Chairman Libby Presided Over Last Night Session
The report notes Libby chaired the recent session with details limited to his role as chairman.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1961
Page
6
The report notes Libby chaired the recent session with details limited to his role as chairman.
Final flag burning ceremonies are planned for 7 30 tonight at Memorial Field after a Biddeford Saco Veterans Council meeting at Owen-Davis American Legion. Frayed flags from veterans graves will be burned in proper ceremonies and the public may bring unusable flags for disposal. November 11 Veterans Day parade plans were outlined with Saco exercises. Robert Libby named grand marshal and Myron Campbell to serve as chief of staff at Owen-Davis post.
Biddeford Motor Sales Inc was fined $10 by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning for releasing an unregistered vehicle.
Final plans outline a charity food sale for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Edward's market in Five Points. Sponsored by the Troop One Building Association auxiliary, with Mrs. Albert Gardella as chairman and helpers Mrs. Euclide Millette Mrs. Chris Proulx and Mrs. Maud Rogalski. Proceeds aid Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 305 Cub Scouts Pack 305 and Explorer Post 305.
The Unity club auxiliary held a three part event at Mrs. Garside’s Saco home led by President Olga Taylor with chaplain Irene Townsend. A Community Chest donation was approved, Salvation Army Civil Defense meeting invited for November 14, and November 8 hostess Mrs. Genie Edgecomb announced. A Halloween party followed chaired by Ethel Whitten and Mary Campbell with several members in attendance.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will award the chemistry and physics prizes next Friday. Prize money comes from Alfred Nobel’s fortune. laureates travel to Stockholm to receive money, medals, and diplomas from King Gustaf VI Adolf on December 10. The peace prize is given in Oslo, Norway. Names listed include Edna Bradbury and several Mrs. Whitten, Farley, Edgecomb, Campbell, Thelma, and Ruth Scammon.
Eighteen residents have joined the Saco Tax Club announced by City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis. The plan allows real estate tax payments in monthly installments with a 1 percent discount on the total tax when the final payment is made next year. To join, all 1961 taxes must be paid in full.
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