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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1968

Page

3

St Francis College students run 104 miles to Harvard for library appeal

A group of 54 students plus 100 supporters will run 104 miles from Biddeford to Cambridge to urge constructive campus involvement and seek library funding at St Francis College. Dr. Richard J. Spath leads the first leg from Biddeford at 5 am, with a police escort arranged by Maine New Hampshire and Cambridge authorities. At Harvard they present a book symbolizing needs to Stephen Kaam of the Undergraduate Council, while several local residents face traffic and other charges from recent incidents.

St. Francis College Boston Suport Richard J. Spath Liberal Arts College Biddeford Senna Cambridge Commons Harvard University Paul Betty St. Francis Group St Francis St. Francis Maine Col Parker Hennessey New Hampshire Joseph Reagan Massachusetts John R. Moriarty Cambridge James Reagan Salem Mass Malden Massachusetts Avenue Stephen Kaam Harvard Ndergraduate Council Betty Harvard

Community notices and club meetings in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach MRS and local groups announce events. The Womens Society of Christian Service plans a Christmas Fair and turkey supper at the church vestry on Washington Avenue Thursday afternoon and evening Nov 21 with Mrs Mattie Bliss as chair. Also listed are Old Orchard Beach Art Association meeting tonight, Nee Nah Council basket drive, Old Orchard Club gathering tomorrow, Circle meeting canceled due to storm, Ame rican Legion post supper and meeting, and K of C Auxiliary social gathering tomorrow at Columbus Club Hall with guest welcome.

Womens Society of Christian Service The United Methodist Church Washington Avenue Mattie Bliss Old Orchard Beach Art Association Jameson School Frank Handlen Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas Odd Fellows Hall Old Orchard Club Priscilla Skilling Union Avenue Mary Mewer Violet Mewer Oe Circle Shirley Mullen Pine Avenue C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion Post School Street James J. Mullen

Well-Baby Clinic to Offer Vaccinations in Biddeford

A well-baby clinic is set for Thursday November 21 at 1 p.m. in the nursing office of Biddeford City Building. Diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus inoculations will be administered with a physician present.

Biddeford City

The Pet You Want May Be Listed in Want Ads

A local want ads section highlights a range of pets for adoption and sale. Listings feature cats dogs birds and small mammals with brief notes on breed size temperament and care needs. Readers are urged to call numbers for details and availability.

Daughters Of Penelope Plan Social And Christmas Event

The Daughters Of Penelope met at Ahepa Home Pleasant Saco led by President Mrs Catherine Shourens. Plans finalized for a December 8 Christmas social at 5 p m with refreshments and entertainment. Secretary report read and district governor correspondence noted. Election of officers set for December 16 at the hall with refreshments served.

Penelope Ahepa Pleasant Saco Catherine Shourens Joan Cotsis

Annual Whist Party Held At Le Foyer Biddeford

Le Foyer hosted its annual whist party at the club on Pool Street and Foss Street in Biddeford. The organizing committee included Martial Perreault Claudia Beaudoin Antoinette Chretien Mediey Beaulieu Wilfrid Morin James Beaulieu Rose Lemay Annette Beaulieu and Marie Ann Tremblay. Special prizes were awarded to Armand Turgeon Marie Ann seemabiey Lester Beaulieu Adelina Plante Paul Chabot Jr. Alderic Soucy Paul Marcoux Antoinette Chretien Joseph Grenier Norbert Plante Rose Trottier Anita Chaloult Aurore Soucy Wilfrid Morin Therese Fournier Rosaire Chouinard Claire Lariviere Alma Sylvestre and Joseph Viger. Additional names listed include Anna Neault Rita Pocard Lucienne Chouinard Elizabeth Dube Richard St Onge Jeannette Robitaille Marie Anne Lapointe Rose Lemay.

le Foyer Pool Street Foss Street Biddeford Martial Perreault Claudia Beaudoin Antoinette Chretien Mediey Beaulieu Wilfrid Morin James Beaulieu Rose Lemay Annette Beaulieu Marie Ann Tremblay Armand Turgeon Marie Ann Seemabiey Lester Beaulieu Adelina Plante Paul

74 Foot Engelmann Spruce to Be Nation's Christmas Tree

A 74 foot Engelmann spruce from Utah is headed to Washington to serve as the national Christmas tree. Cut in Uintah National Forest near Heber, it will be placed on the Ellipse between the White House and Washington Monument. Arrival is expected November 26 or 27, with a total value around $3,000 including labor and transportation. timber value about $14.20.

Associated Press Washington APA Utah U.S. Forest Service Uinta National Forest Heber White ‘House Washington Monument Forest Service

General Dynamics Tops 38.8 Billion in Pentagon Contracts

The Pentagon reports General Dynamics Corp and four other firms captured 20 percent of last fiscal year's 38.8 billion in contracts. The Army notes its Vietnam manpower buildup nears completion and plans to cut basic combat training output by the equivalent of a brigade every eight weeks. Census says 11 percent of households report higher income than a year ago, while 19.4 percent earning $10,000 plus say their income has risen substantially.

Pentagon General Dynamics Corp General Dynamics Army Vietnam E Census Bureau

Rosenthal urges Humphrey to seek House speaker post

Rep. Benjamin Rosenthal of New York urges Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey to seek the House speaker role, arguing the position should be filled by a strong leader amid tumultuous times. He calls for decisive leadership and a break from strict tradition in selecting the speaker.

Benjamin S. Rosenthal N.Y Hubert H. Humphrey Spoakerene Rosenthal

Strikes Demand Fringe Benefits and Career Reform

The text notes mass strikes by over 10 million private sector workers seeking higher state pensions and reform of government career advancement. A Santa Monica Vietnam veteran was killed in a store robbery where the assailant fled after shooting with a .22 caliber pistol.

Page Santa Monica Calif Permarket

Panagoulis clemency appeal rejected by crown prosecutor

AP reports in Athens that a cousin's plea for clemency for Panagoulis was denied. The 30 year old army deserter, condemned for plotting to kill Premier Papadopoulos and topple the regime, must sign an appeal for execution by dawn Thursday. Observers expect a possible junta commutation to life. In Scotland, Britain's liner Queen Elizabeth 2, with Prince Charles aboard, first steamed under its own power but sideswiped a dock at Clydebank.

Athens Alexander Panagoulis Panagoulis George Papadopoulos Junta Clydebank Scotland Britain Prince Charles

Bridal shower guest list omission noted for Miss Marchand

The guest list for Miss Helen V. Marchand’s bridal shower held recently did not include Mrs. Marie Louis Marchand, the grandmother of the honoree. The omission was noted in social circles.

Helen V. Marchand Marie Louise Marchand

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