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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1960

Page

7

Trotters and Pacers First Race in Class D Feature

In a crowded early program, the opening pace for Class D trotters lists Honorable G Gartley and Homestretch Marvo among top finishers with fiches for several contenders including J P Hal Massie and Princess Molly G. Second race shows Linda Brook leading Battle Up and Yes Sir Balkan. multiple horses named with drivers. Third race features Blazen aleeno as top driver Belmont and Janet Belle among entrants. Fourth race lists Sadie's Lord and Isaac Hanover as favorites with Jeff Todd also competing. Fifth race covers Inkus Truax Danny Venture Dorothy Long and Tax Free among competitors. Sixth race notes Sunday as favorite in the Trot Class D.

Honorable G Gartley Fitch Lucky Smith J. P. Hal Massie Doherty Princess Molly G Field Cathy Forester Robinson Birdie Hanover Keene David L. A. Smith Linda Brook Battle Up Fenno Sir Balkan Nichols Lord Windsor McKenney Guy Colby Perkins Gem McElwyn Millett Night Invader Colby Eden Berry Josedale Esquire Blazen Aleeno Belmont Janet Belle Langille, Jr Beebe Scott Milton Kay Goff Shadydale Fancy Roullard Uka H Gerry Andrew Lybrook Buckley Sadie’s Lord Carter, Jr Isaac Hanover Russell Jeff Todd D. Smith Idlemore Nelson Sika Senator Fingo R. Smith Earl's Queen Norton Freddie W. H Bubier Inkus Truax Hanson Danny Venture Inman Dorothy Long Tax Free Langille Scottis Zephyr Winslow Casa Crain Gilman Dudley Pick Holmes Flashy Kim Miles

Jolly Princess and Starters Lead Through Prominent Race Card

A plugged card lists horses, drivers, and pacing classes for two race days. Notable entries include Jolly Princess driven by Ray for McKenney and Knight Commander with Hodgkins, plus several noted mares and gaited contenders across Class C and D heats.

Emery School Pupils Cited For Attendance

Emery School announced perfect attendance for the year under Principal Miss Gertrude Colliff. Names span Sub-Primary to Grade 6 including Linda Lachance Claire Chabot Norman Daigle Linda Lavigne Pamela Pierce Priscilla Lavigne William Nichole Barbara Wagner Jeanne Outur Linwood Davis Jeanne DesRoberts Richard Moreau Dennis Fotin John Gay Lee Howe William Harriman David Mailhot Claire Perrie Peter Throumoulos David Peck Donald Boissonneault iMars Gosselin Ronald Munroe Thomas Lemay. Absent one half day were Grade II Carol Descote James Mun.

Emery Gertrude Colliff Linda Lachance Claire Chabot Norman Daigle Linda Lavigne Pamela Pierce Priscilla Lavigne William Nichole Barbara Wagner Jeanne “Outur Linwood Davis Jeanne DesRoberts Richard Moreau Dennis Fotin John Gay Lee Howe William Harriman David Mailhot Claire Peirie Peter Throumoulos David Peck Donald Boissonneault iMars Gosselin Ronald Munroe Thomas Lemay Carol Descote James Mun

Ellsworth Council Teary Meeting Amid Tear Gas Incident

Ellsworth city councilors fled a recent session after tears due to a tear gas training incident that leaked into the chamber. City Manager Clarence Robinson suggested the gas exposure occurred as reserves and deputies trained elsewhere in the building. The meeting was adjourned as officials recovered. The incident followed news from Washington that the House passed a limited health care program for some aged, sending it to the Senate for possible expansion under the Social Security amendments.

Ellsworth Alice Carlisle Clarence Robinson Washington House Senate Douglas H. Elliott R-Pa Ways and Means

Bike plate sales lag in Biddeford this year

With a little over a week to go before licenses are due, Biddeford Police Department reports bicycle plate sales well behind last year. Through noon today, 500 licenses have been sold, compared with 1,499 last year and 1,700 the year before.

Biddeford

School Readers Listed By Grade And Names

Ro and Gail Wagner lead Grade 2. Jeanne Goulet leads Grade 3 with Leo Bedard Pauline Pare and Howard Johnson also noted in the class roster.

Gail Wagner Jeanne Goulet Leo Bedard Iauline Pare Howard Johnson

Westbrook Nine Slams Owen-Davis In Junior Legion Game

A six run third inning carried Stephen W Manchester post of Westbrook to a 7-2 victory over Owen-Davis of Saco in a Tri-County Junior American Legion game at Cana lned night. Westbrook scored six in the third aided by walks errors a wild two runs in the first and helped by stolen bases Marty Bourque contributed a fielder's choice for the runs.

