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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1960

Page

6

EGI Union Sets Busy Year At Saco Women’s Club

The Women's Educational and Industrial Union at 42 Beach Street, Saco, announced a busy season with committees named for year. Officers include Mrs. Kenneth A. Stackpole president and Mrs. Robert King first vice president. Directors feature several members with terms from one to three years. Committees cover membership, hospitality, finance, property, international relations, Red Cross, John Locke fund, ways and means, memorial, social, program, and others. A programs schedule lists speakers and events from October through May, including handwriting analysis, fashion shows, health panels, book reviews, antiques, and a luncheon annual meeting.

Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Sarah Fairfield Hamilton Beach Street Saco Kenneth A. Stackpole Robert King Donald H. Libby Everett C. Ladd Emma Kearney Claude R. Ayer Harold P. Waight Paul Tate Donald Blanchette Lawrence Tripp William MacLeod Howard Handy Leo Boutet R. Pierpont Jordan Thea Dennett Lewis C. Libby Ernest Woodworth Melville Stackle Frank Lacy Harold Clark Frank Irish Red Cross Chester Pease George Goodchild Mary Hawkes John Locke Fund Committee William Marston Alfred Kennedy Mark B. Black Moerston Clinton Underwood Mary Stearns Clement Taylor Norman Tripp John Kennett Peter Hellice Ways and Means Carlton Sanborn Harley Scammon Harold Smith Feward Cloudman Gordon Smith Soanbern Dwight Clement Clayton Eaton John Burnham Warren Peterson Roy Watson Sydney Palmer William Searle Reber LaFond Lioyd Trecartin Donald Libby Daniel Zimmerman Howard Cushman Oliver Johnson Claude Ayer Harold Hanson Arthur Roberts Robert Spears Ansel Stirling Everett Ladd Fred Goochrogram Bobby Day Harold Waight Education Raymond Cole Philip Graves Armand’s Beauty Academy Philip Sneider Forest E. Perkins Frank Reed New Frontiers In Health John S. Locke Fund Committee

Two Infants Unscathed In Plane Crash

A plane crash near Panguitch Utah injures pilot Charles Pittock and Curtis James. two infants Roxy Pittock and Curtis James survive with no injuries. They were en route to Denver when bad weather forced an emergency landing. the aircraft was destroyed.

Panguitch Utes Curtis James George Middleton Roxy Pittock Roxy Charles Pittock Merced Calif Curtis Ronald James Atwater

Three Breaks Being Checked in Hampden Area

Police investigate three break ins in Hampden last weekend linking two contractors Hughes Bros Inc and M D Hardy Inc and Bangor Shoe Mfg Co No items were taken in two breaks while Hughes Bros suffered an estimated 600 dollars loss Authorities seek connection among incidents and identify suspects or motives

Hampden Tryeg Hughes Bros., Inc M. D. Hardy, Inc Bangor Shoe Mig., Co Hughes

Kennedy presses foreign policy and debates strategy

Kennedy urged ending open backing of dictators and pushing Western Hemisphere arms talks. He proposed U S technical aid and long-term development loans with Western allies. In Columbus he mocked Nixon for avoiding a fifth debate before election day, signaling a campaign edge. Nixon proposed extending the final debate to two hours.

Nixon United States Columbus Ohio Kennedy Khrushchev

Harvest Barn Dance Planned By Sisterhood

Etz Chaim synagogue Sisterhood schedules a harvest barn dance for November 12 in the church vestry. A dance committee led by Mrs. Ruben and including several members was formed to handle arrangements and decorations with Ira Brandt of Portland as the disc jockey.

Etz Chaim Synagogue Bacon Street Biddeford Joseph C. Truman Isarel Rosen Irving Sandler Max Ruven Irving Zaitlin Carl Sneider Ira Brandt Portland Ruben Boris Gottlieb Simon Spill Joseph Zaitlin Jack Simensky Martha Fleet Leo Simensky Edward Carp Tryman

Wanted Saco Man Eludes Auburn Police

A Saco man Andre Gagne, 24, wanted by Old Orchard Beach Police on breaking and entering and larceny, eluded Auburn officers in the Hardscrabble road area after his father in law returned a TV believed stolen. Police searched the woods but could not locate him.

