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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1959

Page

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White Church picks slate Grondin to head Jaycees

The Biddeford and Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce elected officers including president David Twomey secretary Richard Cleveland treasurer Norman Audie and director Grondin. Installation is set for the January 28 meeting with Grondin hosting. Petitions will circulate in Biddeford and Saco about tax reform aiming at tax cuts and reducing government waste.

Biddeford and Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce David Twomey Richard Cleveland Norman Audie Jaycees U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce Grondin Biddeford Second Congregational Church Alfreds. Bradford Wayne B. Hutchins Donald L. Fraser Paul Larrabee Clifford C. Clifford Clayton W. Cartmill Herbert Sexton Buzzell Saco

Roseville Board Delays Tax Election To Avoid St Patrick Day Backlash

Roseville school board plans to change an important school tax election date after concerns raised by Irish voters in the suburbs. Board attorney Raymond Cashen, an Irishman, says March 17 would force bars to close under election law, risking Irish backlash and political tension.

Detroit Roseville Raymond Cashen Cashen St. Patrick's Day

Centenarian Carrizales Celebrates Birthday in Des Moines

Des Moines resident Luis Carrizales aged 100 marked his centennial with a birthday cake shared with his wife of many years and six children. The half Cherokee man earlier walked a mile to renew his gun permit at the Polk County courthouse and later took his wife to a downtown restaurant. Carrizales had worked at a rubber company and was a painter until his 1953 retirement.

Des Moines Iowa Luis Carrizales Carrizales Polk County

Strikes Dull U S Labor Outlook

The Associated Press reports that a major 37 000 International Harvester workers strike nears end after a three year contract deal. Meanwhile widespread oil industry strikes loom as Knight predicts action early next week with Sinclair and 9 500 workers at risk.

Associated Press International Harvester Co Harvester Company United Auto Workers Harvester Council Labor News O. A. Knight Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Knight Kansas City Sinclair Oil Co Sinclair Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co Operal Miladelphia United Glass and Ceramic Workers Union Los Angeles Retail Clerks Union Food Employers Council

Saco Red Cross Aims for 3625 Dollar Fund Drive

The Saco Red Cross board met at the Saco head office to set a 1959 fund drive quota of 3625, reduced from 4300 due to the local economy. Committees led by Mrs. Cutts organized divisions including special, business, industry, schools, and house-to-house efforts with Albion Benton as head of the latter group.

Saco Red Cross Saco Headter Cecil Tts Frances Cameron Arthur Rumery Charles Tucker Augusta State Hospital Leavitt Emmons Red Cross Burns School Aoe Portsmouth Naval Cutts Tucker Snow Bowie Heart Fund Saco Thomas Armstrong Ferry Road Heart

Royal Arch Chapter Elects and Installs Officers in Saco

York chapter held an evening ceremony at the Masonic lodge in Saco installing Norman A. Wilcox as high priest and a slate including Robert W. Burns as king Charles E. Clark scribe and others with Myron E. Savage and James Zafirson among installing officers. A social hour followed. Geronimo’s people name Virginia Klinekole as Mescalero Apache tribal council president.

York Masonic Lodge Hall Saco Norman A. Wilcox Robert W. Burns Charles E. Clark Robert C. King Myron E. Savage Donald R. Nowell Ralph H. Stickney Gordon Smith Royal Arch Frederick W. Elwes Gordon Maddix James F. Zafirson John W. Peterson Sentinel Thomas H. Hooper James Zafirson Grand Chapai Robert King Donald Nowell

Ice Slicked Streets Trigger Several Auto Crashes Local Woman Hurt

Ice coated roads this morning caused multiple accidents in the area. A Biddeford woman was hospitalized with undetermined injuries after her late model sedan hit a tree and was struck by another car on Alfred Street. Rita Boucher of 10 Liberty Avenue suffered a swollen lip and possible fractured ankle. Raymond Gosselin of Kennebunk said he could not stop and struck her car, then his vehicle was damaged. No camera estimates available. In Saco, damages from another two car collision on Portland Road near Moody Street totaled about $250. No injuries reported. More details on page two.

