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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1959

Page

7

Strong Bench Pillar Behind Celtics Wins

Boston notes a nine game winning streak powered by bench stars Gene Conley Frank Ramsey and the Jones brothers Sam and K C. Ramsey and Conley spark a 127 117 win over Philadelphia as the bench produces key scores and late leads. Ramsey 27 points in 121-105 vs New York and 29 in 129-119 vs Philadelphia highlight a run of strong supporting play.

Boston Red Auerbach Boston Celtic National Basketball Assn Celtics Gene Conley Frank Ramsey Jones Boys Sam K. C Tommy Heinsohn Jim Joff Bill Russell Bob Cousy Sharman Ramsey St. Louis Hawks Conley Russell Depist Chamberlian Ramy Philadelphia New York Minneapolis Sam Jones Detroit

Unusual Christmas Greeting Card Exhibit At Biddeford Library

McArthur Public Library in Biddeford showcases an unusual seasonal exhibit of old time Christmas greeting cards. The display includes the Albert A. Ricker collection from 1905 to 1909, Life magazine reprints from 1850 to 1890 with notes on English card origins, a New England style biblical tale, the 1959 Illustrated London News Christmas edition, and Life magazine pictorials on Adoration in the woods. Cards from Germany and aluminum seasonal greetings also appear, reflecting early cardmaking ingenuity used about 45 years ago.

McArthur Public Library Albert A. Ricker Life Magazine England New England Illustrated London News Germany Biddeford Alfreda Fournier Dolores Chretien West Street Andre High School

Lane Rolloffs Set Friday For Junior Title

Lane Rolloffs Friday afternoon at the Pastime Lanes will select bowlers under 19 for the Western Maine sectional junior title. The five string event opens to all eligible bowlers, with a percentage advancing to January finals at a venue chosen by the M S B A tournament director. Start time is 3 30 p m with early registration encouraged.

As Western Maine

Eagles Lose Heartbreaker In Overtime Play

Portland high came from behind to tie St. Louis Eagles 40-40 at regulation end and won 44-40 in a three minute overtime amid 60 fouls and heavy officiating. Desrocher tied it with two foul shots. Young and Fisher sealed Portland's OT victory with a floor goal and foul shot. Referenced players include Blais, Krasowski, Morel, Ross, Vied, and Desrochers. Referees Bennett and Fin kelstein oversaw the game.

Portland High St. Louis Eagles Portland St. Louis Eagles Bulldogs Desrocher Dave Blais Young Fisher Jscccons PS ccc Iceoass Raines Discas Dykks Ites Tselikis Krasowski Louis A Pe Iccass Ceiaann Ross Ccccadeenens Morel RSS Blais

Italy Reels in 152 Million Tourists Each Year

An estimated 152 million visitors travel to Italy annually, highlighting the country’s enduring appeal as a top global travel destination. The figure underscores strong inbound tourism demand and the sector’s economic importance.

Italy

Seven Escape Injury In Saco Auto Mishap

Seven persons escaped injury in a two car mishap on Common street Saco Saturday night Police said a car driven by Janice C Thompson 22 of Saco was parked when Donald W Cyr 51 of Saco sideswiped it Damage to Cyrs car was 25 and to the Thompson vehicle 40 on the police report Passengers Sonia Cyr 42 Constance Cyr 12 Richard Cyr 15 Conrad Cyr 14 and Chuck Thompson 3 escaped injury in the accident

Common Street Saco Janice C. Thompson Donald W. Cyr Wood Avenue Thompson Cyr Sonia Cyr Constance ‘Cyr Richard Cyr Conrad Cyr Chuck Thompson

NHL Scores AP From Weekend Hockey Results

Detroit beat Montreal 3 2 while Chicago defeated Toronto 4 2 and New York beat Boston 4 3. Montreal and Chicago tied 4 4 and Detroit posted a 4 2 win over Toronto. No games listed for Monday and Tuesday schedules.

National Hockey League Associated Press Detroit Montreal Chicago Toronto New York Boston

Biddeford Assault Counts Dismiss 2d

The case against Luis Asancia Ramirez, 31, of Lynn Massachusetts, charged with drunken driving, was continued in Biddeford Municipal court on Saturday until December 16. Judge Simon Spill set bail at 500 dollars. The continuance was granted to enable Ramirez to obtain counsel. Dismissed for lack of prosecution was a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon against Roland Joseph Jariz, 23, of 14 Summer street Biddeford.

Luis Asancia Ramirez Lynn Mass Biddeford Simon Spill Roland Joseph Jariz Summer Street

Assault charge against Raymond Lauzon raised

A charge of assault was brought against Raymond Lauzon, 24, of 98 Alfred Street, detailing alleged injuries and court action.

Raymond Lauzon Alfred Street

TWUA Auxiliary Holds Annual Yuletide Fete

The TWUA auxiliary AFL CIO held its Christmas fete Sunday at the union hall in Biddeford with a Christmas supper for members and guests. Attendees included Mrs. Jane Arel, Mrs. Dorilda Palardis, Mrs. Elizabeth Cyr, Mrs. Cora LeProhon, Mrs. Anna Forcier, Mrs. Bertha Lachance, Mrs. Marian Shevenell, Mrs. Irene Cyr, Mrs. Bessie Clough, Mrs. Angelina Breton, Mrs. Jennie Linnie, Miss Mildred Linnie, Mrs. Elise Gagne, Mrs. Marie Gagne, Mrs. Amelia Neveux, Mrs. Eva Dinsmore, Miss Emma Daniels and Mrs. Evelyn LeBlanc.

