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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1960

Page

2

Local personals note vacation and hospital updates

Mr. and Mrs. Roland Feters of Atlantic avenue vacation in Washington DC. Joseph Arthur Bergeron of Guin ea road is a patient at Webber hospital. Mrs. Leo Cyr of 179 Cleaves street Biddeford has returned home from Notre Dame hospital. Miss Jeannette Lacroix of 3 Tachereau avenue Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber hospital. Joseph T. Barth of 70 Casco avenue Ocean Park was taken home from Webber hospital by ambulance Sunday. Miss Anne Cochrane of Biddeford and Mrs. Pandora Button with Mrs. Florence Benson of Old Orchard Beach have returned after a visit in Quebec. Atty. and Mrs. David Marshall and family and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Horne and family of Old Orchard Beach were among area residents motoring in the White Mountains Sun. Deborah Love of Saco has been pledged to Chi Omega at Denison University in Granville Ohio, transferring from Bradford Junior College. Mrs. Rose Allard of 69 Graham street and Mrs. Roland Pothier of 42 Acorn street Biddeford attended funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Howe in Brunswick. Mrs. Allard represented Earle N. Howe of Cleveland Tenn who could not attend. Mrs. John Payne, formerly Ruth Flood Tarr, and Mrs. Margaret Nelson of Prince Edward Island have returned after visiting Payne’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Heffernan of Highland street Biddeford. They were joined by Mrs. John Flood, mother of Mrs. Payne, who will winter in Prince Edward Island with her daughter.

Roland Feters Atlantic Avenue Washington, D. C Joseph Arthur Bergeron Guinea Road Webber Hospital Leo Cyr Cleaves Street Biddeford Notre Dame Hospital Jeannette Lacroix Tachereau Avenue Joseph T. Barth Casco Avenue Ocean Park Anne Cochrane Pandora Button Florence Benson Old Orchard Beach Quebec Atty David Marshall Harold Horne White Mountains Deborah Love George D. Love Saco Chi Omega National Sorority Denison University Granville Ohio Bradford Junior College Rose Allard Graham Street Roland Pothier Acorn Street Brunswick Josephine Howe Margaret Nelson Prince Edward Island

Mrs. Rachel Sheriff 79 Dies in Portland Jewish Home

Mrs. Rachel Sheriff 79 wife of Joseph Sheriff of Portland died at the Jewish Home for the Aged after residing there for a year and a half. Born Rachel Polakewich in Lumser Poland she later lived in Biddeford and Portland. She belonged to Etz Chaim Shaarey Tohiloh Mizrachi Women Ha dassah and Portland Hebrew School Sisterhood. She leaves two stepchildren Samuel Sheriff and Mrs Es ther Brenner plus relatives. Funeral Sunday at 1 pm at Congregation Etz Chaim with burial in Mt Sinai Cemetery Portland.

Rachel Polakewich Sheriff Joseph Sheriff Portland Jewish Home For the Saurday Lumser Poland David Jennie Polakewich Max Horne Alfred Biddeford Sheriff Jewish Home For the Aged Auxiliary Etz, Chaim and Shaarey Tohiloh Synagogue Mizrachi Women Hadassah Portland Hebrew School Samuel Sheriff Cambridge Mass Esther Brenner Miami Fla Bernard Weinstein Lewis Polakewich Saco Anne Polakewich Raymona Polakewich Paul Polakewich New Jersey Dora Hartman Emma _ Polakewich Haverhill Congregation Etz Chaim Synagogue Morris Bekritsky Mt. Sinai

Local club and council meetings listed for Tuesday and tonight

SS MEAWISS Biddeford V. F. W. post meets at 7 30 tonight in City building. Notre Dame Council Union St Jean Baptiste meets Tuesday at 7 30 at Notre Dame school Beach St Saco. Dames Rochambeau club meets tonight at 7 30 at Main St hall Biddeford. WSCS School Street Methodist Church Saco meets tomorrow night at 7 15 replacing 7 30.

