Personal notices from Saco and Biddeford Pool area
Henry Smart of Ocean Park Road Saco remains a patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Ralph Kendall of 63 Winona Ave Ocean Park is a medical patient at Webber Hospital. James McKeon Biddeford Pool is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Pauline Pike 87 High St Saco is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mr and Mrs Gordon D Davis have returned to Sao Paulo Brazil after vacationing at their Biddeford Pool summer residence. Davis is the son of Mr and Mrs Amos S Davis of Biddeford Pool. Mrs Ruby Packard and Mrs Ulrica Barnes past presidents of The Insurance Women of Southern Maine were honored at the Poland Spring Hotel. The Insurance Women of Maine held its first meeting of the new season with attendees including Mrs Ruth Allen Mrs Fileen Center and Mrs Donalda Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Smart
Ocean Park Road
Saco
Saco Osteopathic Hospital
Ralph Kendall
Winona Ave
Ocean Park
Webber Hospital
James McKeon
Biddeford Pool
Pauline Pike
High St
Gordon D. Davis
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Bidde
Local Masonic and community notices from Saco area
The York County Past Noble Grands Association meets with Bay of Hope Lodge in North Berwick Friday with supper at 6 30. Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Past Presidents meet tomorrow at 7 30 at Mrs Beatrice Stones 23 Union St Saco. Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Past Matrons meet tonight at Mrs Ella Lumans Beacon Ave Ferry Beach with supper at 6 30. Rummage sale by Saco Grange at GAR Hall Saco 9 am to 2 pm Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Past Noble Grands Association
Bay of Hope Lodge
North Berwick
Annette Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Ella Luman
Beacon Ave
Ferry Beach
Ruby Hannaford
Vennetta Dennett
Prayer meetings Wednesday and Thursday at local churches
Mid-week prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Bible Baptist Church 144 Ferry Road Saco A prayer and Bible study will occur Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at First Assembly of Cod Church of Saco Ahepa Home 22 Pleasant Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
First Baptist Church
Ocean Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Cod Church
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Four Alarms Are Answered In Biddeford
Biddeford firemen battled multiple blazes Tuesday evening and into today. Grass on Cole Road and a woods fire at 124 West Street prompted calls, with rail road tie fires on Alfred Road and a chimney blaze at Hills Beach. Damages not yet estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Tank
Cole Road
Recall
Engine
West St
Alfred
Stalios Boucouvalas
Hills Beach
Deaths Ruled Double Death by Own Action
A middle aged couple, Helen and John W. Thompson of New York City, were found dead in a car near Bingham with a hose running from the exhaust pipe. Medical examiner rules their deaths a double death by own action. bodies had been dead about five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Helen
John W. Thompson
New York City
Planing Mill Razed By Fire In Passamaquoddy Lumber Co
Fire destroyed the Passamaquoddy Lumber Co planing mill and a new 36000 shaving room addition along with more than 500000 feet of finished lumber on Tuesday. An immediate loss estimate was not determined. A company spokesman said sparks from an incinerator across the street may have ignited shavings, starting the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Passamaquoddy
Money Returned To Truck Driver In Vernon
Oakland Maine trucker Edward J. Flannery recovered 467 dollars lost on the Wilbur Cross Parkway after reporting to state troopers in Vernon. A second truck driver had found the money at a Vernon gas station and turned it in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon, Conn
Edward J. Flannery
Oakland
Maine
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Flannery
Vernon
Damage suit settled in York County Superior Court
A $20,000 civil suit stemming from a Biddeford man’s death was settled in York County Superior Court. Plaintiff Mrs. Lucille G. Perrin of Biddeford received $7,150 after seeking nearly $22,000 in damages and medical expenses from defendants Earl Johnson Saco Gertrude A. Dubois Biddeford and Reynold W. Beaulieu Old Orchard Beach. The suit claimed her husband, a passenger, died in a crash during a race between Dubois’ car and Beaulieu’s on Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach. The jury had been drawn and visited the fatal scene before settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Biddeford
