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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1959
Page
2
Mostly fair and cooler this afternoon. Partly cloudy and cooler tonight. Partly cloudy and cool Sunday. Highs and lows will trend lower as a ridge shifts east, with light winds and no precipitation expected.
Personal briefs note several residents at Notre Dame hospital and Trull hospital including Miss Margaret Hall and Joseph Leclair. The Holt and St Amand households report medical patients while Mr and Mrs Randall and children attended a Boston Garden circus. Eight members of Ste Anne parish joined a Maine Diocesan Council Catholic Women banquet at Poland Spring House.
New York AP dispatch notes popular TV picks for the coming week. Dick Clark Show on ABC draws teens, with Frankie Avalon performing Venus. NBC offer Perry Como Show features Gisele Mackenzie and others. CBS hosts Jack Benny hour with Phil Silvers and Julie Andrews. US Steel leaders appear on ABC to discuss wage talks. NBC presents Space Man's Last Frontier with space pioneers. Don Murray and Jason Robards Jr. star in Billy Budd on Du Pont Show of the Month. Dave King hosts Kraft Music Hall on NBC. Dave King fills in for summer. Billy Budd dramatizes Melville tale of a sailor on an 18th century warship. Wednesday NBC features Kraft Music Hall Presents Dave King.
Members of Our Lady of Fatima circle will receive holy communion in a body tomorrow at 7 a m at St Andre church. The Mothers Circle Bradford chapter of the Order of DeMolay will meet Monday at 7 p m at Magonic hall Biddeford. The Fred S Gurney Women’s Relief Corps meeting is Monday at 7 30 p m at the G A R hall Saco.
The churches list Sunday activities from 10:30 a.m. services at White church Biddeford to Pilgrim Fellowship visit to Kennebunk pond, youth meetings at Saco and West Kennebunk churches, and evening services at Old Orchard Beach. Specific ministers include Rev Paul Barker and Rev Thomas Knox with multiple youth fellowships and open air meetings noted.
I express sincere thanks to Chief Ernest Murphy and other police officers and the selectmen of Old Orchard Beach, friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy and floral tributes shown during the bereavement of my husband Leo T. McDonald. Mrs. Leo T. McDonald 142 West Grand Ave O. O. B.
Senator Bob Bartlett told the Maine Truck Owners Assn that Alaska and Hawaii will be the final members of the United States. He is certain the nation will never exceed 50 states.
Mr and Mrs C B Harber placed a note in a bottle from Maracaibo Harbor Venezuela promising a finder 5 dollars if they contacted him. Dannen Weiswander 19 of Melbourne Florida reported finding the bottle on Melbourne Beach and received the reward.
Gov Price Daniel in Austin has signed a bill making it illegal to trap or kill alligators in Jefferson County on the Gulf coast. The move comes after lawmakers cited the need to protect the leathery reptiles.
In Bluefield West Virginia nine Lions Club contestants gathered for a luncheon word contest. Fairview Junior High School pupil David Spracher Jr. outspelled his own father, delivering the final coup de grace.
Richard H. Howland of the National Trust for Historic Preservation told the National Council on Community Foundations that reconstruction and preservation spur economic growth in rundown areas. He said a small tourist flow can surpass a business with a large payroll, noting even 24 daily visitors can outproduce a $100,000 payroll per year.
John Foster Dulles may be judged by history for his tireless service to the country as secretary of state. The piece questions whether his containment policy and shift from Acheson to his own approach ultimately aided or hindered the West, noting Stalin’s death and evolving Soviet power. It concludes that no one can know the final verdict, but acknowledges his earnest effort.
About 30 girls earned merit badges and attendance stars at the Saco Salvation Army headquarters during Anniversary Week activities. The Sacettes Girl Guard and Bunnies Sunbeam troops were led by Misses Tracy and Drown respectively, with Arlene Bragdon as assistant leader. A troop committee was inaugurated, including Mrs. Donna Davis and others, with Major William Berry and Senior Captain James Geddes participating.
The text advises planning clothing by activities and geography, noting the city’s layout determines wardrobe needs. It suggests carrying two extra pairs of comfortable shoes for travel or exploration and implies adjusting outfits to suit varied settings and terrains.
To Mr and Mrs Raynald Beaudoin West street Biddeford May 19 a daughter eight pounds two ounces Mrs Beaudoin former Jeanine Boisclair To Mr and Mrs Lucien Gobeil 80 Pike street Biddeford May 20 a son David Lucien eight pounds 13 ounces Mrs Gobeil former Carmen Parent To Mr and Mrs Edward Jarry 111 Summer street Biddeford May 21 at Notre Susan Marie six pounds seven ounces Mrs Jarry former Jeannette Caron
The text suggests packing light yet stylish outfits for a New York visit. It recommends one dressy dress sufficing unless nightlife calls for more, notes hats are optional, and theater or dining may benefit from a veil or flower band. It advises two jacket dresses, two pairs of gloves including a white pair, and a dressmaker-type suit in dacron orlon with silk or wool, plus daytime tailored dresses rather than full-skirted costumes.
A fashion show titled Fashion Festival will be held tomorrow at 2 30 pm at the American Legion home in Saco to benefit the St Demetrios Greek Orthodox church building fund. Readings, music and dances accompany the event with six fashion awards including a mink collar for first place.
Moody Girl Scout troop held a Court of Awards at the old Moody schoolhouse last night. Color guards included Janet Steins Deborah Stevens Erica Christensen and Gail Wildes under troop leader Mrs Merton G Moulton. Second class ranks and numerous badges including world pins hospitality and cooking were awarded to a large list of scouts led by Pamela Galencia Deborah Stevens Gail Wildes and Ellen Littlefield among others. Troop flag presentation followed by an inscribed gavel gift to Moody league president Mrs Colleen Coombs. The event featured carnation and apple blossom decorations, shells rocks and scrapbooks on display, with a jewelry project proceeds earmarked for a camping trip June 12 to 14. Special prize went to Gordon Galencia Jr. The ceremony closed with a friendship circle and refreshments.
A bride to be faces a flood of wedding offers after her engagement announcement. Photographers press for full coverage and leather guest books while department stores propose custom dresses and home visits. Publishers seek marriage advice books and a university sociology department wants a questionnaire. A New York firm touts a marquee design for the reception and hints at social prominence.
Wondering how cheese can be a first or last course or a snack the text highlights uses for cheese as a meal component. It explains cheese sea ice transforms vegetables seafood and other basics into glamorous dishes and outlines methods for cheese sauce with pasteurized process American cheese. A simple recipe uses two cups milk and seasonings to yield three cups sauce with low heat.
Instructions for sending a child's photograph to The Journal. Include the child's name age parents address and grandparents' names if desired. Provide clear contact details to ensure proper reproduction.
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