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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1975
Page
5
Ocean Park Extension members met at Porter Hall for a fall season plan. Vice Chairman Mrs. Carol Ainsworth led the meeting and announced a craft and fashion show at the next gathering on May 13 with members modeling outfits and displaying crafts.
In New Delhi the Sikkim chief minister predicts a forthcoming vote to end the monarchy and seek full Indian statehood. The Sikkim legislature approved related measures with Indira Gandhi backing, while the king Palden Namgyal remains secluded under guard at the palace.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The school committee approved an annual curricula review policy. Ten standing committees from each school will alternately review curricula, two committees per year. The board also named two library teaching assistants to work with schools at the public library, funded from the school budget, starting April 28.
Members of the Catholic Women's Club of Most Holy Trinity Church Saco met to outline events including a district meeting on April 21 a Pilgrimage Mass at 7 p m a covered dish meal and the annual senior citizens banquet on April 27 The club also plans a food sale April 17 at Shaw s Market to benefit the banquet and will host a social hour and refreshments for the Confirmation Class on April 23 Ann Dineen received the mystery award Guest speaker Mary Webber thrift counselor and author spoke on feeding a family of five on 26 a week and a collection of tea cups was noted with donations from Mrs Harry Whelan and Mrs Margaret Simpson
Portland program from the Wage Earner Plan offers an informal session on Getting More for Your Food Dollar. It runs Tuesday April 22 from 10 to 11 30 a m at the Urban Learning Center 68 High St Room 103 with free refreshments and babysitting for the public.
The Beta Sigma Class of the Biddeford United Baptist Church metThursday evening at Mrs. Daphne Sands home in Biddeford. Miss Helen Fenderson led the session with prayer by Mrs. Agnes Van Lamn who gave devotions titled Oliver from Look Unto The Hills. A food sale was planned for May 9 at First National Store Biddeford Shopping Plaza. Car nations were ordered for Mother's Day at the church.
The Rev. C W Helms announces Miss Geraldine Spearin as a guest speaker at Bethany Baptist Church in Biddeford with evening slides on Jewish work in Brooklyn. Ocean Park Association hosts a Chautauqua style Sunday series starting June 29 featuring Oliver and concerts through August 31 with regional choirs and soloists.
Diane Lemire is elected president of the Mandala Players at a local theater group meeting. Frank Svatek becomes vice president, Joe Twomey secretary, and Maureen Wyman treasurer. Rehearsals move to Sace City Hall auditorium while performance date awaits.
Members of the United Methodist Women at Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford met for a planning session. They set a May 16 rummage sale date and discussed Maine United Methodist Women gathering on May 7 and transport and luncheon details for April 23.
Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella met at St. Jean Hall Biddeford for a business meeting and planned a spaghetti supper for April 22 with reservations through April 20. Social committee chaired by Bernadette Valliere includes Juliette Menard and many others.
Old Orchard Beach council of Pocahontas met at Odd Fellows Hall to announce a rummage sale scheduled for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will be accepted Friday after 8 p.m. Members and officers discussed district meetings and a May 15 spring banquet at Camp Ellis Wormwood's Restaurant. Awards were given to Mrs. Lachance, Mrs. Sawyer, and Mrs. Janelle.
Biddeford seniors met Tuesday at the Ross Community Center on Washington Street for a business meeting and social. President Adelina Plante led, with prayers by Chaplain Chretien. Josephat Grenier reported as treasurer and Marie Anna Dorais as secretary. A whist party followed with Grenier and several volunteers. Multiple members received prizes and special awards were given to Camilla Simard and Aurore Pinard. All interested seniors are welcome to attend activities.
Saco Adult Citizens Organization met at Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall in Saco for a business session and social. Lester Black led the meeting in Walter Peterson’s absence, assisted by vice president Helen Jamieson. Eight tables of cards were in play and last week’s bowling high scorers were Mrs Lucy Dalzell and Mike Bohlin. Luncheon plans for next week were set by Rose Shevenelle, Emi ly Guay, Albertine Roberge and Laura Lamirande. Area senior citizens are welcomed to Wednesday activities.
A Ward 4 Republican Committee meeting was held Tuesday evening at Ruth Stackpole's Saco home. Members discussed the council decision to abolish the Conservation Committee and were asked to propose names for Ward 4 alderman and school board members for the November elections. A clambake is planned at Mr and Mrs Fred Clark's home, date to be announced. The next meeting is set for May 13.
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