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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1974

Page

5

Government Auctions Offer Consumers Inflation Beat Opportunity

The General Services Administration runs more than 50 auctions yearly in New England. Vehicle auctions draw dealers, but non vehicle sales begin with a Westover Air Force Base sale of kitchen equipment. Other items include surgical gowns, hospital gear, size 32 underpants, and a wide array of equipment. anyone may bid, with bids deemed unreasonable possibly rejected.

General Services Administration GSA New England Albert Gammal Westover Air Force Chicopee Watertown State of Maine

Dear Abby Christmas In March In Law and Gift Gifting

Dear Abby answers readers about a husband who opens Christmas gifts slowly and a neighbor who leaves decorations up year round. An offended reader objects to the word gypped and notes the potential slur. Abby explains the husband’s behavior and acknowledges the language issue.

Abby Expresson Ann Arbor Ted Bernstein

Real Estate Transfers in Biddeford and Nearby Areas

Realty news lists numerous property sales and transfers across Biddeford Saco Cape Porpoise Buxton and Kennebunk. Buyers include John Pare Carol Lane Roland Lantagne Henry Lemieux Arthur Moreau Stephen Strong with brokers from Gilberte Rose Pierce Ansco and others coordinating deals. Properties range from single homes to land and trailer lots.

Property Sale Transfers in Saco Duplex Deal

The property at 116-118 Pleasant Street in Saco, owned by D and R Enterprises, has been sold to Mr and Mrs Larry E Penna of Saco. The duplex transfer is finalized.

Bradly Tasker Saco Philip Chasse Virginia Saco Construction Co Andy Scontras Ansco Realty and Appraisal Co. Inc Main St Pike St Biddeford Roger Nadeau Henry J. Lemieux Lemieux Claudette J. Sheltra Felix T. Sheltra and Guinea Road Theodore LeBlond Jr Arthur B. Moreau Yates St Moreau Office of Early American Realty Elm St Panette N. Millette, Real Ocean Front Bay View Arthur Lesieur Kennebunk Stephen Strong Waltham Mass Strongs Ansco Realty and Appraisal Co, Inc Realtors Main St. Saco Pleasant St D & R Enterprises Larry E. Penna Penna

Senior Fellowship Convenes Meeting at Salvation Army

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Senior Fellowship Center held a meeting at the Salvation Army headquarters on Church Street with 50 in attendance. A pot-luck luncheon was served. At the next meeting on April 5 a rhythm band for senior citizens will be organized.

Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Church Street

Democratic Club Convokes Meeting in Kennebunk and Biddeford

The York County Democratic Women's Club met at Glen Mor Restaurant in Kennebunk with Leatrice Morin speaking on reapportionment of House districts noting 6581 people per district. Parking at the state capital and the Equal Rights Amendment were discussed. Next meeting, April 17 at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford, with guest speaker to be announced.

York County Democratic Women’s Club Glen Mor Kennebunk Leatrice Morin Old Orchard Beach Conrad Brunett Ten Club

Priscilla Chapter Convenes Meeting and Confers Degrees

Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held a special meeting at the Masonic Hall Wells where four candidates were conferred degrees. Special guests included Agnes H. Swett and Gladys E. Raeside and Jean L. Worster, with visitors from Adah Biddeford and Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick. Officers will be installed March 30 at 8 p.m. in semi public ceremonies.

Wells Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Sanford Road Agnes H. Swett Grand Oes Maine General Grand Chapter Gladys E. Raeside Eliot Jean L. Worster Berwick Adah Biddeford Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick

Local Man Earns Honor From Prudential Academy of Honor

Alee a. Duhamel of Biddeford Prudential office earned top honors in Prudential’s Academy of Honor for 1973 sales and service. He sold over $1,000,000 in insurance last year and has been an Academy member for nine years. Duhamel belongs to the Life Underwriters Association. Separately Spencer Andrews announced Richard R. Sevigny as vice president and designated broker of Andrews Real Estate Agency in Kennebunk. Sevigny brings 12 years housing, architectural engineering and real estate development experience for clients.

Alee A. Duhamel Prudential Insurance Co Biddeford Thomas Allsopp Prudential Dover N.H Duhamel Academy of Honor Life Underwriters Association Spencer Andrews Richard R. Sevigny Andrews Kennebunk Sevigny

Dystrophy Tag Day Raises Donations in Saco Maine

Muscular Dystrophy volunteers collected 195 dollars for the Maine Chapter by trading shamrocks for donations in Saco last week. The event was coordinated by State Youth Chairman Lucien Lamontagne with helpers Diane, Mike, and Keith Demers of Wentworth Street.

Maine The Muscular Dystrophy Association Saco Lucien Lamontagne Diane Mike Keith Demers Wentworth Street Biddeford

Death of Cyril Joly Sr in Augusta crash

Cyril Joly Sr 80 of Waterville died in Augusta General Hospital from injuries after a skidding crash on Route 27 in Augusta last Tuesday. State Sen Cyril Joly Jr the driver suffered a fractured wrist and facial lacerations while Joan VanHorn 42 of Augusta sustained facial injuries.

Augusta Cyril Joly Sr Waterville Cyril Joly Jr Joan VanHorn

Kyros Panel Gets Health Care Plan Explores Senate-like path

Rep. Peter N. Kyros unveiled a national health care proposal that would go to the House public health subcommittee rather than Ways and Means. He said the plan finances premiums mainly through employers and government subsidies for low income or high-risk individuals, covering hospital and doctor costs, labs, drugs, X rays, devices, and mental health including alcoholism and drug abuse.

Bangor Peter N. Kyros House Public Health House Ways and Means Maine Democrat Portland University of Maine Medical School Kyros Koros Health Subcommittee

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Gammal Bos Gamma Dear Abby van Buren New Mexico Pennsylvania Area Business News Beaconway Fabrics Five Points Louise Ladakakos John Kay Smith Dick Danforth Realty News Linda Ave Romeo Pimpare John Pare Pares Gilberte Real Estate Agency Shirley G. Bartlett Stonleigh Pier Road Cape Porpoise Milton Bradbury Carol and Denis Lane New York City Lane Rose Pierce N.P. Scontral Gallery of Homes Roland Lantagne Granite St Sheldon F. Jordan East Winthrop Buxton Lantagne Priscilla D. Baillargeon Lucinda Ward Ansco Realty and Appraisal Co., Inc., Realtors Sears Sears, Roebuck and Biddeford Shopping Center Price Fed Fed Boece Democratic Club Convokes Meeting Priscilla Main Street Kyros Panel St. Joseph’s Church Peter L. Gerety Herve Carrier St. Joseph's Gerety Herman Delaney St. Mary’s Parish John Ewing
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