Personal notices from Biddeford and area
Roland Boucher of 11 Prospect Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Atty Albert Cookson of Biddeford went to probate court in Augusta on a business trip yesterday. Alma Morin has returned home to Pine Street Saco after a stay at Webber hospital. Mr and Mrs Roland Bouthillotte and sons with Miss Pauline Drouin are holidaying through Vermont to Montreal. Attending a Sanford testimonial for Burton Perkins WWI veterans commander were Mr and Mrs G A Souliere Biddeford and Mr and Mrs Orville Laverriere Old Orchard Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Boucher
Prospect Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Albert Cookson
Probate Court
Augusta
Alma Morin
Pine Street
Saco
Roland Bouthillette and Sons
Pauline Drouin
Vermont
Montreal
Sanford
Burton Perkins
Cleeut
G. A. Souliere
Orville Laverriere
Old Orchard Beach
Meetings Ahead for Local Legion AMVETS and Rebekah Lodge
Eval E meets Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley post tonight at 8 at the Post home on Elm Street Biddeford. Merton-Ira Staples AMVETS post gathers tonight at 8 in the Post home red street Biddeford. Saco Rebekah lodge convenes Saturday at 7 30 pm in Odd Fellows hall with officer installation led by Nel lie Wallace district deputy president Kennebunk and staff. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley Post
American Legion
Post
Elm Street
Biddeford
Merton
Ira Staples
Amvets Post
Red Street
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Nellie Wallace
Kennebunk
Cadets of Saco Salvation Army Meet Friday Evening
The Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m in church notes indicate the session gathers young members for planned activities and discussion aligned with the corps program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Legion To Face Fight At Annual Las Vegas Convention
In Las Vegas the American Legion enters the final day with a school prayer issue and the commander election looming. A resolutions committee advanced a proposal for a constitutional amendment to allow school prayer, but delegates delayed action citing insufficient representation. The national commander's race between James Powers and Joseph Matthews is the closest in 14 years, with both camps predicting victory or surprise defections in key states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nev
American Legionnaires
Congress
Legionnaires
United States
Robert I. Kahn
Houston
Tex
The
Legion
James Powers
Macon
Joseph Matthews
Fort Worth
Powers
Matthews
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Kansas
California
Pennsylvania Man Is Fined In Saco
Edwin M. Wayne of PennaU Pa, 49, was fined 150 or 30 days in Saco Municipal Court by Judge Hilary Mahaney for driving under the influence on Ocean Park road. Police testimony said he was found behind a car on Rachael's cabins lawn with lights on and engine running. A second intoxication in a motor vehicle charge was filed without plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. Wayne
Peneau
Saco
Hilary Mahaney
Ocean Park Road
Wayne
Chais Hennessy
Hennessy
Lawrence Leclair
Rachael
Mahaney
Business Notes Downing and Maker Move to Kennebunk Building
Downing and Maker Inc have moved from the Odd Fellows building after three and a half years to the KFR Warren building on Main Street Kennebunk and are open for business. They officially moved in on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing and Maker, Inc
Odd Fellows
KFR
Warren Building
Main Street
Kennebunk
Card of Thanks for Delvina Lapointe family
The family of the late Delvina Lapointe and Mrs Alice Caouette express gratitude to neighbors and friends for flowers spiritual bouquets and furnished cars during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Caouette
Delvina Lapointe
Deaths Rev Joseph Finn Gardiner Maine Pastor
The Rev Joseph W Finn 62 longtime pastor of St Joseph s Roman Catholic church Gardiner died unexpectedly in the rectory. Born in New York City he was ordained in 1929 after serving as a curate at St Catherine s Norway and instructor at Cheverus High Portland He later served as chaplain at St Ann s Indian Mission Princeton and pastor at Sacred Heart Portland Lubec He will lie in state and his funeral mass will be sung at St Joseph s at 10 30 a m on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart, Lubec
