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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1969

Page

3

Parents and adults warned on drug dangers at Kennebunk event

At Kennebunk High School field a drug assembly sponsored by the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce and Milestone Foundation Inc addressed adults and teens about drug abuse risks. Speakers included Joseph Riley Bella Wheeler Paul Pender Lt Charles Bruton Michael Drohan and Milestone head Joseph Askey noting home medicine supplies and teen associations as key factors. Captain Clarence Peterson of the Salvation Army stressed low adult attendance as a concern.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Mass Wakefield Public Schools Wakefield Drug Action Committee Paul Pender Brookline Norfolk Correction Institution Charles Bruton Augusta State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Michael Drohan

Miss Linda Morin Honored At Shower

A bridal shower at Fremont Club Biddeford honored Miss Linda Morin daughter of Mr and Mrs Emilien Morin with plans for her marriage to James Lacroix at St Josephs Church Biddeford. Hosts included Mrs Gertrude Lacroix and Miss Rachel Marcotte with many guests listed among Morin family and friends.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Linda Morin Emilien Morin Alfred — St Morin James Lacroix St. Joseph's Church Gertrude Lacroix Rachel Marcotte Theresa Morin Dorothy McGowan Marcel Ross Rita Morin Diana Ross Lee Joncas Bernice Besle Anna Albert Rosse Ruth Cyrpo Nancy Lewis Laura Dube Laurent Caron Neda Lauzon Emma Arel Paul Arel Annette Morin Rudolph Ross Doris Dube Linda Lacroix

Saco Rebekah Lodge cooks out after meeting at Ossipee Lake

EAST WATERBORO A cookout supper preceded the Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge meeting at the Chester Maddox cottage on Ossipee Lake. Devotions by Mrs Linnette Martin. Plans set for the annual banquet at Crescent Week Inn on July 28. A group voted to sponsor a child at Camp Waban, Sanford. Games reached a prize won by Mrs Marion McAuley.

East Waterboro Noble Grands Association Saco Rebekah Lodge Chester Maddox Ossipee Lake Linnette Martin Crescent Week Inn Camp Waban Sanford Marion McAuley

Adult Group Will Meet At Saco Center

The Saco Adult Center will hold its weekly meeting at the Parish House of Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A box lunch will be served at noon followed by a brief business meeting. Hospitality chairwoman Annie Phillips leads the noon coffee service.

Saco Adult Center Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland Street Saco Lester Black Annie Phillips Hester Coffin Eva Harper Ella Luman Saco Social Organization

Local attendees listed at event

Others present were Mrs Louise Sanborn Mrs Phyllis Vining Miss Herberta Harriman Mrs Lucy Durgin Mrs Georgianna Harriman Miss Adelpha McKeen and Mrs Elizabeth Hill.

Louise Sanborn Phyllis Vining Herberta Harriman Lucy Durgin Georgianna Harriman Adelpha McKeen Elizabeth Hill

Martian Year Length and Constitutional Ratification Note

A reader quiz asks how long a Martian year lasts and contrasts Earth days. The fragment mentions the U S Capitol on the back and Utah’s ratification of the 21st Amendment on December 5, 1933, in connection with repeal of the 18th Amendment.

Mars Earth United States Utah

Children’s Sunday Held At Wells Church

Wells Congregational Church observed Children’s Sunday on June 15 with eighth graders leading the Sunday School and seventh graders assisting. Paula Boston led the invocation and Lord’s Prayer, and Margie Rae Castergine with Neil Goodwin presented the sermon Tribute To Fathers Day. New members were welcomed, Bible presentations made to third-year students, and special awards given under Walter Ducharme’s supervision. Junior Church classes start June 22 for the summer.

Wells Wells Congregational Church Paula Boston Margie Rae Castergine Neil Goodwin W. Vinton Murphy Neil W Goodwin Barry G. Grinnell Earl W Barbara Cahoon Susan Goodwin Debbie Freeman Kerri Coleman William Cameron Jr Melodie Brooks Earl Smith Jr Marilyn MacDonald Barry Grinnell Richard James

Family Outing Held By Pack 305 Scouts

Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 305 held its annual family outing at Drew's Mills wood lot. A flag ceremony and memorial for Joseph Small were led by Cubmaster Robert Courtois and Assistant Cubmaster Fred Roberts. Cubs, parents, and volunteers enjoyed games like tug o war, sack race, three legged race, baseball, and badminton, with refreshments provided by the Den Mothers and Committee men.

Biddeford Troop One Building Association Drew's Mills Wood Joseph Small Robert Courtois Fred Roberts Norman Allaire John Conley Roland Ferguson

Today in History and Coaching News From Providence

Today is Tuesday June 17 1969 the 168th day of the year with 197 remaining In history Drake landed on the California coast Wesley was born Bunker Hill fought France asked peace terms Allied bombers Naples Sicily the Lord's Prayer ruling Hydrogen bomb China Supreme Court ruling and Valera election On campus Providence College coach Joe Mullaney tops Lakers coaching list and Schaus notes no hurry to hire Mullaney posted by AP in Providence Rhode Island

Francis Drake California John Wesley England Bunker Hill Boston France Germany Naples Sicily Italy The Supreme Providence Providence Evening Bulletin Providence College Joe Mullaney Los Angeles Lakers Lakers Fred Schaus National Basketba Association Mullaney

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