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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1968

Page

12

Economic Outlook for Second Quarter Promises Modest Gains

Babson Park based investors foresee a generally strong economy as the second quarter begins. Growth expected in Gross National Product, employment, and personal incomes with defense spending and Vietnam war dynamics shaping outlook. Breathing room exists for modest rate tightening, tax shifts, and continued but tempered profit growth amid inflation risks and labor tensions.

Babson Park Mass Vietnam Southeast Asia Washington Fed Sam Congress Latin America Rope Asia ISM

Wells Honor Society taps for Wells students in dual assemblies

A Wells High School assembly highlighted tapping ceremonies for National Honor Society candidates at both Wells Senior and Junior High. Mrs Helen Moore narrated and presented a Europe tour photos from her exchange teaching stint. NHS officers at the high school included Juliet Fournier as president and Thomas Keyes as vice president, with several students tapped as seniors juniors and sophomores. A Wells Junior High NHS charter was announced with advisor Mrs Albine Watson and 18 new members from grades 7 and 8. Lincoln Johnson welcomed the group and explained membership qualifications as formal induction is planned for April with parent invitations.

WELLS Juliet Fournier Thomas Keyes Linda Baston Susan Buckley Judy Ahern Elissa Littlefield Howard Littlefield Jr Roland Dufort Jr Rose Galligan Martha Bragdon Charles Hamlyn Albert Johnson Lynne Hamlyn Carol Hanbaia Susan Ireland Rita Stevens Linda Bragdon Kathryn Chase Ellen Emmons Barbara Harriman Andrea Hopkins Barbara Morse Moore Matthew Flaherty Albine Watson Susan Cole William Litchfield Diane Allen Susan Cogleshall Dorothy Flaherty Sally Ford Sandra Ford Brenda Keene Gretchen Kline Mary LaPierre Anne Staples Michael Warren Paula Boston Stephen Kemp Gary Rowe Dawn Stevens Alice Tufts Susan Whelpley Karen Wieczorek Lincoln Johnson

Slaveholding in the South Before the Civil War

A brief historical note states that in 1860 only 384000 southern residents held 3.9 million enslaved people, among a population exceeding eight million. The data highlight the small elite of slaveholders within the region.

South

Platt National Park Size Noted as Smallest U.S. Park

Platt National Park in Oklahoma is identified as the smallest national park in the United States. No additional context or dates are provided in the fragment.

Platt National Park Okla U.S. National Parks

Puzzle clue decodes to reveal ec u Aj SLOLs

A cryptic puzzle item presents scrambled letters ec u Aj SLOLs that readers decode to identify a phrase or name from the clue set. The readable fragment hints at a thematic solution without revealing the final answer within the text.

Rioux Accepted At Laurel College For 1968–69

Dennis J. Rioux of Old Orchard Beach has been accepted to attend Laurel College in Meriden for the 1968 school year. He is a 1968 graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School and has enrolled in the IBM Data Processing Program.

Meriden, Conn Laurel College Here Dennis J. Rioux Ann R. Williamson Society Ave Old Orchard Beach Rioux IBM

Local Women Plan 10th St Andre's Reunion Details

Biddeford women met at 498 Pool Road to discuss plans for the 10th class reunion of St. Andre's High School. Date and place will be announced later. other planning committee members present.

St. Andre’s High School Biddeford Joanee Pool Road

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Brief List

Puzzle clues run across and down with mixed wordplay. Entries include Dish of greens imprudent singer moe cobbled phrases and classic cryptic style cross references across a playful grid. Gentle hints point to literary figures and common crossword staples across mythology ages and everyday terms.

Nurse Richard Sorel Named Lynn Hospital Student Nurse of the Year

Richard Sorel, a married 28 year old Putnam Connecticut native and Navy veteran, is named Student Nurse of the Year by the Lynn Hospital School of Nursing student body. He plans to teach and advance to a bachelor degree in nursing while remaining in the emergency room. His wife Barbara Hart, a registered nurse, met him during his Navy hospital service.

Lynn Mass Lynn Hospital Richard Sorel Lynn Hostal School of Nursing Lorel End Barbara Hart Chelsea Naval Hospital Barbara Newton Wellesley Hospital Richard Navy Sorel Putnam

Wills Allowed in York County Probate Court

Alfred Maine reports wills allowed this week in York County Probate Court. Joseph G Baillargeon of 235 Hill St Biddeford died Feb 7 leaving an estate valued at 15885 to children Lucille A Knox Yvette J Loranger Therese R Petrin Lorraine M Lamirande Robert Baillargeon and Andre J Bailargeon in equal shares. Daughters Petrin and Loranger named co executrix. Celestin Gobeil of 183 Cleaves St Biddeford left 13000 to widow Alphonsine Gobeil who was named executrix.

Alfred York County Joseph G. Baillargeon Hill St Biddeford Baillargeon Lucille A. Knox Yvette J. Loranger Therese R. Petrin Lorraine M. Lamirande Robert Baillargeon Andre J. Baillargeon Celestin Gobeil Cleaves St Alphonsine Gobeil Gobeil

Five Ladies Attend the Event Hosted by Mrs Picard

Mrs Helen Thibodeau, Mrs Rita Bissonnette, Mrs Pauline Martel, Mrs Lucille Provost and the hostess Mrs Picard attended. Mrs Joan Lambert was unable to attend.

Helen Thibodeau Rita Bissonnette Pauline Martel Lucille Provost Picard Joan Lambert

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