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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1973

Page

12

Saco March at a glance building permits total 163000

Saco issued permits in March totaling about 163000. Firms and residents listed include Casco Bank at 180 Main St for a sign 500, Raymond Nadeau 2000, Carl Graffam 3000 demolition and garage, LaVapa 22000 motel addition, and multiple single family dwellings for Saco Construction Co. at Hillview Heights with values ranging from 2500 to 27500.

Saco Dudley Roever Casco Bank and Trust Co Main St Raymond Nadeau Glenwood Ave Carl Graffam Ross Road Louis Wilfred Belanger Nye Henry P. Caron McKenney Road Saco Construction Co. Inc Hillview Heights Wendy Way

Knights Of Columbus Hold Maine Semiannual Meeting

The Rev James J Mullen Fourth Degree Assembly hosted the Bishop James A Healy Province District of Maine meeting at the Knights hall Union Avenue State Master Robert J Quellette led the session Ronald Melancon received the Patriot Award Benediction followed at St Margaret s Church A buffet served at the hall and plans announced for May 20 in Augusta for the exem plification of the fourth degree May 20 banquet and officer elections scheduled April 29 members urged to RSVP and no late applications accepted contact Faithful Comptroller Lewis Fouler for details

Old Orchard Beach James J. Mullen James A. Healy Maine Knights of Columbus Union Avenue Robert J. Quellette Brunswick Ronald Melancon Abnaki Assembly of Augusta Conrad Boisvert St. Margaret's Church Knight James Foley K of C Hall Theresa Melancon Henry Lemire

Bomb sweep under way on QE2 prior to Israel trip

Bomb experts and frogmen conduct a thorough search of the liner QE2 before launch into a voyage carrying more than 2,000 Jews to Israel for its 25th anniversary celebrations. The ship docks after late arrival with restricted pier access and armed guards aboard as British defense officials press Cunard Line to cancel the trip.

Southampton England Israel QE2 Cherbours British Defense Ministry Cunard Line

Seacoast Maine book club review at Kennebunk Beach

The Seacoast Maine book club met at Lord's Point with 36 members. Mrs. Clarence Crosby reviewed Seacoast Maine People and Places by Martin Dibner with photos by George A. Tice. Next meeting is May 14 in Arundel with Mrs. Richard Nickerson hosting. A separate note mentions a horse earning a first million dollars in 1947 to 1951.

Kennebunk Webhannet Book Club Allen Sawyer Lord’s Point Kennebunk Beach Clarence Crosby Maine Martin Dibner George A. Tice George Weyant Robert E. Marier Sr Henry Johnson Richard Nickerson Middlebrook Drive Arundel John Peterson

Burns Honor Roll Announced At Burns Junior High

The Burns Junior High released the third ranking period honor roll. Grade 6 High Honors list includes David Allie Susan Goss Linda Bruce Laura Butland Edith Clark Andrea Fitanides David Harmon Carol Labranche Norma Larochelle Cathy Martel Stanley Payson Elizabeth Penna David Woodward Lynn Trask David Sheehan. Honors include Joy Blunt Tammy Bouffard Steven Boutet and many others with All A's and A,B distinctions. Also lists for Grade High Honors and Grade 8 honors with numerous students named.

David Allie Susan Goss Linda Bruce Laura Butland Edith Clark Andrea Fitanides David Harmon Carol Labranche Norma Larochelle Cathy Martel Stanley Payson Elizabeth Penna David Woodward Lynn Trask David Sheehan Joy Blunt Tammy Bouffard Steven Boutet Richard Chretien David Gannon Karen Jalbert Richard Homan James Handel

Women of United Church Plan Biddeford Rummage Sale

The Women's Fellowship of the United Church of Christ in Biddeford finalized plans for a rummage sale. The sale is set for Friday at the parish hall on Crescent Street with Mrs. Horace S. Nichols as chairman. Articles may be left today or picked up by contacting Mrs. Clayton Cartmill.

Women’s Fellowship of the United Church of Christ (Congregational Crescent Street Biddeford Horace S. Nichols Clayton Cartmill Ruby Packard Ethel Pence Fellowship Hall Circle B Pence Circle A Robert Moore Paul Grace Berthel Stranck Rosie Myers Earle Atwood John Moecker Joseph Haley William Beety Madeline Robie Leah Robie Carl Willson Charles Patrick Warren Libby John H. Miller

Red Lanterns and Scrolls Mark Chinese New Year

Crimson lanterns swing as red paper scrolls festoon homes of celebrants for the Lunar New Year, signaling good luck and joy in the neighborhood.

Curtis Proclaims April 16 Tax Day in Maine

Governor Kenneth M. Curtis issued a proclamation declaring next Monday as Tax Action Day as part of a national campaign for tax reform. He urged federal action and highlighted Maine's state tax plan to share the burden more equitably for citizens. The effort is tied to Washington organizers led by former Senator Fred Harris with Maine’s Robert Senna active locally.

Augusta Maine Kenneth M. Curtis Washington U.S Fred Harris Oklahoma Robert Senna North Whitefield

La Leche League Meets April 19 On Nutrition Weaning

Kennebunk La Leche League invites all women interested in nursing to a meeting April 19 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Donald F. Lord’s Day Road Lyman home. Topic will be Nutrition and Weaning. Information and League Manual orders available from Therese Lessard Memorial Drive Biddeford.

Kennebunk la Leche League Donald F. Lord Day Road Lyman Therese Lessard Memorial Drive Biddeford

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