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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1968

Page

5

W S C S Fall Fair Planned in Biddeford

Members of the Women's Society of Christian Service of Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford met with 14 present. Plans were made for the fall fair Lavender and Olde Lace and a bean supper on Nov 2. The group discussed the Adventures in Christian Living series and a district meeting on Oct 10. Next meeting Oct 9 will sort items for a rummage sale to be held Oct 11.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Foss Street United Methodist Church Biddeford Esther Marr Ida Michie Sylvia Searle Marion Hutchins Anne Spencer Sunshine Biddeford-Sace Beatrice Kaleel

Openings Exist In Biddeford Adult Classes

In Biddeford Junior High School near peak enrollment there are a few openings in some adult classes. Last night 50 women attended physical education led by Jocelyn Dill. In the intramural program for men 24 have signed up and registration remains open per instructors Peter Judge and Kenneth Bissell. The GED prep course has over 30 registered with classes on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Two classes will be held, leaving a few openings.

Biddeford Junior High School Jocelyn Dill Peter Judge Kenneth Bissell

Madrid museum vandal robs four paintings in Prado

The Prado Museum faces damage to four valuable works after an apparent deranged man claimed he would surprise Madrid until year end. Diego Angulo, the director, named a Virgin and Child by Rogier van der Weyden as the most seriously damaged piece with the child’s right eye perforated. The claim came via El Alcazar quoting a man calling himself a Madrid pyromaniac and promising further acts.

Madrid Prado Museum Diego Angulo Rogier van der Weyden el Alcazar Actin

Arab four-nation command formed over Jordan River front

The Associated Press reports Iraq Saudi Arabia Syria and Jordan created a joint military command to coordinate Arab actions facing Israel on the Jordan River front. An Iraqi officer will lead, unannounced by name. Damascus may host, reflecting past Jordanian troops under Egyptian command during last June’s war.

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