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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1962

Page

7

Pepperell Girls Lead Handicap Roll at Pastime Lanes

Pepperell First Shift bowled a handicap event at Pastime lanes with 17 of 20 showing. Arlene Poitras won with 359 total and a 24 pin handicap, Laurette Oliver followed with 335 and an 18 pin bonus, Phylis Neault placed third at 332 after a 42 pin start.

Pepperell Pepperell Mfg. Co Arlene Poitras Laurette Oliver Phylis Neault C. Lantagne I. Nolette M. Perreault R. Regis Y. Beaulieu L. Letourneau J. Lemay E Noble L. Marnello I. Cyr R. Summey J. Lambert A Courtois T. Beaulieu

Driver Education Course Offered In University Summer Session

Orono Maine University of Maine will offer a two week driver education course from June 18 to 29 listed as Ed X 5is in the summer bulletin. Dean Mark R Shibles says admission is open to teachers and school administrators with valid secondary certificates and to college seniors preparing for such certificates. Instructor will be George Laing Brattleboro Vermont High School vice principal.

George Laing Brattleboro

Kiddie Bazaar Postponed by St Andre Parish Group

The Kiddie Bazaar sponsored by the Parent Teachers Friends association of St Andre Parish is postponed from Saturday to September.

Parent-Teachers- Friends Association of St. Andrerish

Biddeford A Team Wins Western Maine KC Bowling Meet

Biddeford A representing Council 260 won the Western Maine Knights of Columbus bowling tournament at Big 20 Lanes Scarborough with 2813. Springvale A took second with 2700 and Brunswick A was third at 2686. Individual honors went to George Michaud of Brunswick for 1269 in ten strings and 657 in high five strings. Chris Anton of Biddeford A had the high single 144.

Biddeford Brunswick George Michaud Edward Slattery Chris Anton Biddeford Ia Springvale Caribou R. Petit L. Laverriere R. Gendron N. Gillis C. Anton Sanford Old Orchard Portland Lisbon Falls Monsignor Houlihan Bath

Biddeford Airman Honored In France

Biddeford resident Sp. Donald H. Paquette completed eight weeks of NCO training in France, ranking 18th in a class of 100 and earning Senior Airborne and Senior Insignia awards. He is reassigned to the 313th signal corps detach ment in Saumur, France, after graduation.

Donald H. Paquette Biddeford U. S. Army France 201St Airborne Rangers Division 313Th Signal Corps Saumaur Paquette Emile Paquette Harding Street Denise Daigle

Girl Scout Troop 28 Hikes Away From Hall

Girl Scout Troop 28 met at the Girl Scout hall Saturday with leaders Mrs. Laurette Gauvin and Mrs. Therese Hardy. The meeting opened with a flag ceremony led by Martha Conroy as flag bearer Suzanne Beaulieu and color guards Diane Houde Paula Martel and Germaine Dumont.

Girl Scouts Troop 28 Girl Scout Hall Laurette Gauvin Therese Hardy Martha Conroy Suzanne Beaulieu Diane Houde Paula Martel Germaine Dumont

Scout meeting activities before hike to Clif ford park

Folders and applications for day camp were distributed, clues collected, games played and songs sung. Following the meeting the Scouts and leaders hiked to Clif ford park with attendees including Charlotte Bouchard Patricia Grenier Ethel Tousignant Susan Boucher Nancy Demeule Germaine Dumont Colette Lapierre Louise Letellier Suzanne Beaulieu Paulette Brochu Martha Conroy Diane Houde Martel and Ann Tousignant.

Clifford Park Charlotte Bouchard Patricia Grenier Ethel Tousignant Susan Boucher Nancy Demeule Germaine Dumont Colette Lapierre Louise Letellier Suzanne Beaulieu Paulette Brochu Martha Conroy Diane Houde Martel Ann Tousignant

Maine high school seniors honored for academic recognition at Colby

Seventy two Maine seniors will receive trophies at Colby College on May 26 for attaining highest honors in the Maine Teachers Association Academic Recognition Program. They become eligible next fall to apply for 10 MTA college scholarships of 300 dollars each.

