Local Mains and Relatives News Roundup
Personal notes from Biddeford and area report continued as residents share honeymoons, vacations in Canada and Mexico, and trips to Boston. Attendees include Cloutier, Martin, Deschenes, Gregoire, Gagne, Murphy, Gadbois, St. Louis, Gregoire, Millet, Poirier, Cotsis, Zook, Beane, and families connected to Laurier Garon, Alice Michaud, and C. F. Beane. A national service record note mentions Sgt. Paul E. Beane returning from three years in the U. S. Army with Thailand and Hawaii postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond John Cloutier
Biddeford
Maine
Emile Martin
Georgette
Paul Deschenes
Hartford
Conn
Joseph Gregoire
Ferry Lane
Saco
San Diego
Calif
Mexico
Bertrand Gagne
Elm Street
Montreal
Quebec
Gene Murphy
Debra
Otissco
Ind
Laurier Garon
Mason Street
Norman Gadbois
Raymond St. Louis
Paul Gregoire
Boston
Edmond L. Millette
South Street
U. S. Army
Beane
Thailand
Hawaii
Thornton Academy
C. F. Beane
Team Nursing Home
Nott Street
Scout and legion auxiliary meet in Saco and Biddeford
Troop 1 Building Association auxiliary meets tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Mrs Euclide Millette 140 South Street Biddeford. AMVETS Boucouvalas Dupuis post will register new Boy Scout troop and Cub Scout pack tonight 7 to 9 p m at Spring Street Saco for boys eight and older with parent attendance urged. Owen Davis unit American Legion auxiliary Past Presidents Parley meets Tuesday at 8 p m at Miss Charlene Farnham 62 Beach Street Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 1 Building Association’ Auxiliary
Euclide Millette
South Street
Biddeford
Boucouvalas-Dupuis
Amvets
Spring Street
Saco
Owen-Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Charlene Farnham
Beach Street
Church Notes In Biddeford And Wells Areas
Mid week prayer and praise service set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Biddeford United Baptist church Holy Communion to be celebrated Tuesday at 6 am in Christ Episcopal church Biddeford Prayer meeting planned for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Full Gospel church Route 9A Wells Home League of the Saco Salvation Army to meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m incl Dem
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Christ! Episcopal Church
Biddeford
Full Gospel
Wells
The
Saco Salvation Army
Gosselin Resigns As Alumni Leader
Robert R. Gosselin of 3 Lindale Avenue Biddeford resigns as president of the St. Joseph and J. Louis Alumni Association. He cites enrollment at Boston College Graduate School and related commitments as his reasons for stepping down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Gosselin
Lindale Avenue
Biddeford
St. Joseph &J. Louis
Saco Extension To Meet Tuesday
The September meeting of the Saco Extension association will be held tomorrow at 10 30 p m in Saco GAR hall. The program covers Alterations of Ready Mades with reports on the 1963 membership drive. Dessert and beverages will be served to those bringing their own lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Extension Association
Saco Gar Hall
Biddeford Council to Convene on Bids for Fire Department Hose
The Biddeford City council will meet in an adjourned session tonight at 8 in the City building. Action is expected on bids for 21 inch and 115 inch hoses for the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Tax Interest Nears in Saco Under Tax Collector Roy Tounge
Saco taxpayers were reminded by Tax Collector Roy Tounge that six percent interest will be charged on all unpaid taxes from September 1 unless the taxes are bid by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Roy Tounge
Death of Miss Antoinette Thivierge of Biddeford
Miss Antoinette Thivierge of 30 May street Biddeford died in a local hospital after a long illness. Born April 12 1882 in Biddeford she was a daughter of Dr Narcisse and Helene Paquet Thivierge. She was educated at St Joseph parochial school a Biddeford clerk and a St Joseph church communicant founder of St Andre Home and Hospital and a member of its auxiliary. She leaves a sister Miss Helene Thivierge a brother J Narcisse Thivierge two nephews Marc Edmond Jacques Aubert and a niece Mrs Louise Desautels all of Quebec. Friends may call Emond Funeral home today 2 4 and 7 9 p m. Funeral from St Joseph church Tuesday at 830 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoinette Thivierge
Biddeford
Narcisse
Helene (Paquet) Thivierge
