Personal Briefs From Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Notes
Multiple Biddeford and Saco residents are listed as patients at Notre Dame hospital. Names include Edgar Collette, Mrs. William Vir, Robert Maurice, Miss Alma Lemieux, Mrs. Marcel Letarte, John F. Sullivan, Mrs. Robert Luneau, and Mrs. Bernadette Poisson. Conditions noted: medical treatment or surgical status. Addresses given in Biddeford and Saco.
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Edgar Collette
Pool Street
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
William Vir
Elm Street
Notre Dame Hospit
Robert Maurice
Bond Street
Alma Lemieux
Notre Dame Hospi
John F. Sullivan
Scarborough
Robert Luneau
Sullivan Street
Notre Dame
Bernadette Poisson
Pleasant Street
Saco
Lady Bessie T Goodwin Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Bessie T Goodwin 80 of 32 Curtis Avenue Saco died Tuesday morning after a long illness. Born in Newmarket New Hampshire she was daughter of True William Thompson and Laura Lord Thompson. She was a member of True Memorial Baptist Church Rochester New Hampshire where she lived for years. Survived by two daughters Mrs Herbert C Goodwin and Pauline E Goodwin of Boston Funeral services Thursday at 1 30 p m from Edgerly Funeral Home Rochester New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie T. Goodwin
Curtis Avenue
Saco
Newmarket
True William’ Thompson
Laura
Lord) Thompson
True Memorial Baptist Church
Rochester
N. H
Herbert C. Goodwin
Pauline E. Goodwin
Boston
Mass
iEdgerly Funeral Home
Legion Post Meeting Nominates Officers in Biddeford
Club calendar notes nominations and elections for Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion post on Thursday 7 30 p m at Finn street Biddeford. Old Orchard Beach Rainbow Girls install officers Thursday 8 p m at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall West Grand avenue Old Orchard Beach. Biddeford Knights of Columbus council to nominate and elect officers at 8 p m in the K of C hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post
American Legion
Finn Street
Biddeford
Old Orchard Beach
Order of Rainbow Girls
Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall
West Grand Avenue
Knights of Columbus
K. of . Hall
Thursday church and community group activities listed in Saco area
The Youth choir of Saco School Street Methodist church meets Thursday at 3 15 p.m. Lydia Circle of Saco United Baptist Woman's group gathers at 2 p.m. at 72 Colby Avenue Ocean Park. Junior choir meets 3 30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 341 convenes 7 p.m. in vestry. Homemakers study and social hour for Kennebunkport Baptist women 7 30 p.m. at the manse. Foss Street Methodist choir rehearsal 7 30 p.m. Biddeford. Girl Guards meet 6 p.m. at Saco Salvation Army headquarters. Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army schedule includes Junior Songs'ers 7 30 p.m. and Junior timbre groups 4 50 p.m. Ladies Home League at 7 30 p.m. Merton Tra Stavles AMVETS auxiliary meets 6 p.m. at post home. Saco firemen's auxiliary meets 8 p.m. at Saco Fire Station.
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Saco School Street Methodist Church
Lydia
Saco United Baptist Church
Richard M
Colby Avenue
Ocean Park
Sree Boy Scout
Kennebunkport Baptist Church
School Street
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford Police Cruiser Arrives at Maling Garage
Chief Edgar Sevigny reports the Biddeford police cruiser has arrived at the L C and L C Maling garage on Alfred Street and should go into operation today or tomorrow. The four door 19 Plymouth sedan is a heavy duty police car with features like a heavy duty clutch and transmission. The old cruiser, also a Plymouth, had over 70 000 miles. The purchase was authorized at a city council meeting two months ago when the Maling company submitted the lowest bid.
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Biddeford
L. C
L. C. Maling
Alfred Street
Edgar Sevigny
Maling Company
Auburn approves new high school amid strong turnout
Auburn voters approved a new 1.75 million dollar high school to educate 1100 pupils by a 3133 to 1532 vote, about 41 percent of registered voters turnout. Similar future school propositions failed by slim margins in earlier referenda.
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Auburn
Child Falls From Window In Portland
A two year old Patricia Pret fell three stories from an apartment window onto brick pavement. She suffered a severe head cut and was reported in fair condition at Maine Medical Center. Grandmother Marqvesque said Patty climbed a radiator and lost balance before tumbling through the open window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Patricia Pret
Maine Medical Center
Marq Vesque
Patty
Tiny DIY Pin Tool Makes Brads Easy to Drive
A reader reveals a simple hack using a bobby pin as miniature pliers to grip small brads. The improvised tool allows steady handling while driving brads, reducing the chance of hitting thumbs or fingers during the process.
