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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1962

Page

2

Local Personal News and Social Appearances

Miss Melanee Boutin has returned home at 364 Main Street Biddeford after hospital care at Webber hospital. Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Charest of Biddeford attend the American College of Surgeons meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey. Mrs. Edmund Beaumont of Old Orchard Beach plans a six week London Paris Rome tour via Montreal October 19 aboard the Homeric. Loyce Addorio freshman at Farmington State Teachers College returns after a weekend with her parents Dennis and Mrs. Addorio Biddeford. Owen-Davis post and unit American Legion and auxiliary from Saco represent at York County Council and auxiliary meetings in Berwick with Mrs. Martha Beaudoin Miss Charlene Farnham and Roger Grant. Biddeford attendees at York County council American Legion auxiliary session in Berwick include Mrs. Nellie Petit Mrs. Carl Ruel and Mrs. Lizzie Tremay.

Melanee Boutin Main Street Biddeford Webber Hospital L. R. Charest Atlantic City N. J American College of Surgeons Edmund Beaumont Old Orchard Beach Montreal London Paris Rome Loyce Addorio Farmington State Teachers College Dennis Addorio Owen - Davis Post American Legion and Auxiliary Saco York County Council Berwick Martha Beaudoin Charlene Farnham Roger Grant American Legion Auxiliary Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley Nellie Petit Carl Ruel Lizzie Tremay

Local church and club meetings listed for week

The Daughters of Ruth of Biddeford First Universalist Church meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the church parlor. Thornton Academy Band Parents Club meets tonight at 7 30 in TA cafeteria. Seventh and Eighth graders at Saco Recreation Center have a Halloween party October 26. Biddeford post Veterans of Foreign Wars meets tonight at 7 30 in Biddeford City Building. Lyman Public Health council meets tomorrow at 1 p m at Mrs Nellie Burgess home. All Lyman women invited. Troop One Building Association Auxiliary postpones to Thursday October 18 at Mrs Alan Sneider's home. Fight and Forty meet Thursday at ? p m at Mrs Pete Rankin's home. Catholic Order of Foresters meets tonight at 7 30 in Emery Street hall Biddeford. Past Presidents Parley Owen-Davis Legion Auxiliary holds October meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 at Mrs Angie Cote's Garfield Street Saco. Biddeford Women's Democratic Social Club meets tomorrow night at St John Hall Jefferson and Adams Streets Italian spaghetti supper served beginning at 6 30.

Lyman Public Health Council Nellie Burgess Lyman Health Council Troop One Building Association Auxiliary Alan Sneider Alfred Street Biddeford Owen-Davis Legion Auxiliary Angie Cote Garfield Street Saco

Midweek prayer and praise services listed around Biddeford and Wells

The schedule notes a Wednesday 7 30 p m midweek prayer at Biddeford United Baptist church. Holy Communion is set for Tuesday 6 a m at Christ Episcopal church Biddeford. A Tuesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting is planned at Full Gospel church Wells Route 9 A. The Saco Salvation Army Home League meets Tuesday 7 30 p m. The Adventures in Christian Living session tonight at 7 30 features J Donald Harrington from Community Church of New York City at Saco Unitarian gate house School Street. Also Maine apples described with seasonal imagery.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Full Gospel Route 9-A Wells The Saco Salvation Army Saco Unitarian Church Gate House School Street J. Donald Harrington Community Church of New York City

Card of Thanks for Webber Hospital care

I express my appreciation for the wonderful care I received during my stay at the Webber Hospital. Gratitude goes to Dr Levesque the nurses and aides for their help and to relatives friends and neighbors for cards flowers and gifts.

Webber Hospital

Obituary of Algie B Hines of Kennebunk Pond Road

Algie B Hines died at 70 after a lengthy illness at his home on Kennebunk Pond Road Lyman born Plymouth October 13 1892 son of Boyd and Hattie Small Hines. A woods foreman by trade he worked for Day's Mills and J G Beerne and Son Co Biddeford. He was a member of the Goodwin Labbe Taylor American Legion post Dayton and attended Goodwins Mills Baptist Church. Survived by widow Grace Stimpson two sons Algie C Hines Spokane WA and George I Hines St Bruno CA two daughters Mrs Algena Perry Lyman and Mrs Arlene Chase Kennebunk two brothers Stanley Hines Dayton and Roland Hines Plymouth one sister Mrs Aleta Fuller Kennebunk 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren with several nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco visitation tonight and Tuesday 7 to 9 PM.

