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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1963
Page
5
Advice column for teen readers on dating in early teens. Addresses going steady at 13 14 and invites to home dates with supervision and simple at home games and snacks. Suggests wearing flats to avoid height issues and avoiding slouching.
Fort Fairfield AP report notes Gov John H Reed, a harness race horse owner, saw a yearling colt he owned struck and killed by a car on Route 1A. Ray Monson said the colt and others wandered after a moose trampled a fence, adding the governor already lost three horses in a September 12 stable fire at the Lewiston State Fairgrounds and the third such loss in six years.
Baltimore AP reports Senator Margaret Chase Smith urges at a Propeller Club convention that a portion of all government and industry shipping should be on United States flagships. She calls this the simplest way to cut federal maritime subsidies of about 300 million dollars annually to American owned ships.
A Sub Debs Sorority meeting at Janice Goggin’s Main Street home in Saco outlined plans for a minstrel show and a food sale. President Deborah Wallace led the session with refreshments provided. Attendees included Charlotte Tarbox Carol Denton Sandra Zaitlin Gail Andrews Elaine Whitcomb Gail Rubino Donna Kirkby Marzo Cote Joyce Stevens Anne Petit Patricia Samaris Susan Lamb Linda Trecartin Patricia Coburn and Janice Goggin. The next meeting is set for October 16 at Patricia Coburn’s home.
Elaine E. Farrell of Biddeford Maine is listed on Mount Ida Junior College dean's honor roll for the second semester as a freshman minor in executive secretarial studies. Her parents are Mr and Mrs J Arthur Farrell Granite Street Biddeford Maine.
Kennedy heads a high level task force to guide and rehabilitate draftees failing exams after 300000 reported for initial tests last year. Despite failures, Army literacy and physical fitness programs show promising results for improved outcomes and later ranks.
Shirley Marquis a six year old Biddeford girl of 326 Granite Street suffered a broken leg in a traffic accident on Pleasant Street Saco near the intersection yesterday at 6 30 p m Norman L Croteau of 76 Hill Street Saco reported he was driving south when the girl ran from in front of a car parked at the curb and struck the side door of his truck She was taken to Webber Hospital by Croteau and the girl's parents who were visiting nearby The broken bone was set by Dr Rover J P Robert This morning she was reported to be in comfortable condition at the hospital
Harness racing reports say a patch developed by California blacksmith Bill Bane can treat quarter cracks in horses quickly. The method aided top trotter Su Mace Lad and stakes winners Prove It and Golden Notes, improving recovery times for affected equines.
The Saco Public Health Nursing Association outlines its five committees led by chairs and members, including finance, nursing, clinic, publicity, car, supplies, welfare, education, Community Chest, and nominating. In the current Community Chest campaign starting Oct 21, the association will share in a $33,534 goal, receiving $5,311.
The Biddeford Stand-by Club elected officers at a meeting in the Biddeford City Building. Roland Boucher became president with Leon Grover as vice president, Donald Gagnon secretary, Harry Courtois Jr. treasurer, and Raymond Mathieu trustee for three years. The club voted to raise the membership fee to 20 dollars at the next meeting. Raymond Landry will head the installation committee for a dinner meeting. Paul Laflamme thanked members for their cooperation during his term.
At an all day sewing session 42 baby articles were made for the Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association and 78 duty bags for Augusta State Hospital and Togus Veterans Hospital. Lunch was served, a short business session followed led by President Mrs. Schaffer, and a public dessert bridge and food sale were announced for November 30.
New York AP reports Zev Burman and Stan Seiden sponsor a Broadway musical and a feature film based on The Olson and Johnson Story. The plans focus on the duo known for controversial explosive shows including Heliza and Poppin. Casting for the title roles is underway as the projects move forward.
Plans for an October 22 Halloween party emerged at the first fall meeting of the Saco Juvenile Grange held at the Grange Hall on North Street in Saco.
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