Biddeford V. F. W. Post Notre Dame Council Union St. Jean Baptiste Notre Dame School Beach Street Saco Dames Rochambeau Club Main Street Biddeford WSCS School Street Methodist Church

Church notes. multiple meetings in Saco area

The Prayer Fellowship of Lyman Baptist meets Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the parsonage. Home League of Saco Salvation Army meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Catholic Women's club of Most Holy Trinity meets Monday at 8 p m in Notre Dame de Lourdes hall Beach street. Finance committee and Christian Education boards of Saco United Baptist meet Tuesday at 7 p m at the church. First in a series of workshops for the Saco United Baptist Christmas fair Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the parish house.

Prayer Fellowship Lyman Baptist Church The Saco Salvation Army Catholic Women's Club Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes School Hall Beach Street Finance Committee Boards of Christian Education Saco United Baptist Church

Bangor Man Killed in Virginia Plane Crash

Victor J. Voutour 23 formerly of Bangor Maine died in a light plane crash near South Norfolk Virginia after takeoff. His companion Richard J. Rutkowski 22 also perished. Voutour was owner and pilot and served as Coast Guard engine man aboard the cutter Cherokee.

Bangor Norfolk Victor J. Voutour Maine Richard J. Rutkowski Voutour Coast Guard

Italian shoemaker Antonio Benevento dies at 69 in Saco

Antonio Benevento 69 a native of Italy died suddenly at his home 39 Pleasant street Saco after 20 years in the community He was a shoemaker employed by local concerns a communicant of Most Holy Trinity church Surviving John of Portland Felix and William Benevento Lynn Mass a brother Michael Benevento Lynn Mass 12 grandchildren and one nephew Services Thursday at Caggiano funeral home Lynn burial Swampscott Preliminary arrangements by Shumway funeral home Saco

Antonio Benevento Pleasant Street Saco Italy Most Holy Trinity Church of John of Portland Felix William Benevento Lynn Mass Michael Benevento Caggiano Washington Street Swampscott Shumway Funeral Home Spring Street

Funeral services held for Mrs. Robert Bergeron

Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Bergeron of 143 Pool Street were held this morning at St. Andre's Church. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere celebrated a solemn high Mass of requiem assisted by Rev. Robert T. Martel and Rev. Gerard J. Parent. Music by St. Andre's male quartet and organist Mrs. Laura Lauzen Proulx accompanied by Ste. Anne Sodality ribbon bearers and bearers. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Gerard J. Parent. Out of town relatives included Henri Desmarais of Dover New Hampshire and Mr. and Mrs. Renal Couture, Mrs. Frederick Sperry, and Richard Cote of Hartford Connecticut.

Robert Bergeron Pool Street St. Andre’s Church Aime Giguere Robert T. Martel Gerard J. Parent St. Andre's Church Laura Lauzen Proulx Ste. Anne Sodality Lucien Doyon Dover N. H Renal’ Couture Frederick Sperry Richard Cote Hartford Conn

Funeral Services for Leo TN Le doux of Goodwins Mills

Funeral services held at St. Joseph church for Leo TN Le doux of Goodwins Mills. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Elie Hevey celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem. Bearers named. burial followed with committal prayers. Out-of-town relatives listed from Goodwins Mills, Rochester NH, New York City, and Kennebunk.

Leo TN. Ledoux Goodwins Mills St. Joseph Church Elie Hevey Marc Franck Norman Carrier Paul Ruel Leo Millard Raymond Binette Roger Ledoux Paul Desjardins Richard Ledoux St. Joseph Cemetery Sylvio Levesque Sylvio Ledoux Lorraine Ledoux George Tibbetts Rochester N. H Yvonne Krause Beatrice Baer New York City Zoe Morrissette Kennebunk

Funeral services for Paul H Emery in Greeley Colorado

Funeral services for Paul H Emery of Greeley Colorado set for tomorrow at 10 am at Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery. Rev H Lewis Cutler of Second Congregational Biddeford will officiate at the committal rites. Emery a Biddeford native and brother of the late Judge George L Emery of Saco. Dennett and Craig funeral home in Saco directs arrangements.

