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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1961

Page

9

Christmas Play The Donkey and the Star at Marie Joseph

Yesterday students at Marie Joseph academy Biddeford Pool presented The Donkey and the Star. In the left corner are Leola Daigle Monique Couture Pauline Roger Janet O'Brien, with the lead cast behind them including Jane McNaughton as the angel Jane Barker as the Virgin Mary Constance Gosttlin as Jesus Jeanne Deschene as St Joseph Ginette Beaudoin Marcelle Beaudry and Elaine in the ensemble.

Marie Joseph Academy Biddeford Pool Leola Daigle Monique Couture Pauline Roger Janet O'Brien Jane McNaughton Angel Jane Barker Virgin Mary Constance Gosstlin Jesus Jeanne Deschene St. Joseph Ginette Beaudoin Marcelle Beaudry Elaine

New England shoe output seen near 205 million in 1962

The New England Shoe and Leather Association forecasts 203 to 205 million pairs produced in 1962, from about 200 million in 1961, with one third of the national total from the region. Imports, rising since 1949, threaten higher production.

Boston New England Shoe and Leather Association United States New England Maxwell Field Association Field

US Communists Face Third Final Registration Deadline

Washington AP report states over 10,000 U S Communist Party members must register as agents of a foreign power by midnight. If they fail a jail term and fines up to 10,000 dollars per day, plus five years per day for officials, await violators. The act 1950 requires disclosure of printing presses finances and expenses amid a Supreme Court upheld battle.

Washington U.S. Communist Party FBI Justice Department Supreme Court

Grateful Car Parker Pays For Another

A Los Angeles parking citation was left with a $5 bill at the municipal court traffic fines bureau. A note by Donna Tsahkoff explained she hoped to help the owner who had never seen a ticket, wishing them a merry Christmas and noting she had previously received no ticket for over allotted time.

Los Angeles Municipal Court Donna Tsahkoff

San Francisco Port Hosts 200 Steamship Lines Offices

San Francisco remains a major hub with more than 200 steamship lines maintaining offices at the port. The concentration of shipping presence underscores the city's import and export activity, attracting maritime businesses and related services.

Port of San Francisco

Alleged Slayer Is Committed After Insanity Plea

Jerome Michaud a 22 year old Brunswick millworker was committed to Augusta State Hospital for observation after a murder charge involving 16 year old Shirley Rollins. Superior Court Justice Harold C Marden ordered the commitment Tuesday while Bath Municipal Court bound over the case to the January grand jury following an insanity plea. He is accused of stabbing and bludgeoning Rollins at the Topsham town dump on December 8.

Portland Jerome Michaud Brunswick Topsham Augusta State Hospital Superior Court Harold C. Marden Michaud Bath Municipal Court Shirley Rollins

Assumption Sodality Preparing Baskets for Christmas

Mrs. Frank Carey president of St Mary Assumption sodality says donations for Christmas baskets are welcome. Canned food cash or gifts may be left at St Mary Parish hall Thursday between 7 and 9 p.m. Mrs Albert J Beaudoin chair and committee will receive donations.

Frank Carey St. Mary Assumption

Thief Steals Christmas Cards From Bochenek Car

A Detroit man Joseph Bochenek had 40 postmarked Christmas cards in a paper bag in his parked car when a thief stole the bag from the vehicle. The incident occurred Tuesday as Bochenek bought 40 stamps at a drug store.

Detroit Joseph Bochenek Bochenek

Nixon Asked For Alternative On Katanga

Two Democratic senators pressed Nixon to propose a real alternative to Kennedy's Katanga policy. Humphrey warned that secession could invite communism, while Sparkman questioned Nixon's plan and urged what he would do instead. Nixon accused the Congo clash of lining up with the Soviet bloc. Humphrey said Adoula and Tshombe both oppose communism and could form a united anti communist government.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Kennedy U.N Katanga Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Senate Nixon GOP Congo Humphrey John Sparkman Alabama Sparkman Los Angeles Times Mirror United States Soviet Union Cyrille Adoula Moise Tshombe Tshombe Adoula

Waggoner Wins in Louisiana Landslide for Opposition

In north west Louisiana's 4th District Joe Waggoner a staunch segregationist and conservative Democrat defeated Republican Charlton H Lyons Sr by a tight margin. Waggoner 33846 Lyons 28275 a Democrat who bolted from Kennedy alignment. He will fill the late Rep Overton Brooks's term through January 1963.

Shreveport Joe Waggoner Congress Waggoner Charlton H. Lyons Louisiana Lyons Plain Dealine State Board of Education Overton Brooks Wasgoner S. Lyons

Flynn Leaves $1.8 Million Estate to Widow

New York court papers estimate the late Errol Flynn’s estate at more than 1.8 million dollars. The bulk of the probate goes to his widow, Patrice Wymore Flynn, according to attorneys.

New York Errol Flynn Patrice Wymore Flynn

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