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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1961

Page

6

St Joseph High inducts students into National Honor Society

Twelve St Joseph High School students were inducted in candlelight ceremonies in the school auditorium. Inductees include seniors Rochelle Caouette Pris cille Morissette Maxine Paul Suzanne Poirier and juniors Patricia Angers Rachel Arcand Lorraine Belair Jean Boudreau Charlene Gagne Patricia Harris Claire Nadeau Lucille Simard. The ceremony featured readings on scholarship character leadership and service, with Rev. Sister St. Marcella and Rev. Marc Franck delivering remarks and honors conferred by school and St Louis Laflamme chapter members. Special guests and faculty from St Joseph and St Louis schools attended.

St. Joseph High School Rochelle Caouette Priscille Morisselte Maxine Paul Suzanne Poirier Patricia Angers Rachel Arcand Lorraine Belair Jean Boudreau Charlene Gagne Patricia Harris Claire Nadeau Lucille Simard Carol Ann Newman Suzanne Perreault Georgeanne Webb St Louis Edward Walsh Old Orchard Beach Mother Mary Edna Good Shepherd Order St. Lucie S St. Jos St. Louis

Night Classes Start At Portland U Feb. 6

Portland University College of Business Administration announces 15 evening courses for credit toward AA or BS degrees. Courses run weekly for 15 weeks, with registration at the first class meeting at University Center, 60 High Street. The notice lists subjects from office management to marketing. Also notes Broadway runs for Life With Father and Tobacco Road.

Portland University College of Business Administration University Center High Street Portland

Detroit Keeps Beating Royals On Home Court

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cincinnati Royals 138 to 125 to extend their hold on second place in the Western Division. It marked the Royals’ 19th straight loss to Detroit on a Pistons home floor. The night also saw the St. Louis Hawks win their fourth straight by defeating the New York Knicks 116 to 109 and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Syracuse Nationals 117 to 112.

Associated Press Cincinnati Royals Pistons Detroit National Basketball Association Cincinnati Royals St. Louis Hawks New York Knick Los Angeles Lakers Syracuse Nats

Call From Kennedy Is Top Priority

Topeka dispatch reports two telephones in Air Force Col. William D. Kyle Jr. home were busy as wives of two released fliers Mrs. John R. McKone and Mrs. Freeman B. Olmstead arrived. Newsmen vied for lines to reach the White House, and one operator cut in claiming the President wanted to speak with Mrs. McKone.

Topeka Kan Air Force William D. Kyle Jr John R. McKone Freeman B. Olmstead United States

Meanest Thief Steals March of Dimes Bank

A March of Dimes bank was stolen from the Main Castle restaurant on Main Street in Biddeford. A restaurant employee reported the theft of a small cash amount and two youths were questioned and released after police, including Officers Alfred Ledoux and Ralph Hubert, investigated the scene.

March of Dimes Bank

Degrees Conferred By Bradford Commandery K T

The Bradford Commandery K T held January degree ceremonies at Biddeford Masonic Hall. The Red Cross and Malta degrees were conferred by a team from St. Amand Commandery Kennebunk with John Strickland welcoming visitors. A social followed with refreshments served by the January hospitality committee.

Red Cross Malta Bradford Commandery K. T Biddeford Masonic Hall St.Amand Commandery Kennebunk John Strickland

Cars Damaged in North Street Crash in Saco

A two car collision on North Street in Saco caused about 400 in damage yesterday. Rhea M. Hanson 49 of Goodale Avenue and Peter C. Anderson 64 of Jenkins Road, both residents of Saco, were involved when one driver attempted a turn and the other failed to stop. Hanson vehicle sustained about 150 damage and Anderson vehicle about 250.

North Street Saco Rhea M. Hanson Goodale Avenue Nott Street Peter C. Anderson Jenkins Road Anderson Hanson

Russo Named to Ring Board in Maine

Governor Reed nominated George L. Russo of Portland to replace James Mc Clay Sr. as member and chairman of the Maine Boxing Commission. Also named were Neil Michaud to the Advisory Committee on Mental Health and Louis Finemore and Stanley J. Lavery to the Committee to Review Settlement Laws. No council confirmation required. Reed announced panel actions for next week.

Augusta Reed George L. Russo Portland James McClay Sr Waterville Maine Boxing Commission Neil Michaud Louis Finemore Bridgewater Stanley J. Lavery Lisbon Falls Executive Council Edward P. Wells Fred G. Noble Bridgton Board of Dental Examiners Roland Sanborn Gorham State Soil Conservation Committee

Marilyn Monroe Wins Mexican Divorce from Miller

Actress Marilyn Monroe obtained a Mexican divorce from Arthur Miller in Juarez on Tuesday. The 34 year old filed last Friday charging incompatibility of character. The item also notes Roosevelt family relations as a side fact.

EL Paso Tex Marilyn Monroe Arthur Miller Juarez

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