Local personals note multiple hospital, training and travel items
Medical patients at Webber Hospital include Mathias Rodrigue 40 Mason St Biddeford Mrs Medeleine Greenleaf 7 Lawn Ave Saco and Mrs Germaine Sicard 159 Alfred St Biddeford Percy Belanger of Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach is a patient at Maine Medical Center Portland Coast Guard Cutter Coast Bay crew member Paul Bergeron seaman apprentice USCG son of Lucia Bergeron Biddeford completed basic training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Ralph Simard owner Vogue Beauty Shop attended 17th annual Maine State Cosmetologists convention in Portland Mr and Mrs Richard Poisson and son Michael Mrs Simonne Marchand and daughter Helen and Mrs Irene Morin and daughter Priscille all of Biddeford returned from Ft Dix NJ where Pvt Donald Marchand and Pvt Richard Morin are in Army basic training Attending Rebekah Assembly of Maine Grand Lodge Lewiston were Priscilla Ladd and Lucy Durgin and Mildred Redson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias Rodrigue
Mason St
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Medeleine Greenleaf
Lawn Ave
Saco
Germaine Sicard
Alfred St
Percy Belanger
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Paul Bergeron
Seaman
USCG
Lucia
Maine
Eastland Motor Hotel
Richard Poisson
Michael
Simonne Marchand
Helen
Irene Morin
Priscille
Ft. Dix
N. J
Donald Marchand
Richard Morin
Rebekah Assembly of Maine Grand Lodge
Lewiston
Priscilla Ladd
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Lucy Durgin
Mildred Redson
Olive Rebekah Lodge
Kennebunk
Biddeford and Saco Meetings Preview Tonight and Tomorrow
Movie showings and public access events are listed for Biddeford and Saco. Biddeford Public Schools Activities Association plans 7:30 p m meeting at Biddeford Junior High auditorium with refreshments. Owen‑Davis Post American Legion meets at 8 p m at the post home. Saco Taxpayers Protective Association meets Tuesday at 7:30 p m in Municipal Court Room. Biddeford Music Boosters reschedules for Monday Oct 26 at 8 p m at Biddeford Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford- Lewiston
David Redmond
Biddeford
Owen-Davis
American Legion
Saco Taxpayers Protective Association
Saco
Church Notes: midweek prayer and meetings around Biddeford
The mid week prayer and praise service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church. A prayer meeting occurs Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9A Wells. Home League of the Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 7 36 p m. A Bible group study by the Saco Biddeford Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses is Tuesday at 8 p m in the Main Street meeting hall Saco. Daughters of Ruth of the First Universalist Church Biddeford meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the church vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Full Gospel
Wells
Saco Salvation Army
Saco- Biddeford
Daughters of Ruth of the First Universalist Church
Biddeford
White To Retain Service Workers In Biddeford
White’s Garage formerly White Buick Co on Elm Street in Biddeford will keep most service department workers. A Saturday report says a new agency Kalil Buick, Inc will employ all service personnel from White Buick Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White's
White Buick Co
Elm Street
Biddeford
Kalil Buick, Inec
Rain Lifts Fire Threat Across Maine Forests
Maine forest officials welcomed weekend rains that spread at least a quarter inch across all areas and brought relief from wildfire danger. Forest Commissioner Austin H. Wilkins called the rainfall very helpful for this time of year and noted most places received more than a quarter inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Austin H. Wilkins
Card of Thanks for Maggie M. Hill Bereavement
The family of Maggie M. Hill thanks neighbors and friends for flowers cards and courtesies during our recent bereavement. The York County Sheriff's Department is also thanked for their flowers cards and courtesies shown during the same bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie M. Hill
York County Sheriff’s Department
Maggiie M. Hill
James P. Mitchell Dies at Astor Hotel in New York
James P. Mitchell former secretary of labor under the Leisenhower era and 1961 New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful died today in his hotel suite at the Astor Hotel New York AP report notes his prominent government service and unsuccessful gubernatorial bid referencing his New Jersey candidacy and wartime public role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James P. Mitchell
Labor
Leisenhower
New Jersey
Astor Hotel
Sister Marie Dieudonne dies after brief illness
