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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1964
Page
8
An article offers guidance on keeping goldfish outdoors in pools and indoors in aquariums. It covers pool construction from wooden tubs to cement basins, oxygen needs, plant choices, water preparation, and safety tips for pets. It also touches on horse care, zoning, and a note about Elaine Farrell being selected for the Mount Ida Honor Society.
Ann Arbor based AP summary of 16 years of Michigan SRC interviews tracing the American voter amid a crisis year. It notes party loyalty averages 54 46 split since 1952, the voter’s focus on finances and family happiness, and that many vote last minute. It highlights lifelong affiliation patterns and the pull of personal concerns over issues.
Winners of the Salle Charite progressive whist party at 17 Alfred Street Biddeford include Lillian Grenier Dee Blow and Arthur Daigle. High scoring women and men named with many team pairs, special awards listed, and upcoming whist events scheduled for June 17 19 and 20.
Delia Normand is crowned series winner after the final eight weekly whist event at Le Foyer. Special prizes go to Agnes Caron Alcide Bedard Claudia Beaudoin and George Dum as. Malvina Roussel wins high score. many players receive score and consolation prizes. Weekend games continue with next Saturday and Sunday nights. Monthly meeting at 7 30 pm with lunch to follow.
Five properties change hands along Academy Avenue Saco West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach Church Street Old Orchard Beach and Ridgewood Circle Kennebunk. Buyers include Roger Wentworth Alice St Ouis William Strang and Charles Bragdon with brokers Arm and Mercier King Woodman Leo Larochelle and John Downing Agency Inc.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Superintending School Committee announces 32 teachers are taking advanced training this summer through extension courses or summer school classes. This equals 6 percent of the present faculty. Mrs Edward H Smith chair man reports that of the 16 non degree teachers two have retired this year and 10 are pursuing bachelor degrees. Twelve of 35 teachers with bachelor degrees are now working on master degrees. Positions are being filled in ten classes across junior primary fourth fifth seventh eighth grades and at the high school home economics industrial arts and commercial subjects biology and girls physical education.
The U S Supreme Court calls for near equal representation in both Senate and House, threatening Maine's Senate apportionment. Maine uses a bracket system by county population, giving Cumberland four seats for 182751 residents but Piscataquis one for 17379. Officials defer comment while assessing how the ruling affects state law.
Bangor hosts the Department of Maine two day convention where Mrs Florence Gagnon of Biddeford was elected junior vice president of the World War I Auxiliary. The meeting highlighted veteran services and group leadership.
Hiram Parish of the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce confirms the Quebec Carnival Caravan will visit the town on August 21 22 and 23. Guests will include Quebec City Mayor Wilfred Hamel and city official Maurice Howie. A committee of Chamber and town officials will finalize plans featuring fireworks a Scarborough Downs race program industry visits and a beauty contest. Mrs Jeanette Joseph of Waterville was chosen Auxiliary president at the annual convention.
A Hootenanny hosted by WGAN is planned with several radio and TV personalities expected to attend. An aerial act will be presented for visitors showcasing the event’s festive lineup.
The city clerk records two marriage intentions: Raymond Joseph Cote of Biddeford with Lorra ine Muriel Picard of Saco and Richard Conde Frechette of Biddeford with Linda Lee Hill of Saco.
Dr. J Edward Whelan of Saco named to one of seven director posts in the Maine Optometric Association as officers and board of directors were announced for the coming year. Dr Stephen J Karelas of Augusta is the president elect.
The Gregorian calendar was devised by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 to correct the drift of the Julian calendar devised under Julius Caesar. It adjusted leap years and realigned the calendar with the solar year to restore seasonal accuracy.
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