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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1965
Page
3
Samuel B. Shapiro 57 of Lewiston was in poor condition at a hospital with internal injuries and fractures after his car struck a oncoming trailer on Route 4 in Livermore. Truck driver Jack V. Whinery 39 of Farmington was not hurt.
Bates College has been awarded a $21,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The college said the funds will be used to purchase chemistry and biology equipment once matching funds are raised.
The planning committee for Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste mapped events for the 60th anniversary. June 26 open house, buffet dance, Mass at St. Joseph's Church, and a banquet honoring 50-year members. Invitations extend to other state councils and special guests.
Four residents of Saco two of Biddeford and one each of Dayton and Arundel will take two weeks of active duty training as members of the 243rd GEEIA Squadron Maine Air National Guard. Training runs May 15 to June 12 at various installations in New England.
The Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary held a memorial for Mae Waterhouse at the post home on Beach Street in Saco. Officers were elected including Prisella Hooper as president and Charlene Farnham as vice president. Installation is set for May 26 and delegates to June’s Waterville convention were named.
The Second Annual Art Exhibit at St Francis College opens last Sunday and runs daily through May 16 from 1 to 5 pm in the Alexis Room Stella Maris Hall. It features 22 artists mainly from Maine with oils pastels watercolors and engravings plus local hand crafts. Governors telegram and student entries highlight the cultural event amid college library display with Amateur Division paintings.
Mary-Martha Circle of Saco United Baptist Church Women met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Ruth Sanborn home in Saco. Dessert was served at 1 30. Mrs. Grace Biggar co hosted. Devotions led by Mrs. Ruth Nickerson and Circle Leader Mrs. Florence Johnson conducted the session. The Love Gift was received and dedicated by Mrs. Martha Bennett. A program on current events led by chairman Mrs. Ruby Brown included a discussion period. Next session announced as union.
Eleven new members were voted in during a Biddeford Saco Eagles meeting on Birch Street. They will be initiated May 26 with other candidates. Maine State Aerie convenes June 25 26 27 at Rumford. Additional notes mention May 23 services and Sept 22 circle meeting.
A four page letter written by George Washington in 1776 to his cousin Lund Washington sold at auction for 17000 dollars. The document sheds light on colonial era correspondence and military affairs.
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