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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1965

Page

5

York Pomona Grange Names 1966 Committees

Wells Grange hosts December meeting with 78 at Wells Grange Hall. Clifford Berry announces Pomona committees for 1966 including finance charity publicity agriculture education and youth and lists many members from Saco North Saco Waterboro Lebanon and surrounding towns. A Christmas program follows with music and gifts. Ruth Hobbs installed as Pomona secretary.

Wells — York Pomona Grange Wells Grange Sanford Road Clifford Berry North Saco Pomona Edward Joss Waterboro Lawrence Grant Saco Benjamin Fosti Bauney Beg Charity Evelyn Adams Riverside Bme Undine Quings Margret Chamberlain Lebanon Beryl Grant Edna Lane Thelm Farley Publity Margaret Edward Ross Waerboro Maurice Shibles Bener Dam Emly Staples John F. Hill Elit June Burke Andrea Card Elmbrink Paul Ferguson Waterdon Joseph Goodness Junior Grange Ellen Soule Aire Scamman Barak M. Shibles Chaifrman West Monoton Flora Merrill Edith Hatch York Pomona York County Tuberculosis and Health Association Alfred Home Economics Committee Maine Little Wanderers Waterville Opportunity Farm New Gloucester Drothy Berry North Ruth Hobbs Mousam 'Lake Arthur M. Perkins Wells Isabel Perkins Lillian Crowell Samuel Crowell Maine State Grange Perkins York County Pearl Grant Shome Economics Leland Scamman State Agricultural Committee Leslie and Charles Pauline DeHaven Flora William Riley Milton Randall iSaco Abbie Harvey Springvale David Aikens Jeffery Ross Miss Harvey Nellie McIntire Margaret Thompson Santa Claus Victoria Riley North Saco Grange Hall

VFW Auxiliary Past Presidents Exchange Gifts

The Biddeford VFW Auxiliary Past Presidents Association met for a business session and Christmas party at Mrs. Mamie Gagne's home. Gifts exchanged with Gagne acting as Santa. prizes awarded to Mrs. Lucianna Roy and Mrs. Alden Racine. next meeting set for Jan. 13 at Mrs. Mary Boisvert's home.

Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Mamie Gagne Beatrice Stone Blanche Roy Almeria Proulx Sunshine Lucianna Roy Alden Racine Laura Dodge Delcia Frechette Jeannette Curro

Touring Congressmen Lift Veil on Viet Nam War

In Saigon a flood of visiting congressmen and governors tours major military sites to meet constituents and observe operations. Veterans and staff describe fatigues and gear worn by VIPs as they tour An Khe, Da Nang, and ship decks while field officers arrange briefings and map zones.

Hugh A. Mulligan Saigon South Viet Nam Congress 1St Cavalry An Khe South China Sea da Nang 1St Infantry Division Michigan New Jersey Idaho California Illinois Peoria Joliet Seymour Halpern R-N.y Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Otto Kerner Dick Kriegel United States Binh Dinh Sen. Kennedy

Unusual State Viewpoints and Medicare Details

The piece notes varied scenes from state loyalties to a governor greeting a helicopter visit. It mentions Medicare medical insurance details stating costs and coverage, with a 1966 start date and 80 percent coverage after an initial $50. It highlights a mix of anecdotes and policy info.

George Romney Michigan Ticonderoga Texas West Virginia Taylinh Delta Cao Dai Vatican Sun Yat-sen Victor Hugo Pope Mr. C. S Social Security Mr. S

Social Security Benefits for Widow and Minor Children

A reader asks about Social Security entitlements for a widow and her minor children after a husband's death. Benefits depend on the deceased's earnings and age rules. children may receive until 18 or 22 if still in full time school. Another reader asks if a widow with Railroad Retirement and school pension must report both when applying for VA pension, and the answer is yes as income rules are broad.

W. G W. M Veterans Administration

Community Tree Decorating Plan At Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach Lions Club met at the Club House on Hoffman Street. Vice President Herman Merrill chaired in King Lion Roger Elms absence. New member Guy Biggersaff welcomed. Members urged to decorate the Community Christmas tree at Town Hall tonight. Club House to close for winter. meetings move to Emerson Cummings home Thursdays. John McNeill and Guy Biggersstaff to lead Christmas relief drive.

Old Orchard Beach Lions Club Hoffman Street Hereman Merrill John McNeill Roger Elms Herman Merrill Guy Biggersaff Emerson Cummings Guy Biggerstaff

Wood as a Timeless Building Material Through Ages

The article notes wood’s long-standing use in construction from ancient times to modern practice, highlighting its availability strength and versatility as a structural material across eras and cultures.

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