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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1962

Page

3

Martha Bragdon Elected President Of Kennebunk BOV Class

Miss Martha Bragdon was elected president of the BOV class of the Kennebunk Baptist church at their annual meeting held Thursday evening. Ruth Chapp was succeeded as president by Bragdon. Officers elected include vice president Ruth Wills, secretary Louise Nichols, and treasurer Marion Cousens, all reelected. Members exchanged gifts from the Christmas tree and contributed items for Pineland Hospital and Training Center. A covered dish supper preceded the meeting under direction of several members. The next gathering will be January 17 with new officers leading refreshments. Attendees included many church members. A basic primer on majority and plurality definitions was included in the text.

Martha Bragdon B.O.V Kennebunk Pineland Hospital Ruth Chappell Myrtle Benson Marion Maguire Louise Marsh Ruby Maling Louise Russell Gladys Anderson Ruth Chap

Beach Financial Meeting Fails To Attract Quorum

Old Orchard Beach failed to reach a quorum for a special town meeting aimed at resolving a 100000 bond issue to cover 75000 in tax anticipation notes, 800 in unpaid bills, and 30000 in December payroll. Only 19 of 21 needed attended. town manager Percival Ward reported rising cash to 13500, with 400 unpaid bills and 15000 payrolls left. Ward authorized legal action to collect unpaid taxes as the council canceled remaining emergency meetings.

Old Orchard Beach Percival Ward Wardwell

Simard Promoted at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Dorothy J. Simard of Biddeford has been promoted to EAM Supervisor GS-4 in the comptroller division at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Rear Admiral C J Palmer, shipyard commander, announced the promotion today.

Dorothy J. Simard Biddeford EAM GS-4 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Lit C. J. Palmer

Specimen Ballot for Biddeford Municipal Election 1962

Official ballot copy for Biddeford Maine Municipal Election on December 17 1962. It lists a three year term for Member of Board of Police with candidate Philip L Beau dette of Fortunes Rocks Ward 1.

Biddeford Maine Board OF Police Philip le Beaudette Fortunes Rocks Philip L. Beaudette Fortunes Rocks Ward Raoul Binette

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