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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1963

Page

2

Saco Valley 4H Club Plans Dam Visit and Contests

The Saco Valley 4H Club of Dayton met at leader Mrs. Ruth Grantham's home. They planned a trip to Skelton Station on April 19, arranged cookie sale funds, chose spring contest demonstrations and demonstration teams, and held a memory judging contest. Attendees included Eugene Meserve, Curtis Sceammon, Donald Anderson, Glenn Anderson, Michael Frappier, Bruce Mullen, Allen Cole, James Roberts, and Henry Attleson.

Saco Valley Dayton Ruth Grantham Skelton Station Eugene Meserve Curtis Sceammon Donald Anderson Glenn Anderson Michael Frappier Bruce Mullen Allen Cole James Roberts Henry Attleson

Maine Law Aims to Build Integrity in Future Lawyers

The University of Maine's School of Law seeks to cultivate personal honesty as a core attribute for all students, emphasizing ethical practice and professional responsibility in the legal profession.

University of Maine School of Law

Beach Jaycee Wives Form New Local Officers

Assumed duties at the Old Orchard Beach High School meeting last night for Beach Jaycee Wives. Seated are Jeannette Dickson president Ellena Stackpole Saco state president Faye Harding vice president. Standing are Faye Morse Colleen Thompson Alice Jenkins Lucille Davis Merry Briggs. A committee was appointed to study future fundraising.

Old Orchard Beach High School Beach Jaycee Jeannette Dickson Ellena Stackpole Saco State Jaycee Faye Harding Faye Morse Colleen Thompson Alice Jenkins Lucille Davis Merry Briggs

Nominating State Is Chosen By Mullen Council

A six member nominating committee led by Joseph Quinn was appointed by Rev James J Mullen council Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach to present the officer slate at the May 8 meeting A first degree ceremony is set for April 24 and members are urged to attend Donations to St Margaret parish and the Maine State Prison chaplain were approved a bishop s fund was established Roland Perreault joined the council and will attend from Van Buren The next sessions on April 24 and April 23 will follow introductory remarks by Grand Knight Peter Dennis and others Local residents Mr and Mrs Alban Hersey and son Kenneth have moved into an apartment on Grove Street Mrs Fred O Bleins has returned home after hospitalization at Webber hospital

Joseph Quinn Lewis Fowler Alcide Bolduc Emile Belanger Raoul Belair Joseph Girard James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Parish Maine Delores Murray Ernest Duprey Alban Hersey Kenneth Tide Watercourt Timothy Mahrt Grove Street Fred O’bleins Portland Street Webber Hospital

Kennebunk Community News and Military Visit

Sgt. Richard W. Smith of the U S Air Force, stationed at Amarillo Training Center, Texas, visits his mother Mrs Mae Smith in West Kennebunk for ten days in a rare family reunion. Alewife Grange meeting lacks Master with Past Master Alonzo Flanders presiding. Mrs Beverly True stands in. New babies reported for Mrs Diane Mooers Kimball and Mr and Mrs Ralph Danis. Irene Daily awarded third and fourth degrees at Wells on March 27. Supper served before the meeting by Mrs Elsie Wilson and Misses Carmen and Freda Beek.

Richard W. Smith U. S. Air Force Amarillo Tex Mae Smith West Kennebunk Alonzo Flanders Alewive Grange Beverly True Diane(Mooers) Kimball Ralph Danis

Wells and Ogunquit Spring Vacation Week Activities

Wells and Ogunquit announce school vacation from Friday to April 22. Easter services and a Moody Beach sunrise service are planned, with two Sunday worships at Wells First Congregational Church. A nursery for ages 3 to 6, an Easter breakfast, a car wash for Wells High Junior class, and a Wells Moody Church revival featuring Evangelist Sheila Graham are scheduled, with daily services 7:30 p m Monday through Friday.

Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells the Wells First Congregational Church Moody Beach Ogunquit Wells High School Brewster's Wells- Moody Church of the Nazarene Sheila Graham Millville N. B

Commander Milton Vigne Visited Old Orchard Legion Meeting

A surprise visit by York county commander Milton Vigne of Kittery opened the C. Fayette Staples American Legion meeting at the Legion Home on School Street. Delegates to the County Council, officer slate for April 24, renovations, and chair purchases were discussed, with 70 members noted and a plan to attend the Wells council on April 19.

York County Milton Vigne Kittery C. Fayette Staples American Legion Legion School Street Donald Jones Norman Ilsley Paul Remillard Robert Girard House Committee Joint Veterans Council Arthur LaPlante Richard Doe Joseph Cyr Joseph Presley Terrence McSweeney Winfred Coreau Anthony Rumo Post York County Council Wells

Old Orchard Beach Art Association Meeting Highlights Names Attending

Old Orchard Beach art circle met at Jameson School with Ed Mayo of Kennebunkport instructing. Attendees included Isa bella Melver Elizabeth Wilson Virginia Lemieux Anna Alderson Gabrielle Gagne Allen Sneider Almonds Souliere Marlene Prunceu Marguerite Drolet Lorraine-Leturneau Helen Hall Sarah Graves Adrienne Binette Gertrude Eastman Arthur Hooper Jr Naomi Bean Ethel Wight and Joseph Ray. Mr and Mrs Herman Merrill Sr and Mr and Mrs Blaine Merrill visited James Phillips in Auburn for his 71st birthday. In the evening they attended the

