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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1963
Page
4
This guide promotes a wholesome breakfast routine with milk and eggs as staples. It highlights fresh fruits like bananas, grapes, and plums, seasonal vegetables such as cauliflower and carrots, plus weekend meat options including beef roasts, lamb, fowl, and smoked shoulders. It also notes available local fish like haddock and swordfish and suggests frozen options.
A reader shares relationship missteps from gifting a fake diamond ring to facing social pressures at a Moose shower. Abby dispenses brisk etiquette guidance while addressing domestic tensions and a husband who now smokes.
Nasson College prepares to begin its 52nd academic year with a planned enrollment of about 500 students. Orientation events include a Lobster Festival for new arrivals, a convocation for freshmen and parents, and meetings with professors before classes start September 23.
A bridal shower honors Miss Lorraine Provost at her mother Mrs. Aline Provost home in Biddeford. Miss Provost weds Robert Murphy of Old Orchard Beach on Oct 26. Guests listed include numerous Provost and Murphy relatives as well as friends. buffet lunch followed gift opening.
Scarborough The annual banquet of the Foss Street Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service was held at the Marshview Restaurant. Nineteen members and two guests attended. A combined bakery and rummage sale is planned for Oct 25 in the church vestry under WSCS sponsorship. The next meeting will be Sept 25 at Mrs. Searle’s home with Mrs. Moore as co host.
The Catholic Digest cites fence signs around a girls school in New Jersey reading Trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The Sisters of Mercy. The notice emphasizes strict enforcement as the school seeks privacy and safety.
Doris Busse and Delores Cote are listed among attendees in a recent community meeting.
The Kennebunk Fire Department transported two people to Webber Hospital after a 12:45 p.m. Route One crash near Arundel Market. Frank Irish 66 of Woodside Drive collided with Jeremiah Hogan 67 of Arlington Massachusetts. Hogan had cuts and bruises. Irish suffered cuts bruises and a fractured wrist and remained hospitalized. Troopers Baston Trumbull and Special Investigator Pray investigated.
Kennebunk notes Arnold Truscott back as R F D carrier after five week leave while Samuel Simpson and Robert Welch take two week vacation. By Sept 1 Kennebunk taxes totaled 317063.14 including abatements and discounts. One percent early payment discount encouraged.
The Board of Christian Education met at the church with Superintendent Carleton Waterhouse in charge. They planned Promotion Day for the first Sunday in October. A public supper is set by Dayton Community Club on October 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Kitchen volunteers include Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Nason, and Mrs. Stoodley, with Mrs. Smith in charge of dining. Cleanup by Mrs. Mullett and Mrs. Charles.
Kennebunk Reserve Chief Richard Stevens resigned in a meeting of Reserve Police. Albert Croteau became reserve chief, Benjamin Butler named captain, Sam Spencer sergeant, and David Henry secretary. They planned a benefit supper for reserve member James Congdon to be held Saturday October 19. Chief Frank Stevens announced the appointments.
A soldier completes basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey and will be assigned to a school or on the job training as a supply specialist.
Armand G. Ouellette Jr. of Biddeford enlist ed in the United States Army via the local recruiting station on Main Street. He chose the Choose Your Job Training option and will serve in the supply field under Sergeant First Class Paul D. Cobb.
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