Algie B. Hines Kennebunk Pond Road Lyman Plymouth Boyd and Hattie Small Hines Day's Mills J. G. Beerne & Son, Company Biddeard Goodwin-Labbe-Taylor American Legion Dayton Goodwins Mills Baptist Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street Saco

Spear RUMFORD Funeral services for Theodore F Spear 70

Theodore F Spear retired Oxford Paper Co vice president dies at 70 after home death Sunday in Rumford. Former Rumford mill manager 24 years and last years led public relations. Served as Rumford Community Hospital administrator. Past president of Associated Industries of Maine. Survived by widow Frances Harris and two daughters Mrs Morse of Dixfield and Miss Kinley of Millinocket.

Rumford Theodore F. Spear Oxford Paper Co Spear Oxford Associated Industries of Maine Frances Harris Robert Morse Dixfield William Kinley Millinocket

Death of Biddeford woman after Portland road accident

Alice M. Casey 75 of Biddeford died after arrival at Maine Medical Center following an accident on the Portland road Scarborough. Wife of John J. Casey she had lived in Biddeford 34 years born Kennebunk May 1 1887 daughter of Frederick and Amanda Stevens. Survivors include her widower a son Donald Casey Hampton NH a daughter Irene Poulin Manchester Conn five grandchildren one great grandchild and nephews. Funeral arrangements in progress with Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford.

Alice M. Casey Biddeford Maine Medical Center Portland Scarborough Washington Street John J. Casey Kennebunk Frederick Amanda Town) Stevens Donald Casey Hampton N. H Irene Poulin Manchester Conn St. Mary Church Springvale Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone Street

Mae M Goodwin funeral set in Kennebunkport

Funeral services for Mae M. Goodwin 69 a Kennebunkport resident will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from Kennebunkport South Congregational church with Rev. Robert Howes officiating. She died Saturday at her Temple Street home. widow of Wilbur F. Win former postmaster. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing. Born Kennebunkport November 4 1892 daughter of Frank G. and Emma J Mitchell. Active in church and clubs member of South Congregational Aurora chapter CES Olympian and Good Cheer clubs and Women’s association. Survivors include brother Carl F. Mitchell West Newton Mass and one niece. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 at Bibber Memorial chapel 67 Summer Street Kennebunk.

Mae M. Goodwin Kennebunkport Kennebunkport South Congregational Church Robert Howes Temple Street Wilbur F.win Bu‘ra Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing Frank G Emma J. (Stone) ‘Mitchell South Congregational Church Aurora Chapter CES Olympian Club Good Cheer’ Club The Women's Association Carl F. Mitchell West Newton Mass Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer Street Kennebunk

Stock Market Steady Rises In Quiet New York Trading

New York stock activity opened firm in quiet trading as the AP average of 60 stocks at noon rose 3 to 218.8 with industrials up .5, rails up .1, and utilities up .1. IBM gained several points, Polaroid and Xerox advanced, Du Pont led chemical gains while steel stocks showed easing momentum.

New York Associated Press IBM Polaroid Xerox du Pont Union Carbide America Cyanamid Eastman Ko Chrysler Ford U.S

Weather outlook for Portland for today and Tuesday

The forecast calls for a cloudy, warmer afternoon in Portland with light east to southeast winds. Tonight remains partly cloudy and milder with light winds from the south to southeast. Tuesday brings mostly cloudy skies and further warming with temperatures ranging from 35 to 40 in All Zones.

Portland

Biddeford Man Appeals Nine Month Sentence in Delinquency Case

Robert J. Morin, 21, of Biddeford, appealed a nine month York county jail sentence for contributing to the delinquency of two Saco girls to Superior Court in Saco. Morin pleaded guilty before Judge Mahaney and bail was set at $1000. Norman A. Critchley, 22, of Saco, pleaded innocent, found guilty, and received a six month suspended sentence with one year probation. Lt. Foran of Saco Police was complainant in both cases. In a separate action Lester K. Graffam Jr., 21, of West Kennebunk, pleaded guilty to speeding 65 mph in a 40 mph zone and was fined $25 by Associate Judge Wilson. Sgt. Hennessey was the complainant.

