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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1968
Page
3
New York AP notes a humorous look at phobias and social fears. The columnist outlines common fears from phobophobes to monophobes and hints at classification of everyday anxieties.
Officers chosen during the Thursday Club fall meeting at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford include Mrs. Robert Johnson president Mrs. Oliver Johnson first VP Mrs. Annie Phillips second VP Mrs. Zelle Bon recording secretary and Mrs. Frank Carey corresponding secretary.
The article lists club officers including Carlyle Atkinson as secretary and Mrs. Earle Towle as treasurer with various chairmen. A moment of silence honored Mrs. Patsil C. Emery Sr. The next meeting is set for November 7 at Deford, with a reminder to bring canned goods for the Thanksgiving basket project. Tea followed with Mrs. Parady pouring.
Biddeford Explorer Post 305 elects Joseph Merrill as President and Owen Colomb as Vice President with Norman Houle as treasurer. George Vassill and James Merrill named cabinet reps and Jeffery Davis quartermaster. Charter renewal discussed as Post marks decade. Plans set for Kiwanis Beach Camporee Oct 11 13 with mandatory uniforms flags light supplies and food funds to be raised by Houle. Members to meet Oct 11 at 6 pm at John Hill Jr home 360 South St Biddeford.
The U S economy continues its rapid advance despite a 10 percent tax surcharge and spending cuts. Economists see a shift in policy cooling the economy, with debates on inflationary bias. Banks note August consumer prices rose, with 5.3 percent annual increase over three months. Citibank reports strong consumer spending despite tax impact. Bank of America forecasts notable slowdown in 1969 as restraint takes full effect.
The Executive Council confirmed Governor Curtis’s nomination of Helen Guiney of Biddeford to the Committee on Aging. In other action the council tabled nominations for Frederic Descham Beaufort of Biddeford as York County public administrator and Burleigh M. Richards Jr. of Buxton to the Fish and Game Advisory Council.
A brief notice states that used trucks are listed in section 12 of the Want Ads at Stop And Shop, directing readers to the ad section for the inventory.
The Saco-Biddeford YWCA starts adult and children courses the week of Oct 7. Registration open to all residents. Informational contact: Mrs. Joel Stacey, Saco. Teachers include Donna Daly in Children's Theatre, rug hooking with several instructors, sewing with Catherine Ball, art with Mrs. Quirk, and Dorothea Vlaakos in fitness.
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