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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1974

Page

8

Saco Senior Citizen Center Opens At First Parish Church

The Saco Senior Citizen Center opened at First Parish Congregational Church on Main and Beach in Saco with a weekday schedule from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Director Gerard Nadeau outlined weekly events including whist and beano, a Mime Theatre show, and a Friday health lecture. Planned programs cover arts and crafts, gardening, bus trips, dances, visitation, a preventive health clinic, nutrition and English courses, and outreach to combat loneliness among seniors. Transportation and funding efforts involve Biddeford agencies, local businesses, and the Suco Parks and Recreation Department.

Saco First Parish Main Beach Streets Gerard Nadeau Suco Parks and Recreation Department Nadeau Biddeford Trinity Episcopal Church Notre Dame

Onassis Weighs New Louisiana Refinery

Gov. Edwin Edwards says Aristotle Onassis is considering a major oil refinery in south Louisiana. He spoke from New York after tentative talks with Onassis' representatives, noting earlier NH site rejections and New Hampshire political challenges.

New Orleans New Orleans Times-Picayune Edwin Edwards Aristotle Onassis Louisiana New York Onassis Edwards New Hampshire Durham N.H Olympic Newmarket N.H. Onassis

Discharge permit renewal for Saco river sewer plan

The EPA tentatively approves Saco’s application for a federal discharge permit and state certification to irrigate sanitary sewage into the Saco River. DEP grants tentative state approval. Public comment ends April 19 with a possible hearing. comments to EPA Permits Branch, Boston.

Federal Environmental Protection Agency Saco Saco River State Department of Environmental Protection EPA John A McGlennon U.S. Epa John F. Kennedy Federal Building Boston Mass

Mitchell Urges Talent Bank for State Jobs

George J. Mitchell pledged during a Biddeford talk that if elected governor he would create a Maine Talent Bank within the Personnel Department to reserve qualified Maine people for state government jobs. He urged prioritizing Maine applicants while allowing out-of-state hires for rare qualifications, stressing excellence and readiness for vacancies.

George J. Mitchell Maine Personnel Department Biddeford Mitchell

SMRPC Aids Park Plan For Saco Riverside Site

Myron A. Lamb of the Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission visited Saco with city officials to discuss converting a 300 by 140 foot riverfront lot along the Saco River into a city park and picnic area. A preliminary sketch for benches and fireplaces will be prepared to aid cost estimates and council presentation. The property, donated by Diamond International Corp three years ago, is to be used as a public park.

Myron A. Lamb Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission Alfred Saco Irving Street Saco River Berton K. Braley John Switzer Robert Moody Parks and Recreation Department Samuel Zaitlin Sacojy Conservation Commission Lamb Robert Fenderson Diamond International Corp

National Geographic Highlights Orson Welles Narration

Orson Welles narrates a 1965 documentary on chimpanzee research at 7 p.m. Channel 13. The Red Pony stars Henry Fonda Maureen O Hara in a Steinbeck adaptation about a rancher fighting to save his land and shaping his son. Brady Bunch Adios Johnny Bravo follows Greg as he aims for rock stardom on Channel 8. Jacques Cousteau Undersea World Blizzard at Hope Bay features a Antarctic survival episode on Channel 8 at 8 30 p.m.

National Geographic Orson Welles Channel 13 Henry Fonda Maureen O’hara John Steinbeck Ben Johnson Jack Elam Julian Rivera Clint Howard Son Greg Channel 8 Jacques Cousteau Hope Bay Captain Cousteau Antarctica

TV Schedule Fragment From Evening Lineup

A truncated listing shows 6:00 Eyewitness News on ABC and 6:30 NBC News, followed by 7:00 reveals including The Lucy Show and Maine News, with 8:00 to 11:36 blocks listing family programs, news, documentaries, and a late Tonight Show slot, ending with a 1:00 Midnight Special.

The Odd Couple One for the Bunny on Channel Eight

Hugh Hefner appears as himself as a magazine publisher clashing with Felix over girlie art. The program airs at 9 30 p m on Channel 8.

