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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1959
Page
6
Millard S. Quimby was named town manager of Orono by the board of selectmen amid the Maine Town Managers Association meeting. Quimby, previously past president of the association, assumes duties as town leadership shifts in Orono.
Biddeford Knights of Columbus unit announces its annual pilgrimage on September 13 at the Queen of Peace shrine, St. Francis College. The program features a family picnic, a 2 p.m. rosary and benediction, an address by Rev. Ovide Tanguay, and closing hymns led by St. Andre church choir. The honor guard draws from District 1 and K of C color guards across Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, and Springvale. public invitations extend to Biddeford, Saco, and nearby towns. A social hour follows, with field day planning set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets remain available.
Javits questioned a presidential nominee on site as Rockefeller mingled with senators and staff. He greeted staff, signed autographs for secretary, and shook hands with waiters, projecting a goodwill ambassador image.
The Senate had passed a bill doubling the $100 tuition at the university and state teachers colleges to fund salary increases. Last week the Senate rejected the pay bill, described by Mather as a double cross of the first order.
The page lists teachers and principals by grade levels from Grade 8 to Junior Primary. Names include Anthony Tsomides Miss Ann Clou tier and many others such as Helen Grant Katherine Anderson Marion Mutton Barbara Flanagan Constance Bean with corresponding grades. The schedule indicates a central administration under Principal Mrs. Helen Grant.
The Eighth International conference of the Greek Orthodox Youth of America will run August 23 to 29 at the Pantlind hotel Grand Rapids Mich. Over 1000 youths from 240 chapters in the United States and Canada are expected. Archbishop Iakovos will attend with Greek Orthodox clergy. Sam Afendoulis serves as general chairman. The theme is Peace The Unity of Spirit in the Bond of Peace with ecumenical unity discussions led by Rev. John Romanides.
In San Antonio the police department’s Voice of Safety vehicle collided with a bicycle Tuesday. Rider Paris Flower, 12, sustained slight injuries from the crash with the safety advisory vehicle.
A straightforward guide to choosing a chic and polished hairstyle that withstands beach breezes bathing water and humid air. A well arranged coif offers a flattering effect with minimal fuss and no muss. Biddeford Beauty Shop invites readers to get a flattering style at 242 Main St Biddeford. Dial AT 4 5681.
A local State Employment office spokesman said unemployment checks will drop sharply in fall as the benefit year ends October 1. About 850 claimants remain, likely reduced by around 300 or more. A few new claimants will occur when resorts close, but totals will stay small. Previously, about 1,000 drew their last checks October 1, 1958. the office once had roughly 2,300 claimants with about 2,000 still registered as job seekers. Also noted is a San Francisco exhibit of a Braille translating computer built by 16-year-old David E. Milne of San Diego for his brother Steve.
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