Personal notices from Biddeford and nearby towns
John Lewis of Ferry road Sace is a patient at Trult hospital. Mrs Laura Paquette of 94 Green street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Mr and Mrs Samuel Lacette are in Brooklyn NY on a business trip. Mrs Alfred Arcand of 8 Pool street Biddeford has entered Maine Medical Center Portland for surgery. Mrs Marie Martel of Lewiston mother of Rev Robert Martel of St Andre church is a patient at Notre Dame hospital. Albert Leavitt of 19 Gore street Biddeford was taken by municipal ambulance to Kitt ery Osteopathic hospital. John Tarbux of 435 Main street Saco has returned home from New England Baptist hospital Boston after diagnostic treatment. Maine State Grange sessions in Brewer include Harold Rackliff master of Saco Grange Milton Randall State insurance committee member and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Grant with Mrs Grant a member of the Staite home economics committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis
Ferry Road
Sace
Trult Hospital
Laura Paquette
Green Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Samuel Lacette
Brooklyn
N. Y
Alfred Arcand
Pool Street
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Marie Martel
Lewiston
Robert Martel
St. Andre Church
Lawrence Grant
Grant
Staite Home Economics
Francis Tibbetts Dies After Illness At Watertown Mass
Francis A Tibbetts 42 of 397 Main Street Biddeford died Saturday in Watertown Massachusetts after a short illness Born in Saco son of Albert L and Georgianna Cote Tibbetts He was a chef and former Saco Fire Department driver World War II and Korea veteran member of Trinity Episcopal Church Saco and American Legion post Conway NH Survived by his mother one aunt Mrs Catherine Meehan with whom he lived Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from Shumway Funeral Home Saco Calling hours tonight 7 to 9 PM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Tibbetts
Main Street
Biddeford
Watertown
Mass
Saco
Albert L
Georgianna (Cote) Tibbetts
Thornton Academy
Trinity Episcopal Church
American Legion Post
Conway
N. H
Catherine Meehan
Shumway Funeral Home
Spring Street
Saco Scout Meetings Set Across Biddeford and Beach
The Saco Girl Scout neighborhood leaders meet tomorrow night at the E and I Union on Beach Street. Troop One Building Association holds its monthly meeting tomorrow evening at 7 at the Scout hall on Mason Street. Cub Scout Pack 305 Pack committee meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Scout hall on Mason Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Girl Scout
E and I Union
Beach Street
Troop One Building Association
Scout Hall
Mason Street
Biddeford
Cub Scout Pack
Church Notes Prayer Fellowship at Lyman Baptist
The Prayer Fellowship group of Lyman Baptist church meets Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the parsonage A prayer and Bible study follows Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist church Ocean avenue Old Orchard Beach The Home League of the Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prayer Fellowship
Lyman Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
The
Saco Salvation Army
Weekday Liturgy at St Deme trio in Biddeford
Weekday liturgy at St Deme trio Greek Orthodox Church, 35 Adams Street, Biddeford, each day from 9 to 10 15 a m. The Saco School Street Methodist Youth choir will rehearse Tuesday at 3 15 p m at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Adams Street
Biddeford
Saco School Street Methodist Church
Church Officials Attend Instruction Session in South Portland
Representatives of the Saco Echoe Street Methodist church will attend the School of Instruction for all members of the five commissions Tuesday from 1 30 to 9 p m at the People's Methodist Church South Portland Supper will be served at 6 p m by members of the host church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Echoe Street Methodist Church
People’s Methodist Church
South Portland
Daughters of Ruth Meet in Biddeford Church Parlors
The Daughters of Ruth will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the Biddeford First Universalist church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Ruth
Biddeford First
Universalist Church
Holy Communion Services Held at Local Churches
Holy Communion will be celebrated Tuesday All Saints day at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford at 6 and 7 a.m. and at St David Episcopal Church Kennebunk at 8 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Biddeford
St David Episcopal Church
Kennebunk
