Dear Abby Columns on Names and Marriage Counseling
A reader asks about naming a child Harry after Tom and Dick and Abby notes Harry is a solid name. Other letters discuss trust issues in marriage and advice to confront a partner. A man asks how to gain sales experience, and another asks about teeth and kissing. The page ends with a question about foods affecting male virility.
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Abby
Thomas
Richard
Tom
Harry
Trenton
New Jersey
Eenie
Meenie
Civil Service Exam Held at Beach for Fire Department
At Old Orchard Beach the Civil Service Commission held a test for callmen. The top three scorers, Robert Randall Roger Hansen and Roy Bryant, will be posted and may be appointed when vacancies arise, according to commission chairman Edward H. Smith.
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Old Orchard Beach
Civil Service Commission
Fire Department
Edward H. Smith
Commission
Robert Randall
Roger Hansen
Roy Bryant
Scott Charges Baker Probe Is Being Blocked
Sen. Hugh Scott accuses the government of blocking the Bobby Baker investigation and questions why high officials would hide information. Baker resigned under fire last October and has invoked the Fifth Amendment. investigators plan to hear two witnesses as they review Baker's bank dealings.
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Washington
Hugh Scott
Bobby Baker
Scott
Rules Committee
Senate
Baker
Church Group Plans March Business Meeting in Saco
The Social Circle of the Saco Second Parish Unitarian Church schedules its March business meeting for Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. in the parish house on School Street Saco. At 6:30 p.m. the Family Night program and meal follow for parishioners of Biddeford First Universalist and Saco Unitarian Church featuring films by Sven Edfors from a European trip.
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Saco Second Parish
Biddeford Juvenile Case Is Continued
A juvenile case in Biddeford Municipal Court was continued for sentencing after a conference with the boy and his parents. Assistant Judge Gerald Nason presided with Captain Philip Poirier of the Biddeford Police Department serving as the complaining officer.
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Biddeford
Gerald Nason
Philip Poirier
Science Shrinks Piles No-Surgery Treatment Advertised
A New York Special reports a novel healing substance named Bio-Dyne, now sold as Preparation H, claimed to shrink hemorrhoids stop itching and relieve pain without surgery. Case results reportedly show significant reduction and statements from sufferers that piles are no longer a problem.
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New York, N. Y
Nason On Education by Leslie J. Nason
University of Southern California education professor Leslie J. Nason offers insights on methods and theory in a concise column. He explores learning processes, classroom practice, and the importance of pedagogy in modern schools.
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Leslie J. Nason
University of Southern California
Complex Grouping Plans in Schools Urgently Needed
The article argues that single criterion grouping fails and calls for a complex, multi criteria approach tailored to each pupil. It cites a Los Angeles high school example using four criteria to form a fast chemistry section and notes parental and teacher backing.
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Los Angeles
Nason
Local Loan Co expands to larger Biddeford offices
Local Loan Co, formerly Atlas Loan Co, moved to enlarged street floor quarters at 966 Main St Biddeford. President John L. McHenry Jr announced from Providence offices. Branch managed by Roger W. Durant. part of Local Finance System with 62 offices in five states. The firm marks 26 years in small loans with assets over 20 million. Sixty million acres of U S harvest export prove agricultural context.
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Local Loan Co
The
Atlas Loan Co
Main St
Biddeford
John L. McHenry Jr
Providence
R. I
Roger W. Durant
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Jersey
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Le Foyer Cancels Sunday Whist Party
The Le Foyer whist party in Biddeford canceled the Sunday event in respect for life member Mrs. Leona Sinclaire who died Saturday morning. Winners at the Saturday event included Mary Ruel and Agnes Caron for high score, with many other prize recipients and a forthcoming event set for next weekend at 7:30 p.m.
