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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1968

Page

6

Parish Sodalit Members Elected And Mass At 7:15 A.M.

The text lists officers and counselors for the parish sodality including Bernadette Aubert Pauline Fecteau Rachel Beauchesne Jeannette Ruel and a large slate of auxiliary members. Officials announced a group communion at 7 15 a m on March 10 with the next meeting set for March 13 in the parish hall open to all interested members.

Bernadette Aubert Pauline Fecteau Rachel Beauchesne Jeannette Ruel Edmond Neault Nazaire Beaupre Leandre Morin Ben Richard Lionel Goulet Armand Fecteau Priscille Nolette Lucien Doyon Gertrude Conroy Bertha Moulin Therese Drapeau Jeannette Baston Angela Pelo Victor Vachon Ama Paul Laura Goudreau Rachel Goulet Juliette Caouette Noella Martel Claire Racine Sodality

Beta Sigma Class Meets In Biddeford

The Beta Sigma Class of Biddeford United Baptist Church met at Mrs. Elsie Butler’s home with Mrs. Edna Thompson directing. Miss Adelpha McKeen led prayer and Bible study on God is Light. A silent auction followed. March plans include a church supper and further evening activities.

Beta Sigma Biddeford United Baptist Church Elsie Butler Pool Road Biddeford Edna Thompson Adelpha McKeen Fayor Mabel Emery Jennie Dority Mary Grace Hazel Lahey Esther Hunter Hazel Clay Ruth Hatch Ruth Merrill Mary Dawn Virginia Butler Judy Butler New York

Sodality Elects Officers At St. Anne Parish Biddeford

In a parish meeting at St. Anne's Biddeford more than 100 members gathered at the parish hall. Officers elected include President Mrs. Alice Letellier and a Vice President among other counselors.

Ste. Anne's St. Andre’s Biddeford Alice _Letellier

Bean Supper To Be Served At Fremont Club

A public baked bean supper is planned at the Fremont Club on Feb. 17 at Alfred Street Biddeford announced after a club and auxiliary meeting led by president Raymond Gosselin and auxiliary president Mrs Helen Chretien A special award went to Mrs Laurette Perry while Antonio Daigneault and Mrs Blanche Neault were reported convalescing at home Cards were signed and a tribute presented to Mr and Mrs Patrick Guerrette for hall cleaning efforts A February 15 meeting committee was named including Mr and Mrs Raymond Gendron Mr and Mrs Marcel Ross and others

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Raymond Gosselin Helen Chretien Laurette Perry Antonio Daigneault Blanche Neault Patrick Guerrette Raymond Gendron Marcel Ross

Beach Women Hold Meeting At Hodeen Home

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Washington Avenue Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. Ruth Hodeen Seaside House West Grand Avenue yesterday afternoon. President Mrs. Mattie Bliss led devotions. Secretary Mrs. Hazel Davis read last records and Treasurer Mrs. Ithel Ritchie gave the report. Plans and projects were discussed with no events scheduled before March or later. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Retta Sait and Mrs. Hodeen.

Old Orchard Beach Women’s Society of Christian Service Washington Avenue Methodist Church Ruth Hodeen Seaside House West Grand Avenue Mattie Bliss Gertrude Wight Hazel Davis Ithel Ritchie Retta Sait Ho! Een

Duplicate Bridge In Play At Beach

Sea Stars played Duplicate Bridge last night at the Briggs home Lawn Avenue. Teams included Brackett Putnam Wilbur Thoits Whelan Shorey Rosen Chadbourne Matus Marshall Burns Haas Shaw Mougalian Larochelle Detected attendees numbered many named ladies and gentlemen. Winners announced for North South and East West with multiple pairings earning top spots. The next meeting will be at Mrs Hodeen's home with Mrs Bliss and Mrs Benson assisting with refreshments.

Old Orchard Beach Briggs Lawn Avenue Lorimer Brackett Frances, Putnam Mary Wilbur Charles Thoits Robert Whelan Richard Shorey al Rosen Paul ‘Chadbourne Walter Fisher Esther Matus Herbert Bean Jack Sheehan Ruth Anderson Avis Briggs Carleton Brock Oscar Paradis Charlotte Dubois James Moutsatsos Leo Ross Donald Weld Donald Briggs Margaret Field Susanne Snow Gwen Flannery James Mullen North Brackett Putnam Wilbur and Thoits Whelan al Bradford Mougalian Haas Shaw Marshall Larochelle Florence Benson Helen Cummings Hazel Isey

Thursday Club Meeting Honors Late Member at Biddeford Hall

The Thursday Club met at Christ Church hall Biddeford to remember Mrs Robert Noble Sr a former president. President Dr Theresa La Fountaine led a roll call and reports while guest speaker Mrs Robert W Cole spoke on antiques and hobbies. Tea was served with numerous hostesses listed and a March 7 meeting date announced.

Robert Noble Sr Christ Fo Church Hall Biddeford Theresa la Fountaine Frank Carey Carlyle Atkinson Robert W. Cole Hollis Road Oliver Johnson William Gaffney Charles Green Johnson James Truman Arthur Descoteaux Leo Brown Harold Carroll Basil Emery Wilfred Frechette Chester Gaffney Earle Gilpatrick Edward Wolfertz Carl Haas Norman Reilly Chester Davis Edmund Haskins Joseph Kenneally Manuel Lawrence Daniel Lemovitz Jacqueline Gagne Church Hall Therogram

Beach Seeks First Full Time Assessor

Town hires for a full time assessor for the first time, per Town Manager Leon Jones. Previously, assessing was done part time by Chief Assessor Jerome Daly and assistants Jerome Plante and Kenneth Cooper. Salary not yet set, will be open and commensurate with applicant experience.