St. Joseph's
Death notice of Alfred Corriveau in Biddeford
Alfred Corriveau age 59 of 219 Cleaves street Biddeford died in a local hospital following a brief illness. He was born January 11 1903 in Ste Helene de Chester Quebec son of Alphonse and Anna Corriveau. Survived by wife Gabrielle Lavigne Corriveau a son Marcel Corriveau brothers Emile and six sisters. Friends may call at Emond Funeral home today and Friday 1 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral from St Andre church Saturday at 9 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Corriveau
Cleaves Street
Biddeford
Levening
Ste. Helene de Chester
P. Q
Alphonse
Anna Cote Corriveau
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
St. Andre Church
Sacred Heart League
Gabrielle Lavigne Corriveau
Marcel Corriveau
Emile
Victoriaville
Rose Picher
St. Valaire
Alden Auger
Alice Fournier
Marie Ange Labbe
Helene Hebert
Juliette Charland
Drummondville
Emond Funeral Home
Prayers Planned by Sacred Heart League for Corriveau
Members of the Sacred Heart League at St Andre church will gather at Emond Funeral Home Friday evening after church devotions to say prayers for Alfred Corriveau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart League of
Dogs Hamper Saco Waste Truck Drivers
Street Commissioner Herbert Kerns reported stray dogs disrupt Saco waste collection causing stoppages during rounds as dogs topple rubbish cans. He warned that dog owners will be taken to court under the city animal ordinance after written complaints to the municipal judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Kerns
Saco
Keerns
Kerns
Thief Forgets Lesson Fast In Miami Auto Theft Arrest
Charles Dexter Young, 21, left jail after three days of good behavior and stole a parked car belonging to Police Lt. Ben Newton. He claimed he needed transport to a blood bank, saying his rare blood type could fetch ten dollars a pint. Police quickly recaptured him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Charles Dexter Young
Young
Ben Newton
Local real estate sales in Saco and Old Orchard Beach
The late Suzanne E Anthony property at 103 King Street Saco sold to Mr and Mrs Rodney Staples for their residence. A frame bungalow and land at 13 Wesley Blvd Old Orchard Beach sold to Herman A Bouchard and Ednal Bouchard for their summer residence. A ranch style dwelling at 6 Shepard Avenue Saco sold to Priscilla V Warren and Arthur L Warren for their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Street
Saco
Suzanne E. Anthony
Rodney Staples
King Woodman
Vernard A
Lois G. Ayer
Locatter
Wesley Blvd
Old Orchard Beach
Bouchards
Priscilla V
Arthur L. Warren
Paul H
Catherine E. Hanson
Shepard Avenue
Warrens
Broadway Hand Gets On Stage After Four Years
AP reporter notes Ernie Austin, a New York stagehand of four years, earns an on stage opportunity in a Come Blow Your Horn tour. He is slated to appear in The Matchmaker on a tour sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ernie Austin
Austin
New York State Council On the Arts
Portland Forecast: Warmer, Increasing Cloudiness Today
Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with mild temperatures in Portland. Winds from the west 5 to 15 mph this afternoon and tonight, shifting to west to southwest. Friday remains partly cloudy with little temperature change. Zone 1 temperatures range 60 to 65 and 40 to 45 in varying readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Old Orchard Beach Taxpayers Elect Officer Slate
The Old Orchard Beach Taxpayers Association met at the Lions Club rooms to elect officers for the coming year. Officers elected were Clarence J. Williams president Hugh Phillips vice president Cynthia Michaud treasurer Mrs Georgia Blanchard secretary and board members Percy R Rich Herbert Trafton Mrs Helen Cummings Emerson Cummings Jerome LePelletier William OConnor and John McNeill. The treasurer reported unpaid memberships and discussions covered town ordinances zoning, and the Sewall report. A councillor attendance invitation and a speaker on municipal management were planned for the next meeting on Wednesday November 14 at the Lions Club. Hugh Phillips was endorsed for representative to the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach Taxpayers Association
