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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1968

Page

10

York County Beauty Crown Contestants Vie for Title

Eleven contestants from Biddeford Saco Gorham and West Buxton prepare for the York County Scholarship Pageant at Linnell Gymnasium Oronton Academy Yakcees sponsors. Talent rounds 8 p m 28 feature gymnastics drama baton twirl piano and more with Miss Congeniality and Best Talent trophies. Scholarships total 150 for winner 50 for runners up and 10 for others.

York County Saco Jaycees Linnell Gymnasium Ornton Academy Dorothy Wayne Edes Pleasantview Drive Saco Biddeford Gorham West Buxton Richard Roberge Claude Belanger James Ward III Jerome Eaton James Ward L. Daniel Dearborn Jaycees

Massachusetts Law Locks Church Doors in Service

On May 3, 1675 Massachusetts passed a law requiring church doors stay locked during services to prevent congregants from leaving before the sermon ends.

Massachusetts

Landry Completes Army Automotive Repair Course

Pvt. Richard D. Landry, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Gerard P Landry Sr of Biddeford Maine, finished a 14 week automotive repair course at the Army Ordinance Center and School at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland. He trained in maintenance and repair of engines for tracked and wheeled Army vehicles. His wife Priscilla resides on Route 1A Kennebunkport Maine.

Aberdeen Proving Ground Richard D. Landry Gerard P. Landry Sr Harding St Biddeford Maine Army Ordnance Center Army Priscilla Kennebunkport

Frequent Checkups Best Protection Against Illness

Southwestern Maine Health Information Center urges regular physicals as best protection against cancer and heart disease. A checkup includes history, skin and mouth exam, lymph nodes, heart and lungs, breast and pelvic exam for women, abdominal palpation, rectal check, prostate exam, urine test, possible proctosigmoidoscopy, and chest X ray for smokers. Early detection saves lives and an annual exam is a wise precaution.

Southwestern Maine Health Information Center Middle St Portland Domen

AT&T Tops One Million Stockholders in 1951

On May 15, 1951 AT and T reported having more than one million stockholders marking it as the first corporation to reach that scale. The announcement highlighted broad shareholder ownership among individuals and institutions, underscoring the company’s sprawling investor base and financial stature.

American Telegraph and Telephone Company First Corporation American Motors

Hair Growth After Medical Events

Health Capsules notes hair loss can occur after surgery infection fever or childbirth and usually regrows within a few months. The information is educational and not a diagnostic substitute.

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