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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1973
Page
5
A Dear Abbey reader recalls Abby’s New Orleans talk and a 25th anniversary tribute. Other letters ask about twin gifts from a mother in law, and a teen pregnancy and marriage consent, with Abby guidance and options suggested.
Final article in a series outlines major changes in Biddeford’s proposed city charter. Key items include a seven member council, term limits for the mayor, an administrative officer with purchasing and clerical duties, bid requirements, written contracts over 500, and public budget procedures with recall and referendum provisions.
The Court Decary of the Canada American Association met on Thursday with Arthur Brunelle presiding. Officers elected for the year include Brunelle as president and Rosaire Laliberte as secretary treasurer. The federation plans its annual meeting September 30 in Waterville with services at Notre Dame Church and a 12:30 p.m. banquet.
The Madisses of First Parish Congregational Church met at Beach Street parish house for a covered dish supper. Rev. Fletcher and Miss Dorothy Melvor attended. donations went to church memorial funds for Mrs. Hawes and Rev. Emerson. a rummage sale is planned for Oct. 6 with Mrs. Patricia MacLeod chairing.
The Camp Ellis Women’s Auxiliary held a Thursday covered dish session led by Theresa Pendleton. Ruth Stackpole and Jeannine Pendleton presented the secretary and treasurer reports as members discussed the summer bean supper and garage sale. Dianne Henderson won the mystery award. attendees included Mary Pendleton, Greta Granier, Susan Gagnon, Rose Danis, Joan Larochette, Deborah Godbout, Elinor Emerson, Alice Roberge and two guests. The next meeting is Sept 20 at Lois Soucy’s home, with a 7:30 p.m. start and a 7:15 p.m. carpool from the fire barn.
In Columbus Ohio state officials say barbers Wayne Bump and Denis Ashbaugh offered leg shaves for women, a practice deemed illegal as they are licensed only for head face or neck work. The Board of Barber Examiners cautioned they must stop the service, with no penalties imposed.
Two teenagers face second degree arson charges in a May 6 fire that destroyed Babb's Bridge Maine's oldest covered bridge. Robert Gale 17 of South Windham and Biff Pease 19 of Gorham were arrested after secret indictments by the Cumberland County grand jury.
The American Legion Auxiliary Owen Davis unit in Saco held its regular monthly meeting with 18 members present. President Florence Lewis led the session as new by-laws were distributed, correspondence read, and voted on. A donation to the Leonard Wood memorial and a barn sale on Oct 13 were approved. Mrs. Charles Winslow joined as a new member. Donald Lucas spoke on topics of interest. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for Oct 10.
The Rev John S Sanders of Ocean Park and Florida a retired Air Force Chaplain and Americas Baptist Convention will be guest speaker at the 11 am worship service of the Biddeford United Baptist Church Sunday. The Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting is canceled to allow members to hear Rev Ding Teuling a chalk artist at Saco Baptist Church.
Jennie Douglas became the earliest female employee of the United States government when she was hired by the treasurer on October 9 1862 to cut and trim currency.
Senate approved Military Construction Bill allocates 3.5 million dollars for new Portsmouth Naval Shipyard facilities. Rep. Louis C. Wyman’s spokesman notes NH and ME delegations aim to preserve the funding as House considers the measure next month after Pentagon closed Boston yard.
Opponents label Henry Kissinger a war criminal and racist at the final public confirmation hearings before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Ten opponents criticized Vietnam policies and pressed for congressional oversight before a Senate vote likely Tuesday on Kissinger’s confirmation as secretary of state.
In Old Orchard Beach the Guild of St John’s by the Sea held a Wednesday parish hall meeting. A farewell party was held for John Price who departed Thursday by plane to visit friends and relatives in England and Wales. Price is a former Pepperell Co. employee and longtime parish member.
The cricket behaves much like a thermometer with chirps increasing in frequency as temperatures climb, offering a natural indicator of heat.
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