Biddeford Personal News Highlights and Travel
Arthur Pothier of 354 Main street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Jeanne Gelinas of 19 Lessard avenue Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Alcide W Villandry of 87 Graham street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Notre Dame hospital. Mr and Mrs Oliva Boldue of Pike Street Biddeford were in Quincy Massachusetts over the weekend visiting their daughter Doris Blanchette who is a surgical patient at Quincy City hospital. Joseph Lefebvre and Lionel Fecteau left yesterday for Eagle Lake for a weeks vacation where they will visit Rev Fr Eugene Bettez and other Biddeford relatives attending the Messler Seidel wedding in Scarsdale New York. Saturday included Miss Elizabeth Seidel and Miss Josephine Seidel of May street and Dr and Mrs Oscar Perrault of South street. The bride is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Albin Seidel of New York and the granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Seidel Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pothier
Main Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Jeanne Gelinas
Lessard Avenue
Alcide W. Villandry
Graham Street
Notre Dame Hospital
Oliva Boldue
Pike Street
Quincy
Mass
Doris Blanchette
Quincy City Hospital
Joseph Lefebvre
Lionel Fecteau
Eagle Lake
Eugene Bettez
Messler-Seide
Scarsdale
N.Y
Elizabeth
Josephine Seide
May Street
Oscar Perrault
South Street
Albin Seidel
New York
John Seidel
Rix 87 Dies After Brief Illness At Old Orchard Beach
John B. Rix 87 of 74 Washington avenue Old Orchard Beach died at home Friday after a brief illness. Born in Prince Edward Island he was son of Mr and Mrs John Rix his wife predeceased him. Survived by son William Rix of Eliot and other children with brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held in Auburn and burial in Pine Grove Cemetery Belgrade. Emond Conroy Funeral home Old Orchard Beach arranged transportation and funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Rix
Washington Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Prince Edward Island
John Rix
William Rix
Eliot
Auburn
Pine Grove
Belgrade
Emond & Conroy
Gem Jewelry party and relief corps meeting notice
The Fre C Gurney Womens Relief Corps meets tonight at 7 30 in the Saco GAR hall. Members bring a box lunch and an article for the traveling food basket. A Gem Jewelry party for the Saco Extension Group is set for Thursday at 10 am at the GAR hall. Attendees should bring a box lunch and a hand towel. Tea and coffee will be served. Anyone interested in gem jewelry making may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fre. C. Gurney Womens Relief Corps
Saco Gar Hall
Saco Extension Group
GAR Hall
Saco
Biddeford VFW Auxiliary to Meet Tonight at City Building
The Biddeford VFW auxiliary schedules a 7:30 PM meeting tonight at the City building. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
VFW
City Building
Biddeford and Raco Merchants to Meet at Chamber Office
The Biddeford and Raco Merchants committee will meet Tuesday at 8 a m at the Chamber of Commerce office. Agenda includes night store openings before Veterans Day and planning Christmas season hours. Chairman Raymond Bonang urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford and Raco Merchants Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Raymond Bonang
Pack 305 Committee Meeting Tonight at Scout Hall
A Pack 305 committee meeting for committeemen will be held tonight at 7 at the Scout hall on Mason Street in Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Hall
Mason Street
Biddeford
Troop 1 Building Association Meeting Set in Biddeford
The monthly meeting of the Troop 1 Building association is scheduled for November 1 at 7 30 p m at the Scout hall on Mason street in Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 1 Building Association
Scout Hall
Mason Street
Biddeford
October Family Night Social for Biddeford Troop 405
Biddeford plans an October Family Night Social Tuesday at 7 30 in the Scout hall on Mason street. Mrs Maude Rogalski serves as general chairman of arrangements. Parents and friends of Boy Scout Troop 405 are invited for a program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Hall
Mason Street
Biddeford
Maude Rogalski
Church notes from Lyman and Saco groups
