Newly Elected Fatima Circle Daughters Members Named
Among the newly elected officers of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Mrs Irene Roberge is named organist. Other notes list residents and visitors including Adolphe Gagnon at Mercy Hospital Portland James Burnie returning home from Trull hospital and Seaman Leroy H Martel serving aboard USS Saratoga in the Mediterranean with a Barcelona visit noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Fatima Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Irene Roberge
Adolphe Gagnon
Elm Street
Biddeford
Mercy Hospital
Portland
James Burnie
Herring Avenue
Trull Hospital
Corrine Corriveau
Aurora Nolette
Sunshine Committee
Joan Seymour
Lemieux Street
New England Tel
Tel
Visitise
Cheryl Kinmond
Suitland
Leroy H. Martel
Seaman
USN
Harold Fe.martel
Saco
Saratoga
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Barcelona
Spain
Charter Draft To Be Aired At Beach Hearing
A public hearing on the final draft of Old Orchard Beach charter is set for Monday night November 14 at the High School auditorium. The proposal would replace the current government with a town meeting town council system, creating seven council members and about 40 town meeting representatives across five districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Adelbert M. Jakeman
David K. Marshall
Jerome LePelletier
Donald Jones
Leonard Gray
George Shorey
Henry John
Board of Selectmen
Beach
Halfway
Saco Line
Boston and Maine
Jameson
Ocean Park
Boston and Maine Railroad
Goose Fare Brook
Tunis Avenue
Ocean
Scarborough
Saco
Jameson School
Heath Street
Saco Avenue
School Street
Portland Weather Summary for Zone 1
Partly cloudy and cool with a few light showers this afternoon. Light variable winds. Tonight expect little temperature change with similar winds. Saturday brings variable cloudiness and warmer temperatures. Zone 1 highs 55 to 60, lows 40 to 45. Overnight lows listed: Portland 45 Caribou 24 Greenville 28 Eastport 30 Old Town 27 Rumford 36 Mount Washington 22 Concord 40 Boston 52 New York 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Greenville
Eastport
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
New York
MEWNISS Ladies Auxiliary Banquet in Biddeford
The MEWNISS The Ladies auxiliary TWUA AFL CIO will hold its 18th annual banquet Saturday at 6 p m at the Union hall Biddeford. Dancing after the banquet with Muriel's orchestra. The monthly business meeting will be Sunday at 2 15 p m at Union hall. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TWUA
Afl-Cio
Wil
Union Hall
Biddeford
Muriel
Saco Salvation Army to Meet and Hear Confessions Saturday
Church notes report the Junior Band and singers meeting Saturday at 9 a.m. Confessions will be heard at St Monica in Kennebunk from 4 to 5 p.m. St Martha Kennebunk runs from 4 to 9 and 8 p.m. St Mary Wells offers confessions Saturday 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. All Saints Oguawit hosts Saturday confessions 4 to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soongsters
Saco Salvation Army
St Monica Church
Kennebunk
St. Martha Church
Port
St. Mary Church
Wells
All Saints Church
Oguawit
Camp Ellis unit plans white elephant sale
Camp Ellis Volunteer fire auxiliary members discussed a white elephant sale for October 20 at their last night meeting in the fire house. Reports by secretary Mrs. Leona Allen and sunshine chair Mrs. Christobel Gagnon were read. A thank you note from Mrs. Joan Larochelle was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Ellis
Margaret Pendleton
Cynthia Lemay
Theresa Pendleton
Laurette McAlevey
Elsie Buzzell
Allen
Christobel Gagnon
Lillien Gagnon
Alice Eastman
Marjorie Pendleton
Delma Hurd
Lydia Colmer
Florence Fitch
Dimes Campaign Plans Mapped At Kennebunk
Plans for the 1961 March of Dimes drive were outlined at a Kennebunk Inn dinner meeting for local regional and county organizers. J Albert Merryman led the preparations with workshop sessions tentatively planned before the campaign opens next year and later announcements by drive leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk Inn