Sister Marie Dieudonne 74 also known as Corinne Durand of Presentation of Mary died in a local hospital after a brief illness. She entered the order in 1911 and professed in 1914. Survived by four sisters and one brother, services planned at St Andre's Church with calling hours today at St Andrews Convent Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Dieudonne
Corinne Durand
Presentation of Mary
St. Hyacinthe
Que
St. Anns School
Biddeford
Marie Josephat
M. Jean Baptiste de la Salle
Assumption Order
Barton
Ernestine Molock
Bearad
Winchendon
Mass
Arthur Durand
East Jaffrey
St. Andre’s Convent
Sullivan St
St. Andre's Church
Mrs. Augustine Doyon dies at 80 in Biddeford church funeral
Mrs Augustine Doyon 80 of 8 Green St Biddeford died in a local hospital Sunday morning She was born May 27 1884 in Danville Quebec daughter of Evariste and Clarisse Bras Sard Dubuc She was a communicant of St Josephs Church and member of the Ste Anne Sodality of St Amre s and St Joseph s She is survived by two sons Lucien Doyon and Rev Gerard Doyon three daughters Juliette Gendron Yvonne F Doyon and Rita Lamb ten grandchildren two brothers Albert and Charles Dubuc and several nieces and nephews Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 Funeral services from St Joseph s Church Wednesday at 10 am
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine Doyvon
Green St
Biddeford
Liniere Doyon
Danville
Que
Evariste
Clarisse Brassard Dubuc
St. Joseph's Church
Ste Anne
St. Amdre's
St. Joseph's
Lucien Doyon
Gerard Doyon
Old Orchard Beach
J. Maurice
Juliette) Gendron
Saco
Yvonne F. Doyon
Leon
Rita) Lamb
Albert Dubuc
St. Hyacinthe, Que
Charles Dubuc
Pawtucket
R.I
Emond
Mrs Jennie Wuth of Old Orchard Beach dies after long illness
Mrs Jennie Pearl Wuth 73 of 102 Francis St Old Orchard Beach died in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born March 27 1891 in Red Rapids NB she was the daughter of James and Evelyn Finnemore. She and husband Walter Wuth ran Walter's Home Made Candy Store for over 20 years retiring five years ago. Survived by widower son Herschel L. Cameron Hartford Conn sister Mrs Clarence Giber son three brothers now Houston and a grandson two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 1 30 p m Tuesday at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco with burial Laurel Hills Cemetery. Visiting hours 3 5 and 7 9 p m at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Jennie Pearl Wuth
Francis St
Portland
Red Rapids
N.B
James and
Evelyn (Smith) Finnemore
Walter Wuth
Walter
Miniwanca
Order of the Eastern Star
C. Fayette Staples
American Legion Auxiliary
Forest Glen Baptist Church
Tobique
New Brunswick
Herschel L. Cameron
Hartford
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Saco
Laurel Hills
Grace Hines of Lyman Dies at 59 At Home
Grace Hines 59 of Kennebunk Pond Road died suddenly at her home on Saturday. Born Etna September 25 1905 she was daughter of Charles Stimpson and Eva Wakefield. A 25 year area resident previously of Plymouth she worked for Kesslen Shoe Co. and belonged to American Legion Auxiliary Goodwin Labbe Taylor Dayton. Survived by two daughters Arlene Chase and Algena Perry two sons Algie Spokane WA and George San Bruno CA ten grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco at 1 30 p m tomorrow with interment Pine Grove Cemetery West Kennebunk. Visitation 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Chase
Kennebunk
Algena Perry
Lyman
Algie
Spokane
Wash
George
San Bruno
Calif
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Saco
Pine Grove Cemetery
West Kennebunk
Eastern Star officers to conduct service for Jennie Wuth
Officers of Miniwanca Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Old Orchard Beach meet at 7 30 tonight at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St Saco to perform a ritualistic service for Mrs Jennie Pearl Wuth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniwanca Chapiter
Order of the Eastern Star
Old Orchard Beach
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Saco
Jennie Pearl Wuth
Pray-Scroll: Ste. Anne’s Parish Members Gather Tuesday Evening
Members of Ste. Anne's Parish will meet at Emond Funeral Home Tuesday evening after church services to say prayers. The gathering aims to offer solidarity and perform a communal prayer in memory of St. Andre's. Strong local church group plans to support families and reflect on faith during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Anne
St. Andre’s
Emond Funeral
Lafter
Ste. Anne’s Sodality
St. Joseph's
Emond Funeral Home
Liniere Doyon
Weather Summary for Portland Coastline
Small craft warnings posted along the coast. This afternoon variable clouds with showers. Highs in the 60s. Tonight clearing and cooler with lows near 40. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Tuesday will be sunny and cooler with northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
