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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1967

Page

3

Past Matrons Vote Donation For Cancer Society

Annette Chapter Past Matrons Association of Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star met at Mrs. Ruth Seaward’s home in Saco and voted a donation to the American Cancer Society. Reports were presented by Mrs. Florence Northrop and Mrs. Marion Johnson, with Mrs. Grace Littlefield noting members. A Guam resident, Mrs. Virginia Strombom, sent a letter. Next meeting set for June 14 at Mrs. Barbara Utman’s home in Saco.

American Cancer Society Annette Order of the Eastern Star Ruth Seaward Ferry Road Saco Florence Northrop Marion John Grace Littlefield Sunshine Ils Virginia Strombom Guam Northrop Littlefield Barbara Utman Elm Street

Muskie Opposes SST Funds Over Pollution Control

Senator Edmund Muskie of Maine told a Senate Appropriations subcommittee he cannot support about 200 million dollars for supersonic transport while cutting pollution control funds. He argued against spending for faster travel from Washington to Los Angeles when essential environmental protections are at risk.

Washington Edmund S. Muskie Maine Hall Maine Democrat Senate Appropriations Potomac Los Angeles Muskie

Nearly 100 Head Start Programs Set in Maine

Augusta AP report states nearly 100 Head Start preschool programs will run across Maine this summer. Mrs. Lillian Frost of Gardiner notes training seminars for teachers and parents to deliver education medical social and nutritional services. Focus on parental involvement and family benefits.

Augusta Maine Lillian Frost Gardiner

Dictionary Gifts Approved by Biddeford Council

Gifts of French English dictionaries were approved by Council Chagnon at St John s Hall Biddeford for the top ranking French students at St Joseph s St Andre s and St Louis Junior High Schools. President Norman Lariviere urged more members to attend future prayer and tribute meetings. Lunch followed served by Richard Lamarre.

Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste St. John's Hall Adams Street Biddeford St. Joseph's St. Andre’s St. Louis Norman Lariviere Richard Lamarre

Garrison Vows Probe Won't Be Stopped in Kennedy Case

District Attorney Jim Garrison asserts his JFK assassination probe cannot be halted despite opposition. He cites a subpoena request to the CIA for a purported Oswald photograph and the DOJ refusal to allow FBI testimony, plus a tape alleged to show a bribe. Also notes Clay Shaw's conspiracy charge and ongoing grand jury actions in New Orleans.

New Orleans Jim Garrison John F. Kennedy Garrison Central Intelligence Agency Lee Harvey Oswald Warren Commission Kennedy Justice Department FBI Orlean Parish Grand Jury Richard Helms CIA Oswald Mexico City Regis Kennedy U.S. Atty Louis C. LaCour Criminal District Bernard J. Bagert Atty Ramsey Clark Bagert Burton Klein Alvin Beaubouef Jefferson Parish Klein Beaubouef Clay L. Shaw

Old Orchard Beach Club Meetings and Banquet Planned

Old Orchard Beach Jaycee Wives meet at 8 tonight at 6 B Street home of Mrs Faye Harding. Abbott Verville AM VETS Auxiliary hosts spring banquet at Cascades in Saco tomorrow night with 7 15 pm lobby gathering. Harold and Mrs Smith of Miniwanca Chapter OES attended Beulah Chapter Cumberland Mills meeting last night as special guests.

Old Orchard Beach Faye Harding Abbott - Verville AM Vets Cascades Portland Road Saco Harold Smith Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Beulah Cumberland Mills

Mothers Will Be Honored At Service

In Kennebunk the Advent Christian Church Lower Village hosts a Mothers Day service with Rev. Robert C. Hewitt speaking on A Bible Portrait of a Mother. Prizes will be given to the oldest and youngest mothers and those with notable families, followed by a baptismal class at 5 p.m. in Googins Hall ahead of the May 21 baptism. New members Valerie Mayo Chester Thompson and Rev. and Mrs. Robert C. Hewitt were welcomed.

Kennebunk Advent Christian Church Lower Village Robert C. Hewitt Googins Hall

Groza Sets NFL Games Record With Browns

Lou Groza the Cleveland Browns placekicker had appeared in 188 NFL games by the start of the 1966 season the most in league history.

Lou Groza Cleveland Browns

Biddeford ZBA Denies Pit Permit for St. Joseph's Cemetery

Biddeford's Board of Zoning Appeals denied a permit for St. Joseph's Cemetery Association to remove gravel and create a pit below street level on Granite Street Extension. The unanimous vote cited health and safety concerns and not best land use, with a plan to fill the existing hole.

Biddeford Board of Zoning Appeals St. Joseph’s Parish Center St St. Joseph's Granite Street Extension Roland Morissette Sheldon Cote Cote Rene Jezar

Maxwell Is Named As CMP Director

At Central Maine Power Co annual meeting in Augusta about 83 percent of voting stock was represented. Stockholders reelected the current board to serve the year, including Arthur F. Maxwell of Biddeford, president of the First National Bank of Biddeford.

Augusta Central Maine Power Co Arthur F. Maxwell Biddeford First National Bank of

Speaker named for University of Maine June 1 commencement

Doctor J Russell Wiggins editor and executive vice president of the Washington Post will deliver the June 1 commencement address at the University of Maine. Wiggins serves on Colby College Elijah Parish Lovejoy Journalism Award selection committee and owns the Ellsworth American weekly.

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