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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1962

Page

7

Marie Joseph Academy Commencement Highlights 1962

Marie Joseph Academy held commencement at the Biddeford Pool campus. Rev Kevin Kidd OFM of St Francis College gave the address. diplomas and awards were presented by Msgr Aime Giguere. The program featured class colors blue and white and the American Beauty rose as the flower, with multiple scholarships and honors announced for the Class of 1962.

Marie Joseph Academy Biddeford Pool Evin Kidd OFM St Francis College Msgr Aime Giguere St. Andre Church Clarence Laplante St. Francis College Michele LeBlanc Marcelle Beaudry Jeanne Deschenes Constance Gosselin Jane Marie Baker Marcelle Marie Beaudry Herff- Jones Company Claire d‘Assise Presentation of Mary Order Mother Louis Amnhurst College Conn Maine Teachers Association Association For Promotion of the Study of Pauline Anita Royer Gene Claudette Allard Ginette Denyse Beaudoin State Department of Personnel Betty Crocker Denise Marie Caron Monique Simone Couture Gregg Publishing Company Leola Rita Daigle Jeanne Elizabeth Deschenes Constance Marie Gosselin Jane Therese MacNaughton Ose Irene Claudette Allard Monique

Advertisement for Sealed Bids on Oil Burner Work

Sealed bids for furnishing materials and performing the work for a new oil burner at the U S Post Office in Biddeford Maine will be received in triplicate until 3 00 P M E D T on June 29 1962 at General Services Administration Boston Massachusetts. Specifications may be obtained from the office or the Custodian of the building listed.

U. S. Post Office Biddeford Maine General Services Administration Post Office Boston Massachusetts

Airlines Propose Three-Man Cockpit Crews Amid Union Battle

Goldman reports 10 percent overseas travel and 18 foreign countries plus 70 points across the United States. The line employs 600 flight engineers and 20,000 workers overall. Engineers clash in a two-front war with rival pilots union and carriers over jet cockpit crews. A presidential fact finding panel urged reducing crews from four to three, with airlines proposing two pilots and a third engineer-pilot. Kennedy backs arbitration by a neutral panel. airlines consent but engineers refuse.

United States Kennedy

Billy Graham vows crusade work continues after Rome comparison

Billy Graham urged ongoing efforts after declaring the crusade only the beginning. He warned America is backsliding morally like ancient Rome and said moral decay, not military force, defeated Rome. At the close, 1,729 people moved to the podium to decide for Christ, part of 16,451 decisions and 703,000 attendees reported by the Graham organization. He plans to rest at his home in Montreal, N.C.

Graham America Rome Christ Montreal N.C

Awards Presented At St Andre High

Underclass of St Andre High received numerous awards at a parish House ceremony. Highlights include Latin II highest ranking student tin pin for Dorothy Lapointe juniors and seniors earning Latin National Honor Society certification and magna cum laude honors. Principal warded $250 for a Catholic Encyclopedia for the library.

St. Andre High School Tin Pin Diane Davies Glee Club Suzanne Leblond Joan Maurice Patricia Belanger Dorothy Lapointe Suzanne Roy Charlene Aubert Noella Boutin Claire Dupuis Patricia Gagne Anne Dion Anita Gervais Claire Vadnais Claire Martel Daria le OGA Order of Gregg Claudette Collard Marilyn Donovan Vivian Lessard National Office Management Association Elaine Dubuc Louise Nadeau Rachel Coulombe Claire Guertin Charlotte Lavigne Celine Tardif Rose-Marie Bouffard Daria Lemieux Anne-Marie Martin Priscille Binette Constance Leblond Charter Association For the Promotion and Study of Charlote Lavigne Carolyn Shaw Charlene Cote

Maine VFW installs new leaders at closing convention

Robert C. Jordan of Mexico is installed as commander of the Maine Department, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Also named were Robert C C Randal of Skowhegan and James L. Benwell of South Portland as vice commanders, Stanley Johnson of Augusta as adjutant and service officer, with Therese Randall of Skowhegan installed as auxiliary president.

