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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1969

Page

8

Explosive Growth Foreseen By Babson Reports Inc

Babson's Reports predicts rapid expansion in facsimile transmission for business use as Transceiver and Dataphone tech cut costs and time. Magnavox and Addressograph-Multigraph lead with new devices, while service networks grow. market potential reaches thousands of units and public securities plans hinge on marketing success.

Babson’s Reports Inc Wellesley Hills Mass Babson’s Reports Babson’s Magnavox Zerox Addressograph - Multigraph Plan Ning Addressograph Telikon

Canary Chirps Marie Antoinette Not So Unlucky

Betty Canary recalls a chaotic summer day as children argue over juice mornings and stolen camping gear while a spray bottle battle rages in a house that feels like a prison or camp. The narrator rallies order, joking about trials and executions as a family scene unfolds.

Betty Canary Marie Antoinette Babs Cis Sy

Private Dumont Assigned to Fort Sill for Eight-Week Artillery Training

Pvt Laurent G Dumont, son of Mr and Mrs Raynald Dumont of Old Orchard Beach Maine, is assigned to Fort Sill Oklahoma for an eight week field artillery survey training. He is a 1968 graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School and did basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey. His wife Judith Evans Dumont lives in Biddeford Maine.

Fort Sill Okla Field Artillery Survey Laurent G. Dumont Raynald Dumont Highland Ave Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach High School Fort Dix N. J Judith (Evans) Dumont Associated Press Bacon St Biddeford Normandy France Nathan Hale Coventry Conn Alsace Germany Belleau Wood Congress Securities and Exchange Commission U.S Yorktown Midway James Meredith Meredith Lee Kuan Yew Singapore Saigon Robert F. Kennedy Los Angeles U. S. Marine Corps Charlotte A. Day Charles D. Day Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Miss Day Parris Island 8. C Okinawa U. S. Army Richard R. Guimond Joseph R. Guimond Lyman Ft. Dix Proving Ground

Army Pfc Lacasse stationed in Vietnam with 32nd Medical Division

Pfc. Ronald Lacasse of Lewiston is stationed in Binh Vietnam with the U S Army. He completed basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey and attended engineering school at Fort Belvoir Vermont. He serves in the 32nd Medical Department Division.

A Binh Vietnam U. S. Army Pfc Ronald Lacasse Roland Lacasse Lewiston Ft. Dix N. J Ft. Belvoir Lacasse 32Nd Medical Dept. Division

Cars Collide on Stockman Avenue in Saco

Saco police report two cars collided on Stockman Avenue while backing from driveways. Vehicle damage listed as 20 dollars for Robert Bilodeau's car and 443.47 dollars for Conrad Brunet's vehicle. Both drivers, aged 19 and 44, failed to see the other before impact.

Saco Robert R. Bilodeau Milliken Millis Conrad I. Brunet Biddeford Stockman Avenue Brunet

Policemen's Ball Planned by Wells Police

Wells officials announce the second annual Policemen's Ball to be held August 16 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Moody Beach. The Wells Police Repert likely backs the event, inviting community members to attend and support local law enforcement.

Wells Moody Beach

Library Adopts Summer Hours at McArthur Library

Beginning Monday June 9 the McArthur Library Biddeford switches to summer hours opening at 930 each morning and closing at 530 except Fridays and Saturdays Fridays extend to 830 p m Saturdays close at 1230 p m The new schedule reflects the library's seasonal hours for visitors and staff.

McArthur Biddeford

Hart Council Auxiliary Elects Officers

The Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary met to elect new officers. Jose Lessard presided as president with Mrs The resa Lessard as president elect and Arline Boissonnault as vice president. Other officers include Mrs Geraldine Souliere treasurer Mrs Rita Ruel secretary Mrs Joan Bouthillette reporter and Mrs Annette Ross and Mrs Joan Clark as trustees plus Mrs Claire Credit as guard. Installation set for Sept 20 with Rose Bouthillette marshal.

Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Washington Street Jose Lessard Arline Biddeford Theresa Lessard Arline Boissonnault Geraldine Souliere Rita Ruel Joan Bouthillette Annette Ross Joan Clark Claire Credit Rose Bouthillette Dorothy Millette Jeanne Gadbois Orilla Allie Pauline Nolette Simonne Lapointe Claire Carrier Irene Bouffard Muriel Duprey Henry Ross Sr Therese Lessard Rosa Bouthillette Ulric Letourneau Blanche Neault St. Francis College Building Trust Fund Ross Lapointe Duprey Allie

Twin City CB Club Accepts New Members

President Robert Lefebvre led Twin City C B Club meeting at Biddeford Fire Station. New members include Boutin Laksy Portland Lawrence Me serve Saco John Joncas Marcel Ross Alexandrea Mor in Biddeford Set Albert Elwell Biddeford Police Sgt Earl Jamieson Saco Police Deputy chiefs Smile Bergeron Paul Garriepy Biddeford Fire Dept coordinators. Robert Gagne reinstated. Bylaw amendment allows wives and children aged 14 18 to join. club now incorporated.

Robert Lefebvre Twin City C. B. Club T.C.C.B.R.C Biddeford Boutin Lasky Portland Lawrence Meserve Saco John Joncas Marcel Ross Alexandrea Morin Albert Elwell Earl Jamieson Saco Police Deartment Smile Bergeron Paul Garriepy

Brother And Sister Win Red Cross Certificates

Joyce and Donald Dube of 12 Sheltra Ave Biddeford earned Red Cross certificates for completing a 10 week 30 hour senior lifesaving and water safety course at Portland YMCA. Instructors were Bruce Campbell and the course was authorized by Edward M. Korb Portland Chapter American Red Cross. Certificates valid for three years.

Joyce Donald Dube Sheltra Ave Biddeford Red Cross Portland

Miss Nancy Ross Receives Degree from Wellesley

Nancy J. Ross daughter of Dr Maurice Ross and Mrs Ross of 372 Main St Saco graduated from Wellesley College on May 31 with a bachelor of arts in philosophy She won Freshman honors and was named a Wellesley College Scholar in her senior year Ruth M Adams president conferred degrees on 402 graduates in the Class of 1969 US Senator Edward W Brooke gave the commencement address

Nancy J. Ross Maurice Ross Ross Main St Saco Wellesley Colge Wellesley Mass Ruth M. Adams Edward W. Brooke Massachusetts Miss Ross Wellesley College

Nursing graduate Cynthia Sexton receives Scholastic Achievement Award

Miss Cynthia Sexton graduates from Holy Ghost Hospital School of Nursing in Cambridge Massachusetts on May 25 and earns the Scholastic Achievement Award. Daughter of Mrs Gertrude Sexton of 13 Lawn Ave Saco she plans to work at Cardinal Cushing Rehabilitation Center in Cambridge and continue nursing studies. A 1967 Biddeford High School alumna she will pursue further education in nursing.

Holy Ghost Hospital School of Nursing Cambridge Mass Cynthia Sexton Gertrude Sexton Lawn Ave Saco Sexton Cardinal Cushing Rehabilitation Center Biddeford High School

Community Hall Set for Cabaret Style Dance Night

Tables will be arranged cabaret style and there will be an orchestra to furnish music for dancing at the community hall on Furbush Road.

Munity Furbush Road

Churchwomen Banquet and Society Officers in Saco Vestry

The Women's Society of Christian Service of School Street United Methodist Church in Saco held a Mother Daughter banquet in the church vestry led by Mrs. Rene Fournier with aides. Officers elected included Margaret Moore as president and Phyllis Borden as vice president, with Libby, Butler, Gannon, and others taking roles. A district meeting was announced for Sept 25 in Auburn and fair preparations continue with chairmen named for tables and activities.

Women’s Society of Christian Service School Street United Methodist Church of Saco Rene Fournier Alma Libby Pauline Coito Peggy Moore Landora Gannon Ethel Ballard Phyllis Lariviere Virginia Lummis Margaret Moore E & L Club Council of Churches Auburn Phyllis’ Borden Stephanie Butler Ladora Gannon Marjorie Fogg Mission Your Journal Fthel Ballard Helen Fournier Mary Fairfield Sunshine Candy Althea Carson

Vanishing Species Protect Condor Sanctuaries in California

The Maine Audubon Society notes two sanctuaries in Southern California preserve nesting sites for the condor, a descendant of Pleistocene mammals with a 92 foot wingspread. About 50 remain, reaching maturity in five to six years. They lay one egg every two years and require a 200 mile wilderness range for hunting carrion.

California Maine Audubon Society

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