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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1968

Page

10

Pigeon Sister Flies to Rescue in Boston Stage Scene

Boston actors Jess Cain and Lois de Banzie rehearse The Odd Couple at South Shore Theater Cohasset with Cain set to star as Oscar in Beverly. De Banzie helps by teaching blocking and lines, aiding Cain during a summer rehearsal period.

Boston New England Jess Cain Cain Oscar Tom Poston Fussy Felix Dante Wee South Shore Cohasset Mass North Shore Beverly Dailey New York Lois de Banzie Gwendolyn Pigeon Lois

Five town dumps hours and historic polar flight plan

The Biddeford city dump will be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays. A Logan Airport flight aimed at marking Adm. Richard Byrd's polar anniversary is planned with Fred G. Dustin as host, stopping in 14 countries over 27 days aboard a Conair jet.

Biddeford Logan Airport Cape Adm. Richard Playhouse Dennis Mass E. Byrd Allen’ Ludden Betty C . Dustin Boston Skowhegan Maine

Racing Deaths Rise Despite Safety Rules

The season sees at least 19 drivers killed in world motor racing with no halt in sight, despite tightening safety standards. Victims include Jimmy Clark and Joe Schlesser. incidents span the United States and Europe, highlighting the sport’s grim toll this year.

Ths Associated Press Britain United States Jimmy Clark U.S Europe Joe Schlesser Mike Wright Santa Rosa Calif Ronnie Duman Milwaukee Une Mike Spence Indianapolis Lodovicio Scarfiotti Italy Scarfiotti Berchtesgaden Germany

Local Olive Rebekah Lodge Meets Then Mystery Ride

Kennebunk social items note Mrs Patricia Jalbert presiding over a brief lodge meeting at I C C F Hall and a mystery ride ending at Mrs Lorraine Charland s home for a family dinner. Attendees include Mrs Evelyn Court and others. Also listed are a summer fair planned by the Mothers Club and other community notices.

KENNEBUNK — _ Noble Patricia Jalbert Olive Rebekah Lodge 1.C.C.F. Hall Lorraine Charland Charland Evelyn Court Dorothy Hubbard Marion Bedard Virgie Thyng Phyllis Smith Betty Coleman Berwick Mildred Calbeck Kennebunk Patricia Mitchell Plummer Street Idea School of Beauty Culture Portland Robyn's Beauty Nest Mothers’ Club Norman Stevens Thewater Court Aline Will Marie Porter Cochairman Elise Cooper Mary McKenney Helen Taylor Natalie Zaleski Olga LaVopa Eleanor Clapp Mary Fret Donald Smith Richard Elizabeth Summer Street Arundel Yankee Belle Chorus St. David's Episcopal Church Portland Street

Wallace votes spark wary Maine leader comment

Gov. Curtis said Wallace’s potential third party votes would be a protest and should not sway the election outcome. He favored a House decision for the largest major party plurality if no candidate wins a majority and hinted at a Democratic choice before the August convention. He did not reveal his preferred candidate.

Augusta George C. Wallace Kenneth Curtis Curtis Alabama House of Representatives House Robert Kennedy Humphrey Sen McCarthy

Retired Chaplain Speaks To Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club hosts a business meeting with guest speaker John Selene, a retired Air Force chaplain. President Donald Jones leads the session and guests are introduced by Herbert Bean, with club members including Robert Cor.

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club Nion Avenue John Selene Robert Cor Donald Jones Herbert Bean

Prison officials identify two missing inmates

Prison officials identified the missing men as Richard Leary, 28, of Stoughton, sentenced in 1967 to 2% to 5 years for rape, and Stephen Lane, 23, of Milwaukee, Wis., sentenced last February to a five year indefinite term for stealing an automobile.

Richard Leary Stoughton Stephen Lane Milwaukee Wis

Lawn Party Called Off In Heat For 50-Plus Club

KENNEBUNK the lawn party planned for Thursday by the 50-Plus Club was cancelled due to heat. The club will meet instead at the Webhannet Clubhouse with refreshments served after.

Kennebunk Webhannet

Miss Fortin takes $650 Hinsdale pace title at Hinsdale Raceway

Miss Fortin won the featured $650 Manchester Union Leader pace at Hinsdale Raceway Tuesday night, covering the mile in 2:07 and earning $3.80 for the win.

Hinsdale N.H

Orbit Time Wins Foxboro Pace at $2500 Feature

Orbit Time captured the featured $2 500 mile pace at Foxboro Raceway on Tuesday night. The pacer finished the mile in 2 03.3 setting a track record and paid $28.60 to win for trainer driver and owner newly highlighted in Foxboro notes.

Foxboro Mass Orbit Time Foxboro Raceway

Saco Girls Attend Florida FHA National Meeting

Two delegates from Saco Maine Miss Rebecca McKee and Miss Linda Scammon joined 1 200 FHA delegates at the Florida meeting in Miami Beach. The week long session featured workshops discussions speakers and social events under the theme Citizenship A Challenge to Cherish.

Miami Beach Fla Future Homemakers of America FHA Rebecca Kkee Arthur L. McKee Cutts Ave Linda Scammon Harley Scammon Jr Simpson Road Saco Maine Elizabeth Gordon Eugene C. Gordon Wesley Ave Old Orchard Beach America

Daley vows Chicago convention with city workers if needed

Mayor Daley says the Democratic National Convention will open August 26 in the Amphitheatre in Chicago and city workers will be used to install communications equipment if Illinois Bell cannot settle its wage dispute with the IBEW. Picket lines could be set up if city workers are used or if installations are contracted to outside firms.

Chicago Richard J. Daley Daley Illinois Bell Telephone Co International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers International Amphitheatre IBEW Bell John M. Bailey Democratic National Committee Bailey Illinois Bell Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

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