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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1975

Page

8

Methodist Women Plan Fair in Biddeford and Local Meetings

The United Methodist Women of Foss Street United Methodist Church met for a business session and outlined plans for a fall fair to be held November 8 labeled Yankee Doodle. Other notes include Ladies Night at Laco Lodge, a Senior Citizens meeting with plans for a Boothbay Harbor trip on July 23, and a May 14 American Legion Auxiliary officers installation with a June Oak Ledge banquet planned.

United Methodist Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford Sylvia Searle Esther Marr American Legion Auxiliary Owen Davis Florence Gagne Rose Sullivan Muriel Forrest Wyona Rowell Eva Sherman Irene Parker Oak Ledge

Maine Legislative Hearings on Juvenile and Civil Rights Acts

The Maine State House will host a May 20 public hearing session in Augusta for Judiciary matters. The agenda covers measures conforming statutes to the 14th Amendment and Title VII, rehabilitation contract completion for parole review, juvenile court procedures and records, and establishing maximum terms of juvenile center commitments, plus creation of a commission to revise juvenile statutes. Also noted are committee nominations and campership sponsorship for Sunday School children.

Judiciary Judiciary Room State House Maine L. D P.L State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection Main St Saco Wildwood Realty Company William R. Adams, JR Department of Environmental Protection

Evangeline Rebekah Club meets at Saco home

Members of the Evangeline Rebekah Club gathered Tuesday night at Mrs. Eleanor Shaffer’s Ferry Beach home in Saco. President Miss Madeline Robie led the business session ahead of plans for the June 14 spr ing outing at Village Cove Inn Kennebunkport. Proceeds from a social benefited the treasury. Refreshments were served.

Evangeline Rebekah Club Eleanor Shaffer Ferry Beach Saco Madeline Robie Village Cove Inn Kennebunkport Ethel Pence Ruby Packard Leah Robie The Treasury Ethel Ballard Helen Wormwood

Churchmen Serve Banquet at Village Baptist

In Kennebunkport on Monday night about 85 mothers and daughters attended the annual mother and daughter banquet at the church vestry. The men of the church prepared and served the meal and provided entertainment. Special awards were presented by Mrs. Kenneth Burns with assistance from Mrs. Sidney Perry to Mrs. Milton Bragdon, Mrs. Ernest Nunan, Mrs. James Nichols, Miss Hazel Hagar, Miss Holly Nichols, Miss Heather Nichols, Miss Kim Hanson, Mrs. Evangeline Joyce, Mrs. Lauren Maling, Deanna Maling, Miss Sharon Bragg, Miss Kelly McClelland and Mrs. John Pooler.

Kennebunkport Village Baptist Church Kenneth Burns Sidney Perry Milton Bragdon Ernest Nunan James Nichols Hazel Hagar Holly Nichols Heather Nichols Kim Hanson Evangel

Scouts Plan Camporee and Parade Biddeford Troop 309

Scout Troop 309 of Biddeford, sponsored by Lake EB. Hart Council and Knights of Columbus, met at Pool Street Hall to announce participation in the Memorial Day Parade on May 26 and discuss a May 30 camporee. Scoutmaster Tony Champagne spoke on summer camping at Camp Linds in Raymond and handed out forms. Patrol Leader Michael Michaud aided by Normand Levesque led a camping instructions class. Senior Patrol Leader Guy Champagne led opening ceremonies and closed with the Circle of Life.

Biddeford Lake EB. Hart Knights of Columbus Pool Street Tony Champagne Camp Linds Raymond Michael Michaud Normand Levesque Guy Champagne Circle of Life

College Given Study Stipend Presented at Biddeford

Representatives from Union St. Jean Baptiste of Woonsocket presented a $500 check to St. Francis College of Biddeford for the first installment of an annual stipend. The scholarship targets a student with French ancestry pursuing further studies, renewable each year upon eligibility. On hand were Edgar J. Martel, J. Henri Goguen, Dr. Donald J. MacIntyre, Jack S. Ketchum, and Lucienne C. Metayer.

Union St. Jean Baptiste Woonsocket K.1 St. Francis College Pool Road Biddeford Board of Educational Assistance Edgar J. Martel J. Henri Goguen Donald J. MacIntyre Jack S. Ketchum Lucienne C. Metayer

Early Houses Open To Public In Bar Mills Tour

Six early American houses along the Saco River in Bar Mills will open Saturday June 7 from 1 to 4 30 p m. Proceeds benefit the Saco River Fund. Homes range from 1790 to 1860s and include the Atkinson brick cape and Wiggin’s Salmon Falls summer home.

