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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1963

Page

3

Cub Scouts Award Badges At Kennebunk Pack 304

Kennebunk Cub Pack 304 met at Park Street School led by Cub Master Richard V Bibber. Dens 2 4 5 and 8 performed skits and badges were awarded including bobcat wolf and denner tags with several den mothers. A battle drive for the Brown family and a Blue and Gold banquet at Christchurch on February 28 were announced.

Park Street Kennebunk Richard V. Bibber Den 2 Lloyd Nadeau Arnold Truscott Dens Den Frank Harrigon Louis Farber, Jr James Dore Thomas Gordon John Harrison William Kenney Scott Littlefield Kent Taylor Bruce Lovett Clayton Cox Philip Saxe Timothy Bowdoin Russell Bryant, Jr Heber Smith Robert Nason Edward Dalton Jeffrey Fountaine Denner Danny Hamilton Scott Stinson Paul Staples Lloyd Nedeau Kevin Brown David Chamberlin Mark Seeley David Ross Den 8 Robert Pierce Diane Card Allen Knight Silver Arrow Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Brown Albert Cowgill Richard Bibber Pine Tree Council Christchurch

Wells-Ogunquit PTA Sets Evening Meeting Tonight

Wells-Ogunquit PTA will meet tonight at 7 30 p.m. in the Wells Elementary school auditorium for a business session program and social hour. Norma Miller will supervise refreshments. A rehearsal for officers is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m.

Wells Ells Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Norma Miller

Car Collides With Kennebunk Truck on Sea Road

Lester Graffam Jr of West Kennebunk drove a 1958 Mercury and skidded on icy Sea Road in Kennebunk, colliding with a sanding truck. The truck had minor damage while Graffam's car loss was about 300 dollars. Passenger Patricia Towne and truck driver Milton Wildes uninjured. Officer Wormwood investigated. several cars skidded into snow banks, no serious accidents reported.

Lester Graffam, Jr West Kennebunk Kennebunk Graffam Patricia Towne Milton Wildes Paul Wormwood

Birthday Party Held For Rusty McKay

Rusty McKay Jr. was guest of honor at a birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Willis McKay Sr in West Kennebunk. Gifts were opened, games played, and prizes awarded with many relatives and friends in attendance. Invited but absent were Mr and Mrs Charles Brown Sr and son Charles Jr of Kennebunkport.

Rusty McKay, Jr Wills McKay West Kennebunk Sabrina Glen Mark Richard Coyne John McKay Robert Stone Elaine Linda Daniel Camire Karen Deborah Eugene Jarvis Sandra Ricky Saunders Rusty Willis III Okeema Rhonda Robert Coyne Annie Hatch Edna McKay Willis McKay Charles Brown Charles, Jr Kennebunkport

New Tax Year Offer Lets Refund Hit Bonds

There is a new option on the Federal Income Tax Return this year allowing taxpayers to convert part of their refund into U.S. Savings Bonds. The change offers an alternative to receiving cash, enabling slower growth through bonds.

U.S

Kennebunk Fire Responds To Potato Truck Fire

Local fire crews were called at 3 38 a m Saturday when tires on a potato truck caught fire with no damage to the vehicle. Community notices report multiple social events and meetings across Kennebunkport Lewiston and Auburn including NOMADS DOOKYS installation and Lions club dinner plans with details on venues and hosts.

Kennebunk A. Wesley Leech Jack Ephross Roberta Martin Millie Coyle Auburn Lewiston Leech Howard Taute Carol Diane Hovey Street Lawrence Mass Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Lions Club Kennebunkport Inn Olive Rebekah Lodge Virgie Thyng Lorraine Charland Madonna Chapter OES Masonic Hall Edward Whicher Dorothy Whicher Arnold Smith Richard Leech Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Fred Seavey, Sr Western Maine Pythian Jubilee Association Edward Benoit Paul Robie

Ocean Park Association Sends 400 Newsletter Copies

About 400 copies of the 19th annual Midwinter Newsletter were mailed February 1 to Ocean Park Association members and friends. The issue notes a December Boston board meeting appointing Albert A. Denio to succeed Walter M. Wing, with Denio also on the Building Committee. Gifts to tennis courts, recreation building, and other facilities are listed, and a folder with the Sunday Interdenominational Temple schedule for 1963 to Labor Day is included as a preview for the 82nd annual booklet due May 1.

