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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1969

Page

3

Credit: Privilege or Right? In a cashless society

AP Business Analyst John Cunniff questions whether credit is a universal right or a privilege. The piece cites the Associated Credit Bureau of America and notes credit expansion, welfare influence on policy, and retailer shifts offering limited credit to welfare recipients, raising the core issue of access to credit.

New York Associated Credit Bureau of America Credit Bureau America United States Justice Department Gimbel’s Abraham & Straus E.J. Korvette Lane Bryant

Missouri Wife Endorses Preparation H Relief

Springfield resident Mrs. H Meyers praises Preparation H as a blessing for hemorrhoids. Doctors reportedly confirm most cases shrink inflamed hemorrhoids with quick pain relief, reduced swelling, and comfort during bowel movements using ointment or suppository forms.

Springfield H. Meyers

Whist Party At VFW Hall In Biddeford

A whist event was held at VFW Hall on Thornton Street Biddeford last night. Prizes awarded to Cora LeProhon Aura Neault Marie Gagne George Nadeau Rachel Croteau and Mabel Ayotte. Low scorers named Marie Jeanne Gosselin Susan Cador ette Josephine Valliere and Anna Forcier. Officials announced another public whist party next Sunday at the hall.

VFW Thornton Street Biddeford Cora LeProhon Aura Neault Marie Gagne George Nadeau Rachel Croteau Mabel Ayotte Laura Neault Claire LaRiviere Vismnalda Gagnon Laurette Boissonneault Anne Marie Tremblay Delvina Girard Lillian Vachon Edward St. Onge Arthur Bolduc Alice Boissonneault Marie Jeanne Gosselin Susan Cadorette Josephine Valliere Anna Forcier

Tourney Plans Discussed By LL Auxiliary

Old Orchard Beach meeting of the Little Town League Ladies Auxiliary at Mrs Priscilla Gilbert 2 R Rocky Ledge discussed Canadian Tournament trip and field betterment projects. Next gathering set for Wednesday at Mrs Shirley Gilbert Wesley Avenue with refreshments served after adjournment.

Old Orchard Beach Little Town League Ladies Auxiliary Priscilla Gilbert Rocky Ledge Shirley Gilbert Wesley Avenue

Surfing Question On Beach Agenda In Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach town council meets to discuss a surfing area after Michael Woodhead files the agenda. Town Manager Leon Jones opposes the plan while Woodhead urges supporters to attend the high school meeting. A possible proposal may require all surfboards to be registered with a fee.

Old Orchard Beach Michael Woodhead Leon Jones Jones Aepear Woodhead

First Female Nominee Victoria Woodhull Nominated in 1872

The first woman nominated for US president was Victoria Claflin Woodhull by the Equal Rights Party in 1872, signaling a bold political milestone for women.

United States Victoria Claflin Woodhull Equal Rights Party

Bridal Shower For Janice Roberts Held In Biddeford

Miss Janice Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Roberts of 31 Dyer Street Saco was honored at a bridal shower held at W F W Hall Thornton Street Biddeford Recent plans say she will wed Marcel Picard son of Mr and Mrs Henry Paul Picard Berry Road Saco August 23 at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Hostesses and many relatives attended listing numerous names and partial attendee lines.

Janice Roberts Edward Roberts Dyer St Saco W.F.W. Hall Thornton Street Biddeford Roberts Marcel Picard Henry Paul Picard Berry Road Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Linda Lamarre Jenny Tarbox Sandra Miniutti Priscilla Picard Jaine Lamarre Ramona Gaudet William Ick Donald Asrs Maree Ban Rars Janet Meade Lorraine Cote Cecile Picard Romeo Grenier Leila Auger Irene Gionest Rose Helen Aline Saucier Conrad Picard Noel Picard Blanche Vail Pauline Morin Genevieve Guillette Rosilda Guillette Rita

Biddeford Couple Marks 25th Wedding Anniversary

The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Huot of 37 Southgate Ave Biddeford was celebrated at Le Foyer with a buffet supper and dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Dusseault and Mr. and Mrs. Armand Letellier. The couple wed July 15 1944 at St Joseph s Church Biddeford and received a purse of money. Attendees included their children grandchildren in laws and many friends from Biddeford and distant towns.

