Local Personal Briefs From Old Orchard Beach Area
A collection of brief notices lists residents and visitors in Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Saco and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Edward Beaudoin Mrs Howard Penney Leonard Lasczak Ray Roller Velma Williams Joshua Klatskin Thomas Cockerlie and families. Travelers visit Boothbay Harbor Thomaston and Rockland while others return from medical care and military training at Fort Dix Fort Knox Camp Belvoir and Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Beaudoin
Carleton Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Saco Hospital
Howard Penney
Pittsfield
Samuel Lublinsky
Atlantic Avenue
Leonard J. Lasczak
Port Chester
N. Y
Leonard, Jr
Armand Lavallee
Biddeford
Ray Roller
le Venne
Summit Street
Angela Balabate
Buffalo
James Williams
Velma Williams
Boothbay Harbor
Thomaston
Rockland
Joshua Klatskin
Maurice Dorfman
West Myrtle Street
Thomas Cockerlle
Pine Avenue
Topsham
David Marshall
Maine Public Utilities Commission
Marshall
Ocean Avenue
Philadelphia
Robert Law
Nancy
Judy
Hampton
N. H
Samuel Luber
Alfred Desmarais
Lincoln Street
Saco
Boston and Maine Railroad
Webber Hospital
Philip FE. Gauvin
Louis Gauvin
Prospect Street
Fort Dix
N. J
Fort Knox
Armand Ouellette
Camp Belvoir
Alexandria
Daniel
Ouellettes
Richmond
Marie Ouellette Dies in New York City
Former Biddeford resident Mrs Marie Lavoie Ouellette died last week in New York City where she had resided Funeral services were held Wednesday with Biddeford attendees Blanche St Louis and Charles St Louis Surviving relatives include two daughters Mrs Mary Jane Hamill and Mrs Lorette Isabelle both of New York her mother Mrs Clarina Lavoie of Manchester Conn three sisters and three brothers with many grandchildren and nieces and nephews Portland forecast shows sun wind and continued cold with cool lows across the region and wide temperature contrasts from Caribou to Miami
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie (Lavoie) Ouellette
Biddeford
New York City
Blanche St. Louis
Charles St. Louis
Mary Jane Hamill
Lorette Isabelle
New York
Clarina Lavoie
Manchester
Conn
Imelda Kelley
Biddeford Women’s Democratic Social Club Meeting
The Biddeford Women’s Democratic Social Club will meet tomorrow night at 6 30 p m at St John Hall Jefferson Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Women's Democratic Social Club
St. John Hall
Jefferson Street
Widows of World War I Chapter 9 Meet at American Legion
The Widows of World War I chapter 9 will gather at the American Legion home on Beach Street in Saco at 7 30 Wednesday night. Members should bring refreshments to share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Home
Beach Street
Saco
Nee Nah council meeting at Old Or Beach
A meeting of Nee Nah council Degree of Pocahontas will be held at 7 30 p m Tuesday on School street Old Or Beach with attendees expected to discuss council business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee Nah Council
Degree of Pocahontas
American Legion Home
School Street
Old Or— Beach
Lions Club Meeting at Wonderbar Tuesday Evening
The Biddeford Saco Lions club will convene at the Wonderbar on Tuesday at 6 30 p m for a scheduled gathering.
Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Amer Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Tighe Beaudoin Farley the American Legion auxiliary will meet Wednesday evening at the City Building in Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighe
Delta Alpha Club Meeting Tonight in Biddeford
Delta Alpha club will meet tonight at 8 with Mrs Edith Hutchins and Mrs Geraldine Hutchins at Main Street Biddeford. Reports of officers and committees will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alpha Club
Edith Hutchins
Geraldine Hutchins
Main Street
Biddeford
Troop 224 Meeting Planned at Biddeford Hall
Troop 224 will meet on Wednesday at the Girl Scout hall in Biddeford at 10 a.m. The notice outlines a local youth gathering with a morning start time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Hall
Biddeford
Biddeford Saco Toastmasters Meet October 28
The Biddeford Saco Toastmasters Club will meet October 28 at the Wonderbar at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Toastmasters Club
Wonderbar
Hiram Ricker to enlist in Navy
Hiram Ricker son of Mrs Ida J Ricker and the late Hiram Ricker of 16A Wentworth street Biddeford will enlist in the U S Navy October 22 He will report to the Navy Recruit Training center at Great Lakes Ill for nine weeks of boat training Harold Riddle DCI local Navy recruiter announced Prior to enlisting Ricker attended Biddeford High school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Ricker
Ida J. Ricker
Wentworth Street
Biddeford
U. S Navy
Ricker
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
Ill
Harold Riddle
DCI
Navy
Biddeford High School
Edith Richardson 81 of Biddeford Pool dies suddenly
