni
Elm Street
Biddeford
Deborah Carol
Nelson Robert Welch
Kennebunk
Margaret Louise
Charles Richard Morris
West Street
Kathleen Claire
Robert FE. Wentworth
Wells
Robert E., Jr
Paul F. Bankowski
Pool Road
Leslie Beth
Harold Lee Simonton
Harold Lee, Jr
Henry H. Chabot
Granite — Street
Rachael Claire
Maine Parliament urged after court bans parochial transport
Maine leaders pressed for legislative action following a Maine Supreme Court ruling that public funds or support for transporting parochial school children are unlawful without an enabling act. Augusta and other towns may face a transport crisis. officials call for a special session and quick lawmakers’ action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine Supreme Court
Augusta
Sidney W. Wernick
High Court
Maine
Waterville
Lewiston
Auburn
Biddeford
Shirley B. Goodwin
Maine Council of Churches
Public landings, taxes, and moving a church itemized
The council granted a $100 tax hike to maintain a public landing place and $75 for Memorial Day for Spanish American War veterans. Permits were approved to relocate poles on Thornton avenue and Portland road. Bernard Shapiro’s plan to install a 4000 gallon gasoline tank on Portland road was approved. Captain Holt urged study of school food stock in case of attack. A Hubbard Bradley Garfield Tasker sewer petition was advised. Gene Taylor’s mover plan to relocate Trinity church in two sections for City, tree and power line adjustments were discussed. Eleven license renewals granted. Descriptions include a beach hat display in Miami Beach, sculptor Franco Camilla’s Rome exhibit Ribbon, and Augusta’s bus service for parochial students. Augusta City Solicitor Bourget criticized a court ruling as religiously biased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Thornton Avenue
A&p
Portland Road
Bernard Shapiro
Clarence Holt
Saco Civil Defense
Council
Holt
Hubbard, Bradley
Garfield
Tasker Streets
Woodward Avenue
Atty
Robert York
Gene Taylor
Trinity Church
Pleasant Street
Cleveland Street
Town House
Bagley's
Storer Street
Main Street
York
George Goodall
Portland
Dulles as Eisenhower's pivotal secretary of state
The article profiles Allen Dulles shaping Eisenhower's foreign policy, noting the president’s deep trust and praise. It traces Dulles’s background from Watertown and Abilene to Princeton, George Washington University Law School, and the Sorbonne, highlighting his law career and role in international diplomacy. It also mentions his unreliability to some reporters and his rise through Sullivan and Cromwell, aided by a friendship with Thomas E. Dewey that helped secure his cabinet post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Dulles
Abilene
Watertown
N.Y
U.S
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
United Nations
San Francisco
Princeton
Washington
George Washington Law School
Sorbonne
Paris
New York
Sullivan and Cromwell
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Death Toll For Memorial Day Holiday May Be Record
The National Safety Council warned Memorial Day weekend traffic could reach 260 deaths and 10,000 disabling injuries with over 40 million cars on the roads. The two day period from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday may set a new fatality record, up from 241 in 1953 and far below last year’s 371 for a three day observance. The council urged a 60 mph limit, prioritizing safe arrivals, and no driving after drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
Alumni Banquet Slated Tonight At Parish Hall
Over 300 graduates and guests attend the St. Joseph high alumnae and St. Louis high alumni banquet at St. Joseph parish hall at 6 30 this evening. Rev Kevin Kidd OFM dean of studies at St Francis college will address attendees with Leonard Drapeau as master of ceremonies. Robert Gosselin president of the alumni association sits at the head table along with clergy and faculty from the two schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph High
St. Louis High
St. Joseph Parish
Kevin Kidd
OFM
St. Francis College
Leonard Drapeau
St. Louis High School
Robert Gosselin
Alumni Association
Bay State Lawyer Freed Of Manslaughter Charge
Atty Max Singer of Medford Mass was found not guilty by Justice Charles A Pomeroy in York County Superior Court Alfred after the state rested its case that he drove the car involved in a fatal crash. Witnesses described the scene and road conditions while defense argued lack of evidence of negligence. The case ended with a directed verdict and Singer discharged. Also Keith A Williams of Mapleton pleaded guilty to larceny of an automobile in Wells. case continued to June 2 for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty, Max Singer
