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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1962

Page

7

Sound System At Rochambeau Club Approved

A new sound system was approved for the Rochambeau Club in Biddeford. Wiring for seven speakers will be installed throughout the club hall. The group plans to use a bus to Quebec City area sites once schedules are known.

Rochambeau Club Biddeford Danville Junction Lewiston Railroad Terminal Quebec City Newsy Albert Neault Reneourneau Conrad Gosselin Roland Per Yon Joseph Potvin

General Walker To Testify In Senate Probe

Gen Edwin A Walker, retired Army major general, is set to testify as Senate hearings begin January 23 on charges that the Pentagon muzzled military members who critique communism. Walker resigned his rank and rejected retirement pay to campaign against indoctrination he accuses of international communism.

Washington John Stennis D-Miss Senate Pentagon Stennis Edwin A. Walker Army Walker U.S. Army Germany Harry S. Truman Senate Armed Services Committee Robert S. McNamara

Warm meal planned for members at next session

Report notes that a warm meal will be served to members during the upcoming session.

Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary Installs 1962 Officers

The Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary held a covered dish supper to honor the outgoing president and install the 1962 slate. Mrs. Cynthia Lemay chaired the supper and became president with a slate including Mrs. Joan Boutet as vice president and Mrs. Marjorie Pendleton as secretary. Installation was conducted by Past Presidents Mrs. Florence Fitch and Mrs. Mary Pendleton.

Camp Ellis Fire Stati Cynthia Lemay Ruth Stackpole Florence Fitch Mary Pendleton Lemay Joan Boutet Marjorie Pendle Jton Mabel Cloudman Stackpole Laura Robbins Theresa Pendleton Christobel Gagnon Christine Peterson Laurette McAlevey Eleanor Shaffer M Pendleton Jeannine Pendleton Lillian Gagnon Sunshine Alice Eastman Joanne Larochelle Lida Colmer Leona Allen Marjorie Pendleton Elsie Buzzell Patricia Libby Pineland Hospital Pownal Vienna Goudreau Greta Grenier Mary Penditon

Maine Maple Producers Plan January Meeting

Maple producers and others in the maple syrup sector will gather on January 13 at the Grange hall in West Farmington for the Maine Maple Meeting. Maine Extension specialist Lewis P. Bissell says the event is the Maine Maple Producers Association annual meeting with Wen dell Mosher presiding.

Maine Forest Service Bissell Grange Richard Day Farmington

Testimonial for Ex Mayor Planned in Saco Dinner

A testimonial dinner for former Mayor Charles R. Cote of Saco is set for Saturday night January 13 at the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks. Atty Edwin Walker will speak and Dr J Edward Whelan will be toastmaster. ticket committee members are listed.

Atty Edwin Walker Charles R. Cote Saco Biddeford Saco

Desormiers Jeannette Engagement Announced in Saco Biddeford

Miss Rita Desormiers and Normand Jeannette announce their engagement. Rita is a Thornton Academy graduate. Normand and Philip Jeannette are from Biddeford. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Romeo Desormiers announce from Stockman Avenue in Saco. No wedding date set.

Arthur Corriveau Foss Street Biddeford Priscilla R. Corriveau Hilary W. Buzzell Herbert W. Buzzell Clarendon Street Corriveau Biddeford High School Comptometer IBM School of Portland First National Warehouse Portland Buzzell Pease Air Force Base New Hampshire United States Air Force Rita Desormiers Normand Jeannette Yvette Jeannette Elm Street Philip Jeannette Romeo Desormiers Stockman Avenue Saco Desormiers Thornton Academy Theresa Dubuc Roland Dubuc Arthur Tardif Roland Tardif Lincoln Street Miss Dubuc St. Joseph High School Scarborough

UM Grants Hit 2 Million In Year At University of Maine

The University of Maine reported gifts grants and loan funds totaling 2 074 343 for the past year the highest ever for the State University. A 500 000 Ford Foundation grant led the list along with 275 000 from alumni and friends for Memorial Union completion and 393 382 bequest from Sonn E Stodder Bangor endowment funds.

