Local Biddeford Residents Noted in Military and Medical Notices
Mrs Leda DesRoberts of Potter Street is under medical care at Trull hospital. Mrs Camille Deschambeault of 17 Mey Street remains a medical patient at Notre Dame hospital. Amos Merrow of 48 St Marys Street completed a 15 day active duty tour at Topsham AFB. Leslie Ann Dubuc, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Dubuc of 343 Elm Street, is a tonsillectomy patient at Webber hospital. Sgts Emilien Dubrieul and Roger L Heureux with Francis P Kelly recently served at Griffis AFB Rome New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leda DesRoberts
Potter Street
Biddeford
Trull Hospital
Camille Deschambeault
Mey Street
Notre Dame Hospital
Amos Merrow
St. Mary's Street
Topsham Afb
Topsham
Leslie Ann Dubuc
Leo Dubuc
Elm Street
Webber
Emilien Dubrieul
Southgate Avenue
Roger L'Heureux
Manual Avenue
Francis P. Kelly
State Street
Griffis Afb
Rome
N. Y
Obituary for Mrs Alice Currier of Kennebunk
Mrs Alice Currier 83 widow of Fred L Currier of Kennebunk died last evening. Born in Kennebunk port she was daughter of George and Mrs Ross. Survived by daughters Mrs Timothy Marter and Mrs Josiah Cheney both of Kennebunk eight grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 3 p m from Angel Funeral home 9 Dane Street Kennebunk Rev Carl Bierman officiating. Burial in Hope cemetery. Friends may call at the home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Currier
Fred L. Currier
Kennebunk
Port
George Ross
Timothy iMarter
Josiah Cheney
Angell Funeral Home
Dane Street
Variety Show Rehearsal Set for June 11 Benefit
A rehearsal is planned Sunday at 7 p m at the Barney Beg Grange hall North Berwick for the annual Variety show to benefit the Barak Shibles Memorial Scholarship fund scheduled for June 11. Representatives of area veterans groups will attend a worship service at 1 a m Sunday in Biddeford Second Congregational Church. The sermon titled A Memorial Fellowship will be broadcast on WIDE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Beg
Grange Hall
North Berwick
Yorkunty Pomona Grange
Barak Shibles
Second Congregational Church
Biddeford
Youth Fellowship
Mrs Josephine Guyot Rites Set In Kennebunk
Josephine Guyot 79 widow of Robert A Guyot died Thursday at her daughter Mrs Ernest Vincent's home in North Berwick after living in Malden Massachusetts. She was born in Cape Porpoise and attended Kennebunkport schools. Survivors include daughter Mrs Vincent sister Mrs Olive Webber three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 1 30 P M from Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with calling hours tonight. Burial in Forestdale Cemetery Malden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine C. Guyot
Robert A. Guyot
North Berwick
Ernest C. Vincent
Guyot
Malden
Mass
Cape Porpoise
Edward Hutchins
Kennebunkport
Vincent
Olive Webber
Kennebunk
Angell Funeral Home
Danesstreet
Forestdale Cemetery
Confessions Hearings and Obituary Notices Across Local Churches
Edgar E Parker 41 of Biddeford died at his home on 88 Birch Street. Confessions will be heard at St Monica church Kennebunk and St Martha Kernebunk and St Mary Wells on Saturday. services and burial planned with relatives listed from Westboro Massachusetts. Evangelist Harry Hutchins of Greene will speak at Full Gospel Assembly Sunday at 3. A Methodist Men’s Brotherhood meeting is set for 7:30 tonight at Saco School Street church led by Thomas Vining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Monica Church
Kenneburn
St. Martha Church
Kernebunk
St Mary Church
Wells
Harry Hutchins
Greene
Full Gospel Assembly
Hill and
Chapel Streets
Methodist Men's Brotherhood of the
Saco School Street
Turkish Army Purge Follows Government Suspicion of Dissent
Reports from Ankara say the Menderes government dismissed an entire group of senior army officers in European Turkey for dis loyalty. Ranks from brigadiers to generals were affected and replaced by younger officers. Army cadets demonstrated in the streets of Ankara last Saturday, backed by some officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Menderes
