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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1959

Page

9

Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 Charter Presented

Last night at the Biddeford Knights of Columbus hall Pack 309 held a combined ceremony for charter presentation and badge awards. York district officials Eaton and Hunnewell joined local leaders Albert Carrier Norman Beaupre Roland Millette and others to welcome members and distribute registration cards while den mothers Yvonne LeBlond Dorothy Millette and Gloria St Pierre received special recognition.

Biddeford Cub Scouts Knights of Columbus Eaton York District Kenneth Hunnewell York County Pack Albert Carrier Ovide Tanguay Norman Beaure Oland Millette Rictory Council Knights of Columb Cubmaster Millette Paul LeBlond Fern Picard Philip Masse Oscar Dussault Roland Millette Norman Beaupre Alfred Lacerte Yvonne LeBlanc Dorothy Millette Gloria St Pierre Roger Frechette Thomas Descoteaux Donald Roy Gold Arrow Donald Paquette Roger Deshaies Richard Marquis Michael Tremblay William Lacerte Daniel LeBlond Melvin LeBlond Michael Boucher Den 1 Den Den 4 Yvonne LeBlond Norma Goodwin

Service enlistments and assignments in two branches

Rosario Bilodeau Jr a Biddeford native now in Hollywood Florida is four years in the U S Air Force and undergoing basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. S/1C Jean G Corriveau a nine year Army veteran from Saco is assigned as NCOIC of the Army recruiting station in Portsmouth New Hampshire and previously served in the Far East Korea and Europe with duty at Ft Devens Massachusetts and resides with his wife in Rye New Hampshire.

U. S. Air Force Rosario Bilodeau, Jr Hil Street Biddeford Hollywood Fla Bilodeau Rosario Bilodeau St. Andre School St. Louis High School Broward High School Lackland Air Force Base Tex U. S. Army Portsmouth N. H Jean G. Corriveau Mabel Corriveau Lillian Avenue Saco Corriveau Far East Europe Second Infantry Ft. Devens Mass Rye

Western star Scott Brady switches to Shotgun Slade series

Scott Brady moves from a Broadway western to a TV cowboy role in Shotgun Slade. He will appear in 39 installments, surrendering Destry Rides Again after a pilot film spurred the sponsor deal. Brady previously debuted on stage in Destry Rides Again and had a release option in his contract if a sponsor was found.

New York Scott Brady Brady Destry

UN investigators probe Laos clash reports of captured prisoners

In Vientiane United Nations fact-finders opened inquiries into claims the royal government has captured prisoners to back charges of Communist aggression in Laos. A UN source cited Lao officials saying five Red soldiers were seized to bolster evidence against North Vietnam, though no confirmation or details on their identity were provided.

Vientiane Laos United Nations U.N North Viet Nam

Khrushchev Welcome Described As Chilly In London Pages

British papers today mark Nikita Khrushchev's arrival in Washington with chilly receptions on front pages. They note Khrushchev's meetings with President Eisenhower and high praise for those encounters by many British newspapers.

London Nikita Khrushenev Washington United States Khrushchev Eisenhower

Soldier from Louisiana Dies in Korea Epidemic

Pfc. Jerold K. Harwell, 23, of Springhill Louisiana, died from encephalitis or sleeping sickness, becoming the first American soldier to die in the epidemic sweeping Korea. The illness has claimed 373 Korean lives. Harwell died Sunday according to U S Army sources.

Seoul Korea Pfc Jerold K. Harwell Springhill U. S. Sun Army Farwell

Diva Maria Meneghini Callas teams with Onassis in Greek nightclub debut

Maria Meneghini Callas, 35, whose marriage to Giovan Battista Meneghini, 62, had trouble last week, appeared unexpectedly in a Greek nightclub early today with Aristotle Onassis, 55, arriving by Onassis yacht from Glyphada near Athens.

Athens Greece Maria Meneghini Callas Aristotle Onassis Giovan Battista Meneghini Onassis Glyphada

Halifax Woman Aged 101 Enjoys Wrestling on TV

Mrs cne Snow, aged 101 in Halifax, says she loves to watch wrestlers in action on television today.

Halifax N. S Cne Snow TV Nt

Five story Barletta building collapses in Italy

A five story apartment building in Barletta Italy collapsed today on the site of a former one story garage column killing at least 14 people. The upper floors were added about six months ago and apparently the weight surpassed the weakened foundation.

Barletta Italy

West German envoy meets Zorin after Khrushchev note

Moscow reports Ambassador Hans Kroll had a friendly hour long talk Tuesday with Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin. This was Krolls second meeting with Zorin since Khrushchevs August 18 letter to Chancellor Adenauer accusing West Germany of seeking to regain former Reich territory.

Moscow Hans Kroll Valerian Zorin Kroll Zorin Nikita Khrushchev Konrad Adenauer West Germany Reich

Soviet Astronomers Observe Light Effect Near Lunar Rocket Landing

Soviet astronomers report detecting a light effect at the anticipated lunar impact site as the lunar rocket lands. Nikolai Barabasnev of Kharkov Observatory notes the phenomenon and says its nature and link to the landing will be clarified by further visual and photographic observations.

