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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1961

Page

7

Sportsmen Not Favorable To WIC Reports

Delegates from 40 York county Associated Sportsmen clubs met at Camp Ellis Rod and Gun to review Water Improvement Commission pollution reports. They cited pollution of Fare Brook by septic tank waste and Sunken Branch Brook by a saw mill. engineers disputed the claims. Dues set at 25 cents per capita with state dues to be decided later. A meeting January 14 at Locke Mills will coordinate with Cumberland county to form a group in Oxford county to aid Maine Fish and Game association reorganization. An oyster stew followed. annual meeting January 15 to elect officers.

Associated Sportsmen's Clubs York County Camp Ellis Water Improvement Commission Areaa Pres Kenneth Littlefield WIC Branch Brook Lyman Khe @pertemen Littlefield Locke Mills York Federation Cumberland County Oxford County Maine Fish and Game Association Kennebunk Southern

Dusseault Receives Prison Term in Larceny Case

Paul H. Dusseault, 22, of Biddeford, was sentenced to from 21 to five years by Cumberland County Superior Court Justice Charles A. Pomeroy after pleading guilty to breaking, entering and larceny in the nighttime. The charge involved a safe from Strafford Farms Dairy in Scarborough on August 3 containing 1400 dollars. The safe was found broken in Biddeford woods.

Paul H. Dusseault Biddeford Cumberland County Superior Court Charles A. Pomeroy Dusseault Strafford Farms Dairy, Inc Scarborough Biddeford Woods Raymond N. Provencher Waterboro Provencher Ole Florida Dussenart State School For Boys Men's Reformatory

Odd Fellows Call Off Holiday Dates

Plans to suspend business meetings until January were voted at the Saco lodge IOOF meeting. Past Grand Carleton Brock led the session in Noble Grand William Sias absence due to illness. Refreshments were served by Everett Forester and Seth Sandstrom.

Saco Lodge IOOF Saco Odd Fellows Hall Carleton Brock William Sias Everett Forester Seth Sandstrom

Crowley Receives Portland Road Plan Details

Saco Street Commissioner Timothy Crowley has received preliminary construction plans for the Portland road from the State Highway Commission. The $150,000 project is set to begin early spring and will reconstruct the Portland road from Goose Fare hill top to Stockman avenue.

Saco Street Timothy Crowley Portland Road State Highway Commission Goose Fare Hill Stockman Avenue Crowley

Associates of St Francis College Elect Associates

The first semi annual meeting of St. Francis College Associates was held Monday evening in the Father’s dining hall. Rev. Clarence La plante welcomed attendees, Rev. Frederick Belanger reported on a special fundraising project, and bylaws were approved. An executive board and officers were elected for terms up to three years. Wayne Lago noted 38 members and nearly $3,000 raised. The group, directed by Rev. Clarence Laplante, plans future recruitment in the local and regional areas. The next general meeting is set for May 5, 1962, with seventeen attending despite bad weather.

St. Francis College Associates Father's Clarence Laplante Frederick Belanger Father Laplante St. Francis Harold D. Carroll Biddeford Apostolic Syndic J. Ralph Larochelle Michael Schoonjans Roland Sylvestre Peter Hellige Wayne Lago St. Francis College State Area New England Area

Band Concert Is Termed Success At St Louis High School

St Louis High School band concert deemed a financial success by moderator Brother Edgar. Proceeds support the band trip to Washington DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Special awards were given to Evelyn Nadeau, Tommy Snow, and M A Dutremble for a band project.

St. Louis Brother Edgar Washington, D. C Evelyn Nadeau Tommy Snow M. A. Dutremble

Turn About Is Fair Play It Is Said

Boston police report Saltzmans Morris 64 and Barry 16 were struck by car driven by James Hession after his vehicle skidded on an icy street. Moments later Hession was injured when the Salzmans’ car struck him as he reported the crash.

