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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1959
Page
2
Arthur Dennett, 34 Franklin Street in Saco, is a patient at Webber hospital. Mrs Charles Winslow and Miss Dorothy Marsh have returned to Weymouth Massachusetts after visiting Mrs Winslow's sister Mrs Charles Gallagher.
Perley Lester Watson 68 lifelong Kennebunk resident and former publisher of the Kennebunk Star died at a Biddeford hospital. He co owned Star Print Inc 1929 to 1958 after earlier work with Boston Varnish Co. He was a member of York Lodge Bradford Commandery Biddeford Saco Elks Madonna Chapter and the Kennebunk Unitarian church. Survived by widow a son and a daughter a brother two grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 2:30 p m Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with Rev Carl Bierman officiating. Burial Hope Cemetery Kennebunk. Friends may call Friday evening.
The Saco Rebekah lodge meets Saturday at the Odd Fellows hall at 7 30 p m with Dorothy Hubbard district deputy president making an official visitation. A rummage sale by the Unitarian Social circle is set for Saturday at the GAR hall Saco starting 9 a m. A special Biddeford Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting is planned for Friday at p m.
The Churches Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 PM. Holy Communion will be celebrated in Trinity Episcopal Church Friday at 9 30 AM. Christ Episcopal Church will celebrate Friday at 8 AM.
A date for the Democratic city caucus is expected to be chosen at a meeting of the Saco Democratic City Committee in the Saco Municipal Court Room at 7 30 tonight. Candidates for the Supervising School Committee will also be discussed.
A painter's blowtorch started a small fire at Theodore Laroche's home at 196 Elm Street Biddeford this morning. Firemen say the blaze began while removing paint from a wall and was quickly extinguished with only slight damage. The house is owned by Roland Boutin.
Miss Edith Cushing Richardson's funeral was conducted yesterday at 10 a.m. at the Mnett and Craig funeral home in Saco with Rev. Edmund Beal officiating. Burial followed in Mayflower Cemetery, Duxbury, Massachusetts.
Funeral services for Clifford Clark are set for Friday at 11 in Angel Funeral Home Kennebunk located at 9 Dane Street. Ceremony details note religious rites and burial plans to follow.
Sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Webber Hospital for kind care. Grateful for gifts and cards from relatives and friends during my recent illness. Mrs. Jacqueline Nantel.
Mrs Mary Jane Cormier 79 widow of John E Cormier formerly of Wells and Everett Mass died in Skowhegan yesterday She born in Newfoundland daughter of John MacDonald and Mrs survivors include son John R Cormier four daughters Mary E Carll Pembroke Mass Hazel A Bruce Norridgewock Louise Twohig Springdale W Va Margaret Carderelli a brother Angus MacDonald Long Island NY six grandchildren five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral mass at St Monica church Kennebunk Saturday 9 am Rev William J Kelly officiating Burial in Hope cemetery Kennebunk Friends may call Angel funeral home Kennebunk this evening and Friday afternoon and evening.
Esperance Silva, 73, died at an Augusta hospital Tuesday afternoon after a lengthy illness. Born in Portugal she came to the United States early and was married to the late Antonio Silva of Biddeford. Survived by one nephew, Manuel Manchardo of Biddeford. Services set for Saturday at 9 a.m. at St Mary church with burial in St Mary Cemetery. Calling hours 2-4 p.m. today and 7-10 p.m. tomorrow at Cosgrove funeral home 326 Elm St Biddeford.
Partly cloudy to cloudy Portland forecast shows mostly sunny this afternoon then partly cloudy tonight with warmer temps than last night. Friday brings increasing cloudiness but similar temperatures, with easterly winds 6-12 mph this afternoon and east to southeast 5-15 mph tonight, Zone 1 temps 50 to 32.
