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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1962

Page

8

Beach School Needs Outlined By DeAngelis

Louis DeAngelis chairman of the Old Orchard Beach School committee spoke at the Taxpayers association meeting. He urged four new classrooms at the high school two science rooms one chemistry room and a workshop and noted teachers’ pay ranks fourth in the state. The group scheduled its annual banquet for May 31 at the Old Orchard House Dining Room with Mrs. Helen Cummings presiding in place of President Clarence Williams.

Louis DeAngelis Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach Taxpayers Association Old Orchard House Helen Cummings Clarence Williams

Vermont Maple Harvest Slips Despite Nation Leading Taps

Vermont's maple harvest fell to about 434 000 gallons this year, down from the five year average. Factors included unseasonably warm days delaying sap runs and late winter snow blocking roads. Production remains solid with demand steady and prices at 1961 levels. University experiments aim to identify best tapping practices and breed sweeter trees. Meanwhile Royal Arch degree will be conferred on 12 candidates at the June 13 meeting.

Montpelier Vermont Green Mountains Department of Agriculture University of Vermont University Agricultural Experiment Station L. Donald Ford Richard Tozier

Sign Guests List At Dedication Of New Post Office

The guest book for the Old Orchard Beach Post Office dedication Sunday afternoon was signed by numerous residents and relatives of postal staff including Gail Shorey and Sharon Crowley. Attendees spanned Kennebunk, Saco, York Beach, Ogunquit, Hollis Center, Biddeford, Portland, and beyond, with many listed individuals from local families and towns.

Old Orchard Beach Gail Shorey Donald Shorey Sharon Crowley William Crowley Charlene Hebert Lois Timmins Ruthie St. Germain Sherrie Gillis Edna Victor Dimond Patrick Bridges Bill Earle Arthur Bridges Edward Bridges Lewis H Burr Kennebunk Richard D. Crosby Mary McLaughlin Saco R. P. Salls York Beach Byron R. Adams Ogunquit Lionel Descoteaux Wilbur Descoteaux Harold M. Smith Hollis Center Joseph Boucher Paul Barker James S. Zafirson John E. Trull Maynard W. Shorey Edward C. Jackson Phyllis J. Jack- Meats Clement P Harry Cummings Effie M. Ross Mildred B. Leonard Lillian S. Jakeman Adelbert M. Jakeman Florence Logdon Mary G .Curti C. Jackson Curti Ethel M Wight Dana Staples Floyd Edward C. Bridges Joseph F. Lamontagne Lester T In H. Stevens Jr Kenneth H. Cooper Karen Roland Laliberte George Harry Beauchamp Matthew Beauchamp Boston Maureen Bellerose Leo Descoteaux Richard Descoteaux David K.marshall John M. Migner James M Marshall Lloyd Hooper Shapleigh Jane Hooper Donald Miller Kennebunkport Marcia Flood Valerie Dale Retta Flood Jon Harmon Lauretta Dupuis Evelyn Landry Ken Denis Beverly Cook Lyn Jones Curt C. Bodwell Acton Lester N

Past Matrons Hold Meeting of Annette Chapter OES

The May meeting of the Past Matrons association of Annette chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco was hosted by Mrs. Doris Clark with co hosts Mrs. Frances Tarr and Mrs. Marion McAuley. Mrs. Barbara Utman won the mystery package and the group set a June 12 picnic meeting at Little Ossipee lake hosted by Mrs. Bernice Milliken. Mrs. Marion Johnson presided. attendees included Miss Agnes Cunningham Mrs. Sarah Lennox Mrs. Agnes Towle and others.

Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Doris Clark Ferry Road Frances Tarr Marion McAuley Barbara Utman Bernice Milliken Little Ossipee Lake Marion Johnson Agnes Cunningham Sarah Lennox Agnes Towle Florence Northrop Venetta Dennett Ruby Hannaford Marion Dew Isabelle Wilbur Lillian Allen Gertrude Pease Grace Littlefield Sue Jackson

FTC Cracks Down On TV Commercial Tricks

The FTC curbs deceptive TV ads by pressuring makers to drop fake demonstrations and disparaging rival claims. Firms switch to real products or clearer dramatizations while labels like This is a dramatization become mandatory. A Tonight CBS Reports birth control documentary airs 10 11 EST.

