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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1967
Page
5
YORK BEACH AP a 16 year veteran of the Air Force Ralph L Blake will take over as community corporation manager April 4 Blake 34 of Dover NH succeeds Henry Di Mambro in the 6000 a year job Blake is stationed at Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth NH
The article details a Biddeford student project proposing a joint name for Casabaloca Colombia and Ivory Coast aid efforts while noting constraints on primary school construction in Ivory Coast. It stresses community investment requirements and the need for stable local conditions before funds are used. It also references Meyerbeer's opera L A Africaine and Vasco da Gama as cultural context.
Scoutmaster Albert Ouellette told the Thunderbird Patrol of Saco they will leave for the Scout-O-Rama at the Sanford Armory at 7 a.m. Saturday and bring lunches. At a Wakefield Avenue meeting Robert Ouellette received a two year pin and a four year pin, David Dawn passed his Reading Merit Badge, and Louis Braille was discussed before a Bowling Party at 20th Century Lanes.
David Ben-Gurion receives the Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Award for humanitarian leadership at a UJA fund-raiser in the Americana Hotel. Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller presents the prize established after Lehman’s 1963 death. In Detroit, James P. Hoffa, son of imprisoned Teamsters chief James R. Hoffa, says he will assist in his father’s case and may join the union as a lawyer after finishing at the University of Michigan.
Saigon AP report details a Navy mishap where Charles S Wall of West Monroe Louisiana was believed dead after a transport plane crash. Navy Saigon spokesman later said Wall did not fly and was alive. the crash killed 25 to 30 others near Phan Rang.
Stokeley Carmichael was exempted from U S military service after a medical re examination found no need for further tests. The 25 year old black power advocate had told reporters last November he would not go if drafted and had been classified 1A before the 4F ruling by his local draft board. He previously urged African Americans not to serve in the forces.
Mrs Donald Briggs hosted two Duplicate Bridge Beginners groups on Lawn Avenue with afternoon players Mrs Kenneth Hunter, Mrs June Parker, Mrs Mary Smith and an evening group listing several players. The Washington Avenue Methodist Church Women Society meets Thursday at 2 pm at Mrs Frances Johnsons Tripoli Avenue home. Fayette Staples Post American Legion gathers Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Legion Hall with refreshments afterward.
In Moneavy's session at Saco 10th District Court Ronald Cyr of Water Street Biddeford was found guilty of larceny and other charges and sentenced to 30 days in York County Jail with $200 bail pending May Superior Court appeal. Multiple traffic and related offenses were heard. several defendants faced fines and bail revisions.
Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks will elect officers Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Portland Road lodge. The meeting includes the Elk of the Year award and tablet memorials for Patrick L. Bergeron. A corned beef and cabbage supper at 6:30 p.m. precedes the session. Reservations exist for Saturday St Patrick’s dance with buffet.
Mrs. Hans Hansen III of Gray will guest harpist at the Women's Educational and Industrial Union meeting at Hamilton Hall Beach Street Saco on Friday March 17. She will play an Irish medley and Miss Elisabeth Stearns will introduce her. Tea will follow a 2 p.m. business session presided by Miss Elvira Lord.
Wells Francis Ducharme announces a house to house fund raising campaign from March 19 through March 31. Elbridge and Leroy Hanson Post American Legion postpone its scheduled joint birthday party and business meetings to Tuesday March 21 at the Wells Legion home. Bible study groups at Wells Congregational Church meet Wednesday 6 45 p m and Thursday 7 p m at the Second Church edifice. A public spaghetti supper for Wells High School FBLA benefit is set for Thursday at the high school.
Fred A Patterson serves as this year’s chairman calling on Saco industries for the Red Cross fund drive. Industry quota is 610 dollars. Mrs Kenneth H Johnson chairs the residential drive with Section D leaders listed and Area C leaders named with a group of solicitors.
The Old Orchard Memorial V. F. W. Auxiliary met at Mrs. Pauline Gordon's home. They planned the District Eleven joint meeting for March 19 at 7 30 p m in Old Orchard Beach and discussed Loyalty Day on May 1. Donations supported Radio Free Europe Salk Vaccine and the Department Hospital Fund.
The school cafeteria will offer two servings at 5 30 p m and 6 30 p m with proceeds supporting the group s scholarship fund and a proposed trip to New York City.
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