U S Bicycle Sales Skyrocket Driven by Youth and Seniors
U S bicycle sales rise rapidly with 1967 at six million and 1969 forecast to 8.4 million, fueled by elderly cycling for fitness and a youth culture craving style. San Diego shop founders helped spark the trend by introducing high handlebars and banana seats, prompting major makers to mimic innovative designs like high risers and tri wheelers. Prices climb as bikes gain features, with servicing becoming more complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
New York
United States
Paul Dudley White
San Diego
Gene Randel
Marion Moore
New England News Briefs highlights local appointments and incidents
Dr. Richard M. Jones of Watertown is named director of psychological services for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The state DPW funds a 7.3 million dollar Route 2 relocation in Templeton with federal reimbursement. An Otis Reservoir advisory council is formed. A 206 mile Walk for the Retarded ends in New Bedford with VFW fundraising. A Hull teen presumed drowned after a fall near Pumpkin Island. Two Arizona fugitives face auto theft and license charges in Chelsea District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Richard M. Jones
Watertown
Brandeis University
Smith College
University of California
State Department of Mental Health
Jones
State Department of Public Works
J.F. White Co
Needham Heights
Templeton
DPW
Nahant
Mass
Arizona
Chelsea District Court
Paul W. Martin
Robin Brown
Yuma
Ariz
Lemuel S. Bell
Metropolitan District Commission
Nevele Dell Wins Bay State Raceway Featured Trot
Nevele Dell, paying $5.80, claimed the featured trot at Bay State Raceway on Thursday night, finishing the mile in 2 05 3 5. The heavy favorite L G Diplomat settled for third place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxboro
Mass
Nevele Dell
Bay State Raceway
L.G. Diplomat
Public service feature on marriage vows and annulment
An American Bar Association feature by Will Bernard discusses how a simple agreement to annul a marriage could undermine the dignity of the marital bond and the legal implications of such actions. It examines legal and ethical considerations surrounding annulment versus divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riage
American Bar Association Public Service
Will Bernard
Upward Bound Students From Gorham College Plans
In Gorham this summer a group of 13 Upward Bound students, most from high school with one or two years in the program, will take two college courses for credit. Caron, a second year student and recent Biddeford graduate, will attend Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Portland for restaurant management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caron
Biddeford High School
Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute
Portland
When a Jest Marriage Is a Real Court Controversy
A teenage party leads to a mock wedding across the state line and a formal ceremony, then a court rules no marriage occurred due to lack of intent. Other cases show that if a supposed union is temporary or meant to be annulled, courts may still deem it binding. The judge warns marriage is not to be treated lightly.
Beach Day Campers Hold Hillbilly Week at Happy Day Camp
OLD ORCHARD BEACH This week has been Hillbilly Week at Happy Day Camp with two groups the McCoys and the McLeans. A week of sports and activities included a costume contest a fan contest and a track meet at the high school field. Track team members and campers names are listed.
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Old Orchard Beach
McCoys
Mcleans
Iseie Couvalrs
Mike Maksut
Paul Norwood
Bruce Wilcox
Kenneth Black
Chris Cronin
Charles Ross
James Hurwitz
Bobby Thompson
Austin Presley
Skipper Norwood
Mark Norwood
John Ratcliff
Worden
Peter Ross
Kevin Thurlow
David Fleurant
Bradley Sandler
Ski Wilson
James Wilson
Mark Bernier
Alan Thurlow
Paul Goudreau
Marty M
Robert J. Roberting
Biddeford Opens City Comfort Stations for Public Use
Mayor Leo Lemire announced comfort stations in Biddeford City Building will open to the general public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Monday July 14 after renovations. The move ends years of lacking such facilities for residents and visitors.
