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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1961

Page

6

Biddeford City Council Sets Salaries and City Actions

The Biddeford council authorized a temporary loan up to 500000 in anticipation of taxes payable by Nov 30 and directed an ordinance on parking ticket payments. Salaries for city officials and workers were approved, with numerous specific rates listed, and a beano permit issued to St Mary parish.

Biddeford Richard E. Moore Albert W. Cookson Clement Deschambault Arthur Brunelle Cookson Moore Daniel Cantara First National Bank South Street Homestead Lievenant Municipal Officers Meeting St. Mary Parish

Daughters Of Ruth Hold Routine Meeting at Biddeford

The Daughters of Ruth met yesterday afternoon at Biddeford First Universalist church parlors under the direction of Mrs Walter Hutchins president. Hostess was Mrs John Dickerson with attendees including Mrs Guy Burnham Mrs Rutherford Wilcox Mrs Ben Wood Mrs Leonard Emmons Miss Laura Bridgman Mrs Harry Gowen and Mrs Hutchins. The next meeting is set for January 16 with hosts Mrs Albert Wentworth and Mrs Harry Gowen.

Daughters of Ruth Biddeford First Universalist Walter Hutchins John Dickerson Guy Burnham Rutherford Wilcox Ben Wood Leonard Emmons Laura Bridgman Harry Gowen Hutchins Albert Wentworth

Surinam Jungle River Guides Noted as World’s Best Canoists

The men who pilot tourists down Surinam’s fast jungle river rapids are regarded as the world’s most expert canoeists, renowned for skill and daring in navigating treacherous waters.

Surinam

Quick Meals Topic For Saco Extension Group

The Saco Extension Association held its January meeting at the Saco GAR hall with Mrs. Annie Caton leading a two-group workshop on quick meals. Meals featured hamburgers and tomato wedges, and minced clam stuffing rounds, followed by drop biscuits and fruit. recipe sheets were shared. Mrs Beulah MacDonald presided and announced the next meeting on February 2 on safe wiring, with slides.

Saco Extension Association Saco Gar Hall Annie Caton Caton Beulah MacDonald Shirley Hobbs Sanford

Voltigeur Club Plans Convention Center Lewiston Visit

The Voltigeur club outlined plans to attend the Lewiston convention January 27 28 and 29 during last night’s meeting. Henry Roberge reported bus and car pool schedules will be announced later this month and Yvon Caron said all Friday and Saturday room reservations are confirmed. Joseph Pelletier Drum corps director announced rehearsals tonight at 7 30 with a need for more drummers and signups accepted this month. Leo Lottinville reported on the New Year Eve party and the arrangements committee received thanks. Paul Angers read the secretary’s report and Roberge the financial statement at the club meeting with hospitality committee hosting refreshments.

Voltigeur Club Lewiston Henry Roberge Yvon Caron Joseph Pelletier Leo Lottinville Paul Angers Roberge Julia Vigne Caron

Gregoire Slows Cribbage Pace

Gregoire and Phil Couture managed only two points keeping Gregoire five points ahead as Gerry Snow and Gerry Potvin gained seven to close to two behind. Buck Cotea and Pete Dubois hold third and fourth, with Danis and Dubois posting eight as leaders. Don Fortier swept the elimination playoff among the leaders. Twenty players competed in the tenth night. next play is Tuesday.

Joe Gregoire Biddeford Amvets Don Fortier

Ernest Park Weds Elizabeth Denham in Houston Church

Miss Elizabeth Ann Denham and Ernest Cook Park wed at South Main Baptist Church Houston on December 23. The ceremony, led by Dr. W E Denham Sr and assisted by Dr W E Denham Jr, featured Christmas decorations and a camellia white silk gown with Brussels lace veil. The couple, daughter of Richard L Denham and Mrs Denham and son of Arthur L Park and Mrs Park of Easley, plan a Bangor wedding trip.

South Main Baptist Church Houston Tex Elizabeth Ann Denham Ernest Cook Dr. Denham Sr Richard L. Denham Pine Street Bellaire Arthur L. Park Easley 8. C Old Orchard Beach Belgium Brussels Jerry M. Spence Dallas William A. Payne James Renberg Waco Herbert Chabusek Teddie Ponder Jerry M. Spencer Texas William A. ‘Payne Herbert Chabysek William D. Dodd Fort Worth Richard L. Denham, Jr William E. Denham, II James K. Denham Gulf Coast Houston Club Laura McCleary Barbara Woods Mary Neal Garlinger Walton Sumner John Colesman Gene Guthrie Elinor Poole Bangor

William Clark to be Sneaker at E and I Union

Kennebunk port writer William Clark will address the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Friday at 2 p m in Hamilton Memorial Hall Saco. He will discuss Tales of Cedar River sequel and note his eight Maine columns and current teaching post at York High School.

William Clark Kennebunkport Women's Educational and Industrial Union Hamilton Memorial Hall Saco Cedar River Maine Portland Press Herald Saturday Evening Post Playboy Yankee Down Fest Magazine Toronto Star Weekly York High School

Sabina Regina Will Address Biddeford PTA

Miss Sabina Regina, Biddeford elementary supervisor, will address the Biddeford Parent Teacher Association Thursday at 8 in the high school auditorium on the duties of a school supervisor. The event includes an introduction by George Wells, a question period, and plans for book selection to meet accreditation.

Sabina Regina Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association Rge Wells Fernando Bourque PTA Library Committee Williams Deans Prin Raymond Kenneally Paul Staples Alden Jacobs Bruce Wilson Allen Sneider Hospiteity Ben Remar Raymond Wakefield Clifford Berry Simon Spill Atty. Louis Spill Daniel Lemovitz

Posteribbage Team Competes at Legion Meeting

Competing in the January 16 tournament at the Legion home Beach Street Sacoa the Posteribbage unit will be John Whitehurst Myron Camp bell Roger Gallant Edward Gallant Hartley Lewis Sam Rankin Ernest Cantara Thomas Lama rre Henry Blanchette Harold Hill Robert Lamontagne Arthur Albrecht and Commander Sterling. Two projects were voted through to hold an invitation at the January 17 meeting and to plan moving picture film showings at all future meetings. Fred Cote and Albert Corriveau were appointed to serve lunch at the January 17 session and a hospitality committee handled last night refreshments.

Legion Home Beachstreet Sacoa John Whitehurst Myron Campbell Roger Gallant Edward Gallant Hartley Lewis Sam Rankin Ernest Cantara Thomas La‘maarre Henry Blanchette Harold Hill Robert Lamontagne Arthur Albrecht Commander Sterling Fred Cote Albert Corriveau

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New Biddeford Daughters of Ruth Vanja Origo Italy Senorita Milan Saco Extension Group Gregoire Ernest Park University of Maine Sigma Alpha Epsilon Ia Marine Maine Air National Guard N. C W. E. Denham Miami Fla Charles A. Long James A. Renberg Evanston Ill Gallup N. M Gittings Gites Jacquard E & I Union Biddeford Pta Owen-Davis Joseph Sterling Owen Davis Post American Legion York County Beach St. Saco Dial Maine Linoleum CO Maine Carpet CO Alfred Street Vial Butler's Town Tone
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