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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1967

Page

3

Health Careers Day Planned At Thornton

A Health Careers Day for York County high school students will be held Thursday April 27 at Thornton Academy Saco at 1 30 p m. Sponsored by the Women's Auxiliaries of the York County Medical Society and the Webber Hospital, the event will cover medicine nursing dentistry and related fields with guest specialists. Co chairs are Mrs Robert S Lafond and Mrs Marcel D Quellette with a long list of committee members from Saco Biddeford Old Orchard Beach York Kennebunk and Bar Mills assisting as hosts and organizers.

York County Webber Hospital Auxiliary York County Medical Society Thornton Academy Saco Robert S Webber Hospital Robert S. Lafond Marcel D. Quellette Sanford Harry Garland Jon Nathanson Joseph Kenneally Carl Haas Fuene Wolfahrt Maurice Oss Joseph Truman Simon Spill Leopold Viger Roger R. P. Robert Biddeford Thomas Anton Old Orchard Beach Oney P. Smith Wells Alexander W. Magosi York James Johnston Kennebunk S. Dunton Drummond Bar Mills G. Patrick Shaw

Aid to heart doctors traces ECG origin

The electrocardiograph is an instrument that records graphic representations of the heart’s electrical currents. It was invented about 35 years ago, aiding heart specialists in diagnosing cardiac conditions.

Maine hearings weigh wetlands control and tax plan

Two Maine legislative committees examined conservation and revenue issues with a Wetlands Control Board proposal to regulate marsh and bog development and a second bill taxing income. Opponents argued enforceability and constitutionality while supporters urged funding for education and local government.

Augusta Wetlands Control Board Maine Judiciary Committee Water and Power Robert L. Dow Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries Bath

Committees Appointed by Gurney Relief Corps for 1967

The Fred S. Gurney Relief Corps announces committee appointments by President Marion Boucher. Members are listed for Relief and Hospital Conference Child Welfare Red Cross and Executive groups. A silent auction is planned for April 25 with a noon start and covered dish dinner.

Fred S. Gurney Relief Corps Marion Boucher Marjorie Fogg Dorothy Abbott Irene Ayer Relief and Hospital Hazel Emmons Bessie Moulton Louise Harrison Ruth Willey Phyllis Wright Ethel Ballard Eva Sherman Gertrude Dennett Wright Red Cross Doris Duross Sherman Mike Caton Helen Tarbox Mary Fairfield Mary Smith Annie Caton Beatrice Hover Ballard Dennett Emmons

Tomato dreams vs frost and plastic tomatoes

In Chicago, Charles Gene McDaniel reflects on a winter desire for tomato blossoms and porch pots. He recalls failed attempts with potted tomato plants and pine for garden blossoms while facing a supply of tasteless supermarket fruit.

Charles Gene McDaniel Chicago Arkansas

AOH Auxiliary to Division One Plans Smorgasbord Supper

Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary and the Division One men will host a smorgasbord supper on April 15 at 6 30 p.m. in the AOH Hall Biddeford corner Elm and Main Streets. A social hour precedes the meal from 5 30 to 6 30.

Order of Hibernians AOH Elm Main Streets Biddeford Charles E. Cartier Ann Hector Johanna Lynch Evelyn Bois Christine Feeney Irene Johnson Margaret Sharkey Julia Benoit Cecelia Descoteaux Helen Murphy Glen More Kennebunk Cartier Benoit Elizabeth Kenneally Mary Burns Gladys C. Loan Mary Murphy Helen Colpitts Eileen O'Rourke Irene Gallagher Kay Murphy Catherine Miniutti Mary Fearon

Woman whose book spurred Steven Truscott review

Toronto author Isabel LeBourdais hopes her magazine article and book The Trial of Steven Truscott help bring a Supreme Court review of the 1959 verdict. She seeks a post decision path, praising action to prevent similar trials without proper safeguards.

Toronto Isabel LeBourdais Georgian Bay Steven Truscott Lynne Harper Clinton, Ont

Open House at St Louis High School This Sunday

St Louis High invites parents and the public to an open house Sunday from 1 to 4. Staff will be on hand to meet visitors and guide tours. Refreshments will be served as officials note the event is especially for parents of students.

