Local Profiles Highlight Store Staff and Navy Re enlistment
Mrs. Aurore Pinard resumes duties at J. D. Boucher in Biddeford after a New York vacation. Mrs. Irene Laroche begins another week off from the same store. Haravey A. Plourde, a Thornton Academy graduate, enters Industrial Tech in Boston to study technical drawing and design. Thomas H. McCabe re enlists in the Navy for six years at Portland through Sanford station. he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. McCabe of Kennepunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurore Pinard
Middle Street
Biddeford
J. D. Boucher Department Store
New York
Irene Laroche
South Street
Haravey A. Plourde
Coolidge Avenue
Saco
Thornton Academy
Boston
Thomas H. McCabe
Navy
Portland
Sanford
Harold Riddle
William Packard dies suddenly at 79 in Cape Porpoise
William C. Packard 79 a resident of Cape Porpoise died suddenly in Pittsburgh. He was a retired Bronxville N Y real estate broker and is survived by his wife Beth B Packard a daughter Mrs R Gilbert Dorrane Jr two sisters Miss Grace E Packard and Mrs Lauren Jordan and three grandchildren Memorial services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at the Cape Porpoise Methodist church Burial will be in Pine Hill cemetery Dover N H Funeral arrangements by Bibber Memorial chapel Kennebunk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronxville, N. Y
I. H. Packard
Charlotte
Oliver) Packard
Beth B. Packard
Cape Porpoise
R. Gilbert Dorrane Jr
Pittsburgh
Grace E. Packard
Lauren Jordan
Wakefield
Mass
Cape Porpoise Methodist Church
Pine Hill Cemetery
Dover
N. H
Bibber Memorial Chapel
Kennebunk
Adah Chapter CBS to Confer Degrees at Masonic Hall
The Adah chapter CBS will confer degrees tomorrow night at 7 30 at the Masonic hall, Biddeford. Hostesses will be Helen LeGallee and Arlene Johnson, past matrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBS
Masonic Hall
Biddeford
Helen LeGallee
Arlene Johnson
Religious Services and Meetings This Friday Weekend
The Churches schedule Holy Communion at Trinity Episcopal Saco Friday 9 30 am. Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Junior Legion meets Friday afternoon at 115. Torchbearers meet tomorrow night at 7. A prayer service Friday at 7 30 pm at Biddeford Advent church. Higher Grade Corps Cadets meet Friday 8 30 pm. Friendship class Saco United Baptist serves covered dish Friday 6 30 pm. Holy Communion at Christ Episcopal Friday 8 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Legion of the
Old Orchard Beach
Salvation Army
Saco Salvation Army
Saco United Baptist Church
Widow of Charles Dolbier Dies at 77 in Old Orchard Beach
Mrs. Annie B. Dolbier 77 of 3 Avon Avenue Old Orchard Beach died suddenly at home Wednesday. She was active in Washington Avenue Methodist Church and in several local groups including the Order of the Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge. Survived by daughter Mrs Clyde Armstrong and grandson Robert J Armstrong. Funeral Saturday at 3 pm at the Washington Avenue Church. Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Visitation Friday 7 to 9 pm at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie B. Dolbier
Charles A. Dolbier
Avon Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard
New Portland
Edward and
Cora (Carville) Abbott
Washington Avenue
Beach
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Miniwanca Chapel
Order of the Eastern Star
Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge
Women's Educational and Industrial Union
Saco
Clyde Armstrong
Robert J. Armstrong
John Stahl
Laurel Hill
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Stocks Slip as Steel and Auto Makers Lead Broad Decline
New York market declines in moderate trading as steels, motor stocks, rails and oils fall. U S Steel drops about one point after an oversubscribed secondary offering from the estate of the late Howard Gould. Ford and General Motors fall while Studebaker-Packard slips. Rails drift lower on ongoing steel labor talks. Associated Press averages fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S. Steel
Howard Gould
Jay Gould
Ford
General Motors
Studebaker-Packard
Baltimore & Ohio
Southern
Associated Press
Steel Contract Talks Gap Narrow, Ike Hopes For Pact
President Eisenhower expressed hope that an agreement on steel contract terms could start before his return to Washington next week after meetings with industry leaders and union officials in a downtown hotel. Top executives led by Roger M. Blough met with union leaders, marking the first talks since the strike began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Palm Springs
Calif
Eisenhower
Roger M. Blough
Us, Steel
Thornton academy hosts adult class program decision
Registration continues nationwide and Thornton academy gaps must reach 15 to 25 members per subject to cover costs. Applications can be made with Sidney Griffith, director of the event, at the Thornton office or 450 Main Street, Saco. Tonight’s decisive meeting includes Virginia Strombom, Mary Burke, Daniel Falvey, Judge Hilary Mahaney Sr, Director Griffith, and Supt. Lawler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Sidney Griffith
Main Street
Saco
Virginia Strombom
Mary Burke
Daniel Falvey
Hilary Mahaney
Griffith