Medford
Mass
York County
Alfred
Atty
Alton J. Lessard
Lewiston
Charles A. Pomeroy
Anne Zammitti
Singer
Kennebunk
Viger
Lessard
David K. Marshall
Old Orchard Beach
Zammitti
Stevens
Route 35
Keith A. Williams
Mapleton
Wells
James F. Cullen
Summer Music School Slated At Springvale
The Berkley Summer Music School opens its ninth season July 6 at Nassau College Springvale campus with eight states sending students. New faculty additions include Mrs Frances Snow Drinker, Dela Urban, and David Wells. concerts run July 20 to August 7 in Nassau Recreation Hall with guest artists and yet more faculty performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkley
Harold and
Marion Berkley
Nassau College
Springvale
Frances Snow Drinker
Portland Symphony Orchestra
Dela Urban
Boston University
Hartt College of Music
Hartford
David Wells
Facult
Princeton University
Manhattan School of Music
Massachusetts
York
Jane Carlson
Eva Kovach
Dorothy Fidlar
Willfred Fidlar
Maine
James Keene
Isabelle K. Pease
Portland
Shakespeare Goes Western in Brownwood Texas
Howard Payne College Theater of Brownwood Texas stages a Wild West take on A Midsummer Night's Dream with 10 gallon hats spurs and Texas drawl. The troupe sailed today for England to present the production to English audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wild Bill Shakespeare
Texas
Howard Payne College Theater
Brownwood
Tex
England
Witnesses Describe Scene and Injuries in Fatal Kennebunk Crash
The third witness Paul Brown, a Kennebunk trucker, said he did not aid at the wreck but called an ambulance. Chief Frank Stevens testified he broke the windshield, rescued a unconscious bleeding woman, and handed her to fire department attendants. Nadeau confirmed the scene and aided Stevens, removing the woman to Webber hospital. Mrs. McVicar identified the deceased, and Dr. Leopold Viger, York County medical examiner, noted skull fracture. He spoke with a man in glasses later identified as Singer about the dead woman Anne Zammitti from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Brown
Kennebunk
Swett
Frank Stevens
Kennebunk Fire Department
Robert N. Nadeau
Stevens
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Mary McVicar
R. N
Leopold Viger
York County
Singer
Anne Zammitti
Boston
Minimum Wage Bill Passes Maine House
The Maine House approved a $1 per hour state minimum wage by a 99 to 33 vote. The bill, amended to raise the wage from 80 cents, moves to the Senate for possible action tomorrow or later. If enacted and signed, it would take effect 90 days after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Senate
House
Commissioner of Labor & Industry
Johnson Bites Revenue Officer in Liquor Probe Conviction
Harry Johnson, 59, was convicted in federal court of biting Marlin Mitton on the nose during an attempted arrest on liquor law violations. Johnson faces up to three years in prison. Mitton required 15 stitches. Mitton then left public service for the insurance business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Harry Johnson
Marlin Mitton
Johnson
Mitton
Fire in Saco Extinguished Boat Platform Blaze
Saco firemen used two bags of fine material to extinguish a boat platform fire on land owned by W. L. Walker at Ferry Road in Saco yesterday afternoon. No damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
W.L. Walker
Ferry Road
Afernoon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lady Royal Stewart Auxiliary
Order of the
K. of P. Hall, Saco
St. Joseph Field
Marie Joseph Academy
Blue Feather Council
Degree of Pocahontas
Bidde
Advent Christian Church
Saco Avenue
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Saco United Baptist Church
Saco United
Saco Explorer
Ruth Circle
Geraldine Fenderson
White Church
Biddeford Second Congregational
Faith Chapel
Robert W. Laster
Little Rock
Euvuuod Sivecu
Puvee
Laavsne
Presi
Stn
Dent Eisenhower
Szenb
Cen
Barbara Lyon
Miss Good Health
National Restaurant Association
Prima Donna
Zara Doloukhanova
Journal
Debra Anne Boissonneau
Philip Boissonneau
Westbrook
Capanve
Larrabee
Miami Beach
Franco Camilla
Rome
Augusta City
Claude A. Bourget
Bay State
Dennett & Craig, Inc. Funeral Home
Saco, Maine
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