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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1968

Page

8

Robert Moody Named Principal of Saco School

Robert W. Moody of Ferry Road Saco was named principal of Governor Fairfield School in Saco announced by Howard Cushman superintendent of Saco and Old Orchard Beach. Moody a Gorham State College graduate and Maine university graduate student holds ten years teaching experience and roles in Saco and local education groups.

Robert W. Moody Ferry Road Saco Saco Episcopal Church Saco Teacher's Association Moody Maine Virginiane Robert Jr Charles G. Moody Donald H. Libby Libby Lewis Avenue Burns School Fairfield School Libbys New York

Alumni Group Elects Officers At Ocean Park

The Ocean Park Bates Alumni Association met at Jordan Memorial Hall with alumni and spouses. Randall E. Webber and Dr. Thomas H. Reynolds spoke as Vera L. Milliken reported on the last meeting. Officers elected: President Robert L. Tombley, Vice President Maynie Harvey Moore, Secretary-Treasurer Vera L. Milliken, Executive Committee Franklin Rowe Kennett and Henry LaValee.

Ocean Park Ocean Park Bates Alumni Association Jordan Memorial Hall Temple Avenue Randall E. Webber Thomas H. Reynolds Bates College Vera L. Milliken Robert L. Tombley Maynie Harvey Moore Franklin Rowe E Kennett Henry LaValee Singee Bates Alma Mater

Penny metal change in 1943 United States

In 1943 the United States minted pennies primarily from steel with a zinc coating to conserve copper during World War II. The steel composition affected coin pricing, production methods, and collector interest, with coins often stamped and treated to prevent corrosion.

U.S

Field Day at Kennebunk Franciscan Monastery

Field Day and picnic drew about 2 000 attendees at the Franciscan Monastery in Kennebunk. The event opened with a solemn high mass at 11 a.m. at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, with English mass in the chapel and performances by Leonard Andrickus and Rev. Bernadine Grauslys. Dinner at noon preceded a social afternoon, folk dances led by Mrs. Anna Ivaska at 3 30 p.m., grounds viewing, and a supper in St. Anthony's School dining room followed by evening recreation and singing.

Kennebunk Our Lady of Lourdes Leonard Andrickus Bernadine Grauslys

Miss Freeman Weds Carl L. Walker in San Francisco

Mr and Mrs Carl K Freeman announce the marriage of their daughter Karlyn Elizabeth Freeman to Carl Lee Walker son of Mrs William B Harmonds of Moody Texas and the late Rev Augusta Walker. The ceremony was at United Church Christ in San Francisco California on July 19. The couple now reside in San Francisco.

Dayton Carl K. Freeman Karlyn Elizabeth Freeman Carl Lee Walker William B. Harmonds Moody, Texas Augusta Walker United Church Christ San Francisco Calif

Eisenhower declares at GOP convention I am not a candidate

Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower stirred delegates at the Republican National Convention with a closing remark after his speech, joking that he is not a candidate. The brief moment drew a surprised laugh from attendees in Miami Beach.

Miami Beach Fila Dwight D. Eisenhower

Egg labeled carton found at Republican National Convention

A staff worker carrying a large carton labeled eggs was seen by officers at the convention hall during the Republican National Convention. They opened the box and found campaign literature inside the carton.

Miami Beach Fila

Miss Spencer Weds Richard Boulter in Biddeford Ceremony

Miss Carole Anne Spencer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis T. Spencer of 508 Alfred Road, Biddeford, married Stephen Robert Boulter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence F. Boulter of 124 Massachusetts Ave., Millinocket, at a 2 p.m. ceremony at Foss Street Methodist Church. The Rev. C. J. Ingraham officiated with music by Miss Mary Robbins and Wesley Boynton. The bride wore white rose point lace and organza with empire waist, veil, and a cascade bouquet of white gladioli. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Janet Chappell and bridesmaids Misses Boswell and Lannon. Best man was Richard Boulter, with ushers Boswell and Mitchell. About 150 attended a reception at Shawmut Inn. The couple plans to reside in Jamaica Plain, Mass., after Aug. 11. The bride is a Biddeford High School and Becker Junior College graduate. the groom is a Northeastern senior employed by Raytheon.

Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford Carole Anne Spencer Francis T. Spencer Alfred Road Stephen Robert Boulter Clarence F.boulter Massachusetts Ave C. J. Ingraham Beverly Mass Mary Robbins Wesley Boynton Janet Chappell Brighton Lawrence Boswell John Lannon North Tewksbury Maid of Honor Richard Boulter Redondo Beach Calif Edward Mitchell Brookline Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport Geraldine Kearney Spencer Forest Hills St Jamaica Plain Boulter

Band concert schedule corrected for Biddeford park

The seventh concert of the summer season will be presented by Painchand's Band at Clifford Park Pool Road Biddeford at 7 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. as earlier reported. The event is part of the summer series in Biddeford and aims to entertain residents.

Painchand Clifford Park Pool Road Biddeford

St Francis College Committee Seeks Faculty Survey

Dr L A Maher secretary of the St Francis College planning committee asks administration and faculty to submit statements on the college aims and educational functions. President Spath asked the committee to gather varied views as it develops a decade of progress plan. The eight member group includes faculty administration and students and is chaired by James A Beaudry.

L. A. Maher St. Francis College Biddeford College Spath Dr. Maher Maher James A. Beaudry

Kennebunk Children Feted On Birthdays

In Kennebunk on Hall Street Mr. and Mrs. James Bernier celebrated the birthdays of their children Lucinda age 1 and Mark age 2 with a front lawn gathering. Guests included family and friends such as Mary Ann Garnett Stephen Burr Roxann and Scott Bernier Donna Bernier Bonnie Douglas and Tammy Bernier and grandparents Elsie Bernier Ralph Barrett.

Kennebunk James Bernier Hall St Lucinda Mark Mary Ann Garnett Stephen Burr Roxann Scott Bernier Donna Bernier Bonnie, Douglas Tammy Bernier Michelle Duckett Elsie Bernier Ralph Barrett Donald Bernier Raymond Bernier Robert Bernier Alexander Burrell

Camel: Bedrock of Nomad Life in Arabia

The camel serves as chief support for nomads in Arabia. It provides milk for sustenance, wool and clothing, transport, and power for drawing water and plowing, per the Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Arabia Encyclopaedia Britannica

Biddeford Considers CATV bids and airport plan

Biddeford City Council weighed two CATV bids from Casco Cable Television and Coastal Cable and Antenna, with Coastal the apparent winner offering an 8 percent gross receipts return plus 10 percent of gross after 70 percent coverage. The meeting also approved an airport commission ordinance and set street opening regulations requiring performance bonds, with a plan for street light relocation and a May Street lighting project. The council reviewed property cleanups, hearings for several properties, and a gravel supply issue facing the city.

CATV Biddeford Casco Cable Television Corp Coastal Cable and Antenna Co Coastal Cable Antenna Coastal Ross Casco Eben Cook Eldred Devon Robert Sevigny Everett Thurlow William Sansoucy Bernard Cohen Roger Johnson Wilfrid Pembriant Johnson Arthur Gabriel LeHoullier May St Leo R. Lemire Richard Sevigny Raymond LePage Elm St Manuel Rosenbaum Wentworth St Grace R. Hubert Pike Street Water Streets James E. Quinn Edwards Avenue Sevigny Central Maine Power Co Lemire Mile May Street

Termite Castes Described in Colorful Detail

The text outlines termite morphology noting that royal or reproductive adults have brown or black bodies with fully developed wings, while adult workers and soldiers are wingless and grayish white.

Dagley pleads guilty after dice crash in court

In Los Angeles Ernest Dagley, 42, charged with gambling at a crap game, initially pleads not guilty. A police officer jokes Your point is six as two dice drop. Dagley then changes plea to guilty and is fined 35 dollars in Municipal Court.

Los Angeles Ernest Dagley Dagley

Reagan presses New England delegates for votes at convention

California Governor Reagan moved to court New England Republicans after declaring his presidential candidacy. He planned nine hour long talks with 11 state delegations including Rhode Island and Connecticut, while Massachusetts awaited a possible appearance before its 34 delegate Bay State group. Connecticut and Rhode Island showed strong Rockefeller leanings in early polls. Nixon also faced Northeast talks as Massachusetts members voted on first ballot lines. Time Inc. agreed to acquire Boston book publisher Time, signing papers for 170000 Time stock.

