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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1961
Page
7
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In Detroit the Episcopal Church endorses stern denouncements of extremism and atheistic Marxist Communism. Resolutions condemn fear-mongering by groups such as the John Birch Society. A $34.1 million triennial budget advances in the bishops’ chamber while a name-change proposal fails in deputies.
The Sigma Delta group of the Biddeford First Universalist church met in the vestry for a pot luck supper and business session. They discussed a 1961 62 program calendar including the Four Seasons fair and supper on October 25 and named co chairmen for supper and fair tables. Supper tickets are on sale, and a special meeting is set for October 4 to draft fair articles.
Nine new members were installed at the meeting of the Sub-debs sorority at the home of Eunice Walker on Main Street in Saco. Initiated were Cathy McGovern Norma Moraney Sharon Staples Carol Black Cathy Clark Joanne Karronides Debbie Wallace Nancy Clark and Elaine Zaitlin.
In Ann Arbor Michigan Rocco Disderide age 104 marks his birthday by smoking a slender cigar and says his longevity comes from not having worked very hard His doctor advised against quitting but Disderide continues the habit passing a milestone of over a century with humor about life and work.
The Rockettes club of Biddeford inducted new members at a late night ceremony at Miss Roxanne Peck’s Biddeford Pool home. New members include seniors Betty Norrad and Nancy Gould. juniors Elaine Heffer nan and Maurene Genthner. sophomores Anne Dussault, Joan Abbott, Patricia Durant, Jackie Fall, Donna Kirkby, and Barbara Christian. also listed are Tina Brandt, Susan Tardif, Sally Stoddard, Rory Henaire, Elizabeth Lamson, Linda Coburn, Kathy Mullins, Jennie Bartlett, Linda Nason, and Rachel Tarin as guests. President Tarin announced upcoming birthday celebrations for May 3 to October 4. The next meeting is October 4 at Miss Mullins’s Clark Street home in Saco. A social hour followed with refreshments by Miss Peck and the September hostess committee.
In Reisetts town a Baltimore police lieutenant in full uniform attempted to cash his paycheck at a shopping center but could not secure payment without producing identification. Police are reviewing the incident for clarity and security procedures.
The South Biddeford Ladies Aid met in Siloam hall to plan a November food and rummage sale and to honor Mrs Dorothy Peck with a surprise testimonial. Co-hostesses were Mrs Marion Clark and Mrs Louise Gaffney. A purse was given to the Pecks for a new home on Pool Road. Ronald the drake in Gardiner prefers a plastic mate over real ducks, eluding the Jordans and delighting readers.
Boy Scout Troop 369 sponsored by Andre parish organized a Parents Night at the parish hall last night. The event set for Sunday October 1 at 7:30 p.m. will feature special ceremonies a film program and refreshments. Scoutmaster Addison Fournier invites interested boys and their parents to attend.
London case involves waiter Louis Leon accused of throwing spaghetti at Greek chef Coumis Achilleas after dispute over sauce. The head wound required 17 stitches. judge released Leon on condition he keep spaghetti on the plate in the future.
The MYF planning committee at School Street Methodist Church Saco met to outline October worship topics led by Cathy Clark Linda Harris Glenna Bradeen Joycce Stevens and Nina Strombom including October 1 8 Getting Along With My Teacher October 15 Framework For Freedom October 22 29 Blessed Are The Peacemakers a UNICEF drive October 31 with the Biddeford Saco Council of Churches and a bowling party on October 20. Mrs Donald Moore youth counselor advised.
Dr. Chester J Kishel of Fenn College warns that new engineers command high pay as decade-old graduates lag. He notes engineers must devote about 30 percent of time to study to stay current, and cites Russian progress due to younger teachers.
SAN FRANCISCO AP deck officers on vessels in West Coast ports start a ship by ship strike after ratifying a walkout. Some 650 members of the Masters Mates and Pilots Association voted after rejecting a four year contract with about 11 percent fringe benefits. Atlantic and Gulf shipping not affected. The action could curb 134 ships operated by PMA members.
A L Park retires from the Saco Lowell Shops sales department after 25 years of service with a September 15 retirement. He will semi retire and consult in textiles, then supervise equipment erection in Yugoslavia in October before planned trips to South America. Park joined in 1936 and influenced products from the Positro Slasher to the Fleissner Dryer.
Herbert F. Kerns resigned as permanent chairman of the Saco Taxpayers association. Paul Grace served as temporary chairman. Members voted thanks for his service and discussed taxes, education, and sewage ahead of next Wednesday’s annual meeting at 7 30 p m in the Saco Civil Defense building where officers will be elected.
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