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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1975
Page
8
Monday and weekly gatherings listed for Biddeford Sanford Kennebunkport Saco Wells Arundel Cape Porpoise and Lyman span Al Anon SPEBSQSA Lions Odd Fellows Rotary TOPS EAGLES Alateen well baby clinics and chair caning. Events cover meetings at churches town halls and clubhouses with times from 7:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday sessions recurring throughout the week.
Tuesday events include Owen-Davis Unit Parley meeting at 7 30 PM at Mrs Eva Sherman s home with a business session and Christmas party. Senior Citizens meet Tuesdays at Ross Community Center Biddeford. Yankee Belles meet Tuesdays 7 30 PM at Unitarian Church Kennebunk. Veterans counseling available Tuesday 1 6 PM at YCCCS Biddeford. Alfred luncheon noon at Learning Center. Veterans benefits help at Civil Defense Office Saco 9 AM to noon.
Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella will host their annual Christmas party on Wednesday at St. Jean Hal on Adams Street in Biddeford. A supper will be served at 6 30 p.m.
Saco senior citizens meet every Thursday at the Open Door located in Jordan School. An Al-Anon meeting occurs weekly Thursday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Most Holy Trinity Church on Main Street. A square dance workshop runs Thursday evenings 7 30 to 10 at Glen Acres Sinnott Road. Planning Board convenes Thursdays 8 p.m. in Town Hall. Community notices include food stamp and Social Security info sessions Thursdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fire station meeting room and 50-Plus Club gatherings 1 to 4 p.m. at the Webhannet Club with a game program for seniors.
A recurring Friday gathering takes place every Friday at 8 p.m. in the parish hall of Trinity Episcopal Church located on Cleveland Street in Saco.
An Al Anon meeting is held every Saturday at 8 p.m. at St John By The Sea Episcopal Church on St John Street. The church hosts support sessions for individuals coping with family alcohol problems. Attendees may arrive a bit early for seating.
The Sunday Singles group holds weekly meetings at Eaton Hall 56 River Road South Windham every Sunday at 7 30 p m Open to all single widowed and divorced individuals seeking companionship and community.
The Webber Hospital Association sponsors a free prenatal class on Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Administration Building Classroom Elm Street Biddeford. Ronald Turner C RNA Anesthesiology and Mrs Claudette Letendre RN Labor and Delivery are guest speakers on anesthesia for delivery and labor and delivery procedures A tour of the maternity department will be held and fathers are welcome.
A compact brain teaser lists pairs like Zither instrument Zebu animal Zircon mineral Zucchini vegetable and matches them with letters. The prompt features stray references to John F Kennedy Seoul and haircuts, but the readable core presents a word association exercise.
South Moluccan exile leaders in the Netherlands claim they persuaded hijackers to pursue independence peacefully. Justice Minister van Agt says terrorists saw no concession would be made and would end actions. In Amsterdam gunfire was reported at the besieged consulate, with negotiator Rev Mellary missing while police await his contact.
Maine officials and Pine Tree president Philip Pimental advocate a fuel plan to curb costs. Economists estimate a penny rise in gasoline could add 10 million annually in Maine, while the plan might save 30 to 50 million per year. The plan would require industry disclosures, no oil price regulation, and could use a computer monitored coupon system to track fuel sales.
Saco Senior Citizens met Thursday at the Open Door Jordan School Saco for a business meeting and social. President Ernest Valliere presided with 45 members present. He announced the Christmas party on Dec 17 and the next business meeting on Dec 18. Five new members enrolled. Carl Holmsteadt won the mystery award. All seniors welcome to Open Door activities.
The Biddeford police union approved a 1975 contract granting a $10 weekly pay raise, night differential, and union security. The agreement now awaits city council approval before taking effect.
Canadian and Maine officials discuss a direct payment job program to fund local projects. The plan aims to cut bureaucracy, use unemployed workers, and source materials via donations or discounts. Proponents cite tax revenues and social gains, while unions report wage raises and retroactive pay.
A public hearing on housing issues will be held December 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Kennedy School to shape Biddeford's housing plans and the HUD MSHA funded Housing Assistance Plan. The meeting responds to landlord objections to more subsidized housing, notably 50 elderly units on Prospect Street, with an MSHA representative attending.
The American Society in Court Decary, Canada held a Christmas gathering Thursday at the Fremont Club on Alfred Street in Biddeford. Refreshments were prepared by Azelda Paquin and Juliette Fecteau, with decorations by Corinne Corriveau, Aurore Vachon, Amanda Theroux, Stet Roberge and Aurore Nolette. Gifts were exchanged, carols sung with Paul Roberge at the piano, and many members attended including Rev. Herve G. Carrier and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Patenaude among others.
Members of St Joseph Guild gathered Wednesday night at St Joseph Church Biddeford for the annual candlelight supper and Christmas party. The Rev Herve G Carrier celebrated Mass . Guests included Rev Marcel Dumoulin and Paul Plante with awards given to Mrs Laudia Blais Mrs Irene Sweeney and Mrs Marguerite Lebel. The supper committee featured several volunteers led by Jeannette Sylvestre.
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