York County
Lucille G. Perrin
Earl Johnson
Saco
Gertrude A. Dubois
Reynold W. Beaulieu
Old Orchard Beach
Traverse Jury Is Selected At Superior Court
Alfred York County Superior Court drew a regular traverse jury panel from 22 summoned jurors for the September term. Names on the regular panel include Raymond Wright Shack leigh Henry Horsfield Agnes Lachance Frank Jones Willis Smith Marion Atkinson Samuel Chick Shirley Cole Fred Durgin Andrew King Ruth Knight and William Michaud with the rest assigned as supernumeraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Traverse Jury
York County Superior Court
Raymond Wright
Shapleigh
Henry Horsfield
Agnes T. Lachance
Biddeford
Frank M. Jones
Willis J. Smith
Saco
Marion Atkinson
Buxton
Samuel Chick
Berwick
Shirley Cole
Cornish
Fred Durgin
North Berwick
Andrew King
Old Orchard Beach
Ruth J Knight
William J. Michaud
Sanford
Integration boom across Alabama schools in 1963
Enrollment figures showed 900 at Ramsay 1498 at West End and 328 at Graymont as desegregation moved forward in Birmingham Mobile and Tuskegee. Guardsmen occupied Birmingham sites while federal troops took control. At West End High School disturbances erupted with arrests nine including Barnie M. Carmack Jr. and David Stanley. Tuskegee and Mobile saw orderly desegregation. Mississippi remained tokenless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay
West End
Graymont
Birmingham
Mobile
Tuskegee
University of Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
National Guard
Kennedy
Jamie Moore
West End High School
Barnie M. Carmack Jr
National States Rights Party
David Stanley
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington
Ramsay and
Huntsville
Mississippi
Divorce Vacated By Justice Reid
Justice James L. Reid vacated a divorce granted last month to Verona F. Renouf of Biddeford from her husband Jean M. Renouf after a hearing date mixup left Verona absent at the August 21 proceeding. The divorce had been granted on Renouf's counterclaim alleging cruel and abusive treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Superior ‘Court
James L. Reid
Jean M. Renouf
Biddeford
Verona F. Renouf
Portland Weather Forecast Shows Mild Temperatures
This afternoon in Portland mostly sunny with little temperature change. Highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. South to southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight increasing cloudiness and not so cool with lows in the mid to upper 40s. Winds south to southwest 5 to 10 mph. Thursday mostly cloudy with showers developing around midday. Little temperature change.
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Portland
Traffic Violation Cases Heard In Kennebunk
Eight traffic and two liquor violation cases were heard by Associate Judge Chester Cram in municipal court. Pleading guilty to speeding on Route 99, Jean L. Horne paid a $15 fine. Stanley Orcutt of Hanover N H paid $15 after a nolo plea to speeding on Route ne. William LeBlanc Jr. of Marblehead Mass and Dana Johnson of Kennebunkport were fined $5 each for stop sign violations. Arthur F. Hatch of Wells paid $5 for a defective muffler. William A. Coolidge of Malden Mass was found guilty of operating to the left of center toward a crest, fined $25 with $10 suspended. Margaret Pavarini of Bronx pleaded guilty to a no licensed charge and received a suspended $10 fine. Donald Bertrand, 19, Lawrence Mass, had bail defaulted after failing to appear on illegal possession of beer. Daniel T. Hennessey of Somersworth N H had a failed yield right of way charge dismissed. Paul Wellde of Portsmouth N H had a left of center charge within 100 feet of an intersection dismissed. John L. Merrill I, 18, Kennebunkport had illegal possession of beer dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Chester Cram
Jean L. Horne
Stanley Orcutt
Hanover
N.H
Nole
William LeBlanc Jr
Marblehead
Mass
Dana Johnson
Kennebunkport
Donald Bertrand
Lawrence
Daniel T. Hennessey
Somersworth
Paul Wellde
Portsmouth
John L. Merrill I
Kittery Meeting Set For York Pomona Grange
York Pomona Grange will meet tomorrow in Kittery and the fifth degrees will be worked. Master Robert Littlefield announced at a Saco Grange meeting that a rummage sale will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the GAR Hall in Saco. A clean-up night is set for 6:30 p.m. Sept 17 open to all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Gar Hall