Rockland Robert C. Jordan Mexico Maine Department Veterans of Foreign Wars State Group Robert CC. Randal Skowhegan James L. Benwell South Portland Stanley Johnson Augusta Therese Randall

Rally Planned at World Fair in Seattle July 8

A one day rally is scheduled for July 8 during the World's Fair in Seattle Washington. Organizers expect attendance to showcase community concerns and civic engagement. Authorities advise arriving early and following security directives for the event.

Seattle Wash

Biddeford Couple Quietly Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J Emile Thibodeau at 17 Gertrude Ave Biddeford held a quiet 50th anniversary on Sunday at home. They married June 17 1912 at St Joseph church. Open house featured a floral centerpiece and gifts from relatives and friends. Both have long civic affiliations including Rochambeau club Elks and St Joseph parish.

J. Emile Thibodeau Gertrude Avenue Biddeford Thibodeau Thibodeaus Alfred Street Michel Cadorette Cadorette's Sears and Roebuck Rochambeau Club Sacred Heart League Society of Artisans St. Jean Baptist Biddeford and Saco Lodge of Elks Fusiliers Laurier Dames Rochambeau Women's Benefit Association St. Ann Sociality St. Joseph Church George Belanger Rene Levesque Saco Arthur Guerin George Taillon Nazaire Beaupre Clement Benoit Henry Joseph Edward Thibodeau Biddeord Louis Painchaud Arthur Guerin Sr Evangeline Beaupre Henry Thibodeau Joseph Thibodeau Raymond Belanger Old Orchard Beach Ronald Guerin Paul Levesque Arthur Tremblay Edna Anton Scarborough Maria Dubois

Voters Added To Biddeford Rolls In Morning Update

The Biddeford registration list grew this morning with new voters across wards. Names include Rock Belanger, Priscilla Neault, Yvonne Halacy, Daniel Halacy, Claire Larose, Irene Gagne, Rene Gagne, Earl Littlefield, Alexander Dussault, Caroline Jacques, Harley Grant, Daniel Barbano, Joseph Carrier, Joanne Larkin, Edward Larkin, Paul Brady, Jane Paulette Cook, Donald Hilton, Margaret Hilton and others at various streets.

Biddeford Wey Rock Belanger Poo! Road Priscilla A. Neault Yvonne A. Halacy Foss Daniel S. Halacy Claire R. Larose Irene L. Gagne Hill Rene G. Gagne Earl H. Littlefield Wentworth Alexander O. Dussault Green Caroline Jacques Main Harley FE. Grant Daniel A. Barbano Alfred Joseph A. Carrier Birch Joanne A. Larkin Edward B. Larkin Paul T. Brady Cherry Jane Paulette J. Cook Donald L. Hilton Margaret Hilton Cutts

Request For River Buoys Is Seen Justified

Rear Admiral C L Harding of the US Coast Guard told Mayor Dinsmore Worthing that Saco’s request for four additional unlighted buoys in the Saco river is reasonable and justified. He noted a light at the North jetty is not feasible due to cost and environmental factors and said no forms need be submitted unless non federal aid is planned.

C. L. Harding US Coast Guard Dinsmore Worthing Saco Adm. Harding Coast Guard

Saco Man Escapes Injury In Gorham Crash

A 29-year-old Saco man named John F Hewes escaped serious injury when his car rolled over three times on Route 22 in Gorham Saturday night. State Trooper Robert J Pratt said Hewes swerved to avoid another car, causing the rollover and crash landing upside down on a private residence lawn. He was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland for back injury examination and treatment of cuts.

Saco Gorham Robert J. Pratt John F. Hewes Ewes Maine Medical Center Portland

Algeria peace talks extend amid FLN split and amnesty offer

Deserter colonels hiding near Oran clash with Algiers factions as a secret army announces a cease fire. FLN and Algiers extremists pledge to unite for a new Algeria ahead of a July referendum. They promise amnesty for terrorists and a Moslem led state, while Europeans demand a pledge from Tunisian leaders.

