Personal Briefs From Biddeford And Surrounding Towns
Personal items report travel by plane to Canada for a wedding, hospital stays and recoveries at Webber hospital in Biddeford, and residents visiting Virginia Maryland and Washington. Also noted are vacation plans, extended trips of local residents, and funeral services for Mrs Dorothy Long Wells of West Scarborough. Burial followed in North Berwick with services in Saco and Old Orchard Beach Police bearers listed.
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Harry Emmons
Cape Porpoise
Canada
Louis Ladakakos
Foss Siree
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Paul LeBlond
Laurence Barnes
Alfred Street
Theresa Brady
Cherry Jane
Newton Stevens
Harding Street
Virginia
Maryland
Washington ,D. C
Charles Towle
Saco
Rachel Dubois
Butter’s
Clifford Ladd
Baco
King Street, &Co
South
Mobile
Ala
New Orleans
Houston
Waco
Dallas
Tex
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Miami
Miami Beach
Fla
Ohio
Dwight Verril
Wichita Falls
Lewis Doll
Quantico, Va
Dorothy Long Wells
Post Road
West
Scarborough
George Stone
Portland Advent Christian Church
North Berwick
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Rose Emerson Cummings
Portland Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Thomas Knox
Trinity Episcopal Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Ernest Murphy
Leopold Bellerose
Phillip Levesque
Fernand Cote
Veterans groups plan Sunday meetings and joint installation
The Llewellyn Powers auxiliary and Spanish War Veterans groups meet Sunday at 2 P M at the G A R hall in Saco for nominating and electing officers. World War I Widows Chapter 9 hosts tomorrow at the American Legion home in Saco for the Department of Maine State meeting the third state session of the year. A joint installation of officers for Merton Ira Staples AMVETS and auxiliary is set for tonight at the Post home at 8 with installing officers including Michael Mininni and Rene Huot and Mrs Clara Ledoux. a covered dish supper will precede and a social will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn Powers Auxiliary
C. Kent
G. A. R. Hall
Saco
American Legion
Department of Maine
Merton Ira Staples
Amvets
Auxiliary
Michael
Mike) Mininni
Rene Huot
Clara Ledoux
Department
Leopold Seeks Damages Over Compulsion Book and Film
Chicago, Nathan Leopold now on parole seeks 1.405 million dollars in damages from 57 defendants including author Meyer Levin, claiming the book and movie Compulsion invade his privacy by naming him as the chief character Judd Steiner. Leopold, 55, was paroled from Stateville in 1958 after conviction in the 1924 slaying of Bobby Franks with Richard Loeb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nathan Leopold
Bobby Franks
Circuit Court
Leopold
Meyer Levin
Elmer Gertz
Levin
Judd Steiner
Stateville
Richard Loeb
South Side
Loeb
Runaway Girl Identified At South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND The girl who would not reveal her identity has been unmasked and returned home. She admitted she was Mary Burdette of East Boston after a state trooper recalled a notice that she had run away from home. The attractive 16 year old brunette talked of anything but what police wanted. She said she was just stalling for time. It was the third time she had run away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Portland
Mary Burdette
East Boston
Ome
Dock Strike Continues Over Retroactivity and Automation
Southern longshoremen report no retroactive promises and walk out while Northern locals show solidarity. The dispute centers on retroactivity confined to Southern ports and the use of new loading methods. Shippers seek freedom to introduce new equipment, but the union demands management consultation and consent before any change. The last offer to Northern workers proposed a 30 cent package cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ILA
Advent and youth activities fill Sunday in York County churches
The Milo Advent Christian group at Old Orchard Beach and multiple youth fellowships across Saco, Goodwins Mills, and West Kennebunk plan 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday services with special music. Salvation Army groups, Episcopal Young Churchmen, and Baptist and United Baptist youth gather for services, meals, retreats, and planning. A choir rehearsal is scheduled for St Joseph’s at 10 a.m. Sunday.
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Milo
The
Advent Christian Church
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Youth Fellowship
Goodwins Mills
Young People S Choir
Salvation Army
Senior High Baptist
Porter Hall
Ocean Park
St. Joseph Church
Boston Railroad Brotherhood Votes to Strike Over Grievances
Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers on the Boston and Maine Railroad vote nearly unanimously to strike. Harold G. Spencer, vice chairman, announced that 460 ballots were returned from 475 members.
