This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1963
Page
3
Reader questions reveal misunderstandings about neighborly advice and driving kids to school. Abby advises on diplomacy and caution, noting a housewarming invites and a stranger at a club may require guarded judgment and personal safety checks.
The article notes that smiths and potters used individual marks on their wares. When these marks or brand names became well known the craftsman was said to have "made his mark," a phrase that evolved into a familiar expression.
Special prize winners during Saturday night's whist party in St. Andre's Parish Hall Biddeford included Miss Rachel Neault Mrs Lena Compagna Mrs Lydia Champoux Miss Elaine Porter Lou Compagna Mrs Lena Champoux Miss Carol Boissonneault Mrs Visinalda Gagnon Mrs Marie Anne Berthiaume and Miss Lucienne Vigneault. First prize at cards went to Mrs Visinalda Gagnon with other winners Mrs Laura Gobei Miss Carol Boissonneault Miss Lorraine Picard Mrs Delia Lepine Mrs Yvonne Lavoie and Mrs Lena Compagna.
Mr and Mrs Linwood C Thomas sold a bay side Pool Road lot to Mr and Mrs Robert L Hannible of Malden MA who plan to reside year round. Robert L and Kirkland S Gourley sold their 739 Pool Road property to Mr and Mrs Albert C Fernett from Windsor Locks CT. Courtenay Hemenway sold a Biddeford Pool lot to Dana W Balch of Groton MA, as did Edwin P Balch selling a Biddeford Pool lot to Balch. Harold Sykes Realtor facilitated these transfers. Arthur Campbell of Portland bought a new home on Intervale Road Kennebunk built by George Emery. new owners include four children Kenneth in Army Leo at Portland Vincent at Kennebunk Junior High Amy at Park Street School.
A list of attendees includes Mrs Eva Guillette Eugene Neault Mrs Aurore La pierre Leonel Goulet Mrs Vic tor Fleurant Sr Miss Juliette Parker Roger Lambert and Mrs Marie Anne Berthiaume Conrad Nolette led the party. Next week’s affair begins at 7 30 p m and will be under the chair manship of Mr and Mrs Arthur Boissonneault.
A teen offers two questions to Dear Elinor about dating and nerve to call a girl, and about a 16 year old dating a 19 year old college student. The answer urges clear plans, confidence, and direct communication, plus maintaining friendships if parents disapprove, with guidance to seek balanced school activities and future romance.
A historic newspaper classified notice highlights the reach of the journal’s ads, claiming circulation surpasses thirty thousand readers daily. The brief emphasizes broad exposure for businesses and individuals seeking affordable, targeted publicity.
Professor Nason argues equal employment hinges on education not race or religion. He notes federal career day on USC campus and calls for structured training, guiding students toward federal jobs. The column highlights spelling and handwriting practice for improving test performance and urges high school and college students to seek opportunities with the Civil Service Commission.
St Johns by the Sea Episcopal Church Women’s Auxiliary Guild held a Christmas Fair and ham supper at the Parish Hall on St John Street. Mrs. Sarah Smith led as president and general chair, with May Slaney, Marie Court, Albert Collishaw, and other volunteers overseeing the apron, food, greens, kitchen, and dining room operations. A special prize was awarded to Mrs. Marion Dutton.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.