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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1973

Page

9

Holiday plans discussed by Parley of Owen-Davis Unit

Past President's Parley of Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Bette Lavoie's Iddeford home. Mrs. Helen M Blanchette led the meeting with devotions. A Chinese auction was held. Next meeting set for Nov 20 at Mrs Florence Lewis's Saco home. Esther Cobb won the mystery award. Refreshments served. Others present included Mrs Julie Rocray Mrs Irene Parker and Mrs Eva Sherman.

Owen- Davis American Legion Auxiliary Bette Lavoie Alfred Street Iddeford Helen M. Blanchette Alice Milliken Lavoie Sunshine Priscilla Hooper Florence Lewis Lawn Avenue Saco Lewis Milliken Esther Cobb Uliete Rocray Irene Parker Eva Sherman

Gardeners Group Visits Nursery and Plans Winter Arrangements

Tie Webhannet Woman's Club Gardeners Group met at the clubhouse and toured the Western Maine Forest Nursery in Fryeburg. Afterward they lunched at Sunny Villa in Ossippee New Hampshire and plan flower arrangements for winter meetings. The next meeting is set for 9 30 a m on November 19 with a program on bird feeding stations and local birds.

Kennebunk — ‘Tie Webhannet Woman's Club Gardeners Group

Trappist Monks Adapt to Arts and Crafts Economy

Trappist monks from Gethsemane Kentucky relocate to Conyers Georgia during wartime 1944, forming Monastery of the Holy Spirit. They shift from dairy farming and pig raising to baking bread crafting stained glass and cattle farming while maintaining strict silence and devotion. The community now numbers about 60 and studies modern life within an ascetic framework.

Conyers Paul Gethsemane Atlanta Honeycreek Farm

Youth Killed in Bowdoinham Hunting Accident

A 13 year old boy died in Bowdoinham in a hunting accident. A Fish and Game Department spokesman said the shooting occurred in the Bowdoinham Community Elementary School parking lot as the youths were loading a .22 caliber rifle en route to nearby woods. The death was ruled an accident and the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

Fish and Game Department Bowdoinham Community

Political Role For Women To Be Topic

The first New England Regional Conference by the Democratic National Committee will explore women in politics with an all day program in Boston on Nov 3. Panels feature Pat Derian, Caroline Wilkins, Koryne Horbal, Barbara Mikulski, C Delores Tucker, Joha Schaffer, Eileen Foley, and Helen Gilbrede Droney. Luncheon is buffet style in Boston City Hall. Bus and luncheon details available from Norma Mann in Augusta.

New England Democratic National Committee Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Rhode Island Boston Pat Derian Mississippi Caroline Wilkins Norma Mann State Street Augusta

Biddeford School Board Meeting Tonight

The Biddeford School Board will meet at 8 PM in the school department offices in the new Biddeford High School addition. The meeting is open to the public.

Biddeford Biddeford High School

Rise of Skiing Follows Growing American Interest

In the 1940s about 5000 Americans showed interest in skiing. Today the sport attracts about 45 million followers nationwide, reflecting a dramatic surge in participation and enthusiasm.

Ward Two Democratic Candidate Thank You Note

David Rossignol Sr thanks Ward two residents who attended the Democratic Ward Caucus on October 15 at Young School. He pledges impartiality and fairness if elected as Councilman.

Young School David Rossignol Sr

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