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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1964
Page
8
A readers letter asks about funeral procession protocol for blood relatives and spouses, while others seek Abby’s guidance on unwed motherhood, paternity concerns, and legal aid. The column also addresses a stubborn question about premarital sex and moral expectations.
MASSILLON Ohio AP engineer George Caswell president of the Ohio Industrial Research Corp restored a 7 foot walnut clock cluster built in the early 1800s found in a Charlotte museum. The complex timepiece powers 12 faces showing times for different cities via a 16 pound weight and mercury temperature compensation. After 1000 hours of work the clock nears completion despite 12 watchmakers saying it would never run again.
Miss Monique Joan Plante and Douglass Bryant Hutchins wed at St. Andre's Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere officiating. The bridal party wore green and cinnamon tones. After a reception for about 150, the couple plan a Nova Scotia trip and will reside in Orono while pursuing further studies.
Miss Lorraine Jeanette Gauthier and David Milton Arsenault married at St. Joseph's Church Biddeford with Rt Rev Msgr Elie Hevey officiating. Attendants included sister Mrs Rachel Lagueux and brothers John Arsenault and Conrad Gauthier. The couple plans to live at 1760 South St Biddeford after a Niagara Falls trip. she is a Pepperell Mfg. Co. employee. he is a Thornton Academy graduate and Kauf's Automotive Store worker.
The Maine Society Daughters of the American Colonists schedules their summer meeting for Monday at the Oak Grove Hotel in West Boothbay Harbor. The board meets at noon, a buffet luncheon at 1 p.m., and the new session follows. Members must reserve with Mrs. Joan T. Conley Jr. and bring items for the auction and food sale.
A comic subplot centers on obtaining a ticket to the Garbage Collectors Ball that proves counterfeit. Friedman, a sharp figure in the smoked herring circuit, handles the rancid situation with a wry talent. The piece treads a playful, if sardonic, note on current tastes.
In Pacifica California thick smoke poured from a home chimney as firefighters tore into a fireplace where old auto tires had been set ablaze. The incident prompted an emergency response and an investigation into the cause.
Miss Claudette J Fournier wed P Richard Cote at St Joseph s Church in Biddeford. The ceremony featured pink and white gladioli, lace gowns, and a procession of bridesmaids and ushers from Biddeford and surrounding towns. After a reception for 150, the couple, graduates of local schools, plan a wedding trip and will reside in Halifax Nova Scotia after Sept 1.
Roland L Farley of 31 Green St Biddeford has been elected sixth grade teacher at Emerson School Richmond He will also coach boys sports Farley is a June GSTC graduate and former Alpha Lambda Beta member He played basketball on the 1963 New England State Teachers Conference Championship team and holds a biology degree from St Francis Xavier University
Six building permits are on file with the Biddeford Building Inspector in the Assessors office. Entries include Gerard Dube of 9 Ouellette St to erect a two car garage 22 by 24 feet at an estimated cost of 1000 dollars. George Baiguy of 236 Alfred St to tear down an old barn. Guy Champagne of 5 John St to build a sun porch at estimated cost 50 dollars. Maurice Marcotte of 396 West St to tear down a saw mill and repair a doorway at an estimated cost 40 dollars. Odile Huot of 21 Simard Ave to build an open porch 6 by 10 at 50 dollars. John Hudson of 60 Westmore Ave to enlarge a kitchen 14 by 14 at 1400 dollars.
Miss Rosemarie Perreault was guest of honor at a lawn party marking her third birthday at 360 Alfred St Biddeford hosted by her grandmother Mrs Samuel Perreault. Gifts were given games held a skit by children and refreshments served by Mrs Fernand Perreault assisted by Miss Sylvaine Perreault and her grandmother.
Advice column discusses handling a boyfriend's brother who refuses to speak, urging civility and self-control. It also covers a reader 11 seeking dance and entertaining tips, recommending private or group lessons and promising future column guidance while inviting letters for further help.
York County Law Enforcement Association heard Col Tolbert M McKay USAF ret about forming the Seashore Trolley Museum and saw slides from Donald G Curry. Kennebunk Town Manager Earle Hardy and Wallace Clark Jr. of Wells police joined the session, with delegates to the state convention slated for September. Taxes and funds noted, a Thanksgiving supper preceded the meeting.
Amateur golfer Bob Witmer, familiar with birdies and eagles, finds a rat popping out of his golf bag at a Tucson course. He explains he stored the bag at the club and the rat was likely seeking a warm place.
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