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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1968

Page

5

Marriage Trends Among Teens Pose Question of Future

Nancy Gilbert reports on a survey of teenagers about marriage and living together. While most favor traditional marriage, a sizable minority, especially boys, prefer alternatives such as serial partnerships or nontraditional unions. The teens emphasize love and mutual respect, with regional differences showing more openness in the Northeast and Northcentral, and stronger traditional views in the South.

Nancy Gilbert Gilbert Youth Research, Inc May Brinton Denver Constantine Ebert Irvington N.J South Northeast Northcentral Ed Kallin S. Kingston, R.I

Indians Find School Life Is Too Noisy

After a year in Phoenix, three Papago Reservation students say Indian High School is too big and loud but memories include friendships with 128 girls in a dormitory. Teacher Mrs. Gail Sharp notes language issues were overcome as all spoke English and grew more confident through the senior year.

Big City Phoenix, Ariz Papago Sonora Mexico Phoenix Gail Sharp Sobeg Inidians

First Class The U. S. Air Force Academy commis

First Class designation awarded at the U S Air Force Academy following graduation or completion of officer training. The report notes a 205 second lieutenant commission connected with the academy's ceremonial milestone and honors.

U. S. Air Force Academy

Trunk Water Leak Solved by Replacement Gasket Advice

A 1965 Comet owner asks how to fix a trunk leak from bad weather stripping. A Lincoln Mercury dealer sells a replacement trunk gasket, with DIY install or order from J C Whitney. The column also explains differences between dual 2 barrel carbs and a single 4 barrel, noting cost, acceleration, and front versus rear cylinder use.

Michael Lamm Mike J.C. Whitney & Co Gasser

Flatt And Scruggs Turn TV Themes Into Success

AP features profile of Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, tracing how their banjo innovations on TV signals for The Beverly Hillbillies and Bonnie and Clyde boosted popularity. The piece covers Scruggs three finger style, tuners and gear tinkering, and their Nashville lives and long sponsor run with Martha White Foods.

AP News Lester Flatt Earl Scruggs Scruggs Bonnie and Clyde Flatt Nashville Grand Ole Opry North Carolina Bob Johnston Madison Earl Johnny Cash Conan Williams Martha White Foods Inc Eisenhower

Skea Attends Army ROTC Summer Camp at Indiantown Gap

William M. Skea, son of Mr and Mrs William P Skea of Saco Maine, a Norwich University student, is at the Army ROTC summer camp at Indiantown Gap Reservation Pennsylvania. The six week encampment, starting June 15, trains leaders rifle marks physical conditioning and military topics with potential commissioning as a second lieutenant after graduation. Cadet Shea is a 1965 Thornton Academy graduate.

Indiantown Gap William M. Skea William P.S. Skea Beach St Saco Maine Norwich University Northfield Vermont Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Indiantown Gap Military Reservation Annville U.S. Army Shea Thornton Academy

First Colorado Springs Graduation Class in 1959

The report notes the first graduating class at Colorado Springs in June 1959 marking a milestone for the institution. The brief confirms the timing and location of the initial commencement.

Nants Colorado Springs Colo.l

Campfire Girls Join Interesting Nature Program

One thousand Campfire Girls will join the Horizon Club Conference this month for a month long program across the country. They will study conservation through hands on experiences in Waterton Glacier International Peace Park Canada and an oceanographic lab in the Pacific. They will ride a rubber raft on the Colorado River and cross prairies in a covered wagon meeting rivermen, ranchers, fishermen, historians, archaeologists and forest scientists. The project links business industry and government agencies with the youth group to explore conservation issues and social studies.

Horizon Club Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Canada Pacific Colorado River Arizona Prairies America Camp Fire Girls

Charles Baillargeon Promoted in Vietnam Service

Charles C. Baillargeon, son of Mrs. Cecile D. Baillargeon of Biddeford Maine, received a promotion to Army specialist four while serving in Vietnam with Battery C of the 8th Artillery, 7th Battalion. He joined the Army in 196.

U. S. Army Vietnam Charles C. Baillargeon Cecile D. Baillargeon Harding St Biddeford Maine 8Th Artillery Baillargeon

Soldier’s Overseas Posting Traced Through 1967 Training

A 23 year old soldier completed basic training at Fort Ord California in May 1967 and was stationed at Fort Gordon Georgia before going overseas. He graduated from St Louis High School in 1963 attended the University of New Hampshire and California State College Long Beach.

Ft. Ord Calif Ft. Gordon St. Louis University of New Hampshire Durham California State College Long Beach

Young Moderns Fashion Insights From Helen Rose

Hollywood couturier Helen Rose, two time Oscar winner, urges feminine styling for young girls arguing men prefer feminine women. She reflects on star wardrobes from Ava Gardner to Grace Kelly, notes the rise of simple, coordinated dress and the shift toward softer courtroom attire. She recalls shaping wardrobes for Elizabeth Taylor at 15 and Grace Kelly as Princess of Monaco, and comments on Debbie Reynolds.

Vivian Brown UP News NEW York (Ap Rooky Hollywood Couturier Helen Rose Miss Rose Irene Ava Gardner Lana Turner Elizabeth Taylor Grace Kelly Judy Monaco Debbie Reynold Debbie Elizabeth Ava Lana Grace Congress

Carleton Brocks Win Bridge Honors in Old Orchard Beach

Four and a half tables of Duplicate Bridge were in play at the Briggs home in Old Orchard Beach. Winners were Carleton Brock and partner for first place, Esther Green and Lottie Haas for second, and Oscar Paradis with Charlotte Dubois for third. The group plans to meet again Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Old Orchard Beach Donald Briggs Lawn Avenue Carleton Brock Esther Green Lottie Haas Oscar Paradis Charlotte Dubois Angie Hickey Alice Fecteau Drice Bates Estella Aranovitch Gwen Flannery Ruth Anderson Don ‘Ald Briggs

American Bar Association bike feature by Will Inard

A court dismissal leaves Will Inard pondering a case where no fault or sin is found in what might have occurred. The ABA bike feature analyzes the legal and ethical angles, exploring consequences for cyclists and the standards governing rider safety.

American Bar Association Willinard

Old Orchard Beach Visitors Open Home for Month

Old Orchard Beach hosts Mr and Mrs Robert Bellevue of Grove Avenue with daughter Mrs Carol Mengert and three Feasterville Penn sons for the month. Edward Mengert will join next week. The Women’s Society of Christian Service and the United Methodist Church plan their annual summer sale Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. featuring cooked foods aprons fancy articles and white elephants on the church lawn Washington Avenue with vestry backup if rain.

Robert Bellevue Grove Avenue Carol Mengert Feasterville Penn Washington Avenue

Engagement of Milaine St Ours to Dennis Plante

Mr and Mrs Roger St Ours of 89 Green Street Biddeford announce the engagement of their daughter Milaine to Dennis Plante son of Norbert Plante and the late Mrs Alice Plante. Milaine is a St Josephs High School Biddeford and Pierce Secretarial School Boston graduate working as a medical secretary at Webber Hospital Biddeford. Dennis is a St Louis High School Biddeford graduate and Electronic Computer Program Portland graduate employed as a computer programmer at West Point Pepperell Inc Biddeford. No wedding date has been set.

Roger St. Ours Green St Biddeford Milaine Dennis Plante Norbert Plante Bradbury St Alice Plante Miss St. Ours St. Joseph’s High School Pierce Secretarial School Boston Webber Hospital Planter St. Louis High School Portland West Point-Pep _perell Inc

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