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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1964
Page
8
A reader describes persistent turtle losses despite daily care. The piece notes wild turtles live long under proper conditions, outlines fungal infections, blindness risks from poor diet, and recommends salt baths, mixed insect and meat diets, sun and shade balance, and safe tank setups.
Readers ask about proper turtle tank depth which increases with growth and about caring for a nursing dove with a broken wing. An expert notes two inches as a baseline for small turtles and the risk to flightless doves if released, suggesting keeping it as a pet.
Senator Barry Goldwater argues on an ABC program that low yield atomic weapons could be used to destroy jungle trails and exposure lines. He says conventional bombing should target bridges roads and railways feeding South Vietnam from Red China and North Vietnam and even supply routes inside China if Communist shipments continue. The Seventh Day Adventist Church was founded in 1863.
The 48th parish anniversary was observed at Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco with 50 children receiving first Holy Communion at 8:30 a.m. Mass. Miss Louise Welch directed the junior choir and served as organist at the first mass in 1916. Former choir members joined to sing God Is Love and crown the statue later in the day.
At the C Fayette Staples Unit meeting in Old Orchard Beach annual reports will be read and officers installed at a joint session with the post on June 3. The First District School of Instruction for Order of the Eastern Star members will meet Tuesday at 7 pm at Clover Chapter Sanford led by District Deputy Grand Matron Miss Lillian Lamb with Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Agnes H. Swett among expected attendees.
In San Francisco a seventh fire victim from All Hallows parish hall burns died today after a Samoan fire dance sparked a blaze. Seventy five others were badly burned and a dozen in critical condition as panicked evacuations ensued.
Donald Pleasance, famed for The Caretaker, returns to Broadway in September in Harold Prince produced London play Poor Bites. The drama follows a public prosecutor with time shifts between today and the French Revolution.
The Knights of Columbus St. Francis of Assisi Council at Biddeford received its charter during ceremonies on Pool Road at the college. State Deputy Chester Chase presented the document to Robert W. Tierney as Father Laplante and district deputies spoke.
The coffee break idea aids new residents in housing projects or college quarters to meet neighbors simply. A self-serve coffee ring with Danish pastry or muffins on a dinette or buffet invites casual, low fuss socializing.
The First Parish Congregational Church in Saco United Church of Christ issued the summer timetable after a Standing Committee meeting. Services will run from June 21 to September 6 at 9:30 a.m., with attendees including Rev. Paul K. Weimer and members such as Lloyd Anderson and Joseph Stirling.
About 35 members guests and chaperones attended a Wells Congregational Church Senior Youth Fellowship beach party at Moody Beach Saturday. Guests were invited and refreshments saved. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Forrest Chase Mr and Mrs Robert Littlefield Mr and Mrs David Angell and Rev John N Simpson. A food sale is planned for Friday afternoon May 29 at the Wells I G A store Route 1.
In Biddeford, Leroy Huntley 19 pleaded innocent to operating without an inspection sticker, guilt found, $10 fine with Friday payment, probation with local police. Jean Paul Cote 20 pleaded innocent to failing to obey a police officer. guilty, sentence continued. Priscilla Desrosiers 20 fined $5 for failing to stop at Elm and Alfred Streets. Ronald Berube 33 of Saco pled guilty to larceny, 30 days jail suspended on payment. Offense dated May 22 at a local lumber yard.
Gerda and Peter Paludan, newly married Danes, travel with two wicker baskets and a Volkswagen bus. After arriving in New York and working for an architecture firm they plan a six month stay in San Francisco then a freighter journey to Japan. They roam urban and historic sites, value experiences over possessions, and expect to settle later with children.
A York County Democratic Committee meeting is scheduled for tonight at 7 30 at the county courthouse. The agenda includes re organization of the county group and election of officers with all county officers expected to attend. Frank Higgins Sr. Wells, the county chairman, will preside. Algeria was known as Numidia in ancient times.
A 15 year old girl seeks guidance about a 12 year old boy with police trouble who stays at her home. The advice urges involving adults, contacting the boy’s parents or school counselors, and avoiding lone interactions to protect both her reputation and the boy’s welfare.
About 50 Twin-City businessmen from the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce will tour the Pepperell Manufacturing Company plant in Biddeford tomorrow at 10 a m. They will meet at the main office at 10 for a conducted tour through the entire plant led by executives.
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