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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1968

Page

3

E I Union Women To Hold Summer Fair At Hamilton Hall

The Women's Educational and Industrial Union plans a summer fair from 10 am to 2 pm Friday at Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Saco. Co chairmen Mrs Oliver Johnson and Mrs Henry Lavallee lead the event with doughnuts coffee sandwiches and various organized tables. Publicity chairman is Mrs Albert W Coleman.

Women’s Educational and Industrial Union of Saco Hamilton Memorial Hall Beach Street Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Oliver Johnson Henry LaVallee Hazel Bishop Dorothy Dennett Paul Cobb Robert King Clinton Underwood Isabelle Wilbur Leonard Gray Harriet Fogg Elvira Lord John Tarbox Florence Rea Virginia Turnbull Franklin Milliken Everett Ladd Arthur Wheeler Alvin Tetley Chester Pease Joseph Whitman Albert W. Coleman

Women of St Johns-by-the-Sea Plan Lobster Salad Supper

A meeting of the women of St Johns-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will be held tomorrow night at 7 30 in the parish hall St John Street. Plans will be made for a lobster salad supper to be served from 5 to 7 p m Saturday Aug 3 at the parish hall. Mrs Eulah Matthews returns to Rocky Hill Conn after a two week visit with Mrs Ruth Martin Sea View Avenue.

1St. Johns-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church St. John Street Eulah Matthews Rocky Hill Conn Ruth Martin Sea View Avenue

Johnson adviser warns of recession risk after tax hikes

Arthur Okun, chief economic adviser, cautions a real risk of a downturn early next year due to the tax increase and spending cuts. He notes cooling inflation without harming output and jobs may be difficult while acknowledging some restraint is intended. The tax surcharge and $6 billion spending cut aim to slow the economy, with Okun hopeful for a soft landing. The report also covers the Atomic Energy Committee backing faster work on a new quiet submarine despite censored testimony.

For of Defense Research and Engineering Pentagon Atomic Energy Committee Associated Press Washington Johnson Arthur M. Okun U.S. News & World Report Okun Congress Council of Economic Advisers House-Senate Atomic Energy Committee Hyman G. Rickover Naval Rickover Department of Defense John §. Foster Direc

Senate committee backs some aid cuts amid domestic pressures

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee says it does not oppose foreign aid but argues cuts are needed as U S demands at home exceed capacity. It recommended reducing over 1 billion dollars from Johnson’s 2.96 billion request. Johnson signed a bill extending passports to five years, replacing the prior three year system with renewal provisions.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Johnson

Tensions ease as Model Cities projects settle across neighborhoods

H Ralph Taylor, director of the Model Cities program, says tensions exist but both sides start from suspicion, and most conflicts over control of about 75 Model City projects have been resolved.

H. Ralph Taylor

Troop 305 Scouts Camp Out In Lyman

Troop 305 Scouts Camped at Joe Small's Swan Pond camp in Lyman after a weekend trip. Activities included cooking swimming fishing boating and a clean-up. A swimming outing was planned for tomorrow with participants including Mike George Mike Gagnon Eric Sheltra Georgese Ron ney Sevigny Marc Boilard Norman Lachance Roger Lachance Robert Hevey Dana St. Ours Ken Delage Joe Small Patrick Desrosier Bruce Nunan and Ray Renell.

Boy Scouts of Troop One Building Association Biddeford Joe Small Swan Pond Lyman Mike George Mike Gagnon Eric Sheltra Georgese Ronney Sevigny Marc Boilard Norman Lachance Roger Lachance Robert Hevey Dana St. Ours Ken Delage Patrick Desrosier Bruce Nunan Ray Renell

Whist Games Held At Le Foyer Biddeford Corner

Whist parties organized yesterday at Le Foyer Biddeford led by Antoinette Chretien Bernice Beaulieu and Joseph Plourde. Special prizes awarded to Con rad Nolette Arthemise Jacques Delia Saucier Madeleine Beaulieu and Reynald Dumont with Pearl Petty as high scorer. Other award recipients listed include Rita Dunton Barbara Dunton Alphonsine Bolduc Arthur Daigle Joseph Viger Joseph Chouinard and Norman Petty.

le Foyer Foss Street Poole Street Biddeford Antoinette Chretien Bernice Beaulieu Joseph Plourde Conrad Nolette Arthemise Jacques Delia Saucier Madeleine Beaulieu Reynald Dumont Pearl Petty Rita Dunton Barbara Dunton Alphonsine Bolduc Arthur Daigle Joseph Viger Joseph Chouinard Norman Petty Mihran Toronian Marianne Lapointe

St Francis College Alumni Council Rules Alumni Status

The St Francis College Alumni Council ruled that all graduates and anyone who attended the former St Francis College High School or attended the college for one year are alumni. The decision reverses a 1962 definition and the council plans a constitution detailing alumnus status and council duties.

