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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1972

Page

8

Youth survey finds most teens favor space exploration

A poll of college and high school students shows about two thirds support space exploration. Boys and college students show strongest backing, while about half of girls support it citing costs and priority for Earth issues. Some youths express desire to travel to the moon, others prefer remaining on Earth.

Nancy Gilbert Michael Siegel University Heights Ohio Ralph Oscar Miami Tony Richardson Tucson Ariz Kathy Perkins Mayfield Heights S Fink Furnace Robert Henley Santa Ana Amy Keine Bay Village Beverly Fishman

Thornton Academy seniors plan chicken barbecue for Homecoming

Thornton Academy Saco senior class hosts a chicken barbecue dinner as part of Homecoming activities. The event runs Friday October 27 from 4 30 to 7 30 pm in the cafeteria with chicken barbecue, cole slaw, mashed potatoes, rolls, desserts, coffee tea milk and soft drinks. Reservations advised at Zayers and Martins Market in Saco.

Thornton Academy Saco Zayers and Martins Market

Senior Offers Freshman Tips At University Of Rochester

Jeff Burnett a UR senior and Freshman Week coordinator urges freshmen not to fear fitting in. He advises varied courses seek help from upperclassmen advisors and professors and to tailor study time to abilities. He notes dating is casual and homesickness fades by meeting people and joining groups.

Rochester N.Y Jeff Burnett University of Rochester Burnett Joe College

Dear Mike and Cracked Mag Wheels Chronicle

Teens Ask Mike about car noises and cracked mag wheels. Readers describe a clunk when shifting and discuss repair risks. The 1973 Yearbook staff outlines sale plans and ads while noting heliarcing may not prevent future cracks.

Mike

Seagull Spirit Week Kicks Off Homecoming Festivities

Old Orchard Beach High School launches Seagull Spirit Week with activities from Poster Day to Class Day and Bow and Tie Prep. Classes wear colors, wear pins, and sell Class Spirit Chain links as the Homecoming Dance approaches Saturday night.

Old Orchard Beach

Wanted Electrician With Industrial Experience

An established industrial firm seeks an electrician with at least two years of industrial experience. Offers a second shift position located at 3 to La Bie.

la Bie

Pilgrim Youth Elects Leaders for Week of Homecoming Events

The Pilgrim Youth Fellowship of First Parish Church Saco elected officers led by president Robert Loring and vice president Lisa Mailman. A Homecoming parade at noon features Old Orchard Street route with Lake Region Band and judges, culminating in a football game and a 9:30 p.m. King and Queen crowning. Public invited to events including bonfire, dance, and weeklong activities.

Pilgrim Youth Fellowship First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Robert Loring Lisa Mailman Cheryl Worden Danny, McLeod Margo. Morrison David Leach Bethany Johnson Michael de Angelis Marshall Old Orchard Street Saco Avenue Alice Golouck iGreg Bridges Ann Spranger Gary Latno Debbie Miller Jimmy Boisvert Donna Gower Gregory Holland

Fabrics a Primer and Care Tips from North Berwick Mill Store

Ev Syms introduces a fabric feature explaining what cloth is and why care matters. The piece promises future columns on fabric makeup history cleaning stain removal storage and offers guidance from North Berwick Mill Store Route 7 with 676-2672 hours 9 to 5 Monday through Saturday.

North Berwick Mill

Ogunquit Club Plans A Halloween Party

The Open Door Two To Four Club met at Ogunquit United Methodist Church vestry to plan a Halloween party for its next meeting on Tuesday October 24. Dorothy McIntyre led the program in officers absence with J Edwin Littlefield as president Eleatha Littlefield secretary treasurer and James McIntyre vice president. Ruby P Littlefield played a sing along and refreshments were served by Ruby Parker Doris Hilton Wilhelmina Littlefield and Edna Etchenberry.

Ogunquit Ogunquit United Methodist Church Shore Road Dorothy McIntyre J.edwin Littlefield Eleatha Littlefield James McIntyre Ruby P. Littlefield Ruby Parker Doris Hilton Wilhelmina Littlefield Edna Etchenberry

Firemen's Wives Elect Saco Officers

Mrs Dorothy Bouffard was elected president of the Saco Firemen's Wives at the Central Fire Station meeting. Other officers named include Mrs Rita Levasseur as vice president and Mrs Winnie Hanson as secretary with Mona Meserve treasurer and Virginia Smith sunshine chairman. New chairmen for committees were appointed including Irma LeBlanc publicity and Lucile Lanoix and Jean McInnis.

Dorothy Bouffard Saco Central Fire Station Rita Levasseur Winnie Hanson Mona Meserve Virginia Smith Sunshine Irma LeBlanc Lucile Lanoix Jean McInnis

Fire Station Social Supper For Incoming Officers Planned

Mrs. Lorraine Mercier and others reviewed club roles including auditing and entertainment. President Virginia Smith led reports on buying tables and chairs for the main hall. A covered dish supper honoring outgoing and incoming officers was announced with Rita Levasseur as chair for November 7 at 7 p.m. at the fire station. A social hour followed the meeting.

Lorraine Mercier Jeannine Pendleton Hanson Meserve Rita Levasseur Virginia Smith

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