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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1961
Page
9
Mrs. Lillian Frost a saleswoman from Old Orchard Beach and Graham Agency on New County Road Saco provide contact numbers WE 4 2218 and 2 0400. The text notes a strange vivid image of creatures with massive heads forked tongues and sharp glints.
Eight inmates at the York county jail in Alfred were held in solitary after an unsuccessful plan to break jail Saturday night. Three of the conspirators from South Windham reformatory were arraigned in Sanford on six counts including auto theft and escape, with Eaton and Tompkins pleading guilty. Chase Jorney pleaded innocent by reason of insanity and waived hearing.
The annual meeting of the members of the McArthur Library Association will be held on Friday April 14 1961 at 4 30 p m in the McArthur Library building for the election of Officers and Trustees and the transaction of any business that may properly come before an annual meeting. Dane Yorke Clerk.
Thornton academy band members will hold tag days on April 14 and 15 to raise funds for band uniforms. All members participate Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday morning, as reported by Mrs. Van Psomiades. A banquet will be held Monday, April 17 at the Elks home in Saco.
Peace efforts aside, France faces terror bombings in Algeria and France as De Gaulle plans a five day tour. He will speak in 10 large towns and visit 118 smaller communities after a Cabinet meeting. Mayors warned of danger as security is tightened for the travels.
Kennedy hosts 250 Washington newswomen at a buffet luncheon today. The event highlights prominent journalists and political reporting in the capital, signaling a media-friendly briefing amid ongoing coverage.
Robert W. Austin of Biddeford appealed his driving under the influence case to York county Superior Court. Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. fined him 150 dollars and ten days in the county jail at Alfred after finding him guilty on a second offense. Bail set at 500 dollars. In a separate action, William H. Howard of Biddeford appealed a 25 dollar fine to the May term after pleading not guilty to passing a stopped school bus. Judge Hilary Mahaney set bail at 50 dollars.
A wind driven fire swept through a three story apartment building and a dacent house at Palm and West Pear streets in Nashua. Three alarms sounded as flames raged with embers blown by strong winds. Residents reportedly evacuated, while several industrial plants lie just north of the blaze and the fire site may be cleared for a future urban renewal project.
The world premiere of Return to Peyton Place will be held in Laconia New Hampshire on April 27 at the Colonial Theatre. Officials of 20th Century Fox announced the gala opening featuring Grace Metalious’s home region, with Mrs Metalious producer Jerry Wald and stars Carol Lynley Jeff Chandler Eleanor Barker and Mary Astor in attendance.
The Boston Herald announces a one cent increase in newsstand price from 8 to 10 cents effective tomorrow. Rising costs in production distribution and materials cited. Other papers also raised prices, including The Boston Globe and The Boston Evening American, while home delivery prices stay the same.
The Association of Maine councils of Union St. Jean Baptiste d Amerique held the semi annual meeting at the Eastland hotel Portland preceded by a dinner in the Dirigo room Moses J Barbeau Sanford president with 18 councils represented Officers Jean Picher Fortier Adelard Janelle Raphael Leclerc and others decorated for long service Lee Chabot Auburn honored for 35 years in office Discussions covered the 1962 Portland convention A general committee led by Armand J Fortier was named The annual pilgrimage will be at the Franciscan monastery Kennebunkport August 27 open to 72 delegates next meeting to be announced Knights of Columbus hall Westbrook scheduled for Thursday night at 8.
The Women’s Fellowship of First Parish Congregational Church Saco will meet tonight at 7 30 at the parish house Beach Street. Miss Mary Worthley will report on the White House conference on aging in Washington and Rev Harry Auferio will discuss an Ohio survey on aging. Supper committee includes Mrs Lawrence Dearborn Mrs William Marston Mrs Gertrude Pease and Mrs Ralph Meserve.
The 16th annual Franklin Burton Cousens Memorial essay contest at Biddeford High School is set for tonight at 7 30. The program includes several musical pieces by students Richard Rhames Lynn Carp Frederick Crowley Lorna Minkevitch James Sandler David Dansereau Linda Wakefield John Perreault and Peter Allen with judges Mrs Clarice Hansen Miss Ella Perry and Robert N Cyr. Principal Raymond A Kennelly will award the prizes.
Donna Elwell marked her 10th birthday with a dinner party at her Stockman Avenue home in Saco. Guests included Carol Tarbox Elaine Lamarre Kathy Riddle Darlene King Hazel Linda Carol Feeney Nancy and Linda Cloutier as gifts and a birthday cake prepared by her mother Mrs Hilda Elwell.
The Saco Public Health association met at the Public Health rooms in the City building with five members. They plan to attend the 20th Health Council Institute on April 26 at 9 a.m. at Acton Milton Mills Baptist church Acton. Registration by April 12 costs 1.50 include luncheon. An invitation from Biddeford Public Health to attend a meeting April 26 at 8 p.m. at Weber hospital Nurses home to hear Dr Frank F Braggs of Portland on psychiatry and shock therapy in last 12 years. Monthly reports include infant pre school clinic notes 33 children and immunization clinic 57 children under 16. A new card registration system used for special clinics. Miss Rowe reported 256 home visits and 13 office calls. Presiding was Mrs Robert LaFond in the absence of chairwoman Mrs Arthur Corriveau.
Biddeford Public Health Nursing association plans an April 26 host session in the Nurses home at Webber hospital. Invitations go to local clubs and organizations this week from Miss Margaret Murphy and fellow R Ns. Dr Frank S Braggs of Portland will be guest speaker, with PH nursing committee handling arrangements and decorations.
A skit will be presented at the April Biddeford Saco Hadassah meeting in Etz Chaim synagogue vestry Biddeford. Participants include Mrs. Ilin Haas Rosen Feinberg Karlin Baker Nathanson with program chair Mrs. Max Ruben. Proceeds fund supplies for Jerusalem medical center’s new corner opening in June.
Girl Scout Troop 27 met yesterday at the Scout hall on Pool Street for a brief business meeting led by president Diedre Berry. All members attended and games followed. Troop leaders are Mrs. Norman Reilly and Mrs. Raymond Kelleher.
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