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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1964
Page
3
Dear Abby addresses three reader queries about a pregnant daughter and unhappy mother in her 40s, a mailman admired by a reader, and late Christmas cards. Solutions emphasize empathy and practical steps.
Portland Maine police return a Portland couple wanted on charges in a $12937 robbery at a Portland dairy firm. The AP report notes officers from Miami Florida assisted in the case.
Portland authorities took custody of Roland W. Hale eight and Constance A Towle eighteen after the pair agreed to waive extradition Hale faces armed robbery charges Towle is charged as an accessory.
James Robert Wilson escaped Monday from O'Neal Prison Camp. Officers used two bloodhounds to pursue him and one dog was struck by a car. The tracks of the other dog and Wilson ran side by side as a posse closed in. Wilson aided in training the dogs and worked as a part time cook. Hunt ongoing.
A historical report records the Grand Canyon as 217 miles long, 4 to 18 miles wide, and over one mile deep, outlining its vast scale and varied width across the canyon.
Executive committee of the Western Maine Music Educators Association met at Biddeford Junior High School to plan the festival set for May 1 and 2 in Biddeford. About 18 000 students and teachers from western Maine will attend with auditions at Biddeford High School Gym and several venues. Judges span choral bands and orchestras from Bates College to Boston University with a Friday dinner for judges and staff.
Girl Scouts of Troop 95 from Biddeford gathered at Scout Hall on Pool Street for a birthday party honoring Susan Lemovitz Diana Lerman and Diane Ledoux. A flag ceremony and dues collection followed with a note that next week’s meeting is postponed.
The one story home and garage at 403 Ferry Road, Saco, formerly owned by Benjamin Currier, has been sold to Mr and Mrs Maurice Griswold of Saco. The sale was negotiated through the N P Scentral Agency at 194 Main Street, Saco.
The profile portrays Lyndon B Johnson enjoying both public duties and private moments. He travels the hill country, hosts visitors, and handles a busy schedule from horseback rides to synagogues dedication while maintaining a homey White House atmosphere. He defends a candid nature, balancing pride with warmth and a golden-rule approach to governing.
At Biddeford Post VFW Auxiliary meeting donations were approved for the Cancer Fund Department of Maine and the American Red Cross. Reports covered weekly card parties and shut-in greeting cards. Prizes went to Mrs Laura Dodge and Mrs Belle Poirier. Next meeting set for Feb 24 at the City Building.
Senator Barry Goldwater campaigns in Oregon at a Lincoln Day dinner in Portland the 2,200 seat Memorial Coliseum sold out with 9,000 more in view. He aims to boost support ahead of the May 15 Oregon primary while criticizing the House civil rights bill. Nixon calls for a TV address on Cuba, and Margaret Chase Smith presses her New Hampshire primary bid urging Khrushchev to tear down the Berlin Wall.
A Texas firm Loesch Laboratory Consultants Inc offers a 32 day no risk trial to stop hair loss and grow hair. The ad asks readers to mail personal details to Dept ME-1 Box 66001 3311 West Main St Houston Texas 77006 for evaluation.
The Biddeford Pool Community Club voted donations to the Heart Fund and Red Cross. Mrs. Donald Andrews resigned as trustee and Mrs. Joseph Tarbox Jr. was elected to fill the vacancy. Russell Wolfertz presented a Civil War program focusing on the Battle of Chancellorville with a map and relics. Edward Wolfertz presided. refreshments were by Mrs. Norman Goldthwait and Mrs. Charles Small Jr.
Congress ruled that after 1941 the fourth Thursday of November would be observed as Thanksgiving Day and would be a legal holiday. Citizens are urged to send inquiries via want ads for needed items or assistance.
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