Webber Hospital Biddeford Alfred Street Rita Boucher Liberty Avenue Raymond Gosselin Kennebunk Boucher Gosselin Gossel Saco Portland Moody Street William Blake Glenn Yarborough, Jr Dyer Street Blake Yarborough Roger Thibodeau Gove Street Ocean Park Road

Two Saco Men Given Suspended Sentences for Breaks

Edwin E. Herrick Jr and John S Panteleakas of Saco received suspended sentences to the South Windham Men’s Reformatory and two years probation after pleading guilty to breaking entering and larceny at Fortunes Rocks. They faced one indictment for the James Weyand cottage break. bail set at 100 dollars. Justice Dufresne warned Panteleakas and noted Herrick must avoid contact with him.

Saco Edwin E. Herrick, Jr John S. Panteleakas South Windham Armand Dufresne York County Fortunes Rocks James Weyand Herrick Panteleakas Atty John E. Bradford Biddeford Dufresne Pansteleakas

Spooky Window Breaks Reported in Springfield Case

In Springfield Massachusetts Mrs. Charles Papineau an 80 year old grandmother reports 39 windows broken since a week ago Tuesday. Police found no evidence of lawbreaking and withdrew. John C Parker claims to test for poltergeists and plans a recording thermometer for the Papineau home. Three windows broken in the bathroom. Papineau and grandson Wayne report hearing strange thumping noises before the crashes.

John C. Parker Parker

Ocean Bank Elects At Kennebunk

Ocean National Bank Kennebunk announces C. J. Dickinson as assistant cashier at the annual meeting. Dickinson has worked there since 1954. Other officers include Norris P. Eveleth president Dr Donald M. Small vice president Robert R. Stimpson cashier Lawrence Brackley assistant cashier and Miss A Olive Clark assistant cashier and Arundel Branch manager. Directors reelected: Eveleth Small Fiske Crowley Medina Ridley Davis.

C. J. Dickinson Ocean National Bank Kennebunk Dickinson Norris P. Eveleth Don'd M. Small Robert R. Stimpson Lawrence ©. Brackley Shjier A. Olive Clark Arundel Donald M. Small W. Gilman Fiske Daniel E. Crowley John Medina Howard L. Ridley Albert T. Davis

Soviet Leader Urges Yes Approach in U S Talks

Anastas Mikoyan, the Soviet Union's No. 2 official, told 1,100 business leaders at the Waldorf Astoria that peace and coexistence with the United States are possible. He dismissed fears of economic or military threats, urging an end to hostile talk and more trade. He spoke after visiting Macy's department store.

New York Anasas I. Mikoyan Soviet Union Nyet Waldorf-Astoria United States The Economic Club of Mikoyan Macy's Department Store

Mikoyan Staffer Charms Crowds On Tour

Anastas I Mikoyan dazzles reporters and crowds during a U S tour. At Perinos in Los Angeles he stops for a child with a red cap then mingles with workers and reporters. He handles tough questions with calm humor and unshaken poise.

Calendar fashion round the clock by Adele Simpson

Adele Simpson shows a year round spring collection emphasizing versatile coats and reversible outfits. The designs revive natural waistlines with a flexible belt option, enabling day to cocktail transitions while maintaining a tailored silhouette.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press New York Adele Simpson Adela America New York Couture

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Biddeford Second Carleton Davis Arnold Calderwood Earl Atwood Prescott Howard Gordon Anderson Rev. H. Lewis Cutler Everett Holt Paul Grace Lawrence Staples John MacDougall Norman Lundy Gen Fea. Corp Main St Chuck Rose Bertrand Bradbury St Columbia U. S. No Swift DIAL the Farm Main Street U. S Wes McKenney & Heard Co Mescalero, N.M Geronimo Virginia Klinekole Lloyd Anderson Harold Hanson Clayton Paul Harry Garland Irving Chelder Richard Murphy Patrick Lunella Alcide Deschambeault Springfield Mass Charles Papineau Ocean Bank RCA GE. Portables Suisss West Coast Perino Wilshire Boulevard Mickey Mantle Lincoln Electric Co Cleveland Ambassador Hotel Anastas I. Mikoyan Broilers Jerry’s Meat Mart Campbell’s Tomato Soup Elmdale RINES Hamburg
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