Personal Briefs From Biddeford To Wells And Beyond
Personal notices list Arthur Derochers and Yvonne Boucher as local patients connected to Notre Dame and Webber hospitals with details of addresses. Army Pvt. James W. Mithen Jr. is assigned to Fort Eustis for reserve training, while Ronald J Verrier and Charles R. Butler serve aboard the USS Saratoga and USS Saratoga in the Mediterranean with the Sixth Fleet, with Verrier listed as a naval aviation electrician's mate and Butler as a boilerman third class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Derochers
Bacon‘ Street
Biddeford
Notre Dame Hospital
Alice Ouellette
Route 1
Arundel
Webber Hospital
Yvonne’ Boucher
School Street
Army Pvt
James W. Mithen, Jr
Wells
Transportation Training Command
Fort Eustis
Ronald J. Verrier
Avacation Electrician
Airman
USN
Ronald J Verrier
Bradbury Street
Saratoga
Mediterranean
Charles R. Butler
Everett L. Butler
Hollis
U. S
Lucien Martin 82 dies in Saco after mill work in Lawrence
Lucien Martin 82 a resident of 36 Old Orchard Road Saco died this morning at a local hospital Born in Canada he was a former Methuen Mass resident and mill worker in Lawrence Mass A member of Court St Anne Catholic Order of Foresters He is survived by his widow Lillian a daughter Mary Thurston a brother Alphonse Martin a sister Mary Ann Lavoie three granddaughters and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 am from Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home tonight 7 10 pm and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 10 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uron Martin
Old Orchard Road
Saco
Canada
Alfred and
Heloise (Horton) Martin
Methuen
Mass
Lawrence
Court St. Anne
Catholic Order of Foresters
Martin
Lillian (Jackson) Martin
Fremont club and auxiliary meet Thursday at new hall
The Fremont club and auxiliary plan a Thursday meeting at the new hall 82 Alfred street Biddeford with lunch to follow. The Tighe Beau doin Farley post members meet in the post home Biddeford tomorrow night at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Club and Auxiliary
P. m
New Hall
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post
Leon
Post
Iddeford
Weekday church events unfold across coastal towns
A busy Thursday schedule across Kennebunkport Saco Old Orchard Beach and Standish features service at Wildwood Baptist chapel a public reading room at Hamilton Memorial 42 Beach Street in Saco junior and senior timbres groups of Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach Young choirs School Street Methodist church youth choir Saco United Baptist junior and senior choirs and Girl Guards plus Boy Scout Troop 341 meet at local churches A Christian Service Women group outreaches to Standish with a potluck lunch planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Science Society
Hamilton Memorial
Beach Street
Saco
Ochard Beach
Salvation Army
Old Orchard Beach
School Street Methodist Church
Saco United Baptist Church
Womens Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Richard Bliss
Standish
James A Adams former State Police officer dies
Funeral services for James A Adams longtime Libby Street resident and former State Police officer were held at 2 p m yesterday at Shumway Funeral Home in Saco Rev Lloyd W Jewett of Scarborough Methodist officiated Several law enforcement agencies attended with bearers all State Police members Captain J Edward Marks Captain Edward Gordon Philip Lincoln Lt William Hancock Sergeant Earl Carmichael and Trooper Haines Gibson Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery family lot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Adams
Libby Street
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Saco
Lloyd W. Jewett
Scarborough Methodist Church
J. Edward Marks
Edward Gordon
Philip Lincoln
William Hancock
Earl Carmichael
Haines Gibson
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Gorham Man Fined in Saco for Driving After Revocation
Merle C. Steeves, 27, of Gorham, was fined the minimum $100 in Saco Municipal Court for operating a motor vehicle after license revocation. State police noted prior MV charges and that a future court appearance could bring a maximum fine. In another action, women were fined $25 for drinking in a car, while Maurice Fournier and Elmer Thompson were found drinking in vehicles on Route 112 and 129 Foss Street respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle C. Steeves
Gorham
Saco Municipal Court
Hilary Mahaney
Maurice A. Fournier
Union Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Saco
Elmer J. Thompson
Foss Street
Biddeford
Jenkins
National Guards In Saco Talent Show Announcement
