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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1959

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Auxiliary Of Hospital In Saco Elects New Officers

The Saco hospital auxiliary met at the home of Mrs Norman Tripp on Seaview avenue Old Orchard Beach to elect a new slate for the coming year. Officers named were Mrs Clyde Dutton president Mrs Marjorie Parola vice president Mrs Chester Emmons secretary Mrs David H Sheehan treasurer and Mrs Joseph P Gerardi corresponding secretary A rummage sale report was given and the group voted to buy new furniture and equipment for the hospital The next meeting will be Monday October 5 at Mrs Gerardi's Old Orchard road Saco Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Sheehan Mrs Barbara Grover and Mrs Lucille Meloy

Sahecy Ine Sit Othe Norman Tripp Seaview Avenue Orchar Beach Clyde Dutton Marjorie Parola Chester Emmons David H. Sheehan Joseph P Gerardi Gerardi Old Orchard Road Saco Sheehan Barbara Grover Lucille Meloy Dutton John K. Roberts Phyllis Vining Ger

May term opens for York County Superior Court in Alfred

The May term of York County Superior Court opened at 10 o clock in Alfred with an unusually large attendance of York County Bar members. Rev James D Riddle gave the opening prayer. Justice Charles A Pomeroy of North Windham will preside. Grand jury roll call led to elect Orville B Denison Jr of Cornish as foreman. Civil entries to March 15 were called and new entries will be 10 a m Friday. Franc jury officers are Deputies Lepine and Moore of Biddeford. courtroom deputies are J A Viger of Biddeford and H Roux of Limerick.

York County Orville B. Denison, Jr Cornish Joseph Lepine Richard E. Moore Biddeford

Constantine protests and Farouk gains Monaco citizenship

Reports from Constantine describe European youths angry over De Gaulle's Algeria policy and a funeral for Helene Serio, 16, killed by Algerian rebels. In Monaco, ex King Farouk becomes a citizen, welcomed by Prince Rainier III. New Delhi says India will grant asylum to Tibetan refugees, with about 8,700 having crossed into India. Baghdad reports Iraqi Communists accusing U S missions of arming Kurdish tribes against Kessem regime.

Charies de Gaulle Constantine Helene Serio Algeria de Gaulle France Minori Monte Carlo Monaco Farouk Egypt Rainier III Little Riviera Fouad Farouk New Delhi Nehru India Lhasan Baghdad Iraq Iran Turkey Jmen Abdel Karim Kessem Ittihad al Shaab U.S

You can’t quit now says circus manager to cannonball

A humorous caption notes the circus boss urging the man cannonball to press on, joking about finding another “man of your caliber.” The snippet lists Copyright General Feature Corp.

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Saco Church Women Elect Officers and Plans

The Catholic Women's club of Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco elected officers led by Mrs John Chase as president and Mrs Edmond Choroszy as vice president. Delegates to Poland Spring convention were chosen, with two high school delegates to Youth Day. A banquet in June will install new officers, and plans include a High School Guild communion breakfast.

Catholic Women’s Club Most Holy Trinity Church iSaco Notre Dame John Chase Edmond Choroszy Leonard Burke Peter Hellige Thomas Winston Hilary Mahaney Chase Choragszy Poland Paul Chamberlain Gerard Cameron

Steel Parley Starts in New York as Strike Deadline Nears

U S Steel Corp and United Steelworkers begin formal negotiations at the Roosevelt Hotel with a July 1 strike deadline looming. Bethlehem, Republic and Kaiser join talks. eight other talks start midweek. Contracts expire June 30. Neither side comments. both sides unchanged on concessions, yet seek to avoid a strike.

New York U.S Steel Corp United Steelworkers Union Roosevelt Hotel Bethlehem, Republic Kaiser Steel Companies R. Conrad Cooper U.S. Steel David J. McDonald McDonald

Summit Session Foretells Geneva Conference Progress Hope

President Eisenhower spoke of possible progress at Geneva to ease East-West tensions. He said no specific reply could be given but expected developments might bolster hope for a settlement. The Essen conference brief also covered wage concerns in steel and invitations involving Truman and Churchill.

Skeirk Geneva Essen United States Eisenhower Truman White House Winston Churchill Truma South Nixon New York Nelson Rockefeller Eisen

Dog Owner Sent To Jail Over Loose Hound Oscar

ENID Okla Curtis Phillips 42 retired started a 15 day jail term after a city dog catcher cited him for allowing his one eyed hound Oscar to roam free. The judge offered a $15 fine or 15 days in jail. Phillips remarked I dont do any work so I might as well stay in jail. His wife said Oscar would roam free anyway while Phillips is jailed.