St. Joseph Parochial School
St. Joseph Church
St. Andre Home and Hospital
Helene Thivierge
J. Narcisse Thivierge
Quebec
Marc Edmond
Jacques Aubert
Louise Desautels
Emond
Portland Weather Update With Showers Incoming
Portland forecast notes increasing cloudiness and continued cool conditions. Tonight remains cloudy but not as cold, Tuesday brings occasional showers that should end in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Second Victim Of Wells Truck Car Crash Dies
A second victim of the Wells truck car crash died from a skull fracture and brain injury. Michael J. Froscello Jr of Norwich, Conn, died at York Village Hospital after the accident. The first victim, Rita M. Palardis of Lewiston, 22, died earlier at the hospital. The crash involved Palardis driving with Lionel Palardis, 22, and a gravel truck driven by Richard E. Brown, 20, of Wells, who had a cut arm. Passenger Patricia Kempesta, 20, Norwich, Conn, remained hospitalized with a fractured neck but was improving. Frascello and his 18-month-old daughter Susan Lynn were discharged after minor injuries. The state's fatality count reached 137.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Michael J. Froscello, Jr
Norwich
Conn
York Village
Rita M. Palardis
Lewiston
Froscello
Frascello
Oswald P. McDonald Rites Set In Old Orchard Beach
Oswald P. McDonald 74 of 2 Fountain Ave Old Orchard Beach died Saturday evening in a Biddeford nursing home after a long illness. A Maine Central railroad engineer for 38 years he retired 15 years ago. He attended Washington Avenue Methodist Church and was a 32nd degree Mason with Kora Temple Shrine. Survivors include his widow Ethel and two stepsons and two stepdaughters. Funeral services Tuesday at 1 30 PM at Shumway Funeral Home Saco with calling hours tonight 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald P. McDonald
Fountain Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford
Lewiston
James
Sarah ‘Wilson) McDonald
Maine Central Railroad
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Old Orchard
Beach
Rockland Lodge F and AM
Ethel (Higgins) McDonald
Ethelyn Banks
Laura Duffy
Merrill Higgins
Standish
Charles Higgins
Portland
George L Seavey 69 Dies at Cape Porpoise
George L Seavey aged 69 died last evening at his home in Cape Porpoise after a life as a carpenter. Born March 4, 1893 to George F and Etta Wildes Seavey, he was a Kennebunk school alumnus and member of Arundel lodge, Aurora chapter, Kennebunkport Historical Society, and Cape Porpoise Methodist church. Survived by widow Edna Benson Seavey, three sons Frederick, Harrison, and John, three daughters Ruth McGinnley Pauline Johnson and Janet Seavey, a brother Albert, 24 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from Cape Porpoise Methodist Church, Rev Russell Peppe officiating. burial in Arundel cemetery. Friends may call this evening and Tuesday at Bibber Memorial chapel in Kennebunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Seavey
Cape Porpoise
George F
Etta (Wildes) Seavey
Kennebunk School
Arundel Lodge
Aurora Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Kennebunkport
Albert Seavey
Cape Porpoise Methodist Church
Russell Peppe
Arundel Cemetery
Bibber
Funeral services for Mrs Bess Webber Clark
Funeral services for Mrs Bess Webber Clark widow of George T Clark were held Friday afternoon at the Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco with Rev Oakley Woodward of Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach officiating and burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery Bearers included Walter Freeman John Tibbetts George Noel and Theodore Fowler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Webber Clark
George T. Clark
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main Street
Saco
Oakley Woodward
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Old Orchard Beach
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Walter Freeman
John Tibbetts
George Noel
Theodore Fowler
Funeral services for Amanda LeBlond at St. Joseph church
Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Joseph church for Amanda LeBlond with a requiem high mass led by Msgr Elie Hevey and assisted by Rev. Norman Carrier and Rev. Sylvia Levesque. Delegates from Ste Anne sodality attended, bearers named, and out of town relatives listed. burial followed in St. Joseph cemetery with grave side prayers by Rev. Fr. Carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda LeBlond