Augusta Maine Colby College Maine Teachers Association MTA

Thursday Club Tea Committee Heads Listed

The Thursday club bene fit scholarship tea plan details announced at Mrs. Maurice Ross home. Tea, tomorrow 2 to 4 pm at Mrs. Carl Haas Main Street Saco. Members include Ross Harris Tarbox Haas Johnson and others coordinating guest book silver bowl collection and pourers.

Maurice Ross Carl Haas Main Street Saco Ross Fillmore Harris John Tarbox Haas Robert Johnson Chris Johnson Thomas Paraday Albert Merryman Raymond Mathieu Simon Spill Raymond Kenneally Ellen Authier Margaret O’sullivan Arnold Calderwood Felix Sheltra Samuel Karlin Eloi Lacroix Frank Carey Claude Faulkner Louis Lachance Chris Throumoulos Warren Thompson Joseph Haley William Beatty Joseph Truman Jon Nathanson Edward Carp Leo Simensky

Exotics To Perform At Kennebunk Hop

The Exotics from Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth New Hampshire will sing at a Kennebunk Town Hall record hop on Friday 730 to 1130 pm. Sponsored by the Senior Youth Fellowship of Christ Church Kennebunk the event raises funds for the group's trip to the United Nations. The group has recently entertained in Providence Boston and New York City and features Morrison Askry Robert Smith Ray Louis James Minkins III and Daniel Boone.

Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth N. H Kennebunk Town Hall Christchurch Kennebunk Portland Biddeford Wells Providence Boston New York City Morrison Askry Robert Smith Ray Louis James Minkins III Daniel Boone United Nations

Willys To Franchise Ed and Frank Used Cars in Biddeford

Willy Sales corporation announced a new Willys Jeep dealership with Ed and Frank Used Cars at 464 Elm Street Biddeford. Frank J. Gales signs the franchise as president with Edward J. Byrnes, Don Smith and Francis Benson in key posts. Ed and Frank’s have 18 months in Biddeford after earlier work in White Plains New York. The article notes a home operator idea about controlling train viewers.

Willy Sales Corporation Frank Used Cars, Inc Biddeford Jeep Frank J. Gales Willys Elm Street Gales Edward J. Byrnes Don Smith Francis Benson Frank White Plains N. Y

Medic Seminar Public Health Scheduled At Rumford May 16

A medical seminar by the Maine chapter of the American Academy of General Practice will be held May 16 at the Nurses' home of Rumford Community hospital. Family physicians from Maine are expected. 4 hours of post graduate Medical Education credits awarded. Program includes Liver Disease session by John H Leonard MD and anti viratics talk by Frank P Foster MD. An immunization talk by Theodore M Russell MD closes with a thyroid panel led by Harry L Harper MD. A special ladies program for wives is arranged.

Maine American Academy of General Practice Rumford Community Hospital Peter B. Aucoin Rumford John H. Leonard Hartford (Conn Frank P. Foster Department of Internal Medicine Lahey Clinic Theodore M. Russell Maine Medical Center Portland Harry L. Harper South Paris Waldo A

Cub Scouts Honor Den 9 At Saco Appreciation Party

An appreciation party for Den 9 of Saco Cub Scout Pack 310 was held at Mrs. Lawrence Murphy's home on High Street. Funds came from Rocket Derby Roll off refreshments. prizes went to Richard Lambert John Hanusek Roger Pageau with Mark Hooper receiving a special award. Attendees included Cubs Richard Lambert Roger Melancon William Donnell Garnet Boudreau Scott Keithley John Hanusek and guests Wayne and Deborah Whitney Lena Melancon. Illness prevented Rich Ouellette and Ronald Beauieu from attending.

Den 9 Saco Lawrence Murphy High Street

Council Lacks Quorum To Hold Legal Meeting

Biddeford City council adjourned to next Monday night due to the lack of a quorum. Present were Alfred Cloutier Romeo Sevigny Wilfrid Boissonneault and City Clerk Ralph Binette. Absent were Roland L Heureux Albert Chretien Ernest Fontaine Alcide Gagne John Cleary Roland Henaire Oscar Peloquin Leo Lemire and Mayor Clement Deschambault due to a daughter's hospitalization.

