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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1968

Page

3

Miss Seidel Honored By Biddeford PTA

Elizabeth Seidel received a life membership in the Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association at the Founders Day program at Kennedy School Biddeford with President Allen Sakalas in charge. Ches ter A Parker spoke on PTA work and aims and a buzz session followed. By laws changes were approved and will be sent to the state. next meeting is March 5 at Kennedy School.

Biddeford Parent-Teacher Association Elizabeth Seidel Kennedy School Allen Sakalas Chester A. Parker Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers PTA Parker Erica Binette

Gardner to resign on the domestic crisis issue

John W. Gardner secretary of health education and welfare says the nation’s domestic problems are inadequately addressed as he nears resignation at month end. He cites war expenditures draining effort on social needs and warns of destructive racial sentiments seen in ghetto messages and elite circles. Almost every politician can claim similar concerns as Washington debates priorities.

Associated Press Washington John W. Gardner Health, Education and Welfare Gardner

Scout handshake and knot story at White House

Harold Wilson, visiting a group of Scouts at a White House ceremony, used a left handed interlocking grip. He recalled his Tenderfoot knots and quipped about current struggles to untie them. The report notes Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Donald R. Long’s posthumous award to his family. Astronaut Scott Carpenter says the Navy is developing small undersea craft for transferring crew between submarines. Frederick E. Barrus is nominated for assistant postmaster general for transportation.

Harold Wilson White House Capital Army Donald R. Long Scott Carpenter Navy Frederick E. Barrus Post Office Department Transportation

Statesmanship and restraint in response to world demands

British Prime Minister Harold Wilson urged restraint at a White House dinner, arguing the responsibility of power requires loneliness and the ability to reject punitive actions when national interests are outraged. He warned impulsive actions could have incalculable global effects and stressed measured leadership.

Harold Wilson White House

Boyhood Memories Link Civil War to River War

The article recalls two high school friends from Biddeford Maine who later serve as officers on a riverine command ship. Maj Belisle and Lt Cmdr Saucier balance ship duties, Army Navy staff berthing and feeding, and river operations communications. Mothers Julia Belisle and Delia Saucier remain in Biddeford. Texas hosts about 2009 public high schools, the most of any state.

Maj Belisle Army U.S Mississippi Basin Vietnam Biddeford Maine Julia M. Belisle Delia Saucier Cmdr. Saucier Margaret McEnery Saco

Lewiston Rabbinic Speaker Set for Brotherhood Sunday

Rabbi David Berent of Temple Beth Jacob Lewiston will headline the annual Brotherhood Sunday service at Kool Street Methodist Church Saco on Feb 11 at 7 30 p.m. The event includes ministers Rev John Ordan and Rev Fred A Russell Jr with Berent addressing Our Brotherhood. The piece also notes Berent’s long career, honors, and affiliations. A reception follows. local regent committee listed. A separate brief from Los Angeles reports a missing 10 ton orange street sweeper prompting a grand theft vehicle test across the West and Mexico.

David Berent Temple Beth Jacob Lewiston Brotherhood Kool Street Methodist Church Saco Begaume John Ordan Fred A. Russell, Jr Unitarian Universalist Church Biddeford Berent Rabbi Berent New York City el Chayim Seminary Montreux Switzerland City College N.Y Dronsie College Teacher's College Columbia University N.Y.C State Board of Mediators U of M St. Joseph’s Colege North Windham Los Angeles Exico

Sunday Service Series At Saco Church

The First Congregational Church in Saco announces a sermon series themed Questions People Ask led by Rev. Paul K. Weimer. The third sermon What Is the Point of Going to Church will be delivered February 11 at 10 30 am with Cathedral Choir directed by Mrs Cari Deis Jr. singing two anthems Brother James Air and Lord for Thy Tender Mercies Sake. Deaconess Lillian Black stands with Rev Weimer at the entrance. February ushers are Greenville Arsenault Robert Black Jack MacLeod and Ronald Tripp. A fellowship coffee hour follows the service hosted by the Womens Fellowship.

Paul K. Weimer First Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Cari Deis Jr James Air Mr. Weimer Lillian Black Greenville Arsenault Robert Blac Jack Mace- Leod Ronald Tripp Womens’ Fellowship

Duplicate Bridge Played At Beach OLD ORCHARD BEACH

Beach area bridge game saw many players listed by name with winners in North South and East West pairs. An Open Pair Tournament is planned in Augusta, with Sea Stars members attending, and regular weekly meetings scheduled at the Briggs Home.

Old Orchard Beach Sea Stars Donald Briggs Lawn Avenue Mary Wilbur Richard Mongalan Donald Weld al Rosen Jack Sheehan Richard Shorey Robert Whelan Avis Briggs Esther Green Herbert Ginn Charlotte Dubois David Marshall A. Monganan Herbert Bean James Montsatsos Stelle Aranovitch North Wilbur R. Mongalian Weld Rosen Sheehan Shorey Whelan Briggs Green East West Mullen Iverson Brock Bates Augusta The Sea Stars

Private man and the doors were sealed during cockpit standoff

The description recalls armed air police men escorting Clark from the cockpit after a tense confrontation. Archer recounts forcing the pistol from Clark as police entered and took him into custody, ending the dangerous attempt.

Archer Clark

Kennebunk and York Masonic, clubs hold meetings

The York Lodge AF and AM met at the Masonic Temple in West Kennebunk with 60 members. James Dunn was initiated as an entered apprentice. The Mother's Club met at the fire station with 20 attending. new member Helen Taylor named publicity chair. Various clubs planned meetings, fundraisers, and social events through February and March. Marshall Hubbard and Joyce Chistolini were noted visitors.

York Lodge A.F A.M Masonic Temple West Kennebunk William West James Dunn Mother’s Club Lower Village Vera Clough Kay Baum Marie Porter Natalie Zaleski Helen Taylor Taylor Marion Going Aline Wills Frances Sherman Eleanor Clapp Band Boosters Club Kennebunk High School Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Primiery Irma Bowdoin Winter Street Marie MacDonald Lillian Hicks Margaret Fontaine Chiefs Club Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters Gladys Leech High Street State Past Chiefs Association Roberta Martin Washington Park Leech Gussie Ephross Fannie Furbish Millie Coyle Gertrude Dutch Ora McConnell Mildred Hutchins Eleanor Leech Marshall Hubbard Quonset Point R.I Joyce Chistolini Taunton Mass

Health officials warn of 60 000 tons of garbage strike in NYC

Health officials warn of dangers posed by 60 000 tons of garbage in New York City streets as mediation efforts continue during a weeklong sanitation workers strike. The report cites rising health risks and municipal strain amid the labor dispute and calls for a prompt resolution to restore sanitation services.

New York City Associated Press Lel Washington

Event Held At Mrs Hilton’s Birch Street Home

The report notes a gathering last week at the home of Mrs. Raymond Hilton on Birch Street. Details are sparse in the fragment, with no additional names, dates, or outcomes provided.

Raymond Hilton Birch Street

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