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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1968

Page

3

St Andre PFTA Harvest Ball Plans Presented

St Andre s PFTA parents organizers outlined plans for the Harvest Ball to be held November 2 at St Andre s parish hall with Muriel s Orchestra providing music. Co chairs include Mrs Emile Lamatagne and Mrs Leo Cote.

St. Andre’s Parents Friends and Teacher Association St. Andre’s Biddeford Raymond Mathieu Emile Lamontagne Leo Cote Leonel Caron Leo Moulin Richard Nadeau Lucien Petrin Muriel Friends and Teacher Association Hill Street Cochairmen John Paquet Paul Neault Lionel Caron Urbain Loranger Robert Hevey George Neault West St Beaupre’s Gas and Electric Alfred Street Henri Gabiel Robert Lamontagne Leo Paul Moulin

Biddeford Churchwomen Plan Christmas Fair and Supper

The Women s Circles of United Church of Christ in Biddeford held a planning session for their Christmas Fair and Supper on November 19. Circle A led by Mrs Ruby Packard discussed layettes for World Mission work and aprons for the fair, with attendees including Mrs Albert Whitehurst and Rev John H Miller. Circle C worked on children s table items with several attendees, while Circle D prepared gifts for the fair committee. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5.

United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Circle A Ruby Packard Horace S. Nichols Fortunes Rocks Packard Albert Whitehurst J. Burton Stride Alfred S. Bradford Alfred Stimpson Robert Montgomery Mark Horne John H. Miller Circle C Annie Phillips Warren Libby South Street Teo Pratt Orville Pollard Earle Atwood Circle D Arthur F. Maxwell Norman P. Lundy Charles Patrick William Trott Joseph Haley Paul Larrabee Carleton Foss

Halloween Party Held By Cub Scouts In Saco

Cub Pack 310 sponsored by Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks held at headquarters on Portland Road Saco. Prizes awarded for best costumes to Richard Lagueux first Ronald Haskell second and Robert Laskey third. Den 1 opened with Pledge of Allegiance. Cubmaster Ronald Husser led meeting. Den 6 skit. Family Splash Party announced for Oct 26 6 pm at Portland YMCA Forest Street. Next committee meeting Oct 30 7. Next jack meeting Nov 12 with Show Boat theme. Various awards listed for Webelos and Cubs, pins and recruiting badges noted.

Cub Pack 310 Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks Portland Road Saco Richard Lagueux Ronald Haskell Robert Laskey Den 1 Ronald Husser Den 6 Portland Forest Street Bobcat Michael Lambert William Tripp Daniel Snow Kurt Cloutier William H Alain Michaud James Dion Marc Letendre George Gagne Eugene Gagne Dean Roberts Mark Paradis Gold Arrow Wolf Leo Berube Bearbadge Richard Yarborough Eric Norton Donald Sylvestre Silver Arrows Bear Scott Prentiss Bruce Berry Webelo Cords Webelos Thomas Harmon David Fleming Samuel Gag

Waban Fund Drive Workers Are Announced

The Waban Association for Retarded Children Inc announces its annual Wells and Moody area fund drive through Oct 27 with co chairmen Mrs Dorothy Ward and Mrs Evelyn Fenderson naming solicitors. The group sponsors Camp Waban Maine s first and largest day camp for retarded children on Barney Beg Lake in Sanford with 670 feet of shore front and seven buildings on 175 acres. Camp director Wayne Wormwood oversees 1868 campers across eight weeks, aided by staff, college students, Youth Corps, and many volunteers from Maine and New Hampshire communities.

WELLS Waban Association For Retarded Children Inc Dorothy Ward Evelyn Fenderson Moody Doris Cameron Estelle Ducharme Ernestine Fenderson Joan Goodwin Lucille Joy Virginia Gregoire Karen Darling Barbara Simpson Bernette Trafton Eleanor Metcalf Elizabeth Beals Janet Dickerson Marian Stevens Betty Dusseault Colleen Coombs Natalie Ricker Patricia Weiczorek Janet Johnson Pauline Reeves Laurette Smith Waban Projects Inc Waban Maine Barney Beg Lake Sanford Wayne Wormwood North Berwick State Department of Education Gorham State College Gorham Spring Hill South Berwick New Hampshire Wells-Moody Betty Hall Helen Turcott Twick Waban Association For Waban Association For Retarded Children Fenderson Ward

Well-Baby Clinic Set In Biddeford

A well-baby clinic will take place tomorrow October 17 at 1 p.m. in the nursing office Biddeford City Building. Inoculations for diphtheria whooping cough and tetanus will be given with a physician in attendance.

