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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1969

Page

3

Pythian Groups Install Officers In Kennebunk

Ivy Temple, Pythian Sisters, and Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias held joint ceremonies at Knights of Pythias Hall Kennebunk installing officers. Notables from Berwick Portland Bath and South Windham participated with gifts presented to Ivy Temple leaders and Myrtle Lodge officers.

Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Lodge Main Street Kennebunk Henry Smith Roy Jackson Harland Dutch Knights of Pythias Hall Syrenia Chick Berwick Ida Nevers Martha Leach Helenius Portland Grand Domain Henry Megert George Clark A. Wesley Leech William Taylor Dorrance Clark Fred Hanson Bernard Bunnell Clark Lombard Jackson Megert M.E.C. Mes. Keeffe Eleanor Leech Dutch Court Powers Martin Gladys Leech

Newly Formed Group To Sponsor Student

An organizational meeting of the American Field Service International Scholarships is set for today at 4 p.m. in the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce conference room. The group will sponsor a teenage student from overseas to spend a year with a local family and attend Biddeford High School tuition free. Temporary chairman John J. Larson said the Biddeford chapter will be the first in York County and will promote community effort in international understanding. Interested persons are invited to attend.

American Field Service International Scholarships Biddeford-Saco Biddeford York County

Saco Lowell Credit Union Officers Elected

Dinner followed the annual meeting at St Johns Hall Biddeford where officers and directors were chosen Walter Nelson as president director Joanne Camire treasurer Germaine Berube supervisory committee Alberic Berube credit committee Paul Roy Marc Collette Evelyn Henaire and Robert Tarbox directors James Hummel examiner for Federal Bureau of Credit Unions attended as guest 325 people joined Alex Ferguson and Alphonse Polack in remarks a 4 percent dividend and 5 percent loyalty rebate were declared Prizes awarded and dancing to Arlines Orchestra

Saco- Lowell Employes Federal Credit Union St. John’s ‘Hall Biddeford Walter Nelson Joanne Camire Germaine Berbue Alberic Berube Paul Roy Marc Collette Evelyn Henaire Robert Tarbox James Hummel South Portland Saco-Lowell Federal Credit Union St. John’s Hall Adams Street Alex Ferguson Portland, Maine Credit Union League Germaine Berube

Girl Scout Cookie Sale Set for February in Maine

Girl Scouts of Kennebec Council will take cookie orders February 1 through 8 in southwestern Maine. Mrs. Merton C. Olsen of Cape Elizabeth is general chairman and Mrs. Lloyd Trecartin of Saco is Cookie Sale chairman for Saco Valley. Proceeds fund four resident camps and 13 day camps, with profits supporting operating costs. In 1968 profits financed tents, platforms, camp trucks, and equipment totaling about $2,500, aiding around 100 low income campers. Varieties include vanilla sandwich, peanut butter, fudge filled, and chocolate mint.

Girl Scouts of Kennebec Girl Scout Council Maine Merton C. Olsen Cape Elizabeth Lloyd Trecartin Saco Saco Valley Association

Two Injured In Accident On Biddeford Road

Two people were hospitalized after an early morning auto crash on Mountain Road in Biddeford. Victoria Hall, 16, and Norman Bourgeault, 20, were treated at Webber Hospital. Police investigators Normand Arbour with officers Belanger and Devon reported the incident.

Mountain Road Biddeford Webber Hospital Victoria Hall Crescent Street Norman Bourgeault Green Street Normand Arbour Raymond Belanger Robert Devon Adams Street Ernest F. Birtles Hall Ave Saco William J. Mulkern South Portland

Venet Collection Study in Color Contrasts

Paris opening day of Paris spring and summer fashion shows features Philippe Venet’s bold color contrasts. White trims hemlines cuffs and waistbands punctuate a vivid palette of yellows reds and contrasting coats. Slim box jackets paired with coordinated pants suits highlight chic resort and country wear options. A scarlet flared skirt with a white edged wool bolero stands out among velvet and wool fabrics.

Paris Philippe Venet Venet Ichic

Maine Briefs: Mental Health Panel Recommends $20000 Grant

The Governors Advisory Committee on Mental Health proposed a state grant of 20000 to the Milestone Foundation for alcohol rehabilitation improvements. The center, relocated to Old Orchard Beach after a fire last April, will use funds for a doctor, nurse, and upgraded bookkeeping. In Portland, Gerald Morris of Colorado, 38, was selected as director of the Maine Historical Society from over two hundred applicants.

