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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1962

Page

3

Kennebunk Social News Roundup Notes

Residents travel and family updates across Kennebunk and surrounding areas. Louise Pelletier and sons visit Bennington Vermont, John B Day family from Syracuse hosts, Mabel Garfield living with George Anderson in Searoad. Paul Michaud enters St Pauls Rehabilitation Center Newton Mass for months.

Louise Pelletier Walter Bobby Richard Lyon Bennington John B. Day Syracuse N. Y Mabel Garfield Boston George Anderson Searoad Kennebunk Paul E. Michaud Victor Michaud West Kennebunk St Paul's Rehabilitation Center Newton Center Mass F. B. Littlefield Depot Street Webber Hospital Robert Spofford Summer Street Fortunes Rocks FE 7 Harold J. Lord Kennebunk Landing Lords Red Stone Arsenal Huntville Ala Okinawa U. S. Army William F. Bergen Storer Street Figel Steinmetz Aage Jestersen Copenhagen Denmark Stein

Wells Congregational and Legion Auxiliary Summer Fairs

The Congo Women’s group at Wells First and Second Congregational churches hosts a summer fair on Tuesday July 24 at 10 a.m. on the church lawn with tables of aprons gifts hand knit articles ceramics white elephants plants flowers vegetables and foods. The Elbridge Hanson unit American Legion auxiliary reports about 53 dollars raised from a recent rummage sale and lists organizers. The Wells Ladies Aid plans its annual summer fair the following day at 10 a.m. on the church lawn offering fancy work foods jams jellies crafts and quilts with Nellie Littlefield as general chairwoman.

Congo Wells First Second Congregational Arthur H. Tufts Elbridge and Leroy Hanson American Legion Auxiliary Wells Ogunquit Winifred Harrington Oneral Myrtle Moulton Alice Jenness Vivian Fllis Ladies Aid Society of the Wells First Congregational Church First Church Wells Iga Nellie Littlefield Ladies Aid

Ogunquit Public Supper and Summer Services Schedule

Ogunquit Baptist church vestry hosts a public smorgasbord supper on Thursday July 19 at 5 30 p m. Mrs Frank Keene chairs arrangements and advance reservations for the Ladies Aid Society. Dining room lead is Mrs Paul Pineo with kitchen help from Mrs Celia Norton Mrs Alice Littlefield Mrs Mary Hutchins Mrs Mary A Littlefield Mrs Janice Phelps and Mrs Betty Staples. Special summer worship services are held at Ogunquit Methodist church each Sunday with Rev Thomas R Merrill preaching July 22 at 9 30 a m and Rev Paul Ives of Port Henry NY as guest at 11 a m. Music by the Junior choir. On Sunday at 8 15 p m next week Rev Fred Holmberg of Christchurch Kennebunk speaks.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Frank Keene Ladies Aid Society Paul Pineo Celia Norton Alice Littlefield Mary Hutchins Mary A. Littlefield Janice Phelps Betty Staples Ogunquit Methodist Church Thomas R. Merrill Christ Paul Ives Port Henry N. Y Fred Holmberg Christchurch Kennebunk

Beach Family Hosts Rainbow Girls Outing in Old Orchard Beach

Mr and Mrs James Crowley and daughter Charla hosted Assembly No 6 Rainbow Girls at Old Orchard Beach. A lawn luncheon, midafternoon games, pier visit, Beach amusement park, and a cottage cookout followed. Attendees included Mrs Louie Thomas Mother Advisor Lynn Assembly Ernest Thomas Miss Gail Mackerrnan and Miss Christine Curtiss among many local residents from South Portland Lynn and surrounding areas.

