Local Personals Doings From Area Residents
Rene Lebel, 38 Foss street, is a medical patient at Webber hospital. Miss Geraldine Poisson, 256 Elm street, Biddeford, resumes work at Geraldine's Beauty salon after home confinement with an injured ankle. Gilman C Seaver, son of Mr and Mrs Gilman E Seaver, 47 Promenade avenue, Saco, returns to Farmington State Teachers college for sophomore year. Louis Tsomides, 50 Storer street, Saco, has returned home after days in Chicago. His son Constantine Tsomides also visited Chicago then Mexico City before returning to Columbia university to finish his graduate architecture work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Lebel
Foss Street
Webber Hospital
Geraldine Poisson
Elm Street
Biddeford
Geraldine
Gilman C. Seaver
Gilman E. Seaver
Promenade Avenue
Saco
Farmington State Teachers College
Louis Tsomides
Storer Street
Chicago
Ill
Constantine Tsomides
Mexico City
Columbia University
Community notices and events from local groups
The Merton Ira Staples AM VETS auxiliary meets this evening at the post home on Alfred street at 8. A food sale by Arundel Community club starts Friday at 7 p.m. at Arundel market on Route 1. Saco Reach lodge plans an officers meeting Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Saco Odd Fellows hall. A member is asked to bring paper bag refreshments and gifts for a silent auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton Ira Staples
Amvets
Post
Alfred Street
The
Arundel
Saco Reach
Saco
Odd Fellows Han
Higher Grade Cadets Meeting Set by Saco Salvation Army
The Higher Grade Corp Cadets of the Saco Salvation Army will meet Friday at 8:30 p m. and discuss activities and plans for upcoming community service events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Salvation Army
Virginia Man Held For Store Break in Biddeford Case
Biddeford police detain Virginia man Elton Taylor in Robinson Township Pennsylvania after a break at Sampson's Market Elm Street. Taylor admitted to the break using a tire bar breaking a front door pane and stealing about 30 cartons of cigarettes. Police say he’s linked to hundreds of prior breaks nationwide as local charges await Pennsylvania disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Virginia
Robinson Township
Sampson's Market
Elm Street
Elton Taylor
Pennsylvania
Sampson's
Taylor
Pine Tree Corps Urges Residents to Report Fires to Station
Pine Tree Corps leader Roger Walls of Biddeford asks residents to call the central fire station to report fires rather than contacting the Pine Tree Corps directly. The appeal emphasizes proper dispatch procedures and aims to streamline emergency responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Walls
Pine Tree Corps
Biddeford
Central Fire Station
Deer Loses Antler After Hitting Car in Portland
A deer lost an antler after colliding with Dr. Domenico A. Santoro’s car on the Portland road near Goose Fare hill in Saco. The deer fled toward Moody street. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Saco
Domenico A. Santoro
Santoro
Goose Fare Hill
Moody Street
Exchange Open Portland Maine Potato Futures Early Start
On October 1 the New York Mercantile Exchange will open at 9 30 a m instead of 10 a m to aid the Maine potato industry. John L Baxter Jr chairman of the Maine Advisory Committee said the earlier hours will last through May 1963 when Maine potato futures contracts end. Baxter said the change serves the needs of the Maine spud industry.