Ankara
Banquet Planned for Scarborough Scottish Clan
An informal meeting of Lady Royal Stewart, Order of Scottish Clan, decided to hold its annual banquet at the Marshview restaurant in Scarborough on June 9. Attendees will meet in front of Percy's drugstore at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshview
Scarborough
Lady Royal Stewart
Percy
Clara Moldenke obituary noted missionary and educator
Mrs Clara Winslow Moldenke 68 of 22 New Salt Road Ocean Park widow of Dr Theodore V Moldenke died suddenly at her home. Born Saco May 4 1892 she was educated at Saco Thornton Academy Colby College and Gordon Theological Seminary. Survivors include two daughters two brothers a sister five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services Monday at 1 30 from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco burial Laurel Hill cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 7 to 9 at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar E. Parker
Biddeford
Birch Street
Merton Ira Staples
U. S. Air Force
Westboro
Mass
Charles
Edith Plaff iParaker
Massachusetts
Regis (Quinney) Parker
George
Louis
Francis
Ellen Crass Thman
Anna Richards
Band
Soongs
Susan Bombard
Marian Ters
Saco Salvation Armyi
Richards
Maude Fer
Maine
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm Street
Pinegrove Cemetery
Clara Winslow Moldenke
New Salt Road
Ocean Park
Theodore V. Moldenke
Saco
Burton
Annie (Perry) Winslow
Thornton Academy
Colby College
Gordon Theological Seminary
India
Educational Bureau
Saco Baptist Church
Paul Luntz
Main Street
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Funeral Plans for Ann Braley in Saco
Funeral services are set for Ann Braley 19 of Saco after a Wednesday automobile accident. The service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at First Parish Congregational Church with Rev. Birger T. Johnson officiating. Visitation is 7 to 9 p.m. at Shumway Funeral Home. Survivors include her parents John and Berton Braley brother John R Braley paternal grandmother Mrs John Braley and maternal grandfather Arthur N Newhall Mass plus several aunts uncles and cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Braley
First Parish Congregational Church
Saco
Birger T. Johnson
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Berton K. Braley
John R. Braley
John Braley
Arthur N. Newhall
Stoneham
Mass
Beekman Committal Services Set for Saturday
Committal services for Mrs. R. Ruth Beekman a longtime summer resident at Ocean Park will be held Saturday at 1 30 PM at the family lot in Dunstan cemetery with family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ruth Beekman
Ocean Park
Dunstan Cemetery
Funeral services for William J. Beatty held in Saco
William J. Beatty a retired Saco grocer died recently and funeral services were conducted by Rev. Maurice Venne from the Dennett and Craig funeral home in Saco. Bearers included Harold Waite Louis Simpson Paul Pollock Charles Pollock Leon Libby and Roy Scammon. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford with Sacolodge F and A M holding ritualistic services at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Beatty
Saco
Dennett and Craig Funeral
Maurice Venne
Trinity Episcopal Church
Newcastle
Harold Waite
Louis Simpson
Paul
Charles Pollock
Leon Libby
Roy Scammon
Woodlawn
Biddeford
Sacolodge, F
A. M
Weather Summary for Portland and Coastal Regions
The weather brief notes a sunny afternoon in Portland with 6 to 12 mph southeast winds. Tonight is fair and cool with coastal fog, light variable winds. Saturday brings increasing clouds but continued warmth with southeast winds 10 to 15 mph and highs 70s to 80s in most zones. Overnight lows range from the 40s to 50s across multiple cities including Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Mt Washington Concord Boston New York and Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
