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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1964

Page

3

State convention of Columbian Squires held in Biddeford

The seventh annual state convention hosted by Father Justinian Circle took place in Biddeford with Gov. John H. Reed as Saturday banquet speaker and Mark Nutial as toastmaster. Key officers and prize speaker Guy Moody highlighted the weekend events ending with a Mass and election of state officers. Next year’s gathering is planned for Lewiston.

Columbian Squires Biddeford Father Justinian John H. Reed Knights of Columbus Hall Willie W. Pomerleau Richard Sweeney Squire Mark Nutial Reed Guy Moody St. Joseph's Parish Hall St. Mary’s Church Squires Frederick Dougherty Augusta K. of C. Hall St. Louis Robert Cote Michael Simoneau Chisholm Charles Bell Paul Cuattara Orono Normand Cyr Francis Donnelly Dexter Rod Aucone Greenville Father Dougherty Lewston of Columbian Squires State Paul McCarthy New Haven

Amazing Psoriasis Story Sparks 1960 Pittsburgh Testimony

A Pittsburgh reader reports decades of psoriasis relief after using GHP Ointment and Tablets. After a two week trial, scales vanished and in six weeks the skin cleared, with the user thanking the Canam Co Dept 293 D for the program.

Pittsburgh Canam Co Rockport Mass

Daughter Of President Ends Her Engagement

The engagement of President Johnsons daughter Lynda Bird to Lt. (j.g.) Bernard Rosenbach was terminated by mutual consent. The White House said Lynda returned her diamond ring about a week earlier. Rosenbach, a 1963 Naval Academy graduate from Comfort Texas, served aboard the destroyer Jonas B. Ingram in Mayport Florida and cited no reason besides a break being amicable.

Washington Johnson Lynda Bird White House Lynda J.g Bernard Rosenbach Rosenbach U.S. Naval Academy Comfort Tex Mayport Fla Jonas B. Ingram

Hathaway Proposes College Alternative for Draftees

Auburn Democratic State Chairman William D. Hathaway urges draftees be offered a choice between college or military service. He told party workers Sunday that during war the nation needs scientists, mathematicians, engineers and other highly trained personnel beside those under arms. Hathaway sought the 2nd District Democratic nomination for Congress.

Auburn William D. Hathaway Hathaway

Rainbow members attend Bangor Grand Assembly

Old Orchard Beach Assembly of the Rainbow sent a large delegation to the Bangor Grand Assembly. Betty Lamson served as grand drill leader, Emmy Lu Hanson won a prize for a best letter, and multiple members received scholarships or honors. The group returned home by bus after the evening session.

Old Orchard Beach Order of the Rainbow Bangor Betty Lamson Emmy Lu Hanson Australia Neria Strombom Beatrice Scamman Mabel J. DeShon Bonnie Boyer Paula Pendleton Marjorie Douglass Betty Lawson Nena Strombon Gertrude Leonard Ganice Hamilton Susan Hamilton Essie Pendleton Laura Washburn Holly Douglass Elizabeth Stoddard Carlene Maksut Susan Sheehan Geraldine Durant Susan Mullen Thyra Murphy Ruth Randall Debbie Plowman Carole Thompson Linda Sprague Rae Worcester Dorothy Rhoda Kathleen Benoit Ledria Smith Judy Winson Flora Harpoothan Sheila Winters Seanna Spofford Aura Lawrence Carol Tripp Sharon Bonville Susan Snow Catherine Hill Barbara Davis Linda Crosby Linda Scammon Patty Tripp Kathy Knight Michele Bickford Priscilla Nowell Leslie Freeman Karlyn Freeman Jane LeBreton Ferdonna Donnellen Debbie Johnson Jill Chadbourne Gail Chadbourne Marilyn Gorman Hubert Standeven Asa Douglass Mildred Nowell Donald Nowell Josephine Hanson Jane Lamson Helen Smith Virginia Strombom Harold Strombom

Mothers with children under 18 hold one in three jobs

A report notes about one in three mothers with underage children work outside the home. A referenced signal suggests a law modeled on the World War II V-12 training program to expand opportunities.

Banquet Honors Troop One Building Association Members

Nearly 100 attendees joined Troop One Building Association at a Saturday fellowship banquet in Biddeford. Officers were elected, the 305 Salutes You award given to Euclide Millette, Scouters Key to Raymond Letellier, and Scouters Training Award to Gordon Day.

