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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1962

Page

8

Controversy Over Fallout Boiling Again

Editor notes the renewed debate over radioactive fallout from nuclear tests, with scientists split on health effects. Oak Ridge studies by Dr. William L. Russell track one million mice to assess heredity impact, while experts note natural background radiation already exists and fallout adds only a small additional risk.

Oak Ridge, Tenn Oak Ridge National Laboratory William L. Russell Russell Aliie Ono

McLin To Give Talk On Federal Education Aid

Maine readers will learn about federal aid to education as William H. McLin tours the state May 7 to 9 under the Maine Teachers Association. He will speak in Kittery Winslow Orono University of Maine Lewiston Auburn Portland and host public meetings with civic leaders in Winslow Portland.

Maine Maine Teachers Association William H. McLin Division of Federal Relations National Education Association Kittery York County Teachers Association Winslow High School University of Maine Lewiston Auburn King Junior High School Portland MecLin Thornton Academy Saco Gorham State Teachers College Washington, D.C Massachusetts Harpswell Clyde Russell MTA McLin Winslow Orono Russell NEA

Oliver Musical to Open on West Coast in Los Angeles

The London hit Oliver premieres in Los Angeles in August with a seven week San Francisco run to follow. Broadway engagement set for November. The Lionel Bart musical is adapted from Charles Dickens Oliver Twist.

California New York Oliver West Coast Los Angeles San Francisco Broadway Lionel Bart Charles Dickens Oliver Twist

Hadassah Rummage Sale Sponsored by Biddeford Saco Chapter

The Biddeford Saco Hadassah chapter sponsors a rummage sale on May 2 3 and 4 at the former Pancake Kitchen Main Street Biddeford. The organizing committee includes Mrs Rose Aranovitch Mrs Carl Remar Mrs Fred Green Mrs Julius Baker and Mrs Myer. An annual meeting and officers election with chairmen reports is set for tonight at 8 in the vestry of Etz Chaim synagogue Biddeford. Hostesses include Mrs Edward Carp Mrs Charles Green Mrs Leo Simensky Mrs Samuel Karlin Mrs Myer Saperia Mrs Bernard Weinstein Miss Betty Simensky and Mrs Hyman Zaitlin.

Biddeford-Saco Hadassah Main Street Biddeford Rose Aranovitch Carl Remar Fred Green Julius Baker Myer Etz Chaim Synagogue Edward

Surprise Shower For Saco Girl Miss Sandra Simpson

Miss Sandra Simpson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland Simpson 63 Franklin Street Saco was honored at a surprise miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by her sister Mrs Barry Gallant at 189 Graham Street Pink umbrella bid ard gifts pink and white streamers and white bells decorated the scene Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Miss Susan Bailey and Miss Cathy Bailey Attending list includes Mrs Roland Simpson Mrs William Simpson Mrs Paul Hooper Mrs Clayton Gallant Sr Mrs Victoria St Lawrence Mrs Philip Hatch Jr Mrs Ronald Bouter Miss Shari Gallant Miss Marjorie Moore Miss Susan Bailey Miss Cathy Bailey and the guest of honor Also invited but unable to attend were Mrs George Bailey Mrs Clayton Gallant Jr Mrs John Martel Mrs Donald Moore Mrs Roland Rheaume Mrs Wilfred Dubois and Mrs Alfred Chenard

Sandra Simpson Roland Simpson Franklin Street Saco Barry Gallant Graham Street Susan Cathy Bailey William Simpson Paul Hooper Clayton Gallant Victoria St. Lawrence Philip Hatch, Jr Ronald Bouter Shari Gallant Marjorie Moore Susan Bailey Gallant Miss Simpson George Bailey Clayton Gallant, Jr John Martel Donald Moore Roland Rheaume Wilfred Dubois Alfred Chenard

Girl Scouts Learn Home Nursing in Saco Troop Meeting

Girl Scout Troop 2 in Saco met at the Unitarian Parish House under leaders Mrs. Eleanor Shaffer Mrs. Robert Hunt and Mrs. Ernest Pendleton to study home nursing. They practiced sanitary measures patient care and basic medical techniques including temperature and pulse taking and washcloth palming with members Nancy Bowie Linda Kimball Audrey Philbrick and others.

Saco Girl Scout Troop Saco Unitarian Parish Eleanor Shaffer Robert Hunt Ernest Pendleton Nancy Bowie Linda Kimball Audrey Philbrick Linda Savoy Carolyn Lord Judy Saperia Jeannie Hill Betty Strout Pamela Pendleton Nancy Tripp Luella Goodwin

Saco Church Social and Auction Auction proceeds aid centennial building project

The Ladies Union circle of North Saco church plans a Friday 8 PM auction and pie social at the North Saco vestry. Co chairs are Mrs Stephen Johnston and Mrs Sumner Hearn for the pie social, with Mrs Marland Milliken chairing the auction. The centennial project funds new Sunday school rooms in the church basement. An unrelated note says Americans used 441 pounds of paper in 1961.

Ladies Union Circle North Saco Church North Saco Vestry Stephen Johnston Sumner Hearn Marland Milliken

Germany Still Divided Despite Slicing Analogy

The AP analysis argues that in Berlin talks US and Soviet positions reveal Germany remains split. East German recognition would formalize division, harm West Germany’s hopes for unity, and strain US ties with Bonn. Russia may seek limited access guarantees to Berlin as a compromise.

Washington United States Russia Germany Dean ‘Rusk Andrei A. Gromyko Berlin Europe East Germany Hungary West Germany East West Berlin Rusk

Roux Renamed To Apprentice Council

Maurice C. E. Roux personnel manager for Peppere Manufacturing in Biddeford has been reappointed to the State Apprenticeship council by Gov. John H. Reed He represents employers on the state board Richard L Hawkes of Waterville was also named representing the public

Maurice C. E. Roux Peppere Biddeford John H. Reed Roux Richard L. Hawkes Waterville

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