Local Briefs From Biddeford and Area
Personal notices list residents at Webber hospital and H Hood and Sons, summer workers from Biddeford. Visitors from Saco travel to Bar Harbor. A Wis. family returns home after visiting Biddeford relatives. A Biddeford secretary takes two week vacation partly at Ossipee Lake. The Bar Harbor wedding of Louise Cantonguay and Gerard Nolette drew many local attendees from Biddeford Old Orchard Beach and nearby towns. Nolette lineage noted with various relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Levesque
Hill Street
Biddeford
Webber Hospital
Paul Beaudoin
Pinette Avenue
H. P. Hood and Sons
Portland
Elaine Canatar
Lewis Avenue
Saco
Bar Harbor
Donald Uren
David
Keith
Robert
Fennimore
Wis
Uren
Julius Regina
Green Street
Beatrice Pothier
Acorn Street
Garland Manufacturing Company
Bambi Cottage
Ossipee Lake
Waterboro
Louise Cantonguay
Gerard Nolette
Chisholm
Owen Nolette
Roland Nolette
Leo Paul
Alfred Nolette
Albert Nolette
Raoul Nolette
Dolores Nolette
Raymond Nolette
Leo Nolette
Janet
Linda
Joseph Dallaire
Philippe Brochu
Carol Stevens
Paul Nadeau
Angela Peloquin
Jeanne
Georgianna Legere
Simeon Houle
Edward Lemire
Old Orchard Beach
Edward Lemire, Jr
Lincoln
Neb
Alan Clark
North Carolina
Nolette
Philip Nolette
Joseph Warren Dies At His Home In Westbrook
Joseph A. Warren 88 longtime S D Warren Co chief research engineer former mayor and Maine state representative died at his Westbrook home He was last Warren family member tied to the firm and served 25 years as mill manager and as vice president and director of research He leaves widow Georgia and three daughters.
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Westbrook
Joseph A. Warren
S.D. Warren Co
S.D. Warren
Big
Warren
Gardiner
Westibrook
Maine
House of Representatives
Georgia
Club Calendar Meeting Notice at Beach Street Post
Owen-Davis unit of the American Legion auxiliary will meet tomorrow night at the Post home located on Beach Street in Saco.
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Owen-Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Beach Street
Saco
Church services and prayer meetings in Saco area
Holy communion will be celebrated at Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco on Wednesday at 7 am. The Biddeford United Baptist church holds its weekly hour of power tomorrow night at 7:30 in the church vestry. Advent Christian church on Saco Avenue in Old Orchard Beach hosts a prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 7:20. Faith Chapel at 157 Main Street in Saco will hold a mid week prayer service tomorrow night at 7:30.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco
Biddeford
Advent Christian Church
Saco Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Faith Chapel
Main Street
Saco religious groups announce midweek services and meeting
The Christian Science society Hamilton Memorial at 42 Beach Street Saco will hold a service Wednesday evening at 745. The Board of Trustees of the Saco United Baptist will meet Wednesday at 7 pm.
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The
Christian Science Society
Hamilton Memorial
Beach Street
Saco
Saco United Baptist
Village Baptist hosts prayer and Bible study hour
A prayer and Bible study hour will be held in the vestry of Village Baptist Church on Spring Street in Kennebunkport tomorrow at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Baptist Church
Spring Street
Kennebunkport
Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Meetings
The Sunbeams of the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army meet tomorrow at 3:30 PM. The Corps Cadets gather Wednesday at 6:15 PM. A midweek Holiness meeting occurs Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
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Old Orchard Beach
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Corps
Alcohol counseling center moves from Presque Isle to Bangor
The state alcoholism counseling center at Presque Isle is closed and its operations shift to Bangor. Counselor George S. Knight from Presque Isle transferred to Waterville, and officials plan to close the Rockland office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Presque Isle
Bangor
George S. Knight
Waterville
Rockland
Portland Launches Rat Drive With Poisoned Cat Food
Portland Health Department opens a citywide rat drive citing about 80,000 rats in the area. The plan uses 400 pounds of poisoned cat food spread around a municipal dump to curb the infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Jets Underway Develop Secret Air Force Planes
Los Angeles North American Aviation moves two advanced aircraft toward Air Force use with speeds over 2000 mph and service at 70000 feet. The B70 Valkyrie bomber and the F108 Rapier interceptor, both jet powered, are described as highly secret programs.
