Banquet Honors Longtime Workers at Scarborough Shoe Co
A Christmas banquet for stitching room employees of the Herman Shoe Co. in Scarborough was held at the Wonderbar Steak House in Biddeford with a surprise Santa visit. Several six to seven year veterans were honored at the head table, and Ruth Jacques was unable to attend after slipping on ice and breaking her ankle. Gerald Warren of North Carolina State led the nation in scoring with 79 points last season, connecting on all 19 free throws and 17 of 22 field goals.
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Santa Claus
Antoinette Vire
Wonderbar
Biddeford
Herman Shoe Co
Scarborough
Santa
Judith Hevey
Jeannette Dorais
Edith Boucher
Jeanne Foss
Jeannette Hanson
Delia Fournier
Pauline Cote
Theresa Gagne
Georgette Belanger
Florence Goudreau
Laura Audet
Rose Bertrand
Vire
Jeanne Pare
Sample
Cecile St. Amand
Ruth Jacques
Gerald Warren
North Carolina State
Salon 598 Hosts Holiday Party at Wells Home
Salon 598 in Wells held a Christmas party and business meeting at Mrs. Elaine S. LaPierre’s home with co host Mrs. Virginia M. Ford of Old Orchard Beach. Officers Morin and Lariviere led rituals and a $5 gift for Christmas seals was approved.
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Wells
York County
Elaine S. LaPierre
Virginia M. Ford
Old Orchard Beach
Evelyn Morin
Biddeford
Petit Chapeau
Maine Tubercul and Health Association
Augustia
Blanche M. Binette
Chapeau
Morin
Gertrude Wood
Kittery
Lariviere
Ida E. Noyes
la Secretarie
L’aumoniere
Dolly Memoir Reveals Enduring Struggle and Loss
In a candid account Dolly recalls taunts about her weight in school and a drastic gain after leaving home. She describes meeting husband Frank, baking excess pies for him, and his death earlier this year. The narrative hints at ongoing weight and health challenges.
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Frank
Woman Overcomes Diet Fears After Losing Weight
Mrs Geyer reveals she adopted a new wardrobe sizing from a size 16 to size 12 after a drastic change in her eating. Friends warned against crash dieting though she insists she will manage her health.
Hospital Gift From Salon Aids National Jewish Hospital
York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty approved a 15 dollar donation for instruments for the children’s music program at National Jewish Hospital in Denver. The group also bought 12 dollars in Christmas seals for the Maine Tuberculosis and Health Association. The session was chaired by Mrs. Germaine Grant with gift to Mrs. Martha Beaudoin. A Christmas party with gifts followed.
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National Jewish Hospital
Denver
Colo
York County
Muriel Forest
Mabel Avenue
Saco
Maine Tuberculosis and Health Association
Augusta
Chapeau
Germaine Grant
Martha Beaudoin
Gilberte Lavoie
Biddeford
Santa Claus
Forest
Florence Gagne
Catherine Ambrose
Kennebunk
Alberta Redmond
Cape Porpoise
Alice Leach
Eleanor Heinze
Kennebunkport
June Tarbox
South Windham
Rose Sullivan
Florence Lewis
Angie Cote
Doris Taylor
Peggy Hooper
Alice Milliken
New Hampshire Resorts Seen Prime Target by Mafia
Charles H. Rogovin, ex member of the Presidents Crime Commission, warns that New Hampshire resort areas attract Costa Nostra investments and corruption of officials. He cites Mafia profits over 6 billion dollars yearly and says trusted locals help expand criminal reach. Priscilla Roy to begin duties at Webber Hospital Biddeford. University of North Dakota hockey has a two decade history.
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Manchester
N.H
Charles H. Rogovin
President’s Crime Commission
New Hampshire
Rogovin
Massachusetts
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Priscilla Roy
Arthur Roy
Dartmouth St
Holy Ghost Hospital School of Nursing
Cambridge
Mass
Miss Roy
St. Margaret's Hospital
Dorchester
Children’s Medical Center
Boston
Cardinal Cushing Rehabilitation Center
Air War Rages as Hanoi Defenders Fire Missiles and Jets
U.S. and South Vietnamese pilots press a major air campaign over North Vietnam with F105s and Crusaders engaging MIGs and SAM sites around Hanoi and Haiphong. North Vietnam reports four American planes down. 95 missions flown as ground battles flare near Da Nang and along the demilitarized zone with Marines at Con Thien Gio Linh suffering casualties.
