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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1961

Page

8

Thornton Academy Honors Students At Awards Assembly

Thornton Academy held an awards assembly where the Maine Teachers Association certificate of academic achievement was presented by Headmaster Robert Bowie. High honors went to Jane Fenderson Bonnie Roberts Linda Ann Moraney and Robert Bailey with multiple English and mathematics recognitions. Other honors were awarded to William L. Osborne Sharon M. Anderson John L. Charest Ann Beverly Clark Jeffrey Griffith Judith Elaine Wilcox Ellen S. Haas and cross country and football awardees listed with certificates letters and sweaters. Previous letter winners included Michael Cyr John Hyland James Silcox and Curtis Tripp.

Thornton Academy Maine Teachers Assoction Robert Bowie Jane Fenderson Bonnie Roberts Linda Ann Moraney Robert G. Bailey Matics William L. Osborne Sharon M. Anderson John L. Charest Ann Beverly Clark Jeffrey C. Griffith Judith Elaine Wilcox Ellen S. Haas College Entrance Examination Board Richard Beaumont Edward LeBlanc Martin Sheehan Gilman Seaver Peter Atweéer Jim Parola William Pawlikowski Robert Brown John Charest Roland Lavigne Richard Nolette Don Poitras James Russo Bryce Milne Franklin Tarbox Wayne Berry Brian Callahan Daniel Drouin Larry Sicard Howard Shaffer Michael Massie Burton Taylor Robert Kimball David Sawyer Richard Pelletier David McNabb Dennis MacNabb Michael Cyr John Hyland James Silcox Curtis Tripp

Speed Stating Races At Westbrook This Sunday

Rivalry continues at the Westbrook rink Sunday at 2 30 with the Men's Senior class. Don Giroux aims to recapture honors as Dan Gagne Don Collard Steve Martin and others compete in 10 lap main race eight laps for intermediate and junior divisions seven laps for juveniles.

Westbrook Don Giroux Dan Gagne Don Collard Steve Martin Roy Laijeunesse Fern Gobeil Loretta Martin Frank Gagne R. Giroux Westbrook Rink

Maine Maritime Vessel Prepares Two Month Mediterranean Cruise

The Maine Maritime Academy training vessel the State of Maine is to depart Baltimore Saturday for a two month cruise in the Mediterranean. The ship has just been taken from drydock after an overhaul and new underside paint job.

Baltimore Maine Maritime Academy State of Maine Mediterranean

Sodality session reviews meals and charity work at parish hall

Mrs. Frank Carey presides over the January meeting of St Mary Assumption sodality in the parish hall. Final bean supper report notes 16 baskets fed 48 children and 27 adults. Miss Margaret Murphy thanks the group for food baskets and a rummage sale is planned. A Maine Diocesan council meeting is announced for January 26 in Portland with speakers and luncheon. Parish fire safety briefing outlined by Rev Cornelius Enright. Refreshments served by several committee members.

Frank Carey St. Mary Assumption Sodality Albert J. Beaudoin Margaret Murphy R.N Biddeford Jesse Davis Clarence Kennedy Sodality Roland Boss Bishops Seminary Stuart Flavin Katherine Donovan John Foley Portland Francis J. Kilday Boston Mercy Hospital Chapel St. Mary School Urbain Langevin Fernand Cadorette Urbain Cadorette Fred Greenwood Charles E. Cartier

Subscribing to The Isabellan Magazine by Our Lady of Fatima Circle

Members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabel la voted to subscribe to the new national magazine The Isabellan and formed a committee led by Laurette Boissoneault to oversee the project. The first issue is expected soon and three new members were admitted at the January meeting in St John hall Biddeford.

Our Lady of Fa‘tima Daughters of Isabella The Isabellan Laurette Boissoneault Irene Reberge Rita Bilodeau Berangere Millette Jeannette Roy Mystery Sisters Martha Neault

Saco Juvenile Grange Reports Sales Profits

At the Saco Juvenile Grange meeting the group announced over 15 dollars cleared from a recent food sale. Ribbon sales receipts were noted and two officers John Sylvester and Janice Sylvester were installed by Curtis Scamman. Members were urged to bring colored yarn and darning needles for decorating fly swatters.

