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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1969

Page

3

Twins Found After 75 Search For 3 Hours

Four year old twin boys of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll H. Clark Jr. were found after more than three hours of search. Police chief Cecil Perkins led 75 searchers who scoured woods near the Maine turnpike. Frederick Kemp Jr. drove a fire rescue truck and radioed that the boys, tired but unharmed, were located two miles from home.

Carroll H. Clark Jr King’s Highway Maine Turnpike Cecil Perkins Frederick Kemp Jr

Advertisement for Itch Me Not relief product

An old style drugstore ad promotes Itch Me Not ointment promising relief from itching in 15 minutes. It guarantees 59 cents back if not satisfied and claims quick germ-killing healing. Suitable for eczema insect bites and surface rashes. Available at Doran's Pharmacy Biddeford and Percy's Pharmacy Saco.

Doran Biddeford Percy's Saco

National Service Described By Mrs Pettengill

Old Orchard Beach meeting of the VFW Auxiliary presided by President Frances Pettengill covered routine business. Delegates reported on District 11 activities and upcoming events include a Sept. 14 meeting in Biddeford and a Sept. 20 Togus carnival. Donations were noted to Pride Training School and disaster relief in Mississippi.

Old Orchard Beach Frances Pettengill Old Orchard Erline Mayberry Portland Bar Harbor Jackson Laboratory Pettengill Philadelphia Lyman R. Lemercer N.A.O Geraldine Smith M.O.C Secretary of Defense Laird Frank Borman Mary Ines Air Force Indianapolis Viet Nam Mississippi Laura Waters William C. Foster Jeans Hospital Stapeley Research Laboratory

Aluminum plants praised in Massena visit report

Pollution concerns about the soderberg process are noted but officials stress no human risk, with fluoride affecting cattle teeth and milk and meat deemed safe. Alcoa and Reynolds plants cited for civic benefits, steady jobs, and local pride as Mayor Leo Lemire and a delegation plan a full findings report.

Soderberg Alcoa Prince Chmber Commerce Ernest T. Wagar Chamber Indus Reynolds Massena Leo Lemire Lemire Michael Bruce Smith Richard Sevigny Economic Development Commission Roger Johnson

The Battle of the Drums Event Highlighted Week Activities

The song The Battle of the Drums drew strong crowds as a spectacular event with a week of outstanding activities. Mrs Pettengill was joined on the trip by Department President Beatrice Hawthorne Department Color Bearer Hilda Shea and Gladys Silverman membership chair.

Pettengill Beatrice Hawthorne Hilda Shea Gladys Silverman

Polackwich Ties Match With Roberge

Golf results from Biddeford Saco Country Club show a first gross tie between Mike Roberge and Steve Polackwich. Net scores include Ron Ayotte 42 33, Bob Noble 38 34, Roland Lemay 42 34, Ted Rackowski 43 34. best ball gross Roberge Sullivan 34. net Dube Dyer 39 31 and Whelan Ayotte 40 31.

Biddeford - Saco Country Club Mike Roberge Steve Polackwich Ron Ayotte Bob Noble Roland Lemay Ted Raczkowski Gross Roberge Paul Sullivan Phil Dube Joe Dyer Bob Whelan

City to Replace Elm Shade Trees With Maples This Fall

The Saco community project endorsed by Mayor Armand J. Mercier will replace 1.20 shade elms on city streets with maples and decorative trees at an average cost of 10 dollars per tree. The Street Department led by Timothy Crowley, street commissioner, will conduct fall and spring plantings along city streets starting this October until completion.

Saco Armand J. Mercier Timothy Crowley

Washington widow visits Scarborough family in Maine

Mrs John Gendron formerly Elsie Cummings of Washington DC visits her son Silas Cummings and family in Scarborough to mark the couple's 10th wedding anniversary on September 1. The family welcomed a baby daughter born August 19 and also has a daughter and a son.