Supt
Lawler
United States to Build Large Radar in Puerto Rico
Washington plans a huge missile detecting radar in Puerto Rico to cover the area between the Equator and Florida. The aluminum mesh disc antenna measures 1000 feet in diameter and will be the world largest radar. The Pentagon says the project will cost about 41.5 million dollars and be active within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Puerto Rico
Florida
Pentagon
Obituary for Mrs Dorothy Wells of West Scarborough
Mrs Dorothy Wells 53 of Post road West Scarborough died yesterday after a long illness in a Portland hospital. Widow of Cecil E Wells born Lincolnville daughter of Harry and Elizabeth Crocker Long attended Baptist church. Survived by daughter Cathleen Osborne Milford MA two sons Ralph W Wells West Scarborough Robert E Wells New York City brother Linwood Long Auburn one grandchild one nephew. Private service Friday at 3 pm at her late home. In lieu of flowers donations to cancer fund. Burial in North Berwick Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Long Wells
Post Road
West Scarborough
Portland
Cecil E. Wells
Lincolnville
Harry
Elizabeth ‘Crocker Long
The
Baptist Church
Linwood Long
Auburn
Cancer Fund
North Berwick
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco
Funeral services for Dr Paul Libby Willson
Funeral services for Dr Paul Libby Willson a Saco dentist will be held Saturday at 1 30 p m from Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco He served on trustee boards of Saco Unitarian church and Laurel Hill cemetery association and was a member of the Saco schools dental clinic Friends may call Friday 3 to 5 p m Burial will be in Laurel Hill cemetery after the services Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Libby Willson
Saco
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco Unitarian Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery Association
Saco Schools Dental Clinic
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Funeral Services for Louis J. Demers in Biddeford
Funeral services were held at St. Andre church for Louis J. Demers 58 of 5 Hillside Ave Biddeford. Msgr Aime Giguere celebrated the mass with deacon Rev Robert Martel and sub deacon Rev Gerard Parent. Burial followed in St Joseph cemetery with many relatives attending from Drummondville Quebec St Gille and Westbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Demers
Hillside Avenue
Biddeford
St. Andre Church
Aime Giguere
Robert Martel
Gerard Parent
Laura L. Proulx
Gerard Laverriere
Reynald Laverriere
Richard Laverriere
Leo Laverriere
Robert Laverriere
Roland Laverriere
St. Joseph
Father Martel
Joseph Demers
Emile Pelchat
Rudolph Teurigny
Celina Pelechat
Drummondville
P. Q
Albert Demers
Micheline Demers
Quebec
Fedora Montminy
St. Gille
Arthur Laverriere
St. Bernard
Albanie Martel
Carmene Martel
Richard Caldwell
Fred Wescott
Gerard Martel
Westbrook
Albert Corbeil
Cows Miking by Hand as Power Fails in Snowstorm
In Brighton Colorado dairy farmers, hit by a four day snow storm and power outages, milk by hand as electric equipment stalls. An Adams County deputy sheriff notes the cows are likely unhappier than the dairymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Col
Colorado
Adams County
Weather details for Portland region and temperatures
The forecast calls for afternoon showers with light to moderate rain and cooler air. East to southeast winds 15 to 25 mph rise then shift northwest tonight as conditions clear. Friday brings partial clouds, wind, and cooler temps with notable readings from Caribou to Montreal and Boston to Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Grenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
New Babies Reported Across Biddeford and Nearby Towns
Local births list numerous newborns from Biddeford Saco and Kennebunkport with details including parents addresses hospital names and birth weights. Notable entries include Deborah Marie Roy Jay Alan Lewis Mark Charles Joyce Kelley Ann Sabrina Louise Denise Marie Louise Ann Susan Ellen Marie Christine Elizabeth Tamara Ann Susan Elizabeth Shirley Diane Darryl Alan Mark Michael Carrie Lynn Francis Robert and Carol among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber Hospital
Louis M. Roy
Crescent Street
Biddeford
Deborah Marie
Walter Lewis
Center Street
Jay Alan
Linwood Kelley
Main Street
Saco
Mark Charles
Richard C. Joyce
Kennebunkport
Kelley Ann
Robert C. Coyne
West Kennebunk
Sabrina Louise
Raymond Daigle
Summer _ street
Denise Marie
Jean Paul Rheaume
Glen Haven Circle
Louise Ann
Frederick L. Taylor
Cole Road
Kennebunk
Susan Ellen
Albert Morin
Pinette Avenue
Marie Linda
Maurice Sayer
King Street
Stephen James
Richard J. O’brien
Pool Street
Tamara Ann
David W. Smith
Susan Elizabeth
Rex Thomasson
Shirley Diane
David K. Reynolds
Darryl Alan
Raymond L. Guay
Cleaves Street
Ralph Nolette
Herring Avenue
Mark Michael
Charles B. Gillis
RFC
North Windham
Carrie Lynn
Francois Levesque
Atlantic Avenue
Francis Robert
Notre Dame Hospital
Jean Guy Boucher
Pike _ street
Carol
October Tides Chart Readings
Harbor schedule notes high and low tides for October with morning and evening times. Data lists October 1st and 2nd with date specific AM and PM values in feet for rising and falling tides.
