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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1963

Page

2

EWS Club Banquet and Lodge Installations in Saco

The E W S club of School Street Methodist Church Saco will hold its annual banquet and installation of officers at Cascade Lodge Portland Road Saco at 6 30 p m Monday Joint memorial services of the Saco Lodge OOF and Saco Rebekah Lodge will be conducted June 10 Members meet at the hall at 7 p m then go to the Odd Fellows lot in Laurel Hill Cemetery San Group B with Mrs August Albert as captain will run the Notre Dame Thrift Shop next week

E and L Club School Street Methodist Church Saco Cascade Lodge Portland Road Saco Lodge OOF Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Laurel’ Hill Cemetery San August Albert Notre Dame Thrift Shop Odd Fellows Building Main Street

Kennebunk School Board awards bids and staff moves

The Kennebunk School Board awarded fuel oil and bus contracts to H A Mapes Inc, Snowdon Motor Co, and approved bids for peat stoker coal. Snowdon’s 60 passenger bus bid was 5624, lowest of three. Mapes bid tied to Portland fuel oil price, coal bid 16.95 per ton, yielding savings. Transfers include Gertrude Lahar to teach second grade, Sept 21 Masonic anniversary services planned at the high school, Seekins to attend Syracuse seminar Sept 11 13 and AASA convention in Atlantic City in February.

Kennebunk John S. Seekins, Jr H.A. Mapes, Inc Snowdon Motor Company, Inc Orchase B.F. Emery Company Pea Stoker Coal Snowdon Wayne Mapes Portland B.F. Emery Pea Stoker Gertrude Lahar Cousens Park Street John S. Seekins Syracuse University Seekins American Association of School Administrators Atlantic City N.J

New Jersey Wedding of Cole and Himelick in Moorestown

John H Cole and Carol Ann Himelick wed June 5 at First Presbyterian Church Moorestown N J Rev Fred Homiberg officiated. The bride daughter of Mrs John H Himelick Durham NC and the late John Harold Himelick of Durham NC and John H Cole son of Mrs Walter R Cole Kennebunkport and the late Walter R Cole. Bride wore ivory Thai silk dress with seed pearl decorations and a lace bandeau veil. Reception at Capt and Mrs Henry Clay Shaid home. Mrs Cole will finish AB psychology at Duke University in July and the couple plans to reside at Duke University Drive Durham NC.

Carol Ann Himelick John Harold Himelick Durham N. C John H. Himelick Fairmont W. Va John H. Cole Walter R. Cole Fletcher Street Kennebunk First Presbyterian Church Moorestown N. J Fred Homiberg Christ Church Nancy Sue Himelick Wayne Adams Kennebunkport Donald Bell Arlington Duke University Duke University Drive

New UM Sociology Chair Named Glenn M Vernon

Dr Glenn M Vernon named chairman of the University of Maine sociology and anthropology department as of July 1 He brings a long tenure at Washington State Auburn Central Michigan McMaster and Brigham Young universities and succeeds the outgoing chair.

Crono University of Maine Glenn M. Vernon Washington State Auburn University Central Michigan University McMaster University Brigham Young University

Youth dies in Windham Center car collision with horse van

Ernest J. Sellick, 20, of Sebago Lake, died when his car hit a horse van in Windham Center. Caren J. Avery, 17, of South Windham, is in fair condition with a fractured spine. Dr. Robinson L. Bidwell said the girl suffered a spinal injury. Another car passenger and two van occupants escaped serious injury.

Windham Center Ernest J. Sellick Sebago Lake Portland Caren J. Avery South Windham Robinson L. Bidwell

Adah Chapter Observes Warder and Sentinel Night in Biddeford

Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held a Warder and Sentinel night at Masonic Hall Biddeford presided by Worthy Matron Agnes Johnson and Worthy Patron Edward Wolfertz. Grand officers attended including Grand Sentinel Charles Stillman and Grand Esther Eve Roman, with numerous chapters represented. Gifts of lobster buoys and herrings were given to guests, a Paris cafe floor show was staged, and refreshments overseen by Dorothy Peck and helpers.

