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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1968

Page

3

Saco Council Approves Rental Of Equipment

In a brief meeting the Saco City Council approved renting city owned grader and other street grading gear to residents when available and when area businesses cannot supply. Rental charges align with state reimbursement prices for work on state aid roads. The council also awarded a $12,997 waste packer bid to Brown Motors, matching GMC truck operations, ahead of bids from Harry B Center and White's Garage. The council canvassed and approved Tuesday's election results.

Saco Brown Motors Harry B. Center Biddeford White GMC

Auxiliary to Hold Special Meeting and Rummage Sale

Old Orchard Memorial V.F.W. Auxiliary schedules a special meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. followed by a work party for a rummage sale this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Post home. Atlantic Avenue members should bring sale articles at 7 30 tomorrow night.

Old Orchard Memorial V.F.W Post Atlantic Avenue

Beach Council Auxiliary To Serve Supper

The Rev. James J. Mullen Auxiliary K of C met at the K of C Hall on Union Avenue with two officers absent. A public baked bean supper is planned for Nov 9 from 5 to 7 PM at the hall. A social gathering with music by Generation will occur Nov 1 at 1 PM, and the next meeting on Nov 20 will be social with games. guests are welcome. refreshments were managed by Geneva Petrin.

Old Orchard Beach James J. Mullen K. of C K. of C. Hall Union Avenue Alma Quinn Shirley Crosteau Ublic Rita Tousignant Geneva Petrin Rita Tirrell Catherine Burns Angelina Marcotte Aurore Nolette Rose Fournier Catherine Lemire Bernice Menard Patricia King Marie Boisvert Joan Erickson Olive Thibeau Janet Doherty

Ocean Park Circle Hosts Japanese Display Breakfast

Ocean Park Circle of Saco United Baptist Church met at Mrs. Evelyn Bryant's Randall Avenue home yesterday with co hosts Mrs. Helen Smith and Mrs. Flo Gordanier. Devotions were led by Mrs. Gordanier and the Love Gift was taken by Mrs. Bryant. The program featured a talk and display of articles relative to Japan by Mrs. Edythe Boggs. Other attendees included Mrs. Thelma Scammon, Mrs. Lillian Jakeman, Mrs. Gloria Stickney, Mrs. Ruby Brown, Miss Thelma Wiggin, and Miss Mildred Cartwright.

Ocean Park Hannah Circle Saco United Baptist Church Evelyn Bryant Randall Avenue Helen Smith Flo Gordanier Gordanier Bryant Japan Edythe Boggs Thelma Scammon Lillian Jakeman Gloria Stickney Ruby Brown Thelma Wiggin Mildred Cartwright

Saco Women Attend DAC Meeting in Topsham

Mrs Alton Fogg and Mrs Albert Coleman attended a Maine Society Daughters of American Colonists meeting in Topsham yesterday. State regent Mrs Herman Weston led the session and the program featured a surprise shower for John Chapman of Woolwic.

Saco Man Linscott Seeks City Office In Biddeford-Saco Election

Donald Linscott, a Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks treasurer and Owen Davis Legion Home Corp member, announces his candidacy for city office. He pledges government devoted to the people and promises open bidding on city property and public meeting notices.

Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks Owen Davis Legion Home Corporation A.F. & A.M. Lodge Saco Little Lea M. V.F.W Linscott Saco

Sevigny Biddeford Council Veteran to Seek Retirement

Sevigny of 146 Cleaves St a life long Biddeford resident and Bates Mfg. Co veteran who served as Ward 2 councilman 1957 62 and at large 1967 68. He was Maine House member in 1960 61 and 1961 62. Married to Rose Pinette, one son and a daughter. Formerly at Saco Tanning Co. and member of St Andre s parish.

Sevigny Cleaves St Biddeford Rose Pinette Maine House Bates Mfg. Co Saco Tanning Co St. Andre's Parish

Armenians in Armenia see Soviet life with mixed feelings

A Soviet Armenia visitor from the United States notes contentment but reveals ambivalence among Armenians who previously repatriated. Many regret the move after postwar Stalinist years, battling to leave, losing property and funds, while some relatives abroad remain eager to return home or stay American.

Armenia United States Soviet Union Ogee K Gee C . L. Livon San Francisco Yerevan Chor Moscow

Housewarming Held At Beach Home Ocean Park

Mrs. Doro thy Cronin enjoyed a surprise housewarming at 2 Randall Ave. neighbors gifted an electric coffee percolator and kitchen utensils while a telephoned greeting came from twin sister Mrs. Lawrence Cole of Ormond Beach. Numerous guests joined the celebration.

Ocean Park Dorothy Cronin Randall Ave Lawrence Cole Ormond Beach Fla Sandra Bartlett Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr Lynn Pittsfield Mae Harris Nahdia Lorden John Clark Russell Smith William Frizzle Adelbert Jakeman Sr Harold Smith Nelly Sargent Eugene Puffer Robertiss Elaine ‘Corliss Elva Frizzle Leon Cole Muriel Charles Prunier Roland Peters John Fitzgerald Henry Ggrs

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