Robert J. Morin Pool Street Biddeford York County Alfred Saco Municipal Court Saco Morin Hilary Mahaney Mahaney Norman A. Critchley Storer Street Atty Robert York Critchley Robert Foran Lester K.graffam, Jr West Kennebunk William F. Wilson, Jr Graffam Charles Hennessey

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Archambault held in Biddeford

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary May Archambault of South Portland and formerly Scarborough were conducted at St. Andre church Biddeford with Rev Bernard Nicknair presiding. Burial was in St Joseph cemetery. Bearers included Urbain Langevin Eucharist Archambault Vincent Parry and Paul Langevin. Out of town attendees listed from Verdun Montreal Scarborough and South Portland.

Mary Archambault Mary May Archambault South Portland Scarborough St. Andre Church Biddeford Bernard Nicknair St. Andre Choir Laura Lauzen Proulx St. Joseph Cemetery Emund Hache Urbain, Langevin Eucharist Archambault Vincent Parry Paul Langevin Out of Town Gertrude Dawson Verdun P. Q Montreal South Windham Laurent Archambault Ray Wiley Thomas Willey Noreen Wiley Joseph ‘di Mateo

Funeral rites for 5 year old Diane Lacourse at St Joseph

Funeral services for Diane Lacourse aged five from 5 Hazel Street Biddeford were held Saturday morning at St Joseph church. Rt Rev Msgr Eli Hevey led the Angels office. Bearers were Maurice Gendron and John P Conroy. Burial followed in the family lot at St Joseph cemetery.

Diane Lacourse Hazel Street Biddeford St. Joseph Church

Committal services held for F. Les Norwood in Saco burial

Committal services for F. Les Norwood who died suddenly at his home in Gonic New Hampshire on September 18 were conducted at the family lot in Laurel Hill cemetery Saco with many relatives and friends in attendance. He was born in the Albert Norwood family home on the Pool road Biddeford the son of Nelson and Estella Norwood and spent most of his life in this community.

F. Leslie Norwood Gonic N.H Laurel Hill Saco Albert Norwood Pool Road Biddeford Nelson and Estella Norwood

Funeral services held for Alfred Corriveau Biddeford

Funeral services for Alfred Corriveau of 219 Cleaves Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre church with a solemn high mass. Rev Bernard Nikaier assisted by Rev Sylvia Levesque and Rev Edmund Hache. choir led by Mrs Laura Laizon Proulx. Beavers Sacred Heart league members attended. Burial in St Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Hache. Attendees included many out of town relatives from Victoriaville Princeville Ste Helene de Chester St Valiere and Arthabaska in Quebec.

Alfred Corriveau Cleaves Street Biddeford St. Andre Bernand Nicknair Sylvia Levesque Edmund Hache Laura Lauzon Proulx Beavers Sacred Heart League Aime Cyrille Labbe Lucien Hebert Edna Fournier Henri Corriveau Henri Paul Courtois Rennie Beauregard Gaston Girouard Jean Paul Moreau Raymond Champagne Princeville P. Q Edmond Girouard Madeleine Girouard Claudette Girouard Ste Helene de Chester P.Q Maurice Corriveau Robert Corriveau St. Valiere P.P Emery Picher Roger Plante Arthabaska Bertrand Girouard

Father Rice To Join Vatican Council Radio and TV Team

Rev Fidelis Rice a Passionist priest from Springfield Mass formerly of Saco has been accredited to serve with the Vatican Ecumenical Council radio and television bureau in Rome. He leaves October 28 at the bishop’s request to represent the Springfield diocese in media work while abroad.

Fidelis Rice Springfield Mass Saco Vatican Ecumenical Council Rome Christopher J. Weldon Springnets Europe Louis McCue Ecumenical Council Father Rice Chapel of ‘Christ of WWLP Channel WRLP Greenfield Keene N. H WHNB New Britain Conn Father McCue Maine Cheverus Catholic High School Portland Passionist Preparatory Seminary Dunkirk N. Y Our Mother of Sorrows Monastery West Springfield Union City N. J Collegio Angelico Pontifical Institute of Sacred Scripture United States West Weldon

Fellowship Plans Roller Skate Party

The Senior Youth Fellowship of First Parish Congregational Church in Saco met with President Larry Bowie presiding. John Soucy and Lois Currier led worship. plans were laid for a roller skating party on October 19 followed by group singing and refreshments hosted by Linda Trecartin and Laura Stickey.

First Parish Congregational Church Saco Larry Bowie John Soucy Lois Currier Linda Trecartin Laura Stickney

Law Group To Meet At Dayton

The York County Law Enforcement Association will meet Wednesday evening at the Dayton school Route 35 Dayton. Supper at 7 p m. Judge Chester Cram Kenne bunk Municipal court will speak on Rules of District Court. Plans include the annual dance October 27 at Sanford armory and attendance at the Maint Law Enforcement association convention at Topsham Grange hall on October 24.