The afternoon session featured a noon dinner served by Mrs Alma Libby Mrs Mary Smith Mrs Louise Harrison and foods leader Mrs Shaffer. Mrs MacDonald assistant chairman led the post lunch business meeting. Next meeting set for Tuesday Nov 17 with program on Christmas goodies gift wrappings and suggestions led by Mrs Shaffer and guest speaker Mrs Marion Mudgett of Eliot.
The Delta Alpha club honored two retiring officers Mrs Mae Hurrell and Mrs Gladys Lamb after six months of service each. Committee plans for November 2 were set at the home of Mrs Marion Dow. Christmas party details were decided for December 7 at Mrs Tarbox’s Main Street residence with all officers to serve. Reports from secretary Mrs Edna Emerson treasurer Mrs Alice Hurd and sunshine treasurer Mrs Ethel Tate were read. Cancer dressings totaling 14 dozen were completed for the National Cancer Foundation, a long running club project. Refreshments followed the meeting led by retiring president Mrs Sette Lamb.
The Saco Police training program continued yesterday with instruction on .38 and .22 caliber revolvers. Lt. Robert Foran led classes at the Camp Ellis Rod and Gun Club range. Officers then practiced target shooting at the site after handling lessons.
The Saco Public Health Nursing group announced a new card file system to track home visits. Cards will note the nurse’s next visit when no one is home. The report also covers Community Chest campaign involvement and nursing activity figures: 537 cases, 1349 home visits, 73 office visits, plus preschool and infant clinics with 136 and 45 registrations.
The Harvest supper for First Parish Congregational Church Saco is set for October 28 from 6 to 7 pm. General co chairs are Mrs. Gilbert Harrison and Mrs. Lloyd Trecartin with a large decorations and waitresses team led by multiple members. ticket reservations are through Mrs. Lloyd Anderson or Mrs. Thomas Moore.
A lengthy probate hearing on the allowance of the will of the late resident of Armstrong, Saco, was held before Judge John Roberts. The court took the case under advisement pending transcript, briefs. Proponent Miss Rena Paraday was represented by Harold Carroll and Edwin G. Walker. Armstrong's son Harold Armstrong was represented by Simon Spill, and Armstrong's grandson Charles L. Armstrong was represented by Charles Smith of Kennebunk.
Chairman Casavant urged close to 200 volunteers to get out and make their calls and report to division leaders as soon as possible, highlighting a structured drive to support the campaign effort.
President Eisenhower told about 50 reporters at a Richmond Hotel news conference near his Augusta National retreat that he has no startling news but believes in open dialogue. He expressed willingness to meet anytime with French President de Gaulle, British Prime Minister Macmillan, and West German Chancellor Adenauer.
An event previously scheduled for Washington on Wednesday has been canceled. No alternative date was announced and no further details were provided by officials.
Mrs Royal Chretien was elected president of St. Joseph High School Alumnae association at a meeting held at St Joseph Grammar school. Others chosen include Mrs Roland Beaudoin vice president Mrs Joseph Doherty secretary Miss Bernadette Potvis treasurer Miss Theresa Clark dues collector and Mrs Antonio Jacques publicity. A large council was named with multiple members and a dance was announced for November 14 at the parish hall with appointed chaperones and a social committee for the next meeting on November 18.
A Smith and Wesson .38 six shot revolver was reported stolen to police by a Saco resident. A tan holster and belt and eight loose shells were taken from the glove compartment of the car between Monday and Wednesday. The car was parked on Storer Street and School Street. Police theorize youngsters may be involved.
Jean Pelletier reported on the Berwick council meeting at the Tighe-Beaudoin Farley unit meeting in Biddeford City Building. Blanche Farley presided, Bertha Keigher led prayer, dues were collected, donations to Tagus and Leonard Wood memorial were approved, and the meeting adjourned to November 4.
Raymond Beaudoin twenty five of 24 Raymond street Biddeford was discharged in Biddeford Municipal court this morning after the complainant acknowledged satisfaction Beaudoin allegedly struck Eugene LePage with an ash tray during a quarrel He agreed to pay court costs and LePage medical expenses Judge Simon Spill presided.
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