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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1960

Page

8

Witnesses Questioned On Samuel Shepard Will

Witnesses to the will of Samuel B. Shepard appeared before Judge of Probate John B. Roberts at Aired to prove a 1959 will contested by relatives. Attorney Harold D. Jarrell represented the executor with Leonard Vierce of Portland.

Samuel B. Shepard Barils John B. Roberts Harold D. Jarrell Biddeford Leonard Vierce Portland Amos Shepard New York City Virgil Totman Caroline Totman Waterville Horace Totan Kathleen Totman Lang Buxton Atty Richard Chapman Ortland Teanine Anton Old Orcheed Beach Shepard Shirey J. Walker Hollis Ann M. Pullen Harold D. Carroll Henrietta M. Creroll Wiew Carroll Saco River

Board urged to modernize firm amid aging plant

The board was told to upgrade the company as electronics were in their infancy and the plant risked obsolescence in two years. Judge Roberts said he would render a decision before Friday night July 22 as he went on vacation.

Vers Roberts

Fresh Air Girl Reunited With Foster Family in Kennebunk

Shirley Frazier a seven year old from Jamaica New York was the first of twenty children brought by the Foster Air Fund to Kennebunk to be claimed by foster families. Mr Francis Lamontagne riding home from work happened to spot Shirley at the town hall intersection and took her to his car and to her host family. The remaining nineteen children were claimed shortly after.

Shirley Frazier Jamaica N.Y Kennebunk Kennebunk Town Hall Foster Air Fund New York Herald Tribune Francis Lamontagne Nancy Lamontagne Biddeford Town Hall Shirley

Scout Jubilee Field Day Plans Are Completed

Plans were completed for the Cub Scout Jubilee field day by Saco Pack 310 at the home of Cub Master and Den Mother Mr and Mrs Thomas Vining at 45 Old Orchard Road Saco. The event is Saturday at 230 p m on the Burns school athletic field with Harvey Lamontagne Jr head of the Saco recreation program giving permission. A program of games and relay races is planned with supper served by leaders. All Cub Scouts and their families may attend.

Saco Pack Cub Masiter Thomas Vining Old Orchard Road Saco Burns School Summer Street Harvey Lamontagne, Jr Saco Pack 310 den Mothers John Whitney Leo Lambert Richard Vose Alan Sawyer Leo Corriveau

Saco Police Commended By Bay View Group

The Bay View association commends Saco Police Chief Raymond Kerry and his force for patrolling the shorefront. A letter from Mary E Stearns notes patrol cars deter undesirables and protect property year round, with winter checks of beaches and cabins for vandalism and breaks.

Saco Police Department Bay View Association Saco Raymond Kerry Mary E. ‘Stearns Association

Sea Themed Kennebunk Church Fair Attracts Local Residents

The Women’s Fellowship of Christchurch in Kennebunk sponsors a sea themed fair on August 3 starting at 10 am at Washington Speak with booths decorated by shells driftwood and net floats. Proceeds fund church activities with a rain contingency in the church vestry.

Women's Fellowship of James A. Stewart Wal‘fred Johnson Ernest Smith Mark Goodwin Joseph Sheridan Russell Yates Fred Seeley Arnold Truscott Fred Holmberg Robert Eveleth

Maine Trio Get Fulbright Scholarships

Three women students from South Portland Bangor and Fairfield win Fulbright grants for 1960 61 study abroad Chair man Ernest C Marriner notes the selections were made under the Fulbright Act by the Board of Foreign Scholarships from candidates recommended by the state committee Miss Sally E Curtis will study German literature at the Free University of Berlin Miss Marie H Ifill will study educational methods at the University of Melbourne Australia and Mrs Blanche Laflamme McLaughlin will pursue advanced French work at the University of Paris

Augusta South Portland Bangor Fairfield Ernest C. Marriner Maine Committee On Fulbright Scholarships Sally E. Curtis University of Maine Free University of Berlin Marie H. Ifill University of Melbourne Australia Blanche Laflamme McLaughlin Colby College University of Paris Board of Foreign Scholarships

Tax Anticipation Note Paid By City Of Saco

The City of Saco paid a 150000 tax anticipation note saving 1300 to 1400, noting a 1 percent tax discount plan worked well. Purvis said 333758.99 in taxes collected to date allowed payoff of one note, leaving 250000 outstanding, 175000 less than last year. Saco now has 100000 on hand with remaining funds used for operating expenses.

Saco Clifford A. Purvis Purvis

Maine Cod Sets World Records Aboard Lassie

James J. Duggan of Charleston West Virginia caught a 74 pound 4 ounce Maine cod 14 miles off Boothbay Harbor on June 2. The fish was 66 inches long and 43 inches in girth and earned all tackle and 50 pound test line world records from the International Game Fish Association.

Rockport Conn E. E. Belek Duggan Lassie Lou Garcelon, Jr Boothbay Harbor Great Lodge Maine Julia Silva Danariscove Island M. B. Mortensen Bar Harbor

Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting At Renaud Home

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Elodie Renaud's Biddeford home despite a cancelled cook-out. Chaplain Bertha Keigher led prayers as secretary Eloodie Renaud reported, and Mrs. Pelletier outlined rehabilitation aids. Donations to Togus were noted, July favors sent to Notre Dame hospital, birthday march honored, and Nellie Petit won the mystery prize. The next gathering is August 17 at Elm Street post home.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Auxiliary Elodie Renaud Pike Street Bertha Keigher Eloodie Renaud Marie-Jeanne Pelletier Togus Notre Dame Hospital Nellie Petit Clauidia Thiv’arge Post Home Elm Street Biddeford

City tax discount period yields surprise excess funds

Purvis noted that revenue collected during the tax discount period totaled about $100,000 more than the city anticipated, signaling stronger than expected collections and potential budget implications.

Purvis

Pa Youth Fined For Speeding In Biddeford Court

Simon G. Eccles, 17, of Bryn Mawr Pa, pleaded guilty to speeding 75 mph in a 45 mph zone in Biddeford Municipal Court. Associate Judge Gerald A. Nason imposed a $15 fine. State Trooper Sherwood K. Baston was the complainant.

Pennsylvania Gerald A. Nason Biddeford Simon G. Eccles Bryn Mawr Sherwood K. Baston

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