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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1968

Page

3

Saco Couple Celebrate Anniversary in 25th Year

The 25th wedding anniversary of Floyd A. and Alice Willey Smith was celebrated at the North Saco Grange Halls on Saturday night. The couple, long residents of Saco and Benton and Ashland, were presented a money tree and gifts as family and friends gathered, including many local residents and relatives from Massachusetts and New York.

North Saco Floyd A. Smith Buxton Road Saco Dawn Slater Ruth Willey Glenny Willey Smith Alice Willey Benton Ashland New Britain Conn Scott Smith Lynn Mass Slater Bruce Smith Old Orchard Beach Bartt Smith Brett Smith Michael Robert L. Slater Bruce A. Smith Alvah Littlefield Frank Raychard Jr Frank Willey Sr Sherman Letellier David Wormwood Robert Neal Randall Willey Laurence Poulin Carl Libbey Jr Ronald Sargent Joseph W. Sparks Edna Grafffam Arthur Willey Arthur Willey Jr Dennis Willey Timothy Willey David Wiley Casey Daniel Middleton Carolyn Willey Saugus Scott A. Smith John Wright Gertrude Dennett Gerard Moreau Winthrop Willey Billerica Frank Willey Jr Donald Willey Malden

Boston's 45th mayor outlines four-year plan at Faneuil Hall

Kevin H. White, age 38, addressed Boston residents from Faneuil Hall, outlining his four-year program in an 11 minute speech during the inaugural ceremony. The brief 40 minute ceremony marked his accession as mayor.

Associated Press Boston Kevin H. White Faneuil Hall Boston

Notice of Arborist Examination in Maine

The State Arborist Examining Board will hold a written exam for licensing in shade and ornamental tree care. Date is Monday January 15 1968 at 8 30 A M. Room 416 State Office Building Augusta and Department of Botany Deering Hall Room 217 University of Maine Orono.

P.L State Office Augusta Department of Botany Deering Hall University of Maine Orono

Don Meredith to Retire From Cowboys in 1967

Dallas quarterback Don Meredith, a workhorse of the Eastern Division champion Cowboys, will retire after eight pro seasons. He told teammates and friends after the loss to Green Bay, planning to join a Dallas stock brokerage firm in 1967.

Dallas Tex Don Meredith Dallas Cowboys Dallas Times Herald Times Herald Meredith Green Bay Cowboys Steve Perkins

Medicare rule changes simplify hospital admissions

The new law removes needless paperwork by recognizing physician admission rules and places all out-patient diagnostic services under Part B Medicare. It shifts coverage so hospital stays are reimbursed through doctors’ bill insurance, consolidating outpatient services previously under Part A.

Johnson Tightens Travel And Investment Controls

Johnson continued from page one by restricting U S import barriers and travel for two years. Legislation to re strict travel will be submitted to Congress. Executive order clamps controls on overseas investments. No new investments allowed this year in Western Europe or South Africa. Investments in Britain and other non European developed nations will be held to 65 percent of the 1965 66 average.

U.S Congress United States Johnson Europe South Africa Britain Australia Canada

Million Dollar Carpet Warehouse Fire Suspected Arson

A warehouse fire in Pompano Beach caused about one million yards of carpeting to be destroyed, with investigators suspecting arson after ransacking of files and desks prior to the blaze. Robert Salame, co owner of the Boston Bug Co., said most loss came from water damage.

Pompano Beach Fila Robert Salame Boston Bug Co

Ocean Park Association Holds Annual Winter Meeting

Ocean Park Maine the Ocean Park Association board of directors and assembly committee held midwinter sessions at Porter Memorial Hall Grove. New property owners joined association membership following year end reports showing a successful 1967 season and a balanced 1968 budget. An August 3 meeting was scheduled in Jordan Memorial Hall. The group patronizes Sunday worship and midweek entertainments.

Ocean Park Ocean Park Association Board of Assembly Porter Memorial Hall the Grove Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Hartley T. Grandin Suncook N.H George P. Bentley Ambhert Mass Rufus H. Bond Medford B. C. Jordan Memorial Hall

Two Lincoln County Men Hospitalized After Biddeford Crash

Lynn Bailey of Nobleboro and Timothy Woodbury of Damariscotta were taken to Webber Hospital after a Sunday car crash at Veterans Circle Route 1. Bailey was released. Woodbury underwent surgery and remains in good condition. Police found forty three cigarette cartons with New Hampshire tax stamps in the car. The men said the cigarettes were bought for their own use for 100 dollars at a military base and elsewhere in New Hampshire. Investigating officers were Chief Edgar Sevigny and Sgt. Adelbert Morin. Russia became a great power during the reign of Peter the Great.