Washington
Miami
Detroit
Chicago
New Orleans
Denver
Los Angeles
Montreal
Cub Scout Dens Meet In Saco
Cub Scout Dens of Pack 310 in Saco met Thursday at the First Parish Congregational church and at den mothers homes. Dens planned the Memorial Day march, others visited shows and companies, and Webelos and Lion Cubs prepared for a July jubilee with various activities and transportation arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
First Parish Congregational
Saco City Hall
Den
Calman Savage
Carleton Butland
Cubs
Michael Willett
Billy Bowie
Ronald Vose
Mark Butland
John Whitney
Richard Vose
Cannel
Leo Lambert
Gilbert Hawkins
Marc Corriveau
Barry Hobbins
Robert Rancourt
Richard Stickney
Gary Foran
Raymond Hobbins
New England Teleephone and Telegraph Company
Mary J Hobbins
Arthur Rumery
William Mackenzie
Bruce Mackenzie
Ralph Rumery
Raymond Caouette
Michael McInnis
Armand Caouette
Delorge’s
Thomas Vining
Tommy Lambert
Roland Huot
Kenneth Lamontagne
David Tito
Michael Grant
Tommy Vining
New England Telephone and Telegraph Co
Oliver Stevens
David Lane
Jay Stevens
Richard Roy
Roland Gagnon
Robert Chamberlain
Richard Hanson
Richard Frechette
Paul Nannery
Raoul Paradis
John Higham
Richard Parker
Jos
LaPoint
Robert Paradis
Alan Brown
Larry White
Mich
Pierce
Michael Leavitt
David Wiinchester
Ravi Paradis
Philip Scamman
Harry Smith, Jr
Steven Foran
Justin Boyd
Charles Scamman
Russell Leighton
Robert Kennedy
Peter Smith
Billy Cushing
John Scamman
Old Orchard Beach
Euclid Milliard
Richard Milliard
Bruce Boutet
Bradford Cuttle
Alan Polackwich
David Milliard
Gary Thompson
Paul Colpitts
Dean Wolfahrt
Donald Paquette
John Porter
Richard LaPointe
Cris Colpitts
Thomas Colpitts
Michael Ayotte
Funeral services for Roland Le Tellier at St Joseph Church
Funeral services were held at 8 30 this morning from St Joseph church for Roland Le Tellier with Msgr Elie Hevey officiating. Mrs Diana Rouselle served as organist. Bearers included Emile Lessard Roland Hevey Omer Nolette Rome o Gagne Joseph Hanusek and Alfred Prejean veterans. Burial followed in the family lot at St Joseph cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Marc Franck. Attending from out of town was Mrs Eva King of Berlin New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Letellier
St. Joseph Church
Msgr
Elie Hevey
Diana Rouselle
Emile Lessard
Roland Hevey
Omer Nolette
Romeo Gagne
Joseph Hanusek
Alfred Prejean
St. Joseph Cemetery
Marc Franck
Eva King
Berlin
N. H
Salute to Youth includes St Louis High senior as first subject
Robert G Anastasoff, valedictorian and four year class president at St Louis High School, opens the weekly Salute to Youth series. He plans to study mathematics and science, has a $3000 Providence College scholarship, leads the National Honor Society, edits the yearbook, and participates in science and Sodality activities while serving as altar boy at St Joseph church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Davenport
The
Journal
Robert G. Anastasoff
St. Louis High School
Anastasoff
George Anastasoff
South Street
St. Joseph Church
Brothers of Christian Instruction of Theschool
Catholic i
Biddeford
Providence College
Dirigo Boys State
Invitation For the Reaffirmed By Japan Plans Stated
A Saco Firemen's auxiliary meeting at the Saco Fire station discussed plans for a July outing with menus to be prepared at the next meeting and a site to be chosen. Irene Leavitt won the small mystery and Mary Cantara the large. Jean McInnis had a birthday wish. Refreshments were provided by Mary Cantara and Gloria Hevey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Irene Leavitt
Mary Cantara
Jean McInnis
Gloria Hevey
Legion Visitors Pay Tribute to Roland Letellier