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le Foyer
Foss
Pool Streets
Biddeford
Mary Ruel
Paul Chabot
Gertrude Wood
Mabel Ayotte
Agnes Caron
Josephine Valliere
Alma Morin
Blanche Chabot
Rita Gobeil
Lina Bald
Joseph Plourde
Rose Shevenell
Alma Sylvestre
Aurore Soucy
Alderic Soucy
Maurice Marcoux
Bertha Desrosiers
Napoleon Dupras
Precille Lambert
Alfred Lapierre
Laura Smith
Beatrice P. Geniers
Lucianna Lemay
Mary Gagne
Rosalre Chouinard
Therese Bald
Sadie Hill
Robert Lambert
A W. Jones
Medley Caulieu
Rizes
Wilfred Morin
Daniel Halacy
Diana Moulin
King Paul of Greece Hospitalized With Blood Clots
King Paul of Greece, 62, developed a blood clot in his left lung after a stomach ulcer operation. He also had a clot in his right leg and was confined to bed again as premier George Papandreou was summoned. His condition was described as not presently a cause for concern. Crown Prince Constantine was named regent hours before the latest setback.
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Athens
Greece
Paul
George Papandreou
Tatoi
Constantine
Dramatic Reading at Thursday Club Meeting in Biddeford
A dramatic reading of Mam selle by Mrs Fillmore Harris and a vocal solo by Mrs Donald Libby with piano accompaniment by Mrs El len Authier will highlight the March 5 meeting of the Thursday Club at 2 pm in the Universalist Church vestry Biddeford. Chairman of the day is Mrs Clarence Kennedy with assistants Mrs Joseph Kenneally and Mrs Norman Reilly. Hostesses include Mrs Cleo Ross Mrs Benjamin Rycosky Mrs William Sansoucy Mrs Robert Johnson Mrs Irving Sandler Mrs Myer Saperia and Mrs Thomas Paraday.
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Mam’ Selle
Fillmore Harris
Donald Libby
Ellen Authier
Universalist Church
Biddeford
Clarence Kennedy
Joseph Kenneally
Norman Reilly
Cleo Ross
Benjamin Rycosky
William Sansoucy
Robert Johnson
Irving Sandler
Myer Saperia
Thomas Paraday
Chicken disrupts mail delivery in Iola street chase
In Iola Kansas postman Ralph Shafer opened a downtown mailbox and a loud angry white leghorn chicken leaped out. The bird fled along the street prompting Shafer to give chase before authorities could intervene.
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Iola
Kan
Ralph Shafer
Lola
Shafer
Foot Fashion Liberates Women Says Margaret Clark
New York AP profile of shoe designer Margaret Clark a tireless advocate for roomy toed shoes and liberated feet. She wears a Robin Hood hat and plum pumps as she describes a 15 year struggle with fashion norms and her Mercury Award win.
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New York
Margaret Clark
Jerrold Miller
Margaret
Jerry
Peple
Johnson still finding his way after 100 days in office
President Johnson nears 100 days in office as he navigates foreign policy, Congress, and press relations amid strong public support. He leads on economy and civil rights but faces sharp tests on medical care, the war on poverty, and Vietnam, while adopting selective press briefings and occasional televised updates.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
Congress
House
Senate
Capitol
Kennedy
Panama
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Viet Nam
White House
Two Churches Combine For Baptism Service
A combined baptismal service was held at the Biddeford church for West Buxton Baptist Church and Biddeford United Baptist Church. Candidates included Kenneth Waterhouse and Michael Halliczuk with Ian Reed Pike from Saco. Rev. Jas per M. Beane led the message Part I and Rev. Delbert Campbell officiated baptisms, with music by Mrs. Kenyon Wills and soloist Ethlyn Stuart.
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West Buxton
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Biddeford
Kenneth Waterhouse
Michael Halliczuk
Ian Reed Pike
Saco
Jasper M. Beane
Delbert Campbell
Kenyon Wills
Ethlyn Stuart
Kennebunk Baptist Church
Mr. Campbell
Mrs. Wills
Miss Stuart
Mr. Beane
Wills
Biddeford Fire Crews Respond Twice to City Blazes
Firefighters were called to an awning fire at 113 Main Street Biddeford where a cigarette toss may have started the blaze. Slight damage was contained by crews. Earlier an overflowing oil burner at 63 Alfred Street Biddeford prompted a response with no further fire. The Salvation Army occupies the building owned by Eleanor McCallum. Rekindling was spotted at Marcotte Furniture Store after last Saturday’s earlier blaze during tool recovery by a fire lieutenant.
