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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1960

Page

7

Registration Of Maine Voters In Full Swing

Maine voter registration rules vary by city size as lists close in two weeks in Portland Lewiston and Bangor. Portland plans Oct 20 closing date while Lewiston and Bangor close Oct 24 with back counting rules excluding Sundays. Other cities follow different timelines with registration windows and session rules varying by population.

Augusta Maine Portland Lewiston Bangor State

Young Judaea Chapter Names New Committees

The Biddeford Saco Chapter of Young Judaea at Etz Chaim Synagogue appointed committees: Matthew Ruben and Larry Green for publicity. Nancy Ross and Jay Sneider for programming. Fay Baker and George Michaels for ways and means. Fred Lemovitz and Arnold Thorner for hospitality. Judy Saperia and Abby Truman for telephone. President Cary Sneider announced the next meeting on October 23. Attendees included Matthew Ruben, Larry Green, Fred Lemovitz, Arnold Thorner, Susan Michaels, Judy Saperia, Abby Truman, Fay Baker, Sandra Zaitlin, Marilyn Chelder, Harvey Lemovitz, and Carey Sneider.

Biddeford-Saco Etz Chaim Matthew Ruben Larry Green Nancy Ross Jay Sneider Fay Baker George Michaels Fred Lemovitz Arnold Thorner Judy Saperia Abby Truman Cary Sneider Susan Michaels Sandra Zaitlin Marilyn Chelder Harvey Lemovitz Carey Sneider

Marriage Intentions Filed in Biddeford and Waterville

Joseph R. Bisson of 12 Vine Street Biddeford and Loretta Raymond of 11 Moor Street Waterville have filed marriage intentions at the Biddeford city clerk’s office. The notice confirms both parties plan to wed, with no further details disclosed.

Biddeford Joseph R. Bisson Vine Street Loretta Raymond Moor Street Waterville

IRS Representative to Help Public at Local Office

An Internal Revenue Service representative will be at the local office at 18 South Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist the public with any type of tax problem and questions.

Internal Revenue Service South Street Internal Revenue

Assumption Sodality Appoints Committees At Parish Meeting

Assumption Sodality of St. Mary met in the parish hall with President Mrs. Frank Carey in charge. Appointments announced include sunshine chair Mrs. Austin Hobbins membership chair Mrs. C Royal Sharkey publicity chair Mrs. Charles E Cartier hospitality chairs Mrs. Alfred Benoit, Mrs. Fred Greenwood and Mrs. Cartier. The session heard reports from secretary Mrs. Ernest Donohue and treasurer Mrs. Albert Beaudoin. Various members were noted as ill or hospitalized, and plans were announced for infant garments in partnership with the Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association. A special meeting for all sodality consultors is set for October 18. The next meeting date was moved to November 15. Refreshments were served.

Assumption Sodality of St. Mary Mirs Frank Carey Carey Sunshine Clairma Austin Hobbins C. Royal Sharke Charles E. Cartier Alfred Benoit Fred Greenwood Cartier Ernest Donohue Albert Beaudoin Hobbins James Finn Leo Harriman Charles Gallagher Webber Hospital Rose Armstrong Sodality Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association Margaret L. Murphy R. N Ladies of Assumption Sodality Concetta Thompson Carlsbad N. M Thompson the Sodality Doris Sevigny St. Mary Sodality Council MCCW State Quarterly Calais York County Old Orchard Beach Bishop’s Seminary Richard Dutcher Howard Giles Reuben Robichaud Roland Bois George Renouf John Barrett Quentin Johnson R Donald L. Hilton Benoit Armand Metayer Donald L. Hilton James Flood Clarence Kennedy Dennis Addorio Fernand Cadorette Fillmore P. Harris Lela Scully Albert Colpitts Mabel Martin Leo Kenny Bernard Walker Cecelia Pollock Lena Girouard James Duranceau O. Royal Sharkey Michael Mogan Bertha Allard Ernest Donahue Father Enright

Saco Bank to Add Parking Space in Saco

The Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution plans to purchase the Evelyn Vernall property in Saco, extending from Thornton Avenue to Pleasant Street and including the Clayton Buick building. Bank treasurer William Deans says the site may become an undercover parking center for patrons, opening later this fall.

Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution Evelyn Vernallroperty Saco Thornton Avenue Pleasant Street Clayton Buick William Deans Beenna Deans Eh Felix Fledice Oad and Son

Debate on Quemoy and Matsu Dominates Campaign Spotlight

The piece explains why Quemoy and Matsu have surged as a pivotal issue in the presidential race. James Marlow analyzes the background and significance, setting the stage for tonight's Kennedy Nixon debate.

Quemoy Matsu James Marlow

Wentworth Street School Columbus Day Program Recital

Students from Wentworth Street School presented Columbus Day programs for grades 2 and 3 D with prayers flag salutes and songs. The 2nd graders performed pieces by Elizabeth Nason Linda Herrick and others while 3 D featured Star Spangled Banner Columbus and a mystery biography.