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Los Angeles
North American Aviation
Air Force
Fire at Biddeford Homestead causes no damage
A booster line was used to battle a fire at the Biddeford Homestead 304 South Street Biddeford last night. Officials believe a short circuit in a wire caused the blaze with no damage reported.
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Homestead
Biddeford
South Street
Ste Anne Sodality to Pay Respects at Cote Funeral Home
The Ste. Anne sodality of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church will meet at 7:30 PM at Cote Funeral Home on Beach Street in Saco to pay respects for Mrs. Leda Bouth.
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Ste. Anne
Private funeral for Florence S. Bean held in Saco
Private funeral services for Florence S. Bean were held yesterday at 2 p m from Shumway funeral home 35 Spring Street Saco Rev Norman J Langmaid of the School Street Methodist church officiated Burial was in the family lot Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford
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Florence
Bean
Florence S. Bean
Shumway
Spring Street
Saco
Norman J. Langmaid
School Street
Funeral services for Leon Franklin Milliken
Funeral services for Leon Franklin Milliken of 8 School Street Biddeford were held yesterday afternoon at Dennett and Craig funeral home 365 Main Street Saco with Warren Moses of the Christian Science church Portland officiating. Ritualistic services were given by officers of the Saco Lodge of Masons. Burial in Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery. Pallbearers Paul Woodman Ronnie Tripp Millard Tripp Thomas Hooper Lawrence Rowe Donald Rhodes and Ernest Pollock.
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Leon F. Milliken
Leon Franklin Milliken
School Street
Biddeford
Dennett and Craig
Main Street
Saco
Warren Moses
Christian Science Church
Portland
Saco Lodge of Masons
Buxton Lower Corner
Paul Woodman
Ronnie Tripp
Millard Tripp
Thomas Hooper
Lawrence Rowe
Donald Rhodes
Ernest Pollock
Funeral services for Wilfrid Guertin Biddeford
Funeral services for Wilfrid Guertin of 129 Elm Street Biddeford were held at St. Joseph church this morning at 8 A high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev Armand Neault. The male choir of St Joseph church sang with organist Mrs Diana Rousselle. Pall bearers were Ernest Nol Jette Louis Cote Luc Lizotte Jean Guertin Alphe Lemay and E Bouthillette. Burial followed in the St Joseph cemetery with graveside prayers by Rev Normand Carrier. Out of town relatives included Mr and Mrs Patrick Hazelton of Old Orchard Beach.
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Wilfrid Guertin
Elm Street
Biddeford
St. Joseph Church
Armand Neault
Diana Rousselle
Ernest Nol Jette
Louis Cote
Luc Lizotte
Jean Guertin
Alphe Lemay
E. Bouthillette
St. Joseph
Funeral services held for Annabelle Hayes in Biddeford
Funeral services for Annabelle Hayes aged 69 were held at St Mary church Biddeford with Rev Francis Kane officiating. Music by William Cleary and Elizabeth Seidel. Pallbearers included Paul Frechette Ronald Frechette Henry Labbe Lorenzo Labbe Leo Cote and Adore Cote. Burial in St Marys cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev Cornelius Enright. Out of town relatives attended from Connecticut New Jersey and Maine including the Frechettes Burns Begin Cote and Tardif families. Old Orchard Beach.
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Annabelle Hayes
Main Street
Biddeford
St. Mary Church
Re. Francis Kane
William Cleary
Elizabeth Seidel
Paul A. Freschette
Ronald Frechette
Henry Labbe
Lorenzo Labbe
Leo Paul iCote
Fadore Cote
St. Mary's Cemetery
Cornelius Enright
Paul Frechette
Meridan
Conn
Hervey Frechette
New Britain
Alicia Burns
Watertown
Paul Begin
Watertown Conn
Eudore Cote
Hartford
Stock market edge turns higher as shares rebound
New York stocks rose from a three day decline with steel and motor shares leading the bounce. Major names like Ford Chrysler GM Motorola Litton Zenith and U S Steel all posted gains while the Associated Press average moved up 60 cents to 229.90 as bonds held mixed.
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New York
All Motors
Ford
Chrysler
American
General Motors
Lukens
Joones & Laughlin
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Republic Steel
Motorola
Litton Industries
Zenith
New York Central
DuPont
Merck
Westinghouse Electric
American Telephone
Associated Press
Diet quip from Dallas Morning News columnist Crume
Dallas columnist Paul Crume quotes an East Texas motto stating Diets are for those thick and tired of it. The remark spotlights casual regional humor about dieting and lifestyle.