Moscow Ikolai Barabasnev Kharkov

Cardinal Holds Services At Bunker Hill

In Boston a 15,000 to 18,000 crowd gathered at the Bunker Hill Monument base for a rosary led by Cardinal Richard Cushing during Khrushchev’s U S visit. He spoke of communism dangers and welcomed the premier with a note of courtesy amid divided opinions.

Boston Khrushchev United States Bunker Hill Richard Cardinal Cushing Eisenhower China Bunker Hill Monument Charlestown City

Furman hosts record minister summer schools in SC

Furman University's summer schools for South Carolina ministers drew 392 clergymen, the largest turnout in 11 years. Programs covered Bible study practical ministry and contemporary religious thought across Greenville Orangeburg Spartanburg Camden Cayce Aiken Florence Charleston Westminster and Anderson.

Greenville S. C Furman University South Carolina Orangeburg Spartanburg Camden Cayce Aiken Florence Charleston Westminster Anderson

NYSE Membership Prices Hit Records in 1929

The article notes a record $625,000 paid for a New York Stock Exchange membership in 1929 and recalls the lowest price on record, $2,750, paid in 1871, illustrating the dramatic rise in membership costs over time.

New York Stock Exchange

Foremen Club Hears Talk By Bank Director

Albert F. Deshaies, director of York Savings and Loan, spoke on Systematic Savings at the Pepperell Manufacturing Foremen's Club fall meeting. About 50 members and guests attended. Guests included Edgar Johnson Pepperell purchasing agent Rob ert Belanger A I Machine East Broomfield Maurice C. Roux Pepperell personnel director Arm and Reay new vice president. James Kosvanec Norman Verville approved as new members by the nominating committee. A New England style supper was served. Bernard Brady Biddeford plant general manager to speak next.

Albert F. Deshaies York Savings and Loan Association Pepperell Manufacturing Company Edgar Johnson New Pepperell Robert Belanger East Broomfield Mass Maurice C. E. Roux Pepperell Armand Reay James Kosvanec Norman Verville Bernard Brady Biddeford

Water Pump Explodes At Saco Home

Fire units from Saco and the North Saco Volunteer Fire department responded to Mrs. Annie Walden at Boothby Park in Saco early this morning after a water pump exploded. The 12:18 a.m. alarm found no injuries and no damage estimate available.

Saco North Saco Annie Walden Boothby Park

Masked Bandit Robs Fishermen near Portland

Two Portland fishermen returning from an 11 day trip were robbed of 537 dollars by a masked man who ordered them from their car after leaving a restaurant. Joseph Pinkham 31 and Albert Yates 23 were forced to line up against a wall with passenger Barbara Mellen. The robber frisked them and escaped. state police set roadblocks and suspect he may have driven through Lewiston.

Portland Joseph Pinkham Albert Yates Barbara Mellen Lewiston

Crosby meets newborn daughter Mary Frances in hospital

Bing Crosby visited his newborn daughter Mary Frances at Queen of Angeles hospital on Tuesday and quipped that she has more hair than he does. The baby was born to his actress-wife Kathy earlier in the week.

Hollywood Bing Crosby Mary Frances Queen of Angeles Hospital Kathy Monay

Dr Frank Lawler Feted At PTA Reception In Saco

Saco PTA executive board approves two fall receptions. Sept 22 honors new schools chief Dr Frank Lawler at Burns school cafeteria with Mayor Peter Garland and city officials invited. Oct 20 hosts Saco Teachers reception. plans to announce guest speakers later.

Frank Lawler PTA Saco Parent-Teacher Association Robert Warner Saco Burns School Peter Garland Locke School Gary Hill Raymond Hobbins William Searle Harvey Lamontagne Franklin Thompson Robert Lockhart Raymond Carter Alan Sawyer

Top Realtors Impressed With Local Area Potential

Seven of the East's top industrial realtors toured Biddeford and Saco with state and local officials to assess industrial sites including the former Saco-Lowell mills and Saco Industrial Park. They visited Portland and Sanford, praised local efforts, and will report to the U S Department of Commerce.

Saco-Lowell Saco-Industrial Park Biddeford Edward's Saco Tanning Corporation Victor Roterus U. S. Department of Commerce Carl Lloyd Washington, D. C C. J. Mitchell C. J. Mitchell Company William Marten Twin Cities The Community Development Corporation Saco Edwards Plant Society of Industrial Realtors Biddeford-Saco J. Mitchell Department of Commerce Mitchell Portland Sanford Ing Ocean House Old Orchard Beach William Martein Industrial Realty Company Arthur J. McCann New York N. Y William McKennan Hunneman and Company Fred H. Dietsch Hartman and Company Roderic

Choosing Toys Is Serious Business

The Toy Guidance Council uses psychology sociology development and safety tests to rate toys. Dr Emma Sheehy notes 400 toys are evaluated yearly and only those meeting all criteria pass. The council celebrated its 21st anniversary by dedicating a toy testing lab floor in Midtown Manhattan.

Associated Press Emma Sheehy Columbia University Toy Guidance Council Council Midtown Manhattan Sheehy Dr. Sheehy Junior

Ticktacktoe Sandwiches for Back to School Lunches

A light feature on a back to school lunch idea for children. It describes ticktacktoe sandwich designs using tuna salad, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, pimiento or beets, olives, and mushrooms. Provides ingredients, assembly steps, and yields six open-faced sandwiches.

New York

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