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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1969

Page

3

Mothers And Daughters Feted At Banquet In Kennebunkport

About 225 attended a Mothers and Daughters Banquet sponsored by Kennebunk Event Christian Church at Kennebunkport Consolidated School. Tables featured a green motif and bell sachets. Guests heard invocations, a reading, and a talk by Thyra Ferre Bjorn on Mama's Daughter, with several awards for oldest mother and families with many children.

Kennebunk Advent Christian Church Kennebunkport Consolidated School Robert Hewitt Kennebunk Christian Church Ph Ohagy Brother Man Ralph McLean Robert Spofford Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society Edgar Campbell Spofford Elizabeth Williams Brunswick Richard Wormwood Robert Preble Earl Small Elaine Nadeau Nancy Spofford Thyra Ferre Bjorn Papa Bernard Bunnell Kathy Spofford B. Franklin Spofford Joseph Twist Bjorn Robin Hewitt Ey Nell Fred Bunnell Bun Bert Hanscom

St Francis College Alumni Council Expands to 16

Expansion from 11 to 16 members awaiting full college vote. Councilmen approve a constitution empowering the Alumni Council to run the association with an executive committee a nine member board of directors and four chapter presidents. Fiscal year calendar set for 1969 to 1970 and a census planned for this summer. Next policy makers meeting on August 2.

St. Francis College Pool Road College

Grass Fire In Cemetery Quelled

Biddeford Fire Department reports a grass fire at Greek Cemetery on Cole Road around 12 15 Saturday. Firefighters used Tank 1 Engine 5 and a booster. No damage was reported.

Biddeford Cole Road

To Get Results Place Your Ads In The Journal Classified

Classifieds in The Journal offer targeted outreach for local buyers and sellers. Advertisers can reach a broad audience with affordable rates and quick publication turnaround. Contact the classified desk for deadlines, ad sizes, and payment options.

Preparation H Shrinks Hemorrhoids Says Study

New York reports that science finds a medication that promptly stops itching relieves pain and actually shrinks hemorrhoids. Tests by doctors show reduction of inflamed hemorrhoids while easing pain. The formula is Preparation H. It soothes irritated tissues and helps prevent infection whether used as ointment or suppository.

New York, N.Y

Agamenticus Council at Pocahontas District Meeting

Nine members of Agamenticus Council, degree of Pocahontas, Ogunquit, attended District 1 meeting at Old Orchard Beach hosted by Nee Nah Council. District One includes six councils Biddeford, North Berwick, South Berwick, Kittery, Ogunquit and Old Orchard Beach. The next district session will be held late April 1970 with Agamenticus Council as host. Ogunquit attendees included Mrs Annie Gowen, Mrs Esselyn Perkins, and Mrs Priscilla Stevens all past great Pocahontas, along with several other named members.

Ogunquit Agamenticus Council iDegree Pocahontas Old Orchard Beach Nee Nah Council Biddeford North Berwick South Berwick Kittery Old Orchard Beach Annie Gowen Esselyn Perkins Priscilla Stevens Maine State Council Eleatha Littlefield Celia Norton Wilhelmina Littlefield Ruth Clouth Leslie Sherman

Two Traffic Mishaps Listed In Saco

Saco police report two accidents Sunday. Maurice Morin, 20, of 23 Deering Ave. Saco struck a parked car operated by Lois Tenney, 60, of 63 Central Ave. Old Orchard Beach on Lincoln Street causing $150 and $175 damage respectively. Marilyn Towle, 17, of Portland and Leo Toussaint, 39, of Goose Fare Drive Old Orchard Beach collided at Main and North Streets. Towle’s car sustained $400 damage and Toussaint $200.

Saco Maurice Morin Deering Ave Lois E. Tenney Central Ave Old Orchard Beach Tenney Lincoln Street Morin Marilyn L. Towle Portland Leo R. Toussaint Goose Fare Drive Main North Streets Towle Auto Toussaint

Bolivian palace clash as Siles Salinas rises to power

About 100 pro Barrientos protesters from the Christian Popular Movement attempted to storm the palace to object to Siles Salinas. Police used tear gas to turn them back. After the meeting Gen. David La Fuente, army chief, pledged the armed forces would defend public order. Siles Salinas vowed to serve the people and continue Barrientos's work. Barrientos is survived by his widow and seven children.

pro-Barrientos Christian Popular Movement Siles-Salinas David LaFuente Barrientos

Pope Held in St Peter's Basilica Thursday

The Pope was held in St Peter's Basilica on Thursday as part of a solemn rite. Officials described the ceremony as a significant moment for Vatican observers and worshippers gathered in the square.