Biddeford City

New Members Welcomed By Scout Troop 29

Biddeford Girl Scout Troop 29 welcomed Ann Gobeil Carol Nadeau Julie Therrien Sharon Adams Janet Boudreau Susan Fortier and Debra Morin at Scout Hall Pool Street Biddeford The troop formed three patrols The Mustangs led by Debbra Nadeau with Julie Therrien Debra Labr eque Pat Gobeil and Debra Morin Space Juniors led by Carol Nadeau with Kathy Dudley Sharon Adams Susan Thibault Ann Gobeil and Pat Boissonneault The Green Scouts led by Susan Fortier with Denise Moody Cindy Daly Diane Gagnon Janet Boudreau Pat Boissonneault elected treasurer and Sharon Adams as scribe.

Biddeford Scout Hall Pool Street Ann Gobeil Carol Nadeau Julie Therrien Sharon Adams Janet Boudreau Susan Fortier Debra Morin The Mustangs Debbra Nadeau Debra Labrecque Pat Gobeil Space Juniors Kathy Dudley Susan Thibault Pat Boissonneault Green Scouts Denise Moody Cindy Daly Diane Gagnon

District Official Visits Wells OES Chapter

Priscilla Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held an October meeting at Highpine Masonic Hall Wells with inspecting officer Mrs Frances M Smith of Old Orchard Beach District One and guest Mrs Beulah Joy Snell from New Hampshire. DDGM Smith spoke on ritual work as WGM Snell urged closer interchapter ties. night to feature refreshments overseen by Margaret Brewster with next meeting set for November 8.

Wells Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Frances M. Smith Old Orchard Beach District Adah Vee Oes Biddeford Beulah Joy Snell Waarrand Gr Oes New Hampshire Agnes H. Swett Muriel Richardson Piscataqua Kittery Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Adah Beacon Light North Berwick Aurora Kennebunkport Union Lyman Deering Portland Dawn of Hope Standish Golden Sheaf New Gloucester Miniwanca Old Orchard Beach Olive Branch Lancaster N.H Amesbury Mass Smith Mary E. Joy Roland H. Joy WGM Snell Joy Estelle Ducharme Sandra Brown Margaret Brewster

Adult Center Driving Course Starts In Saco

The Defensive Driving course sponsored by Saco Adult Center opened last night at Thornton Academy in Saco with 30 attendees from 10 area towns. Instructors included Madalyn Carland of Aetna and William Barnett, Coast Guard recruiter, as Lester Black introduced the session, which uses lectures and color movies on accident conditions and avoidance. Harriet Fgg said any licensed driver may join at the second session next Tuesday by calling beforehand.

Saco Adult Center Thornton Academy Saco Maine State Highway Safety Committee Madalyn Carland Aetna Casualty and Safety Co Portland William Barnett U.S. Coast Guard Lester Black Thhe Center Debis Harriet Fgg Clacton

Saco Extension Christmas Box Dinner Meeting

Saco Extension held a Christmas box dinner at G A R Hall Cutts Avenue Saco with dinner committee Mrs Marie Fogg and Mrs Bessie Oulton. Chairman Mrs Hazel Emmons led business noting Sunshine committee will send cards to shut ins. Articles for Pineland Hospital and Training Center Christmas box to be collected at next meeting Nov 19 10 am at G A R Hall with Thanksgiving dinner at noon. Ivy Corliss Ocean Park to speak on Christmas Suggestions Oct 29. A special meeting to finish a quilt planned. Mile Stone Foundation Scarborough to receive article. Items for Boys Port Limerick Christmas box to be brought Dec 17. A mystery prize awarded to Mrs Annie Caton.

