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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1961

Page

3

Vintage Cars for Sale Athrough 1959 Models List

A dealer ads a long inventory of 1950 to 1959 automobiles including Chevrolet Bel Air and Biscayne sedans 1957 to 1959 models, Ford Fairlane and Victoria coupes, Plymouth Belvedere and Savoy, Oldsmobile 88, Buick Super Riviera, Mercury Monterey and more. Highlights include color notes such as two tone green white red blue and white, with details on drive trains like Power glide dynaflow and automatic transmissions, various options P S P B W W. Priced with $5 down offers and monthly payments around five dollars.

W. W P. S P. B Chevrolet Bel Air Ford Oldsmobile Plymouth Chevrolet Bel Air P. R

Chautauqua Week Opens at Ocean Park Schedule

The August Chautauqua week at Ocean Park begins Monday with Morning Watch services in B C Jordan Memorial hall led by Rev John R Schroeder from New London New Hampshire. Daily topics cover faith and growth with public nature classes led by Mrs Edward W Daige in the same building at 10 30 a m. Programs include Speaking of Love cartoons and chalk painting by Rev Roger W Palmquist and a singing program Around the World in Song by Mr and Mrs Lloyd R Knight. Youth talent night Tuesday 28 and a catered banquet Friday at 6 30 p m in the Temple accompany feature films The Sundowners and High Time.

Ocean Park B. C. Jordan Memorial Hall John R. Schroeder First Baptist Church New London N. H Edward W. Daige Albany N. Y Sea Roger W. Palmquist The Covenant Congregational Church Waltham Mass the Temple Lloyd R. Knight Portland W. William Crawford Temple

Colleges ETY Station Gifted $50,000 for Maine TV

Colby Bates Bowdoin Educational Telecasting Corp receives a 50,000 gift from the James Foundation of New York to fund Maine’s first educational television station WCBB. Trustees aim to raise 500,000 total for construction on Danforth Hill Litchfield Channel 10 serving about 54 percent of Maine’s population. The project is independent of government aid, relying on foundations corporations and individuals. Bible school closing honors 60 children with contest winners and perfect attendance certificates.

Lewiston Maine Colby-Bates-Bowdoin Educational Telecasting Corp James’ Foundation New York Robert E. L. Strider Colby Charles F. Phillipf Aos James S. Cole Bowein WCBB James Foundation Shore Isage Wit Vate Capitalates Bowdoin Colleges Danforth Hill Litchfield

Team Teaching Project Sees Education Aid

University of Maine launches a five year team teaching project funded by a 500000 Ford Foundation grant. Dr. David R. Fink Jr will direct the program to strengthen teacher preparation through cooperative teaching and new media. Ten teams will be formed across Maine schools with student teachers and graduates joining the effort.

Eamp Fink Ample College of Education Fairview Auburn State University Orono Mark R. Shibles Ford Foundation College of Educaton Maine Shibles

Lebanon Pioneer Girls Picnic at Camp Jere-Bea in Barnstead

The Pioneer Girls of Lebanon held their annual picnic at Camp Jere-Bea on Half Moon Lake in Barnstead New Hampshire with Mrs Jerry Stuart as hostess. Miss Muriel Hersom missionary to the deaf in Puerto Rico attended as a guest. Other attendees included Emma Goodwin Charlotte Bumford Joan Eva Pamela Goodwin Lois Randall Emily Ricker Barbara Ross Brenda Roberts Sharon Bumford Linda Roberts and Lorraine Cox. Transportation was provided by Mrs Charlotte Bumford and Miss Hersom. An Old Home Service will be held Sunday at East Lebanon Baptist Church at 2 30 with Rev George Kraft former pastor of both churches to preach. Arthur Gale and family have returned to New York. Three year old Chris Higgins returned home to Rochester New Hampshire after a visit while his mother Avis Higgins recovered from a hospital visit. A Sunday School picnic is planned at Wentworth State Park Saturday. There is no need to add salt to a cookie when salted peanuts are used.