Wentworth Street School Elizabeth Seidel Christopher Columbus Elizabeth Nason Linda Herrick George Caras Billy Cantara Janes Hudson Elinor Remar Milton Throumoulos Peter Walker Wayne Poulin Daniel Carey Scott Cochrane Jon Parker Pamela McKee Susan Thompson Jean Win Mary McCullough Susan Lemlovitz America Dorothy Kearney Columbus Karl Olson James ‘Ready Thomas Bryant Brooke Thorner Linda Dichard Diana Lerman Sandra Spill June Binette Bruce Nelson Marc Rayburn George Vassill John Stansberry Millie Chicoine

Swap Party Highlights ES Meeting At Annette Chapter

The Past Matrons association of Annette chapter OES held a swap party at Mrs. Annie Holt’s Main Street home in Saco last night. Hostesses included Mrs. Bernice Milliken and Mrs. Charlotte Crown. Mrs. Crown presided, with Marion Johnson reading the treasurer’s report. During social hour, refreshments were served and Mrs. Johnson received the mystery award. November meeting host will be Mrs. Louise Reed of West Scarborough assisted by Mrs. Florence Northrop and Mrs. Venetta Dennett. Members present include Mrs. Northrop Mrs. Dennett Mrs. Bertha Perkins Mrs. Reed Miss Agnes Cunningham Mrs. Sarah Doe Mrs. Lillian Allen Mrs. Ruby Hannaford Mrs. Barbara Ulman Mrs. Gertrude Pease Mrs. Doris Clark and the hostess group.

Annette OES Annie Holt Main Street Saco Bernice Milliken Charlotte Crown Johnson Louise Reed West Scarborough Florence Northrop Venetta Dennett Northrop Dennett Bertha Perkins Reed Agnes Cunningham Sarah Doe Lillian Allen Ruby Hannaford Barbara Ulman Gertrude Pease Doris Clark

Saco Philathea Class Approves Donations at Meeting

The Saco Philathea class met at the Saco United Baptist parish house with 14 members and a guest. They approved $10 for the church fair committee, $5 for the Christian Civic League, and a registration fee for the Baraca Philathea convention in Madison after a letter from planning officials was read.

Saco Philathea Saco United Baptist Church Fair Committee Christian Civic League Baraca Philathea Madison Convention Plannig Grace Willey Edn Stacey Jennie Fay Sunshine Committee Ethel Goodier Ruth Nickerson Mary Coburn Agnes Sherrad Lydia Wentzel Unit

Lightning Club Classes Will Begin Shortly

Fernand Verrier was welcomed as a new member at the meeting held in Bredeford at Main and Elm. Larry Thompson presided as acting chair, with officers Paul Cordeau, George Lessard, Paul Desmarais, and Charles Conklin present. Louis Caron announced upcoming classes in mechanics, printing, and photography for members, plus a bowling league. a Navy recruiter from Sanford will show a movie on Iwo Jima.

Fernand Verrier Lightning Club Main Elm Streets Bredeford Larry Thompson Larry Turcotte Paul Cordeau George Lessard Paul Desmarais Charles Conklin Louis Caron Iwo Jima Navy Sanford

Off to junk yard New Canaan car scene continues

In New Canaan Connecticut a PRA 199 model car bound for the junk yard is noted, reflecting ongoing vehicle discard trends. Details are sparse but suggest a routine disposal event affecting local automotive stock and salvage activity.

Junk Yard New Canaan Conn California

presidential debate over Quemoy and Matsu defense stance

AP analysis reviews Kennedy and Nixon positions on defending the offshore islands near Formosa. Kennedy would avoid war by persuading Chiang to pull back, while Nixon would not allow Red China to seize them, citing principle. Background traces postwar shifts, Eisenhower echoes, and Taiwan defense pacts.

Washington Quemoy Matsu Red China John F. Kennedy Richard M Nixon China Chiang Kai-shek Formosa Chiang Eisenhower Kennedy Nixon Munich Truman Pacific United States Pescadores Thersland Ichiang Tachen Islands Qumov Staite John Foster Dulles Trescadores Pleda Quemoyo Dulles Red Chin Eiser Nower

Garland backs Maine atomic plant as Passamaquoddy option

Peter A. Garland, a Republican candidate for Maine's second district, proposed building an atomic power plant in Maine as an alternative to the Passamaquoddy tidal project. He favors Quoddy if endorsed by the International Joint Commission. otherwise he argues Maine should pursue nuclear power.

Brunswick Maine Peter A. Garland Passamaquoddy International Joint Commission Garland

AbandonedPlate on Merritt Parkway With Burial Note

State troopers towed an abandoned license plate found on the Merritt Parkway. A note attached requested it be given a decent burial, prompting police to remove the item to a local garage for further handling.

Merritt Parkway

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