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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1959

Page

6

Debs Club Plans Annual Banquet and Pajama Party

Biddeford Saco area Debs Club outlines annual banquet set for May 27 in the Egyptian room of the Eastland Hotel Portland and a May 29 pajama party at Linda Lake's camp in Lake Ossipee. Attendees include Judy Sullivan president and members Doris Roberge Chispa Robbins Rose Poitras Diane MacDougall Susan Hurd Jean Seville Margo Johnson Linda Lake Bonnie Roberts Ann Clark Pat Turner Jackie Clark hostess and guest Charles Walker.

Sub Des Jackie Clark Hollis ‘Center Eastland Hotel Portland Linda Lake Lake Ossipee Judy Sullivan Doris Roberge Chispa Robbins Rose Poitras Diane Mac

Trial echoes in Carroll case with Dwyer defiance says judge

Maine Superior Court Justice Delahanty found no constitutional rights violation in Dwyer's petition over his coercion claims linked to the Littlefield killings. Dwyer testified he took the blame for Dr. Littlefield's murder under pressure from Deputy Sheriff Carroll, who was later convicted and died recently.

Delahanty Maine Dywer State of Delananty Dwyer Littlefield George Walker Rumford New York Walker Bowed of Overseers Bowdoin College North Arlington N.J Abbott Carroll Dr. Littlefield Wyer

Idaho Falls Clerk Struck by Ladder at Jewelry Store

Grocery clerk Ken Bridges was struck when a ladder leaning against a jewelry store collapsed in Idaho Falls. A doctor required 12 stitches to close a scalp wound. Bridges later said he was a believer.

Idaho Falls Idaho Ken Bridges Bridge Bridges

Some Go On Eating Binges Some Go On Eating Binges

In Salt Lake City a psychiatrist described binge eating as a response for those who suffered hunger in depressions wars or prison camps. Dr Louis G Moench cited a U S case where wealth did not curb the drive to eat, linking nostalgia for hunger to obesity and diabetes.

Salt Lake City Utah Louis G. Moench

Second fatal boiler-house accident claims Cyril Holmes

A fuel feeding machine dragged 56 year old Cyril Holmes into a furnace during a boiler house incident on Sunday night marking the second fatal accident in the same week.

Cyril Holmes

Pythian Sisters Plan To Hold June Banquet

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters set the annual banquet for June 6 at Kennebunk Inn. Mrs. Sarah Metcalf reported at the Saco K of P hall meeting on arrangements and a recent social at her home. Bertha Berry read a Cumberland District convention report. Ills reported for Edith Halasz and Charlotte Ramsdell. Most Excellent Chief Norma Berry presided. refreshments by Annie Phillips, Martha Souza, and Vera Benoit. Next meeting May 20 will include a memorial service.

Kennebunk Inn Sarah Metcalf Pine Cone Temple Pythian

Pharmaceutical Group Holds Ladies Night at Wonnbar Steak House

The York county Pharmaceutical association hosted Ladies Night on Wednesday at the Won nderbar steak house with a dinner, entertainment and dancing. Local officers Leo Lamothe Arthur Demers and Lucien Doyon coordinated arrangements. Guests included state wholesale druggists representatives Maine Travelers association and Cumberland County Pharmaceutical association delegates. Entertainment featured professional talent followed by dancing.

York County Pharmaceutical l Association Wonnderbar Leo Lamothe Arthur Demers Lucien Doyon Maine Travelers’ Association Cumberland County Pharmaceutical Association

Forestry Men To Combat Disease In Biddeford

A State Forestry Department representative and two local men will begin battling white pine blister rust in Biddeford starting Monday. Mayor Clement Deschambault notes the disease is prevalent there. Biddeford appropriated 400 pounds, with the state matching the amount. Workers will begin at the city.

State Forestry Department Biddeford Clement Deschambault

Major League Leaders AP National League Batting Leaders

Summary of key league leaders in batting runs and power from the Associated Press. Names include Aaron Burgess Mathews Pinson Mays Robinson Demeter Temple and others across Milwaukee Cincinnati Philadelphia San Francisco and Los Angeles with top home run and hit totals noted.

Associated Press National League Aaron Milwaeukee Burgess Pittsburgh Mathews Milwaukee Pinson Cincinnati Robinson Demeter Los Angeles Temple Philadelphia Mays San Francisco Near and Moon Burdette Klippstein Face Drysdale Spain Fox Chicago White Boston Killebrew Washington Power Cleveland Lemon Cerv Kansas City Kaline Detroit Williams Boyd Baltimore Strickland House Wasington Aparicio Mantle New York Wilhelm Pappis Delock MeLisa Wynn Score

Bing Crosby becomes grandfather again with newborn daughter

Los Angeles AP reports Bing Crosby is a grandfather for the second time as his son Philip Crosby and wife Sandra Drummond welcomed a 5 pound 3 ounce daughter named Dixie Lee. Philip’s twin Dennis and his wife Pat Sheehan welcomed their first child, a boy, as well.

Los Angeles Bing Crosby Sandra Drummond Bing Philip Dixie Lee Ee Ae Dennis Pat Sheehan

Paper Company Worker Killed in Steam Pipe Burst

WESTBROOK AP Jeremi ah J Cote 60 was killed yesterday when a high pressure steam pipe burst in the boiler plant of S D Warren Co paper mill Foreman Merton Hale of South Portland suffered second degree burns on his face in a vain attempt to rescue Cote

Westbrook Jeremiah J. Cote S. D. Warren Co Merton Hale South Portland Cote

Brunswick Boy Indicted in Assault Case

Brunswick 15 year old Ronald A. Lavoie was indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury for assault with intent to kill his 11 year old brother. He disarmed after a nearly hour long talk during which the rifle was kept on officers. A bullet had been fired into a snowbank as the threat escalated. The 36 indictments included six no bills and two secret. The father Lionel Lavoie works at Brunswick Naval Air Station. A separate no bill freed Joan Dennison of Portland on a breaking and entering charge.

Portland Cumberland County Ronald A. Lavoie Brunswick Joel P. Lebel Lionel Brunswick Naval Air Station Roger Joan Dennison

Dayton road and Route 1A hit by incidents, says mayor

The mayor noted several affected areas along Pool road and Route 1A as part of the incident impact.

Dayton Line Pool Road

Army Recruiter Receives Southern Maine Top Recruiter Plaque

Local Army recruiter M Sgt Roland Bisaillon was awarded the top recruiter plaque for southern Maine for the month this morning by Capt Martin Bitzer commanding officer of the recruiting station Fort Williams Bisaillon also received the same award for the month of March.

Roland Bisaillon Maine Martin Bitzer Ft. Williams Bisaillon

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