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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1960

Page

7

Biddeford Public Health Session Hosts 150 Delegates

The Biddeford Public Health Nursing agency hosts a public health session at St Mary parish hall at 8 pm with 150 attendees from nursing units and civic clubs. Representatives from Portland Visiting Nurse association Kennebunk and Sanford groups Old Orchard Beach Saco York County Tuberculosis Berell Industrial nursing units attend along with hospital auxiliaries from Notre Dame St Andre Trull and Webber. Dr Otis J Dauphinett of Portland speaks on Eye Problems of General Interest introduced by Dr William B O Sullivan. Rev Cornelius Enright gives parish welcome and Mrs Frank Carey delivers the welcome address.

Biddeford Dren Mary Sodality St. Mary Parish Otis J. Dauphinett Portland Dauphinett William B. O'Sullivan

Unshaved man asks NM Capitol for run against candidates

In Santa Fe on filing day for state offices, a disheveled small man approached a filing window and asked if any office was open for an unemployed man to run against a couple of candidates. The remark highlights a quirky moment amid formal candidate submissions.

Santa FE N.M New Mexico

Heritage of Cole Family Captured in Civil War Era Still Life

Dayton artist Mrs. Dorothy Cole paints Americana by the name of Cole featuring Cole family heirlooms dating to the Civil War. The piece shows a chair with spurs and a powder horn, a Civil War musket, a paisley shawl covered table, a family Bible with old spectacles, a push-up candleholder, a school bell, and a Black Jack weapon. The painting preserves a family record for future reunions while reflecting Maine Arts and Crafts members at the McArthur Library exhibit. The Cole coat of arms hangs on the wall and the artist notes her Indian tree study has appeared in a past Saco show.

Cole Dayton McArthur Maine Arts and Crafts Dorothy Cole

Two Notre Dame Staffers to Attend Institute at Bangor

Two Hospital staffers from Notre Dame hospital will attend the Institute on Developing Optimum Costs by the New England Hospital Assembly at Eastern Maine General hospital in Bangor. Rev. Sister Anancata, hospital administrator and superior, and Miss Yvonne Bibeau, business office manager, will join the all day program from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Topics include Developing Optimum Costs and Areas for Planning and Control with group discussions and a Q and A period.

Notre Dame Hospital New England Hospital Assembly Astern Maine General Hospital Bangor Sister Anancata Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph Nursing Order Yvonne Bibeau Bangor Hospital Frank Curran

Biddeford VFW Auxiliary Card Party Planned

The Biddeford VFW Auxiliary in the GAR hall plans another whist party for next Sunday at 7 PM. Sunshine chair Almeria Proulx reported sympathy cards sent, and officers Blanche Small and Delcia Frechette reported. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Small and Alma Beaudoin. refreshments served. next meeting May 9 at 7 30.

Biddeford Post GAR Biddeford Almeria Proulx Sunshine Alice Boucher Angeline Bill Blanche Small Delcia Frechette Mary Wood Marie Boisvert Alma Beaudoin Gertrude Desrosiers Isabelle Laflamme Germaine Giroux Alden Racine Pelcia Frechette Alma _ LEeaudion Agnes Simerd Lucienne Roy Florence Tipping Flora Poirier Jeannette Curro Laura Dodge

Biddeford Red Cross Office Maintains Regular Schedule

The Biddeford Red Cross office continues daily operations in the city building with Mrs. Anne Dumais assisting during hours 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 30 to 4 30 p.m. Campaign funds are being raised and a house-to-house drive remains to be completed. A special board meeting will decide the next steps. Patricia Whitehurst, an eighth grade student, is named on the Biddeford Junior High honor roll this semester.

Biddeford Biddeford Junior High Patricia Whitehurst

F H Delegates Report To Pool Extension Group

Delegates to the 53rd Farm and Home week at the University of Maine in Orono reported on classes they attended at Biddeford Pool Extension Group last night. Members Hazel Noble Fritz Handlen and Bernice Alexander voted to unite with the Community Club to sponsor a baked bean supper May 21 and to contribute for a gift for the home demonstration agent and her assistant.

University of Maine Orono Biddeford Pool Hazel Noble Fritz Handlen Bernice Alexander Joan Byrne Thelma Goodwin Virginia Litwinowich Irma Marcille Laura McKenny Priscilla Tarbox Margaret Parsons Diane Goodwin Marion Gross

Cancer Crusade Leaders Claim Strong Maine Response

Maine Cancer Crusade Chairman John Gould of Lisbon Falls said an excellent response is expected as awareness grows of a disease that claims about 1,700 Maine lives each year. He listed ward leaders and captains across districts 4 to 7, underscoring organized community fundraising efforts.

Norman Lavigne Roger Verrier Maurice Hamilton Norman Martin Pauline Lavigne Ward Mark McCullough Clifton Allen Maude Rogalski Elizabeth Horsfield Alice Hanson Peter Georgacarakos James Riddle Irma St. Armand Laurette Towle Diane Bellaire Elaine White Carlton Brock Urbain Langevin Mary Hayes Marion Murphy Howard Barnes Olive Proulx Maine Cancer Crusade John Gould Lisbon Falls Maine

Election candidates seek reelection with new speakers

Ayer candidates press for reelection to offices they currently hold. Senator Winston L. Prouty of Vermont will be the keynote speaker, and Mrs. Elizabeth F. Heffelfinger of Wayzata, Minnesota, will be the featured woman speaker.

Winston L. Prouty Ver. ‘Mont Elizabeth FE. Heffelfiniger Wayzata, Minn

School Bands Concert Program Set

The concert program for the April 30 exchange concert at Saco Armory features Thornton Academy and Winthrop school bands with majorettes and a mixed chorus directed by Mrs. Helen S. Cropper. Conductor hosts Ludger Picher with Kenton Steward guest conductor, showcasing pieces by Kleffmann Olivadoti and Willson among others and a solo by Jeffrey Griffith in the Thornton Academy chorus numbers.

Enture Olivadotl Kleffmann Star Spangledi Steward Ana Picher Kenton Steward Industrial Arts The Academy Legionaires Olivadoti Merrick Bennet Thornton Band the Boosters Klien Beau Labreur Souza Washington Post Ludger Picher Thornton Academy Mrs. Helen S. Cr Rogers and Hammerstein Jeffrey Grifith Gloria Losey Ensenada

St Joseph High School Retreat May 4 6

St Joseph High School announces its annual student retreat for May 4 to 6. Rev Luke Chabot OFM Pittsfield N H will lead with dialogue masses at 10 30 a m in St Joseph church. The program includes lectures on Catholic girl and student roles, counseling, and a closing Benediction on May 6.

St Joseph High School St. Eva Luke Chabot OFM Pittsfield N. H St. Francis High School Biddeford St. Joseph Church Fatehr Luke

Bet on U S prosperity by Harry C France

A 1960 commentary argues Uncle Sam’s growing debt and federal lending shape America’s economic future. It notes debt growth from under a billion in 1910 to near 300 billion today, rising federal guarantees, and loan programs guiding farmers and investors. The piece urges buy and hold of leading U S stocks, promoting a handbook offer for readers.

Harry C France Uncle Sam America Congress U. S Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Federal Home Loan Bank Federal National Mortgage Association Federal Land Bank Commodity Credit Corporation Federal Reserve Act Federal Reserve Banks United States Harry C. France Grand Central Sta N. Y General Features Corp

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