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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1961

Page

6

Bonus Baby May Take Williams Spot With Red Sox

A 20 year old bonus rookie from Notre Dame Carl Yastrzemski could challenge Ted Williams for left field this season. Manager Gene Mauch says Yastrzemski has a sweet swing and strong prospects alongside Charley Schilling as the Red Sox prepare for spring training. The club paid $100000 for Yastrzemski two years ago and Schilling is viewed as a potential second baseman, joining a group of rookies including Bob Carlson Darrell Massey Wilbur Wood and Paul Jernigan. Hal Kolstad stands out among new pitchers with a 10-11 mark and 3.45 ERA at Minneapolis.

New York Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Notre Dame Carl Yastrzemski Yas Stremskee Philadelphia Phillies Gene Mauch Charley Schilling Red Sox Sox Yastrzemski Raleigh Minneapolis American Association Schilling Bobby Doerr Pete Runnels Nhis Alpine Tex Cincetree Bob Carlson Darrell Massey Wilbur Wood Paul Jernigan Hal Kolstad

Jury verdict goes against Saco defendant in auto crash

York County Superior Court returned its first verdict of the January term finding Roland Grenier of Saco negligent in a March 7 1959 automobile collision on Ocean Park Road Saco. He owed Rod ney Lavallee of Sanford 450 28 for damages while in a related suit Grenier vs Demers the jury ruled for the defendant Demers who drove Lavallee’s car.

York County Superior Court Roland Grenier Saco Grenier Rodney Lavallee Sanford Paul H. Demers Lavallee Ocean Park Road Demers Abraham M. Rudman Rudman

Locke School Pupils Attend Skating Party

Over 30 second grade students from Locke School Saco attended a skating party at Glenhaven Circle yesterday afternoon with hostess Lindsay Kirk. Chaperones included Mrs William Kirk Mrs Philip Snow Mrs Roger Sherman and teacher Mrs Madeleine Davis. Hot chocolate and popcorn were served. attendees listed include Mary Whelan Helen Andrew Michele Gosselin Stephanie Kouzounas Elizabeth Seaver Kathy Sheehan Rachel Huot Donna Kautalakos and others.

Locke School Saco Glenhaven Circle Lindsay Kirk William Kirk Philip Snow Roger Sherman Madeleine Davis Maureen Crowley Mary Whelan Helen Andrew Michele Gosselin Stephanie Kouzounas Elizabeth Seaver Kathy Sheehan Rachel Huot Donna Kautalakos Carol Lee Felene Mack Sally Snow Eva Westburg Louis Caras Glen Chagnon James Cunningham Robert Dunton Rian Garry Roger Lamontagne Edmund Larouche Ralph Meserve David Milliard Lee Plaisted Jeffrey Rutter Ronald Scammon Jean

Pioneer Project Aids Small Maine Vermont Schools

A collaborative effort by seven colleges in Vermont and Maine uses college resources to support small rural schools. The Northern New England Educational Resources project places college faculty, facilities, and student aides in 88 schools, aiding 265 volunteers and numerous students with music art science PE and classroom help. The Ford Foundation and Fund for the Advancement of Education fund the program.

Plainfield College Maine Vermont Goddard College New England Bennington College Bennington Castleton Teachers College Castleton Ffainfield Johnson Teachers College Johnson Lyndon Teachers College Lyndon Marlboro College Marlboro Nastou College Springvale Ford Foundation Fund For the Advancement of Education George Beecher Exnerter Harold Littledale Oddar College Modern Printing Company,ne Barre, Vt

Parking Meter Electrified Shocks Moylark Residents

Melvin Carpenter was jolted twice by electric shocks while feeding a parking meter. Patrolman Bertram G. Snow also received shocks. An underground electric cable contacting the meter post caused the incident, prompting an investigation.

Rockland Melvin Carpenter Carpenter Bertram G. Snow

Maine House approves two new joint committees

The Maine House concurred with the Senate to formed a Committee on Industrial and Recreational Development to review related bills and a Committee on Constitutional State Reapportionment and Congressional Redistricting to study district division as Maine loses a House seat after the 1980 census and to redraw state legislative districts.

Augusta Maine House Senate Maine House of Representatives

NBC pays affectionate tribute to Eisenhower on air

NBC News on Tuesday night aired a hour long tribute to retiring president Dwight D Eisenhower. The program featured praise from Ike's former teachers peers and John F Kennedy. Critics called the show affectionate but not very stimulating or well organized.

