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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1959

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Beach Theological School Opens Sept 25 Supporting Pentecostal Churches

The Faith School of Theology will open September 25 with twenty three applicants and a thirty student limit. It is operated by regional Pentecostal churches in New England New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania with no charges for room board or tuition and teachers and students working together without salaries. The board includes Rev Russell K Pier as president and Rev Elva Valerius as secretary treasurer. The property at 88 Union Avenue Beach was acquired from Highland House.

Faith School of Theology Bible College New England New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Russell K. Pier The Faith Tabernacle Old Orchard Pier Canada Elva Valerius Aduate Boston University Valerius William Wilson Rhodesia Africa Mr. Wilson East Wentworth L. Pier Calvary Assembly Waterboro Doris E. Pier Southern Maine Richard G. Small University of Maine Northeastern School of Accounting Daniel F. Johnson Bible School Union Avenue Beach Highland House

Visiting Chinese Philanthropist Helps Immigrant Bride

Dr. Teyhi Hsieh, 76, director of the Chinese Philanthropic Service Bureau in Boston and the United States' only commissioned Chinese Justice of the Peace, visited Biddeford to speak to church groups and clubs. He recalled delaying his arrival due to his JP duties and described aiding a Chinese woman whose husband died en route to America by arranging a marriage to a Chinese man with American citizenship, conducting the blood test, registration, and wedding in the bride’s dialect. He later dined again with Mr and Mrs Francis Spencer and was to speak at the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club.

Teyhi Hsieh Francis Spencer Alfred Read Hsieh Boston International Institute of Bostion China America Mrs. Spencer Dr. Hsieh Spencer Rotary Club Biddeford-Saco

Nehru Rebuffs Indian General and Hospital Study News

Reports from Waterville say doctors in hospitals nationwide misused penicillin and blood while overadministering antibiotics in clear surgical cases. A nine year study from 110 hospitals in 30 states notes time saving practices and improved record keeping, with Nehru defending Krishna Menon amid defense disputes in New Delhi.

Waterville American College of Surgeons Robert S. Myers Chicago Ann Arbor Mich

The Average Person Chooses Troubles They Bring

A witty nugget notes that individuals bear most of their woes and often pick poor judgments when selecting the troubles they cause themselves. The quip is credited to Gen. Fat Corp.

Gen Fea. Corp

Teens labeled Dracula arrested in Bronx killings

New York police detained three youths including 17 year old Sal Agron who wore a nurse cape and claimed to be Dracula in the stabbing deaths of two 6 year olds. Another suspect, 17 year old Tony Luis Hernandez, nicknamed the Umbrella Man, wielded an umbrella club. Four youths have faced homicide charges. others linked to unlawful assembly. Authorities vow emergency controls amid protests.

New York Dracula Sunny Sal Agron Brooklyn Bronx Agron Tony Luis Hernandez Manhattan Hernandez Murrn

House sustains Eisenhower veto on $1.216 billion public works bill

The House voted 274 to 138 to pass the public works appropriation over President Eisenhower's veto. The action keeps the veto in effect and confirms the administration's stance on funding.

Washington House Eisenhower

Jane Morgan Weds Actor Laurence Stith Jr in New Bern

Jane Morgan, summer resident of Kennebunkport and owner of Blueberry Hill farm, wed former show partner Laurence Stith Jr. in New Bern, North Carolina. After the ceremony at First Presbyterian Church the couple flew to Westbury New York where Miss Morgan appeared in Bells Are Ringing. She has starred at the Kennebunkport Playhouse, which her brother Robert C. Currier owns and operates.

Jane Morgan Kennebunkport Blueberry Hill Farm Laurence Stith, Jr New Bern N. C New Bern First Presbyterian Church Westbury N. Y Miss Morgan Kennebunkport Playhouse Robert C. Currier

Eisenhower Gaulles Paris Talks Open In Positive Tone

President Eisenhower and President De Gaulle began their Paris conference in a good and encouraging atmosphere. White House secretary James Hagerty said Eisenhower will depart early for Rambouillet to extend talks at the chateau.