Card of Thanks for Paul Watson Family
The Family of Paul Watson thanks neighbors and friends for kindnesses shown during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Watson
Benjamin D Green 78 dies in Biddeford
Benjamin D Green 78 of 75 Birch Street Biddeford died today in a Lyman nursing home. He was a former Lisbon Falls resident, son of David and Sarah Green, and longtime Pejepscot Paper employee who retired 15 years ago. Survived by his widow Grace Whitten Green and a daughter Mrs George Butler, plus four nieces. Funeral Friday at 2 30 p m from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with Rev Mark McCullough officiating. Burial Lisbon Center Cemetery. Friends may call today 4 to 9 p m.
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Benjamin D. Green
Birch Street
Biddeford
Lyman Nnursing
George Butler
Lisbon Falls
David
Sarah Jordan Green
Pejepscot Papers Company
Pejepscot
Christ Episcopal Church
James F Donovan Biddeford native 78 dies after illness
James F. Donovan 78 of 63 Graham Street Biddeford died last night at a local hospital after a short illness. He was born in Biddeford son of Jeremiah and Ellen Donovan educated in local schools. He worked as telegrapher for the Boston and Maine railroad and served as Portland branch superintendent of the Postal Transportation service retiring in 1951 after 43 years. He is survived by his wife Katherine Tighe two daughters Mrs Walter C Jacobson Heidelberg Germany and Mrs Chris Bratiotis Needham Mass two sisters Mrs John J O Sullivan Biddeford and Mrs Thomas Rennick Saco five grandchildren and two nieces. Friday at 9 am from St Mary church. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 pm today and tomorrow at Cosgrove funeral home 326 Elm Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Francis Donovan
Graham Street
Biddeford
Jeremiah
Ellen ‘Calhan Donovan
Boston and Maine Railroad
Portland
Postal Transportation Service
Katherine Tighe
Walter C. Jacobson
Heidelberg
Germany
Chris Bratiotis
Needham
Mass
John J. O'Sullivan
Thomas Rennick
Saco
St. Mary Church
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm Street
Freeman George R Freeman Dies in Old Orchard Home
George R Freeman 86 died Tuesday in an Old Orchard Beach convalescent home. He lived at 78 Ocean avenue Old Orchard after moving from Portland two years ago. Born in Medford Massachusetts he was a carpenter. He belonged to Preble chapel Portland and Portland Firemen's association. Survived by son Charles Freeman of Bethel. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 p m from Main street Saco Rev Norman Langmaid will officiate burial in Highland Memorial Gardens South Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Freeman
Old Orchard Beach
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard
Portland
Medford
Mass
Charles Freeman
Preble Chapel
Portland Firemen's Association
Charles ‘Freeman
Bethel
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco
Norman Langmaid
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Highland Memorial Gardens
South Portland
Portland Weather Summary With Coastal Fog Risk
Mostly sunny and warm this afternoon with humid air. Tonight partly cloudy with coastal fog likely. Thursday will be mostly cloudy and warm with scattered showers and a late afternoon thunder threat. Gentle winds today, southwest tonight. Coastal mid 80s to upper 50s inland, Portland around 62 overnight, other cities listed with varying temps.
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Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
Washington
Miami
Chicago
New Orleans
Lus
Halifax
Montreal
Pool Extension Group Studies Family Life
Biddeford Pool Extension group met at the community hall to discuss A Childs Guide To A Parents Mind with Mrs Frema S and Grant York County home demonstrator. Final plans were made for the June 22 cook-out under Mrs Hazel Nobles chairmanship and a donation was voted for the Roberts family in Alfred after a recent fire.
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Frema S
Laverriere Birth in Biddeford at Notre Dame Hospital
Mr and Mrs Adrien Laverriere of 84 B Bradbury Street Biddeford welcome a son born May 2 at Notre Dame Hospital. Mrs Laverriere formerly Claudette Neault is the mother.
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Adrien Laverriere
Bradbury Street
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
Tribute Lauds France United States Friendship
A brief passage praises the enduring friendship between France and the United States and notes a tribute will honor the late secretary of state and his role in strengthening ties. The remarks reflect sorrow and a commitment to future cooperation.
Firing of Discoverer III Postponed Again at Vandenberg
Technical difficulties forced a third postponement of Discoverer III firing into a north-south orbit. The delay, totaling six hours and 15 minutes, was blamed on weather and technical troubles at Vandenberg Air Force Base California.
