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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1969

Page

3

Gospel Singers Present Concert In Biddeford

The Revelaires gospel quartet performed last night at Biddeford United Baptist Church on Jefferson Street. Members Elmer Young Yarmouth tenor Melville Knight Waterboro lead tenor Merton Poore North Berwick baritone Fred Gowen Jr Sanford bass with pianist Stanley Johnstone.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Elmer Young Yarmouth Melville Knight Waterboro Merton Poore North Berwick Fred Gowen Jr Sanford Stanley Johnstone

Miracle-Ear hearing device offer to hard of hearing

A Minnesota announcement promotes a free all-in-the-ear Miracle-Ear device that lets the hard of hearing hear TV and radio privately at normal volume. The offer urges immediate action and is limited to hard of hearing individuals in the area.

Miracle-Ear

National Hearing Aid Centers TV Listener Request

A notice from National Hearing Aid Centers invites requests for a free TV Listener device. The form lists recipient attention to ATTN TV Listening Device,Dept BF M5971, P O Box 27133, Minneapolis MN 55427, asking for name state and ZIP. No further details on eligibility or deadlines are provided.

Dept Minneapolis Minn

Service social honors Rev Lester Holmes after long ministry

Following the service a social hour honored Rev Lester Holmes a former pastor who began ministry in 1914 and served multiple churches in Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He and his wife Grace live in Alfred and a gift was given by Adelpha McKeen who he baptized in Biddeford. Greeters and hosts are named. Refreshments followed.

Lester Holmes Biddeford Highpine Dover Baptist Church Pleasant Street Baptist Church Worcester Mass Broadway Baptist Church Cambridge New Hampshire Maine Holmes Grace Alfred Adelpha McKeen Earle Lewis Albert Gardella Michael Hallezuk Lois Burnham Albert Thompson

Old Orchard Beach Art Association Workshop and Ocean Park meeting

Old Orchard Beach Art Association holds a workshop tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Jameson School with Frank Handlen as instructor. Toilers-by-the-Sea meets at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Severance home in Ocean Park for its annual meeting with Severance sisters and others hosting. A Miniwanca Chapter Eastern Star event includes a Secretary and Treasurer Night in North Berwick. A Miniwanae Chapter meeting at Robinson Memorial Hall West Grand Avenue is set for 7:30 p.m. with an anniversary program led by Worthy Matron Constance Warren. All Order members are urged to attend.

Old Orchard Beach Art Association Jameson School Frank Handlen Toilers-by-the-Sea Ruth Georgia Severance Old Sait Road Ocean Park Severance Mildred Soule Helen Smith Elizabeth Wilson Esther Black Miniwanca

Trailer Damages Peach Mail Boxes

Police report a utility trailer being hauled by William Brown of Benoit Avenue in OLD ORCHARD BEACH came loose and struck several mail boxes Sunday afternoon causing damage with no serious injuries. In a separate incident, Margaret Leblond of Lafayette Street Biddeford hit a parked car on First Street operated by Roger Morin. no damage estimate was available.

Old Orchard Beach William Brown Benoit Avenue Margaret Leblond Lafayette St Biddeford First Street Roger Morin Pinette Ave

Biddeford Council Meeting Tonight At City Building

New York AP report notes a transatlantic air race with antique cars balloons and jet planes. Early finishers complain traffic jams in New York and London as major headache and disruption.

Biddeford New York London

Journal Classified Reaches Over 30000 Readers Per Day

A daily classified section reports reaching over 30,000 readers, highlighting broad local circulation and sustained engagement across neighborhoods. The notice emphasizes the paper’s role in connecting buyers, sellers, and community services through affordable ads.

Spectacular Optical Effects Highlight Andy Williams Show

NBC special blends music by Andy Williams with camera tricks creating multi box performances. Guests Franklin Mendes and Brasil 66 diversify the program while Roger Miller performs, ending with a future drama featuring William Shatner. Grammy Awards show recommended for NBC tonight.

New York H. Andrew Williams Magic Lantern Show Company NBC Andy Williams Aretha Franklin Roger Jer Sergio Mendes Williams Roger Miller Jin Andy Happy Chance Albert Ruben William Shatner

Saco Firefighters Handle Three Weekend Grass Fires

Saco firemen fought three grass and brush fires during the weekend. A blaze from the city dump spread into nearby woods Sunday afternoon but was extinguished. Two grass fires burned about half an acre each on Smutty Lane and Cumberland Avenue. Additional damage noted in the same section.

Saco Cumberland Avenue

Hart Council Members To Flect Officers

Fourth Degree Assembly in Biddeford held a meeting at the hall on Washington Street. An election of officers is planned for the next gathering on June 1 at 10 a.m. Rev Kevin Kidd presented a chalice bearing names for priestly mission work in Israel, while Leo Bedard and four members were honored for long service.

Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Washington Street Biddeford Albert Carrier Kevin Kidd O.F.M Harold Carroll Leo Bedard Gher Arthur Peloquin Joseph Hector Francis Cantara Father Kidd Israel Louis Perreault Jules Bailla Joseph Hanusek

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