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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1962

Page

7

Court Verdict Favors NFL In Monopoly Suit

New York AP. National Football League officials open their three day spring meeting in a jubilant mood after a court victory over the American Football League. U.S. District Judge Thom son ruled against the AFL in a $10,080,000 damage suit and ordered costs. Commissioner Rozelle called the decision a vindication and urged the AFL to pursue open competition. AFL Commissioner Foss called the ruling very disappointing and said no appeal decision has been made.

New York National Football League American League Amercan Football League NFL U.S Dallas Minnesota AFL Oakland Minneapolis Pete Rozelle Judge Thomson Joe Foss

Neault Re-elected Regional Vice President at Biddeford Convention

More than 160 officers delegates and members attended the Assumption society regional convention in Biddeford. Paul Neault was elected to serve again as regional vice-president. Attendees came from Moncton New Brunswick Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New Hampshire and Maine. Hotel Thacher and St Andre parish hall hosted activities with decorations by Richard Cook and committees led by Lorraine Neault Paul Neault Roland Desrosiers Albert Brouillard and Albert Morin.

Biddeford Roland Desrosiers Albert Brouillard Albert Morin

PFTA Group Plans Walking Blood Bank at Meeting

New officers of the St. Andre High school PFTA auxiliary will be installed Monday at the final general meeting of the season. Plans discussed for establishing a walking blood bank by PFTA members with Mrs. Paul Dorais named to oversee. June 17 set for the annual picnic with committee to be announced. A misprint omission noted for Mrs. J. P. Cantara in the testimonial banquet attendance list.

St. Andre High School PFTA Paaise Hall Paul Dorais Paul Beaupre Msgr Aime Giguere J. P. Cantara Joseph Plamondon Paul Houde Ident Albert Lemieux John Miller Lionel Dery Henry Camire Raymond Cote Victor Fleurant Andre Fortier Simonne Doyon Ethel Dorais Suzanne Gobeil Claire Nadeau Germaine Fecteau Laurette Cantara Mignonne Plamondon Raoul Petrin Jerry Fleurant

Reading Lab established For High Schoolers

A high school reading laboratory for juniors and seniors will run during the University of Maine summer session led by Dr. Arthur V. Olson. Applications due by June 9 with results by June 15. The six week program runs July 12 to August 17, weekday mornings 10 to 12. The lab, an outgrowth of the elementary clinic, focuses on comprehension and new skills like critical reading, with testing at start and end to measure gains.

Olson

DAV Appoints Delegates To State Conclave

Biddeford Saco DAV chapter named delegates and alternates for the state convention set for June 15 and 16 at Old Orchard Beach. Delegates include Armand Mercier, Rico Land Paquette, Paul Lizotte, Henry Gobeil, Oliva Bolduc, Raoul Goulet, Gerard Boucher, Rene Go beil, Romeo Provencher, Conrad Nolette, Robert Libby, Roy Perry, Nelson Bergeron, Edward Caron, Noel Lemay and Mike Mininni. Alternates listed: George Baillargeon, Oneal Larose, William Boucouvalas, Romeo Blais, Leo Cote, Ralph Courtois, Robert Cyr, A V Fleurant, Edward Farley, Edna Griffin, Edward Gillespie Jr, Rene Giroux, Simeon Grenier, Leopold LaCroix, Conrad Leveault, Theode H Legare and Roland Laliberte. Robert Libby reported parade plans for the Biddeford Veterans Memorial Day, with two cars available for nonmarchers, as tag day profits were announced.

Department Old Orchard Beach Biddeford - Saco Biddeford Armand Mercier Ricoland Paquette Paul Lizotte Henry Gobeil Oliva Bolduc Raoul Goulet Gerard Boucher Rene Gobeil Romeo Provencher Conrad Nolette Robert Libby Roy Perry Nelson Bergeron Edward Caron Noel

Photographers Elect Maine Association Leader

Robert Createau of Sanford was elected president of the Maine Photographers Association at the two day convention closing session. Other officers chosen Monday night include Lee Strabella of Brewer as vice president Mrs Lewis Daniels of Norway as secretary Joseph Kachinski and Bath as officers James Pierce of Brunswick elected treasurer and Mrs James Pierce of Brunswick named secretary or Bath vice president details show a slate of officers including several Brunswick residents.

Waterville Robert Createau Sanford Maine Photographers Association Lee Strabella Brewer Lewis Daniels Norway Joseph Kachinski Bath James Pierce Brunswick

Experimental Rats At UM Hot Stuff

UM Orono researchers led by Dr. Frederick H. Radke describe radioactive rats used to study protein and fat metabolism. They feed rats a 70 percent protein from radioactive Rhodospirillum rubrum grown with barium carbonate derived CO2. Tracer amino acids may be used in future nutritional studies at the university.

