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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1973
Page
12
Shattuck of Salisbury Massachusetts and Arthur Henry Raymond of Arundel Maine wed. The bride is the daughter of Joseph B Shattuck of Salisbury and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Haley G Raymond of Log Cabin Road Arundel Maine.
The Most Holy Trinity Catholic Youth Organization met at the Saco parish hall led by President Dennis Thivierge. They discussed a December fashion show and a UNICEF collection planned for midweek at churches in Biddeford and Saco. The next meeting is scheduled for November.
The Seacoasters held their regular meeting at Porter Hall Temple Avenue with a noon luncheon under Mrs. Edythe Baggs and assistants. Attendance reached 51 as President Harold Fohlin led the session. Kenneth Small of Central Maine Power Company spoke on bills to be considered in the November election.
The Saco Businessmen's Association voted to petition Mayor and City Council to raise the downtown parking limit from one hour to two hours and to study a public off street lot to ease Main Street congestion. The group also announced festival and community event plans with committee members named and discussions on Halloween party, Christmas street lighting, and ongoing association leadership.
Anne-Marie Bouthot was appointed deputy clerk of the Saco District Court by Chief Judge Robert Browne under a state law. She will perform duties similar to the clerk. Vivian Hickey, Clerk of Courts, announced the appointment.
An advertisement invites young men to join trade schools offering excellent opportunities to earn over 8300 a month while attending. The appeal stresses immediate enrollment and vocational training paths through multiple schools.
Incumbent Mayor Berthon K. Braley and Democratic challenger James Wilkinson will debate at Saco City Hall on Nov 1 at 7 30 p m. The event, hosted by Saco Jaycees, invites all 18 and over to attend and will include opening remarks and audience questions.
York County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its annual meeting November 14 in the Federal Building conference room at 30 School Street Sanford. A district supervisor election will follow a business meeting and a film shown by Floyd Farrington.
Participants in the American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon ride from Saco Valley Shopping Center to Alfred with home transportation for those lacking options. The event starts at 11 30 a m and riders under 18 must have waivers signed on sponsor sheets.
Vintage two story residence on a business street at Old Orchard Beach peak with ocean view. Includes a priced in the high 20s range income producing apartment and several extra features. Call Tom Blake for more information.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for a 36 unit low income family housing project, Clifford Berry Park, will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m on Raymond Street site of the former pitch and putt course. Village Park Associates, formed by York Cumberland Housing Development Corp and oo Realty of Merrimack, builds the project named for Biddeford civic leader Clifford Berry. Mrs Pauline Berry will turn the first shovel. York Cumberland HDC head Karen Anderson Bittenbender notes the design follows territoriality, giving tenants identified living unit areas such as private driveways and side entrances to encourage care. The project, under Section 23 of the Federal Housing Act, requires tenants to pay 25 percent of income in rent, with Maine Housing Authority covering the rest. Edwards Construction is general contractor. Krumbhaar Holt of Ellsworth are architects. Des Roberts and Henry Biddeford are engineers. York Cumberland Management Co. will manage after completion.
Bible Baptist Church on Ferry Road in Saco invites the public to Sunday evening services during the winter months. Pastor Rev. Carll J. Grathwoh says the time offers informal hymn singing and Bible study. Services begin at 6 PM.
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