Enid Okla Curtis Phillips Oscar Phillips

Maine Masonic Membership Up

PORTLAND Maine delegates to the Grand Lodge convocation report Freemasonry in Maine is at a record high with 47 964 members, a net gain of 70 from last year despite 950 deaths. Grand Master John M Little notes the craft remains very satisfactory and laments youth's focus on pensions over achievement. J Luther Jordan cites concerns about the worship of security and urges emphasis on achievement.

Portland Fual Grand Lodge Maine John M. Littlefield Auburn Freemasonry J. Luther Jordan Louisiana American Rouse Arch Masons

Mother Of Year Picked At Waldorf Astoria

Jennie Loit Barron of Brookline Massachusetts, a Massachusetts Superior Court judge and grandmother of seven, was named American Mother of 1959 at a Waldorf Astoria gathering. The selection considered her successful motherhood, religious involvement, public activity, and exemplary homemaking and public responsibility.

New York Jennie Loit ‘Man Barron Brookline Mass Superior Court of Massachusetts Daniel A. Poling American Mothers Committee Inc Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Judge Barron William B Rachlin Bosston Mothers of America

Marriage May Aid Students in College

Santa Barbara AP reports a survey of 400 married male UC Santa Barbara students shows marriage boosts scholarship, with 80 percent improvement and 8 percent worsening. Dr. Joseph Lantagne says marriage provides security, time budgeting, and purpose, aiding productivity and acting as a safeguard against delinquency. About 10 percent marry before graduation.

Santa Barbara Calif University of California At Lantoine Lantagne

Jordan premier resigns over ill health

Amman reports Prime Minister Samir Rifai has submitted his resignation to King Hussein due to ill health, per a government announcement. In Biddeford, Pauline Deschambeault of 263 Elm Street will teach first grade at the Jordan Jinnaco school next year, replacing Mrs. Ralph Chenard who is moving to Massachusetts.

Amman Jordan Samir Rifai Hussein SACO Pauline Deschambeault Elm Street Biddeford Jordan School Jinnaco Cecil J. Cutts Deschambeault Gorham State Teachers College Bradbury Street Ralph Chenard Birch Street Chenard Massachusetts

Discovery of Parker body spurs FBI hunt in lynching case

The water‑bleached body of Mack Charles Parker, a Poplarville, Mississippi lynch victim, was found in the Pearl River near Bogalusa. FBI director J Edgar Hoover ordered a renewed search for Parker’s kidnappers as investigators identify the truck driver who was charged with raping a pregnant white woman. The victim was dragged from Poplarville jail by masked assailants and beaten, then dumped into the river where his body drifted ashore three miles south of the bridge.

Bogalusa Mack Charles Parker Pop-larville Miss FBI Todey Mississippi Pearl River Baglalusa Washington J. Edgar Hoover Parker Poplarville-Bogalusa Pere River Poplarville Charity Hospital Theody

Exceptional 1957 Renault Dauphine for sale

Clean 1957 Renault Dauphine with whitewall tires, low mileage, near perfect condition. Car described as like new with reasonable price. contact further by dialing 3-3536 or 3-3321.

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Biddeford High School J. Edward Whelan Edward Pullyard Richard Dutcher Howard Barnes John Merrill Raymond Cantara Dr. Whelan Raymond Hobbins Raoul Roy Eleanor Mogan Wonderbar Steak House Kesslen Shoe Kennebunk Carey Bros, Jewelers Main Street Dial Saco Church Sally Muslanski Linda Kimball Jane Parker Susan Emmons Luella Goodwin Nancy Tripp Betty Strout F. Howard Shaffer Clinton Fecteau, Jr Ernest Pendleton Eugene Hill Pamela Dyer Debbie Hanson Lana LaPlante Linda LaPlante Elaine Poulin Sheila Poulin Portland Y. M. C. A Saco Brownie Troop 12 Saco Unitarian Church Rebecca Kimball Carolyn Lord Nancy Falvey Jeanie Hill Diane Harvey Linda Rumery Linda Savoy Lorene Fecteau Judy Saperia Susan Hunt Pamela Pendleton Nancy Bowle Boston Judge Barren Boston University Samuel Breeton Jr Barron and Barron Wellesley College Ermo Philip Wernick Deborah Blazer Joy York Lodge A. M Kennebunk Masonic Hall Arthur C. Goodwin Arnold L. Smith Story Orbs Chio Webhannet Club Leon C. Hicks Harry W. Stevens Charles Belyea Robert E. Marier Spurs Hunt Page Eight Danse Potters Valle’s Steak House Scarborough
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