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Portland
Prayer Service for Mrs. Liniere Doyon Planned
Parishioners of St. Joseph gather at Emond Funeral Home at 7:30 Tuesday to offer prayers for Mrs. Liniere Doyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Liniere Doylon
Funeral rites for Arthur O. Albrecht held in Saco
Funeral services for Arthur O. Albrecht of 8 Weymouth Street Saco were conducted Saturday afternoon at Shumway Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco with Rev. Stanley A Bennett of the Saco United Baptist Church officiating Members of Owen Davis Post American Legion Saco performed a ritualistic service at the funeral home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur O. Albrecht
Weymouth St
Saco
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring St
Stanley A. Bennett
Grass Fire on Charles Street Extinguished by Saco Firefighters
Saco firemen responded Saturday to a grass fire on Charles Street. Two men from engine 3 deployed a booster line to extinguish the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Charles Street
Brezhnev Leads New Soviet Leadership in Public Display
The new Soviet leadership lineup appears at Red Square as Brezhnev and Kosygin head a public portrait procession. Khrushchev is described as dismissed for personality cult and overreach, while Komarov Feokhistov and Yegorov return from Voskhod Sunrise. Pravda slogans hint at a move to curb nuclear testing and ease East West ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Brezhnev
Europe
World Communist Movement
Moscow
Peking
Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Space Troika
Vladijmir Komarov
Konstantin Feokhistov
Boris Yegorov
Earth
Voskhod
Kosygin
Red Square
Anastas Mikoyan
Mikhail Suslov
Suslov
Nikolai Podgorny
Gennady Moronov
Andrei Kirilenko
Frol Kozlov
Dmitry Polyansky
Nikolai Shvernik
Red China
United States
Britain
France
Pravda
Saco Rangers Are Promoted
Promotions highlighted a Saturday meeting of Rangers Troop 1 in Saco. Assistant Senior Commander Antonio Marchand promoted Roland Henaire to junior commander and Lawrence Buzzell to executive of ficer, Guy Forest to supply officer, Leo Mor eau to platoon officer, Donald Allen to junior platoon officer, and Richard Cloutier to 1st sergeant. Commander Joseph Henaire explained a candy drive fundraiser and announced a Halloween party October 24 from 7 to 9 pm with costume-entry for members and guests, via ID card. Physicals were given by Dr Harold W Stevens. new junior officers were named to replace retirees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangers Troop 1
Harold W. Stevens
Sodalities Stage York County Meeting in Biddeford
Stephen J. Myers Jr. spoke on The Second American Revolution Civil Rights at the York County Sodalities Convention held at St. Louis High School Biddeford. He urged Maine Sodality members to assist Shaw Mississippi residents with letters, food and clothing packages student exchanges and welfare support. discussion groups followed to plan community efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Stephen J. Myers Jr
Marian Library For the Blind
Maine Taxpayers Association
York County Sodalities
St. Louis High School
Biddeford
Myers
Myer
Shaw, Miss
Maine Sodality
Shaw
St. Ignatius High School
Sanford
Cathedral High School
Portland
St. Joseph's Academy
Chevrus High School
St. Dominic’s High School
Lewiston
Marie- Joseph Academy
St. Joseph's High School
St. Louis High
Guy Roy
Sodality
Hoover Critical Yet Stable In Battle With Bleeding
Former President Hoover remains critically ill after a two year decline with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Doctors report blood loss steady though easing with transfusions, blood pressure and vital signs stable, but the prognosis remains extremely guarded due to his advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paoe
Hoover
Michael J. Lepore
Howard Patterson
J. Beall Rodgers
Neil MacNeil
The
New York Times
Lepore
Allan
Herbert Jr
Lou Henry
MacNeil
Car Demolished In Arundel Mishap
At 12 30 Sunday noon a 1955 automobile driven by Loren T. Kimball 17 of Arundel was demolished on Curtis Road near the Walker residence after losing control on a curve and hitting a tree head on. He was treated at Webber Hospital then a Portland dentist for facial lacerations and knocked out teeth. The accident was investigated by Trooper Hollis Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel
Loren T. Kimball
Curtis Road
Walker
Kimball
Webber Hospital
Portland
Hollis Dixon
Officers Now In High School And College
Local officers are pursuing education while serving, with many balancing class schedules and shift work. The program supports ongoing training and encourages future leadership roles within police departments.
