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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1968
Page
5
AP writer Cynthia Lowry notes the Emmys face a weak year for quality drama and predictable series yet praises The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour Rowan and Martin, CBS Playhouse and PBS efforts for injecting spice, meaning and ambition into a crowded, uneven season.
Mrs Hugh Williams of Louisville writes that Preparation H gave her noticeable relief from hemorrhoid pain and burning. Doctors have shown the ointment or suppository reduces swelling and soothes irritated tissue to prevent infection.
Kennebunk MRS EDmund Cashen announces Babe Ruth tryouts at 6 p m Tuesday for E R Warren Lions team. Mother's Club plans July summer fair at Tide Water Court with 1 30 p m afternoon meeting at Lower Village fire station. Mrs Aline Wills directs refreshments. Mrs Edward C Winston returns home after two weeks as surgical patient at Webber Hospital Biddeford. Frederic Sawyer funds Bowdoin Drug Store staff housing at 63 Fletcher St. B O V Class Kennebunk Baptist Church meets Thursday 7 30 p m with Mrs Myrtle Benson Mrs Sarah Owen as hostesses and speaker Patricia Higgins of Wells on The Welcome Wagon. Memorial poppy day May 17 honors war dead with American Legion Auxiliary volunteers at town sites. Poppy Day chair Louise Marsh leads fundraising for veterans and families.
The Kennebunk Cub Scout Committee met at Sam Spencer’s home. They scheduled the final pack meeting for May 24 at Park Street School with awards and refreshments for scouts and parents. A May 25 visit to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery was planned. The new pack flag and American flag were shown for use in the Memorial Day parade. Attendees included William Avison, William Bath, Mrs. William Avison, and Mrs. Sam Spencer.
Gov Kenneth M Curtis designated May as Senior Citizens Month in Maine. The proclamation will be read at the Saco Adult Center AMVETS VFW Hall Spring Street during a 10 am to 4 pm program featuring games group singing and a noon box lunch. Final chair seat caning class starts at 10 am directed by Carl Bohlin. Hospitality team includes Harriet Fogg Emily Keithly Louise Harrison Ella Luman Eva Harper.
Kennebunk area events from the monthly calendar include a May 14 directors and committee chairs meeting at the chamber office, May 16 Ladies Night dinner by Kennebunkport Men’s Club at Shawmut Inn, guest Lew Colby. Also May 16 Yankee Belle Chorus rehearsal at Christ Church vestry, May 16 Surfside 8s Square Dance Workshop at Sinnott Road Arundel, and May 17 Poppy Day by the Webber Lefebvre Unit American Legion Auxiliary.
A dessert bridge at Mrs. Leon C. Hicks home in Kennebunk raised funds for Christ Church. Prizes were awarded at each table while numerous local ladies attended, including Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Hutchins. The event featured hostesses and guest players in a social charity effort.
At the ribbon cutting for a new candy manufacturing plant in Campbellsville Kentucky David Maupin, son of the Industrial Board chairman, ate through the candy ribbon as two young ladies posed.
The piece argues higher discount rates boost bank profits and bond yields, urging investors to buy Treasury bonds and bank stocks. It notes 5.8 percent yields on five year bonds and 5.7 percent on 12 year bonds, urging diversification and caution as rates may fall later. It also mentions auctions and a Mother’s Day hippie protest in Chicago, with exchange advice from brokers.
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