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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1968

Page

3

Saco Rebekahs Plan Christmas Party At IOOF Hall

Saco Rebekahs made plans for the annual Christmas party at a Saturday meeting in IOOF Hall Main Street Saco. The Dec 14 party will include gift exchange and there was an invitation from Bay of Hope Rebekah Lodge North Berwick to a reception honoring Mrs Margaret Masterson district round resident and Mrs Margaret Belmore deputy marshal Dec 3 at IOOF Hall North Berwick. A donation was voted for the Christmas Party to be held Dec 12 at Odd Fellows Home Auburn. Refreshments were served by Mrs Nancy Rumery and committee.

Saco Rebekah Lodge IOOF Main Street Saco Bay of Hope Rebekah Lodge North Berwick Margaret Masterson District 1 Argaret Belmore Ioof Hall Odd Fellows Home Auburn Nancy Rumery Florence Lewis Chapeau Salon 598 Wood Blanche Binette Biddeford Binette Shirley Doe Ocean Park Elaine Ss. LaPierre Wells Nellie Petit Hills Beach Usua Wells Me LaPierre

Teachers Sponsor Play In Kennebunk Arundel Grange Night

In Arundel the Grange meeting presided by Mrs Ann Cluff conferred first and second degrees on Mil dred Morris and Lionel Credit. Mrs Shirley Walker announced a donation to the New England Home for Little Wanderers and planned the Dec 13 Christmas party with Mrs Neil Johnson as chair. A covered dish supper followed with gifts exchanged and a Three basket awarded to Charlotte Cluff. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ruth Clough and Mrs Shirley Walker. Los Angeles traffic experts urge use of off streets testing travel from West LA to Civic Center. surface streets averaged 30 minutes versus 48 by freeway and 77 by bus.

Arundel Ann Cluff Arundel Grange Mildred Morris Lionel Credit Truman Beard Billerica Mass Shirley Walker New England Little Wanderers Neil Johnson The Grange Charlotte Cluff Truman Bennett Ruth Clough Los Angeles Civic Center

Doctor Okays This Hemorrhoid Treatment For Family

A Wharton New Jersey couple says their son recovered from hemorrhoids after using Preparation H. The doctor reported success in most cases. The ad claims prompt relief from pain burning and itching and swelling reduction. It notes lubrication for easier bowel movements and soothing effects, available as ointment or suppository.

N.J

Stacey-Earle Wedding Held In Cambridge

The Harvard University Memorial Church hosted the marriage of Nancy Clark Earle and Roger Foy Stacey. The ceremony featured Rev. John G. Macort Jr. and Rev. Gerald E. Burtt, with a Harvard Faculty Club reception. The bride, daughter of Osborne Earle and his wife, wore an ivory silk gown with Belgian lace mantilla and a bouquet of white sweetheart roses and gardenias. she and groom's families are from Cambridge and Saco. After the ceremony, the couple will reside in Cambridge.

Cambridge Mass Memorial Harvard University Nancy Clark Earle Osborne Earle South Orleans Roger Foy Stacey Joel Phillips Stacey Beach St Saco Maine John G. Macort Jr St. Thomas’ Church Whitemarsh Gerald E. Burtt Trinity Episcopal Jon E. Rolf Minneapolis Minn J . Wall Boston Siser Joel P. Stacey Jr Carmel John Arnold New York G.ig Gowdy Needham Flourtown C. Alan Porter Manchester Virginia Maryta Gund Lee N.H Cesmenor

Christian Science Thanksgiving Service in Saco at 10:45

The Christian Science Society at 19 Winter St in Saco holds its traditional Thanksgiving Day service on Thursday at 10:45 a.m. A period follows for congregants to offer testimonies of gratitude to God.

Christian Science Society Winter St Saco

Electoral reform debate on congressional district plan

The article analyzes a proposed electoral system where one vote per district plus two statewide bonus votes would alter outcomes. It compares Nixon Humphrey and Wallace tallies, notes effects in California and Illinois, and discusses popular vote runoff and fraud concerns in tight elections.

Nixon Humphrey District of Columbia Wallace Hume California Hum Illinois Ixon Walace John F. Kennedy

Debating Electoral Reform and Popular Vote Impact

The analysis weighs how a direct popular vote or proportional system would reshape campaign strategy. It notes Nixon’s Alabama vote and overall margin, effects on third parties, and the political hurdles reformers face in state legislatures and Congress to agree on a plan.

