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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1969
Page
3
HAL BOYLE surveys marriage myths from the doghouse to prime age, notes Manhattan nightlife dampened by crime, and lampoons money lending dice cufflinks, police toil, and war optimism versus homefront gloom with his usual wry observations.
George Seaton directs the air travel movie Ale rt with a cast led by Burt Lancaster Dean Martin Jean Seberg Helen Hayes and Van Heflin. Filming starts in Minneapolis later this month with FAA permission and adjustments to scenes to fit airline operations.
Saco Firemen's Wives gathered at the fire station with Mrs. Jeannie Hamel presiding in President McInnis's absence. Reports from Ricker LeBlanc and Smith covered the card project, Christmas party with 46 children, refreshments, book sales totaling 88, and roles from publicity to mystery prize awards. The next meeting is Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Thornton Academy guidance director Joseph McCarthy and mathematics faculty member Philip Curtis attended a Computer Systems seminar in Augusta. McBee Systems presented PAC Systems for student scheduling and grade reporting, promising faster, more flexible scheduling and better master schedule utilization.
Co-Chairman Marion Packard led 25 attendees including the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Donald Dulac at Kennebunk Lower Town hall to discuss downtown expansion, retail trade prospects, and future directions. Also noted are a Red Cross board meeting January 23 and the Kennebunk Free Library Association annual meeting January 14 with library staff reports.
Biddeford firefighters contained a blaze at 63 Jefferson St in Biddeford to its room of origin. They used a booster line to control the fire after it crept along walls and ceiling. The three story wooden building is owned by George Levesque. A false alarm at Box 48 Pool Street and Simard Street was answered.
An 18 month old Patrick Nugent ran toward President Johnson during Apollo 8 coverage, drawing a brief, warm moment that did not dampen the astronauts' ceremonial honors. TV recap notes Apollo 8 daytime TV stars and mixed network coverage from the White House to Congress to news conferences.
Police Capt. James Mattison says a mantle and about ten rows of bricks fell on a boy who was alone in the room last Saturday. The boy was struck on the head by bricks. Cause of the collapse is not yet determined.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The monthly clinic will be held at Town Hall on Tuesday Jan 14 at 9 30 a m. Immunization for diphtheria whooping cough tetanus measles and smallpox will be available. Dr Herbert Hopkins will oversee the session.
Members of the St Fotini Society will hold a Vasilopeta party on Sunday January 12 after church services. Refreshments will be served with Mary Draggins and Athena Gregory as chairmen.
Local want ads list numerous used trucks in Section 12 with models, years, and stated prices. Advertisers include regional dealers and private sellers offering pickups and cargo vans. Readers can contact listed phone numbers or addresses for details and appointments.
Arthur Bryan Cooper 15 a high school junior has decided to write his life story after his paper on early religious travelers contributed to Western knowledge about Asia was read at the 12th General Assembly of the International Geographical Union in New Delhi. He funded the trip with savings funds and his family’s支support and has earned college scholarship interest from geographers.
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