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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1972
Page
12
Hall Boyle reflects on the concept of hell in everyday life from infancy to old age. He lists stages of private trials including a baby’s pinprick injury, a child’s spanking, petty shames, career and marriage missteps, and financial woes, ending with the strains of forged Social Security.
The speaker muses on personal hells from a half rotted meal in prison to waking in smoke with a red eyed fork tailed figure offering rare coffee. He argues that neither hells nor heavens are always chosen but descend by chance, a fate the chaplain may hear about.
Nassau College registrar announces Dean's List for the second semester. Named students include Robert D. O'Dell of Kennebunk Pauline H M Ruel of Biddeford and Constantine J. Vakas of Old Orchard Beach along with their parentage and street addresses.
A local thrift drive invites residents to donate unwanted items to help community groups. Organizers say surplus goods find new homes and support charitable programs, with drop offs at the civic center this Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm.
Saco Cub Scout Pack 310 sponsored by Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks held a family cookout on Bay View beach led by Cubmaster Lloyd Mason and Den Chief Robert Harriman. Activities included kite flying and baseball with refreshments served. Keith Nadeau received a new white neckerchief with pine tree trim from district commissioner Al Beety and joins Boy Scout Troop 310.
Senate subcommittee chair Thomas J. McIntyre announces hearings on soft contact lenses set for July 6 and 7. The panel will examine safety efficacy and potential problems with the new plastic, moisture retaining lenses amid doubts from medical experts and concerns over monopolies by a large firm.
Biddeford Junior High School announces student registration for next year on June 19 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school office. Morning dismissal today was noted.
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