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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1968

Page

5

Plan for Education Sparks Debate Across Ages

Boyle's Notebook argues adults may benefit from renewed schooling while youth resist returning to class. It notes 57 million young people entering schools nationwide and suggests a shared experience School of Hard Knocks for both sons and fathers to bridge the generation gap. Also lists Saco Public Schools lunch menu for Monday through Friday with meals and drinks.

Auto industry optimism trims 1969 sales forecast

AP analysis notes Ford predicts 9.3 million 1969 vehicles in calendar year and model year, with Chrysler possibly reaching 9.4 million. Despite soaring consumer wealth, high momentum may wane due to a 10 percent income surcharge, slower purchasing power gains, and possible economic downturn. Argus Research cites 8.75 million 1969 calendar-year sales.

New York Detroit Ford Motor Co Chrysler Corp Chrysler Commerce Department Federal Reserve Johnson Administration Argus Research

Area School Menus For Biddeford and Kennebunk

Biddeford and Kennebunk Public Schools present weekly menus. Biddeford offerings include Sloppy Joe with rice and fruit on Monday, braised beef with potatoes and peas on Tuesday, tomato soup with rice and peanut butter sandwich on Wednesday, oven fried lunch meat with sides on Thursday, and fish sticks on Friday. Kennebunk menus feature orange juice and frankfurter roll with vegetables on Monday, chicken vegetable soup and egg salad on Tuesday, pineapple juice and American chop suey on Wednesday, Italian sandwich on Thursday, and fish sticks with sides on Friday.

Saco Public Schools Biddeford Hamburg Kennebunk Public

Thornton Academy Weekly Menu Summary

Thornton Academy meals list for Monday to Thursday shows daily offerings. Monday includes American suey broccoli roll butter pudding and milk barbecue franks mashed potato celery sticks iced cake roll butter and milk. Wednesday features Meat Loaf gravy mashed potato carrot sticks grapefruit and orange cup roll butter and milk. Thursday offers Vegetable Beef Tea cole slaw roll and butter.

Thornton Academy

Young Moderns by Vivian Brown

New York AP feature notes teen mothers often act like children and may deny affection to their babies. A baby nurse stresses holding, security, and routines, warns against overfeeding, excessive toys, or leaving infants in bright sun or under trees.

Vivian Brown NEW York (Ap

McArthur Library Adopts Winter Hours in Biddeford

Beginning today the Mc Arthur Library in Biddeford will operate on a winter schedule. It closes at 8 p.m. on all days except Saturday when it closes at 12 30 p.m. The notice also advises using a sharp paring knife or flower cutter to cut garden flowers to avoid crushing stems and hindering water uptake.

McArthur Biddeford

Gov Curtis Leads Climb Up Katahdin

About 12 state and county officials led by Gov Kenneth M. Curtis and Sheriff Richard Dutremble will tackle the toughest Mount Katahdin ascent in Baxter State Park today. The group met in Augusta and plans to return tomorrow after climbing the 5,268 foot peak. Participants include Rep Peter N Kyros, Howard Cunningham, Robert Dunfey, Austin Wilkins, forestry department members, and Maine state police officials.

Kenneth M. Curtis Richard Dutremble Biddeford Augusta Baxter State Park Eter N. Kyros Howard Cunningham Robert Dunfey Austin Wilkins Forestry Department Maine State Police

Episcopal Church Schools Set to Start This Fall

Rev Gerald E Burtt in charge at Christ Biddeford and Trinity Saco announces church school classes start Sunday Sept 15. Episcopal Church Women president Mrs Carleton Pendleton says fall program begins Sept 9 with a 6 30 p m supper and business session at the parish house Cleveland Street Saco.

Gerald E. Burtt Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Carleton Pendleton Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Parish Cleveland Street

Kennebunkport Estate Divided in Probate Court

An out-of-state will in York County Probate Court divided the Kennebunkport estate of Annie C. Haight who died May 30. Real estate valued about 57500 and tangible personal estate around 1200 were allocated to four heirs: daughter Nancy Haight McDonald, son Donald C. Haight, and granddaughters Ann B. Lahmann and Karyl B. Sears, with specific fractional shares specified.

Alfred York County Kennebunkport Annie C. Haight Englewood N.J Nancy Haight McDonald Haight

Bechtold Family Obituary Noted In Local Ad Section

Fragmentary text references the late Catherine Haight Bechtold and a Stop And Shop listing in the ad section. No further readable details available to confirm dates or affiliations.

Dren Catherine Haight Bechtold

Leather care tip for upholstery finishing

After waxing leather upholstery wipe off dirt with a damp cloth dipped in well heated egg white. When dry rub the finish with soft dry cloths.

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Boyle U.S. Ergartens Tracy Academe George Bernard Shaw H. G. Wells Hills Beach Arthur Brennan Casey Jr St. Andre’s Church Lucille Rita Jacques Edward Jacques Arthur B. Casey Sr Waterbury John Cunniff AP Business Analyst Daly Bros Alfred Street Socw Sears Franklin Stoves Let Sears Biddeford Shopping Center Young Moderns Gov. Curtis Katahdin Episcopal Church Schools Record American Sunday Advertiser Credit Congress St Portsmouth N. H America Ford General Motors Davidson McCord Corp
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