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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1963
Page
3
A collection of Dear Abby excerpts shows a frightened wife seeking help for a paranoid husband, a 50 year old woman asking if robins’ eggs grow before hatching, a reader defending flag display, and a 24 year married couple sharing domestic happiness. The column concludes with a confidential note inviting personal replies.
A compact price rundown lists 1961 Mercury two door at 1095 dollars and 1961 Ford Fairlane four door at 1095 dollars. Other daily or weekly sale figures show 1295, 895, 795, 595, and 695 dollars for various models and options.
Armand G. Ouellette Jr. of 105 Hill Street Biddeford is assigned to the th Training Regiment for eight weeks basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey. A Biddeford High School graduate he will receive a two week leave after completing basic training before re assignment.
Inland Fish and Game Chief Maynard Marsh will address the York County Law Enforcement Association meeting at Alewive Grange Hall on Wednesday evening. Attending will be Maine Law Enforcement Association first vice president Elmer Hutchins of Wells. A convention report and roast beef supper at 7 p.m. are planned with arrangements by Edmund L. Cashen and Sam Spencer.
Teen readers asked about prom planning and gossip. The column advises handling dating issues directly, telling the truth to the concerned partner, and avoiding public quarrels. It emphasizes self-respect and choosing friends who respect you, with guidance to write in for further help.
Social updates include Frederick Waterhouse visiting his aunt Carrie Thompson in Kennebunk with his mother Stella, and Clyde Burgess and Debbie Burgess from Kennebunk Beach hosting and attending parties. Also listed are corrections about Lois Johnson, weekend visitors from Belmont and Kennebunkport families, a BOV class supper at Kennebunk Baptist Church, Lions Club dinner at Kennebunkport Inn, and ESTARL fundraiser plans at Madonna Chapter OES.
Sororate is a term for marriages with a wife's sister whether while the first wife lives or after her death. Aboriginals explain sororal polygyny with striking unanimity that sisters are unlikely to quarrel as co-wives.
The Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church met at the Big Twenty in Scarborough on Saturday evening for a bowling party. Attendees included William Harris Linda Harris Rebecca Smith Tom Coffin Robert Goodwin James Waterhouse and Roy Stoodley. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Robert Cole Jr. Mr and Mrs David Smith spent the weekend in Connecticut.
Mrs G Stephen Johnston was re elected president of the Ocean Park Religious Society at the annual meeting after the fall worship service at Porter Hall. Officers named include Perley L. Sillars as vice president Ruth M Severance as secretary George R Skillin as treasurer and Robert M Corliss as auditor with several committees led by Adelbert M Jakeman and Elva M Frizzle. The nominating committee was chaired by Hazel E Osgood with A Wheylie Brown and Mildred A Soule assisting.
The Past Noble Grands Association of Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge met at president Mrs. Eleanor Bradeen’s home to plan a supper for Saturday Oct 26. Members were asked to bring cooked foods and items for the notions table. Refreshments were served and the next meeting date will be announced.
Social hour prize winners were Mrs Delcia Frechette and Mrs Marie Boisvert during a Biddeford VFW Auxiliary meeting in Biddeford City Building. President Mrs Mary Gagne conducted, reports read from secretary and treasurer, cancer chairman Mrs Blanche Small reported sending a claim for a member. Club dues now payable, cards sent to ill members. Next meeting scheduled for Oct 28.
Linwood Brown, head of Sweetser Children's Home in Saco and executive director of the Child and Family Guidance Association Clinic, will address Friends of Joseph Academy at a 7:30 pm meeting. Joseph A. Plamondon will run the session. Agenda includes lobster picnic, Friendship Ball in November, and a public supper at the school.
Richard A. Monmaney chair man of the Biddeford Saco Community Chest drive calls campaign captains to join a Wednesday 7 p.m. parade assembling at Beach and Main Streets Saco. A post parade meeting in Biddeford Municipal Court Room will assign canvass cards for the October 21 kickoff.
Health Capsules notes doctors diverge on ulcer diet options while endorsing well ripened bananas and avocados as potentially gentle choices. Tomorrow's segment provides general information and clarifies it is not diagnostic.
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine will hold adult CCD classes at St. Andre's School at 8 p m on October 21 and 7 30 p m on October 22. Miss Rachel Neault announced during a school CCD meeting that sessions are open to all persons over high school age. Arthur Beaupre reported strong class attendance but requested more teachers. Election of class officers will occur Monday in each class. Attendees included Rev. Bernard Nicknair, Miss Jeanne Labranche, Miss Priscille Beaupre, Miss Claudette Lavigne, Adrien Laverriere, Paul Beaupre, Miss Claire Guertin, Miss Cecile Coulombe, Miss Claire Nadeau, Raymond Cote, and Armand Fecteau.
Old Orchard Beach resident Rebecca Cretaro, a surgical patient at Sisters Hospital Waterville, is noted. Donald McGregor of St Johnsbury VT and guests visited Ocean Park end of season harvest supper and spent Sunday with Carl Gilbert family Eden Lane. Local residents Conrad Brouillard and Lena Morse also visited. Frances Johnson and Helen Smith led Ocean Park exhibit at York County Craft Committee Christmas Open House Sanford Armory. More than 400 attendees from Ocean Park and surrounding areas.
Wells members of the Elbridge and Leroy Hanson Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary attended the Department Officers Night in Kennebunk. Attendees included president Winifred Harrington and secretary Elaine LaPierre along with Myrede Moulton and Maude Hilton. The Wells Congregational Church Junior and Senior choirs will rehearse Thursday evening at Second Church parish house at 7 pm and 8 pm respectively.
The M Y F of Washington Avenue Methodist Church opens a series of discussion periods titled This I Believe Father Mc Fadden of Cheverus High School spoke at the first meeting A Q A followed and ministers from other faiths will explain their beliefs These discussions occur Sundays at 3 30 and are open to the public Eight members attended the inaugural session with refreshments served.
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