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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1964

Page

7

Supper Plans Completed By Saco AMVETS

The Saco Boucouvalas-Dupuis Post AMVETS plans a turkey supper at 7 p m Saturday with a 6 to 7 p m social hour at Spring Street Hall. Attendees may contact Earl Clappison for reservations and information. The post will donate Thanksgiving baskets and asks members to bring canned goods. Open house for all veterans is set for Nov 10. A state executive meeting in Portland discussed AMVETS insurance plans. Dues for 1965 may be paid.

Saco Amvets Boucouvalas Dupuis Spring Street Oliver Lamarre Earl Clappison Joseph Quellette Harold Strout Portland Amvets Insurance Post Lamarre Clappison Walter Fougere

Nitze Sees Lower Costs at Private Yards Brooklyn Yard Emphasis

Secretary of the Navy Paul H. Nitze toured the Brooklyn Navy Yard and said private shipyards can often build ships more economically than public yards. He noted only 10 of 49 vessels have been assigned since appropriations, with 9,750 workers still at the yard and 2,600 slated to be laid off without new work. Local figures urged keeping the yard open, while politicians differed on costings and future assignments.

NEW York Paul H. Nitze Brooklyn Navy Yard Nitze Robert F. Wagner U.S. Senate Brooklyn Metal Trades Council Wagner Kenneth B. Keating Robert F. Kennedy

Madonna Chapter Stated Meeting in Kennebunk

Madonna Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held a stated meeting at Masonic Hall on Main Street with Worthy Matron Mrs. Alice Crocker and Past Patron Walfred Johnson presiding. A social hour followed with games and prizes, refreshments served by Past Matron Mrs. Bernice Crosman and others. The next meeting is October 20 to honor Electa.

Kennebunk Madonna Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Main Street Alice Crocker iPatron Walfred Johnson Bernice ‘Crosman Charles ‘Crosman Vivien Tranci Michael Tranci Electa

Hannah Circle Breakfast Meeting Held in Saco Church Home

Hannah Circle of Saco Baptist Church met yesterday at Mrs. Helen Hall's Locke Street home for a breakfast. Twelve members attended, led by Mrs. Lois Skilling in the absence of leader Mrs. Lillian Jakeman. Devotions were conducted by Mrs. Thelma Scammon.

Helen Hall Locke Street Saco Hannah Circle Saco Ee Baptist Church Yesteray Lois Skilling Lillian Jakeman Thelma Scammon

Two Sanford Safe Breaks Reported in Maine Plots

Burglars pried open safes at Kostis Fruit Co. and Central Maine Power Co. in Sanford. About $250 cash taken, $14,000 in endorsed checks left unpaid, and ~$1,400 in damages. A doll found at the CMP site aided the escape plan. two sites 200 yards apart likely tied to the same pair.

Mousam River

Charter Draped By Biddeford Legion Auxiliary

The Biddeford Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary draped its charter in memory of Mrs. Clara Cormier during last night's meeting at the Post home. Memorials included a service, grave markers gifted by past presidents, and ongoing charity efforts with tag days planned.

Clara Cormier Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Elm Street Biddeford Ellen Kelleher Nellie White Nellie Petit Old Rugged Cross Bernadette Poire Keigher Petit Sunshine Miss Lariviere Togus Veterans Hospital Ida Noyes White Muriel Lachance York County Council Auxiliary Old Orchard Beach American Legion C. Fayette Staples

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