A youth talent show is planned for Saco City hall on December 5 by the Field Artillery battery 103rd National Guard of Saco. An age limit of 16 is set for participants. Auditions are offered by Sgt. Joseph Henaire at the American Legion home Beach Street Sundays Nov 1 and 8. Proceeds fund athletic equipment and training aids not provided by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Field Artillery
103Rd National Guard
Joseph Henaire
American Legion Home
Beach Street
Second Tax Notices Sent in Biddeford
The Biddeford Tax Collector's office will mail 412 second notices to delinquent taxpayers today. The city has over 4,000 taxpayers in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Saco Brownie Troop 5 Holds First Meeting
Saco Brownies Troop 5 opened fall session at Saco United Baptist Church with Tenderfoot badge instructions led by Mrs. Albert Ouellette. Honor guards Mary Winston and Sheila Beardslee. flag bearers Janet Yarborough and Kathleen Benoit. New and transferring members listed. note on wagon-shaped rock landmark N. M. as origin of name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Brownies
Saco United Baptist Church
Albert Ouellette
Mary Winston
Sheila Beards
Janet Yarborough
Kathleen Benoit
Lorraine Lavigne
Linda Perreault
Sheila Beardslee
Diane Bowie
Shirley Colomb
Susan Currier
Kathy Grondin
Deborah Harriman
Judith Harriman
Trudy Koucounas
Carol Lane
Virginia Lennox
Arlene Levesque
Charlotte Martel
Maureen Ouellette
Eisie
Weather Preview for Portland Area Clouds and Rain
Partly cloudy Portland forecast with cloudy cool conditions and occasional rain or drizzle this afternoon and tonight. Thursday brings variable cloudiness and a bit warmer with a few showers likely mainly in zones 4 and 1. Winds easterly to northerly 5 to 15 mph shifting northwesterly tonight and Thursday. Zone 1 temperatures mid 50s for highs and low 50s for lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Schools At Saco Beach Referendum Closures
Public schools in Saco and Old Orchard Beach will close Monday October 12 for a special referendum election. Thornton Academy will hold classes. Polls in Saco open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at multiple sites for Wards 1 5 3 6 4 2 7 and Old Orchard Beach High School. Voters decide five state questions and whether to accept a civil service act for the OB Police Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Thornton Academy
Sweetser School
Locke School
Bonython
Saco City
Graffins Honored at 50th Anniversary Party
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Graffin of Kennebunk were guests of honor at a vestry party in Christchurch for their 50th wedding anniversary. About 120 attended. They were married October 6, 1909, in West Scarborough. Graffin retired in 1952 after 45 years with the telephone company. They previously lived in Gardiner and now have two sons and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Graffin
Brown Street
Kennebunk
Christchurch
E. W. Graffin
Meriden
Conn
Leslie H. Graffin
Montpelier
Graffins
West
Scarborough
Graffin
The
Telephone Company
Gardiner
Dorothy J. Graffin
Meridan, Conn
Ernest Warren
Caren Taylor
Barnell Goodwin
Robert Evelleth
Mayor Proclaims October as PTA Membership Month
Biddeford Mayor Clement Deschambault signed a proclamation declaring October PTA membership month. Principal Raymond Kenneally and PTA Publicity Director Joseph Wood announced that Deschambault and his wife are made courtesy members of the PTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Biddeford
Clement Deschambault
Raymond Kenneally
Joseph Wood
Deschambault
Den 4 Cub Scouts Tour Pumping Plant
Den 4 Cub Scouts from Pack 305 visited the Biddeford and Saco Pumping Station for a guided tour yesterday. Milton Smith of the company led the group. Cubs present included Eric Nelson James Robert Michael Reilly Ronald Guilbeault George Garnache Jr Stephen Goulet a guest Bradley Goulet and den mother Mrs Reynald Goulet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub
Den
Biddeford
Saco
Milton Smith
Eric Nelson
James Robert
Michael Reilly
Ronald Guilbeault
George Garnache, Jr
Stephen Goulet
Bradley Goulet
Reynald Goulet
Quiz Show Rigging Claims Under Congressional Inquiry
Snodgrass testified he was told by Freedman that ties would be used to boost the show's popularity and that Bloomgarden knew of it. Bloomgarden denies any knowledge of rigging. Subcommittee Chairman Oren Harris leads a four day inquiry to determine possible federal law violations and the need for new laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snodgrass
Freedman
Bloomgarden
Oren Harris
D-Ark
Garland Renounces Candidacy and Arundel Auxiliary Involves New Members
