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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1961

Page

3

Plans for Ogunquit Festival Week Expanded

Plans outline a full Ogunquit Festival Week from August 19 to 27 with restaurant and gift shop specials, a Maine Economic Development Commission welcome for Miss Kathleen McCarthy at Cliff House, lobster bake, historic home tours, a clothesline sale by local artists, and a closing concert by the 8th Air Force band at Ogunquit Beach.

Henry Hampe Ogunuit Maine Economic Development Commission Kathleen McCarthy Maine Society Ogunquit Cliff House Ogunquit Beach 8Th Air Force Band Westover Field Mass

President To Consider Navy Yard Wages

President Kennedy will weigh requests to set identical civilian wage scales for the Navy yards at Portsmouth and Boston. The issue, raised in Manchester, N H, centers on equal pay for workers across facilities and potential cost implications for the federal payroll.

Manchester, N. H Kennedy Fortsmouth Bos

Navy Wage Review Hints at Policy Action

Rep Chester Merrow of New Hampshire said Kennedy assured him the entire subject would be reviewed after discussions at the navy shipyards. Secretary Connally earlier argued against equalizing Portsmouth wages with Boston rates, warning a change could cost nearly $3 million yearly and trigger further wage boosts elsewhere.

Naval Shipyards Rep Chester Merrow N. H Kennedy Secretary of the Navy John B. Connally Portsmouth Boston

Moondial Coffee House Opens in Moody Wells

The Moondial coffee house opens in Moody Wells run by Leonard and Judith Wolf. Located in a remodeled barn on Old County road near Route 1, it offers coffees pastries and poetry readings from Judith Julie Meredith and Lennie. Bruce Robertson-Dick of Ogunquit backs the venture.

Moody Wells Leonard Judith Wolf Judith Julie Meredith Burl Ives Lennie Bruce Robertson-Dick Ogunquit

Summer changes at Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach

Washington Avenue Methodist Church announces the 11 a.m. children’s Sunday service will be paused for the summer while regular worship at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. continues and a 7 p.m. study hour remains. The Miniwanca Star club led by Mrs Patricia Strickland plans a July 22 sale of home cooked foods at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with members of the Old Orchard Beach group and Scarboro volunteers handling arrangements. A Mosaic Club chicken pie supper is set for July 23 at the same hall from 3 to 7 p.m. Public invited.

John T. Stahl Washington Avenue Methodist Church Miniwanca Star Club Atricia Strickland Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Gertrude Leonard Helen Cummings Old Orchard Beach Lillian Nowell Scarboro Mosaic Club West Grand Avenue

Maine Democrat calls study of rules revision unnecessary

Edward C Schlick executive secretary of Maine Democratic Party labels the Legislative Research Committee study of a proposed revision of Senate and House joint rules to improve legislative efficiency as unnecessary. He notes the subject was studied by a special committee between the 99th and 100th Legislatures and calls the new study an outstanding example thumb twiddling.

Edward C Schlick Maine Democratic Party Legislative Research Committee Senate House Schlick

Woman Traces Maine Heritage Trail For Tourists Travel Series

Mrs. Marion D. Whooley of the Maine Recreation division maps scenic trips along the Heritage Trail from Two Lights to Kittery. Her summer program includes on the spot reports, crafts news, and lectures, with mileage records to aid travelers planning side tours. Her work, funded by the state legislature, will appear in state and national travel publications.

Marion D. Whooley Maine Recreation Division Maine York County Portland Biddeford Kennebunk Wells Kittery Whooley Pine Tree Fisher Art Studio Kennebunkport New England Recreation Division Maine Department of Economic Development North Africa Middle East Greece Turkey America Mike Todd Rangeley Record State Department Rangery Maine Press, Radio and Television Women’s Association Auburn

Local guests and visitors across New England and Virginia

No. Lebanon hosts Mr and Mrs Ralph Stillings of Berwick and Mrs Harriet Goodwin of Rochester N H with Miss Hazel Clark. Franklin Smiths visit Ira White at Balch Pond Newfield. Gregory Smith of East Rochester NH stays with grandparents. Edward Ray and son Arthur join Fred Terry and Brenda visiting Brockton fair. Shirley Terry takes two week vacation from Seaboard Finance Rochester NH. Chester Gale and Charles Blodgett return to duties at Valley Forge Norfolk VA. Martha Gale hosts Mark White and children Carol and Gail. Whites from Springfield VT vacationing at Ogunquit. Ruth Myers of Virginia visits Mr and Mrs David Gale en route to University summer school.

