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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1960
Page
9
A special town meeting will be held to act on the results of last night’s hearing. High street residents favored changing High street from commercial to residential zoning. The area spans along High street from Leon Hicks land to the Turnpike overpass and includes Birch street and 300 feet deep.
Committees for the St. John auxiliary Beach Guild summer fair were announced by President Misson Pennell. The event will take place July 8 from 3 to 7 30 p m featuring a lobster salad and strawberry shortcake supper. Apron table led by Mrs May Slaney. Cooked foods by Mrs Anne Lublinsky. Raffle table by Mrs Helen Day. Gift and miscellaneous by Mrs Bhima Sturtevant. Publicity by Mrs Bhima Sturtevant. Kitchen by Mrs Donna Carr. Table decorations by Mrs Bhima Sturtevant and Mrs Margery Hamilton. Dining room by Mrs H J Hirst. Supper tickets ...
Andrew Ing offered lobster salad and strawberry shortcake suppers to the public on July 16 and July 23. A Past Presidents Parley supper tied to the American Logic convention drew 76 attendees. Mrs Mamie Balkan t and Mrs Rose Fournier chaired the Legion committee.
Most Holy Trinity parish in Saco will host the York County district Maine Catholic Women summer quarterly meeting on August 10 at Notre Dame de Lourdes school hall. In Kittery last night Mrs. James Dineen district president announced tentative yearly programs and local delegates from St. Joseph St. Mary Notre Dame and Most Holy Trinity parishes attended the planning session. A social hour with refreshments followed the business meeting hosted by Mrs. Dineen and her daughter Marie.
The Biddeford Saco Rotary Club at Hotel Thacher welcomed new officers led by President Raymond L Karnan with Mark B Black passing the gavel. New slate includes vice president F Turner Brown treasurer Melbourne Means secretary Clayton Cartmill and board members Mark B Black Raymond L Karnan Harry M Wooster Leon Cole Robert Spears David Walley Alan Jasper. A separate Saco couple Charles and (namecut) Corneau celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a private family party at 11 Hubbard Street Saco.
The 87 year old Burrowes Corp of Portland has been placed under receivership and its operations suspended. The future of the company remains uncertain.
The Fourth Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus Biddeford held a recognition night. John Farley received a plaque for long service, presented by Faithful Navigator Edmund Neault. Master of ceremonies was Atty. Harold Carroll. Rev. Marc Franck spoke on Knights’ value. A turkey dinner followed with guests, new members from Lewiston, and a dance.
AP film writer Bob Thomas surveys Hollywood's woes as TV and leisure shifts shrink big-studio power. He cites a mix of shocking foreign fare and quality hits, argues anarchy after the collapse of major studios weakens producers, and notes star-driven deals eroding studio control. He calls for a new model to keep the industry viable.
The Voltigeur club in Biddeford holds a Lewiston union report discussion last night. Delegates Yvon Caron and Adrien Petit spoke on events and the International convention, noting rooms must be reserved soon. The next softball game is Thursday against Springvale Knights of Columbus. A new 50 star U S flag was donated by President Caron for parades. Secretary Angers and Treasurer Roberge read reports. Angers and Wilfred Poisson won awards. one new member was voted in. The next meeting is July 12 at 8 pm at the club rooms in Biddeford.
Charles M Gallagher 37 Gra ham street Biddeford has joined the permanent sales staff at Lewis Polakewich Inc a Main street firm specializing in men and boys clothing He will work in the boys wear department He formerly worked at Saco Lowell Shops and was active in Biddeford Saco Lodge Elks He is married to Irene Hughes and has a daughter Ann Gallagher Guantamo is a US Navy station in southeast Cuba The town population excluding sailors is about 8000
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