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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1976
Page
7
Rain and snow mixed precipitation across Maine and New Hampshire tonight with northern areas colder. Temperatures range from the upper 30s in the north to the lower 40s in the south, with cloud cover and showers Tuesday and highs in the 30s to low 40s.
Consumers showed a 154 percent jump in complaints and a 215 percent rise in money recovered, with Bob Tuttle of the National Council of Better Business Bureaus noting 62 million calls received last year. Formal and informal complaints varied from 324,000 in 1966 to 1.5 million in 1973, then 846,000 in 1975, amid sales slumps and broader complaint access. Automobiles and home repairs dominated 1974 complaints, with mail order firms at 15.3 percent in 1975. Next: New Laws to Protect You.
Students from St. Joseph St. Andre St. Mary and Biddeford Junior High compete in York County Civic Oration Contest on May 3 at Kennebunk High School. Elvert G. Pooler of Modern Woodmen of America will supervise and award prizes. Awards include a $25 savings bond for the winner and school trophy with plaques for runners up. All entrants receive pennants.
Members of Faith Circle at United Methodist Church Washington Avenue met for a routine business meeting in the vestry. President Mrs Lillie Mason led reports while Mrs Georgia Tibbetts gave devotions and Mrs Aleda Allen sang. Plans for a June food sale and a May 5 pot luck were discussed. Cards were sent to Frances Murphy and Hazel McLaughlin. Others present included Ruth Bradley Marion Hoyt Gertrude Wight Gertrude Leonard Louise King Hazel Davis Ethel Richie Elizabeth Major and Harriet Libby.
Members of the Saco Senior Citizens Club met for a social at the Open Door in Saco. A plan was outlined for a June 23 trip to Boothbay Harbor and Cabbage Island, with contact through Mrs. Florence Lewis. Hospitality committee members were named and Adrienne Martin received the mystery award.
The Saco Business Association will hold its annual spring dinner dance on Saturday May 8 at the Cascades Inn on Portland Road Saco. Co chairmen Arthur Huot and Robert Butler announce a social hour and turkey dinner at 8 p.m. President Philip announces a brief senior meeting at 7 45 for election of officers and directors. Reservations are available from the co chairmen and directors. Music will be provided by Alex Economos and his orchestra.
First District candidate Neil Rolde argues for greater economic security for the elderly and stronger national defense. He criticizes Defense Department arms sales abroad as harming U S forces and cites corruption and payment issues with foreign intermediaries. Rolde is in the June 8 Democratic primary.
The Maine Board of Environmental Protection filed a Superior Court complaint against the City of Biddeford after the city refused a consent order tied to a 150000 project to stop pollution at the old city dump. Groundwater under Sandy Brook may be affected. council funded clay sourcing to cover the site.
The group led by Tryon plans a cafe free of red meat and chemical additives using local produce. It seeks to be a gathering place for families with programs on energy, farming, weaving, and more, with hours from 6 30 a m to midnight to attract workers and residents.
Marguerite M. Vail of Buxton received the Portland Chapter’s Secretary of the Year award at Boss Night on April 20. She works as secretary to Karl Cornish, superintendent of the oo machine department at S. D. Warren, a Scott Paper Co. division in Westbrook, and has been a member since 1968.
A general warrant will be issued to dog officer William J. Spiller on May 4 requiring all owners of unregistered dogs to pay a 4 dollar fine plus the dog license. Licenses are due January 1 each year and unpaid licenses incur a state statute fine.
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