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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1961

Page

9

Broadway budget soars for Paris land venture report

New York AP says the budget figure could climb to about $605,000 based on an outline for Broadway's upcoming musical. The cost is set at $550,000 with an overcall provision. Composer Charles Henderson is named, with lyricist Ken Englund and the project titled Tour d Amour. The Eiffel Tower is referenced in the story.

Paris Philip C. McKenna NEW York Charles Henderson Broadway Ken Englund Cal Eiffel Tower

December engagements announced in Beloit and Biddeford

Mary Jo Kelley of Beloit Wisconsin to Paul M Murphy of Saco Maine announced by the Keller family. Miss Kelley teaches in Foxboro Massachusetts and is a College of St Francis Joliet graduate. Murphy a Thornton Academy and University of Maine College of Technology graduate now an engineer at Bird Machine Walpole Massachusetts after US Army service. Wedding planned for December 30. Also prospective bride Mary Eva Morin of Biddeford announces engagement to Robert A Sinnott of Saco. Miss Morin attended Biddeford High School and works for W E Re ch at ion agency. Sinnott is Thornton Academy and Northeastern University graduate employed by Pepperell Manufacturing. No wedding date set.

D.E. Kelley Beloit Wisconsin Mary Jo Paul M. Murphy Clark Street Saco John B. Morin Cutts Street Biddeford Mary Eva Robert A. Sinnott Fredrick Sinnott Cantara Avjenue Morin Biddeford High School W. E. Vrechatien Agency Sinnott Thornton Academy Northeastern University Pepperell Manufacturing Company

Rare Births Recorded By Ohio Mother

In Cleveland Ohio Mrs Leonard Shaffer gave birth to a boy and a girl two minutes apart not twins. Pediatrician says conceived at different times and not from the same egg making the case rarer than quadruplets. The girl Michelle Lynne eight months weighs 4 pounds 3 ounces. The boy Michel Lee nine month weighs 6 pounds 11 ounces in incubator.

Cleveland Ohio Leonard Shaffer Michelle Lynne Michel Lee Michael

Rocray Joins Army Air Defense from Biddeford

Roger N Rocray son of Mr and Mrs Albred J Rocray 242 Granite Street Biddeford enlisted in the United States Army at Fort Williams today per local recruiter SFC Paul D Cobb He graduated from St Louis High School this year and chose the Army Choose Your Job option to train in Air Defense artillery A brief note on his enlistment and training follows.

Roger N. Rocray Albred J. Rocray Biddeford United States Army Fort Williams SFC Paul D. Cobb Rocray St. Louis Army Air Defense Artillery

Soccer gains popularity at Happy Day camp in Old Orchard Beach

Summer introduction by Coach Dave Webb sparks activity among Happy Day campers. Senior team stars include Frank Goodwin Michael Cleary Larry Green John Throumoulos James Souza Richard Spill Stainey Karlin Channing Migner Richard Gillis Wayne Dow John Tarbox Ted Scontras Bernard Poirier James Houle. Intermediates list Andy Fitanides Ricky Cooper Saul Green William Dow Paul Golzbein David Zaitlin John Markuse John Gerrish Ricky Sirois Francis Mackell Eric Rishty Steven Houle Mike Montagne. Pony rides feature weekly for juniors and intermediates, seniors ride weekly with Janice Spear. Last week horseshoe results crown Saul Green and Larry Green champions. Promoted intermediates and junior-to-intermediate moves noted. Happy Day officers named for the week with Frank Goodwin as captain.

Happy Day Camp Old Orcard Beach Dave Webb Frank Goodwin Michael Cleary Larry Green John Throumoulos James Souza Richard Spill Stainey Karlin Channing Migner Richard Gillis Wayne Dow John Tarbox Ted Scontras Bernard Poirier James Houle Andy Fitanides Ricky Cooper Saul Green William Dow Paul Steven James Ioule Wayne Billy Dow William Earle Ricky Green Marc Hebert David Zaitlin Jay Nathanson Peter Throumoulos Eric Berger James Williams Stanley Karlin

Creapers Hold Cookout for Club Birthday Celebrants

Tomorrow the creapers will host a cookout to celebrate this month s birthdays of Paul Golz Kein Allen Forman Marc Cotri veau Teddy Scontras and John Gerrish. Officers in both divisions will supervise refreshments entertainment and singing after the meal.

Als Andy Fitanides Ricky Cooper Saul Green Billy Dow Paul Golzbein David Zaitlin Jay Nathanson Gary Latno Paul Korabkxin Peer Throumoulos Creapers Paul Golz ‘Kein Allen Forman Marc Cotriveau Teddy Scontras John Gerrish

Macomber couple buys frame bungalow in Saco

George E and Mary Jane Macomber of Saco purchase a frame bungalow with private garages from King Woodman Real Estate. The parcel at 85 Park Street, Saco, formerly owned by Ernest A Robbins, will serve as the Macomber family residence. The note mentions the New York Athletic Club and a 1863 track meet.

George E Mary Jane Macomber Saco King Woodman Parkste.t, Saco Ernest A. Robbins Macomber

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