Personal notices from Maine area readers
Arthur LaPlante of Summer street Old Orchard Beach is recuperating at home after a stay at Togus Veterans hospital. Mr and Mrs Ernest A Dona hue of Orchard street Battleford are visiting their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs James Donahue of Waltham MA and their grandson John Donahue of Newtonville MA. Mrs Cecilia Descoteaux of 84 West Cutts street Biddeford is convalescing with her mother Mrs T J Roche of 56 Washington Avenue Rovers MA after eye surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear.
Delayed Pocahontas sale postponed at Orchard Beach hall
The Nee Nah council of the Degree of Pocahontas has postponed the scheduled sale at the Old Orchard Beach American Legion hall until further notice. The postponement was announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee Nah Council
Old Orchard Beach
American Legion Hall
Local church and community events listed for Saturday
The Junior Band and singers of the Saco Salvation Army meet Saturday at 10 a.m. Confessions occur at St. Monica and St. Martha churches in Kensebuak from 4 to 5 p.m. and again 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mary Church in Wells hosts a fried clam supper 5:30 to 7 p.m. A rummage sale by the Social Circle runs 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Saco Unitarian Parish House with donation drop offs this evening at the Po house from 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soongsters
The
Saco Salvation Army
St. Monica Church
Kensebuat
St. Martha Church
Kensebuakrt
Mary Church
Wells
Social Circle
Saco Unitarian Church
Fund Raising Project Planned By Salon 257
York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty met at Mrs. Gertrude Rankin’s home in Saco and accepted a new prospective partner. The group voted changes to the constitution and bylaws on sick and sympathy recognition, discussed a fund raising project, and heard committee reports. The next meeting is November 15 at Mrs. Martha Beaudoin’s home with special guests. Refreshments were served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Gertrude Rankin
High Street
Saco
Martha Beaudoin
Kitter
Ruth Wilson Cole
Paris
Juliette Rocray Saco
Doris Taylor
Angie Cote
Catherine Ambrose
Petit Chapeau
Alfie Leech
Chaau Passe
Kennebunk
Gillie Lavoie
Betty McKeon
Marie Jeanne Pelletier
Biddeford
Beatrice Wakefield
Alberta Redmond
Cape Porpoise
Charlene Farnham
Muriel Forest
Florence Gagne
Rocray
Beaudoin
Taylor
Cole
Rankin
Night School May Add Courses If Demand Exists
Biddeford Adult Night School may offer additional courses if enough interest is shown. Superintendent Raymond A. Kenneally said a minimum of 10 registrations is needed to hold a class, with new offerings including English, arithmetic, shorthand, typing, drawing, French, citizenship, physical education for women, sheet metal, and fabrication. Registration is 9 am to 5 pm Oct 23–26 and 9 am to noon Oct 27, with programs starting in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Raymond A. Kenneally
Kenneally
Card of Thanks for Notre Dame Hospital Care
Amanda Theroux thanks doctors nurses and aides at Notre Dame hospital for care during her stay. She also thanks relatives and friends for flowers gifts and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Hospital
Amanda Theroux
Dayton School Committee Plans Science Class
Dayton School Committee discussed plans for a science program approved for National Defense Education Act funds. An Open House is scheduled for November 15 from 7 to 9 p m. An orientation class for pre school entrants was proposed and a night to explain new rank cards for primary pupils was aired. Attendees included Kenneally, Mrs. Robert Cole, Coyle Smith and Mrs. Robert Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Raymond A. Renseelly
Kenneally
Robert Cole
Coyle Smith
Robert Anderson
Greek Church Group Installs New Officers
St Fatini society of St Demetrios Greek Orthodox church Biddeford installs officers and advisory board members. Inducted are Anna Mendros president Katherine Anagnostis VP Rose Moumouras recording secretary and others. Bishop to officiate at vesper services October 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memts
St. Fatini Society
St. Demetrios
George Ladakakos
James Throumoulos
Vivian Bizantakos
Mary Throumoulos
