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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1963
Page
5
The article urges Biddeford and Saco residents to budget to income, stress city council duty to curb waste, and backs a strict fire code. It notes fires prompted demand for a new pumper and calls for Fire Commission oversight, with citizens urged to attend the Saco City Council meeting on April 9.
A reader asks if punitive 500 handwriting lines for talking in class are appropriate. Dr Nason says use the exercise to improve handwriting and notes the student’s behavior is juvenile while urging smarter discipline.
A mother argues disciplining a teen by restricting privileges until deportment improves. Readers suggest counseling and parental resolve, noting outside factors like music and TV. Questions directed to Dr. Nason for the paper column seek broad guidance.
Nashville Tennessee Sgt Alvin York 75 Medal of Honor winner awaits release from St Thomas Hospital believed soon after a deadly blood clot in the left lung kidney infection and other complications were treated He was on the critical list 11 days York hopes to return to his Pall Mall farm home and a spokesman says he is feeling pretty chipper today
Chevrolet showcases the Impala SS Nova 400 SS Corvair Monza Spyder and Corvette as versatile Super Sport choices. Each offers bucket seats, many options, and multi model versatility with optional features like Comfortist steering wheel and turbo charged rear engines. A spring test drive with a dealer can seal the choice.
Dear readers ask if going steady and going out are the same. Answer: dating means one definite date, while going steady reserves time for one partner and bars dating others. If choosing to break up with a steady partner, end the arrangement clearly and avoid extra explanations.
Donald D. Pomerleau reported for work and was shown his office when bricks and debris fell around him. Workmen breaking through a wall between two rooms assigned to Pomerleau caused the collapse. He retreated and watched from a safe distance.
Final plans for tag days in Biddeford yesterday and today were announced at an informal Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion meeting. Proceeds support the Dirigo Boys State program and Legion welfare projects. minor post home repairs and social hour refreshments were also noted. The session was led by Commander Joseph Hanusek with George H. Boutin and Adrien Poissant serving refreshments.
The Camp Ellis Volunteer Fire Department auxiliary met at the fire station to plan a food sale for May 3 at Bagley’s market on Storer Street in Saco. A committee includes Mrs. Lillian Gagnon, Mrs. Ruby Bouchard, Mrs. Susan Gagnon, Mrs. Lillian Morris, Mrs. Ruth Cote, and Mrs. Carol St. Ours.
The North Saco Homemakers Extension group met at Mrs. Thomas Bryant’s home in Biddeford to discuss state government and taxation. An auction raised funds for Biddeford Hooper Street fire victims, with refreshments by Mrs. John Bryant Jr. and Mrs. Paul Girard. Next meeting at Mrs. Richard Grant’s home in Saco will cover driving safety and include crafting smocked pillows and hats.
Kennebunk steeplejacks from the Sellick company Portland removed the eight foot tall weathervane weighing 75 pounds from Christ Church on Dane Street after gusty winds left only four inches of support. The 140 foot steeple area was roped off for safety. the vane will be repaired and replaced as soon as possible.
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