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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1972

Page

5

Democratic delegates split by factions in Biddeford and York County

The piece outlines partisan splits within Biddeford and York County with factions for Muskie and McGovern, ethnic divides French and Irish, female activists from NOW pressing for larger roles, Young Democrats in conflict, and protests scheduled ahead of the 1972 convention. It notes Jay Nathanson as York County page and lists eleven York County delegates with varied loyalties. A 1972 Democratic track meet kickoff is also announced.

Page Fourth Biddeford Dick Dutremble Gil Boucher McGovern Biddeford Pool Fortunes Rocks Granite Point National Organization of Women Waterville Jane Muskie Muskie Jay Nathanson Saco Jon Nathanson York County Violet Pease Hollis John Howells Kittery Cape Neddick Leslie Holden Sanford Severin Beliveau

84 Year Old Edina Man Carves 30-Foot Totem Pole

Walter Lundberg, an 84 year old retired stonemason from Edina Mississippi, carved a 30 foot totem from a utility pole. He fashioned 24 figures with hand tools while inspired by the Pacific Northwest. The sculpture sits in his daughter's yard among oaks, depicting animals like a goose and an owl. He urges using spare time constructively and serving others, linking it to faith.

Walter Lundberg Edina Miss Lundberg Pacific Northwest

Lightning Damage Impacts 17,000 U S Homes yearly

Annual lightning strikes affect over 17 000 U S homes causing damages estimated at 70 million dollars or more. Public safety officials urge precautions and stricter building codes to mitigate losses across regions.

United States

New York Playhouse Reviews 1940s Focus on Films and TV Changes

The New York Playhouse on public television returns with a 1940s themed hour mixing old film clips and director commentary to map Hollywood’s prewar to postwar shift. NBC plans major shifts with Bonanza and The Dean Martin Show undergoing format changes and cast edits.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York Public Broadcasting New York Playhouse Hollywood

Padhaisky Appointed Traffic Manager at Saco-Lowell

Joseph A. Padhaisky is promoted to traffic manager overseeing all domestic and international shipping for Saco-Lowell plants in Easley South Carolina and Sanford North Carolina. He joined the company in 1947 and has served as International Traffic Manager since 1957.

Greenville S.C T. Papleacos Saco- Lowell Joseph A. Padhaisky Saco-Lowell Padhaisky Handlin Imports and Exports Easley Sanford N.C Biddeford International Division International Boston W. F. Lowell South Carolina South Carolina State Export Expansion Trade Council Council Mrs Lynne

Property sales near Saco and Biddeford noted

The Davis Jr. property on Jenkins Road Saco sold to Louis E Doucette and wife of Portland after negotiations by Armand J Mercier Realty. A 100 by 200 foot parcel on Guinea Road Biddeford sold to Richard Nolette and wife of Biddeford via Eileen Lessard AnSco Realty and Arthur LaCourse Biddeford Realtors.

Jenkins Road Saco Alvah Davis Jr Mesa, Ariz Louis E. Doucette Portland Armand J. Mercier Thornton Ave Guinea Road Biddeford Ralph LaChance Richard Nolette Eileen Lessard AnSco Realty and Appraisal Company Arthur LaCourse

Mothers Tea for Camp Fire Girls Woodgatherers Held Sunday

All mothers of the Camp Fire Girls Woodgatherers group are invited to a Mothers Tea Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home of leader Mrs. Edmund Mrowka Swiss Colony Motel Saco Avenue. A joint installation of officers of Old Orchard Memorial VFW Post and Auxiliary follows at 8 p.m. at the post home Atlantic Avenue.

Camp Fire Girls Woodgatherers Edmund Mrowka Swiss Colony Saco Avenue Old Orchard Memorial Vfw Post Atlantic Avenue

Student Helps Run Fashion Show at Bryant and Stratton

Karin Skinfaces of Old Orchard Beach active on the programs committee for Bryant and Stratton Junior College of Business in Boston. The college's second annual freshman fashion show was held in Fenway Theatre as part of a two year fashion and retail merchandising program introducing students to buying selling and designing in the industry.

Boston Mass Karin Skinfaces Seaside Ave Old Orchard Beach Bryant and Stratton Junior College of Business Fenway Theatre Bryant and Stratton

Music Program to Honor Rev Carrier’s Silver Jubilee

A special 4 p.m. French Mass program at St. Joseph Church Biddeford will honor Rev Herve G Carrier on his silver jubilee. Choirmaster Anne Marie Paquet will lead, with Biddeford High School senior Robert Faucher at the organ console.

St. Joseph Church Biddeford Herve G. ‘Carrier Anne-Marie Paquet Gregorian Institute of America Robert Faucher Raymond Faucher Biddeford High School

Electrolux Dealer Ad Offers 50 Percent Off Parts

Electrolux dealer John Durfee advertises sales and service repairs for all makes and models with 50 percent off all parts. All work is guaranteed for one year. Call 934-2008 for details.

AGS Jos. W. Durfee St. Melvin Ave D. C. Beach Electrolux John Durfee

Fremont Club Supper Planned At Biddeford Meeting

Fremont Club and Auxiliary finalize plans for a bean supper at the club rooms Alfred Street Biddeford to be served tomorrow 4 30 to 7 pm under the musical committee. New members Richard Perrin joiners. next meeting June 1 with social committee members named.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Albert Mandeville Alfred Lantagne Richard Perrin Robert E. Nolette Romeo Boucher Edmond Neault Josephat Grenier Raymond Gendron Ernest Valliere Alcide Dubois Alfredo Lantagne Gedeon Bergeron Joseph Grenier Royal Chretien Albert Mondville Leo Beaulieu Raymond Nolette Gerard Robitaille Robert Guay Gerard Belanger Paul Neault Horace Beaulieu Raymond Gosselin

Dance and Buffet Honor 1972 Graduates at St Francis Gym

The Cabaret Ball titled To Graduates with Love will run 8 to midnight in the St Francis College Gym with a dance and buffet. The event honors the Class of 1972 seniors and their parents on the eve of Commencement. Leaders include President and Mrs Therrien and Dean and Mrs Sampo with music by The Stardusters.

St. Francis College Guild of Ernest R. Therrien Peter V. Sampo Biddeford Institution The Star John Narsiff J. Frederick Warner Robert Noble Bernard Carson Oneil Desrochers Alcide Boucher Laurette Bolduc Alice Donovan Narsiff Wermenchuk Claire Sutton Louise Sutton Mary Sutton Jo Ann Boisvert Emile LeBlond Roy Wermenchuk Patrick Fennell Gary Duranceau Henry P. Ross Guild Harold Duranceau

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