Cynthia Lowry New York NBC Dwight D Eisenhower Ike John F. Kennedy Soldier Statesman Eisenhower Nero

Kiwanis Club Names Committees for 1961 in Saco Biddeford

Albert P Deshaies Jr spoke on Science and Crime Detection at the Kiwanis meeting. Clifford A Purvis announced committees for the year including education fellowship under Francis Cote and Gaston Borduas and membership under Raymond Bonang and John Conroy.

Albert P. Deshaies, Jr Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club Wonderbar Atty Marcel Viger Richard Reay Joseph Audie Kiwemis Education Committee Clifford Barker Leonard Drapeau Francis Cote Clifford A. Purvis Boys and Leon Libby Conrad Grondin James Murphy Fernand Cote Circle K William Langevin George Taillon Michael Pastore Robert Littlefield Donald Doyle Raymond Bonang Leo P. Taillon John Sheehan Lloyd Anderson Leo Taillon John Conroy Simon Spill Paul Reay Judge Spill Martin — Rielly Paul Casavant Interclub Paul Casavent Gaston Borduas Kiwanis Education and Fellowship Richard Reny

Elks Lead In Cribbage Tourney Opening Night

The Elks club led Council Chagnon by nine points after opening night at the Elks home on Portland Road in Saco. Elks 61 Council Chagnon 52. Top scorers for Elks were Pat Bourgoin and John Brooks with eight points. for Council Chagnon John Berthiaume and Romeo Grenier with 11.

Elks Club Council Chagnon Elks Portland Road Saco Pat Bourgoin John Brooks John Berthiaume Romeo Grenier Council Willie Beaudoin Napoleon Guay Alcide

Local Navy Recruiter to Speak at Explorer Post Meeting

Herald Riddle of DC1 will guest speak at Explorer Post 305 in Biddeford this evening at 7 at Scout Hall Mason. The meeting invites local youths to hear about naval service and opportunities.

Herald Riddle Explorer Biddeford Scout Hall Mason

Arkansas Supreme Court Affirms $200 Judgment in Car Seizure Case

The Arkansas Supreme Court upholds a $200 judgment for Pat Maddox Brewer of North Little Rock against a finance company. Brewer’s car was seized while she was taking a bath, preventing her protest.

Little Rock, Ark Arkansas Supreme Court Pat Maddox Brewer North Little Rock

Take Charge Hagerty Leaves Ike Era Press Role

James Hagerty, Eisenhower's press secretary, known for sharp detail and loyal handling of press relations, resigns after eight years. He will join ABC as vice president to expand news reporting while staying behind the scenes.

Associated Press News Washington (Ap United States James C. Hagerty Eisenhower Prias Hagert Hagerty Washington White House New York Thomas E Dewey Dewey American Broadcasting Company John Daly Daly

Voltigeur Club to Parade at Lewiston Meet

Voltigeur of Biddeford members and the dorm and bugle corps will take part in the American Snowshoe Union convention parade in Lewiston January 27 28 and 29. President Yvon Caron will leave January 22 to arrange events with Arm and Dutil and urged participation registrations for eligibility.

Bugle Corps Voliguer Biddeford Lewiston Yvon Caron Lewis Armand Dutil

Riddle to discuss Navy Frogmen and training film

Riddle will give a talk on the Navy frogmen and, after his talk, will screen a training film on what defines a Frogman in the Navy.

Street Riddle Navy

Parade to Feature 76 Trombones in Music Man Film

Warner Brothers moves Music Man toward film with 76 trombones and 110 cornets. Morton Da Costa to direct, plan to shoot in Burbank over nine days. Robert Preston to reprise Harold Hill, aiming for a two hour picture in broad Broadway style.

Hollywood Robert Preston Warner Brothers Morton ‘da Costa Meredith Willson Iowa Bob Burbank California da Costa Warners Bob Preston Harold Hill

Studio debate over casting and a sugary role

A director discusses casting for a film with stars like Crosby and Kirk Douglas. The studio favors bigger names than Bob, while the director insists on a role that must be felt deeply, even if it means a sweeter, more literal approach.

Sinatra Wiant Crosby Kirk Douglas Burt Lancaster

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