Paul H Emery Greeley Colo Buxton Lower Corner H. Lewis Cutler Second Congregational Church Biddeford George L. Emery Saco Dennett and Craig Funeral Home

Eisenhower Becomes Oldest U S President At Oath

President Eisenhower is reported as the oldest person to take the U S presidency. The Library of Congress cannot confirm the precise moment, but it occurs in the early afternoon as he succeeds John F. Jackson, with his 70th birthday upcoming on October 14.

Washington Eisenhower United States Library of Congress Andrew Jackson Martin van Buren Jackson

California to Overtake New York as Largest State in 1970

The U.S. Bureau of the Census projects California will surpass New York to become the most populous state in 1970. The estimate highlights ongoing population shifts and demographic trends affecting regional rankings.

U. S. Bureau of the Census California New York

The Weather Fair in Portland and Maine towns

This afternoon shows sunny and mild conditions with westerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight and Tuesday will be fair and cool with northwest winds 5 to 15 mph and temperatures ranging from near 70 in Zone 1 to near 40 in cooler locations including Caribou 42 and Portland 48, Mt. Wash 30, Halifax 49.

Portland Caribou Eastport Greenville Old Town Rumford Mt. Wash Concord Halifax

Brown Grant Nuptials Held At Wells Church

Judith Louise Grant and Donald Charles Brown wed at Wells Second Congregational Church with Rev. Lewis A. Chase officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Virginia Grant and Francis L. Grant, wore white silk organza and lace. maid of honor wore pale blue. Best man was Robert E. Brown. reception followed at the groom’s parents’ home. They will reside on Sanford Road, Wells, after a White Mountains honeymoon.

Wells Second Congregational Church Judith Louise Grant Donald Charles Brown Lewis A. Chase Chase Virginia Grant Moody Wells Francis L. Grant Pompano Beach Fla William A. Brown Sanford Road Geraldine Brock South Berwick Robert E. Brown Ogunquit Donnell Lord Dennis Sayward Judith Matthews Mary Clarrage White Mountains Brown Wells High School Community Trust Company

Limestone Declared Largest Town in Aroostook County

Robert W. Burgess, VA 5 Census Bureau director in Washington, reports Limestone’s revised preliminary population at 13 053. The count includes Loring Air Force Base personnel previously counted with Caswell Plantation, making Limestone the largest town in Aroostook County.

Limestone Robert W. Burgess Washington Limestones Bernard M.cameron Burgess Loring Air Force Base Caswell Aroostook County

Kennedy Nixon Vote Survey Highlights Tossup States

A page one analysis splits 178 pivotal votes among six large states New York California Pennsylvania Ohio Texas Michigan with Kennedy showing possible edge in Ohio and Texas. Religious factors hurt Kennedy especially in the South and parts of California while aiding in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

New York California Pennsylvania Ohio Texas Michi Fa Kennedy Nixon South Illinois Arizona North Carolina Oklahoma Wisconsin

Picket Row Over Tank Plant Labor Dispute Continues

The 56 protesting workers claim they were fired for hiring unskilled labor when New England Tank began operations. Ryan's union covers 23 men. others belong to the Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers of America. Gov. Reed calls it a federal matter and actions will be at that level. Minor incidents include eggs and tomatoes thrown at vehicles and blockages near Searsport. two pickets say they were struck by a car outside the gates.

New England Ryan Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers of America Reed Searsport

Joanne Angis Weds Theodore Atwood In Beach Ceremony

Miss Joanne M Angis daughter of Scarborough reads vows with Theodore P Atwood of Portland at St Margaret church Old Orchard Beach A reception followed at AMVETS hall They plan to reside at 38 Casco Street Portland Both are Scarborough High graduates Miss Angis employed by New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Her husband served in the U S Air Force and works for Central Maine Power Company

St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach Joanne M. Angis Joseph P. Angis Scarborough Theodore P. Atwood Portland John D. Atwood Easley D. C Edward F. Walsh St. Margaret Quartet Antonio Boisvert Jean Caputi Haverhill Mass Kathryn Angis New York City Casco Street Scarborough High School

Stolen Cash and WWI Rifle Reported in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach police investigate two break ins on Atlantic Avenue. A register loot of 50 to 60 dollars and a World War I Remington rifle taken from the VFW parade rack. The VFW offers a 50 dollar reward for rifle return. The rifle’s vintage makes it dangerous with modern shells. Rifle supplied by Federal government. theft is federal offense, FBI jurisdiction. Both cases under investigation.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach Country Club VFW Atlantic Avenue FBI

Lachance to Campaign With Warner Allies in Biddeford Race

Lachance a Biddeford native and union leader presses support from Fred Warner and allied candidates. A World War II Marine and Purple Heart recipient, he rose through Local 406 to vice president roles and chairs on the Biddeford Saco Joint Board. He cites labor leadership as key to Biddeford’s future and endorses Warner slate.

