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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1962

Page

5

Children of Revolution Hold Memorial Rites

Memorial service observed during Patriotic Education Week for Rev John Sin at Hill Cemetery conducted by Chaplain Geraldine Durant of Old Orchard Beach. DAR attendees included Mrs John Tarbox and Mrs Mil dred Coleman.

Laurel Hill Saco John Fairfield Calren Te Rebecca Emery DAR Henry Pease Mildred Coleman Henry Owen Nancy Tarbox Gadsby Tavern CAR National Car Magazine George Mason John Tarbox Eleanor Foster

Meeting Attendees Named Tarbox Hill and Durant

Members present included John Tarbox, Carol Tarbox, Alan Hill and Geraldine Durant. Following the business meeting refreshments were served by the hostes.

John Tarbox Carol Tarbox Alan Hill Geraldine Durant Hostes

St Francis College Whist Series Sees Wide Participation

Sixteen tables filled at St Francis College weekly whist event sponsored by the priesthood fund committee. Winners included Warren Fickett Roland LaBelle Alfred Cassette Rene St Ours James King Gary Simons Rosalre Chouinard Adelard Bisson Alfred Lapine and several others with birthday cake to Mrs Alfred Berry and awards to Paul Perron Napoleon Frechette Adelard Bisson. Funding raiser committee plans another card session at the college Sunday evening at the usual time.

St. Francis College Priesthood Fund Committee Warren Fickett Roland LaBelle Alfred Cassette Rene St. Ours James King Gary Simons Rosalre Chouinard Adelarde Bisson Alfred Lapine Dorothy Fickett Mabel Ayotte Antoinette Wagner Caro St. Ours Deimam George Dumas Reine Bisson Linda Biter Rose Daigle Marie Jeanne Bisson Alfred Berry Paul Perrén Napoleon Frechette Adelard Bisson

Local Men Attend Retreat At Augusta

A group reunion formed after a closed retreat at the Oblate Fathers' retreat house in Augusta. Attendees include Carroll Plourde Roger Caron Louis Bosse Lucien Demers Leo Paul Moulin Jean Paul Vigneault Sylvia Caron Edward Jarry Felix Bergeron Irenee Lambert Edward Paquette Alfred Paquette Fred Banks Louis Boisvert Emile Bosse George Cantara Albert Caron Richard Danforth Ozea Houde Joseph Bourcier Armand Caouette from Biddeford and Saco.

Oblate Fathers Augusta From Biddeford Carroll Plourde Roger Caron Louis Bosse Lucien Demers Leo Paul Moulin Jean Paul Vigneault Sylvia Caron Edward Jarry Felix Bergeron Irenee Lambert Edward Paquette Saco Alfred Paquette Fred Banks Louis Boisvert Emile Bosse George Cantara Albert Caron Richard Danforth Ozea Houde Joseph Bourcier Armand Caouette

Driving in Fall With Wet Leaves Braking Interim Method

In fall and wet leaf conditions the wheels may lock if brakes are applied firmly. The correct procedure is to apply the brakes intermittently, on and off, to keep wheels rolling and avoid skidding on packed leaves.

Card Party at St Mary Hall Social by Children of Mary

Autumn decorations set the scene at St Mary parish hall for the Children of Mary sodality card party. General chair Miss Mary Brady and master of ceremonies Charles Gallagher led the event with many named winners and committee volunteers assisting in food, prizes, and arrangements.

St. Mary Eason Children of Mary Sodality Marion Lafortune Norman Harvey Reuben Robichaud Elizabeth Delaware Dreda Gallagher John Flood Eleanor Mogan Blanche Duranceau Erin Murphy Joseph Kerry Irene Gallagher Mildred Beaudoin Jane Beaudoin Beatrice Corriveau William Murphy Mary Murphy Julia Benoit Anniette Addorio Philip Cantara Dennis Addorio Ann Brown Anita Chaloult Nellie Carey Cornelius Enright Ann Gallagher Rose Driscoll Michael Mogan Armand Martin Charlotte Dupont Mary Reilly Peggy Banker Doris Harriman Loretta Descoteaux Beverly Townson Patricia Macdonald Eileen O'Rourke Violet Cummings Elaine White Elizabeth Seidel Miss Gallagher Joan Duranceau

Church Council Hostesses Listed

The Women's division of Biddeford-Saco Council of Churches announces co-chairs for the social hour and refreshments following Adventures in Christian Living lectures. Tonight's hosts include Mrs. Albert J. Poirier and others from local Methodist and Baptist churches.

