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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1968

Page

5

1968 Santa Claus Special Ships Gifts to Vietnam

A joint Pentagon and U S Post Office plan sends a fast cargo ship named the 1968 Santa Claus Special from Oakland to Vietnam with Christmas parcels for Armed Forces. Mail between Oct 14 and Nov 9, mark Santa Claus Special, ship via Da Nang Qui Nhon Cam Ranh Bay and Saigon, three week crossing. use strong packing and APO FPO addresses. free pamphlets outline overseas mailing programs.

Vietnam Pentagon United States Post Office U.S Oakland Cal Post Office

Thomas W. Court Sent To Vietnam

U S Army Pfc Thomas W Court 24 son of Mrs Evylyn Court 6 Brown St Kennebunk Maine has been assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division Airmobile in Vietnam as a light weapons infantryman.

U.S. Army Vietnam Army Ptc Thomas W. Court Evylyn Court Brown St Kennebunk Maine 1St Cavalry Division

Witchcraft religion seen as simple path for modern life

In an extended interview, Sybil discusses witchcraft as a practical, down to earth religion that suits her and could suit her children. She explains belief without demanding godlike perfection, notes the guru system, and describes finding teachers, meeting practices in England and the United States, and the growth of interest worldwide.

America Middle West

Wells Community Bake Sale Supports Kitchen Fund

A bake sale sponsored by the Wells Ladies Group of the Wells Congregational Church will run Saturday, November 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Second Church parish house on Route 1 near Wells Corner. Proceeds go to the kitchen fund, with the church also hosting weekend youth gatherings and special programs through winter at the Hang Inn parsonage location.

Sean Wells Congregational Church Route 1 Wells Corner Ray V. Chase Charles F. MacDonald Sr Zaleeia

Husband Of Beach Woman Is Cited For Award

PORTSMOUTH New Hampshire Sergeant Ray M Dobson son of Mrs Bessie Bell of 217 S Main St Goodlettsville Tennessee has been recognized for helping his former unit the 3rd Air Division earn the United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Award He the jet engine mechanic now assigned at Pease AFB New Hampshire will wear a distinctive service ribbon as part of his permanent military decorations The division was cited for exceptionally meritorious service while engaged in military operations against the enemy in Southeast Asia from March 1966 to March 1968 His wife Francine is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Boucher of 83 Lake Ave Old Orchard Beach Maine

Portsmouth N.H Ray M. Dobson Bessie Bell S. Main St Goodlettsville Tenn 3Rd Air Division U.S. Air Force Dobson Pease Afb Southeast Asia Goodlettsville High School Lso Francine Joseph Boucher Lake Ave Old Orchard Beach Maine

Ocean Lodge To Confer Master Mason Degree

Ocean Lodge A F and A M schedules two sessions in November under Worshipful Master Mortimer J. O Connell. A Master Mason degree is set for Wednesday November 20 at 7 30 p m in Highpine Masonic Hall Wells with a supper at 6 30 p m. On Monday November 25 officers and members meet at 7 15 p m to join Highpine Chapter Order of DeMolay for a special pro-

Wells Ocean Lodge A.F A.M Mortimer J. O’connell Highpine Masonic Hall Anford Road Highpine Chapter Order of DeMolay

DeMolay Session Held With Degree Work Planned

Degree work will be performed by DeMolay officers and a supper will be served before the session at 6 30 p.m.

Biddeford Girls College Unit Head Named at Rivier

NASHUA New Hampshire Kathryn S Reny daughter of Armand E Reny of Biddeford Maine serves as vice president of the Christian Action unit at Rivier College this year. A junior she majors in English and participates in Confraternity of Christian.

Nashua N.H Christian Action Unit Rivier College Kathryn S. Reny Armand E. Reny Paquin Ave Biddeford Maine Kathryn Confraternity of Christian

Former Saco Man Receives CPA Certificate

ROCKLAND Maine Internal Revenue District Director Whitney L Wheeler notes that Internal Revenue Agent Richard N Simoneau stationed at Rockland has earned a certified public accountant certificate and joined the Doctrine and Silver Key Society while participating in Synodal Group discussions by the Maine Board of Accountancy. Simoneau, son of Mrs Raymond Courtois of Saco, is a native of Saco and a Saint Francis College High School graduate of 1953. He resides in Thomaston with Mary his wife, Laurette and Craig, active in local civic affairs as SAD 50 School Board member, budget and planning committee member for Thomaston and Knox County Community Action treasurer, and has taught Federal Income Taxes and Accounting and Money and Banking courses for the American Institute of Banking.

State of Maine Board of Accountancy Simoneau Raymond Courtois Saco St. Francis College High School Thomaston Mary Laurette Craig Knox County American Institute of Banking

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