Maine Senators Back Trade Expansion Bill In 78 to 8 Vote
Senators Margaret Chase Smith and Edmund Muskie both voted in favor of the trade expansion bill on Wednesday. The measure passed the Senate 78 to 8 in a roll call vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Edmund S. Muskie
Collector dies in Portland at 76
Joseph Sylvester a former collector of U S Customs for Maine and New Hampshire died Wednesday at a Portland hospital He also served as Democratic state treasurer and held the customs post from 1940 to 1953
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
U. S. Customs
Maine
New Hampshire
Joseph Sylvester
Saco to distribute surplus food at city hall
Mrs. Edith Smith of the Saco welfare department announces surplus food will be handed out tomorrow from 9 to 12 in the morning and 1 to 3 in the afternoon at Saco City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco City Hall
Edith Smith
Saco
Card of Thanks for Kindness after Bereavement
We express heartfelt appreciation to all who extended kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Joseph T. Pare, Rev. Paul A. Pare, Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Thibeault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Pare
Paul A. Pare
Philip W. Thibeault
Deaths Wilfred Patterson 53 Old Orchard Beach resident
Wilfred Patterson aged 53 of Imperial Street Old Orchard Beach died yesterday at a local convalescent home after a long illness. Born in Biddeford to John and Josephine Patterson he worked as caretaker at the Lafayette Hotel and as custodian at the Beach Post Office. He is survived by eight brothers and two sisters. Funeral from St. Margaret Church Monday at 9 a.m. with burial at St. Mary Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call at the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Patterson
Imperial Street
Old Orchard Beach
Biddeford
John
Josephine
Barth) Patterson
Lafayette
Old Orchard
Beach
Conn
Raymond
Norwich
Harold
Brookhaven
Miss
Mabel Nuevo
Staton
Mass
Yvette Patterson
North Carolina
St. Margaret Church
St. Mary Cemetery
Edward White dies after long illness in Biddeford
Edward White 85 of 34 Pike Street Biddeford died early today after a long illness. Born in Ireland October 9 1876 he was a machinist at Bates Manufacturing until 1946. Survived by sister Mary Ellen and brothers Jeremiah and Patrick with several nieces and nephews. Requiem high mass at 10 a m Saturday at St Mary church, burial in St Mary cemetery. Friends may call Cosgrove Funeral Home this evening and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward White
Pike Street
Biddeford
Ireland
Steven
Ellen (Linehan) White
Bates Manufacturing Company
St. Mary Church
Mary Ellen White
Jeremiah White
Malden
Mass
Patrick White
Merrill 64 Kennebunkport Mother, Red Cross Leader Dies
Albania Merrill 64 of Cape Porpoise died yesterday after a long illness. Born Cambridge, Mass., January 29, 1898, she was active in York County Red Cross work and many local groups. Survived by sister Elinor Turner and several nieces and nephews. funeral tomorrow at 2 at Cape Porpoise Methodist church. interment in Harrison family lot. Friends may call this evening at Bibber Memorial Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania Merrill
Kennebunkport
Cambridge
Mass
Allyne L
Mary M. ‘Tingey Merrill
Cape Porpoise
Cape Porpoise Methodist Church
Russell Peppe
Henry Meyert
Harrison
Bibber
Counterfeit Bills Reported At Biddeford Western Union Office
Biddeford Western Union manager Gerard Prevost says a $300 counterfeit payment was used to fund a money order at Dirigo Pharmacy on Alfred Street. The bills, two $100s and two $50s, showed poor paper quality and misaligned serial numbers. FBI and Secret Service notified, investigation ongoing. A passerby named Frank Parker allegedly signed the transaction, while a $10 bill used for the fee appeared genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Gerard A. Prevost
Prevost
Western Union
Archie Maxwell
Bank
Maxwell
Secret Service
Boston
FBI
Betty Simensky
Frank Parker
Air Force to cut 88 personnel, six aircraft at Loring