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Dallas
Tex
Dallas Morning News
Paul Crume
East Texas
Tide table data fragment in July report
A clipped July tides table shows high and low water times with numeric values across columns. It lists sea level measurements and times in the A M and P M columns, indicating tidal predictions or observations for the period.
Lightning Kills Army Private at Fort Devens
A fatal lightning strike at Mirror Lake killed PFC John William Allen 21 of the 5th Field Hospital. One other enlisted man died later at home, while 16 ROTC cadets were slightly injured and treated at the scene or hospital. Two cadets were hospitalized.
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Fort Devens
Mass
Mirror Lake
John William Allen
5Th Field Hospion
Metamora
Ind
Carl A. Baker
Presque Isle
Maine
University of Maine
Emile E. Morad
New Bedford
Providence College
Paul S. Williams
Harvard Rotc
Robert R. Kelley
Springfield
Fort
Say Darling to Open at Lakewood Theater
Lakewood Theater will stage the musical Say Darling starting next Monday to mark its 750th production. Co stars include recording artist Karen Chandler and former prizefighter Maxie Rosenbloom, in a long running summer season noted as the theater’s 59th consecutive season.
Atom Powered Savannah Promises Nuclear Fueled Voyage
The Savannah, first steam powered Atlantic ship, will be powered by a nuclear reactor heating water to drive turbines. Launched in a ceremony led by Mrs. Richard M. Nixon, the 21,000 ton vessel aims to prove peaceful atomic energy for future merchant ships with a crew of 110 and capacity around 10,000 tons.
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Savannah
Atlantic
Dwight ID
Welcome News From Newborns At Webber Hospital
To several couples in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunkport a string of newborns were born in mid July at Webber hospital. Names include Coleen Patricia Roland Paul Donald Norbert Coleen Ann David John Donna Marie Deborah Elinor Russel John Gail Lynn and more with birth weights ranging from five to ten pounds.
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Ronald N. O'Hern
Lincoln Street
Saco
Coleen Patricia
Webber Hospital
Alfred J. Mercier
Birch Street
Riddeford
Roland Paul
Edgar J. Tremblay
Elm Street
Biddeford
Donald Norbert
Walter J. Nelson
Maple Street
Coleen Ann
David A. Thayer
Seaview Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
David John
Webber
Raymond LaSante
Donna Marie
Robert A. Johnson
South Street
Deborah Elinor
Emilien J. Bellrace
Prospect Street
Russel John
Domonique Gagne
School Street
Kennebunkport
Gail. Lynn
Pageant notes limit on calls cited in Miss Ingersoll case
Page One columnist Kennedy Cav nne reports Miss Ingersoll felt restricted by rules while a pageant official warned without limits on calls the contest would descend into chaos. Carol Jones, 23, of Albuquerque, named as a hurried replacement. Miss U S A to be chosen Wednesday and Miss Universe Friday.
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Cav
Nne
Eisenhower and Berlin Blockade Fears Shape Nuclear Debate
The President weighs the security benefits of nuclear weapons for the United States. He fears a new Berlin blockade would strain Western Allied land routes and radar jamming could complicate a mass airlift. He believes supply lines to West Berlin would be harder to sustain than a century ago. Nixon's Russia trip is not expected to yield major new messages or negotiations.
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United States
Kremlin
Eisenhower
Germany
China
Berlin
West Berlin
Richard M. Nixon
Russia
Weather Eases Biddeford Business Despite Overcast Skies
A gray overcast day brought smiles to Biddeford merchants as summer visitors used a beach day to shop locally. All parking spaces filled early, with heavy traffic persisting at noon and police noting many out of state and Canadian license plates along Main Street.
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Biddeford
Main Street
Nixon Eisenhower differ on Berlin and Geneva talks
The article notes Nixon traveling to Moscow and possible substantive proposals from Khrushchev. Eisenhower grows pessimistic about a Geneva summit after July discussions, with reports from Secretary Herter indicating tougher Soviet posture on Berlin. Eisenhower opposes issuing a firm ultimatum and prefers a finite, nonquitting approach to talks.
