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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1961

Page

6

Real estate for rent and sale in Biddeford Saco area

Classified ads list furnished apartments and 8 to 9 room single dwellings in Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach with details on heat type, garages, and large lots. Agencies Felix Sheltra Sons and Joseph Audie Realty advertise multiple properties including a downtown restaurant, new ranch homes, stone and brick houses in Saco and Old Orchard Beach. Sample prices range from 8 600 to 21 000 with various terms and locations.

Biddeford- Saco Journal Charles St Old Orchard Beach

Biddeford Saco Journal Classified Rate Card

One day cash rates and terms for classified advertising in the Biddeford Saco Journal appear on the rate card. The notice outlines pricing, deadlines, and possible discounts for small display and line classified listings.

Kennebunk AL Hears Reports Plans Meeting

A Kennebunk American Legion post held a meeting with Commander Roger Turcotte presiding. Dollard Roy reported on the York County council meeting and Gordon Dixon reception in Alfred. The group discussed Legion building insurance and the use of the post home for York County council in March if their new home is not ready. A combined Past Commanders and Old Timers night is planned for March 8 with a slate of officers for the new year. The minstrel show progress was reported for February 22 and refreshments were served by Leonard Bunnell.

Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Kennebunk Roger Turcotte York County Council Gordon Dixon Alfred Dollard Roy

Odd Fellows Present Skit At Beach Hall

Atlantic lodge IOOF staged The 25th Anniversary Party of Odd Fellows at Odd Fellows hall Old Orchard Beach with Past Masters portraying Thomas Wildey John Welch John Cheatham John Duncan and John Rushmore. Plans for Inspection Night February 14 and Obligation Night were set. Members from Springvale Biddeford and Kennebunk attended along with District Deputy Grand Master Raymond Therreault. A delegation planned to travel to Springvale Thursday to assist in the second degree and attend a Maine lodge supper in Portland Friday.

Atlantic Lodge IOOF Odd Fellows Hall Old Orchard Street Old Orchard Beach Odd Fellows Herbert Trafton Laconia Lodge Thomas Wildey Odd Fellows In America John Bradeen John Welch Stilman Gilbert John Cheatham Guardian Forest Randall John Duncan Walter Jordan John Rushmore Sprinevale Biddeford Kennebunk Raymond Therreault Springvale Robert Pettencill Archie Barrett Russell Rix Atlantic Edge Maine Lodge Portland

WSCS Plans Future Events at Old Orchard Beach church

The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at the Old Orchard Beach Methodist church vestry after a pot luck luncheon. Plans include a summer sale and a get well card was signed for Mrs. Elizabeth Garland. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Naomi Bean’s home on February 2. Attending were Florence Benson Hazel Kennett Hazel Davis Frances Johnson Retta Sait Mattie Bliss Barbara Gilbert Anna Anderson Helen Anderson Naomi Bean Maude Been Jean Cooper Pandora Button Gertrude Fastman Harriet Andrews Cora Jones Gertrude Wicht.

Women's Society of Christian Service Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church Florence Benson Hazel Kennett Elizabeth Garland Naomi Bean Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach Hazel Davis Frances Johnson Retta Sait Mattie Bliss Barbara Gilbert Anna Anderson Helen Anderson Maude Been Jean Cooper Pandora Button Gertrude Fastman Harriet Andrews Cora Jones Gertrude Wicht

Beach Children To Have Art Classes

Beach residents organize Saturday art classes for children aged 9 to 11 and 12 to 14, running ten weeks from January 28 to April 1. Registration is tomorrow 11 a.m. to noon at the Methodist Sunday school room with instructor Mrs. Gertrude Eastman. Proceeds fund the new Sunday school building. contact Eastman if unable to register.

Methodist Sunday School Room Gertrude Eastman

Newlyweds Given Party At Beach

A party was given at Old Orchard Beach by Fred McDonald in honor of Mr and Mrs Frost who were married Saturday night at St Paul Episcopal church in Portland. Attending were Mr and Mrs Rolan Staples, the brides parents Mr and Mrs Lester Beaumont, the bride’s sister Nancy Flannigan, the bridegroom’s mother Mrs Lilia Frost, his aunt Miss Dori Thomas, Clarence Snow, and others including Mrs Gladys Tarbox and Miss Constance Bean. A wedding cake by Mrs Mary Pendleton was presented to the newlyweds and coffee was served by the McDonalds.

