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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1961

Page

7

Fitness expert urges national program for children

Bonnie Adden argues mothers can regain fitness faster than children and urges concrete steps from President Kennedy. She notes 91 percent of elementary schools lack gyms and calls for excited, varied routines to reverse declining youth vigor, based on her 1955 pilot studies and obesity concerns.

Johnny Rye N.Y Little Kld Europe Bonnie Eisenhower Council For Physical Fitness Kennedy

Newhart Debuts With Witty NBC Show

AP reviewer Cynthia Lowry notes Bob Newhart’s NBC debut blends sharp wit with mild satire. Skits critique private fire services and a 40 year old Tarzan, delivering intelligent humor. The piece praises material while hoping the weekly format keeps the standard.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York Bob Newhart Newhart NBC Phil Fires, Inc Tarzan Jane Margie ABC CBS Eienhower

Greatest Selection Guaranteed Clothing and Gear Sale

Hunters and fishermen are promised the lowest prices on clothing and footwear. The ad touts new pairs to replace worn gear, with emphasis on made in the USA leather or rubber items.

Talking dish recipe and Maine Newspaper Day notice

A quirky Miami item describes a husband placing a talking telephone in an oven to avoid disturbing his wife, resulting in a melted phone. Separately, Orono reports the University of Maine will host Newspaper Day on October 27 on the Portland campus inviting all Maine journalists.

Miami Fla.p Frank Fraser Babette University of Maine Portland Maine

West Biddeford Little League Auxiliary Elects Officers

West Biddeford Little League auxiliary reelected and installed all officers for another term at the Green Lantern club in Biddeford. The slate lists Dolores Beaudette as president and Constance Gagne as vice president, with Lucille Bon as treasurer and Jeannette Caya as publicity chair. A food sale was approved and committees named, including a poster group and a November social committee. New members welcomed include Marie Petit and Norma Donovan among others.

West Biddeford Little League Auxiliary Green Lantern Club Biddeford Dolores Beaudette Constance Gagne Lucille Bon Jeannette Caya Muriel Gagne Dolores Roy Beaudette Caya Simonne Green Doris Grenier Pauline Guillerault Lucille Laverrere Marie Petit Paul Lerman Walter Tufts Norma Donovan Fern Bouchard Yvette Garon Jeanne Cote Olgar Ready Lucy Clark October Hospitality Re Clark Cora Camire Florence Cote Floriette Cote Cecile du Little League Corinne Gagne

Chico Marx Dies At 70 In Hollywood Career End

Chico Marx age 70, oldest brother in the Marx Brothers, died of a heart ailment after a career spanning vaudeville and movies. The brothers shaped high art comedy with wit and gags, last film Love Happy released 1949 with Marilyn Monroe in an early role.

Hollywood Leonard Marx Chico Julius Harpo Arthur Zeppo Herbert Milton Marilyn Monroe Gummo Zeppo Groucho

Meeting Attended by Beaudette and Local Committee

Tremble and Miss Theresa Clark attended a meeting with committee members and new members. Also present were Mrs. Jeanne Lemieux and Mrs. Theresa Nolette. The session was conducted by President Mrs. Beaudette.

Philip Gross Promoted to Third Class Petty Officer

Philip Gross Jr son of Mr and Mrs Philip Gross of 1 Foley Avenue Saco has been promoted to third class petty officer personnelman at the Naval Air Station ROTA In Spain He enlisted at the Sanford Naval Recruiting Station in August 1959 and completed nine weeks recruit training at Great Lakes Ill before reporting to ROTA He has served two years in the Navy and this is his third promotion A 1959 Thornton Academy graduate he is stationed abroad for duty and on the job training

Philip Gross, Jr Philip Gross Foley Avenue Saco Naval Air Station Rota Gross Naval Recruiting Station Sanford Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Naval Station Navy Thornton Academy

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