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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1962
Page
5
A quirky note describes using a pastry tube to fancy fill three white cavities with a seasoned yolk mixture for a party. The writer remarks extra work but enjoys the results and the pretty presentation.
AP writer Bob Thomas notes Boris Karloff Peter Lorre and Vincent Price reunite for a new Edgar Allan Poe adaptation The Raven at American International Pictures The three performers known for terror display genteel hobbies and a surprising camaraderie that contrasts with their horror personas Price reveals his art collecting and Sears Roebuck role Lorre reflects on M and career range Karloff recalls Frankenstein origins and long Hollywood desert with no regrets
Biddeford Junior High will launch a pilot hot lunch program on October 29 in the former auditorium converted to a cafetorium. Meals cost 30 cents with two daily sittings for grades five through eight, prepared at the senior high and transported in thermos containers under supervision of Principal Robert Hodge and diet staff.
Mrs Loyal Grant was appointed secretary of the Biddeford Saco Council of Churches this week. She replaces Mrs Janet Tibbets Bowley who resigned due to ill health. The Council also urged participating churches to join the United Clothing drive in November.
The Thornton Academy girls field hockey team coached by Dorothea Viaha Kos tied Fryeburg 1 to 1 at Fryeburg yesterday. Susan Lamb scored for Thornton. Another game is scheduled for tomorrow.
Thursday club chairmen oversee the arts and crafts sessions at Biddeford First Universalist church this week. Members are urged to contact leaders before the meeting to discuss supplies. Mrs William B. O'Sullivan handles painting, Mrs George Butler rug making, and Mrs Arnold Calderwood or J Albert Merryman ceramics. Card club members should bring decks of cards. An initial literature study group will be formed. The session opens with dessert coffee at 1 pm chaired by Mrs Mitchell Arnold with co-chairs Mrs George Day and Mrs Robert Gross. A business meeting follows with workshops to follow. Mrs Calderwood presides over the business session with officers reporting.
At the Boucouvalas-Dupuis AMVETS auxiliary meeting in Saco plans for new projects were discussed. An October 28 toy party was set with Dorothy Moody as chair and Evelyn Henaire as co chair. A donation to the Community Chest drive was voted.
The Berger family took in Poppo at age nine on a trial basis then pursued adoption. After weekends with his birth mother, he chose to return, a decision described as tearing him apart. A book by Berger about the experience ends with Poppo visiting on weekends and a Royalties trust for his education.
New England and Northeast officials argue air service gaps hinder market exploitation. Crowley notes Laconia Berlin and Concord need reliable four engine service, urges a two year federal subsidy test while Northeast, and a regional plan are weighed. Local leaders cite scheduling faults, lost traffic, and delays hurting Bar Harbor Lewiston Rockland and Manchester connections.
Rev. Donald Harrington of New York City spoke on Church Unity as part of the Adventures in Christian Living series before a full Saco Unitarian Parish House audience. He urged tolerance and social application of faith, noted the church’s failing to effect change, and urged cooperation for racial understanding and world peace. The event was sponsored by the Biddeford Saco Council of Churches with a Q A session led by Robert Fenderson. next speakers are Wesley G. Huber on Oct 22 and Rev. Albert F. Beer on Oct 29 at the Unitarian Parish House, Saco.
A DAR dessert-card party for Rebecca Emery chapter held yesterday at Mrs. John Tarbox home in Saco featured 12 tables. Prizes awarded to several attendees and many members assisted with arrangements, with one guest unable to attend contributing funds.
Reed accused McIntire of avoiding a stand on medicare and opposing world affairs solutions. Hathaway redirected the debate to foreign policy, saying McIntire ignored World War II lessons and opposed Peace Corps and UN bond-purchase matching. Kellam called Tupper wishy-washy on medicare in Augusta.
East Biddeford Little League auxiliary met at the Girl Scout hall to vote a donation to the Community Chest and plan the Thanksgiving basket project for November 20 at the Scout hall. Dolores Macomber presided. prizes were awarded to several members and refreshments served by Garnache, Gosselin, and Choiniere.
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