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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1973
Page
2
A 33 year old Willkie ballot was found in an attic ballot box by Barbara Maynard, Republican registrar of Old Saybrook. The discovery does not change the result as FDR holds a lead of around five million votes nationwide.
Maine will import about 400 Canadian apple pickers in mid September for a two to four week harvest. York County requested 172 of the 400 with 15 orchards in the region, mainly around Sanford and Biddeford. The state reports a shortfall of 10 pickers from the original 410 request after federal cuts.
The Executive Board met Aug 21 in Sanford with 10 members. They discussed Acton Fair Booth workers and plans for the Oct 13 ball at Stephen F. White Gym Biddeford. Next meeting is Sept 19 at Glen Mor Kennebunk with social hour at 6 and dinner at 7.
North Saco Grange announces a baked bean supper Saturday from 5 to 6 30 p m at the grange hall directed by Mr and Mrs Clifford Berry. Mr and Mrs Philip Nelson will be initiated at a special meeting Monday night. Linda Herrick will represent the Grange in the Apple Princess Contest at Acton Fair Friday evening. The Grangers and families will picnic at the Fogg cottage Ferry Beach on Labor Day. The Grange will hold a Fair Fair and Supper on Sept 22 as part of its annual fundraising efforts.
The National Safety Council estimates Labor Day weekend traffic deaths could total 550 to 650 persons. The toll covers 6 p.m. Friday August 31 to midnight Monday September 3 in each time zone, with 580 deaths recorded during the 1972 holiday period.
Police report two four year old Fairfield boys Stephen Suske and Aaron Fox drowned accidentally in Pattees Pond Winslow. A noon sighting by a summer resident led to a search joined by about 100 people. Divers recovered the bodies at six p m and the medical examiner ruled the deaths accidental drownings.
Funeral directors Emond and Conroy list phone numbers 284 5511 and 282 1818. Shumway and Gross Funeral Service at 385 Spring St Saco provides 284 5611. Dennett and Craig on 365 Main Street Saco Maine offers contact 282.
Mostly clear skies expected in Portland through Saturday with overnight lows in the 40s to low 50s. Saturday highs range from the upper 60s in the north to the upper 70s in the south.
Variable winds at or below 10 knots tonight and onshore 5 to 15 knots Saturday. Fair weather with visibility above five miles through Saturday. Merrimack River to Block Island variable winds around 10 knots tonight and Saturday. Clear tonight and Saturday with visibility over 10 miles.
Nine year old Billy Greenleaf dodged rabies shots after the small black Scottish Terrier that bit him at a Saco little League game Tuesday night was located Thursday. The owner assured the family the dog had vaccines and was not rabid, prompting thanks to the Journal for aiding the search.
Ferry Beach Park Association hosted 52 senior citizens for a noon luncheon. Hostess Mrs C E Knights spoke of visiting guests from various countries and a couple from England. Next meeting will be at Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall in Saco. Bermuda trip vacancies noted. Bowling high scorers Emily Keithley and Lester Austin.
Officials say eastern equine encephalitis outbreak is reasonably under control though deaths continue. Horses in New Hampshire and nearby Massachusetts area prompted aerial Malathion spraying to curb mosquitos. Massachusetts reports suspect cases. no virus found in several dead horses yet.
Sister Pietro Ryan of the Sisters of St. Francis in Mankato manages Hilltop Sculpture Curl Salon while following a broader training program that lets nuns contract for employment with approval. The Rochester community has 65 members in nontraditional roles, including social work and public health clínicas. Sister Pietro earned a state hairdresser license after 11 months of training and has led the salon for two years.
A letter bomb exploded on the 22nd floor injuring the stock exchange secretary-general George W. R. Brind and his secretary Joanna Knight. Police link the attack to Northern Ireland terrorists and the Irish Republican Army amid a six day spree of bombs in London.
A Bedford Foster Beef Co truck loaded with 12,000 pounds of meat vanished Thursday after leaving the loading dock. Police say most of the beef pork lamb veal and hot dogs valued at 10000 wholesale and 12500 retail were moved to another truck and later found in a gravel pit with about two thirds missing. Migrating robins are noted as a seasonal aside.
Sperry announces expansion to Biddeford with a new plant to meet rising orders for custom injection molded brass buttons. Construction by Philip Gadbois Inc. and operation slated for early 1974 with 40 to 50 workers, rising to over 100 within a year or two. Sperry traces origins to 1812 brass button business and positions as largest U.S. brass button maker for uniforms. City negotiations began in April with State Department help.
Canada shifts from regional rail strikes to a nationwide walkout. The Thursday action marks the first national rail strike since 1966, idling over 100,000 workers on the CN and CPR lines amid calls for firm government action. Labor Minister Munro gave no clear plan.
A 12 year old Long Island boy, Michael Lizzio of Naospequa Park, was swept under by an undertow at Wells Beach and revived by lifeguard Richard Walker and Wells Beach emergency crew. He was reported in good condition at Webber Hospital after a 20 mile ambulance ride. Beach closures were avoided at Goose Rocks and Kennebunk while authorities watched for further undertows.
The Webhannet Garden Club visited Cooper's Farm gardens in Cape Elizabeth then dined at Crescent Beach Inn. The Sept 17 meeting at 9:30 am at the clubhouse will feature Susan Braun discussing new environmental courses for students in School Administrative District 71.
Belgrade authorities report Lauren Kelly 78, the town tax collector, in good condition after two armed men wearing white masks entered his unlocked home and demanded money. Kelly was struck on the head with a rifle and tied to a chair before the robbers fled, causing a egg-sized bruise.
State department heads will testify before the legislative public lands committee as it develops a management plan for Maine 400000 acres of public lots. Paper company officials and the public will have opportunity to testify at future hearings. The public lots date to the 1820 separation from Massachusetts.
After a Washington appeals court struck down CAB's 1972 fare extension, major U S and foreign airlines expect no immediate price drops. IATA will start negotiations on 1974 rates in October, with no new rates likely before year end. Pan American Airways cautions no immediate impact after the 21 day window.
Atlanta business icon Frank Gordy owner of The Varsity says sales are strong despite price rises and shortages. The 1920s landmark near Georgia Tech serves about 20 000 customers daily with 22 000 hamburgers on good days and more onion rings than three restaurants, as profits rise and automation cuts staff.
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