Personal notices of Biddeford Saco and area residents
Miss Geraldine Poisson is confined at home with an injured ankle. Mitchell McCain is a patient at Webber hospital. Lucien Levesque convalesces at home after surgery at Mercy hospital in Portland. Plus Bernard left to attend funeral services for Daniel E. Murphy. Chief Petty Officer Longin Jankovich visits his mother Stella Jankovich. Telesphere Lambert has returned home after several weeks at Togus VA hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas Stover have returned home after visiting sons in California and New York. Lt Col Joseph Jankovich left by plane for Fifth Army headquarters in Chicago after illness and death in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Poisson
Elm Street
Biddeford
Mitchell McCain
State Street
Fiddeford
Webber Hospital
Lucien Levesque
Alfred Street
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Bernard
Caribou
Daniel E. Murphy
Longin Jankovich
USN
Stella Jankovich
Storer Street
Saco
Joseph Jankovich
Stover
Local Post and Council Meetings Announced for Biddeford
Past Presidents of the Biddeford VFW auxiliary will meet tonight at 7 30 at Mrs Alden Racine s home on Taylor Street Biddeford The Tighe Beaudoin Farley post American Legion will meet tonight at 8 at the post home Biddeford A meeting of the Lyman Public Council is set for Monday at 1 p m at the home of Chairman Mrs Milton Monroe Goodwins Mills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
VFW
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post
American Legion
Lyman Public Council
Milton Monroe
Goodwins Mills
Cadet unit meeting set by Saco Salvation Army
Church notes announce that Higher Grade Corp cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8 30 p m with all members expected to attend the weekly gathering in church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Kennedy Reserves Callup Debate Shifts To Mass Transit Plan
In a Senate session, Humphrey labeled Republican election talk mischievous and reckless while Mansfield sought a bipartisan path. The chamber diverted the call-up bill to instead advance a $500 million mass transportation measure to refine amendments for later, aiming to keep the Senate as the standby authority before adjournment. Administration sources cite Berlin and Cuba threats as drivers of the reserve authority debate. A State Department spokesman noted a probe into an anti-C Castro group claiming a machine gun attack on three Cuban vessels. The group, Al66, says its Puerto Rico headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Senate
Mansfield
Congress
Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees
Kennedy
Berlin
Cuba
Dean Rusk
House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees
United States
Western Hemisphere
House
Robert §. McNamara
Armed Services Committee
Pentagon
State Department
Al- 66
Puerto Rico
Former Thornton athlete on Recreation commission founder
Mistos, a former Thornton academy athlete and minor league baseball pitcher, was among the original members of the Recreation Commission when it was established several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Recreation Commission
Card of Thanks for flowers and support after hospital stay
Mrs. Roger Beaudoin thanks blood donors and all who sent flowers gifts and cards during her recent stay at the Medical Center in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Center
Portland
Roger Beaudoin
Deaths Amanda Leblond 83 Biddeford
Mrs Amanda Marie Leblond 83 of 57 Prospect Street Biddeford died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness Born in Arthaska Quebec October 7 1879 she was the widow of Honor Leblond and a St Anne Sodality member Surviving are two daughters Mrs Arthur Lavoie Mrs Theodore Goulet three sons Maurice Albany and Jean R eight grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services are set for Saturday at 9 45 am at St Joseph Church Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Marie Leblond
Prospect Street
Biddeford
Arthaska
Que
Pierre
Elizabeth
Michel) Morin
Honore Leblond
St. Anne
Winfield
Kansas
Albany
Springfield
Mass
Jean R
St. Joseph Church
Sansoucy
Stone Street
Waldo F Pitts longtime Kennebunk resident dies at 74
Waldo Franklin Pitts 74 a longtime Kennebunk resident and retired machinist who worked at the Kittery Navy Yard for over 20 years died at his Fiendh Street home. Born December 2 1887 in Gloucester Mass he was a 50 year member of Mousam Lodge IOOF York Lodge AF&AM and attended Kennebunk Baptist Church. Survived by widow Marion Bowen Pitts two daughters two grandchildren a sister and several nieces and nephews funeral Friday at 10 a.m. Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk with burial at Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Franklin Pitts
