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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1959
Page
2
Personal notes list reassignments vacations and family visits across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Saco and surrounding towns. Names include Roland Croteau Rita McKeon Samuel Lublinsky Paul Ross Florence Keeney and Charles Towle with references to travels medical updates and a public funeral notice for Majret Smock.
Club Calendar Group C under Mrs James Prendergast will oversee the Notre Dame hospital Thrift Shop next week. The Fidelis class of United Baptist church in Saco is postponed from tonight to next Saturday at 7 30 P M. The Biddeford Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will gather at 11 Sunday morning at K of C hall on Washington street Biddeford.
Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet at 10 30 Sunday morning at Notre Dame de Lourdes church in Saco to attend church services. A banquet will follow at Ro Chambeau hall on Main Street in Bid.
In ANCHOR Wyoming the sole local school has seven students, all girls, as no boys live in the community and none attend the facility. The piece notes girls at the school are never teased by boys due to their absence.
The State Police remind drivers that their vehicle holds the most important people in the world, urging constant attention to maintenance and safety to protect family in every trip.
The Milo group of the Advent Christian church at Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach will meet Sunday at 6 p m for a service and gathering.
A Sunday evening service with special music will be held at 7 PM at the Advent Christian Church on Saco Avenue in Old Orchard Beach. The event invites community members to attend the local church gathering with planned musical offerings.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of West Kennebunk Methodist Church will meet Sunday at 7 30 p m in the church ves—
The Youth Fellowship of the Goodwins Mills Advent Christian church will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. in the church hall.
An evening service with special music by the Young People's choir and the church orchestra will be held Sunday at 8 at the Goodwins Mills Advent church.
Faith Tabernacle church at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Third Street in Old Orchard Beach will conduct an evening evangelistic service Sunday at 7 30 PM. The event invites local residents to attend and participate in the faith outreach.
The Youth Crusaders of Faith Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach will meet on Sunday at 7 30 p m to discuss activities and plans for the coming week.
An open air service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. by the Saco Salvation Army, inviting community members to attend the outdoor gathering and participate in worship.
The Saco Salvation Army will hold a Salvation meeting Sunday at 7 30 p m. Local attendees are invited to participate in the service and related activities.
Sunday service schedule notes a 3 p m gathering hosted by the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army. The note specifies timing and location as part of church outreach activities.
The Senior Soldiers preparation class of the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army will meet Sunday at 5 p m.
The Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Young People will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. Local church group invites members and acquaintances to attend.
An open air street service is scheduled for tomorrow at 7 p m conducted by the Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army will hold a meeting Sunday at 7 30 p m with plans for community outreach and spiritual gatherings. The event invites local residents to participate and learn about upcoming services and activities.
Faith School of Theology students from Old Orchard Beach will participate in Sunday services at Full Gospel Assembly in Biddeford at 3 PM. The gathering is held at the corner of Hill and Chapel streets.
The Intermediate and senior Youth Fellowship of School Street Methodist Church will hold a meeting with their counselors to discuss upcoming activities and plan group projects.
The Official Board of the School Street Methodist church will hold their monthly meeting Sunday at 7 p.m. Attendees will review church affairs and plan upcoming activities.
The EF and L club of School Street Methodist Church holds its monthly meeting Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Nora York Ferry Beach.
Reverend Lewis Cutler leads Sunday night discussion for the Pilgrim Fellowship at the White Church about A Christian View of Sex, inviting parishioners to participate in the program.
The Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Saco United Baptist church will meet at the church Sunday at 3 15 p m with a box lunch to go to the Junior High Huddle in San
The Senior High Youth Fellowship of Saco United Baptist church will meet at the Saco United Baptist church tomorrow at 6 PM.
The finance committee of the meet will convene Monday at 7 30 p m in the church to review financial matters and plan upcoming activities.
Arundel grammar school may be finished by Thanksgiving, said School Superintendent Paul Larrabee. Construction started in summer and faced weather and material delays, with classes held in old buildings. windows arrived this week and work continues on plastering, painting, and wiring. The one story wood structure will hold 180 pupils and replace four one-room and one two-room schools.
In Sao Paulo a rhino named Skinny leads a write in bid during municipal elections amid a parade of samba dancers that clogged streets. The half ton rhino was sent back to Rio de Janeiro over ownership dispute. Skinny’s votes are declared invalid and she will not serve.