York County Law Enforcement Association Dayton School Route 35 Dayton Chester Cram Kennebunk Municipal Sanford Armory Maint Law Enforcement Association Topsham Grange Hall

Gemini and Mercury spaceflight safety and landing plans

Space officials describe Gemini mission goals including crew outside tasks in orbit and parachute assisted landings. Ground control will relinquish abort authority to the crew with independent ejection seat deployment. Mercury landings rely on ocean splashdowns and paraglider aided ground touches. Gemini flights target late 1963 or early 1964.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Gemini Mercury

Nadeau Seeks New Trial In Ida Rosenbaum Case

Louis Nadeau of Biddeford petitions York County Superior Court for another trial on a writ of error coram nobis. Justice Randolph A Weatherbee took under advisement the request after a morning hearing. Nadeau contends the October 10, 1949 murder trial was unfair. He was convicted in January 1950 and given a life sentence.

Randolph A. Weatherbee Louis Nadeau Biddeford Nadeau York County Superior Court Justice Weatherbee Ida Rosenbaum

Berwick Post Hosts Legion County Council

The Charles Hatch post and unit of the American Legion and auxiliary in Berwick hosted the October York County Council session. Attending units included Biddeford, Kennebunk, Kittery, Saco, Sanford, South Berwick and Berwick with delegates giving activity reports.

Charles § .Hatch American Legion and Auxiliary Berwick York County Council Biddeford Kennebunk Kittery Saco Sanford South Berwick Alfie Leech Catherine Ambrose Kennebunk Department Beryl Hill Ambrose Bar Harbor Ruth Judus Hill Charlene Farnham Mildred Hamilton Legionnaires Rebecca Guptil India Pakistan Kennebunkport

Chest Drive Opens Tonight With Parade

The Biddeford Saco Community Chest aims to raise over 33000 this year and kicks off with a four division parade through Biddeford and Saco at 7 p.m. Participants must be in position by then. parade starts 730 p.m. Bands Scouts Community Chest officials guards floats and new vehicles join the procession along Beach Middle and High streets.

Biddeford-Saco Biddeford Saco William McKenney Beach Main Beach Street Middle Beach Streets Burns Middle Street High Street National Guard

Bible Baptists Buy Property In Saco

The Bible Baptist church of Saco purchased a one and a half story building on Ferry road from Mr and Mrs E Benjamin Currier. The large land lot will host a future church site. Sale arranged through Nicholas P Scontras, realtor, 194 Main Street, Saco.

Ferry Road Saco E. Benjamin Currier Bible Baptist Church Nicholas P. Scontras Main Street

LeFoyer Society Whist Party Draws Record Crowd

LeFoyer Society held a whist party Saturday in Alfred Street Hall drawing a record crowd. Prizes went to Paul Chabot and Mrs Alma Sylvestre for the first grand slam, with many players earning high scorers and consolation awards. Socials and refreshments followed, with prize lists and organizers named. next event scheduled Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the club hall.

le Foyer Society Alfred Street Hall Paul Chabot Alma Sylvestre Rosalie Bisaillon Fernande Bertrand Dee Blow Delia Lepine Joseph Houle Delia Normand Adeline Letourneau Flora Poirier Alfred Lapierre Yvonne Lasante Claudia Beaudoin Leona Sinclair Beatrice Corriveau Maurice Paul Donald Chaloult P. D. Dumas Doris Lambert Lucien C. Ruel

Welcome to the Fold births and family notes

Readers are welcomed by Diane Lynn and Donna Lee Jamieson as new local residents. The column lists births at home and in hospitals, naming families from Saco Biddeford Wells Kennebunk and nearby towns, including Patrick Allan, Christopher William, David Lee, Brian Gerard, Stacy Alan, Jennifer, Frank Everett, with dates and family relations.

Carl E. Smith Alfred Street Biddeford Patrick Allan Carl W. Goodwin Wells Branch Christopher William Richard Moreau Wakefield Avenue Saco David Lee Notre Dame

Registration Of Voters To Start In Biddeford

The Biddeford Board of Registration announced it will open Wednesday to receive new registrations correct voting lists and accept marriage name changes. It will be open weekdays through October 25 with a 9 p m cutoff and also open on Election Day November 6 for errors omissions and marriage name changes only.

