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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1972

Page

11

Volunteer Organization Needs Additional Drivers

FISH a local volunteer group seeks more drivers as calls overwhelm service for transportation to Maine Medical Center and CAP bus alternatives. Betty Applin of the steering committee urges neighbors to donate time for hospital visits and elderly cancer patient cobalt treatments in Portland.

Fish Good Neighbor Betty Applin Fish Steering Committee Applin Maine Medical CAP Portland

Biddeford Councils Host St Jean Baptiste Meeting

The semi annual meeting of the Association of the Councils of Maine Union Saint Jean Baptiste was hosted by Biddeford councils Chagnon and Ste Therese at the union hall with 80 members from 11 councils. Officials presented reports, awards were given, and plans for future events and a June congress were announced.

Chagnon Ste Therese of Biddeford Association of the Councils of Maine Union Saint-Jean- Baptiste Union Saint Jean Baptiste Maria OD. _ Porell J. Henri Goguen Irene G. Lachance Andre Cote Sanford Council Union St. Joseph Lewiston Council Chagnon M. L. Pelletier Brunswick Arsene Morin Lucienne C. Metayer Norman C. Laverriere Society Chicopee Mass St. Jean-Baptiste St. Jean- Baptiste Fenway Park Jimmy Fund Attleboro Paris France Boston Council Union St. Joseph of Albert Dumais Union St. Jean Baptiste’s Richard Charbonneau Association Marcel Dumais St. Dominic School City Theatre Sie Therese S. Marcel Dumais Poreil Ste Croix Lillian Michaud Council Duvernay Portland Irene Lamarre Council Montmorency-Decelles Westbrook Council Ste Irene South Berwick

Canada’s push to de Americanize sparks debate

A public discourse unfolds as Canadian officials push a cultural shift away from American influence. Critics warn that linguistic moves signaling distancing may fuel controversy and deepen national identity conflicts.

Canada

Kennebunk Group Secures Ford Grant for Preservation Trust

Kennebunk officials announce a Ford Foundation grant of 750 to establish Ramanascho Preservation Trust. The commission also received 100 from the local VFW for Wiggins Pond nature preserve. Charter members include Madelyn Marx, William Hooper, Edward Winston, Charles Cole, Barbara Yates, Homer Waterhouse, Arnold Whitehouse, Robert Wentworth, and George Pulkkinen.

Kennebunk Ford Foundation Town - Agarican Commission Marx William R. Hooper Edward Winston Charles E. Cole Commission Barbara Yates Homer Waterhouse Arnold Whitehouse Robert Wentworth George Pulkkinen

Kiwanis Plan Candy Sale For May In Old Orchard Beach

The Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club met at Wonder Bar with President Harold Fohlin presiding. A charity candy sale is set for May 9 with members distributing Emerson's candy from Emerson's store. Roger Tousighant leads the operation and James Murphy presented an environment film.

Old Orchard Beach Emerson Roger Tousighant

Fathers Day Made Official By Presidential Signature

President Nixon signed a congressional resolution making the third Sunday in June official Father s Day. The action removes the annual need for a new designation by resolution and ensures a yearly observance.

Washington Nixon

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Sue Ann Brown Charles Scontras Nicholas P. Scontras Wildwood Drive Saco Harold A. Applin Beach St Miss Brown Thornton Academy Wildwood Realty Company Kennebunk Group Ford Grant Kiwanis Club Trip Coastal Security Co Dorothy Stevenson Edmund ST Springvale West Street Cannon SALE Mill Biddeford Shopping Center
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