Edith Richardson widow of Richard son died last night in a local hospital at 81. Born in Brooklyn New York she was daughter of Parker and Harriet Moore Richardson. Survived by brother George P. Richardson of Maplewood New Jersey two nephews George P. Richardson Jr. of Fort Lauderdale Gill McDonald Richardson rear admiral US Navy retired San Francisco and niece Mrs Arthur P. Burch New York. Funeral arrangements to be announced later by Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Cushing Richardson
Biddeford Pool
Brooklyn
Parker
Harriet Moore Richardson
George P. Richardson
Maplewood
N. J
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Gill McDonald Richardson
U. S. Navy
San Francisco
Calif
Arthur P. Burch
New York
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
365 Main Street
Saco
Miss J Frances Thompson 89 Dayton native dies
Miss J Frances Thompson 89 of Dayton died suddenly yesterday at a local hospital. Born in West Kennebunk she was daughter of George and Sophie Palmer Thompson and lived in Dayton five years. A dressmaker for Portland firms before retirement she attended Goodwins Mills Methodist church. Survived by two sisters Agnes Driscoll Kennebunkport and Estella Taylor Roxbury Mass plus nieces and nephews. Funeral 2 pm Tuesday at Shumway funeral home Saco. Calling 7 to 9 tonight at 35 Spring St Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frances Thompson
Dayton
West Kennebunk
George
Sophie Palmer Thompson
Kennebunk
Portland
Goodwins Mills
Agnes Driscoll
Kennebunkport
Estella Taylor
Roxbury
Chester B. Ross Rites Held for Portland Educator and Former Thornton Teacher
Chester B. Ross, 77, longtime educator born in Shapleigh, died at home in Portland after a long illness. He taught at Portland High School and Thornton academy and led Beverly High School science. Survived by widow Eleanor Dearborn, daughter Eleanor, and sister Ruth Ross. Private funeral at 1 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester B. Ross
Thornton Academy
Saco
Portland
Shapleigh
Frank and
Nellie Orr Ross
South Berwick
Ross
Berwick Academy
U. of N. H
Bowdoin Medical School
Portland High School
Beverly High School
Beverly
Mass
Eleanor R. Dearborn
Ruth Orr Ross
South Portland
Evergreen Cemetery
Funeral Rites for Mrs Lachance Held at St Joseph
Funeral services for Mrs Alphon-sine Lachance widow of Joseph Lachance were conducted at St Joseph church at 8 30 this morning with Rev Marc Franck officiating. Organist Diane Rousselle led the St Joseph choir. Bearers included Charles Roussin Portland Dr Guy Larochelle Portland Kenneth Snow Scarborough and Michael Roussin Biddeford. Out of town attendees were Dr and Mrs Eugene McManamy and daughter Judith and Mrs Pauline Norton of Portland. Burial followed in the family plot at St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the graveside by Rev Norman Carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonsine Lachance
Joseph Lachance
St. Joseph Church
Marc Franck
Diane Rousselle
St. Joseph
Charles Roussin
Portland
Guy Larochelle
Kenneth Snow Scarborough
Michael Roussin
Biddeford
St. Ann Sodality
Paul Petit
Last Rites Continued from Pace One
Funeral services are to be in the Church of the Recessional in Glendale followed by burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The services were under direction of Rev Kermit Castellanos of All Saints Episcopal Church Beverly Hills with movie producer Jack Warner to deliver the eulogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace One? Aadland
Florence Radland
Church of the Recessional
Glendale
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Kermit Castellanos
All Saints Episcopal Church
Beverly Hills
Jack Warner
Mayor John L. Gay, Berea’s longtime mayor, dies at 94
Berea Kentucky. John L. Gay who served as the town’s only mayor since 1910 and retired in 1958 died Sunday in a Lexington hospital at age 94. The 3,500 resident town had him as mayor through major civic changes and decades of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea
John L. Gay
Lexington
Gay
Clinic at Saco Hosts Well Baby Session
A well baby clinic is set for Wednesday at 1 30 in the Saco Public Health Nursing room on Cutts Avenue. A pre school clinic will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Saco Public Health
Cutts Avenue
Surplus Food Distribution at Saco GAR Hall
Mrs Eth el Day, chairwoman of the Welfare committee, announced surplus food distribution at the Saco GAR hall on Wednesday from 9 to 12 and 1 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Gar Hall
Ethel Day
Biddeford man Alphee Bellefeuille dead at 71
Alphee Bellefeuille 71 of 300 Elm Street Biddeford died suddenly yesterday in a local hospital. He was the husband of Alma Boisvert Bellefeuille and survived by a daughter Mrs Leon Horne a sister Mrs Blanche Fortin a brother Albert seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He retired from Saco Lowell shops. Funeral from St Joseph Church Wednesday at 9 am with calling hours at Sansoucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford from 1 to 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphee Bellefeuille