J. Albert Merryman
Simonne Moisan Honored At Bridal Shower in Biddeford
St Joseph Senior choir staged a surprise bridal shower for Simonne Moisan at her Clark Street home in Biddeford. She will wed October 22 at St Joseph church. Guests included Mrs Arline Bergeron and hostesses such as Mrs Diana Rousselle and Mrs Rene Racine. A gold clock was given, with musical numbers and a display of the wedding trousseau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Simmonne Moisan
Clark Street
Biddeford
Moisan
St. Joseph Church
Arline Bergeron
Chois Group
Diana Rousselle
Bergeron
Rene Duquette
Rene Racine
Gedeon Moisan
Imelda Paul
Jeannette Mondor
Ann Marie Paquet
Jeannette Tardif
Laura Delisie
Gilberte Normand
Trousseau
Cub Pack 310 Takes Part In Many Projects
Cub Pack 310 held activities at the First Parish Congregational church parish house with den mothers and assistants guiding Dens 1 through 11. Cubs collected tails for painting, checked books, made plaques, played games, visited a hospital, learned songs, and worked on achievements. Pack leaders and den chiefs were present, and the first pack meeting for boys, parents, and leaders is set for 7:30 PM at the parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scbuts
Pack 310
First Parish Congregational Church
Sacco
Den
Donald Doyle
John Whitney
Donald Pierce
Harry Smith, Jr
Horothy Hawkins
Thomas Vining
Oliver Stevens
Raoul Paradis
Philip Scamman
Euclid Milliard
Richard Murphy
Muriel Winchester
Gerald Carter
John Higham
Wilfred Hughes
Robert W. Bouter
Lyles
Stephen Levie
Stephen Murphy
Richard Stickney
Michael Hart
James Riddle
Edmund Tice
Dennis Gaines
Douglas Gaines
Mark Buil
David Roy
Michael Pierce
Billy Cushing
Stephen Foster
Peter Smith
Harry Nielson
Thomas Russelle
Roland Hunt
David Tito
Chester Blunt
Jay Stevens
Richard Roy
Robert Chamberlain
Paul Nannery
Richard Frechette
Cubs
Roland Gagnon
Donald Colg
Michael Leavitt
Joseph Lapointe
Robert Higham, Jr
Alan Brown
Larry White
John Scammon
Charles Scammon
Robert Kennedy
Russell Leighton
Steven Foran
David Milliard
Wayne Whitney
Bobby Murphy
Richard Normand
Dennis Roy
Christopher Allen
Jerry Carter
Bruce Blow
Kevin Savage
Stanley Charles
James Wilcox
Michael
Items Needed By Saco Missionary
Mrs. Euphemia Ladd reports she is in need of a small living room set and a bed couch for two needy families in Saco. The appeal seeks furniture and comfort items to aid local residents in hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco City
Euphemia Ladd
Saco
Submarine sighting near Jonesport reported
Lobster fishermen near Moose Peak eight miles off Jonesport reported an unidentified submarine or two moving alternately northwesterly and southward this morning. Navy spokesmen in Boston said the report would be recorded as an unidentified submarine and declined further comment. The activity occurred within 20 miles of the Cutler low frequency radio station under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesport
Moose Peak
Boston
First Naval District Headquarters
Navy
Cutler
Khrushchev Attacks West in UN Disarmament Debate
Khrushchev warned the United States against war and denounced Dag Hammarskjold before leaving the UN General Assembly. He called the Security Council worse than a spittoon and floated a plan to replace the secretary general with a three-man commission as part of his general and complete disarmament proposal. He proposed a Europe location for a special session early in 1961 after Eisenhower leaves office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
United States
General Assembly
Europe
Eisenhow
Khrushchev
Assembly
Untitled remark about not offending anyone
A brief line notes that the speaker hopes they have not offended anyone. The statement emphasizes consideration and restraint in communication.
