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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1963
Page
3
Education column outlines practical study techniques to improve grades. It emphasizes writing steps, organizing notes, speed and accuracy, studying ahead, training writing, mental imagery for language learning, and analyzing tests to eliminate errors. The piece promotes Dr. Nason's book for $1 by mail.
The article notes leather and suede jackets dominate campus wardrobes this fall offering light, weather resistant options. Car coats, three quarter length coats, and knit inset styles in russet and deerskin colors pair with slacks and sports shirts for versatile, budget friendly fall wear.
The Veterans Administration administers estates totaling over 750 million dollars for minors and mentally incompetent persons, highlighting extensive trust and fiduciary responsibility within veteran programs.
Washington AP reports more sessions to settle a four year labor dispute and avert a nationwide strike next week. A union spokesman said talks are on solid ground after Wirtz voiced confidence in a binding arbitration plan. Key issues include co jobs and train crew makeup and a potential Aug 29 rule change risking 32 000 firemen jobs.
Weekend visits span multiple households in Kennebunk and nearby towns. Families from New London and South Portland travel to Summer Street and Orleans to visit relatives, with side trips to Onset Plymouth and Square Pond. Alumni from Monmouth Academy attend a reunion. others pass through Skowhegan en route. The Maine Law Enforcement Association secretary attends a pistol match in Thomaston.
Saco Girl Scout Troop 2 departed Portland yesterday for a one week Joseph Conrad Youth Training program session at Mystic Seaport Connecticut. Participants include Pamela Pendleton Carolyn Lord Luella Goodwin Elaine Poulin Mary Jane Lantagne and Jo Ann Stansberry with Mrs. Donna Daly serving as chaperone.
Several deaths occurred after weekend accidents. Melvin Anderson and his young daughter Laurie drowned when their skiff overturned in Eastham Great Pond. George Hartzgrove died in Boston Charles River after his boat capsized. Edward Simms drowned in Bridgeport while swimming. George Stiles perished in Ellington Connecticut after a sailboat capsized. Samuel Fletcher died in Somerset Wales near Cardiff after falling from a gangplank.
Barnett sought to expel the Negro from Ole Miss for violating a university ban on inflammatory statements. The effort failed on Sunday as James Howard Meredith, an alumnus with a BA in political science from the University of Mississippi, became a fellow alumnus of Barnett.
Le Foyer held its first annual picnic at the Paquette farm on New County Road Saco with about 100 attendees. Activities included games and prizes a tied softball game and horseshoe winners Adrien Bertrand and Paul Chabot. Harmonica by Adrien Desrosier hayrides and a volunteer committee led by Ephrem Tardif Adrien Bertrand Leo Marcoux Napoleon Dupras Adelbert Paquette Alfred Laperré Adrien Desrosier and Lucien C. Ruel.
Two Connecticut youths and a juvenile faced malicious mischief charges after stealing muskmelons from a Kennebunk port market. Walter Baker Jr., 17, Canton Center, and Laurence McClure, 19, Collingsville, with an out-of-state juvenile, tossed melons at utility posts and rural mailboxes in the Kennebunk Beach area before their Kennebunk Municipal Court appearance.
Malvina Gaudette won high score with 44 points at a whist party held Saturday at Le Foyer. Special prizes went to Marie Paule Paquette Yvonne Marcotte and Medley Beaulieu. Consolation to Delia Normand. Fundraising events included a waist party for Michael McAuliffe entering Notre Dame de La Sallette College in Center Harbor New Hampshire this September.
A surprise stork shower honored Mrs. Linda Searles at the Wells Branch Community Hall. Co hosts were Mrs. Florence Jellison and Miss Rosalie Deveau. Guests listed include Mrs. Vivian Hanson and others. Gifts centered a pink and blue bassinette with a baby blanket shower cake.
Readers share views on marital fidelity budgets long distance engagements and signaling status. A columnist responds urging bridge building not walls urging budgeting and clear expectations while addressing a letter from a reader who questioned breaking an engagement during service.
A list of attendees includes Mrs. Tom Cole, Mrs. Alice Beaupre, Mrs. Milton Goodwin, Mrs. Sylvia Taylor, Mrs. C. B. Crowley, Mrs. C. L. Welch, Mrs. Eleanor Wright, Mrs. Lorraine Russell, Mrs. Dorothy O’Bienie, Mrs. Alice Noble, Mrs. Mildred MacDonald, Mrs. Madyne MacDonald, Mrs. MacNadeau, Mrs. Frances LeBarge, Mrs. Grace Gagnon, Mrs. Ruth Steward, Mrs. Eldora Clarrage, Mrs. Helen Crag, Mrs. Clara Goodwin, Mrs. Arthur Tracy Sr., Mrs. Jenny Mayo, Mrs. Ruth Gowen, Mrs. Nan Steward, Mrs. Milton Goff, Mrs. Ruth Campbell, Mrs. Maria Goff, Mrs. Ruth Polito, Miss Jean Jellison, Miss Bonnie Goff, Miss Ruth Ann Clarrage, Miss Hanson, and Maria Theriault.
Mrs Marie Paul Petit and Mrs Lillian Grenier won special awards at the progressive whist party in Salle Charite Alfred Street Biddeford on Saturday night. Men's high score winners were Arthur Daigle Joseph Grenier and Leon Paul with Ferdinand Bourque as low scorer. Women’s high score winners.
William Earle announces the 1963 Cancer Drive total from Jimmy Fund tag day at Old Orchard Beach. The event raised 402.43 with top collectors among campers and a forthcoming progressive whist party. The report lists numerous camper and division participants and meal suggestions.
New healing substance named Bio-Dyne, used as Preparation H, claims to shrink hemorrhoids stop itching and relieve pain without surgery. Case reports say sufferers experienced actual shrinkage and many called piles a problem of the past. Available as suppository or ointment at drug counters.
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