St. Francis College St. Francis College Alumni Association St. Francis College High School Pool Road Biddeford Liberal Arts ‘College John L. Bove Bove Biddeford College

Baked Bean Supper At Beach Spreads Community Fun

The Miniwanca Star Club hosted a baked bean supper Saturday night at Robinson Memorial Hall West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Committee led by Lucille Mooers included Jean Mooers Helen S Phyllis Sergent Natalie Draggins Pauline Peacock Edrice Bates Marjorie Douglass Anne Douglass Viola O Connor Harriet Libby and Kay Spear. Herbert Standeven managed tickets. There is mention of about 30 000 known spider species.

Old Orchard Beach Miniwanca

E R Warren Lions face Biddeford Braves Tuesday at Park Street

The E R Warren Lions Babe Ruth team meets Biddeford Braves Tuesday evening at 6 at Park Street Playground. Keuffel and Esser Co. employees resumed their two week vacation work this morning.

E. R. Warren Lions Biddeford Braves Park Street Keuffel and Esser Co York Street Robert Berube Dale Nancy Friend Street Keoka Lake South Waterford E. L. Hamilton Daniel Scott Rebecca High Street Waterford Bessie Nadeau Day Street Royal Spofford Estes Lake Sanford Richard Leroux Kennebunk Raymond Richards Ross Road Leroux Metropolitan Life Insurance Co John D. Downing Agency Co Sal Gebbia Marty Meyer New Jersey Ann Winston Edward C. Winston Fletcher Street Shelly Sharon Teresa Patti Brides Richard Bridges Chelmsford Mass Henry P. McCabe Pleasant Street

Painchaud's Band To Present Concert at Memorial Field

Painchaud's Band will present the sixth band concert of the summer series at Memorial Field May Street tomorrow night. Featured numbers include Wonderland by Night Moon River Cabaret Hello Dolly and the University of Maine March with a rain date the next night.

Painchaud Memorial Field May Street iNight Moon River University of Maine

Kennebunk Firemen Parade in Sanford Bicentennial

Kennebunk firemen joined Sanford’s Bicentennial parade featuring the La France pumper and the 1894 Thomas B. Reed ladder wagon drawn by ponies owned by Richard Bibber. The ladder wagon has been on loan from Kennebunk to the Brick Store Museum since 1959.

Kennebunk Kenne Fire Department Sanford la France Thomas B. Reed Richard Bibber Brickstore Museum

Bardot friend in scuffle at Saint Tropez club incident

At the Woom Woom nightclub in Saint Tropez a male friend of Brigitte Bardot, Luigi Rizzi, argued with bar patrons over remarks about her. Alain Delon and Johnny Hallyday intervened as blows ensued, then quiet returned.

Associated Press Saint Tropez France Brigitte Bardot Luigi Rizzi Rizzi Alain Delon Johnny Halliday Miss Bardot

Firemen’s Role at Various Celebrations

A fragment notes the use of firemen at various celebrations, highlighting their presence and duties during public festivities. The text implies organized fire department involvement in safety and ceremonial activities across events.

Classifieds Ad In The Journal Classified Page

Local readers are invited to place ads in The Journal Classified section to reach buyers and renters. Contact information and submission deadlines are listed in the page copy for quick posting.

Local Thieves Escape After Airport Garage Break In

Thieves fled Biddeford Sunday night in an unidentified car after a break in at the Airport Garage on Elm Street. Officer Bowden chased into Route 1 traffic but police halted due to oncoming vehicles. Entry was gained through a roof window. The haul amount was not learned. Police then stopped an attempted break at Shapiro Oil on Main Street. suspects fled prior to arrival.

Biddeford Elm St Everett Bowden Shapiro Oil Co Main St

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