Crono University of _Maine Lloyd H. Elliott State University Ford Foundation Memorial Union Elenion Sonn E. Stodder Bangor University Elliott Mmany Maine Donald V. Taverner Theuniversity

King Saud Moves to Luxurious Boston Hotel Suite

King Saud of Saudi Arabia, discharged from Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, resides in a 40 room sixth floor Sheraton Plaza Hotel suite with private elevator. He plans a two week stay to continue recovery from cataract operations and minor abdominal surgery as Prince Mashhur Ibn Saud undergoes tests at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Boston King Saud Saudi Arabia Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Sheraton Plaza Hotel Prince Mashhur Ibn Saud Boston Children’s Hospital

GOP Targeting Big City Votes To Dent Democratic Edge

Washington Bureau notes realistic Republicans aim to reduce Democratic votes in major cities rather than win outright. Ohio proves possible, with Ray Bliss cited. strategy centers on Detroit Chicago New York and Philadelphia. Catholic voter balance and diverse foreign language audiences are key factors for future efforts.

Journal Washington Bureau Washington GOP Ohio Ray Bliss Nixon-Lodge Republican National Committee Oklahoma City Coufessman William E. Miller York Michigan Nixon Detroit Kennedy Chicago New York Philadelphia John F. Kennedy

Saco Fellowship Schedules Session at Parish House

The Women's Fellowship of the Saco First Parish Congregational church plans a 6 30 p m supper and program on Tuesday January 9 at the parish house. Co chairs for the meatloaf supper are Mrs Hazel Bishop and Mrs Robert Goldthwait. program chair is Mrs Gilbert Harrison who will show films about the Maine Seacoast Missionary Society. All women of the church are invited.

Saco First Parish

Gnu's Life In Zoo Is Short In Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Zoo's first gnu died soon after arrival when it apparently broke its neck after butting the pen wire. The animal cost 950 dollars and was uninsured according to zoo superintendent N. P. Baldwin.

Jacksonville, Fla Jacksonville N. P. Baldwin

Chicago Moves Up In National Hockey League

The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Black Hawks, after a slow start, climb back into contention in the NHL. A 1-1 tie with the Detroit Red Wings marked their 12th draw in 37 games and they remain within two points of third-place Detroit while chasing Montreal and Toronto. An unbeaten seven-game run fuels the surge as Chicago trails the leading Canadiens and Maple Leafs.

Detroit Chicago Black Hawks Hawks Detroit Red Wings Chicago New York Theawks Montreal Toronto Canadia Maple Leafs

Rival Quarterbacks Chosen as Captains for Senior Bowl

Mobile Alabama senior bowl coaches named starting lineups and captains for the North vs South clash. Texas quarterback Mike Cotten will lead the South offense and Arizona quarterback Ed Wilson leads the North. North also tapped Clark Miller 250 pound defensive tackle from Utah State as defender captain and the South chose Tennessee center Mike Lucci at middle linebacker.

Mobile Ala Texas Mike Cotten Arizona Ed Wilson Clark Miller Utah State Mike Lucci Tennessee Middie

Saco Recreation Center Hosts Splash Party

The Saco Recreation Center will host a splash party tomorrow evening from 6 to 8 at the center, with the event followed by activities at the Portland YMCA.

Saco Recreation Center en-Portland

Good Skiing Slated At West Buxton

Davis, operator, says Round Top slopes in West Buxton have a hard-packed base and will open Saturday and Sunday for skiers. A warm-up store is set up in the clubhouse for customer convenience on cold days.

Round Top West Buxton Oe Davis

Saco Recreation News Dance for Middle Schoolers Planned Tonight

Article discusses seventh and eighth graders attending a dance in Saco with context implying political campaigning and Kennedy Nixon coverage in Philadelphia papers. It notes GOP ads failing to offset Kennedy advantage in big cities and mentions adjustments to presidential vote calculations.

Richard Nixon Philadelphia Kennedy

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