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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1965

Page

8

Inspection of Eastern Star Chapter Held

Madonna Chapter O E S met at Masonic Hall in Kennebunk for an inspection led by District Deputy Grand Matron Sarah Lennox of Annette Chapter Saco. Officers and substitute officers were introduced and a memorial for Geraldine Booker was observed. The next meeting on Dec 21 will include Christmas festivities with a pot luck supper supporting ESTARL and refreshments by designated members.

Kennebunk Madonna Masonic Hall Sarah Lennox Annette Saco Doris West William West Margaret Johnson Alice Tyndale Kennebunkport Geraldine Booker Ruth Ruth Herrick Adah Biddeford Josephine Hanson Pauline Rumery Martha Aula Biorklund Electa Theresa Spencer Forster Moore Pisecataqua Kittery Raymond Ingalls Beacon Light North Berwick Star Point Rose of Sharon Augusta Gertrude Hatch Viien Tranci Elsie Farber Ora McConnell Aula Bjorklund Union Lyman Barbara Wheeler Carrie Emmons Marion Dutch Marilyn Record Renda Edwards Seth Emmons Roland Dutch

Washington News in Brief AP Roundup

A.P. reports 68 corporations advertise in a Johnson praised book. Henry Zon says it is not partisan. Also, Postmaster O'Brien says many cities will switch to single ZIP codes on Jan 15, affecting 2-3 percent of people. Marine Lt. Glen Mann awarded posthumous Gallantry Cross. Dean Rusk to meet Franco in Madrid on Dec 16.

Associated Press Washington Johnson Congress Henry Zon Washington Zon Lawrence F. O’brien Glen Mann U.S Thailand Graham Martin South Viet Nam Manh Viet Nam Dean Rusk Francisco Franco Madrid State Department Rusk Franco

Worst Months for Fire Deaths Are Reported

Boston report from the National Fire Protective Association notes December and January are the deadliest months for U S fire deaths, accounting for about 45 percent. The group adds child fatalities rise above the national average in December due to heating equipment use and household presence.

Boston National Fire Protective Association United States NFPA Mississippi River

Methodist Youth Rally Set in Saco Maine

The Methodist Youth Fellowship state conference meets at Fairfield School and Methodist Church Saco with Congregational and Baptist Churches. Registration 6 30 to 7 30 p m Mayor Paul Reay to welcome Rev Lawrence Larson guest speaker Rev A Christopher Ives director Thomas Vining state president Saturday dinner by Phyllis Lariviere Roberta Harriman theme Whats Pushing You What Are You Pushing.

Methodist Youth Fellowship State of Maine Fairfield School School Street Methodist Saco Paul Reay Lawrence Larson Christopher Ives Hallowell Thomas Vining Methodist Phyllis Lariviere Roberta Harriman Saco Methodist Group

Stained-Glass Windows To Be Lighted Sunday

The First Parish Congregational Church in Saco will light its stained glass windows during Christmas with a Sunday service on Dec 2 at 4 p.m. Rev. Paul K. Weimer leads the event, joined by the church board and deacons including Mark Black, Ralph Meserve, Fred Clark, Lawrence Dearborn, Dr. Eugene Wolfahrt, Richard Gray, and Carl Bohlin.

First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Paul K. Weimer Mark Black Ralph Meserve Fred Clark Lawrence Dearborn Eugene Wolf Plockhurst John Urania Berry Richard Cutts Shannon Cora Percy Ouree Ester B. Emerson Lesiier Black Albert ‘Coleman Eugene Wolfahrt G. Patrick Shaw Jason Ramsdell Francis Kimball Alvin Tetley Dudley A. Roever

State Department disputes Indian press on Johnson reports

Washington AP notes press officer Robert J. McCloskey says Indian papers attack Johnson were surprising and contrary to regular reports from New Delhi, echoed by embassy confirmation. Former Florida Gov. Leroy Collins, now Commerce undersecretary, will not seek another term next year. President and Mrs. Johnson to host a White House state dinner next Tuesday for Pakistan President.

Capital Washington State Department Robert J. McCloskey Johnson New Delhi Florida Leroy Collins Commerce White House Pakistan

Kennebunk Post Office Extends Window Service This Weekend

Kennebunk Post Office will extend hours this weekend according to Postmaster Lewis H. Burr. Stamp and parcel post windows stay open to 4 p.m. Saturday, except for the regular year end close. Sunday hours run from 2 to 5 p.m. to handle Christmas mail.

Kennebunk Lewis H. Burr

Bernard Resigns from Legislature after five terms

Sanford AP reports State Rep. Louis J. Bernard of Sanford will resign effective Saturday after five terms. The House committee chair on Business Legislation said he leaves to take a job as a state liquor store clerk.

Labor Dept Reports Record Nonfarm Jobs Rise in December

The Labor Department says nonfarm employment rose last month by 65,000 to an all time high of 61.8 million, a figure typically seen in November. The gain pushes total payrolls to a new peak.

Mohammed Ayub Khan Labor Department

Children’s Yule Party Planned By Staples Post

OLD ORCHARD BEACH A supper was served by Norman Ilsley assisted by David Hoyt to members of C Fayette Staples Post American Legion Wednesday. Plans for the Christmas party for the children to be held Sunday afternoon Dec 19 were reported progress.

Old Orchard Beach Norman Ilsley David Hoyt C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion Joseph Margarone Webber Hospital Horace Tinkham Mercy Hospital Portland Togus Ralph Pettengill Howard Slaney Sanford Ernest Buffum Paul Remillard Christas Tthe

York County Dental Assistants Society installs new officers

At the December meeting held at Miss Nancy Vezeau’s home in Sanford the York County Dental Assistants Society installed Mrs Anita Waterhouse of Saco as president and Mrs Mary Small of York as president-elect along with vice president Mrs Sonia Kellett Sanford and secretary treasurer Mrs Laura Gilmore York. Cathy Chick was named society chairman for National Child Dental Health Week February 6 to 12.

Sanford York County Dental Assistants Society Nancy Vezeau Bennett Court Patricia MacKinnon I Cape Porpoise Natalie Chick Kennebunk Anita Waterhouse Saco Mary Small York Sonia Kellett Ann Barker Old Orchard Beach Laura Gilmore Waterhouse Pineland Hospital and Training Center Pownal Chick Society Chaiman National Child Dental Health Week Kellett Marjorie Bickmore

Erwin Attacks Overtime Pay Law in Maine

Cumberland Maine State Rep. James S. Erwin criticizes a Democratic Legislature for making overtime pay statutory and extending minimum wage coverage to hospitals hotels motels and camps. He says the changes harm business expansion and industrial development, likening the impact to a national policy that hurt textiles.

Cumberland James S. Erwin York Erwin Maine National Democrat Party

Kosygin Defends Wars of National Liberation

U.S. officials report Kosygin defended what Soviet leaders call wars of national liberation in Vietnam and Africa. He denies justice in defending countries against Communist conquest while condemning Western actions. Washington notes no new policy shift and seeks continued dialogue as Vietnam war persists.

South Viet Nam Rhodesia U.S Kosygin Washington United States

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