Lions Club
Hoffman Street
Clarence J. Williams
Hugh Phillipis
Cynthia Michaud
Georggia Blanchard
Percy IR. Rich
Herbert Trafton
Helen Cummings
Emerson Cummings
Jerome LePelletier
William O'Connor
John McNeill
Elks Plan Reception For Grand Ruler Lee A Donaldson
Plans announced for honoring Lee A Donaldson grand exalted ruler at the Biddeford Saco Elks club Portland Road Saco tomorrow night. Arrangements chairman Leon Jones says only Elks may attend with a social hour from 6 to 7 followed by dinner and dancing. Visiting dignitaries include Past Grand Exalted Ruler John F Malley and Mrs Malley Springfield MA among others from Boston Bradford VA and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee A. Donald
Biddeford-Saco
Ranger Advisory Unit To Nominate Officers
The Ranger Advisory Unit will nominate officers at the first fall meeting. Sunday at 8 p m in Ranger hall Pepperell square Saco. Paul Reay president Norman Goldthwait vice president Cmdr Joseph Henaire advisory officer preside. agenda covers fall and winter projects. refreshments served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger Advisory Unit
Ranger Hall
Pepperell Square
Saco
Paul Reay
Norman Goldthwait
Cmdr
Joseph Henaire
Sunday School Registration At St Joseph Grade
Registration for Sun day school classes will be held at St Joseph grammar school on October 14 from 10 to 11 am. Children five by October 15 are eligible. Instructors will be St Joseph High School seniors who completed method instruction courses last year under Rev Sister Marcella. The number of instructors will depend on the size of the registration roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Grammar School
St. Joseph High School
Sister Marcella
Principa
Marcella
Students Attend Special Mass for the Pope and Ecumenical Council
St Louis and St Joseph high school students joined a special Mass at St Joseph church in Biddeford to bless the Holy Father and ecclesiastical leaders opening the Ecumenical Council in Rome. Msgr Elie Hevey led the ceremony with music by St Louis faculty and Mrs Diane Rousselle at the organ. A large group received Holy Communion and prayed for world unity before weekend dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph Church
Biddeford
Ecumenical Council
Rome
Elie Hevey
Diane Rousselle
Holy Father
Ogunquit Man Permitted To Build Addition
Portland AP reports Maine Supreme Court upheld a Superior Court ruling in a dispute between Grover S. Perkins of Ogunquit and his brother Russell M. of York over a restaurant addition. The court found the six foot passageway remaining from a fire exit sufficed, preserving the rights of passage per their mother's will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ogunquit
Maine Supreme Court
High Court
Superior Court
Armand A. Dufresne, Jr
Grover S. Perkins
Russell M
York
Grover
Perkins
Russell
Justice Dufresne
Former Boxer Named To Lewiston Planning Board
Paul A. Labbe Jr., once a nationally rated lightweight boxer, was named to Lewiston Planning Board by Mayor Donna J. Girard to fill the unexpired term of ex Mayor Louis P. Gagne. Labbe, undefeated New England champion, fought about 400 bouts in a 14 year career and was once rated eighth nationally at light weight. Since retiring in 1941 he has run several apartment houses, owned a restaurant, and served as business agent for the Carpenters Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Paul A.labbe Jr
Paul Junior
Junior
The
Carpenters Union
Mary-Martha Circle Plans Future Programs
The Mary Martha circle of Saco United Baptist churchwomen met at Thelma Scammon’s Buxton Road home. Lois Skillin led devotions. circle leader Scammon ran the business session. Verna Taylor outlined future programs including two book reviews and distribution of program books. The group noted an all day York association Basket meeting October 29 with Saco United Baptist church hosting. Next gathering moved to November 6 at Lois Skillin’s Kin kin Road Ocean Park.
