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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1963
Page
3
A Dear Abby column segment discusses family concerns: an elderly father with a younger companion visiting his daughters, a 14 year old fabricating details to a lifeguard, a neighbor dispute over borrowing sugar, and a grieving mother seeking guidance. The tone is supportive, urging honesty, open welcomes, and calm coping strategies.
Kennebunkport PTA plans a Little Red School House skit for its October meeting at the consolidated school. Mrs Parker Pitts leads as the new teacher with a cast including Stanley Reserve and several local residents. Frank Thompson of Nadeau and Thompson will discuss school bus schedules and operations and lead a Q A session. Members will accept 1963 64 memberships and hostesses will assist.
The Fireside Club of School Street Methodist Church announces a fried clam supper for October 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the vestry. Ralph Parslow announced the event during a meeting led by president Mrs. Jean Rennie.
Mrs. Henry Pickering and Mrs. Mary Walley announce plans for the annual Book Fair supper set for October 19 at 6 p.m. The announcement highlights community participation and fundraising for the event.
The Saco Osteopathic Hospital Auxiliary met at Mrs. Girardi's home to outline two fall fundraising efforts. A buffet supper is planned for October 26 at the North Street Grange Hall in Saco from 5 30 to 7 30 p m, with reservations through club members and chairs arranged by Mrs. John K. Roberts and assistants. A rummage sale is planned for November with venue to be announced. Miss Anne Marie Paquet won the mystery award and will host the next meeting November 4 at 8 p m in Biddeford.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH The St. Margarets Ladies Sodality held a parish hall meeting. Plans were set for a card party on Nov. 17 with Mrs. John Girard as committee chair. Dorothy Van Deveer won the mystery prize. Father Edward A. Walsh spoke on his work in Japan. Numerous members and guests attended with refreshment coordinators noted.
The Biddeford PTA hosts its annual teachers reception at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Biddeford Junior High School with an open house to let parents meet teachers. Programs for the coming year will be announced and PTA officers and chairmen introduced. Refreshments prepared by Mrs. Laurie Caret and committee.
An energetic honeybee may carry as much as 47 pounds of pollen back to the hive in a single day.
Two Biddeford youths appeared in Sanford Municipal Court yesterday. David R. Mailhiot, 15, pleaded guilty to driving without a license on Route 22 at Buxton. Harold J. Lavoie, 17, pleaded guilty to lending his operator's license to Mailhiot. Each was ordered to pay half of a $10 fine, with the balance suspended.
Dunlap Lodge F and A M held a meeting in Biddeford Masonic Hall where a Master Mason degree was conferred under worshipful master Kenneth Libby. Alan Sukalas oversaw refreshments. next meeting October 21 will feature lodge inspection by Charles West with supper at 6 30 p m served by Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.
Arundel Ministers Association met at Saco United Baptist Church with Rev. John Monroe of St Martha's Mhurah and Rev. Paul K. Weimer of Saco First Parish among speakers. Rev. E K Condict, retired India missionary, spoke on liturgical worship. Luncheon followed. annual program set.
Catholic housewife claimed the Virgin Mary appeared at a ranch near Alice. Bishop Max Garriga said the apparition is not a fact after investigation and urged Catholics not to visit or trust reported cures. About 19,000 people had visited the site with a $1 per car charge.
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