New York Federal Trade Commission Federal Communications Commission Indlonce FTC CBS

St Louis Band Named To Lead West Brook Parade

St Louis band members were chosen to lead the Loyalty Day parade of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Westbrook on May 12 with ten divisions and participation from bands and floats across Maine The Sabres corps will also attend a European tour earlier in May and the band announced May events including Biddeford parade days and other local ceremonies. Lehigh University named two soccer players to the 1961 All Middle Atlantic Conference team Mike Bron iecki of Allentown and Bruce Gitlin of Great Neck both honored.

St. Louis Veterans of Foreign Wars Westbrook Sabres Europe Marcel ‘Mike’ Drapeau Council Chagnon Union St. John the Baptist Biddeford Lehigh University Mike Broniecki Allentown Bruce Gitlin Great Neck N.Y

Reserve Plan Would Create An Elite Force

Defense strategists led by Robert McNamara propose an elite Army Reserve corps of about half a million, with prioritized units ready for rapid deployment in Berlin threats or limited war. The plan, needing congressional approval, would reorganize reserves, cut drill pay, and possibly eliminate about 10 divisions.

Ray Cromley Enterprise Assn Washington NEA Defense Robert S. McNamara Army Berlin Ned D. Moore Directorate For Reserve Affairs Secretary of Defense Carlisle P. Runge Department of Defense McNamara Runge Army National Guard Army Reserve Signal Corps Engineers Chemical Corps Transportation Corps

Nemey Awarded 3000 Dollars in Collision Suit

George Nemey of Saco won 3000 dollars from a York County Superior Court jury as civil trials began in Alfred. He sued Pierre Cantara of Biddeford for damages from a May 27 two car crash on Main Street Biddeford. Nemey sought 75000 for medical expenses and lost wages claiming rear impact while stopped at a traffic light caused back and neck injuries.

George Nemey Saco York County Superior Court Traverse Alfred Nemey Pierre Cantara Biddeford Main Street Cantara

Life Underwriters Training council graduates listed

Two year course completion for Life Underwriters Training council participants in Biddeford is announced. The group includes Maurice Sayer Frederick Nadeau and 16 others with instructor Steve Arseneault. Absent for the photo was Patrick Bergeron.

Biddeford Life Underwriters Training Council Life Insurance Company Maurice Sayer Frederick Nadeau Steve Arseneault Franklin Richards George Boulongis Robert Fantelli Raymond Rousseau Richard Sawtelle Lionel Bouthot Patrick Zello Lionel Hebert Max Picket John Neault Richard Dutcher Roland Carlisle Jack Rodgers Raoul Nadeau Hector Huard Albert P. Deshaies Francis Houde Ernest Collier Herbert Estes Carmen Cretaro Patrick Bergeron

Albania’s Shqiperia Means Land of the Eagle

Albanians call their country Shqiperia meaning land of the eagle. Albania is a bit larger than Maryland yet has about half its population.

Shqiperia Land of Albania Maryland

Classic 1950s Cars On Offer From R. and H Auto

A list of vintage vehicles from R. and H includes a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Club convertible with red and white colors and new top, a 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon automatic, a 1957 Buick Super Riviera Coupe with dynaflow and power assists, a 1957 Royal four door sedan, a 1957 Chevrolet four door sedan, a 1957 Ford Custom four door sedan gray and white, a 1957 Buick Super Riviera four door hardtop with power steering and brakes, a 1957 Plymouth Savoy four door with gas saving six, a 1957 Buick Special Convertible with blue and white, a 1956 Buick Century four door hard top, and a 1956 Chrysler New Yorker four door with blue two tone, all from R. and H. and described as automatic and well kept.

P. S P. B Chrysler New Yorker

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Wells Richard Wakely Richard Baston Donald Goodwin Wakely Boston University Wells Junior High Goodwin Wells High School Randolph-Macon Women’s College Lynchburg Beach DeAngelis Dairy Queen Route 1 By Athur Ristau York Royal Arch Masons Saco Masonic Hall Donald R. Nowell Arnels Dacron And Murphy’s Main P. O FCC Notre Dame Hospital Lorraine Beattie Bernadette Provencher Miss Beattie Anne- Marie Robinow Peace Corps Puerto Rico Mercy Hospital Notre Dame Jerry Roy Beaupre Gas & Electric Alfred Street Electric Organs Precision Instruments Radio & TV Glorious Biddeford Pool Mercury P. E Oldsmobile P. S. Matic Ford P. G Matic Motor Sales Elm Street
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