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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1968

Page

3

Officers Chosen By Members of a Credit Union

Approximately 200 people attended the annual meeting of the Laconia Federal Credit Union of West Point Pepperell Inc held Saturday at St Jean Hall Biddeford. Lionel Bertrand was named president Roy Mendros vice president Raymond Gaudette secretary Joseph Underwood treasurer Oscar Nolette Jr director Andrew Cymbrak chair of the credit committee Jean Paul Poirier chair of the supervisory committee Paul Langevin Leo Danis and others were elected to various credit committee posts. Guests included Maine Credit Union League head Alexander Ferguson and wife. Bertrand announced a 4 percent per

Laconia Federal Credit Union of West Point-Pepperell Inc St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Lionel Bertrand Maurice C. E. Roux Nel Joseph Underwood Raymond Gaudette Andrew Cymbrak Roy Mendros Oscar Nolette Jr Laconia Federal Credit Union West Point Pepperell Inc St. Jean Hall Oscar Nolette, Jr Jean Paul Poirier Paul Langevin Leo Danis Andrew Cumbrak Robert Labbe Raynold Jalbert Alexander Ferguson Maine Credit Union League Ferguson Personel Paul la Rose Ralph Oliver Ua-Afl-Cio

Dividend Declaration For All Shares On Deposit Dec 31 1967

The board of directors declared a cent dividend for all shares held on deposit as of December 31 1967. A banquet and dancing followed the meeting.

Board of Directors

Former Local Man Receives Promotion at Clemson

Lester Pray of Saco-Lowell Research and Development Center has been promoted to projects manager for roving spinning twisting winding and drafting elements. Born in Cambridge Mass he studied at Northeastern and began as a draftsman in 1936 then joined the research department in 1941 and moved to the Clemson center in 1959.

Clemson, S.C Lester Pray Saco-Lowell Research and Development Center Gordon C. Anderson Pray Cambridge Mass Conway N. H Northeastern University Boston Saco-Lowell Biddeford Maine Greys David Cairns Scotland

Spinning Frame Pioneer Residency Note

Mr and Mrs Pray reside at 2 Robin Street Clemson detailing involvement in the Saco Lowell Spinning Frame development known worldwide as the spinning frame of tomorrow.

Saco-Lowell Mrs. Pray Robin St Clemson

Eisenhower Attends Bob Hope Desert Classic Honor Ceremony

Palm Springs California former President Dwight D Eisenhower attended a ceremony in his honor after the Bob Hope Desert Classic golf tournament He watched the end from Bermuda Dunes Country Club as five services bands marched down the fairway Eisenhower stepped forward and shook hands with officers expressing strong emotion at the event

Palm Springs Calif Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Bermuda Dunes Country Club Maine Navy Air Force Isenhower

British Polaris Submarine Heads to Atlantic Test

Britain's HMS Resolution, the first Polaris firing submarine, reached Cape Kennedy to prepare for two missile launches on the Atlantic missile range. The sub arrived Sunday amid naval ceremony and significance for the Royal Navy.

Cape Kennedy Fla Britain Atlantic

Break Is Reported In Saco

Break at York Biscuit Company on Factory Island in Saco Saturday night netted thieves more than $100, according to Saco police. Intruders scaled an eight foot fence and entered via an unlocked window in the ladies room on the first floor, then accessed the second floor office and forced open a safe. The dial was knocked off and the amount stolen from petty cash and an emergency fund was undetermined.

York Biscuit Company Factory Island Saco Olice

Whist Night at Le Foyer Hall Holds Prizes and Plans

Whist parties at Le Foyer Hall Biddeford last night under a committee led by Bernice Beaulieu Claudia Beaudoin Lucienne Chouinard Medley Beaulieu and Martial Perreault. Special prize winners included Joseph Chouinard Lucienne Chouinard Paul Chabot Paula Chouinard Alma Morin Antoinette Chretien and Judith Myers with Ernestine Barabe taking the consolation prize. High scorers were Corey Tapley and Alderic Soucy with further awards to Lina Lapointe Arthemise Jacques Marcel Dubreuil Alphonsine Bolduc Ronald Dumont Judith Myers Armand Lapointe Malvina Gaudette Antoinette Chretien Clara Gauthier Joseph Viger and Fern Bolduc. A 7:30 pm business meeting and a baked bean supper are announced for Saturday. whist play resumes under the committee.

le Foyer Pool Street Foss Street Biddeford Bernice Beaulieu Claudia Beaudoin Lucienne Chouinard Medley Beaulieu Martial Perreault Joseph Chouinard Paul Chabot Paula Chouinard Alma Morin Antoinette Chretien Judith Myers Ernestine Barabhe Corey Tap‘ley Alderic Soucy Lina Lapointe Arthemise Jacques Marcel Dubreuil Alphonsine Bolduc Ronald Dumont Armand Lapointe Malvina Gaudette Clara Gauthier Joseph Viger Fern Bolduc

Army captain gets life in murder case in Saigon

U S Army court martial sentenced Capt John J McCarthy Jr 25 of Phoenix Arizona to life in prison for the November 24 1969 killing of Vietnamese man In Chin Hai Lam who worked with his unit in Saigon A noncommissioned officer testified Lam knew too much and had to die while another witness said they drove Lam and McCarthy in a car about 10 miles outside Saigon.