Johnson sees Khrushchev era ending as aid to peace
President Lyndon B. Johnson urged steady vigilance against dangerous Communists while hoping new Kremlin leaders will pursue peace. He outlined four implications for the United States including continued caution, potential turmoil in the Communist world, support for independence in Eastern Europe, and continued pursuit of peace. Johnson also revealed details on China's nuclear test near Lop Nor Lake and dismissed calls for a universal conference to ban all nuclear weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Johnson
Khrushchev
Berlin
Cuban
Moscow
Kremlin
United States
U.S
Eastern Europe
Anatoly Dobrynin
Lop Nor Lake
Takla Makan
Sinkiang
Five Sanford and Springvale youths face robbery charges
Warrants issued in Biddeford Municipal Court accuse five Sanford youths and one Springvale youth of stealing an automobile headlight from Hamel's Filling Station at Five Points. They were charged with robbery and disorderly conduct, released on bail, and a preliminary hearing was set for October 31. Participants named include Tremblay, Fletcher, Miller, Banks, Glaude, and Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Springvale
Biddeford Municipal Court
Gerald C. Nason
Thomas Tremblay
Richard I. Fletcher
Patrick Miller
Ronald Banks
Albert Glaude
Ladies Guild of St Francis meets guest speaker
The Ladies Guild of St Francis holds its annual fall membership meeting with Rev. Charles Murphy guest speaker. He serves as assistant to the Diocesan Superintendent of Schools and is assigned to Sacred Heart Church in Yarmouth. A candlelight supper precedes at 7 in St Francis Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Murphy
Armand E. Cyr
Portland
Ladies Guild of St. Francis College
Father Murphy
Lewiston
St. Dominic’s High School
Holy Cross
Harvard
Gregorian University
Rome
Men Fined For Throwing Beer Cans In Ocean
Frank Simoneau 16 of Biddeford pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with no license and was fined 5 dollars. Theodore J. Manadier 21 of Rye pleaded guilty to discarding an empty beer can in the Atlantic Ocean and was fined 15 dollars. Others facing similar charges included Hardy Marechal and Magner Jr., all fined 15 dollars. Warden Bryant was the complainant. Hutchins paid 15 dollars for a hunting misrepresentation charge. Court still in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Simoneau
Alfred St
Biddeford
Gerald C. Nason
Simoneau
Atty
Roger Nadeau
Theodore J. Manadier
Rye
N.H
Atlantic Ocean
Thomas Bryant
Thomas R. Hardy
Farmington
Conn
Richard L. Marechal
Leroy T. Magner Jr
Eaton
Three Biddeford Fire Calls Reported Sunday
Biddeford firefighters responded to three incidents on Sunday including an overflowing oil burner at 27 State St. owned by Mrs Rocciere Letellier and occupied by Rose Croteau a grass fire at 1165 Graham St caused by a carelessly discarded cigarette owned by Mrs Jennie Sandler and a dump fire at 352 Main St extinguished with two booster lines owned by Rene Bourque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
State St
Rocciere Letellier
Rose Croteau
Graham St
Jennie Sandler
Main St
Rene Bourque
Two Hit-Run Accidents Listed In Saco
Saco police logged two hit and run incidents on Elm Street over the weekend involving drivers Robert E. Maguire 27 Old Orchard Beach and Richard P. Belisle 20 Biddeford. Minor damage reported in several Saturday night collisions as wet roads contributed to several incidents with no major injuries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Elm Street
