Segregation Fight Spurs Sit-Ins Across Gulf Coast Beaches
In federal court at Vicksburg Mississippi lawyers push a plan to end beach segregation. Last month fights broke out between Negro and white swimmers at Biloxi Beach. In Tennessee the Hamilton County juvenile court in Chattanooga recognized Negro juveniles right to limited sit-in demonstrations in an orderly manner.
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Sait
Vicksburg
Miss
Gulf Coast
Biloxi Beach
Chattanooga
Awards Given At St. Francis Senate Banquet
The St Francis college Student Senate held its annual banquet at the Wonderbar Steak House with about 150 attendees from faculty and administration. Judge Simon Spill spoke on true peace and the democratic way of life, while multiple sports and Fremont club awards were presented to students including Leonard Barone and Richard Hawes. Newly elected officers were announced: Alfred Berard as president, Roger Fortin as vice president, Ralph Countie as secretary, John Zahon as treasurer, with several senior and NFCCS representatives named.
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St. Francis College
Wonderbar
R. V
Normand Thibodeau
OFM
Donald Nicknair
Ovid Tanguay
Simon Spill
Edward Bonville
Alexander MacNichols
Eastport
Fremont Club
Emile Talbot
Father Tanguay
Leonard Barone
Anthony Cama
Kenneth Lousier
John Peterson
John Zahor
Thomas Defence
Donald Dumont
Andre Menard
Ernest Pelletier
Alfred Berard
Robert Couture
Henry Rojas
Raymond Ouellette
William Masee
Gerald Anderson
Ramond Sanzone
Arthur Wilson
Roland Deschenes
Paul Roberge
William Moloney
Richard Hawes
Roger Fortin
Thomas E. Hacha
Lewiston
Coventry
R. L
Ralph Countie
Salem
Mass
John Zahon
Trumbull
Conn
Victor Poulin
Skowhegan
James Fagan
Newport R. IL
John Zohor
Brian McGovern
Daniel Keohane
Weymouth
Wonderhar
Biddeford
Trent To Back
Mer
Norman Thibodeau
College Presi
Joint Meeting By Saco Granges Sets Plans For June Event
About 27 members led by Milton Randall attended a joint Saco Granges session with Pioneer Union in Saco River area. They arranged a Children’s Night magician for June 21 and finalized Home Economics dinner plans for May 22 from noon to 2 pm at the Saco Grange hall. Programs featured trombone solos by Harold Blaisdell and readings by Clifford Berry with Miss Mariam Emmons playing accordion and singing. The mystery package went to Mrs Thelma Farley. refreshments were provided by a mixed Saco and Saco River hospitality committee. The next meeting is June 7 with hosts listed.
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Saco Orange
Milton Randall
Saco River Orange
Granges
Pioneer Union
Saco
Home Economics Committee
Saco Grange Hall
North Street
Harold Blaisdell
Clifford Berry
Mariam Emmons
Thelma Farley
Saco River
Saco Grange
Lillian Hubert
Eunice Braley
Ldie Palmer
Daniel Sylvester
Nee Nah Council Plans Food Sale and Memorial Day Events
At the Nee Nah council meeting, May 28 food sale planned at Shorey's store from 10 a m to 3 p m with Catherine Lemire chairing. Graves of deceased members to be decorated for Memorial Day. Donation to School Hot Lunch program. Covered-dish supper planned for June 7 at 6 30 p m with Shirley Doe as chair. Emery Bibber and Laura Jordan won prizes.
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Nee Nah Council
Pocahontas
Frances ‘Johnson
Rose Fournier
Shorey’s
Catherine Lemire
Shirley Doe
Emery Bibber
Laura Jordan
Radio Station Head Addresses Kiwanis Club
Allen Jasper president of Biddeford-Saco Broadcasting Co. spoke to the Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club at the Wonderbar steak house. He described station WIDE operations and staff roles and noted rising radio sales and listeners. Secretary Martin J. Rielly reported on a directors meeting and charity fund projects. Francis Cote was proposed for election as a director.
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Biddeford-Saco Broadcasting Co
Allen Jasper
Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club
Wonderbar
Jasper
Martin J. Rielly
Francis Cote
Raymond Bonang
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Saco Granges
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Columbus
Kiwanis Club
Morin
Subways
Boston
Diners’ Club
American Xpress
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Touraine
White
Thomas J. Walsh
Fremont & Boylston
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Hancack
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