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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1964
Page
8
Letters to Dear Abby cover neighbor visiting at dinner, rules for visitors, and a serviceman entering a home. Excerpts address boundaries, upstairs etiquette, and a blood test warning with a reader note. The items are presented as questions and replies reflecting mid century domestic guidance.
Ravenna Ohio officials saved Old Walnut School by keeping the vacant six room building instead of demolishing it Three years later the city plans to use the spare facility next fall as a safeguard against crowded classrooms ensuring space for students and programs in Portage County seat with a population around eleven thousand.
Arthur W. Andrews of 79 Middle Street Saco was feted at a birthday dinner at Leedy's Coffee House Alfred. A 50 year Mystic Shrine member and active Mason, he also belongs to the York Wheelmen's Club. He is the grandson of Seleucus Adams, once a prominent York County citizen.
Frederick Warner guest speaker for Biddeford High School Future Teachers of America. He teaches at St Francis College and serves on the Biddeford School Committee. He discusses Mercantilism and Capitalism, linking truth teaching to reducing fear. He shows Indian relics as teaching aids. The article notes upcoming kindergarten enrollment and overcrowding relief planned for next year.
A Midtown YMCA judo group for homemakers and career women promotes self defense using kicks and spikes heels. Instructor Virginia Whigham says heels are a primary weapon and stresses surprise, while students discuss ethics and safety. The piece also notes Nebraska football coach Bob Devaney to head centennial plans for statehood celebrations in 1967 and bowl appearances.
The York County Spelling Bee finals occur at Kennebunk High School at 8 pm with Nasson College’s Leonard Whit tier as bee master. Judges include Nasson and Saint Anthony’s faculty. finalists span York, Wells, Sanford, Biddeford, Eliot, Berwick, and other towns.
Local residents share winter escapes and return home while visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Daggettt reunite with Wildes District home from Florida. Verna Clough family hosts Cloughs and grandchildren. Iris and Larry Pierce visit grandparents in Kennebunkport. Theo bald Evelyn Brennan family move from Florida to Kennebunk. Blake Brown visits Washington DC relatives. Shuffleburgs return from Vermont. Inniss and Morris accompany Delma Inniss and Eva Morris in Rockingham New Hampshire trip. Smorgasbord at American Legion Hall Sunday 1 to 3 pm with Robert Brook in charge.
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Old Orchard Beach PTA elected Marie Smith president at Jameson School meeting. Erwin Jalbert was chosen vice president, Dee Roy secretary, and Conrad Hebert treasurer with Gerald Beauregard presiding. Principal LePelletier thanked the PTA for library funds and books. Peter Zafirson spoke on Boys State activities. County Extension chair Ada? spoke on Education a Vital Factor in Maine's Future. Marie Smith discussed the Today Not Yet survey on the proposed school building. Refreshments served by Hebert, Terrance McSweeney and Mary Jane St Germain.
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