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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1964

Page

5

Ranger 7 Carries Hopes of U S Space Scientists

Pasadena report on Ranger 7 ahead of moon launch. JPL chief William Pickering states a 50-50 chance, up from Ranger 6’s failure, as improved reliability and tests aim to return close-up lunar images. NASA remains cautiously optimistic about one of the next three missions succeeding.

U. S Ranger 6 Moon Lunar Jet Propulsion Laboratory U.S. Space, Agency Congress JPL Ranger 7 William Pickering National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Rangers 8 and 9 prep as NASA sim drills loom over Cape Kennedy

Pickering says no more launchings this year due to Atlantic range commitments while two Rangers are planned for early next year Ranger 8 already assembled Ranger 9 in progress A 14.6 million dollar tracking center will oversee operations during a 12 hour full dress drill with 500 tracking station workers and 100 at Cape Kennedy If Ranger 7 fails NASA may pick a landing site for manned moonship later this decade Alvin R Luedecke is named deputy director amid renewal talks and industry expects a tough stance

Pickering Atlantic Cape Kennedy Ranger 7 NASA Air Force Alvin R. Luedecke

Kennebunk social notes and 25th wedding anniversary

Kennebunk Mrs Charles Chenard and children visit from Manchester New Hampshire staying with Mr and Mrs Weldon Jones on Bourne Street. Martin Billings from Summer Street vacationing with wife and family. Maynard Relon Jr and children Wanda and Michael visit his parents on York Street. Robert Barra family return home on Summer Street after Gott's Island trip. Belle Witham of Hudson New York, formerly Park Street School teacher, visits West Kennebunk with the Derhams. A reception at Kennebunk Baptist Church Sunday 3 to 6 for the 25th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Wil Derham.

Charles Chenard Jeffrey Peggy Sue Manchester N.H Weldon Jones Bourne Street Martin Billings Summer Street Farrell Lines Maynard Relon Jr Wanda Michael Concord Maynard Redion Sr York Street Robert Barra Ruth Charlotte Nicole Richard Gott’s Island Belle Witham Hudson, N. Y Park Street William Derham West Kennebunk Kennebunk Baptist Church Wil Derham West Kenneunk

Newport Lamp Post Used As Ship Mast For Isle Of Love

Michael Ellison a 28 year old solo sailor sailed from Plymouth to Newport on a 36 foot junk rig. He found a lamp post on Newport’s waterfront to serve as a mast for his boat the Ilala. Jane Perkins awaits in Leicester England as the couple plans a late summer wedding.

Newport R. I Michael Ellison Jane Perkins Michael Atlantic Ocean England Jane Leicester Plymouth Pilgrims Mike Mid-Ocean Thomas Street

Goose Rocks Beach Activities Fundraiser Notes Children’s Program

Goose Rocks Beach Association hosts a Monte Carlo evening to fund the children’s program. Membership supports swimming lessons for ages 5 to 16, with 104 in swimming, 12 in junior life saving, and five in senior life saving. Teen night runs Mondays and Wednesdays. month-end events include a dance and a talent show. Established 1945 after a drowning spurred community action. club house moved to current site in 1951. Staff includes William Linney, tennis instructor. Robert Deans, swimming instructor. and two swimming assistants. Adult activities planned for the rest of the month.

Kennebunkport Monte Carlo Goose Rocks Goose Rocks Association Kennebunkport Kennebunkport Beach William Linney Robert Deans Suzanne Pingree Patricia Dyksgra

Local social calendar lists July events and lectures

On Thursday and Tuesday July 28 a bridge party is planned along with a lecture by Gilbert Merrill of the Boston Museum of Science. The schedule also includes dances, flower shows, and another party.

Fous Gilbert Merrill Boston Museum of Science

Lapointe Receives Six Point Program Chair Role

At the Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus meeting in Biddeford Lionel Lapointe was named general chairman of the Six Point program. Other chairmen include Gerard Paquette Catholic activities Wilfrid Roy Council activities Patrick Tousignant Fraternal activities Francis E. Cantara Membership activities Oscar Normand publicity and Adrien LeBlond Youth activities. A fraternity committee was formed with Adrien LeBlond Paul Blond J. Philip Masse Joseph Auger Robert Cyr and Grand Knight Neault. The five month calendar opens Aug 16 with a K of C field day at La Mennais College Alfred. On Sept 19 the Fourth Degree Assembly formal ball is at Pine Dale Restaurant Scarborough with activities through Dec 31.

Luke E. Hart Adrien LeBlond Paul Blond J. Philip Masse Joseph Auger Robert Cyr Grand Knight Neault la Mennais College Alfred Pine Dale Scarborough

Daytime Curfew Restores Quiet To Singapore

Singapore faced a day time curfew enforced by more than 6,000 troops after ethnic riots left eight dead and 341 injured. Prime Minister Razak announced Tuesday night’s toll at a Kuala Lumpur news conference and said arrests totaled 157. Curfew stays until further notice, with a three and a half hour lift Thursday morning for food runs. City streets were deserted as soldiers and riot police patrolled with fixed bayonets.

Singapore Tun Abdul Razak Kuala Lumpur Razak

Owen-Davis Unit Past Presidents Attend Banquet

CAPE ELIZABETH The Owen-Davis Unit American Legion Auxiliary held its annual banquet and meeting at Carolyns Restaurant. President Mrs Angie Cote led the business session with reports from the secretary and treasurer Mrs Florence Lewis. Plans were made to attend Ogunquit Playhouse on Aug 25. Several members attended, including Mrs Isabelle Letches and Miss Dawn Smith among others.

Cape Elizabeth Owen-Davis American Legion Auxiliary Saco Carolyn Angie Cote Florence Lewis Helen Blanchette Martha Beaudoin Charlene Farnham Ogunquit Playhouse Blanchette Isabelle Letches Dawn Smith Priscilla Hooper Theresa Simpson Anne Atchison Irene Turnage Frances, White Lucy Durgin Gilberte Levoie Esta Cobb Helen Johnson Juliette Rocray Hazel Emmons Irene Parker Eva Sherman Esther Booth Alice Milliken

Deborah Allen Named to Pembroke College Dean's List

Deborah D. Allen of Biddeford Maine was named to the Dean's List at Pembroke College Brown University. She is a BA candidate and MA candidate. Separately, rioters attacked a U S consulate car injuring a diplomatic courier. Police and troops planned to curb violence as unrest spread in the Malay Peninsula.

Providence Deborah D. Allen Atty Donald P. Allen Fortunes Rocks Biddeford Maine Pembroke College Brown University Allen

South American Trip Outlined For Kiwanians

Arthur Park of Old Orchard Beach spoke at the Kiwanis meeting on his recent trip to Paraguay and South America detailing native life and industries. Guests from Portland included Philip Lyons and others. A meter project update and an Aug. 5 auction at Ocean Park Recreation Building were discussed.

Old Orchard Beach Arthur Park Kiwanis Club American Legion Hall John Wortman Park Saco - Lowell Paraguay South America Portland Herbert R. Bean Philip Lyons Karl Emeron Daniel Spillane Roberts Sellers Richard Kendall Harold Hinds Eugene Leacy

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