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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1964
Page
5
A reader reports switching from a 1962 Corvair to a 1964 Ford Falcon wagon and then to a 64 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon. He praises the engine reliability, dealer service, fuel economy around 20 to 25 mpg, and easy handling for his wife.
Leslie J. Nason, Ed.D. advises separating twins to curb a shared language habit and recommends separate reading and nursery schooling. He also counsels balanced TV use with self directed play to build reading habits and discusses kindergarten timing for a bright four year old boy.
In Kennebunk Municipal Court Judge Chester Cram presided over a string of traffic cases. Ronald Goulet of Biddeford paid a $10 fine for a no license charge after speeding 70 in a 50 zone. Paul Cyr of Sanford pled guilty to speeding and paid $25. Robert Vachon of Rochester NH paid $75 after speeding to 99 in a 55 zone. Stephen Billsbury of Milford MA paid $10 for towing an unregistered trailer. Anthony DeSouza of Wakefield MA was fined $10 for driving without lights at night. Jack Winston, Richard Austin, and John Travers were each fined $10 for turnpike speeding. Kent Murray of Medford MA paid $20 on a speeding 80 in a 55 plea. John Castano Jr of Forestdale MA paid $20 for improper muffler. John Thompson of Gardiner paid $25 for left of center near crest. Alfred Daigle of Hudson NH had his license charge continued for sentencing. Elinor Demers of Sanford paid $10 for driving without a license. Ronald Lamarre of Brunswick pled guilty to improper muffler and paid $20. Frank Lambert of Waterville faced an appeal to Superior Court after a guilty finding on left of center near a grade crest. bail set at $25. Dana Rowe of Limerick and Thomas Helta of Lake View NY pled guilty to left of center within 100 feet of an intersection and were fined $15 each. Edward Brackett of Newton MA paid $15 after a no contest plea.
Director William Earle of Hap y Day Camp appointed Jancis Cantara of Biddeford and Marc Anton of Scarborough as counsellors report July 6. Cantara's education includes Biddeford High School 1958 and St. Dunstan's College 1962. Anton graduates Scarborough High School and plans Maine Central Institute studies. he is brother of Christo Anton.
Inlaid linoleum floor tiles 9 by 9 inches offered in many colors 7 cents per tile case lots of 112 or 8 cents per tile in broken lots. Solid vinyl baseboard 4 inches high available in black or green at 15 cents per foot or grey or white at 20 cents per foot.
Tears filled the eyes of several retired railroad men as Old 1518, the Illinois Central steam locomotive, was retired to Barkley Park. A diesel engine pushed the steam engine to the park, marking the ceremony.
Miss Virginia Ann Cavanaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs James Cantwell of Somerville married Harold J Wakefield son of Mr and Mrs Elmore Wakefield Sr of Cape Porpoise Maine in a June 27 ceremony at St Clement s Church Somerville Reverend Joseph Valle officiated. The bride wore a satin gown with beaded front a long train and a crown of seed pearls with a long veil. She carried a Missal with orchid and stephanotis. Maid of honor Miss Cecelia Sandoli wore a rose taffeta gown. Best man Donald Wakefield brother of the groom Usheres included Edward C Winston and James Cavanaugh. A reception followed at the Continental Hotel Cambridge with nearly 100 guests. The couple will live at 24 Hall Ave Somerville after a Cape Cod honeymoon.
Officers of the Biddeford and Saco Lodge of Elks conducted a memorial service for John Beauchemin. Plans were finalized for a lobster and clam bake set for July 18 at the lodge on Portland Road in Saco. A lunch followed the meeting served by steward Harold Marr.
Ocean Park Chautauqua Week begins Monday at B C Jordan Memorial Hall with Morning Watch worship at 9:30 daily through Friday led by Rev. Russell H. Bishop headlining “Making Your Life Christian.” Events include lectures by Russell J. Goodall on the Canadian West, a silver tea and book fair, film screenings, and multiple club meetings across Memorial Hall and Jordan Hall.
The Rev. A. Frank MacLean of Dominion-Chalmers United Church Ottawa will preach at The Temple Sunday at 10 30. His sermon titled Wanted Christian Citizenship will mark the annual Canadian service tied to Dominion Day and US Independence Day observances. The Rev G N Gills Fredericton NB will offer the pastoral prayer. Robert B Harvey will read the scripture and special music by The Temple Juniors and Temple Choir. Flowers come from Bar Mills gardens, and the service will be broadcast on a Biddeford station. Sunday School follows in B C Jordan Memorial Hall.
Robert H. Guillereault Jr. of Biddeford Maine earned a missile electronics diploma after completing a home study program. Malcolm E. Houghton of DeVry presented the diploma, with oversight by Miss Ethel Nelson and a volunteer staff. The ceremony noted by the Temple Avenue group followed a Sunday vesper and church youth planning.
Readers debate whether using a dictionary or reference books while solving crosswords is cheating. Several letters defend or deride the practice, noting the puzzle tests vocabulary and knowledge and suggesting tools can aid learning rather than spoil the challenge.
Bats accompany their newborns for several days after birth with the young clinging to the mother's fur as they move about their roosts and foraging routes.
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