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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1973

Page

3

Biddeford Man elected to NAA Southern Maine Chapter

Peter J. Mercier of Biddeford, supervisor of General Accounting and Budgets at Maremont Corporation, has been elected to membership in the National Association of Accountants Southern Maine Chapter. The NAA educates on management accounting and has about 70,000 members nationwide, over 200 in the local chapter.

Peter J. Mercier Biddeford Maremont Corporation National Association of Accountants Southern Maine NAA

Biddeford Firm Pays Interest Redeems Notes

The First Business Development Corporation of Biddeford announced the annual interest payment to note owners and redemption of eight notes for 1973. Payments and redemptions by the corporation and the Work Packaging Company in the Biddeford Industrial Park are ahead of schedule, with over half the notes retired per the Board of Directors.

First Business Development Corporation of Biddeford First Business Development Corporation Work Packaging Company

Real estate transfers in Saco and Biddeford involve multiple properties

The LaCourse and Appraisal Co. brokered the sale of a duplex at 69-71 Water St Saco from Keith LaCourse and wife to Edmund Aube and wife for investment. Lloyd Joe Croteau and wife buy a tri level in Biddeford at 6 Forest St to reside there. Jeanne Caron brokered the Biddeford sale via LaCourse Realty. Dana York moves three cabins belonging to John E Davis of Route 1 Saco. brokered by Reality and Management Co. Biddeford.

Water St Saco Keith LaCourse Hollis Edmund Aube Lucile Romprey AnScon and Appraisal Co. Inc Aco Lloyd Joe Croteau Biddeford Joseph G. Grondin Forest St Croteau LaCourse Realty and Management Co Jeanne T. Caron Dana York Buxton John E. Davis Route 1 LaCourse Reality and Management Co

Local Attorney Ronald G. Caron Ties to Biddeford Firm

Atty Ronald G Caron of 61 South St Biddeford is linked to Caron Ayotte and Caron at 311 Main St Saco. A Biddeford High School and New England School of Law graduate, he is the son of Elizabeth Caron and the late Edward L Caron. He is married to Joan Mary Jandreau of Fort Kent and they have a son.

Atty Ronald G. Caron South St. Biddeford Caron, Ayotte and Caron Main St Saco Biddeford High School New England School of Law Caron Elizabeth Caron South Street Biddeford Edward L. Caron Joan Mary Jandreau Fort Kent

Phyllis Name Meaning Rooted in Greek Green Bough

The given name Phyllis derives from Greek origins meaning green bough. This etymology ties Phyllis to nature and foliage, reflecting classical linguistic roots and cultural associations.

Phyllis

Retires Of Oscar M Little Field CMP Veteran

Oscar M Little Field of Lyman retires after 37 years with Central Maine Power Company. He joined in 1936 as a groundman, rising to line foreman in 1954 and district line foreman in 1972. Born in Hollis, he studied there and in Gorham. He belongs to Masons groups and the Shriners. He is widens a daughter with Grace J Tripp of Hollis.

Oscar M. Littlefield Lyman Central Maine Power Company Litlefield CMP Biddeford Hollis Anastasoff Pho O

York County Salon 598 Plans Events and Honors

York County Salon 598 met at Mrs. Blanche Binette home. A 6 30 supper planned Oct 18 at Mrs Blanche Keithley home with co host Mrs Alma Pelletier. Future meetings include entertaining Maine chapeau and secretaire and Christmas party in December hosted by Mrs Elaine LaPierre Wells.

York County Blanche Binette Clifford Street Biddeford Yvonne Bergeron Blanche Keithley Adams Street Alma Pelletier Maine Chapeau and Secretaire Gilberte Lavoie Eva Sherman Saco Evelyn Metayer Porter Street Ida Noyes Elaine LaPierre Wells Virginia Ford Old Orchard Beach Nellie Petit Webber Hospital Elsie Ellis York Beach Flora Poirier Petit Chapeau Keithley Gertrude Wood Kittery Wood LaPierre Shirley Doe Ocean Park

Ingot and Angel Food Cake Compare in Simple Craft

A steelworker and a housewife both follow exact recipes to create enduring shapes. Both start with precise mixtures, bake in ovens, and are released from molds as final forms.