York Pomona Grange
Kittery
Robert Littlefield
Saco Grange
North Street
Thelma Farley
GAR
Grange
York County
Curtis Scammon
George Prey
Riverside Grange
Bruce Emery
Buxton Grange
Joseph Dupreylewive
Harold Radcliff
Leland Scammon
Raymond Farley
Mary Jane Emery
Marcia Nason
Edward Pelletier
Saco River Grange
Ceres
Eda Nason
Pomona
Linda Prey
Flora
Linda Roberts
Claire Scammon
Ronald Goody
Arundel Grange
York Pomona
Rachel Smith
Rebecca Littlefield
Dorothy Grace
Maine Foliage Turns to Fall Colors Preview Weekend
Maine’s hard wood foliage is shifting toward autumn hues with Ashland to Fort Kent in northern Aroostook reporting 25 percent of trees in reds and yellows. Other areas show 15 to 20 percent in southern Aroostook and 12 to 10 percent in Moosehead Lake Jackman Baxter State Park eastern Maine and Rangeley Eustis and Sebago Lake central regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Department of Economic Development
Ashland
Fort Kent
Aroostook
Maine Forest Service
Moosehead Lake-Jackman
Baxter State Park
Patrolmen urged to study 142 top local criminals
Chicago police last week distributed a list naming 142 men deemed top local criminals or their associates. The move aims to make every patrolman as alert to crime syndicate figures as the precinct and city leaders, tightening awareness across ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Artesian Society elects new officers in Biddeford meeting
A slate led by Mrs. Alice Nolette was chosen for officers of the Artesian Society at Simard's Furniture Store Biddeford. Ralph Simard was named vice president and Miss Gabrielle Migner cashier-treasurer with several other posts filled by local residents. A regional meeting is planned for October at St. Jean Hall Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Artesian Society
Nominating Slate Appointed by Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella
A nominating committee for officers was named by Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella at St. John Hall Biddeford. Members listed include Eva Moreau Solange Demers Anna Bellerose Yvonne Mandeville and Irene Moreau. Election set for Oct 8 meeting. Membership accepted Georgianna Remillard and sympathy and sick visit notes. Next social Sept 24 chaired by Jeannette Roy with many assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Fatima
Daughters of Isabella
St. John Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Eva Moreau
Solange Demers
Anna Bellerose
Yvonne Mandeville
Irene Moreau
Georgianna Remillard
Jeannette Roy
Annette Ross
Marie Jeanne Ross
Jeannette Rousseau
Madeleine Rousselle
Marie Rousselle
Lucianna Roy
Carmen Ruel
Rita Ruel
Rose Alma Salvas
Celina Saucier
Delia Saucier
Mona Saucier
Medora Sevigny
Rose Sevigny
Antoinette H. Simard
Antoinette L. Simard
Noella Simard
Alice Simoneau
Gertrude Simoneau
Marie Rose Soulard
Theresa Sparkowich
Irma St. Amand
Aurore St. Pierre
Marie Ange Theberge
Emilia Thibodeau
Marie Tousignant
Alma Travers
Marie Peloquin
Yvonne Pelletier
Anita Remillard
Lizzie Tremblay
Beach Council To Open Bids On Sewer Job
Town Manager Leon F. Jones announced the Beach Council will meet tomorrow at 7 PM in the town hall to open bids for the Half Way sewer project. The $360,000 main line runs from Ocean Park Road at Reserve Avenue along Old Salt Road to the treatment plant, funded by $218,000 in federal and state grants and a $142,000 town bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Leon F. Jones
Ocean Park Road
Reserve Avenue
Old Salt Road
Ocean Park
Druggists Elect Biddeford Man President Elect
Albert F. Deshaies of Biddeford was named president elect of the Maine Pharmaceutical Association during its convention at the Hotel Samoset in Rockland. Albert Foster of Machias succeeded as president, while Constantine D. Mboria of Saco was named a candidate for appointment to the commission of pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Albert F. Deshaies
Biddeford
Maine Pharmaceutical Association
Hotel Samoset
Deshaies
Albert Foster
Machias
Constantine D. Mboria
Saco
Commission of Pharmacy
Scouters Honor Wells Minister
The Rev. John M. Simpson of the First Parish Congregational Church was presented a plaque by the York District Scouters for services to the York District Scouts of the Pine Tree Council. Frank Farr made the presentation as more than 50 scouters gathered for round table talks for Cub Boy and Explorer Leaders.