Camp Jere-Bea Half Moon Lake Barnstead N.H Jerry Stuart Muriel Hersom Puerto Rico Emma Goodwin Charlotte Bumford Joan Eva Pamela Goodwin Lois Randall Emily Ricker Barbara Ross Brenda Roberts Sharon Bumford Linda Roberts Lorraine Cox Hersom East Lebanon Baptist Church George Kraft Waterville Godfrey Greene David Gale Stephen Gale Tuesay Martha Gale Elizabeth York John Buckly Wash York Hoster United States Clarence Randall Chris Higgins Rochester Avis Higgins Ruby Abbott Wilbur Woodman Woodman Fred Gale Earl Camp East Rochester Baptist Church Wentworth State Park David Ale

Bloody Leg Prank Shocks Diners In Rhode Island Parking Lot

Pennsylvania couple spots a bloody leg protruding from a car trunk near a diner in North Kingstown Rhode Island. Police locate the car containing five local youths including one with ketchup on his leg. Authorities dismiss the incident as a prank with no charges filed.

North Kingstown Riap Pennsylvania Raymond Krivulka Phoenixville Warwick East Greenwich

Joanne Gilblair Feted On Ninth Birthday Party

Miss Joanne Gilblair was guest of honor at her ninth birthday party hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gilblair Jr. in Landing Kennebunk. After gifts a social evening and refreshments including a birthday cake were served. Attending were Roger Ralph and David Robertson Brian Robertson Brian Lindsey Richard Randy and Doris Burleigh Joe and Judy Ames Margo Stan and Craig Tufts Joanne’s sister Carol her brother Joey grandmother Mrs Arthur Gilblair Sr uncles Stephen Albert Gilblair Dorothy Martin uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Norman Chaloux and a grandmother Mrs Olive Brown Kennebunk was unable to attend but sent a gift.

Joanne Gilblair Arthur Gilblair, Jr the Landing Kennebunk Roger Ralph David Robertson Brian Robertson Brian Lindsey Richard Randy Doris Burleigh Joe Judy Ames Margo Stan Craig Tufts Carol Joey Arthur Gilblair Stephen and Albert Gilblair Dorothy Martin Norman Chaloux Olive Brown Kenne Bunk

Shark Harpooned In Kickemuit River

Warren Rhode Island reports a six foot grey shark weighing 200 pounds was taken in the Kickemuit River by Lt Stephen Fougere 32 a conservation officer with the Division of Fish and Game after a 15 minute struggle Another shark escaped before he and conservation officer Robert McIntosh 25 could reach it

Warren R. I Kickemuit Stephen Fougere Division of Fish and Game Fougere Robert McIntosh

Chandler Named Coordinator of Rehabilitation Campaign

Nationwide civic figure Rep Melvin H Chandler of Portsmouth was named coordinator of the 75000 capital fund drive for the Portsmouth Rehabilitation Center. General Chairman Raimond Bowles announced the plan to raise funds for a 170000 center on the Portsmouth By Pass with federal aid expected for the balance. A kickoff dinner is set for Monday August 14 at the Rockingham Hotel.

Portsmouth N.H Melvin H. Chandler Chandler Raimond Bowles Portsmouth-By-Pass Rep. Chandler Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Shriners Seacoast Portsmouth Rehabilitation Center Rockingham Hotel Portmouth

Camp Laughing Loon Water Sports Schedule Theme

The annual water sports events at Camp Laughing Loon Waterboro are set for Saturday as part of the 44th season finale. Co directors are Susan Housley and Judith Clifford, aided by many assistant counselors, with campers listed by groups from Beginners to Lost Boys and Pirates.