First Parish Congregational church meeting moved to Wednesday
The Madisses of the First Parish Congregational church of Saco shift this week’s meeting to Wednesday at 7 30 p m to prepare for the rummage sale set for Thursday at 9 30 a m Members should bring sale articles and those needing transportation may contact Mrs Ada Stackpole Beach street Saco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Parish Congregational Church of
Saco
Ada Stackpole
Beach Street
Biddeford Woman Alice Clement Dies at 85 in Saco Funeral
Alice G Clement widow of Maurice Clement 85 native of Biddeford died Sunday at a local hospital Born June 12 1875 daughter of George and Elizabeth Norwood educated in local schools member of the Christian Science society Survived by brother Charles Norwood of Biddeford and several nieces and nephews Funeral arrangements set for 2 p m tomorrow at the Dennett and Craic funeral home 65 Main Street Saco friends may call tonight from 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alie Gertrude Clement
Biddeford
Maurice Clement
George and
Elizabeth
Doyie) Norwood
Christian Science Society
Charles Norwood
Dennett and Craic
Jemima Leavitt 68 dies after long illness in nursing home
Jemima Leavitt born Glasgow July 6 1892 died last night at an East Lebanon nursing home. She lived most of her life in Saco before moving to Kittery to be with her son. Widow of Roy Heeney and Charles Leavitt she belonged to Most Holy Trinity parish. Survived by three sons John Robert and Guy Heeney a daughter Mrs Walter Corrigan 13 grandchildren three great grandchildren two nephews and a niece. Burial at St Mary cemetery Biddeford after services at Most Holy Trinity church Saco. Visitation today and tomorrow at Cosgrove funeral home in Biddeford from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemima ‘Burns
Leavitt
East Lebanon
Glasgow
Scotland
Bernard
Grace Barnes’ Burns
Old Orchard Road
Saco
Kittery
Roy Heeney
Charles Leavitt
Most Holy Trinity Parish
Sac
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm Street
Biddeford
Funeral services for Arthur Cookson at St. Andre church
Funeral services for Arthur Cookson of 40 Hill Street Biddeford were held at 9 Saturday morning from St. Andre church. A solemn high mass of requiem celebrated by Msgr. Aime figuere with Rev. Robert Martel as deacon and Rev. Iserard J. Parent as sub-deacon. Burial in St. Joseph cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Jr. Martel. Out-of-town relatives attended from Victoriaville, Menlo Park, Madawaska, Sanford, Westbrook, Lowell, Lewiston, and Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cookson
Hill Street
Biddeford
St. Andre Church
Aime Figuere
Robert Martel
Iserard J. Parent
Laura Lauzen Proulx
Aime Desrosiers
Josephat Tardif
Arthur Lemire
Sacred Heart League
Emile Madore
Donat Morin
Emile Mercier
Fuaernal Order of Eagles
St. Joseph
Jr. Martel
Wilfrid Cloutier
Victoriaville
P. Q
Maurice Grenier
Menlo Park
Calif
Paul Cookron
Madawaska
William Cookson
Joseph Cookson
Eter Cookson
Krank Cookson
Mike Melanson
Roeland Cookson
Ernest Talbot
Sanford
Lucien Baril
Westbrook
Laurent Labre
Funeral services for Joseph Garneau in Old Orchard Beach
Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Margaret church Old Orchard Beach for Joseph Garneau 25 Carll Avenue with a high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev Armand Landry. Singine was by the choir and Mrs Antonio Boisyert played the organ. Bearers were Arthur Turgeon Richard Pryan Louis Cote and Roderique Bergeron. Burial was in St Joseph cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev Fr Landry. Out-of-town relatives included Mr and Mrs Richard Bryan and children of South Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Garneau
Carll Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
St. Margaret Church
Armand Landry
Singine
Antonio Boisyert
Arthur Turgeon
Richard Pryan
Louis Cote
Roderique Bergeron
St. Joseph Cemetery
Landry
Richard Bryan
South Portland
Death notice for Robert Crochetiere of Waterbury Conn
Word reached Ralph Crochetiere of Biddeford that Robert Crochetiere aged 59 died yesterday in Waterbury Conn. Born in Biddeford he lived there 26 years. Survives include his mother Lydia Crochetiere of Biddeford his wife Germaine Lamb now of Waterbury a son Lucien a daughter Jeanne and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Crochetiere
Acorn Street
Biddeford
Robert Crochetiere
East Clay Street
Waterbury
Conn
Lydia Crochetiere
Germaine Lamb
Lucien
Jeanne
Portland Area Weather: Cool with Drizzle and Gusty Northeast Winds