Kennedy Ixon Alabama Wallace Nixon Humphrey Congress

Arundel Grange Degrees Conferred Play by Children's Theater

Kennebunk-Kennebunk teachers' club plans a November 30 2 p.m. kids theater performance at Kennebunk High School auditorium. The Rat St in g will be presented by the Portland Children's Theater to raise funds for the club's Scholarship Fund.

Kennebunk Kennebunk - Kennebunk- Teachers’ Club Children’s Theater of Portland

County Salon 598 Members Donate Funds and Items

Donations approved during York County Salon 598 November session supported children’s Christmas at National Jewish Hospital Denver and birthday parties for seven children. A $5 Tuberculosis and Health Association bond was authorized plus clothing gifts for Pineland residents.

York County Evelyn Morin Porter Street Biddeford Ida E. Noyes National Jewish Denver Colo The Tuberculosis and Health Association Pineland Hospital Pownal Petit Chapeau Gertrude Wood Kittery Manchester N.H Muriel Eaton Maine Agnes R. Allen le Chapeau Nationale National Jewish Hospital

Nixon in New York for meetings with GOP leaders

President Nixon exuded good spirits as he greeted supporters and prepared for a week in New York. He planned talks with GOP chieftains to map Cabinet announcements after December 5 and discuss programs to propose to the Democratic controlled Congress in late January and February.

Nixon New York Congress

Population density figures from the 1960 census

New York state's population density is slightly over 338 persons per square mile, based on the 1960 federal census, compared with about 49 persons per square mile nationwide.

New York New York State United States

Le Foyer Whist Party Seeks Supper and Prizes

Le Foyer in Biddeford hosts a whist party with committee led by Bernice Beaulieu Martial Perreault Antoinette Chretien and Joseph Plourde. Clara Gauthier Edward Gallant Arthemise Jacques Malvina Gaudette win grand slam. prizes awarded to Joseph Viger Melodia Godbout Judith Myers. Whist ties to be played again next weekend at the hall with baked beans supper announced.

Bernice Beaulieu Martial Perreault Antoinette Chretien Joseph Plourde le Foyer Poolrete and Foss Street Biddeor Clara Gauthier Edward Gallant Arthemise Jacques Malvina Gaudette Joseph Viger Melodia Godbout Judith Myers Ae Place Au Pineau Deric Sowarnizh

Mayor Lemire Missed Meeting Due to Prior Commitment

Mayor Leo Lemire was unable to attend the session because of a prior engagement. The absence left city council discussions to proceed without the mayor's input on the agenda items.

Leo Lemire

Prickly Pear Board Formed in Australia in 1920

The Finaly Controlled Australia organized a Prickly Pear Board in 1920 as pests devastated the cactus a vital cattle food source. Britannica notes 13 years of study to find an imported insect that would not attack it.

Australia Encyclopaedia Britannica

Way Discovered to Hold False Teeth

Bakersfield report on Acryline a new discovery that fits denture plates with a vacuum seal. The product uses a new vacuum principle to flow on plates forming an air tight seal and feels like natural teeth. Users say the effect lasts about six months before repeating and it is available at drug stores.

Bakersfield Calif

Special offer for listeners who hear but cannot understand

A Minneapolis report notes a novel promotion aimed at people who hear words but do not grasp their meaning. It highlights a unique interest for those with mild nerve deafness and invites attention to this unusual opportunity in the city.

Minneapolis Minn

Biddeford Democratic Club Opens House for City Candidates

The Biddeford Women’s Democratic Club hosted an open house for city candidates in the Biddeford primary. Club president Mrs. Leon Grover noted local voters and independent candidates for Ward 1 council were invited while attendees heard about a Miracle-Ear hearing device offered to the hard of hearing with a prompt free home delivery.

Biddeford

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Saco Rebekahs Doctor O.k’s This Stacey-Earle Thomson Foster Davis Philadelphia William F. Stacey U.S.M.C Timothy K. Earle Joseph M. Wall William Hamilton Henry L. Herbst Stanley L.wolfson Portland Stacey Shady Hill School George School Endicott Junior College Mills College of Education New York City Tufts Universit Tufts University Hebron Academy Hamilton College Oxford Roger F. Stacey Bradford Bachrach Congress St Poth, N. H U.S Lincoln Service DEPT Christian Science Service County Salon Kennebunkport American Legion Virginia M. Ford Old Orchard Beach Chateau Passe Parent Trafford Way Biddeford Club Vic’s Maytag Kelvinator Whirlpool Vic’s Appliance Center Chevrolet
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