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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1969
Page
3
HAL BOYLE argues that youth obsession harms adults over 24 and 29, urging focus on the calendar of the spirit. True age lies in attitude, not birth date, with examples of remained vitality such as singing current songs, openness to ideas, confidence, and enduring optimism.
Weekend guests at the De Zaleskis in Kennebunk Lower Village included Peter Zaleski of Wapping CT and Eva Miller of Portland with Sally Merry of South Portland serving as bridesmaids at the Zaleski Olsen wedding. Days later the fire department was called for a chimney fire at Merle Turner’s Alewive home and for an oil burner flood on Portland Road. Nearby guests included Frederick Thompson and family from Freeport visiting the mother Mrs. Turner.
A AP analysis notes Americans spend over 4 billion on equipment and recreation in 1969. Growth tied to rising incomes and education, with higher earners and college graduates spending more on participant sports. Pleasure boats, winter sports, tents, golf, and arms contribute to a broad outdoor spending boom.
A compact notice highlights classified want ads as a steady, low profile sales channel. Local businesses and individuals use ad spaces to reach buyers for services, jobs, and items, emphasizing affordable exposure and steady commerce.
In Old Orchard Beach a 90th birthday observance for Mrs. Elizabeth Garland of 36 Imperial St. featured a Sunday open house from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at her home. Daughters, guests, and a long list of neighbors and relatives assisted with arrangements, reception, guest book, and cake serving, with numerous attendees named including the Garland family and many local residents.
Kennebunk residents new to the area are invited to a first meeting of the Newcomers Club at Sea Spray MotelKenebunk Beach on Tuesday October 7 at 8 PM. Interior designer Carlo Catarano will speak. The club aims to foster friendships and sociability among recent arrivals. Contact Mrs John Brooks Mrs Charles Earley or Mrs Carolyn Janet ti for details.
The quarterly meeting of the Owen-Davis Home Corporation and Owen-Davis Post American Legion was held at the Post home Beach Street Saco. A committee including Robert Janelle and Soman discussed repairs to the home and the members voted to permit Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold two meetings, the second and fourth weeks of the month.
Kim Cyr four year old daughter of Edgar H Cyr and Mrs Cyr of South Portland welcomes newcomers on behalf of the Biddeford Saco Journal. Paternal grandmother is Mrs Marie D Cyr of 76 Water Street Biddeford.
A well-baby clinic will be conducted October 2 at the Biddeford City Building nursing office at 1 p.m. A physician will be in attendance to provide diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough guidance and preventive care.
Boston announces a free in the ear Miracle-Ear device to help the hard of hearing hear TV and radio programs privately at normal volume. The offer targets hard of hearing persons and promises prompt sending and a limited regional availability.
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