Saco Girls Enter Aroostook State
Three Saco girls have entered Aroostook State Teachers College Presque Isle as freshmen Miss Maureen Genthner daughter of Mr and Mrs Rob Littlefield Miss Mary Reilly daughter of Mr and Mrs John Reilly and Miss Joan Sullivan daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sullivan Fasely S C formerly of Saco were accompanied to Presque Isle by Mr and Mrs Robert O Littlefield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Aroostook State Teachers College
Presque Isle
Maureen C. Genthner
Rob QO. Littlefield
Spring St
Mary Reilly
John Reilly
Hall Ave
Joan Sullivan
Temple St
John Sullivan
Fasely
S. C
Robert O. Littlefield
Grafton Lumber Plans To Open Retail Outlet
Grafton Lumber Co plans a retail outlet at its Elm Street plant in Biddeford. After a near million dollar fire on March 20, the firm expands from finger joint boards to cash and carry sales, promising to manufacture all sold items and reusing the undamaged section of the building while adding a large storage shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grafton Lumber Co
Elm Street
Biddeford
Officers Installed by Beta Sigma Phi at Pi Chapter
Mrs. Donald Lester was installed as president of Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at the first fall meeting held at her Scammon Street home in Saco. Outgoing president Mrs. Roland Provencher installed Lester and treasurer Mrs. Victor Victor. Committees were named for Ways and Means Social Publicity Year Book and membership. Plans included an October open house for prospective members and a fashion show before the next meeting on Sept 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lester
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Scammon Street
Saco
Roland Provencher
Victor Victor
Lester
Ways and Means
Russell Morse
Claudette Monier
Thomas Fregeau
Willard Stackpole
Robert Bergeron
J. A. Servais
Provencher
Adrienne Heffernan
Hooper Street
Bergeron
Club Meeting at Biddeford Saco Country Club
Members attending the gathering included Mrs. A Servais, Mrs. Victor Victor, Gc Robert Bergeron, Miss Claus dette Monier, Mrs. Thomas Fregeau, Mrs. Adrienne Heffernan, Mrs. Donald Lester, and Mrs. Rolande Provencher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Saco Country Club
A. Servais
Victor Victor
Robert Bergeron
Claus Dette Monier
Thomas Fregeau
Adrienne Heffernan
Donald Lester
Roland Provencher
Town Manager Leon Jones speaks at Kiwanis meeting in Saco
Leon Jones Old Orchard Beach town manager addressed the Saco Biddeford Kiwanis Club at the Wonderbar Steak House. He urged full time administration for towns, noting Maine has about 135 towns with town management and benefits of departmental admins. Dr Leo P Taillon won the Chinese auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Biddeford
Leo P. Taillon
William Langevin
Saco City Hall Court Room
Raymond Bonding
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Nacus
Traverse
Superior Court
Alabama
Justice Reid
York
Pomona Grange
John H. Clark
South Windham
Reformatory
Barry S. Spiller
North Windham
Richard A. Hamner
Mexico
Hampton Beach
Clark
Albert Bouchard
Roussin Street
Bouchard
Atlantic Avenue
Warren House
Atlantic Ave
New Hampshire
Angie Mahoney
Fatima Circle
Beach Council
Wells
Aroostook State
Grafton Lumber
Glee
Dacron
Beta Sigma Phi
Kiwanis Club
Ladies’ Dusters
Orion
Pepperell Sheet Store
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