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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1975
Page
10
Webber Hospital in Biddeford plans a central antenna system to improve patient viewing. The hospital began exploring the option last October and aims to bring enhanced television service to inpatients.
The police commission hires three summer policemen starting mid June. Jasper Dentico from Kinney Shores, Calvin Bridges from Kennebunk, and Robert Lynn from South Portland join the force, with Lynn aiding efforts to grow the reserve force from two to ten full time. The commission also adds three matrons to assist arrests of females. Televisions become available in hospital rooms via a new rental service with a hostess visiting patients to rent sets and ensure access.
Members of the Class of 1965 at Biddeford High School plan their 10th reunion to be held June 28 at Elks Lodge on Portland Road in Saco. A 6 30 p m social hour and 7 30 p m buffet dinner will lead into dancing with the Four Jacks. Reservations through committee members Rae Cote Janice Cote Paula Dolby Carol Heffernan Leslie Roy and Priscilla Roy Chasse.
York County Community College Services has moved its Counseling Office from 260 Main St Biddeford to 140 Elm St Biddeford to accommodate enrollment growth. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays. Students eyeing fall courses should visit after July 1 to meet a counselor and plan their schedule.
The Blue Army of Mary plans an all night vigil June 6 and 7 at Bay View Saco in the chapel of the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary to honor the Holy Year and pray for priests. The vigil opens with a 9 p.m. Mass Friday, feast of the Sacred Heart, and closes with a 5 a.m. Mass Saturday, feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Veterans of World War I and Auxiliary met at the VFW Hall in Biddeford for a business and social gathering. Cmdr. Frechette led the post meeting, with Mrs. Malvica Miles presiding the auxiliary. Attendees planning to attend the Rangeley convention include Rudolph Vanasse, Cmdr. Frechette, Adjutant Richard Tarbox, Mrs. Miles, and Mrs. Florence Gagne. The sunshine committee sent get well and sympathy cards. charter was draped for deceased members. Prayers were offered by Mrs. Annie Normand and George Boutin. An auction occurred during the social hour and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Francis Simard. Next meeting set for July 7.
In York County Superior Court Judge Harry P. Glassman denied a motion for a new trial for Richard S. Tracy a 19 year old Sanford man who was found guilty May 2 of murder in the stabbing death of 74 year old Charles Cohen at his Biddeford home Tracy is serving a life term
Kennebunk Masons plan a special degree meeting on Wednesday June 11 at the Masonic Hall with high priest Mortimer OConnell presiding. Officers of Murray Chapter will perform the master mason degree for two candidates and a ham and bean supper is slated for 6 30 p m.
Wells Ocean Lodge and St. Aspinquid Lodge of York plan a joint Masonic observance at St. John’s Sunday at the Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road. The service starts at 10 30 a.m. with an 9 a.m. lodge opening in Wells for driving to Ogunquit.
An outdoor art show is slated for Saturday, July 19, at Kuhn House Cape Neddick Park. New England artists, professionals and amateurs, will exhibit and sell oils, acrylics, watercolors, prints, and pen ink. The event, part of Summerfest '75, supports art appreciation and community recreation. Entry fee for artists. sitters available. first come, first served spaces. Call 363-2376 or 363-4276 for details.
U S intelligence reports North Korea has moved a large armored force near the DMZ in Korea. About 250 tanks and assault guns plus 100 armored troop carriers are positioned in Kok San area north of the border. U.S. and South Korean defenses include a division, nuclear backed batteries, and F4 Phantom jets as part of a wary posture toward potential North Korean actions.
The Maine State Steering Committee of Common Cause will meet at 1 p.m. on Sunday June 8 at the South Parish Congregational Church. The agenda covers organizing Common Cause in Maine and pending legislature bills, with lawyers invited to help expand the group and draft bills.
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