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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1964
Page
3
A new Needlework Kit 13A offers a complete set with stamped linen towels and embroidery floss. The kit features Pennsylvanian Dutch designs, bold blue green yellow and black colors, easy cross stitch, and ready to hem linen. Order by sending a $2 check to the Needlework Kit Service.
The article stresses regular nail trimming for dogs and cats, noting long nails cause pain, improper gait, and potential injuries in puppies and kittens. It advises dewclaw care, weekly filing, and avoiding trauma by introducing trimming early. It also covers tartar control and simple at home cleaning methods, plus professional removal if needed.
ORONO Maine Dr Ruth Streitz retired education professor from Ohio State University urged the Maine Elementary School Principals Association to foster intelligent self direction in schools She said leadership is shifting and democracy requires real participation not lip service and noted students cooperate better when they help decide project work.
Ocean Park reports The Bishop's Company of American Repertory Players will perform excerpts from George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan at the Temple Thursday at 8 p.m. under Ocean Park Association's Chautauqua program. Three actors joist Joyce Nerek Joyce Nerek of Illinois as Joan Tom Deven of Minnesota and Merle Harbach of California.
In Kennebunk and nearby towns volunteers collected for Trooper Charles Black Fund. York County GOP leaders Mrs. Lucille McBride and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith led the effort with Scott Smith Michael Peterson Milton Smith Allan Haines Joseph Bregitano and Kent Wheeler assisting. Additional donations from Arundel Speedways owners Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Parker added 58.75 and Labor Day weekend plans were announced. Kennebunk Drive-in Theatre raised 53.46 Saturday night for the fund.
Colleen Marcille celebrated her 12th birthday with a party at the Alexander home in Biddeford. The event featured a cookout gifts and a decorated cake attended by family friends and relatives including the Marcille and Alexander households.
The article discusses possible armed actions against Cuba and notes that actual measures must be taken by each government. It remains to be seen how far punitive steps will go as nations consider responses.
The Associated Press recalls events tied to this date in history. Highlights include the Great Eastern cable voyage in 1866, Congress creating the Foreign Affairs department in 1789, Orville Wright’s 1909 flight, the 1953 Panmunjom armistice, the 1964 context of Suez and British occupation, a 5 year earlier South Africa critique, and a 1 year ago regional disputes discussion.
The jury returned separate findings on 147 charges after deliberating 172 hours. Judge Richard B. Austin set August 17 for rulings on motions, with defense attorneys seeking arrest of judgment or a new trial. Hoffa and several co defendants faced ongoing bond and appeal plans.
Members of the Saco Democratic Social Club joined a picnic yesterday at the Ossipee Lake summer cottage of Mr and Mrs Harry Warren. Attendees included Frank Jones and numerous couples with Marjorie Rounds and Dianne Corriveau among those listed. The group plans the next outing at Sebago Lake the afternoon of August 16.
Ailing infant transported to Maine Medical Center this morning from Saco Osteopathic Hospital. Accompanied by Dr Russell M Harshorn in the Saco Ambulance. No additional details available at press time.
Miss Pauline Bragdon daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bragdon of Old Orchard Beach married Pvt Walter F Spencer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Walter F Spencer of Raymond at Nazarene Church Windham The couple left for Fort Hood Texas after a reception at the Bragdon home Spencer attended Fryeburg Academy North Yarmouth Academy and the University of Maine prior to service Police patrols in Harlem and Bedf ord Stuyvesant reduced as racial tensions ease with calls for action on jobs housing schools and police brutality incidents including bottles thrown in Brooklyn. a protest march led by William Epton was dispersed and arrests followed
Friday night winners of the special award for the hid whist party were Adelard St. Ours and Rita Bineau. High scorers were Yvonne Bourque, Deneize Grenier, Rita Bineau, Delia Blow, Leonard St. Ours. A bid whist party is planned for Friday and another bean supper followed by progressive whist party scheduled for Saturday Aug 1.
Fire Chief Arthur King says careless smoking in bed started a fire at 58 Granite St Biddeford Sunday damaging a couch and wall in the living room. The two tenement building owned by Ernest LeFebvre and occupied by George Cote. A second call at 9 21 am to extinguish burning grease on a stove at 59 Washington St owned by Leona Sinclair and occupied by Jean Lasante.
Education professor Leslie J. Nason urges college freshmen to prepare before opening week. He argues listening is an active skill and teaches strategies to learn during lectures by pre studying vocabulary and relating ideas. The goal is to grasp concepts in class and reduce late note taking. A separate note reports Saco firemen responding to a false alarm at 168 Bradley St.
The annual summer fair at St. John's parish hall St John Street featured Mrs. Sarah Smith as general chairman and Andrew King as ticket chairman. Rev. Harold McElwain and Church warden Howard Slaney presided while committees ran apron table food table lobster salad strawberry shortcake supper and dining room. A Bishop's Committee meeting is planned for tonight at the parish house.
A New healing substance Bio-Dyne used as Preparation H suppository or ointment shrinks hemorrhoids stops itching and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows reduction and patients declare piles no longer a problem. Available at drug counters in New York City.
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