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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1968
Page
3
Liechtenstein newspapers accuse Swiss police of crossing into Liechtenstein to stop motorists, citing a photo of a St. Gall policeman catching a driver on Liechtenstein soil. The tiny principality borders Switzerland and uses its currency though remains sovereign.
Clinical tests claim FASTEETH makes chewing easier and dentures up to 35 percent more effective. The paste improves fit for uppers and lowers denture odor while avoiding gummy textures. See your dentist regularly and buy FASTEETH at drug counters.
The field marshal arrived Monday from Tehran for a 10 day visit to discuss arms questions with British ministers. No details on his hospital stay or heart condition were disclosed.
Miss Sharo lyn Rachel Lowell and Sherron Leon Westleigh wed in a home ceremony performed by Rev. Lester Holmes. Matron of honor was Erdine Smith and best man was Arthur Westleigh. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside on Newtown Road in Biddeford.
Phyllis D. Johnson, state public relations chairman, announced the Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs picnic will be Sunday August 4 at Florence Bibber's camp on Sabbathday Lake in New Gloucester. From Portland take Route 26 to Snow Hill Road and follow signs. attendees should bring lunches and coffee will be furnished.
A list shows honey applications in ice cream infant feedings cookies and breads wound care facial masks hand lotions anti freeze blends tobacco and golf ball cores reflecting its versatility across food cosmetic and technical fields.
Rev. Lucian Kemble CFM an assistant professor of theology at St. Francis College returns to classroom duties this summer as a student at St. John’s College in Collegeville Minnesota. He studies the Canon of the Mass and the course Jesus of History Christ of Faith while preparing for another theology degree. Born in Pincher Creek Alberta Canada he will finish summer studies this month and spend August with his family in Alberta. He earned BA degrees from Laval University affiliate Franciscan Scholasticate in Quebec City and from the Montreal Franciscans. Ordained in 1953 he taught at Regina Clemi Seminary Saskatchewan until 1961 and joined St. Francis College faculty in 1965.
Stanley E. Doran of Biddeford Maine is awarded a $400 president’s scholarship for the 1968 69 term at Culver Stockerton College due to high national test scores. He is a Biddeford High graduate and participates in Varsity Club and Glee Club.
Five tables of duplicate bridge were played at the Briggs home on Lawn Avenue. Winners were Mary Wilbur with S A Grondin first, Carleton Brock with Oscar Paradis second, Estella Aranovitch with Alice Fecteau third, Brock with Bates fourth, and Cage with Hickey. The group plans another session Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
The Front for the Liberation of Palestine claimed responsibility for the hijacking and accused El Al of aiding Israeli forces in the 1967 war. The statement alleged El Al planes were used to ferry volunteers and mercenaries and to strike Arab installations. It cited El Al ownership and leases of several 707 jets and other aircraft activities during the crisis.
A study committee was named and a permit issued for a shop that opened two weeks earlier. Six auto body repairmen filed suit in Worcester Superior Court against Insurance Commissioner Farnam and Travelers Indemnity Co. alleging TABCO operates illegally and that Travelers is limited to the insurance business. Travelers has intervened in the case.
Heathsville Virginia Mrs Emeline A Hall clerk of the county board of supervisors asked the board to reduce her annual pay by 600 dollars from 1800 to 1200. She did not provide a reason and would not answer questions. The board quickly approved the request.
A brief note recalls the long standing Hatfield McCoy feud rooted in Civil War loyalties and 19th century family strife. The piece highlights how old grievances shaped regional rivalries and local legend.
Miss Spencer wore an heirloom ivory silk gown as she married Dennis Linden Verrill last Saturday afternoon at South Congregational Church Kennebunkport. Rev. Robert Howes officiated. music by Preston Mattix and Lawrence Davis accompanied the ceremony. The couple will reside in Yarmouth after Aug. 1.
The U S Civil Service Commission announced on Monday that applications for postmaster at Echo will be received until August 13. The Post Office Department said Echo’s fourth class post office will close August 1 as part of a nationwide closure plan.
Mohawk Airlines distributes a leaflet urging passengers to contact lawmakers over air traffic delays. The message blames government planning deficiencies and FAA staffing for longer wait times at New York area airports. It cites mixed use of runways by private and commercial aircraft and slow controller responses as key factors.
Two job openings exist in Saco's Neighborhood Youth Corps per director William Ferrington. Youths aged 16 to 21 from low income families may apply, contacting Ferrington at Thornton Academy Linnell Gym in Saco. Applicants must be entering junior or senior year of high school.
About 80 hippies were arraigned in Municipal Court for violating a midnight curfew on Boston Common. Chief Justice Elijah Adlow called the area a disaster. Sixty seven in custody. the rest released. Some defendants were fined twenty dollars, others given probation to stay away from Beacon and Charles streets.
Kennebunkport Historical Society will host Dr Hilda M Fife English professor from the University of Maine Orono speaking on One Hundred Years of Maine Authors 1860 to 1960 at North Street on Friday July 26 at 8 p m.
A Midwestern governor and others are unhappy with Humphrey and McCarthy while a Massachusetts senator Kennedy could emerge at the convention. Some expect a possible acclamation or vice presidential nod as party leaders seek a dark horse candidate amid McGovern era tensions.
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