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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1968

Page

3

Horse Nutrition Talk At York County Riders Meeting

About 75 members and guests of York County Riders Inc heard Prof. John C. Goater of the University of Maine speak on Horse Nutrition at Bar Mills Fire Station. Miss Lucy Gorham chaired. A July 7 horse show at Pallmer's ring was announced, featuring a triple affiliation with New England Horseman's Council Class D, Mane Horse Association Class C, and Seacoast Associated Riding Club Point Show. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Leah Kozloff.

EAR Mills York County Riders Inc John C. Goater University of Maine Orono Bar Mills Lucy Gorham Pallmer’s Ring New England Horsemain’s Council Mane Horse Association Seacoast Leah Kozloff Saco

Model Cities Planning Grant Proposal Details Described

The document outlines planning grant submission to HUD, stressing flexible ideas and a realistic appraisal of problems. It details involvement of municipal and local agencies, the Maine State agencies, and the Model Cities Task Force, with aims to recruit disadvantaged residents and involve the public through personal contact and media.

Ies Department of Hud Maine Maine Employment Security Commission Oses North HUD Mr Boost Ull Biddeord

Firemen's Unit Plans Camp Ellis Housewares Party

The Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary met at the local fire station to announce a housewares party set for March 21. The event starts promptly at 7 p.m. at the station. President Mrs Jeannine Pendleton led the meeting and won a special prize. Mrs Ruth Stackpole read the secretary's report, Mrs Dorothy Abbott gave the treasurer's report, and Mrs Susan Gagnon updated on the sunshine committee. Box lunches were served with attendance noted including Mrs Phyllis Labbe.

Camp Ellis Jeannine Pendleton Ruth Stackpole Dorothy Abbott Susan Gagnon Sunshine Committee Phyllis Labbe

Past Matrons Meet in Biddeford During Eastern Star Session

Past Matrons Association of Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star met last night at Mrs. Edna Woodman Graham Street Biddeford to discuss projects. Eva Rooman president announced the next meeting April 11 at Mrs. Ruth Bailey Fortunes Rocks. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Woodman with assistance from Miss Gladys Murphy and Mrs. Gladys Milliken. Others present included Mrs. Louise Harpootlian Mrs. Carrie Dolloff Miss Marion Dexheimer Miss Gladys Goodwin and Mrs. Eva Harper.

Matrons Association of Adah Order of the Eastern Star Edna Woodman Graham Street Biddeford Eva Rooman Ruth Bailey Fortunes Rocks Woodman Gladys Murphy Glady Milliken Louise Harpootlian Carrie Dolloff Marion Dexheimer Gladys Goodwin Eva Harper

Farley Attends Victory '68 Regional Conference

Providence Rhode Island Maine State Senator Peter J Farley of Biddeford attends the Democratic National Committee Victory 68 Regional Conference in Providence Workshops on grassroots politics will be held

Providence R.I Maine Peter J. Farley Biddeford Democratic National Committee

AP reports in 1967 shape of investigative journalism

Public rations activities and investigations probe congressional practices, anti pollution resistance, staff salaries in tight budgets. The piece notes stock market irregularities indictments and mutual funds trading impact, preps 1968 political coverage, Vietnam war byplays, Tonkin Gulf revisited, Hanoi peace feeler, and U S troop performance. It cites a 20 000 word Warren Report critique and APs 1967 newsroom milestones including Thornells Pulitzer and networks reliance on AP Wirephoto.

Congress Tonkin Gulf Hanoi Poland U.S Si Moody Bernard Gavzer Jack Thornell James Meredith Mississi Associated Press

Morse Campaign In Oregon Sees Televised Push

Oregon regional issues spotlight the lumber industry as Morse campaigns nationwide with telecast ads begun mid February. Duncan trails but leads polls in places, while observers say the race tightens, with May 28 delivering the answers and Packwood seen as the fall general election rival for the winner.

Oregon Morse Duncan Robert Packwood

Children’s articles sizzle good not throw away

A playful note urges readers to reuse and sell children's clothing and toys via journal classified ads. It highlights value in secondhand items and suggests listing them to reach local buyers, emphasizing practical reuse and community markets.