The 27th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron at Loring Air Force Base will lose 88 men and six aircraft next March as the Air Force informs Rep. Clifford McIntire that the move is part of normal attrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Loring Air Force Base
Air Force
Clifford G. McIintire
Maine
Portland Weather Outlook for Friday
The forecast shows midday cloudiness this afternoon then sun and cool Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight will be clear and much colder with widespread frost as westerly winds ease to 5 to 10 mph. Friday brings mostly sunny skies and continued cool temps with zones near 55 to 60 in daytime and 25 to 30s at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Sub-Debs Vote New Members Into Society
New members were elected to the Sub-Debs Sorority at a meeting hosted by Miss Leslie Haas on Cleveland Street in Saco. Sharon Staples was named vice-president and initiation is planned for Wednesday night. New members include seniors Lynn Vermette Carol Begley Lynn Seavers Laura Gray juniors Donna Kirkby Margo Cote Pat Samaras Carol Denton sophomores Leslie Anderson Barbara Harris Gail Andrews Pat Coburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Haas
Cleveland Street
Saco
Sharon Staples
Lynn Vermette
Carol Begley
Lynn Seavers
Laura Gray
Donna Kirkby
Margo Cote
Pat Samaras
Carol Denton
Leslie Anderson
Barbara Harris
Gail Andrews
Pat Coburn
WW I Widows Grant Transfer Request Noted
A meeting of Chapter 9 of Widows of World War One Inc. at the American Legion hall in Saco featured president Mrs. Bertha Welch and readings by Mrs. Exelia Romeo. A transfer request from Mrs. Almeria Campbell to a Clifton chapter was granted with regret, and a memorial service was held for Mrs. Elizabeth Du Bois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter 9
Widows of World War One, Inc
American Legion Hall
Beach Street
Saco
Bertha Welch
Exelia Romeo
Lillian Turner
Almeria Campbell
Clifton
N. J
Elizabeth Dubois
Rose Freenette
Georgiana Champoux
Shapely Girl Distracts Factory Workers at Shirt Plant
WAKEFIELD England AP Barbara Smith 23 wore pink tights to a shirt factory on a cold day. Maintenance staff complained that her figure distracted them and feared an accident. Floor manager George Woodcock ordered a skirt but she refused. Workers were reassigned to another area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
England
Barbara Smith
Barbara
George Woodcock
Woodcock
Ticket Scoffer Starts Paying
Dallas police report Johnny Geetah accumulated 41 traffic tickets totaling about 2385 dollars. Most were issued before his 17th birthday when he was a juvenile. Last week a judge ordered payment or jail. He was jailed Tuesday and will earn three dollars credit per day served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Johnny Geetah
Johnny
Maple Syrup Pie Suggested by Vermont Nutritionist
Serena Bradle a Vermont nutritionist suggests sweetening apple pies with maple syrup as an alternative to the traditional autumn apple flavor. The idea centers on using maple syrup to add a distinct local sweetness to classic pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
New England
Serena Bradle
Vermont
Interceptor squadron cuts follow F106 fleet downsizing
Defense officials report a reduction in Interceptor Squadron aircraft, tied to a broader downsizing of the F106 fleet. The move aims to align force structure with strategic needs while maintaining air defense capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Busy Court Docket at Kennebunk This Morning
Robert E. Gregoire, 21, of Wells and Portland, found guilty on three charges in Kennebunk Municipal Court and fined 200 dollars with 30 days in York County jail, later adjusted to 60 days due to nonpayment. Charges included operating to endanger, illegal procuring of beer for a minor, and possession of obscene pictures. Concurrent sentences were ordered. Also: Adrien K. Gamache pleaded guilty to breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony at Kennebunk High School. bound over to York County Superior Court in January and jailed at Alfred on 10,000 dollar bail. Additional traffic cases heard, with fines issued for speeding, stopping, and driving without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Gregoire