Auxiliary To Saco Firemen Install Officers
Installation of officers was held at the Saco Fire station last night for the Saco Firemen's auxiliary. New officers: Gloria Hevey president, Winnifred Hanson vice president, Irene Leavitt secretary, Madeline Eastman treasurer. Committees named for party, food sale, and refreshments. past president Rita Jacques honored with gifts. Attendees included Emmons, Flood, Fastman, Hanson, McInnis, Leavitt, LeBlanc, Jacques, Cantara, and Hevey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Gloria Hevey
Winnifred Hanson
Irene Leavitt
Madeline Eastman
Mary Cantara
Winnie Hanson
Jean McInnis
Sunshine
Irma LeBlanc
Ruth Scammon
Hazel Emmons
Lydia Flood
Rita Jacques
Maple Street
Maine Cleaners
Pepperell Square
Madeline Fastman
More Petty Larceny Cases Reported in Saco
Two new petty larceny cases were reported to Saco police. Chief Raymond Kerry said reports have increased after newspaper stories about thefts. He urged all victims to report incidents. Philip Sanborn of Saco Brick Co. lost several tools, and Augustine Ouellette of Biddeford had a car side view mirror stolen on York Hill, Saco. Police patrols in the area have been increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Police
Raymond Kerry
Kerry
Philip Sanborn
Saco Brick Company
Street
Saco
Augustine Ouellette
Raymond Street
Biddeford
York Hill
Sace
Snowshoe Club Plans Meeting At Rochambeau
The Rochambeau club hosts the semi annual American Snowshoe Union meeting with an executive session at 1 p.m and regular session at 3 p.m led by George C Neault. Special guests Jeremie Diotte and Raoul Charbonneau arrive from Canada. Members vote on dues and plan dances, softball awards, and a Thanksgiving Eve supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochambeau Club
American Snowshoe Union
Alfred Street
Biddeford
George C. Neault
Jeremie Diotte
Canadian Snowshoe Union
Raoul Charbonneau
Raymond Belanger
Joseph Larose
Dames Rochambbeau
Bertrand Jacques
Larose
Loenzo Huot
Quiet Day in Biddeford Courts and Police Activity
Biddeford reported no Municipal Court session and zero accidents by police. The fire department logged one call for an overflowing oil burner at 132 Prospect Street, a house owned by Jeannette Bergeron and occupied by Laurier Simoneau. Tank 1 ponded but the fire was extinguished on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Prospect Street
Jeannette Bergeron
Laurier Simoneau
First French Fur Traders Wander Nebraska Shores
The earliest white visitors to Nebraska were French fur traders who began exploring the region around 700 years ago, carving paths through distant lands and laying groundwork for future settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Salute To Youth: John Charest Seaplane Dreamer Aims For Kings Point
An 18 year old Thornton Academy student John L Charest is Salute to Youth winner. He is a qualified skin diver an able seaman a Red Cross senior lifesafer and water safety aide. He aims for Kings Point Maritime Academy and someday to own a ship. He is from Saco Maine linked to Biddeford Troop 305 and Thornton Academy activities. He undertook canoe trips 105 miles from North Conway New Hampshire to the Atlantic and a 55 mile water trip Ossipee Lake to the Atlantic. He holds Red Cross certificates and Scouting badges including Eagle Scout. He competed in the National Scout Jamboree 1957 and served as Explorer Post 305 president and secretary. He was Thornton Academy football letter recipient and Dirigo Boys State adjutant general. He is known as Honest John and he attends Notre Dame de Lourdes church. He hopes for a Kings Point appointment soon and views a seafaring life as his future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Red Cross
John L. Charest
King’s Point Maritime Academy
New York
Leandre Charest
Kinney Shores
Saco
Ossipee Lake
N. H
Atlantic
Biddeford
Valley Forge
Explorer
Explorers
Dirigo Boys State
University of Maine
Academy
John
Notre Dame de Lourdes
St. Joseph Grammar School
Summit Street
King’s Point Naval Academy
Seven Seas
Webber Medical Staff Elects New President and Officers
Dr. M. P. Houle was elected president of the Webber hospital medical staff at the annual meeting. New officers include Dr. Harry Lapirow as vice president and Dr. Michael M. P. Magaudda as secretary treasurer. Retiring president Dr. Charles Clarkin received a rising vote of thanks. Committee appointments will be named at the November staff meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Houle
Webber Hospital
Harry Lapirow
Michael M.P. Magaudda
Houle
Charles Clarkin
Gerald Leary
William B .Sullivan
Paul S. Hill, Jr
Thomas Anton
Louis Lesieur
Leopold A. Viger
Joseph M. Patane
J. Robert Downing
Robert Lafond
Maurice Ross
Michael Maguadda
Herbert Hopkins
Kenneth Cuneo
Andre Fortier
J. R. Larochelle
William F. Mahaney
Robert F. Ficker
Roger JR. Robert
W. T. Roussin
Carleton F. Davis
Garland and Oliver Trade Fire Over Public Education
Republican Peter A. Garland accuses Rep. James C. Oliver of disservice to the First District while Oliver defends his post office and civil service record. Oliver criticizes a gag rule limiting federal employee political discussion and urges union support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. Garland
Congress
Garland
Oliver Garland
James C. Oliver
House
Post Office and Civil Service Subcommittee
Oliver
Last Man's Club Honored At Biddeford Legion Fete
