New England Vignettes From James Calogero
A collection of New England nuggets on telephone bills at major firms like General Electric and Raytheon, Harvard costs, and Boston business salaries. It notes the Raytheon claim of being the largest Massachusetts user, Harvard’s annual bill, and local Mob campaign costs. It also mentions a jewel theft solved by an ecologist in Connecticut and Vermont speech pride remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Calogero
Boston
New England
General Electric Co
River Works
Lynn
Raytheon Co
Massachusetts
Raytheon
General Electric
Harvard University
American Airlines
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co
James V. Lavin
Boston Cancer Society
Chesire
Conn
Stephen Collins
Connecticut Agricultural Experimental Station
Collins
Girl Scout awards honor service and new county public relations head
The district recognizes outstanding service including land donation for Day Camp at Kennebunk Pond and a high adult award. Mrs Elsie Gagnon is appointed public relations chairman for the county. The annual session opened with a Sanford dinner as Mrs Hutchins welcomed guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pagene
Elston P. Ingalls
Cit
Biddeford
Sanford
John C. Myer
Sanford-Springvale
Dexheimer
Almena Greene
New England
Cain
Troop 48
Lucille Harris
Evelyn Lord
Theresa Chevalier
Pine Cone PS Plans March 21 Installation
Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters set March 21 for installation of officers during a semi public meeting at the Saco K of Phail. A auditor’s report and annual reports were read and accepted. Mrs Bever ly Emerson is listed as a patient at Webber hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Cone Temple
Pythian Sisters
Saco K. of Phail
Beverly Emerson
Webber Hospital
Sarah Metcalf
Violet Gobeil
Edith Halasz
Ruth Kelley
Methodist Guild Elects Officers At South Biddeford
Mrs Martha Cotsinas was reelected president of the South Biddeford Methodist Guild at the annual meeting held at the home of Mrs Ruth Hutchins in Oak Ridge. Other 1962 officers include Mrs Bernice Alexander as vice president and Mrs Pauline Burnham as secretary. The group set July 19 to 21 for the second annual antique show and named committees for dealers publicity and show chair. A social hour followed the session with plans for the next meeting on February 21 at Mrs Bessie Day’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Cotsinas
South Biddeford
Pauline Burnham
Betty Williams
Ruth Bailey
Marcille
Kenneth Hight
Walter Alexander
Addie Piper
Julia Crowley
Burnham
Williams
Ruth Peck
Cotsinas
Bessie Day
Biddeford Pool
Irma Marcille
Atending
Natalie Emerson
Dorothy Emmons
Inez Johnson
Dorothy Rumery
Evelyn Germaine
Dorothy Bunting
Lucy Johnson
Doris Burleigh
Virginia Litwinowich
Patricia Tarbox
Vyrene Macombe
Dorothy Peck
Marie Goldthwaite
Bett Williams
Ruth Hutchins
Susan Hutchins
Explorers Post 305 Holds Brief Meeting in Mason Street Hall
Biddeford Explorer Post 305 met briefly at the Boy Scouts hall on Mason Street, followed by a tobogganing social. Plans include a Sunday 7 p.m. meeting to discuss candidates for the annual 305 Salutes You award and fundraising for the activity. In charge were Bruce Nunan vice-president Richard Martel secretary and Joseph Hill treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Explorer Post
Boys Scout
Masonstreet
Mason Street
Explorer
Bruce Nunan
Richard Martel
Joseph Hill
Local Projects In Kennedy Budget
President Kennedy proposed appropriations for two local Army Engineer projects in the coming fiscal year. Biddeford Pool harbor would receive $6,000 and the Saco River project $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Biddeford Pool
Saco River
Leaders convene at Scout dinner meeting
The gathering was led by the in charge leader and closed with a Scout ceremony. More than 130 leaders and area representatives attended the dinner meeting.