University of Maine College of Agriculture Maine Frederick H. Radke Radke Oak Ridge, Tenn

May Cheese Allotment Arrives for Welfare List

The Biddeford Welfare office reports 1470 pounds of May cheese arrived for eligible recipients. Overseer Mrs. Annette Gagne urged pick up by month end under a new state law. uncollected cheese cannot be distributed this month and must wait for the next allotment.

Biddeford Annette Gagne

Grizzly cubs born during parent hibernation feast on stored fat

Grizzlies give birth while in deep sleep and rely on the mother's fat reserves for nourishment. The unusual birthing period during hibernation affects early cub development and survival strategies in the wild.

Biddeford Public Health Group Re-Elects Officers

Biddeford Public Health Nursing association re elected John Barrett as president and re elected Maurice Hebert Madeliene Davenport Richard Moore Edwin Walker and Dr William B O Sullivan to key posts. New board member Raymond P Bonang joins as the slate is announced by nominating chair Mrs Leo Joncas.

John Barrett Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association Annua Wangue Gustessigh Cascade Lodge Saco Maurice Hebert Madeliene Davenport Richard Moore Atty Edwin Walker William B. O'Sullivan Leo Joncas William O'Sullivan Germaine Hebert David Shaw Frank Carey William Deans Antoinette Hawes Bruce Wilson Florence Hamel Eleanor Mogan Martin J. Rielly Albert Deshaies Carleton F. Davis Rover J Rober Raymond P. Bonang Davis Barrett O'Sullivan Margaret Murphy Davenport Gladys Walker Ann Cote Moore Ann Barrett Maine Joncas Carey Deans Hamel Mogan Reilly Deshaies Atty. Walker Bonang Robert Murphy

Fireside Club Marks Anniversaries At Saco Church Dinner

The Fireside club of Saco School Street Methodist Church merged annual banquet with three member anniversaries at Corona restaurant Higgins Beach. Jean Rennie presided as president, committee to redecorate the church and buy a new power lawn mower. Cookout set for June 4 at the Cobb home. Eighteen members and three guests attended, with gifts to the honored couples and cake for two anniversaries.

Saco School Street Methodist Church Corona Higgins Beach Jean Rennie Sidney Griffith Oliver Stevens Ralph Parslow Paul Cobb Ferry Road Saco Annie Cranshaw Mabel Fairfield Raymond Lariviere

Saco Surplus Food Distribution At City Hall

Saco surplus food will be given out at Saco City Hall on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Mrs Edith H.H. Smith, Saco Welfare chairman, announced the plan.

SACO Saco City Hall Edith HH. Smith Saco Welfare

Former Wells Man Appointed Chief At Avon

Leste F. Clark a Wells native and former Old Orchard Beach Police member was named permanent chief of Avon Connecticut police after acting chief tenure starting January 19. He led Avon since then while a broad screening process by the Avon board of selectmen and police commission selected him from state recruited applicants. Clark has served in various roles including civil defense director and has run the Connecticut Industrial Supply company since 1956. He and his wife Hazel reside at 182 West Main Street Avon.

Avon Conn Leste F. Clark Wells Old Orchard Beach Selectmen Police Commission Maine Police Identification Officers Association Avon, Conn Connecticut Industrial Supply Company Avon Volunteer Fire Department International Association For Identification Connecticut Identification Association Interstate Police Officers Association Avon Police Association Chief Clark Hazel West Main Street

Collision in Saco Causes Over $200 in Damage

Police report a two car collision at Bradley and Hubbard streets Saco yesterday involving Girard N. McGee 32 of Old Orchard Beach and Sara J. Ball 42 of Hills Beach Biddeford. Ball stopped to turn left and contacted McGee as both northbound vehicles met. Damages totaled about 205.75 with minor injuries to none.

Bradley Hubbard Streets Saco Girard N. McGee Adelaide Road Old Orchard Beach Sara J. Ball Hills Beach Biddeford Bradley Street Ball Andrew J. McGee Milliken Street McGee

Saco Girl to Teach in Lewiston School

Miss Frances Irene Mello of Saco has been appointed to teach grade 4 at Farwell School Lewiston. The Lewiston Board of Education announced the appointment after a yesterday meeting. Mello graduated from Thornton Academy in 1958 and will receive her diploma from Gorham State Teachers College in June.

Frances Irene Mello Saco Farwell School Lewiston Lewiston Board of Education Mello Thornton Academy Gorham State Teachers College

Search Continues For Missing Man In Old Orchard Beach

Coast Guard crews comb the area for Dennis F. Welch 25 of Westbrook after a boating accident off Old Orchard Beach Sunday. Two others, John Gallagher 38 of South Portland and Geoffrey Payne 25 of Scarborough, drowned when their motorboat overturned. Welch is believed to have been with them.