Stephen W. Manchester Post Westbrook Owen-Davis Saco American Legion Cana Til Fee Otapgane Westbrook Post Marty Bourque

Maine youths chosen for National Youth Science Center program

Ten Maine students join 59 total accepted by the National Youth Science Center at Nasson College to begin a six week science program starting July 5. The center, funded by an $18 000 National Science Foundation grant, aims to expand to Science Island in Casco Bay next year and beyond through additional campships. Maine participants include Earl Lester Hanson Crystal Mayo Mary Irene Batson Frederick Henderson Winston Reed Winston Robbins Jeffery Callahan Peter Ward Ann Hatch and Peter Sawtelle from various towns and families.

Springvale Maine National Youth Science Center Nassan College Willard T. Jacobsen National Science Foundation Nasson Science Island Casco Bay Portland National Youth Science Foundation Earl Lester Hanson Carl N. Hanson Alfred Crystal A. Mayo Richard C. Mayo Clark Avenue Bargor Mary Irene Batson Ralph D. Batson Winter Street Dexter Federick W Henderson Arthur Henderson Summit Street Ann E. Hatch Philman Hetch Park Street South Freeport Peter G. Sawtelle Roland E. Sawtelle Main Street South Paris

Cyclists Fined In Biddeford Municipal Court

Two New Brunswick riders faced fines for speeding in Biddeford. Gerald E. Sullivan, 17, from St. John, N B, paid 20 dollars for 60 mph in a 25 mph zone, and Peter B. Wilson, 18, also of St. John, paid 20 dollars for 55 mph in a 45 mph zone. Additional cases included Clement Doyon, 19, of Saco, fined 10 dollars suspended for parking without lights, and George W. Coburn, 70, of Saco, paying 10 dollars for 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. A juvenile session continued at press time.

New Brunswick Gerald Nason Biddeford Nason Gerald E. Sullivan Sherwood Boston Clement Doyon Hubbard Street Saco Dayon Edward L. Caron John Pride George W. Coburn Franklin’ Street

Democrats Will Meet Saturday in Rockland

Le wiston Maine Democratic State Committee will convene Saturday at 11 a.m. in Rockland before the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner. Chairman Alton A. Lessard said officials and committees will give reports and host workshop discussions for candidates and county leaders. The evening event will feature Sen. Frank Church of Idaho as the keynote speaker.

Lewiston Democratic State Committee Rockland Alton A. Lessard Frank Church Idaho

Boston leaders earn Treasury awards for bond volunteer work

Joseph A. Erickson, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and Erskine N. White, president of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co., received U S Treasury awards honoring long service to the savings bonds program.

Boston Joseph A. Erickso Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Erskine N. White New England Telephone and Telegraph Co U. S. Treasury

Swimming Classes Set To Start At Ocean Park

Ocean Park pool hosts two week sessions for Saco children starting July 11. Mrs. Gerald Van Fleet chairs Water Safety for York County Red Cross and announces beginner to swimmer classes. Sponsored by Saco Recreation Commission and John Locke fund. Instructors include Mrs. Van Fleet and Mrs. Shaffer with Barbara Pendleton supervising when not in lessons. Eligible participants are Saco residents aged six or older with bus service provided. Life Saving and adult losses dates to be announced later.

Royal Ambassador Pool Ocean Park Saco Gerald van Fleet York County American Red Cross Saco Recreation Commission John Locke Fund The Educational and Industrial Union Howard Shaffer Barbara Pendleton

Fleets Fishing Off Camp Ellis Beach

Two fishing fleets seined a large school of sardines along the coast near Camp Ellis Beach. Charles Olson of the Cape Lobster Co. Portland spread nets from the breakwater at Camp Ellis to Bay View, with a second fleet aiding Olson. The sardine school was spotted by a seaplane and described as one of the largest in recent New England years.

Camp Ellis Beach Charles Olso Cape Lobster Company Portland Camp Ellis Bay View Olson Spottery Plane Song New England

Awards by Philip M Light To Savings Bonds Chief

Philip M Light, savings bonds director for the northeastern United States, represented the secretary of the Treasury at the award ceremony.

Philip M. Light Savings Bonds Directo United States

Rumford Man Fined In Saco Court For DUI And Hit

A Rumford man Kenneth H. Bean, 43, appeared in Saco Municipal Court after an accident hit and run on Beach street. He was fined 25 dollars or 30 days for leaving the scene and 110 dollars or three months for driving under the influence. Frank F. Benson of Saco was the bus operator. Other actions included Wilfred H. LaBerge Jr., 41, of South Portland fined 10 dollars for passing a stop sign and Verne Richardson, 17, of Saco sentenced to 30 days in York county jail but placed on six months probation for petty larceny after admitting entering a home and taking items. Richard R. White, 32, of Searsport pleaded not yesterday to driving without a license and was fined 10 dollars.

Saco Kenneth H. Bean Beach Street Frank F. Benson Lafayette Street Bean William F. Wilson Wilfred H. LaBerge, Jr South Portland Wilson Verne Richardson Hearn Road York County Alfred Richardson Carl Carter Richard R. White Harrison Avenue

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