Saco Extension G.A.R. Hall Cutts Avenue Saco Maroe Fogg Bessie Oulton Hazel Emmons Nme Sunshine Committee Pineland Hospital and Training Center Ivy Corliss Ocean Park Milestone Foundation Scarborough Port Limerick Annie Caton

Halloween Party Planned at Scout Hall Oct twenty eighth

Ed outlines a Halloween party to be held October 28 at Scout Hall led by Lucille Dudley and Gilberto Gagnon. The meeting was conducted under their direction as organizers.

Scout Hall Lucille Dudley Gilberto Gagnon

Miss Peterson Weds Richard Haynes in Kennebunkport

Andrea Marie Peterson and Richard Alan Haynes were joined in marriage Sunday at a local church with Rev. Fred B. Holmberg officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Peterson, wore a sheath gown of Chantilly lace with a chapel train. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Haynes of East Longmeadow Massachusetts. attendants included Miss Carolyn Haynes and Miss Constance Haynes, both from East Longmeadow. The couple will reside in Worcester after a wedding trip to Nova Scotia.

Kennebunk Fred B. Holmberg Andrea Marie Peterson Richard Alan Haynes Andrew J. Peterson Colonial Drive Paul H. Haynes Westernview Circle East Longmeadow Mass Carolyn E. Haynes Constance C. Haynes Denise Dimitre Bar Mills Bruce M. Robertson Storrs

Telegram Staff Reporter Married to UMass Alum

A Worcester Telegram staff reporter is married to a University of Massachusetts graduate who also works for The Worcester Telegram, linking two newsroom careers in the region. The note mentions both spouses' employment at the same paper and the university affiliation of the husband.

The Worcester Telegram University of Massachusetts

Bishop Wolf Pushes Diocese Survey and Staffing Plan

The new Episcopal Bishop of Maine, Rt. Rev. Frederick B. Wolf, asked for a comprehensive survey of all diocesan facilities and sought hires for a clerical administrative aide and a lay business manager to relieve his workload. He urged the annual convention to approve planning driven by real data and warned against drifting from crisis to crisis while spending on buildings without clear use. He pledged a predominantly pastoral ministry while honoring traditions.

Portland Episcopal Diocese of Maine Frederick B. Wolf National Executive Council Bis Wolf Wolf

Amityville Bank Robbery Ends With Suspect Apprehension

In Amityville a security national bank was robbed by a 24 year old man who handed a note demanding money and fled with 490 dollars. Patrolman George Kirwin halted a passing train to trap the thief, who was later arrested on first degree robbery charges.

Amityville N.Y Long Island Security National Bank George Kirwin Larry L. Hawkins

Joint Navigation Committee Funds and Members Listed

Army tributions of $15 500 from each city est cost for basin project at $200 000. Other members include Dr J Edward Whelan Phi or Alfred Coulombe Thomas Dube from Saco and Wilfred Pombriant committee secretary Esdras Goulet Roland Lheureux and Robert Boilard from Biddeford.

Joint Navigation Committee Biddeford Saco J. Edward Whelan Phior Alfred Coulombe Thomas Dube Wilfred Pombriant Esdras Goulet Roland L'Heureux Robert Boilard

Canadian Welland Canal Opens Water Route

The Welland Canal, located in Canada about six miles west of Niagara Falls, enables ocean going ships and other vessels to pass the cataracts. This artificial waterway links Lake Ontario to Lake Erie, improving regional navigation and trade access.

Welland Canal Canada Niagara Falls

Peterson's Ointment Ad for Piles Relief

Advertisement touts relief from itching and smarting of piles with Peterson's Ointment a cool soothing astringent formula. Sufferers report relief and better sleep with claims of marvel and money back offer, priced 95 cents at all druggists.

Peterson

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St. Andre’s Pfta Cub Waban Fund Drive Cochrare Graham ST Scout Wells Oes Adult Center Miss Peterson Richard Haynes Richard A. Haynes Valliere Bishop Wolf Grant W. T. Grant CO Biddeford Shopping Center Morton’s Kellogg's Miss Breck Common Middle Streets Oxydol Eveready Cord Pillsbury Swift's Premium Franks N.H. U.S
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