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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1964
Page
3
A reader laments beard envy and another seeks guidance on handling black hoofed grief gifts after a fatal bicycle accident. Abby advises matching responses to family reaction and continuing or stopping gestures. A lunch counter dispute is dismissed with a witty self critique.
Old Orchard Beach report notes Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a kickoff for the spring fashion show to benefit the St Louis Home for Boys and Girls in Scarborough. Event at St John’s Hall featured readings from members, pledge training, and awards. guests included Mrs. Lester, Mrs. Provencher, and Mrs. Fregeau.
Mrs. Sarah Smith was reelected president of St. John's Auxiliary Guild at a meeting last night held at Mrs. Marie Court's Staples Street home. Other officers named include Avonell Pettengill as vice president Cecelia Thurlow as secretary and Mrs. Court as treasurer with Jan. 28 set for the next meeting. Attendees included Rev. Harold McElwain May Slaney Katherine Whitman and Frances Pettengill among others.
A dairy barn on Russell Malbon's farm in Skowhegan was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning, killing forty five Guernsey cattle. Estimated loss is 25000 dollars. In Shawmut a separate fire leveled a filling station store restaurant, with 25000 dollars in damage. Wilfred Marquis, owner of the Shawmut building, said he would rebuild on the same site.
A cook notes that three medium sweet potatoes, after cooking and peeling, yield about two cups diced. The estimate provides a practical guide for portion planning and recipe scaling.
Chief Frank Stevens investigates three traffic mishaps in Kennebunk. A 1953 car driven by Norman Portras and Alfred Read skidded on ice past Kennebunk High School, snapping a utility pole with no injuries. A 1964 compact car delivered by Swearlingemotors of Portland left the Sea Road into soft snow. Bernard Bunnell assisted, then fell ill and was treated by Dr. Bergen. A 1954 car driven by Muriel Sharon on Route 9 skidded on a curve, snapping a New England Tel and Tel pole. the driver was shaken but unharmed.
A two vehicle mishap on Elm Street Biddeford involved Dorothy F. Dean 49 of Portland Road Saco and Gerald L Smilie 27 of Alfred. Dean’s car headed toward Biddeford and Smilie’s toward Saco with damage to the Dean vehicle over 100 dollars.
Principal Jerome LePelletier told Kiwanis Club that Beach High may run double sessions next September if additions are not completed by the start of school. He cited a large freshman class and existing overcrowding, with the library project under way by the student council and donations aiding its construction. Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr. chaired the meeting at the American Legion Hall. Donald Jones attended as a guest. Brigadier Ted Russell gave the invocation. next week’s speaker will be Robert Cole, former Maine Milk Commission chair.
Mrs Urbain Langevin reported Christmas plants had been sent to shut-ins and elder members of St Marys Assumption Sodality in Biddeford. A prayer opened the session Rev Cornelius Enright recited the office of the dead for Mrs Julia Thomas. Father Enright thanked those in charge of the party and basket contributors. Bowling plans and Sunday communion were announced. Hospitality chairwoman was Mrs Charles Gallagher with assistants listed.
Panama's Solis signals intent to shrink the Canal Zone while opposing U S eviction threats. Panama wants the zone reduced and higher annual payments of about 1.9 million dollars, plus better Panamanian advancement in the zone as unrest flares near the border with 21 Panamanians and 3 U S soldiers killed last weekend amid pro Castro agitation.
Committees have been formed to organize the state Music Festival to be held in Biddeford in May. About 8,000 attendees are expected. General Chairman is Raymond A. Kenneally, with Robert R. Hodge as executive director. Assistant directors include Brendon J. Crosby Travers C. Jackson for finance Gerald W. Small for arrangements.
The Maine Supreme Court ruled the state cannot collect sales tax on an airplane transferred between two companies owned by the same principals. The decision follows a 4300 dollar assessment by the state tax authorities amid questions of regulatory display requirements in the Canal Zone involving U S and Panamanian flags.
GALLUP NM Marcus Lazarus aged 69 and his daughter Carol Mae 24 traveled 4000 miles by train to appeal a 140 dollar traffic fine. Judge Zinn reduced Carol’s speeding fine from 25 to 15 dollars and Lazarus’s 100 dollar fine was upheld with 15 dollars in court costs. The pair said the trip was for principle and they were satisfied with the court action.
The firm asserts the aircraft purchased from Bar Harbor Airways of Trenton will be used by the company and not sold to third parties. No further details on the transaction or implications were provided.
An advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly is spent on pile remedies. Peterson's Ointment is cited as soothing pile itch in minutes, available in 60 cent boxes or 85 cent tubes, with a money back guarantee.
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