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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1967

Page

8

St Francis Colfers State Dozen Matches Preview

The St Francis College golf team opens a dozen spring matches in Orange Connecticut facing New Haven College Fairfield University and other foes. Coach Plowman returns all starters aiming to improve on last year’s 9-6 record. Captains include Dick Lovett and Ron Langlois with several sophomores and freshmen challenging for spots.

St. Francis College Orange Conn Knights New Haven College Fairfield University Linkmen Franciscan College Robert Plowman Stonehill College Windham College New Hampshire College St. Anselm's College Ron Langlois Sanford Langlois Dick Lovett Manchester Lovett Jim DeVecchi Agawam Mass Blackstone Francis Danahey Jay LeClair Waltham Mike Montuori Leominster Bob Mazzoleni Brigeport Connan Ralph Monaco Newark N.J Bentley College New England College Nassau College University of Maine Portland Maine Maritime Academy Ricker College St. Anselm’s College Winham College Gorham State College

California Sees Hundreds of Quakes Each Year

California experiences roughly 350 earthquakes annually with most of them detected only by seismographs. Local scientists track activity across regions, noting that small tremors are common and rarely felt by residents.

California

Exchange Band Concert Set At Kennebunk High

Kennebunk High School hosts Stearns High School Band from Millinocket for a weekend of activities ending with a joint concert Saturday at 8 in the Kennebunk High gym. Highlights include Stearns pieces Overture for Winds Manhattan Tower Overture Glow Worm and Kennebunk selections Prelude and Fugue in G Minor Rhapsodie Modernata Spanish Flea by the Majorettes.

Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Millinocket Stearns High School K.H.S Verne Bodwell Manhattan Tower Sandra Dickinson Alexander Economos New England Haverhill Mass Guilford Pioneer Valley School Weston Westwood Maynard Maine

Auditing Group Appointed By Saco AMVETS

Commander Harold Strout appointed Earl Clappison and Richard Cote to the auditing committee during Boucouvalas Dupuis Post AMVETS meeting at the post home in Saco. Prayers were led by Chaplain Arthur McKee. post membership listed as 72. Cote and Strout will attend a Saco Centennial planning meeting at City Hall on Tuesday. A mystery prize went to James Nadeau, who was absent.

Harold Strout Earl Clappison Richard Cote Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post Spring Street Saco Arthur McKee Strout Cote Saco City Hall James Nadeau

Price of Lollipop Leads to Six Months in Jail

Arthur Kyker, 31, was sentenced to six months in Knox County Jail for stealing one lollipop. Police said he was caught in a kindergarten Feb 20 with the loot in his pocket. Kyker pleaded guilty to attempting to commit a felony burglary.

Knoxville, Tenn Arthur Kyker Knox County Criminal Court Kyker

Laser light explained by World Almanac facts

The World Almanac notes lasers produce the sharpest, brightest light scientists have created. Laser light travels in a straight line with a single wavelength over long distances, unlike ordinary bulb light which spreads in many directions. LASER stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.

Waban Group Guest Speaker at Kennebunk Post Home

Kennebunk The Webber Lefebvre Unit American Legion met at the Post Home with Mrs Joan Lemay introducing Wayne Wormwood director of Waban Association Inc for retarded children and Wells Elementary School teacher who spoke. Auxiliary business followed with May 6 rummage sale set and York County Council meeting planned.

Kennebunk Webber- Lefebvre American Legion Post Home High Street Joan Lemay Wayne Wormwood Waban Association Inc Wells Auxiliary Joan Libby York County Council Post Louise Marsh Waban Association Alberta Redmond Department of Maine American Legion Auxiliary Kennebunkport Memorial Cape Porpoise Persis Moulton Donna Noble

Le Voltigeur Club Elects Officers in Biddeford Meeting

Le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club held a Biddeford meeting at South Street hall with Yvon Caron presiding. Elected were O Neil Desrochers as president Paul Angers as vice president Henry Roberge as secretary Gerald Letellier as treasurer Willie Pomerleau as attorney and Caon Herve Lemelin Henry Cyr as directors for three two and one year terms respectively Antonio Dallaire publicity chair for the 24th year. Installations await later date and April 18 meeting was announced.

le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club South Street Biddeford Yvon Caron O'Neil Desrochers Paul Angers Henry Roberge Gerald Letellier Willie Pomerleau Caron Herve Lemelin Henry Cyr Antonio Dallaire

Banquet Plans Discussed By Sub Debs Sorority

Plans for the annual end of the year banquet were discussed at a Sub Debs meeting held last night at Kathy Grondin's home in Saco. A food sale at Shaw's Market is set for 4 p.m. today and a car wash will occur at Shaw's Market on April 22.

Kathy Grondin Main Street Saco Shaw’s Market Saco Valley

Budget Bureau eases taxi tip rule for government staff

The Budget Bureau allows government employees to tip up to 15 percent on taxi fares, easing the previous 10 cent per dollar limit. In a separate note, a new rule lets riders use the next higher nickel if the tip exceeds 18 cents. Also, U S military aid to India and Pakistan has been officially terminated after a suspension since 1965.

Associated Press Washington Bureau of the Budget Charles L. Schultze Budget Bureau Schultze Washington U.S India Pakistan Department Carl Barthh

Bean Supper Plans Made By Church Women

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Foss Street Methodist Church meets to arrange a public baked bean supper for April 22 from 5 to 6 30 p m in the church vestry. Fourteen members attend as reports are given and decisions made to buy a new communion cloth and to fund camperships for Sunny School youngsters. The spring conference is set for April 26 at Westbrook Methodist Church.

Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford Woman’s Society of Christian Service Gladys Goodwin Ida Michie Spiritual Life Sunshine Sylvia Searle Marion Hutchins Anne Spencer Worship Commission Westbrook Methodist Church

Ladies Aid At South Biddeford Discusses Sale

The Ladies Aid of the South Biddeford Methodist Church met at the Foss Street parsonage to plan a rummage sale for April 29 at Siloam Hall Pool Road Biddeford. Mrs Alec Smith hosted with Mrs Ruth Tedoux as co host. Mrs Louise Gaffney led devotions. Reports from secretary treasurer and sunshine committee were given and cards sent to sick members. Nineteen members present. refreshments served. Next meeting set for April 26 at Siloam Hall.

Siloam Hall Pool Road Biddeford South Biddeford Foss Street Alec Smith Ruth Tedoux Louise Gaffney Margaret Linscott Sunshine Siloam Tall

First and Only Filly Derby Victory Hailed

Historic note recalls Regret the only filly to win the Kentucky Derby in 1915. Mentions Augusta Nielsen Katherine Pate and Louise Merryman as linked figures in the Derby tale.

Augusta Nielsen Katherine Pate Louise Merryman

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