Barbaca Stroumbas
Steve Kalagias
Charles Gregory
Anna Caramicalis
Alexander Xanthakis
Peter Kakas
Dennis Vanites
James Terlalis
Nicholas Scontras
Chris Troumoulos
Teddy Mersey
James Houreas
Charles Draggins
Paul Caras
Charles Louis
Alexander Xantakis
Demetrios
New England
Anna Mendros
Sophie Karey
Peta Houreas
Nichols Scontras
Gordon McaAllister
Kalagias
Methodists To Honor Pastor At Reception
A reception honoring Rev. Joseph Ingraham new pastor of the Biddeford Foss street Methodist and South Biddeford Methodist churches will be held Sunday from 7 to 9 p m at the Foss street church vestry. All members and friends may attend and refreshments will be served under the direction of the Foss street Woman's Society of Christian Service the South Biddeford Guild and the South Biddeford Ladies Aid. Arrangements are led by the Pastoral Relations committee including Wilmont Bailey Mrs Ray Burleigh John Cotsinas Mrs Jordan Goldthwaite Mrs Guy Goodwin Mrs Harold Marr Warren Thompson and Arthur Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ingraham
Biddeford Foss Street
South Biddeford
Ingraham
Foss Street
St Francis College Hosts Fourth Annual Parents Weekend
The fourth annual St Francis college Parents Weekend runs from today through Sunday at the Pool Road campus. Student senate members greet guests, with a play The Lesson by the Friars club, a coffee hour, and entertainment by David DeTurk and Judith Campbell. A panel on segregation, a Red Knights vs Nassau soccer game, a social hour, and a ball at the Saco armory cap the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis College
Pool Road
Friars Club
Alfred Poulin
David DeTurk
Judith Campbell
Lesley College
Cambridge
Mass
Red Knights
Nassau College
Saco Armory
Lee
Portland Weather: Sunny Warmer Afternoon and Cool Night
The forecast calls for sunny and warmer conditions this afternoon in Portland with fair skies tonight and little temperature change Saturday. South to southwest winds 5 to 15 mph this afternoon becoming light tonight. Temperatures fall from the low 60s and upper 50s to the low to mid 30s.
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Portland
Troop Building Auxiliary Plans Rummage Sale
At a Biddeford meeting of the T One Building Association auxiliary, Mrs. Allen Sneider hosted with Mrs. Irene O'Brien guiding. They outlined a rummage sale for November 1 2 and 3 at the former Penney store on Main Street and an Afghan fund drive led by Mrs. Chris Proulx with aides Mrs. Philip Hatch and Mrs. Sneider. The group also voted to buy dishes and make curtains for Boy Scout hall and to furnish refreshments for a charter presentation in Scout hall on November 24 with Mrs. Euclide Melliette in charge of arrangements. The next meeting is November 20 at Mrs. Bessie Saperia's home.
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T= One Building Association
Allen Sneider
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Irene O'Brien
Penney
Main Street
Chris Proulx
Boy Scout Hall
Scout Hall
Euclide Millette
Bessie Saperia
Elm Street
Sneider
O'Brien
Rummage Sale Plans by Biddeford Second Church Circle
Circle B of the Women’s Fellowship met at Mrs. Hazel Daly’s Ocean Park home with devotions led by the hostess. They scheduled the church rummage sale for October 26 at the vestry, asked members to contribute jelly for a jelly bar, and continued work on an afghan project while raising funds for Christmas charity. The next meeting, a covered dish supper, is set for November 1 at the vestry. Attendees included Ruth and Mabel Gilpatrick, Jane Haines, Rose Myers, Irene Goinest, Carol Bradford, Helen Leach, Leah Robie, Madeline Robie, Mary Jones, and multiple Daly and Worster family members.
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Circle B
Women's Fellowship
Biddeford
Second Congregational
Hazel Daly
Ocean Park
Frances Worster
Ruth Gilpatric
Mabel Gilpatric
Jane Haines
Rose Myers
Irene Goinest
Carol Bradford
Helen Leach
Leah Robie
Madeline Robie
Mary Jones
David Wigley
Helen Daly
Two Biddeford Licenses Lost In Courtal Plea Plead Not Guilty
Two Biddeford municipal court cases continued as defendants Jesse Andrews and Edward Berube pleaded innocent to driving without licenses. Each claimed license was valid at arrest but lost the certificate. Judge Spill set Tuesday to produce duplicate licenses. police were complainants.