Biddeford

Troop 28 Girls Elect Officers At Scout Hall

Girl Scouts of Troop 28 met at the Scout Hall on Pool Street Biddeford Saturday with leaders Mrs. Gauvin Hardy and Cookson. Election of officers followed a flag ceremony led by Martha Conroy. Officers chosen include The Pioneers Susan Boucher Louise Letellier The Astronauts Paula Martel Suzanne Beaulieu The Busy Bees Diane Boucher Diane Cookson. Alden Simard elected treasurer and Martha Conroy scribe. Attendees listed by patrol.

Girl Scouts of Troop 28 Girl Scout Hall Pool Street Biddeford Laurette Gauvin Therese Hardy Mary Jane Cookson Martha Conroy Paula Martel Diane Houde Elaine Remillard Suzanne Beaulieu Patrol The Pioneers Susan Boucher Louise Letellier Astronauts Diane Boucher Diane Cookson Alden Simard Colette Lapierre Ane Dumont Alden Simara Ann Tousignant Ann St. Pierre Denise Dubois Donna Dubuc Suzanne Angers Linda Ouellette Diane Dubois Lucille Gauvin Joan Gauvin Charlotte Baiguy

Biddeford Firemen Respond to Two Weekend Fires

Biddeford firemen were called out for two minor fires over the weekend. The first occurred at Sevigny’s Men’s Store, 133 Main Street, at 9 48 Saturday night, and was quickly checked by a booster line. The second incident involved an overflowing oil burner at a tenement occupied by Gilbert Beaulieu, 54 Alfred Street, reported at 3 30 yesterday afternoon.

Biddeford Sevigny’s Men's Store Main Street Gilbert Beaulieu Alfred Street

Case Continued For Sentencing In Biddeford Court

Ronald Gagnon, 34, of 29 Amherst Street, pled guilty. Biddeford Municipal Court, Judge Simon Spill, continued Biddeford’s case against Biddeford resident for sentencing. State Trooper Hollis Dixon reported Gagnon failed to renew his license on his September birthday but later obtained one the day of apprehension.

Ronald Gagnon Amherst Street Biddeford Simon Spill Gagnon Hollis Dixon

Marriage Intentions On File In Saco Clerk Office

Marriage intentions filed list names Maurice R. Gendron of Nashua New Hampshire and Meredith Ann Clark of Saco with addresses 547 Ferry Road Saco and Leonard A. Hurrell King Avenue Saco and Joan M. Seymour 8 Lemieux Street Biddeford.

Saco Maurice R. Gendron Nashua N.hl Meredith Ann Clark Ferry Road Leonard A. Hurrell King Avenue Joan M. Seymour Lemieux Street Biddeford

Court Decary Members Named to Convention Posts

Four members of Court Decary Association Canada American were named to convention posts Sunday at the Maine Federation meeting in Lewiston to prepare for the August 28 convention in Augusta. Lavoie Grebin Theroux Laliberte named chairs for credentials publicity auditing nominating. Lavoie serves as federation director. Grebin is past president. Laliberte and Theroux are Court Deputy delegates 1962 63. Banquet plans place Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach. Augusta Calumet Club hosts banquet. Initial Mass at St. Augustine 9 45 a.m. noon luncheon then business session at K of C hall. officers to be installed under Dr Paul J Fortier. Also attending were Mrs Gertude Wood and Mrs Irene Morin.

Court Decary Association Maine Federation Lewison Augusta Joseph D. Lavoie Armand J. Grebin Ernest Theroux Rosaire J. Laliberte Lavoie Federation Grebin Laliberte Theroux Court Depury Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach G. Shevenell's Court Calumet Club St. Augustin Church K. of C. ‘Hall Paul J. Fortier High Court The Canada - American Association Biddeford Court Gertrude Wood Irene Morin

Pills By Mail Fatal To Child

Postal inspectors investigate the death of 18 month old Arlene Norton of Newburgh after she swallowed pills mailed to her grandfather Benjamin Norton. U S District Attorney David G Roberts of Orono seeks to determine if postal regulations were violated in mailing the medicine believed to contain strychnine.

Orono Arlene Norton Newburgh Benjamin Norton U. S David G. Roberts

Kennedy Campaign Rally Draws Huge Buffalo Turnout

Kennedy and his campaign team praised a Buffalo appearance during Pulaski Day celebrations as estimates from Polish-American crowds exceeded 100000. The scene followed Kennedy joining Sen Thruston Morton and backing Wilson Wyatt in the 1964 reelection bid context.

