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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1969

Page

3

Kennebunkport Women Club to Hear Kyros Speech

U S Congress man Peter Kyros will headline the State of Maine banquet at 7 p m on Oct 14 during the Fall Conference of the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs at the Shawmut Inn Oct 14 15 A pre banquet reception at 6 30 p m will honor Rep Kyros and Mrs Kyros as well as MFWC officers The conference opens Oct 14 with sessions and meals arranged by local chairmen Reservations are due by Oct 8 with contact names and addresses provided

Rumford U. S Peter N. Kyros State of Kyros Walter V. Magee General Federation of Women’s Clubs MFWC Shawmut Inn Robert Pillscary Sylvan Circle Kenneth Edward Austin Kennebunkport Harold Lord Kennebunk Maine

Boyle's Notebook Worries Worth The Sharing

New York columnist questions the value of universal worry and offers a list of trivial and posed concerns. He argues selective worrying lets minds focus and suggests many large problems cannot be solved by any one person while urging readers to concentrate on practical daily worries.

New York Joe Namath Jacqueline Susann Louisa May Alcott Dallas Fort Worth Minneapolis St. Paul United Nations America Vietnam Brazil Frank Sinatra U.S

Campaign fundraising totals given for local drive

A list of donations to a local campaign shows amounts from Scouts of America to Saco Valley Association for Retarded Children totaling $53,141. Included are gifts from American Red Cross Biddeford and Saco, United Services Organization, Northeast Hearing and Speech Center, Kennebec Girl Scout Council, Saco Public Health Nursing Service, Biddeford Public Health Nursing Service, Community Child and Family Guidance Association, Saco-Biddeford YWCA, and others. Campaign costs are estimated at $4,500 with $500 shrinkage.

Saco Valley Association

Shell collector finds solace amid family hardships

A woman known as the shell lady endured a mother’s long illness and her husband Herman’s arthritis in 1957. While caring for the ailing, she found relief in collecting and labeling shells from Treasure Island. A gleaming crucifix shell, or Sail Cat, sparked pride as she described its two side views.

Herman Treasure Island South Pacific

Enterprising Maine woman crafts driftwood decor for charity

The article profiles Mrs. Drouin a busy homemaker who turns driftwood into party decorations and handmade items for a St. Joseph's mission fundraiser in Peru. She reasons I dont want to be idle and the shop buzzes in December while caring for her husband and four grown children.

St. Joseph's Mission Peru Christ

Personality In The News At 74 Hoffman Keeps Strict Discipline

CHICAGO AP Judge Julius J. Hoffman presides over the riot trial tied to last year’s Democratic National Convention. The stern jurist, known for sharp courtroom exchanges with defense attorney William Kunstler, maintains self discipline outside work, walking 1.5 miles daily from his Gold Coast home to the courthouse. He weighs 136 pounds, stands 5 feet 1 inch, and lives with his wife Eleanor.

Chicago Julius J. Hoffman William M. Kunstler Kunstler Hoffman Gold Coast Eleanor

Hoffman a Chicago judge with noted desegregation ruling

A corporate law specialist turned judge Hoff man rose from private practice to Superior Court in 1947 and federal bench in 1953 via Dirksen. He oversaw the Krebiozen trial ending in four acquittals and the nine month South Holland School District desegregation suit. He taught part time at Northwestern Law and is reputed for incorruptibility despite sharp conservative instincts.

Hoffman Superior Court Circuit Court Everett M. Dirksen R-Ii Krebiozen South Holland Justice Department Chicago Northwestern University Law School Harold C. Havighurst S.o.b

Bridges of Osaka Cross a Thousand in Clever Network

Britannica Junior Encyclopaedia notes Osaka Japan features 1000 interconnected canals bridged by a vast network. The city’s waterways enabled transport and traffic flow, shaping its historic urban layout and engineering approach.

Osaka Japan

Government nursing home care spend rises sharply

Government figures show only 142 million dollars were spent for nursing home care in 1950, but that figure rose to 1.5 billion by later years, indicating a rapid increase in funding for elderly care programs.

Second Car Shop Seeks Space in Local Ads Section

A second car shop announces plans to open a showroom, services, and parts sale in the neighborhood. The ad seeks location guidance, a suitable storefront, and potential partnerships with suppliers to accelerate setup and acceptance in the market.

Biddeford Adult Evening School Registration Details

Registration for Biddeford Adult Evening School costs 5 per course payable on registration day at the Biddeford Adult Evening Office within Biddeford Junior High School. Office hours 9 AM to 9:30 PM. First classes begin September 29 with sessions from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Call 282-3883 for information.

Biddeford

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