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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1961

Page

7

ABC Presents The Newest V-President

ABC introduces its new vice president James C Hagerty at a news conference naming him as head of news and special events in Washington and abroad He will move into John Daly s old chair two days after Eisenhower s inauguration and ABC plans stronger reporting staff though changes won t be dramatic or fast CBS Witness series ends after its Feb 2 show due to faulty audience reception A simulated investigation into Ma nest week draws interest Salute to a Patriot tribute to Eisenhower with world leaders endorsed

New York American Broadcasting Company James C. Hagerty Hagerty John Daly Dwight D. Eisenhower ABC Washington Daly CBS

Wells Harbor Plan Discussed by Wells Officials

Wells Harbor committee and town officials met at the Wells Beach cottage of Atty Walter E Hatch to review funding for the harbor project. Atty Barnett Shur proposed a bill to obtain 100 000 from the state to match town funds, with 25 000 for shore installations.

Wells Harbor Wells Wells Beach Walter E. Hatch Margaret Chase Smith Cassidy U. S. Army Engineer Corps Washington, D. C Army Engineers Atty Barnett Shur Maine Paul Whitin Gordon E. Brewster Nations Committee York County Augusta Atty. Shur Rowland M. Hussey Philip E. Hussey Ernest Gallant George C. Lord Gordon E. Brewster, Sr Atty Carl Beyer Scarborough Atty Barnett Shur Portland WellsTown Dudley E. Foley Raymond W. Colby Samuel B. Stansfield Charles A .Bourne D. Wallace Bragdon Albeo G. la Pierre

Teachers and City Workers Hit by $28,000 Withdrawal

Last Friday teachers and city employees faced a shortfall after a $28,000 withdrawal to repay a loan left the treasury economy short of funds.

Treasury Econorie

No Change In Tax Rate Says Wheeler

District Director Whit L Wheeler announces no change in the tax rate for 1960 under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act and the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. Both rates remain at 3 percent, with returns due in the Augusta Office on or before January 31. Wheeler says inquiries show employers misunderstand these points.

Whit L. Wheeler Augusta Wheeler

Canal Bank Ends Year With Record Assets And Dividends

Canal National Bank reports record total assets above 50 million dollars for 1960, with deposits and loans at peak, capital up to about 4.2 million, and earnings per share over 2.03 after reserves and taxes. Stockholders approve an 11th stock dividend of 10 000 shares and maintain the 5 percent cash dividend. Two new directors named, Laurence Garland Jr and Homer Waterhouse, plus ongoing officers and board members, with leadership changes in advisory and trust sections.

Widgery Thomas Canal National Bank Trust Department Thomas Laurence S. Garland, Jr Cape Elizabeth Atty Homer Waterhouse Kennebunk Garland Garland Manufacturing Company Saco Snowcraft Norway Mutual Fire Insurance Comany Sweetser Children’s Home Waterhouse Spencer de Carroll Biddeford R. F. Woolworth & Co New York Jotham D. Pierce Stuart W. Tisdale Joseph G. Deering William D. Ireland Deering York County Bernard C. Brown Wesley M. Mewer Harry B. Center Arthur T. Dickson Wilfrid E. Frechette Adelbert M. Jakeman Thomas, Sr Strout Thomas, Jr Ireland, Jr Philip I. Milliken Alexander Ervin Dexter R. Hunneman William B. Kirkpatrick James H. L. Ott Donald M. Bither Guilbert R. Little Eugene C. Kelley Scott F. Hutchinson Roger N. Walker Allison C Edwards J. Ross Cameron Edward C. Jackson Frank L Clifford Credit Dept Eugene T. Connolly Investment Research Joseph G. Hakanson John P. Vose Carl Beyer H. Davison Osgood, Jr Winthrop K. Deane

AMVETS Report Progress on New Biddeford Hall

A Biddeford AMVETS post meeting reports the shell of the new post hall is complete and interior work begins this week. Department Commander Ralph White confirms national commander Harold Russell will visit Maine in February or March with Biddeford to host. Alfred Boutin chairs construction with Emile Lamontagne plumbing and Pheli dien Couture carpentry. over 50 members inspect progress. cribbage tournament slated for tonight.

Merton Ira Staples Amvets Biddeford Lastight Ralph White Lewiston Harold Russell Maine Russell Alfred Boutin Emile Lamontagne Phelidien Couture Oscar Bergeron Nlaw

Trull Hospital Aid re elects Mrs Schaffer at annual banquet

Mrs Theodore Schaffer was re elected president of the Trull hospital aid at its third annual banquet meeting held last night at the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks in Saco Portland road. Other officers include Mrs Fagar Cobb as work committee chairwoman and Mrs Ansel C Gonneville as auditing chair. Membership renewals are ahead of last year with dues payable at the post home or to committee members. The evening featured reports from officers, a letter from Dr Laura B Stickney, mis tress Wayne Hutchins, and group singing led by Mrs Walter D Mazzacane. A beet center recipe and salad served by Elks staff closed the event.

Theodore Schaffer Trull Hospital Aid Biddeford-Saco Paul Potvin Nellie Murphy Robert Noble, Sr Edward P. Johnson Samuel Lublinsky Willis Hall Clinton Shaw William Johnston Laura B. Stickney Wayne Hutchins Walter D. Mazzacane Harold Marr Elks Lodge John Pryant

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