Troop One Building Association Boy Scout Hall Mason Street Biddeford Explorer Post 305 Scouters Key Raymond Letellier Scouters Gordon Day Euclide Millette Troop 305 The Joseph Tipping Marc Levasseur Ronald Bellerose Raymond Labbe Millette John H. Reed Joseph Bruton Boy Scouts of America Clinton E. Rose Pine Tree Council Guy Cyrfield York District Scout Hall Bruce Nunan Explorer Post Richard Martel Joseph Small Walter A. Clarke Philip S. Hatch Joseph T. Small William McKenney Patrick Lunetta Harry LeGallee Jr Joseph Zaitlin Roland Levasseur Weston Goldthwaite Association Hatch Leo Ross Frederick Olson Olson Myron D. Rust Rust Philip Hatch Herbert Knowles Knowles Marion Dexheimer Boy Scout Office Donald Pierce York Area Pierce Jaser M. Beane Iddeford United Baptist Church Mason Street Scout Hall Levasseur Small Graham St Albert Gardella William Martel George Dumouchel Flora Jalbert Boy Scout

Prayer Ban Amendment Push Is Coming Too Late

AP analysis notes late push in 1964 for a constitutional change to allow prayer or Bible reading in public schools faces Senate filibuster and broad opposition from diverse religious groups. Becker proposes voluntary participation, but church leaders warn it would erode First Amendment neutrality.

Washington Supreme Court Big House Frank J. Becker R-N.y House Senate Russia Congress Becker Maryland United Church of Christ Seventh-day Adventists Society of Friends

Wells High Science Fair showcases student projects

A Wells High School science fair Friday evening displayed student exhibits in the cafeteria and labs under instructors Donald J. Goodwin and Doug Lass Lee. No medals were awarded. the event featured many students including Brian Adams Marilyn Benson Pamela Berry Michael Boston and dozens more.

WELLS Wells High School Donald J. Goodwin Douglass Lee Goodwin Lee Brian Adams Marilyn Benson Pamela Berry Michael Boston William Cady Thomas _ Boston Carlene Campbell Robert Boyd Erica Christensen Kenneth Campbell Ronald Brown Brenda

Kennebunk Social Roundup and Local Meetings

Kennebunk residents return from Florida and visits in Gardiner Alewive and Sanford. Included are local families at Brown Street and Street area gatherings. A Kennebunk Republican Town Committee meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 pm at Lower Town Hall to discuss absentee ballots convention info and enrollment for primaries. Members of Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters attended the Western Maine Pythian Association session in Portland. Mrs Linda Murphy and son Mark visited Woodside Drive. Fannie Smith of Saco is a patient at Leech Nursing Home.

William DeCourcy Brown Street Gordon Phillips St. Petersburg Fla Conrad Berdeen James Gardiner Kenneth Berdeen Alewive Douglas Taylor Keith and Kelly Gradiner Mass Harold McDonald Street Alphonse Landry Sanford Kendall Adams Bennington Adams Wells High School Kennebu A. Wesley Leech Jack Ephross Millie Coyle Western Maine Pythian Association Portland Linda Murphy Mark Norway John York Woodside Drive Fannie Smith Pine Street Saco Leech Nursing Home Storer Street

Teachers seek Social Security parity for Maine educators

The Maine Teachers Association directed its federal relations committee to push legislation granting Social Security coverage for teachers similar to self employed individuals. The windup session also urged lawmakers to permit communities to fund health benefits for teachers.

Poland Spring Representative Assembly The Maine Teachers Association

Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery

New healing substance Bio-Dyne offers a non surgical cure for hemorrhoids. Preparation H in suppository or ointment form is now available at drug counters. Cases show itching relief and real shrinkage, with patients declaring piles no longer a problem.

New York, N. Y

Music Pupils Present Recital at St Joseph High

Therese Chretien performed a ballet solo at a Sunday recital in the St Joseph High School auditorium directed by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. Awards were given to many music pupils, with a large crowd of parents and friends in attendance.

Therese Chretien St.Joseph's High School Sisters of the Good Shepherd Denise Drapeau Michael Dion June Gagnon Janice Lachance Dianne Caron Rita Pelchat Patricia Tardif Roger Normand Suzanne Caron Jacinthe Lemelin Celeste Roberge Geraldine Poirier Rachel Rioux Martha Conroy Priscille Couture Rachel Perreault Diane Ruel Germaine Dumont Priscille Dion Marc Boucher Louise Drapeau Guy Gelinas Linda Taylor Anne Marie Tardif Lise Girard Bridget Brunelle Diane Boissonneault Claire Gaudreau Suzanne Casavant Helene Fortier Aline Loranger Catherine Reardon Katherine Rielly Jeanne Allie Diane Lizotte Marguerite Cote Louise Rousselle Louise Martin Joyce Elie Doris Rocray Rita Bergeron Suzanne Sweeney

Prepare Now for U S Civil Service Openings in Area

The notice urges preparations for U S Civil Service jobs in the local area over the next year. It highlights starting pay up to 446.00 per month and suggests government positions offer substantial opportunities for qualified applicants aged 18 to 52.

U. S. Civil Service

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