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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1973

Page

8

Boston Medical Help Is Only Hope For Boy

A six year old Colombian boy Claudio Villalba arrived in Boston seeking life saving throat reconstruction at Massachusetts General Hospital after ingesting sulfuric acid. His mother and sister accompanied him with Gov. Sargent’s wife greeting them at Logan Airport. A fund started by the Colombian consul aims to cover hospital and living costs estimated in the thousands as doctors decide the needed surgery or alternative care.

Boston Claudio Villalba Bogota Miami Massachusetts General Hospital Claudio Ligia Villalba Betsy Rodriguez Logan International Airport Francis Sargent Massachusetts Colombia Jesse Sargent Massachusetts General W .Hardy Hendren Hendren George Anagnos Villalba Anagnos West New York N.J Raphael Villalba New York City Jose Cepero Samper

World Prayer Day Speaker Announced at Biddeford Church

Sister Adele Marie of the Order of St. Margaret Boston will speak at the World Day of Prayer service at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford on Friday at 2 p.m. The theme Alert in our Time and the event includes Church Women United projects and a host of local participants.

Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Adele Marie Order of St. Margaret Boston Adele United States Haiti Canada Africa Newark New Jersey New York City Germantown Louisburg Square Church Women United Carribbean Islands Biddeford Saco Saco Adelbert Jakeman United Baptist Saco Walter Coito United Methodist Saco Fred Hadiaris J. Stanley McQuade Congregational Saco William Searle United Methodist Wilbrod Bedard Most Holy Trinity Saco William — Groff Salvation Army Mabel Emery United Baptist Robert Plaisted Old Orchard Beach Thomas Haley United Church of Christ (Congregational Edward Greene

Thornton Seniors Visit Legislature for Government Study

Thirteen Thornton Academy seniors led by William F. Farrington traveled to Augusta to observe state government. They planned hearings on the Equal Rights Amendment and testimony on LD 99 and SD 356, with pages John Mistos, Ralph Neff, Andy Campagna, and Scott McKenney. They also met Governor Kenneth M. Curtis and toured the Blaine Mansion.

Thornton Academy William F. Farrington Augusta John Mistos Ralph Neff Barry M. Hobbins Senate Andy Campagna Scott McKenney

Whitman Civil War Performance at Biddeford High School

The Forensic Thespian Association at Biddeford High School hosts professional actor John Fields from Theater at Monmouth. He will perform Whitman recounting Civil War experiences at 7:30 p.m. with location to be announced tomorrow. Public invited.

Forensic Thespian Association of Biddeford High School Monmouth John Fields Fields Walt Whitman

Biddeford to Hold Well-Baby Clinic Thursday

A well-baby clinic will be held at the Biddeford Public Health Nursing Office in the City Building on Thursday at 1 p.m. Immunizations offered include DPT, oral polio, measles rubella, and DPT and polio boosters. Parents bringing children for first visits should contact the Biddeford Public Health Association to register before the clinic.

Biddeford Public Health Nursing Office City Building Biddeford Public Health Association

Mrs Rose Gagnon Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs Rose Gagnon of 9 Wilson Street Biddeford has returned home from Webber Hospital where she was a medical patient.

Rose Gagnon Wilson Biddeford Webber Hospital

Old Orchard Beach Club Meets at Mrs Slaney Home

Old Orchard Beach club holds a regular meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs May Slaney's Union Avenue home with Mrs Elizabeth Garland and Mrs Florence Gray assisting. A Saturday baked beans and American Chop Suey supper was served at St Johns by the Sea Parish Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Officials called St John Street and the fair and apron sale a success. Old Orchard Beach Art Association members painting at the Yakrsworth Art Museum in Rockland include Ethel Wight C Paul Wight Gertrude Eastman and Roy Lord.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Club May Slaney Union Avenue Elizabeth Garland Florence Gray St. Johns-by-the-Sea St. John Street Old

Motor Fire Drags Biddeford Firemen To 102 Summer St

A washing machine motor caught fire early today in Pauline Tarbox’s apartment at 102 Summer Street Biddeford. Firefighters reported no fire equipment was used and the resident unplugged the machine upon arrival.

Pauline Summer St Biddeford Summer Street

New Firm May Locate In Biddeford Industrial Park

A new firm plans to locate in the Biddeford Industrial Park if its SBA loan is approved. The park currently has one building under construction, a speculative shell financed by six local banks, with a decision expected in coming weeks. Paul Gelardi, vice president, cites a pilot program in Biddeford.

Sun Biddeford First National Biddeford Savings York County Canal Casco and Pepperell Trust Johnson Paul Gerardi SBA Gelardi

Knights of Columbus directors set meeting in Biddeford

Directors of the Christopher Fraternal Association of the Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the K of Chall Pool Street Biddeford.

Christopher Fraternal Association Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Chall Pool Street Biddeford

Kimmel Joins Kennebunk Port Law Firm as Associate

Ken E. Kimmel has become an associate with attorney Edward F. Gaulin in Biddeford. A 1971 University of Maine Law School graduate, he previously served as assistant attorney general in the Criminal Division, worked part time with York County, and has a background in environmental health and microbiology. He resides in Portland with wife Ko Saribekian. Also reported, SAD 71 directors saw three members leave their posts Grace Howard John O Donnell and Bill Hobbs after varying terms, while a task force of 50 to 80 people was approved to study long range district goals.

Kenneth E. Kimmel Edward F. Gaulin Biddeford University of Maine School of Law Kimmel York County Findlay Ohio Capital University U.S. Public Health Service Ohio University University of Kansas Portland Ko Saribekian City Kennebunkport Alpha-Omega Grace Howard John O'Donnell Bill Hobbs Howard O’donnell Hobbs O'Donnell David Upton Benjamin Hall SAD David Sutter The Ledger Arthur K. Hedberg Jr Hedberg Kennebunk SAD 71 Superintendent of Schools Storer Street

We Will Do What We Have To Do If We Don’t Get The Dream

Mrs. Chisholm warns of a coming upheaval in June and urges Americans to emerge from isolation to face hardship. She questions the two party system’s viability amid revolution and splinter groups while advocating action within the system and decrying tokenism. She says people are ready to act and even die to secure tangible benefits.

Litton Industries Under Fire Over Navy Ship Delays

Litton Industries confirms new delays in delivering eight merchant ships for American President Lines and Farrell Lines. A spokesman calls delays excusable and cites a $2.6 million expected late fee claim by Rep. Aspin. Critics link Litton’s PCS Pascagoula yard woes to broader defense contract challenges and trigger calls for government action.

Beverly Hills Calif Litton Industries Inc Navy American President Lines San Francisco Farrell Lines New York Les Aspin D-Wis Litton Aspin Pascagoula, Minn Nixon Roy L. Ash Office of Management and Budget Pascagoula Los Angeles Times

Success Basic Cause Of Dropout

A study presented at the American Educational Research Association meeting finds gender differences in college dropout reasons. Judith E. Albino reports that women quit to avoid conflicting with feminine roles, while men leave for traditional achievement goals based on 1,368 UT Austin withdrawals in 1970 and 1971.

New Orleans American Educational Research Association Judith E. Albino State University of New York At Buffalo University of Texas At Austin Miss Albino

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