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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1960

Page

8

Industrial Exposition To Aid Northeastern Progress

Experts from the U S Department of Commerce will advise on patenting, marketing new products, and plant site selection at the Northeastern States Exposition of Industrial Progress in South Portland August 23 25. Maine and regional economic agencies sponsor the event with federal agency displays from Patent Office BDSA offices NBS Census Foreign Commerce and Maritime Administration plus a nuclear ship model.

Department of Commerce South Portland Maine Department of Economic Development Maine Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Frederick H. Mueller Ment Enterpre Department U.S. Patent Office Office of Business and Defense Administration Office of Distribution Office of Technical Services National Bureau of Standards Census Bureau Bureau of Foreign Commerce Maritime Administration

Academy explains campus repair and parking updates

The article notes more than eight thousand dollars in costs and details a hot patch walk from the main building to the campus center. It mentions using 200 yards of gravel for the parking lot and ordered fill for a nearby lot near the Locke building for faculty. Plans include tear downs as part of the project.

Academy Locke

Thornton Academy Improves Grounds After Rain Delays

The report notes unsafe bleachers on the third base side at the baseball diamond will be replaced with temporary stands in spring. Bowie's assessment praises the fields after heavy rains and highlights the headmasters' challenge of maintaining facilities for over 600 students.

Bowie Thornton Academy

Maine Civil Defense to test centers in Operation Wake-up

Augusta plans outline a full scale October drill for Maine Civil Defense control centers. During a simulated nuclear attack statewide Communications will run a rigid test with all county and local CD organizations taking part, officials said.

Augusta Maine Yart

Biddeford School Staff Listings Continue Page One

A long list details staff in Biddeford schools across departments Junior High Emery and Washington Street with principals assistants and teachers plus department heads and supervisors including Peters Seaver Serpico Staples Walker Whitehouse Wilkin son Wood and others Reads like an official roster with names and positions across elementary and secondary sites Sebina Regina Killam Kean Emerson Wells noted as supervisors and coaches.

Virginia M. Peters Gilman E. Seaver Neil A. Serpico Paul W. Staples Paul R. Walker Loreen A. Whitehouse James J. Wilkinson Joseph W. Wood Erne Garland Ruth W Dearborn Peter W. Judge Marie Louise ‘Mecerve Richard J. Wyse Arthur J. Soucy Maryalice N Braley Dewey A. Thompson Eleanor L. Brooks Marilyn Riddle Emery Gertrude M Colliff Louise C Flanagan John E. Davidson Beatrice L Morton Joan C. Duranceau Bernadette M. Ea Cipal Dorothy H. Russell Roberta D. Green Dorothy McGown Helen E. Fenderson Dorothy M. Perreault Claudette Levesque Wentworth Street Elizabeth G. Seidel Dorothy S. Kearney Bradbury Street Alice P. Sullivan Irene B Mclver Sebina H. Regina Horace N. Killam

Campanellas Try For Reconciliation

Glen Cove New York Roy Campanella says he and his wife Ruthe are talking things over to patch up their differences after he announced plans to sue for legal separation. He says he is trying to talk to his wife to see if things can be worked out. If two people can't talk about a thing like this it is pretty bad.

Glen Cove N.Y Roy Campanella Ruthe Dodgers

Eagles Plan Field Day at Stickney Lodge in Maine

Eagles at Biddeford Aerie announce a field day at Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills on September 4 with limited ticket sales. Special supper and dance set for September 17. Emile Desalle named general chairman. Glen Yarborough reports on the national convention in Miami. Andrew Jacques won a special award.

Stickney Lodge Goodwins Mills Joseph Lajrose Biddeford Aerie Order of Eagles Larose Eagles Emile Desalle Glen Yarborough Miami Fla Andrew Jacques

TBF Auxiliary Awarded for Welfare Report at Biddeford Meeting

The Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley post American Legion auxiliary received the state department award for best welfare report. Delegates Germaine Lariviere and Elodie Renaud reported on the Old Orchard Beach state convention.

Tighe - Beaudoin - Farley Post American Legion Auxiliary State Legion Department Post Kennebunk Road Biddeford Americanism Germaine Lariviere Elodie Renaud Old Orchard Beach Beeneue Notre Dame Hospital Marie-Jean Pelletier Togus Veterans Hospital Miss Pelletier

Official Blames Growers Poor Blueberry Crop

Maine officials blame growers for a weak blueberry season while praising best practices by Ivan and Arthur Scott of Waldoboro. The Scott operation spans Waldoboro and Windsor, using two to three blossom and maggot dusts, fungicide after fruit set, bees on fields, and a notable raking pace. Yields rise toward a ton per acre as bayberry removal and weather spark optimism for 1961.

Arthur Scott Waldoboro Knox-Lincoln Windsor Kennebec County Wentworth Scotts Ivan Scott Scott Brothers

Legion Youth Group Revival Discussed At Saco Post

York county commander Don Ald Leighton of Alfred spoke at Owen-Davis post American Legion meeting at Beach Street post home in Saco about reactivating the Sons of the American Legion to boost the Americanism program. Vice-commander Myron Campbell outlined plans for the Junior Legion baseball team dinner at 6 p.m. August 25. Arthur Murphy and Fred Banks were reported sick at Veterans Hospital in Rutland, Mass. Luncheon followed served by Jay Goodwin and Arthur McCar.

York County Donald Leighton Alfred Owen- Davis Post American Legion Post Beach Street Saco Sons of the American Legion

Vintage Cars Lot From 1950s Offers Wide Range Count

Auction style listing of classic 1950s and early 1960s cars with years from 1950 to 1957. Descriptions include make model body style color two tone schemes and notes on transmission power steering and condition. Cars include Ford Buick Mercury Chevrolet Plymouth Pontiac and Dodge offerings with prices implied by payment terms.

Alaska W. W P. S Dodge

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