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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1967
Page
8
Gorham State College lists Miss Jayne Mullen of Old Orchard Beach among sophomores competing for campus queen. The Miss Gorham State College Pageant is set for 7 p.m. April 15 in Russell Hall Auditorium, officials say.
Grover Cleveland stands out as the only U S president to deliver his inaugural address without a prepared text. His spontaneous speech marked a notable moment in the ceremonial startup of his presidency.
Reservations for the Easter Smorgasbord at St Francis College gym Biddeford are announced by chairwoman Mrs Henry P Ross Sr. The Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary sponsors the affair at which numerous local couples and individuals have placed bookings. Patrons include Mr and Mrs Orphilda Chabot and many other residents and officials.
A double surprise stork shower was held at Mrs. David Balous home in Kennebunk. Guests including Mrs. John O Keefe and Mrs. Sam Simpson attended to honor Mrs Balous and Mrs. Robert Guptil. Gifts rested in an old bassinet. refreshments followed with a cake marked Pink or blue may your wish come true.
A new one stop service will help rural communities locate aid from federal state and private programs. The York County Technical Action Panel will centralize information and coordinate access through the Farmers Home Administration and other agencies including the Soil Conservation Service ASCS and Extension services. James R. Berry notes inquiries to the FSA office in Sanford or any county agency.
London model Twiggy, in New York to promote her clothing line, posed with Mayor John V. Lindsay and his daughter at City Hall. Lindsay joked about the budget, urging her to call London collect.
Atlantic City AP reports Fordham University Father Robert McNally says college undergraduates view lifetime priesthood as unattractive. He cites a nationwide decline in vocations and warns of a potential crisis similar to South America. Auxiliary Bishop John B. McDowell notes financial and attitude issues facing Catholic schools.
The bishop warned that without shared federal and state funds Catholic education remains dismal. He noted many doubt the program's value and questioned the sacrifices and costs involved as dioceses struggle to recruit enough teachers and nuns or lay staff.
A United Airlines jet from Glenview Illinois dropped 8000 feet in turbulent air over eastern Wyoming. Passenger George Graves 52 released his seat belt to reach his family and was fatally injured when he hit the cabin ceiling during the 100 miles north of Cheyenne descent.
Captain R A Mitchell of Denver made an unscheduled Casper landing after a Boeing 720 flight from Portland to Chicago. Graves died at a Casper hospital. Thirty passengers and seven crew were aboard. Graves’s family were treated and released, others routed to Denver to connect with United.
Michael D. Littlefield returns to Temple University in Philadelphia after Easter vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Fontaine on Fletcher Street. Richard Smith and Rodney Ross, both University of Maine students from Granville Junction, were visiting at the home of Smiths mother Mrs Donald Smith.
A slate of officers was elected at a Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at the Fossi Methodist Church in Biddeford. Named were President Esther Marr and officers for vice president, secretary, treasurer, publicity, hospitality, and several secretaries. Thirteen members and one guest attended as plans were announced for a bean supper on April 22, a food and rummage sale on May 12, and the annual fair on Nov. 4. The next meeting is April 12.
Summer Street residents left last Saturday for a week's Bermuda vacation, traveling to and from by plane. Mrs Barbara Taylor Porter of Melrose Massachusetts visited her mother Mrs Mary Taylor on Bourne Street Monday.
In the early Southwest wagon trails converged on Santa Fe, founded in 1609 as New Mexico's capital. National Geographic foresees tourism booming, urging preparation of airports and hotels for the 1970s supersonic jet era.
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