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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
10
Padre Island extends 113 miles from Corpus Christi to the Rio Grande mouth, forming a narrow barrier between the Gulf of Mexico and inland waters.
Ste Therese Council of Union St Jean Baptiste of America met at Adams street hall. President Lucienne Metayer led plans for the annual Christmas party on December 27 at Wonderbar Steakhouse with a $1 gift exchange and dinner reservations due by December 21. Arrangements are led by Miss Lillian Viger Mrs Lucienne Trottier and Mrs Irene Marcoux.
An invitation was accepted for a special meeting of national officers of the society and Maine state officers at Adams Street hall in Biddeford on Sunday at 1 30 p m. J Henri Goguen will preside as the 20th Congress opens in Portland May 11 and ends in Biddeford May 13 with a Pontifical High Mass and banquet. A donation to scholarship funds was voted and reports were given by Yvonne Metayer Annie Bouchard Blanche Perreault Lena Grenier. Final plans for the juvenile Christmas party December 17 were announced, with Cecile Jacques chairing and Theodora Boissonneault Claire Metayer and Claire Boissonneault assisting.
Edward Land leading a group buying the old Chrysler Imperial plant in Detroit nearly secured a $300,000 bonus when the contract was ready. The deal would have transferred all machinery to the buyers until Chrysler Corp found 52 brand new Imperial cars stored in the building and a quick contract change was made.
Attendance prize was won by Miss Lillian Viger and a special award went to Mrs. Annie Bouchard. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 3, at 8 p. m.
A plaque for highest AMVETS membership for 1960 61 was presented to the Merton Iran Staples post AMVES in Biddeford at the post home Alfred Street. State Commander Ralph White sent the presentation by Harold B Strout state first vice commander and state membership chairman. Plans were outlined for a New Year breakfast at 6 to 9 a.m. January 1 with cochairmen Joseph Bouchard and Joseph Goulet. A Christmas party for children of members and underprivileged kids will be held at the post home with co sponsorship by the post and auxiliary.
Washington reports three new Navy vessels to be launched Saturday. The 4,300 ton submarine Tinosa will enter the water at Portsmouth New Hampshire. A sister sub Plunger will launch at Mare Island Vallejo California. The guided missile frigate Harry F Ye Yarnell will launch in the Kennebec River Bath Maine.
The Rockettes club announces a December candle sale in Saco at Bagleys Market from 6 to 9 pm with Rachel Turin as chair. Attendees reviewed plans for Christmas events and decorations for Webber hospital ball, while welcoming former member Dorothy Abbott.
A weather observation station bolted to solid rock has operated year round atop Mount Washington since 1932. The site has provided continuous climate data from an exposed high mountain location used for meteorological research and forecasting.
The Biddeford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted final plans for honoring the St Louis Eagles Class A football champions at the Birch street aerie. A December 31 banquet at 6 30 p m will feature speaker Gordon Pendleton Deering High coach with film showings of St Louis games and Colts footage.
Elvis Presley fans clog the highway near his mansion between Memphis and Whitehaven causing dangerous shoulder potholes. A patch crew laid asphalt and filled the holes after gravel failed due to fans stealing pebbles as souvenirs.
Findings from a University of Michigan psychology test show that a person’s view of his father shapes his attitude toward God. The study underscores parental influence on religious perception and moral outlook.
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