Visitors from Newmarket New Hampshire attended the session with Kenneth White announcing plans to honor Roland Letellier at the Sansoucy funeral home and during church services. A social hour followed with the May hospitality committee serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket, N. H
Kenneth White
Roland Letellier
Sansoucy
New Hampshire Post
May
York County Fish and Game Club Holds Cleanup Night
A strong turnout was reported for cleanup night at the York County Fish and Game club with members and officers participating. The event precedes Saturday night’s Ladies night. A dabchick is a four toed diving bird found in Europe and North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Europe
North America
Pal the sky terrier climbs trees with birds
Marietta Oklahoma AP reports Pat Lawson says Pal a wire haired terrier spends much of her time aloft in trees surveying the scene and watching birds. The dog’s unusual habit has captured local attention and sparked chatter about a new breed or mixed lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta, Okla
Pal
Pat Lawson
One Maine Fan Visits Montreal
The Vermont Development Commission reports a prank promotional war with Maine as unknown individuals slip a paper reading Visit Maine instead onto brochures in its Montreal window. The move follows Vermont brochures labeled Why Visit Vermont on display near Maine’s publicity bureau just a few blocks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Vermont Development Commission
Vermont
Maine
Montreal
Saco Madisses Hold Outing At Cape Elizabeth
The annual outing of the Saco Madisses of the First Parish Congregational church in Saco occurred last night at Caravan's in Cape Elizabeth. Florence Northrop organized the event with a special committee arranging transportation. Attendees included Rose Dyer, Betty Roberge, Annie Forrester, Mary Pendleton, Elaine Chadbourne, Sally Cochrane, Ethel Wilson, Ruth Meserve, Adah Stackpole, Lois Currier, Dorothy Speirs, Patricia Harriman, Patricia Hunt, John Smith, Lillian Lamb, Jean Davis, Cassie Bean, Vaughn Dennett, Esther Black, Margaret La montagne, Lorraine Jones, Doris Stackpole, Florence Northrop, Helen Atkinson, Thea Dennett, Irene McIver, Verna Mailman, Barbara Utman, Elizabeth Gowen, Leone Lawe, and Nina Goodchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Parish Congregational Church
Saco
Caro Vn’s
Cape Elizabeth
Florence Northrop
Rose Dyer
Betty Roberge
Annie Forrester
Mary Pendleton
Elaine Chadbourke
Sally Cochrane
Ethel Wilson
Ruth Meserve
Adah Stackpole
Lois Currier
Dorothy Speirs
Patricia Harriman
Patricia Hunt
John Smith
Lillian Lamb
Jean Davis
Cassie Bean
Vaughn Dennett
Esther Black
Margaret Lamontagne
Lorraine Jones
Doris Stackpole
Helen Atkinson
Thea Dennett
Irene McIver
Verna Mailman
Barbara Utman
Elizabeth Gowen
Leone Lawe
Nina Goodchild
York County Barracks Leaders Push WWI Pension Bill
York County Barracks urged members to back H. R. 9336 authorizing a $100 monthly pension for World War I veterans who meet 90 day service or are discharge due to service connected disability. Dates span April 6 1917 to November 11 1918 with Russian service included to 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Congress
Thomas Lane
Massachusetts
Russia
Napoleon Frechette
McArthur
Oliva Bolduc
Biddeford
John Gleason
High Street
National
Old Orchard Beach
Herter Outlines U2 Incident Fallout and Summit Policy
In a prepared statement Secretary of State James Herter details four focus areas: the U2 affair effects on the summit, the U.S. government policy toward the meeting, and future U.S. policy and execution improvements. He notes initial cover stories aimed to protect the mission and pilot, with adjustments as events evolved. Security was heightened during hearings with a device inspecting for hidden microphones, connected to earphones worn by an operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pig Hearing Room
Manslaughter warrant issued on Beach Man
