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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1967

Page

7

Preview of Film On County Set For Tonight

Alfred A preview of the film As Maine Goes made in York County by the Office of Economic Development will be shown in the Civil Defense Room at the York County Courthouse tonight at 7 30. The documentary covers York County regional planning and the aims of the York County Regional Planning Commission as part of the regular meeting.

Alfred Maine York County OED Office of Economic Development Civil Defense Room

Santa Visits Party For Beach Children

Old Orchard Beach hosts a Christmas party for beach children organized by the Miniwanca Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs Helen Speed was absent due to a family death. balloons and gifts from a Christmas tree were distributed with Santa Claus refreshments provided by Mrs Herrick of Biddeford.

OLD Orchard Brachthe Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Robinson Memorial Hall West Grand Avenue Edward Sargent Helen Speed Howard Slaney Herrick Biddeford Beth Ann Denny Warren Karen Michael Sargent John Lois Jack Speed Chris Dotty King Pamela Gilbert Chris Greg Travis Trampas Staples Mike Johnny Maksut Lori Lorna Plaisted Pamela Clemens Edward

Film copy offered to county groups via YCRPC contact

Representatives and guests are informed that a copy of the film will be available to interested groups in the county. Interested parties may obtain it by contacting the YCRPC.

YCRPC

TWUA Local 406 Installs Officers at Saco Armory

TWUA Local 406 held an installation of officers at the Saco Armory on Franklin Street. Alexander Anastasoff of the Biddeford Saco Joint Board installed the officers, with J Harold Daoust delivering the principal address. Certificates were presented to the new officers by Leo Bedard. Refreshments and dancing followed.

Textile Workers of America Afl-Cio-Clc Saco Franklin Street J. Harold Daoust New England Boston Leo P. Bedard Textile Workers Union of America Alexander Anastasoff Biddeford-Saco Joint Board TWUA Robert Bissell Gerard Boisvert Walter Szumita Francis X. Lamontagne Raymond Boisjoly Raymond Chicoine Paul Chenard Josephat Tardif Joseph Kerry Jean Paul Boucher Ernest Couillard Francis Sutherland Claude Hevey Urbain Perrin Albert Lavigne Raymond Drouin Thomas Walton Louis Dupras George Roy Aurel Paquette Philip Jacques Richard Gendron Roger Lambert Jerome Deschaubault Ernest Cote

PFTA Holiday Ball Reservations Listed by Planning Committee

The St. Andre's Parents Friends and Teachers Association plans for its Holiday Ball on December 30 in the parish hall with dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight. The list includes numerous couples and individuals such as Urbain Lorang er and Lucien Petrin among many attendees, with additional names following.

St. Andre’s Philippe Boissonneault Robert Lavigne Frank Spur Raymond Cote Robert Martin Henri Gobeil Gerard Richard Alfred Gobeil Rusty Rossignol Jean Paul Cantara David Consalvo Rene Roy Jr William Dusseault Roger Cantara George Dumouchel Mayland Proctor Joseph Poulin Richard Guay Richard Cook Roger Gobeil Ronald Toussant Joanne Cote Leo Levesque Alice Lessard Roland Loranger Emilien Morin A. B. Leblanc F. L. Lavigne Ronnie Nadeau

Local Social List Includes Gilbert Cote and Many Couples

A community social page lists Gilbert Cote and numerous couples led by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Graffam and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Turcotte among others. The compilation includes Mr. and Mrs. Andre Jacques Jr. and Sr., Adrien Boucher, Fred Coburn, George Coburn, John and Edward Larkin, Thomas Noble, John Lessard, Paul Guillereault, and William Labonte.

Gilbert Cote Carl Graffam Lawrence Turcotte Andre Jacques Jr Robert Fournier Andre Jacques Adrien Boucher Fred Coburn George Coburn John Larkin Edward Larkin Thomas Noble John Lessard

Hope Circle Holds Christmas Meeting at Fogg Home

Hope Circle gathered for a Christmas meeting at Miss Harriet Fogg’s Ferry Lane home in Saco. President Mrs. Shirley Souza led a brief business session, carols were sung, and gifts exchanged. A special gift commemorated Mrs. Souza’s engagement to Harold Mullen. Refreshments were served by several hostesses.

Old Orchard Beach Hope Circle Harriet Fogg Ferry Lane Saco Shirley Souza Souza Harold Mullen Cora Jones Dorothy Garland May Slaney Margaret Milliken

Beach Auxiliary Plans Holiday Activities and Card Party

The Abbott Verville AMVETS Auxiliary held the sixth of 15 card parties at the Post Home in Old Orchard Beach with Laura Smith and Lauraine Pettengill winning top prizes. A Christmas meeting with pot luck, gift exchange, and secret pals is set for tomorrow, and a children's Christmas party is planned for Sunday afternoon at the Post Home. Tickets for the New Year’s party are on sale from Commander White or post members, space permitting.

Old Orchard Beach Abbott Verville Amvets Post Walnut Street Ladies Laura Smith Lauraine Pettengill Charles Smith Albert Pettengill Adeline Cote Avonell Pettengill Post Home Commander White

Pigeons Defected From Moscow Circus Captured at Lakers Game

Two of three pigeons that defected from the Moscow Circus were caught by a Lakers ball boy at the Los Angeles Sports Arena amid weekend basketball crowds. The birds had fluttered over fans and were lured by popcorn. a third pigeon remained at large.

Los Angeles Moscow Los Angeles Lakers

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