James Crowley Charla 13Th Street Old Orchard Beach Assembly No. 6 Order of the Rainbow Girls Lynn Mass Louie Thomas Lynn Assembly Ernest Thomas Gail Mackerrnan Christine Curtiss Constance Orem P.W.A Kathleen Oliver Cheryl Lurrey Carol Costelas Carol Bergstrom Janet Smith Carole Holmes Susan Hathaway Shirley Estes Carol Thistle Thomas Beverly Ryder Karen Jones Ann Brown Durgin Cheryl Janet Durgin Mrs. Greeley Carolyn Greeley Mrs. Atkinson Marilyn Robert Atkinson Ronald Betts Barbara Betts Sharon Brownell Leland Betts Cheila Dyer Gale Marshall Donna Wyman John Betts Edward Peavey South Portland

July Fashion Show Slated At Goose Rocks

The Goose Rocks Beach association will host its annual July fashion show Thursday at 8 in the Community House. Rita Reilly heads arrangements with assistants Dorothy W. Doe and Kathryn Mulheron. Bouquets of seasonal flowers will decorate and Leonard Drapeau will comment. Wardrobes from local models including Patricia Medina and Cornelia Moore will display summer and early fall attire with accessories from Murphy's store.

Goose Rocks Beach Leonard Drapeau Murphy's Store Patricia (O'Neil) Medina Cornelia “Moore Nancy Bullen Marcia McOskar Helen Fullerton Mary Jane Bullen Audrey Tricoct Edna Jones Nancy Clark Phyllis Gray Audrey Whitehead Murphy's Biddeford Fashion Show Committee

Kennebunkport Notes From Beachwood to Wilson Pond

Kennebunkport brief items on residents and visitors. Larry and Iris Pierce, grandchildren of the Campbells, vacation with their grandparents on Beachwood Avenue. The Joli family returned to Canada after a week with Alonzo Leach’s family and visited Margaret Leach at Seaview Hotel. Wayne Cluff’s car overturned on Beachwood Avenue. no injuries but total loss. Ruth Clough and Florence Inniss visited Inniss camp at Wilson Pond. Turner Brown and spouse expect home Thursday after months abroad.

Larry Iris Pierce Wayne Pierce Connecticut Robert Campbell Beachwood Avenue Fred Joli Canada Alonzo Leach Margaret Leach Seaview Kennebunk Beach Wayne Cluff David Wright Cape Porpoise Cluff Ruth Clough Florence Inniss Inniss Wilson Pond Turner Brown Main Street

Ducks Cause Surprise at Tucson Store Pool Display

Four youngsters paused at a water-filled plastic pool in a Tucson store. They whispered, then two boys pulled ducks from jackets and dropped them into the pool. The ducks swam around once before the youths fled the scene.

Tucson Ariz

Saco Water Safety Man Leads Second Week Program

The Saco Water Safety program enters its second week at Willard L. Pratt pool in Ocean Park led by Gordon R. Pendleton. Pendleton, 17-year pool director and Red Cross instructor, oversees intermediate and swimmer classes and evening sessions for junior to adult lifeguards. Assisting is Eric Anderson, a four-year lifeguard and instructor, with extra help from Linda Rai Saco and Zello the baton twirler. The Old Orchard Beach program starts next week. Biddeford lacks funds for a Biddeford program, aside from limited Elks support.

Saco Willard L. Pratt Ocean Park Gordon R. Pendleton Royal Ambassador Pendleton Red Cross Thornton Academy University of Maine Deering High School Alderan Eric Anderson East Bridgewater High School Massachusetts Ricker College Houston Anderson Old Orchard Beach Lindarai Saco Zello Saco Recreation Commission Saco Branch American Red Cross Biddeford-Saco Old Orchard Biddeford

Alice Sullivan Named Biddeford School Vice Principal

Miss Alice Sullivan of Biddeford has accepted a position as vice principal and second grade teacher at the Washington Street school. A 37 year Biddeford educator, she previously taught in Saco last year and formerly led the Bradbury Street school.

Alice Sullivan Cherry Jane Biddeford Washington Street Raymond A. Kenneally Sullivan Saco Bradbury Street

Tigers Murderers Row 1961 Made 994 Bases

Detroit Tigers trio Norm Cash Rocky Colavito and Al Kaline together hit a combined 994 bases in 1961 as the heart of a powerful lineup. The standout achievement emphasizes their role in the team’s offense during that season.

