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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1959

Page

6

Area Witnesses Plan Conclave in Auburn AJ July Assembly

The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York will sponsor a three day Jehovahs Witnesses assembly in Auburn July 17 18 and 19. Sessions will be held at Hasty Memorial armory Pettengill park with morning afternoon and evening Bible talks discussions and demonstrations under the theme Be A Teacher of the Good News. Open to the public without charge ministers from across the state and parts of New Hampshire are expected with more than 750 people and twenty congregations represented. Frank Spacil of New York supervising New England will headline each day and deliver Sundays main address A Paradise Earth Through Gods Kingdom at 3 p m. July 19.

Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York Kenneth A. Carr Jehovah's Witnesses Auburn New Hampshire Frank Spacil New York New England

Ike Vetoes Farm Bills Stir Bitter Posture

Washington AP Ike's veto of two farm bills sparks anticipated clashes in Congress and the 1952 campaign. Eisenhower rejects wheat and tobacco legislation as failing growers and worsening surpluses. Democrats condemn the action while promising to argue benefits of the measures to voters.

Washington Congress Eisenhower Ezra Taft Benpeeee

Papolas Sentenced to Life for Slaying Ex- Wife's Suitor

Eugene J. Papolas, 34, of Waterville was given a life term in Superior Court for the February 15 shotgun killing of John L. Emond, 31, who had been seeing Papolas' ex wife. Papolas showed no emotion during sentencing in Augusta.

Augusta Eugene J. Papolas Waterville Papolas John L. Emond Comeeeny Irene Mayo Popolas Emond Popolas

Plays Scheduled At Area Churches

The Bishop's Company of Santa Barbara returns to the Kennebunks for two performances sponsored jointly by the Congregational Church of Kennebunkport and Christchurch Kennebunk. On Sunday evening, August 9, they present Rumer Gooden's An Episode of Sparrows at the Congregational church.

Bishop's Company Santa Barbara Calif Kennebunks Congregational Church of Ebunkport Christchurch Ennebunk Tthey Rumer Gooden Sparrows Congregational Church

Short Men Interesting To Film Star Julie Newmar

Hollywood interview with Julie Newmar reveals her view that short men are more driven and aggressive, while tall men are dull but confident. She discusses dating, dancing, and her openness to nude sunbathing. Newmar, famed for L il Abner and Marriage Go Round, is photographed in Paramount commissary.

Hollywood Julie Newmar Julie Paramount Commissary Cincinnati Reds

Supper Planned by Camp Ellis Fire Auxiliary

The Camp Ellis Firemen's auxiliary met at Mrs. Lillian Gagnon's home to prepare for a public bean supper on July 4 at the Camp Ellis fire station. Eleven committees were named including misc, tickets, salads, waitresses, serving, and cleanup with specific members listed. Members were asked to bring donations at the next Thursday meeting. Attendees included Lillian Gagnon, Winnifred Nicolas, Alice Eastman, Marjorie Pendleton, and Cristodelle Gagnon.

Camp Ellis Lillian Gagnon Mabel Cloudman Leona Allen Winnifred Nicolas Judy Gagne Elsie Buzzell Marjorie Pendleton Dianna Boudreau Cristobelle Gagnon Ina ‘Walter Angella Pendleton Pat Perrin Alice Eastman Cristodelle Gagnon

Free Alan Paton Reading at Christ Church on Aug 10

Two free performances of Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton to be held at Christ Church on the evening of August 10. A free-will offering will be collected.

Alan Paton Christchurch

Image Minorities radio series on NBC Monitor Summertime

NBC presents a three week feature in Monitor Summertime titled Image Minorities. Charles Mercer reports executive VP Matthew Culligan frames the project as exposition not accusation. The program features voices from Rich Nixon Edward Corsi Harry Golden Bob Considine and Tunney.

Culligan Rich M. Nixee Chamoe Tunney U.S Edward Corsi Arry Golden America Bob Considine

John Gleason Installed as Post Chaplain in Biddeford

John Gleason was installed chaplain of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion post by Post Commander Roland St Michel at the Biddeford post home. Oliva Bolduc reported on advance sales of circus tickets by the King brothers on West Street. Edward Farley, Oliva Bolduc, A Boucher and Peter Farley planned travel for the Bangor American Legion convention, with York council meeting to be hosted in Biddeford. Lunch was served by Edward Farnley and Gabriel Angers. The next meeting is set for July 9 at the post home.

John Gleason Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley American Legion Roland St. Michel Wilbrod Morin Biddeford Oliva Bolduc King Brothers West Street St. Michel Bangor Edward Farley He A. Boucher Peter Farlley Royal Sheltra York Council Edward Farnley Gabriel Angers Post

West Kennebunk Man Joins Navy

Jack Pierce son of Mr and Mrs William L Pierce Sr of Coleroad West Kennebunk enlisted in the U S Navy. Recruit training at Great Lakes Ill to last nine weeks. He will return home on a 14 day leave before next duty assignment. Pierce attended Kennebunk public schools.

Jack Pierce William L. Pierce, Sr Coleroad West Kennebunk U. S. Navy Harold D. Riddle DC 1 Pierce Great Lakes Ill Kennebunk Pub

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