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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1972
Page
8
A damaged OCR segment lists assorted frozen foods and grocery items with scattered prices. Mentions meat liver seafood beef, coffee creamer, and various labeled weights and unit prices, showing a chaotic ad-like block.
Mr and Mrs Roland Dumont of 16 Green St Saco marked their 25th anniversary with a party at American Legion Hall Beach St Saco arrangements were by Mr and Mrs Leonard Gailloux and relatives. Attendees included numerous family members from Canada Vermont Connecticut New York Ontario and Quebec reflecting a large multi state and cross border gathering.
Old Orchard Beach School Committee extends free or reduced price meals for eligible students under income guidelines. Applications sent home. decisions reviewable by hearing with Superintendent David Majercik as official. Policy files available at Loranger Junior High and the superintendent’s office for public review.
Walter E. Davidson son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Davidson of Biddeford recently returned home for a 14 day leave from the United States Navy. He enlisted through the Biddeford Navy recruiting station in June and trained at Orlando Florida. After his leave he will be stationed aboard the U S S Saratoga, currently in the western Pacific, and will be flown to his ship. He will serve three years with a coastal assignment and will be stationed with his brother aboard the carrier.
A silver tea is set for October 13 at Mrs. Betty Hall’s home in North Berwick to benefit the Grand Matron's Charity Fund. Adah Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star Biddeford announced the event at a meeting. The Past Matrons Association will meet September 15 at Mrs. Nancy Lowell’s Fort Hill Hill's Beach Biddeford at 7 30 p m.
Mr and Mrs Lionel Perreault of 271 Elm Street Biddeford were feted at a party marking their 25th wedding anniversary. Their children Gerald Rachel and Muriel hosted at 290 Alfred Street with many relatives from Biddeford Saco Danvers Fall River and Canada in attendance. A Mass of Thanksgiving was led by Father Nicknair and a money tree was given to the honored couple.
Nels Preuse of St Petersburg Florida attended the meeting last night and members planned to reconvene there after 5 p.m. The report notes his presence as a guest at the gathering.
The Biddeford Charter Commission met in the mayor's office to discuss a preliminary draft and will hold a public hearing at 7 30 p m on Wednesday September 13. Members present were Willie Pomerleau Norman Racine Richard Dutremble Camille Bolduc Marc Bouthot and Peter Truman. Absent were George DesRoberts and Paul Gobeil.
Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club met last night with Harold Fohiin presiding. Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr. was elected president for the coming year after previous appointees could not accept. Lobster bake plans were discussed for next Tuesday at Roger Tousignants Odessa.
Dr. Marcus Key a Florida native and Assistant Surgeon General of the United States will open the 45th Maine State Safety Conference at the Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport on September 21 and 22. He is a recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal.
Dr Key, graduate of Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, now directs the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Rockville Maryland. He will be joined by other national safety experts from industry and government for the event.
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