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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1961
Page
3
Kennebunkport summer routine features Harold MacDowell and Balassone families at the McDowell home, with Perry and Cole families visiting. Crocker family adjustments follow illness, while Bowley and Nunan families visit relatives in Kennebunk. Vanderbilt students urge tougher standards in a campus life study.
ACO Electric announces free estimates from its Saco location at 8 Storer Street. The advertisement lists contact number 4449 for inquiries and emphasizes contracting services by electrical contractors.
The 1961 Goose Rocks Beach Community House event showcased child and teen models from tiny tots to prep school with wardrobes from The Children's Shop and Lewis Polakewich. Volunteers organized decorations, wardrobe coordination, ticketing, and refreshments while Mrs. Lorraine Burnham chaired the show committee and Mrs. Louise Wilson served as commentator.
A Daily Vacation Bible School sponsored by Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach will run July 31 through August 11, five days a week from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Miss Gertrude Thompson leads with aides Mrs. Richard Cleveland and Mrs. Priscilla Fenderson guiding nursery and grades, Rev. John Stahl overseeing junior high, and staff including Mrs. Pauline Peacock, Mrs. Louise Milliken, Mrs. Elizabeth Knight, Mrs. Barbara Gilbert, Mrs. John Stahl, Mrs. John Tibbetts, Samuel Browne, and others in crafts recreation refreshments and worship.
In Havana, Cuba imposes its first rationing in 20 years, allotting families one pound of lard and one pound of cooking oil per person over age one each month. The regime blames American aggression and embargo for shortages while U S shipments have largely stopped. Some speculate Cuba's dollar shortage plays a major role.
No. Lebanon Rev. Courtney Chase of Alfred preached at church Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Lee Carter and children visited son David in Chicago, and daughters Miriam Fisher and Miss Carter in Missouri. Carter to return to pulpit Sunday. Edward Ray and son Arthur entered horses in Weymouth Fair. Arthur won ribbons in both free-for-all and $3 classes, finished fifth. Louis Randall visiting uncle Richard Rand in Gray for two weeks. Walter Hayes of Groveton NH guests of daughter Mrs. Ralph Mackechnie. Randall Mayhew visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Randall in Proctor VI. Visitors to Mrs. Ruth Stevens include Adelbert Jakeman Ocean Park and Mrs. John Stevens. Waltham, Mass., formerly of Sanford. Brenda Moulton visiting Robert Daggett in Monterey, Mass. Beatrice Sadler vacationing two weeks with Ruth Stevens.
Junior AMVETS met at Abbott-Verville post in Old Orchard Beach. White Clover drive planned for July 29 at Gerard Jacques HQ 58 Saco Ave Raymond Poitras chair. Tag day set for August 26, chaired by Jacques. Guest speakers included Raymond Poitras and Rev Parkman.
Fire probes in the Buxton area will continue as authorities question 14 arson suspects in Alfred. State fire prevention director Joseph A P Flynn noted two July 4 fires of interest, one in 1960 and another this year, involving the Bonner residence at West Buxton and a Frank Burnell property at Buxton. Four state inspectors joined Sheriff Nason and Deputy Michards in subpoenas and questioning. further questioning may occur.
Des MOINES IOWA Van Lane reported a theft from her clothes line valued at 50 dollars but soon canceled the report saying a good Samaritan removed the garments and left them in a basket on the back porch.
Goose Rocks sponsors a junior talent show and smorgasbord supper at the Community House this Friday and Saturday as part of July activities. Peter Barrett and Roy Quinn direct a large cast performing vocal numbers dances novelty skits and group choruses. The supper Saturday at 6 p m is chaired by Mrs Henry Smith with a dedicated ticket committee handling door sales.
There will be a special musical program at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Convention at Tabernacle Union Avenue by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gough and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Palmquist on Saturday at 7 15 p m wounded by leaders of the association.
Clayton Munster has arrived from Washington D C to spend two weeks vacation with his mother Mrs William Munster on Hoffman Street.
Des Moines Iowa nine year old Steven Laton woke early to help and plowed the family garden after his father had planted it. The boy’s work earned the nickname tossed salad garden from the household in a light note carried by AP.
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