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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1959

Page

6

Six Die In Mass Pike Crash Near Auburn

Six persons were killed on the Massachusetts Turnpike when a car jumped the dividing strip and was struck by another vehicle. Three others, including two children, were critically injured. The dead include Jerome Makara, 57, and Cora Makara, 55, of Springfield, plus four Monsanto Co employees from Springfield returning from a fishing trip.

Auburn Mass Massachusetts Jerome Makara Springfield Cora Geraldine Edward

Scratch-Me-Not Relief Ad From Local Druggist

An ad promotes CH-ME-NOT a topical remedy for external skin irritations claiming quick itch relief within minutes. It emphasizes availability from local druggists and promises calming, steadying effects for irritated skin.

Car Collision Injures Five Near Auburn Interchange

Five men were injured when a car driven by Devene crossed the center line and rolled over several times a quarter mile east of the Auburn interchange. The injured, including John Pasterczyk 32 from Chicopee Falls, were taken to Worcester area hospitals, with Makara boy and Pasterczyk to St Vincent and Makara girl to Worcester City Hospital.

John Pasterczyk Chicopee Falls Auburn Devene Worcester Pasterczyk St. Vincent Worcester City Hospital

Saco Couple Celebrates 25th Silver Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Leo Shevenell of Saco observe their silver wedding anniversary. They wed June 18 1934 in Dover New Hampshire. They reside at 524 Main Street Biddeford and attend Notre Dame de Lourdes church. Mrs Shevenell runs The Children's Shop Biddeford. Mr Shevenell treasurer of York County Savings Bank and active violinist in local churches.

Leo Shevenell Saco Irene Pomerleau Dover N. H Main Street Mason Street Biddeford Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Pomerleau- Sheverell Dover Democrat

Gangster Host Barbara Dies After Heart Ailment

JOHNSON CITY N Y AP The man who hosted one of the largest gangster gatherings in crime history died at 53 after a heart attack. Barbara faced illness and avoided court testimony about the Apalachin meeting of about 60 hoodlums and friends on November 14, 1957. He collapsed at his Endicott home and died in Wilson Memorial Hospital. Barbara had been fined in 1946 for illegal sugar acquisition and ran a soft drink bottling business. Police raided his hilltop estate as officers and troopers halted the Apalachin gathering, but the attendees stayed silent.

Johnson City N.Y Tne Yocum Barbara Apalachin Barbara Endicottle Pees Supreme Court State Investigation Commission Underworld US. Dist Syracuse Wilson Memorial Hospital Parbura Cme Endicott Edgar D.croswell Binghamton New York Croswell Treasury Barbaa Isolabie Theode Theunderworld

Marie Joseph Class of 1959 Commencement at Biddeford Pool

The Marie Joseph Academy 1959 class graduation took place on campus with graduates Susan Belliveau Monique Blais Edna Bouchard Della Byram Myra Cyr Georgette Desrochers Michelle Doyon Nathalie Duperry Rachel Gendron and others receiving diplomas and prizes Rev Donald Nicknair officiated the service with salutatorian Edna Bouchard and valedictorian Lucie Laflamme among speakers Claire Ann Stovall led the march and the chorale performed Aspice Lumen One Fleeting Hour was sung with participation by Dorothy Lee and graduating students thanking parents in readings.

Marie Jos- Rose-Marie Mutty Claire Te Key Claudette Turgeon Diplo Stovall Marlene Theriault Ellens Claire Violette Biddeford Pool Mariette Violette Claire Ann Stovall Chorale Edna Bouchard Lucie Laflamme Donald Nicknair Dorothy Lee Father Nicknair Susan Belliveau Monique Blais Della Byram Myra Cyr Georgette Desrochers Michelle Doyon Nathalie Duperry Rachel Gendron Acie Laflamme Delcia Lapointe Loretta Leblanc Therese Martin

Eagle Order Elects Madore Outside Guard

The Fraternal Order of Eagles met at their Birch street home in Biddeford last night and elected Emile Madore as outside guard. Glenn Yarborough presided as Leo Gadbois won a special prize and Ed Chelate took the attendance prize. The president announced the next meeting for July 1 with plans for a field day.

Order of Eagles Birch Street Biddeford Emile Madore Glenn Yarborough Leo Gadbois Ed Chelate Yarborough

Bardot Weds Co-Star in Suburban Louveciennes Ceremony

Paris Brigitte Bardot and Jacques Charrier were married at the Louveciennes town hall in a tightly guarded ceremony. Officials denied specifics on timing and guests amid a secrecy plan. A car incident followed the event as the couple avoided details.

Brigitte Bardot Louveciennes Paris Jacques Charrier Chartier Anne Marie Bardot Brigitte

Brigitte Bardot and Jacques Charrier Humour In Paris Scene

Brigitte Bardot and Jacques Charrier share a playful moment as they co star in their latest film in Paris. Bardot, formerly married to Roger Vadim and recently ending an engagement with Sacha Distel, and Charrier exchange smiles while Mayor Fernand Guillaume flubs a line, prompting shared giggles.

Roger Vadim Sacha Distel Brigitte Jacques Fernand Guillaume

Biddeford Band Concerts Slated For Next Week

Painchaud's band the oldest in New England will open a summer concert series at Memorial Field on May Street Biddeford Tuesday at 8. A new bandstand has been erected and Ludger Picher becomes this year's director, the third since inception. Original director Joseph Painchaud founded the band, with Joseph Martin directing until this year. The Tuesday program will be announced soon.

Painchaud Memorial Field May Street Biddeford Joseph Martin

Heart Disease Not Barrier to Employment in Study

The Great er Boston Heart Assn reports five year study findings that most heart disease patients can work. Of 548 tested, 67 percent were employable, with many retaining or regaining jobs through intercession by unit workers and employer support. Among 267 employables, 266 returned to work, including 133 with prior heart attacks.

Boston Greater Boston

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