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Biddeford
Jesse H. Andrews
Middle Street
Saco
Edward Berube
Emery Street
Simon Spill
Spill
Ulcers Not Status Symbol, Doctor Says
Miami Beach report notes ulcers are not a symbol of success. Dr. Eddy D. Palmer, gastroenterology consultant to the U S Army surgeon general, tells osteopathic internists that many beachgoers and children suffer ulcers.
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Miami Beach
Fla.p
American College of Osteopathic
Eddy D. Palmer
U. S. Army
Shelter Has New Function In Crossville DOS Hay Fever Relief
In Crossville Tennessee Sanders Kuzmanovich 75 lives in a fallout shelter beneath his home during goldenrod season. He claims the shelter has freed him from hay fever after 43 years of suffering.
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Crossville
Tenn
Sanders Kuzmanovich
Russell and His Orchestra At Weekend School Event
Sunday mass at 11 will begin the weekend events followed by a noon luncheon for parents and students. The school will keep all facilities open for inspection and various division members will be available for consultation during the weekend.
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Russell
Cub Pack 305 Leaders Hold Charter Review
Cub Pack 305 holds its charter review and re registration during a monthly meeting at the scout hall in Biddeford. Plans for October include a Halloween party with Den 5 opening the ceremony and Den 6 closing. Bobcat ceremony induction planned. appeal for more den mothers. refreshments and games by Pack chairman Phil Hatch and committee. prizes for best costumes. new committeeman Dan Burnham.
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Biddeford
Den 5
Den 6
Raymond Letellier
Phil Hatch
Fred Olson
Don Macomber
Dan Burnham
Den
Lucille Bon
Carmen Hanusek
Pat Seward
Albert Letellier
Raymond Letelier
White Church Group Plans Work Project
The Senior Fellowship of Biddeford Second Congregational Church plans a Work Day for Christ to raise funds for Christian projects in the nation and abroad. They will also collect UNICEF funds on Halloween night. past officers include Eve Susan Clopper and Jennifer Parks. next meeting features a recreation session for high school members.
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Biddeford
Unicef
Eve Susan Clopper
Margaret Emerson
Jennifer Parks
Sharron Wigley
Wayne Crowley
Teddy Wilcox
Fremont Club And Auxiliary Plan Events
Fremont club and auxiliary announce events including first nomination of officers at the November 1 meeting chaired by Joseph Peloquin. A whist party, New Year’s party plans, a harvest supper on October 27 at 6 30 p m and a November 1 hospitality committee are outlined with numerous members named for duties.
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Joseph Peloquin
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Jean Paul Rheaume
Edmond Neault
Isola Simoneau
Roderique Bergeron
George Gagnon
Gerard Morin
Raoul Morin
Leo Beaulieu
Wilfrid Simoneau
Antonio Daigneault
Royal Chretien
George Baiguy
Paul Nadeau
Natalie Lemire
Rheaume
Albert Allie
Gedeon Bergeron
Lionel Garon
Henry Bouchard
Urbain Langevin
Adrien Lamothe
Joseph Neault
Paul Neault
Ernest Valliere
Alcide Dubois
Leslie Duprey
Josephat Grenier
Romeo Boucher
Alma Casteau
Romeo Forest
Two Sentenced In State Court Action
George M. Hines of South Portland was fined 100 or 30 days in York county Jail at Alfred by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr for driving under the influence. Hines pleaded innocent to the charge by State Trooper Duane Millett. In other action Judge Hilary Mahaney fined Lawrence.
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George M. Hines
South Portland
York County
Alfred
William F. Wilson, Jr
Hines
Duane Millett
Hilary Mahaney
Lawrence
Fire Auxiliaries Host Camp Ellis Saco Unit Event
Officers and members of the Camp Ellis and Saco Firemen's auxiliaries held a covered Irish supper at the Camp Ellis fire station last night. A social period with games followed, with prizes awarded to numerous named women. The game committee included several named members and a guest from Biddeford.