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Hanoi
Haiphong
U.S
North Vietnam
Thailand
South Vietnam
Tonkin Gulf
Demilitarized Zone
da Nang
Con Thien
Gio Linh
Glee Club at St Francis to appear on TV
The St Francis College Glee Club directed by Lawrence C Davis will present a half hour color TV Christmas special The Music of Christmas aired on WCSH TV Channel 6 Portland Sunday December 17 at 4 pm The co ed choir has cut a new record St Francis College Glee Club featuring Brigadoon Broadway tunes classical numbers and pop The record is in local music stores.
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St. Francis College Glee Club
Lawrence C. Davis
Wcsh Itv
Channel 6
Portland
Glee Club
Santa Claus Termed Fraud By Psychologist
Los Angeles AP reports University of Southern California psychologist Chaytor D. Mason warns parents against perpetuating the Santa Claus myth. He says allowing children to believe in Santa can cause emotional conflict and distrust toward parents, potentially shaping later attitudes and identity.
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Los Angeles
Santa Claus
Chaytor D. Mason
University of Southern California
Santa
Mason
Thieves Take Aerial Bombs From Seabrook Fireworks Rack
Police search for two five inch aerial bombs stolen from a drying rack outside Rockingham Fireworks Company in Seabrook New Hampshire. Owner John Caire warned the devices could fatally injure a person as they contain gunpowder and a three second fuse.
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Seabrook
N. H
Rockingham Fireworks Company
John Caire
Regional cooperation urged to solve New England water problems
Connecticut Clean Water Task Force chair Thomas F. Malone urged interstate cooperation to manage regional water, noting Connecticut relies on neighbors for stream flows and could not solve the issue alone. Gov. Dempsey backs a regional task force for New England. In Kingston Rhode Island students rallied for Christmas amid protests against a Dow Chemical recruiter.
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Hartford, Conn
Connecticut
New England
John Dempsey
Kingston
University of Rhode Island
Dow Chemical Co
URI
Party Held At Saco Home Gifts Exchanged
A party last night at 39 Spring St in Saco hosted by Mrs. Rita Jacques featured a 7 dinner, a decorated Christmas tree for exchanging gifts, and a social hour. Attendees included Mrs. Hazel Emmons Mrs. Lydia Flood Mrs. Dolores Letellier and Mrs. Ruth Scammon.
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Saco
Rita Jacques
Spring St
Hazel Emmons
Lydia Flood
Dolores Letellier
Ruth Scammon
Jacques
Stanford scientists synthesize viral DNA in test tube
Dr. Arthur Kornberg and Dr. Mehran Goulian report creating viral Phi X DNA in a lab with DNA polymerase and ligase, copying itself and forming infectious viruses in E Coli. NIH's James Shannon calls it a landmark. potential to address virus related diseases noted.
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Stanford
Arthur Kornberg
Stanford University
Kornberg
Mehran Goulian
University of Chicago
Department of Biochemistry
James A. Shannon
National Institute of Health
Shannon
Washington
Goulian
Robert L. Sinsheimer
California Institute of Technology
Michigan State Extends Big Ten Win Streak With 34-0 Victory
Michigan State shutout Michigan 34-0 this fall to run its Big Ten winning streak to 16 straight games behind a dominant performance by the Spartans.
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Michigan State
Michigan
Spartans
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Solange Beauchemin
del Boissonneault
Lee Butts
Margaret Dolley
Jeanne Desrosier
Maria Dubois
Margaret Dunston
Jeanne Provencher
Bernice Robichaud
Reddy Fortier
Jacquie Foster
Charlene Roy
Constance Hamann
Aurore Goudreau
Rose Goulet
Louise Gorham
Rita Hevey
Pat Hobkirk
June Larochelle
Jeannette Larose
Peggy Libby Rose Lance
Yvette Loranger
Stella Lamb
Therese Lessard
Anita Maillotte
Annette Frechette
Doris Montpas
Dolly Masson
Bea Mushreau
Kathy Moreau
Germaine Martel
Edith Palmer
Maine
Paul O. Leclair
Concord St
Town of
Arundel
Elsie W. Burgess
Salon
Dolly
Biddeford Glass CO
Portland Glass
Elm ST
Salon’s
The
University of North Dakota
St. Francis
Main St
Biddeford Savings Bank
THURS
A. H. Benoit & CO
Maine Hardware
Langevin
S & Boys
Max Ruben
York Savings & Loan Assn
Youland’s Dept. & Jewelry Store
F.D.I.C
Biddeford, Maine
Journal Wear Ag
Are Helpfat
William C. Harrison
Hubert St
Bolduc Paint & Wallpaper CO
Alfred St
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