The Ocean Park Association Adelbert M. Jakeman Ocean Parkers New England Boston Albert A. Denio Lowell Mass Walter M. Wing Denio Hartley T. Grandin Concord N. H Ocean Park Agnes L. Park Cheney Porter Memorial Hall

Ogunquit Woman's Club to host piano and organ recital

Kenney B. Bassett son of Mr and Mrs Dwight H Bassett will present a piano and organ program at the Ogunquit Baptist church during the Ogunquit Woman's club meeting on February 6 at 2 30 p m. The event is open to members and guests.

Kenney B. Bassett Dwight H. Bassett Ogunquit

Prizes Awarded As Series Ends At AMVETS Card Party

Mrs Marie Jacques won the women's high prize and Mrs Irene Griffin the women's low prize at the Abbott-Verville AMVETS post home in Old Orchard Beach. John Price took the men's high prize and Jerry Jacques the men's low prize and the Queen's prize. Mrs Clara Demers won a special prize. Albert Pettengill received a special prize for the series. A new series starts next Sunday open to the public at 8 Walnut Street.

Marie Jacques Irene Griffin Abbott-Verville Amvets Old Orchard Beach John Price Jerry Jacques Clara Demers Albert Pettengill Post Home Walnut Street

Kennebunk Man Honored At Dinner

A Kennebunk family honors Mr. A Wesley Leech with a birthday dinner at his home on High Street. Guests include Mrs Judith Lovett and son Bruce, Mr and Mrs Richard Leech, and family members Betty Ann Cary and Craig.

A. Wesley Leech High Street Kenneybunk Leech Judith Lovett Bruce Richard Leech Betty Ann Cary Craig

Benefit events for the Brown family in Kennebunk

Residents rally to aid the Brown family after a Maguire road home loss. Mousam lodge and Boy Scouts led a Saturday work day with 40+ volunteers, plus volunteer trucks from Sanford Lyman and Kennebunk. Funds raised include a bean supper and a dessert coffee at Kennebunk High, with $1,550 already deposited and a $2,000 goal.

Kennebunk Brown Maguire Road Mousam Lodge IOOF Maguire Property Sanford Lyman Don and Elsie’s Kennebunk Lower Village Webber-Lefebvre Post Storer Street Maguire Norris Stephens Brown Fund Kennebunk Savings Bank More Stephens

St Francis College Whist Party Attracts Fifteen Tables

St Francis College hosted a weekly whist party for the Priesthood fund drawing 15 tables of players. Conrad Nolette and Mrs Germaine Mercier won special awards. High scorers included many local residents and college affiliates. A follow-up party is planned next Sunday at 7:30 p m at the college.

St. Francis College Conrad Nolette Germaine Mercier Alma Slyvestre Aurore St. Pierre Marion Lafortune Mary Goddard Yvonne Hebert Richard Goulet Fresilda Roy Ludger Moreau

Gunmen Kill Wife and Son in Back Bay Apartment

Police seek details after a brazen double slaying during a nighttime attack inside a Back Bay apartment. Three apparent officers were inside, two outside, with Rocco Balliro later surrendering. Mrs Wagner and her son were shot as the intruders struck. Authorities question why the alleged counterfeit policemen were in place and how Balliro slipped past the outside stakeout.

Ciocco Back Rocco Balliro Everett Bristol County

Leech Family Event Attendant Guests and Gifts

Mrs. Robert Leech entertained with her husband and children James and Debbie as guests of honor, joined by A Wesley Leech and hostess Mrs. A Wesley Leech. Alfie Leech sent a gift but could not attend.

