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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1969

Page

10

Rams Battle Noble In Scoreless High School Tie

Kennebunk and Noble High played a defensive game in North Berwick, ending in a 0-0 tie. Noble reached only to Kennebunk’s 39, while Kennebunk twice stalled at Noble’s 15, with key plays by Landry and Koelker highlighting the seesaw first half. Defensive pressure and punting dominated the second half, as neither side could break through.

North Berwick Kennebunk Noble High Noble Rams Pete Landry Moore Dave Reynolds Steve Koelker Jon Koex Ming Landr Inci Paul Normand Pete Hanson Noble Truman le le. Thompson ‘Miller Bradburn H. Hanson Jones ‘Owens Linscott True Waters P. Hanson Rt Rt Boucher Gills Osgood Normand Gb Gb J. Koelker Landry D. Moore Michaels Desrochers Austin Kennebirk Wille Chamt Peterson Thur Brown Smith Koelker Poore D. Pease James Williams Kennedy Jelley

Beach church selects Adult Fellowship officers

At the Bible Baptist Church parsonage in Old Orchard Beach, Adult Fellowship officers were elected during an Open House. Albert Cook was chosen president, Jack Harris vice president, and Mrs. Lucille Fitzgibbon secretary. Rev. Bruce Kunkle and Cook led devotions, followed by games and a buffet luncheon.

Old Orchard Beach the Bible Baptist Church Washington Ave Albert Cook Jack Harris Lucille Fitzgibbon Bruce Kunkle Cook

Bissonnette Leads Bouthot In Title Contest

The first 10 strings of the men's Twin City title match at Pastime Lanes Biddeford yesterday featured Don Bouthot defending against Gerry Bissonnette in a back and forth duel. The lead changed multiple times with the final outcome not stated in the readable portion.

Twin City Pastime Lanes Main Street Biddeford Don Bouthot Gerry Bissonnette

Bowling match recap at Pastime Lanes summaries key scores

Bissonnette beats Bouthot by 27 pins in a tight match. Bissonnette rolled 1,139 total to Bouthot’s 1,112 with 24 spares and 5 strikes, plus 999 extra pins. The 10th string looms as next Sunday’s headline event at Pastime Lanes.

Champon Bouthot Bissonette

Groovies Win Ladies Bowling League Crown

The Groovies led by Capt. Mrs Grace Perron were crowned 1969 champions of the Ladies Summer Bowling League after their banquet at Wonder Bar Steak House Biddeford Saturday. Other team members included Miss Lorraine Perron Mrs Rose Dow and Mrs Jeannette Voisine. Second place went to the Double Zeros with Pot Lucks Swindlers Riots and Hip Huggers following. Top awards went to Mrs Ruth Boyajian for high average and Miss Lorraine Perron for high triple.

Ladies Summer Bowling League Wonder Bar Steak House Biddeford Grace Perron Lorraine Perron Rose Dow Jeannette Voisine Ruth Boyajian

Local bowling winners tally honors at gala

Mrs. Pauline Wood claimed high single while Mrs. Perron won the handicap rolloff trophy. The Groovies took home team total and team single prizes, as Nick Gillis of 20th Century Lanes served as master of ceremonies.

Pauline Wood Perron Groovies Nick Gillis 20Th Century Lanes

Biddeford High Student Receives Merit Commendation

Denise M. Guerin of Biddeford High School earned a letter of commendation for high performance on the 1969 National Merit Qualifying Test. Edward C. Smith of NMSC noted that commended students gain nationwide recognition and show strong academic achievement, ranking just below the 15,000 semifinalists announced earlier.

Denise M. Guerin George Guerin Simard Ave Biddeford Biddeford High School Edward C. Smith NMSC United States

Three Minutes A Day By Reverend James Keller

A retired tailor offers 50 years of experience free to young men pursuing trades in the garden industry. David Cohen of Ridgefield New Jersey to teach free courses in the greater New York area, aiming to help high school dropouts enter a secure trade and reduce relief rolls. He emphasizes collective effort from individuals organizations and resources to address social ills.

James Keller David Cohen Ridgefield N. J New York Sirach

Raiders Patriots set AFL penalty yardage record

In Newton Massachusetts the Oakland Raiders defeated the Boston Patriots 38 33. The teams combined for 281 penalty yards a new AFL record. Oakland drew 13 penalties for 176 yards while Boston had eight penalties for 105 yards. The previous record was 245 yards in 1965.

Newton Mass Oakland Raiders Boston Patriots Oakland Boston Houston Oilers Buffalo Bills

German coalition talks fade as NPD setback looms

In post election moves Brandt rules out renewing partnership while the government remains until Oct 19. Kiesinger and Schiller clash over revaluation and market closures. Voter turnout hits 86.8 percent with 32.9 million casting ballots, keeping the NPD from crossing the 5 percent threshold.

Brandt Free Democrats Economics Kiesinger Karl Schiller Schiller National Democratic Party National Democrats NPD Bundestag Bonn

Voters reject both extremes in general election test

The poll result shows a 1.4 million vote tally with a 1.6 million target to qualify. Voters also rejected the Action for Democratic Progress, a leftist coalition that includes the reconstituted Communist party.

Special Awards At VFW Whist Party in Biddeford

Normand Harvey and Sadie Hill received special awards at a whist party last night at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall on Thornton Street in Biddeford. Other awardees included Jerry Couture Marie Anne Lapointe Arthur Neault Ernes tine Barabe Marcel Derosiers Anne Marie Trembley Delvina Girard Laura Neault Mabel Ayotte Rita Couture Yvonne Jolin Conrad LaGrange Ceril da Garon Rachel Croteau Josephine Valliere Laurette Boissonneault Rose Marie Cantara Carol Boissonneault and Deliane Lambert. A further whist party is planned for next Sunday and will be open to the public.

Normand Harvey Sadie Hill Veterans of Foreign Wars Thornton Street Biddefort Jerry Couture Marie Anne Lapointe Arthur Neault Ernestine Barabe Marcel Derosiers Anne Marie Trembley Delvina Girard Laura Neault Mabel Ayotte Rita Couture Yvonne Jolin Conrad LaGrange Cerilda Garon Rachel Croteau Josephine Valliere Lau

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