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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1959

Page

6

CCD Diplomas Awarded To 17 At St. Joseph High

Seventeen St. Joseph high school students, seventeen seniors and juniors, received CCD teacher training diplomas during a church school session. Rev. Normand Carrier acted as presenter and Rev. Armand Cyr spoke. Sister St. Eva led the event with attending sisters and friars.

St. Joseph High St. Joseph High School CCD Normand Carrier Armand E. Cyr Portland Mother St. Eva St. Alphee Superior Mary Salome Bay View St. Julienne Rome Mary Alphonse Camille Lesclair Monique Sevigny Jacqueline Verville Helene Nadeau Claire Thibeault Jeanne Roy Kathleen Cyr Lucille Dubois Pauline Rochefort Anne Marie Melancon Jean Martel Priscille Cote Marcel Priscille Rondeau Jean Fecteau Jeanne Labbe Priscille Trottier Muriel Bineau Rochelle Caouette Rita Corriveau Margo Courchaine Michelle D'Aoust Gabrielle Jacques Lorraine Janson Constance Lamb Rochelle Lemieux Priscille Morisette Carol Ann Newman Rose Ann Normandin Maxine Paul Rita Petrin Suzanne Poirier Muriel Roche

Saco Red Cross Home Nursing Course Begins

The Saco Red Cross sponsors a three week home nursing course starting last night at the Webber Hospital nurses home with instructor Mrs. Lawrence Grant. Assistants include Mrs. Ruth Zaitlin and Mrs. Harry Emmons. The class meets two nights weekly from 7 to 9 pm in space donated by Webber officials. Participants listed include Myra Goodwin Florence Scammon Ella McKenney Rose Aranovitch Allen Sneider Gladys Lamb Harry Zaitlin Beatrice Baker Gerard Cameron Jo-Anne Ouellette Irene Tarazewich Lillian Seavey Catherine Vlahakos and Lumb who has completed multiple Red Cross courses and donated 2,000 hours as a nurse's aide in the 1940s.

Saco Red Cross Webber Hospital Lawrence Grant R. N Grant Ruth Zaitlin Harry Emmons Myra Goodwin Florence Scammon Ella McKenney Rose Ara

DROWSS IN POND CONCORD N H

Seven year old Clarence Seward Jr drowned yesterday in Horseshoe Pond in Concord New Hampshire. Local authorities investigated the drowning and summoned emergency responders to the scene. The incident marked a tragic event for the community and family.

Concord N. H Clarence Seward Jr Horseshoe Pond

Fireside Club Plans To Serve Banquet Tonight

The Fireside club of Saco Methodist church met in the vestry to aid preparations for the annual banquet to be served tonight at the church for the Biddeford and Saco Council of Churches. Rev Norman J. Langmaid led prayer and Mrs Mildred Harris presided. Next meeting set at 103 Beach Street Saco hosted by Mr and Mrs Oliver Stevens with Mrs Stevens and Mrs Langmaid. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Langmaid, the Stevenses, Mr and Mrs Crenshaw, Mr and Mrs Parslow, Mrs LaDora Gannon and Mrs Mildred Harris.

Saco School Street Biddeford and Norman Langmaid Langmaid Stevens Lawrence Crenshaw Ralph Parslow LaDora Gannon Mildred Harris

Thornton Grads Banquet Set at Pine Point Light House

Thornton Academy alumni association plans its annual banquet for June 11 at the Light House in Pine Point. General chairwoman Mrs. Doris Stackpole announced the event begins at 7 PM and will be followed by dancing. Tickets are on sale from classes, with special recognitions during the program.

Thornton Academy Alumni Association Snowberry’s Pine Point Doris Stackpole

Civil Docket Completed At Superior Court

The land condemnation suit of Charles R. Steedman of Providence was settled in the morning after a funeral delay. Steedman received 500 dollars plus interest for 61/100 acre on the York River seized by eminent domain in 1956. The case was appealed to the joint board and then to Superior Court over title questions. A criminal docket opened with a drunken driving case against William S. Brackett, but a missing defendant led to a directed verdict and discharge. Court adjourned by 3 PM.