St. Joseph Church
Elie Hevey
Norman Carrier
Sylvia Levesque
Dianne Rouselle
Ste. Anne Sodality
Pierre Tremblay
Iugene Neveux
Isadore Bergeron
Regina Goulin
Ronald Larochelle
Emile LeBlond
Adrien LeBlond
Theodore LeBlond
John L. LeBlond
George Baiguay
Maurice LeBlond
Armand
Wichita
Kans
Marie Anna LeBlond
Brunswick
Albany LeBlond
Springfield
Mass
Richard LeBlond
Wilbraham
Eugenie Roy
Manchester
N.H
Charles Biron
Jean Lewis LeBlond
Lawrence
St. Joseph Cemetery
Fr. Carrier
Biddeford Receives New 85-Foot Ladder Truck Test Run
Biddeford's new 85 foot ladder truck arrived from Middleboro Massachusetts late Saturday afternoon. Approved by the City council earlier this year the unit was used in the Civil Defense Day parade yesterday and is undergoing testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Middleboro
Mass
Rear End Crash In Saco Causes 600 Dollar Damage
A two car rear end collision on Elm Street in Saco Saturday afternoon involved Mrs. Myrtis E. Peterson and Donald I. Gagnon. Peterson's car suffered 200 dollars in damage, Gagnon's 400 dollars. Three passengers in the Gagnon car, Wilfrid Nadeau, Carmen Gagnon, and Gilberto Nadeau, were uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street
Saco
Myrtis E. Peterson
Weymouth Street
Donald I. Gagnon
Lewiston
Assault Case Is Ordered Not Pressed
Edward Pierce of Biddeford faced an assault charge against a four year old boy, but the case was not pressed following an informal hearing by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason. The incident arose from neighborhood fights among children and the judge advised parents to handle future trouble calmly. Another matter, Byron Kimball of Arundel, was continued for 10 days as his counsel requested. he faces driving under the influence charges from September 8 in Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pierce
Western Avenue
Biddeford
Gerald C. Nason
Nason
Pierce
Dennis LaBelle
Maurice LaBelle
Byron
Kimball
Arundel
Harold D. Carroll
Kennedy Hits Irish Catholic Appeal Across Massachusetts
Senator Kennedy rallies Irish Catholic support with visits to East Boston Waltham and Watertown while McCormack emphasizes qualifications. Gov Volpe seeks renomination and Endicott Peabody challenges Riley for governor. Middleboro hosts Maxim Motor plant where a 1000 gallon pumper truck was delivered in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Elks
Boston
Waltham
Watertown
Joan
Rose Kennedy
Teamsters Union
John A. Volpe
Endicott Peabody
Arthur Schlesinger Jr
Clement J A. Riley
Middleboro
Maxim Motor Company
VFW District Auxiliaries Held Local Meeting
VFW District 11 held a local meeting at the City building hosted by Biddeford auxiliary. Representatives from South Berwick York Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach and Kittery attended with Department of Maine officers Therese Randall Hazel Marchetti Esther Marchetti Evelyn Rigg Beatrice Hawthorn Hylda Shea Margaret Albee and Geraldine Smith among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW District 11
South Berwick
York
Kennebunk
Old Orchard Beach
Kittery
Therese Randall
Skowhegan
Department of Maine
Hazel Marchetti
Waterville
Agnes Benwell
South Portland
Esther Marchetti
Evelyn M. Rigg
Auburn
Beatrice Hawthorn
Deering
Hylda Shea
Margaret Albee
Geraldine Smith
Rita Moreau
Westbrook
Gertrude Carlson
Eileen Monroe
Dolores Mason
District 11
Jeannette Curro
Curfew Imposed On Saco Youths In High Court
Four Saco youths aged 17 to 18 pleaded guilty in Cumberland County Superior Court to breaking and entering and larceny at the garage of David Stackhouse in South Portland. Justice Armand A. Dufresne sentenced them to suspended terms at the Men's Reformatory in South Windham and imposed a 10 pm curfew for two years. Garside also faces a driving ban unless needed for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
South Windham
Armand A. Dufresne
Cumberland County
David A. Garside
Charles W. Binette
Gerry Halasz
Roland G. Parent
Justice Dufresene
Garside
David Stackhouse
South Portland
Selection criteria for military test pilot school graduates
The requirements include nine or more sessions of a graduation certificate from a military test pilot school. Candidates must hold a degree in physical or biological sciences or engineering. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, under age 35 at selection, and height of 6 feet or less. A recommendation from the individual's organization is required.