Robert Leech James Debbie A. Wesley Leech Alfie Leech

Rotten luck pays off for McHales Navy star Joe Flynn

AP writer James Bacon tracks Joe Flynn who studied at Notre Dame and USC, parlaying poor luck into success on McHales Navy. Flynn recalls near-fires, a failed 1953 election by 600 votes, and a career arc from Ohio to Hollywood with a $500,000 Revues contract and Beverly Hills parking lots. He jokes about leasing woes and 75 cent parking on his own lot.

Hollywood Joe Flynn Notre Dame University of Southern California Ernie Borgnine McHale Youngstown Ohio Ohio Legisature Flynn George Gobel McHae Navy Beverly Hills

Junior Chamber Saco Chapter To Organize

A meeting at 84 Summer street Saco tomorrow night at 7 30 will discuss forming a Jaycee chapter for men 21 to 35. Willard Stackpole co chairs with Donald Waterhouse. James Saunders and others will outline local state national and international Jaycee levels and membership rules. The Saco unit would be the first in the city after a 1955 Biddeford Saco joint vote to form separate units in Biddeford and Saco.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Saco Biddeford

Saco House Break Probed By Police

Eugene Estey of LawrenceMass reports a break in at his Saco Portland road home. Missing items include rifles a shotgun hunting gear clothing and a compass. The door was forced and a rear shed window broken. The case is under investigation.

Eugene Estey Lawrence Mass Portland Saco Estey

Kennedy Shipping Order Faces Delays and Deliberations

United States officials debate a proposed shipping order aimed at Cuba and the Cuba bloc trade. The plan, watered down from an October outline, faces delays due to regulatory complexity, the Cuba crisis, prison evacuations, a longshoremen strike, and differing views within the government and other nations. The four points include closing US ports to armed Cuban vessels, denying government cargoes to related shipping firms, barring US shipowners from Cuban trade, and restricting ships seeking US entry.

Paye One Washington Kennedy U.S Cuba United States

Nason On Education by Leslie J Nason Ed D USC professor

Leslie J Nason Ed D University of Southern California presents insights on education policy and teaching methods. The piece discusses how curricula adapt to technological change and the role of teacher preparation in classroom success.

Leslie J. Nason University of Southern California

Evaluate Yourself Before Seeking College Entrance

The article urges careful, self driven preparation for college. It emphasizes realistic self assessment, choosing a matching institution, and financial planning. It advises reviewing freshman profiles, catalogs, and counseling input to avoid delays and missteps in applying.

Railroad Official Will Address Local Rotarians

Norman Chick a retired Boston and Maine railroad official will speak to Biddeford Saco Rotary Club at Hotel Thacher in Biddeford Wednesday at 12 15 p m under the Railroad Community committee of New England He will discuss how President Kennedy s transportation message could improve common carrier operations and will screen a 16mm film Science Rides The High Iron narrated by Chet Huntley

Norman Chick Boston and Maine Railroad Biddeford Kennedy Chet Huntley

Scout Meeting Appoints Patrol Leaders In Biddeford

Girl Scouts of Troop 28 met at the Girl Scout hall in Biddeford on Saturday with leaders Mrs. Laurette Gauvin Mrs. Therese Hartley and Mrs. Mary Jane Cookson. Officers were changed and patrols assigned Diane Houde led The Astronauts with Lucile Gauvin as assistant Martha Conroy Louise Letellier Charlotte Baiguy Gloria Warner Alden Simard and Diane Boucher. The Busy Be e s led by Susan Angers with Denise Dubois Suzanne Beaulieu Germaine Dumont Ann St Pierre Jean Gauvin and Denna Dubuc. The Pioneers led by Ann Tousignant with Diane Dubois assistant Colette Lapierre Susan Boucher Linda Ouelette Paula Martel Elaine Remillard and Diane Cookson.