The Prayer Fellowship of Lyman Baptist meets Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the parsonage. The Home League of Saco Salvation Army gathers Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The Mistletoe Mart workshop for the Saco United Baptist church fair is tomorrow evening at the church. workers should wear old clothes for painting and may donate toys in any condition. other donations are to be brought for sorting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prayer Fellowship
Lyman Baptist Church
The
Saco Salvation Army
Saco United
Youth choir rehearsal at Saco Methodist Church
A rehearsal for the Youth choir of the Saco School Street Methodist church will be held Tuesday at 3 15 p m at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Annie Cantillon Goodwin obituary brightens Biddeford ties
Mrs Annie Goodwin widow of James Goodwin of Old Orchard Beach dies after long illness in a local hospital. Born in Biddeford she was educated there and lived on Pine Street since her husband’s death. Survived by sisters Catherine Cantillon Theresa Cantillon and Mrs Charles Robin with a niece Rev Sister Charles Marie of Bethany convent. Funeral 9 am tomorrow at St Mary church with requiem Mass. burial in St Mary cemetery. Friends may call at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street Biddeford until 10 tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie (Cantillon) Goodwin
James Goodwin
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford
Pine Street
John and
Catherine ‘Delany’ Cantillon
St. Mary Parish
Catherine
Theresa Cantillon
Charles Robin
Hartford
Mrs Florence Hill Dead at 66 in Charlotte Hospital
Mrs Florence J Hill 66 widow of C Wendell Hill died Saturday in Charlotte hospital. She formerly lived at 3 Mt Pleasant St Biddeford before moving south two years ago. Born Beverly Mass daughter of Walter and Odessa Howard she leaves son Robert L Hill of Charlotte sister Gladys Higgins of Beverly and brother Fred Howed of Lynn Mass. Funeral services held today at Harry and Bryant chapel Charlotte per Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence J. Hill
Charlotte
C. Wendell Hill
Mt. Pleasant Street
Biddeford
Beverly
Mass
Walter
Odessa Brooks Howard
Robert L. Hil
Gladys J. Higgins
Fred Howed
Lynn
Harry
Funeral for Mrs. Aurore Laplante at Notre Dame de Lourdes
Funeral services for Mrs. Aurore Laplante were held at 8 this morning at Notre Dame de Lourdes in Saco with a requiem high Mass celebrated by Rev. Georges Plante. Music was provided by the church choir and organist Mrs. Eva Carrier. Pallbearers included Roger Laplante and several Bolduc and Labelle relatives. Burial followed at St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford with prayers at the grave by Father Plante. Out of town attendees included N J Labelle and Ernest Labelle of Worcester, Mass, and Mrs. Theresa Brown of Bridgeport, Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurore Laplante
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Saco
Georges Plante
Eva Carrier
Roger Laplante
Roland Bolduc
Ralph Bolduc
Napoleon Bolduc
Ernest Labelle
Normand Labelle
St. Joseph Cemetery
Biddeford
Funeral services for Archille LeBlanc at St. Andre
Funeral services for Archille LeBlanc of 23 Lafayette Street Biddeford were held at St. Andre church with high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. Gerard J. Parent assisted by Rev. Robert Martel and Rev. Arthur Dube. Burial was in St. Joseph cemetery with committal prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archille LeBlanc
Lafayette Street
Biddeford
St. Andre Church
Gerard J. Parent
Robert Martel
Arthur Dube
Laura Lauzen Proulx
Beavers
Order of Foresters
John Fecteau
Eugene Bourque
Raymond Bisson
Joseph Letellier
Joseph Goulet
Henry Camire
St. Joseph
Barbara Roberts
Plainville
Conn
Alfred Bonneau
Richard Gross
New Britain
Raymond Proulx
Dever
N. H
Funeral Services For Mrs Marie Lacroix Held At St Andre
Funeral services for Mrs Marie Lacroix were held this morning at St Andre church with a solemn high Mass of requiem celebrated by Rev Robert T Martel. Assistants included Rev Gerard J Parent as deacon and Rev Arthur Dube as sub deacon, with the St Andre church male quartet and organist Mrs Laura Lauren Proulx. Bearers named, Ste Anne sodality ribbon bearers listed, prayers by Rev Robert Martel, and attendees from Coleraine P Q Somerville Mass Westbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Lacroix
St Andre Church
Robert T. Martel
Gerard J. Parent
Arthur Dube
St. Andre Church
Laura Lauren Proulx
Joseph Parent
Omer Gregoire
Albert Maurice
Raoul Guay
Reynald Desrosiers
Marcil Martel
Ovila Camire
Coleraine P. Q
Rose Paulhus
Westbrook