Elm Street
Biddeford
Alma Boisvert Bellefeuille
Leon Horne
Blanche Fortin
New Orleans
Albert
Cap de la Madeleine
Canada
Saco- Lowell
St. Joseph Church
Sansoucy Funeral Home
Stone Street
Funeral rites for former Biddeford councilman Omer Provencher
Funeral services for former Biddeford councilman Omer Provencher were held Saturday at St. Joseph church. Rev. Sylvia Levesque officiated with deacon Rev. Marc Franck and sub deacon Rev. Norman Carrier. Choirs from St. Joseph and St. Andre sang as Charles Proulx directed and Mrs. Diana Rousselle played the organ. Burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery with Msgr. Elie Hevey delivering the graveside prayers. Bearers were Adelard Mercier Louis LeRoux Ernest Soulard Pierre Perron Francois Xavier Nad eau and Albert Ouellette, parish Sacred Heart League members. Delegates included Brothers of Christian Instruction and Sisters of the Good Shepherd. Out-of-town attendees listed from Lynn and Sanford Mass and other locations, including Provencher relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Omer Provencher
Alfred Street
St. Joseph Church
Sylvia Levesque
Marc Franck
Norman Carrier
St. Joseph
St. Andre
Charles Proulx
Diana Rousselle
Msgr
Elie Hevey
Adelard Mercier
Louis LeRoux
Ernest Soulard
Pierre Perron
Francois X. Nadeau
Albert Ouellette
St. Joseph Parish
Sacred Heart League
Brothers of Christian Instruction
Sisters of the Good Shepard
Jeannette Provencher
Henry J. DesRoberts
Sisters of the Assumption
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Ste. Agnes
Everett
Louis Phillippe Provencher
Granada Hills
Calif
Roland Provencher
Diane
Paul
Janice
New Britain
Conn
Lanza to be entombed in Los Angeles mausoleum
Singer Mario Lanza, 38, who died of a heart attack in Rome on October 7, will be entombed in Calvary Mausoleum in Los Angeles on Wednesday. His body was flown to the city in a casket aboard a jet airliner after lying in state in Philadelphia for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mario Lanza
Calvary Mausoleum
Lanza
Rome
Philadelphia
Episcopal Youth Fellowship Installs Officers in Biddeford Saco
The Episcopal Youth Fellowship of Biddeford and Saco held a Sunday installation with John Hill elected president. Other officers sworn in were Carol Deans vice president Helen Tarazewich secretary and Danny Howard treasurer. Committees named include by laws project arrangements with multiple assistants and local lay and spiritual advisors from Trinity Saco and Christ Church Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Youth Fellowship
Biddeford
Saco
Christchurch
Thomas Knox
Trinity Episcopal
Episcopal Church
Back Row
Daniel Howard
Helen Tarazewich
Carol Deans
John Hill, Jr
John Hill
Danny Howard
Cliff Howard
Jean Renouf
Peter Allen
Joseph Hill
Dorothy Patterson
Mike Massie
Earl Goodwin
Priscilla Boothby
Pat Massie
George Georgacarakos
Kenneth Libby
Gerald van- Fleet
Steel strike hopes fade as market falls sharply
New York AP reports a sharp market drop as hopes for a quick steel strike settlement fade. Early trading was active with pivotal stocks down fractions to about 2 points. steels, rails, and motors led losses, while copper, rubber, electronics, aircraft, airlines, and chemicals also declined. Major names like Republic Steel, Baltimore & Ohio, Southern Pacific, Kennecott, Reynolds Metals, and Douglas Aircraft fell more than a point. Goodrich dropped over 2 points. American Cyanamid, New York Central, and Pennsylvania Railroad each slipped about a point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republic Steel
Baltimore & Ohio
Southern Pacific
Kennecott
Reynolds Metals
Douglas Aircraft
Goodrich
American
Four Society Members Receive Service Pins at October Meeting
Four members of Cercle Lacor daire and Jeanne d Arc society of St. Andre parish Biddeford were honored with 20 and 35 year service pins at the October meeting. Pins were presented by President Robert Nadeau and Mrs Josephat Tardiff. Recipients of 20 years were Mrs. Alice Paul and Mrs. Roseanna Jalbert. 35 years went to Miss Amanda Sylvain and Mrs Emile Grenier. Rev. Robert Martel blessed the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cercle Lacordaire
Jeanne d'Arc_ society
St. Andre Parish
Biddeford
Paris Hall
Robert Nadeau
Josephat Tardiff
Alice Paul
Roseanna Jalbert
Amanda Sylvain
Emile Grenier
Robert Martel
Theode Langévin
Raymond Tardif
Romeo Boucher
Joseph Lefebvre
Alcide Boucher
Willie Beaudoin
Laudia Thibault
Reach Auxiliary Installs Officers at St Margaret Parish Hall
The Reach Auxiliary installed officers Saturday at St Margaret parish hall Old Orchard Beach with Miss Vivian Robichaud installing. James Robichaud led a family evening with his wife and father providing music as gifts and ceremonies followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Mullen