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U.S
Circles of White Church Begin Fall Meetings
The Women’s Fellowship of White Second Congregational Church of Biddeford starts its fall series. Circle A meets at Mrs Horace Nichols cottage Fortes Rocks tomorrow at 1 30 with Mrs David Shaw leading. Circle B meets at Mrs Winfield Worcester 18 Fall Street Biddeford Thursday at 7 30. Circle C meets tomorrow at Mrs Raymond Wakefield’s Kennebunk Beach home. Circle D meets at Mrs Annie Philips Biddeford Pool tomorrow at 1 30. Transportation contact circle leaders.
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Women's Fellowship
White ‘Second Congregational Church
Biddeford
Circle A
Horace Nichols
Fortes Rocks
David Shaw
Circle B
Winfield Worcester
Fall Street
Ircle C
Kennebunk Beach
Raymond Wakefield
Circle D
Annie Phillips
Biddeford Pool
Stock Market Opens Higher Amid Mixed Early Trading
Spotty strength pushed a modest gain in early trading with the AP average of 60 up 4 at noon to 224.0 as industrials led, helped by chemicals, aerospace and motors while drugs faltered. Dow up 1.54 at 607.38 as bonds remained mixed amid brief vaccine and legal setback notes.
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New York
Associated Press
Rails
Chrysler
Polaroid
IBM
Xerox
Zenith
Pfizer
Richardson— Merrell
U.S
Fortier Announces Bid For Biddeford City Council
Fortier a Meltzer, Inc. veteran and former American Legion leader announces candidacy for Biddeford City Council. He endorses Judge Lesieur for mayor and cites business and government experience as qualification. Fortier, resident of 68 Graham Street, married with three children, urges serious citizen participation.
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Page One
Biddeford
Meltzer, Inc
Fortier
Judge Lesieur
Sacred Heart League of
Audie Announces Candidacy for Ward 2 Councilman
W J Audie, long-time Pruedential Insurance employee and former textile design student, announces candidacy for Ward 2 councilman on the Gilbert R Boucher ticket. He and wife Maria Larouche have five children and he is active in St Andre parish and its PFTA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audie
Prudential Insurance Company
Maria
Anna Larouche
St. Andre Parish
St. Andre Pfta
Cuban out posts near Guantanamo probe U S restraint
Cuban forces inside 100 yards of the Guantanamo base fence harass U S sentinels with rock throwing and name calling while U S officers view Cuban troops as well disciplined. Guards are ordered not to respond to avoid Castro leveraging photographic proof. Castro could cut late supplies from Cuban territory but has not attempted.
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U.S
Guantanamo
Castro
Regional air service key to New England council plan
Snow said the regional service is essential to the CAB case and gives validity to the council's regional airport plan for New England. He argued that frequent schedules on specific routes with small planes can attract more paying passengers than infrequent large-plane service, making such a service self-sustaining in ideal conditions.
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Snow
Council
New England
Traffic Cases Crowd Docket In Saco Court
Ten traffic violations were heard by Judge Hilary F. Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court. Defendants from Maine, New Hampshire, and Connecticut faced fines from 10 to 25 dollars for speeding, red light violations, failing to report accidents, and no registration or license issues. Trooper Knight served as complainant in multiple cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Municipal Court
Hilary F.mahaney
Robert L. Stevens
Gorham
Maine Turnpike
Eleanor F. Wildes
Dover
N. H
Mahaney
Joseph F. Perry
Portland
David W.knight
David L. Cote
Dexter
Knight
Elizabeth M. Perry
Elm Streets
Saco
Roger Duhamel
Roebuck Avenue
Larry B. Cobb
Meriden
Conn
Andrew E. Turci
Turci
Trooper Knight
German Refugee Aids Displaced Cubans In Miami
Christa Lazell a German refugee helping Cuban refugees at the Cuban Refugee Emergency Center in Miami. She assists nearly 2000 arriving weekly, using Spanish to guide them to jobs away from Miami while stressing they may not return to Cuba soon. Her own wartime displacement informs her empathy and work with refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Christa Lazell
Christa
Dresden
Germany
Sachsen Coburg
United States
Cuba
Health Service Polish Immunization Debate on Polio Link
