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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1973
Page
11
Kennebunkport board members agreed to end meetings by 10 30 p m and may continue on another date if needed to comply with district by laws after several lengthy sessions. The discussion noted lengthy meetings and a mix of personalities that foster lively debate.
About 600 Girl Scouts from Brownies to Cadette level gathered at Rotary Park Biddeford to mark Founders Day birthday of Juliette Low. Troops led relay races rhythm games and a Halloween song while a closing ceremony had candles lit by five scouts near birthday close date.
AL Unit President Mrs Ellen Kelleher led a dinner meeting at Trudeau's Restaurant in Saco with members including Mrs Gladys Lamb. A Community Chest Fund donation was announced. York County Council president Blanche Keithley spoke of the Nov 10 council meeting and Biddeford Unit candy project. Christmas party plans set for Dec 4 with gift exchange. Leona Goulet received the mystery award. Attendees included Yvonne Bergeron Nellie White Rose Soulard Rita Couture Marie Jeanne Pelletier and guest Alma Pelletier.
Portland lawyer and Democratic candidate Lloyd P. LaFountain condemned a 5 percent milk price rise seen at supermarkets. He said he is probing the hike, requesting a full breakdown from the Maine Milk Commission and evidence on federal price support effects on Maine milk prices.
The Rebecca Emery Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday at 12 30 p.m. at Congregational Church North Parish 207 Main Street Sanford. Honorary president general Mrs Ashmead White of Portland and Maine state regent Mrs Earl Helmbreck of York Beach will speak. Reservations by Thursday with Mrs Paul Cobb Saco. Executive board to host.
The Christmas Fair staged by the Women’s Guilds of St. Monica’s and St. Martha’s Parishes moves from November 10 to November 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A lobster luncheon runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations to the cist and white elephant tables may be left in sacristies or at the next guild meeting November 8. Pickup requests call Mrs. Frank Stevens or Mrs. Ralph Amabile.
James B Furbish, longtime Kennebunk resident and former superintendent of the Kennebunk Light and Power Department, has moved from his 32 Grove Street home after more than 40 years. He now resides with his daughter and son in law at Alewive Road.
Kennebunkport’s School Administrative District 71 approves exploring a $300,000 tennis pool project to offer after school swimming for grades 4-6 in January and 7-8 in February. Classes would run 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. with district transport and trained staff, volunteers, and possible $1 weekly fee. The board seeks student interest before final approval.
President Nixon plans to nominate Ohio Senator William B. Saxbe for attorney general after an FBI check, a move analysts say follows Ford's pending vice presidential nomination. Saxbe, 57, a former Ohio attorney general, has criticized Nixon at times yet supported administration policies.
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