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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1961
Page
6
The Kennebunk Academy of Music and Fine Arts announces June 26 opening in Kennebunkport. Founders Lawrence C Davis Nancy R Davis and Donald Elsie Showalter outline summer classes for adults and children in piano organ singing harmony theory and more. Private lessons available by appointment with Davis and Showalter guiding vocal and managerial staff.
Mrs Davis a Bates College graduate will take charge of speech drama and interpretive reading at Kennebunk High School along with English and speech instruction. She has done graduate work at the University of Maine and University of New Hampshire and will offer tutoring in high school subjects and public speaking private instruction and music appreciation. Tentative plans include forming a choral society and summer plus adult music classes.
St Anthony High School Kennebunkport held its second graduation with mass and diplomas awarded by Rev George Galliusis rector and a dinner for graduates and parents. Speakers included valedictorian Eugene Z Grebliunas and class president Manfred Prisnantas with principal Rev Gabriel Betrusaitis. Graduates listed include Anthony Bilitavicius Konkrimas J Cibas Joseph Ewart Eugene Grebliunas Jonas Lukosevizius Gediminas Nargaitis Gary Mitkus Manfred Prisnantas and Algis Seasaitis.
New directors and teachers announced for Kenne bunk Academy of Music and Fine Arts with a planning session held at the Nautilus. Piano organ singing harmony theory counterpoint and drama classes to be offered at the Nautilus and South Congregational church Kennebunkport. Registrations taken now with Lawrence Davis Elsie Showalter Nancy R Davis and Donald H Showalter pictured. Classes available for adults and children.
The Bangor Theological Seminary awarded 19 degrees and seven diplomas Tuesday as Dr. Robert W. Spike of New York discussed the changing role of ministers.
Fire crews were called at 5 56 P M to a brush fire behind the Fred Norton property. Chief Harrison Coleman reported about half an acre of pine slash and old pine tops burned. The blaze was under control in ten minutes and fully extinguished in a half hour.
The Future Homemakers of America chapter at Old Orchard Beach High School staged a beach ceremony featuring candlelight officer installations, pins, and a mother daughter tea. New officers included Patricia Dowd as president and Maureen La Fountain as first vice president. Previous officers pledging were led by Nancy Jenner. Over 50 attendees joined as special guests were recognized and June arrangements were planned by Barbara Barth and Carol Ladakakos.
Alexander Economos announced tryouts for KHS senior majorettes to be held Thursday at 3 30 p m at Kennebunk High School. Three judges and two baton instructors will oversee the session for student participants.
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