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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1961
Page
6
The York county Barracks of Veterans of World War II and the Field Day committee will meet at Biddeford Fire Station on Wednesday at 7 30 p m to finalize plans for a clair to be held Sunday at St Francis College. The auxiliary will join the Barracks committee at the same location and time.
Rev Alexander Xanthakis recently transferred to St Demetrios Greek Orthodox church in Biddeford announced service times for the Assumption of the Virgin. Vesper tonight at 7. Communion tomorrow from 6 30 with Matins at 9 and Holy Liturgy at 10.
The Stackpole family of America will meet for its 16th annual reunion on Saturday, August 19, at Brookfield Farm in Rollingsford New Hampshire. A basket lunch at 12:30 precedes a 1:30 business meeting with reports, messages from absentees, and officer elections at Brookfield Farm, site of the first Stackpole settlement and near the original James Stackpole house from 1680 or earlier.
The 1962 University of Maine Summer session dates were posted by director Mark Shibles. The first session runs June 18 to July 6, the regular six week session July 9 to August 17, with a proposed three week session starting August 20 for undergraduates. Attending three summer terms plus three academic years could let some students complete bachelor degree requirements in three years.
Stanley Phillips Brown of Saco was among 600 graduates at Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Aug 11 for the annual commencement. Brown received a Master of Arts degree.
Cary Grant works on his sixtieth film a new comedy Touch of Mink unites him with Doris Day. He prefers box office success and laughs to Oscar glory, saying a comedy must evoke laughter and that the audience reaction determines its success.
The Sacred Heart league of Notre Dame de Lourdes parish Saco held its annual picnic at Phil Cartier's Mid-Pines on Ferry Road. Clifford Monder and Gedeon Bergeron chaired events. Families supplied their own lunches while games and sports kept attendees entertained, including softball, volleyball, tug-o-war, and horseshoes.
Miss Joyce Marie Guay was celebrated at a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Richard R Guay at 63 Birch Street Biddeford. The event featured gifts and a birthday cake with many family members in attendance including Joyce’s maternal grandparents and several Guay relatives while Mrs Leo Moreau could not attend.
The Saco Rebekah Lodge held the first nomination of officers Saturday night in Odd Fellows hall Saco. A second nomination is set for September 9. The York County Past Noble Grands association plans a banquet August 16 at Spillers Inn York Beach at 6 30 p.m. On August 28 Past Noble Grands will meet at Mrs Parnell Burrill’s Goodale Avenue Saco at 6 30 p.m. for a chicken barbecue with post meeting social hour at Silliker's in Kennebunk.
Oxford County Commissioner Eli E. Gaudet of Rumford calls for using part of Maine's 1 056 million county surplus to finance a statewide educational TV network. He says the legislature may face financing questions and that counties can contribute at least a share without bonds or new taxes.
The 11th World Jamboree will be staged in Greece in July 1963 on a two mile sandy beach area bordered by 250 acres of pine forest. The site sits near Marathon, the ancient battleground of 490 BC.
The final concert of the season by the Band will be presented at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Field on May Street in Biddeford. Sponsored by the City of Biddeford, the eight concerts featured varied music. Director Ludger Picher and band members thanked supporters. rain would move the event to the next fair evening.
A vintage car listing showcases numerous 1950s autos from Chevrolet, Ford, Plymouth, and more. Highlights include 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne and 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane, both described as immaculate with two-tone colors and power features. Other offerings include 1958 Ford Fairlane 500, 1957 Buick Super Riviera, and various Bel Air, Belvedere, Savoy, and Victoria models, all noting R H and options like two-tone finishes, white walls, and vinyl interiors.
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