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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1972

Page

9

Debasement fears mark Franz Pick on U S currency

New York AP report highlights Franz Pick, 73, warning that the U S dollar is deteriorating in black markets worldwide. He cites Berlin and Prague rates to argue the dollar’s declining value and warns currency strength reflects national power and prestige.

John Cunniff NEW York Franz Pick U.S East Berlin Unter den Linden Prague Akron Siberia Poland Czechoslovakia East Germany United States Pick

Dinner Party Noted For Bride-To-Be Louise Rousselle

OLD ORCHARD BEACH A dinner party was held at Joseph By The Sea Restaurant in honor of Miss Louise Rousselle daughter of Mrs. Diana Rousselle of 35 Locke St Lace. Hostesses were Mrs. Florida Frechette Mrs. Jacqueline Nadeau and Miss Debbie Nadeau. The bride to be will wed Robert Beaulieu on May 29 at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco with many guests listed as attendees and gift presenters.

Old Orchard Beach Louise Rousselle Diana Rousselle Locke St Lace Joseph By the Sea Florida Frechette Jacqueline Nadeau Debbie Nadeau Rousselle Robert Beaulieu Romeo Beaulieu Raymond St Biddeford Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Lillian Beaulieu Carol Landry Patricia Camire Madeleine Roy Pauline Paul Gerard Dube Paul Marchand Norman Alice Claire Grant Fabiola Beaudoin Nancy Montpas Jane Parker Jeanne Lessard Juliette Caouette Marcelle Morin Claire Duti Theresa Melancon Constance Melancon Rachel Dubois Irene Fowler Laura Delisle Mignonne Dubois Edna Anton Patricia Kearney Barbara Pierce Jeannette Boston Sharon Ganthier Rachel Smith Madreen Jariz Jeannette Tardif Claudette

Election Law Meetings To Clarify Maine Rules

The Maine State Election Division and the Maine Municipal Association will hold ten statewide meetings with election officials starting May 15. The sessions will review recent election law changes interpretations by the Attorney General and areas causing confusion for election administrators.

Augusta Maine ‘Municipal Association Peter M. Damborg

Rochambeau Club Holds 39th Annual Installation

The Rochambeau Club and Dame Rochambeau of Biddeford held their 39th annual installation with a banquet honoring past officers. George Neault served as master of ceremonies, with Raymond Belanger and Albert Cote as installing officers. Names of newly installed officers and women officers are listed along with a memorial service for deceased members.

Rochambeau Club Rochambeau Biddeford George Neault Raymond Belanger American Snowshoe Union Albert Cote Robert Neault Joseph Salvas Raymond Ouellette Peter Judge Leo Paul Gregoire Gerard Nadeau John Pare Gaston Dubuc Theresa Frechette Rita Bouthot Mary Jane Labelle Betty Ann Cymbrak Leonie Boisert Obeline Gagnon Janet Comber Carol Doyon Marie Tremblay Lucille Jariz Jeanne Boisvert Tremblay Richard Lajeunesse

Letters From VFW Officers Are Received

Old Orchard Beach VFW Auxiliary heard from Department Cmdr Morin National Secretary Mayberry and President Gross who is convalescing. A donation to the Ways and Means Fund was made five members joined the District Loyalty Parade with Voice of Democracy winner and Girl Scouts in attendance. A joint officer installation is set for May 21 Department President Pettengill spoke on department programs and the York Beach convention in June. Plans were made for a thrift sale July 14 and 15.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Memorial Vfw Emma McDermott G. T. Morin Erline Mayberry Lillian Gross Hillcrest Nursing Home Sanford Department Ways and Means Fund Voice’ of Democracy Frances Pettengill York Beach Hiram

Rummage Sale Set by Ogunquit Firemen's Auxiliary

Ogunquit volunteers plan an outdoor rummage sale on Saturday May 20 at 9 a.m. at the Ogunquit Fire Station. Ella Welch chairs the event and notes proceeds will aid the fire department.

Ogunquit

Rain Prompts Move of Sale to Next Fair Day

The sale will occur on the next fair day due to anticipated rain. Assisting Mrs. Welch are Mrs. Alice Littlefield, Mrs. Celia Norton, Mrs. Rosa Boston, Mrs. Harriet Squanbridge, Mrs. Helen Mergendahl, Mrs. Nina Newton, Mrs. Eva Everson, Mrs. Lillian Ryan, and Mrs. Dorothy Staples.

Welch Alice Littlefield Celia Norton Rosa Boston Harriet Squanbridge Helen Mergendahl Nina ‘Newton Eva Everson Lillian Ryan Dorothy Staples

Local Winner Of VFW Contest Guest At Dinner

Terri McLeod, winner of the local Voice of Democracy Essay contest, was guest of honor at a buffet dinner at the Old Orchard Memorial VFW Hall. She attended with her parents Mr and Mrs Russell McLeod and siblings. Paul Nichols led the school contest and Frances Pettengill presented trophies and bonds from the VFW Post and Auxiliary.

Old Orchard Beach Terri McLeod Old Orchard Memorial VFW Russell McLeod Mayflower Drive Edwin Sandra Paul Nichols Frances Pettengill McLeod VFW Post Melvin Marshall Dorothy Joseph Lenkowski Ipost

Want Ads Call Readers To Place Classified Notices

A vintage want ad urges readers to submit notices and listings for sale, services, and personal notices. The brief item promotes classifed options and emphasizes timely placement to reach local buyers and users.

Artifacts Shown At Meeting Of Mineral Club

Walter M. Wuth and C. Paul Wight attended the Saco Valley Gem and Mineral Club meeting at Brownlow Thompson’s home in Conway New Hampshire. Helen Leadbeater of Fryeburg spoke on archaeological Indian finds in the Saco Valley near Fryeburg and displayed spears axes scrapers and pottery reconstructions from a 15 year collection. Gregoire is trustee of four years and Joseph A Goulet led the meeting with officer installation quote to be announced. Guests included Gerard Potvin recently returned from Vietnam and Paul Potvin former national executive commander.

Old Orchard Beach Walter M. Wuth C. Paul Wight Saco Gregoire Joseph A. Goulet Uote Gerard Potvin Vietnam Paul Potvin

AMVETS Post Officers Elected at Biddeford Meeting

Officers of AMVETS Post Merton Ira Staples in Biddeford were chosen at a meeting at the post home on Alfred Street. Elected: Roger Metayer commander, Robert Lambert first vice commander, Lec Roussel second vice commander, Ralph Gregoire adjutant, Marcel Picard finance officer, Joseph Goulet judge advocate, Roger Goudreau provost marshal. Appointed to…

Merton Ira Staples Amvets Biddeford Alfred Street Roger Metayer Robert Lambert Lec Roussel Ralph Gregoire Marcel Picard Joseph Goule Roger Goudreau

Waban to Host Benefit Supper in Sanford for Camp Waban

Sanford announces a benefit supper on May 20 at Camp Waban Route 4. Serving from 5 to 7 pm, reservations are required. Proceeds fund expanding and equipping the physiotherapy department for rehabilitation programs. Chef Norman Roy leads planning, supper is buffet style.

Sanford —Waban Camp Waban Route 4 Norman Roy Sanford

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