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Boston
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Boston and Maine Railroad
Harold G. Spencer
Brotherhood
Union Opposes Automation Amid Wage Talks for ILA
The longshoremen union opposes management's automation plan during contract talks, pushing back on changes to work rules that would curb automation. Current weekly pay averages $107.76 for the ILA crew, underscoring wage stakes in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ILA
Unity Auxiliary Officers Hold First Project
New officers of Unity club auxiliary in Saco led the first project last night at a social and jewelry show hosted by Mrs Thelma Farvey on Buxton road. Officers filling posts for the first time were Ruth Scammon president Mary Campbell vice president Ethel Whitten treasurer Farley chaplain and past president and Florence Mooers sunshine committee. secretary Joseph Meserve was absent. The group will preside officially at the October 14 meeting. Refreshments followed the social and demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Club Auxiliary
Saco
Thelma Farvey
Buxton Road
Ruth Scammon
Mary Campbell
Ethel Whitten
Farley
Florence Mooers
Sunshine Committee
Joseph Meserve
Weather Update for Portland Sunday Showers Possible
Partly cloudy and cool today in Portland with continued cool tonight. Sunday remains cloudy with a chance of showers especially in the northern portion in the afternoon. Temperature is expected to hold with little change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Births in Jamaica and Hazardville Families
Birth notices report Glenn Michael Palmistessa born September 28 at Jamaica hospital to Mr and Mrs Arthur Palmistessa Jamaica N Y and Estelle Perreault Biddeford. Jeanine Louise Michaud born September 20 at Hartford hospital to Mr and Mrs George Michaud Hazardville Conn with Alice Millette daughter of Mrs Michaud formerly Edmond Millette Biddeford. Ruth Ellen Flood born September 30 at Dover hospital to Mr and Mrs James A Flood Dover Del. paternal grandmother Mrs Florence M Flood of Graham Street mentioned.
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Arthur Palmistessa
Jamaica
N. Y
Jamaica Hospital
Glenn Michael
Palmitessa
Estelle Perreault
Biddeford
George Michaud Hazardville
Conn
Jeanine Louise
Hartford Hospital
Hartford
Alice Millette
Michaud
Edmond Millette
South Street
Bidde- Biddeford
James A. Flood
Dover
Del
Ruth Ellen
Dover Hospital
Florence M. Flood
Graham Street
Rise of Hugh Gaitskell to Labour leadership
Britains Labor Party rises rapidly with Hugh Gaitskell going from political backbencher to undisputed leader in a decade. The article notes his unpretentious style, appeal to the underdog, and personal details including height, nose, hair, and a salary of 8400 dollars a year as opposition leader.
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London
Hugh Gaitskell
British Labor Party
Aneurin Bevan
Hugh
Hugh Todd Naylor Gaitskell
Party of Opposition
Gaitskell
Sputnik IIL slips by Earth during total eclipse
Boston Massachusetts observers noted Soviet Sputnik IIL in orbit during yesterday's total eclipse. The satellite's 14 foot antenna signaled from Saga more Hill Hamilton as Dr James Aarons of the Air Force Cambridge Research Center confirmed the measurement using the satellite beep.
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Boston
Russia
Massachusetts
Sagamore Hill
Hamilton
James Aarons
Air Force Cambride Research Center
Hascom Field
K Nears Continued From Page One On Anniversary
An Izvestia article marking China's 10th anniversary suggests peiping will back Khrushchev in easing Moscow Washington tensions. It hints at opposing war in disputes while keeping Formosa as an internal matter. Mao may steer new ideas for Khrushchev to raise with Eisenhower. Lin Piao vows Formosa will be taken one way or another.
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Izvestia
Red China
Litte
Peiping
United States
Khrushchev
Moscow
Washington
Formosa
Mao
Lin Piao
Sister addresses state teachers group at Maine convention
Sister Marie Amabilis of St An dre High School Biddeford urged the Maine Catholic Teachers Assn to use salesmanship to gain community cooperation. Speaking before about 1,000 teachers from 19 communities in Portland, she urged offering services meeting community needs rather than selling education as education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine Catholic Teachers Assn
Marie Amabilis
St. Andre’s High School
Biddeford
Judge Seeks Jury in Rhode Island Murder Case
Superior Court Judge William A Grimes will again attempt to impanel a jury for the murder trial of Fred J Martineau and Russell Nelson both Rhode Island men. Only three jurors had been seated of 47 questioned since the trial began Wednesday.