Paris Eisesenhower Charlie Gaulle White House James Hagerty Hagerty Eisenhower U.S Rambouillet de Gaulle Louis XVI Marie Antoinette

New Tests Aid Conception Timing Via Artificial Insemination

Philadelphia doctor Dr. Edmond J. Farris reports that new tests using artificial insemination indicate a fertile period of eight days. The window runs from four days before the cycle's midpoint to three days after. The finding was shared at the American Institute of Biological Sciences meeting on the Pennsylvania State campus.

University Park Philadelphia Edmond J. Farris Wistar Institute Farris Farris Institute For Parenthood American Institute of Biological Sciences Pennsylvania State

Lewiston Man Dies In Flames

Lewiston Robert Powers 34 perished in a fire at his Main Street apartment early today while his wife and children were away Shirley White another resident was rescued by ladder Fire Chief said a cigarette in an over stuffed chair sparked the blaze autopsy ordered Powers built the two story structure which sustained extensive damage

Lewiston Robert Powers Main Street Pine Point Scarborough Shirley White Fire Department Powers

Father Sees Child Born In Auto

Keith W. Ruff a 32 year old radio and television news writer described the unassisted birth of his daughter Kathleen in their car on Route One in fog near Falmouth at 3 30 am The seven pound fourteen ounce newborn was delivered before arriving at a Portland hospital Joanne Ruff his wife was the mother and was brought to Port land by car with the emergency arrival witnessed by her husband

Keith W. Ruff Ruff WGAN Wgan-Tv Portland Joanne Falmouth Kathleen

Hearings On RR Express Postponed

Public hearings on Railway Express Agency plans to close 14 Maine offices have been postponed by the Public Utilities Commission. New dates will be set. Sept 8 in Old Town, Sept 9 in Pittsfield, Sept 10 in Portland. Old Town office closed. Bangor service continues.

Augusta W Railway Express Agency Maine Public Utilities Commission Old Town Pittsfield Portland Bangor Dexter Corinna Newport Bath Biddeford Brunswick Freeport Kennebunk Lisbon Falls Old Orchard Beach Sanford Wells Beach Yarmouth Junction Lewiston

Rail unions propose scrapping cost-of-living escalators

Eleven railroad unions have offered to remove the cost-of-living escalator clauses from their current wage deals in a move reported today.

New York

Date Set For Probe Of Railways In Maine

Public Utilities Commission announces a general inquiry into Maine rail passenger service with a hearing on October 5 at 10 a.m. in the State House. Six railroads are notified. Maine Central and Bangor & Aroostook plan to abandon passenger service on October 25. Additional hearings will be held in Portland and Presque Isle. Funding up to $60,000 has been allocated.

Paul Casavant Harry M. Wooster Arthur J. Peloquin H. David Walley Casavant Clayton W. Cartmill Community Chest York Loan and Building Association Ee Gona Harry Augusta Maine State House Public Utilities Commission Boston & Maine Maine Central Bangor & Aroostook Belfast Portland Presque Isle PUC Ernst& Ernst National Firm of Accountants and Management Specialists Clauson Executive Council

Maine Central seeks end to passenger trains

In Bangor Maine Central Railroad President RE Spencer Miller urged immediate elimination of passenger train service to free funds for freight car upgrades. The carrier and Bangor and Aroostook Railroad petitioned the Public Utilities Commission to drop all passenger trains, with hearings planned later this month. Miller warned ongoing political delay risks insolvency and harm to Maine industries.

Bangor Maine Central Railroad Maine RE. Spencer Miller MCRR Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Public Utilities Commission Miller

Good Driving's Not Measured in Miles Per Hour

Public service notice urging safe driving over Labor Day. Emphasizes that heavier traffic increases accident risk and that speed worsens minor mishaps. Stresses patience and living fully by taking it easy. Produced in cooperation with The Advertising Council.

The Advertising Council

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Theology Saco Juvenile Grange Front Row Linda Harris Curtis Scammon Gale Giles Saco Grange Hall Story Nehru New Delhi India V. K. Krishna Menon K. S. Thimayya Nenru Krishna Menon Tonother Kesslen Shoe CO Kennebunk, Maine Bulletin Defense V. K. Krishnna Menon D. Katari Navy K. &. Thimayya Army Menon S. Mukherji Air Force DeGaulle Dave Dexter Harry Wooster Yarmouth Ape RR Express U. S Nikita Khrushchev Nina Julia United States
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