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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1962

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Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary Elects Officers and Delegates

The Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary held its annual meeting at St. Joseph hall Biddeford electing officers led by Mrs Lucien Doyon and naming parish delegates from St Mary Biddeford St Joseph St Andre St Margaret and other parishes. The group reported 59 paid members 1 356 pieces completed 539 hours in 1961 and a thrift shop net of 4208 with total shop earnings since establishment at 8000. A pinning ceremony for volunteers with 100 hours or more was conducted by Mrs Doyon and Mrs Conroy.

Notre Dame Hospital St. Joseph Parish Hall Biddeford Fred Knight Norman Reilly James Wheeler Edmond Neault St. Joseph Hall Lucien Doyon John Conroy Brendan Twomey Albert Cote Wilfred Fortier Elaine White Elphege Paradis Robert Perrin St. Mary Church Arthur Bibeau Marc Simard St. Joseph Parish Andre Fortier Maurice Hebert St. Andre Parish Robert Smith Prescott Verrill St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach Maurice Gendron Raymond Bonang Notre Dame de Lourdes Norman Denton Frances Cameron Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Josef Arentz Kennebunk St. Monica Parish Leo Simensky Harold D. Carroll Albert Deshaies Madeliene Davenport John Barrett Doyon Raymond Kenneally Gerard Cote Rudolph Desroberts Eloi Lacroix Emma Huot Marcelle Morin Paul Emile Petit A. P. Fournier Paradis Davenport Fred ‘Knight

The Trouble With Each Generation Reads Minutes Now

Quote reflects a humor column noting that each generation avoids past discussions by ignoring prior meeting minutes. Attributed to Gen. Fea. Corp. It frames a timeless jab at forgetfulness across eras.

Gen Fea. Corp

Kennedy Proposes Bold Six Part Trade and Welfare Plan

President Kennedy urges allies to back a bold new trade policy aimed at gradual tariff cuts and much lower rates, while outlining a six part program to bolster the economy. He vows action on public works, school aid, medicare, rehabilitation, literacy drive, and higher education funding. The speech signals a broad domestic and foreign policy push amid Cold War tensions.

Washington Kennedy Atlantic Alliance Soviet Union Congress United States West Berlin U.S House Rules Committee

Peru Avalanche Wipes Out Town. Thousands Feared Dead

A massive avalanche from Mt Huascaran swept Ramahica and surrounding ranches in northwest Peru. Authorities fear 3,000 to 4,000 lives lost as the slide damaged lines and hindered rescue efforts near Huaraz. U.S. embassy officials assess aid options.

Lima Peru Ramahiac Huascaran Mountains Ramahica Huaraz Huascaran Santa River Key West Fla Andes Yungay U.S

Nationwide Cold Grips U.S. With Record Low Temps

The nation faced severe cold as record lows spanned 17 states with subzero readings from Florida to the Midwest. Snow fell in Pensacola while Mobile logged 8 below freezing the coldest January in 90 years. Deaths linked to exposure, shoveling, and accidents exceed 100 as western and southern regions begin to warm.

Associated Press Florida Pacific Coast Pensacola Mobile Ala Gulf of Mexico Midwest

Nowell Chosen High Priest at York Royal Arch Masons

Donald R. Nowell of Scarborough was elected high priest of York chapter Royal Arch Masons at the annual meeting last night in the Saco Masonic hall. Officers elected include Frederick W. Elwell Gordon G. Maddix Myron E. Savage and Robert C. King. Installation set for Tuesday January 16 at 7 30 p m in Saco Masonic hall with appointive officers to be announced.

Donald R. Nowell Scarborough York Royal Arch Masons Saco Masonic Hall Frederick W. Elwell Goodwins Mills King Gordon G. Maddix Waterboro Scribe Myron E.savage Saco Robert C. King Nowell Elwell Maddix Incomng Ralph Stickney

Saco Group Elects Officers At Eastern Star Meeting

The Past Ma trons association of Annette chapter Order of the Eastern Star held its annual meeting at Mrs. Annie Holt’s home in Saco. New officers for the coming year were named led by Marion Johnson as president and Marion McAuley as vice-president.

Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Annie Holt Main Street Saco Sybil Hanson Marion Dow Marion Johnson Marion McAuley Lillian Allen Isabelle Wilbur Gertrude Pease Ruby Hannaford Vennetta Dennett Sunshine Committee Florence Northrop Grace Littlefield Stacy Street Barbara Utman Doris Clark Sarah Doe Ella Luman Bernice Milliken Agnes Towle Agnes Cunningham

Warmer Weather Predicted After Cold Maine Morning

Temperatures plunged below zero across many Maine locales with Greenville recording five degrees below zero the U S Weather Bureau reported. Caribou was five below Portland’s airport four below and downtown Portland six above Old Town one below in Rumford zero in Houston Millinocket four in Augusta and Eastport and Brunswick. Forecasts call for slightly warmer air tonight and Friday with a chance of light snow.

Portland Maine Greenville U. S. Weather Bureau Caribou Portland Municipal Old Town Rumford Houston Millinocket Augusta Eastport Brunswick Weather Bureau

Biddeford Church Election Sets 1962 Officers and Deacons

At the Biddeford White Congregational church annual parish meeting last night after a church supper, officers for 1962 were elected including Joseph Haley as moderator Paul Grace as clerk Donald Fra ser treasurer Miss Mary Jones collector Robert York Sunday school superintendent and Rev H Lewis Cutler pastor Deacons named include Mrs John Howat Mrs George Love Earle Atwood Albion Benton and others A business committee was also chosen with Melbourne Means John MacDougall and several other members Continued on Page Eight

Biddeford White Church Second Congregational George Harpoothan Women’s Fellowship Alfred Wilcox New Fellowship Mary Jones Helen Daly Arnold Calderwood Bourne Means John MacDougall Robert Norton Millard Neal H. Lewis Cutler Paul Grace Charles Leach Donald Fraser Joseph Haley Robert York John Howat George Love Earle Atwood Albion Benton Wayne Hutchins Paul Larrabee

Morals Case Expanded in Saco Area Arrests

Saco Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach police announced six more area men charged in a broad morals probe, bringing the total to twelve. Warrants list carnal knowledge of a 16 year old girl against nine men, with several others held on related charges and bail set. The investigation spans four days with incidents in Biddeford Old Orchard Beach and Saco.

Saco Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Raymond E. Bouchard West Cutts Street Stephen C. Jurgiewich Lewis Avenue Ronald D. Cyr Irving Street Robert H. Turner Ferry Road Clarence Goldthwaite Storer Street Saco Jean Lambert Pleasant Street Paul R. Houle Bradley Street William Cutler High Street Bradley Fletcher Raymond Multoza Common Street John S. Panteleakos Emery Street Raymond Kerry Kerry Old Orchard Saco Court Jurgiewich Apne House Char Cyr Goldthwaite Fletcher

Albrecht Saco GOP Chairman Re-Elected in City Meeting

Albrecht Saco was re-elected chairman of the Saco Republican City Committee. Officers elected include Alderman Earl Emens as vice chairman Mrs. Hester Waight as secretary and Mrs. Ruby Packard as treasurer. Committees were formed to plan a February fundraising movie and to draft new by-laws. The next meeting is set for Wednesday February 14.

Arthur O. Albrecht Saco Republican City Committee Earl Emens Hester Waight Ruby Packard Anita Rowe Pauline Rumery Edward Whelan Albrecht Wendell Willett George Brickates Florence Dolby

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