Ralph Stillings Berwick Harriet Goodwin Rochester N. H Hazel Clark North Lebanon Frank Smith Ira Whitehouse Balch Pond Newfield Gregory Smith East Rochester Edward Ray Arthur Fred Terry Brenda Brockton Fair Shirley Terry Seaboard Finance Company Chester Gale Charles Blodgett Bennington Ind David Gale The University

Birthday guests and local visits in Kennebunk area

Kennebunk Kathy Lynn Scott celebrated her first birthday as guests gathered at her grandparents Wesley and Mrs Knight’s Alewife home. Gifts, social hour, and two decorated cakes accompanied by visits from Linda, Wesley, Bruce and Bonnie Lank, Peter Thivierge and other relatives. Separately, ambulances and visits noted: Ada Caylouette taken to Sanford General Hospital, Robert Hamilton 9, returned from Webber Hospital, and Mrs. Margaret Cashman visiting from Dorchester, Mass. Additional travel and guest notes from Ethel Welch, the Cashen home, and holiday visitors as traced through local families.

Kathy Lynn Scott Verlin Scott Granite Street Biddeford Wesley Knight Scott E. L. Hamilton High Street Webber Hospital Margaret Cashman Dorchester Mass Stephen Leskowsky Berrycourt Ethel Welch Portland Kennebunk Wells Beach Harry Seaward Kittery Point Edmund L. Cashen Alfred Beaulieu Richard Washburn Rickey Robin Ronnie Skowhegan Marilyn Beaulieu Putnam, Conn

Audubon Seeks Reports on Colored Gulls Across New England

The Massachusetts Audubon Society calls for sightings of colored Herring Gulls along Maine to Connecticut. Dr. William H. Drury Jr. heads the search at Crumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary. The study bands 10,000 gulls on breeding grounds to see why gulls gather at airports and occasional aircraft strikes occur. Colors vary by area: brown eastern Maine, red Isles of Shoals NH, green north shore MA, yellow-orange Boston harbor, blue outer Cape Cod, black Martha’s Vineyard and Elizabeth islands.

Massachusetts Audubon Society Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut William H. Drury, Jr Crumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary Lincoln Mass New Brunswick Isles of Shoals Boston Harbor Cape Cod Muskeget Island Martha's Vineyard Elizabeth Island

Kinney Shores Association Names Officers

Kinney Shores Association votes to form a nominating slate for August elections. The July meeting at the Winne home elected Mrs Karl Pattee chair with Noe Bibeau and Mrs Joseph Thibeault as members. Lionel Cartwright presided. Mrs Frank Carey acted as secretary pro tem and Frank Carey as treasurer. A traffic report was discussed by Auguste Albert. A social hour followed with hosts Mrs Harry Winne and Arthur Winne. 25 members attended.

Kinney Shores Association Winne Karl Pattee Noe Bibeau Joseph Thibeault Lionel Cartwright Frank Carey Helena Coffey Auguste Albert Harry Winne Arthur

Wells Man’s Navy Son Regains Consciousness in Hawaii Hospital

Arthur H. Wheaton, U S Navy, patient at Tripler General Hospital in Hawaii, has regained consciousness though remains in serious condition after an accident Monday in Honolulu. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry S Wheaton of Damariscotta, formerly Wells.

Arthur H. Wheaton U. S. Navy Tripler General Hospital Hawaii Honolulu Harry S. Wheaton Damariscotta Wells

Theology School Head To Speak At Ocean Park

Rev Dr Herbert Gezork president of Andover Newton Theological School will preach at The Temple Ocean Park Sunday at 10 30. Sermon titled Questions Foolish and Wise. Assisting are W William Crawford and Rev Wilmont J Murray. Anthems by The Temple Juniors and Choir. Flowers memorials to Hamilton Hewins Keen. Sunday School led by Ethel G Nelson.

Herbert Gezork Andover Newton Theological School Webber Pond Templeean Park Gezork American Baptist Convention W. William Crawford Huntington W. Va Andover Newton Agnes L. Park Recreation Ocean Park Wilmont J. Murray First Baptist Church of East Greenwich R. J Harry T. Hamilton Hamilton Harriet M. Hewins Marion F. Keen Lillian G. Keen B. C. Jordan Memorial Hall Ethel G. Nelson F. Stewart Shuster Portland

Beach Service and Sacred Concert at Ocean Park

Official Woodfords Congregational organist and choirmaster will speak at the 5 PM beach service in Portland. Miss Nancy Billingham of Niantic will be trumpet accompanist for hymns. An 7:30 PM sacred concert by the Portland Men's Singing Club, directed by Carl Crosby with Dorothy Hicks on piano, features four groups. Rev. George Teague of Christ Methodist in Glens Falls will read scripture, lead prayer, and give the benediction. High school and college youths meet in Jordan Hall at 8:45 PM with advisor W. William Crawford.

Woodfords Congregational Church Portland Nancy A. Billingham Niantic Portland Men's Singing Club Carl R. Crosby Dorothy Dee Hicks George Teague Christ Methodist Church Glens Falls N. Y Ocean Park Jordan Hall W. William Crawford

Now's the Time to Save on More-for-Your-Dollar Trucks

Summer offers extra mileage and lower operating costs as Chevrolet trucks with Independent Front Suspension promise greater durability and fewer vibrations. The lineup features thrifty V8 options to tailor trucks to specific jobs, making now a prime season for buyers seeking value and reliability.

Chevrolet Chevy I.F.S Chevy

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