Kennebunk
Fiendh Street
Kittery Navy Yard
Mousam Lodge
IOOF
York Lodge
Af&am
Kennebunk Baptist Church
Gloucester
Mass
Cornelius O
Sara Jameson Pitts
Marion Bowen Pitts
Woodbury G.G. Stevens
Collinsville
Conn
William H. Stuart
Gorham
G. Hollis Truscott
Angell Funeral Home
Dane Street
St Anne Sodality to Pray for Mrs Amanda Leblond
Members of St Anne sodality at St Joseph Church plan a prayer meeting Friday night at 7 39 at San Soucy Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford to honor Mrs Amanda Leblond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memoers
St. Anne Sodality
St. Joseph Church
Sansoucy
Stone Street
Biddeford
Amanda Leblond
Our Lady of Fatima Circle to Honor Joseph Pare
Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella meet at 7 30 this evening at Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone Street Biddeford to pay respects to Joseph T Pare husband of a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Fatima
Daughters of Isabella
Sansoucy Funeral Home
Stone Street
Biddeford
Joseph T. Pare
Third Order Franciscans to Honor Joseph Pare at Biddeford
Members of the Third Order Franciscans of St. Joseph church will meet at 7 tonight at Sansouco Funeral Home 1 Stone Street Biddeford to pay respects to Joseph T Pare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Order Franciscans
St. Joseph
Sansouco Funeral Home
Stone Street
Biddeford
Joseph T. Pare
Funeral for Amedee Letarte at St Joseph Church
A solemn high mass was celebrated for Amedee Letarte at St Joseph Church by Msgr. Elie A Hevey with music directed by Diana Rousselle. Bearers from Owen-Davis post American Legion Saco included Ernest Gould Roger Grant Rodney Hooper Edward Gallant Roy Goodwin and Walter Stebbins. Burial followed in St Joseph Cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev Norman Carrier and taps by Arnold Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Church
Amedee Letarte
Msgr
Elie A. Hevey
Diana Rousselle
Owen-Davis Post
American Legion
Saco
Ernest Gould
Roger Grant
Rodney Hooper
Edward Gallant
Roy Goodwin
Walter Stebbins
Buria
St. Joseph Cemetery
Norman Carrier
Arnold Ballard
Portland Weather Outlook For Friday Warmer Skies
The forecast shows variable clouds with light east to northeast winds of 5 to 15 mph this afternoon and tonight. Friday is expected to be fair and somewhat warmer with temperatures around 82 and 45 as a high and low guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Saco Tot Injured In Fall Off Slide
Dean Lamson a five year old from 45 Pleasant Street Saco fell from a slide at Sweetser school yard and was admitted to Webber hospital for observation. Dr G Patrick Shaw said he regained consciousness around 11 am and no bones appeared broken as of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Lamson
Hilton Lamson, Jr
Pleasant Street
Saco
Webber Hospital
Sweetser School
G. Patrick Shaw
Biddeford
Ogunquit Crash Ends In Court
A civil damage suit for 273000 filed in U S District Court by New Bedford Massachusetts parents of Peter J Arauje against Polar Chemicals Inc Lewiston and one driver. The accident occurred September 6 1960 on U S 1 in Ogunquit He died from injuries from a Polar truck driven by Auguste P Ouellette of Lewiston A second suit was filed by Jeremiah Reilly also of New Bedford a passenger seeking 250000 for injuries claimed to have left him permanently disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
U. S
New Bedford
Mass
Polar Chemicals, Inc
Lewiston
Peter J. Arauje
Auguste P. Ouellette
Ogunquit
Jeremiah Reilly
Saco Tax Club Accepting Real Estate Tax Installments
Saco City Hall will accept applications for the monthly tax payment club for 1963 real estate taxes. City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis announced. Taxpayers may pay in installments and receive a one percent discount on the final payment under the two year old plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Saco
Saco City Hall
Clifford A. Purvis
Three Mrs Palardis hurt in Wells Route One crash
A three-vehicle collision on U S Route One near the Rest-Vu motel Wells left Mrs Rita Palardis 22 in critical condition after being pinned in a nearly demolished car. Driver Lionel Palardis age 22 and daughter Susan Lynn 14 were injured. others escaped serious injury. Richard Brown 20 of Wells drove the gravel truck. Ronald White Lewiston owned the car. Trooper Baston Wells Police assisted by local chiefs investigated amid ambulances from Kennebunk and Wells Beach. The wreck occurred as the Palardis car reportedly lurched left into the truck’s path. witnesses describe a dramatic spin and a long horn blast from Rest-Vu proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Palardis