forecast for this afternoon and tonight into Tuesday calls for mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures with occasional light drizzle. northeast winds up to 51 mph. zone temperatures hover near 50 to 40, with low overnight readings in Caribou 33 Eastport 46 Greenville 28 Old Town 32 Portland 44 Rumford 36 Mt Washington 28 Concord 44 Halifax 44 Montreal 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Old Town
Rumford
Mt. Wash
Concord
Halifax
Montreal
Samuel M. Scott Dies En Route to Maine Medical Center
Samuel M. Scott 82 of Ash Swamp Road Scarborough died suddenly Saturday night while en route to Maine Medical Center after falling ill at a social fete. Born in Canada to Theopolis and Abigail Richardson Scott he moved to the United States as a youth and worked as a carpenter and farmer. Survived by nieces and nephews, services set for tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco, with calling hours tonight 7 to 9. burial at Dunstan Cemetery Scarborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Scott
Ash Swamp Road
Scarborough
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Canada
Theopolis
Abigail ‘Richardson’ Scott
States
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco
Dunstan Cemetery
Death of Zulma Staples longtime Biddeford resident
Zulma A Staples 82 widow of Everett Staples died early this morning in a local hospital after living recently at 15 Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach Born in North Durham Quebec she was a communicant of St Joseph church She leaves son Bradford Staples daughter Mrs Paul Libby five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services will be held at St Margaret church Old Orchard Beach Wednesday at 10 am Friends may call at Dennett and Craig funeral home Saco Tuesday 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zulia A. Staples
Everett W. Staples
Biddeford
Ben
Union Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
North Durham
Que
Gedeon
Evelina (Curmet) Hotte
St. Joseph Church
Cor
Paul Libby
Easley
S. C
St. Margaret Church
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco
Biddeford Native Maurice Kearney Ward Dies in Port Orchard
Maurice Kearney Ward 62 a Biddeford native died in Port Orchard Washington. He worked for the Biddeford Record and served in World War I. Survived by widow Helen Delano Kearney son Robert and daughters Kathleen Higgins and Eileen Horton eight grandchildren and siblings in Biddeford Portland and New Jersey. A requiem mass will be held in Port Orchard followed by burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Maurice Kearney
Biddeford
Port Orchard
Wash
Patrick Kearney
Orchard Street
Mary Kelly
Newman McDonald
Robert Seymour
Portland
Francis Crowley
Kittery
Funeral for Georiganna Provost at St. Andre Church Biddeford
Funeral services were held for Geor gianna Provost 43 Middle Street Biddeford at 10 am Saturday from St. Andre church. A solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated with Rev. Gerard Parent assisted by Rev. Raoul Fecteau as deacon and Rev. Robert T. Martel as subdeacon. Delegation from the Third Order of St. Francis attended. pallbearers named. Burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery with prayers by Rev. Fr. Martel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgianna Provost
Middle Street
Biddeford
St. Andre Church
Gerard Parent
Raoul Fecteau
Robert T. Martel
Third Order of St. Francis
Lionel Goulet
George Gendron
Florence Moison
Eugene Gagne
Eugene Neault
Beaudoin Twin Dies Soon After Birth In Biddeford
Ronald Beaudoin one day old and twin son of Mr and Mrs Paul Beaudoin of 170 Cleaves Street Biddeford died at a local hospital Sunday. Surviving twin other children paternal grandfather Emile Beaudoin maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Leon P 1 of Biddeford. Burial held today in St Joseph Cemetery with Bolduc Funeral Home arrangements 291 Alfred Street Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Beaudoin
Paul Beaudoin
Cleaves
Biddeford
Funeral rites held for Mrs Annie E Wilson in Biddeford
Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 30 p m for Mrs Annie Elizabeth Wilson widow of George Wilson of Elm street Biddeford from her home with Rev James D Riddle pastor of the church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Elizabeth Wilson
George Wilson
Elmstreet
Biddeford
James D. Riddle
Beach debate details set for Sunday in Old Orchard Beach
