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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1967
Page
3
Chairman John Lessard and co chair John Paquet led a hall meeting with Rev Charles Rivard addressing the group on education. Rev Roland Sirois spoke on broadening attendance at future gatherings.
AP writer notes a wave of new gangster films led by The Shadow World in development at Columbia and The Brotherhood with Kirk Douglas at Paramount. veteran writer John Lee Mahin recalls Scarface era and explains how Capone influenced early mafia portrayals and current film trends.
The Maine Association of Real Estate Boards held its annual convention at Shawmut Inn with nominees for Realtor of the Year including Evan W. Smith and Richard D. Bambeau. Norman A. Gosline and Clarence DeRochemont head state leadership as Norman A. Gosline is state president. Norman Temple of Gardiner to speak on Developing Maine.
St Andre’s Parents Friends and Teachers Association held its first fall session in the parish hall with President Lucien Ruel presiding. Mrs. Yvette Loranger and Mrs. Lucienne Roy presented the secretary and treasurer reports, and a spaghetti supper was announced for November 19 while a dance is planned for November 4 under Mrs. Doris Lamontagne’s chairmanship.
Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters from Kennebunk traveled to Riverside Temple Berwick for District No. 1 Convention. Attendees included District Deputy Grand Chief Mrs. Gladys Leach and Ivy Temple representative Mrs. Fannie Furbish with others from Maine. Grand officers present were Maine Grand Chief Mrs. Josephine Hassell and Miss Helen Mills among five officials.
Interest peaks as readers seek best places to place top want ads worldwide. Local publishers report steady demand from individuals and businesses aiming for prominent placement and quick results in regional markets.
Pope Paul VI, age 70, defied doctors by working ahead of Friday’s bishops synod opening. Vatican flags flew plus a 12 page birthday edition of the Vatican newspaper. He plans a Mass and speech at St Peter's Basilica as the synod begins.
Mrs. Golodetz, 38, shot by estranged husband Eugene Golodetz of Cape Elizabeth, died after surgery for two bullet wounds. He then killed himself saying Watch me die. Neighbors said a struggle preceded the shootings amid a four month estrangement. She leaves two children.
Six fishermen swept from their vessel Sunday were sighted by the Peter M. and picked up by a trawler about daylight. The Coast Guard cutter Cape Cross rushed to the scene as weather remained cold and search conditions were difficult. The men were reported in good condition and a decision on ashore transport awaited.
At a Saco event of VFW Post ) Knights of Pythias Hall the annual Voice of Democracy contest was accepted by Thornton Academy. A winner must be chosen by December 11.
Six men from Medford and Malden left Revere marina Sunday morning to fish off Graves Light. When they did not return by nightfall a search began. The group has a total of 17 children among them.
Arundel Cub Scout Pack 330 awarded Bobcat pins at Main Street and Pepperell Square Saco. New members Donald Keithley and Raymond Foran took oath before Commander Donald Linscott. An auction is planned for Oct 28 at K of P Hall with Keithley in charge and a teen dance to be held at Saco City Hall soon.
The text recalls an old method to gauge whiskey strength by pouring a small amount on gunpowder and lighting it. If the whiskey burned without extinguishing the flame, it was deemed proof that the spirit was neat and strong.
Maine fire chiefs start a three day seminar at the State House in Augusta on fire fighting and department management. The Fire Service Training Program of the State Education Department sponsors the event with instructors from safety organizations.
Foot ball footage from Biddeford High School versus Waterville to be shown at Biddeford Junior High School in a Friday night smoker. Event at 7 30 p m sponsored by Biddeford Athletic Association includes narration by Coach David Redmond and Q A. Refreshments served.
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