New Delhi reports Prime Minister Ne Win flew home after a 44 hour stopover in India. He met with Nehru and they discussed border tensions with Red China but issued no communique.
TAIPEI Formosa AP Chinese Communist guns resumed their even numbered day silence after unleashing the heaviest shelling of the Quemoy Islands in almost four months Friday. The Nationalist Defense Ministry said the Reds fired 235 rounds.
Premier Khrushchev barnstorms Siberia from Vladivostok to Novosibirsk promising world peace and improved living standards. He argues the Communist world guarantees peace while delaying immediate price cuts and reshaping investment away from autos. He links himself with Eisenhower as peace builders in his Siberian talks.
Fareham England AP reports Sir Henry Tizard, a key scientist who helped develop Britain radar warming system before World War II, died Friday near Fareham. He was 74.
Reactions to a presidential action split across business, labor, and public. A Pittsburgh taxicab driver Bill Farr says the move will help his three children. A mortgage banker William Obzut calls it a temporary boost for the economy and a relief for strikers. Many steel workers oppose using Taft Hartley to restart mills.
Walter Reuther denounces President Eisenhower for using Taft Hartley to end the steel strike. He tells the United Auto Workers convention that an injunction cannot replace justice and pledges full labor backing until workers win fair economic and social justice. Delegates booed as Reuther predicts an industry bailout due to steel shortages.
Changes At Laval University article notes Br. Giroaux holds a BA from Laval University and PhL from Ottawa. It lists schools attended including St Joan of Arc Aldenville, St Anthony seminary Quebec, the Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies, University of Chicago, and St Bonaventure University. It outlines four division heads who will meet, set aims, and report to the Academic Dean and Administrative Council.
Saco Cub leaders Robert Hunt Gilbert Hawkins Thomas Lambert Terrance Rai iot Maurice Morang Peter Scon tras Richard Parker list needs for Den Mothers Assistant Den Mothers and Committeemen. Cubmaster outlines badges and arrow points. Q A follows. Pack Committee planning meeting set for next Friday at 7 30 pm at the parish house for leaders and any adult interested.
Adenauer favoring delaying the summit until after Eisenhower’s Soviet trip next spring. Macmillan pressed the summit idea during his re election drive as Conservatives triumphed in the general election ending Thursday, winning 364 seats to Labor’s 258 with two districts undecided. Conservatives tally 49.4 percent to 43.9 for Labor and Liberals.
A report notes that approximately ninety seven million people speak Japanese. It highlights the language’s global reach though focusing on the core speaker pool. No additional context is provided.
The Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks had its beer and liquor license suspended for seven days effective October 13 by Hearing Examiner William D Hathaway after the lodge was found guilty of illegal possession of a shuffleboard eight slot machines and selling liquor after hours The Saxony hotel Old Orchard Beach was not administratively liable for selling malt liquor to a minor due to fraudulent proof of age Future violations will trigger a seven day suspension Cases involving malt liquor sales to minors at Ebb Tide Old Orchard Beach and Parents Grocery Saco were dismissed due to lack of minor witnesses
Dayton Goodwin-Labbe Taylor unit No 177 auxiliary held a meeting at Mrs Nellie Burgess home Goodwins Mills. Officers listed reports approved invitations read for department president Ruby Tapley reception Oct 31 Blaine and open house at Togus VA center or Portland Nov 10. Next meeting Oct 22 hosted by Algena Perry and Rita Hill.
Voters in Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach may vote 9 a m to 7 p m with ward by ward locations in Biddeford including Siloam hall Poolroad St Andre parish hall High street Emery street school basement old city garage Jefferson street Municipal courtroom City building Banks garage Elm street Bradbury street school Saco wards 1 and 5 at Sweetser s Children s home wards 3 and 4 Locke school ward 4 Bonython school and wards 2 and 7 City building Old Orchard Beach to vote at the High school.
The 49th annual Biddeford Fire Department ball takes place at 8 p m at St John Hall Jefferson Street Proceeds aid the Firemen’s Relief Association supporting injured firefighters Music by Arlene Perreault’s orchestra
York County Council Thanks Biddeford unit at Berwick gathering. Representatives from Wells Sanford Saco Kittery Kennebunkport Kennebunk and Berwick attended. Donations approved, Sunshine cards reported, mystery award given, next meeting set for November 13 in Kezar Falls.