Page One Warner Lachance Biddeford St. Joseph Church Rachelle Desnoyers St. Joseph School Lachances Fogg Avenue Biddeford-Saco Joint Board Saco- Lowell Peppere] Manufacturing Company Delorge Baking Company Maine State Federated Labor Council Portland

Catholic patriotism under attack prompts Supreme Court justice warning

Associate Justice F. Harold Dubord of the Maine Supreme Court told a Bangor banquet after the Red Mass that attacks on Catholic patriotism are rampant across the country. He noted Catholics have held nearly every government post without subverting the Constitution during his remarks.

Bangor F. Harold Dubord Maine Supreme Court

Cars Run Off Road In Two Saco Accidents

Two accidents reported to Saco police Saturday night involved cars leaving the roadway. On Ross road Eugene F. Moody Jr. and three passengers escaped injury after his car hit a tree. damage about 300 dollars. On Ferry road James J. Damato lost control, broke a guard rail, and landed on a lawn. damage about 150 dollars. Damato and passenger David Houser escaped injury.

Saco Ross Road Ferry Road Eugene F. Moody, Jr Moody James Moody Dale Stone Gerry Marston James J. Damato Wrentham Mass Lloyd Anderson Damato David Houser Arlington

Bus Charters For Recital In Portland Performance

The Charles Way Shannon music club students of Miss Ruth Olive Roberts, Saco, chartered a bus to attend Lorin Hollander’s piano recital at Portland City Hall Wednesday night, sponsored by St. Joseph college music department. Hollander, a 16 year old virtuoso, has appeared with the New York Philharmonic and on major broadcasts. Proceeds fund a grand piano for St Joseph college music hall in North Windham.

Charles Way Shannon Music Club Ruth Olive Roberts Saco Lorin Hollander Portland City Hall St. Joseph College Music Department Miss Roberts Hollander van Cliburn San Antonio Tex Perry Como Caregie Hall New York Philharmonic New York Lewisohn Stadium Milwaukee Baltimore Denver Spokane Birmingham Toledo Corpus Christi Leon Barzin National Orchestral Association Portland Bach Beethoven Schumann Chopin Ravel Prokofieff Priscilla Morneault Congress Square St Joseph College North Windham College Music Hall

Trinity Guild Hosts Coffee at Craig Home in Saco

An informal coffee hour sponsored by the Trinity guild of Trinity Episcopal Church was held at 72 Summer street in Saco. Attendees included Mrs. Henry Begley, Mrs. Urbain Roberge Jr., Mrs. Robert Moody, Miss Gertrude Atkinson, Miss Violet Atkinson, Miss Beatrice Atkinson, and many others along with Rev. T. S. Knox.

Clarence Kk. Craig Summer Street Saco Trinity Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church Henry Begley Urbain Roberge, Jr Robert Moody James S. Ward, Jr Joseph W. Cummings, Jr Gertrude Atkinson Violet Atkinson Beatrice Atkinson Gerald van Fleet Gilbert Anderson Joseph Hannaford Carl Dennett Kaye Schaffer Helen Johnson Ella Barth Harry Tabor Russell Smart Benjamin Westgate R. L. Kendall Ethel Berwick Helen Mahoney Albion M. Benton J. Ralph Larochelle T. S. Knox

Grocers re-elect Poland Spring leader as president

The Maine State Grocers Association re-elected William M. Lambert of Lewiston as president. Elected officers include Gardner Morrill Harrison and W. M. Wiley of Bangor as vice presidents, Fred W. Richardson of South Portland as treasurer, and Arthur H. Charles of Portland as executive director.

