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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1976

Page

8

Weather outlook for New England and Vermont

The forecast calls for showers through Sunday across Maine with likely rain in the north and a chance in the southeast, partial clearing in the southwest tonight and Sunday. Lows tonight 40 to 45, highs Sunday 50s to low 60s. New Hampshire sees variable clouds with pockets of showers north, similar temperatures. Southern New England should stay fair Monday and Tuesday, with a chance of showers Wednesday and highs in the 60s. Vermont expects considerable cloudiness in the north tonight and Sunday, with highs in the 50s and lows near 40.

Maine New Hampshire New England Vermont

Hart Council Auxiliary Social Supper in Biddeford

Members of the Auxiliary of Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus held a supper and social at the hall on Pool Street Biddeford. Decorations featured a bicentennial motif. The supper committee included Jores Dudley Neault chairmen and a list of sixteen other volunteers. Awards were presented to twenty names including Lucille Poulin Ita Choiniere Lauriane Vermette Annette Binette Aurore Dube Anne Boissonneault and Lorraine Laverriere.

Luke E. Hart

Past Noble Grands Banquet Date Set

The Past Noble Grands Association of Sace Rebekah Lodge met at the home of Mrs. Nancy Rumery in Biddeford. President Mrs. Helen Jamison announced the annual spring banquet for Monday June 21 at Sea Spray Motor Inn Kennebunk Beach and noted remaining sales of handbags furniture window wipes and dish cloths.

Noble Grands Association Sace Rebekah Lodge Nancy Rumery Granite Point Road Biddeford Betty Hill Helen Jamison Jessie Whittemore

Westbrook College honors six Biddeford Saco graduates

Area students from Biddeford and Saco totaling six names joined 215 graduates at Westbrook College commencement on Saturday May 15. Lisa H. Lacroix Peggy A. Sheehan Mary G. Brackley Jane T. Martin Susan L. Rumery and Diane J. Comber, all of Biddeford, were among those receiving degrees along with others from the region.

Portland Biddeford-Saco Westbrook College Lisa H. Lacroix Green St Saco Peggy A. Sheehan Oceanview Drive Mary G. Brackley Pierson Lane Jane T. Martin Pool St Susan L. Rumery Granite Point Road Diane J. Comber Bradbury St Biddeford

Jail Break Car Recovered In Saco

A 1968 green Plymouth Fury was found abandoned along Route 1 near Cascadia Park after a 2:45 p.m. call. Police say four Massachusetts jail escapees may have driven the car, which was previously stolen by Bruce Balestraci, 20, and are jointing with state police in the search.

Route 1 Saco Massachusetts Cascadia Park Bruce Balestraci

Biddeford circle selects bicentennial theme for May event

Members of the Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella in Biddeford have chosen a bicentennial theme for the May social on May 24. Biddeford High School textile students will model colonial America creations and girls will demonstrate children’s school vacation entertainment from that era. Attendees may dress in bicentennial clothing and a hot buffet will be provided by Mrs Blanche Neault with reservations through committee members or Mrs Berangere Millette at 284 5755.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Isabella of Biddeford America Blanche Neault Berangere Millette

University OKs research into new life forms

University of Michigan Regents approve recombinant DNA research with safeguards and a 300000 dollar funding package to equip three labs. The decision, first for a U.S. university, follows a heated debate over potential medical and industrial promises versus risks of new disease organisms. Critics urge strict containment while supporters cite scientific advancement.

Ann Arbor, Mich University of Michigan Regents Regents Michigan Susan Wright Engineering

Barton proposes public ally to lure industry to Maine district

Campaign 76 candidate Rick Barton pledges a salaried public ally funded from his office allowance and hires a retired Maine executive after election. He seeks the First District seat, arguing for safe clean light, high wage industries and a diversified local economy to avoid boom bust cycles.

Rick Barton Maine Barton David Emery Congress Milltown

School Lunch Menus Across Area Schools

Weekly menus list meals for St Andre St Joseph Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach SAD 57 Mildren Day Ocean Pines with lunches including meats, vegetables, fruits, breads, desserts and milk. Several Fridays note no school while varied entrees feature sloppy joes, lasagna, spaghetti, fish, stew and chicken pie.

St. Joseph Old Orchard Beach Ocean Pines

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