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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1961
Page
6
The Office of the Secretary of State announces a pardon petition for Donald Hoffman convicted of intoxication. A hearing will be held in the Council Chamber in Augusta on Wednesday, the fourth day of one 1961, at two o'clock.
University of Maine names Sezak as chairman of the Homecoming planning committee for 1961 to be held on October 21 1961. Joining him are William Wells and a wide slate of alumni faculty and student representatives from Maine with Lloyd H. Elliott as university president and other campus leaders guiding the effort.
The Biddeford Pool Community Club treasurer announced summer fundraising netted 972 dollars at a meeting in the Community Hall. A 785 dollar net profit from the annual fair was disclosed by Mrs Jane Day, with over 187 dollars from special projects led by Mrs Frank Peck Jr. The group discussed 1962 fair plans and other projects, led by President Frederick O'Neil with several officers and members present.
The Alexander McMillan post of the Canadian Legion auxiliary officially adopts the name Alexander McMillan auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion at the first fall session held at Mrs. Margaret Chasse's home. The unanimous vote followed reports from state president Mrs. Edna Mahoney and the auxiliary secretary.
York County Barracks World War I disclosed a total paid membership of 122 last night. Three barracks members died over the past year. Sanford Barracks representatives attended and invited members to a 6 30 supper before their meeting tonight. The next meeting will be October 2.
Miss Elaine Farrell is named president of St Andre High School with Martyn Miller heading the Senior class and Carol Vadnais leading the Junior class. Officers include Noela Boutin as vice president, Cassavant as secretary, Clair Nadeau as treasurer, Priscille Grenier as librarian, and Rita Labbe as top class officer with Ruth LeClair as president.
Eleven traffic cases kept Kennebunk Municipal Court busy with Judge David Emmons presiding. Richard L. Badger of Jackson New Hampshire had a leaving scene charge dismissed and paid a $15 fine on Route 35. J LaFlamme of East Greenwich Rhode Island paid a $4 fine for left side passing at an intersection. L. Simmonsboro Fila pleaded guilty to left side driving on the highway crest and to a $10 fine. Leonard Arsenault of Woburn Massachusetts pleaded no contest to left side driving approaching a crest and paid $10. Edward F. Gove of Hingham Massachusetts was found guilty of speeding after pleading innocent. a $15 fine was suspended. Rael Lebel, Sebastien P., and David C. French of Danvers Massachusetts paid $20 fines, Basil Greenlaw of Charlestown Massachusetts paid $15. Normand Ouellette of Portland pleaded guilty and paid $19 for left side driving at an intersection. Peter J. Wilson of Alfred pleaded guilty to speeding on Fletcher Street and paid $20. James C. Small of Montreal pleaded guilty to speeding on Storer Street in Kennebunk and paid $20.
Dames Rochambeau set October 8 for the semi annual banquet at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford with Mrs Eva Moreau named banquet reservations chair. reservations deadline October 5. Bean supper planned for October 21 from 4 to 7 pm at the club. Twenty three members responded to September roll call.
Trinity Episcopal Guild in Saco planned two fundraisers at a meeting. A rummage sale on September 23 and a food sale on September 29 were announced with the venue to be announced later. Twenty two members attended and Mrs Franklin Milliken led the session.
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