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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1967
Page
3
Ed and Frank Chevrolet of Saco won the sale of 60 cars to the Maine State Police. The bid beat 30 to 40 dealers from Lewiston and other towns. The fleet includes Fords Chevrolets and Plymouths offered in trade for new vehicles.
A Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary event drew about 150 attendees with a spaghetti supper and a hat and fashion show. Prizes went to several winners including Mrs. Rol, Mrs. Roland Laverriere, Mrs. Charles Landry, and Mrs. Lorraine Montpas who received a birthday cake.
Augusta AP report on Stevens Training Center for Girls facing 50 percent overcrowding, exhausted staff, and record-keeping shortages. Dr. Pauline I. McCready urged restoring most of Gov. Curtis's $450,000 cut from a $555,000 request, arguing state investment could ease future welfare costs. The Department of Mental Health and Corrections seeks partial restoration of $360,000 for capital and $776,000 for supplemental budgets, after Curtis trimmed requests from $15.4 million and $7.2 million.
Spokesmen from Maine insurance firms urged support for a bill creating a seven member commission to oversee insurance law revision. The panel would receive 45000 dollars for research and drafting a new statute. No opposition was voiced and current laws were called confused and hodgepodge. The industry seeks added regulation to clarify operation limits.
A northeastern storm in Portland failed to meet expectations, delivering 1-2 inches in northern and central Maine and about 3 inches in the southwest. The Weather Bureau noted the center veered out to sea, with flurries continuing and temperatures in the 20s.
Members of the Past Presidents Association of the Fred S. Gurney Women's Relief Corps Saco met at Mrs Dorothy Abbott's home in South Portland for a business session after a Portland restaurant dinner. They discussed routine business and the June Lafayette Hotel convention in Portland. Phyllis Wright won a mystery prize and next meeting is April 12 at Glen Mor Restaurant in Westbrook.
Frankfort Kentucky reports that 24 parks and shrines operated by the state encompass a total land area of 51 000 acres.
Saco Jaycee Wives named a nominating committee for the coming term at a meeting held at Mrs Willard Stackpole home. Members include Mrs Claude Belanger and Mrs L Daniel Dearborn with Mrs Donald Waterhouse as appointee. Plan a rummage sale for Saturday to benefit Thornton Academy scholarship fund.
Biddeford United Baptist Church Missionary Society met at Newtown Road home of Catherine Curtis to report on a White Cross collection. Nomination committee included Hazel Lahey Hazel Clay and Ruth Merrill. President Mable Emery led the session with prayers and devotions.
Maine lawmakers heard two equine proposals before the Government Committee. A sweepstakes bill was lambasted by church groups while an expanded commercial harness racing plan drew opposition from agricultural fairs supporters. Proponents cited educational funding and regional benefits, while critics warned of diminished fair revenues and broader cultural costs.
Biddeford police report a three car collision on Elm Street during a snow storm. Dora C. Nadeau 57 of Biddeford drove a stuck car into Lamothe Avenue. Richard Couture 30 of Springvale and Guy Briggs 64 of Kennebunk were involved as they skidded on ice. no injuries reported.
Funds come partly from wagering on harness and thoroughbred horses, directing proceeds to support the ongoing drive or program.
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