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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1964

Page

3

Pepperell Mfg Co Reports Record 1964 Sales and Earnings

Pepperell Mfg Co announced record sales of 103.152 million and net income after taxes of 3.856 million for the year ended June 30 1964. Earnings per share were 7.93 on 486,135 shares. Volume rose from 96.47 million and 3.129 million income the prior year. President Homer M. Carter cited the Cotton-Wheat Bill’s favorable effect on earnings and urged making one price cotton permanent in U S farm policy. He noted strong demand for stretch fabrics and crease resistant apparel and said capital expenditures totaling about 4.0 million were funded from cash flow of 7.535 million, with 2.309 million paid as dividends. Pepperell plans continued investment and aims for further expansion and higher activity in fiscal 1965.

Boston Pepperell Mfg. Co Homer M. Carter Congress U. S Pepperell Carter

Aid requests rise at University of Maine

CRONO AP reports University of Maine is seeing a sharp rise in financial aid applicants. Robert C. Worrick, student aid director, says aid will exceed $1 million this fall for the first time. About 1,200 upperclassmen seek scholarships, up 27 percent, in a desperate situation.

CRONO Robert C. Worrick University of Maine Worrick

Winners Named In Le Foyer Whist Session

Last evening at Le Foyer a whist session awarded Joseph Dube and John Berthiaume top prizes. Special prizes went to Medley Beaulieu Henri Houle Flora Lambert and Roland Turgeon. Numerous other score winners include Ann St Pierre Arthur Bolduc Anna Cote and more. The Friday night bid whist results listed Agnes Caron with Gerard Turgeon in first, Willard Beaulieu with Joseph Viger second, and Willard Beaulieu with Joseph Viger third.

le Foyer Joseph Dube John Berthiaume Medley Beaulieu Henri Oule Flora Lambert Rolande Turgeon Ann St. Pierre Arthur Bolduc Anna Cote Arthimise Jacques Eva Guillette Camille Garon Gerard Paquette Malvina Gaudette Carrie Tapley Cecile Brochu Belzemir Gobeil Mabel Ayotte Nellie Ephrem Tardif Rita Fecteau Delia Lepine Lina Bald Edward Gallant Marie Dorais Belzemire Gobeil Alderic Soucy Donat Barabee Delia Normand Blanche Tremblay Angeline Bill Adeline Letourneau Eugene Neault Rose Lemay Alden Pare Josephine Valliere Alma Caron Armand Turgeon Donat Dubois Ernestine Spinard Agnes Caron Gerard Turgeon Willard Beaulieu Joseph Viger

New Camera Gear And Books Hit Markets In Summer

News features survey a summer surge in photo activity with Amphoto’s Better Photo Guide books priced at $1 each edited by Jacob Deschin. Highlights include Kodak Catalux 8mm projector with flip-top cover and variable speeds, Kodak Instamatic 150 with spring motor, and Bell & Howell autoload filmstrip projector advancing film via cartridge with remote control.

Amphoto Jacob Deschin Theew York Times Ward Catalux Atic Kodak Bell & Howell

Local Woman Is Honored On 75th Birthday

A 75th birthday celebration yesterday for Mrs. Josephine Camden at her daughter’s Biddeford home included a buffet and singing. Attending were family members and relatives from Biddeford Sanford Greenfield and Old Orchard Beach, including Cathy Ann Cote and many Camdens Guays Berthiaumes and Tremblays.

Josephine Camden Alfred St Biddeford Leo Tremblay Prospect St Cathy Ann Cote Conrad Cote Washington Street Camden Harvey Camden Richard Delia Normand John Berthiaume Jeffrey Berthiaume Nelson Guay Joan Peter Paul Elaine Judy Cathy Robert Oscar Normand Roger Andrew Cloutier Greenfield Mass Real

Fremont Club and Auxiliary Picnic at Chretien Cottage

Fremont Club and Auxiliary held a picnic and short business meeting at the Chretien cottage on Gran ny Kent Pond. A 23rd wedding anniversary cake was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Ross and awards were given to Lionel Garon, Roland Bergeron, Mrs. Arthur Pepin, Mrs. Wilfred Simoneau, Mrs. Alphonse Chretien, and Mrs. Ernest Valliere.