Coast Guard Dennis FE Welch Westbrook Old Orchard Beach Fletcher’s Neck John F. Gallagher South Portland Geoffrey Payne Scarborough

Date Set For Biddeford High Alumni Banquet

Biddeford High School alumni banquet is scheduled for June 16 at 6 30 p m in the Stephen F White memorial gym. Atty John Bradford, alumni association president, announced the event with officers listed as Larry F Hanson Robert W Cole Jr Irving Remar and Raymond Kenneally. Toastmaster will be J Albert Merryman marshal William McKenney and special recognition of anniversary classes will be included.

Biddeford High School Stephen F. White Atty. John Bradford Alumni Association Larry F. Hanson Robert W. Cole, Jr Irving Remar Raymond Kenneally J. Albert Merryman William McKenney Bradford

Ledgewood Inn Licenses Pursuit At Arundel Town Hall

A hearing is set at Arundel Town Hall on Tuesday May 22 at 7 30 P M for the issuance of Victualer's and Inn keeper's licenses to Luis and Rhea Bacigalupo at the Ledgewood Route 1 for malt beverage sales. Citizens may appear to show cause why licenses should not be granted. Town Clerk Alice M Leach dated May 15 1962.

Selectmen's Arundel Luis Rhea Bacigalupo Ledgewood Met A. D Alice M. Leach

Licensing hearing on hotel and liquor licenses held in Old Orchard Beach

The Municipal Licensing Board will hold a hearing at Town Hall Old Orchard Beach on Monday May 2 1962 at 700 PM to consider licenses for Anthony Napolitano The Whitehall Hotel 14 Old Orchard Street Simonne Janelle Edgewater Hotel 57 West Grand Avenue Restaurant Malt Licenses for Paul Benoit Seashore Gardens 8 West Grand Ave Paul Benoit The Beachcomber 6 Staples Street. The hearing asks why applications should not be granted. Dated May 18 1962 Esther S Crowley

Old Orchard Beach Municipal Licensing Board Anthony Napolitano Whitehall Old Orchard Street Simonne Janelle Edgewater West Grand Avenue Paul Benoit Seashore Gardens West Grand Ave Staples Street Esther S. Crowley Chequinn, Inc Arthur McCue Tide Inn East Grand Avenue A. D

Chequinn Inc Applies for Hotel Malt and Ho License Tide Inn

On May 28 1962 at 7 00 PM the Municipal Licensing Board considers Chequinn Inc for a hotel malt and hot license for Tide Inn 5 East Grand Avenue Arthur McCue president DBA Tide Inn Old Orchard Beach Maine May 19 1962 date line

Public meeting on liquor license application in Kennebunkport

Municipal Officers of Kennebunkport will meet at the Town Offices at ten AM on Monday May 28 1962 regarding the Remsen Corp doing business as The House on the Hill seeking a part time spirituous and vinous liquor license. Selectmen Woodbury H Stevens Clifford Maling M Abbott Pendergast call for public participation.

Kennebunkport Remsen Corp Woodbury H Stevens L. Clifford Maling M. Abbott Pendergast

For Sale Unity Club of Saco property bids invited

Sealed bids for property of Unity Club of Saco Inc on Buxton Road must be sent to Margaret Currie at 176 Main Street Saco Maine before July 7 1962 for inspection contact trustees Chester Herrin Forrest Grace or president Myron West at listed addresses.

Unity Club Saco, Inc Buxton Road Margaret Currie Main Street Saco Maine Chester Herrin Boom Rd Forrest Grace Buxton Rd Myron West Roebuck Ave

Bank Branch Opens in Biddeford Prize Giveaway

Canal National bank opened a new Biddeford branch at the Biddeford Shopping Plaza. Prizes included a $100 checking account for Frank Lacy, $50 savings for Raymond Casey, and $25 savings for Roger Brousseau and Paul Belanger. Each prize matched pennies in a jar.

Biddeford Canal National Bank Frank Lacy Scammon Street Laco Canal Raymond Casey Portland Roger Brousseau Westmore Avenue Paul Belanger West Street Forest i

Vintage 1950s Cars For Sale Local R. H. Listings

A local ad features several classic cars with details on year, model, color and transmission. Models include a 1955 Buick Special Riviera hardtop, 1955 Mercury Monterey and Custom, 1955 Chevrolet 210 two door, 1954 Ford Ranch Wagon, 1954 Buick Special, and 1954 Ford Skyliner two tone green. Each entry notes refinements like automatic transmission and color schemes.

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Nauket General Motors Delco Alfred Street Neault Assumption Group N. P. Scontras Real Estate Agency Electric Organs Precision Instruments Radio & TV Pfta Group DAV Jack UM ‘Hot Stuff THE Circle OF Safety Pontiac TOQ Reed Motor Company Saco, Maine Miss Murphy M. Paul Houle Nursing Service Fireside Club Journal Biddeford High Legals B. F. Goodrich Daly Bros. Mattress CO L&e Grandma’s Bakery Comet P. S Plymouth Mercury P. B Immaculate DeSoto Motor Sales Elm Street
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