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Mary - Martha
Saco
Scammon
York
Lois Skillin
Millikin Road
Ocean Park
Verna Taylor
Martha Bennett
Gloria Stickney
Virginia Scammon
Gertrude Woodman
Doris Bell
Lucy Palmer
Lillian Jakeman
Ruby Prescott
Velma Wiggin
Esther Crogan
Saco Tax Collector Details Tax Interest Calculation
Saco Tax Collector Roy Tounge stated taxpayers must mail the interest charge with tax bills. He explained interest due is calculated by multiplying the amount owed to the city by the days from September 1 when the rate began, then dividing by the applicable period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Roy Tounge
GOP Candidates Hosted by Saco Republican Committee
Republican candidates for the November 6 county elections spoke at a banquet in the Saco School Street Methodist church. Chairman Arthur Albrecht opened the meeting. speakers included Dr Edward Whelan master of ceremonies, Mayor Dinsmore Worthing, Sen James Erwin, Sen Gordon Brewster, and Sen Ralph M Lovell. Also present were Mrs Ruby M Emens, Ernest Gallant, Judge John Roberts, Mrs Bernice Hansen, Atty Philip Graves, Fred Leavitt. Absent: Roger Walker and County Atty John Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Dinsmore Worthing
Saco
Worthing
Philip Graves
Ruby M. Emens
Republican City Committee
Arthur Albrecht
Edward Whelan
Saco River
James Erwin
York
Senate Judiciary Committee
Gordon Brewster
Wells
Senate Shore Fisheries Committee
Ralph M. Lovell
Sanford
Industry and Recreation
Cochairman
Arundel
Lebanon
Maine
Atty
Fred Leavitt
Parsonsfield
Register of Deeds
Roger Walker
Alfred
John Harvey
Tea For St Mary Nuns Postponed By Associates
The recognition tea honoring the Sisters of Mercy of St Mary school and convent has been moved from Sunday afternoon to a later date. Walter Nelson president of St Mary Associates cites nun schedule changes. New date to be announced, social committees and Room Mothers to continue hospitality duties with Miss Joan Duranceau assisting the Children of Mary and the faculty recognition program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Mercy of St. Mary
Walter Nelson
St. Mary Associates
Nelson
Joan Duranceau
Children of Mary Society
Furnace Fails At Federal School In Old Orchard Beach
Students at the Federal school in Old Orchard Beach were sent home as the heating system broke down. Superintendent Dr. Frank Lawler announced the day would be made up later, with repairs to the burner expected to finish today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal School
Old Orchard Beach
Frank Lawler
Lawler
Beach Town Office To Close Saturday
Old Orchard Beach town office will close Saturday morning to observe a long holiday weekend. Town manager Percival Ward stated the time off is for staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach Town
Old Orchard Beach
Percival Wardwell
Wrangle Continues Over Valid Dates for Reed Interview
Dolloff said Nichols was asked by phone September 14 and by telegram September 24 for commitments. He told Geraghty that only telegrams this week revealed that the dates acceptable to Mr Reed are Tuesday October 16 and Wednesday October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolloff
Nichols
Geraghty
Reed
Bruce Lund Named New UM Seniors President
Bruce Lund of Saco was elected president of the senior class at the University of Maine in Portland. Lloyd York of West Scarborough was chosen vice president and Roger Fortin of Augusta treasurer. Tom Murray of Lisbon named representative to the student council. other classes also named officers. John Chandler of Cumberland Center and Robert Curry of Freeport hold freshmen leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Bruce Lund
Saco
University of Maine
Lloyd York
West Scarborough
Roger Fortin
Augusta
Tom Murray
Lisbon
TV Viewing Calls For Quick Shift
Cynthia Lowry notes TV schedules pull viewers between Perry Mason Dr Kildare The Nurses and Hazel on Thursday nights NBC CBS and ABC offer overlapping hits causing fans to choose between Dick Powell Show Garry Moore Show and Stoney Burke Wes the semi villain on ABCs Stoney Burke stands out as a new regular in tonight’s lineup Alan King and Marian Lorne potential guest appearances front next season.Broadcasting choice and scheduling tensions shape viewers weeknights with Me Hale’s Navy and The Hitchcock Hour highlighted as options for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
Perry Mason
Perry
Dick Powell
Jack Benny
Garry Moore
NBC
CBS
ABC
Stoney Burke
Wes
Warren Oates
Carol Burnett
Roy Castle
Alan King
Marian Lorne
Saco Officials Attend Portland Redevelopment Meeting
Mayor Dinsmore Worthing City Clerk Clifford A Purvis Planning Board Member Nicholas P Scon tras and engineer Lawrence Kray nick of Whitman and Howard attend an area redevelopment meeting at the University of Maine Portland campus this afternoon to discuss accelerated public works programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinsmore Worthing