Shapleigh Fremont Club Royal Chretien Patrick Guerette Gerard Morin Donald Michael Charlene Paul Neault Gerard Vincent David St. Armand Alcide Dubois Chretien Raymond Gendron Almo Custeau

Maine Products Show Set in Portland With Record Attendee Hope

Maine’s Fourth Annual Maine Products Show is slated for August 26 to 28 in the Exposition Building Portland. Organizers expect 85,000 to 90,000 visitors including national buyers and writers. Clarence F. McKay, show director, notes 22,000 square feet and sold-out 10 by 10 booths, with a waiting list for last minute vacancies.

Augusta Maine Portland Standish K. Bachman Exposition Clarence F. McKay McKay DED

Three Year Program Announced At Bates College

Bates College in Lewiston announced a three year degree option starting Fall 1965. Freshmen may graduate in three years instead of four by staying on campus ten months each year, instead of the usual eight months.

Lewiston Bates College

Inmates Taken To New Cumberland County Jail

Portland AP reports sixty five inmates were moved to the new seven hundred thousand dollar Cumberland County Jail Sunday without incident. Sheriff Elmer F Hoyt said Port land police and state police aided the one mile convoy from the century old Monroe Street jail to the Federal Street facility.

Portland Cumberland County Elmer F. Hoyt Federal St Monroe St

Hubert Twins Honored At Seventh Birthday Party

Debo rah and Darlene Hubert celebrated their seventh birthday with a party at the Hubert residence 30 Stone St Biddeford hosted by their mother Mrs Lorraine Hubert and the late Ralph O Hubert Sr. Guests included Karen Gagne Terry Lamb Lori Poirier Guy Poirer Gail Desmarais Lorrain Desmarais June Linscott Judy Linscott Bruce Hubert Ernest Desmarais Owen Linscott Norman Poirier Joan Cote Cecile Dussault Priscille Landry Linda Hubert.

Deborah Darlene Hubert Lorraine Hubert Ralph O. Hubert Sr Hubert Stone St Biddeford Karen Gagne Terry Lamb Lori Poirier Guy Poirer Gail Desmarais Lorrain Desmarais June Linscott Judy Linscott Bruce Hubert Ernest Desmarais Owen Linscott Norman Poirier Joan Cote Cecile Dussault Priscille Landry Linda Hubert

Reuther Says Auto Industry Not Realistic

DETROIT AP United Auto Workers President Walter P Reuther predicts the Big Three will not be realistic in their counter offers to wage, pension and retirement demands as contract talks heat up. He urged an overwhelming strike vote if needed while unions study proposals from General Motors Ford and Chrysler. Current contracts run to August 31 with a 2.5 percent annual wage rise and a $3.01 average hourly wage.

Detroit Walter P. Reuther United Auto Workers Union General Motors Ford Chrysler UAW Reuther Cleveland Bureau of Labor Statistics

Stratton Seeks Democratic Nomination Against Kennedy

Samuel S. Stratton of Amsterdam formally announced for the Democratic nomination to oppose Robert F. Kennedy for attorney general. Kennedy is reported to have party leader backing in counties with a majority of convention votes. Stratton warns Kennedy’s nomination would give Republicans a million dollar issue in the campaign. Johnson remains neutral, while Costikyan and others back Kennedy. Wagner withholds endorsement as Kennedy signals no approval without mayoral consent.

New York Samuel S. Stratton Amsterdam Robert F. Kennedy Ennedy Stratton Kennedy Virginia Massachusetts U.S Senate New York State Wbcs - TV Johnson Edward N. Costikyan Manhattan

DAR Requirement for Revolutionary War Ancestor Proof

A member seeking admission to the Daughters of the American Revolution must provide evidence of a direct ancestor who performed patriotic service during the American Revolution. The requirement emphasizes verifiable lineage and documented acts of service to qualify for membership.

DAR Daughters of the

New Healing Substance Shrinks Hemorrhoids Without Surgery

Special from New York reports a newly found healing substance that reduces hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows gentle pain relief and actual shrinkage, with remarkable results observed.

New York, N. Y

Sweet Dough Makeover in Muffin Cups

After yeast rolls, warm dough with butter and brown sugar, add a splash of water. Shape into rolls, slice for lunch portions, place over the sugary mix in each muffin well. Bake in a moderate oven and cool briefly before turning out.

Toy Merchandising Corp Opportunity in Your Area

Part time business chance in several New England towns including Biddeford Saco Cape Elizabeth Sanford Westbrook Rochester Portland Kennebunk and E Waterboro. Earn income by servicing weekly self service toy shop displays in stores. Requires few hours weekly, car needed, not a job but a business venture. Apply with details to Toy Merchandising Corp New York.

Biddeford Saco Cape Elizabeth Sanford Westbrook Rochester Portland Kennebunk

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