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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1973
Page
11
Dear Abby letters reveal a 22 year old bride choosing wedding party. A 15 year old sister in law would outshine her, while jealousy and beauty are debated with guidance. Also responses on funerals attendance, family reunions, and etiquette.
Old Orchard Beach activity notes report VFW Auxiliary actions with President Emma McDermott presiding. A Department President message arrives, and Carla Grathwok earns the Voice of Democracy honor. April 9 officer elections and April 14 flea market are planned at the Post Home. Volunteers deliver magazines to the Veterans Hospital at Tagus and puzzles to Ocean Pines.
Maine public health official declares the Vassalboro TB outbreak under control after a teacher case and a mass skin test found 19 positive students. All are under medication. authorities say the disease is no longer a public threat and most adults recover fully.
The Biddeford senior group met at the Ross Community Center on Washington Street with President Mrs. Alden Racine leading. Activities director Jacques Millette announced a Sunday 7 p.m. whist party to raise funds for eye glasses and Thursday noon square dancing, plus summer field trips.
Seaman Recruit Donald C. Moreau U S Navy son of Mr and Mrs Roger Moreau Swan Pond Lyman completes nine weeks of basic training at Great Lakes IL and will report April 6 to the U S S Little Rock Boston for six months sea duty.
Classified want ads serve every reader with affordable notices. The column highlights bargain items, job seeks, and personal announcements across a wide range of categories available to the public.
Kennebunk building inspector Robert Slowik approved ten permits in the first two weeks of March. Notable items include Raymond White addition $14,000 Robert Gillis residence $36,000 and Arundel Realty alterations $7,000. The Franciscan Monastery won a permit on a prior denial to convert space into six rooms and baths $14,000. The entry also notes the Bering Glacier length and area.
The third in a series of Lenten services titled Our Encounter With Faith will convene tonight at 7 30 at 264 Elm St Biddeford the home of Mr and Mrs Clayton Cartmill Rev John H Miller pastor of United Church of Christ Crescent Street Biddeford will lead a discussion on The Church and Faith all church and parish members and friends are invited to attend.
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