Red Cross Closes Disaster Headquarters in Biddeford
The Red Cross will close its Biddeford disaster headquarters at 5 p.m. today as most victims of the Hooper street fire have moved into new quarters. Records move to the York County chapter in Saco, with Mrs. Myrtis Peterson in charge of further rehabilitation. Donations total $5,968.44. expenditures reach $9,465.93 and vouchers for household goods amount to $3,166.
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Girl Scout May Meeting Plans Memorial Day Parade
Saco Neighborhood Girl Scout committee met at Mrs Patrick Lunetta’s home to discuss Memorial Day parade participation. Scouts assemble May 30 at Pepperell Square, with other events including an overnight camp-out May 24 25 at Camp Sa Gis Ca Acton and a Juliette Lowe fund rally May 18 at Wells.
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Saco
Patrick Lunetta
Storer Street
Eugene Moody
Pepperell Square
Howard Shaffer
Acton
la- Gis
Wilbrod Bedard
Juliette Lowe
Wells
Burns School
Bedard
Dorothy Boisvert
Cam
Jeannette Allen
Clarence Holt
Shrine Circus
Lunetta
Marshview
Scarborough
Lawrence Lumb
Shaffer
Boisvert
Allen
Lumb
Barbara Bowley
Patricia Hjort
Ruth Dionne
Jeannette Smith
Oliver Mahair
Lloyd Trecartin
Prefab Cabin Gifted To Pineland Camp In Maine
Pineland Hospital and Training Center will receive a prefab cabin from the Maine State Society of Washington, DC. Superintendent Dr. Peter W. Bowman said the cabin will serve the George Freedman Memorial Camp expected to open this summer.
Vacuum Cleaner Is Reported Stolen in Biddeford
Biddeford police reported that All-Bright Window Cleaning service filed a theft complaint after a vacuum cleaner was stolen from the 107 Main Street office. Officer Ralph A. Hubert is investigating the incident.
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Biddeford
All-Bright
Main Street
Ralph A. Hubert
New Purchaser Should Have VA Approval
Dr. Joseph S. Weltman of the VA Togus center explains that veterans who sell their home subject to a GI loan can be released from liability to the government if the buyer meets credit requirements and assumes the veteran’s obligations. The government guaranty remains in place, and entitlement can be restored only under strict conditions, including full loan payment. information available at VA offices.
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Maine
Veterans Administration
Joseph S. Weltman
Togus Center
Weltman
Ladies Guild Of St. Francis Meeting At St Francis Hall
The Ladies Guild of St Francis College will hold its annual spring meeting and dinner on Monday May 13 at 6 30 in St Francis hall. Guest speaker is Dr Ruth C Mackaye history professor at Nassau College a Radcliffe graduate with PhD from NYU. She will discuss the United Nations with Guild president Mrs Gertrude Letellier presiding.
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St. Francis College
St. Francis Hall
Ruth C. Mackaye
Nassau College
Radcliff College
New York University
Three Officers Elected By Union Local 406
Local 406 Saco-Lowell employees elected three officers to fill vacated positions after last month’s nominations. Michael Schoonjans of TWUA AFL-CIO announced Albert Cantara as Vice President Delegate over Jean Cadorette, Leo Paul Petit as warden, and Rosaire Paquette to the board of directors over Robert Descoteaux and Philip Kopetski. Alexander Anastasoff moderated the secret ballot election.
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Saco-Lowell
TWUA
Afl-Cio
Michael Schoonjans
Albert Cantara
Jean Cadorette
Leo Paul Petit
Rosaire Paquette
Robert Descoteaux
Philip Kopetski
Alexander Anastasoff
Telstar Test Bounces Clear Television Film
The Telstar 2 satellite transmitted a flawless relay of a taped TV program between the United States and Europe from Cape Canaveral. Telemetry was slightly weaker than expected due to distance, but signals measured as magnificent and clear from Ser, Maine.
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United States
Europe
Ser
Maine
Cape Caneveral
Nee Nah Council Teaches Cleanup Plan May 1 18
Town officials read a letter about cleanup times from May 1 to 18 at Nee Nah council meeting led by Pocahontas Mary La Branche. Reports on district meeting and rug project given. Plan to close season with May 20 meeting preceded by 6:30 p.m. covered dish supper led by Rose Fournier. Donation voted to All-American Congress in memory of veterans. Mystery award went to Clara Demers Blue Feather council. Rhea Blaney won a special award. Refreshments and games followed.
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Old Orchard Beach
Nee Nah Council
Poccahontas
Pocahontas
Mary la Branche
Rose Fournier
Registration Dates Listed In Biddeford
Pre school children entering sub primary grades in Biddeford public schools will be registered on Friday May 10 at Emery and Washington street schools. Teachers will be available from 8 30 to 11 30 a m and 12 15 to 2 30 p m. A child must be five years old on or before October 15 to enter sub primary. Parents should bring a copy of birth certificate and immunization records.
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Biddeford
Emery
Washington Street
Raymond Kenneally
State Police urge full stops at stop signs to avoid crashes
The State Police warn drivers that failing to come to a full stop at stop signs violates the law and invites the risk of a disastrous angle collision.
Russian Disputes Story Of Confessed British Spy
In Moscow the Soviet co defendant of confessed British spy Greville Wynne disputed Wynne’s claim he was only a courier. Oleg Penkovsky said Wynne was not merely a messenger and coached him in espionage contacts with British and American diplomats. Wynne admitted delivering and receiving packages but claimed he did not know they held espionage material. Chisholm denied the spy’s charges at his London home. The court, in session through Saturday, faces possible death sentences for both Wynne and Penkovsky.
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Moscow
Greville Wynne
Britain
United States
Wynne
Oleg Penkovsky
Pivsky
Cmnomnet Og An
Viet Armyes
Penkovsky
London
Soviet Union
Roderick Chisholm
Chisholm
State Police urge hosts to make passengers feel welcome
State Police advise drivers that passengers in their cars are guests and should be treated with courtesy and comfort, promoting a safe and hospitable journey.
St Andre High School Auxiliary Reports At Meeting
The eighth annual PFTA Student Auxiliary of St Andre High School held a session last night. Patricia Gagne led a prayer to open, followed by the pledge. Carol Vadnais presented a complete report of meetings, with annual reports from Constance Casavant and Noella Boutin. Newly elected officers assumed duties and class reps for the coming year were named: Odell Perreault Ruth Nichols Claire Martel Annette Belanger Rachel Therrien Valerie Perreault. The meeting closed with prayer.
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PFTA
St. Andre High School
Patricia Gagne
Carol Vadnais
Constance Casavant
Noella Boutin
Odell Perreault
Ruth Nichols
Claire Martel
Annette Belanger
Rachel Therrien
Valerie Perreault
Telstar Film Shown At Kiwanis Meeting In Old Orchard Beach
At the American Legion hall in Old Orchard Beach a Kiwanis meeting featured a Telstar film shown by program chairman Roger Tousignant. Brigadier General Edward Russell gave the invocation and Arthur Dickson Jr led the singing. President Corliss presided as Tom Whitey Wildridge and Carl Hanford were among those noted for training exercise goals.
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American Legion Hall
Corliss
Roger Tousignant
Telstar
Edward Russell
Salivation Army
Arthur Dickson Jr
Robert Corliss
Tom Whitey Wildridge
Ple Avenue
Ocean Park
Old Orchard
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