Biddeford Businesses Changing Rumors Stir City Shops
Rumors swirl during the holiday rush about Biddeford firms shifting locations. J J Newberry may leave, Lewis Polakewich may move into the Newberry block, and J C Penney could relocate to Polakewich’s site, per limited confirmation. George Gratis of Newberry Biddeford will depart Saturday for Millinocket, taking over a newly acquired store there. Polakewich confirms potential move to the Newberry block by October, citing need for more space with over 4,000 square feet per floor. J J Newberry district manager says no official word and lease extends weeks more.
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Biddeford
The
Journal
J. J. Newberry Company
Lewis Polakewich Men's Clothing
Newberry Quarters
George Gratis
J. J. Newberry
Millinocket
Giatis
Newberry Company
Mondry
Lewis Polakewich
J. J Newberry
Lewis Polakewich, Inc
Newberry
Polakowich
Charles Cress
J. 3. Newberry Company
Ike Seeks Peaceful Partnership For Mankind
President Eisenhower in his Christmas message calls for a peaceful partnership for humanity. He urges supplying needy nations with the right spirit and spoke from ceremonies at the White House pageant of peace after returning from a 18 hour trip to Africa Asia and Europe. He warns against inevitable conflict or mere bare coexistence and emphasizes a just peace and shared good life for all races creeds and flags.
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Washington
Eisenhower
America
White House
Africa
Asia
Europe
Christmas observances pause in Biddeford and Saco
Christmas will be celebrated quietly with stores offices and plants closed. The Journal not published. Special Christmas Eve services planned at local churches. Municipal and Pepperell plants close. Saco-Lowell shifts end early. Catholic churches hold Midnight Mass. Complete church service list appears on the church page.
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Biddeford
Saco
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
Saco-Lowell
Saco- Lowell
McArthur
Webber Hospital
Saco Armory
Biddeford-Saco
Christ Episcopal Church
Appointments In Saco Hold Political Interest
Political rumors in Saco center on whether the new Democrat regime will keep Republican City Clerk Albert Cabana in office. Other potential candidates include Elm Street merchant Robert J. Fenderson.
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Saco
Albert Cabana
Robert J. Fenderson
Elm Street
Fenderson
Precious gift costs you nothing this holiday driving
Safe drivers give it to others and to themselves life. All it takes is a little more care, courtesy, obeying the rules. Heavier holiday traffic raises accident toll. Driving safely will keep it down. Public service notice created with The Advertising Council cooperation.
Trull Patients Set Christmas Record at Biddeford Hospital
Seventeen patients at Trull hospital Biddeford have celebrated 1 281 Christmases lifetime led by Emma Wakefield with 100. The group includes 14 women and 3 men led by Miss Maud Amber and Miss Adelaide Haley in the golden age club. New U S Army recruits joined from Biddeford office under the Christmas New Year leave plan.
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Trull Hospital
Biddeford
Yale
Louella Berry
Saco
U. S. Army
Perley W. Yeaton, Jr
Alfred
Edward F. Armstrong
Ocean Park Road
William R
No Journal Christmas Day Announcement
Due to the holiday the Journal will not publish tomorrow. Today’s comics appear on page 12 and Friday’s comics on page 13.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Biddeford High School
Willard Stackpole
Fernand Audie
Bruce McGorrill
Jaycee
Portland
Ike
Rivier Club
Notre Dame de Lourdes School
Santa
Gerald Bosse
Lorraine Laliberte
Suzanne Rouillard
Sylvia Gendron
Suzanne Dupuis
Nancy Paquette
Claudette Labonte
Therese
Merry Christmas
Lucien Dutremble
Mrs. Dutremble
Fea. Corp
Valle’s Steak House
Cri
Dial Tucker
Dr. Hiss
Red Cross
Bellaires
Arthur’s Shoe Store
Bacon Street
Advertising Council
North Street
Jenkins Road
Flag Pond Road
Route 1
Trull
Margaret Jefferson
Adney Fenderson
Biddeford Pool
Maud Amber
Adelaide Haley
Massachusetts
Twin City
Biddeford-Saco Aerie
Order of Eagles
Eagles
Birch Street
Glenn Yarborough
Robert Morris
Frank Remillard
Edward “Helate
Adelard Tremblay
Carl Carter
Saco Street
Butler
Jerry
Gerard Vermette
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