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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1965
Page
5
Nason of USC explains that teaching through letter writing strengthens three core skills in children. A fourth grader, Susan Smith, practices telling stories read aloud, then writes and spells as she copies and edits, improving handwriting. Summer projects offer focused practice beyond crowded classrooms.
Marriage intentions filed with the town clerk include Gerald W. McBride of Brown Street and Ernestine F. Welch of 25 High Street, Kennebunk. Clinton E. Hackett Jr. of White River Junction Vermont and Elaine M. Simpson of Bourney Street, Kennebunk. Shiela R. Johnson of Pleasant Street and Allan P. Thompson of Sea Road, Kennebunk.
The Bookshelf discusses preparing for retirement in finances and psychology, urging middle aged readers to use years 50 to 65 to build security and avoid mental stagnation. Pitkin uses case histories and a lively self help tone to urge proactive living beyond midlife malaise.
U S estimates show hard core Communist regulars in South Vietnam at 47 000 in organized units up from January 29 000 to 35 000 Figures hint at as many as 64 000 in classified reports The rise accompanies U S troop buildup from 23 000 at end of 1964 to 54 000 now and part time guerrilla strength up to about 100 000 with South Vietnamese forces near 574 000 plus 160 000 in major boost.
York Pomona and Cumberland County Pomona officers led a three point meeting at Lebanon School with Louis Doucette master. The program by Sagarahoe Pomona included readings skits music and a quiz. Thelma Farley announced a Cerebral Palsy Fund donation and Andrea Card called two youths to attend Bryant Pond Youth Camp. Next meeting July 16 at Topsham Grange with supper at 6 30 p.m.
Elaine Fecteau daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerard Fecteau of Biddeford graduates from St Josephs Academy Portland She led the Glee Club Legion of Mary and French Club served as librarian and was senior class president She plans nursing training at Mercy Hospital Portland in September
Miss Joy Billings daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Billings Summer Street was graduated from Scituate High School in Scituate Mass on Wednesday evening She will enter the University of Maine Orono as a freshman on June 21 Attending were her parents Mr and Mrs Martin Billings overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Lord
Old Orchard Beach Assembly of the Rainbow conferred degrees on two candidates with Susan Sheehan presiding and Mrs Marjorie Douglass as Mother Advisor. Past Worthy Advisors Charlene Rallis Nena Strombom Emmy Lu Hansen Geraldine Durant Holly Douglass served, with Holly Douglass as recorder.
The Seaside Club hosted duplicate bridge at the Briggs home in Old Orchard Beach. Winners were Mrs Paullus and Berry with first place, Mrs Leonard and Miss Field second, and a three way tie for third among Mr Whelan Mrs Bates and Mrs Ellingwood. Master Point night was observed. Next Thursday at 7 30 p m the group will meet again at the Briggs residence.
In Scituate Massachusetts the notice lists Joy's sister and brothers Miss Beverly Billings Mickie and Duchie Billings also Miss Jeanne Parks and Fred and Bobby Parks among those mentioned in the family or legal record.
Royal Sheltra presented a report on his statewide campaigning during a meeting of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post at Elm Street Hall Biddeford led by Commander Robert Pierre. He listed candidates for state department vice president as Flag Day observances were urged with the statewide convention slated for Waterville June 18 19 and 20.
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