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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1967
Page
3
New York bishop Homer A. Tomlinson aged 74 of the Church of God says he will fly to Africa to cast Satan into the abyss and fulfill a self proclaimed title as guardian of God’s nations. He has traveled widely promoting his claim of world leadership.
Multiple defendants found guilty of traffic violations at the 10th District Court session in Saco. Offenses include inadequate mufflers, speeding, running red lights, suspension of driving rights, and illegal possession of beer by a minor. Names, ages, and fines listed. several cases continued or dismissed.
The Rev. Frederick R. Silber, a Methodist and current Leavenworth Penitentiary chaplain for six years, becomes supervising chaplain of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons effective September 1. The bureau staffs about 30 institutions with 23 Protestant, 21 Catholic full time chaplains and 16 Jewish part time chaplains.
Georgia was the final among the original 23 colonies to be established, completing the early American settlement map. This note highlights Georgia as the last to be founded, completing the colonial line.
The C Fayette Staples Unit American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall in Old Orchard Beach. President Mrs Gertrude L Heureux led a meeting with 25 paid members and plans for a county council meeting on Oct 13. A donation was sent to Togus Veterans Hospital and Christmas gifts planned for Togus veterans.
The Saco Public Health Nursing Association voted a salary increase for the nursing staff effective November 1 after yesterday's board meeting at Cutts Avenue. Reports noted staff changes, equipment purchases, and community outreach including a Community Chest display and parade decorations. Personnel data and recent clinics were summarized, with details on patient visits, vaccinations, and ongoing school health work.
Circle 2 of Christchurch Women’s Fellowship met at Mrs. Raymond Bergeron’s Spring Street home with Mrs. Bergeron presiding. They planned a demonstration party in the church vestry on November 7 to raise funds, with Mrs. Roy Gordon as treasurer. The next meeting will be November 14 at Mrs. Paul Dargis’ home. A social evening followed with refreshments.
Mr and Mrs C Russell Durant and daughter Geraldine attended the ordination of Richard David Rowlands at the Newman Congregational Church Rumford R L where he has served as assistant minister for one year His mother Mrs F Ethel Rowland of Ocean Park widow of Rev William D Rowlands also attended the service with relatives and friends A reception followed in Memorial Hall for the newly ordained minister and his wife
The Biddeford Fire Department answered a call at 9 Summer St. to check a flood damaged oil burner. Later it aided Saco Fire Department with a ladder truck at a blaze in Pepperell Square.
The phrase hex ameron is described as the six days of creation in Christian tradition. It denotes a six day creative period with God forming heaven, earth and all life according to biblical account.
Survey shows Nixon drawing GOP leaders mostly from the South and West with some Midwest and Far West support. Reagan receives the strongest mention for the vice presidential slot, with Rockefeller and Romney seen as possible balanced ticket choices. GOP chiefs note Romney’s brainwashing remark may have hurt him while remaining with Romney in some quarters.
Maine GOP leaders and state figures discuss possible presidential picks and the impact of upcoming primaries. Notes show watchful waiting in Maine with officials avoiding firm endorsements while polls hint at preferences shifting toward individuals rather than ideologies.
At the last meeting at the Ahepa Home in Saco the Daughters of Penelope voted to hold a Christmas social on December 10 at the Saco home. A bowling team was approved with weekly bowling Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Roll-A-Way Lanes Biddeford.
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