Birch Street
Lewiston
Lionel A. Palardis
Susan Lynn
Richard Brown
Wells
Palardis
Ronald White
Robert K. Brown and Son
Wells Gravel
Requiem High Mass for Daniel E. Murphy
A requiem high mass for Daniel E. Murphy was celebrated at St. Mary Church by Rev. Maurice Goan. Vocalist William Cleary and organist Miss Louise Welch accompanied. Bearers included Leo Mackell John Daly Jeremiah Creedon and Conrad Cote. Burial at St. Mary Cemetery with prayers by Rev. Coleman O'Toole. Delegations from Biddeford Public Health Nursing staff and board of directors attended, plus out of town guest Rufus Bernard Cartbou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel E. Murphy
St. Mary Church
Maurice Goan
William Cleary
Louise Welch
Leo Mackell
John Daly
Jeremiah Creedon
Conrad Cote
St. Mary Cemetery
Coleman O'Toole
Gladys Walker
Fllen O'Leary
Artisans Society Re-Elects Simard
Simard was re elected president of the Artisan society of Biddeford at Simard s Furniture store on Franklin street. A report on the Montreal international convention was given by Simard who attended as a delegate. New officers include Mrs Nolette secretary treasurer Migner etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raoul Simard
Artisan Society of
Biddeford
Simard
Franklin Street
Montreal
Alice Nolette
Gabrielle Migner
Blanche Simard
Alva Cabana
Florence Binette
Marie-Ange Theberge
Antoinette Emond
Josephine Valliere
Clarisse Couture
Marie Anne Berube
Aime Giguere
Valliere
Migner
Charles Pothier
John Rochefort
Lost ring found by garden digger in Madisonville
A Madisonville housewife found a gold ring in her garden engraved with 1915 and S.S. She checked a 1915 high school manual and traced the initials to Sam Sights. His widow confirmed the ring belonged to Lights, lost while playing in the snow in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonville
Sam Sights
AMVETS Post At Saco Meets
A Boucouvalas-Dupuis AMVETS post meeting in Saco formed a pallbearers committee for members’ funerals. Named were Joseph Ouellette Joseph Henaire and Reginald Blanchard with volunteers including Earl Clappison Oliver La fot Henaire Eugene Moody Harold Strout Walter Fougere Paul Neault Edgar Simard and alternates Ray Parisien and Ronald Mitchell. The post color guard may attend as needed. First Vice-Commander Clinton Fecteau Jr reported 191 members renewed and five life members. mail notices to all members forthcoming. Membership goal for 1963 is 125. Constitution by-laws changes to be voted September 26. Moody reported Cub Scout and Boy Scout signups at registration night September 17. Commander Roland Mitchell presided and thanked Rituals for Leo Jankovich. Special guests included Elmer Berry state adjutant Bath Wilbur Fitzgerald state commander Harold Strout of Saco. A cribbage tournament was discussed with plans to meet a Legion post team. Prayers were offered by Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucouvalas - Dupuis
Amvets
Post
Spring Street
Saco
Joseph Ouellette
Joseph Henaire
Reginald Blanchard
Earl Clappison
Oliver Lafot Henaire
Eugene Moody
Harold Strout
Walter Fougere
Paul Neault
Edgar Simard
Ray Parisien
Ronald Mitchell
Clinton Fecteau, Jr
Fecteau
Moody
Roland Mitchell
Ior
Leo Jankovich
Elmer Berry
Bath
Wilbur Fitzgerald
Market Holds Near Flat With Minor Shifts At Noon
New York stocks treaded water with small gains and losses as volume stayed light. The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 605.92, down .42, while industrials rose modestly, rails edged higher, and utilities eased. Commerce data showed eight month dividends ahead, and Kennedy’s upcoming Cuba policy address added market caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
E Commerce Department
Kennedy
Cuba
Dow Jones
U.S
Political canvass shapes action after tight county race
Results of the official canvass were released Friday or Saturday before a public statement. She indicated her next steps would be decided then. Mrs. Bridges has not conceded and speculation grows she may seek a recount after losing to Bass by fewer than 1,800 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridges
Bass
State Officers of AMVETS Units Meet