Lem National Liberation Front FLN Oran Algiers Algieria Chewki Mostefai Algeria Montbeliard France Charles de Gaulle Paris Marc Laurel Jean- Jacques Susini Susini Yves Godart Jean Gardes Mostefai Tunis

Maine Educ TV Referendum Faces Voters in State

Maine politics center on two candidate contests Clyde Bartlett of South Portland and Thomas Maynard of Portland while Rep. Clifford MelIntire seeks re election with William Hathaway set for November. A $1.5 million educational television bond passed last year would fund transmitters at Presque Isle Orono and Calais plus a University of Maine studio. the network would link to WCBB Augusta and other out of state educational stations.

Crats Clyde Bartlett South Portland Thomas L. Maynard Portland Clifford G. MelIntire Congress William D. Hathaway Auburn Reed Presque Isle Orono Calais University of Maine WCBB Augusta

Wells Salon 598 Installs New Officers at June Meeting

York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty held its June meeting at the home of Mrs. Elaine LaPierre Wells to install a new slate of officers. The banquet took place at Henri's restaurant Wells. New officers include Min Biehler Ida Noyes Yvonne Bergeron Antonia Harquoil Evelyn Morin Hollie McKee and Germaine Lariviere with retiring chapeau Mrs Shirley Doe to serve as Salon pouvoir. Installing officer was Mrs Mamie Balkan with assistance from Mrs LaPierre. Committees for 1962 63 were announced and gifts presented to the new chapeau. Next session set for July 21 at Biddeford.

York County Elaine LaPierre Wells Ida Neves Biddeford Min Biehler Yvonne Bergeron Mamie Balkan Old Orchard Beach Maine Ing Shirley Doe Ocean Park Chapeau New Pouvoir Evelyn Morin L'Archiviste Germaine Lariviere la Concierge Antonia Harquoil Secretaire Cassiere Hollie McKee Laumor Ler Henri’s Route 1 Ida Noyes Demi-Chapeau Deuxieme Secretaire-Caissiere Aumoniere Salon Pouvoir South Chapeau Passe LaPierre Elsie Ellis York Beach Doe Noyes Virginia Ford Ford Renaud White Harquail Morin Bergeron Girard Balkan T. B. Seals Ellis Lariviere Fairfield American Legion Hall

Honor Roll Listed At Biddeford JHS

The Biddeford Junior High honor roll lists Grade 8 honorees Beverly Donovan Pamela Barker Brenda Benamati Joan Boilard Nancy Chapman Clifford Clifford Timothy Currier Sandra Davis William Harriman Marjorie Kelleher Fred Lemoitz Linda Martineau Louise Nicol Maralyn Salvas Richard Spill Peter Throumoulos Stephen Ziminski John Gay John St Onge Judith Evans Robert Pelchat Grade 7 honorees Richard Beaudette Susan Brown Jeanne DesRoberts Claire Drouin Lawrence Fifield Richard Gillis Marshall Goldthwait Ruth Gottlieb Patricia Kelleher Claudette Labbe Arthur Lerman Margaret Ouellette Dana Peck Robert Provost Bonnie Remar Arnold Thorner Diane Wagner John Hudson Daniel Perkins Douglas Coughlin Richard Jacques Grade 6 retrta Antonakos Didre Berry Margaret Deans Roger Dube James Evans Susan

Biddeford Junior High Beverly Donovan Pamela Barker Brenda Benamati Joan Boilard Nancy Chapman Clifford Clifford Timothy Currier Sandra Davis William Harriman Marjorie Kelleher Fred Lemovitz Linda Martineau Louise Nicol Maralyn Salvas Richard Spill Peter Throumoulos Stephen Ziminski John Gay John St. Onge Judith Evans Robert Pelchat Richard Beaudette Susan Brown Jeanne DesRoberts Claire Drouin Lawrence Fifield Richard Gillis Marshall Goldthwait Ruth Gottlieb Patricia Kelleher Claudette Labbe Arthur Lerman Margaret Ouellette Dana Peck Robert Provost Bonnie Remar Arnold Thorner Diane Wagner John Hudson Daniel Perkins Douglas Coughlin Richard Jacques

Auxiliary Fetes Fremont Club Members on Father's Day

A testimonial supper honoring Fremont Club men was hosted by the club's auxiliary at Alfredstre hall on Father's Day. A social hour followed with cigars for the men. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Baiguy and many others. convalescents island residents Mrs Donat Dubois and Albert Allie noted. The next joint meeting is planned for Thursday evening.

