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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

3

Beach Jaycees Plan Charter Banquet Date

The Beach Jaycees select May 4 for Charter Night at the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks. Abbott-Verville AM VETS post offers use of its Walnut Street Post home to the newly organized Junior Chamber of Commerce. The state convention in Bangor May 17 to 19 discussed forming a junior JC.

Com- Pee Aanate San Orchard Beach Arthur Dickson, Jr Biddeford J. C John Moody Bangor Jack Johnson Scarborough Jaycees Fort Fairfield Jaycees

Ogunquit Artists Exhibit At Northeastern University

Northeastern hosts New England Art Today a modern art show featuring about 115 contemporary artists from six New England states through April 13. Sponsored by New England Contemporary Artists Inc headed by Arthur Hoener the exhibit highlights abstract works with gallery talks by many artists starting April 1 at 2 30 p.m. in the Cabot building. Featured Ogunquit entries include John Laurent Dovekie oil on canvas and David Von Schlegell Sculpture 6 wood.

Northeastern University New England New England Art Today The New England Contemporary Artists, Inc Arthur Hoener Newton Boston Northeastern Cabot John Laurent Ogunquit

Mullen Auxiliary Hears Easter Donation Plans

The Rev. James J. Mullen Council K of C Auxiliary met at Old Orchard Beach. President Patricia Gervais led as members voted a donation for Easter flowers and discussed a May banquet time and place to be decided. Helen Thibodeau won a mystery prize.

James J. Mullen K of C Old Orchard Beach Patricia Gervais Helen Thibodeau Catherine Lemire Ann Marcotte Ruth Cor June Girard Celanie Thibeault Helene Fow Phyllis de Angelis Halen Thibodeau Vivian Joncas Royal Parent

Maine students and locals on spring break across New England

Kennebunk residents Mrs Lahar sues over illness confinement at her sister Mrs Frances Smith's home in West Kennebunk. Hebron Academy hosts returning students Ted Winston Kenneth Cuneo Richard Smith and David Tibbetts after a three week home break. Vesta Calder and brother James Cuddy attend funeral of aunt Mrs Addie Cunliff in Skowhegan. University of Maine students home for spring vacation include Paula Noyes Betsy Hail Judy Dresser Marynelle Walsh Judy Ackley Joyce Harpsurger Wayne Goodrich Eddie Fairfield Richard Farnsworth and Donald Hayes. Penny Anders daughter of Mrs Donald Kimball spends spring vacation with roommate Chelsea Stenger at her parents home in St Thomas Virgin Islands.

University of Maine Chelsea Stenger St. Thomas Virgin Islands

Worthy Matron Is Presented With Gift

Worthy Matron Luella Ingalls and Worthy Patron Raymond Ingalls presided at Ma Donna chapter CES meeting at Masonic hall Kennebunk. A short ceremony honored the retiring Luella Ingalls with a gift from officers of the year. Simultaneous birthday motif decor and gifts were shared, with refreshments provided by Past Matron Marilyn Record and Mr. Louis Farber.

Luella Ingalls Raymond Ingalls Madonna Chapter CES Masonic Hall Kennebunk Patricia Hubbard Adah Louise Russel Esther Ora McConnell Martha Agnes Tracy Electa Vivian Tranc Ingalls Marilyn Record Louis Farber

Madonna Chapter Officers Are Fet ed

Madonna chapter officers for 1962 63 were feted at a dinner by Worthy Matron Luella Ingalls and Worthy Patron Raymond Ingalls at the Mothers club hall in Kennebunk Lower Village. Attendees included Luella Ingalls Raymond Ingalls Vivian Tranci Michael Tranci Louise Russell Carl Russell Lucille Jennison William Jennison Margaret Johnson Walfred Johnson Alice Crocker Gerald Crocker Patricia Hubbard Doris Wet Lori Russell Ora McConnell Georgia Evans Richard Russell. Absent were Bernice Crosman Chaphain and Agnes Tracy.

