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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1967
Page
7
The column traces how Maine Today began at the suggestion of Everett Greaton to counter pessimism about Maine. Editors agreed to run six months of pieces and the effort grew into years, fueling new optimism, pride, and desire for locals to stay and prosper in Maine.
The Boucouvalas-Dupuis AMVETS Post in Saco reelected Commander Harold Strout and unnamed officers. Richard Cote, Donald Sylvester, Arthur McKee, Walter Fourgere, Earl Clappison, James Fennell, and Edgar Simard were listed with Cote Fougere and Clappison also re elected. State Commander Thomas led remarks.
In OLD ORCHARD BEACH the Rev. James J. Mullen Council K of C Auxiliary met at President Mrs. Aurore Nolette’s Cedar Avenue home. Officers approved bills and awaited treasurer’s report. ByLaws revision and plans for a public whist party April 23 and Communion Breakfast April 16 were set with committee chairs named.
Bill of Old Orchard Beach spoke on veterans bills passed by Congress and posts. Keith Burdick of Biddeford attended hoping to transfer to Saco post. Memorial Day parade committee appointed with Clap pison McKee Eugene Moody. Leo Lottinville won the mystery prize but was absent. Plans for the May 17 annual banquet. Nomination committee named Rose Fournier Pat Gervais Geneva Perrin. Refreshments served. members urged coupon book donations. Next meeting April 19 at Mrs Nolette's with social and business session.
A 91 year old retired bank cashier Melville H. Marston died in a Portland home fire after apparently falling asleep while smoking. Fire officials said a chair ignited and the victim was found on the living room floor due to asphyxiation.
The article notes egg protein serves as a standard for evaluating other foods and lists eggs as highly nutritious with vitamins A and D iron thiamine and riboflavin. It also provides a tested Italian Egg Pie recipe and practical kitchen tips for cookies and starch substitutes.
Robert Murray received the nomination to present his name to the governor for the post of chairman of the Board of Registration at a Saco Democratic City Committee meeting in GAR Hall Saco. Mrs Paul Reay named secretary after Robert Fender resigned due to illness. The committee elected a nominating group of one member per ward and announced a May 3 meeting at GAR Hall with Teen-Age Democratic Club reps addressing bylaws and participation.
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