Arundel Town hall hosts eight new members of the Arundel Fire Department auxiliary as officers lead a planning session for a Thanksgiving fundraiser. In Saco, Mayor Peter A. Garland confirms he will not seek re election, citing a belief that the office should not be perpetuated by one person. Garland criticizes Democratic leaders while pledging GOP support for the December 14 municipal vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel
Georgianna Maloy
Evelyn Soule
Beverly Knight
Mildred Jones
Gladys Bryant
Evelyn Davis
Eunice Miller
Arundel Town Hall
Peter A. Garland
Saco
Biddeford-Saco
Republican City Committee
Garland
Democratic Party
Democrat Party
Republican Party
Robert Jones
Democratic City Committee
Iota Chapter Fetes Visitors At Smorgasbord
Iota chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma hosts a fall smorgasbord at School Street Methodist Church Saco. State president Maud Moody and guests from Maine units attend, with many members from Kittery York Beach Sanford and other towns. E and L club members serve the supper, chaired by Linette Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iota
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Maine
School Street Methodist Church
Saco
Maud Moody
Dora Small
South Portland
Sadie Dearborn
Helen Levey
Marion Mutting
Mamie Varney
Dorotha
E and L Club
Linette Martin
Broken Tow Line Causes Saco Car Crash
A broken tow line caused an accident near Bradley and Maple streets in Saco. Frederick R. McIntire age 25 of Saco towed his own car when the line broke and struck Alan MacDonald’s parked car, causing $125 damage. Patrolman Everett Bowden investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley and
Maple Streets
Saco
Frederick R. McIntire
Hill Street
Bradley Street
Alan MacDonald
Moody Street
MacDonald
McIntire
Everett Bowden
Steelworkers Seek Summit as Taft Hartley Deadline Looms
President David J. McDonald of the Steelworkers said industry remains inflexible and adamant. No negotiations were scheduled on the eve of Eisenhower's implied 80 day cooling off under Taft Hartley Act. The industry rejected the latest offer as unsatisfactory, proposing 15 cents an hour over two years, while the union argued for about 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. McDonald
Kiwanans Hear Saco Postmaster on Pornographic Mail
Saco postmaster Joseph Vachon spoke to the Saco Biddeford Kiwanis club about how pornographic literature reaches youths via mail. He warned that publishers build juvenile networks from innocent mail order inquiries and urged parental vigilance while noting complaints trigger swift postal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Joseph Vachon
Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club
Wonderbar
Biddeford
Vachon
Gaston Borduas
James Murphy
Raymond Bonang
Lloyd Anderson
Michael Pastore
Wil
Gavel Presented To Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
A chapter gavel was officially presented to the Xi Omicron Exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi by Mrs. Robert Allard at Biddeford home. Mrs. Nathan J, the first president, accepted. The unit outlined fall projects and scheduled a Getting To Know You event October 24 at Ahepa hall in Saco with Pi chapter guests. The social committee chair H Clifford Berry was named. Plans were set for a Sullivan's Amoco fundraiser and a bowling party report in South Portland. The group will correspond with a Vienna, Austria chapter this year. The program was led by Mrs. Philip Scamman in observance of National Letter Writing Week. Refreshments were by Mrs. Scamman and Mrs. James Riddle. attendees included many listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Robert Allard
Nathan J
Richard Sawhtelle
Biddeford
Ahepa Hall
Saco
Pi Chapter
H. Clifford Berry
Sullivan's
Amoco Station
South Portland
Vienna
Austria
Philip Scamman
Scamman
James Riddle
Allard
Johnson
Norman Morin
James Nadeau
Sawtelle
George Ange
Thomas Daly
Betty Stansberry
Betty Stansberry. the Next Meeting Will Be October 20 With Mrs. Daly
Elms Street
Saco Voters Vote Sought on Parking Lot Land Purchase
City actions center on a $300 main procedure and a motion for a new trial filed by City Solicitor George Brickates. The council seeks public opinion before possible land purchase, with costs estimated at $4,000 to $5,000 for lot construction and a decision slated after Monday night’s referendum canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brickates
Alfred
Peter A. Garland
Saco
Howards
Garland
Warren
Taxi Damaged In Morning Collision At Biddeford Corner
A two car crash at the corner of Washington and Jefferson streets Biddeford caused over 100 dollars in damage this morning. Mildred H Tindall 41 of Robbinsville New Jersey struck the side of a 1959 taxi driven by Ernest Poirier 42 of 106 May street Biddeford. The taxi suffered extensive damage to one side while the car had minor front bumper and headlight damage. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and