Awning Fire at Sevigny’s Men’s Shop Main Street
Tank 1 from Biddeford Central Fire Department answered a Sunday 12 45 call to Sevigny’s Men’s Shop at 133 Main Street. The awning was damaged slightly. the building is owned by Osher Realty Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Central
Sevigny’s Men's Shop
Main Street
Osher Realty Company
Portland Weather: Rain, Snow Flurries, Winds Shifted
Rain and mild temperatures this afternoon give way to a cloudy night with snow flurries at higher elevations. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies and colder air. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph this afternoon, shifting to 15 to 25 mph tonight. small craft warnings posted along the coast. Zone 1 temps in the 50s to 30s, overnight lows listed for several cities including Caribou 33 and Mt. Washington 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Saco Quarter Have Gambling Case Continued
The gambling case against four Saco men was continued until Wednesday by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court. A fifth youth pleaded guilty and was sent for sentence. bail for the four others was set at $100 each. Names cited include Lais Emiss, Robert Simkowitz, Richard Thompson, George Dumais, and Norman Spaulding. Separately, William Mildner paid a $20 fine for hunting ducks from a powerboat, and James Harris paid $10 for speeding in a 60 mph zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Hilary Mahaney
Mahaney
Lais Elmas Emiss
High Street
Robert A. Sim
Kennedy campaigns across Wisconsin and Illinois for Democratic bid
Kennedy drew large crowds in Wisconsin and attacked Nixon on farm policy disarmament and foreign affairs. The Illinois foray spans Rockford Illinois University campus Peoria Moline Rock Island and Chicago suburbs with a two day plan Tuesday speeches. He blamed the Eisenhower era for inaction on disarmament and pressed for stronger military power and an arms control research institute. In Lacrosse he accused Nixon of echoing Ezra Benson on farm policy and warned Benson's plan has harmed farmers while Nixon would continue it.
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Kennedy
Wisconsin
Richard M. Nixon
Illinois
Rockford
Uiversity of
Peoria
Moline
Rock Island
Chicago
Milwaukee
Nixon
Eisenhower
U. S
Lacrosse
Ezra Taft Besson
Benson
Rites Set for Saco Boy in Tragic Accident
Funeral rites are planned for a fifth grade student from C. K. Burns school Saco who died after a rifle discharged while being passed across a stream. Survivors include parents a brother and grandparents with a low requiem mass set at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco and burial in Hill Cemetery Dover New Hampshire. Friends may call at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home on Main Street Saco today between 4 and 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Burns School
Saco
Most Holy Trinity Church
Mark
Arthur Gagnon
John T. Young
Dover
N. H
J* Hill Cemetery
Dennett
Craig Timeral
Squires Circle Reactivated In Biddeford
New members of the Columbian Squires youth circle of Biddeford Knights of Columbus were invested and officers elected at an initial meeting in the K of C hall. Investitures featured a North Haven ritual team with many dignitaries attending from Maine and Connecticut. first official meeting set for Wednesday at 7 pm to plan activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Squires
Biddeford
Knights of Columbus
Raymond Demers
Ralph Nadeau
Adrien LeBlond
K. of C. Hall
Paul Bergeron
Robert Morrison
Bernard Chretien
Roger Gobeil
Arthur Miller
Joseph Stevens
Richard Dubuc
Leo Corriveau
James Michaud
Mel Chretien
Robert Cyr
Brother Damien
Fern Picard
Leonel Lapointe
Emile LeBlond
Richard Jacques
Marcel Roy
Squires Circle
Norman Houde
Ronald Berthiaume
Donald Jarry
Guy Bouthillette
Paul Huot
James Mackell
Paul Michaud
Richard Dubue
Adrien Dufresne
Donald Dutremble
North Haven
Conn
K .of C
William Piedmont
The
Sket Riley
John Welch
Maine
William Hogan
South Portland Circle
Paul Leblond
Gerard Parent
Philip Masse
Fernand Picard
Fernand Picard, Past Grand Knight
South Portland
Lewiston
Bangor
Brunswick
Biddeford K
C. Hall
Surplus Food Distribution Set for Old Orchard Beach
Surplus food will be distributed at Old Orchard Beach to all eligible residents on Thursday October 27 from 9 to 11 in the morning and 1 to 3 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford Boy Scout Trio Earn Highest Catholic Award
