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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1968

Page

3

Saco Jaycees Plan Battle Of The Bands

Saco Jaycees map prelims for the Battle of the Bands at the Saco Armory on February 23. The winner advances to the Maine state contest in Augusta on April 20, then to the national final in Boston next July. Age 13 to 19 by Feb 23. at least one Maine resident for two months prior. Ten bands max. first come, first served. Trophies for top two and best individual talent. information from Sherman Letellier, Seaside Avenue, Ferry Beach, Saco.

Saco Jaycees Saco Armory National Jaycees Saco Augusta State of Maine Boston Maine Sherman Letellier Seaside Avenue Ferry Beach Sherman

Girl Scout Troop Visits Radio Station in Biddeford

Biddeford Girl Scout Troop 29 visited radio station WIDE as part of the My Community badge work. Badges awarded to members including Jane Beaulieu Denise Gobeil Joyce Dechene Patricia Boissonneault and Katherine Dudley new member Susan Thiubeault was welcomed and plans for a tobogganing party were discussed. Other attendees included Diane Beaudoin Joan Souliere Denise Moody Debra Nadeau Julia Souliere Judith O’Neil Cindy Daly Paulette Lamentagne Diane Gagnon and leaders Mrs. Lucille Dudley and Mrs. Gilberte Gagne. The piece notes there are over 240000 buses in the country with more than half being school buses.

Biddeford Janee Beaulieu Debra Labrecque Denise Gobeil Joyce Dechene Sign of the Star Patricia Boissonneault Katherine Dudley Susan Thibeault

Waterboro Man Guilty On Traffic Charge Plea Leads to Fines

Waterboro resident George H. Ramsell aged 58 was found guilty of operating under the influence and fined 175 dollars by Judge George Varney in Saco District Court. Several others faced speeding, stop sign, and license violations with fines up to 150 dollars and varied pleas.

Waterboro George Varney Saco George H. Ramsell Walter G. Noble Heath Road Kennebunk Noble Thomas F. Fox Kittery Fox Noto J Rene R. St. Ours Camp Ellis Stanley K. Hill RFD Biddeford Hill Charles A. Trumbull Fryeburg Harold L. Daniels Quaker Hill Conn Doris E. Paryeur Torrington Jon P. Clogston Tatic Road Wells Maurice R. Prince Manchester N.H Richard B. Dumbrocyo Sebago Lake Lindley R. Bridges, Jr Robert B. Chilkott South Portland Byron H. Cowan Jr Buxton Arundel John A. Mack Jr Worcester Mass Sanborn’s Motor Express Portland

Roads Declared Limited-User Highways In Kennebunk

The Kennebunk Board of Selectmen designated four roads as limited-user highways after a December hearing. Emmons Road Harts Road and New Road were set unanimously while Kimball Lane passed 3 to 1 with the chairman voting no. Herman Cohen resides on Kimball Lane and spoke at the hearing.

Kennebunk Board of Selectmen Herman Cohen Kimball Lane Emmons Road Harts Road New Road

Coffee event aids March of Dimes in Augusta

Mrs Charles Swicker and Mrs Alphonse Monier attended a Blaine Mansion coffee in Augusta on Wednesday to support the March of Dimes. The United States had purchased the Virgin Islands in 1917.

Charles Swicker Alphonse Monier Blaine Mansion Augusta United States Virgin Islands

Editors Use Delay on Trial Info Restrictions

A spokesman for the American Society of Newspaper Editors urges a one year delay on proposed fair trial information restrictions by the American Bar Association. The open letter, by J Edward Murray, calls for full editor discretion to disclose crime details at the start while withholding inadmissible pretrial information to aid court cooperation. The letter argues reforms should pause and focus on handling of attorney conduct and press bar dialogue.

Gallup N.M American Society of Newspaper Editors American Bar Association Today Advisory Committee On Fair Trial and Free Press Paul C. Reardon Massachusetts House of Delegates Chicago J. Edward Murray ASNE Freedom of Information and Press-Bar Committee New Mexico Press Association Murray Arizona Republic Phoenix Ariz Reardon American Newspaper Publishers Association

Potato Warts Reported in Tucker County West Virginia

The report from the State Agriculture Department notes potato warts found near Thomas in Tucker County, the first known United States occurrence. The agency believes the disease could be eradicated from the area and the country by 1970.

West Virginia Charleston, W.va State Agriculture Department Thomas, Tucker United States

Such assumptions are not equal to the situation letter

The note argues that assumptions do not match the actual circumstances, emphasizing a gap between belief and fact. It stresses careful assessment and warns against drawing conclusions without full context. The statement reflects cautious judgment in evaluating complex matters.

Mothers Club in Kennebunk holds all day meeting

An all day Mothers' Club meeting at the Low er Village fire station drew 19 attendees with President Natalie Zaleski leading the business session. Plans were made for summer fair sewing, new member consideration, and upcoming Feb 7 meeting. Dinner was arranged by Shirley Schmidt and others. The Kennebunk Board of Selectmen met with new Town Manager Donald Dulac to review relief cases and the proposed budget.

Mothers’ Club Lower Village Natalie Zaleski Averill Goulden Grace Gunn Helen Taylor Vera Clough Kay Baum Marie Porter Shirley Schmidt Peggy Nunan Kennebunk Board of Selectmen Donald Dulac

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