Family Camping Gains Popularity Across New England
The AP reports a surge in family camping during the 1958 season, with occupancy in six New England states up and the region near record highs. Maine claims the strongest visitor numbers while Vermont and New Hampshire show notable gains. Connecticut and Rhode Island trail slightly due to poor weekends.
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Boston
New England
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Lloyd K. Allen
Allen
John Brengan
Planning and Development Commission
Granite State
Commission
Paar Returns to Tirade in Berlin TV Show Clash
New York AP report covers Jack Paar’s Monday night attack on the Senate and press over filming in Berlin. He hinted at leaving the late show after more than four years, while cohost Hugh Downs and guest Alexander King challenged his approach.
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New York
Jack Paar
U.S. Senate
Paar
East
West Berlin
NBC
London
Paris
Switzerl
Moscow
Beri
Hugh Downs
Downs
Berlin
Alexander King
Iust
Friedrich‘Strasse
New York City
United States
Senate
Washington
Bruce C. Clarke
U.S. Army
Europe
Saco Park Fund Grows to 39650 for Lynn Innersole Site
Pledge collections rise to 39650 announced by Clif ford A Purvis as the Lynn Innersole industrial building in Saco Industrial Park progresses. Earlier totals show 45000 pledged locally toward a 630000 Maine Industrial Building Authority loan.
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Area Building Corporation No. 2
Lynn Innersole Company
Saco
Clifford A. Purvis
Maine Industrial Building Authority
Iowa Readying For Duel With Southern Cal
Iowa's top ranked Hawkeyes prepare for a Saturday clash with Southern California without halfback Larry Ferguson an All America candidate who is out two to three weeks with a strained knee ligament. Ferguson rushed for 665 yards last season and starred in Iowa's 28 7 opening win over California. Injuries dominated early week practice as several programs reported key players sidelined or uncertain for upcoming games.
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Associated Press
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Southern California
Trojans
Larry Ferguson
Ferguson
California
Texas
Washington State
Billy Gamblin
Texas Tech
Notre Dame
Purdue
John Powers
Mike Lind
Pittsburgh
Panthers
Baylor
Woody Haser
John Kuprak
Washington
Navy
Colorado
Milami
Allen Hughes
John Dur’den
Buffs
Joe Romig
Kansas
Jackie Griffin Guest at Bridal Shower in Old Orchard Beach
A bridal shower for Jackie Griffin was hosted by Mrs. Irene McGlauflin and Mrs. Irene Griffin at the Abbott-Ver ville AMVETS post home in Old Orchard Beach. Miss Griffin, who will marry Brian Tierney on October 21, received gifts and refreshments as table decorations featured a tiered cake and candles. Several guests attended and gifts were sent by others.
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Irene McGlauflin
Irene Griffin
Abbott-Verville Amvets
Walnut Street
Old Orchard Beach
Jackie Griffin
Brian Tierney
Ellen Clark
Mary Smith
Eleanor Smith
Joan Tenan
Peg Armstrong
Beulah Hackett
Saco Hospital Auxiliary Names New Officers and Plans Events
The Saco Osteopathic Hospital Auxiliary held its fall meeting at Mrs. Joseph Gerardi's home in Old Orchard Road Saco and announced a new officer slate led by President Mrs. Albert Simard and Vice President Mrs. Annie Woodman. A July bazaar report was given and a rummage sale at the Saco GAR hall on Friday November 3 from 9 am to 12 pm was planned. Committees were to be named at future meetings and the next gathering will be November 6 at Mrs. Clyde Dutton's Main Street home. The hospitality committee included Mrs. Albert Simard Mrs. Clyde Dutton and Mrs. Walter Plaisted.
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Saco Osteopathic Hospital
Joseph Gerardi
Old Orchard Road
Saco
Albert Simard
Annie Woodman
John K. Roberts
Robert Lavigne
Walter Wood
Saco Gar
Clyde Dutton
Main Street
Walter Plaisted
Gorgeana Girl Scout Leaders Meet in Portland Conference
Gorgeana Girl Scout Council leaders and 1,500 regional adults and youths attend a three day conference in Portland to discuss trends and developments in Girl Scouting and region needs. Theme Leadership The Golden Key features keynote by Mrs. Charles A Culmer national president.
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Gorgeana Girl Scout Council
Portland
New England
Golden Key
Charles A. Culmer
Girl Scouts of the USA
Oleda Schrottky
Girl Scouts
Herbert C. Schuckle
Baltimore
Glenn A. Olds
Springfield, College
Wayne B. Hutchins
Maplewood Avenue
Biddeford
Saco
Ralph Greene
Chester Buckland
Isabel Brown
Lorraine Burnham
Eleanor Moulton
Louise Fairfield
Kennebunk
Patricia Libby
Virginia Warren
Roland Daniels
Frank Vail
Clayton Berry
Buxton
Carl Horne
Francis Murphy
Frederick Colbath
Elinor Brooks
Berwick
Robert Weaver
Muriel Treadwell
York
William Deans
World Series Schedule and Facts From 1951 Series
The World Series features Cincinnati and New York teams with games at Yankee Stadium Crosley Field and Crosley Field. First game Oct 4 at Yankee Stadium noon EST with weather cloudy and 60s. Probable pitchers Jim O Toole and Whitey Ford.