Saco Juvenile Grange North Street John Sylvester Janice Sylvester Curtis Scamman

Fellowship of First Parish Church Meeting In Saco

Thirty six members attended the January meeting of the Women’s Fellowship at Saco First Parish Congregational Church. A covered dish supper preceded the business meeting with guest speaker Oron Kirkby, alcoholism counselor for Portland area, addressing The What Why and How of the Alcoholic. Devotions focused on Service led by Miss Mary Stearns with assistance from Miss Elizabeth.

Women's Fellowship Saco First Parish Louise Sanborn Lawrence Bowie Harry Sawyer Walter McKenney Oron Kirkby Portland Cumberland York Counties Mary Stearns Elizabeth

Local Crew Roles Listed for Missing Text fragment

Names listed include Gary Hoyt steward John Sylvester treasurer Janice Sylvester secretary Virginia Lenox Ceres Linda Littlefield Pomona Susan Smith Flora Sharron Seaward lady assistant steward Arthur Littlefield gatekeeper Pamela Smith Curtis Scamman Robert MacDougall and Juvenile Matron Mrs Rachel Smith.

Ier Gary Hoyt John’Sylvester Janice Sylvester Virginia Lennox Ceres Linda Littlefield Po‘mona Susan Smith Flora Sharron Seaward Arthur Littlefield Pamela Smith Curtis Scamman Robert MacDougall Racheli Smith

Sorority Plans Theater Party and Convention Attendances

Xi Omicron Exemplar chapter Beta Sigma Phi sorority held a January 24 theater party at 4 Goodale Avenue Saco planned to attend the New England convention June 16 17 and 18 at Kennebunkport a Red Cross box was thanked for Augusta State Hospital tropical fish program was presented by Mrs Robert Allard under social committee who organized a crazy hat party with 15 minute hats prizes awarded to Mrs Allard Mrs Johnson and Mrs Nadeau refreshments were served by Mrs Stansberry attendees included Mrs Nadeau Mrs Allard Mrs Johnson Mrs Throumoulos Mrs Stansberry Mrs Scammon Mrs Daly Mrs Sawtelle and Mrs Ange.

Xi Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority James Throumoulos Goodale Avenue Saco New England Kennebunkport Red Cross Augusta State Hospital Robert Allard Nathan Johnson James Nadeau

Fashion notes from Jablow and Copeland collections

The piece surveys designer Jablow and Pattullo Jo Copeland garments highlighting fabrics like silk, wool mergino, and crepe. It details slim skirts, knee lengths, cropped jackets, and color contrasts with lilac accents, noting preferences for open jackets to reveal dresses.

Arthur Jablow David Kidd Jablow Pattullo-Jo Copeland Jo Copeland

Protests Amid Court Order In State Affairs Case

Negroes protested Bootle's injunction as state interference while admitting it limited actions until after Thursday's hearing on whether the injunction would become permanent.

Bootle

Fellowship notes plan fairs and welcome new minister

At the business meeting presided by Mrs. Robert King a report on the Christmas fair was given and plans for the annual summer fair were announced. All women are invited to Tuesday workshops at 10 a.m. in the parish house. Plans to welcome Rev. Harry Rufiero with a pantry shower were made and donations requested at the February meeting.

Stearns Robert King Harry Rufiero

Texan Warns of Catholic Influence on U.S. Vote

A Texan claimed the Roman Catholic Church gains power by reaching the poor and immigrants, arguing control of people means control of the vote. Dr. Criswell criticizes Catholic ritual and superiority as causing spiritual death in Boston. He spoke as he walked Boston streets expressing sympathy for locals.

Frozen peas and celery for texture contrast in dish

The recipe notes frozen peas cook quickly while celery stays crunchy. It suggests celery won’t soften in the peas’ cooking time, providing a crisp contrast to the peas.

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