The Biddeford Saco Journal will join a three member panel for a debate between Richard Valentino and Rep. Jerome Plante for state house seats in Arundel and Old Orchard Beach. It will be at Old Orchard Beach High School gymnasium Sunday night November 6 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with Francis J. Lafountain as moderator. Each candidate gets three minutes per question and one and a half minutes rebuttal. No personal questions. Ushers will be provided by Old Orchard Beach High School students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Richard Valentino
Jerome Plante
State House of Representatives
Arundel
Old Orchard Beach
Francis J. Lafountain
Adelbert M. Jakeman, Jr
Portland Press Herald
Biddeford
Jakeman
Valentino
Plante
B'nai B'rith Breakfast Meeting Highlights Film Event
The Samuel M. Solmer lodge of B'nai B'rith held a breakfast at Fitz Chaim synagogue vestry in Biddeford. Present were Irving Remar, with Harry Zaitlin and Fred Green in charge. A film titled The World of B'nai B'rith showcased the group’s tri-annual Israel convention. Morton Wolfe served as program chairman. Gerald Sreider was named fundraiser chair for an upcoming effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Solmer Lodge
Binai Brith
Fitz Chaim Synagogue
Bicon Street
Biddeford
Irving Remar
Harry Zaitlin
Fred Green
Israel
Morton Wolfe
Gerald Sreider
Traffic Violators In Court At Saco
In Saco municipal court three men paid fines this morning. Judge Hilary Maharey fined Jack S. Ketchum of Kennebunk 10 for driving without a license with 5 suspended. Sherman A. Letellier of Saco was fined 10 for passing a stop sign. Ronald P. Lambert of Old Orchard Beach paid 20 for speeding 45 mph in a 25 mph zone. Leon Boudreau of Saco had a stop sign charge continued to Thursday. Saco police were plaintiffs in all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Hilary Maharey
Jack S. Ketchum
Kennebunk
Sherman A. Letellier
Glenwood Avenue
Ronald P. Ik. Lambert
Old Salt Road
Old Orchard Beach
Leon Boudreau
Senator Smith to be feted at beach coffee event
Senator Margaret Chase Smith will be honored at a public coffee in Old Orchard Beach at the town hall. The event runs Friday from 6 to 9 AM in the Board of Assessors office, with members of the Old Orchard Beach Republican Town Committee in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Chase Smith
Old Orchard Beach
Salle Charite Whist Winners Are Listed
The fourth weekly progressive whist party at Salle Charite drew about eighty attendees with a bean supper preceding the event. Special prizes went to Mrs Yvonne Bouffard Leo Cote Mrs Germaine Boucher and Albert Lagrange. weekly prizes to several others. The next party is planned for November at Foss Street Methodist church Biddeford with burial at Greenwood cemetery. Bearers included Warren Thompson Francis Spencer Carlton Hutchins Louis Lachance Arnold Calderwood and Joseph Haley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salle Charite
Yvonne Bouffard
Leo Cote
Germaine Boucher
Albert Lagrange
Simone Cote
Yvonne Lavoie
Marie Ange Lagrange
Adelard St Ours
Edmond Neault
Ernest St. Ours
Raymond Paquet
Adelard St. Ours
Arsene Lizzotte
Marcel Garon
Alfred Grenier
Delphine Neault
Frances Gendron
Simone R. Cote
Rachelle Neault
Jeannette Ruel
Constance St. Ours
Foss Street
Whelan Named Director York County ARC
Dr. J Edward Whelan of Saco elected to a three year term on the York County chapter American Red Cross board. Teresa County of Saco elected secretary. Meeting at Eliot Congregational Church with attendees from Saco Old Orchard Beach and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Whelan
Saco
York County
American Red Cross
Eliot Congregational Church
Teresa County
Whelan
Seco Red Cross
Miss County
Saco Red Cross
Charles Tucker
Chester Pease
Frank Irish
Old Orchard Beach
Harry Brook
Hiram Parish
Elwood Cook
Paul Sicard
Kenneth Cooper
Arthur Kendrick
Kennebunkport
Hardee Scott
US Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Paul Yant
ARC
Maine
Bar Mills
North Berwick
South Berwick
York
Eliot
Kittery
Seo
Waterboro
Fire at A Tibbets home in Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach firemen answered a box alarm for a furnace fire at 33 Pine Lane last night. The fire was out on arrival and the new department truck handled the response. Some smoke damage occurred inside the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
A. Tibbets
Pine Lane
Bangor truck firm to launch passenger service in Maine
Cole's Express president Galen L. Cole says specially designed trucks could carry 10 passengers in a rear compartment on Aroostook County routes. ICC approval is possible if service stays in Maine, but Maine Public Utilities Commission must also authorize the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Aroostook County
