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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
7
Advice column for 13 and 14 year olds on earning money with parent approval. Suggestions include sewing doll clothes, rake leaves, make and sell holiday door decorations, plan parties for children, act as mother's helper, perform odd household jobs, bake and sell cookies, and decorate cupcakes. Emphasizes pricing, sample work, and using libraries for ideas.
The passage lists diverse low effort money making ideas such as serving coffee and cakes, taking orders for specialty dishes, selling ready to heat meals like casseroles, pizza, and spaghetti, walking dogs, and vending Christmas cards and boxed greetings plus magazine subscriptions including teen and VS titles.
A covered dish supper and Christmas party for Faith Tabernacle members from Old Orchard Beach and nearby towns was held at Mrs. Dorothy Taylor’s home in Arundel. Secret pals were revealed, gifts exchanged, new pals chosen, and plans discussed for a future project next year. Attendees included Mrs. Avis Stevenson and others from Old Orchard Beach, Saco, and Portland.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington produces about $9 billion in currency annually, detailing the scale of operation and national money supply.
Brine shrimp offer a practical living food source for small tropical fish though raising them requires space multiple tanks and patience. Keep water at about 80 degrees with five tablespoons of salt per gallon and hatch eggs at a teaspoon per gallon scaling up as full growth is desired. Regular feeding with a milky yeast solution is needed several times daily and careful management prevents starvation and ensures a steady supply.
The Duke of Windsor, 70, recovering well after abdominal surgery to remove a sizable arterial blister. Dr. Michael DeBakey said he should be on his feet today and out of Methodist Hospital within two weeks. The aneurysm had grown to the size of a small cantaloupe or large grapefruit, prompting the operation aided by a team of specialists.
Mrs Herbert Bean achieved the high score at a Dessert Bridge gathering hosted by Mrs Arthur Dickson on Cascade Road Tuesday afternoon.
Biddeford High School chess team defeated Sanford High 7-1 yesterday to improve to 2-0 on the season. The squad previously beat Thornton Academy and is mentored by faculty advisor Gilman E F Seaver. Team members include Ronald Thompson Richard Madore Ralph Madore Bruce Swanson and Richard Lemire.
Aswan Egypt archaeologists race to salvage Nubia's priceless relics before waters from the Aswan Dam rise. 14 nations assist in relocating temples and recording sites along a 300 mile Nile stretch. Nine temples moved, 15 protected or relocated. Kalabsha Amada Abu Simbel efforts mark a global salvage campaign with trophies to donor countries.
Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters met in Saco with Mrs. Sarah Metcalf acting as chief in Mrs. Bertha Twomey’s absence. Grand Chief Mrs. Irma Morse sent Christmas greetings, a card from a shut-in Mrs. Emma Verrill, and awards went to Mrs. Beverly Emerson and Mrs. Edrina Blow. Refreshments by Mrs. Blow and Mrs. Emerson. next meet Jan 6 with refreshments by Mrs. Violet Gobeil and Mrs. Sarah Metcalf.
Chicago AP reports U.S. government computer purchases hit a record, with about 1.1 billion dollars spent in 1964. Commerce Clearing House notes a 321 million rise from 1963, with more than half of outlays by the Defense Department.
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