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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1973
Page
5
A collage of Dear Abby questions and responses covers marriage, parenting, and memorial practices. Topics include cheating statistics, custody hesitation, guidance for challenging stepchildren, honoring deceased spouses, and questions about common law and marriage licenses.
Birthday text outlines traits for December 9 born, noting mood swings and talent for business. It highlights quick shifts between harsh critique and generosity, forecasting potential fortune with caution on failed ventures. The column lists daily zodiac entries for December 10 covering all signs with brief guidance.
Members of St. Margaret's Sodality held their annual Christmas party and December meeting at the parish hall in Old Orchard Beach. Four new members were initiated at the church and Catholic Youth Organization members provided entertainment. Attendees included Rev. John H. Clancy and Rev. Roger Bolduc along with officers and many parish members. The group also discussed work toward a promotion on the employment scene and urged clear judgments on personal issues.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at Loranger School on Wednesday December 19 1973 at 7 30 p m to hear appeals from Pauline and Henry Lemire owners on Saco Ave and Pandora Button on 6 Glenwood Lane regarding recreation building amusement facilities and property transfers in residential tourist districts with related notices and appeals.
The Wells Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing December 11 1973 at 7 30 PM at the Town Office to consider a variance from Space and Bulk Regulations in the Residential Tourist district to allow sale of land and buildings. The lot includes Lot 14 and a 2 foot strip from Lot 19 per the plan of E C Staples Heirs on file in York County Deeds Plan Book 5 page 3. The hearing also addresses renewal of the Alls Well Inn restaurant Spirituous Vinous and Malt Liquor license.
Notice from New England Telegraph and Telephone Company and Central Maine Power Company seeking permission to place poles and cables on Hemingway Road and Biddeford Road in Dayton Maine. Objections must be filed within 14 days with the Dayton Board of Selectmen and the Augusta Bureau of Highways.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wormwood of Arundel were feted at a party observing their 16th wedding anniversary they wed November 22, 1957 with Rev Chester Smith officiating. They have 10 children and were hosted by daughter Helen and niece Cindy Bush at Kennebunkport relatives. A money tree and anniversary cake by Reuben Innis highlighted the celebration.
Mr and Mrs Marcel Morissette of Lyman announce the engagement of their daughter Dolores to Roland Goulet son of Mr and Mrs Emile Goulet of Arundel Miss Morissette is a senior at Massabesh High School Waterboro Her fiancé is a Biddeford High School graduate serving in the U S Navy stationed at Newport R I A spring wedding is planned.
The engagement of Miss Susan A. Dumas to Andre N. Cote is announced. Miss Dumas is a Biddeford High School graduate employed at Boston Mutual Life Insurance in Scarborough. Cote, also a Biddeford High School graduate, is self employed. The couple has a May wedding planned.
Bishop Peter L. Gerety approves new wedding music guidelines from the Diocesan Liturgical Commission for all Maine parishes. Rev. James E. Knox of Brunswick says the three year study produced text guiding music selection to reflect sacred liturgy and Christian love. Couples are urged to involve parish music committees early, with liturgical sources guiding hymns and sacred themes. Congregational singing is encouraged. folk music may be used with lyrics celebrating God’s love and scriptural references.
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