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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1963
Page
3
A reader asks about an ex husband staying weekends, Abby notes it’s their business but warns about license. Another asks if a lamp sale should split proceeds, Abby says a deal is a deal. A final letter complains relatives misjudge moving Grandma. Abby urges clear intent and offers a personal reply option.
The puttee or puttie named from the Hindu patti covered from ankle to knee in a spiraled cloth. It offered gentler leg wear, served as makeshift bandage or sling, and saved space when not in use. Widespread in World War I armies except Germany, they largely faded for short leggings afterward.
In 1955 volcanic activity at Kilauea created incandescent rock spouts reaching 400 feet, forming a lava column that flowed for 12 days. The molten river ran three miles long and measured 15 to 20 feet in thickness as it carved paths across the landscape.
A Biddeford Troop 88 court of honor met at the Scout Hall on Pool Road. Led by Mrs Jean Michaud and Jeanne Lantagne the group conducted a flag ceremony with Charlene Danis as color bearer and Laura Anne Mininni and Debra Sylvester as guards. The program included making Christmas favors with Patrol 2 handling refreshments.
Saleh D. Mohamed, 21, an Erasmus High School exchange student in Brooklyn, says American girls want work and marriage, yet he struggles to find a wife. He drives a taxi, pays $90 monthly for a garden apartment, and loves the United States but wants to understand women. He notes women work eight hours outside the home for money, while Arabian expectations differ, and he longs for a home life.
Arthur A. Lavoie of Biddeford received a $460 award from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard under the beneficial suggestion program. A leading machinist in the Inside Machine Shop, he earned the prize for a universal choral fixture used for torpedo tube components.
A reader asks how much parental guidance helps a middle school son. Dr. Nason urges letting the boy take charge, with family unity and quiet talks to foster responsibility and proper behavior, warning propping up effort can backfire and hinder initiative.
Officials at St Francis College Biddeford announce that identification cards have been issued to all 347 students. The plastic cards cannot be duplicated and may be used as credit references or for confirmation on credit accounts. they must be renewed each year. Each card bears a student photo, ID number, home address, date of birth, and school class.
David T Staples son of Mr and Mrs Richard A Staples of 147 Post Road Ogunquit has enlisted in the United States Army. He joined through the Choose Your Job Training Program choosing to be trained as a supply specialist. He will have duty options and Christmas at home after enlistment and basic training.
William Sutton, director of student affairs at the college, oversees a new student program, with emphasis on student engagement and campus activities under his direction.
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