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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1962

Page

7

Cusack and Vachon Win Beech Ridge Feature Races

Ralph Cusack of Scarborough tops the Class A 20 lap feature at Beech Ridge Speedway with Russ Nutting close behind for second. Marty Vachon of Sanford wins the Class B feature as Bob Libby and Dick Allen battle for runner up, with no time recorded in the main events. Race details include multiple qualifying and semifinal results, plus consolation finishes across both classes.

Scarborough Ralph Cusack Marty Vachon Sanford Beech Ridge Speedway West Scarborough Cusack Russ Nutting Limerick Dick Wolstenhulme Windham Vachon Bob Libby Dick Allen Nutting Wolstenhulme George Welch Ogunquit Dick Libby Groveville Joe Matter Wolsten Sandy Atkinson Bar Mills New Gloucester Ormond Bedell Biddeford Libby Gardner Leavitt Kezar Falls Babb Bill McGill Portland Pete Peterson Danny Vallacci Falmouth

How to blanch walnuts for salad prep

To prevent walnut discoloration in a salad boil walnut halves for about three minutes then drain. Peel off the thin skins before adding to the dish for a cleaner appearance and milder flavor.

Detroit Bidding For Patterson Liston Battle

Detroit promoters push for a Patterson Liston heavyweight title bout at Tiger Stadium on Sept. 17 with a $750,000 guarantee and a two thirds Patterson share. Michigan boxing officials weigh licensing plus a 90 second rest rule after the Benny Paret tragedy.

Detroit Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Leon Saddler Patterson Liston Tiger Stadium David Gudelsky New York State Michigan Saddler Detroit Tiger Gudelsky Benny Kid) Paret New York

Cubs Top Phillies Twice Behind Hubbs Hitting Hot

Cubs rookie Ken Hubbs collected eight hits in 10 at bats as Chicago swept Philadelphia 6 4 and 11 2. He banged five straight singles in the second game. Angles Bo Belinsky limited Boston to two hits in the nightcap after Los Angeles won the opener 5 3, fanning six and only three balls to the outfield.

Associated Press Ken Hubbs Cubs Chicago Phillies Bo Belinsky Angels Boston Los Angeles

Saco Prices Listed In Fragmented OCR Readout

A fragmentary OCR item shows a string of prices including 4.90 3.89 1.89 3.95 10.95 1.00 followed by the word it and the place Saco, indicating an incomplete catalog or list.

St Antre PFTA Pays Tribute To Plamondon

A surprise testimonial banquet honored Joseph Plamondon, past president of St Andre PFTA, with a scroll of appreciation presented by Msgr Aime Giguere. Paul Houde led as master of ceremonies. arrangements were by Mrs Roland Bouthillette and Houde with several helpers. Attendees included Rev Ber nard Nicknair and many couples, highlighting a community gathering at Cascade lodge.

Joseph Plamondon St. Andre Pfta Cascade Lodge Msgr Aime Giguere Paul Houde Roland Bouthillette Houde Jeannette St. Ouis Claire Nadeau Germaine Fecteau Ralph Perrin Albert Lemieux Rsos Mier Bernard Nicknair Plamondon Paul Beaupre Bro. Marcellin Bro Flaribert Honorius Rene Gobeil Ralph Fecteau Alcide Boucher Victor Fleurant John Conroy Simonne Doyon Paul Dorais Raymond Gosselin Henry Camire Urbain Loranger Raymond Cote Jeanne Labranche Maurice Hebert John Miller Leona Deschambeault George Malasnik Lucien Desrosiers John Lavigne Isabelle Boucher Juliette Landry Lionel Dery Jerry Fleurant Raymond Allie Florence Masse Saco Joseph A. Plamondon Alme Giguere St. Andre Church

Dairy and crop price supports debated in Senate

Democrats discussed price support proposals with Senator Proxmire urging up to 90 percent parity for dairy producers who would cap output to their 1961-62 base. The plan would not alter federal programs for basic Southern crops like cotton tobacco rice and peanuts.

Mittee Proxmire Senate South

Long-Time 1893 Congregants Honored in Service

The report lists Mrs Mabel Dolby honored for 69 years of membership since 1896 and Mrs Etta Hayden for 63 years since 1899, noting Rev Mr Bennett delivering a sermon on God's Distinguished Service Medal with special choir music.