Clifford A. Purvis
Nicholas P. Scontras
Saco
Lawrence Kraynick
Whitman &Howard
University of Maine In Portland
Four Men Sentenced in Biddeford Gas Theft Case
Four young men aged 17 to 22 were each sentenced to 30 days in county jail by Judge Simon Spill in Biddeford on charges of larceny of gasoline. The group, including Roland Toussaint 22 of Bristol Connecticut James Emerton 17 and John Emerton 21 both of South Portland and Raymond Bouchard 19 of Biddeford, were arrested after filling a car’s fuel tank at Hamel's Shell and leaving without paying. Toussaint pleaded guilty claiming he had only toll money for a trip to Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Spill
Biddeford
Roland Toussiant
Bristol
Bouchard
John Emerton
Kittery
Toussaint
Connecticut
Franklin Faulkingham
Bangor
Public Health Nursing reports visits and programs in Biddeford
Biddeford Public Health Nursing staff reported over 2 787 nursing visits from March through August, up 282 from last year, at a nursing committee meeting. Bedside visits numbered 1 362 with calls from all community sections, while school nursing covered all schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Washington Street
Raymond Kenneally
Supt
Kenneally
Miss Murphy
Sweetser Children's Home
Saco
Pride ‘Training School
South Portland
Insurance Women
Southern Maine
Children of Mary Sodality
St. Mary Parish
Elks
Biddeford-Saco
David Davidson
York
Cumberland Counties
Ann Cote
Maine State Nurses Association
Poland Spring
Frank Carey
Community Chest
Carey
Madeliene Davenport
Nursing Committee
Joseph Drapeau
Paul Emile Petit
Youland’s
Main Street
Baptist Church Sets Dedication Date For Organ
Arrangements for the formal dedication of the new organ at Biddeford United Baptist Church were finalized at the fall church meeting after the midweek prayer service. The organ was purchased with funds left by the late Miss Rowena Brackett, with the Oct 14 8 pm service set for the dedication in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Genevieve McDonald
Irene Dwelley
Adelpha McKeen
Marion Nason
Alice Woodman
Edna Wilson
Saco Legion Auxiliary Hosts Girl Staters at Meeting
Delegates to Dirigo Girls State and their mothers spoke on their June Colby experiences, sharing photos and songs. The Owen-Davis unit approved charitable donations, a Past Commander night, and tasks for post house insurance and memorial poppies, with plans for a Kennebunk reception honoring district leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirigo
Owen-Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Beach Street
Saco
Colby College
Judy McGuire
Sharon Staples
Cathy Black
Paula Benoit
Katherine Sanborn
Kathleen Staples
Gladys Black
Gertrude Benoit
Muriel Forest
Togus Veterans Hospital
Leonard Wood Memorial
Department
Kennebunk
Catherine Ambrose
First District
Gertrude Rankin
Sunshine
Florence Gagne
Angie Cote
Frances Mullins
Biddeford Women of United Baptist Hold Mission Meeting
Mrs Mabel Emery hosted the Biddeford United Baptist Women’s Missionary Society gathering at Guinea Road. President Genevieve McDonald opened with prayer, devotionals centered on Love Is a Golden Gate, White Cross work was shared, and readings exchanged. The York Basket meeting is set for Oct 29 at Saco church and York Convention on Oct 21 at Biddeford church. Eleven members attended and refreshments followed. The next meeting is Nov 14 with guest speaker Miss Abbie Sanderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Emery
Guinea Road
Biddeford
Women's Missionary Society
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Genevieve McDonald
Eva Bowen
Mary Grace
York Basket
Saco United Baptist Church
York
Abbie Sanderson
NASA procurement tour to Maine manufacturers
A visiting NASA procurement team will arrive late Monday, interview and view exhibits on Tuesday and Wednesday, then conduct in plant visits across the state Thursday and Friday. They will outline procurement procedures and quality control, offering guidance to Maine manufacturers. Members include Frank Godsey, Franklyn Phillips, Louis Fogg, Jack Bowie, George Vecchetti, and reps from Chrysler, Boeing, Aerojet, Douglas, North American, and Lockheed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erate
DEO
NASA
Maine
Sen. Smith
Frank Godsey
James Webb
Franklyn Phillips
Louis Fogg
Jack Bowie
George Vecchetti
Chrysler Corp
Boeing Airscraft
Aerojet General Corp
Douglas Aircraft
North American Aviation
Lockheed Space and Missile Co
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Joseph Finn
OOB Taxpayer
Maine House of Representatives
Bernice B. Hanson
Gordon E. Brewster
Senate
James 8. Erwin
Ernest E. Gallant
Fred N. Leavitt
John B. Roberts
Planning Board
Mary-Martha Circle
Saco Committee
St. Mary Nuns
Furnace
Wrangle
UM Seniors
Hale
Navy
Ernest Borgnine
John Forsythe
Saco City
Saco Legion Auxiliary
Church Mission
Thompson
Florence Hamel
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