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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1968
Page
3
ACOLUMNIST argues readers should ignore critics and study publisher ads to decode book marketing. Examples show common phrases mask sales tactics, revealing which ads hide weak titles or overstocked spring lists while praising dull or overhyped works. The piece mocks inflated promises.
A poised catalogue blurb praises a set of biographies of railroad barons as singular and illuminating. It promises delicacy and tact for serious readers and warns of a gripping, portents-filled drama. The text notes monthly payments of 82.75 dollars with interest.
KENNEBUNK The Goodwin Store on Main Street has been sold by Mr and Mrs Fred eric Goodwin to Thomas Braza Jr of Raynham Mass who took over the business on Saturday June 8 Braza a Taunton Coyle High School graduate has apprenticed three years in his father’s Beacon Hill Boston shop
Los Angeles, California, is noted as incorporated as a city in the year 1850. The brief entry records the foundational date of the municipality as a formal city.
Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, scored Cambridge University's only goal in a polo match against Oxford Sunday as Cambridge fell 2-1. In North Carolina, Rev. James C. Peters, 43, of Greensboro, was named superintendent of the Winston-Salem district of the United Methodist Church, announced by Bishop Earl Hunt Jr. and others in the Western North Carolina Conference.
London AP reports lone yachtsman Alex Rose seen about 1500 miles from home on return leg of world trip. His vessel Lively Lady was sighted Saturday by the Norwegian ship Sunseahorse about 400 miles southwest of the Azores. He is expected to reach Portsmouth around June 23.
Kamaishi Japan AP reports Jubei Nakamura Japan's oldest resident marks his 116th birthday. A physician notes he is in best health though legs weaken. Nakamura retired from fishing at 75 and avoids both alcohol and tobacco, crediting sea urchins for part of his longevity.
A brush fire spread to a captured ammunition stockpile in Tel Aviv causing explosions that shook buildings. Firefighters were kept away and to protect residents seven areas were evacuated while roads and electricity were cut as a precaution. No sign of sabotage and no casualties were reported.
St Andre's High School held commencement exercises with Rev. Clement Thibodeau of Notre Dame Institute addressing 35 seniors at the parish hall. Valedictorian Rita Bellefeuille and salutatorian Cecile Gagne led the ceremonies with a choral performance and numerous awards and scholarships announced by church and community groups.
The Summer fair at First Parish Congregational Church in Saco is set for Wednesday July 17 at 10 a.m. on the church lawn. Mrs. James Warren is general chairman and Mrs. Paul Weimer is hostess. A lobster roll luncheon runs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with chairwoman Mrs. Hazel Bishop. New features include Christmas in July and a Petland booth. Numerous booths and committees are listed with chairmen and helpers for aprons, foods, needlecraft, candy, white elephant, Lady’s Boutique, and the Cut Flower Shoppe.
Robert Lennox of Saco will present color slides of mountains and seashore to Saco Adult Center at AMVETS VFW Hall Spring Street on Wednesday at 1 AM He chairs Portland AMCs chapter and belongs to the 4000-Footer Club He has helped map the AMC guide and will show shore and Mt Desert Island canoe trip images The hospitality committee leads a 10 AM to 4 PM meeting with volunteers and weekly Wednesday programs welcome all interested persons
A fragment notes sturgeon were nicknamed Albany beef in the Hudson River, reflecting local jargon for the large freshwater fish once common in the area. The item hints at regional slang tied to river fisheries.
Saco Valley Junior and Brownie Girl Scouts celebrated Juliette Low Day Saturday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wolfertz Pool Road Biddeford. The program featured a flag ceremony relay games knot tying compass reading dramatics a song fest and a Christmas in June tree decorating with Juliette Low gifts. Santa Claus arrived with lollypops and Mrs Wolfertz received a gift of appreciation. Thirty thirteen troops representing Biddeford Saco Kennebunk Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach and Buxton attended.
All races in the International Triple Crown are run on grass and cover 12 furlongs each, establishing a uniform distance and surface for the series.
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