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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1964

Page

3

Thornton Wins Debate Tourney at Thornton Academy

Thornton Academy in Saco hosted 54 debates on Saturday on the Social Security medical coverage resolution. TA team members Phillip Saperia, Nancy Ross, Richard Bailey, and Brian Arsenault won the rotating plaque, with Arsenault sharing top negative speaker honors and William Cloran of St Mary’s Lynn named best affirmative speaker.

Thornton Academy Richard Bailey Brian Arsenault Nancy Ross Phillip Saperia Academy William Cloran St. Mary’s Boys High School Lynn Mass Arsenault Saco St. Mary's Boys High School Thornton's Burlington Cheverus High School Portland Edward Little High School Auburn Laconia N.11 Lewiston High School Lynnfield Rockland District Sanford St. Dominic’s St Mary's High School Salem Mass Classical Shrewsbury South Portland Westbrook

Freeman To Speak In Orono Thursday

ORONO AP Agriculture and Home Week opened today as Secretary Orville L. Freeman will speak Thursday afternoon at the University of Maine. A news conference will follow his address on campus.

Easter musical program at Washington Avenue Church

Old Orchard Beach reports strong attendance for the Easter program Biography of Christ staged by the Sunday School at Washington Avenue Methodist Church. Mrs. Emily Felker oversaw the event with assistant superintendent Mrs. Joyce McKee and narrators Judy Winslow and Dean Koepp. Junior Choir performed as organist Gertrude Thomason planned. Church decor featured Easter plants loaned by parishioners in memory of relatives. Also notes Mrs. Hazel Madden hospitalized at Webber Hospital and Mrs. Carroll Bent’s return from St Petersburg Florida.

Christ Washington Avenue Methodist Church Emily Felker Joyce McKee Judy Winslow Dean Koepp Gertrude Thomason Hazel Madden Atlantic Avenue Webber Hospital Carroll Bent Saco Avenue St. Petersburg Fla

Beach Rainbow honors three guests at Old Orchard Beach reception

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Three guests honored by Beach Rainbow at a reception held by Old Orchard Beach Assembly Order of the Rainbow at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall. Betty Lamson, Emmy Lu Hanson, and Holly Douglass were welcomed by Mother Advisor Marjorie Douglass and introduced by Paula Pendleton.

Old Orchard Beach Betty Lamson Emmy Lu Hanson Australia Holly Douglass New York Paula Pendleton Susan Sheehan Judy Lamson Joan Yerta Donna Davis Karen Waddell Mildred Tripp Kathy Kent Nancy Patrick Joan Strickland Nena Strombom Helen Parks Douglass Grand Repre

Notable Officials Attend Advisory Board Gathering

Representatives Emmy Lu Hanson and Holly Douglass, Grand Worthy Advisor Judy Lamson and other honored guests plus Chairman of the Advisory Board Mrs. Josephine Hanson attended the event. Refreshments were served in the dining room and a social hour followed.

Emmy Lu Hanson Holly Douglass Judy Lamson Josephine Hanson

Ellen Groneng Bridal Shower in Kennebunk Lower Village

A surprise bridal shower honored Miss Ellen Groneng daughter of Mr and Mrs Leif Groneng at her aunt Mrs Don ald Evans home on Western Avenue with co hosts Mrs Evans Mrs Paul Lemay and Miss Dawn Stevens. Gifts were in a basket with a krepe bride doll centerpiece and heart shaped cake. Guests included family and friends while several were unable to attend.

Kennebunk Homor Ellen Groneng Leif Groneng Intervale Road Donald Evans Western Avenue Kennebunk Lower Village Evans Paul Lemay Lower Village Dawn Stevens Richard Stevens A. Wesley Leech Dorrance Clark Judith Lovett Linda Groneng George Papcan Nancy Leech Sally Angell Paula Genthner Joan Dixon Margaret Bouchard Nancy Hilton Miss Groneng Miss Stevens Lemay Alfie Leech Ora McConnell Richard Leech Robert Leech Jack Ephross Sadie Clark Linda Graves Lois Davis Doris FitzPatrick Susan Hill Sandra Cutten Eva Morris Esther Oakes Betty i Miller

Wells Man Named Driver Of Month

POPE AFB North Carolina Airman 2c Robert A Brackett son of Mr and Mrs George W Brackett of Wells Maine has been selected driver of the month in the 464th Transportation Squadron here Brackett a vehicle operator was chosen for his outstanding performance and driving ability A Wells High School graduate he entered the service in December 1961

Pope Afb N.C Robert A. Brackett George W. Brack Ett Wells Maine 464Th Brackett Wells High School

Bates Mfg reports 1963 net income rise on sales near 40 million

Bates Manufacturing Co. reports net income of 850,913 on nearly 40 million in sales for 1963, up from 713,841 on 38 million in 1962. President A Phillip Goldsmith cites new markets, expanded merchandise lines, and stronger advertising as the drivers of the gain.

Lewiston Bates Mfg. Co A. Phillip Goldsmith

Workshop Care Is Easy Chore

Practical tips for organizing a home workshop to stay neat, safe, and efficient. The piece urges dedicated storage for tools nails and screws, dust and rag containment to prevent fires, and simple layout ideas for space and safety including dehumidification lighting acoustics and child safety.

Associated Press

Alaska Quake Devastates Seward and Anchorage

Reports from Alaska describe widespread destruction after the Friday quake. Seward and Anchorage suffered extensive damage to business districts, rail lines, and waterfront areas while Kodiak and Valdez reported dozens of deaths, and Pacific coast towns faced powerful tidal waves. authorities warned of aftershocks and potential further salvage efforts as aid sought to reach isolated communities.

Gulf of Alaska Anchorage Kodiak Island

Change Machine Break Reported In Saco

Saco police report a break in at Lyn-Flex Industries Saturday afternoon. A change machine in the lunch room was broken into with about $15 taken. Entry is thought to have been gained by breaking a glass pane over a door lock. Investigators believe the intruder may have fled when police arrived. The case remains under investigation.

Saco Lyn-Flex Industries, Inc Industrial Park Investigaton

Ambulance Repairs Needed In Biddeford

Biddeford firefighters had no calls yesterday as fire equipment stood idle and the ambulance remained unusable due to a mechanical breakdown. Officials hope the vehicle will be repaired and back in service shortly.

Biddeford

Elks Member Dumont Named for June 16 Democratic Ballot

Dumont of Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks, a Democratic activist, has had nomination papers accepted by the secretary of state and his name will appear on the June 16 Democratic primary ballot.

Dumont Biddeford-Saco

Brown in Columbus Says He Has Not Received Glenn Telegram

In Columbus Ohio Brown a Republican hopeful says he has not received Glenns telegram while an aide notes it may be too late to remove Glenns name from the Ohio ballot Many have already filed to run If Glenn were nominated despite withdrawal he could resign by notifying the secretary of state or disqualify himself by not filing a campaign expense report

Columbus Ohio Brown Glenn Democratic State Committee

Arkansas Diamond State Minerals Find Near Hot Springs

Diamond state boast highlights Arkansas as a bonanza for rock collectors with nearly every U S rock type represented. Magnet Cove near Hot Springs yields about one hundred mineral specimens, underscoring Arkansas as the only U S state where the diamond can be found.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas U. S Magnet Cove Hot Springs

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery Ad

Science unveils a new healing substance Bio-Dyne that shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves itching and pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual shrinkage and complete relief, with patients declaring piles no longer a problem. Available as suppository or ointment under Preparation H2 at drug counters.

New York, N. Y Specter

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