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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1968
Page
5
The document lists weekly school meal options for Biddeford Saco Thornton Kennebunk and St Andre's and includes dinners like American chop suey roast beef with gravy and pasta dishes with sides. It notes varying menus by day with beverages bread fruit and milk and notes changes may occur.
Under authority of Maine statutes the Maine Milk Commission held a statewide public hearing in Augusta on September 5 1968. The hearing was continued to September 14 September 26 and October 22 1968 at 10:00 a m in Room 105 State Office Building to receive sworn evidence on dealer to dealer dealer to consumer stores to amateurs and related classifications. Rex L. Varnum chairman.
A fragment notes foods such as home made doughnuts butter and milk for meals. Friday items include Tunafish Wiggle peas mashed potatoes coconut cream pie whole wheat bread and more butter and milk in a simple home menu.
Zorba the Greek musical wins praise from Boston critics for its lively staging, strong performances led by Herschel Bernardi and Maria Karnilova, memorable Kander Ebb score, and compelling chorus moments. The Shubert Theatre premiere signals a strong pre Broadway run with vibrant dance and zestful singing.
On this date in 1867 the United States took formal possession of Alaska from Russia at Sitka. Other events include 1540 Hernando de Soto in Alabama resisting Indians, 1767 Mason-Dixon line set, 1892 first long distance telephone NY to Chicago, 1944 Soviet troops enter Czechoslovakia, 1945 Nazis indicted in Berlin, 1963 Alec Douglas-Home becomes UK prime minister.
After the demonstration a social evening was held and refreshments served by the host ess. Attendees included Mrs Parker Spencer, Mrs Merton Mitchell, Mrs William Buress, Mrs Robert Eveleth, Mrs John Colomb, Mrs George Moran, Mrs Richard Beal, Mrs A Bai ley Wentworth, Mrs Richard Weeman, Mrs Richard C Stevens, Mrs Melvin Sargent, Mrs John Kneeland and Mrs Raymond Haines.
The text recalls a five year period within the UN General Assembly vying for nonpermanent seats on the Security Council. It notes deadlock over Malaysia and Czechoslovakia and mentions a Soviet spacecraft data relay from Venus a year earlier and related instrument uploads.
The speaker blasts Nervous Nellies and the striped pants brigade in the State Department and war department for delaying victory. He argues the war could have been won years ago, saving thousands of lives and preventing lifelong injuries, urging Wallace to win votes to awaken the nation.
Letter from Frederick C. Payne of Waldoboro urging Maine voters to support a bond issue approved by the Maine Legislature for a bridge across the Androscoggin River linking Auburn and Lewiston. He argues the project will ease traffic bottlenecks, improve public health, and promote statewide highway safety, calling for a Yes vote on November 5.
New York AP reports a study of hundreds of thousands finding death rates from stroke and coronary heart disease higher among long sleepers. Dr. E C Hammond notes 9 to 10 hours sleep associates with markedly higher stroke deaths in men aged 50 to 59 and elevated coronary deaths across ages, while offering possible links to reduced activity and blood flow.
Joy Stilley offers playful observations on televised football critique and pacing. She mocks game delays, repeated plays, clock glitches, and sideline chatter while offering light social commentary on football culture. She jokes about terminology and ends with a cue to remove referees in striped shirts for quicker games.
Richard Ryan II son of Mr and Mrs Richard Ryan of Biddeford Maine has been promoted to sergeant in the U S Air Force. He serves as an aircraft mechanic at Charleston AFB South Carolina and is a member of the Military Airlift Command. The sergeant is a graduate of St Louis High School. His wife Rachel is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland L Heureux of Biddeford.
Mrs Marguerite Crowley has returned home from Webber Hospital Biddeford. Mrs Robbins is a surgical patient at Maine Osteopathic Hospital pres. A rummage sale at Christ Church vestry will occur tomorrow at 9 30 a m, sponsored by the Women’s Fellows of the Church. Mr and Mrs Gerald Rooney of Arundel and Atty and Mrs Thomas Reagan of Fletcher Street Kennebunk spent weekend at Chateau Frontenac Quebec City for Rotary Leadership Forum. Rooney is president of the Rotary Club of Kennebunk and Reagan is vice president.
A demonstration party was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. E. L. Hamilton on High Street with Mrs. Ronald Robertson as the demonstrator. The door prize was awarded to Mrs. Merton Mitchell.
Mrs Josephine Horton of New Jersey bought the Theodore Chamberlin property on Mechanic Street Kennebunk and has renovated it for residence. The sale was arranged through John D Downing Agency of Kennebunk. The piece notes Benjamin Franklin used the alias Mrs Silence Dogood.
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