Hugh Hefner Felix Channel 8

Dean Martin roasts and late night TV lineup this week

Dan Rowan Dick Martin host roasters including Joey Bishop Bob Newhart Ruth Buzzi. TV nights feature Joey the Weep investigation of a murder and Bill Moyers Journal The Man Who Made Muskie Cry with William Loeb. Also Wide World of Entertainment presents The Screaming Skull with David McCallum and Vincent Gardenia.

Dean Martin Dan Rowan Dick Martin Joey Bishop Bob Newhart Ruth Buzzi Channel 6 Bill Moyers Journal Man Muskie William Loeb The Manchester Union Leader Channel 10 Wide World OF Entertainment David McCallum Vincent Gardenia Carrie Nye F. Marion Crawford Helen Pratt Channel 8

Saturday Morning Cartoon Lineup Readies Air Schedule

A TV guide style listing outlines a Saturday morning block with shows including Bugs Bunny, Flintstones, Yogi's Gang, The Addams Family, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Sesame Street, Electric Company and Star Trek among others. Air times span early morning to late morning with multiple channels and hosts noted.

Coogans Bluff in Arizona Deputy Returns Killer

In New York an Arizona deputy sheriff tracks an escaped killer back to the desert state. Clint Eastwood leads a tense pursuit alongside Lee J. Cobb and Susan Clark in this Western thriller style confrontation.

NIT and NCAA Semifinals Highlight Saturday Sports

NIT Basketball hosts a semi final doubleheader in New York while NCAA men's semi finals feature Marquette against Kansas and UCLA versus North Carolina State. Pro Bowling Miller High Life Open and Sea Pine Heritage Golf Classic also on the card alongside surfing skiing and target diving coverage.

Marquette Kansas UCLA North Carolina State

Saturday Afternoon TV Schedule Highlights

The listing shows a mixed lineup with Circus, Superstars, Movie, Quiet War, Fishin Hole, Outdoors, Hodgepodge Lodge, Tobey's Travel, McHale's Navy, Pro Bowling, Sesame Street, Golf, Wide World Sports and It Takes Thief. Notable time blocks include 12 00 and 3 06 indicating start times across stations.

Tobey’s Travel Wide World Sports Electric Company

Platform Hearing Set By Republicans in Maine York County

A Maine Republican Platform subcommittee will hold its sole York County hearing on Monday March 25 at Burns Junior High School in Saco. The public is urged to attend and testify on Maine's future and the party's role with all testimony to be considered for the platform. Brenton Hill of Buxton said it offers a chance to express opinions on state and party issues.

Maine Republican Platform Committee York County Burns Junior High Saco Republican Party Brenton Hill Buxton

Hathaway's Ride To Visit Biddeford

Senator William D. Hathaway's field representative Rick Barton will hold office hours in Biddeford on Wednesday March 27 from 10 30 a m to 12 noon at the Casco Bank Community Room City Square Citizens with federal government concerns may meet Barton to relay matters of interest to Sen Hathaway

William D.hathaway Rick Barton Biddeford Casco Bank City Square Sen. Hathaway Barton

Scholarship Dance Aids Old Orchard Beach Fund

The Chamber of Commerce sponsors an annual scholarship fund dance on March 30 at 8 p.m. in Loranger Junior High School gym. The high school orchestra provides live music. For tickets contact Ervin Jalbert or purchase at the door.

Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce Loranger Ervin Jalbert

Old Orchard Beach Club Notes and Red Cross Event

The Tuesday Afternoon Dessert Bridge Club met at Mrs. Doris Jones's home. High score went to Mrs. May Slaney. Mrs. Mary Mewer, back from a Florida vacation, was welcomed home. Kiwanis met at the Holiday Chateau in Saco with Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr. as speaker and Red Cross water safety film. Commander Andrew King discussed Red Cross fundraising. Judge Wesley Mewer and Mrs. Mewer returned to Sunset Drive after a Florida vacation at Atlantic Beach.

Old Orchard Beach Doris Jones Portland Avenue May Slaney Mary Mewer Florida Elizabeth Garland Imperial Street Kiwanis Club Saco Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr Red Cross Andrew King Wesley M. Mewer Mrs. Mewer Sunset Drive Atlantic Beach

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