Associated Press Miami Beach Fla California Ronald Reagan New England Reagan Rhode Island Connecticut John A. Volpe Massachusetts Bay State Volpe Richard M. Nixon Nixon New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Brooke Urges Pluralism At GOP Convention

Senator Edward Brooke of Massachusetts urged the Republican National Convention to pursue a society of magnificent pluralism and warned that alienation from government could threaten the nation. He framed order as essential but complemented by equal opportunity and justice for all, noting civil rights should be achieved beyond legal means.

Miami Beach Fal Edward W. Brooke Massachusetts Brooke Bay State Real. A

Little, Brown Joins Time Inc as Subunit in Takeover

Boston based Little, Brown and Company becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Inc following a corporate takeover. The transaction strengthens Time Inc's publishing portfolio while preserving Little, Brown's editorial identity.

Boston Little, Brown and Co Time, Inc

Sonic booms heard as B58s train over New England

Westover Air Force Base reports residents in New York may hear disturbing but harmless high altitude sonic booms caused by supersonic B58s in a training exercise. Strategic Air Command bombers join fighters from NORAD over parts of New England in the midweek drills.

Westover Air Force Base Mass Air Force New York State Strategic Air Command North American Air Defense Command New England

Appointment of Richard Wilson to Peace Corps post

Washington AP reports Richard Wilson age 33 from Portsmouth New Hampshire named deputy director for East Asia and the Pacific. The appointment is effective immediately and covers nearly 3000 Peace Corps workers. Wilson previously served as associate director in the Philippines since joining in 1965 and later returned to Washington in 1967 as Philippines operations and training officer.

News Brief Washington Richard Wilson Portsmouth N.H Peace Corps For East Asia and the Pacific Monoeilson Peace Corps Philippines

Mohawk Wins Syracuse to Cleveland Nonstop Route Authority

Mohawk Airlines gained immediate permanent authority to run nonstop Syracuse to Cleveland flights after Trans-East Air Lines withdrew objections. Mohawk will operate two daily Syracuse Cleveland round trips, with one of these continuing to Boston and Hartford Connecticut.

Washington Mohawk Airlines Syracuse N.Y Cleveland Trans-East Airlines Boston Mohawk Hartford Conn

Telephone Workers vote on $26 million contract offer

Boston AP reports 13,500 members of the International Brotherhood of Telephone Workers vote again on a $26 million New England Telephone Co contract. An international executive council urged rejection. Ballots tally Saturday by the American Arbitration Association. The offer includes wage increases up to 27 dollars weekly with up to 14 dollars immediate.

Boston International Brotherhood of Telephone Workers New England Telephone Co International Executive Council American Arbitration Association

Vic the blaze-faced sorrel lost at Little Big Horn

Vic the blaze-faced sorrel tied to Gen. Custer vanished in the Battle of the Little Big Horn, a noted equine figure reportedly part of the fateful fight.

Vic Gen. Custer Little Big Horn

Past Presidents Of AL Unit To Hold Banquet

Plans for the annual banquet were discussed at a meeting of the Past President s Parade of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary held last night at the home of Mrs Ellen Kelleher Memorial Drive Biddeford The banquet will be at Henry s Restaurant in Wells on oe 4 The society session included a secretary and treasurer report and Miss Marie Jeanne Pelletier received the mystery package A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs Kelleher Additional attendees included Miss Anna Donahue Miss Agnes Donahue and several guests including Mrs Virginia Menard Buckley Mrs Evelyn Morin Mrs Ida Noyes Mrs Nellie White Mrs Rita Couture and Mrs Leona Goulet

Tighe - Beaudoin Farley American Legion Auxiliary Ellen Kelleher Memorial Drive Biddeford Henry’s Wells Nellie Petie Gladys Lamb Marie Jeanne Pelletier Kelleher Anna Donahue Agnes Donahue Virginia (Menard) Buckley Evelyn Morin Ida Noyes Nellie White Rita Couture Leona Goulet

Saco Appeals Board Grants Permit for Addition

The Saco Zoning Appeals Board grants Alexander F. Young of 618 Runyon Drive High Point NC permission to build a one story addition to a building owned by Young on King Avenue Ferry Beach in Saco.

Saco

Wisconsin Governor Catches 90-Pound Sailfish off Florida

Gov. Warren P. Knowles of Wisconsin caught a 90 pound sailfish off the Florida coast on Monday but rejected mounting it as a trophy. He said he never has fish mounted because it stops them from growing.

Miami Beach Fla Warren P. Knowles Wisconsin Florida Knowles

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