Biddeford Man Fined $25 for Indecent Exposure
Leo Boisjoly aged 33 of 21 State Street Biddeford was fined 25 dollars or 30 days in jail by Judge Simon Spill for indecent exposure at Biddeford Municipal Court. The sentence was suspended and Boisjoly placed on one year probation after testimony of intoxication. A separate matter involved Dickie Lee Chadbourne 21 of 13 Sullivan Street ordered to pay 15 dollars weekly support for his wife and 11 month old child, plus a 100 dollar fine suspended and six months probation. He was released on 500 dollars personal recognizance with compliance to court rulings.
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Leo Boisjoly
State Street
Biddeford
Simon Spill
Spill
Sory Boisjoly
Biddeord
Boisjoly
Dickie Lee Chadbourne
Sullivan Street
Ellen E. Chadbourne
Chadbourne
Prisoner Downey Hopes for Release From Red China
John Downey of New Britain Connecticut, serving a life term for espionage, lives on hope in a Red China prison. His brother William, who visited Peiping, says officials have not responded to appeals via the Red Cross and Chinese authorities would not meet Downey. Downey and Richard Fecteau were captured after a U S Air Force plane crash en route from Japan to Korea.
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Hong Kong
John Downey
New Britain
William
Richard G. Fecteau
Boston
Mass
John
Fecteau
Downey
U. S. Air Force
Japan
Korea
Peiping
Eisenhower weighs 1960 GOP options and steel strike stance
President Eisenhower weighs support options from a list of ten GOP candidates led by Nelson Rockefeller and Richard Nixon. He backs no side in the steel strike, contemplates limited intervention, and seeks to keep inflation in check while pursuing a balanced budget with possible tax reform studies under Treasury officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Richard Nixon
Eisenhower
United Steelworkers Union
Avhle Eisenhower
Secretary of the Treasury
Robert B. Anderson
Anderson
McKay's Condition Grave In Salem Hospital Report
Former Secretary of the Interior Douglas McKay was listed in grave condition Monday night at Salem General Hospital after officials cited a kidney ailment amid ongoing medical care. He previously served in public office and is a notable national figure from Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay
Salem
Ore
Interior
Douglas McKay
Salem General Hospital
Mueller Nominated for Cabinet Post as Commerce Secretary
President Eisenhower nominated Frederick Henry Mueller of Grand Rapids Michigan for promotion to secretary of commerce. Mueller has served as secretary since December 3 1958 after acting in the role following Lewis L. Strauss stepping down. Mueller was born November 22 1893 and previously ran a furniture business before government service.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Frederick Henry Mueller
Grand Rapids
Mich
Commerce
Mueller
Lewis L. Strauss
Senate
Strauss
Congress
Witnesses to be called in Maine GIs court martial
At least 20 more prosecution witnesses are expected in the court martial of Pvt Gordon Thompson Jr at Ft Sill. Thompson is charged with murdering Sp4 John Norris and stealing Norris car after Norris death near Ft Monmouth. Witnesses yesterday testified on the car theft tied to the case.
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FT. Sill
Okla
Stockton Springs
Maine
Gordon Thompson
Sp. 5
John Norris
St. Pauls
N. C
Ft Monmouth N. J
Norris
Thompson
Army Signal Corps School
Ft. Monmouth
Pfe Pide
C. Hylton
Hylton
Thom
Army
Ft Sill
Area Rainfall Below Normal in Portland July
The Weather Bureau notes July rainfall in Portland totals 2.11 inches, below the normal 2.83. After a wet June at 4.72 inches vs 3.32 normal, area residents grumble as haying is late and crops slow. Southern New England shows heavier rain and a Boston weather surplus since June 20.
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Portland
Weather Bureau
New England
Boston Weather Bureau
Librarian Bars 1952 Book Over Mixed Race Illustrations
Shreveport Memorial Library chief librarian Inez Boone removed a 1952 title The First Book of Fishing from circulation due to illustrations showing white and Negro children fishing and picnicking together. Boone urged the City Library Board to review the book before a final decision.
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Shreveport
Shreveport Memorial Library
Inez Boone
City Library Board
Navy to breed space monkeys from Baker survivor of Jupiter flight
Space program researchers in Baton Rouge plan to breed Baker the famous squirrel monkey to test if her offspring adapt better to space travel. Dr. Donald Stalken notes Baker survived the 306 mile Jupiter rocket flight with no apparent ill effects.