SAD 71 Board Sets Tonight Meeting on Staff Development

The SAD 71 Board of Directors will meet at 7:30 in the Consolidated School gym to review the Professional Staff Development Program started last spring. Residents petition to end the program claim it creates babysitting needs and is a boondoggle for teachers. Superintendent Hedberg offers supervised activities for grades 1–5 during Tuesdays sessions if the pilot succeeds, with a possible Kennebunk expansion. Other topics include using school facilities for non school events, the Middle School Resource Center, and salary for non instructional hourly staff.

Kennebunkport Arthur Hedberg Hedberg Kennebunk

Wells Music Boosters Screen Wells Band Films

Wells Music Boosters meet in the Wells Junior-Senior High School music room to view Wells School Band films at 7 30 p m. Douglas Mosher and Mrs Mary Fielder will discuss the music program aims and next year plans. Refreshments offered. invitation extended to Wells Ogunquit residents.

Wells Wells Music Boosters Wells Junior-Senior High Douglas Mosher Mary Fielder Wells-Ogunquit

Priscilla OES Wells Hosts Eastern Star Visit

Friday evening at Sanford Road Masonic Hall Wells Priscilla Chapter OES held a special meeting with Mrs Ruby L Burrill of Gardiner associate grand conductress of Maine making her official visitation Others honored included Mrs Agnes H Swet Wells a prominent guest during the event.

Wells Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Sanford Road Ruby L. Burrill Gardiner Grand Oes Maine Agnes H. Swet

Masonic group holds inspection with visiting dignitaries

Friday evening session presided by Alber G. LaPierre with Gladys E. Raeside Frances M. Smith and others in attendance. Degrees exemplified by William C. Hobbs and wife. Visitors from multiple chapters attended including Annette Saco Sarah Orne Jewett Beacons North Berwick and Mizpah Westbrook. Marcha Night announced for Priscilla Chapter Oct 12 with Grand Martha as guest. Refreshments served with Rainbow Girls assisting under Walter Ducharme.

Jonesboro Beryl Bilderback Cape Porpoise New Mexico Eleanor Hutchins Lyman Manitoba Canada William C. Hobbs Kennebunk Alber G. LaPierre Annette Saco Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Beacon Light North Berwick Madonna Union Aurora Kennebunkport Mizpah Westbrook Fern Alfred Marion Gardiner Adah Biddeford Friendship Amesbury Mass Machias

Saco Valley Squares Hold Supper Meeting at Young School

Members of the Saco Valley Squares met Friday night at Young School for supper and social time with sixty five attending. They voted to extend the drive for club classes for another week and to elevate the workshop. A workshop completed the meeting and officials urged all old and prospective members to attend future meetings.

Saco Val Young School Saco Ixty-Five

Young Driver Gets Suspended Sentence in Fatal Crash

An 18 year old Waterboro youth Matthew D Ramsdell received a suspended sentence and one year probation after pleading no contest to a fatal August crash on Route 202 in Alfred. Joseph Tracy 22 of Littleton Mass was killed in the collision as Ramsdell was passing another car.

Ramsdell Joseph Tracy Littleton Mass Alfred Tracy

Dance for Cub Pack 303 in Biddeford

A Saturday dance at St. Joseph's parish hall Biddeford raised funds for Cub Scout Pack 303. Green Street was called a success by pack officials. Cubmaster Quentin Wilson thanked co chairmen Marcel Gagnon Ralph Croteau their wives and committee members. Awards went to Rene Cote Rita Howe Paul Martel Ray Soulard Gerard Lavoie Conrad Moisan Dan Aguair and Virginia Turner. A midnight meal was served.

St. Joseph's Parish Hall Green Street Biddeford Quentin Wilson Marcel Gagnon Ralph Croteau Rene Cote Rita Howe Paul

No Hall of Fame elected in 1971 ballot

Despite heavy balloting no player reached the 75 percent threshold for induction in Baseball’s Hall of Fame in 1971.

Dear Abby Misery Has Company

A collection of reader anecdotes about spouses ignoring home needs. A doctor’s wife, electrician’s wife, plumber’s wife, photographer’s wife, grocer’s wife share tales of neglect and misaligned work life. The column mixes humor with frustration about unfulfilled promises and attention from partners.

Questions and Answers on Social Security Benefits

A condensed Q and A on disability eligibility for blindness and on refunds for overpaid social security taxes. It covers earnings limits for those under 72 in 1975, later years not affected, and where to contact the Social Security Office in Biddeford Maine for help.

Alfred St Biddeford Maine

The Herring Tops Fish Catches By Anglers

A report notes the herring as the most numerous catch among anglers, highlighted for its abundance and frequent appearance on fishing trips.

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