A manslaughter warrant was issued for Oliver Joseph Berthiaume 20 of Old Orchard Beach after a highway crash that killed 19 year old Ann Braley. He was released on $2000 bail with a continuance set for June 6 at Biddeford Municipal Court. Witnesses posted bonds of $1000 each. An Old Orchard Beach juvenile connected to the crash was released into parental custody on $1000 recognizance. In separate action Roger Gagne pleaded guilty to operating after license revocation and was fined $150 with 90 days jail, and Edmund MacLaren was fined $10 for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Joseph Berthiaume
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford
Ann Braley
Saco
Simon Spill
Marcel R. Viger
Alfred
Berthiaume
John J. Harvey
Harvey and Harvey
John LaPointe, Jr
Norman Descoteaux
Roger Gagne
Yale Street
Spill
Gagne
Sherwood K. Baston
Wells
Edmund R. MacLaren
Portland
Route 1
Hollis G. Dixon
Four Breaks Probed By Saco Police
Saco police investigate four break ins with items taken from Elaine Murch and James Trickey properties on Saco roads. The Simpson road cottages were entered, with rifles and fishing gear stolen from Herbert Peck and Mrs. Harry Townsend. The cases remain under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Raymond Kerry
Kerry
Elaine Murch
James Trickey
James Street
Simpson Road
Herbert Peck
Harry Towsend
Compass hunter seeks part before leg of trip
Carl Olsson a 38 year old resident of Atlanta Georgia arrived in Bermuda seeking a compass part after his flight from the United States to Stockholm encountered a faulty instrument. He planned to depart later today once a replacement component was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Bermuda
Carl Olsson
Atlanta
United States
Stockholm
Olsson
FHA Awards Mark 10th Anniversary at Thornton Academy
Ten Future Homemakers of America girls at Thornton Academy receive special awards for dependability leadership sportsmanship and contribution to the organization as the chapter marks its tenth anniversary. Honorees include Alegra Bunson Avis Thurston Elaine Scammond Charlene Bubier Sharon Anderson Paulette Tardif Jean Pimpare Sandra Dolby Sheila Chase and Juliette Nadeau with presentations on Parents Day and officers installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers of America
Thornton Academy
Alegra Bunson
Avis Thurston
Elaine Scammon
FHA
Charlene Bubier
Sharon Anderson
Paulette Tardif
Jean Pimpare
Sandra Dolby
Sheila Chase
Juliette Nadeau
Drunken Driving Case Appealed At High Court
Emile Lacroix of Biddeford appeals a drunken driving case heard at York County Superior Court Alfred after a Saco Municipal Court arrest on March 31. Patrolman Martin testified Lacroix drove a car that sideswiped a parked vehicle on Free Street, and Lacroix staggered leaving the car. A blood test was requested. Dr. Servais testified Lacroix was not drunk but had been drinking and carried a limp from a past foot injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Municipal Court
York County Superior Court
Alfred
Emile Lacroix
Biddeford
Free Street
Saco
Alberic Martin Martin
Lacroix
Martin
J. A. Servais
Servais
Atty
Joseph E. Harvey
Raymond Kerry
Everett Bowden, Jr
Kittery
Rosamond MacNeil
Atty. Harvey
Compass failure over Atlantic ends voyage to Bermuda
A pilot reported his compass failed about two hours from Bermuda causing trouble on the descent after a six hour flight from Wilmington North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Wilimington
N. C
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Ace Eva
Our Lady of Victory and Daughters of Fatima
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Josephine Guyot
All Saints Church
Oguewit
Stewart
Allstate
Paul R. Rousseau
Teeveamee
Albert Gadbois
Alfred Road
Clara Moldenke
Braley Services
Beekman Services
William Beatty
Cub
Our Town
Japan
Saco Fire Group
Tokyo
Nobusuke Kishi
Eisenhower
Kishi
U.S
Aiichiro Fuiyama
Fujiyama
Far East
Legion
Saco Police
Lucille
Proprietor
Lucille Poisson
York
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