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Camp Ellis
Carol St. Ours
Mary Pendleton
Ruth Stackpole
Biddeford
Sally Pratt
Hazel Emmons
Ruth Scammon
Lydia Flood
Adelle Letellier
Madeline Eastman
Shirley Burba
Jean McInnis
Saco
Susan Gagnon
Annette Chapter Observes Past Leaders Night in Saco
Annette chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night at the Saco Masonic hall last night. Worthy Matron Bette Jean Roberge presided with Worthy Patron Ralph Meserve. invitations were extended to guest officers in Aurora and Fadette chapters.
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Annette Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Saco Masonic Hall
Grace Littlefield
Carleton Pendleton
Pauline Bogd
Sally Lennox
Theodore Potter
Illa Luman
Vonetta Dennett
Agnes Cunningham
Isabelle Wilbur
Ralph Meserve
Barbara Utman
Frances Tarr
Bernice Milliken
Norman McAuley
Edgar Pellerin
Florence Northrop
Marion Johnson
Fred Clark
Ruby Hannaford
Marian Dow
Peter Bogh
Bette Jean Roberge
Marian Batchelder
Aurora
Kennebunkport
Ruth Seaward
Carleton Burrill
Fadette
York
Adah
Mizpah
Westbrook
Madonna
Kennebunk
Longfellow
South Portland
Beulah
Cumberland Mills
Pine Tree
Gorham
United Nations Tree Dedication Planned For October 24
Merton-Ira-Staples AM VETS auxiliary members met at the Biddeford post home to promote Americanism projects. They voted to present The Living Constitution to a local school, order 1,000 copies of the Declaration of Independence for schools, and underwrite Reader's Digest gift subscriptions for sons in the armed forces. They planned a United Nations tree dedication at Biddeford High School on October 24 and discussed trick or treat at Sweetser Children's Home. A November 2 food sale at Edwards Market was scheduled with Mrs. Lillian Critchley chairing arrangements. Pins earned by Mrs. Clara Ledoux and Miss Cecile Pyer were reported, and 1963 dues were urged. The state executive meeting was announced for Bath on October 24, with Margaret Parsons presiding.
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Merton-Ira-Staples Post
Amvets
Post
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Freedoms Document Foundation
Foundation
Lplans
United Nations
Biddeford High School
Reader's Digest
Sweetser Children’s Home
Saco
Edwards Market
Five Points
Lillian Critchley
Hospital Service Committee
Mattress Fire Forces Evacuation at Town House
Saco firemen responded to a mattress fire at the Town house on 5 Storer Street in Saco this morning. Firefighters lifted the mattress from the top floor and extinguished the blaze with water hoses.
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Saco
Storer Street
Fire crews respond to oil burner overflow at Biddeford home
Firemen rushed to 28 Hill Street in Biddeford after a report of an overflowed oil burner at the home of Joseph Baillargeon. On arrival, nothing was in use and no damage was reported.
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Joseph Baillargeon
Hill Street
Biddeford
Turner Pleads Guilty to Stop Arm Bus Violation
A Turner, age 22, of Ferry Road Saco pleaded guilty to speeding a stop arm on a school bus on Beach Street. The charge was brought by Saco Police.
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A. Turner
Ferry Road
Saco
Beach Street
Turner
Homecoming Day Slated At Biddeford High School
Biddeford High School’s newly formed activities association set Homecoming for November 17 with a parade at noon preceding the Old Orchard Beach game at Waterhouse Field. Co chairmen annonce floats prizes and a 5:30 to 7 p.m. supper in the cafeteria with later dancing. Over 50 supporters joined, aiming for 1,000 members by Homecoming.
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Biddeford High School Activities Association
Activities Association
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford High
Daniel Cantara
J. Albert Merryman
Waterhouse Field
Biddeford
Paul Farley
BHS
Laurent Caret
Paul Chenard
Farley
Temporary Activities Association
Atty
Lloyd LaFountain
Rene Roy
William Dora
Atty. LaFountain
Brendan Crosby
Art Descoteaux
Paul Stebbins
Raymond Kenneally
Norman Reilly
Alex Mantis
Neil Serpico
Bedard Discusses Ballot Questions at Saco Meeting
Rep. Camille L. V. Bedard spoke on referendum questions for the November 6 ballot during a Saco Democratic City Committee meeting last night. Chairman Chandler Boutet presided as preliminary plans for state elections on November 6 and the December 10 municipal elections were discussed by the group.
