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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1963
Page
3
The Wells Ogunquit Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday April 4 at 7 30 p m in the Ogunquit firemen s hall School street with plans discussed for local history observances and group activities.
A listing details several classics including a 1959 Mercury Montclair hard top with power steering and automatic transmission, a 1959 Plymouth Belvedere four door with radio and heater, a 1959 Ford Fairlane four door with radio and heater, a 1958 Oldsmobile 98 four door with radio heater and power steering, a 1958 Mercury Commuter wagon, a 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 four door, a 1957 DeSoto four door hardtop with power brakes, a 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon with overdrive, and a 1957 Chevrolet 210 hardtop coupe with radio and heater.
Roby P. Littlefield former state senator and Ogunquit resident will speak on Reminiscences of Early Ogunquit. Mrs Esselyn Perkins of Ogunquit will discuss Legends and Taverns in the Town of Wells. Carl W Perkins leads the meeting and Alyce Brooks coordinates April hospitality. Public invited.
Madonna chapter C E S holds 8 PM meeting at Masonic hall with refreshments by Past Matrons. A rehearsal at 7 30 PM for semi public installation of officers at 8 PM. Mrs Holmberg of West Medway visiting. Neil Gumprecht turns sixteen on April 1. Lions Club dinner at Kennebunkport Inn with Career Night plans for April 10 at Kennebunk High School.
The Webhannet club will sponsor a hat show and coffee at their clubhouse on Fletcher street Kennebunk Wednesday at 10 0 a.m. with Mrs Robert Marier Sr as general chairman. Mrs Clarence M Crosby will serve as commentator with Mrs Percy Boothby as the accompan ist.
Members of the Columbian Squires bowling seam of the Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus hosted a bowling tournament at 20th Century lanes in Biddeford. Front row includes Joseph Sears Mike Moreau Warren Huntington Michael White. Back row lists Michael Simoneau Dick Bonnevie Edmond Neault Dan Labbe captain Norman Cyr Martin Smith.
Miniwanca Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star in Old Orchard Beach held its first meeting after officer installation for 1963-64. Invitations to install officers from multiple chapters were accepted, with details on dates, hosts, and the program. The Worthy Matron noted birthdays and anniversaries, and a birthday box was used for donations. Refreshments followed, with decorations of pussy willows jonquils and spring flowers.
The University of Maine trustees pursue approval from the 101st Maine Legislature for a 20 million bond issue to fund capital improvements and infrastructure projects on campus.
A Q and A column advises a girl to maintain multiple friendships and warns against possessive jealousy. It recommends gradual dating with group activities, double dates, and social activities with peers to gain experience before solo dates, plus tips on joining school activities and learning social skills.
A federal judge refused to grant an emergency order blocking interference with Negro vote registration efforts. A hearing is set for Thursday in Greenville Mississippi. Negro comic Dick Gregory planned to join others at Leflore County courthouse to take registration tests amid racial unrest in the 22,000 population city.
In Page One notes, Mrs Laura Belanger and Ms Joan Pelletier led a club session with reports from Captain Janet et Mathieu on the kitchen fund and new member admissions including Lucille McIntyre Irene Vir Cora Goodwin Jeannine Bouthot and Claire Dubreuil. The group discussed upcoming installations in Lewison and Rochambeau hall and a May or June officer installation.
The Saco lodge IOOF held a meeting in Saco Odd Fellows hall to plan Past Grands night on April 15 and Roll Call and Old Timers Night on April 29. A district meeting is set for April 22 at the Saco hall with John Hill Sr. in charge. Supper at 6:30 p.m. will be by Saco Rebekah lodge with refreshments during the social hour. Appointed to the next refreshments committee are Dan Sylvester and Carleton Brock.
Under the chairmanship of Mrs. Richard Carlson a committee to nominate a new slate of officers for May was appointed at the Most Holy Trinity church Women's club meeting last night at the Notre Dame school hall in Saco. Members include Mrs. Gerard Cameron and Miss Theresa Colpitts. The meeting was led by President Mrs. James Lombard.
The April Saco PTA executive meeting at president Mrs. Alan Sawyer’s home announced the Gateway District One annual meeting on April 22 at 7 30 pm in C K Burns School Saco A 3 30 pm workshop will cover PTA officer duties led by Mrs Rufus G Jasper state PTA president Guest speakers include Frederick Halla of the Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers and Dr Howard L Bowen state PTA treasurer The April 9 meeting at Burns cafeteria featured Rocca Massei on the polio vaccine and a film on the last polio case New member Mrs Robert Harriman was introduced and playground work at area schools was reported
An evening of sacred music scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. at Village Church Kennebunkport features two organs and a piano with selections by Handel to Massenet. Mrs Huff is interim organist. F Kendall is a local piano organ teacher and conductor. Free will offering, refreshments after. Palm Sunday showing of The Power of the Resurrection follows on April 7 at 7 p.m., a one hour film acclaimed by NEFF for its spiritual impact.
The Aurora chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a meeting on April 3 with a covered dish supper at 6 30 pm. Chairman Mrs Frank Craig and committee members including Mrs Robert Brown Mrs Fremont Ridlon Mr and Mrs Frank Holbrook and Morton Wildes and Mrs Arthur Fretwell will lead. Irvin Cornealy and spouse return home after a three week visit. Kennebunkport Chief of Police Nicholas Inniss remains patient at Saco Osteopathic Hospital.
Old Orchard Beach residents include Mr and Mrs Lyman Abbott Jr returning to Framingham after a weekend with Mr and Mrs Samuel Rowne on Ocean Avenue. Miss Joan Strickland of Orono Maine visits with her parents on Sea View Avenue.
The Saco Osteopathic hospital auxiliary met at Mrs. David Sheehan’s Westwood lane home. Plans were announced for a rummage sale May 17 at GAR hall Saco with Mrs Isabelle Labelle and Mrs Albert Simard as co chairmen. A new slate of officers will be chosen at the May meeting.
Sabin oral polio vaccine was given to about 326 people at Cousen's Memorial School in Lyman in a March 31 clinic sponsored by the Lyman Public Health Council. Officials announced two follow up clinics on April 28 and May 26 for more attendees.
The art of cake decorating will be displayed Friday through Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. at the Inn. The exhibit showcases skilled decorators and their creative cake designs for visitors to view.
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