Boston Saltzmans James Hession Hession Morris Saltzman Barry Salzmans

Christmas Party For Daughters Of Isabella Draws About 200

About 200 members attended the Our Lady of Fatima circle Christmas party at St. Jean hall in Biddeford. Muriel's orchestra provided music and Mrs Carmen Tremblay sang solos before community carol singing. Corsages were given, mystery sisters were revealed, gifts exchanged, and Mrs Gabrielle Lehouillier was identified as Santa Claus. Mrs Martha Neault served as general chairman.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. Jean Hall Adams Street Biddeford Muriel Carmen Tremblay Santa Claus Gabrielle Lehouillier Martha Neault

Cars In Collision On Buxton Road

A snowstorm accident on Buxton road reported by Saco Police involved Virgil Sinnott 47 of Buxton road and Victor Marden 66 of 347 North street Saco. Marden southbound turned into his driveway as Sinnott northbound struck his vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Saco Buxton Virgil Sinnott Buxton Road Victor Marden North Street Marden Sinnott

Saco Girl Scouts Plan Hub Trip After Party

A Saco Christmas party for Girl Scout troop 2 leaders and committee met at the Unitarian parish house with readings by Susan Hunt Nancy Bowie Jean Hill and Linda Savoy baton twirlers Judy Saperia and Pamela Pendleton carols and gifts. Scouts will carol this evening meet at Congregational church at 6 finish about 7 with refreshments at Unitarian. Troop 2 members heading to the Boston ice show December 27 depart from the Saco Police station at 11 a.m. in uniform with bag lunches. Attendees listed include Linda Savoy Susan Hunt Nancy Bowie Diane Harvey and many others with guests and leaders also named.

Saco Unitarian Susan Hunt Nancy Bowie Jean Hill Linda Savoy Judy Saperia Pamela Pendleton Saco Girls Congregational Church Unitarian Church Boston Diane Harvey Betty Strout Sally Maslawski Linda Kimball Rebecca Kimball Linda Rumery Carolyn Lord Elaine Poulin Audrey Philbrick Nancy Tripp Jane Parker Patrick Lunetta Girl Scout Leaders Saco- Committee Reed Rumery Myron Parker Ernest Pendleton Joyce Rumery Candice Pendleton Robert Hunt Howard Shaffer

Two Initiated Into Lafayette Court

Guy St. Amand and Miss Joan St. Amand were initiated as new members of Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters during the meeting last night at the hall on Emery street Biddeford. Final plans were announced for the New Year's Eve party for members and guests with officers in charge. The Juvenile Girls group will have a Christmas party tomorrow evening at 7 under the direction of Mrs. Delcia LaBranche. A special award went to Miss Rita Petrin and the session was presided over by Gerard Letellier chief ranger.

Guy St. Amand Joan St. Amand Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters Emery Street Biddeford Delcia LaBranche Rita Petrin Gerard Letellier

Ginkgo Kernel Roasted as Delicacy in the Orient

The ginkgo tree yields a fruit whose enclosed kernel is roasted and eaten as a valued delicacy in Oriental cuisine.

Dog Brownie Rescued After 50 Days Buried in Cave

In Gilbert West Virginia Brownie the 3 year old rabbit hound was recovered after 50 days entombed in a mine shaft. A bulldozer uncovered a hole leading to the shaft as neighbor aid transformed a lonely recovery into a community effort.

Gilbert W.va Brownie Richard Hatfield Richard Tommy Kennedy Charles Dillon

Beach Inauguration Set For January 1

The Old Orchard Beach Board of Selectmen tentatively set January 1 at 2 p.m. for the inauguration of the new seven man town council in a meeting at Town Hall. The inaugural site remains to be decided. The new council attended as guests of the outgoing board.

Old Orchard Beach

Well-Baby Clinic Set for December 2

A well-baby clinic will be held Wednesday December 2 at 1 p m in the City Building nursing office. Diphtheria diphtheria whooping cough tetanus and polio vaccinations will be administered with a physician in attendance.

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