East Brainerd merchants fly flags daily in show of patriotism
East Brainerd merchants in suburban Chattanooga decided to keep the American flag displayed every day at 23 businesses along a center street. Dr. John R. Jones, president of the East Brainerd Community Service Association, said the move aims to honor patriotism beyond special events.
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Federal Aid Spurs Ban On Billboards In New England
Four New England states may share about 3.2 million in federal aid for banning interstate billboards, with Connecticut and Maine already enacting laws, New Hampshire approving a measure, Vermont seeking qualification, and Massachusetts and Rhode Island showing limited backing due to land costs and scope. The program faces land condemnation costs, urban limits, and a pending expiration, with President Kennedy pushing to extend and double the bonus.
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Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 369 Celebrates First Anniversary
A camporee at a Pool road field site owned by Rolald Lavigne overlooking the Saco river marked the first anniversary of Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 369 of St. Andre parish. The outing used a point system with troop committee men and junior leaders arranging events. Nature tests and a campfire program were featured as friends and relatives watched. Scouts attend worship services in a group at St. Andre church. Future plans include a Parents night program and a Charter night ceremony.
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Maine BPW Clubs Set For Ogunquit Convention
The 40th Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women clubs will meet June 16 to 18 at Lookout hotel Ogunquit with theme Business and Professional Women in Today's World. National finance chair Lois Frazier of Raleigh NC will attend. Daphne Merrill of Fryeburg will be honored. Senator Ralph M Lovell of Sanford will speak on the 100th Legislature. Memorial service by Old Town club and skit Masters of Deceit planned.
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Lookout Hotel
Ogunquit
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Raleigh
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Aileen Carroll
Portland
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Ruth Ann Maxwell
Livermore Falls
Frances Grindle
Old Town
Louise Green
Lewiston-Auburn
Mary Page
Liviermore Falls
Ralph M. Lovell
Sanford
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Local Navy Enlists Biddeford Youth for Boot Camp
Roger A Rumery Jr. is listed as being enlisted on June 20 in the U S Navy. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Roger A Rumery Sr of Alfred Road Biddeford. Rumery will report to Great Lakes Naval Training Center for nine weeks of recruit training before 14 days leave. He attended Biddeford High School and worked at the Shell Ser a Station in Five Points Biddeford.
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