Old Orchard Beach Fred McDonald Lillia / Frost Dori Thomas Clarence Snow Rolan Staples Gladys Tarbox Constance Bean Pamela

Baptist Pastor Criticizes Spellman on School Aid View

A leading Baptist church official calls Cardinal Spellman’s stance on federal aid to education "most unfortunate." He notes Kennedy pledged not to use public funds for parochial schools and urges respect for the incoming administration’s position. The Rev. W. Hubert Porter of the American Baptist Convention issued the statement after Spellman’s remarks sparked Protestant controversy.

New York Francis Cardinal Spellman Kennedy Cardinal Spellman W. Hubert Porter American Baptist Convention

Goalby Leads Crosby Tourney With 66 at Pebble Beach

Husky Bob Goalby shot a six under par 66 to hold a one stroke lead after the first day of a $50,000 Crosby event at Pebble Beach. Defending champ Ken Venturi and Howie Johnson tied for second with 67, while a group at 68 and 69 tracked behind. Ideal weather aided low scores as pros and pro-am teams posted strong first rounds.

Pebble Beach Calif Husky Bob Goalby Crosby Universty of Illinois Ken Venturi Howie Johnson Dave Hill Bill Collins Jack Burke Jerry Barber Dave Ragan Dick Stranahan Sam Reynolds Don Finsterwald Lionel Hebert al Balding Walter Burkemo Ted Kroll Bob Rosburg Monterey Peninsula Fred Kammer Grosse Point Farms Mich George Coleman Jr Palm Beach Fla Amatur Venturi Palo Alto Collins Crystal

Palmer Opens With 70 In San Diego Open Defense

Arnold Palmer, the 1960 golfer of the year and recent San Diego Open champion, posted a 70 in the opening round to stay in contention. He shares the lead with others as the event continues.

Arnold Palmer

TV Has Top Attractions Coming Up TV Has Top Attractions Coming Up

Cynthia Lowery reports five days after Kennedy takes oath his first news conference will be broadcast by all networks at 6 p.m. EST. Inaugural activities close with an 11:15 p.m. network ball. CBS offers Jackie Gleason hosting You're in the Picture at 9:30 p.m. Bing Crosby golf telecast from Pebble Beach at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. CBS Documentary City Under Ice 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sid Caesar stars with Reagan. NBC debuts The Americans Monday 7:30 p.m. ABC probes extrasensory perception in Alcoa Presents 10 p.m. Life in the 30s returns 10 p.m. Jackie Gleason and Arthur Godfrey fill in for Red Skelton on CBS at 9:30 p.m. Thursday CBS debuts Face the Nation with Goldwater and McCarthy debating federal role.

New York John F. Kennedy CBS Jackie Gleason Pebble Beach Calif ABC North Pole Sid Caesar Ronald Reagan NBC Alcoa Arthur Godfrey Red Skelton CBS Reports Face the Nation Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Eugene J. McCarthy D-Minn

Gould Reappointed Maine Chairman For Cancer Crusade

Brunswick AP reports author and publisher John T. Gould of Lisbon Falls is reappointed Maine chairman for the 1961 Cancer Crusade. Robert E. Owen, crusade board chairman, announced the appointment, noting Gould served in the same role last year for the April fundraising drive.

Brunswick John T. Gould Lisbon Falls Maine Robert E. Owen I the Crusade Gould

New Apple Queen Crowned in Lewiston Pageant

A 17-year-old Mercer girl was named the new apple queen at a Lewiston pageant. The event highlighted local youth and community festivities.

Lewiston Mercer

Lovell's Bill Would Provide Industry Fund

Augusta Maine August debate centered on a bill to let towns spend tax or borrowed money to build industrial facilities. Sen Ralph Lovell said the plan would boost Maine payrolls and attract relocating firms, with minor tax impact offset by job gains. Kennebunkport officials and attorneys argued timely availability of buildings can sway site choices.

Elmont S. Tyndale Kennebunkport Legislative Industrial & Recreational Development Committee Ralph M. Lovell Sanford Maine Charles Smith Kennebunk Louis J. Bernard D-Sanford

Hollis Center Home Destroyed By Fire

Fire swept a Hollis Center farm house owned by Frank Harmon last night threatening a nearby cattle barn. Firemen believed the blaze began in a chimney and spread to the roof. Alton Harmon occupied the house. the building was a total loss while the barn sustained little damage.

Frank Harmon Hollis Center Hollis Firmen Alton Harmon

Maine Apple Queen Crowned At State Trades Show

Janice M Bacon was crowned Maine's 1961 Apple Queen at the State Agricultural Trades Show on Wednesday. A Skowhegan High School senior, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph D Bacon.

Maine Pomological Society Janice M. Bacon Maine Janice Skowhegan High School Joseph D. Bacon

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