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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1959

Page

7

Investors Forum Split up candidates

America’s economy will expand as in the past decade with stock growth. Harry C. France lists three prospective stock split-ups Chrysler Westinghouse Electric and Sherwin-Williams as vital enterprises, noting they may issue larger earnings and dividends by 1964. He argues growth stocks will lead the market and invites investor questions.

Harry C France America United States American Telephone and Telegraph Standard Oil of New Jersey Westinghouse Electric Sherwin-Williams Canada Dominion S-W Harry C. France General Features Corp

Nee Nah Council At Beach To Attend Conclave

Nee Nah council meeting at the Legion hall Old Orchard Beach was led by Pocahontas Mrs Shirley Doe. Members aim to attend the Great Council in Portland Saturday at the Eastland hotel and a card of thanks came from Mrs Ivy Semo Blue Feather council. News notes hospital stays include Mrs Bernadette Monteith improved Mrs Clara Rousseau Notre Dame hospital and Mrs Jacqueline Pitkin Saco hospital with mystery prize forwarding. Refreshments followed with games after adjournment.

Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas Legion Hall Old Orchard Beach Shirley Doe Great Council Portland Eastland Hotel Ivy Semo Blue Feather Council Bernadette Monteith Clara Rousseau Notre Dame Hospital Jacqueline Pitkin Saco Hospital Rose Fournier

Fire Posters by Beach Children Now on Exhibit

Fire-Prevention week posters by Old Orchard Beach School 1 to 5 are shown in M F Hill Insurance window on Orchard Street this week. Grade 1 displays Monday, Grade 2 Tuesday, Grade 3 today, Grade 4 Thursday, Grade 5 Friday. the posters were judged best in their grades. Fire drills are planned Friday for grades not yet drilled.

Pickled Onions in Green Salads for Zesty Flavor

A tip suggests adding cocktail onions to a green salad to impart bright tang and spicy notes. Use a few whole onions or sliced pieces to brighten mixed greens, cucumber, and herbs, balancing with a light vinaigrette for crisp texture.

White Church Women Set Christmas Fair Date

The Women's Fellowship of the White Church met in the vestry at 2:00 pm. President Mrs Alfred T Wilcox led devotionals. A donation to the Biddeford Saco Community Chest was approved. Plans for the Christmas Fair on December 2 were reported along with a rummage sale on October 17 at 10 am with co chairs Mrs Horace Nichols and Mrs Albert Whitehurst.

Women's Fellowship of White Church Alfred T. Wilcox Shirley E. Parks Circle A Joseph A. Haley George H Lian Biddeford- Saco Horace §. Nichols Albert Whitehurst Wayne B. Hutchins Alfred S. Bradford R. McAdoo Shirley Warren Libby Eva Steer H. Lewis Cutler Claude H. Faulkner George Harpoothan Clayton W. Cartmill

Albert Lambert Awarded Lions Service Pin

The Biddeford Saco Lions club held its first regular meeting of the season at the Won derbar steak house in Biddeford. Plans were announced for a basketball round robin tournament with teams Train Academy Kennebunk Biddeford Thornton Academy St Louis and Wells. Proceeds support Lions eye and ear charities. Albert Lambert received a monarch chevron pin for 20 years of service and Elliot Fink got a 10 year pin. Raymond Labbe named bulletin editor. George Adams of Montpelier Vermont attended as a guest.

Biddeford-Saco Elliot Fink Raymond Labbe George Adams Montpelier

Adjournment of York County High Court Term Dense with Sentences

The September term of York County Superior Court at Alfred adjourned at 4 45 PM. Justice Leonard F Williams handled last matters including criminal sentences. Audrey Richards 35 Mason from Kittery pled guilty to forgery for a $40 60 check and was sent to the Reformatory for Women for lascivious behavior. Carl Patterson Jr Portsmouth NH pled guilty to forgery of checks totaling 91 44 from Kennebunk and was sentenced to 1 to 2 years plus remaining charges. Patterson has a history of escapes and prior sentences. John Lapointe Old Orchard Beach was fined 250 plus 20 costs for drunken driving on September 30 at Alfred.

York County Reformatory For Women Skowheagan Williams Carl Patterson Jr Portsmouth N. H Kennebunk Canal Bank Portland Justice Williams Thomastes Patterson John Lapointe Old Orchard Beach Alfred

Old Orchard Beach society notes and club meetings

Mrs Donald Jones of Portland avenue hosted the first Dessert Bridge of the season with high scorer Miss Helen Fitzgibbon. Mrs Percy Monteith, recently discharged from Notre Dame Hospital, returned home on Adelaide road. Kay Mewer and Marjorie Douglass attended Visiting Officers night at Fern Chapter OES in Alfred with Asa Douglas. Regular Miniwanca Star meeting followed.

