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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1963
Page
8
Advice column offering teen relationship guidance. A year-old girl seeks help to repair a friendship after a jealous ex friend talks about her. Elinor suggests easing contact, ignoring insults, and rebuilding trust. A second letter asks how to date a new coworker, advising patience, meeting parents, and group outings to build confidence.
The last two Insurance City Open golf tournaments at Waterbury Conn were decided after seven hole playoffs with dramatic finishes.
Saco police investigated a three car collision at the Elm and Green street intersection. Lionel H. Parenteau of Biddeford collided with Zeb Corriveau who was crossing Elm from Storer street, pushing Corriveau into David A. Grantham who was stopped on Green near Elm. No injuries were reported. Damage estimates totaled 300 for Corriveau, 250 for Parenteau, and 150 for Grantham.
Mrs Leandre Charest chairing reservations for the Notre Dame hospital auxiliary ball on May 4 at St Francis College. The advance list includes Elmont Tyndale Kennebunkport and Mrs Tyndale representing Gov and Mrs Reed. Usherettes Jane York and Susan Dupuis added. general arrangements by Mrs J Alfred Cabana.
President Kennedy urged Congress to study a plan that would match all individual campaign gifts of 10 dollars or less in federal elections. Senators and representatives voiced little backing, with some calling it superficial and ineffective. The president also sent bills on tax incentives and reporting, while past bills failed to pass. The report notes criticism and calls for contribution limits and tighter expenditure controls. The piece ends by noting Mike Kimball of Portland set a Maine indoor mile record and Maine's track success against Bates.
The York County Superior Court granted 14 divorces last week under Justice Charles R. Pomeroy. Six were finalized with custody, support, and alimony set. eight granted on 30 day appeal terms. Names include Ethel Waite and Evelyn Kahn among others with varied child custody and monthly support awards.
Eagle Scout Cary Sneider presented an oil painting of a scouting canoeing scene to Troop One Building association and Boy Scout Troop 305. Scout Sneider painted it. accepting for the association, President Philip Hatch said it would occupy a prominent Scout hall spot.
Warren A. Light 21 of Pine Point Scarborough faced reckless driving in Saco Municipal Court. Case continued without plea at state request. George Martel 50 of Kennebunkport pleaded guilty to driving without a license and paid a $10 fine after a collision on Saco Avenue damaged Simard’s car.
Game wardens and deputies renewed a search along the Stillwater River for two University of Maine students, John E. Field and Thomas G. Feltman, both 20, who vanished after a canoe wreck was found on the riverbank near Old Town.
A Cub Scout Pack 305 member now in Troop 305 completed a training course and joined the Order of the Arrow. He received his Eagle Badge last October.
Two college students majoring in wildlife management disappeared during a trapping expedition. A canoe section stripped of canvas was found on the riverbank in Orono, highlighting a possible incident during their outdoor work.
An integrated group starts a walk through the Deep South to trace the steps of Baltimore postman William L. Moore who was shot dead near Attalla Alabama on April 24 The march includes six white men and five Negro men from the Congress of Racial Equality and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee They travel with a truck from the NAACP Moore wore a placard calling for interracial dining They intend to reach Jackson Mississippi to present integration views to Governor Ross Barnett Alabama safety director Al Lingo warns demonstrators will be arrested for disturbing the peace.
The Veterans Administration reports that over 300 members of Congress are veterans, highlighting the substantial presence of former service members in the legislature.
Jules Wheeler of the Biddeford Saco area announces a three day Jehovahs Witnesses convention at Woodman Park school in Dover New Hampshire from May 17 to May 19. The theme Right Kind of Ministers will be highlighted with Bible lectures discussions and practical demonstrations. Lyle E Reusch Watchtower representative will headline all three days delivering the main address Sunday May 19 on Who Will Win the Struggle for World Supremacy.
The State Police remind readers that a longer life on the road costs nothing and comes from traffic safety based on courtesy. They urge drivers to adopt courteous behavior to protect themselves and others and enjoy a longer life.
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