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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1975
Page
10
In Newtown Connecticut AP reports that solar and tidal energy face government resistance and bureaucratic delays despite scientists touting their potential as new energy sources. The piece notes ongoing work and debates over policy and funding.
Beach children entering kindergarten next fall will register at the Elementary School during the week of May 5. Parents may come any day between 8 11:30 a.m. and 1 3 p.m. in the principal's office. Children must be five on or before Oct. 15 and bring a birth certificate and preschool health records.
Lions Club members at the club house on Saco Avenue elected officers for the coming year headed by president James T. Clemens and district governor Albert J. Wooles to install them on May 10 at the Empire Restaurant. A public bean supper on May 3 will benefit club charities.
ERCOM will host a May 1 luncheon at the Red Coach Grill in Portland with speakers Roger Sumner Babb John A S McGlennon and Robert Mitchell to discuss federal energy policy. Topics include offshore petroleum development environmental impacts fuel supply conservation clean air and alternative energy. Reservations are available by calling ERCOM at 773 7281.
Mrs Alice Guilmette of 39 Gove Street Biddeford has returned home after a month visiting her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Raymond Guilmette in Merced California.
Members of the Camp Ellis Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary met at the fire station for a business gathering. President Ruth Stackpole led reports and welcomed new member Rita Riley. They discussed May baskets for seniors and a May 25 public turkey dinner, plus a Youth Group softball challenge invitation. Awards went to Ann Caron Aline Gregoire and Debbie Godbout. A social hour followed with refreshments by Stackpole and Alice Roberge.
An FDA advisory panel urges avoiding routine X ray breast screening for women under 35 unless symptoms or strong risk factors exist. They warn low dose radiation risks are unclear and call for studies on safety and effectiveness in ages 35 to 50. Physicians should check pregnancy before abdominal X rays.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars were elected for the coming year at the post home. Elected are Dwight McLeod commander, Robert Pettengill senior vice commander, Robert Lambert junior vice commander, Maurice Whitehead quartermaster, Melvin Marshall service officer, Richard Pettengill trustee for three years, Joseph Lenkowski chaplain, and Robert Miles post surgeon. House committee members named are Melvin Marshall chairman, Joseph Mokarzel and Harold Andrews. Joint installation with the auxiliary set for May 17.
Past Matrons and Patrons of Adah Chapter Eastern Star Biddeford were honored at a Friday meeting. Officers conferred degrees with many officers and guests present. Upcoming events include May assemblies, refreshments, and a Mothers Day meeting.
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