St. Peter's Basilica

Present Pocahontas Scene Names Frances Littlefield

In Pocahontas the present scene features Mrs Frances Littlefield as a leading figure, accompanying neighbors and local figures in a community gathering described with period tones and regional detail. The piece centers on social roles and civic engagement within the town.

Frances Littlefield

Pope curtails pomp at Mass with college of Cardinals

Pope Paul gradually reduces ceremony for cardinals during Mass. He has scrapped sword bearers and gentlemen in waiting and this year bans the red shoes and silver buckles, the broad brimmed galero hat, and the ermine lined cappa magna.

Pope Paul Waitjing

Robert Jay Umstott Feted on Birthday

Kennebunk family celebrated the second birthday of Robert W. Umstott, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Hamden L. Cashen, at Summer Street residence. Attendees included his parents Sgt. John A. Umstott and Mrs. Umstott, brother John, sister Patricia, and the hosts. A social afternoon followed dinner with two rabbit-shaped birthday cakes.

Kennebunk Hadmnend L. Cashen Summer Street Robert W. Umstott Tsgt John A. Umstott Umstott Pease Air Force Base Newington N.H Robert John Patricia

Beach Accident At Ocean Park Road Intersection

Police report two cars involved in a Saturday collision at Ocean Park Road and Smithwheel Road. Roland J. Guertin, 4, of Biddeford and Roland Peters, 55, of Atlantic Avenue, suffered major vehicle damage but no injuries were reported.

There Are 92 Classifieds to Want Ads Why Not Use One

A compact promotion urges readers to place classified or want ads, highlighting many available options and the value of using the classifieds to reach local buyers and sellers. The copy emphasizes ease of use and broad reach across the community.

Local Couple Honored On Anniversary

Ray mond Lambert and wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at a testimonial dinner Saturday night at Wonder Bar Restaurant Biddeford. Attendees included extended Lambert family and friends such as Rosalre Lambert Raymond Lambert Jr Jacqueline Lambert Rachel Lambert Leo Lambert Paul Guillereault Robert Roy Gerard Lambert Charles Canyon Roland Lambert Bertrand Lambert Juliette Neault Napoleon L. Nadeau Wilfred Roberge Fernand Provencher Gabriel Nadeau Frances Nadeau Robert Provencher John Lambert Michael Lambert and many others. A number of relatives could not attend and sent regards.

Wonder Bar Biddeford Raymond Lambert Hill St Carmeline Neault Rosalre Lambert Raymond Lambert Jr Jacqueline Lambert Rachel Lambert Leo Lambert Paul Guillereault Robert Roy Gerard Lambert Charles Canyon Roland Lambert Bertrand Lambert Juliette Lambert Paul E. Neault Napoleon L. Nadeau Wilfred Roberge Fernand Provencher Gabriel Nadeau Frances Nadeau Robert Provencher John Lambert Michael Lambert Joseph Drapeau Paul Ross George Cantara Roger Gouin Rene Bourque Jane Bergeron Ronald Rochefort Cleo Couture Cecile Ross Elaine Ross Robert Cava Patricia Belisle Ronald Ross Gerard Neault Vincent Neault Paul Rousseau Jeffrey Neault

Head Start Children Bowl A String at Biddeford Lane

Head Start children from Biddeford visited Roll-A-Way Lanes at 480 Elm Street where each youngster bowled a string. Adults present included teacher Mrs. Mabel Desmarais and aides Mrs. Rose Dow Mrs. Doris Nason and Mrs. Anita Kennard.

Biddeford Elm St Mabel Desmarais Rose Dow Doris Nason Anita Kennard

Used Trucks Are Listed in Section 12 Want Ads

In the latest section 12 want ads, used trucks are cataloged with brief descriptions and prices. Listings show make models years and condition notes, inviting buyers to compare options and contact sellers directly.

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St. Francis The Pennsylvania Raymond Shafer Sussex B.D Bolivian Robert Jay Umstott Kleinert Mrs. Raymond Lambert Anastasoff
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