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Baton Rouge
Navy
Baker
Donald Stalken
Clauson Urges Diversity for Caribou Economy
Governor Clauson told a Caribou audience yesterday that Maine must diversify its interests to keep the economy healthy. He urged expanding the manufacturing sector and augmenting it with new industries to modernize the state’s industrial base.
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Clauson
Back In Jail Jose Lopez Sparks Bail Protest
Jose Lopez aged 25 returned to jail after seven hours of what officials called undeserved freedom. The detention followed protests from a second Jose Lopez aged 41 unrelated, whose bail had been posted on narcotics charges.
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New York
Jose Lopez
Companying His Heart Ailment Turns Worse
The report notes his heart ailment is deteriorating and unresponsive to treatment, with health concerns mounting as his condition worsens.
Reports From York County Red Cross Meeting
The yearly financial report was read at the quarterly board meeting held at the home of Richard A. Nott in Kennebunkport. Treasurer Theresa Colpitts reported 1734.69 spent on home services and 590.08 on disaster aid and water safety. The group voted to distribute funds to chapter branches and discussed fundraising. Attendees included Colpitts, Rosamond Tucker, Nicholas Scontras, Frances Sands, Viola Jasper, and Nott.
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York County Red Cross
Board of Directors
Richard A. Nott
Kennebunkport
Theresa Colpitts
Saco
Rosamond Tucker
Nicholas Scontras
Frances Sands
Bar Mills
Viola Jasper
Eliot
Gov Long stories from New Mexico trip
Louisiana Governor Earl K. Long, tired after a motor trip from El Paso, Tex., arrived in Santa Fe and, due to the high altitude, appeared fatigued and required assistance walking. Dr. Richard Landmann examined him and said he was apparently all right and sleeping. The doctor attributed the rapid pulse to altitude at Santa Fe, over 7,000 feet, while Long said he was feeling better upon arrival and was aided by J. M. Pete Menefee, Louisiana state racing commissioner.
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Santa FE
N. M
Louisiana
Earl K. Long
el Paso
Tex
Richard Landmann
Long
Bill Wisner
New Mexico
J. M. Pete Menefee
Swim program starts at Ocean Park in Old Orchard Beach
A record 200 children attended the first session of the Old Orchard Beach Red Cross swim program at the Royal Ambassador pool in Ocean Park. Mrs. Gerald VanFleet and Mrs. Howard Shaffer directed with six water safety aids. Classes for beginners to swimmers run daily 1 to 3 pm for two weeks and are free to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Bay State Resident Fined In Saco Court
A Massachusetts resident, Robert V. Rose, 27, East Boston, was fined 15 for stopping at a stop sign at Route 112 and the Meine turnpike exit. He faced an additional charge of driving without glasses and the case was continued for sentence. Also, a 16 year old was sent home after being found underage to work in a liquor establishment. no warrants issued. Recorder William F. Wilson presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Saco
Robert V. Rose
East
Boston
Mass
Rose
William F. Wilson
X15 Tests Begin At Edwards Air Force Base
Edwards Air Force Base hosts a sixth X15 test flight to measure fuel dump rate of 18 000 pounds. Pilot Scott Crossfield will launch from a B52G mother ship and perform a controlled fuel dump test before both aircraft land together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Edwards Air Force Base
Scott Crossfield
Ferry Sets Record on Bar Harbor to Yarmouth Run
The CN ferry Bluenose carried 572 passengers to Yarmouth and 512 returning to Maine, totaling over 1,000 for the Bar Harbor to Yarmouth run, a new daily traffic record for the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moncton
N. B
Canadian National Railways
Bar Harbor
Yarmouth
N. S
Maine
Leahy Body to Lie in Repose at Washington Cathedral
The body of Fleet Adm. William D. Leahy, wartime chief of staff to President Roosevelt, will lie in repose at Washington National Cathedral starting noon Wednesday. Leahy died of a brain hemorrhage at the Naval Medical Center in Bethesda at age 84. Burial is planned for Arlington National Cemetery Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fleet
William D. Leahy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington National Cathedral
Leahy
Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
Arlington National Cemetery
Financial Report Waterville Highlights Fibre Co Earnings
The Keys Fibre Co reported net income of 978061 for the first six months of 1959, an increase of over 200000 from the prior year. Earnings per share totaled 1.26, up from 0.99 in the same period of 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
the Keys Fibre Co
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Joe Conover
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Ocean Park
Bay State
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Seco, Maine
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