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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1972

Page

8

Paquettes Celebrate Silver Anniversary in Biddeford

The Robert Paquettes observe their silver anniversary with a surprise 25th wedding celebration at the Fremont Club in Biddeford. Married August 30, 1947 at St. Joseph Church, the couple were joined by family including Philip Paquette, Guy Paquette, David Paquette and many relatives and friends.

J. Paquette Highland St Biddeford Fremont Club Robert Alfred Street Stt. Joseph Church J. A. Laflamme Philip Paquette Guy David Paquette Norman Boisvert Rosaire Paquette Paul Boisvert Aurel Paquette Urbain Roberge Jr Cathy Roberge Dave Thomas Roberge Ralph Meserve Adelbert Paquette Danny Paquette Arthur Paquette Leo Paquette Maurice Paquette Ernest Poisson Leo Ruel Lucien Bertrand Paul St. Ours Gerard Brulette Raymond Frechette Roger Frechette Lucien Frechette Arthur Laverriere Philip Laverriere Norman Laverriere Benoit Laverriere Nicky Curro Joseph Underwood Robert Boucier

Building Permits At Kennebunk Okayed

Kennebunk building inspector Robert Slowik has approved multiple permits since Sept 1 for home and business improvements. Notable actions include John Hoopes Jr to build a 35000 dollar home, Stanton King for a dormer and bath, and T and F Realty Trust for a Portland Road sign.

Kennebunk Robert Slowik John and Marjorie Hoopes Jr Stanton King Douglas Nason William Dawson Margaret Kilburn Everett Nason Cities Service Oil Co Dale Beaty Rodney Hanson Brown Street T and F Realty Trust Portland Road Alta M. Welch Rolfe Kennedy Fort Lane

First self service grocery store opens in Memphis

The article notes Memphis Tennessee as home to the United States first self service grocery store opening. It highlights the new shopping method and its early reception in commerce.

United States Memphis Tenn

YWCA review praises Biddeford and Saco volunteers

National YWCA review teams from New York and Schenectady visit Saco and Biddeford to assess local volunteer work and the impact of YWCA programs. Mrs. Edele Holtz notes strong local volunteer involvement while Mrs. Walter Heckman emphasizes a no talk policy with the national board. The review aims to map local associations for national oversight.

Biddeford Saco Edele Holtz New York City Walter Heckman Schenectady N.Y YWCA Holtz Howard Cushman Pine Ridge Road York County Board of Directors Saco-Biddeford First Parish Congregational Church Heckman National Board

Scout Troop 305 Campout at Ossipee Lake Highlights New Badges

Scout Troop 305 from Biddeford attended a family camping weekend at Ossipee Lake East Waterboro on Robert Souliere property. Activities included canoeing motor boating swimming water skiing and games. Normand J Allaire presented new program badges with recipients Roger Lachance Mark Ferguson Norman V Allaire Bruce Valiere and others receiving first and second class and tenderfoot badges.

Biddeford Boy Scouts Troop One Building Association Ossipee Lake East Waterboro Robert Souliere Asistant Raymond Mercier Normand J. Allaire Roger Lachance Mark Ferguson Normand V. Allaire Bernard LaRose Bruce Valiere Norman Martel Daniel Turner Michael Turner Robert Gowen William Martel Brian Thibodeau Thomas McKenney Marc Thibodeau Normand Martel Roland Ferguson

Maine Town Recreation Programs Run Month to Month

HALLOWELL Maine Manpower Consultant Leigh Flint of the Maine Municipal Association says there should be no problem with federal funds under the Emergency Employment Act for the first session of Congress next January. He notes Kennebunk Recreation Director Steven Austin and other town recreation officials have started a robust fall-winter program while Congress has authorized two years but only one year of funding has been appropriated. About 30 communities in the state are operating on a monthly basis, and Flint is pleased with progress and initiative in recreation efforts across the region.

Hallowell Leigh Flint Maine Municipal Association Flint Kennebunk Steven Austin Congress

Mapping Programs Offered By SMRPC

The Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission will provide continued land use mapping assistance to York County planning boards this fall. Eight meetings are scheduled in Lyman Waterboro Parsonfield Brownsfield Hollis and Porter with Myron A. Lamb and David Joy serving as consultants. Results from summer mapping will be analyzed with planning boards and conservation commissions.

Alfred York County Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission This Town Lyman Waterboro Hiram Parsonfield Brownsfield Hollis Porter Myron A. Lamb SMRPC David Joy Planning Board Conservation Commission

Classified Want Ads Are For All The People

A local newspaper notes that classified want ads serve diverse needs for individuals and businesses. It highlights accessibility and broad reach across communities, urging readers to explore listings for jobs, goods, and services.

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