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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1960

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Notre Dame hospital auxiliary reelects president and officers

Mrs Harold Carroll was unanimously reelected as president of the Notre Dame hospital auxiliary at the annual meeting in Biddeford with St Mary parishioners hosting. Officers re elected or new include Madeline Davenport Vermette Cameron Kenneally Fournier. District representatives and committee chairs were named, with reports noting 555 active members and 600 hours donated by volunteers.

Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary St. Mary Parish Hall Biddeford Madeline Davenport Harold Carroll Notre Dame Hospital St. Mary Gerard Vermette Gerard Cameron Raymond Kenneally Charlemagne Fournier Armand Reay Albert C. Lambert St. Joseph Parish Maurice Roux Irene Auger St. Andre Frank Carey John Barrett St. Mary Parish George Nadeau Donald Roy Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Irene Tarazewich Thomas Winston Most Holy Trinity Thomas Anton Alfred Paul St. Margaret Old Orchard Beach Theresa McSweeney Sidney Dymkoski St. Monica's Kennebunk Clayton Cartmill T. Estate Joseph Kenneally Carroll Arthur Corriveau Lucienne Metayer Antoinette Emond Eloi Lacroix Aline Cartier Guard of Honor Notre Dame Maren

Shakiness Of Democracy In Germany Is Pointed Up

In Bonn AP reports a new wave of anti Semitic incidents exposes the fragility of West German democracy. Many youths under 26 mock Nazi slogans while targeting Jews. Authorities see the events as a test of modern German society and its institutions amid debates over who drives the agitation.

Germany Bonn West Germany Hitler Cologne Konrad Adenauer German Reich Party Adenauer

Chuckle Motto Prompting Self Reliance

A brief, humorous note counsels not to expect much from others, framing people as not much better than oneself. Credited to Copt. Gen. Fea. Corp. with a light, ironic tone typical of a daily quip column.

Fea. Corp

Year's First Robin Sighted in Biddeford

Mrs. Cornelius Lonsdale of 174 Graham Street Biddeford reported seeing the first robin of the year early this morning perched near her window at about 7 a.m. in near zero weather. Her 10-year-old son David dismissed the significance, saying he saw a robin yesterday, while Mrs. Lonsdale mused that an old saying about robins predicting a long winter may apply.

Cornelius Lonsdale Graham Street Biddeford

President Eisenhower cautions nation on space fears

President Eisenhower urged Americans not to become hysterical over Soviet space progress and called for exploiting the idea that man is a creature of God and dignity. He spoke at National Presbyterian Church services amid plans for a new Washington church and prayed for Congress.

Washington Eisenhower Congress National Presbyterian Church

Horne Mum On Plans Of Saco Firm

Frank W. Horne president of Cumberland Foods Inc of Saco declined to comment on plans after a use and occupancy permit for a frozen foods plant on Ferry road was denied by the Zoning Ordinances Appeal board. He did not deny or confirm continued operations, and a lengthy hearing featured attorney Charles W. Smith challenging the zoning laws amid rumors the plant remains active.

Frank W. Horne Cumberland Foods, Inc Saco Ferry Road Horne Charles W. Smith

Biddeford City Raises Pay For Police And Several Officials

Biddeford city council approved a 10 percent pay increase for patrolmen and traffic officers, boosting weekly pay to 67.70. The tax collector, chief assessor, auditor, two finance committee members, assistant street commissioner, and sewer caretakers also gained raises, with graders aligned to leader operators. One cut: the Health Officer from 500 to 250 annually, raising budget by about six thousand five hundred, largely to police.

Biddeford Ralph Binette Esti

Religious Leaders Deplore Anti Jewish Incidents Call For Brotherly Love

Religious leaders from many faiths condemned the global surge of anti Jewish acts and urged renewed commitment to brotherly love. They urged social measures and education to erase prejudice, noting Germany and other nations facing rising hostility.

Associated Press Germany Otto Dibelius Berlin

Rendering Plant Boss Defends Clean Operations and Opens Visit

Paul Throumoulos, manager of York Rendering, vows an open house Sunday for the public and any city committee to inspect the plant. He denies rat infestation and pollution claims, offering $10 per rat found and inviting independent sampling of brook and pond water. He says fish are raised in the pond and bones are not left to rot. He admits a slight odor inside the building but calls the plant the cleanest in the Northeast. A city committee including Mayor Charles R. Cote and Aldermen was formed to probe the health concerns.

Paul Throumoulos York Rendering Company Throumoulos Charles R. Cote

Maine Solon May Face Opposition

Washington AP reports the 17 women in Congress face re election decisions as election year arrives. Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine may meet opposition from Lucia M. Cormier, Maine House Democratic leader, while Edith Nourse Rogers of Massachusetts may not retire.

Washington Congress Margaret Chase Smith Maine Lucia M. Cormier Rumford Senate Maine House Smith Edith Nourse Rogers Rmass House

Passenger Train Decline Predicted in New England

The chairman of the New England Railroad Presidents' Study Committee predicts most long distance passenger trains will disappear in the next decade. E Spencer Miller of Maine Central Railroad outlines four major changes, including increased commuter rail use, fast merchandise trains carrying mail and freight, and highway user charges to improve rail highway competition. Other speakers urge ICC reform and discuss trucking innovations and future bus and interstate highway implications.

Boston New England Railroad New England E. Spencer Miller Maine Central Railroad New England Council The Transportation Assn. of America Miller Anthony F. Arpaia Interstate Commerce Commission James W. Austin Northeast Airlines, Inc Ralph W. Vose St. Johnsbury Trucking Co Robert F. Thompson Commission Vose

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