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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1962

Page

5

Firm Goals Plus Hard Work Can Substitute For College

Leslie J. Nason argues that high school graduates can succeed without college through self discipline and continuous learning. He cites Erik and Frank as examples of self motivated progress, urging readers to pick a field, read systematically, and measure progress by personal growth and readiness to seize opportunities.

Leslie J. Nason University of Southern California Erik Frnk

Joint reception for sodality candidates at St Mary parish

A joint reception for new Children of Mary and Assumption sodality candidates at St Mary parish will follow novena devotions Tuesday evening. Rev Cornelius Enright will officiate, assisted by Rev Maurice Goan and Rev Coleman O'Toole. Eighteen Children of Mary and sixteen Assumption candidates will be received in candlelight ceremonies.

Children of Mary and Assumption Sodalities St. Mary Parish Cornelius Enright Star Maurice Goan Coleman O'Toole Children of Mary Society The Assumption Socality Children of Mary Sr. Mary Helena Sisters of Mercy

State Board of Barbers Exam Notice in Maine

The State Board of Barbers will hold an examination for Barbers on Tuesday June 12 at 10 00 a m Room 114 State Office Building State House Augusta Maine Barbers must bring their kits of tools hair cloth tow els antiseptic and astringent powder styptic powder and a model for demonstrating shaving and haircutting The model needs at least 24 hours growth of beard and hair growth of not less than two weeks William T Smith Jr Executive Secretary.

State Board OF Barbers Barbers State Board of Barbers State Office State House Augusta Maine William T. Smith, Jr

Kennebunkport Officials to Meet on Liquor License Request

Town officers of Kennebunkport will convene at municipal offices at 10 AM on Monday June 4 1962 to consider Bridger Hotel Co DBA The Nonantum Hotel of Kennebunkport for a part time spirituous and vinous liquor license. Selectmen Woodbury H Stevens Clifford Maling M Abbott Pendergast announce the meeting.

Kennebunkport Bridger Hotel Co. Dba Nonantum Woodbury H. Stevens Clifford Maling M. Abbott Pendergast

Hearing on liquor license for Beachwood Hotel Old Orchard Beach

The Municipal Licensing Board will hold a hearing at Town Hall Old Orchard Beach on Monday June 11 1962 at 7:00 PM to consider granting Hotel Spirituous and Vinous Liquor and Hotel Malt Liquor licenses to Reginald Cloutier for Beachwood Hotel 29 West Grand Avenue. All may appear to show cause why the license should not be granted. Dated June 4 1962. Esther S Crowley Town Clerk.

Old Orchard Beach Municipal Licensing Board Reginald Cloutier Beachwood Hotel West Grand Avenue Esther S. Crowley

State Board of Hairdressers Examination Notice

The State Board of Hairdressers will hold an examination for hairdressers on Tuesday, June 12, at 10:00 A.M. in Room 105. Applicants must bring tool kits including shoulder cloth, manicuring tools, comb, hairpins, cold wave rods in four sizes, and hairdressing rollers in four sizes. Frank T. Kelly, R.S.

State Board OF Hairdressers State Office State House Augusta Maine Frank T. Kelly R. S

Alumni Day Plans At U Of M Are Finalized

Orono final plans for Alumni day during the University of Maine commencement weekend June 8 to 10 include breakfasts, an alumni dance and open house at Memorial Union. The General Alumni Association will elect officers and fill 12 Alumni council positions with nominees led by Dean Emeritus Arthur Deering.

Orono University of Maine Memorial Union General Alumni Association GAA Tracsurer Arthur L. Deering Alfred B. Lingley Warren George F. Dow John F. Grant General Association Memorial Gymnasium College of Education Donald V. Taverner Penobscot Alumnae Association Raymond H. Fogler All-Maine Women's Society Memorial Gym

New England Business Outlook Sees Modest upswing Ahead

The First National Bank of Boston notes a slow but continuing economic upturn in New England. While confidence has been dampened by the steel episode and government anti business sentiment, a 1962 GNP near 560 billion is forecast with activity rising through the year. The report warns of psychological factors and a narrow stock market that could curb spending. International tensions and rising foreign long term borrowing also pose monetary challenges.