Wells
Danforth Street
Portland
Kennebunk
York County
Alfred
Lower Brown Street
Gregoire
Adrien K. Gamache
Springfield
Mass
Bruce A. Brown
Kenneth E. Hutchins
Cape Porpoise
Donald L. Bragdon
Arundel
Pauline R. Hill
Margaretville
N. Y
Richard P. Corley
Roslindale
Projects Outlined At WSCS Session In Biddeford
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford met at Mrs Marion Hutchins home Saco outlining several efforts including a combined bakery and rummage sale October 19 in the church vestry chaired by Mrs Louise Merryman. A baby clothes package was sent to Panna Hospital Jacksonville Fla. a harvest fair and turkey supper planned for November 15. display of Indian imported articles for sale. increase of the annual mission pledge to the District. a Quiet Day October 26 from 7 to 8 pm. and reports on the summer bazaar. The next meeting October 3 will be a Missionary session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Foss Street Methodist Church
Biddeford
Marion Hutchins
Saco
Ida Michie
Louise Merryman
Maude Moore
Bridgton
Koss Street
WSCS
Joseph Ingraham
John Wesley
Hutchins
Anne Spencer
Textile Association elects officers and directors
Textile continues from page one. William F. Sullivan of Belmont Mass was reelected president. New vice presidents named Lawton S. Brayton of Fall River and Gordon Osborne of West Warwick R I. Directors elected include Herv ey Kent of Exeter New Hampshire Mfg Co John A Morrill of North America Mass Mfg Co John J Mass Mfg Co Edwin L Hubbard Packard ge Webster Mass and Stanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Sullivan
Belmont
Mass
Lawton S. Brayton
Fall River
Gordon Osborne
West Warwick
R. I
Hervey Kent
Exeter
N.H
Mfg. Co
John A. Morrill
North Amlerica
John J
Edwin L. Hubbard
Packardge Webster
Stanon
Man Fined $100 for DWI in Biddeford Court
A Biddeford man, 27, Robert J. Guillette of 201 Cleaves Street, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of liquor and paid a $100 fine in Biddeford Municipal Court. Police apprehended him on Water Street early today as Captain Pauly Poirier reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Gerald C. Nason
Biddeford Municipal
Robert J. Guillette
Cleaves Street
Pauly Poirier
Saco Taxpayer Group To Air Referendum
The Saco Taxpayers Protective association met at Saco GAR hall and welcomed a new member while distributing ten membership cards. President Robert Cassette presided as the secretary reported on a letter to Mayor Worthing favoring retaining the Saco City Retreat as a home for the elderly with a self supporting setup. The mayor requested data from similar towns. The group planned to invite Rep Camille Bedard to discuss the 100th Legislature and bring copies of the December referendum and the bill. Attendance at meetings is at an all time high. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Taxpayers Protective Association
Saco Gar Hall
Robert Cassette
Saco
Dinsmore Worthing
Taxpayers Association
Saco City
Camille Bedard
Association
Marion Banks
Ward One
Saco Church Women Hear Missionary
Saco United Baptist Church women met in the vestry with deacons and spouses for a pot luck supper attended by about 50. Miss Abbie Sanderson of South Berwick spoke on Rim of East Asia with slides of Hong Kong Japan and Korea. devotionals honored Miss Jennie Adams of Panay Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco United Baptist
Hong Kong
Japan
Korea
George Renell
Harley Scammon, Jr
A. Whylie Brown
Clement Taylor
Jennie Adams
Panay
Philippines
Miss Adams
Harold Smith
Waterville
Church World Service Project
Taylor
Bina Sawyer
Saco
Moulmein Hospital
Burma
Biddeford-Saco
Missing Baboon Found In Tree Near Ocean Park
Mrs. Dorothy Minuitti of Ocean Park road in Saco reported a baboon missing from the Animal Fair in Old Orchard Beach was spotted in a tree in her yard. Police described the animal as the size of a 12 year old boy and said the fair has been asked to arrange recapture with its trainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Minuitti
Ocean Park Road
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Congress Moves To End Cuban Military Buildup