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Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Foul play ruled out in death of Richard Brooks
A medical examiner found no evidence of foul play in the death of 30 year old Richard Brooks whose body was recovered from the Androscoggin River Bridge. Brooks, an epileptic, apparently had a seizure and fell, sustaining a fractured skull.
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Lewiston
Richard Brooks
Androscogain River
Brooks
Stillness Two-Starred Flag Sinks Near Cairo Dandara
The pleasure steamer Dandara sank in the Nile eight miles north of Cairo near shore. Police cannot determine exact death toll. more than 40 bodies recovered. Also notes 1959 Soviet census: 209 million people, 18 million since 1939, 11 women per 9 men, 98 million in cities, high marriage rate, and a Newschart comparison with the United States.
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United Arab Republic
Dandara
Nile River
Cairo
Egypt
Russia
U.S.S.R
U.S
Raul Castro Escapes Plane Crash Uninjured
In Cuba, Raul Castro and three airmen survived a crash during an aerial search mission in Ensenada de la Brea south of Cienaga Zapata. Peasants guided them out. a helicopter located them and Navy boats rescued all four.
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Havana
Raul Castro
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Raul
Fidel
Ensenada de la Brea
Cienaga Zapata
Hatiguanico
Memorial Day Observances in Maine National Guard Parade
Memorial Day events span Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunk with parades, church services, and village ceremonies. Notable participants include Old Orchard Beach Postmaster Robert H. Morse as grand marshal and Leon F. Jones as chief of staff, with numerous veterans groups, local officials, bands, and National Guard units among the participants.
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Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach Fire Department
Tank Co
Sqdn
ACR
Maine Army National Guard
Saco
Biddeford
265Th Communications Squadron
Air National Guard
South Portland
St. Louis High School
Knights of Columbus
Saco Valley
Pine Grove
West Kennebunk
Pleasant
Hope
Kennebunk
Evergreen Cemetery
Kennebunk Landing
Emery Cemetery
Kennebunk Lower Village
Kennebunk Town Hall
Kennebunk High School
Park Street
Thomas Martin
Kennebunk Baptist Church
V.F.W
Leon Lindquist
Fred B. Holmberg
Christchurch
Town Hall
Lindquist
American Legion and Amvets
Holy
National Guard
103Rd Rtc
Kennebunk Memorial Post
Webber- Lefebvre
American Legion
Wells V.F.W
Amvets
Girl Scouts
Brownies
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Main Street
Mousam River Bridge
VFW
Auxiliary
High Street
York Street
Memorial Monument
Webber-Lefebvre Post
Washington Park
VFW_ post
Commander Lindquist
John Crowley
Richard Smith
William Wormwood
Donald Hanson
Elmore Wakefield
Harry Ambrose
Saco Citizens Warned Against Dumping Debris
Saco City Clerk Albert Cabana urged residents to avoid placing branches grass and leaves in roads after a road required a special dump truck and three workers last week. Citizens may dispose via waste containers for pickup by the street department.
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Albert Cabana
Saco
Cabana
Stock Market Nudges Ahead on Slow Turnover
New York stock market edged higher in quiet trading with uneven gains across sectors. Rails dipped slightly despite strong carrier earnings while steels, motors, and electronics rose. General Motors held steady and IH extended record quarterly sales gains.
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New York
Zenith
Raytheon
General Tire
Chrysler
Ford
American Motors
General Motors
International Harvester
U. S
Polio Shots Offered Tomorrow at Kennebunkport School
The Kennebunkport Health Council reminds residents that polio vaccinations will be available tomorrow at Kennebunkport Consolidated School from 7 to 8 p m just before the P T A meeting. All four shots are available.
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Kennebunkport Health Council
Kennebunkport
Daughter 17 avoids license charge in Denver court
A 17 year old charged with driving without an operator's license appeared before Municipal Court Judge Gerald McAulife. When asked for an excuse she said she didn't think she could drive well enough to qualify. The judge suspended $15 of a $40 fine and urged her to try to obtain a license.
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Denver
Gerald McAulife
Carden
Maine business leaders discuss education funding at Bowdoin
About 100 Maine business and professional leaders gathered at Bowdoin College for a forum on education. They agreed Maine should spend more on education but differed on how to raise the funds. John Newell of Bath Iron Works urged diverting funds from less essential projects such as highways and island bridges.
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Education
Brunswick
Maine
Bowdoin College
John Newell
Bath Iron Works
Quiet night in Saco and Old Orchard Beach police reports
Officials in Saco and Old Orchard Beach said a quiet night and morning with no accidents reported to police headquarters. The Saco Fire Department logged no calls overnight or this morning and no ambulance trips were recorded.
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SACO
Old Orchard Beach
Beach
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