Winter car care checklist for cold-season readiness
The article advises draining and flushing the radiator before winter, as antifreeze loses effectiveness after a year. It lists checks for hoses, thermostat, exhaust, battery, electrical system, windshield washer fluid, wipers, defrosters, and suggests sand for traction, chains, and snow tires while the grass is green.
Storm disaster prompts flood defense criticism in Britain
World briefs report one of modern history s greatest storm disasters and blame on local and national leaders for not strengthening flood defenses. In London Maria Callas favorite conductor treated for swelling hands. Bohlen to leave Manila Oct 15 for Soviet affairs post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Maria Callas
Nicolas Rescigno
New York
Milan
Berlin
Rescigno
Manila
Charls E. Bohlen
State Department
U. S
Dockworkers vote to extend old contract amid limited Maine impact
Moran reports a 15 day extension talks while New Orleans workers miss retroactive pay. The coast wide strike hits Boston New Bedford Providence Bridgeport and other ports. dozens of ships tied up. Maine ports Portland Searsport show no sustained strike with Searsport listed affected though ships depart. The first dry cargo vessel, a china clay ship from England, due Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Moran
Boston
New Bedford
Providence
Bridgeport
Portsmouth
New London
Searsport
Maine
Portland
East
Gulf
International Longshoremen’s Assn
Stephen J. Flaherty
England
ILA
New York
State seeks repairs and supplies for institutions statewide
The notice requests bids or bids for repair, equipment, and furnishings across state maintained facilities including Augusta armory, state museum, vocational school, teachers colleges, a tuberculosis hospital in Fort Fairfield, and Maine Maritime Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
State Museum
Fort Fairfield
Maine Maritime Academy
Heifetz Plans Quiet UCLA Master Class Tour
Violin legend Heifetz aims for a near term graduate path and will spend months identifying promising violin students nationwide. In February he begins a master class for eight students and ten auditors with no credits or medals, microphones or tape recorders, focusing on hands on learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCLA
Heifetz
Leopold Auer
St. Petersburg
Russia
Maine university school plans park development for airport
The University of Maine and the State Park commission push creating park land for an airport project. A final amendment adds Long Island Plantation to a ferry service linking North Haven Vinalhaven Isle au Haut and Swan's Island, updating regional transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School For Girls
University of Maine
State Park Commission
Long Island Plantation
North Haven
Vinalhaven
Islehoro
Swan's Island
Beach Sewer Hearing To Be Held Tonight
A second open discussion on Morchard Beach sewer and treatment plants to curb pollution is set for 7 30 tonight at Old Orchard Beach High School. Town Manager Jerome Daly says a further discussion will occur. Daly walked out of the first meeting Monday due to a misunderstanding. Shorey says his motion was misunderstood and he wanted an extra meeting but would have the Monday session proceed. Daly plans to attend tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach High School
Jerome Daly
Daly
Donald Shorey
Shorey
More Biddeford Voters Register For Referendum
Eight more Biddeford voters have registered for the special referendum on October 12. The Bard of Registration reports names and addresses: Paul O. Le Blanc 100 Prospect Street, Mary C. Thompson 13 Yale Street, Gaston Picard 19 Emery Street, Priscilla R. Guilbeault 13 Westland Avenue, Jeannette N. Godard 71 Bradbury Street, Richard A. Godard 71 Bradbury Street, Philip M. Laverriere 84 South Street, Mary T. Maxwell 371 Alfred Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Bard of Registration
Paul O. LeBlanc
Prospect Street
Mary C. Thompson
Yale Street
Gaston Picard
Emery Street
Priscilla R. Guilbeault
Westland Avenue
Jeannette N. Godard
Bradbury Street
Richard A. Godard
Philip M. Laverriere
South Street
Mary T. Maxwell
Alfred Street
Hunters Report Heaviest Stocking in Coastal Counties
The report notes Kennebec and Androscoggin counties received the heaviest stocking while coastal areas also saw significant distribution. Other targets according to the department indicate broader coverage and ongoing tracking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coumoue
Kennebec
Androscoggin
Department
Wildlife prospects and deer herd noted in woodland report
The report identifies promising woodlands and a strong deer herd in the area. It notes partridge ore appears sizable yet well hidden among dense forest growth, with many birds concentrated in the deep woods.
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William Packard
William C. Packard
Trinity Episcopal Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Charles Dolbier
Dorothy Wells
Louis Demers
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Rickey Dean
Norman R
Maxine Skillings
William Vance
Elsie Adams
Belfast
World Briefs
Britain
Weather Bureau
Heifetz Will
Wat
Vitar
Pontinc “Lation
Pontiac
Reed Motor CO
Vauxhall
GMC
Maytag
H. W. Thompson
Main
State Liquor Store
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