A House resolution, spurred by concern over Cuba’s military buildup, is expected to pass today in both chambers and head to President Kennedy for signature. The Senate report states it shows unity of purpose among Congress, the President, and the American people. It says existing Cuban military capabilities do not endanger U.S. security and vows to ensure they do not in the future. The report warns that Soviet efforts in Cuba to install armed forces capable of threatening the United States would be intolerable and could have grave consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Cuba
Kennedy
Senate
Congress
United States
Halvana
Moscow
Soviet Union
Legion Auxiliary Fall Activities Highlight Biddeford Meeting
The Tighe Beaudoin Farley unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the post home on Elm Street Biddeford. Plans included an October food sale chaired by Mrs Carmen Ruel and an order for 1500 memorial poppies from the nine auxiliary headquarters. The 1963 membership stood at 21 paid with one new member and a fall campaign was announced. Reports covered rehabilitation needs at Togus Veterans Hospital with donation from Miss Germaine Lariviere and welfare work including board and lodging for a four person family. Nine and a half hours were donated to Notre Dame Thrift Shop and monthly dray favors delivered to Notre Dame Hospital. Over $21 was raised from Mrs Nellie White’s fall project. York County Council auxiliary report was given by Mrs Carmen Ruel. Sunshine Chair absent. Chaplain pro tem was Mrs Bertha Keigher. Invitations extended to Maine Department officers to visit in April. A dish closet was presented by Mrs Ida Noyes. Birth day box money collected for Birth Month observance. mystery package went to Mrs Carmen Ruel. Mrs Marie Rose Henaire drawn but absent. President Mrs Nellie Petit led singing closing the September Music Month meeting. Next meeting October 3 at Biddeford City Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Elm Street
Biddeford
Carmen Ruel
Department of Nine Auxiliary
Germaine Lariviere
Togus Veterans Hospital
Elodie Renaud
Vivian Marcotte
Renaud
Notre Dame
Notre Dame Hospital
Nellie White
York County Council
Sunshine
Lizzie Tremblay
Bertha Keigher
Maine American Legion
Ida Noyes
Apa
Ofice
Marie Rose Henaire
Nellie Petit
Biddeford City Building
Rockettes to Install Three New Members
The Rockettes Club met at Mary Reillys home in Saco to vote on new members and plan initiation. Initiates will include Joan Sullivan Joyce Peck Regina Henaire Molly Brandt and Sue Emmons. Attendees included Sally Stoddard Roxanne Peck Linda Zello Lynn Mitchell Betty Lampson Maureen Genthner Ann Dussault Elaine Heffernan Mary Reilly Jackie Paul Joan Silcox Barbara Christian and guest Cathy Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockettes Club
Mary Reilly
Hall Avenue
Saco
Joan Sullivan
Joyce Peck
Regina Henaire
Molly Brandt
Sue Emmons
Sally Stoddard
Roxanne Peck
Linda Zello
Lynn Mitchlell
Betty Lampson
Maureen Genthner
Ann Dussault
Elaine Heffernan
Jackie Paul
Joan
Man Fined For Leaving Scene Of An Accident
Willie A. Savoie, 57, of 79B Hill Street Biddeford, fined $50 or 50 days in York county jail in Alfred by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr in Saco Municipal Court for leaving the scene of an accident. License suspended for 10 days. Savoie awaiting payment. In other action Philippe Lagasse 21 Biddeford case continued for sentence for driving with an inadequate muffler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie A. Savoie
Hill Street
Biddeford
York County
Alfred
William F. Wilson, Jr
Saco
Wilson
Savoie
York Hill
Muriel A. Ramsey
Pear Street
Old Orchard Beach
Hilary Mahaney
Philippe Lagasse
West Street
John Fleming
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albania
Merrill
Western Union Office
Saco Taxpayer Group
To Air Referendum
Saco Church
Sneider’s
Grocery Mart
Sears - Roebuck
Central Theatre
Mcintosh
Stokely’s
Royal Anne
Dian of
Ballantine
Motor Oil
Jack August
Starkist
Ar-Dee
Salem
Legion Auxiliary
Rockettes
Bolduc Paint CO
Progressive Whist Party
Salle Charite
Warren’s Furniture Co
Main Street
Feinberg
Salmon Falls
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