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Leo Lemire
Biddeford
Lemire
Local parade honors fire safety winners in morning session
Directors announced final scores in a costume parade with 2,215 points for the McCoys and 2,120 for the McLeans. William Earle presented prizes and gave a talk on fire and accident prevention and first aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Moss
Charles Fortier
Simon Beaulieu
John O'Neil
Matty Thibeault
Richard Smith
Ricky Simonds
Donald Miles
Gary Latno
Mike Coombs
Raymond Phillips
Charles Beaulieu
Robert Michie
John Silim
Scott Worthing
Jim Presley
Robert Henaire
William Earle
McCoys
McLeans
Earle
Field Day at Franciscan Monastery in Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport sees the annual Field Day and Picnic of the Franciscan Monastery on Sunday August 3 on monastery grounds. The day opens with an 11 a.m. solemn mass at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes followed by a noon dinner and a program of folk dances directed by Anna Ivaska. Participants can enjoy games and Lithuanian food and beverages.
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Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
Our Lady of Lourdes
Anna Ivaska
Area Men Promoted At Maine Maritime Academy
Midshipman officer appointments for 1969 70 at Maine Maritime Academy were announced by Capt William F Brennan commandant of midshipmen. Among those promoted are Regimental adel Army David E Stearns Biddeford and Second Battalion Command R Kimball Kennebunk.
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Castine
Maine Maritime Academy
William FF. Brennan
David E. Stearns
Biddeford
R. Kimball
Kennelbunk
Riccitelli Edges Geoffrion In 16 Round Portland Bout
Pete Riccitelli 173 of Portland won a split decision over Ronnie Geoffrion 177 of New York City in a 16 round feature at the Exposition Building Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Pete Riccitelli
Ronnie “Boom Boom" Geoffrion
New York City
Exposition Building
Summer sale planned by WSC S United Methodist Church
Old Orchard Beach announces the annual summer sale of cooked food aprons and fancy articles by the Women’s Society of Christian Service on Washington Avenue July 31 from 10 am to 2 pm on the church lawn weather permitting. rain location is the church vestry. Local residents Louise King, Dennysville visit. William Hamilton and family vacation in Hawaii. Annie Lord and Richmond Lord return to Green
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Old Orchard Beach
Women’s Society of Christian Serviice
United Methodist Church
Washington Avenue
Louise King
Portland Avennue
Dennysville
William Hamilton
Seaview Avenue
Hawaii
Annie Lord
Richmond Lord
Green
Visit Ends With Mrs Edward Lord In Ville South Carolina
A traveler from Saco Avenue spends several days with Mrs Edward Lord and enjoys the hospitality of many friends in Ville.
FHA Meeting On Area Girls Agenda Sets Maine Delegation
Six Maine girls and two adults will attend the Future Homemakers of America national meeting at Colorado State University Fort Collins July 14 to 17. Delegates include Novella Briggs Old Orchard Beach Esther Davis Saco and Susan Wildes Kennebunk. Pownal VT AP No Coaching won the feature race at Green Mountain Park in five furlongs.
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Maine
the Future Homemakers of America
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
State
Novella Briggs
Old Orchard Beach
Esther Davis
Saco
Susan Wildes
Kennebunk
Pownal
Green Mountain Park
Sue MacFarlane
Sceaes
Shenandoah Downs
Shore Pass
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U.S
America
New England
Arthur W. Brownell
State Department of Natural Resources
Otis Reservoir
Blandford
Otis
Tolland
Albany
N.Y
New Bedford
Henry Kosier
Fall River
Hank de Grace
John D. Lopes
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Kevin H. White
Hull
Lois Bumpus
Pumpkin Island
Cla
Murphy’s
Home Entertainment Center
Main Street
Ocean Park
Robert M. Corliss
Temple Ave
Corliss
Bobby
William Marshall
United States Army Engineers
Vietnam
Arthur B. Moreau
Arthur J. Moreau
Biddeford Pool
Gorham
Biddeford Service
Maine Maritime
Clement P. Wight Dial
Nimrod Camper Fox Mini Bikes
Ya Ok
Salem
Skoppe
Black PT
Scarborough
Cas
Pool Road
Biddeford Savings Bank
F.d.sc
Main ST
Biddeford, Maine
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