National Group Joins Sigma Delta Class at Biddeford Universalist
A certificate declaring local members as charter members of a national group was received by the Sigma Delta Class of the Biddeford First Universalist Church and shown at a vestry meeting. The Unitarian Universalist Women's Federation formed the national church women’s group and will be framed in the vestry. Mrs. Pauline Tufts led worship and Mrs. Edna Woodman led reading and the discussion on Religions in America. A supper preceded the business session followed by a Mock Fashion show hosted by Eleanor Davis and others. Additional attendees included Claire Mitchell and Rose Mary Davis among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Delta
Biddeford
America
Eleanor Davis
Jeannette, Davis
Dorothy Tarbox
Nancy Cooper
Evelyon Emerson
Edna Godman
Claire Mitchell
Berniece Davis
Iris Tate
Rosemary Davis
Ayoob Seeks Both Democratic and Republican Maine Nominations
Fort Fairfield state representative Ayoob plans to run on both major parties for a seat in the Maine House. He aims to campaign across factions to gain support from voters in the district.
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Ayoob
Fort Fairfield
Maine
Primary Pledge From Rep Louis Ayoob Cited
In the June primaries Rep Louis Ayoob, listed as a Democrat, said on Wednesday he places the welfare of the people above any special group or party.
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Louis Ayoob
Social Features Hat Creations Highlight Biddeford Event
A Biddeford social hosted by the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary at K of C Hall showcased hats from Bernard's Millinery Al fred Street Biddeford. Winners included Mrs Bernadette Sylvestre Mrs Eva Dubuc and Miss Jean Leclerc. Prizes were awarded to several others and flowers donated by Gadbois Florists.
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Bernard's Millinery
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Simone Lapointe
Simone Landry
Florence Roy
Doris Lamontagne
Fernande Boucher
Emma Landry
Claire Lantagne
Rita LeBlond
Aline LeBlond
Yvonne LeBlond
Alfredda LeBlond
Claire Tremblay
Lucy Goulet
Sky Dragon Restaurant Closed Over Uncleanliness
Scarborough jurisdiction orders the Sky Dragon, an oriental foods restaurant, shut for 15 days after a March 11 hearing in Auburn. Edward M. Robinson, health hearing officer, used a two year old statute allowing the commissioner to impose closings. The restaurant may request another hearing during the penalty period if sanitation standards can be met.
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Scarborough
Edward M. Robinson
Health & Welfare Department
Sky Dragon
Auburn
Philip H. Oliver
Bomber Fleets Compared in Nuclear Era
Fisher argues that 347 and Badger aircraft remain viable and can re-enter service quickly from storage. He warns phasing out does not equal destruction and notes risks if nonnuclear powers obtain planes with superior performance.
Eagles Plan Past Presidents Night And Banquet
Biddeford Laco Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles met at the Birch Street hall to finalize plans for Past Presidents Night and a banquet on Saturday. The event will start at 6 30 p m with wives of past presidents as guests and Red Coats providing music. More than 150 attended last Saturday’s social and dance, and a birthday cake was given to Mrs Jeannette Grant.
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Biddeford-Laco Aerie
Order of Eagles
Birch Street
Biddeford
Red Coats
Jeannette Grant
Daniel Perreault
Alexis Bisaillon
Joseph Larose
Glenn Yarborough
Portland
Michael Richards
Joffre Remillard
Daniel Pendleton
Noel Lemay
Biddeford High To Be Inspected By Accreditation Committee
The accreditation committee will visit Biddeford High School on May 5 and 6 to inspect the school. Paul Stebbins, principal, announced the committee, which includes representatives from the Department of Education and multiple area schools. The visit aims to determine if standards are met for accreditation.
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Biddeford High School
Paul Stebbins
State Department of Education
Chester E. Willette
Robert Johnson
Wells
John Parker
Bonny Eagle High School
Saint Marcella
St. Joseph’s High School
Emily Makrides
Portland High School
Hervey Poissant St. Francis College
John Kostopolous
Yarmouth High School
Frances Lombard
Ysical
James Beaudry
St. Francis College
James Couser
Sanford High School
Theodore Chandler
Thornton Academy
John Greer
Gorham State Teachers College
Charles Rodis
Train Academy
Biddeford High
Melnick Seeks House Seat in Maine Primaries
Atty. Robert J. Melnick announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Maine House of Representatives seat in OLD ORCHARD BEACH ahead of the June primaries. He is a WWII veteran, teaches military law, and is a member of multiple bar associations plus the York Democratic Committee.
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Old Orchard Beach
Robert J. Melnick
Maine
House of Representatives
Melnick
Marshall, Melnick and Caron
Biddeford
Democratic Social Club
Democratic Town Committee
York County Democratic Committee
China
Burma
India
Judge Advocate General's Department
U.S. Army Reserve
Portland Junior College
Portland University Law School
York Bar Association
Maine Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Sub Debs Sorority Pins Distributed At Meeting
Pins were distributed at a Sub Debs Sorority meeting held at Sandra Zaitlin's home in Saco. Reports covered last Saturday's rummage sale and a donation to CARE. Plans were made for an April 3 party at Deborah Wallace's home and a tentative car wash. Refreshments were served. Members present included Linda Trecar tin and others.
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Sandra Zaitlin
Saco
Deborah Wallace
Linda Trecartin
Leslie Anderson
Anne Kerry
Charlotte Tarbox
Sheila Caddigan
Karen
Special Town Meeting Called At Kennebunk
Kennebunk officials convened with U S Army Corps of Engineers and Kennebunkport leaders to review the river harbor dredging. A special town meeting is set for April 13 at 7 30 p m to consider river project developments and voting access rules for town meetings.
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Kennebunk
George McNeff
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kennebunk Board of Selectmen
Kennebunk River
Robert York
Kennebunkport
Edward Bernier
West Kennebunk
Ernest Brown
Plummer
Francis Dow
Julius Dean
A. Wesley Leech
Boiler Backfires At White Star Laundry Firm
Firefighters responded to two calls at 38 Prospect Street and 45 Forest Street in Biddeford. A boiler back fired filling the first building with smoke and an overheated chimney pipe sparked a small fire. no flames reported. Ambulance transports were made to Togus and from Webber Hospital to a nursing home.
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Biddeford
Prospect St
Ronald Larochelle
White Star Laundry Co
Forest St
Arethur King
Togus
Webber Hospital
Bates College names William J. Mitchell as art program head
Bates College announces William J. Mitchell of New York will head a new art program offering studio art instruction and classes in art history and appreciation. He will serve as an assistant professor.
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Lewiston
William J. Mitchell
New York
Bates College
Charles F. Phillips
Mitchell
Joyce Stevens and Jane Foran Lead Local Names
Joyce Stevens and Jane Foran are listed among notable women in the community alongside Dee borah Wallace and Patricia Sae maris confirming their public recognition.
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Joyce Stevens
Jane Foran
Deeborah Wallace
Patricia Saemaris
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Benoit
Slim
Huskies
Blazers
A.H. Benoit « CO
Masonic Building
St. Andre's
Jeanne Montembeau
Paula Martel
Joan Jariz
Rachel Bilodeau
Priscille Dube
Linda Hevey
Diane Houde
Marie de la Meditation
National
Eagles
Sagner
Bartleigh Spring
Kingsridge
A. H. Benoit & Company
Atty
White Star Laundry Firm
Woolworth’s
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