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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1969

Page

3

Hill named ambassador to Spain from New Hampshire bank ties

Robert C. Hill 51 a former New Hampshire House member and Littleton bank president has been appointed ambassador to Spain. Hill, who has previously held ambassadorships to Costa Rica El Salvador and Mexico and served in several state and federal posts, was elected to the New Hampshire House in 1961 and led the RNC Foreign Policy Task Force from 1965 to 1967. He is married with two sons.

Key Biscayne, Fla Robert C. Hill New Hampshire House The Peole’s National Bank Littleton, .H Spain Hill Costa Rica el Salvador Mexico Littleton Bank Republican National Committee Cecilia Bowdoin

The 21st Century Will Disappear At Season's End

Cynthia Lowry reports CBS will end The 21st Century after three seasons though ratings stay solid. The show will be replaced by Challenge next season with a shift to closeups of people shaping the new world. Burton Benjamin explains Volcano: An Island is Born may have been upcoming as a feature.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York CBS Ducer Burton Benjamin Benjamin CBS News Coast Guard Iceland Burton

Mothers' Club Names Banquet Committee in Kennebunkport

An all-day Mothers' Club meeting at the New Civic Center Lower Village named a 22 member committee for the Advent Christian Church banquet set for April 26 at Kennebunkport Consolidated School. Members include Kay Baum Isabel Gooch Patricia Brennan Natalie Zaleski Marion Going and Marie Porter.

Grace Gunn Kay Baum Marguerite Hubbard Natalie Zaleski Aline Wills Elise Cooper Mary McKeney Vera Clough Marie Porter Elizabeth Peckham

Rockettes Plan For Several Projects At Home Meeting

The Rockettes gathered at Nancy McGaf fin in Saco to discuss a car wash a splash party and Cancer Society fundraising. They noted recent picture day in Portland and planned the next meeting at Diane Chenard's home with numerous members present.

Rockettes Nancy McGaffin Saco The Cancer Society Sweatshirt Portland Diane Chenard Deborah Bedard Jayne Lamb Margaret LaFond Deborah Forrester Donna Coburn Catherine Reardon Laura Vittorioso Susan Pollock Marsha Grondin

New England Officials reshuffle and Martha's Vineyard runway talk

New England Telephone names Robert V. Jones vice president and comptroller and Thomas J. Berry as assistant comptroller. Berry lives in Chatham and Hopkinton. Gov. Sargent weighs jet runway for Martha's Vineyard amid opposition from residents and a possible restraining order. Sargent discussed with Crocker Snow and airline officials, noting the idea of technical adjustments for jets.

Associated Press Boston New England Telephone Co Robert V. Jones Thomas J. Berry Cohasset and Hopkinton American Meng Soe and Telegraph Co New England Teleong Berry Chatham Boston Francis W. Sargent James Sargent Martha's Vineyard Island Cagney Martha’s Vineyard Sargent Crocker Snow State Aeronautics Commission

Kennebunk Town Office Closes for Holiday Weekend

The Town Office will be closed Saturday for a long holiday weekend. A public baked bean supper will be held that day at 5 to ignite at the West Kennebunk Methodist Church, sponsored by the W S C S of the church. Town Manager Donald V. Dula resumes duties after recent surgery. Police Officer Arnold Pike resigns after one year eight months on force. Lloyd Jewett returns home after nearly three weeks as a surgical patient at Webber Hospital.

Ignae West Kennebunk Methodist Church W.S.C.S Donald V. Dula Kennebunk Arnold Pike West Kennebunk Kennebunk Police Department Lloyd Jewett Ross Road Webber Hospital Biddeford

Saco Church School Set Easter Assembly at 10

The Sunday Church School of Saco United Baptist Church will hold an Easter Assembly at 10 a.m. in the church. The program includes a one school participation and child care for children whose parents attend the morning worship services at 9 and 11. Nursery and kindergarten rooms will be available from 9 a.m. to the end of the 11 a.m. service.

Sunday Church Saco United

Secret Pals Chosen By Camp Ellis Unit

Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen’s Auxiliary held a covered dish supper and revealed secret pals at the fire station. President Mrs. Polly Penny led a business segment with duties by Mrs. Ruth Stackpole, Mrs. Theresa Pendleton, and Mrs. Lillian Morris. The money apron project closed successfully and May Festival reports were presented. An Easter Sunday no Maypole rehearsal was announced. April 13 will be at Mrs. Mary Pendleton’s home. Elinor Emerson won a prize. next meeting set for Mrs. Pauline Clegg’s Ferry Road home in Saco. Other attendees listed.

Camp Ellis Polly Penny Ruth Stackpole Theresa Pendleton Lillian Morris Stackle Greta Greenier Eresa Pendleton Morris Mary Pendleton Elinor Emerson Pauline Clegg Ferry Road Saco Dorothy Abbott Alfreda Pendleton Elsie Buzzell Joanne Larochelle Muriel Perreault Phyllis Lariviere Susan Gagnon Regina Koster

Saco Man Retired From Coast Guard

ENIL Laurier A. Burnham of Saco was retired at South Portland Coast Guard Base with an honorable discharge after more than 20 years of service. Capt. Robert Lee presented two plaques from Coast Guard District Boston and the Washington commandant. Burnham also received a gift from fellow servicemen. Burnham joined March 20, 1949 and served aboard six ships, with postings at Quoddy Head Lubec Damarsicove Boothbay Harbor and Biddeford. he led Port Office port security and pollution work in his final years. He studied gas turbine engines in programs at Groton Norfolk and East Hartford and is married to Lily Hirst with four children.

South Portland Coast Guard Enil Laurier A Conn Orfolk Pratt and Whitney ‘Aircraft School East Hartford Biddeford Thomas Burnham Janelle St Lily Hirst Chi

Used Trucks Are Listed In Section 12 Want Ads

In a local want ads section, trucks are itemized with make models years and prices. Readers can find listings arranged by seller location and vehicle condition with contact details for inquiries.

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