Saco River Bar Mills Saco River Fund Enoch Atkinson Nathan Hopkinson Judge Emery Salmon Falls Maine Kate Douglas Wiggin Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm Dr. Sweat Moses Davis Buxton Dr. Coffin

Guild Sets Up Scholarship At St Joseph Biddeford

St Joseph Guild of Biddeford held an aoe meeting presenting a $2000 check to Sister Cecile Labrecque for St Joseph School textbooks. A scholarship fund for members' children was announced while a Mass, living rosary, and crowning of the Virgin Mary were led by Rev Herve Carrier and guild officers.

St. Joseph Guild of Biddeford Cecile Labrecque St. Joseph School Guild Herve Carrier Rita Huot Hospitality Madeleine Binette Yvette Roy

S.A.C.O. Tria Plans Portland Trip and Social

S.A.C.O. Tria met at Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco for a business gathering and social. President Walter Peterson reminded members of the June 3 Portland trip and expenses due at the next meeting which will include a luncheon at the Deering Pavilion. A get well card for Mrs. Artie Daly was read. High scorers in bowling were Elmer Andrews Lorraine Dowd and Mildred Smith. Hospitality committee members for next week were Mr and Mrs Harry Belanger Mrs Bessie Moulton Mrs Katie Huston and Mrs Elsie Grant.

S.A.C.O Saco Adult Citizens Organization Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland Street Saco Walter Peterson Portland Deering Pavillion Artie Daly Elmer Andrews Lorraine Dowd Mildred Smith Harry Belanger Bessie Moulton Katie Huston Elsie Grant

Mission Group Holds Meeting at Biddeford United Baptist Church

The Women’s Mission Society of Biddeford United Baptist Church met Thursday evening with Mrs. Mary G. Dawn as hostess. Officers for the next year were installed by Adelpha McKeen. A nurse missionary letter from Jane Benson in Thailand was read. Several members and guests attended the routine session and social hour.

Women's Mission Society Biddeford United Baptist Church Mary G. Dawn Mary V. Dawn Helen Fenderson Agnes van Saun Catherine Curtis Jane Benson Thailand Adelpha McKeen Irene Dwelley Mildred Linne Alice Linnie Annie Wallace Sandra Mullett Ruth Merril Betty Ey Ethel Day Hazel Lahey Ruth Holland Minne Henderson Lulah Merrill Pee Sands Mabel Emery Ruth Gobeil Brockton, Mass Ida Michie

Area School Weekly Menus Biddeford and Saco Schools

Readable weekly menus list meals for Biddeford High and Junior High Biddeford Elementary Saco Public Schools Old Orchard Beach High Junior and Elementary, with daily options including hoagies, chicken, meatball subs, grills, pizzas, fish sticks, spaghetti, country fried chicken, and daily milk or juice. Breakfasts vary by day with cereal fruit and baked goods.

Biddeford New England Saco Public Burns School Old Orchard Beach

Hollis Arts Fair Seeks Exhibitors for June Event

The Hollis Association for the Arts and Humanities invites craft people to apply for table space at its fourth annual arts and crafts fair on Saturday June 21 in the new Community Building on Route 35 Hollis. Event runs 10 am to 4 pm and features a crabmeat salad roll lunch. Contact Ann Wedge at 727-3355 or P O Box 651 Hollis Center 04042 for details.

Hollis Association For the Arts and Humanities Route 35 Hollis Ann Wedge P.O Hollis Center

Wells High hosts eighth annual Dollars for Scholars drive

Wells High School students faculty and townspeople conducted the eighth Wells Ogunquit Dollars for Scholars drive on May 6. The drive raised funds to help graduates pursue post secondary training, with over $22,000 distributed to 70 students since 1968. 1975 awards will be given at June commencement.

Wells High School Wells-Ogunquit Roberto Castergine Wells

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Biddeford-Saco Methodist Laco Lodge IOOF Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall Betty Crocker Jordan School Florence Lewis Boothbay Harbor Odessa Mason Elizabeth Smart Anna Bahring Lucy Dalzell Harry LeBrecque Bertha Millar Catherine Lennox Webber Hospital State OF Augusta Jim Brown Barnyard Golf Mike G Lois Lane Jimmy Illean Beany Cecilic Major Healy Jeannie Id Gumby Pokey Ve Chief Cochise Tom Jeffers Myrtle Belanger Anne Spencer Saco Industrial Corporation Saco City Hall Main Street Joan M. Lamontagne Winthrop Arlene Chappell Gladys Goodwin Florence Sargent Irene Hatch Taylor Vic York County Main ST. Saco S.A.C.O. Tria Wes Wer Transrapid Munich UPI Robert E. Bedard Joyce Walker Thornton Linnell Gym Sneider West ST Grant City James Agrested Fremont Club Alfred St Tories Saco Main St Deering Lumber Elm Street Bank Americard
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