Sacred Music workshop at Colby College in Maine

Area women and diocesan liturgical consultants attend a three day Sacred Music workshop at Colby College Waterville for music directors organists and choirmasters from Maine New Hampshire and Vermont. Participants include Sister Alice La barre Sister Marie May Sister Florida Pattenaude Sister Yvonne Bernadin Mrs Diane Rousselle Eva Carrier Mollie Welch Blanche Boisvert and others. A banquet honoring Bishop Peter G Gerety is held today.

Old Orchard Beach Portland Maine New Hampshire Vermont Colby College Waterville Peter J. E Colby Alexander Peloquin Sts. Peter and Paul Providence R.I Diocese Liturgical Commission Alice Labarre Villa Muir Bay View Marie May St. Andre Biddeford Presentation of Mary Saco Florida Pattenaude Yvonne Bernadin St. Joseph Bideford Diane Rousselle Eva Carrier Notre Dame de Lourdes Mollie Welch Blanche R. Boisvert St. Margaret’s Church This Town Peter G. Gerety

Biddeford Unit Plans AL Anniversary Celebration

Final plans were made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The American Legion at the Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Unit in Saco. A 6:30 p.m. Wednesday covered dish supper will be hosted by President Mrs. Alice Goulet with committee chairs Mrs. Blanche Keithley, Mrs. Pauline Kennedy, and Mrs. Laurette L Heureux. Four new members Mrs. Marie Rose Soulard Mrs. Irene Nolette Mrs. Jeanette Goulet and Mrs. Alma Pelletier joined the unit. The group agreed to sell more cookbooks and noted extra flag pins earrings and rings on hand along with available candy. Attendees included Miss Marguerite Poire Mrs. Flora Poirier and Mrs. Gabriel Hersom.

American Legion Tighe - Beaudoin Marie Rose Soulard Irene Nolette Jeanette Goulet Alma Pelletier Kennedy Marguerite Poire Floria Poirier Gabriel Hersom

Beach Firm Exonerated In Damages Suit

In York County Superior Court a jury found for Leo Paul DesRoberts of Old Orchard Beach, clearing his DesRoberts Oil Co. of liability for $400 claimed by Mrs Alkimeny Broga kas over alleged oil damage to her home at 8 Middle St Saco dated Jan 1 1966.

Alfred York County Superior Court Leo Paul DesRoberts Old Orchard Beach Alkimeny Brogakas Middle St Saco DesRoberts DesRoberts Oil Co Cora Gordon Kennebunk Pennsylvania Transportation Co Chelsea Mass Gordon Transport Company Elm Street Biddeford

Wells Students Plan Boston Trip and Local Honors

Wells Junior High School teams will travel by bus to Boston to watch the Celtics in action. Mr and Mrs David Scott, formerly of Wells, have returned to San Leandro California after visiting relatives. Mrs Scott is Bonita Metcalf daughter of Paul A Metcalf of Wells. Gerald A LaPierre, son of Albee G and Mrs LaPierre of Wells, made the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire with all As and Bs and a 3.0 average. he is a Junior majoring in Music Theory and Composition.

Wells Boston Mass Boston Celtics David Scott San Leandro Calif Scott Bonita Metcalf Paul A. Metcalf Post Road Gerald A. LaPierre Albee G. LaPierre Wells University of New Hampshire Durham N.H Gerald

St Patrick Eve Dance Planned at Saco Country Club

A St Patrick s Eve dance will be hosted by the Biddeford Saco Country Club on Old Orchard Road in Saco tomorrow night with a spaghetti and meatball supper beforehand. The supper committee includes Paul Deschambeault David Toussignant and Paul Sullivan with Ronald Ayotte Sr arranging dining space assisted by Roland Lemay and Donald Hebert. Sam Simpson s Band will provide music and Paul Kerry oversees club decorations.

Biddeford Saco Country Club Old Orchard Road Saco Paul Deschambeault David Toussignant Paul Sullivan Atty Ronald Ayotte Sr Roland Lemay Donald Hebert Sam Simpson Paul Kerry

St Patrick’s Day Reservations At Country Club Offered

Officials said reservations can be made by contacting Arthur Carr or by signing up at the country club for the event with a St Patrick’s Day motif.

Arthur Carr

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