This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1963
Page
4
A GI in Korea asks how to handle physical needs while married, noting many local women. Abby replies that the wife should stay active and avoid temptation, then addresses a reader asking when to wear hats and confirms hats remain appropriate for many outdoor events including football games.
Education expert Leslie J. Nason urges high school students to start early in choosing colleges. Create three lists of potential schools based on admission standards, target reach, and safety, and align choices with desired majors while checking guides and speaking with counselors, alumni, and admissions offices. Consider costs and financial aid to ensure affordability and fit.
The writer advises that even with more scholarships available competition is tougher. The goal is to send three applications to colleges from each list. It emphasizes time, thought, and careful planning to improve lifelong happiness and suggests writing to Dr. Nason at the Biddeford-Saco Journal for future columns.
The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation distributed CRONO-Sixty-nine scholarships and fifth-year grants totaling 29,600 for the fall semester. Ronald P. Cote of Saco received a fifth-year grant. Richard F. Cher of Biddeford and John A. Hayes Jr. of Wells won scholarships. Paul C. Baldwin of Scott Paper Co announced the awards, noting a new record in recipients and funds. Eligibility extends to forestry or general students in good standing pursuing the fifth-year program or having completed required courses at the university.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Mrs Jean LaPointe won the women's high prize and Mrs Avonell Pettengill the women's low prize at the Abbott Verville AMVETS Auxiliary card party at the Post Home Walnut Street. Paul Cote led men with the high prize and Dan Guarino the low. George MacDonald took the Queens prize. Seven tables played. A second party is set for next Sunday at 8 pm. The AM VETS Auxiliary rummage sale will be held at the building on Saco Avenue on Oct 11 and 12 from 10 am to 4 pm.
William Hanley, 31, moves from off Broadway to a 1963-64 Theater Guild presentation on the Broadway stage. His first full-length work Conversations in the Dark joins two one act plays previously staged in Greenwich Village, Mrs. Dally Has A Lover and Whisper into My Good Ear.
Pet experts warn owners against self diagnosing and treating pets. Cats are highly sensitive to many human medicines and dog products can cause severe harm including skin burns and chemical poisoning. Always use a veterinarian prescribed treatment and read labels on any pet shop products.
The Schubert Club meets tonight at 8 at Mrs Alexander Burrs home with chairman Mrs Ernest Smith hosting and Miss Susan Davidson speaker. she recently received a Schubert Club Scholarship to Summer Youth Music School at UNH. Also in town, Cape Porpoise Poise Fire Porpoise plans a lobster supper Saturday 5 to 730 p.m. at its hall. Women’s Alliance begins season with a talk on Welcome Wagon by Mrs Lawrence Asplind. tea hosts named. Maine law officers attend ninth annual meeting in Hallowell. Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias holds routine business and refreshments.
Thomas Ambrose owned a 1953 pick up truck that was a total loss after a fire in West Kennebunk. Mr and Mrs Harry Ambrose and their son traveled to Montgomery Alabama where their son began his first year at Alabama Christian College. The family spent ten days with relatives in Montgomery and proceeded to Opopka Florida to visit Mr and Mrs William Small, former Portland residents. En route home they stopped in New Jersey to see Ambrose's sister and spent ten days in New York as guests of Mr and Mrs D Palazzo. The trip lasted about a month.
A Sunday morning fire at Wasson's Grove roadside eating place in Falmouth caused about 40000 dollars in losses. The business was unoccupied when the blaze started, with one owner citing a grease vent above the grills as the likely origin.
The Kennebunk Athletic Boosters Association will meet Tuesday evening at Kennebunk High School to view films of football games against Fryeburg Academy and Exeter New Hampshire. Ramhead coach Dave Cloutier will comment on the films and a question and answer period will follow.
Houston advertisement from Loesch Laboratory Consultants, Inc. touts a 32 day trial to stop hair loss and grow hair. It claims many baldness causes exist and invites readers to test the treatment at no risk, with prompt mail responses to inquiries.
Philip Ash 16 of Belfast died from injuries after a car lost control, hit a parked vehicle, and caught fire. Fellow passenger Donald Colby 17 was hospitalized in satisfactory condition. police have not yet determined who was driving.
Britannica Book of the Year reports rapid expansion in 1962 of plastic film usage in horticulture. Applications include greenhouse construction and mulching vegetable crops, reflecting widespread adoption in farming practices.
The writer addresses Loesch Laboratory Consultants asking about hair thinning duration hair status dandruff scalp conditions and oiliness. They request guidance and invite additional information to help assess hair and scalp issues.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.