Auburn Old Orchard Beach Andre Gagne Gagne

Coffin (Continued from VPage One) Races Steady in Maine Politics

In Augusta a service club heard Senator Reed say the Department of Economic Development needs more money and personnel but no basic changes. Farmingdale hosted Lucian Cormier and Margaret Chase Smith staking competing campaigns for U S Senator. Cormier criticized Smith for avoiding face to face debate while Smith defended the space program and noted Russia’s space efforts and casualties, urging vigilance.

Senate Reed Service Club Augusta Department of Economic Development U. S Catherines Farmingdale Lucian Cormier Margaret Chase Smith Cormier Gardiner

Wells Band Boosters Begin Fall Meetings

The Wells Band Boosters met at Wells High School to plan fall and winter activities. Director Everett E. Firth and Principal Ernest W. Johnson discussed concert dates, uniforms, and recruiting for a junior band. Majorette hats were ordered, and a group photo will be taken for the PTA calendar. Next meeting is November 21.

Wells Band Boosters Wells High School Everett E. Firth Firth Wells High Schol Ernest W. Johnson Johnson John Miller Ruth Douglass PTA Harold Fellman Arthur H. Tufts

Muskie to Attend Oliver Night in Saco

US Senator Edmund S. Muskie will attend Jim Oliver night sponsored by the Saco Democratic Social club at the American Legion hall Beach street Saco Thursday night. The event expected to draw Democrats from York County and all county Democratic candidates for November races. Mr and Mrs Oliver will be guests at a reception at Judge Hillary Mahaney's home before the 6 30 p.m. start at the Legion hall.

Edmund S. Muskie Jim Oliver Saco Democratic Social Club American Legion Hall Beach Street Saco Saco Municipal York County Oliver Hilary Mahaney The Legion Home

Saco debates school plan costs and future expansion

Saco outlines a proposed school project with estimated $10.84 per square foot construction and $2 per year per average taxpayer, with Irving W. Hersey associates to design at 6 percent fee. If approved in December, plans could start April 1 and finish by January 1961. The council also approves United Nations Day and Scouts sidewalk lettering, and reviews Christmas tree site options.

Board of Assessors Goondin Maine Irving W. Hersey Kittery Eliot and Sanford Saco Hersey Associates H. W. Bower James Street Beach Street Boyer Boy Scouts Maine National Guard Committee On Streets Pepperel Square

Fire inspector denounces grease coated fire escape

Lincoln Nebraska inspectors condemned an apartment house owner for a ladder type fire escape made burglar proof with grease. He noted youths climbed it and kicked in doors. Inspector Ervin McCurdy ordered grease removed and the door-kicking issue referred to police.

Lincoln Neb Ervin McCurdy

Palmer third at Oklahoma City Open before U.S. Open

Arnold Palmer finished in third place at the Oklahoma City Open the week prior to winning the U.S. Open, signaling strong form ahead of the major. He matched leading contenders in a tight field and kept pace with early leaders.

Arnold Palmer

Hospital Board Hears Report Of Fund Drive

Webber hospital board in Biddeford held its monthly meeting at Elm Street hospital. President Robert W. Cole presided as committees reported a busy month. Membership chair M. Abbott Pendergast said the annual drive is underway with letters en route and an encouraging response. Funds will buy updated equipment. Building and grounds chair Roger P Moore noted outside painting to finish before cold weather. Administrator Carleton Davis said September bills were paid.

Webber Hospital Board of Directors Elm Street Biddeford Robert W. Cole M. Abbott Pendergast Pendergast Roger P Moore Carleton Davis

Portland Woman Fined for Passing Stopped School Bus

Mrs. Lucan A. Blake, 47, of Portland, was fined $30 by Trial Justice Wesley M. Mewersg at Orchard Beach Court for passing a stopped school bus on Cascade road.

Lucan A. Blake Portland Wesley M. Mewersg Qld Orchard Beach

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Valley EGI Union Kay Vincent Carlton Crogan Carl Haas Maurice Ross Louise H. Morse Adelbert Jackeman Sisterhood Saco Man Elaces Auburn Police Gregory Gregory Peck Wells Start Sunday River Skiway Bethel Senator Muskie Rep Saco Will St. Joseph High School Janice LeBrun Sharon St. Amand Norma Newman Louise Chasse Iys Shapiro’s Oil Alfred Street Appl New York Prince George Hotel N.Y.C 5Th Ave Madison Ave Charles P. Kone General Moneger Beneficial Washington Street Paquin Ridg Atlantic YES Finance Coo Beneficial Finance CO
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