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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1973

Page

3

Dear Abby Advice Letters on Tattoos and Circumcision

Abc Dear Abby column covers Rosemary worried about her fiancé Allen who has Helen tattooed on his chest and her name Rosemary would like removal. tattoo artist suggests adding art to read Rosemary instead. Also discusses circumcision hygiene and cancer risk with background quotes, plus maturity definition and a health-focused quip to a reader in Elizabeth New Jersey.

Abby Allen Rosemary Alen Helen

Kennebunk Church Hosts Down From His Glory Concert

Kennebunk Baptist Church presents a 50 minute sacred program titled Down From His Glory by Bob Dorchester, tenor and trumpeter, with Jodi Dorchester. The concert Sunday at 7 p.m. features religious classics and gospel songs with life of Christ imagery on screen. Theme: a closer walk with Jesus. Public invited.

Bob Dorchester Jodi Dorchester Kennebunk Baptist Church Christ Jesus

Duplicate Bridge Played At Beach JLD Orchard Beach

Six and one half tables of duplicate bridge were in play Thursday evening at the Lawn Avenue Playhouse. Winners were James Mullen and Oscar Paradis first, Mr. and Mrs. Alden Twining second, Lorimer Brackett and Mike Salvatti third, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Spiegel fourth, Mrs. Leo Ross and Alice Fecteau fifth. A game is scheduled for Saturday at 7 30 p.m.

Lawn Avenue Playhouse James Mullen Oscar Paradis Alden Twining Lorimer Brackett Mike Salvatti Harold Spiegel Leo Ross Alice Fecteau Lee Meadow Avis Briggs Jane Burns Esther Green William Silliken William Silliken Jr Cyril Somerville Ralph Dumaine Gertrude Leonard Rut Anderson Gwenn ¥Lannery Estella Aranovitch James Mulen Robert Wiftlan William Claus

Maine Media Run Fuel Tips

Maine newspapers broadcasters and billboard companies will run thousands of dollars worth of free advertising in a statewide energy conservation campaign. The Maine Oil Dealers Association executive director Robert Flynn said Maine is among the first states with a unified public service campaign using supplied messages to urge conservation of all forms of energy.

Portland Maine Maine Oil Dealers Association Obert Flynn A Pnas Flynn

York County Salon Hosts Yale Party and Meeting

York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty held a Thursday gathering at Mrs. Eleanor Vacciano’s home for a business meeting and Christmas party. Officers reported dues paid, tuberculosis seals collected, and a donation planned for the National Jewish Hospital.

Lewison Saco Doris Taylor Rose Sullivan Lavoie Hartford iConn Vacchiano Alice Leech

Energy Tips For Today

Practical home energy tips including outdoor line drying on good days and for heavy items, proper dryer settings to avoid overdrying, defrosting refrigerators to save energy, using a dishwasher only with full loads, and limiting exhaust fan use to conserve heat in cold weather.

New Law Affects Disabled Veterans

The local DAV Chapter notes Public Law 93-82, signed by the President, effective Sept 1 1973, may affect many seriously disabled veterans and dependents. It mainly covers total service connected disability recipients from the VA, but some non service connected cases may also benefit. For details contact Gary Burns at the Togus VA Center.

DAV Veterans _Administration Gary Burns Disabled American Veterans National Service Office Togus VA Center

Wildlife losses since 1600 threaten many species

The record notes that over 225 bird and mammal species and subspecies have vanished since 1600 while more than 900 are now at risk of extinction, highlighting a broad biodiversity crisis.

Army Recruiting Upturn Sparks Budget and Foresight Debate

Washington reports a possible link between a January uptick in Army recruitment and fears of recession. Pentagon analysts will study new volunteers to assess if gains signal lasting support for the all volunteer force or a temporary effect from weak civilian job prospects.

Washington Army Pentagon Marine Corps Navy Air Force Marines

Kennebunk SAD 71 Dials Up Daylight Time Anew

Kennebunk SAD 71 board shifts school start by one hour ahead to align with daylight saving time on January 6. The change may force earlier bus arrivals home after the Batman show end and disrupt family schedules. Board meetings discuss legal cases, water district plans, and a moratorium on subdivisions near Branch Brook.

Kennebunk Batman Wonder Boy Robin Defenders of Justice Sanford Biddeford Elmer Violette Littlefield SAD 71 Roger Elliott Superior Court Iin Alfred Michael and Sandara_ K. Severance Appeals Board Goodie’s Beach Ronald L. Robinson Watertown Conn West Biggee Levitt and Sons Planning Board Levitt Summer Street Kennebunk River Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Wells Water District Gibbs Oil Co Biddeford-Saco Water Company Kennebunk Water District Water District Marion Packard Gibbs Biddeford-Saco Wells Kennebunk Planning Boards Branch Brook Kennebunkport Planning Board Kennebunkports

Red Cross Aids Biddeford Fire Victims With Holiday Gifts

York County Chapter in Saco coordinated aid after a November Biddeford apartment fire. Families received clothing food furniture and Christmas toys from donors including the Salvation Army Lions Club Farm Store and St Joseph Church. Ruth Holland and her family moved into a new apartment on Mount Vernon Street with Red Cross help and continued support from area groups.

Red Cross Ruth .Holland Mount Vernon Street West Point Pepperell Salvation Army Arlene Bridges Birch Street United Church of Christ Saco Holland Lions Club Biddeford Marston St. Joseph Church

GM Schedules Energy Lay Offs

GM plans to lay off about 38 000 workers indefinitely and 48 000 for up to 10 days due to weak car sales. Second shifts will end January 21 at five plants and later at two more, with January 7 start for seven plants and three others. Fred Gerstenberg cites Arab oil shock and fuel uncertainty as factors.

Detroit Motors United States Richard CC. Gerstenberg Corporation Gerstenberg Ford Motor Co Chrysler Corp Chip Ford Chrysler Pact Fairfax Kan Linden N.J South Gate Calif St. Louis Janesville Wis Tarrytown N.Y Pontiac Mich

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