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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1964
Page
5
Readers share personal views on sons in the military age roles and drinking. Letters defend Navy training, note legal drinking ages, and suggest the Peace Corps as an alternative. References include Proverbs, Fort Leonard Wood and Viet Nam.
A pediatric context explores whether a child's severe asthma worsens with emotional stress at home. Research notes emphasize managing triggers and environment, with guidance on supportive caregiving and physician consultation.
The owner who uses a trainer at a public stable may face annual costs ranging from 2500 to 10000 dollars for training and racing a harness horse. The note appears in a report from Chicago.
TV personality Dave Astor attended the tenth annual Ruben School of Dance revue at Linnell gym Thornton Academy Saco. Students who appeared on Astor's program include Charles Rosen Robert Fournier and Theresa Chretien. Rosen plans Emerson College after his final Pete.
A party in Arundel honored Miss June Cyr on her 14th birthday at the Arundel Roller Skating Rink Route 1. Mrs Ruth Cyr and Mrs Theresa Morin organized. prizes were given to Alice Boucher Diane Boucher Rita Bergeron Muriel Perreault Suzanne Roy Paulette Rossignol Jeannine Cyr Therese Legare Linda Morin Charlene Cyr and Charlene Cyr. Attendees included Priscille Ayotte Doris Dusseault Pauline Roy Patricia Begin Constance Bertrand Rachel Perreault Claudette Vaillancourt Doris Roc r ay Jeanne Petit Rachel Rioux Rene Petit and guests Geraldine Poirier Rita Bergeon Fernand Cyr Joseph Lachance and June Cyr with Diane Nadeau unable to attend.
The Harness Racing Institute notes that outcomes hinge on where a horse is trained and raced. The statement emphasizes venue influence on performance and results.
Kennebunkport announces the 32nd season opening with Jane Morgan in a concert on July 2 through July 5. The schedule includes The Sound of Music July 8–18, My Fair Lady July 20–25, A Rainy Day In Newark August 3–8, Glad Tidings August 10–15, A Thousand Clowns August 17–22, An Evening With Jane Morgan August 17, and more star acts through September 5, with performances nightly Monday to Saturday at 8:30 except some Jane Morgan dates.
Mati Nees plays in the production with Wednesday and Friday showings at 2 30 PM. The musical runs during the opening week featuring matinee style performances and a steady schedule.
U S Army Pvt Robert J Welch 21 of Kennebunk Maine is assigned to the Army Maintenance Command on Okinawa His mother Mrs Margaret B Welch 50 Fletcher St Kennebunk is listed as the next of kin He joined the Army in October 1963 after basic at Fort Dix New Jersey and prior duty at Fort Gordon Georgia A 1961 Kennbunk High School graduate Welch is the son of Francis W Welch of Kennebunkport
The Adelphi University basketball coaching school will run August 23 to 27 in Garden City New York. Eight coaches will speak including Marion Crawley from Lafayette Indiana High, Charles Driesell of Davidson College George Ireland of Loyola Chicago John Killilea of Melrose Massachusetts High Marvin McCollum of Taft High Hamilton Ohio Bob Mushrush of Catasauqua Pennsylvania High Bobby Sand of CCNY and Dave Strack of Michigan.
Directors Kathi Daly and Terri Daly announce Miss Mary Clark of South Portland as counsellor in charge of athletics arts and crafts and health education for the season at Happy Day Camp for Girls. A Springfield College graduate in June she brings experience as girls athletics director at Cherry Lawn School and Camp Woodland and last summer served as a playground instructor in South Portland.
A banquet for 59 members and guests closed the year for Division One, Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary, Biddeford. The event at Cascade Lodge, Portland Road, Saco, followed a social hour at AOH Hall Biddeford. Hosts included Mrs. Julia Benoit and Miss Anne Hector. auxiliary president Mrs. Charles E. Cartier chaired. A program featured solos by Mrs. Grace Kerry and a vocal duet by Mrs. Rita Reilly and Mrs. Irene Roy with Elaine White at the piano. birthday greetings were given to Mrs. Helen Colpitts. Attendees listed include numerous members and guests.
Army Specialist Four Lawrence A. Turcotte 21 son of Mr and Mrs Armand L Turcotte of Biddeford Maine participates in Exercise Desert Strike a joint Army Air Force maneuver in the California Arizona Nevada area with about 100000 troops ending May 30 The objective is to develop joint tactics Turcotte based at Fort Bliss Texas operates a telephone and tele type terminal in the 525th Signal Company He graduated St Louis High School in 1960 and worked for Kesslen Shoe Co before joining the Army in August 1961.
Cats now commonly reach ages beyond a decade with many animals living 12 to 15 years. Veterinary clinics report frequent cases of cats aged 19 and 20, reflecting longer lifespans and extended care needs.
A reader asks about 12 year olds dressing like peers and using makeup. Elinor Williams warns against following trends, urges parental guidance, and notes growth comes with maturity, while offering manners tips on eating, hosting, and personal care.
PORT MORESBY Australia AP An amateur archaeologist and anthropologist Ray Sheridan reports found four sections of a 12 foot high stone idol on New Hanover Island part of the New Guinea trust territory. The site shows rimmed “spirit” stones and geometric ground patterns. locals tell legends of alien visitors, a mountain ship and tool hoards.
Miss Frances Burke and William Earley wed in Louisville in a ceremony marked by a 45 minute prelude concert. The bride’s father, Robert Burke Jr., a music critic, arranged the event and the couple entered to a suite for trumpet, strings and organ.
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