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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1972

Page

3

Oldest WSCS Member Receives Life Membership Certificate

The Women's Society of Christian Service of the United Methodist Church on Fo's Street Biddeford awarded Blanche Johnson the oldest member a life membership and certificate for long service. President Sylvia Searles led the meeting. devotions were by Ida Michie with a Fight the Good Fight of Faith theme. A May 6 bean supper was planned. Michie and Searles will co chair the dining room.

Women’s Society of Christian Service United Methodist Church Fo's Street Biddeford Blanche Johnson WSCS Sylvia Searles Ida Michie Michie Searles

Journal and Ads Deliver Mixed Results

Community newspaper page shows Journal and Lo a k fi is i typography with ads claiming results from local businesses. Readable segments highlight sponsored listings alongside editorial notices and brief event promos across the page.

Beach Firemen Mop Up Grass Fires Across Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach firemen battled three grass fires yesterday with aid from Saco firemen. At 10:55 a.m. Ross Road involved Tanks 1 2 and Engine 5, at 11:07 a.m. Saco supplied Engine 5 and three men, a second blaze near the high school used Engine 2 and Unit 13, and at 6:15 p.m. Ross Road saw Tanks 1 2 and 3 in action.

Old Orchard Beach Ross Road Saco Union Streets

Parole Board Considers Baker Parole Request

The U S Parole Board weighs granting parole to Robert G Baker once Lyndon Johnson aide and Senate Democrat secretary turned millionaire after a one to three year sentence for for cury and conspiracy. The panel this week granted parole to Martin Sweig and Anthony De Angelis but rejected Ralph Ginzburg. Sweig begins parole July 17 and De Angelis June 5.

Washington U.S. Parole Board Martin Sweig Robert G Bobby Baker Lyndon B. Johnson Senate Democrats Sweig John W McCormack Anthony de Angelis New Jersey Ralph Ginzburg EROS Lewisburg de Angelis American Express Co

Biddeford Firefighters Respond to Locked Bath Room Incident

Biddeford firefighters freed Andrew Labelle's son from a bathroom lock last night after a call from 143 May Street. Later at 9 02 p m crews fought a blaze at St Francis College dump using engine 6 and tank 1 with six hundred feet of booster hose.

Biddeford Andrew Labelle St. Francis College

Outer Space Area Code Not Assigned

Peterboro New Hampshire AP reports that despite increased space visits the telephone company has not assigned an area code to outer space. Radio station WSCV crew Stephen Stone and Michael Norbis tried to call Apollo 16 commander Thomas Mattingly in space via Houston but were told there are no lines or area codes where he is.

Peterboro N.H Outer Space Stephen Stone Michael Norbis WSCV Houston Texas Thomas K. Mattingly Space

Electra of Chapter Receives Invitations

Mrs. Alice Dale Electra of Miniwanca Chapter Order of the Eastern Star has invitations to be guest at Electra Night at Longfellow Chapter South Portland at 8 p m tomorrow and at Iona Chapter Portland Wednesday at 8 p m

Old Orchard Beach Alice Dale Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Longfellow South Portland Iona Portland

Bike Stolen From McArthur Library Front In Biddeford

Ronnie Gagnon reports his bicycle taken from in front of the McArthur Library on Main Street Biddeford yesterday. Police say the theft is under investigation.

Ronnie Gagnon Hill St Biddeford McArthur Library Main Street

Snow White First Color Feature Cartoon by Disney 1937

The 1937 Walt Disney film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs became the first feature length animated film produced in color, marking a milestone in cinema history.

Walt Disney Snow White J and the Seven Dwarfs

Boat Season Is Here Buy Or Sell With Want Ad Section 53

Boat season arrives and buyers and sellers can use the Want Ad Section 53 to place listings. The ad space offers opportunities to market boats, accessories, and related gear to local readers.

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