Mabel Dolby Etta Hayden Bennett

Maine Republicans face criticism over aid votes

Clyde Bartlett accused Maine's Republican congressmen of voting against bills that aid the state, targeting area redevelopment, minimum wage, and housing legislation as part of the party's campaign rhetoric.

Thct Maine Clyde Bartlett

American exits U S citizenship after Russia stay

The U S Embassy in Moscow says Webster left behind a Russian girl and her baby in Leningrad and returned to the United States claiming he would stay. He regrets the move, turned in his passport, renounced citizenship in October 1959, and was refused a reentry permit three months later. He now travels on a Soviet passport and must pursue American citizenship like other immigrants.

U.S Moscow Webster Leningrad America Russia Soviet Union United States

Min Biehler Heads York County Salon 598 Team

Mrs. Min Biehler of Ogunquit elected petit chapeau of York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty at annual meeting hosted by Mrs. Kelsie Ellis. Other officers include demi chapeau premiere Ida Neves and demi-chapeau deuxieme Yvonne Bergeron of Biddeford, secretaire-caissiere Antonia Harquoil, l archiviste Evelyn Morin, l aumoniere Hollie McKee, la concierge Germaine Lariviere, with Mrs. Viola Girard appointed la sur intendante. The group plans an installation June 16 at Wells, with Mme Balkan as installing officer alongside Ilaine LaPierre. A banquet at Henri's Restaurant in Wells precedes the meeting. Delegates and alternates for the departemental march on August 25 in Portland were chosen, with nominations from Saco, Biddeford, Ogunquit, Ocean Park, and Wells. Donations were made to the National Jewish Hospital in Denver and to a chapeau gift for the marche.

Min Biehler Ogunquit Petit Chapeau York County Kelsie Ellis York Beach Ida Neves Biddeford Demichapeau Premiere Yvonne Bergeron Demi-Chapeau Deuxieme Antonia Harquoil Old Orchard Beach Secretaire-Caissiere Evelyn Morin Old Orchard Becah Chapeau LaPierre la Concierge Henri's Wells Portland Nellie White Saco Elodie Renaud Ida Noyes Germaine Lariviere Shirley Doe Ocean Park Iolaine LaPierre Mamie Balkan Virginia Ford National Jewish American Legion Balkan Departemental Chapeau Ford

Maine author Mary Ellen Chase donates manuscript to Colby

AP report notes Maine born writer Mary Ellen Chase from Blue Hill has turned in the manuscript of her new book The Psalms for the Common Reader to Colby College. The piece references gifts, napkins, a mystery package awarded to Mrs. Ida Noyes, and a birthday box contribution by several local women. Refreshments followed for 13 attendees hosted by Mrs. Ellis.

Waterville Mary Ellen Chase Colby College Ford Ida Noyes Elodie Renaud Nellie White Antonia Harquoil Ellis

St Joseph St Andre St Louis High hold senior prom

Members of the graduating classes and their guests attended the senior prom at St Joseph parish hall with the theme Rhapsody in Blue. Ushers were from all three schools and music was by Mike Drapeau and orchestra. Eighty five couples attended.

St. Joseph St. Andre St. Louis St. Joseph Parish Hall Mike Drapeau David Blais Elaine Farrell James Duross Escort Patricia Harris Marilyn Miller Michael Morel Rey Albert St. Louis High School

City Officials Attend Hearing as Mayors Bond Conditions Set

City officials attended today’s hearing. The mayor is free under 10500 bail and Binette is free on 7500 bail.

Ette Binette i

Classic Used Cars Lot Listing From Mid 1950s

A car sale listing showcases a 1955 Mercury Monterey four door RK and H automatic P and P. B, a 1955 Mercury Custom two door R and H automatic black and white, a 1955 Chevrolet 210 two door R and H blue and white seat covers, a 1954 Ford Ranch Wagon R and H automatic red and white, a 1954 Buick Special four door R and H priced right, a 1954 Ford Skyliner hardtop coupe R and H automatic two tone green, a 1953 DeSoto four door sedan R and H automatic P, a 1953 Oldsmobile 88 four door sedan R and H seat covers, and a 1953 Pontiac Catalina hardtop extra clean.

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