K. of C
St. Margaret Parish Hall
Old Orchard Beach
Vivian Robichaud
James Robichaud
Adele Grenier
Edgar Levesque
William Southwick
Charles Sherman
Willy Tousignant
Raoul Belair
Shirley DesRoberts
Carol Grenier
Sheryl Marshall
Rita Sherman
Marlene Russell
Carol Girard
Emile LeMire
Walter Coreau
Alec
Brush Fires Fatalities Rise From Weekend Blazes
The first fire claimed a second life as Philip Chavez a 27 year old Zuni Indian from Zuni New Mexico died after becoming ill Sunday and earlier incidents were reported as ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Chavez
Zuni, N.M
Churches Schedule Youth Meetings Across Communities
The Girl Guards of the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army meet tomorrow at 6 30 pm. The Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army holds a prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 45 pm. Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport on Spring Street hosts an informal youth meet tonight at 8 in the vestry with games devotions and fellowship for senior young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Salvation Army
The
Village Baptist Church
Spring Street
Kennebunkport
Fireside club meeting at Gorham Hall hosts Colpitts
The Fireside club of School Street Methodist Church will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Gorham Community hall with Mr and Mrs Hartley Colpitts as hosts Members will depart church at 7 p m for the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Street Methodist Church
Gorham Community Hall
Hartley Colpitts
Cadet Sunbeams to Meet Tomorrow at 3 30 P M
The Lower Grade Corp Cadets and the Sunbeams of the Saco Salvation Army will meet tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. in a local gathering to discuss activities and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Home League Meeting Schedule Told for Tuesday Evening
The Home League, a ladies group, will convene on Tuesday at seven o clock in the evening. Members are urged to attend and prepare for upcoming activities and planning.
Adventurers In Christian Living event stated tonight
The Biddeford-Saco Council of Churches presents its third in a series titled Adventures In Christian Living at 7 30 tonight at the Foss Street Methodist church. The York association of Baptist churches holds its fall meeting in Limerick today from 2 p m to 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Sace
York Association of Baptist Churches
Limerick
Adventures In Christian Living event at Foss Street Church
The Biddeford Saco council of churches sponsors an Adventurous In Christian Living session to be held at 7 15 tonight at the Foss Street Methodist church with attendees invited to participate in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Church Meetings And Services In Saco Area Tonight And Tomorrow
A music committee meeting of the Saco United Baptist church is at 7:30 tonight. Tomorrow at 3:30 Brownie troops 4 and 5 meet at the Saco United Baptist church. Holy Communion at Christ Episcopal church at 6 a m Tuesday. The Daughters of Ruth of the First Universalist church Biddeford meet tomorrow at 2:30 p m in the vestry. A supper at Biddeford United Baptist church Wednesday at 6:30 p m for church and parish members after a business meeting will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco United Baptist Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Daughters of Ruth of the First Universalist Church
Biddeford
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Man Dies After Fall as Fireline Workers Survive Blaze
A man died when he fell and struck his head on a rock during a wildfire. Bulldozer operators building fire lines survived after flames swept over them, suffering first and second degree burns.
Saco Women to Open Nearly New Shop at Parish House
The Women's Fellowship of First Parish Congregational Saco will open the Nearly New Shop on Wednesdays from 12 to 4 PM, at 12 Beach Street. Proceeds support welfare and fellowship activities. committee includes Mrs. Milton Atkinson as chair, with Mrs. Robert C. King and Miss Janet Macmillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Fellowship of the
First Parish Congregational Church
Saco
Beach Street
Milton Atkinson
Robert C. King
Janet Macmillan
Unit
Treasury
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Marie Ouellette
Caribou
Eastport
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Boston
Washington
Miami
Chicago
Halifax
Montreal
Lions Club
Vermont
Maine
DIAL
W. J. Provost
L. R. Joncas
Edith Richardson
J. Thompson
Tare
Willie Miller
Memphis, Tenn
Episcopal Youth Church Group
Gary Lee Platt
Gary
Air Force Association
Reach Auxiliary
James P. Murphy Co
Lewiston, Maine
Rep
Roland Collette
Shumway Funeral Service
Saco Women's Group
Thrift
Lily
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Lily Hodge
Boucouvalas Bros
Crisco
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