Galen L. Cole
Cole's Express
Interstate Commerce Commission
Maine
Maine Public Utilities Commission
Saco Woman Honored on 92nd Birthday Celebration
Mrs. Jo sephine E. Whitman of 180 North Street Saco marked her 92nd birthday with a Sunday celebration hosted by her daughter Mrs. Stephanie Butler. Relatives from Maine and others from England Florida and Arizona attended along with 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Mrs Whitman a Biddeford High School alumna born to Joseph and Sarah Wairfield in Biddeford lived in Cumberland Portland Farmington and South Paris before returning to Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine E. Whitman
North Street
Saco
George Butler
Stephanie Butler
England
Florida
Arizona
Whitman
Biddeford
Joseph
Sarah (Hutchins) Wairfield
Biddeford High School
Kennebunkport
Frederick E. Whitman
Maine
Cumberland
Portland
Farmington
Paris
Luther FE Rhodes
FE. C. Whitman
Tommy
Jasper Whitman
Arthur Fogg
Roland Foge
Whitman Butler
Thomas Butler
Richard Whitman
Judith
Jacqline
Norman Langmaid
Arnold Kiley
Katherine Whitman
Robert Taylor
School Street Methodist Church
Biddeford Candidacy Emphasizes Industry Growth
Richard To joins Fred Warner supporters urging a major industry drive to create jobs and increase city revenue. He criticizes the current administration for failing to attract industry in three years and warns skilled workers are moving away. To highlights his Biddeford roots, union ties, and family, urging concise leadership to reverse employment losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Biddeford
Lewiston
Brunswick
Hidden camouflage of Australian sea horses in seaweed
The Australian sea horse blends with seaweed as leaf-like growths on its body make it nearly invisible amid the underwater foliage.
Mrs Tucker To Twesday Final Take Course In Fund Raising
Mrs Charles Tucker executive secretary of the York county chapter American Red Cross will attend an advanced course in fund raising at the Boston chapter November 1 to 4 She was selected by the Eastern area office as a participant In her absence the headquarters will be staffed by volunteers Miss Teresa County Mrs William Marston Mrs Gerald Van Fleet Myron Savage Mrs Albert Whitehurst Mrs Robert King and Mrs Warren Peterson chairman of home service will handle all home service calls reachable by phoning AT 4 4266
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tucker
York County
American Red Cross
Boston
Red Cross
Tucker
Teresa County
William Marston
Gerald van Fleet
Myron Savage
Albert Whitehurst
Robert King
Warren Peterson
Home Service
Moonlit Day To Register Voters In Saco
Mrs. Doris Clark, chair of the Saco Board of Registration, says tomorrow is the last day to register for the November 8 elections. The board will operate at Saco City Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Voters who moved or changed names by marriage should notify the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Clark
Saco
Ministers Clash Over Religion Politics Amid Election Talk
In Smithfield Rev John E Brydon of Georgiaville Baptist Church condemned hostility toward Catholics and non supporters on Reformation Sunday. He warned bigotry defines stubborn creed bias and compared Jesuits and Ku Klux Klan as equally dyed in bigotry. Nearby Bangor area pastors avoided politics saying religion and politics do not mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
R.L
John E. Brydon
Georgiaville Baptist Church
Brydon
Ku Klux Klan
Bangor
Maine
Sawmill Landscape in the United States by the Numbers
The United States hosts about 42,000 sawmills with 33,000 classified as small operations. These small firms produce under one million board feet annually, highlighting the concentration of smaller mills in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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Lewiston, Maine
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W. J. Provost
West Scarboro
Tucer
L. R. Joncas
Old Or
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Alice G. Clement
Jemima Leavitt
Cloud
Zulma A. Staples
May, Annie Wilson
B'nai B'rith
Senator Smith
York County Arc
Police Board
Phileas Richard
Pepperel Manufacturing Company
A. F. of
LC. I. 0. Textile Workers Union
Biddeford-Saco Lodge
Elks
Lorette Leblanc
Lorette
Soe
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Playtex
Playtex Living
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