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Manchester
N. H.P
Superior Court
William A. Grimes
Rhode Island
Grimes
Maurice Gagnon
Cranston
R. Ir
Fred J. Martineau
Pawtucket
R. I
Russell Nelson
Providence
Nashua
N. H
Tuesay
Ford Unveils Comet Economy Car For Mercury Dealers
Ford Motor Co introduces a new compact economy model named the Comet to be sold by Mercury dealers beginning next spring. The car is slightly larger than the Falcon as Ford expands its budget lineup. Montgomery Ward plans about 500 million dollars in expansion over five years, signaling a broad retail growth push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Co
Mercury
Montgomery Ward & Co
Womens Club Weep Speaks At E And I Union
Fifty five members of the Women's Educational and Industrial Union in Saco attended a Friday session and luncheon at Hamilton Memorial hall Beach Street Saco. Special guests Mrs Stephen Patrick Sr Waldo borough first vice president of the Maine Federation of Women's clubs Mrs Roland Dutch Kennebunk president of York County Union and Mrs Warren Peterson Saco district 13 director spoke on federation projects and urged members to stay informed on legislation and community needs. Presiding was Mrs Kenneth Stackpole who announced a future talk by Mary G Worthley state mental health chairwoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Educational and Industrial Union
Saco
Hamilton Memorial Hall
Beach Street
Stephen Patrick
Waldoboro
Maine Federation of Women's Clubs
Roland Durch
Kennebunk
York County Union
Warren Peterson
District 13
Patrick
United States
Ways and Means
Franklin Thompson
Robert Spears
Mark B Black
John W. Sweetsi
Sidney Staples
Ralph Hawkes
Roland Dutch
Robert King
Laurence Dyer
Frank E. Irish
Florence Johnson
Claude Ayer
Ralph Jewell
Janet MacMillan
Lee Burnham
Gerald H. van Fleet
Stanley W. Perkins
Ernest Woodworth
Brenton H. Martin
Raymond Cole
Mary F Stearns
Clinton Underwood
Edwin Weymouth
Howard T. Sands
Kenneth Stackpole
Mary G. Worthley
Wall
Community Chest Supports Vital Agencies in Biddeford
A Biddeford official touts the Community Chest as a major step in addressing economic woes. He emphasizes trust in the agencies funded and urges continued support to ensure they do not let the community down.
Degrees Conferred by Adah Chapter in Biddeford Meeting
Adah chapter C E S met at Biddeford Masonic hall and conferred degrees led by Worthy Matron Romayne Helms and Worthy Patron James Helms. A donation to the Biddeford Saco Community Chest was approved and invitations for October events were noted including receptions and tea across several chapters with guest conductresses and past grand officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah
Biddeford Masonic Hall
Romayne Helms
James Helms
Biddeford-Saco
Helen LeGallee
Erma Marcille
Kenneth Pullen
Milo
Vanita Sessions
Gladys Raeside
South Berwick
Agnes Sweet
Sarah Orne Jewett
Esther
Priscilla Club
Highpine
Agnes Johnson
Rena Woodward
Corner Stone
Portland
Martha
Lois Burnham
Union
Lyman
Star Point
Carolyn Goldthwaite
Fern
Alfred Ruth
Beach Lions Club Card Party Opens Series in Old Orchard Beach
The Old Orchard Beach Lions Club held the first in a series of card parties at their Hoffman Street hall. Women’s winner was Mrs Jean Lapointe and men’s winner was Guy Neveux. Low score prizes went to Mrs De Peele and Albert Pettengill with Queen of Hearts going to Mrs Virginia Olofson and other prizes to Mrs Alice Pierpont Mrs Olofson and Neyeux.
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Old Orchard Beach
Lions Club
Hoffman Street
Jean Lapointe
Guy Neveux
de Peele
Albert Pettengill
Virginia Olofson
Alice Pierpont
Olofson
Neyeux
Saco Friendship Class To Hold Canvass Supper
Members of the Friendship Class of the Saco United Baptist church voted to organize a November supper for the Every Member canvass group. A covered dish meal opened the evening as reports were shared and J Alan Jasper of the local radio spoke on Radio And The Community. Harold Smith introduced the speaker. The supper committee listed includes Mrs Helen Smith and others including Victor Marden.
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Saco United Baptist Church
Sunshine Committee
J. Alan Jasper
Harold Smith
Helen Smith
Isabelle Wilbur
Mary Alexander
Alice Hayford
Thomas Prescott
Victor Marden
Thornton Band Club Calendar Drive Slated
Thornton Academy Band launches calendar fund drive next week with students and parents going house to house in four to five student groups per adult. The city is split into work sections. drive runs afternoon and evening including supper hour if needed. Officers directing the effort are President Clifton Miles Vice President Paul Hill Treasurer Charlotte Lake and Secretary Lorraine Roberts. Special orders may be directed to Mrs. Lorraine Roberts 515 Main Street Saco.
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Thornton Academy Band Club
Thornton Academy
Clifton Miles
Paul Hill
Charlotte Lake
Lorraine Roberts
Roberts
Main Street
Saco
Saco Fire Auxiliary Plans Silver Project
Trene Leavitt leads a silverware drive by the Saco Fire Department Auxiliary to collect utensils for the fire station. The project is reported to be in full swing following a recent meeting.