Donald Jones Portland Avenue Helen Fitzgibbon Percy Monteith Notre Dame Hospital Adelaide Road Kay Mewer Marjorie Douglass Fern Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Alfred Asa Douglas Miniwanca

Priest Warns Parents On Indecent Literature at Notre Dame Meeting

Rev. Vincent Tatarczuk urged awareness of indecent literature’s danger to youth at Notre Dame Hospital auxiliary in October. He described three citizen groups affected and warned of a multi billion dollar industry, citing 231 Citizens Committees as a model crusade.

Vincent Tatarczuk Church World Notre Dame Hospital State of Maine Elizabeth Seidel Harold Carroll Frank Carey Fernand Cadorette John Barrett Eleanor Mogan Marie Gagnon St. Mary Parish

Daughters Of Ruth To Serve Holiday Banquet

The Daughters of Ruth of the First Universalist church voted to serve a Thanksgiving banquet on November 7 in the church vestry for members of the Rebecca Emery chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Proceeds will help defray church repair costs. A dessert bridge party is planned for October 21 in the vestry.

Daughters of Ruth First Universalist Church Rebecca Emery Daughters of the American Revolution Elm Street Albert Wentworth Church Vest.y Harry Smith Ben Wood Walter Hutchins Harry Harry Gowen Paul McIntire Corinne Wells Edmund Beal Leonard Emmons Ruthford Wilcox Wentworth

NBC Invests $400000 for Caratoga Musical Production

The National Broadcasting Co and its record company affiliate posted 400000 required for the upcoming musical Caratoga. NBC and the affiliate contributed 150000 each, with Mort Mitosky guaranteeing the remaining amount. The funding follows a trend of video and recording backers supporting Broadway shows since CBS financed My Fair Lady four years ago.

NBC New York National Broadcasting Co Mort Mitosky CBS

Teachers Are Feted By Wells Ogunquit PTA

The Wells Ogunquit PTA hosted the annual Teacher's Reception at the elementary school auditorium during the first fall meeting. New president Llewellyn Lloyd-Davies spoke for the group and introduced each teacher to a large gathering of parents. An attendance banner went to Beatrice Spiller's third grade.

Wells-Ogunquit Parent- Teacher Association PTA Llewellyn Lloyd- Davies Lloyd-Davies Beatrice Spiller

Historian Appointed by Royal Oak Club

Royal Oak branch of the Trans Atlantic Brides and Parents association met at Mrs. Phyllis Biggin’s home on Camden Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Mrs. Ethel Shiah of Niagara Falls NY, formerly Warrington England, attended as guest of honor. Mrs. Rose Arcand was appointed historian replacing Mrs. Biggin who moves to Springfield MA. special prize awarded to Arcand. Next meeting November 3 at Mrs. Edith Bell’s home on Washington Avenue.

Royal Oak

Refreshments Served at Old Orchard Beach Event

In Old Orchard Beach last night refreshments were provided by Mrs Betty Gendron Mrs Connie Kuusela and Mrs Rosa Antoine ensuring attendees were well cared for at the gathering.

Old Orchard Beach Betty Gendron Connie Kuusela Rosa Antoine

Leftover Ham Gets Quick Barbecue Pan Treatment

In the fridge, leftover ham is browned in a heavy skillet and basted with barbecue sauce for a simple, flavorful finish. This method offers a quick, savory option to rework chilled ham into a tasty meal.

Leon Cole Speaks At Beach Meeting In ET Toilers

Leon Cole executive secretary of the New England Baptist conference spoke at the ET Toilers by the Sea season opener in Porter Hall Ocean Park. He outlined conference aims at Tanglewood and Azaloa and discussed camp improvements for next season. A luncheon followed and a business meeting led by Mrs Dorothy Johnston heard reports and a donation to the American Bible Society.

Toilers-by-the-Sea Porter Hall Ocean Park Muriel Gooch Helen Johnson Hazel Daly Ada Cole Dorothy Johnston Elizabeth Wilson Maude Rowell Lillian Jakeman American Bible Society Leon Cole New England Baptist Conference Tanglewood Azaloa

Hamburger Aids Tucson Burglar In $500 Theft Escape

A Tucson house burglary used a pound of raw hamburger to quiet the family dog and aid the thief in escaping with $500. The meat was taken from the household refrigerator during the break in.

Tucson Ariz. W

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