Biddeford-Sace James Dawn Irene Dwelley Biddeford Baptist Church Saco Unitarian Church Wesley G. Huber Wellesley Mass Albert T. Ziegler

Confusion In Grading Can Harm Your Child

Education professor Leslie J. Nason argues grading inconsistency harms students. He cites down grading for effort, attendance based marks, tests not measuring proficiency, and inter teacher discrepancies. Administrators must enforce uniform grading with trained counselors leading reform.

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Safest Halloween Tips Warn Against Fire Hazards

Safety guidance urges avoiding flames and flimsy costumes during Halloween. Wigs and beards can ignite from pumpkin taps and candles, so children should steer clear of fire and keep costumes snug and flame resistant.

Britain’s bath shortage challenged by government plan

A British drive to install bathrooms amid a bathless population met resistance from landlords and tenants. The Housing Ministry offered to cover half the costs with loans for the rest, but many remained wary of conditions. A bathtub maker faced bans and delays touring towns. MP John Page blamed the welfare state for apathy, urging action with second hand fixtures. The government may force landlords to apply for grants to improve homes.

London NBA Great Britain Britain Housing Ministry John Page Page

Handbook Available For Small Business

Copies of the Federal Handbook for Small Business are available on request at the Augusta office of the Small Business Administration located at 116 State Street. Branch manager Maurice F. Williams announced the booklet, issued by Senate and House Small Business committees, the White House committee on Small Business, and the SBA, aims to summarize federal programs for small business. The handbook also covers 12 agencies with programs affecting small business, including GSA, DoD, Commerce, Labor, Interior, Agriculture, Treasury, Justice, FTC, Veterans Administration, TVA, and Eximbank.

Augusta The Small Business Administration State Street Maurice F. Williams Senate House Small Business White House Williams SBA General Services Administration Federal Trade Commission Veterans Administration Tennessee Valley Authority Export- Import Bank

Orchid trigger mechanism releases pollen on bee touch

The catasetum orchids have curved antennae with a sensitive trigger. When a bee touches it, the pollen case top erupts and sticky pollen masses scatter onto the bee’s back, ensuring pollen transfer.

Championship Banquet Held By Saco Valley Riding Club

The first annual banquet for the Saco Valley Riding and Driving Club was held at the Saco Grange hall with 135 members and guests. Mrs. Malcolm Mackpole welcomed attendees and trophies were presented. Debie Bloodgood and Linda Stackpole distributed corsages and treats to children. The event honored 21 classes, with several ties and 45 trophies awarded, followed by dancing.

Saco Valley Riding and ‘Driving Club, Inc Saco Grange Hall North Street Saco Malcolm Mackpole Debbie Bloodgood Carmen Linda Stackpole Santa Claus Smutty Lane Lillian Hubert Teddy Blood Evelyn Stackpole Leah Kozloff Leslie Kristi Andersen Lynda McMackin Domino Gene Blood Ood Royal Rince Penny Prim Joseph Kenneally Royal Prince Susan Stackpole Anaes Karen Hussey Debbie Yogi Slug Lissa Merrill Earl Smi Ridgecrest Sandy George Chamberlain Sharon Seaward Leslie Andersen Kings Sugar Linda Madsen Clipper Ship Cynthia Chick Mary Morse Chamion Krist. Anderson Western Trail Pony Little Miss Sunbeam Jeanine Lanot Western Trail Horse Sunlit June Seaward Golden Duke Sunshine Big John Sandra Adams Bridal Path Sally Hussey Cloverleaf Roper Ike Phalen Prince Alton Harmon Sunlits Royal Ebony Chevyl Johnson Western Horsemanship Melody Jo-Anne Landry Ranger Pleasure Horse Western Springerning

Homemakers Return To School To Learn Home Decor

UP News features seasoned homemakers returning to a City College of New York class taught by George Dalzell. Women aged 20 to 50 attend weekly two hour sessions, redecorate their own homes as projects, learn color theory, layout, and furnishings to gain confidence and improve functional design.

City College of New York George Dalzell Dalzell Dalzel

Dolloff rally visit in Augusta Waterville area draws candidates

Dolloff continued from page one to rally the Augusta Waterville area. Tupper reiterated support for a non compulsory medicare plan offering a choice between government and private health insurance. Democratic candidates Ronald Kellam and William Hathaway joined Dolloff at the Augusta rally and voiced optimism about their campaigns.

Augusta - Waterville Tupper Ronald L. Kellam William D. Hathaway Dolloff

Saco Council Sets Special Meeting on Election Warrant

A special Saco city council session is set for tonight at 7 30 to read the election warrant for the November 6 state elections. The agenda also includes several other items.

Saco

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