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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1961

Page

6

Chairman Libby Presided Over Last Night Session

The report notes Libby chaired the recent session with details limited to his role as chairman.

Libby

Flag Burning Ceremonies Set For Tonight

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.

Memorial Field Biddeord-Saco Veterans Council Owen-Davis American Legion Post Beach Street Gacy Biddeford Saco Robert Libby Disabled American Veterans Myron Campbell Ea Muvwr Venice Mander Owen-Davis Ameri Can Legion Post Robert N. Cyr

Car Dealer Fined In Biddeford Court

Biddeford Motor Sales Inc was fined $10 by Associate Judge Gerald C. Nason in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning for releasing an unregistered vehicle.

Biddeford Biddeford Motor Sales, Inc Gerald C. Nason Biddeford Municipal Court

Scout Group Food Sale Planned at Edward's Market

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.

Edward's Market Five Points Troop One Building Association Albert Gardella Euclide Millette Chris Proulx Maud Rogalski Biddeford Cub Scouts Explorer Post

Unity Club Auxiliary hosts triple program in October meeting

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.

Unity Club Emma Garside Saco Garside Olga Taylor Irene Townsend Salvation Army Genie Edgecomb Kittery Sesson Ethel Whitten Mary Campbell Taylor Townsend Jacenhina

Nobel Prizes for Chemistry and Physics Soon Awarded

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.

Royal Swedish Academy of Science Alfred Nobel Stockholm Gustaf VI Adolf Oslo Norway Edna Bradbury

New Tax Club Forms in Saco for 1962 plan

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.

Saco Tax Club Clifford A. Purvis

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