John Gendron Washington D.C Elsie Cummings

Church Group Donates For Storm Victims

Foss Street United Methodist Church in Biddeford hosted WSCS officers installation led by Rev. Robert Rand. Officers installed include Ada Howard as President Gladys Goodwin Vice President Sylvia Searle Secretary Marion Hutchins Treasurer Anne Spencer Sunshine Chairman Esther Marr Publicity Chair Beatrice Kaleel Hospitality Chairman Catherine Curtis Membership Chair Ida Michie Secretary of Spiritual Life Virginia Henderson Secretary of Missions Margaret Chasse Secretary of Program Materials. The group announced a rummage and food sale October 10 and a fall fair November 8 at the vestry. A Portland district WSCS meeting will be September 25 at Auburn United Methodist Church. Louise Merryman reported sending a box to Church World Service Missions. A donation was approved for Emergency Bishop's Fund to aid hurricane Camille victims. Twenty-two members attended with hostesses Howard Goodwin Searle Hutchins. Next meeting is September 24 at the vestry.

Robert Rand Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford Women’s Society of Christian Service Ada Howard Gladys Goodwin Sylvia Searle Marion Hutchins Sunshine Anne Spencer Esther Marr Beatrice Kaleel Catherine Curtis Ida Michie Virginia Henderson Margaret Chasse Howard Searle Hutchins Spencer WSCS Portland Auburn United Methodist Church Ferry Road Saco Louise Merryman Church World Service Missions New York City Goodwin

Union Praises Negotiation Spirit and Leadership

The speaker commended the union for the spirit of negotiations and the proficient leadership in presenting the package to members. He noted the membership’s foresight and discipline in ratifying the agreement, which lets the company project costs over time and pursue new long-term business.

Need A Second Car Shop Want Ads Section 11

A brief classifieds notice seeks a second car shop willing to place ads in section 11. It requests space for listings, contact details, and pricing for ongoing automotive service advertisements. Potential vendors are urged to respond with rates and terms.

Catholic Women Plan October Garage Sale

Catholic Women of Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco announce a parish garage sale on October 4 on the grounds, chaired by Mrs. Mary Dawson, with a traveling basket project for the church fair and a silver tea set for October 12 at the Sisters of Atonement Convent.

Harold Applin Catholic Women’s Club Most Holy Trinity Church Notre Dame de Lourdes Schoolall Beach Street Saco Mary Dawson Noere Sisters of Atonement High Street James Daly Tracy Virginia Turnbul

Alaskan train bids silence in Arctic oil lease dispute

A Calgary to Edmonton shuttling train carried 20 representatives from Hamilton Bros Oil Co Ashland Oil Cities Service Continental Oil Highland Resources Home Oil Signal Oil Sun Oil Union Carbide Petroleum and Union Pacific Railroad as 40 helpers bid in privacy. Six Eskimos protested the bid, claiming Slope oil lease proceeds should go to the first inhabitants of the Arctic region along the Ocean.

Calgary Edmonton Hamilton Bros. Oil Co Ashland Oil Cities Service Continental Oil Highland Resources Home Oil Signal Oil Sun Oil Union Carbide Petroleum Union Pacific Railroad Anchorage Eskimos Slope Arctic Ocean

Seven The raid retaliation over Israeli strike on Jordan

A raid in re taliation for an Israeli raid into Jordan on June 23 hit the Ghor Irrigation Canal, crippling Jordan's water supply. In Amman a Jordanian spokesman said Israel used napalm and reported no Jordanian casualties. Pravda called the raid a challenge to the UN and noted Israel hopes for support from overseas protectors.

Jordan Ghor Amman Pravda U.N. Security Council United Nations Israel

Daughter Named Jen for Gorham Walley Couple

To Mr and Mrs David Walley of Gorham a daughter Jen was welcomed in the family. The item notes the new birth and the parents but few additional details are readable in the fragment.

David Walley Gorham Jen

Council debates Fire at Al Aksah Mosque in Jerusalem

The council weighs a fire incident at the Al Aksah Mosque in Jerusalem after Marie, seven to August 31, at the Main Medical Center in Portland. Mrs. Walley is the former Judith Spiller, with grandparents Mr and Mrs H. Kennnebunkport and a Spiller of Kennebunk, and great grandfather Eddie Littlefield of Kennebunk.

al Aksah Jerusalem Marie Portland Walley Judith Spiller H. Ieee

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