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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1963
Page
3
Kennebunk Municipal Court will hear a juvenile on March 7 for shoplifting from local stores. Chief of Police Frank Stevens says several other juvenile shoplifting cases are under investigation and has conferred with Judge Chester Cram, who agrees with the police action.
Kennebunk residents and guests share travel visits as far as Maynard Massachusetts and Watertown Massachusetts. Thelma Laughrea and James O Leary wed at St Patrick Watertown with a reception in Waltham. Local officials and educators attend conferences in Atlantic City and Maine. Agnes Delisle joins here panel on language education at University of Maine March 16. Alice Reid visits Michigan State for alumni scholarship program as a Merrit finalist for Kennebunk High School.
Edward C. Garvin of the Boston Bureau of Labor Standards announced a new safety code covering shipbuilding operations. It extends protections to workers on navigable U S waters and dry docks, covering on board outfitting, propulsion installations, and keel to finish work on floating, drydock, and graving dock facilities, aiming to improve health and safety for harbor laborers.
The Ladies Society of the First Congregational church in Kennebunkport announced July 17 as the annual summer fair date. President Mrs Gerry Crown chaired a meeting with devotions led by Mrs Edna Crown. Ruth Clough and Florence Inniss named as fair chairmen. An all day sewing group meets each Wednesday at the parish hall to prep. The treasurer read a report but the secretary was absent. A Heart Fund donation was given. Birthdays noted for Mrs Dorothy Leach and Mrs Grace Brennan. Refreshments served by Mrs Elizabeth Andrews and Mrs Priscilla Leach. Hostesses for next meeting on March 5 will be Abby Clough and Abby Clough.
Paul Hornung established an NFL scoring record with the Green Bay Packers by amassing 176 points in 1960. He totaled 15 touchdowns, 41 extra points, and 15 field goals, then followed with 146 points in 1961 to lead the league.
Residents shared weekend trips to Quebec City for a winter carnival and listed attendees from Old Orchard Beach including William Mullen and Herm Parish. Local meetings were announced for the Methodist Men and Rainbow for Girls with speakers and degree conferrals. A dessert bridge club gathered with High score by Mrs. Edward Lord, while the Parent-Teacher association plans a 1963 school budget presentation by Dr Frank Lawler at Jameson school.
A joint service sponsored by the women of Goodwins Mills Methodist church with Advent Christian and Baptist churches will be held at 7 30 p m Friday at the Methodist church. The theme is More Than Conquerors as part of World Day of Prayer activities.
Deborah D Allen appears on Pembroke College Dean's List for high academic standing at the end of the first semester. She is the Biddeford Rock native, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald P Allen, and a Biddeford High graduate aiming for a BA with class of 1965.
Lebanon visitors and North Berwick members attend Friday meeting as Edna Sawyer of Portland led choruses and taught Eli sha and the widow tale with a flannel graph. Attendees include Pastor Ernest Roberts and Mrs Gale, plus many Goodwin and Gale family members and local neighbors.
Old Orchard Beach may form an Old Orchard Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce with a meeting at the high school on March 1 at 7 30 p m Scarborough Jaycees will discuss their operation and benefits to members A Q A period will follow Membership is open to men aged 21 through 35 Further information can be obtained from Chester L Briggs or Roger Tousignant.
The Webber Lefebvre unit of the American Legion auxiliary observed its 40th birthday at the home of Mrs. Pearl Belyea Riv erhurst Kennebunk. Charter members Helen Kierstead and Martha Truscott received gifts. several members could not attend. A decorated cake was cut by guests of honor and a history paper was read by secretary Donna Noble. Leaders reported on flower coupon community service and youth center activities. A spring rummage sale was planned for April 6 and the next York county Council meeting set for March 8 at Eliot.
New York designers display a diverse spring coat collection reflecting a variety of silhouettes fabrics and colors. Powder blue and pink lead the palette with reds whites and blues used solo or in combos. Coats range from tissue light to suede with shaggy collars offering adaptable warmth.
A supper was served by members of the Saco Valley and We Ten 4-H clubs of Dayton as part of a joint parents meeting at the Dayton school followed by demonstrations. Faith Mullen Sheila Dawley Alan Cole Jimmy Roberts Michael Frappier and Glenn Anderson led the activities with Elizabeth Syvinski showing a wildlife movie for York County 4-H.
In Nigeria a nascent TV service showcases Dick Tiger in a world middleweight title fight drawn with Gene Fullmer. NBC International aids develop a facility with 10,000 sets across three provinces. Popular programming skews to reruns like Gun Smoke and Rawhide, with cartoons favored by children. Dick Tiger’s draw signals early American TV patterns.
Highpine chapter of DeMolay met at Highpine Masonic hall Wells Sanford road Wells outlining upcoming activities. March 8 Concord Mass DeMolay invited by Robert Smith with transportation by advisors and parents. Bowling teams eyed with William Whipple Kittery chapter already challenging. May 27 inspection date set with Robert Sidney Gass and Albert Gardner as inspecting officers. Membership petitions welcomed. next meeting March 11.
Richard Cahill of Augusta spoke at the Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis meeting at the American Legion hall. He outlined organized procedures and proposed action for urban renewal. Guests Ricky Souza and Joseph Barth from Old Orchard Beach High School attended. Adelbert Jakeman spoke briefly honoring Robert Frost and Henry W. Longfellow. Donald Briggs described a Quebec City trip with his family, Russell Durant gave the invocation, and President Robert Corliss led the meeting.
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