Detroit Tigers Murderers’ Row Norm Cash Rocky Colavito al Kaline

Free Portland Organ Concerts Open Tonight at City Hall

The 50th anniversary summer organ concert series runs at Portland City Hall Auditorium on the Kotzschmar Memorial Organ each week Tuesday through Friday at 8 15 p.m. Municipal organist John Fay opens tonight with guest John Doney tomorrow from St James Church West Hartford Conn. Herbert Irvine and David C Johnson perform Thursday and Friday respectively. Next week features a children’s concert and an August 2 program by Rev Hilary Tardif OFM now at the Franciscan Monastery in Montreal.

Biddeford Saco Ocean Park Old Orchard Beach Portland City Hall Kotzschmar Memorial John Fay John Doney St. James Church West Hartford Conn Herbert Irvine Lynn Mass David C. Johnson First Congregational Church Cambridge Hilary M. Tardif OFM St. Francis College Pool Road Franciscan Monastery Montreal Canada

Beach Fire Chief Addresses Campers

Beach firefighters led by Chief Louis R. Wharff spoke to Happy Day Campers after a luncheon. He warned of fire hazards from matches and urged disposal of oil soaked rags in metal containers. He demonstrated aerial firefighting gear and a motorized combination pumper ladder, detailing costs and upkeep. A Q and A followed.

Louis R. Wharff Old Orchard Beach

Kennebunk WHFM Society Plans Fair

The Women's Home and Foreign Mission Society of the Advent Christian church Kennebunk Lower Village plans a fair at Washington Park on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chairwoman Mrs. Robert Spofford leads, with Mrs. Helen Hanscom on aprons and fancy work and Mrs. Mary Tate at the food table. The grab-bag, attic table, and flower and plant table are directed by other members. Refreshments arranged by Mrs. Ruth Andrews, and a tiny merry-go-round will entertain children.

Women's Home and Foreign Mission Society Ad‘vest Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Washington Park Robert Spofford Helen Hanscom Mary Tate Virginia Spofford Charles Towne Milford Butterfield Ruth Andrews

Brigadoon to Open at Arundel Theatre This Summer

Arundel Theatre to stage Brigadoon by Lerner and Loewe for two weeks July 25 28 and August 1 4 with John McCormick and Carlos Faria as Tommy Albright Marianne Grzywacz and Natalie Riggin as Fiona McLaren Paul Ciano and Horton Willis as Jeff Douglas and Meg Brockie to be portrayed by Carol Rae Martin and Ellen Stevens. Robert G Buchanan directs with Gerard Leavitt as choreographer and Walter Mitchell Cree as musical director.

Alan Jay Lerner Frederick Loewe Arundel Opera Theatre Broadway New York City Center Drama Critics’ Circle Brigadoon Tommy Albright John McCormick Carlos Faria McCormick Harry Tryon Natalie Riggin Marianne Camille Temple University Indiana University United States Natalie Sarah Lawrence College Jeff Douglas Tommy Paul Ciano Horton Willis Ciano Duval Phoenix Theatre of New York Boston Opera Company Harcourt Street Opera Company Willis Arundel Baylor University University of Arkansas John Copeland Dearest Enemy Meg Brockie Carol Rae Martin Ellen Stevens Carol Countess Rose Manhattan School of Music Calmont Club New York Ellen Nichette Robert G. Buchanan Gerard Leavitt Walter Mitchell Cree Thomas Piccard John Kelsey

Inmate authorship program at Nebraska Penitentiary

Lincoln Nebraska inmates at the Nebraska Penitentiary may submit original works including songs poetry and novels to publishers under rules. Warden Maurice Sigler allows submissions but requires material be moral in good taste and exclude references to real prison incidents or personnel.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Penitentiary Maurice Sigler

Nun Honored On Anniversary Of Profession

Rev Sister Marie Emile of the Presentation of Mary marks her 50th religious profession with a surprise testimonial at Biddeford Boy Scout hall. The former Delvina Millette from Biddeford was professed in 1912 in St Hyacinthe Quebec and now serves at Notre Dame de Lourdes convent in Saco.

