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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1960

Page

8

Service Clubs To Hear Ault At Joint Banquet

Thomas J. Ault, president of the Saco Lowell shops, will outline What's Ahead for Saco Lowell in Maine at a Biddeford Pepperell hall banquet on May 10. Members of three Biddeford Saco service clubs and chamber of commerce will attend. Roland Sylvestre chairs the dinner committee with Albert Deshaies, Lawrence Lamb, Charles Cote, Bryant Bagley, and others. Tickets should be reserved by May 6.

Thomas J. Ault Saco Albert F. Deshaies Lawrence Lamb Charles Cote Bryant Bagley Chester Ball Raymond P. Bonang Roy MacNaughton Maurice C. E. Roux Albert V. Cote Willian

Judge In Cortez Fines Drunk Defendant At $25

In Cortez Colorado police magistrate Earl Cox faced an old customer claiming intoxication. The defendant suggested a self-imposed 90 day term with suspension and to go home. The judge rejected the advice and imposed a $25 fine.

Cortez, Colo Earl Cox Cox

Hobah Encampment Holds Routine Meeting in Saco

Chief Patriarch Kenneth Little field presided over Hobah Encampment in the Odd Fellows hall in Saco for routine business at last night's session.

Hobah Kenneth Littlefield Odd Fellows Hall Saco

New England Vignettes and Other Regional Notes

A Vermont school bus driver recalls daily adventures on rural roads and cows on Fish Hill that once toppled her bus lamp. Meanwhile a Holyoke publisher marks Good Housekeeping’s 75th anniversary with early history. Keene Girl Scouts fund their Washington trip via multiple fundraisers. Rhode Island’s Harry M. Jones, aviation veteran and first air mail pilot, retires after 48 years in the air. In Maine, two cows wander six months before being lassoed, calf found, and returned to the dairy farm.

Bocton New England East Randolph Fish Hill Road Delbert Stark Chester Manning Holyoke Mass Good Housekeeping Clark W. Bryan New York Keene, N. H Washington Rhode Island Harry M. Jones Providence Federal Aviation Agency Williamsport Jones Saugus Boston Maine Berwick

Parole Officer Pleads Guilty

A former state parole officer from Fort Fairfield was sentenced to nine months in county jail for assault on two female probationers under supervision. Henry S. Bradbury pleaded guilty in Superior Court to assault and battery of a 17-year-old Connor girl and simple assault of a 14-year-old Fort Kent girl. He had been suspended from his parole officer job after a warrant was issued last February. sentences of three and six months were ordered to be served concurrently.

Houston W Henry S. Bradbury Fort Fairfield Connor Fort Kent Bradbury

Local Principals Gather for Maine State Meeting in Augusta

Maine education leaders from across the state attend the Maine State Principals association spring meeting in Augusta. The one day event opens with registration at 9 a.m. followed by a social hour and a smorgasbord noon dinner. Participants include Rev. Brother Albert of St. Louis high Biddeford Rev. Clarence Laplante OFM of St Francis College high school Pool Road and Principal Raymond Kenneally of Biddeford high school.

Maine State Principals Association Augusta Brother Albert St. Louis High School Biddeford Clarence Laplante OFM St. Francis College High School the Pool Road Raymond Kenneally Biddeford High School

Cars Damaged in South Street Collision in Biddeford

Biddeford police report a minor accident yesterday between Paul C. Gendron, 37, of Prospect Street, and Edward R. Winslow, 65, of Mountain Road. Gendron said he was backing from the City lot onto South Street and did not see Winslow. Gendron’s car suffered a damaged tail light bumper and antenna, while Winslow’s car had damage to the right door and body. Officer Manuel DeSilva investigated.

Biddeford Paul C. Gendron Prospect Street Edward R. Winslow Mountain Road Gendron South Street Winslow Manuel DeSilva

GOP Is At Crossroads Reed Tells Convention

Bangor Maine Republicans face an hour of decision Gov John H Reed told the state convention saying the party must choose a course that advances its cause He praised candidates urged a specific realistic platform and noted Republicans believe progress lies in the future He likened platform building to merchandising and called for a distillation of ideas to serve voters within economic reach

Bangor Maine John H. Reed Republican Party Reed U. S Frank M. Coffin

Saco Armory Decorated for Band Concert

Miss Barbara Warren will chair the decorating committee for a Saturday evening concert at Saco Armory featuring Thornton Academy and Winthrop School bands. Saco students Carol Burgess Margaret Peck Dorothy Ouellette Sandra Mulhern Bonnie Roberts Marjorie Moore Merry Miles Elizabeth Steinke assist. School colors and spring flowers set the hall theme for the concert and dance following the program. Usherettes are Thornton Academy Future Teachers of America members and dinner hostesses are from the Thornton Academy Band Parents Club.

Barbara Warren Saco Armory Thornton Academy Winthrop Saco Carol Burgess Margaret Peck Dorothy Ouellette Sandra Mulhern Bonnie Roberts Marjorie Moore Merry Miles Elizabeth Steinke Future Teachers of America Thornton Academy Band Parents Club

Nobel 200 Auto Pilot Order For Maine Plant

The Department of Economic Development reports Satellite Corp of Wiscasset received a pilot order to assemble 100 Nobel 200 British miniature automobiles. Parts shipment is due within three weeks and production may begin locally. The Nobel 200 seats four and is expected to sell under 1000 dollars in the U S, per York Noble Industries Ltd of London.

Maine Augusta Department of Economic Development Satellite Corp Wiscasset DEO York Noble Industries, Ltd London

Not-Pressed Assault Charge Against O'Neil

In Biddeford Municipal Court Judge Simon Spill granted a motion to not prosecute the case against David O Neil 21 of 336 Main Street Biddeford. The respondent was discharged in a continuance from April 18 when O Neil was intoxicated and accused of assaulting a police officer. County Atty Marcel R Viger joined Capt Philip Poirier in the motion to not pros citing lack of evidence.

Grant Simon Spill Biddeford David O’ ‘Neil Main Street O'Neil Marcel R. Viger Philip Poirier Spill Viger Capt Poirier

Pine Tree Snowshoe Club Formed in Biddeford

A new group named the Pine Tree Snowshoe Club formed at the Ro Cham-beau Club, 39 Main Street, Biddeford. Ten members present with 39 charter applications to be voted on at the American Snowshoe Union meeting in Lewiston next month. Temporary officers Joseph Potvin, president, and Rene Huot, secretary. Next meeting Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Interested joiners may contact the president or attend.

Rochambeau Club Main Street Biddeford American Snowshoe Union Lewiston Joseph Potvin Rene Huot

Andorra: A tiny sovereign state between France and Spain

Andorra is a small European country that has enjoyed sovereignty since 1278 and lies on the border between France and Spain, bordered by the Pyrenees.

Andorra France Spain

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