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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1972

Page

8

Memorial Day Plans Announced By AL Post

At a Biddeford American Legion meeting Cmdr. Robert Poire heard a nominating report naming 1st Vice Cmdr Wayne Harlow 2nd Vice Cmdr David Patry Adjutant Roland St Michel and other officers Elections will elect a commander and chaplain Memorial Day events include observances at Saint Joseph Cemetery May 29 at 1 30 p m a parade to City Square with Carl F Sheltra as principal speaker Veterans Job Fair planned in Portland May 17 delegates named to the Department Convention and total membership at 314.

Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Biddeford Robert O. Poire Theodore Goulet Wayne Harlow David Patry Roland St. Michel Joseph Zaitlin Gerald C. Nason Royal N. Sheltra Ge Oe Fernand Cote Twin Cities Margaret Smith United States Veterans Employment Service Portland Armory Stevens Avenue Department Auburn Robert Ppire Adjutant St. Michel Robert Boucher Fernand Cote David Patry Horace Beaulieu Arthur Roy Paul Emile Petit

Wells High Prom Planned and School Meeting Schedule

The Wells High School Junior-Senior Prom will be Saturday at g p.m. in the gymnasium auditorium with the theme Somewhere My Love. The final PTS meeting of the season is set for Wednesday May 24 at 7 30 p.m. in the Wells High School library to review school rules and next year’s schedules. The Wells Music Boosters meet June 5 at 8 15 p.m. at Wells Junior-Senior High School to plan the Community Birthday Calendar project.

Wells High School PTS Matthew J. Flaherty Wells Music Boosters Wells Junior- Senior

Rainbow Girls Attend Grand Assembly in Lewiston

Old Orchard Beach Rainbow Girls sent Janice Speed Barbara McVicar Ellen Clark Catherine Roberge and others to the Grand Assembly in Lewiston for banners drill choir and representation duties. Officials noted it marked the first grand officer from the local assembly in five years with adults including Mrs. Jane Lamson and Mr. and Mrs. Herrick.

Old Orchard Beach Rainbow Girls Lewiston Janice Speed Barbara McVicar New South Wales Australia Ellen Clark Catherine Roberge Elizabeth Bradford Nancy Duross Carolee Cushman Yvonne Phillips Jane Lamson

Duplicate Bridge Winners at Lawn Avenue Playhouse

Winners at Lawn Avenue Playhouse in Old Orchard Beach were Mel Golding and Al Rosen first. Second place went to Mrs and Mrs Abe Elowitch. Third place earned by Mr and Mrs Ray Mongalian with Richard Parsons and Mrs McLean noted.

Old Orchard Beach Lawn Avenue Playhouse Mel Golding al Rosen Abe Elowitch Ray Mongalian Richard Parsons McLean

Notable participants listed in social event roster

The text enumerates attendees including Mr. and Mrs. James Mullen, Mrs. Jane Burns, William Haase, Mrs. Alice Fecteau, Mrs. Estelle Aranovitch, Jame Moutsasos, Ralph Dumais, Mrs. Gwen Flannery, Gill Seaver, James Warren, Robert Whelan, Mrs. Ruth Anderson, Robert Toulouse, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Siegel, Mrs. Angie Hickey, and Harry Sawyer.

James Mullen Jane Burns William Haase Alice Fecteau Estelle Aranovitch Jame Moutsasos Ralph Dumais Gwen Flannery Gill Seaver James Warren Robert Whelan Ruth Anderson Robert Toulouse Harold Siegel Angie Hickey Harry ‘Sawyer

Kennebunkport Civic Events and Clubs Schedule

Public notices list weekly meetings and activities across Kennebunk and nearby towns. ISPEBSQSA group gathers 7 30 p m at Kennebunkport Center. TOPS Maine Chapter 69 meets at Kennebunk Baptist Church. DAV in Biddeford 7 30 p m. Boosters Baseball League registration for 13 to 15 year olds. well baby clinic 3 5 p m at Kennebunk Health Office. Yankee Belle Chorus 7 30 p m at Center. Lions Club 6 30 p m at Kennebunk Inn. drama club play Up the Down Staircase at Kennebunk Town Hall 8 p m. Wednesday Mothers Club all day at Kennebunk Lower Village Civic Center. Webhannet Woman's Club Garden Group 9 30 a m visit Alpine Gardens. Cub Scouts Den 2 6 30 p m. Den 4 after school. Junior Girl Scouts 3 15 4 30 p m. Webber Lefebvre American Legion Post 74 8 p m. Thursday Rotary at Glen Mor 12 15 p m. Fifty Plus Club 1 4 p m at Webhannet Clubhouse. duplicate bridge 7 30 p m. Odd Fellows 7 45 p m. Kennebunkport Men's Club Ladies Night 6 p m Shawmut Inn. Folk Festival Spring Thing 12 5 p m Franciscan Monastery. Seashore Trolley Museum annual meeting arrives 10 a m. Dinner 6 15 p m American Legion Hall Cape Porpoise. closing quip about a senator remark.

Kennebunk Ispebsqsa Kennebunkport Temple Street Maine Boosters Baseball League Knights of Pythias Lion’s Club Kennebunk Inn Kennebunk High School Kennebunk Town Hall Mothers Club Kennebunk Lower Village Civic Center Webhannet Woman's Club Webhannet Cub Den Edgar Denger Ross Road Robba Bailey West Kennebunk Fletcher Street Webber Lefebvre American Legion Post Legion Water Street Rotary Club Glen-Mor Club of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Mall Main Street Shawmut Inn Seashore American Legion Hall Route 9 Cape Porpoise

Commencement Events Planned At St Francis College Biddeford

St Francis College in Biddeford outlines four days of graduation events for seniors. An awards banquet Thursday features Ernest R Therrien and Dean's list certificates. Friday presents a Glee Club concert, Saturday the Graduation Ball, and Sunday a Baccalaureate Mass, picnic, and Exercises with Dr Richard D Weigle as principal speaker.

St. Francis College Biddeford Ernest R. Therrien Peter V. Sampo Raymond Coniff Alumni Council College Glee Club Guild of St. Francis College Richard D

Biddeford Teachers Take Part in Red Cross Multi-Media First Aid

Seven trades and industrial teachers and two industrial arts instructors joined a one day Red Cross multi media first aid class at Biddeford Regional Vocational School. Director Melvin Gay said the course will continue with the second half completed on their own time and hopes to have most area teachers enrolled by fall.

Red Cross Biddeford Melvin Gay Gilbert W. Fessenden Biddeford-Saco Gay Fessenden Vivian Eugene McCluskey Don Wilson Biddeford High School John Elliot Clyde Higgins Arthur Willey Jeff Merrill Raymond Doherty iJohn Blaine and Gay, Trades Vocational School

Kennebunkport Hearing Set on S Brook Wharf Plan

Kennebunk Selectmen schedule a 7 30 p m May 23 hearing at lower town hall on Bruce Robertson Dick project for a wharf along S Brook at the Kennebunk River. State law requires both towns to approve river projects. Robertson Dick is under a court restraining order to stop work.

Kennebunkport Kennebunk Lower Town Hall Bruce Robertson-Dick S Brook Kennebunk Kennebunkport Robertson-Dick Arundel Square

Three States Once Independent Republics Hawaii Texas Vermont

A historical note highlights Hawaii Texas and Vermont as former independent republics before joining the United States. The piece traces their brief sovereignty and paths to statehood, reflecting on unique constitutional statuses.

Hawaii Texas Vermont

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