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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1961

Page

6

Two St. Andre Church Curates to Be Honored

Rev. Robert Martel and Rev. Gerard Parent of St. Andre parish to be honored at a 7 30 p m farewell testimonial in the parish hall. They are being transferred to Maine parishes this week. Attending clergy include Msgr Aime Giguere Msgr Elie Heavey and Msgr Arthur Dube. Master of ceremonies Rev Raoul Fecteau.

St. Andre St. Andre Church Robert Martel Gerard Parent Timonial Maine Msgr Aime Giguere Elie Heavey St. Joseph St. Mary Parish Biddeford Arthur Dube Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Raoul Fecteau Bay View League of the Sacred Heart of St. Andre Laura Proulx

King Court In Saco Sets Date For Inspection

The first fall meeting of King Court Order of the Amaranth met at the Odd Fellows hall Saco with 28 members. A covered dish supper was served and plans were announced for an inspection to be held October 3. visiting dignitaries from Pineland Gorham Royalty Portland and West Hartford Conn attended.

King Court Order of the Amaranth Odd Fellows Hall Saco Virginia Charles Eva Sherman Gertrude Leonard John Sherman Sentinel Blanche Freeman Edward Cloudman Pineland Gorham Royalty Portland Eula Mathews West Hartford Conn Norman McAuley Marion McAuley

Plane Hijacking Becomes Piracy With Death Penalty

President Kennedy signs a law making aircraft hijacking piracy with penalties up to death and 20 years to life in prison. The act targets gun point seizures of liners and imposes fines for false hijack information and concealed weapons aboard planes. Juries decide death unless guilty plea or waived jury, then judge may impose death.

Washington Kennedy Congress

Royal Oaks Group Elects New Officers

The Royal Oaks Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association Inc. re elected Mrs. Margaret Chasse as president for another term at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Margaret Graves in Saco. New officers include Mrs. Betty Gendron as vice president secretary Mrs. Bertha Antoine treasurer Mrs. Joan Rumery historian.

Margaret Chasse Royal Oaks Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association Inc Margaret Graves Elm Street Saco Betty Gendron Ice Bertha Antoine Joan Rumery Diane Moreau Antoine Common Street

Major League Leaders Summary

American League leaders include Mantle in runs with 118 and 106? 112 for Maris, 125 RBIs for Gentile and 53 home runs for Maris York. Detroit’s Cash wins batting with .361, hits 166, doubles 35, and Ford leads pitching with 223 decisions and .880. National League leaders list Clemente batting .364, Cepeda 37 homers, Pinson 188 hits, Wills 30 steals, and Koufax 214 strikeouts. An unrelated note mentions air conditioning cooling tubes in electronic brains to prevent overheating.

Associated Press Cash Detroit Howard New York Mantle Maris Gentile Baltimore Colavito B. Robinson Kaline Kubek Wood Lumpe Kansas City Marisa York Chicago Howser Ford Terry Pascual Minnesota Clemente Pittsburgh Pinson Cincinnati Mays San Francisco Robinson Cepeda Aaron Milwaukee Altman Wills Los Angeles

Rochambeau Club Plans to Boost Building Fund

The Rochambeau Club outlines plans to aid its building fund at a meeting tomorrow at 8. The club will locate a new home on South Street. Reports by the treasurer directors and committee chairs will be presented. Dues will be collected by Joseph Salvas Jr. Friday Night Dance Parties will be added to regular Saturday events starting September 15.

Rochambeau Club South Street Joseph Salvas, Jr

Kennedy greets Jewish Americans on Rosh Hashanah

President Kennedy extends greetings to Americans of Jewish faith as Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Sunday. He emphasizes tribulation and renewal, urging tolerance and cooperation as keys to national strength and noting Jewish Americans have given a great gift to the country.

Washington Kennedy

Traffic Death Toll Reaches Record Low

CHICAGO LR P reports Labor Day weekend traffic deaths at 386, 34 fewer than preholiday estimates, with injuries around 16,000 during the 78 hour period. The toll marks a record low for holiday travel and fewer fatalities than last year and 1951.

Chicago LRP National Safety Council

Dredging Study Planned for Biddeford Pool by Army Engineers

Gen. Seymour A Potter told Rep. Garland the U S Army Corps of Engineers will review dredging of the inner basin at Biddeford Pool when funds allow. A six foot mooring basin dredged in 1956 shoaled, with riprap breakers built nearby. A reconnaissance survey will be made in the 1962 fiscal year to determine dredge costs, with broader project review to follow.

Seymour A. Potter Peter A. Garland U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Biddeford Pool Fisherman's Wharf Gen. Potter iGarland New Feneland Potter

Traffic death rate falls from 8.1 in 1954 to 6.6

The record shows traffic fatalities drop to 6.6, down from the 1954 high of 8.1. Officials note continuing efforts to improve road safety and reduce deaths this year.

Rumford Man's Case Continued in Biddeford Court

Bernard J. Amero, 65, of Rumford, facing drunken driving and leaving the scene charges, had the case continued to September 13 in Biddeford Municipal Court. He remains free on $1,000 bail. Judge Simon Spill ordered $500 personal recognizance due to County Attorney John Harvey's busy Superior Court schedule.

Bernard J. Amero Rumford Biddeford Amero Simon Spill John Harvey Superior Court

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