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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1967
Page
5
The text presents Jesus as agape love that seeks the lost and unites many into one. It cites the prodigal son parable and Jesus saying I am the way. The great house on the hill symbolizes a welcoming, enduring community for all the human family. It invites readers to knock and be welcomed home.
Public notice explains the new law on disclosure of interest and finance charges in retail sales effective January 1, 1968. It requires every instalment seller to provide a clear written statement detailing information required by Title 9 M.R.S.A. 3852 or 3854. Copies of the law and regulations may be obtained by contacting:
Four St. Francis College history faculty will attend the 82nd annual American Historical Association meeting in Toronto December 28 to 30. The trip is supported by a federal grant and HEA Title III matching funds. Attending are Dr. Jacques Downs, George Harpoothan, Robert J. Plowman, and J. Frederick Warner. The event features group meetings, exhibits, and more than 70 sessions at the Royal York Hotel.
Warm spell disrupts ski schedules across New England though higher elevations still offer skiing. Snowmaking at colder nights helps some areas. Boston University runs a Christmas ski camp in Peterborough New Hampshire. Mt Rowe Gilford plans upgrades including chair lift and ice rink.
In Boston AP report the Navy Department announced pay raises for some Navy employees in the Portsmouth New Hampshire area. The new wage schedule starts with the next pay period after last Thursday and covers skilled trades and mechanics with increases from 9 to 31 cents per hour. Laborers and helpers see smaller or no increases. electricians machinists pipe fitters and toolmakers gain 28 to 31 cents an hour.
AP reports Hallmark Cards art director says crewel designs will dominate this Christmas. Simulated knitting and crocheting patterns appear on cards and gift wrap, with real yarn lengths sold as gift tie options.
In 1963 Earl Enoch left Lyman School and later joined the Army in Vietnam. After a court martial was avoided, he served at An Khe and requested necessities for orphans. He and the Roxbury youth group kept up correspondence with Chaplain Brown, who organized 37 boxes of clothing and supplies for the children. The tale highlights a journey from reform school to wartime service and charitable outreach.
A 22 year old Army private named Enoch visited An Khe with a Santa display for orphans, described by Lyman School for Boys chapel Rev Brown as having a lengthy juvenile record. He began at age 12 due to gang involvement in Roxbury and later joined the school.
Roswell Masons distributed 30 pairs of long underwear at 10 dollars each this year under the will of Gus Winter who died nine years ago and left 105000 dollars with a trust that requires buying warm underwear for cold needy elderly men at Christmas.
Washington AP reports Mir eilli Costa, 24, says a gunman approached her at American Security and Trust Co. and politely demanded cash from the teller’s compartment. After taking about $2,500 in hundreds fifties and tens he fled, smiling and saying softly Merry Christmas.
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