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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
3
Kennebunkport The School Around Us hosts a Downcast Clambake on July 29 at the Shawmut Inn. Served poolside noon to 4 pm with lobster, clams, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn, potatoes, slaw, rolls, relishes and fruit punch. Reservations and ticket pickup at the Shawmut Inn.
St Francis de Sales Church in Roxbury sold 22 religious artworks from its rectory to settle debts. Kiernan of Marine Art Gallery Salem bought them for 27 279 66 dollars, appraised at 22 000, with proceeds covering the parish debt near 27 000.
Julie Clear of Old Orchard Beach won Best of Show for Martha and Mary Chapel, a Sudbury Mass winter scene. Lillian S. Jakeman of Ocean Park took second in religious buildings for The Temple. Rev. Lawrence Larrowe earned first in religious people for In the Carpenter Shop. The event seeks annual continuation with expanded categories.
Wells Reverend Morley Durest will be guest speaker at Wells Branch Baptist Church with services Sunday at 10 45 a m and 7 p m.
Kiernan notes several art pieces suitable for churches or institutions. A remarkable Pelligrini wood carving of the Crucifixion earns praise for its craftsmanship. A fine copy of Raphael’s Madonna of the Chair also appears among the offerings.
In his 60 day report to Saco residents Mayor Berton Braley urges full backing of the city’s industrial park and existing businesses. He cites lack of moral support, notes park underfunded and urges state and federal funding, plus a formalized salary schedule and cost of living adjustments for city employees.
Concord NH The Small Business Administration announced it will not accept loan applications in New Hampshire after August 31 for the February Seacoast disaster. District Director Josephat T Benoit said 81 loans totaling about 294,900 have been approved. Those needing assistance should contact the Concord District Office at 55 Pleasant Street.
The article notes that marriage to a U.S. citizen does not automatically confer citizenship. An alien woman must file a petition for naturalization to become an American.
Joseph Plamondon, co director, announced this summer’s Youth Corps includes 8 boys and 67 girls across 34 city sites. Work ranges from office tasks to street painting and custodial duties, with crosswalks and curb markings visible citywide.
A reader asks about refunds for contributions, family employment coverage, and reporting changes in earnings. The advisor explains refunds are not issued, credits stay on record, family employment is not covered, and to notify the office of earnings changes to adjust benefits accordingly. Call or write the Biddeford Social Security Office for details.
A new remedial education course taught by Roger Painchaud enrolled 20 youths in the corps. Participants receive pay while attending, as the program requires 26 hours per week of corps work and pays members $1.80 per hour.
The Maine Law Enforcement Planning and Assistance Agency approved grants of 545 209 pending DOJ funds. Training and education programs receive 15 513 to institutions including The Boys Training Center and Maine courts. several towns and counties receive 245 908 for crime detection and apprehension efforts. Additional 15 745 supports Clerk of Courts Coordinator. 268 043 funds go to correctional facilities and rehabilitation programs across Maine agencies.
Camp Waban in Sanford asks friends to donate charcoal briquets for a chicken barbecue on Saturday August 5. Please drop bags at Tibbets Pontiac Cadillac in Sanford Jim's Service Center on Summer Street Kennebunk or Prescott's Metal Shop on Route 1 in Biddeford.
The Sudbury, Ontario region accounts for about 75 percent of the world’s nickel production, underscoring its central role in the global metal supply and industrial economy.
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