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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1963
Page
3
Leslie J. Nason Ed.D professor of education at the University of Southern California analyzes progress in steel industry training and its impact on workforce education. He outlines programs, partnerships, and standards shaping skilled labor, noting benefits to productivity and regional development.
The author argues creativity and conformity can blend in schooling. By guiding mental processes, students can brainstorm, judge, then develop ideas for essays and exams under supervision. The method improves grades and even personal letters. A booklet offering the approach is available for a dollar.
Wells Pvt and Mrs George Higgins reside in Columbus while Higgins serves at Fort Benning Ga. He trained at Fort Dix N J and completed communications schooling at Fort Gordon Ga with top rank 98.9 earning a plaque from the commanding officer. Higgins is son to Mr and Mrs Frank E Higgins Sr and Jean Bernard daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvah Bernard Ogunquit. Pittsburgh AP The 1963 steel industry showed gains with price increases and rising production, while foreign competition grew. 1963 ended with strong earnings and a forecast for 1964 as U S Steel and others boosted output, aided by auto appliance and railroad demand. Labor settled into a 21 month contract with a small rise in costs. The fruit and vegetable plant industry employs 172 400 in the United States with a 591 million dollar payroll.
Goodwins Mills Methodist Church observed Student Recognition Day with a baptism during morning worship. Participants included Karlyn Freeman, Sharon Attleson, Sharon Anderson, Stanley Stearns Jr., and three generation baptisms. Eleven joined the church, including Burton and Richard Anderson, Luther Smith, Blanche Freeman, Patricia Nason, Brenda Harriman, and Kathleen Grantham.
Holiday arrivals and departures hint at family visits from Maine to Alabama and Iowa. Local gatherings include extended kin at Woodside and Longview Terrace homes while the Kennebunk Fire Department responded to a chimney fire on Fletcher Street. Myrtle Lodge Knight of Pythias met with Robert Leech presiding and an oyster stew followed. next meeting set for January 3.
Mrs Ruth Clough presided over Arundel Grange with 24 members and two visitors from Vassalboro. ill members listed include Mrs Nancy Vetterline Mrs Dorothy Clough Mrs Mary Taylor and Mrs Alice Sinnott. A short lecturer program with games was presented by Mrs Lois Johnson. Next meeting set for Friday Jan 10 with refreshments by Mrs Johnson and Mrs Clough. Refreshments served by Mr and Mrs Vernon Clough. Want Ads work wonders and theyre not expensive.
A collection of Dear Abby questions and responses on topics from pet obsession and jealousy to Santa Claus belief and telephone etiquette. The pieces include Wondering, Heidi, Jealous, and Confidential notes with Abby’s guidance and reader letters.
Old Orchard Beach residents recount Christmas visits with relatives in Old Town Sebago and Sebago and share plans for winter Florida trips. Notable guests include Havelock Wickett and Elva Frizzle, with extended family from Salem and Cedar Avenue visiting over the holiday period.
Maine allows liquor sales past midnight only on New Year’s Eve. Enforcement Chief Timothy J. Murphy will deploy all inspectors on duty New Year’s Eve and the following morning to ensure compliance at licensed venues.
Rumford AP Marine Pfc. George Averill 20 of Mexico recovers in a Rumford hospital from carbon monoxide fumes that killed his intended bride 16 year old Roberta Beck of West Peru. The couple were found in the front seat of Averill’s car with the motor running Sunday morning near the West Peru dump. Beck’s death was ruled accidental.
Burlington Free Press publicizes a contest offering free funeral costs to readers who register to drink and drive on New Year’s Eve. If a registered participant is killed between 10 p m tomorrow and 6 a m New Year’s morning, the newspaper will cover funeral expenses. Five registered in 1961. two last year, with no collections yet.
The Holy Name Society of St Marys Parish Biddeford announces a New Year Eve party for members and guests tomorrow from 8 p m to 1 a m in the school hall. Co chairmen are Walter Nelson and Donald King. A buffet lunch with pork pies will be served, music for dancing, and favors will be distributed.
The Owen-Davis Post American Legion on Beach Street Saco hosts a New Year’s Eve semi formal dance at 9 p m sponsored by the post. Fred Cloutier’s Band provides music with refreshments and favors announced.
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