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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1961

Page

6

Choral Group Elects First Officer Slate

The Knights of Harmony a Biddeford Knights of Columbus sponsored group elected Fernand Picard as institutional representative and Lorenzo Beaudoin Berthiaume Raymond and Atty Marcel Viger as committee members at a post meeting in the KC hall Washington Street They plan weekly rehearsals and reported on the April 9 concert at St Joseph parish hall Biddeford Final ticket returns will be announced after all are in

Knights of Harmony Biddeford Knights of Columbus KC Hall Washington Street Fernand Picard Lorenzo Larry) Beaudoin Berthiaume Raymond Atty Marcel Viger St. Joseph Parish Hall

Sodality Fetes Pastor On First Anniversary

The Ste Anne sodality of Notre Dame de Lourdes parish in Saco marked the pastor's one-year anniversary with an anniversary party. An address was read for the pastor, a cake presented, and a question period led by Rev. Arthur J. Dube. A future food sale, a covered-dish supper, and a guest speaker were planned, followed by a buffet lunch. Dozens of parishioners attended, listing many members by name.

Ste. Anne Gedeon Bergeron Donald J. Roy Bagley's Sodality Marie-Victor Alfred Marie Leo Paul Taillon Leandre Charest George Gagnon Ihairman Jeanette Danforth Celina Laliberte Arthur Ouelette Patrick Lac Eva Guertin William Martin Adrienne Martin Stella Paradis Rita Saucier Alma H. Cyr Victoria St. Amand Joseph L. Dubuc Wilfrid Mandeville Marguerite Dupuis Rose Dupuis Marie-Paule Paquette Paul Henri Rejeane Paquin Azilda Paquin Armand Ouelette Albert Nadeau Emile L. Bosse Hermond Saucier Ralph Morin Yvette Gagnon Oscar Audie Juliette Fecteau Armand Dubois Rose Plourde Leo P. Taillon Muriel Forest Marie-Ange Pinard Florence Gagne Arsene Lizotte Laurette Cloutier Dorothy Berube Lerna Compagna

Plans Outlined At Session Of St Andre PFTA

The St Andre PFTA executive committee met in the parish hall to review April projects. Msgr. Aime Gisuere outlined summer school plans including installing drinking fountains and fire safety doors while bids open for painting and linoleum work. Proceeds from upcoming food sales fund camping gear for Boy Scout Troop 369.

St Andre Pfta Biddeard Paul E. Beaupre Joseph Plamondon Msgr Aime Gisuere Maurice Hebert Beaupre’s St. Andre Violet Bellefeuille

Close Finish In Holy Name Pin League Finale

The Holy Name Bowling league held its annual roll-off last night at Pastime lanes with 14 bowlers of 20 participating. Stu Flavin won with 326 including a 14 pin handicap, Al Gilsdorf was second with 325 after a 34 pin bonus, and Jack Minuitti placed third with 312 and a six pin handicap. Bill Doran Jr. had the high single with 116 in his third string. Banquet set for May 1 at Cascade Lodge.

Holy Name Bowling League Stu” Flavin Al”Gilsdorf Jack”Minuitti Bill” Doran, Jr R. Reay J. Brooks C. Neary G. Descoteau G. McAuley P. Parenteau B. Doran F. Kelly B. Cosgrove R. Chenard E. Wynne Cascade Lodge

Firemen Replace Stairs With Ladder Tied To Pole

Biddeford firemen adapt to repairs at Central station by lashing a ladder to the sliding pole while stairs to the second floor are out. The crew has not answered a fire call since April 13 but stays busy with carpentry tasks and interim safety measures.