Airman Mayo to enter USAF radio radar tech training
Airman basic Francis C. Mayo son of Dana B. Mayo of Kennebunkport is assigned to the USAF technical training course at Kee ler AFB Mississippi for radio and radar maintenance. He completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and is a Kennebunk High School graduate. Pfc John R. Hooper leaves for duty in Germany after 45 days at home. he reenlisted for three more years. SP4 Donald A A Gagnon from Biddeford, a 1958 St Louis High graduate, is promoted from PFC to Specialist Fourth Class with the 582nd Medical Company (Amb) in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis C. Mayo
Tfrs
Dana B. Mayo
Kennebunkport
United States Air Force
Keeler Afb
Airman Mayo
Lackland Afb
Tex
Kennebunk High School
Germany
Pfc
John R. Hooper
U. S. Army
Fort Dix
N. J
Lawrence R. Hooper
James Street
Saco
Hooper
Lawrence Hooper, Jr
Donald A. A. Gagnon
Alfred P. Gagnon
Wilson Street
Biddeford
St. Louis High School
Gagnon
582Nd Medical Company
Amb
Okinawa
Lance Corp
James C. McCutcheon
Third Marine Division
Ella Stevens
Francis E. McCutcheon
Burgettstown
Marine Base
Parris Island
S. C
Kenneth Post
Richard C. Post
Kennebunk
Unite States Air Force Technical Training Coure
Amarillo Afb
Airman
Post
Kennebunk High
Jubord Will Be Governor Candidate With Campaign Move
Maine Democrats name Richard J. Dubord as a declared gubernatorial hopeful and discuss Gordon Maynard Dolloff a possible candidate for the June 18 primary. Gov Reed faces no Republican challenger yet as Hathaway files for Congress in the second district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Maine
Richard J. Dubord
Grange
Maynard C. Dolloff
Augusta
Reed
Dubord
Waterville
F. Harold Dubord
French Night at Biddeford Eagles a Successful Event
The Biddeford Saco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles reported a well attended French Night on Saturday at their Birch Street home. Highlights included a long supper committee list, entertainment by Jerry Vigne Roger Devoe and Bill Chase, a birthday cake for Wilfrid Dubois, a bouquet for Mr and Mrs George Rancourt, and attendance from several towns and Somersworth New Hampshire. The cribbage tournament nears its ninth week with leaders named and plans for a Sunday class initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco Aerie
Order of Eagles
Birch Street
Biddeford
Joseph (Bull) Larose
Roger Tardif
Ralph Croteau
William Curit
Raymond Belanger
Lucien Martel
Arthur Mire
Donat Morin
Paul Gui
Leo Gadbois
George Rancourt
Portland
Westbrook
Bath
Augusta
Lewiston
Somersworth
N. H
Arthur Lemire
Fred Whelan
Robert
Rusty) Janelle
Ubald Larose
Paul Sullivan
Gerard Hevey
Norman Richard, Jr
Joffre C. Jemillard
How Tax Dollar Is Spent in Kennedy Budget
The 1963 fiscal plan breaks down dollar sources and uses. National security including space and foreign aid takes 63 cents of the budget, with interest 10 cents, veterans 6 cents, farm programs 6 cents, health and welfare 6 cents, and all other 9 cents. Revenue comes from income tax 53 cents, corporation taxes 28 cents, excise sales taxes 11 cents, and other sources 8 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kennedy
Social Held by Biddeford Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
The January social of the Biddeford Knights of Columbus Auxiliary occurred last night at the K of C hall. Guests enjoyed refreshments, games, and a social hour with numerous members receiving special awards and a birthday cake for Evelyn Gervais. The group announced a Busy Bee traveling work basket session on January 24 and a general assembly on February 7 at the club hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Evelyn Gervais
Paulette Loranger
Lena Fecteau
Leonel Martel
Aline Metayer
Lorraine Metayer
Blanche Chretien
Jeanne Gadbois
Rita Huot
Doris Dussault
Area Jehovah's Witnesses Attend Three Day Assembly
Fifteen members from Biddeford, Saco, and Old Orchard Beach travel to Nashua New Hampshire for a weekend circuit assembly at Senior School beginning Friday night. Kenneth Carr says the gathering aims to strengthen Bible use and community morale with talks by Lyle Reusch and el Pereira plus special missionary segments by Ora Bowman and Sylvia Pingree. The event expects over 1000 attendees from 17 congregations, with a Sunday public talk by Reusch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses
Biddeford
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
Nashua, N.H
Kenneth Carr
Gram
Lyle Reusch
Brooklyn
N.Y
Reusch
el Pereira
Portland
Ora Bowman
Sylvia Pingree
Biddeford- Saco
Watchtower Society
St. Joseph High Alumnae Plan Valentine Dance
At a St. Joseph high school alumnae meeting plans were laid for a Valentine dance on February 10 at St. Joseph parish hall and a Mother and Daughter night with speakers Mother St. Marcella and Rev. Sylvia Levesque. The group also voted to buy new basketball uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Sodality Valentine
St. Joseph Parish Hall
Mother St. Marcella
St. Joseph High School
Sylvia Levesque
Europe
Paulette Janson
Margaret Paquette
Saco AMVETS Buy New Flag For Cub Scouts
Boucouvalas-Dupuis AMVETS post in Saco purchased a 50 star flag to donate at upcoming Cub Scout ceremonies this month. Walter Perry was inducted as a new member, bringing total membership to 79. Earl Clappison led the January meeting at the post home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Amvets
Cub Scouts
Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post
Saco
Walter Perry
Earl Clappison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ralph Johnson
Lewis H. Johnson
Rockland
Johnson
Bell Laboratories
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Francis J. Lawler
New Bedford
Mass
Learly
William A. Burns
Burns
Pine Cone
Methodist Guild
S. Biddeford
Explorers Post
Carload
Diamond
Elm St
Biamond National Corporation
Portland,School of Art
Jubord
Eagles Report
Jehovah’s Witnesses
St. Joseph High
Journal
Nunn Bush
Edgerton
Plymouth
Epker Et Yaa
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