Health Service records showed four children developed polio after Type III oral vaccine. Celebrezze said some cited cases showed a possible relationship, others found no direct link. Some authorities halted Type III programs while others continued, to which he replied that reasonable minds may differ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Service
Celebrezze
New York
Negotiations Progress on Post Office Star Route Contracts
The council notes progress in negotiations between the Post Office Department and the CAB regarding star route contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Post Office Department
CAB
Welcome to the Fold at Saco Hospital Birth Announcements
At Saco Hospital a daughter Ruth Elaine to Mr and Mrs George Freeman of 22 Orchard Avenue Old Orchard Beach weighing eight pounds seven ounces born September 7. A son Jeffrey Scott to Mr and Mrs George Di Paolo of Egypt Road Bar Mills weighing eight pounds nine ounces born September 8. A daughter Kim Marie to Mr and Mrs Philip Levesque of 21 Washington Avenue Old Orchard Beach weighing six pounds nine ounces born September 9. Elsewhere a son to Mr and Mrs James CC Pilkington of 742 Crittenden Street Washington DC weighing seven pounds 10 ounces at Seibly Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs George Harpootlian of 48 State Street Biddeford. Mrs Pilkington is the former Lillian Harpootlian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Freeman
Orchard Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Ruth Elaine
George di Paolo
Egypt Road
Bar Mills
Jeffrey Scott
Philip Levesque
Washington Avenue
Kim Marie
James CC
Pilkington
Crittenden Street
Washington, D. C
Seibly Memorial Hospital
George Harpootlian
State Street
Biddeford
Lillian Harpootlian
The
Journal
Dwight Patterson
Norman Patterson
King Street
Leslie Patterson
New County Road
Saco
Yvette Lauzon
Ungrateful Townsfolk Turn on Tax-Paying Hero in Rock Port
George Opp, who paid Rock Port's taxes for all 1,380 residents two years ago, has closed his 38 room hotel and restaurant after facing jealousy. The 70 year old landowner says community backlash followed his generous acts including nearly $1,000 donated to send 4 H club members to Washington. Opp notes publicity brought 6000 letters, many begging, and laments lack of local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Port, Mo
George Opp
Opp
All Rock Port
Washington
Cabana-Ross Nuptials Held At St. Joseph Church
Albert F. Cabana Jr. and Rachel A. Ross wed Saturday at St. Joseph church Biddeford in a ceremony with Rev. Marc Franck officiating. Attendants included Jeanne Cabana and Marguerite Boduc. The couple will reside at 12 Irving Street Saco after Sept. 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert F. Cabana, Jr
St. Joseph Church
Rachel A. Ross
Hervey Ross
Wentworth Street
Biddeford
Albert Cabana
Irving Street
Saco
Marc Franck
Diana Rousselle
Raymond Nolette
Joan Kearney
Jeanne Cabana
Marguerite Bolduc
Angeline Poissant
Dorothy
Doris
Dauphin
Miss Cabana
Miss Poissant
Mrs. Bolduc
Misses Dauphin
Richard Ross
Robert Cabana
Eugene Rekas
Stamford
Saco Democrat Club Backs James C Oliver for Congress
The Saco Democratic Social club endorsed former Congressman James C. Oliver as the Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives at a Little Sebago Lake camp meeting. Nominee Thomas Maynard withdrew due to ill health, and the club urged Oliver to consider running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Phyllis Deschambeault
Glenn Yarborough
Saco City Hall
Timothy Crowley
William Buckley
Deschambeault
Firemen Contain Saco Woods Blaze Near Normand Danis Land
Firemen were summoned Saturday night to a woods and lumber fire on Normand Danis land along New County road in Saco. The North Saco tank truck assisted with water and firefighters returned to Central station at 1:49 a.m. Sunday. Earlier, Saco firefighters were also called to 77 Lafayette Street for a fire in a owned by Fred Hill Jr. Nothing was used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normand Danis
New County Road
Saco
Central Station
Lafayette Street
Fred Hill, Jr
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Gosselin
Mfg
Vermont Monumental Works
Elm ST
Atlantic
W. J. Provost
Scarborough
Dial Tucker
L. R. Joncas
Dial
Wellington
Faiq
Oswald McDonald
Mrs, Bess Clark
VFW
Circles of White Church
Sacred Heart School of Nursing
Louise Rachel Menard
Maurice Menard
Elodie L. Renaud
Pike Street
Miss Menard
Notre Dame Hospital
W. J. Audie
Saco Court
Saco Hospital
Cabana-Ross
St. Joseph
Saco Democrat Club
James Oliver
Saco Woods
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