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May ball planned by rostered members

The group voted to sponsor a May ball with date and committee to be announced later. Attendees at the executive session included Msgr. Giguere Mrs. Hubert Armand Fecteau Ralph LaBranche Arthur Beaupre Maurice Hebert Albert Lemieux Theode Langevin Aime Desrosiers Arthur Dube Camille Boiduc Loenel Dery Mrs. Bellefeuille Mrs. Cecile Boucher William Sutton Henry Camire Roger Tremblay Paul Houde George Desroberts Mrs. Yvette Lorang er Mrs. Gertrude Frechette Mrs. Jacqueline Roberge Mrs. Francis Perry Mrs. Raymond Cote Berthol Beaulieu John Lavine Mrs. Jeanne Beaupre and VP Beaupre who presided

Msgr Giguere Hubert Armand Fecteau Ralph LaBranche Arthur Beaupre Maurice Hebert Albert Lemieux Theode Langevin Aime Desrosiers Arthur Dube Camille Boiduc Loenel Dery Bellefeuille Cecile Boucher William Sutton Henry Cam

Maine Horses Shine at Rockingham Park Meet

Maine harness horses had a strong showing at Rockingham Park as seven entries finished second across six days, with five winners and four in the show, led by Malcolm Sky owned by Arthur Smith of Saco. Kin and Merry Ensign challenged for placers, while Oteca Bob Knight and Meadow Knight placed in their 1961 debuts. Bobby Swift added a second for Fred Snow’s barn, and other Maine winners included Dapple Mite, Niagara Flash, and Mike Counsel, with several Maine runners in thirds.

Salem Depot N. H Maine Rockingham Park Pine Tree State Malcolm Sky Arthur Smith Saco Esquire Wells Charles Lord Merry Ensign Hugh Agnes Ferguson Gorham Oteca Bob Knight Sam Aceto Westbrook Meadow Knight Allan Mollison Belfast Bobby Swift Fred Snow Old Orchard Beach Sno Bank Snow Loretta Lynn Harold Ralph Waldoboro Joe Davis Dapple Mite Richard Moody Emery Hills Niagara Flash Peter Verenis Norway Mike Counsel Sterling Hastings Camden L. Q. Wright Pittsfield Little Doctor Earl Abibee Augusta Paul Counsel

Auditor Report on Saco Trust Funds Total Valued at 599721 14

City of Saco trust funds total 599721 14 after a calendar year 1960 audit. Original investment cost 146481 12 with growth 455240 02. Funds include Lucia Kimball Deering Hospital Sweetser City Missionary program Sweetser Park and Provident funds plus several Sweetser related and others. Ambulance fund shows 76 79 balance after 3600 expenditure for a new ambulance. Debt fund lists bonds 405000 and notes payable 13100 maturing over four years and bonds in 1986. City operations funded by 1179673 45 from taxes 872775 5 16 and other revenues. Augusta AP Governor Reed notes a 500000 Ford Foundation grant to University of Maine for studies in team teaching methods and electronic teaching aids.

Saco Clifford A. Purvis Lucia Kimball Deering Hospital Fund Sweetser City Missionary Fund Sweetser Park Fund Sweetser Provident Fund Alton E. Seavey Public Health Fund Sweetser Sabbath School Fund Sweetser Baxter Sabbath School Fund Sweetser Schools Fund Nellie Frances Milliken John S. Locke Sweetser School Library Caroline Buckminster Lydia Clapp State of Maine Augusta Reed Ford Foundation University of Maine Maine

AMVETS Name Westbrook Firm Delegates For State Convention

AMVETS post of Biddeford will sponsor a Miss Biddeford AM VET at the State convention in Old Orchard Beach June 2 to 4. Delegates elected include Rene Huot Gerard Potvin Major Lessard Jr Victor Tremblay with alternates Robert Boucher Joseph Gregoire Oscar Bergeron Joseph Goulet. Westbrook firm Northeastern Paving low bidder for Garden Street reconstruction at Kennebunk. bids opened by Kennebunk officials indicate completion by Memorial Day weather permitting.

Merton Ira Staples Amvets Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Post Alfred Street Paul Potvin Harold Russell Rene Huot House Andre Jacques Arthur J. Gilbert Victor Tremblay Northeastern Paving Company Westbrook Garden Street Kennebunk Town Hall Northeastern Company Lafolla Construction Company

Heating Plumbing Wiring Free Estimates Ad

Local ad offers heating plumbing and wiring services from George's Electric serving Saco Biddeford area with free estimates and two contact numbers AT 4-5491 and AT 3-3392.

Free George’s Electric

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