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Biddeford
Main St
Alfred St
Salvation Army
Eleanor McCallum
Marcotte
Bid Whist Tourney Leaders Announced at Salle Charite Hall
Weekly bid whist results from Salle Charite Hall Alfred Street Biddeford list top pairs and high scorers. Leaders include Anna Morin with 469 points and Lillian Grenier 469, followed by Wilfrid Poisson and John Paquette 437, Marcel Garon and Rita Dunton 419, and others. Special awards awarded in yesterday's progressive whist event go to Gabrielle Lehouillier Blanche Tremblay and Anna Nadeau with high scorers named. Weekend events include March 6 tournament and March 7 baked bean supper plus progressive whist.
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Salle Charite
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Anna Morin
Lillian Grenier
Wilfrid Poisson
John Paquette
Marcel Garon
Rita Dunton
Germaine Mercier
Gertrude Michaud
Claire Goudreau
Adelard St. Ouis
Leon Paul
Joseph Grenier
Blanche Tremblay
Marcel Courots
Rita Bineau
Alma Caron
Rose Lundstrom
Joseph, Dube
Anna Nadeau
Anna Baillargeon
Gabrielle Lehouillier
Isabelle Lebel
Yvonne Bo
OU official critiques job matching by computer
Norman Okla The University of Oklahoma Employment Service director Leonard D Harper says the mechanical system of computerizing job seeking for college students leaves little room for individual differences and cannot match standouts with jobs. He argues standouts and jobs cannot be matched by punched card electronic devices.
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Norman
Okla
University of Oklahoma
Leonard D. Harper
U.S. Employment Service
Victory Circle reports at Biddeford meeting highlight donations
Our Lady of Victory Circle held a meeting at the Fremont Club Room Biddeford with reports by officers including secretary Emilia Romeo and treasurer Cora Leprohon. They voted donations to the Red Cross York County Chapter the Community Child and Family Guidance Association and St Ann's Sodality.
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Our Lady of Victory Circle
Fremont Club
Alfred St
Biddeford
Emilia Romeo
Cora Leprohon
Yvonne Hevey
Anna Forcier
Marie Anna Dorais
American National Red Cross
York County
Community Child and Family Guidance Association
Saco
Old Orchard Beach
St. Ann’s Sodality
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Amanda Durette
Fatima
Lourdes
France
Florida Labranche
Lillian Jacoby
Alden Racine
Armande Courtois
Anna Cote
Lea Labarre
Juliette Quinn
Josephine Chambers
Exilian Eo
Juliette Pouin
Insurance Women To Meet Tuesday In Scarborough
The Insurance Women of Southern Maine will hold their meeting tomorrow at the Pinedale Restaurant in Scarborough with dinner at 6 p m. President Mrs Lee Karatsanos will lead the session and main speaker John W Deering of W E Hutton Co will discuss Mutual Funds Local members attending include Miss Jeannette Davis and several named members.
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Insurance Women
Southern Maine
Pinedale
Scarborough
Lee Karatsanos
John W. Deering
W. E. Hutton Co
Mutual Funds
Jeannette Davis
Fileen Nadeau
Ulrica Barnes
Ruth Allen
Murielle Caron
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Family Service Association
Biddeford-Saco
Abigail
van Bures
Michael A. Petit, M.D
Welppul Guidance
Main Street
First Parish Unitarian Church
Kennebunk
Liberal Religious
Peter Clark
David Clark
Amy Landry
David Cram
Peter Burr
Judith Dickinson
Diane Fisher
Eleanor Perry
Peter Bryant
Albert Smith
United State
Virginia Woolf
OSE
CES
Samuel Paul
Jamaica
N.Y
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