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Yankee Stadium
Crosley Field
Cincinnati
New York
National Broadcasting Company
Jim O'Toole
Whitey Ford
Petty Larceny Probed By Saco Police
A petty larceny case is under investigation by Saco police. The Samuel Aceto company of Portland reports wooden stripping 10 to 15 feet long stolen from a Bear Brook sewage plant site on Cumberland avenue. A break in attempt on a storage shed at 14 Bradley street failed. no items taken. Several individuals named in the report are Pauline Potvin and Mrs Rosalie Rix among others.
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Saco
Samuel Aceto Company
Portland
Bear Brook
Cumberland Avenue
Augustine Tremblay
Bradley Street
City Moves To Repair Seawall At Whites Wharf
Biddeford officials discussed rebuilding a collapsed Whites Wharf seawall to protect homes, with Mayor Deschambault authorized to contact contractors and report back after meetings with city officers. The Army Corps mediation was noted but no federal funds were expected soon.
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Biddeford
Whites Wharf
Clement H. Deschambault
Oscar Dubois
Edmund
Army Corps of Engineers
Sai Deschambault
Rye
Saco study of river sewage problems authorized
Saco City Council authorized a preliminary survey of Saco River sewage needs to be conducted independently of Biddeford. The study, funded by federal and state sources, could run six to eight months at no cost to the city, with cost sharing if a full treatment plant is built. The plan may later link Biddeford and Saco for a joint facility.
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Saco River
Saco
Biddeford
Hugh Marshall
Laurence Kraynick
Whitman and Howard
Boston
Housing and Home Financing Agency
Kraynick
Owen-Davis American Legion Post
Post
Beach Street
Pepperell Square
Harley
Walter Norrad
Board of Assessors
Wardwell
Bacon Court
South Street
Cedar Street
Glenwood Avenue
Lawn Avenue
State Highway Commis
Biddeford Saco Journal 1961 Ownership Statement
The Biddeford Saco Journal publishes their ownership details for October 1 1961. Publisher Paul Casavant of Saco Maine, Editor Timothy J Mahoney of Biddeford Maine. Owners include Journal Publishing Corporation Paul Casavant Saco Mass Wm E Foster Harwich Port Mass Anta W Foster B F Whitehouse Gladys M Whitehouse Anna M Donahue. No bondholders holding 1 percent or more. Daily average copies 8994.
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Biddeford-Saco Journal
Biddeford
Maine
Journal Publishing Corporation
Paul Casavant Saco
Wm. E. Foster
Harwich Port
Mass
Anta W. Foster
B. F. C. Whitehouse
Gladys M. Whitehouse
Harwich
Anna M. Donahue
WWI Veterans Auxiliary Adds To Membership
Acceptance of new members and plans for a covered dish supper highlighted the Biddeford meeting of York County Barracks VFW auxiliary. Welcomed into membership were Mrs. Clara Blouin Mrs. Velmar Graves Mrs. Alice Ouellette and Mrs. Malvina Miles. The next meeting on November 6 will include the covered dish supper, with Mrs. Laura Dodge Mrs. Mary Wood Mrs. Angie Cote Mrs. Almeria Proulx and Mrs. Carmen Neault named to the committee.
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York County
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Clara Blouin
Velmar Graves
Alice Ouellette
Malvina Miles
Laura Dodge
Mary Wood
Angie Cote
Almeria Proulx
Carmen Neault
Waterville Meeting Reports Aid to Sanford Barracks
Members not yet solicited were asked to bring a covered dish or salad. Mrs. Florence Gagne reported on the Waterville council meeting and Mrs. Martha Beaudoin on the Sanford Barracks auxiliary visitation. Secretary and treasurer reports were given. books were audited by trustees. Barracks representatives thanked the auxiliary for cooperative support at the annual field day. The mystery package went to Mrs. Florence Gagne. session was conducted by Mrs. Mary Wood, president.
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Florence Gagne
Waterville
Martha Beaudoin
Sanford Barracks
Coperative
Mary Wood
Maine Bond Issues and Constitutional Amendments 1961
Summary of 1961 Maine acts include a 6 million bond plan for state highway construction and a 2.6 million bond for student housing at state teachers colleges. Constitutional Amendment No 1 would shield Maine State Retirement System funds from legislative diversion. Amendment No 2 authorizes municipalities to issue notes or bonds for industrial buildings with voter approval.
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Maine
Aroostook State Teachers College
Farmington State Teachers College
Gorham State Teachers College
Washington State Teachers College
State Board of Education
State of
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