Associated Press Saigon John J. McCarthy Jr Phoenix Ariz McCarthy Inchin Hai Lam Saigon

Mountbatten Hovercraft Completes Sea Trials

The Mountbatten, a 130 foot 165 ton craft, completed sea trials in the English Channel with speeds of 60 mph in six foot waves. One air skirt briefly failed to inflate, then corrected as Lt. Cmdr. Peter Lamb accelerated the four jet engines. The vessel, designed to carry 254 passengers and 30 cars, will begin Dover Boulogne service in August, with a Ramsgate Calais route to follow later this year.

English Channel Channel Cmdr Peter Lamb

Steel pots may outdo lobster nets in deep waters

In government notes on fishing, Martin argues steel rod pots outperform traditional woolden slat pots by staying in place and reaching depths to 500 feet where nets fail. Kennedy urges broad law reforms, local rules, and international cooperation to curb overfishing, with subsidies, research, and protected grounds. UK and US items note insurance and a widow seeking a forgotten 10 cent bill.

Martin Edward M. Kennedy Dmass Kennedy

Maine Briefs and Local Crime Updates

Maine Briefs report a University of Maine sophomores scoring average on a national liberalism scale but below norms on a cultural sophistication scale based on surveys before college entry. In Denmark, a weekend fire destroyed a three story ski lodge on Lake Road with no reported injuries. In Brunswick, two Auburn and Lewiston men face District Court for robbery of a filling station attendant and assault. Edwin Young released from hospital after treatment for bruises.

Associated Press Crono University of Maine Clyde Folsom Denmark Merle Moore Lake Road Massachusetts College Brunswick (Ap Darrell Hatch Auburn Robert Lizotte Lewiston Edwin Young

Marine regimental commander recalls life in combat

Khe Sanh's regimental commander, 47, with a mustache and short hair, is a Holyoke native and URI graduate. He commanded battalions in the Dominican Republic during the 1965 crisis and says leading a Marine battalion is the ultimate honor and deeply personal for a Marine.

Vietnam Holyoke Mass University of Rhode Island Lownds Domincan Republic

Diver Escapes After Whale Throws Tail at Sea Depths

Rick Grigg, while photographing 70 feet under the sea near La Jolla, was knocked by a whale during a 25 foot migration. The whale flipped its tail, knocked his airpipe, pushed his face plate aside, and slashed his forehead. A fellow diver helped him to the surface. injuries were minor.

LA Jolla Calif Rick Grigg California Grigg

Bonanza Provides Soothing Watch Amid Western Action

NBC's Bonanza remains easy viewing with the Cartwright family upholding law and order in a salt-plot episode. Lorne Greene dominates, as ranchers contend with greed over salt supplies and a fatal shootout. ABC plans Grenoble Olympics coverage with extensive live telecasts, while CBS and ABC announce drama specials including A Hatful of Rain and CBS Playhouse offerings in March to May.

New York Cartwright Law, Order Lorne Greene Ben Cartwright Cartwrights CBS ABC Michael Gasso Sandy Dennis Peter Falk Herschel Bernardi Tad Mosel CBS Playhouse Beadcast Robert Crean My Father Ageet

York Pomona Grange Sets Meeting Date

York Pomona Grange will meet Thursday at the Dayton Consolidated School. A 6:30 p.m. supper opens the session hosted by Goodwins Mills Grange in Lyman for Past Masters Night. A secretary will be elected and a white elephant sale held. At 8 p.m. a musical program features the Goodwins Mills Bellringers and Saco Grange members enjoy a Valentine play Cupid Inc directed by Robert Spear.

Dayton — York Pomona Grange Dayton Consolidated School Goodwins Mills Grange Lyman Goodwing Mills Sac

Now Possible To Shrink Painful Hemorrhoids Now

New York special report notes science finds a medication that quickly stops itching and relieves pain while shrinking inflamed hemorrhoids. Tests by doctors show reduction of hemorrhoids in case after case. The secret is Preparation H. It soothes irritated tissue and helps prevent infection as an ointment or suppository.

New York, N.Y

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