The Biddeford American Legion post hosted a Last Man's Club celebration at the post home on Kennebunk road. Officers present included Erwin Gowen, Conrad Fortier, and Ralph Winship. dignitaries included Donald Leighton and Napoleon Frechette. James Reilly spoke on Boys State and thanked the post for sponsorship. The meeting approved a W-star flag for Scout Troop 308 and the county commander urged readiness for potential Soviet action, proposing evacuation plans for schools and hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
lighe-Beaudoin-Farley
American Legion
Kennebunk Road
Biddeford
Last Man's Club
Erwin Gowen
Conrad Fortier
Ralph Winship
York County
Donald Leighton
Alfred
Olin Jones
Napoleon Frechette
James Reilly
Dirigo Boys State
Reilly
Legion
Sunshine Committee
Alfred Credit
Webber Hospital
St. Joseph Parish
Arthur Brunelle
Leighton
Khrushchev
Russia
United Nations
America
Maine
George Boutin
Edward Farley
Robert Boucher
Alfred Prejean
Joseph Angers
Plans Outlined By Saco PTA Executive Unit
The Saco PTA executive board met at Mrs. Alan Sawyer’s home to outline year plans including committee projects and a Father’s Night. All chairmen will attend the Maine PTA convention in Portland on October 20. A November 8 food sale fundraiser was announced as the sole PTA fund-raiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Parents Teacher Executive Board
Alan Sawyer
Saco
Saco Pta
Maine Pta
Portland
Robert Warner
PTA
Thornton Academy Band
Ways and Means
William Kimball
New School
Clayton Freeman
William Searle
Franklin Thompson
Thomas Winston
Warner
Sawyer
Beach Man Fined $60 In Saco Court
Real L. Savoy of 70 Portland Avenue Old Orchard Beach was fined 60 dollars by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court for reckless driving on the Maine Turnpike. Coast Guardsman Clarence Simmons alleged Savoy overtook and forced him into the emergency lane twice, then repeated the act. A second charge of intoxication brought by State Police added a 10 dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real L. Savoy
Portland Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Hilary Mahaney
Saco
Maine Turnpike
Savoy
Coast
Ed wards plant offers new job opportunities in Maine
The Ed wards plant announces new job opportunities. Both the union and the company express confidence in the excellent labor relations built over years and remain optimistic about the future of operations in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Edwards
Exiellent
Maine
Protected from abuse by political parties or politicians
Fragmentary line appears to discuss safeguarding individuals from abuse by any political party or politicians, with no clear event, date, or names readable. The readable fragment implies emphasis on protection against political abuse rather than a specific incident or announcement.
Scottish Clan Auxiliary Names Committees at Saco Meeting
The Lady Royal Stewart Auxiliary to the Order of Scottish Clan met at Ahepa hall in Pleasant Street, Saco, with 16 members, naming committees for coming events and a memorial service for long-time member Mrs Annie Garden. An October 27 inspection will be led by deputy inspector Mrs Georgianna Petrie of Andover, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Royal Stewart
Order of Scottish Clan
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Saco
Annie Garden
Georgianna Petrie
Andover
Mass
Julette Rocray
Annie Armitage
May Dennis
Madeline Noyes
Catherine Hutchins
Mary Burns
Nan Cunningham
Jessie Watson
Ann Byth
Sophia Rankin
Juliette Rocray
Jeanie Howard
Agnes Cunningham
Two Men Sentenced In Maine Superior Court
David Estes of Lowell and Ernest Livingstone of Sanford were each sentenced to five to 25 years in Maine State Prison for assault and robbery in Sanford last September. Victims William Jacobs and Edgar Cormier were hospitalized for over two weeks. Other actions included Wright of Kennebunk receiving a reformatory term for forging a driver's license, Morse of Wells upholding a pornography possession fine, and several youths given suspended reformatories or probation for various charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Estes
Lowell
Mass
North Berwick
Ernest Livingstone
Sanford
Maine State
Abraham M. Rudman
York County Superior Court
Alfred
Washington
William Jacobs
Edgar Cormier
Estes
Livigstone
Jacobs
Robert N. Wright
Kennebunk
South Windham Men's Reformatory
Earl M. Morse
Wells
Rudman
Morse
William L. Davis
Michael Brennan
Robert C. Currier
Kennebunport
Firemen's Ball Slated Saturday In Biddeford
The 50th annual Ball, sponsored by the Biddeford Fire department Relief Association, will be held tomorrow at 8:30 PM in St. John Hall at Adams and Jefferson. Music by Aline Perreault's orchestra accompanies dancing. proceeds fund aid for injured firefighters. A parade of fire department members, led by Fire Chief Arthur King, will march from the station along Jefferson and Alfred to City Square and to St John Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Association of the
Biddeford
Jefferson and
Alfed Streets
Main Street
Ito City Square
St. Johnsball
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Roger Meiaver
Summer Street
Louise Binetty
Poo Road
Montreal
Can
Memoriam
Yvonne Boucher
St. Andre's Church
Simonne Moisan
Snowshoe Club
Rochambeau
Madeline Davenport
Dr. Houle
Webber Medical Staff
A.J. Miller
Scottish Clan
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