Marie Emile Biddeford Mason Street Delvina Millette St. Hyacinthe Que Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Euclide Millette Euclide Edmond Millette Rose Giullereault Bella Morin Somersworth N. H Jacques Millette Suzanne Poirier Reilly Roger Millette Paul Poirier Robert Cote Roland Millette Marcel Millette Ronald Leclair Armand Roy Richard Leclair Somersword Suzanne Fredette Dianne Jeanne Christine Fredette Silver Spring Myrie Barra Richard Charlotte Barra Nicole Barra Ruth Barra Kennebunk Debbie Horan Pelham Leo F. C West Newbury Mass Westbrook Gertrude Fournier Anthony N. Yamboures Gertrude L. Yamboures Louis P. H. Fournier North York Frank D. Janelle Biddeoard Edmond L. Millette Fouche A. Millette Rose M. Guillereault Jackie Alice Millette Paul Marc Guy Pierre Poirier Conrad Cote Dennis Millette Michael Richard Millette Rachel Cote Norman Millette Louise Guillereault Gerard David Michael Guillereault Berangere G. Millette Arthur Letendre Robert H. Guillereault Yvette Guillereault Roland Alexander Guiller

Jubilant Jubilee for Sr Marie Emile in Saco

A community celebration in Saco honored Rev Sister Marie Emile on 50 years of service. The event featured an anniversary Mass at Notre Dame de Lourdes, with Notre Dame school children singing, the Mother Provincial of the order from Methuen and sisters from Saco Biddeford and Bay View, and a closing breakfast at the Saco convent. Sr Emile’s career spans Saco Lisbon Manchester Gardner and St Hyacinthe with recent years at Notre Dame convent, currently on two weeks leave.

Overseas Dollar Cutback Could Trim Defense Costs

Washington AP reports a Defense Department three year plan to cut the overseas dollar drain by about 900 million dollars. McNamara says savings may justify the tax impact though exact costs are uncertain. The plan targets reduced overseas buying in Europe and possible limits on foreign workers at overseas bases. It also weighs moving prefabricated housing to the U.S. for shipment abroad. The proposal would not halt dependents overseas as rotating 1500 man Army battle groups to Europe is tested with no depedent ban.

Washington Defense Department Defense Robert S. McNamara Europe Pentagon U.S Monyiedlemere

Alfred Man Fined For Passing Light

George R. Roberts aged 38 of Alfred paid a $10 fine in Saco Municipal court this morning after pleading guilty to passing a red light at Finn and Temple streets in Saco. Saco police were the complainants. In court action yesterday Arthur W. McIntyre aged 45 of 101 Central Street Biddeford pleaded guilty to fraudulent acceptance of unemployment benefits. He was found guilty and given a suspended six month jail sentence to the York county jail at Alfred. McIntyre was placed on probation for one year and ordered to restitution of $342 to the unemployment commission no later than March 1 1963. Arnold Scott claims investigation agent charged McIntyre with concealing his employment and earnings during 18 weeks in 1959 and 1960 while employed by a Biddeford window firm.

George R. Roberts Alfred Saco Finn and Temple Streets Arthur W. McIintyre Central Street Biddeford York County McIntyre Arnold Scott Claims Investigation

Classified Notice Hinting At Available Item For Sale

A terse notice in the classified section hints at an item for sale. It mentions a potential price range and contact method but omits full details in the readable text. The fragment suggests a prompt inquiry for interested buyers to reach out.

Copter Stays Afloat After East River Landing

A New York Airways Boeing Vertol 107 shuttle helicopter with 22 aboard made an emergency water landing on the East River after one engine failed. The craft floated and was towed ashore with no injuries. FAA and CAB said foreign matter in the engine caused the failure. the flight originated at Newark with a stop at Wall Street Heliport before Idlewild.

New York East River Federal Aviation Agency Civil Aeronautics Board New York Airways Newark N.J Idlewild Wall Street

Emperor Ch'in Shih Huang Ti Built Great Wall Segments

Emperor Ch'in Shih Huang Ti constructed large portions of the Great Wall during the 3rd century B C. The monumental project aimed to defend and unify early Chinese kingdoms under his rule.

Emperor Ch'in Shih Huang Ti China

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