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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1963
Page
3
A computer center for the pulp and paper industry is being established at the University of Maine to advance research, training, and technical support for industry operations and efficiency. The project aims to integrate computing resources with mill processes and employee education.
Officers of the Webber Lefebvre unit of the American Legion Auxiliary were installed in Kennebunk last night at the post home on High Street. Julie Dutremble was elected president with Persis Moulton first vice president and Georgianna Kerrigan second vice president. other officers include Donna Noble secretary Maybelle Watson treasurer Violet Coffin historian Blanche Wade chaplain Dorothy Bennett sergeant-at-arms Mildred Hamilton junior past president.
Biddeford Hairdressers Association held a meeting at Paula's Beauty Shop on Bacon Street to prepare articles collected for Biddeford fire victims for distribution by local clergymen. Officials noted the next state meeting will be at Oak Ledge Motel in Saco on June 16 with a 10 am convening, 12:30 pm luncheon, and 3:30 pm adjournment.
Dr. Ruth Mackaye a Nassan college professor urged the United Nations to admit Red China in a speech to the Ladies Guild of St. Francis college. She outlined UN growth since 1945, praised the ECOSOC, cited U N actions in Kashmir and Korea, and argued Asia and Africa nations need time to consolidate independence. She noted a world split into East West and non aligned powers and called for broader UN participation.
Judith Dresser of Kennebunk daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dresser Mechanic Street a University of Maine junior majoring in home economics was elected president of Maine Home Economics College clubs for 1963 64 The clubs met with the State Home Economics convention at Montello Junior High Lewiston Dresser a member of Alpha Chi Omega and dormitory senator in college.
An eight month study of the Androscoggin River Valley development potential was signed Monday by Donald R. Hawkins of the Androscoggin Valley Regional Planning Commission. Bowdoin's Northeastern Research Foundation will conduct the study under a contract with the Department of Economic Development as the first phase of an area wide development plan.
Orono May 24 opening session of University of Maine business school Industrial Relations conference features Dr Paul Pigors MIT professor of industrial relations as principal speaker. The event targets management union and government officials to learn new grievance practices and process.
Old Orchard Beach officers were elected at a meeting of the C. Fayette Staple unit, African Legion auxiliary. New officers include Antonia Harquoil as president, Rose Fournier as first vice president, Thelma Moran as second vice president, Shirley Doe as secretary, Virginia Ford as treasurer, Virginia Skillin as historian, Lois Skillin as chaplain, Lorraine Coreau as sergeant at arms, and Evelyn Presley as junior past president.
Dr. Roger Robert and Bevis Webber along with hospital administrator from Saco will join Maine Nursing Home Association members at the Jefferson Hotel in Waterville for a May 16 conference. Kenneth Drake, association president, announces an all day session to promote closer ties between nursing homes and hospitals, sponsored by the association with the Maine Hospital Association and the Actions of Health and Welfare. A 20 cent piece briefly circulated in Nevada mining camps for two shots of whiskey.
The Associates of St. Francis college will host their annual spring membership meeting Wednesday evening with Rev. Clarence Laplante OFM presiding over the 6 30 banquet and business session Fern Cote president will lead the meeting after a short treasurer's report and the introduction of new members
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