This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1963
Page
7
City hall custodian Robert Morin found several bricks scattered on the north side of the clock this morning raising concerns about structural safety.
A two year old child, Jill S. Greene, died during a blaze at East Poland as officers and a medical examiner investigated the accident. City hall officials and contractors were urged to inspect the building for loosened bricks to prevent further danger. three other children escaped the flames.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Foss Street Methodist Church announced the August 17 summer bazaar. Committees include Hutchins and work. Searle will notify organizations. Poirier leads noon luncheon with Spoffard Ross Spencer and Wiggen. A combined bakery rummage sale is planned April 19. Mars of Easter offering and Palm Sunday lunch committee named. A Lenten service followed adjournment.
The Ways and Means committee announced near completion of plans for the annual May festival at a Biddeford Universalist church circle meeting. Michael Nason and Kathie Hazelton were chosen king and queen of the event to be held at Saco City Hall on Saturday May 4 with sales starting at 2 p.m.
A 2:45 p m program featured gift sales and a variety of items. The Silver Tea for medical scholarship support was announced and will be held April 27 at 24 Hall Avenue, Saco, hosted by the York County Medical Society Auxiliary. After a business meeting, the Unitarian and Universalist circles merged for a family night supper with entertainment and music.
Mrs Florida Gonthier and Mrs Margaret Gonthier welcomed as new auxiliary members at the Biddeford Knights of Columbus meeting on Washington street. April 27 Spring Frolic set. committee named for April 17 social. Awards, reports, and devotion led by officers and members. Next meeting May 1.
The Post Office Board announces an examination for substitute clerk and substitute carrier at the Saco Post Office. Open to all residents within the delivery area aged 18 or older. Pay starts at $2.26 an hour with increases based on length of service. Obtain forms at the Saco post office.
Principal Paul M. Stebbins says 13 juniors from Biddeford High are named as delegates and alternates to Dirigo States in June. Boys State runs June 16 21 at the University of Maine and Girls State June 14 20 at Colby College Waterville.
Prominent judges and attorneys regularly spoke at the University of Maine School of Law, delivering lectures to students and faculty on legal issues, case theory, and courtroom practice. The sessions highlighted career pathways and recent developments in the field.
An official notice from the executive secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service examiners in Portland states applications will be accepted until further notice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.