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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1961
Page
7
A community Christmas tree in Richmond was pulled down this week along the highway and its decorations were wrecked, upsetting local Yuletide spirit. No arrests reported as police investigate the incident.
Icy Old Orchard road near the railroad bridge caused four accidents in Saco as Roger Beauchesne, Roland Horne, Roland Paquin Jr., and Brendan Twomey lost control. Debris and damage totaled hundreds of dollars. one passenger, Anne Trembley, was injured. A fourth collision occurred on Ferry road with Twomey flipping into a lawn.
St Francis College held a Sunday whist event with 17 tables. Prize winners included Rene St Ours and Cecile Payer among 26 listed players. The weekly and upcoming December 17 event will raise funds with prizes such as six turkeys and other Christmas gifts.
Rebecca Emery Chapter meets at Mrs. Ruby Irish’s Saco home. Ina Emery named to finish chaplain term after Florence Crowley’s death. Officers read the President General’s message and minutes. Reports note grave marker for Stephen Abbott and flag donations to Biddeford High. Memberships for Bernice Wentworth and Charlotte White approved. Memorial service held for Florence Crowley and William Duffy.
Bates College quiz team returns from New York after beating Macalester College 155 to 135 in College Bowl. Mayor Emile Jacques leads a welcome with Chamber of Commerce, faculty and students, marking their third straight win this season.
Nason argues for a planned, age appropriate science curriculum from kindergarten through high school. He cites children's natural curiosity, the shift of science into elementary grades, and the need for well trained teachers to foster the scientific spark from early years.
The L Assomption Society held its December meeting at the Fremont club hall Biddeford to finalize plans for the annual Christmas party for members children. The event will be held Sunday December 17 from 2 to 4 30 p m at Notre Dame de Lourdes school hall Beach street Saco A doll and wardrobe project will be awarded at the party Attending were Mr and Mrs Maurice Cook Mr and Mrs Emile Bosse Richard Cook Mr and Mrs Roland Desrosiers Paul Neault Mr and Mrs Lucien Lehouillier Mrs Roger Collard and Mrs George Baiguy.
Biddeford Girl Scout Troop 28 met at the Girl Scout hall on Saturday with leader Mrs. Laurette Gauvin and assistant Mrs. Therese Hartley. The meeting opened with a flag ceremony led by Ethel Tousignant. Members included Denise Doyon Elaine Remillard Elaine Frechette Patricia Grenier Candace Lawrence Claire Landry Diane Leblond Ethel Tousignant Susan Boucher Priscilla Camire Nancy Delage Germaine Dumont Jean Boisvert Colette Lapierre Nancy Demeule Louise Letellier Suzanne Beaulieu Paulette Brochu Martha Conroy Denise Dubois Diane Houde Paula Martel Ann Tousignant. Doll beds were made and canned goods collected for the needy. Dues were collected and badge work discussed.
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