Old Orchard Beach Art Association Jameson School Ed Mayo Kennebunkport Isabella. Melver Elizabeth. Wilson Virginia Lemieux Anna Alderson Gabrielle Gagne Allen Sneider Almonds Souliere Marlene Prunceu Marguerite Drolet Lorraine — Letourneau Helen Hall Sarah Graves Adrienne Binette Gertrude Eastman Arthur Hooper Jr Naomi Bean Ethel Wight Joseph Ray Herman Merrill Blaine Merrill Robert Mullett Gary Merrill Auburn James Phillips

Purse Reported Missing From Assault Scene

Old Orchard Beach Police report missing handbag of Mrs. Florence McNeill after severe beating. Husband, former councilman John McNeill, found her semi conscious Tuesday evening. She is improving at Webber Hospital. Leads are under investigation with York County Sheriff and State Police assisting. Wedding reception of Mr and Mrs James Phillips Jr also noted.

John Clark Old Orchard Beach Florence McNeill Webber Hospital Clark York County

New Members Inducted Into Biddeford High Honor Society

New members inducted into the Biddeford High School National Honor Society during ceremonies at the school. Twenty two students formed the group with a displayed chapter emblem by Leo Simenau. Principal Paul Stebbins presided and Fred Crowley acted as master of ceremonies. Candles symbolizing scholarship leadership service and character were lit by students and seniors. Engraved NHS certificates and jewels were given by the principal. Advisors and performers included Eleanor Jacobs and Eve Susan Clopper with refreshments by Future Homemakers of America.

Biddeford High School Ihapter National Honor Society Leo Simoneau BHS Melvin Gay Paul M. Stebbins Fred Crowley Carl Hevey Nancy Belanger Kerry Harrison Marie McMorran Crowley NHS Stebbins David Allen Priscival Beaulieu Patricia Denoncour Charlotte Dupont Margaret Emerson Anita Mathieu Jennifer Parks Rozanna Patane Kenneth Randall Mary Reilly Melvin Simensky NHL Daniel Aguiar Robert Bourque Bruce Carp Perley Perkins Donna Poirier

Tax Exemption Increase For Veterans Killed

AUGUSTA AP The Maine House refused by voice vote a bill to lift the veterans property tax exemption from 3500 to 4000 dollars for all veterans 62 and older and totally disabled veterans. Rep. Carlton F. Scott argued public sentiment favors veterans but deferred action may occur. The House also postponed a bill to raise state reimbursement of local tax funds lost through exemptions. Rep. Sam A. R. Albair said the increase would cost about 66000 dollars in two years and possibly more. Rep. John L. Easton Jr. warned the exemption costs would grow, while noting municipalities cannot collect certain taxes. Albair’s motion carried by voice vote.

Augusta Carlton F. Scott R-Wilton House Sam A. R. Albair Caribou Taxation Committee John L. Easton Jr Winterport Albair

Daylight Saving Time Move Bill Sent to Senate

A bill to shift daylight saving time start from late April to late February was enacted and sent to the Senate, effective 1965 if New England states and New York align. Rep. Robert Ewer opposed, citing schoolchildren and long careers under two time periods. Rep. George M. Oberg supported, noting more daylight for most people. The House rejected Ewer's postponement motion amid other local notes. The Advent Christian church Women’s Home and Foreign Missions group meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Linwood Goodwin’s home with guest speaker Miss Jane Benson, missionary-elect to Thailand.

Augusta House Senate New England New York Robert Ewer R-Bangor George M. Oberg Bridgton Sponer Ewer Dorothy Young Andover Mass Women’s Home and Foreign Missions Society The Advent Christian Church Linwood Goodwin Janice Benson Thailand

Dayton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings

Walter S. Marshall and daughter Miss Shirley Marshall of Searsport visited Dayton families on a Sunday and Monday en route to Ohio and Illinois. The Advent Christian church Board of Christian Education met with Rev. Lloyd Osborne presenting the Moody Filmstrip lesson Successful Teaching. The Dayton Community Club heard reports on secretary treasurer duties and the hot lunch program. A public supper is planned for May 11. Past Metrons of the Union Chapter CBS gathered at Mrs. Louise Huff’s home in Kennebunk with attendees from Dayton Lyman and Biddeford and planned a smorgasbord.

Walter S. Marshall Shirley Marshall Searsport Robert Cole Ohio Illinois Board of Christian Education Advent Christian Church Lloyd Osborne Moody Carolyne Mullen Dayton Community Club Ruth Grantham Margaret Smart Dayton Helen Stoodley Stella Havu Joan Cole Joyce Smith Smart Metrons Union CBS Louise Huff Kennebunk Jean Goodwin Carolyn Mullen Ethel Mullett Margaret Smith Joyce Meserve Winifred Litchfield Dorothy Taylor Elizabeth Boothby Lyman Marie Colliff Biddeford

All cars offered with no payment until May 24 1963

A dealer lists multiple used cars with R. and H. transmission options and automatic features. Models include 1959 Plymouth Belvedere four door, 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500 Victoria, 1958 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight, 1958 Mercury Commuter wagon, 1958 Ford Fairlane hardtop, 1958 Mercury Monterey hardtop, 1957 Plymouth Belvedere four door, and 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon with gas saving overdrive. Financing starts with five dollars down and five dollars per week. Additional listings show 1956 Pontiac Chieftain two door and 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air four door.

Mercury P. S P. B Plymouth Belvedere

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