Grocers Maine State Grocers Association William M. Lambert Lewiston Gardner Morrill Harrison W. M. Wiley Bangor Fred W. Richardson South Portland Arthur H. Charles Portland

Bath man mauled by lion at Simpson Farm

John Brown a 51 year old Bath resident and part time farm worker was severely clawed on the right arm by a lion at Simpson Animal Farm Sunday. Police say he patted the animal before it suddenly attacked.

Brunswick John Brown Bath Simpson Animal Farm Brown

Perfect Record Lights Up Monmouth Handicap Field

Oceanport New Jersey Eddie Arcaro guided First Landing to victory in the $112 000 Monmouth Handicap his fourth straight win in the event Arcaro previously rode Nashua Dedicate and Bold Ruler to success with Sword Dane the 1959 winner under Willie Shoemaker joins the notable string.

Oceanport N. J Eddie Arcaro Monmouth Joc Arccaro Nashua Dedicate Bold Ruler Sword Dane Willie Shoemaker Iwon

Beach K of C Planned Events Near Old Orchard Beach

Six-Point program committee of Rev. James J. Mullen council Knights of Columbus met at St. Margaret parish hall in Old Orchard Beach to outline monthly events. October includes a Columbus Day radio broadcast with Biddeford and Saco councils and a recognition night. November features Ladies Night, memorial Mass, and a Thanksgiving basket donation. December plans Christmas cribs and flowers. January hosts New Year’s Eve party, whist, and a family Communion Sunday. February presents a St. Valentine’s dance, Catholic press demonstration, and baked bean supper. March plans a Founders’ Night supper and Past Grand Knights’ Recognition night. Attendees include Alcide Bolduc, Emile Belanger, Lewis Fowler, Louis DeAngelis, Lucien Huot, Robert Limbert, Brenden Crosby, and James Foley.

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus St. Margaret Parish Hall Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Saco Grand Knights Alcide Bolduc Emile Belanger Lewis Fowler Louis DeAngelis Lucien Huot Robert Limbert Brenden Crosby Crosby James Foley Publicily

GE strike halts Lynn Everett Pittsfield plants picket clash

Police used a human wedge to move supervisory staff into Lynn and Everett plants as 25 000 GE workers nationwide walk out in a 12 01 a m EDT Sunday IUE strike. Skirmishes occurred at Lynn with pickets pushing back and two IVE reps knocked down while some workers were paid during the standstill and negotiations continued.

Lynn Everett Pittsfield Obert A. Burns Burns New England International Union of Electrical Workers IUE Mass Burlington International Union of Electric Workers Lynn Police Mee Pai Big River Works Main Gate Worcester

Girl Scout Troop 28 elects officers at Biddeford Scout hall

Biddeford Girl Scout Troop 28 elected officers during a Saturday meeting at the Scout hall on Pool Street. Elected were Lu cavity Neault as first patrol leader and Carolyn Hartley as second patrol leader with Candace Lawrence as assistant and Lavie Car men as troop secretary. Members in the first patrol include Nancy Houle Leslie Lawrence Nancy Perry Christine Pomerleau Lucette Neault Carolyn Hartley and Suzanne Baiguy. Second patrol includes Susan Boucher Patricia Grenier Louise Letellier Ethel Tousignant Candace Lawrence Colette Lapierre Claudette Boisvert Nancy Demeule Elaine Frechette and Claire Landry. The troop will enter a decorated float in the Community Chest parade and held musical chairs during activity hour. Attendees included Mrs Calixte Gauvin leader Mrs Joseph Hartley assistant leader Carolyn Hartley Christine Pomerleau Lucelle Neault Suzanne Baiguy Susan Boucher Nancy Perry Nancy Houle Claudette Boisvert Nancy Demeule Elaine Frechette Col lette Lapierre Candace and Leslie Lawrence Patricia Grenier Ethel Tousignant Louise Letellier and Carmen Lavoie. Elaine Landry was absent.

