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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1961

Page

9

Paul Lukas Returns to Hollywood After Wandering Years

AP report notes Paul Lukas, the veteran actor, back in Hollywood to star in Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse his first film since 1954. He has wandered from Tangier to Spain and South America, living cheaply and enjoying travel, books, and friends while maintaining US citizenship. His Oscar was for Watch on the Rhine.

Hollywood Paul Lukas Tangier Morroccan Egypt South America Europe Spain Lukas Oscar

Janice Batchelder Honored At Shower

A surprise shower for Miss Janice Batchelder was hosted by Mrs. Leslie Littlefield and Mrs. Edna Wilson with help from Miss Alice Nelson. Guests included Ruth Grew Ethel Lewis Morley Durest Lois Burnham Grace Wakefield Thelma Hallezuk Rowena Gardella Mary Dawn Mildred Mack Helen Vail Margaret Ricker Marion Nason Adelpha McKeen Selene Mack and others invited but unable to attend. Refreshments were served by Alice Nelson Ruth Grew and Edna Wilson. The bride-to-be cut the pink and silver shower bake topped by a miniature bride and groom.

Janice Batchelder Leslie Littlefield Edna Wilson Alice Nelson Ruth Grew Ethel Lewis Morley Durest Lois Burnham Grace Wakefield Thelma Hallezuk Rowena Gardella Mary Dawn Mildred Mack Helen Vail Margaret Ricker Marion Nason Adelpha McKeen Selene Mack Elinor Ruth Morse Linor McKeen Linda Henderson

William Nutter, Inventor of Palm Beach Cloth, Dies

William S. Nutter, 82, inventor of Palm Beach cloth, died Tuesday night in a Sanford hospital. He began work in the Sanford Mills before age 11 and rose to vice president of Goodall Worsted Co., which produced his famous fabric. He retired in 1946.

Sanford William S. Nutter Palm Beach Nutter Sanford Mills Goodall Worsted Co

Father and son Caswell share Maine campus life

Willard S. Caswell Jr a University of Maine graduate student and his father Willard S. Caswell Sr a 1962 alumnus cross paths on campus. The elder Caswell describes a bygone era with no student aid and long work hours, while both pursue teaching careers in education and mathematics respectively. They lead separate schedules in Oak Hall as they balance family and studies on campus.

Orono University of Maine Caswell Willard S. Caswell The State University Hanniba Hamlin Bill Wells William C. Wells Gray Cumberland County Senate College For Education Willard S. Caswell, Jr Caswells Caswell Chilldren Berea College Kentucky Union Great

Honor Roll Is Announced For Burns School

The Burns School in Saco lists eighth grade first honors and second honors with many names. Seventh grade first honors include Karen Had iars, Pauline Gowen, Judy Littlefield, with second honors for numerous students noted.

Burns School C. K. Burns Saco Prin. Carleton Robbins Karen Hadiars Pauline Gowen Judy Littlefield Faye Baker Eleanor Foster Diane Frechette Patricia Henderson Judith Jackson Mark Love Connie McInnis Joan Nason Diane Ross Susan Sheehan Ann Marie Rancourt Lorraine Cyr Joan Roberts Richard Twomey Richard Brostrom Sheila Caddison Dianne Hall Joanna Hanson Maureen Hickey Nancy Petit Bruce

Benefit Supper For MOD At AMVETS Hall

A covered dish supper to benefit the 1961 March of Dimes campaign will be sponsored by the Saco AMVETS BoucouvalesDupuis post on February 4, announced at a January meeting. Special guest Thomas Bill outlined plans for a state AMVETS bowling roll-off. Commander Earl Clappison reported on membership renewals and 70 members are paid up.

Saco Amvets Boucouvales-Dupuis Post Thomas Bill

Biddeford Man Fined on Two Traffic Charges

Harry N. Huot, 37, of 25 Main Street Biddeford, was fined 29 dollars on two traffic counts after pleading guilty. He paid 10 dollars for operating an unregistered vehicle and received a suspended 10 dollar fine for operating without a license. State police were the complainants in both cases.

Biddeford Simon Spills Harry N. Huot Main Street Huot

Post Card Collection Is Pictorial History Review

Joe Gregoire maintained the lead in the Biddeford AMVETS cribbage tournament though he ceded a point last night. Gerry Snow, with Roland Rioux, gained five. Don Fortier and Buck Cote trailed by eight and six respectively. High scorers were Fred Hayes and Joe Brochu with seven points each, while Roy Fournier swept the leaders in a special elimination. Two weeks remain for the tourney. A 33-card post card collection by Jean Rumery features prewar Old Orchard Beach ruins after the 1907 fire, Portland City Hall burning in 1908, San Francisco quake scenes, and Biddeford Pool landmarks.

Joe Gregoire Gregoire Gerry Potvin Gerry Snow Roland Rioux Don Fortier Buck Cote Fred Hayes Joe Brochu Hayes Brochu Roy Fournier Jean Rumery Hill Street Saco Old Orchard Beach Milliken Street San Francisco Portland Pine Point Laurel Hill Tristam Goldthwaite Biddeford Pool Norwood's Wharf Pepperell Park

Earthquake Recorded in San Diego Late Tuesday Night

A sharp earthquake was recorded in San Diego California late Tuesday night with no dam reported and no immediate injuries noted.

San Diego Calif

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William Nutter A. U. of M George Harpoothian Lillian Isabelle James Cecil Pilkington Octavia Pilkington Spartanburg S. C Miss Harpoothian Biddeford High School Plus School of Business U. S. Navy Bureau of Ships Washington, D. C C. A. Leppert First National Richmond McIntosh U. S. No ANJOU Florida Lady Lenox Denver Suzanne Emmons Robert Polackwich Nancy Ross Judith Cole Marilyn Chelder Esther Burnside Leslie Anderson Sharon Cyr Gail Giles Nancy Lennox Sandra Zaitlin Patricia Coburn Gayle Andrews Eric Cote Gayle Spears Anne Harrison Linda Soucy Norman Dubois Judith Deane Ann Miller Linda Robinson Amvets Hall Harry Huot Haile Selassie Solomon Olfa Pictorial History Review Green’s Shoe Store Green’s Bargain Annex Lipton Bob Cleary Boston Insurance New
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