Samuel Browne was installed president of the Washington avenue Methodist Men's club at the church vestry meeting last evening. Other officers named were Leslie Wyman Sr as First Vice President Rich ard Shorey as Second Vice President George Shorey as Secretary and Merrill Thompson as Treasurer. The installation was conducted by Herbert Trafton and staff and completed by Rev. John Stahl. The meeting opened with Browne’s remarks a prayer and a song led by John Connor. Reports were read and accepted. A cross donated by members is on the church roof awaiting final paint. Plans for an October 17 baked beans and covered dish supper were announced with tickets available from members. The project committee will meet to discuss renovating Sunday school classrooms. The gathering also featured refreshments and movies shown by Arthur Leddy. Attendees included Samuel L. Browne Rev. John Stahl Roy Bryant Harry Hallett William F. Taylor Robert C. Felker Edwin Springer Leslie Wyman Millard Palmer Sulman Gilbert Walter Freemen Richard Shor ey Arthur Leddy Huward Daw ley Herbert Trefton John Bra deen Merrill Thomason Jacob Zollinger Jack Connor and George Shorey.
The Arundel Health council will hold its last clinic of the year October 13 at the Arundel town hall from 3 to 5 p.m. Dr. Robert Downing will tend, assisted by Health council volunteers. Regular immunizations, including the fourth polio shot for pre school children, will be offered. The next clinic will be in May next year.
Saco police reported no accidents or calls last night or this morning. The Saco Fire Department logged no entries in the ambulance log, indicating a quiet period with no notable incidents.
The NFL standings are tight after two weeks with all six Eastern clubs at 1-1. San Francisco and Green Bay meet in Green Bay as unbeaten 2-0 clubs, while Baltimore vs Lions, Rams vs Bears, Giants vs Browns, Eagles vs Steelers, and Chicago Cards vs Redskins shape a week of close games.
Rev Blaise Lagace O F M has been appointed Librarian at St Francis College Pool Road announced by Very Rev Norman Thibodeau O F M president. Lagace previously served two years as Librarian at Franciscan House of Theology Rosemont Montreal and this is his first year at St Francis College teaching French Latin and theology. Miss Irene A Bisaillon Biddeford will be library clerk. she formerly worked in Product Engineering at Saco Lowell shops.
New York Bishop John Wesley Lord, president of the Methodist Temperance Board, urged nationalization of the liquor industry on Thursday. He proposed using profits from liquor beer and wine to fund battles against alcoholism.
Monday no school. Tuesday offers peanut butter sandwich chicken noodle soup carrot sticks cookies milk. Wednesday features American chop suey green salad hot roll butter fresh fruit milk. Thursday serves baked sausage mashed potatoes kernel corn bread and butter applesauce milk. Friday includes tuna fish salad mashed potatoes peas ice cream milk.
New York production of Mary Stuart that drew a hit last season heads on a six month national tour. Impresario Sol Hurok will oversee the Phoenix Theater production with Eva Le Gallienne and Signe Hasso starring.
The article outlines a shift toward cradle-to-grave security with higher taxation on private property, expanded free medical care and college education, and stronger government oversight. It imagines reduced free enterprise, shorter workweeks, and near universal benefits amid increased urban planning and regional growth. It also notes Germany's postwar economic surge, exports expanding fourfold, and a leveling off as Europe concentrates on world markets.
Danny Roy son of Mr and Mrs Philip Roy 12 Raymond Street Biddeford celebrated his fourth birthday with a party in his honor Recent attendees included Mrs Joan La Montagne and sons Carl and Richard Mrs Marcia Roy and daughter April Mrs Sally Brooks Kennebunkport with Donna and Dean Brooks Mrs George Murphy Stockton Springs and son Brent Mrs Mary Oxton and Nancy Bobby and Judy White Jeannette Couture Rose Viger Ronnie Sandra Linda and Sheryl Hanusek Jean Huff Ricky Mailhot Mrs Roy and daughter Cathy Refreshments were served and games were played.
The Ocean Park Extension group will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Porter hall Ocean Park Temple avenue. Members should bring toweling for Swedish weaving 27 by 17 inches, a tapestry needle and embroidery cotton. There will be candle making with supplies to bring including milk or cream cartons CUStard cups crayons glitter paraffin wax old candles and a pan or kettle and wicking or heavy twine.
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