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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1973

Page

9

Merkavah Jewish Heritage Class At UMass

At the University of Massachusetts a free Merkavah program offers courses on Jewish rituals philosophy and mysticism with credit this semester for some classes. About 100 students attend as leaders say many are unaware of Jewish meaning and culture and seek deeper identification as American Jews.

Amherst Mass University of Massachusetts Martin Kowal Kowal University Hillel Center Merkavah Umass Kowa

Eskimo Curlew Mystery Seenes Through New England Reports

Wayne Hanley recalls Maine Audubon notes on the Eskimo curlew once thought extinct. Sightings stretch from Texas to Martha's Vineyard with a 1970 Plymouth Beach report possibly confirming ongoing survival. The piece questions hidden flocks and observers, suggesting more birds than reported may exist somewhere offshore or inland.

Wayne Hanley Maine Audubon Society Texas New York Martha’s Vineyard Earth Norfolk Nebraska Nantucket American Great Plains Argentine Pampas Galveston Cape May N.J Charleston S.C Barbados West Indies New England Plymouth Beach Plymouth George G. Daniels Black Point Pond Chilmark Pond Arctic Circle Nova Scotia South America

Downing Named Chairman of Nassau College Development Council

John D. Downing of Kennebunk is named chairman of Nassau College Development Council replacing Russell W. Brace who becomes chairman of the college’s board of trustees. Downing, Nasson Class of 1959, is a real estate broker and business owner active in insurance travel and construction and serves on multiple local boards. Canada’s first engineering course was offered by the University of New Brunswick in 1854.

Springvale John D. Downing Kennebunk Realtor Nassau College Development Council John S. Bailey Downing Russell W.brace Rockport Brace Nasson Nasson Alumni Association Alumni Fund John D.downing Kennebank Kennebunk Savings Bank University of New Brunswick Canada

Louise Will Present His Work at Saint Francis College

Paul J. Louise of Moody opens an exhibition in the Booth Tarkington Room at Saint Francis College library Biddeford on Wednesday at 8 p.m. A social hour with Louise follows. the show runs through March 9. Louise, a Massachusetts native and 1971 RIT student, runs Horizon Photographics in Kennebunk and has exhibited widely in New England.

Edward Weston Paul J. Louise Moody Booth Tarkington Saint Francis College Biddeford Luise Massachusetts Austin Preparatory School Reading St. Francis College Rochester Institute of Technology College of Graphic Arts and Photography Maine Horizon Photographics Kennebunk Rochester New York Rockport Cloucester

Duplicate Bridge At Beach Five Tables Compete

Five tables of Duplicate Bridge played at Lawn Avenue Playhouse in Old Orchard Beach. Winners were Tr and Mrs Abe Elewitch first, Mr and Mrs Sumner Bernstein second, Joe Smaha and Jerry Thibodeau third, Mr and Mrs James Mullen fourth, Mr and Mrs Don Briggs fifth. A game is set for 7 30 p m tonight.

Old Orchard Beach Lawn Avenue Playhouse Abe Elewitch Sumner Bernstein Joe Smaha Jerry Thibodeau James Mullen Don Briggs

Biddeford Saco lodge and DAV plan Monday meetings

Members of Past Noble Grands, Saco Rebekah Lodge will meet at Miss Madeline Brackett's home in Biddeford on Monday night at 7 30. A meeting of the Biddeford Saco chapter Disabled American Veterans will be Monday at 7 30 p m in DAV Hall Bradbury Street Biddeford.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Madeline Brackett Newtown Road Biddeford Biddeford- Saco DAV Hall Bradbury Street

Dear Abby Ear-Piercer Sparks Reader Debate

A reader recalls piercing a frightened toddler's ears in a store and vows to avoid such coercion. A Maryland doctor compares ear piercing to male circumcision and urges respect for children. The column offers practical tips on dental visits, gifts, and handling surprises.

Abby E.W.B Maryland

Better TV Coverage Of POWs Sought

Maine group asks networks to resume full live coverage of returning prisoners of war. spokeswoman Carol Savage says families and five million POW bracelet wearers want each name verified as returned safely, urging taped segments shown within 24 hours from Clark Air Base.

Topsham Maine Carol Savage

Local Men To Begin Trooper Training In Maine

Twenty two cadet troopers will begin a 14 week training program at the Maine Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Academy in Waterville. Donald J. Anastasoff and Howard H. Hutts, both of Biddeford, are among the recruits shaping Maine State Police training history at Camp Keyes previously.

Waterville Maine Camp Keyes Augusta Maine Law Enforcement and ‘Criminal Justice Academy Donald J. Anastasoff Howard H. Hutts Biddefird

Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas Regular Meeting

A regular Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas meeting is set for Monday at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall on Old Orchard Street in Old Orchard Beach.

Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas Odd Fellows Hall Old Orchard Street

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