Old Orchard Beach Leon Jones Jerome Daly Jerome Plante Kenneth Cooper Jones

Inflation and Deficit Trends in Federal Budget Outlook

The article explains how federal accounting deficits stimulate the economy while surpluses depress it. It notes a calendar year deficit the first since 1964, with deficits rising from 1966 to 1967 and an annual rate of 14.7 billion by mid-1960s. President Johnson’s budget to Congress aims for a 2.5 billion deficit for the new fiscal year, contingent on a 10 percent tax surcharge passage.

Johnson Congress

Nixon leads in state primary returns with big margins

Nixon polled about 158 000 votes to Kennedy 137 700 in a state primary. In 1964 Nixon drew 15 500 write ins for president and 8 100 for vice president. State campaign manager David Sterling said Nixon announced Thursday his candidacy was very enthusiastically received. Nixon announced his inten.

Kennedy Nixon David Sterling

The Club Plans Next Thursday Evening Gathering

The Club will meet again next Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Briggs home.

Briggs

Sterling details open letter and Romney campaign in New Hampshire

Sterling said an open letter mailed to about 150000 people drew 300 to 400 calls. He described it as a unique way to announce intentions and promised a aggressive, highly personal campaign in New Hampshire. Romney campaign chief Johnson said a debate with Nixon is hoped to occur following Romney’s challenge on January 12.

Sterling Concord New Hampshire Hillsboro Nixon Manchester Berlin Nashua Dover Keene Exeter William R. Johnson Romney Granite State

Rockettes Plan Valentine Party For Boys And Girls

The Rockettes met at President Susan Hayden's home in Saco to finalize plans for a Valentine party at St. Louis Home and School for Boys and Girls in West Scarborough on Wednesday. A Portland studio photographer will take pictures on February 14, and Jean Winston was named the club’s reporter. Other attendees included Carol Rancourt Pamela Estes Marjorie Lafond Susan Pollock Marsha Grondin Deborah Bedard Jean Hazelton Susan Stickney Sandra McCallum Gail Chadbourne and Lois Spears.

Rockettes Susan Hayden Shepard Avenue Saco St. Louis West Scarborough Portland Jean Winston Carol Rancourt Pamela Estes Marjorie LaFond Susan Pollock Marsha Grondin Deborah Bedard Jean Hazelton Susan Stickney Sandra McCallum Gail Chadbourne Lois Spears

Immunization Clinic Set for Town Hall on Feb 6

Immunization clinic will be held at Town Hall on Tuesday February 6 at 9 30 a m. Diphtheria whooping cough tetanus smallpox and measles vaccines will be available with Dr Herbert Hopkins as attending physician.

Old Orchard Beach Town Hall Herbert Hopkins

Awards Court Held In Saco By Girl Scouts

Saco Girl Scout Troop 19 met at School Street Methodist Church with leaders Mrs. Lillian Husser and Mrs. Mary Dawn. A horseshoe ceremony opened the meeting followed by a Court of Awards presenting badges and pins to new Patrol Leaders Debra McLeod Marie Lesieur and Mary Dawn and Assistant Patrol Leaders Denise Rondeau Bertha Dawn and Jane Trask.

Saco School Street Methodist Lillian Husser Mary Dawn Pink Panther Patrol Debra Ketchum Debra McLeod Marie Lesieur Denise Rondeau Bertha Dawn Jane Trask

Saco Girl Scouts Appear on Capt. Lloyd TV Show

Members of Saco Girl Scout Troop 27 visited a Portland television show this week. Scouts Jane Angis Arlene Blow Nancy Booth Joyce Braley Nancy Duross Donna Edgerly Cindy Pendexter Diana Grant Nina Sarvas Carmen Neault Shei la Scott attended with guest Roberta Grant. Accompanying adults were troop leader Alice Irish and mothers Mrs. Richard Grant and Mrs. John Booth.

Saco Girl Scout Troop Capt.Lloyd Portland Jane Angis Arlene Blow Nancy Booth Joyce Braley Nancy Duross Donna Edgerly Cindy Pendexter Diana Grant Nina Sarvas Carmen Neault Sheila Scott Roberta Grant Alice Irish Richard Grant John Booth

Kennebunk Woman Honored At Shower

Mrs. John Welch of Brown Street was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower in Kennebunkport. Co hosts were Mrs. Hill and Mrs. McKay of West Kennebunk. Attendees included many local residents and relatives, gifts centered around a cradle, and refreshments were served. The event featured yellow and white decor and a decorated cake centerpiece.

Kennebunk John Welch Brown Street Laurence Hill, Jr Kennebunkport Hill Willis McKay John McKay West Kennebunk Edward Nedeau Russell Welch Donald Dill Annie Hatch Howard Taute James Nedeau Richard Cheney Myron Bridges Fred Welch Nelson Welch Raymond Dede Donna Louise Clark Rhonda McKay Diane Taute Okeema McKay Laurence Hill Allen Beach Joseph A Douglas Welch Sandra Richard Welch Henry Manger John Miller Leroy Kimball Roger MacDonald Edna McKay

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