Madonna Chapter OES Luella Ingalls Raymond Ingalls Mothers’ Clu Kennebunk Lower Village Vivian Tranci Michael Tranci Louise Russell Carl Russell Lucille Jennison William Jennison Margaret Johnson Walfred Johnson Alice Crocker Gerald Crocker Patricia Hubbard Doris Wet Lori Russell Ora McConnell Georgia Evans Richard Russell Bernice Crosman-Chaphain Agnes Tracy

Final rehearsals for Olivet To Calvary cantata

Final rehearsals are under way for the sacred cantata Olivet To Calvary by J. H. Maunder. Palm Sunday eve ning at 8 the Wells First Congregational church sanctuary hosts a combined adult choir from Wells First and Second Congregational churches directed by Jacob M. Kelley with soloists Kelley and Robert L. Stillings and accompanying musicians Mrs Harrison W. Roberts and Mrs John N Simpson.

Olivet To Calvary J. H. Maunder Wells First Congregational Wells First Second Congregational Jacob M. Kelley Kelley Robert L. Stillings Harrison W. Roberts John N

Ogunquit Women Elect New Officers At Annual Meeting

The Ogunquit Woman's club elected officers for the coming year at the vestry of the Ogunquit Baptist church. Officers include Dorothy Vayana president Jane Deegan vice president Marjorie Lord recording secretary Dorothy Charak corresponding secretary Helen Kell treasurer and Sherburne. Retiring president Hobbs Knight announced spring plant gifts to outgoing officers. Luncheon reservations for April 17 at the Rockingham hotel Portsmouth NH are due by Monday Co chairs are Vayana and Charak. The program featured a one act play with Gertrude Lord commenting Cast included Barbara Lord Eunice Bracy and Catherine Johnson. Dessert social hour hosted by Elinor W Smith Hilda Dannert Linwood Adjutant and Marjorie Lord.

Ogunquit Rockingham Hotel Portsmouth N. H Vayana Charak Gertrude Lord Barbara Lord Eunice Bracy Catherine Johnson Elinor W. Smith Hilda Dannert Linwood Marjorie Lord

Wells Youth Fellowship Plans Fundraiser and Events

The Senior Youth Fellowship of Wells First and Second Congregational churches will host a Friday food sale at the Wells IGA on Route One and run a bottle drive for a special fund. On Saturday at 6 45 p m youth will depart from Second church for a splash party at the Portland YMCA. Holy Communion will be observed at Palm Sunday morning worship at 10 30 and new members will be received.

Wells First Second Congregational Wells Iga Route One Wells Congregational Church Second Church Portland YMCA Wells First Congregational Church

Saco Baptist Church Women Attend Supper

A covered dish supper for 43 members marked the annual meeting of the Saco United Baptist Union of Women circles held in the church vestry. President Mrs. Everett Ladd led the session with devotions by Mrs. Clement Taylor and Mrs. Richard Doe and singing by Mrs. George Renell.

Saco United Baptist Union of Women Everett Ladd Clement Taylor Richard Doe George Renell Jesus George Skillin Harley Scammon Jr A. Wylie Brown Christian Service Roy Watson Christian Training Stanley A. Bennett Loyal Grant Harley Scammon Sr Emma Lougee Harold Smith

Visiting Officers Night Observed by Old Orchard Beach Lodge

Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge held a Visiting Officers Night with Grand Mrs. Lorraine Pettengill announcing War form. Delegates from Saco Kennebunk Waterboro Narragansett and other Maine towns attended. Irene Libby L.A.P.M. past president introduced and honored. Invitations for upcoming lodge events were announced and refreshments served.

Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge Lorraine Pettengill Ren Jand Saco Lodge Lodge Kennebunk Ruha Ale Rehoboth East Watertoro Rangeline Biddeford Forest West Buxton Narragansett Gorham Ivy Portland Ancor Portland Old Orchard Bly Maine Irene Libby L.A.P.M Noble Pauline Hayes Olive Lodge Lucy Durgin Sacolodge Christie Reed Marilyn Skillin Anchor Lodge Doris Smith Forest Lodge Herberta Harriman Margaret O'Brien Narragansett Lodge Pauline Moreau Waterboro Mary Bayley Ableaux Direc Tion Martha Robinson Gertrude Elwell Florence Higgins Louise Danis Pearl Darling Geneva Quinn Beatrice Kaleel Flora Ricker Old Orchard Old Orchard Lodge Ruhamah Lodge le Lodge Gertrude Milliken Pauline Res Ra Alfa Raymond

Two Cy Young Pioneers Tie NL Shutout Record in 1962

Bob Friend of the Pirates and Bob Gibson of the Cardinals each posted five shutouts in the 1962 season, leading the National League in that stat and underscoring their dominance on the mound.

Bob Friend Pirates Bob Gibson Cardinals

Forest Lookout Tower Opens At Agamenticus Mountain

The forest lookout tower on Agamenticus Mountain in York will open this week signaling spring. Maine Forest Service District Warden Clayton Weymouth of Alfred warns that burning permits are now required in southern and coastal York County for brush logs stumps and grass fields. He advises three spring burning steps: check with the town warden obtain a permit if needed clear and mow around buildings and place incinerators away from dry vegetation. He notes careless trash burning caused last year’s fires and that more towers will open soon in southern and coastal areas.

Agamenticus Mountain York Maine Forest Service District Clayton Weymouth Alfred York County Weymouth Ae Cahoon North Ber- CK

New Officers Named By Saco AMVETS

A public baked bean supper from 5 30 to 7 30 p m April 6 was announced at a Bou cauvalas Dupuis AMVETS meeting in Saco with Conrad Fecteau presiding. Officers for 1963 64 were elected: Joseph Ouellette Earle Clappison Oliver Lamarre and Paul Ouellette.

Boucauvalas-Dupuis Amvets Conrad Fecteau Joseph Ouellette Earle Clappison Oliver Lamarre Paul Ouellette Paul

Nasson College Students Urged to Engineer an Inner Pilot

Maine education official Dr. Warren G. Hill addressed 500 Nasson College students and faculty urging them to build an internal automatic pilot to guide lifelong growth. He outlined four core attributes scholarship leadership character and willingness to serve as the mental horsepower fueling ethical striving and public service.

Springvale Nasson College Maine Commissioner of Education Warren G. Hill Hill

Roadside Signals to Warn Motorists of Police Stops

State police urge clear ahead signaling before stops and turns to keep drivers aware of intentions. Early recognition signals help motorists adjust and avoid trouble.

Scout leadership updates and memorial day appointments

Neault adjutant Florence Sullivan provost marshal and Jean Moody judge advocate report a Boy Scout charter as of April 2 at the post. King Commander Conrad Fee announces Joseph Ouellette and Oliver Lamarre named for the committee for Memorial Day activities.

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Waterville Wells High School WHS Gerald A. LaPierr Alber G. LaPierre Linda Fuler Maynard Fuller Carolyn R. Colby Wells School Colby College Sneider’s Grocery Center West Street Campbell's Tomato Soup del Monte Peas Red Rose Hunt Heinz Baby Cereals Turkey U. S. No Chix Parts Mullen Auxiliary Edmund Cashen Maurice B. Stillings Alberta A. Morison Joseph Brindle George R. Spiller Jacob Kelley Rebecca Rand Arthur H. Tufts Sheila Stillings Orrin B. Saunders Ronald Warren Arthur M. Perkins Alfred J. Parent Robert Stillings Roberta Giblin Albee G. LaPierre Barbara Sherlock Stephen M. Taylor Donald McIntire Harrison Roberts Wells Albeo G Lapierre Saco Baptist Church Beach Lodge Agamenticus Saco Amvets Filler Furniture CO Inspires ET Cole Persimmon Fables Accessortop Pot Elm Street
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