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Camille L. V. Bedard
Jon
Saco
Diplomat Case Probed After Fatal Limousine Confrontation
Cpl John Uditis tracked a limousine scene and found Zizka lying beside it. Zizka refused to reveal his right hand and drew a revolver after Uditis ordered it shown. Uditis fired, another shot followed as Zizka killed himself. Inside the car police found two vodka bottles.
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John Uditis
Zizka
Uditis
Four More Vie for Old Orchard Beach Posts
Four additional candidates have obtained nomination papers for the December 10 municipal elections in Old Orchard Beach. Ernest Brousseau seeks councilman-at-large to join Donald W. Shorey already running for the same post. Clarence Williams aims for civil service commissioner, Esther Crowley seeks re election as town clerk, and Obert Melnick seeks a town meeting seat in District Four. The Beach now has 10 candidates who have obtained nominating papers this year.
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Old Orchard Beach
Ernest Brousseau
the Beach
Donald W. Shorey
Clarence Williams
Civil Service
Esther Crowley
Old Orchard Beach Town
Obert Melnick
Camp Ground
State Leader Visits Biddeford Saco Elks Lodge
Maine State Elks leader Ban iger Frank A. Ruby inspected the Portland Road lodge in Saco with Italian night noted. Edouard Cote announced Ellis Frolics February 2 at Central Theatre supporting charity. Donald Doyle reported a Halloween party October 27. Leon Jones summarized six months activity for the board, then a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Cote
Donald Doyle
Field Day
Lee Donaldson
Leon Jones
Board of Trustees
Jones
Saco to Receive State Mud Money
Saco will receive about $4,800 from the state for mud money this year. Funds will be used to improve Simpson road and other roads in Ward Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Simpson Road
Ward Two
Government interference cited as adverse to business prospects
A government action described as interference is noted to have adverse implications for profit prospects, business confidence, and investment. The remark points to potential negative impacts on corporate activity and economic sentiment amid policy changes.
Ladies Guild Aims to Recruit New Members at St Francis College
At a fall membership meeting the Ladies Guild urged expanding from 200 members, aiming to double or triple by year end. Rev Clarence Laplante spoke on a seven million dollar college expansion, emphasizing faith and community support. New officers were elected Gertrude Letellier president Irene Auger treasurer Gertrude Conroy secretary. A lecture series begins November 6 on Religion Under the Sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis College
Clarence Laplante
Ladies Guild
Clarence
Iyon
Gertrude Letellier
Irene Auger
Gertrude Conroy
Minor Injuries Reported In Biddeford Crash
A 16 year old Saco girl Elaine Bertrand sustained a knee injury when the car she rode in collided with a parked car on Pool street Biddeford last night. She was treated at Webber hospital and released. The vehicle was driven by Rita Nadeau of Saco who said the windshield fogged and she was turning when the crash occurred. No other injuries or damage estimates reported. Officers Henry Labbe and Theodore Drouin investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Pool Street
Biddeford
Elaine Bertrand
Pleasant Street
Webber Hospital
Rita Nadeau
High Street
Nadeau
Joseph O. B. Picard
Bacon Street
Ranger 5 Moon Mission Alters Plan After Power Loss
The Ranger 5 mission faces an altered schedule as the craft, lacking onboard power to eject a capsule, will pass the moon at distances from 2,600 miles to 15 miles and then enter an orbit around the sun instead of returning with photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger 5
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Fireside Club
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Salon
Greek Church Group
Methodists
St. Francis
Cub Pack
White Church Group
Fremont
Sace
Annette
St. Francis College Guild
Gertrude
Letellier
OFM
Muriel Parenteau
Bedard
Old Orchard
Lodge of Elks
Glenwood Avenue
Laurel Avenue
Ethel J. Plomiades
Reliable Furniture CO
Alinotree
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