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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1967

Page

5

Zero Hour a Showcase For Mostel’s Many Talents

ABC’s Monday night one man special features Zero Mostel in a lively set of sketches including an electric coffee percolator and car lot skits. The program directed by Dwight Hemion debuts amid strong Nielsen ratings for Hollywood awards and TV specials.

Mostel NEW York Zero Mostel Charles Laughton ABC Monday Night Jimmy Durante Dwight Hemion Herb Alpert Tijuana Brass Hollywood ABC Nielsen CBS Dick ‘van Dyke Red Skelton Andy Griffith NBC Danny Thomas

Sharon Pillsbury Bridal Shower Held at Biddeford Home

A miscellaneous bridal shower for Sharon Anne Pillsbury took place Saturday night at 388 Alfred Street, Biddeford, hosted by Mrs. Laurence J. Barnes and co hosted by Mrs. George Pillsbury. Attendees included numerous named guests and co hosts, with several Pillsbury family members unable to attend.

Sharon Anne Pillsbury Laurence J. Barnes Alfred St Biddeford William Miles Andre Bolduc Horace Nichols Frances LaFountain Dennis Addorio Arthur King Philip Cantara Stuart Flavin Raymond Andrews Dorothy Sprague George Pillsbury Jo: Anne Potter Lois Addorio Sheila Gagnon Ruth Meekle Barnes Ralph Pillsbury Robert Pillsbury Leon Pillsbury Donald Pinette Roger Casavant Leo Callahan Paul Chenard

War seems set to dominate 1968 race with sharp Vietnam split

AP News analysis notes Republicans back Johnson on Vietnam yet aim to attack the way the war is fought. Nixon and Romney projects signal two directional critique, while public confusion grows amid varying White Papers and Senate reviews. Also, Suzanne Roy of Biddeford named junior high science teacher in Westerly Rhode Island starting fall.

James Marlow Washington Johnson Vietnam House Nixon Michigan George Romney Romney South Republican House United States Senate Republican Policy Committee Westerly Suzanne Roy Biddeford Gorham State College Gorham Nancy Chandler Maine Gorham Chorale Amicitia Club

Notable Names Listed in Public Directory

Stephen Doe, Mrs. Frederic West and Miss Patricia Canta ra appear among the reader notices and social listings in the community column, indicating names to watch for in upcoming events or acknowledgments.

Stephen Doe Frederic West Patricia Cantara

Young Saco Resident Honored for Tinkertoy Design

Donald Cousens of Buxton Road in Saco earns a Junior Engineer Certificate from Toy Tinkers division of A. G. Spalding and Bros. The certificate notes creative imagination and skill, and his model enters the 1967 Scholarship Award Program with state finalists and a national winner prize lineup including a $1,000 Savings Bond and an all-expenses trip to New York for winner and parents.

Tinkertoys Donald Cousens Buxton Road Saco Toy Tinkers A. G. Spalding and Bros., Inc Donald New York R. A. Christofferson

Betty Furness joins Johnson administration as consumer affairs aide

Betty Furness is sworn in as special assistant to the President for consumer affairs with a $26 000 salary and will testify before a Senate subcommittee soon. She noted she has little consumer experience but will learn on the job in Washington.

Washington Bettty Furness Senate Johnson Miss Furness

Senator Questions Post Office Leasing Costs

Sen. John J. Williams voices concern that the Post Office Department should be honest about the true costs of post offices. He notes doubt about whether officials know what they are doing and argues for truth in spending details.

Post Office Sen John J. Williams Del Senate

St Louis Alumni Golf League Schedules Two Nights Weekly

Due to high entrant numbers the StLouis Alumni Golf League will play two nights weekly at Dutch Elm Golf Course. League chairman Roland Le Mieux said groups one through four contest on Wednesday and groups five through six on Thursday. Play begins next week.

St. Louis Dutch Elm Roland Lemieux Lemeaux

Wells Board to Hear Hotel License Application

The Wells Board of Selectmen will hold a hearing at 7 30 p m on Tuesday May 9 1967 at the Wells Town Office on application for a Hotel Spirituous and Vinous Liquor License from Betty Doon Motor Hotel Inc Ogunquit Maine Alberta M Wentworth Town Clerk

Wells Board of Selectmen Wells Betty Doon Motor Hotel, Inc Ogunquit Maine Alberta M. Wentworth Alberta M. Wentworth

Sheriff Recovers Stolen Car Dirty but Undamaged

Smethport PA police say Chief Deputy Russell Wells got a call and found his car on Main Street after it was stolen. The vehicle arrived dirty yet undamaged, with no description of the thief.

Associated Press Smethport, Pa Russell L. Wells

Portland mock U N General Assembly opens debates

In Portland Oregon the mock United Nations General Assembly opens with students portraying ambassadors. Participants plan to discuss global issues, present position papers, and simulate diplomatic procedures during a school event.

Portland, Ore U.N. General Assembly

Saco Couple Plans July Wedding Engagement

Miss June Gerry and James Cloutier announce their engagement. Miss Gerry of Bayview Road Saco works for New England Telephone in Biddeford. Cloutier, son of Rose Cloutier and the late Joseph Cloutier, is in the U.S. Navy stationed in Florida. Both attended Saco schools.

Mary G. Day Margaret I. Day Cookman Ave Old Orchard Beach Jack L Newton Frank Sargent Lake Ave Miss Day Fairchild Semiconductor Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corp South Portland Newton New England Maremont Corp Saco Loring Studios June Gerry Francis Gerry Bayview Road James Cloutier Rose Cloutier S High St Joseph Cloutier Miss Gerry Cloutier Miss l Gerry New England Telephone Co Biddeford U.S. Navy Florida

Surprise Shower Held In Kennebunk

A surprise stork shower for Mrs Richard Randall was hosted at 40 Grove St Kennebunk by her sister-in-law Betty Romprey. Guests admired yellow white pink and blue decor, and gifts were placed in an old English green and white cradle. A buffet lunch featured a decorated cake by Marilyn Foster.

Kennebunk Richard Randall Betty Romprey Grove St Marilyn Foster Janet Hanson Lou Welch Ruth Welch Ella Welch Carolyn Bryant Lavena Drew Gloria Graffam Dorothy Turner Maureen Hilton Agnes Taylor Nancy Whitten Debbie Whitten Doris Jowett June Brown Susan Perkins Carol Tobie Pearl Caron Irman Lord Andrea Card Patricia Card Betty Leavitt Jeanne Berube Mildred Scott

Three Maine Servicemen Listed as Killed in Action

Washington AP reports three Maine servicemen from Waterville Sanford and Byron are listed as killed in action. Army PFC Paul L. Cyr of Sanford, Marine Cpl James G Pomer of Waterville, and Cpl Albert J Rose of Byron are among the fallen.

Defense Department Vietnam Army Pfc Paul L. Cyr Sanford Marine James G. Pomer Washington Leaus Waterville Marine Maine Albert. J. Rose Byron

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