Three Biddeford area scouts were among recipients of the Ad Altare Dei awards conferred by Bishop Daniel J. Keeney in Portland. Leo Dumouchel of Troop 305 Michel Brunelle of Troop 308 St Joseph parish and George Beaupre of Troop 309 Biddeford Knights of Columbus sponsored unit received the Catholic Scouting honor during a cathedral ceremony. The event drew about 500 scouts and leaders with Rev Raymond Chisholm delivering remarks at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Keeney
Portland
AAD
Leo Dumouchel
Biddeford
Michel ‘Brunelle
St. Joseph Parish
George Beaupre
Knights of Columbus
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Feeney
Our Lady
AAC
Raymond Chisholm
St. Joseph Church
Gardiner
John E. Hill
Euclide A. Millette
Joseph Small
George E. Dumouchel
Alcide Angers
Explorer Post 305
Cub Scouts Tour Army Expo in Portland by Sgt Moore
Den 4 of Pack 305 Cub Scouts visited the Army show at the Portland Exposition building. Sgt Moore led a tour of the entire exhibit and the group received Army pamphlets and Sunday missals. Attending with Den Mother Mrs Reynald Goulet were Steven Cantara Michael Rielly James Robert Peter Langevin Eric Nelson Steven Goulet and guests Dickie and Ronnie Bergeron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Portland Exposition
Sgt. Moore
Reynald Goulet
Mr. Goulet
Steven Cantara
Michael Rielly
James Robert
Peter Langevin
Eric Nelson
Steven Goulet
Dickie
Ronnie Bergeron
Saco Council In Session Tonight
A special meeting of the Saco City council is set for 7 20 tonight with Ralph Sawyer of the Maine Highway commission to discuss traffic at the Elm Beach North and Main streets intersections. The session is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco City
Ralph Sawyer
Maine Highway Commission
Elm
Beach
North
Main Streets
Saco. 406
Cia-Afl
Dsaco
Lowell
Final Church Lecture Series Concludes Tonight
Rev Earl H Tomlin of Providence Rhode Island delivers the final talk in the Adventures in Christian Living series at the Saco Congregational church parish hall. Professor Dwight Walsh of Bates College introduces the event at 7 15 describing The Arts and the Glory of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl H. Tomlin
Providence
R. I
Saco Congregational Church
Biddeford
Saco Council of Churches
Dwight Walsh
Bates College
Lewiston
Rev. Tomlin
Holy Land
Middle East
Stanley Bennett
Saco United
Gendron Backs Warner in Riddeford City Race
Gendron pledges tax relief and efficiency in Riddeford governance, criticizing bonds and new school funding. He cites his military service, church ties, and local work history, including tenure with Saco-Lowell and American Legion involvement. He joins Fred Warner to promote economy and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warner
Riddeford
Wariner
Gendrer
George Gendren
Prospect Street
Eva Roy
Gendron
St. Louis
AMVETS ceremony includes life member card presented
The event followed a speaking program with Rev Sam J Whalamras giving the invocation and Rene Huot receiving a life membership card. Standing speakers included Clinton Fecteau Jr Ralph M Lovell J Albert Merryman Ralph White and Atty George F E Brickates who served as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam J. Whalamaras
Rene Huot
First Post
Clinton Fecteau, Jr
Saco
First District
Ralph M. Lovell
Sanford
J. Albert Merryman
Biddeford
Ralph White
Lewiston
State Amvets
Atty. George FE. Brickates
Harvest Ball Celebrated by St. Andre PFTA
Over 250 members and guests attended the St. Andre parish Harvest Ball sponsored by the St. Andre Parents Friends and Teachers Association. Joseph Plamondon and Mrs. Plamondon led the grand march with committee members and ushers from St. Andre high school auxiliary. The event featured corn stalk and pumpkin decorations, Arline's orchestra, and a cabaret lunch under Mrs. Lucien Doyon. Plans for proceeds, fall tea, style show, and bazaar were discussed at the 7:30 parish hall meeting with Dr. Carl Haas as guest speaker on hypnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andre
Plamondon
Carl Haas
Handwriting Expert Speaks At E I Woman’s Club Event
Handwriting expert Ansel Stirling spoke at the October meeting of the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union of Saco. He noted 48 strokes were removed from teaching handwriting, urged against forcing left handed writers upright, and demonstrated analysis showing handwriting reflects individuality. The occasion included Cider Time decor and was introduced by Mrs. Fred Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union of
