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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1962
Page
5
Nason argues grades reflect conduct and future behavior. Good grades link to reliability, safety, and recognition, while low grades can signal risk of delinquency. Early skill development and consistent effort reduce behavior problems and traffic violations, improving home and school attitudes.
Saco firemen answered two calls over the weekend. On Saturday a grass fire burned on Bradley Street with no equipment needed. On Sunday they fought a woods fire on Oakland Street on land owned by Maurice Cook, using booster lines to contain the blaze.
Ensign Richard Paul Sheldon, missing from the U S submarine depot ship Proteus since Nov 19, was arrested in Dundee, Scotland. The 30 year old Portsmouth New Hampshire native was returned to the Proteus at Holy Loch near Glasgow. Officials say there is no security matter involved and the investigation will determine whether the case is handled locally or in the United States.
A Biddeford VFW auxiliary whist party was held in a city building with special awards to Mrs. Blanche Small and Miss Eva Lavigne. The ace of hearts prize went to Mrs. Corrine Martin. High scores were earned by Mrs. Annie Harmon, Mrs. Corrine Martin, Mrs. Arline Fleurant, Mrs. Theora Coombs, Miss Eva Lavigne, Mrs. Laura Dodges, and Mrs. Mary Gagne. low score went to Mrs. Lucianna Roy. Cochairs were Mrs. Lucianna Roy and Mrs. Corrine Martin. Another card party is planned for next Sunday evening at the City building.
Miss Diana Claire Rogers of Old Orchard Beach and Gordon M. Carpenter of North Waterboro were married in a Saturday afternoon ceremony at Saco United Baptist Church. The couple's reception followed at the American Legion hall in Saco, with about 200 guests from multiple states and Canada. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis G. Rogers, plans a North Waterboro home after a Virginia Kentucky wedding trip. she is a graduate of Old Orchard Beach High and Westbrook Junior College.
Harold Barker of Brown Street Kennebunk reports pussy willows in the Jones Diner area and says he will harvest them through winter as in past years. Lilacs show early spring growth amid warming weather as Kenne bank area trees sprout new leaves. The Saco City Council meets at 7:30 tonight at City Hall to discuss a new dump site liquor licenses and the city retreat.
Local 408 of the American Federation of Musicians elected officers for 1963 at yesterday’s meeting held at the hall on Alfred street in Biddeford. Ludger Picher was named president, John P. Hudson vice president, Adelard J. Gendron secretary-treasurer, with Harold F. Blaisdell, William N. Gray, and John E. Trull as examining board members, and Joseph G. Verrier as sergeant-at-arms. The next business meeting is set for January 6.
The Saco Republican Committee sponsors a Meet The Candidates Night at 7:30 in Ahepa hall Pleasant Street. The program includes introductions and speeches by mayoral nominee Dr J Edward Whelan school committee nominee Lowell Innes and seven alderman candidates Cassette Knox Chretien Carter Cabana Stackpole Milne. Open session welcomes guests and hostesses from the women’s Republican city committee provide refreshments.
Cardinal Cushing recounts a private talk with Pope John Paul II at the Ecumenical Council in Rome. The Pope asked about his health and suggested bicarbonate of soda before bed for ulcers, noting even the Holy See is not infallible in medicine.
Biddeford Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus club outlined June degree plans naming Edward Neault as chairman and Ralph Bouthillette as co-chairman of arrangements. Patrick Bouffard presided at the business session in K of C hall with a social to follow. Next meeting set for January 6.
The Village Bell Ringers of Goodwins Mills present Christmas music at 8 p m Wednesday in Kennebunk Unitarian church. Sponsored by the Afternoon Women's Alliance with invitations to Evening Alliance, Men's club and parish members. Directed by Mrs. Robert Cole Sr. who leads a New England bell guild influenced group with England bells.
Old Orchard Beach PTA announces 300 specially selected Christmas trees for sale as a PTA project. Peter Boucouvalas provides facilities for display and storage in his parking lot at 20 Heath Street. PTA members will manage the sale.
The classified column notes reach and readership metrics for the newspaper's classified section. It highlights an estimated audience of over 30,000 readers per day, underscoring ad value for local sellers, job postings, and notices.
A crowded rally closed the week of Mayor Lambert as he urged voters to back his 18 point program including the immediate creation of an Area Industrial School to curb youth exodus and attract high pay industries. He cited cooperation with local firms and federal and state agencies. Also speaking were Minnihan Cote Neveux Fortier and Gervais, with women serving refreshments.
Saco City Clerk Clifford A. Purvis reported 94 requests for absentee ballots for the December 10 municipal vote. He described the volume as heavy for a local election and noted the clerk’s office has processed the applications.
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