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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
7
A survey by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association finds American families most want wood paneling in recreation rooms, followed by den, living room, dining room, entry hall, and kitchen. Most feel bathrooms and utility rooms do not need paneling.
Keep your electric skillet ready for frequent use. Grill cheese sandwiches for lunch and, to pair them, first coddle pared cured apple halves in a light sugar syrup.
In Granby and Victory Vermont two log towns lack public power for Christmas lights and TV. Residents rely on wood stoves and carols as Sheriff John Irwin notes most youngsters have left yet water and hunting remain strong draws. The towns struggle to survive as a single annual holiday event brings under $1,000.
Canadian children flood the United States with pleas for Christmas trees and aid to northern towns. A Tracadie NB note requesting candy for seven siblings prompted U S aid, then drew parish priest Rev. Trudel's sharp pushback. He says only two families need help and locals are financially able, with parish savings around 2.5 million.
New York Yankees manager Ralph Houk, famed for no big league home runs, singled in the 1947 World Series off Joe Hatten of the Dodgers. He later pinch hit for Vic Raschi. In 1952 he grounded out as a pinch hitter against Preacher Roe.
Readable listing shows Bonython School Saco staged a Christmas program with verses from Saint Luke 2 8 14 carols and solos. Students from multiple grades performed pieces including Three Christmas Wishes London Bridge and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with piano and harmonica solos. Announcers Forrest King John Philbrick and Bruce Stackpole introduced grade levels. guests Mrs Phyllis Sanborn and Miss Irene Anagnostis attended.
Justice Department officials pursued potential action against about 10,000 members of the U.S. Communist party who had not registered as agents of a foreign power by the midnight deadline. A spokesman said the department would study the situation before acting and warned of possible fines up to 10,000 dollars and five years per day of violation if convicted.
W. T. Kilborn Co. a Portland based furniture and carpeting firm will liquidate after operating over a century. John B. Kilborn said liquidation sale date to be set later due to general conditions. The Kilborn family began in Bridgton in 1830 and moved to Portland in 1860. the firm once led Maine in carpets, rugs, curtains, and window shades.
At its annual assembly in Long Beach California the Church of the Brethren launched a three year survey to learn what the average member thinks about the churchs purposes.
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