Biddeford Alfred Cloutier Romeo Sevigny Wilfrid Boissonneault Ralph Binette Roland L'Heureux Albert Chretien Ernest Fontaine Alcide Gagne John Cleary Roland Henaire Oscar Peloquin Leo le

Ministers Have Final Meeting For Season

The Arundel Ministers association held its last meeting of the season at Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church hosted by Rev. Lloyd Osborne. A discussion on Ministerial Ethics led by Rev. Chester Staples continued from last month. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Robert Cole whose talk highlighted antiques and global bells in her collection.

Arundel Ministers Association Goodwins Mills

Five String Rolloff at Pastime for 105 and Under Bowlers

The Pastime lanes host the third of five string roll-offs Wednesday evening. Bowlers with 105 averages and under may enter. the two prior roll-offs averaged up to 110. Averages are based on local league performance and the event starts at 8 15 p.m.

Officers Elected At Saco Osteopathic Hospital Meeting

Last night at Oak Ledge manor the annual meeting of the staff and board of Saco Osteopathic hospital elected officers for new terms. Re-elected were Dr Dana Rowe as president and Dr Richard Pfeiffer as clerk. new officers include Dr Donald Skilling as vice president Dr Joseph Gerardi as treasurer and Dr Nicholas Scaccia as medical director.

Saco Osteopathic Hospital Oak Ledge Manor Dana Rowe Richard Pfeiffer Donald Skilling Joseph Gerardi Nicholas Scaccia

Region Meeting of Assomption Society Slated

The L Assomption society held its monthly meeting at the Fremont club Biddeford and finalized plans for the Maine and New Hampshire 32nd regional convention to be held May 18 19 and 20 in Biddeford at Hotel Thacher and St Andre parish hall as convention headquarters Knights of Columbus hall will host a Saturday social, Sunday Mass at 11 am and a banquet at St Andre hall. Attending members included Mr and Mrs Paul Neault Mr and Mrs Roland Desrosiers Mr and Mrs Lucien Lehouillier Mr and Mrs Albert Morin Mr and Mrs Louis Bosse Mr and Mrs Emile Bosse Mr and Mrs Robert Poisson Mr and Mrs Lionel Dubois Mr and Mrs George Baiguy and Mrs Constance Collard. Lunch was served by Mrs Louis Bosse and Mrs Poisson.

L’assomption Society Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Maine New Hampshire St. Andre Paris ‘Hall Paul Neault Roland Desrosiers Lucien Lehouillier Albert Morin Louis Bosse Emile Bosse Robert Poisson Lionel Dubois George Baiguy Constance Collard Poisson

Odd Fellows Hold May Meeting in Saco IOOF Hall

Saco lodge of Odd Fellows held its May meeting with Freeland Sias presiding. Officers and committee reports were approved and Old Timers Night was reviewed. Refreshments were arranged by John Kennedy and Robert Strickland, hospitality co chairmen.

Saco Lodge of Odd Fellows Ioof Hall Freeland Sias Noble Grand John Kennedy Robert Strickland Cochairmen

Quiet Day in Saco Court and Police Briefs

No session of Saco Municipal Court was held this morning. Police reported no accidents overnight or this morning, keeping the city on a quiet day.

Saco

Frost Extends Term as Honorary Humanities Consultant

The library said Robert Frost has agreed to another three year term as honorary consultant in the humanities. Frost joked that he is now involved in government and, if acting a bit odd, it is not poetry but statesmanship.

Frost

Bangor and Aroostook Railroad urged to abandon 49 miles

An examiner advised the Interstate Commerce Commission to permit Bangor and Aroostook Railroad to abandon 49 miles of track between Derby and Greenville Maine. The recommendation follows a review of service and viability for the line flagged as nonessential. The ruling would affect local freight and passenger arrangements in western Maine.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Bangor

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