Charles R. Steedman Providence R. IL York County Alfred Pierre A. Harnois Westbrook Henry M. Fuller York Steedman Albert Knudson Portland State of Maine State Highway Commission Yor Harry Kaghery Kittery Maine Highway Commission Marcel R. Viger William S. Brackett Wells Haley and Adams U. S. Route 1 Brackett Court of Trial Lester M. Bragdon Albert G. Martin Adams Roads Robert J. Winton Charles A. Pomeroy

Civil Air Patrol Saco squadron adopts by laws and appoints chaplain

The Saco Civil Air Patrol group met at Old Orchard Beach K of C hall Monday evening. A by laws set was drawn up and accepted, a merit system and chain of command were established. Cadet Stephen Lambert became temporary cadet chaplain. Capt Dorothy Heseltine from Portland squadron attended at Capt Richard Stephens invitation. Three cadets Stephen Lambert James Wickham and Charles Tracy received identification cards. A canteen followed the meeting.

Saco Civil Air Patrol K. of C. Hall Old Orchard Beach Stephen Lambert Dorothy Heseltine Portland Squadron Richard Stephens Saco Flight James Wickham Charles Tracy

Emond Funeral Opens New Branch At Old Orchard Beach

Emond's funeral firm announces purchase of 17 Adelaide road Old Orchard Beach to launch a new branch. Land and building were bought by Frank X Emond Jean Paul Emond and John P Conroy who run Emond Funeral on Pool Street Biddeford. Renovations start immediately with opening date set after completion.

Emond Funeral Home &Nounced Adelaide Road Old Orchard Beach Frank X. Emond Jean Paul Emond John P. Conroy Pool Street Biddeford

School Site Discussion Again Delayed By City Council

City council postponed last night's discussion on a proposed new high school site until the next regular meeting in June. A Board of Education resolution favoring a South Street site remains on the table, with West Street location details sparse. The council approved 35000 dollars for supplementary appropriations from taxes and parking meter receipts. At a municipal officers meeting, playground equipment for Clifford Park on Pool Street was discussed. officials urged more recreational facilities and the mayor agreed to review costs.

Up &T Board of Education South Street Deschambault West Street Clifford Park Pool Street Armand Fecteau Romeo Sevigny Victor Fleurant

Missionary Executive Warns of Segregation

BEVERLY Mass AP a nationally known missionary executive warned against racial segregation in higher education. The Rev Dr Truman B Douglass executive vice president of the Board of Home Missions of the Congregational Christian Churches said segregation in higher education is a greater threat to national security than spies. He addressed 700 delegates at the 160th annual meeting of the Congregational Christian Conference of Massachusetts urging the church to push for more and better educational opportunities with Christian values and to redefine the image of American youth away from consumerism. He questioned what Americans want most freedom or material ease and noted the nation spends 12 billion on education while spending more on recreation tobacco and alcohol. The Rev Peal B Myers urged Christians to act on rights rather than expediency.

Beverly Mass Truman B. Douglas New York Board of Home Missions Congregational Christian Churches Congregational Christian Conference of Massachhusetts Douglass America Peal B. Myers Department of Christian Education

Launching USS Preble at Bath Iron Works

Final plans are set for Saturday’s launch of the U S S Preble a 512 foot guided missile frigate at Bath Iron Works Mrs Ralph E Wilson will christen the vessel and her husband Vice Admiral Wilson deputy chief of Naval Operations will be principal speaker Currie 5 year old son of Mrs Kenneth Birch was killed by an speaker

Bath U.S.S Preble Bath Iron Works Ralph E. Wilson Keene N. H Stephen Adm. Wilson Na- Currie Val Operations Kenneth Birch

False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass

Wearers suffer embarrassment when plates slip or fall. Use ASTEETE alkaline powder to hold teeth firmer and prevent odor. Quick, simple remedy improves comfort and reduces sour breath. Available at drug counters.

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