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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1968
Page
5
Hal Boyle surveys jumpy conclusions and social quirks with a playful, opinionated voice. The column riffs on hair color stereotypes, air travel nostalgia, bachelor life, plastics, fashion pests, dating, finances, letter writing, and aging. It notes everyday myths, cautions about vanity, and ends with a witty aside about an ill March wind.
Old Orchard Beach High School Gym hosted a joint concert by Bridgton Junior Band and Old Orchard Beach Junior Band directed by Richard Albert and Donald Hamalainen. Selections included works by Mussorgsky, Herfurth, Witcomb, Piato, Ward, Willis, Christensen, and Mozart, plus ensembles from both bands and a combined finale of La Cinquantaine and March Mellow.
Senate Republican elder Aiken criticized Nixon for saying he would end the Vietnam War if elected president. He argued no one can know how he will end the war until he is president, calling the comment unhelpful and noting Nixon's past positions make it hard to persuade the public he would pursue such a policy.
Gorham State College conferred junior varsity letters in basketball to ten athletes, including Richard Ackley of Kennebunk, at a banquet honoring varsity and junior varsity squads led by Coach James Martin.
Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held its annual meeting at Highpine Masonic Hall San ford Road electing Mary Joy as worthy matron Roland Joy as worthy patron and Violet Rand and Raymond Rand as officers. Installations set for March 29 at 8 p.m. with Agnes H. Swett to install. Reports were presented under Wheat Nickerson and Donald S. Paine.
In York County Superior Court Justice William S. Sils withdrew the case from the empaneled jury and ordered a directed verdict for Hector Laroche of Biddeford. The Maine Bonding and Casualty Co claimed Laroche sued for damages from a 1965 pedestrian injury on Main Street. The firm previously paid $927.10 for injuries and medical bills and sought recovery of that amount, alleging Laroche had collected $2,500 from Fireman's Insurance for other insurance. Laroche denied any other funds were improper and said monies were for his own injuries.
A rummage sale sponsored by the Congo Women’s P will be held Friday March 15 at 10 a.m. in the Wells Congregational Church parish house. A Wells Couples Club meeting is set for March 23 at 7 p.m. in the parish house. Girl Scout and Brownie units in Wells observed Girl Scout Sunday with Brownie 240 led by Mrs. John Trafton, Junior Girl Scout 815 led by Mrs. Forrest Chase, and Cadet Troop 264 led by Mrs. Fred Palmer attending services.
Arundel Grange held a meeting at the grange hall with a memorial service for charter member Mrs. Lillian Soule. Treasurer Mrs. Mary Rouleau was reported ill at Webber Hospital in Biddeford. The cooked ham supper moved from March 23 to March 30 with co chairmen Mrs. Ann Cluff and Mrs. Mary Philbrick. Abby Clough won the mystery rite. Refreshments were by Mr. and Mrs. Neil Johnson and Louis Flagg. Next meeting is March 22 with refreshments by Mrs. Philbrick and Mrs. Cluff.
Dr. Kenneth T. H. Brooks, president of Gorham, attended the annual basketball banquet, joining players and staff in recognizing achievements and season highlights.
A Le Voltigeur Club meeting in Biddeford last night approved a slate with Adelbert Huot as President Emile Madore as Vice President Henry Roberge as Secretary Willie Pomerleau as Collector of Dues and Raymond Poitras as Treasurer Yvon Caron chosen as a two year director Andre Binate and Henry Cyr to be voted on next week Secretary Roberge served as chaplain Armand Rouillard led the nominating process and incoming President Huot will appoint committees at the March 19 election night meeting Huot a former club president and Snowshoe Union delegate heads the slate
The Women s Society of Christian Service at Foss Street Methodist Church Biddeford has canceled tonight s meeting due to unforeseen reasons. Members are advised to await a rescheduled date from church officials.
The Treasury moves to tax the so called industrial revenue bonds after Friday responding to long running abuse by large corporations and wealthy municipalities. U S Steel plans to market about 80 million dollars of tax free bonds in Lorain County Ohio, a potential symbolic end to a program begun for small communities. The shift could trigger a political slugfest as towns and firms seek continued financing options.
The property at 134 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach owned by Mr and Mrs Russell Morse was sold to Mr and Mrs Patrick Dube of Biddeford. The 242 story dwelling two car garage and large lot will be their future residence. Sale handled by Paul E Sheltra of Felix T Sheltra Son Real Estate Agency Biddeford.
Jerome Le Pelletier principal of Old Orchard Beach High School spoke to the Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club at Stan's Restaurant on Washington Avenue. Introduced by program chairman William Muljen he discussed high school principal duties and compared past and present conditions. A certificate of appreciation was presented by Chairman Mullen. President Donald Jones presided. Attendance reached 25 members.
Rev Benedict Fink academic dean at St Francis College Biddeford Maine attended the third annual Northeast Regional Conference of Academic Affairs Administrators at Siena College Loudonville New York. The Northeast Council organized in 1966 held its first meeting at Bentley College Waltham Mass. Saco was guest of honor at a Beach Saco.
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