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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1962
Page
3
County Chairman Philip Hussey Jr outlines an energetic fall campaign with at least five mass rallies and public meetings across York County. A booth at the Acton Fair will host Gov. John H. Reed on August 25, with exhaustive team campaigning planned in all areas to mobilize town committees and oppose Democratic control.
Walter Clark of Alfred spent Thursday at the home of his niece and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lee Kierstead, Parsons street. Guests for a few days this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Welch, Intervale road, were his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chaffce of Kezar Falls. Rev. and Mrs. Fred Holmberg and children are on a three week vacation. They spent one week on a tour of Canada. Rev. Mr. Holm berg is pastor of Christchurch. Sgt. and Mrs. Arthur Guild and children, Scott and Laurie, of Still River, Mass., are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lee Kierstead, Parons street. Set. Guild is on a two week leave from the U. S. Army stationed at Fort Devens, Mass.
The engagement of Miss Jeannette Anne Pinkham to Oliver Haynes Jr is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Pinkham of Phillips and Old Orchard Beach. Haynes is the son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Haynes Sr of Quincy Mass. Pinkham attended Phillips and Old Orchard Beach schools. Haynes a graduate of Archbishop Williams High School Braintree Mass is employed at Haynes and Son Inc Wedding plans are set for the fall.
Washington reports Maine Rep. Stan Tupper outlines 13 steps for enacting a law. He urges public hearings, committee action, floor debate, and votes in Senate and House, noting the Rules committee gatekeeping and possible discharge petitions, then conference talks to resolve differences before final passage.
Lebanon residents gather for Sunday service led by Rev Ralph Shirk of Eastford Conn and accompanied by his family. Last Sunday guest preacher was Rev John Malcomson of Barrington R J. Parishioners aided church parsonage repairs. Area families return from camps and visit churches with missionary society meetings and a film show.
Captain Philip Lincoln of the Maine State Police spoke on The Policeman As A Profession at the York County Law Enforcement association gathering at Riverside Grange hall East Lebanon. Secretary Edmund Cashen introduced him. Major Meltner visit to Pease Air Force Base proposed for September 20. Annual dance set for November 3 with Officer Yvon Rondeau as chairman. York County Championship Police Pistol Match scheduled for August 25 at 1 pm at the State Police pistol range in West Scarborough. Trooper William Holman in charge. Meeting voted against a field day this year and accepted Dayton as November meeting site. President Leslie Wyman presided. Riverside Grange Women served a chicken pie supper. Weekend hosts Mr and Mrs Willard Libby Hall and family of North Berwick entertained Mr and Mrs Sidney.
The President may sign or veto the bill, and a vetoed measure could still become law if a two thirds majority passes in both houses. Despite the slow pace, about 673 of over 15,000 measures introduced have been enacted.
Athletic director Verne Bodwell and Coach Dave Cloutier will issue football uniforms at Kennebunk High School Tuesday and Wednesday. Times are 12 30 to 2 p m and 6 to 8 p m. Dr Kenneth J Cuneo organizes a football physicals clinic with details to be announced.
The Clark Memorial Organ will be dedicated at Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport this Sunday at 730 p m with Forest E Perkins giving the dedicatory concert at St Lawrence Wright Memorial Church Portland Perkins a Gordon college graduate has studied with noted instructors and served as organist at Maine churches He will be assisted by Rev George Urban of Village Baptist Church in leading the dedication ceremony
Educational columnist Dr. Nason urges that mental attitude rivals health in school work. He advises planning answers to questions, creative activities for children to ease fear, and ongoing study in bookkeeping typing and English to aid a civilian job transition.
Scientists outline a warming trend and ice history from fossils in ocean floors, suggesting the last Ice Age ended about 11,000 years ago. A new airport altimeter uses a patterned disc to relay altitude and ID to ground control, while a compact oil well TV camera probes rock formations thousands of feet deep.
The measure approved on Thursday provides funds for survey projects in Biddeford Pool Harbor totaling 6000 dollars, Prospect Harbor 5000 dollars, Androscoggin River 5000 dollars, and the Kennebec River 50000 dollars.
Washington AP reports the House approved a water projects bill including four Maine projects. The measure funds a Biddeford Pool survey and related coastal restoration efforts, signaling federal support for local infrastructure and environmental assessment.
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