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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1969
Page
10
Diane Le Blond of Biddeford Maine was inaugurated as president of the Anna Maria College Student Government during the annual J F K Day ceremonies. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul L LeBlond of 89 Western Ave Biddeford Maine.
Students and faculty recognized service in memory of the late John F. Kennedy. Miss LeBlond, a St Louis Regional High School Biddeford graduate, majors in sociology at Anna Maria.
New members were named to the housing committee at Boucouvalas-Dupuis AMVETS Post in Saco. Appointments included E Laskey and Edgar Simard for three years, Walter Fougere and Joseph Ouellette for two years. George Goodale conducted the session with Chaplain Arthur McKee presiding.
Hinsdale Raceway opened its harness meeting with Andy's Everett leading the feature race. The horse clocked 2 minutes 7 seconds and 1 fifth for the mile to secure victory.
In a note from the Biddeford Saco Journal, a months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Gaudette of 16 Pierson Lane Biddeford is introduced. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Albert Fecteau Sr 41 Hill St Biddeford and paternal grandfather is Lawrence Gaudette of Saco.
AP TV writer notes Glen Campbell CBS hour relied on white-ins and familiar gags rather than originality. Critics praise scattered one-shot specials like NBCs Male of the Species and ABCs Thanksgiving Visitor, while Laugh-In and the Smothers Brothers stand out. Recommends ABCs Kitty Hawk to Paris 9 10 EDT.
Dyer Library in Saco lists new books across adult and juvenile sections. Notable titles include The Godfather, The Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson, The Lonely Empire, and Readers Digest Condensed Books. Also featured are biographies, fiction, and non fiction from multiple authors with 92 classifieds to support purchases.
HAL BOYLE argues that fishing, though wildly popular, is not a true sport. He claims it rewards dull minds, fosters deceit among fishermen, and serves as an excuse to escape home, poker, or drink, rather than a fair contest.
Richard A. Provencher son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Provencher of Lewiston Maine has graduated at Keesler AFB Mississippi from the training course for U S Air Force electronic equipment repairmen. He is assigned to Duluth International Airport Minnesota for duty in a unit of the Aerospace Defense Command. His wife Claire is the daughter of Mrs Gertrude Sayer of Tag.
Canton Missouri report notes two Biddeford students pledge Tau Kappa Epsilon at Culver-Stockton College during spring rush. They are Rick White, son of Mr and Mrs Richard White, 69 Graham Street, and Tony Nava, son of Mr and Mrs Francis Nava, 40 Water Street. White is a freshman and attended Biddeford High School, where he was active in activities.
A freshman football player, Nava, joins Culver-Stockton College as a physical education major. The 1968 Biddeford High School graduate is listed as a member of the college football team.
Terry R. Belanger 21, son of Mr and Mrs Waltham Belanger of 41 Elm St Biddeford Maine, has been assigned to the Americal Division in Vietnam.
Denise F. Doyon of Biddeford Maine a third year student at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston has been elected president of Mu Chi Phi Sorority for the 1949 1970 session Mu Chi Phi was established as a local society at the college in 1922 Its membership includes all women enrolled as students in the College
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