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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1960

Page

7

Hetter to Be Tagged Caretaker or Leader

James Marlow weighs the shift in U S foreign policy after Christian Herter became secretary of state noting softer handling of the Soviet issue, Eisenhower's rising profile, Khrushchev’s pressure and the question whether Herter will be remembered as caretaker or leader if a Berlin accord emerges before his term ends.

Hetter James Marlow Associated Press Washington (Ap Christian A. Herter John Foster Dulles Dulles Herter Dufles Duiles Truman Soviet Union Eisenhower Eisenower Nikita Khrushchev Berlin Khrushchev Eisen-hower

NYSE Trading Floor Draws Record Visitors

The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange remains a top city attraction with the Bureau of Convention estimating about 450000 visitors will tour the exchange this year.

The New York Stock Exchange Convention Bureau

Political Reaction To Sit-Downs In Florida and Nation

AP examines reactions to lunch counter sit-downs as Florida Governor LeRoy Collins defends integrated access to department store dining spaces while Truman urges restraint. The piece notes Greensboro protests starting Feb 1 and spread to the South, with NAACP legal action looming. It cites church leaders, political figures, arrests, and evolving state responses in Tallahassee and Alabama politics.

Associated Press LeRoy Collins Florida Tallahassee Collins Harry S. Truman United States Missouri Truman Greensboro N.C Jeffrey Alfriend J. Dean Fleming Baptist Laymen of Alabama

Jaycees Hear Reports From Many Projects

At Biddeford Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at Grondin's, President Willard Stackpole reported on the Sanford chapter board of directors meeting. Clement Auger gave a progress update on the Boy Scout Manpower conference set for Pepperell Hall on May 17. State Director Joseph Grondin spoke of the Portland state convention May 13 to 15. Albert McIntosh of Sanford discussed Charter Night in Sanford Friday and his bid for state vice president. Willard Stackpole led the session with an invocation by Clement Auger.

Biddeford Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce Grondin Willard Stackpole Sanfred Chapter Board of Directors Clement Auger Pepperell Hall Joseph Grondin Portland Albert McIntosh Sanford

Bangor committeewoman not seeking re election

Mrs. Marie M. McLaughlin of Bangor announced she will not seek another term on the Republican State Committee. She stated she is not leaving politics but wants to ease up and reduce her workload.

Bangor Marie M. McLaughlin Republican State Committee

Maypole to Highlight Notre Dame Hospital Ball

Notre Dame hospital auxiliary funds drive features a Maypole decor theme for the May 15 ball. decorating chairmen Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Boucher announced plans after a committee meeting. Assistants for arrangements at St. Fre pre gymnasium include Paul Emond Odei Cote and John Conroy.

Notre Dame Hospital Raymond Boucher St. Fre “E Gymnasium Paul Emond Odei. Cote John Conroy John Emond Florence Emond Lillian Viger Lucienne Metayer Maurice Roux Linda Jacques Gertrude —‘ Ferland Louise Binette Patricia Lachance Mona Saucier Muriel Rochefort Francoise Roux Joyce Merryman Peggy Murphy Mona Twomey Michelle Taillon Pauline Jalbert

Girl Scout Troop Makes Corsages for Mother's Day

Biddeford Girl Scout Troop 24 made corsages and flower pots for Mother's Day at a meeting yesterday. Members discussed the Au gusta trip planned for April 20 and listed attendees including Paula Ledoux, Carol Roy, Jean Cotsifas, Diane Demers, Laurette Desco teaux, Diane Lapierre, Selina Marcille, and others with leader Mrs Wayne Hutchins assisted by Mrs Doris oe and guest Cheryl Marcille.

Biddeford Augusta Paula Ledoux Carol Roy Jean Cotsifas Diane Demers Laurette Descoteaux Diane Lapierre Selina Marcille Karen Kelley Jeanne Lizotte Pat Griffin Jo Ann Stansberry Christine Hackett Cora Stevens Carol Violette Connie Olson Wayne

Open House Spotlighting Grange and Town Officials

Mrs Madeline Granton led organ numbers as four Maine State Grange deputies were introduced along with Wells Board of Selectmen members Alber G La Pierre and Samuel B Stansfield. Local figures spoke, musicians performed, and Wells Grange planned an agricultural program for May 11 and a Mother's Day observance.

Madeline Granton Alberta M. Wentworth LaPierre George Perkins Isabel Perkins MecelIntire Stardust Gerald LaPierre Gladys Smith Fred Grant Gorham Maine State Grange Youth Committee James Enwoldsen Wells Beach Grange Will John Thomas Moody Exeter N. H Roberts Mary Cole Olida Garrett Renee Galligan Rosette Alpren Paula Thyng Sheila Stillings Alberta Morison Ida Rozeff

Tag Days Help St Louis Band Take Trip

Members of the St Louis Band sponsor tag days today and tomorrow to raise funds for the Mexico trip to attend a music festival. Fifty one musicians from the area are set to depart Saturday morning May 7 at 6 30. A dance at St Joseph parish hall Saturday night features the OBrien Sisters Miss Connie Brulie and the Swing Kings.

St. Louis Mexico St. Joseph Parish Hall

Unity Lodge Auxiliary Hosts Silent Auction Meeting

The Unity lodge auxiliary held a silent auction at the president Mrs. Ruth Scammon's home in Saco after regular business. The group set the next meeting for May 11 at Mrs. Thelma Farley’s Buxton road home in Saco. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Scammon and Mrs. Florence Movers to attendees including Mrs. Emma Garside, Mrs. Josephine Meserve, Mrs. Irene Townsend, Mrs. Ethel Whitten, Mrs. Edna oe and Mrs. Thelma Farley.

Unity Lodge Ruth Scammon North Street Saco Thelma Farley Buxton Road Scammon Florence Movers Emma Garside Josephine Meserve Irene Townsend Ethel Whitten Edna Oe

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