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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1965

Page

5

Who He Captain Galaxy Rumors Stir Thornton Academy

Thornton Academy reporters seek to identify Captain Galaxy with hints of an upcoming appearance this month. Readers are urged to contact the paper with any information. Senator Margaret Chase Smith spoke to students on freedoms. The Marooner published its second issue. Ski Club held a food sale and events at the Dave Astor Show. Notables include basketball captains Bob Hunt and Ken Dolby and football players Wayne Nason and Matt Ruben.

Captain Galaxy Thornton Academy Margaret Chase Smith Marooner T.A Dave Astor Bob Hunt Ken Dolby Wayne Nason Matt Ruben Joanna Hanson Sheila Caddigan Laura Grondin Dee Moore

Patches In A Spotlight Ats.J. ALL

Last Wednesday was a special school day at St. Joseph and St. Louis with two conferences and penance. Rev Valmont Gilbert led the recollection, mass followed Thursday. Seniors toured First National Bank in Biddeford, meeting Arthur Maxwell and Richard Boote.

St. Joseph’s St. Louis Valmont Gilbert First National Bank Biddeford Arthur Maxwell Richard Boote St. Joseph's Parish

Breary Named To School Committee In Kennebunk

Breary Jr. is appointed by the Kennebunk Superintending School Committee to replace JH Willis Day Jr. on the committee. His term expires at the next annual town meeting per Maine statutes.

Kennebunk Raymond Breary Jr Kennebbunk Superintending JH. Willis Day Jr Breary

Yule Party Plans From OOBH Girls Dec 15

Ruth Randall reports Old Orchard Beach activities as the Key Club hosts a Lions Club dance and the Student Council runs three cupcake sales for a scholarship fund. Freshman bottle drive postponed. FHA to sponsor a Thursday food sale and plans a Christmas party for Dec 15. Nancy Lariviere elected FHA Public Relations Committee member.

Student Council F.H.A Old Orchard High

Christmas Decorations Discussed At S A H S

The St. Andre s High School debate and dramatics clubs held a joint meeting to receive club pins. Sister Mary Agnes and several sisters attended. The event followed by a social in the library, with class meetings and plans for after Christmas.

St. Andre's High School Dramatics Club Mary Agnes

Mathematics Grant To Run UM Orono Summer Institute

The National Science Foundation awarded 49250 to the University of Maine for a six week mathematics institute for secondary school teachers on the Orono campus. Dr Spofford H Kimball will direct with staff Howard W Eves Albert Wootton and John Malhuber of Richmond. Participants receive 75 weekly stipends plus 15 weekly per dependent. Applications open after December 20.

Orono University of Maine National Science Foundation U.M Edwin Young Spofford H. Kimball Kimball Howard W. Eves Albert Wootton John Malhuber University of Richmond

Babington Plot Aimed at Queen Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scots

The Babington plot of 1586 sought to assassinate Elizabeth I and put Mary Stewart on the throne. It involved correspondence between Anthony Babington and Mary Queen of Scots, exposing a conspiracy that led to Mary’s execution.

Babington Queen Elizabeth Mary, Queen of Scots

Airman Dan S Eaton Assigned To Maine

Airman 2 K Dan S Eaton son of Mr and Mrs Stanley F Eaton Kennebunkport Maine graduated at Lowry AFB Colo from the training course for US Air Force air armament mechanics He is reassigned to Loring AFB Maine for duty with Air Defense Command Eaton attended St Dunstan’s University in Canada Enterprise Ala has a famed statue erected to a boll weevil

Denver Colo Dan S. Eaton Stanley F. Eaton Kennebunkport Maine Lowry Afb U. S. Air Force Air Eaton Kennebunk (Maine Loring Afb Air Defense Command St. Dunstan's University Canada

Dear Elinor Williams Advice Column Pieces

Readers seek help on rough hands and dating trouble. A columnist suggests daily hand cream use and aloe vera products, plus a self addressed envelope to request a specific product name. For relationship woes, she advises ending attempts if hesitates, focusing on self improvement and keeping distance while dating others.

Elinor Williams Elinor Williams California Box Dept. Wcp Boston Mass

Basketball Season On At Biddeford High School

The Biddeford High School girls basketball season opens with a scrimmage win over Biddeford Junior High and a home opener tonight. Senior teams announced, with captains Sandra Tanguay and Susan Litwinowich and co captains Eline Tardiff and Peggy Minutti. Upcoming games listed against St Joseph's, St Ignatius, Thornton, Bonny Eagle, Kennebunk, and Deering, plus a Dave Astor Show appearance by six Biddeford seniors. Friday dance by French Club and Forensic Thespians. Tigers first game at Sanford. Chuck Clifford named captain for the season with Everett Mink in Class A accolades and seven players named all state.

Sandra Tanguay Eline Tardiff Nancy Cantara John Cote Pearl Jacques Pamela Barker Sandra Davis Laurette Guay Suzanne Pepin Joyce Nolette Doris Dussault Claudette Vaillancourt Estelle Lemeux Deidre Berry Colette Lapierre Susan Litwinowich Peggy Minutti Biddeford St. Joseph’s St. Ignatius Thornton Bonny Eagle Kennebunk Biddeford High School Dave Astor Louise Nicol Cathy Maling Louise Fillmore Chuck Clifford Tommy Davis Dick LeSieur Tigers Deering Rams Sanford

Draft Quota Falls for January in Maine

Maine Selective Service reports a January draft quota of 100 men, about half of December’s call, with county quotas unfinished. The armed forces requested fewer January draftees, yet not proportionally smaller than December, while national plans target the same age and dependency groups.

Augusta Maine Selective Service Paul B. Merrick Army Marine Corps Marines Merrick Washington

Trolley Museum Passenger Count Up During Year

Seashore Trolley Museum reports a season high of 26 000 passengers with rising revenues. Notable days include July 27 and August 11, 534 and 568 riders respectively, and a special trip. Weekend service ran from May 29 to Oct 24 with events such as the visit of Maine Queens and Goddesses.

Kennebunkport Seashore Trolley Museum Hamburg Germany City of Manchester

Despres to Compete in Democracy Contest at District Level

SLH student David Despres, a senior, was chosen to represent St. Louis High in the annual Voice of Democracy contest. He advanced from seven participants and will compete in the district contest on Friday. The piece notes student initiatives this week, including a chocolate drive for equipment and early basketball season remarks.

St. Louis High Brother Richard Candy Company David Despres Voice of Democracy

Airman Patrick D. Pierce Assigned to England

Airman 3c Patrick D. Pierce son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Pierce of Saco Maine has graduated at Amarillo AFB Texas from the warehouse training course. He is reassigned to Bentwaters RAF Station England for duty with the U S Air Force in Europe.

Amarillo Tex Patrick D. Pierce Donald F. Pierce Franklin St Saco Maine Amarillo Afb U.S. Air Force Pierce Thornton Academy Bentwaters Raf Station England Europe

Maine Safety Panel Urges Six Positions in Two Car Crash

The Maine Highway Safety Committee notes over 60 automobile accidents occur daily and most involve two or more vehicles. It urges drivers to learn the six positions of the two car crash to reduce harm.

Maine Highway Safety Committee

Earthquakes Striking World Cause Widespread Destruction

Encyclopaedia Britannica notes that about 50 000 earthquakes yearly are felt or noticed globally with around 100 causing substantial damage near populated areas. Great quakes occur annually in some regions, including the 1923 Tokyo event that killed roughly 74 000 people.

Tokyo Japan

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