Jefferson Streets
Biddeford
Mildred H.tindall
Robbinsville
T. J
Ernest Poirier
106
May Street
MS Division ticket sales progress announced by Liam Lawrence
Liam Lawrence reported the MS division ticket sales progress while the meeting was conducted by President Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam Lawrence
Anderson
AMVETS Auxiliary of Saco Names Officers for Year
Miss Evelyn Kimball, new president of Boucouvalas-Dupuis AMVETS post auxiliary in Saco, announced appointive officers and standing chairmen. Rita Murphy is parliamentarian, Helen Strout liaison and legislative director, Marie Migner public relations officer historian and Americanism and Civil Defense chair, Harriet Henderson hospital chair. Ruby Bouchard named honorary member of the year. Emma Fields welcomed as new member. Twelve renewals reported. donation to Community Chest approved. Toy party set for October 27 at 8 p.m. in the Saco post home with Dorothy Moody as chairman. Members asked for Thanksgiving welfare donations. executive board met. attendance award to Rosella Boucouvalas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Kimball
Boucouvalas-Dupuis
Amvets
Saco Post
Rita Murphy
Helen Strout
Marie Migner
Harriet Henderson
Ruby Bouchard
Sin
Emma Fields
Community Chest
Saco
Dorothy Moody
Rosella Boucouvalas
Installation Of Officers Held By Saco Grange
Saco Grange held its officer installation in the Grange hall led by past state deputy Leland Scamman and staff. Officers installed include Milton Randall master, Harold Rackliff overseer, Mrs. Jeannette Lavigne lecturer, Robert Littlefield steward, Burton Taylor assistant steward, Raymond Farley chaplain, Lawrence Grant treasurer, Mrs. Pearl Grant secretary, Lucien Corriveau gatekeeper, Mrs. Geraldine Randall Ceres, Mrs. Edna Lane Pomona, Miss Ella Mae Grant Flora, Mrs. Lillian Hubert lady assistant, and an executive committee for three years. The pianist was Norman Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Grange
Grange
Leland Scamman
Milton
Randall
Harold Racklif
Jeannette Lavigne
Robert Littlefield
Burton Taylor
Raymond Farley
Lawrence Grant
Pearl ‘Grant
Lucien Corriveau
Geraldine Randall
Ceres
Edna Lane
Pomona
Claire Littlefield
Flora
Ella Mae Grant
Lillian
Hubert
Norman Goodwin
Hannah Corriveau
Alice Proulx
Lucy Durgin
Ella McKenney
Natalie ‘Taylor
Myra Goodwin
Thelma Farley
Florence Scammon
Roland Lavigne
Thomas Vining
Dawn
Mary Ducharme
Kay Mewer
Joan McDougall
Roland Lavigne, Jr
Darlene Lake
Elaine Scamman
Claire Scammon
Mildred Harris
Marion Banks
Lillian Hubert
Daniel Sylvester
Leland Scammon
Robert Taylor
David Grindle
Byron Hill
Victor Marden
Maggie Hill
Phyllis Vining
Violet Mewer
Harold Rackliff
Ealine Scammon
Pearl Grant
Biddeford Saco Community Chest shrimp drives support
Campaign chairman Paul Casavant urged Biddeford and Saco residents to fund the realistic budgets of member agencies including Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and public health nursing services to ensure continued services. The Chest budget committee recommended granting all requests as essential for future operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Community Chest Campaign
Paul Casavant
Chest Board of
Saco
Two youths injured in Route 9 crash near Pownal
Police say 15 year old Terry Snow of Pownal drove a car carrying nine boys and suffered a broken leg. A station wagon with two boys was involved. Driver Dennis R. Allen, 17, of Cumberland, had head injuries, as did Albert R. Blackstone, 17, of Pownal. Other boys had lesser injuries. In the Middle East, about 80 percent of people work in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Snow
Pownal
Route 9
Dennis R. Allen
Cumberland
Albert R. Blackstone
Snow
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Lucien Martin
Biddeford Council
Knights of Columbus
Auxiliary
K. of C. Hall
First Parish Congregational Church
KC Hall
Wildwood Baptist Chapel
Turbot's Creek
Kennebunkport
Foss Street Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Reet Methodist Church
Saco Salvation Army
White Church
Gorham Man
Cense
Allstate
Paul E. Rousseau
Saco Brownie Troop 5
N. M
Beach
Leslie Graffins
Biddeford High School
Sharon Hanna
Joyce Kuczynski
Pauline Plourde
Anne Provencal
Mary Morin
James Reilly
John Doran
William Reed
Earl Goodwin
Robert Pariseau
Donald Provost
Arundel Fire Auxiliary
Iota Chapter
Smorgasbord
Saco Voters
Amvets Auxiliary of
Casavant
Harry M. Wooster
Arthur J. Peloquin
Harry P. Garland
H. David Walley
Fred Patterson
Maurice C. E. Roux
Roger Sherman
Francis ‘Congdon
Albert F. Deshaies
Joseph S. Audie
Middle East
Hartselle
Gueraneed
Good Housekeeping
Carey Bros. Jewelers
Main Street
Bolduc
Alfred St
Dial
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