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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1963
Page
3
The passage urges regular eye exams at least once a year through the New England Coin vision program in cooperation with the American Optometric Association. It warns that delays can be dangerous and stresses the importance of preserving vision.
At the final Saco PTA meeting Mrs. Ben Remar of Biddeford installs the slate led by William Searle as president and Thomas Haley as first VP. Mrs. Rica rd Dupuis records, and annual reports are given. An equipment project by Arthur Willey aims to install playground gear as grounds are prepared. Attendance honors Fairfield. entertainment features and student performances are listed.
Biddeford VFW Post selects Robert Libby and William McKenney as delegates to the State VFW convention June 21 to 23 in Skowhegan. Alternates are Robert Gross and Martin Rielly. Buddy Poppy Days are planned for Friday and Saturday under Paul La Pointe. Graveside decoration and Memorial Day parade plans are finalized.
Norwich University cadets staged a long double time session that ended in campus damage. A demonstration turned violent with broken windows and a cracked nose as Col. Hugh O'Farrell intervened and sent the 1,200 cadets to drill early.
In Los Angeles Dr Alan Guttmacher president of Planned Parenthood says sex education and contraceptive instruction in high schools are mandatory due to loss of parental control. He calls it unrealistic to burden youths with unwanted pregnancies and warns that giving freedom can lead to risky behavior. Brazil has added about 1000 miles of road to its national network each year for six years.
A Maine extension specialist warns homeowners to read labels before applying agricultural chemicals. He explains the need to match products to targets and notes DDT may fail against red mites, while mites’ natural enemies can be harmed. The piece urges consulting county agents for proper use.
A broad range of politicians note Mitt Romney’s strong start as governor while arguing he is still too new to openly seek the presidency. The discussion centers on his public ambitions and timing.
Jane Chadbourne, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew B Chadbourne of Biddeford, is named eighth recipient of a scholarship awarded by the Webster Hospital Association. A St Joseph High School Class of 1963 member, she will enter Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in September.
A public auction conducted by the Saco Grange took place last night at the Grange Hall on North Street. Clarence Shibles of North Berwick acted as auctioneer and announced that proceeds would be allocated to Grange projects.
The sale benefits the Salk Polio Institute building fund of the National Oral Polio Vaccine Association. Sponsored by the Economics committee under the chair assisted by Thelma Farley Myra Goodwin Florence Scammon Manzi Hill and Alice Prue.
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