United States Montreal Buckminister Fuller St. Louis High School Samuel Paul Jamaica N.Y

St. Louis High Seeks Interested Attendees For Enrollment

The notice invites parents and guardians to attend sessions about enrollment options at St. Louis High, calling for all interested persons to participate and learn about the program.

St. Louis High

Indian minister vows probe into US aid claims in election

Home Minister Y B Chavan told Parliament New Delhi will investigate leftist charges that the United States used rupees from grain sales to influence India's general election. In London, Buckingham Palace would not comment on a Stoke on Trent church petition asking Queen Elizabeth II to withhold permission for her cousin to remarry after adultery divorce claims. The Earl of Harewood's divorce suit proceeds next week with his plans to marry.

Frank Erichsen - Brown Isa Truscotts Steven New Delhi India Y. B. Chavan United States U.S Congress Party London Buckingham Palace St. James's Stoke-on-Trent Elizabeth II Earl of Harewood

Music Exchange Program at Old Orchard High School

Old Orchard Beach High School hosts a music exchange with Georges Valley High and St. George Thomaston students April 13 16 and April 22 23. The combined concert band will include about 60 players from both schools with the Starliners and Georges Valley Dance Band performing separately before a joint set. A Thomaston concert is April 15 and the local show is April 22 at 7 30 p.m. with free admission. Housing is sought for 40 visiting students for the Saturday night stay with meals and a Sunday program.

WPG 1 OLD Orchard Beacha Old Orchard Beach Donald H. Hamalainen Bach Debussy Cacavas Thomaston Hamalainen Barbara Freeman Parent - Teacher Association

District One Gateway Session Date Change

The District One Gateway meeting date was moved from April 17 to April 12 at 7 30 p.m. at Kennedy School Biddeford. About 40 to 50 PTA presidents will present unit activity resumes. Hosts and leaders were named including Mrs Joyce Letellier and Mrs Nancy Sledge.

District One Gateway Biddeford Parent- Teacher Association Betty Anton Cherry Lane Kennedy School PTA Joyce Letellier Nancy Sledge Jacqueline Goulet Pauline Arbour Kenneddy School Norma Lavigne Lucienne Martin Arbour Ruth Travers Joyce Metayer Letellier Martin Theresa Sparkowich Goulet Lavigne Anton

Ancient Vidostok Well Waters Stolac Village Still

In Vidostok near Stolac Yugoslavia an ancient well has supplied water to the village for about a millennium and continues to do so. Local lore ties the well to the town’s endurance through centuries.

Stolac Yugoslavia Vidostok Hercegovinian Town

Harewood permission request sparks church divorce issue

The petitioners urge Queen Elizabeth II to withhold permission for Harewood to wed, arguing the Church of England does not recognize divorce under the 1771 royal marriages act, while Patricia Tuckwell is noted as his former partner. In Moscow, Bakayev says the Soviet Union aims to open the Arctic Northeast Passage to more nations, though no date is set. The route runs from the North Sea to the Bering Sea and is icebound much of the year, with Soviet convoys guided by icebreakers.

Patricia Tuckwell Britain Lord Harewood Church of England Harewood Moscow Europe Asia Viktor G. Bakayev North Sea Nor Iway Siberia Bering Sea Alaska

Saco Teen Age Democrats Set Friday Meeting

The Saco City Committee and state Teen Age Democrats plan an organizational meeting at 7 30 p.m. Friday in GAR Hall Saco with guest speaker and chief organizer Gerald O Toole state chair man. Michael Gagnon is vice chair man and Linda Hart Scarborough chapter chairwoman is invited.

Saco Democrats Ic Gar Hall Saco Gerald O'Toole Democrats O'Toole Cheverus Michael Gagnon Linda Hart Scarborough Paul Reay Clay Street

Owl Wing Edges Muffle Noise for Silent Flight

An owl uses fringed wings to reduce sound and glide silently. It relies on hearing rather than sight to locate prey, helping it hunt effectively in darkness.

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