Girl Scouts Charlotte Baiguy Joan Gauvin Martha ‘Conroy Diane Houde Lucile Gauvin Martha Conroy Louise Letelli Diane Cookson Paula Martel Campcraft Clare Houde Denise Dubois Friendship Circle Singingsor

Arts Crafts Group To Meet Thursday in Kennebunk

The Maine Arts and Crafts Inc monthly meeting will be held Thursday at 7 45 p m in the vestry of the Unitarian church Kennebunk Miss Rosamond Gray will discuss Papier Mache sculpture Miss Margaret Kilbourn will report on her Augusta meeting and a craft development program for the state was discussed

Maine Arts and Crafts, Inc Unitarian Church Kennebunk Rosamond Gray Margaret Kilbourn Augusta

Family completes UM Memorial Fund gift in Maine

Frederic A. Soderberg of University of Maine foundation announced a $6,500 gift from Mrs. Everett P. Ingalls of Westbrook Maine and her children to finish a $10,000 memorial fund for Everett P. Ingalls. The fund supports scholarships in the University of Maine pulp and paper program, a field Ingalls helped start and supported.

Frederic A. Soderberg Rensselaer N. Y University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation Everett P. Ingalls Westbrook Maine Everett P. Ingalls, Jr Calais John O. Markward Wayland Mass Ingalls D. Warren Company Pulp and Paper University of Maine

Heavy February Rain Drops Hit Jacksonville and Gulf States

Record 24 hour rainfall doused Jacksonville with temps dropping to 20 above in mountains and near freezing inland. Light rain affected the Pacific Northwest coast while Idaho rivers receded. Higher Washington temps melted snow causing some flooding in Colfax and several highways closed.

Jacksonville Gulf States Carolinas Georgia Pacific Northwest Idaho Washington Colfax

Bullfight in Color Draws Fire on TV Program

AP writer notes a Saturday segment on Sports International showing a Spanish bullfight in vivid color. NBC host Bud Palmer calls bullfighting a national spectacle, not a sport, while experts portray the bull’s torment and a horse toppled in the ring.

NEW York Sports International NBC Bud Palmer Spain

Toilers by the Sea Meet Talks on Women of the Bible

Toilers by the Sea will meet Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Mildred Moody's home on Colby avenue Ocean Park. Mrs Nelson Caufield will speak on Women of the Bible. An auxiliary of Old Orchard Memorial VFW Post holds a meeting this evening at the post home on Atlantic avenue.

Toilers - By - the - Sea Mildred Moody Colby Avenue Ocean Park Nelson Caufield Old Orchard Memorial VFW Post Atlantic Avenue

Classified Ad Aims to Help Lost Items

A brief classified item suggests readers check the listings for lost and found offerings. It notes that someone may have found a missing item and hints at available notices in the ads section.

Nemet Family Remains With Widower Among Survivors

Among survivors of Marion D. Nemet of 717 South Street Biddeford is her widower George Nemet. Funeral services will be held from the Nemet home Tuesday afternoon at 2.

Marion D. Nemet South Street Biddeford George Nemet Nemet

Voyage in which it engaged in Cuba bloc trade

A historical report notes a voyage that involved participation in Cuba bloc trade, highlighting the vessel, routes, and economic context of the period. The account references trade patterns with Cuban markets and the strategic implications for maritime commerce in the era.

Education bills under scrutiny spark cost estimates

The article notes Republican concern over the administration education package cost. It highlights that only first year costs are shown, with $1.2 billion reported and unofficial estimates suggesting $4.6 billion over three years. Rep. Charles E. Goodell says total costs could reach $7 billion to $10 billion.

Charles E. Goodell R-N. Y

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Albeo G Lapierre Rusty McKay Kinmond Goodyear Tires Edmund Cashen Albeo G. Lapierre Kennebunk Man James Bacon Nason Gene R. Hawes Scout Arts, Crafts Cynthia Lowry CBS Judy Garland Robert Mitchum Telephone Hour Joan Sutherland Pat Boone Clement P. Wight Dial Viger Dry Cleaners White Star, Inc Prospect Street Savon's Nemet Survivor Taylor Bally Walker Stetson Howard & Foster Portland Road Sayon's SAVE
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