Camp Laughing Loon Waterboro J.M. Barrie Susan Housley Norwell Mass Judith Clifford Cape Elizabeth Tiger Lily Adria Traunstein Nancy Bray Susan Lord Daryl York Denise Bishop Diane Saperia Nancy Cathy Cushman Denise Moore Donna Bouley Anna Jasper Carolee Cushman Elizabeth Rowland Karen Libby Sarah Rooks Peter Susan Ward Michael Jean Bergeron John Francis Vinal Wenndy Janice Marks Diane Bouley Charnot Severn Christine Hewes Wendy Renee Brooks Fairies Susan Young Gail Seen Nancy Noe Sarah Hasell Margy Boyer Shadow Suzanne Jackman Cindy Holmes Jeannette Dickey Tender Shepherd Elizabeth Tibbetts Betsy Rooke Joy Repucci Lost Boys Susan Wood Nancy DeHart Denise Driscoll Susan Cloutier Heidi Hodgkins Pirates Captain Hoos Pat Larsen Jackie MacDonald Linda Manchester Linda Ashe Susan Mathes Cathy Mailing Patty Stinson Betsy Smith Becky Smith Janet Sadler Mermaids Andrea Housley Patricia Clifford Ann Filson Nancy Nutter Donna Traunstein Bambi Shackford Clare Baldwin Rebecca Beam Merry Larsen Janet Olpp Carol Teel Linda Tarbox Elizabeth Bishop Lynn Gardner

Public baked bean supper at Highpine fire station

Wells residents are invited to a baked bean supper Saturday August 12 at the Highpine fire station on Sanford road Wells. Servings will be at 5 30 and 6 30 p m. The event is sponsored by the Mothers' club of the new Wells Boy Scout Troop 300.

Highpine Sanford Road Wells Mothers’ Club of the New Wells

Kennebunk MRS Ed Cashen Visit Guests at Lake

Rev and Mrs Fred Holmberg and children Eric and Karen spent last week at Square Lake with Mrs Fred Holmberg of West Medway Mass as a guest. Arline Johnston of Portland visited her mother Mrs Charles Thompson at the Landing.

Fred Holmberg Eric Karen Square Lake West Medway Mass Arline Johnston New England Tel Portland Charles Thompson the Landing

Ohio Minister Guests at The Temple Ocean Park

The temple hosts Rev Otis A Maxfield from First Community Church Columbus as guest preacher at 10 30 am with interdenominational worship. Rev Thomas F Conboy Jr and Rev William R Johnston assist with scripture and pastoral prayer. Choirs sing with Miss Berniece F Libby. Sunday School led by Miss Ethel G Nelson. Pulpit flowers honor several families. Spotlight vesper service at 5 pm features Thomas Chatburn speaker and Trumpet by Miss Nancy Billingham. Bretton Woods Boy Singers present sacred concert at 7 30 pm with solos by Michael Lyster and Donald A Hartwell. Devotional period led by Rev Raymond Smith. Young people meet at 8 45 pm.

Otis A. Maxfield First Community Church Columbus Court Square Congregational’ Church Springfield Mass Temple Ocean Park Thomas F. Conboy, Jr Presbyterian Church McClellandtown William R. Johnston First Presbyterian ‘Church Export, Pa Berneice F. Libby F. Stewart Shuster Adelbert M. Jakeman Will Ethel G. Nelson Clarence E. Edwards Luther E. Stiles Charles T. Upton Thomas Chatburn Rumford R.J National Federation of Men's Bible Classes Nancy A. Billingham Niantic Conn Bretton Woods Boy Singers Frank R. Hancock Robert K. Love Richard P Murdock Immortal Thiman Peace Light Cradwick Michael Lyster Mendelssohn Donald A. Hartwell Shelley Barnby Shaw Beethoven Raymond Smith New Hampshire State Baptist Convention Porter Memorial Hall W. William Crawford Agnes L. Park

Open House Slated At Youth Center Kenne bunk

The first Open House of the New Youth Center at Kenne bunk will be held Tuesday from 5:30 to 9 p m. Youth Center officials will greet visitors. Officials hope attendees of the Rotary chicken barbecue that evening will also visit the center. A teenage dance is listed for that night.

Kennebunk Rotary

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