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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1968

Page

8

Wells Cub Scouts Hold Induction Rites

Wells Cub Scout Pack 356 held its last meeting of the season at Wells Beach fire station with induction rites and awards for second year Cubs and Webelos. Cubmaster Cameron Young distributed badges and arrow points, and adult pins were given to three mothers. opening and closing ceremonies featured Den 1 and Den 2 members. A Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries program offered lobster industry slides and specimens, with a May 24 food sale at Wells IGA to support the pack. The next event is a June 24 lawn party at the Coleman home, and Pack 356 will march in Memorial Day parade.

Wells Wells Beach Cameron Young Jarad Young Timothy Ross Robert Bragdon Keith Fenderson Joel Coleman Randall Coulton Jeffrey Goodwin Glenn Chase Webelos Mark Hayes Gary Leech Paul Littlefield Jeffrey Thompson Michael Coleman Dorothy Thurlow Eleanor Leech Elsie Chase den Mathers Howard Cutler York County Wells I.G.A U.S. Route 1 Wells Pack Lewis Coleman Burnt Mill Road Pack 356

Berklee students reshape jazz for broader appeal

In Boston Berklee School of Music students replace ultra-sophisticated jazz with a simpler harmonic concept, swing beat, and even tunes. President Lawrence Berk says jazz must adapt to survive as market for hard-core jazz wanes. Students study jazz history, analyze trends, and create original compositions in soundproof cubicles, blending rock, soul, folk, and ethnic overtones.

Boston Berklee School of Music Bob Share Berklee Lawrence Berk Berk Share Glenn Miller Dave Brubeck

Miss Linda Binette Feted At Shower

Miss Linda Binette celebrated at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Madeleine Petrin at 30 Dupont Ave Biddeford. She will wed Donald Petrin in May. A buffet followed gift opening with numerous attendees listed from families Libby Binette Petrin and Pollock among others.

Linda Binette Madeleine Petrin Dupont Ave Biddeford Binette Donald Petrin George Libby Alma Libby William Binette Pearl Binette Margie Binette Alice Grenier Lorraine Binette Joanne Binette Rachel Poisson Lucille Goodman Margaret Donald Paul Pollock Sally Pollock Ann Pollock Margaret Rumery Stella Lamirande Adrien Lamirande Ernest Petrin Margaret Petrin Rita Brochu William Hoyt Roland Beaulieu Pauline Benamati Brenda Benamati Madeleine Mulderiy Edgar Perrin Charles Pollock Yvette Tousignant Joseph Brochu Denise Drouin Howard Leavitt Carol Benamati Carmen Drouin Ruth Mulderig Arthur Plante Norma Pollock Priscille Baillargeon Margaret Libby Margaret Cantara Starhen Mulderig George Butler

Second Largest NYC Cathedral Ranks Global Worship Size

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City is identified as the second largest house of worship worldwide, trailing only St. Peter's Basilica in Rome in size. The landmark's grandeur and scale place it among the globe’s top religious structures.

New York City St. Peter's Rome Italy

School Accepts Long Hairstyles for Band Students

The school initially sent students home for long hair as a distraction but later allowed the style due to their jobs in bands.

Berk

Health Capsules Provide Helpful Medical Tips

Health Capsules offers general health information and wellness tips. It explains safe, non diagnostic guidance for common concerns and encourages consulting a professional for personal medical issues.

Local Social Column Lists Women in Attire Event

Mrs. Laura Carrier, Miss Nancy Carrier, Miss Paulette Carrier, Mrs. Aurore Lachance, Mrs. Hetty Maddox, Mrs. Max Ouellette, and Mrs. John Jets appear in a society note detailing guest attendees and fashion at a community gathering. The item highlights familiar residents in a cordial social setting.

Laura Carrier Nancy Carrier Paulette Carrier Aurore Lachance Hetty Maddox Max Ouellette John Jets

Washington pastor cites Johnson peace efforts

The Rev George R Davis praised President Johnson for leadership that might end war while noting he has not finished the course but has kept the faith. Johnson, with his wife and daughter Linda, attended 11 o'clock services at National City Christian Church.

Washington Johnson George R. Davis Lynda National City Christian Church

Massive new plea for private support to Negro colleges

The National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges urges a “massive upsurge” in private contributions to predominantly Negro public colleges, noting private gifts account for less than one cent of their income. The plea targets corporations and philanthropists to boost funding for these institutions.

Washington National Association of State Universities Association Internal Revenue Ser

Origin of mudslinging tied to Roman togas

The World Almanac notes that Roman candidates wore white togas and mud was thrown at them to smear reputations. This ancient practice gave rise to the term mudslinging, describing abusive political rhetoric and campaigns.

World Almanac

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