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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1959

Page

6

Kennebunkport Churchwomen Plan Sewing for Christmas Sale

The Ladies Society of the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport met with President Ann Stuart presiding. Mary Philbrick led devotions, Florence Inniss read reports, and Jean Perry was absent. They voted to start weekly sewing meetings on Sept 17 to prepare for a Christmas sale, serve a covered dish dinner, and buy 25 bags of red cedar cubes to resell. A thanks was given to Ann Stuart and Mary Philbrick for summer kitchen work. birthdays for Mary Hutchins Ann Stuart Nancy Davis and Margaret Pierce were noted. Next meeting Sept 21.

Ladies Society First Congregational Church Kennebunkport Ann Stuart Mary Philbrick Florence Inniss Jean Perry Mary Hutchins Nancy Davis Margaret Pierce

Old Orchard Beach Safety Patrol Heads to Fenway Park

Members of the Old Orchard Beach School Boy Safety patrol travel to Boston with 21 boys under Police Chief Fr nest Murphy to attend the Red Sox game at Fenway Park. Special Officer William Mornhw Jr and Patrolman Leopold Bellerose accompany the group. they plan to return this evening.

Old Orchard Beach Boston Boston Red Sox

Nehru and Chou Clash Over India China Border

In a fused debate Nehru blamed Chinese Communists for aggression and said India would defend its borders while offering to submit minor disputes to negotiation or arbitration. Chou En-lai called the border tensions caused by Indian trespassing and demanded withdrawal.

Pacene Red China India Nehru Chou Chou En-lai

Margaret Julian Weds Alfred Belisle in Old Town ceremony

Miss Margaret Ann Julian became the bride of Alfred Edward Belisle in a double ring service at St Marys Church Old Town. The couple, both University of Maine graduates, plan to reside at 105 Front Street Old Town after a Montreal Quebec wedding trip.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Old Town Margaret Ann Julian Alfred Edward Belisle Esther Belisle Pool Street Biddeford James Julian Howard Street Old Town High School University of Maine Biddeford High School University Charles P. Biglin Janice Julian Anne Haley Imogene Lavoie Beverly Dube Mary Ann Strout Julian Cafe Au Lait Gerard M. Belisle Walter Hersey Charles Thurston Cecile Bouchard Better Youth Club Lloyd King Ruth Poirier Montreal Quebec Front Street

Beach Chamber backs new sewerage plan at annual meeting

The Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce endorsed the Town Planning board sewer proposal to stop pollution in coastal waters. The group supports an interceptor sewer and sewage treatment system. A new law makes coastal waters unfit for swimming starting Saturday.

Old Orchard Beach

Miss Washington Sharon Vaughn wins swimsuit at pageant

Sharon Joyce Vaughn 21 of Seattle wins the swimsuit segment. a University of Washington senior with measurements 36-22-36 and height 5 feet 7 inches. Miss America coronation Saturday will crown the successor to Mary Ann Mobley of Brandon with $10,000 in scholarships and about $75,000 in personal appearance dates. Losers share $26,000 in scholarships.

Miss Washington Sharon Joyce Vaughn Seattle Miss Vaughn University of Washington Miss America Mary Ann Mobley Brandon

Eight Men Accused Of Bombings In Collins Park Home

Delaware Attorney General Januar D. Bove said he will press for convictions of eight white men charged in connection with the bombing of the only Negro home in suburban Collins Park. He plans a special New Castle grand jury session on September 22 to consider indictments.

Wilmington Del Delaware Januar D. Bove Collins Park New Castle

Gilbert Minnick Faces Hearing in Rayfield Home Bomb Case

Gilbert Minnick a 49 year old Collins Park resident stood before Magistrate Frank J Carello Jr on charges of malicious mischief and third degree burglary linked to a second bombing at the George Rayfield home on August 2 Carello reserved ruling to a later date Minnick is among eight men awaiting grand jury action on charges tied to the April 7 first bombing at the Rayfield residence.

Gilbert Minnick Collins Park Frank J. Carello, Jr George Rayfield Carello Minning Rayfield

Fall Projects Planned By Past Matrons Association

Past Matron association of Annette chapter CBS Saco met at the summer cottage of Mrs Ella Luman Ferry Beach to plan fall projects. Guest Mrs Mary Calley of Iowa Portland attended with assistant hostesses Mrs Sybil Hanson and Mrs Frances Tarr. President Mrs Barbara Utman announced next meeting at Bay View cottage of Mrs Vennetta Dennett with Miss Nan Cunningham as hostess assisted by Mrs Isa belle Wilbur and Mrs Bertha Perkins. Attendees included Mrs Sarah Doe Mrs Gertrude Pease Mrs Lillian Allen Mrs Charlotte Crown Mrs Agnes Towle Miss Nan Cunningham Mrs Ruby Hannaford Mrs Vennetta Dennett Mrs Bertha Perkins Mrs Doris Clark Mrs Barbara Utman Mrs Frances Tarr Mrs Sybil Hanson Mrs Ella Uman Mrs Florence Northrop and Mrs Mary Calley.

Annette Cbs Saco Ella Luman Ferry Beach Mary Calley Iowa Portland Sybil Hanson Frances Tarr Barbara Utman Vennetta Dennett Bay View Nan Cunningham Isabelle Wilbur Bertha Perkins Sarah Doe Gertrude Pease Lillian Allen Charlotte Crown Agnes Towle Ruby Hannaford Doris Clark Ella Uman Florence Northrop

Two Men Fined In Biddeford Court

Two men were fined in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning after pleading guilty to motor vehicle violations before Court Recorder Gerald Nason. Charles LaCroix of Old Orchard Beach was fined $10 for driving without a license on Route 111 September 4. Stanley Dalton of Biddeford was fined $25 for operating an unregistered vehicle on Route 111 September 7. Both complaints were brought by State Police.

Biddeford Gerald Nason Charles LaCroix Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Stanley Dalton Main Street

Chevrolet Concine improves mileage promise

The article asserts a Chevrolet six cylinder model will gain 25 to 40 percent better mileage with a new Concine option, claiming substantial efficiency gains over the standard six cylinder.

Concine

Renowned performer dazzles in pink chiffon at gala

At a city event, Miss Pailes received acclaim for her rendition of It All Depends on You. She wore a floor length pink chiffon sheath with matching pumps and white elbow length gloves, drawing praise from attendees.

Lumbia Miss Pailes

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