Fremont Club Alfredstre Hall Iso Simoneau Rose Lamothe Natalie L Mire Angie Peloquin Pauline Morin Muri Duprey Island Donat Dubois Abert Allie George Baiguy Leo Bealieu Roland Begeron Gedion Begeron Henry Pochard Leslie D Prey Emile Veteau Romeo “Oest George Ganon Lionel Garo Josephat Grenie George Lambe Alfred Lantagn Emile LeBlon Natalie Lemire Adrien Lamothe Gerard Morin Paul Neault Frond Neault Pz Nadeau Jose Peloquin Wilft Simoneau Je Paul Rheaume Ernest Valliere T A

Names List From A School Class Roster

A roster fragment lists Patricia Maxwell Patricia Ouellette Cy thia Pouravelis Cheryl Raybur Elizabeth Ross John Throumolos Louis Throumoulos Barba Wagner Raymond Wynne Deni Drouin Grade 5 Carlene Brock Lys Danis Florence Drakoulakos Patricia Boilard Kathleen Pappa Pauline Pouravelis Shifra Zaitli Bonnie Snow Sharon Gottlie William Lacerte Sandra Marqu Susan Monaldo Gale Parker laine Ross.

Maxwell Patricia Ouellette Cythia Pouravelis Cheryl Raybur Elizabeth Ross John Throumolos Louis Throumoulos Barba Wagner Raymond Wynne Deni Drouin Carlene Brock Lys Danis Florence Drakoulakos Ptricia Boilard Kathleen Pappa Pauline Pouravelis Shifra Zaitli Bonnie Snow Sharon Gottlie William Lacerte Sandra Marqu Susan Monaldo Gale Parker Laine Ross

Thornton academy reunion honors and attendees noted

At the Thornton academy 20th reunion banquet in Wonderbar Steak House, recognition was given to organizers and attendees. Notable guests included Mrs. Millard Emanuelson, Mrs. Elwood Doyle, Judge Millard Emanuelson, Alec Garon, Steve Notis, Earl Clappison, and many local and distant spouses and alumni. Records from the 1940s were played during the evening.

Thornton Academy Wonderbar Millard Emanuelson Elwood Doyle Harry Sawyer Alec Garon Steve Notis Earl Clappison Judge Emanuelson Notis Clappison Walter Plaisted Roger Allen Richard Braley Harold Maher Elwood W. Doyle Saco Irene Collers Maher Pine Point Steve Notts South Portland Portland Old Orchard Beach Donald Allen John B. Woodbury Lowell Mass Robert L. Strickland Dracut Timothy J. Crowley Ill Ernest Higgins Allen J. MelInnis

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Exerices Jeanne Deschesne Leola Daigle Couture Elaine Benoit Pauline Royer Back Row Jane Baker Jane McNaughton Irene Allard Denise Caron Ginette Beaudoin Nancy O'Brien Legals Goldman Billy Graham St. Andre High Robert Jordan VFW Journal Peter A. Garland Biddeford-Saco Worthing Nerissa Kent Republican Women of Einer Peterson Garland Frank Beard Kennebunkport Sen Gordon Brewster Saco Man Sao Viola Girard McKee JHS Raymond Mailman Sac Earle Mailman Wendell Hanston Millbury George Pryean Harold Blaisdell Paul Cabana Paul McDona Richard MacMillan Hopkton N. H Leon Libby Old ¢Cha D. C Robert H. Googins James Fennell Jo E. Attleson Hollis Center Edmund A. Cl Pool Shelton William Wilson, Jr Walter Gra Jr John Condon Kembunk William F. Lane Bay Long Island N. Y Clifford Bubier Dryd Harold K. Pike Norman Spear Bridgton
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