Thruston B. Morton Wilson W. Wyatt Morton Cooper Kennedy Buffalo N.Y

Special meeting of Saco school committee called

A special meeting of the Saco Superintending School committee is set for Tuesday at 2 p m to discuss overcrowding in public schools. Dr Frank Lawler is expected to present recommendations to the committee.

Saco Superintending School Committee Frank Lawler

Fire at Saco Tanning factory causes no damage

Saco firemen were called late this morning for a fire in a brow ler at the Saco Tanning Corporation on Factory Island. No damage was reported.

Saco Browler Saco Tanning Corporation Factory Island

Democrats Hold Field Day At Stickney Lodge

Democrats from nine York County towns gathered at Stickney Lodge Lyman for a field day with Biddeford Democratic clubs. Ronald D. Kellam led as Portland candidate for the first Congressional seat, joined by speakers Dutremble LaFountain Viger Merryman Deschambeault Nadeau Fecteau LeTourneau Deschambeault, plus Mayor Deschambault. A message from Ralph Fenno noted absence. The event urged party unity and maximizing turnout for the November 6 election, followed by barbecue, dancing, and Fred Cloutier orchestra. About 200 attendees attended.

Biddeford Stickney Lodge Lyman Ronald D. Kellam Portland Richard Dutremble Lloyd P. LaFountain Marcel R. Viger J. Albert Merryman Phyllis Deschambeault Roger E. Nadeau Emile Fecteau Raymond J. Letourneau Frederic Deschambeault State Senate Clement H. Deschambault Ralph Fenno Maxine Desautels Fred Cloutier York County

Building Permits Issued By Saco Inspector

Saco issued permits valued at 7725 by Building Inspector Peter Hellige bringing total permits this year to 123. Recipients include Mrs Kate Pinelli for a 22 by 14 foot attached garage and 10 by 10 storage room at Labonte Avenue, Sweets or Children's Home on Moody Street for dormers to a Portland cottage at 3000, Robert Herbert at 25 Wood Avenue for a 35 by 28 foot garage at 3600, Walter F York of 11 Beacon Avenue for a 20 by 24 foot garage at 13 Beacon Avenue costing 500, Everett McKinnon in Boothby Park to add an 8 by 24 room at 275, Mrs Mildred Tibbetts of 46 Union Street to tear down a small barn, Louise Sanborn of 41 Old Orchard Road to extend porch to 25 by 8 and add a roof at 350, Teresa County of 54 Old Orchard Road to tear down a 14 by 40 lean-to shed.

Saco Peter Hellige Kate Pinelli Labonte Avennue West Moody Street Portland Cottage Robert Herbert Wood Avenue Walter F. York Beacon Avenue Everett McKinnon Boothby Park Mildred Tibbetts Union Street Louise

Maine Looks To Space Age Visit

Gov Reed and Sen Margaret Chase Smith will greet a NASA and industry group arriving for a four day Maine inspection. They will speak at opening meetings and luncheon, with officials from Central Maine Power and the Northeast NASA office noting Maine’s space age potential. The tour includes visits to industrial exhibits and plant tours across the state.

Augusta Reed Margaret Chase Smith NASA Maine Lloyd K. Allen Department of Economics Development Sen. Smith Harold F. Schnurle Central Maine Power Co

Fremont Club Holds Whist Party First in Series

The Fremont club and auxiliary hosted the first whist party at Alfred Street hall with the board of directors in charge. Special awards went to George Gagnon and Urbain Langevin. Ladies winners included Irene Bellefeuille first prize Jeannette Garon Eva Guillette Emeline Poisis on Annette Nadeau. Men’s winners were Henry Bouchard first prize Ernest Valliere Leslie Duprey Maurice Marcoux and Urbain Langevin consolation. The second party will be held next Sunday and the committee will be named at Thursday’s meeting.

Fremont Club Alfred Street George Gagnon Urbain Langevin Irene Bellefeuille Jeannette Garon Eva Guillette Emeline Poisison Annette Nadeau Henry Bouchard Ernest Valliere Leslie Duprey Maurice Marcoux

Old Orchard Beach Council Calls Special Meeting Tonight

The Old Orchard Beach town council will meet at 7 tonight in the town hall to decide on actions for a sewer project in the Halfway section of the Beach under the Area Redevelopment administration program as provided in the Public Works Acceleraton Act.

Old Orchard Beach Area Redevelopment Administration

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