Esso
Robert E. Maguire
Seaview Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Maguire
Richard P. Belisle
West St
Biddeford
Belisle
Howard C. Johnson
Bradbury St
John Fitton
Old Orchard Road
Phyllis A. Wright
Franklin St
Main Street
Viola Bergeron
Pool St
Main and
Hutchins Streets
Robert Perrigo
Lyman Ave
Thomas G. Mendres
Rumery St
Middle
Beach Streets
Ronald Bergeron
Beach Street
Walter A. Plaisted
Locke St
Middle Street
Bergeron
Plaisted
Traffic Mishaps In Biddeford Reported After Rain
Police logged several Biddeford traffic incidents this weekend. Mrs Rhea J Gregoire, 50, of 533 Main St struck a pole on Highland Street in heavy rain, causing about 200 dollars damage after losing control turning onto Highland. Roger E Gagnon, 33, of 13 Jefferson Court hit Richard W Morton, 18, of 417 Main St on Main Street when a cigarette dropped into Gagnon’s lap, braking damage reported. A Saturday two car crash at Jefferson and South Streets involved Barbara Gilstorf, 18, and Harry Andrews, 49, with Gilstorf skidding into Andrews. no injuries and damages not yet estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Street
Biddeford
Rhea J. Gregoire
Main St
Gregoire
Main Street
Roger E. Gagnon
Jefferson Court
Richard W. Morton
Gagnon
Jefferson
South Streets
Barbara Gilstorf
Western Ave
Harry Andrews
Arundel
Miss Gilstorf
South Street
Andrews
Pomerleau Repeats Victory In 1963 Election Run
Pomerleau, veteran of World War II and the Korean War, ran as part of Le Voltigeur Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He defeated Democratic incumbent Clement H. Deschambault in 1962 and again in 1963 by a near two to one margin, downing Atty. Arthur J. Lesieur in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pave One
le Voltigeur Club
Order of Eagles
Pomerleau
Clement H. : . Deschambault
Arthur J. Lesieur
Biddeford Man Fined On Assault Count
In Saco Municipal Court Robert F. Constant 28 of Biddeford pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Germaine Desilets proprietor of the Town House in Saco. He was fined 50. Officer Capt. Robert Foran and Judge William F. Wilson Jr. presided. Additional cases: Richard F. Plummer 23 of Hollis Center pleaded guilty to two state police charges with fines 100 and 150 and case continued to January term. Bail set at 800. Mark Hanson 17 of Waterboro pleaded guilty to having a loaded firearm in his car and fined 15. Paul P. Peterson 17 of Portland pleaded guilty to speeding 90 in a 70 zone on the Maine Turnpike and fined 20. State police were complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Constant
Main St
Biddeford
Saco
Germaine Desilets
Storer Street
William F. Wilson Jr
Robert Foran
Richard F. Plummer
Hollis Center
Wilson
Alfred
Mark Hanson
Waterboro
Don Gray
Paul P. Peterson
Portland
Maine Turnpike
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White
J. P. Mitchell
Sister Marie Dieudonne
Mrs. Augustine Doyon
Jennie Wuth
Mrs
Grace Hines
Sam
Saco Rangers
Brother Thomas
St. Louis
Regina Marie
St. Joseph’s High School
Anastasoff
Sodalities
Hoover's
LBJ
Ladies Guild of St
Richard Smart
Hboatswain
U.S.N
Henry Smart
Ocean Park Road
Smart
Enterprise
Norfolk
G. Co
Fort Dix
Rodney A. Record
Arthur Record
Thornton Academy
University of Maine
Rep
Stanley Tupper
Congress
Tupper
Waterville Sentinel
Republican State Committee
Roger Putnam
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