Biddeford Pool Street Lucette Neaule Carolyn Hartley Susan Boucher Candace Lawrence Carmen Lavie Nancy Houle Leslie Lawrence Nancy Perry Christine Pomerleau Lucette Neault Suzanne Baiguy Candace Patricia Grenier Ethel Tousignant Louise Letellier Carmen Lavoie Elaine Landry

Youthful Hunter Fined For Rushing The Season

A 19 year old Kennebunkport youth was fined 45 dollars by Judge Hilary Mahaney in Saco Municipal Court for hunting violations including migratory birds with an automatic loading shotgun. Gary McLean pleaded guilty to closed season and shotgun charges, receiving 25 and 20 dollar fines respectively. Other local court actions included fines for unregistered vehicles, driving without inspections, and licenses, with several cases continued or bail set.

Kennebunkport Hilary Mahaney Saco Gary McLean Mahaney McLean Robert Louis Lapointe Jeanette Avenue Old Orchard Beach Daniel L. Howard Spring Street Oliver A. Plante, Jr Grove Avenue Dorothy Tsiokas Wesley Boulevard John F. Robinson Simpson Road Helen Turo Limerick Turo

Marriage Intentions Filed in Biddeford and Nearby

Marriage intentions on file at the Biddeford city clerk’s office include Noel Cyr of Biddeford and Lauriette street, and Annette I. Laflamme of 29 Fall Street Biddeford. William E. Staples of Bath and Laur ette B. Mailhot of 14 Raymond, Fernand L. Laflamme of 12 West Myrtle Biddeford, and Beverly J. Demers of Sanford. Gustave A. Gagne of 15 King Street and Reinette C. Gagne of 150 Granite Street, both of Biddeford.

Biddeford Noel Cyr Laurier Street Annette I. Laflamme Fall Street William E. Staples Cumming Street Bath Laurette B. Mailhot Raymond Street Fernand L. Laflamme Myrtle Street Beverly J. Demers Sanford Gustave A. Gagne King Street Reinette C. Gagne Granite Street

Reed Defends Maine Campaign as Misunderstandings Cited

Governor Reed absolves Mapes and campaign group over Maine Press Association controversy about a late news conference. He pins the friction on miscommunications between Chick Evans and Sid Cullen and notes favorable Nixon reception in Bangor. Reed also says Lodge may visit Maine, but he cannot confirm.

Mapes Maine Press Association MPA Reed Rangeley Bethel Sidney R. Cullen Rockland Chick Evans Sid Cullen Evans Blaine Evans Cullen Nixon Bangor Maine

Khrushchev calls for willingness to reach disarmament agreement

The Khrushchev attack coincides with the UN General Assembly waiting for new efforts to unite Khrushchev and Eisenhower. The President signaled Sunday night he is not ready to meet while Soviet behavior continues. Khrushchev said a meeting should occur only if the President shows a genuine desire to agree. He warned against naive expectations of confinement until an accord is reached.

Khrushchev General Assembly Eisenhower U.S

Maine political talks mix telecasts and forests

Governor discusses arranging live telecasts while Reed notes scheduling uncertainties for conferences. Coffin wires readiness to coordinate a statewide program with WMTW TV and the Forest Product Council to boost forestry, reforestation, and private public cooperation. Miss Lucia Cormier, candidate for U S Senate, cites security concerns as top voter issue. Opponent accuses James C. Oliver of lacking water pollution experience while Peter Garland questions Oliver’s 1958 59 anti pollution funding claims under a Democratic governor.

Reed Coffin MPA MPA Sunday, That He Will Be Glad To Work Out Details For the Program, Whic Wmtw-Tv Jack+ man Maine Forest Product Council Portland Lucia M. Cormier U.S. Senate James C. Oliver Olve Peter A. Garlan Oliver Maine Ha Garland

Hound Dog drill tests civil defense units Sunday

About 800 civil defense members from counties joined in Operation Hound Dog exercises at Auburn Municipal Airport Denmark and Norway. The drill included mass feeding, rescue, hospital work, and a 10 minute shelter drill in Lewiston and Auburn while mock evacuations covered Brunswick Durham and Lisbon. The Swedish tradition referenced a Pope's election as a joke in the text.

Auburn Brunswick Durham Lisbon Lewiston CD Uni Aburn

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