Augusta Governor’s Advisory Committee On Mental Health Milestone Foundation Old Orchard Beach Scarborough William E. Schumacher State Bureau of Mental Health Portland Gerald Morris Colorado Maine Historical Society

Morris to Assume New Duties at Mystic Marine Society

Morris, a former librarian of the Marine Historical Society at Mystic, Connecticut, will begin his new duties next March.

Morris The Marine Historical Society Mystic, Conn

CD Course Set in Kennebunk

Kennebunk Civil Defense director Edmund L. Cashen announces a Radiological Monitoring course at Kennebunk Junior High School starting Monday February 3 at 7 pm. Interested individuals may contact Cashen at 50 Summer Street for details. Enrollment is limited and notices should be given by Friday January 31.

Kennebunk Edmund L. Cashen Kennebunk Civil Defense Cashen Summer Street Kenne Bank

Wild rice harvest near Lake Winnipeg cited by Audubon

The Maine Audubon Society says three hundred tons of wild rice are gathered annually along the east side of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba. Described as an aquatic crop thriving in four inches to four feet of water, it requires no sowing or cultivation and was once a staple for nomadic Indians. It is now considered the world’s most expensive cereal.

Lake Winnipeg Manitoba Maine Audubon Society

Beach Woman Attends Husson Commencement

Mrs Frank Whitten of Temple Avenue attended the Husson College graduation in Bangor on Saturday. Her son Richard Henry Tate earned a bachelor of science in business administration. Tate is son of Mr and Mrs Norman Tate of Saco. Accompanying her were her sisters Mrs Henry Whitten of Manchester New Hampshire and Mrs Wesley Garland and daughter Sue Ellen of Scarborough. The exercises began at 10 am in Peakes Auditorium.

Ocean Park Frank Whitten Temple Avenue Richard Henry Tate Husson College Bangor Tate Norman Tate Elm St Saco Whitten Henry Whitten Manchester N. H Wesley Garland Sue Ellen Scarborough Peakes Auditorium

Winners Named At Le Foyer Whist Party Biddeford

Martial Perreault led scoring at yesterday's Le Foyer whist party held on Pool Street and Foss Street. The organizing committee included Bernice Beaulieu Joseph Chouinard Antoinette Chretien Joseph Plourde Paul Chabot and Medley Beaulieu. Special prizes went to Raymond Ouellette Mabel Ayotte Lina Lapointe Oliva Perreault and Aurore Soucy. Another party is planned for next Sunday at the hall.

Martial Perreault le Foyer Pool Street Fosse Street Biddeford Bernice Beaulieu Joseph Chouinard Antoinette Chretien Joseph Plourde Paul Chabot Medley Beaulieu Arthur Bolduc Aurore Soucy Bertha Danis Elizabeth Dube Edward Gallant Emma _ Thibouthot Ronald Dumont Alderic Soucy Aurise Boissonneault Joseph Viger Mabel Ayotte Raymond Ouellette Lina Lapointe Oliva Perreault

Radical Change The Pacific Ocean Higher And Colder

A note indicates the Pacific Ocean exhibits greater height and cooler temperatures than the Atlantic in the observed region. The finding contrasts with common assumptions about the two oceans and implies regional climatic or oceanographic differences affecting sea level and temperature profiles.

Pacific Ocean Atlantic

Canal project could alter Caribbean life and Atlantic climate

Maine Audubon Society reports that a Central American sea level canal would affect marine life in the Caribbean, divert the Gulf Stream and possibly create a new hurricane center. In New York, police arrested a Bronx man after firefighters found a machine gun in a violin case during a blaze at Paul Rauch's apartment, and a subsequent search uncovered marijuana.

Central America Caribbean North Atlantic Maine Audubon Society New York Bronx Paul Rauch

Now Possible To Shrink Painful Hemorrhoids

New York reports science finds a medication that promptly stops itching relieves pain and shrinks hemorrhoids in many cases. Doctors noted reduction of inflamed hemorrhoids while soothing tissues and preventing further infection. Preparation H comes in ointment or suppository form.

New York, N.Y

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