AMVETS Auxiliary Department of Maine held a meeting at Merton Ira Staples Post Biddeford on Wednesday evening. President Antoinette Bill conducted the session and announced one year appointments for officers and committee members including Irene McGlenn as liaison officer and legislative director, Ruth Nickerson as Americanism and Civil Defense chair, Irene Blanchard as Serve Our Servicemen CARE chair, Rita Potvin as parliamentarian, Marie Migner as executive secretary, and others. The group reported success of the VAVS outdoor carnival at Togus VA center with four booths and 22 volunteers. Awards from the national convention were announced, including the Dorothy Sullivan trophy for largest renewal percentage and the Katheryn Snyder Hospital trophy. Members discussed new treasurer and secretary procedures and a renewal drive. Guests included AMVETS Department commander Harold Strout and Bath delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvets Auxilary
Department of Maine
Merton Ira Staples Post
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Antoinette Bill
Irene McGl “Nn
Ruth K. Nickerson
Irene Blanchard
Care Chaiman
Rita J. Potvin
Marie Migner
Joan Tenan
Rita Potvin
Eunice Fitzgerald
Bath
Helen Strout
Saco
Ways and Means
Roberta MacElman
VAVS
Togus
New Gloucester
Portland
Auxiliary Department
Civil Defense
Augusta Armory
Department
New York City
June L. Abendshein
Dorothy Sullivan
Auxiliiries
Old Orchard Beach
Margie Marr
Verna Hobbs
Katheryn Snyder
National Hospital
Merton Ira Staples
Peggy Lehman
Maine
Migner
Ida Wolf
Wisconsin
Margaret Parsons
Biddeford Grass Fire At South Street Property
Biddeford firemen answered a grass fire call at 257 South Street the property of William Shaw. The flames were extinguished with a booster line and caused little damage. The exact cause remains unknown.
Weekly Food Market Guide Highlights Meat Price Shifts
The piece discusses a Western producer strike driving higher wholesale and retail meat prices, especially beef and pork, while veal and lamb stay steady. It notes steady poultry prices, ongoing specials, and consumer tips to shop value. It also lists abundant fresh vegetables, late and early fruit crops, and recommended dairy products to round out family meals.
Glass Door Smashing At Sampson's Market
Biddeford police investigate the smashing of the lower glass portion of Sampson's Market front door on Elm Street. Police Technician George Friary reports no sign of forced entry and nothing missing after a 6 a.m. discovery by a bakery delivery operator. The store has had several previous break-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Sampson's Market
Elm Street
George Friary
Guilmette Injured In Making Arrest at Pepperell Plant
Biddeford police officer Alfred Guilmette was treated for a slashed wrist after pushing his hand through a glass pane while arresting a disturbance caller at the Pepperell Manufacturing employment office. The intoxicated man was cuffed and jailed at the station. weitere dispatched to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Alfred Guilmette
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
Officers Named in Incomplete Record
Officers Raymond Warner Manual DeSila and Adelbert Morin are listed in a partial police roster fragment. The document provides only surnames and given names with no actions or dates, leaving the sequence and context unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Warner
Manual DeSila
Adelbert Morin
Rally at Biddeford High Students Voice Support
A rally is set at Biddeford High Friday night for BHS students and staff. The event at the school gym tomorrow at 1 45 p m features speakers Paul Stebbins Neil Serpico Ken Chenard and Dan Aguiar with cheerleaders leading the cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford High School
Westbrook High
BHS
Paul Stebbins
Neil Serpico
Ken Chenard
Dan Aguiar
Marshall To Report On Progress At Chamber Meeting
A Biddeford Saco Area Industrial Development committee will meet today at 4 p m in the Chamber of Commerce conference room. Industrial agent Hugh Marshall will report on progress at current industries and on potential prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford- Saco Area
GOP Supper Moves to Alfred For York County Event
The York County Republican committee will serve a public supper on September 18 in Alfred instead of Waterboro as previously announced. The change shifts venue but keeps the date and event purpose intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
York County Republican Committee
Waterboro
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JFK
Mistos
Waldo F. Pitts
Saco Tot
Saco’s Tax Club
Artisans Society
Community Service
Imogene Orlando
Salk Institute
California
Wilson Fitzgerald
Weekly Food Market Guide
St. Joseph Grammar
Sylvia Levesque
Guilmette
Biddeford High
Marshall
Salmon Falls
Steak House
Sneider’s
Grocery Mart
Sears - Roebuck
Pillsbury
Dailey’s
Homemaker'’s
Central Theatre
Boy-Ar-Dee
Wesson
Red Heart
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