TWUA Aflcio Union Hall Main Street Biddeford Jane Arel Dorilda Palardis Elizabeth Cyr Cora LeProhon Anna Forcier Bertha Lachance Marian Shevenell Irene Cyr Bessie Clough Angelina Breton Jennie Linnie Mildred Linnie Elise Gagne Marie Gagne Amelia Neveux Eva Dinsmore Emma Daniels Evelyn LeBlanc

Society Plans Fete To Honor New Members

The Holy Name Society of St. Mary parish outlined tentative plans for a February reception for new members during a Communion breakfast and business session in the new parish hall. Ernest Donahue, president pro tem, announced committees will be named later. A breakfast committee for January 10 included Patrick Tousignant as chairman with William Lee and Paul Parenteau. The breakfast, under Donahue and assistants, served 40 members after the meeting.

Holy Name Society of St. Mary Ernest Donahue Amedeo Miniutti Patrick Tousignant William Lee Paul Parenteau Donahue

Voters Signed Up Across Biddeford Wards I to VII

New Biddeford registrations list multiple residents per ward. Ward 1 includes Paul A Champagne and Fred J Minke vitch. Ward 2 lists Marcel Baril Noel G Beaudoin Robert Cantara Gerald P Guay Roger Paguette Therese Baril Claire Dubois Anita Beaudoin. Ward 3 shows Robert Emily Bedard Raymond Des chambault Albert Giroux Richard Marquis Edith Marie Bellefeuille Caroline Marquis Priscilla Pierce. Ward 4 Francis Charette. Ward 5 Roger Martel Richard Moreau Gilberte Martel. Ward 6 Waltham Belanger Claire Charette Velma M Smith. Ward 7 Raymond Doherty Norman Fortier Oscar Nolette Richard R Petrin Richard J Reay Arnold Shapiro Anita Gosselin Doris Nadeau Dorothy Petrin.

Biddeford Board of Registration Paul A. Champagne West Street Fred J. Minkevitch Fortunes Rocks Marcel Baril Clifford Street Noel G. Beaudoin Sullivan Street Robert Cantara Water Street Gerald P. Guay Cleaves Street Roger FE. Paquette Piersor Lane Therese Baril Claire Dubois Whites Wharf Anita Beaudoin Robert Emily Bedard Pool Street Raymond A. Deschambault Summer Street Albert Giroux Foss Street Richard Marquis Edith Marie Bellefeuille Hill Street Caroline Marquis Priscilla H. Pierce Pike Street Francis Charette Clarendon Street Roger Martel South Street Richard Moreau Green Street Gilberte Martel Waltham Belanger Elm Street Claire Charette Main Street Velma M. Smith St. Mary’s Street Raymond Doherty Vine Avenue Norman L. Fortier Round Hilt Oscar Nolette Taylor Richard R. Petrin Forest Street Richard J. Reay Orchard Street Arnold C. Shapiro Round Hill Anita S. Gosselin Westmore Avenue Doris Nadeau Bradbury Street Dorothy Petrin

Alpine Switzerland Ski Resort Numbers Highlight Region

Alpine Switzerland hosts 125 winter resorts and about 7,000 hotels. The area covers 15 900 square miles with 900 licensed ski instructors. Over 60 attended the 7 am mass and communion as church plans an extensive membership drive to reactivate parish religious and social work.

Alpine Switzerland

Saco Fellowship Hosts Tea With Church Societies

The Women’s Fellowship of Saco First Parish Congregational hosts a Christmas tea tomorrow from 2 to 4 p m at 39 North Street Saco. Attendees include women’s societies from Saco Protestant churches with hostesses and pourers named. gifts and Togus Cheer box collections noted. Next meeting set for Jan 14 at Nellie Burgess’s home.

Saco First Parish Congregational Saco Howard ‘J. Sands Sidney A. Staples William W. Rawlinson Roger P. Moore Robert C. Spears Edward M. Chadbourne Chester C. Pease Paul FE. Chadbourne Rita Hill Dorothy Taylor

Beach Liquor Appeal Hearing Set Tomorrow

The Maine State Liquor Commission will hold a public hearing at Old Orchard Beach Town Hall at 6 30 p m tomorrow on the appeal of Julius M Kostick Saxony Hotel Old Orchard Beach from a decision by the Old Orchard Beach Board of Selectmen Kostick sought a spirituous and malt liquor license for Hillbilly Ranch at the Saxony hotel but was refused by the Board at a November 23 hearing The commission may grant the license without Board approval and will hear all sides before deciding.

Maine State Liquor Commission Old Orchard Beach Julius M. Kostick Saxony Hotel Board of Selectmen Kostick Selectmen Liquor Commission

Lyman Legion Auxiliary Votes Flag Campaign

The Goodwin-Labbe-Taylor unit of the American Legion auxiliary met at Algena Perry’s home with Evelyn Leathers present. Officers’ reports were read, correspondence filed, and Christmas greetings acknowledged. The group voted to order a Flag Campaign kit and to sponsor a February contest on Americanism for Cousens Memorial School Junior High students under Nellie Bur.

Goodwin - Labbe - Taylor American Legion Auxiliary Algena Perry Layton Post Cousens Memorial School Lyman Nellie Bur

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