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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1968
Page
5
AP analysis notes brokerage firms face deep faults despite pre holiday prosperity. Weak foresight, poor self regulation, and reliance on paper systems reveal service gaps. Firms tighten operations, lay off staff, and shift clients toward mutual funds as they struggle to scale with high volume.
Advertisement proclaims over a million dollars yearly spent on remedies to relieve itch of piles. It touts Peterson's Ointment as a cooling astringent that soothes pile torture in minutes. Available as a box or 95 cent tube, with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
Tra cey Rae Simoneau six months daughter of Louis and Louise Simoneau welcomed by family at 572 Main St Saco. Ann Marie Beaudoin Claire Therese Shawn Michael newborns noted with birth dates weights. Read with local hospital notices and family entries.
Thornton Academy football highlight films from 1968 will be shown tonight at the Biddeford Saco Country Club during a smoker for members, according to a club spokesman.
Officials of the National Accelerator Laboratory set up offices in Weston, a village dissolved by state purchase, while farms outside the limits see little progress. Farmer Chris Feldett objects that offers to landowners fall far short of value, claiming only 50 to 75 percent. George Serle, a Chicago printing executive, represents another property owner.
Members of Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Post American Legion held a regular meeting at the Post home in Biddeford. Commander J Edmund Pinard presided. Ho race Beaulieu reported 258 paid up 1969 members and announced Thanksgiving baskets and a children's Christmas Party on Dec 15. Plans for a bean supper and a Dec 30 Boy Scouts charter, with gifts for Veterans Hospital patients, were set.
Frederick W. DeRocher, director of the Salvation Army Community Youth program, spoke at the Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club meeting at Oak Ledge in Saco last night. The 18 attendees heard about progress, activities, and plans for local youth. Donald Jones led the meeting. Brigadier Ted Russell gave the invocation.
Robert P. Gowen of Portland Road Saco, a second year student at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston, has been elected secretary of his class for the 1968 1969 session. Gowen is a Cheverus High School graduate in Portland.
Officials of the Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach post offices announced Thanksgiving Day collection hours. Only mail deposited in front of post office boxes will be collected at the time posted for holiday collection.
Maine Jaycees launch a community drive to gather agricultural supplies and tools for Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Coordinated pickups start soon with five regional coordinators and a deadline of November 23, 1968. Notable items include fertilizer tools pesticides and livestock feeds.
A 13 ft tall unearthly creature is loose near Central Theatre during the Sunday show. If seen, notify DR. EVIL stage crew. Do not attempt to capture the monster.
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