le Foyer Foss and Pool Streets Biddeford Patrick Huot Southgate Ave St. Joseph's Church William Dusseault Armand Letellier Michael Paul Huot Sharon Huot Jeffrey Huot Emile Goulet Ronald Goulet Lorette Nichols Roger Goulet Alphonse Letellier Raoul Rossignol Fecteau Roland Boisse William Dumont Roland Huot Andre Letellier Jean Letellier Joyce Lefebvre Rene Huot Agnes Hayes Raymond Dusseault Fernand Morrissette Kevin Morrissette Irene Noble Mayland Proctor Normand Huot Normand Daigneault Emilien Huot Richard Huot Conrad Huot Robert Dubuc Harvey St. Amand Donald Chretien Claire Letellier Cecile Letellier Estelle Letellier Diane Letellier Gerard Fillion Drummondville Que Charles Foster Field Mass Fernand H Norwalk Conn

Attendees of gift presentation listed by couples and individuals

The record names guests unable to attend the gift presentation: several couples including Mr. and Mrs. Leo Paul Moulin and Mr. and Mrs. John Cowgill among others, plus Miss Josephine Burba and Miss Norma Newman. Additional attendees include Adelard Huot Sr. and Jr., Raymond Mahar and Raymond Reberge, and Mrs. Patrick Bergeron with Lumina Morin.

Leo Paul Moulin John Cowgill Leo Gobeil Roger Huot John Morin Rene Perreault Lawrence Bard Josephine Burba John B. Newman Norma Newman Adelard Huot Sr Adelard Huot Jr Raymond Mahar Raymond Reberge Patrick Bergeron Lumina Morin

Bridesmaids List of Names in Formal Society Group

A long roster of women attendees and social figures is listed, naming Diane Lamarre and many others including Miss Bettyann, Miss Gloria, Mrs Mar Spulich, Miss Shirley Spulich, Miss Pear Bi, Miss Nancy Spulich, Miss Ronette, Mrs Fernand Cote, Miss Diane Picard, Miss Roxanne Gionest, Miss Donna Quatrano, Miss Denise Picard, Miss Michelle Picard, Miss Rei na Lamarre, Miss Cathy Doyon, Miss Susan Picard, Miss Dot Picard, Mrs Irene Cote, Mrs Diana Tingley, Mrs Pauline Castette, Mrs Florence Picard, Miss Rachel Picard, Miss Frances Vaillancourt, Mrs Wallace Wright, Mrs Armand Raymond, Mrs Omer Gregoire, Miss Kathy Pappas, Mrs Joan Denger, Mrs Sharon Allen, and Mrs Rachel Johnson.

Diane Lamarre Bettyann Gloria Brides Mar- Spulich Shirley Spulich Garette Cote Pear Nancy Spulich Ronette Fernand Cote Maanaa Crulinah Livia Wo Uliul

Quick Quiz Reveals Resin, Elections and Edison Facts

A quiz notes amber from fossil pines on the Baltic shores, counts two unopposed presidential elections with Washington in 1789 and Monroe in 1820, and states Thomas Edison had only three months of formal schooling.

Baltic Sea George Washington James Monroe Thomas Edison Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Newborns Listed From Local Hospitals

At Webber Hospital a son to Mr and Mrs James He bert Hollis Center Kevin Christian weighing seven pounds one ounce born July 25. To Mr and Mrs Normand Dumont 4 Pearl St Biddeford a son Normand Alfred Jr weighing five pounds eight ounces born July 26. To Mr and Mrs Robert Boynton 19 Old Salt Road Old Orchard Beach a son weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces born July 26. To Mr and Mrs O Neil Saucier 35 Dyer St Laco a daughter Crystal Ann weighing seven pounds one half ounce born July 27.

Webber Hospital James Hebert Hollis Center Kevin Christian Normand Dumont Pearl St Biddeford Normand Alfred Jr Robert Boynton Old Salt Road Old Orchard Beach O’neil Saucier Dyer St Laco Crystal Ann

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Field Trip Profitable For Rock Hounds

Members of the Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society traveled to Mt Apatite on Sunday and returned with specimens. Attending from the area were President Mrs. Marion Banks of Saco Walter Wuth of Old Orchard Beach Mrs James Whitten of Pine Point Scarborough Mr and Mrs Elmer Allen and Mr and Mrs Carl Lamb of Springvale Mr and Mrs Alfred Gagnon of Westbrook Mr and Mrs John Titus and sons of Portland and others from the Portland area.

Old Orchard Beach Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society Mt. Apatite Marion Banks Saco Walter Wuth James Whitten Pine Point Scarborough Elmer Allen Carl Lamb Springvale Alfred Gagnon Westbrook John Titus

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