Lincoln County Veterans’ Circle Route 1 Biddeford Lynn Bailey Nobleboro Maine Timothy Woodbury Damariscotta Webber Hospital Bailey Woodbury New Hampshire Edgar Sevigny Adelbert Morin

Commandery to Confer Temple Work on Three Candidates

St. Amand Commandery Knights Templar will confer the Order of the Temple on three candidates during a West Kennebunk Masonic Hall meeting. Candidates report at 6 p.m. with degree work to follow, then a full opening and business session at 7:30 led by Wells commander Herbert A. Swett.

Kennebunk Order of the Temple St. Amand Commandery Knights Templar Masonic Hall West Kennebunk Herbert A. Swett Wells West Kennebunk Masonic Hall Orders of Red Cross Malta Newell Chase

Holiday Eve Party Held In Biddeford

Mr and Mrs William Doran Jr entertained a group of friends on New Year s Eve at their Southgate Avenue home Biddeford. Playroom decorations reflected the holiday motif and a buffet lunch was served. Guests included many local residents and visitors from Massachusetts.

William Doran Jr Southgate Avenue Biddeford Robert Montpas Normand Daigneault Donald Robinson Norman Huot Roger Huot Raymond Soulard Raymond Montpas John Doran Jack Foley William Dumont William Morris Albert Collard Margaret Morris Daniel Gagne John Foss Laurier Caron Roger Croteau Massachusetts

Biddeford Bus In Minor Accident

A minor collision on Elm Street Biddeford involved a school bus owned by Delage's Garage and Body Shop and a car driven by Pauline Martin fifty of 141 Foss Street Biddeford. The bus scraped the left fender as it passed. No injuries were reported by Biddeford police.

Elm Street Biddeford Pauline Martin Foss St Delage

Old Orchard Beach Lodge and Council Meeting Notice

Old Orchard Beach hosts a meeting of the Rebekah Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall on Old Orchard Street. Rev James J Mullen Council K of C Auxiliary meets at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Columbus Club Hall Union Avenue. In Seattle a New Year’s party aboard the Illahee drew eight Bainbridge Island commuters with music hats and party items.

Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Old Orchard Street James J. Mullen K. of C Columbus Club Hall Union Avenue Seattle Illahee Bainbridge Island

Maine Firm Merges With Rogers Fibre in Colonial Board Deal

Colonial Board Co. of Manchester Conn. votes to merge with Rogers Fibre Co. of Bar Mills and Poland Maine. Rogers shareholders approved December 27. Merger creates a $8 million combined sales group with 37,500 new preferred shares issued. John Rogers becomes Colonial VP and director. Robert Fuller remains CEO as integration aims for efficiencies.

Colonial Board Co Manchester Conn Rogers Fibre Co Bar Mills Poland Maine Roger’s Roger Colonial Common John Rogers Rogers Co Robert P. Fuller Colonial Rogers’ Mills Colonial Board Rogers Donald R. Ross Covington Tenn Roglers

New Year White House actions aim to curb payments gap

President Johnson announced five new steps to shrink the U.S. balance of payments gap at his New Year’s Day news conference. He urged Americans to prioritize domestic travel and save about 500 million dollars in tourism expenditures by limiting travel to the Western Hemisphere for two years.

White Raymond S. Wilkins Massachusetts Supreme Court Kathryn John F. Collins Mary Richard Cardinal Cushing Boston John A. Volpe U.S. House John W. McCormack Johnson U.S Americas Western Hemisphere

Wells Officers of Ocean Lodge to Install Friday

A.M. and A.M. will be installed in semi public ceremonies Friday at 7 30 p m in Highpine Masonic Hall, Sanford Road, Wells. Refreshments will be served. The bylaws committee of the Wells Congregational Church will meet tomorrow at 7 20 p m at the Second church building. Choirs will rehearse Thursday in the parish house, junior at 7 p m and senior at 8 p m. The Congregational Women's group meets Jan 8 at 7 45 p m in the Second Church parish house. The program will feature slides of Europe by Mrs. Doris Stillings and Mrs. Millicent Goodwin. Refreshments will be served under Mrs Maude Averill. Jan 14 is the annual parish meeting date.

Ocean Lodge A.M Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells Wells Congregational Church Congregational Women's Church Doris Stillings Millicent Goodwin Europe Maude Averill

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