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Saco Fire Auxiliary
Trene Leavitt
Saco Fire Department
State Bomber Champion Won Decided Sunday
The Maine State Stock Car Racing Association wraps up its season at Beech Ridge Speedway Scarborough on Sunday afternoon with the 50 lap Bomber Class championship. Paul Tardif of Biddeford is the odds on favorite to win the title and retain the traveling trophy, facing strong challengers including Dick Wolstenhulme Hug Meserve Gene Villacci and Gardiner Leavitt. The card features two bomber heats semis a 20 lap feature and three Go Cart races on a new one tenth mile track. Stan Brown leads the Cart division as entrants grow each meet.
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Maine State Stock Car Racing Association
Scarborough
Beech Ridge Speedway
Maine
Dick Wolstenhulme
Hug
Bill Meserve
Gene Villacci
Gardiner Leavitt
Tardif
Eddie Carrier
Stan Brown
Weekend Football Lineup At Old Orchard Beach And Nearby Venues
Mexico faces St Ignatius Kennebunk and Thornton Academy hosts Portland in afternoon fixtures today at 1 30 and 1 50 respectively. St Louis plays South Portland in Bomber championship races at Beech Ridge Speedway Sunday afternoon.
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Mexico
Old Orchard Beach
St. Ignatius
Kennebunk
Thornton Academy
Portland
St. Louis
South Portland
Beech Ridge Speedway
Hunting Licenses Selling Fast At Local Clerk's Office
The Biddeford city clerk reports brisk hunting license sales since the third and small game season opened Thursday. By today the office has sold 82 licenses with some selling before the season began, according to staff.
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Biddeford
Additional voters register in Saco and Biddeford for referendum
Fourteen new voters are listed in Saco including Laurianne Fenderson on Shadagee Road and others at Wood Avenue Stockman Avenue Island View Irving Street Spring Street Lincoln Street Willow Avenue High Street Temple Street. Biddeford adds Joseph Turgeon Jeffersons Court and Patricia Cantar Mount Vernon Street to the referendum rolls.
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Forteen
Saco
Board of Registration
Laurianne Fenderson
Shadagee Road
Jean Munford
Colonial Drive
Catherine R. Riddle
Stockman Avenue
John Paquet
Wood Avenue
Rita Paquet
Beverly A. Libby
Willow Avenue
Mary Farnum
Island View Avenue
Lorraine Raymond
Irving Street
May Melikian
Spring Street
Joseph Bertrand
Lincoln Street
Marion Bertrand
Jocelyn Janson
Claire Bedard
High Street
Marcel Martel
Temple Street
Biddeford
Joseph Turgeon
Jefferson's Court
Patricia Cantar
Mount Vernon Street
Dwyer Continues Appeals After Court Bids Rejected
The article notes Dwyer, already denied twice in Superior Court on writ of error coram nobis, plans to appeal the latest decision. He and his wife are part of the ongoing legal proceedings, with potential progression to the state Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Gomes Wins Unanimous Decision Over Jay Fullmer in Providence
In Providence Harold Gomes outboxed Jay Fullmer to a unanimous 10 round decision. The 26 year old, weighing 132 1 4, controlled the action with power and experience as Fullmer suffered a cut over the right eyebrow in the fifth and again in later rounds. Gomes remains the NBA’s top feather challenger and eyes a title shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R.I
Harold Gomes
Davie Moore
Jay Fullmer
Fullmer
West Jordan
Utah
Gomes
National Boxing Assn
Paul Jorgenson
Bobby Rogers
Lulu Perez
Ike Chestnut
Jorgenson
Isidro Martinez
Commutation Request Set for State House Hearing
A defendant has asked the governor and the Executive Council to commute his sentence. The case is scheduled for a hearing at the State House next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
State House
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Dorothy L. Wells
Rose E. Cummings
Methodist Youth Fellowship of the
West Kennebunk Methodist Church
Faith Tabernacle (Pentecostal) Church
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Youth Crusaders of Faith Tabernacle
Saco Salvation Army
Junior High Baptist Fellowship
School Street Methodist Church
Episcopal
York County
Christ Episcopal Church
Lewis Cutler
Clayton Cartmill
Pilgrim Fellowship of White Church
George D. Love
Cutler
Weather Unity
Britain
Bidder
Sputnik
St. Andre
Pace One
Womens Club
E and I Union
St. Louis High School
Paul Therrien
Richard Verrier
Charles Sherman
Gerald Sevigny
Adah Chapter
Beach Lions Club
St. Andre Church
Gerard Guilbeault
Guilbeault
Priscilla Boissonnault
Aurise Boissonnault
Pool Road
Labbe
State Department
Berlin
Eisenhower
Nikita Khrushchev
Lincoln White
West Berlin
Telegraf
Andrew H. Berding
White
Berding
U. S
Germany
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