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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1964
Page
1
Kentucky bluegrass seeds sprouted and grew for ten days in Antarctica before dying, a rare plant attempt beyond previous limits where only algae mosses and lichens had thrived.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology students staged a humorous make that mummy contest at Duxbury beach as part of the Interfraternity Council Olympic Games. Teams wrapped a victim in toilet tissue and judged by size, breaks, and neatness, with the winning crew finishing in 10.9 minutes.
This week’s race is run to honor the Greek soldier who ran from Marathon to Athens, a story of endurance and historic athletic tribute. The article frames the event as a nod to ancient sport and modern competition.
Mrs. Stone of Stoneham counts nine children on a Gloucester trip. She realizes Bobby is not with them after arriving in Gloucester, so a neighbor is called for emergency babysitting while Bobby remains at home.
The York County Rendering Co. will seek a variance to expand on Buxton Road. A public hearing before the Saco Zoning Appeals Board at 7:30 tonight will invite supporters and opponents to present views before a ruling.
Melvin Wilbur assistant treasurer of the Saco and Biddeford Savings Bank and manager of its Old Orchard Beach Branch attends a Maine New Hampshire School of Savings Banking session this week at the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham. The course extends over three years.
Nasson College announces a six week summer session starting June 29 under Dean Edward J. Durnall. Up to two courses for six semester hours credit. 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. sessions, Monday through Friday. Registration June 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classes begin June 30 with last registration July 3. Courses include Freshman English Abnormal Psychology Political Geography American History Humanities Literary Forms Psychology Introduction to Government Development of Civilization Developmental Reading.
The Saco city clerk records marriage intentions for Norman Spaulding and Claudette Labonte. Biddeford clerk lists Donald Couture with Jeannine Gagne, Leopold Ouellette with Constance Lauzier, David Boisvert with Vivian Blow, Thomas Noble with Patricia Hamel, detailing specific addresses and pairs. The segment notes Lagash’s ancient overthrow 3600 years ago for a new king who vowed tax cuts.
Allan W Burgess has become coordinator of the vocational cooperative part time education program at Kennebunk High School replacing Frederick Welch who moves to Portland schools. Burgess is a Kennebunk High and University of Maine alumnus with a 1950 BS degree and ten years at N T Fox Co. as assistant manager. John Seekins, superintendent, said he is very pleased Burgess accepted the position.
Mrs Donald Newton and children Becky and Mark visit her parents on Sea Road while Capt Donald Newton completes three months of jet schooling in Castle California. Afterward the family will live at Dow Air Force Base Bangor. Also noted are travel updates for Mr William Beauford and Barbara Noyes and church notices for St David's Portland.
Quote expressing confidence Burgess is highly qualified to head the program and that the four-year-old part time cooperative initiative will continue to succeed under his leadership.
The University of Kentucky Invitational is one of the most profitable college basketball tournaments in the country. Four teams share equally in profits from the two night event, which has paid as much as 15 420 dollars to each club.
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