First National Bank of Boston New England

Mrs Peterson Named York County Red Cross Executive Secretary

Mrs Warren E Peterson of Saco is named executive secretary of the York County chapter American Red Cross replacing Mrs Rosamund Tucker for health reasons. The chapter also adds a 24 hour answering service run from Biddeford by Harold C Lewis and supported by the Maine Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. The Biddeford chapter, now inactive, may return as a Red Cross service hub if finances allow, with Home Service expanding in the county. Mrs Peterson has long Red Cross and community service ties in York County, including leadership roles in Saco and Biddeford groups, and has aided veterans and servicemen through the organization since World War II. The Biddeford drive continues seeking funds to sustain Red Cross branches and services for families in bereavement and illness.

York County Old Orchard Kittery Red Cross Warren E. Peterson Saco American Red Cross Rosamund Tucker Harold C. Lewis Pine Street Biddeford Lewis Maine Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Main Street Kennebunk Sanford Peterson Portland Falmouth Motor Corps Portland Motor Corps Central Maine Power Company Home Service Tucker Saco Public Health Nursing Association Biddeford-Saco Community Chest Wardwell Home Saco Welfare Department Women's Educational and Industrial Union of John Locke Fund Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Saco Pta Biddeford-Saco

Former Local Man Married In California

A Northorne Gate Minnesota family announces the marriage of Virginia Curtis Brackett to Richard Dudley Baker in San Francisco California on May 26 A reception followed at a friends home The bride studied at Mills College and San Francisco Institute of Arts The groom a Harvard former Grove Press employee now at the University of California is preparing to major in Oriental history They reside at 119 Broadway San Francisco California

Thomas Shryer Brackett Northorne Gate Wayzata Minn Virginia Curtis Brackett Richard Dudley Baker Harold Munroe Baker Conscience Circle Setauket San Francisco Calif Friends Mills College Oakland Emma Willard School Troy N. Y Mills San Francisco Institute of Arts Biddeford Harvard University Grove Press New York City University of California Baker George FE. Dudley South Street Broadway

Annual Meeting Of Scientist Church Is Held

Gratitude for spiritual growth and progress was the keynote as Christian Scientists from many countries attended the annual meeting of the mother church in Boston. Ralph E. Wagers was named president for the coming year. The Mother Church noted wide circulation of The Bible Speaks to You. Relief fund aid and education program updates were highlighted from the biennial meeting. New publications announced include Indonesian and Italian editions of key Christian Science works.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Christian Science Board of Directors Ralph E. Wagers Chicago Will B. Davis Texas Germany Cuba Roy Garrett Watson Mother Church Unity of Good Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science The Herald of Christian Science Christian Science Quarterly

Births At Notre Dame And Area Homes

To Mr and Mrs Walter Bonneau 40 Summit Old Orchard Beach a daughter Lillian 9 pounds 1 ounce May 24 To Mr and Mrs Bernard Masse 14 A Oak Biddeford a daughter Donna Marie 8 pounds 1 ounce May 25 Mrs Masse is Florence Deschambeault To Mr and Mrs Henry Metayer 56 South Biddeford a daughter Nancy 8 pounds 2 ounces May 27 To Mr and Mrs James Fennell Portland road Saco a daughter Marie Lou 8 pounds 13 ounces May 28 To Mr and Mrs Raymond Getchell Woodcock Ave Saco a daughter Mary Elizabeth 8 pounds 13 ounces May 29 To Mr and Mrs Elon L Eastman 7 Stone St Saco a son 8 pounds 12 ounces May 31 To Mr and Mrs James A Gretelle 170 Cleaves St Biddeford a son 10 pounds

Walter Bonneau Summit Street Old Orchard Beach Lillian Bernard R. Masse Oak Street Biddeford Donna Marie Masse Florence Deschambeault Henry Metayer South Street Nancy James Fennell Portland Road Saco Marie Lou Raymond Getchell Woodcock Avenue Mary Elizabeth Elon L. Eastman Stone Street James A. Gretelle Cleaves Street

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