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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1972
Page
5
A compilation of Dear Abby letters covers retirement projects, begonia growing in Alaska, false butt lifts, begonias in Kansas, plastic surgery pride, and a reader who questions a church collection plate. Abby’s responses address nagging spouses, gardening, and social manners with light humor.
The Maine Legislature approves a 13 month study on tourism in Maine. Northeast Markets Inc will conduct the survey with Cambridge mass data processing and a Washington write up. Goals include growth projections land value effects and environmental impact and whether locals relocate due to tourism.
York County Savings Bank disclosed plans for a Saco branch at the Saco Valley Shopping Center with operations hoped by Labor Day. President Edward Harriman cited 25 percent of business in Saco, noting growth in deposits and mortgages for 1971 and the first four months of 1972. Twelve businessmen were elected corporators, with existing officers and trustees re confirmed.
The Wells Arbor Committee under Town Manager Robert Littlefield and road commissioner Casper Bridges planted 70 trees this week in multiple areas. Varieties include five maples and four lindens, plus three Hawthorns last month at Wells Elementary. funds aim to remove diseased elms and continue stump work later in the season.
Maine Teachers Association will join a federal case before the Supreme Court challenging the Texas financing method for schools. President Spencer A. Trask says the case could affect Maine as locals fund 60.1 percent of education, state 32 percent, and federal 7.9 percent. He urges broader political engagement to reform school funding and opposes placing blame on teachers.
Paula J. Gardner of Kennebunk is accepted by Plus-Gray's School of Business in Portland. She will major in stenography and graduate from Kennebunk High School in June.
Nancy Letourneau wed Ronald Cassette at St Joseph Church Biddeford in a ceremony led by Rev Herve G Carrier. The bride wore chantilly lace with a chapel train and pearl trimmed veil. guests included 300 at the Rochambeau Club reception. couple to reside in Biddeford and honeymoon in Miami Beach Florida.
Gordon H. Smith of Winthrop age 20 and UMaine Orono junior political science major is named chairman of Maine Young Voters for the President. He has served at Maine Republican conventions and was the youngest national delegate or alternate chosen in Maine.
A pacifist group named Interested Students of St. Francis College forms at Biddeford. It schedules daily 4 30 p m mass for peace at Queen of Peace shrine and a May 20 vigil ending the academic year. An anti war film You Can t Buy War and a slide show on the air war in Vietnam are set for May 17 at City Theatre. A peaceful march May 18 from the college to City Square ends in a rally with speakers.
Camp Ellis Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary held a meeting at the fire station led by president Mrs. Phyllis Lariviere. Final plans were made for a May 28 turkey dinner from 12 to 2 pm with tickets available from members or the firemen. An outing was scheduled for June 8 at 7 pm at St Joseph By The Sea Restaurant in Old Orchard Beach. Prize money went to Mrs Betty Albee and Miss Deborah Stackpole. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Ann Caron. Others present were Mrs
The Women's Mission Society of Biddeford United Baptist Church held its monthly meeting at Miss Irene Dwelley's home. Officers installed include President Mabel Emery and Irene Dwelley as Corresponding Secretary with several chairmanships. Love Gift fund plans, a mission convention at Husson College in August, and a June picnic at Miss McKeen's Ocean Park cottage were announced along with a silent auction to benefit the Daily Vacation Bible School.
In a curious note, a five-year-old lobster is described as capable of defeating most of its foes. The passage names several women, including Jeannine Pendleton and Greta Greenier, as part of a broader, likely humorous or offbeat context.
The National Organization for Women invites Maine women and men to Waterville for a May 19 20 convention demonstration supporting abortion reform and Equal Rights Amendments. A morning drop in center opens May 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Church with night lodging and coffee, followed by a Saturday luncheon with Jane Muskie and other notable attendees.
Hope Circle will meet tonight at 8 at the home of Mrs. Muriel Gooch Colby Avenue Ocean Park Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Frances Dickson Mrs. Dorothy Lary and Mrs. Mary Mewer Members will bring articles for a silent auction Refreshments will be served This is the final meeting of the season before the summer vacation.
Parents and students plan a May 22 meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kennebunk Free Library to explore a free late afternoon high school operated by volunteers. The idea mirrors a Nashua model with 45 students, 20 volunteers, no traditional grades, and no tuition.
Kennebunk Kennebunkport High School Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting June 8 at the Forefathers Inn Kennebunkport. A social hour at 6 p.m. precedes the dinner meeting. Officers met at Peter Philbrick’s home to discuss arrangements and missing notices should contact Mrs Lois Whittier.
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