Saco
Harold Waight
Ralph Meserve
Kenneth Stackpole
Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs
Portland
Eastland Hotel
Everett Ladd
Ansel Stirling
Stirling
Fred Gooch
Wells Man Is Named To Group Backing Coffin
Frank Ek Higgins of Wells was named a director of the Citizens for Coffin committee announced by executive director Paul Hazleton of Topsham. The committee, non-partisan and led by Dr. Armand Albert of Van Buren and Raymond Hearn of Auburn, supports the election of Frank M. Coffin as governor of Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ek. Higgins
Wells
Citizens For Coffin Committee
Paul Hazleton
Topsham
Armand Albert
van Buren
Raymond Hearn
Auburn
Frank M. Coffin
Maine
Catholic warning on voting for PBP over birth control laws
Francis Cardinal Spellman in New York said Puerto Rican voters could ignore the church letter without sin and that Catholics who voted for the Popular Democratic Party despite the stance would face no spiritual penalty. The issue centered on laws permitting birth control teaching and sterilization to address over population on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PBP
Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
Popular Democratic Party
Echo timetable announced for Portland sightings
PORTLAND AP The Echo timetable lists visible times for the sat elite across the week's mornings. NASA says sightings occur mainly south of the city Tuesday at 7 18 AM, south and 6 51 AM Wednesday, then 8 57 AM north. Thursday 6 24 AM south and 8 30 AM north. Friday 5 57 AM south and 3 03 AM north, Saturday 7 56 AM north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Children of American Revolution stage play at meeting
The National Society of the Children of American Revolution held a Saturday meeting at the Norton home in Saco. Senior President Nancy Tarbox opened as Geraldine Durant led. a play was planned for the December 3 meeting. Members distributed CAR magazines and Indian pictures and prepared a report on Indians. Each member shared an antique item and its history. refreshments followed. Next gathering set for Miss Eleanor Foster’s home. Attending were Nancy Tarbox Geraldine Durant Carol Tarbox Caroline Norton Tamaris Norton Eleanor Foster Allen Hill and multiple guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar
John Fairfield
Eleanor Foster
Bradley Street
Sace
Nancy Tarbox
Geraldine Durant
Carol Tarbox
Caroline Norton
Tamaris Norton
Allen Hill
Susan Stickney
Carolyn
Stephen Lord
Arnold Ballard
Arnold Hill
William Norton
Treasury denies plan to raise gold price
The U S Treasury denied any plan to raise the gold price, arguing it would devalue the dollar. The note reflects discussions that a higher price could stem drains on gold reserves and influence currency policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
U. S. Treasury
Reed and Coffin Clash Over State Checks and Pollution
Reed and Coffin spar over government efficiency and the Executive Council. Coffin labels the council a fifth wheel while proposing a five point plan to tackle pollution and expand the Water Improvement Commission. Reed defends the council and notes potential revisions to pollution laws, citing 13,400 new jobs in four years and calling for more personal influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin
Water Improvement Commission
Reed
WIC
Nixon accuses Kennedy campaign of smear and anti Catholic litera ture
Nixon charged that Republican campaign headquarters in San Diego issued anti Catholic literature while Klein disputed the claim as untrue. Nixon opened a last stand campaign in York Pennsylvania telling about 5 000 people the party would keep peace without surrender and warning against Kennedy’s plan to bolster opponents of the Fidel Castro regime in Cuba while vowing to pour on the coal in industrial state campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Klein
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Nixon
Pennsylvania
York
America
Cuba
South America
Washington
Congo Army Seizes City Amid Riots and Police Clash
Congolese trained troops occupied the city Sunday, driving out loyal police and clashing with crowds as officers appeared unable to control subordinate units. Anarchy spread across much of Congo with Mobutu forces looting and terrorizing civilians. Only Thysville reportedly retained some command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.N
Patrice Lumumba
Congo
Joseph Mobutu
Thysville
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