Adah Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Masonic Hall Main Street Agnes Johnson Edward Wolfertz Jeannette Dean Grand Sentinel Charles Stillman Augusta Grand Esther Eve’ Rooman Barbara Temple Bath Theo Moxey Gladys Scott Elizabeth Tate Winnegance Yarmouth Piscataqua Kittery Longfellow South Portland Fadette York Wayne Beaver Annette Saco Clover Sanford Genesta Rose of Sharon Deering Portland Miniwanca Old Orchard Beach Cornerstone Beulah Cumberland Mills Evangeline North Windham Iona Sentinels Paris Harold Clark Dorothy Peck Paul Peck Martha Cotsifas Doris M. Horsfield Elia Piper

Arundel AMVETS To Form Auxiliary

Arundel AMVETS members met with Commander William Burgess presiding. Two Arundel Post members, Albert A. Nickerson and Merle Dodge, were elected to Department offices at Old Orchard Beach. A special meeting at Forefathers Inn on June 18 at 8 pm will decide on forming an auxiliary to the Post. All members and wives invited. veterans and their wives may attend.

Arundel Arundel Amvets Willam Burgess Department Old Orchard Beach Albert A. Nickerson Merle Dodge Forefathers Inn Amvets

East Biddeford II To Start Monday

East Biddeford Little League opens its 1963 season Monday at 6 30 p m at Waterhouse Field with Mayor Willie Pomerleau throwing out the first ball The Elks and Council Chagnon meet in the opener On Tuesday Eagles face Butlers the 1962 league champions

East Biddeford Little League Waterhouse Field Biddeford Willie Pomerleau Ithe Elks Council Chagnon Eagles Butlers

Biddeford Graduate Wins Nursing Scholarship

Miss Nancy Belanger of Biddeford has been awarded a nursing scholarship by the Marine Elks Association. A 1962 Biddeford High School graduate, she has been accepted at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Portland.

Nancy Belanger

Fairfield Man On Danger List After Scooter Crash

A 43 year old Fairfield man remained on the danger list at a hospital with severe head injuries after being thrown from a motor scooter that rolled over on Route 139. Kenneth Wing flew about 20 feet and 56 yards of out of control travel preceded the crash. His rider Naice Ann Carr, 16, also of Fairfield, was treated for abrasions and released. Fire officials checked a smoke sighting at the new Foss Road dump but found no equipment needed for the smoldering material in a well bulldozed area.

Lst Fairfield Kenneth Wing Naice Ann Carr J Fairfield Wing Saco Foss Road

Governor Reed Announces 3:30 P.M. News Conference

Gov. Reed will hold his next regular news conference in the office at 3:30 p.m. next Thursday, according to press secretary Reginald B. Bowden. Friday,

Augusta Reed Reginald B. Bowden

Patchy Clouds Across Portland With Mild Tonight

Fair north portion and partly cloudy south portion with seasonably cool air. Sunday will bring partly cloudy skies and higher temperatures, turning mostly cloudy and cooler toward the north and east. Tonight lows mid 40s to low 50s.

Portland

June tides timetable and daylight time notes

Eastern daylight time timetable lists high and low tides for June with morning and afternoon slots. It includes multiple days with indicated times such as 12:14 and 12:48 for high tides and 6:36 and 6:35 for low tides, plus additional entries for 1:27 2:05 and 7:61 67 noting anomalies and formatting irregularities.

Sunday church services and youth fellowships across coastal Maine

A detailed listing of Sunday church activities in Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco Kennebunk Wells and nearby towns. Services include Advent Christian Faith Tabernacle First Assembly of God United Baptist and Methodist churches with times from 6 25 p m to 7 30 p m plus youth fellowships at several locations. A note mentions schedule changes at Saco School Street Methodist and related churches beginning June 16.

Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach The Christ Eeron of the First Assembly God Church Ahepa Leasant Street Saco

Bridal Shower For Rita Bergeron At Bradbury Street Hall

Miss Rita Bergeron was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by her mother at Bradbury Street Hall. Many relatives and friends attended, with numerous Marcotte and Bélanger family members among the listed guests and those contributing but unable to attend.

Rita Bergeron Francis X. Bergeron West St Biddeford Bradbury Street Hall Leo Dube Rose Audet Adeline Belanger Yvonne Belanger Robert Marcotte Gerald Martin Roch Roberge Aline Lessard Pauline Marcotte Esther Hunter Antoinette Hawes Ameda Boisclair Raymond Boisclair Rose L'Heureux Sr Roland, L'Heureux Jr Cecile Jacques Rachel Moreau Adelina Letourneau Gerard Chantigny Raymond Girard Jacqueline Collard Germaine Collar Joanne Perry Doris Davis Dorothy Guignard Alcide Vadnais Leo Boisvert Doris Guertin Pauline Grover Jean Lamontagne Emma Marecil

Kennedy demonstrates new weapons before flight to Honolulu

Kennedy showcases weaponry in the Mojave Desert before boarding a helicopter to a Los Angeles hotel roof. He evades street protests urging tougher civil rights leadership. He plans to depart for Honolulu to address a Sunday mayors meeting on civil rights.

Kennedy Mojave Los Angeles Honolulu

Sunday Worship and Youth Activities Planned at Local Churches

Through September 1 Sunday worship services are at 9:30 a.m. at Saco Methodist Church with a last regular meeting in the p.m. The Unitarian Universalist Churches observe a Children’s Day Service at 10:45 with all parts led by Church School members. attendance pins and wreaths will be awarded. Biddeford Church hosts the program marking the Church School’s summer closing. The Senior United Church Youth Group of United Church of Christ (White Congregational) recesses until Fall. no Junior group meeting Sunday evening. A coffee hour follows United Church of Christ services, hosted by Circle E ladies. White Congregational plans a York Animal Farm outing at 1:30 with lunch and informal dress. Children’s Sunday is observed at United Church of Christ White Congregational with 10:30 morning worship.

Saco School Street Methodist Church Saco School Street Unitarian - Universalist Church School Biddeford Church United Church The United Church of Christ Circle E United Church of Christ White Congregational York Animal Farm White Congregational

Mrs J T Cole Earns Master of Education at BU

Mrs Joseph T Cole of Fletcher Street Kennebunk received her Master of Education degree at Boston University last Wednesday. She specialized in nursery school, kindergarten and first grade, after three years of study with bus commuting from Kennebunk. She is a Maine graduate of 1917 and Boston Children's Hospital 1921.

Kennebunk Joseph T.cole Fletcher Street Boston University Joseph T. Cole Frank J. Harrison Cole Agency Robert B. Perry Derry N. H Cole Robert B .Perry Robert P. Simonds Augusta

Kennebunk Residents Attend Duke Graduation and Local Events

Kennebunk residents Mrs Walter Cole and Mrs Charles Cole traveled to Durham North Carolina for Duke University's graduation where John H Cole earned a BA in history. At Moorestown New Jersey a wedding linked Kennebunk names as attendees for John H Cole and Carol Ann Himelick. Also Coast Guard aircrewman John Potito from Kennebunk on leave with his wife and child. Rotary Club heard William Steinhardt of Sanford discuss Nasson College rapid reading program. Melvin Sargent of Kennebunk listed as patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Walter Cole Fletcher Street Kennebunk Charles E. Cole Fairfield Drive Durham N. C Duke University John H. Cole Carol Ann Himelick John Harold Himlick John H. Himelick Fairmont W. Va Walter R. Cole First Presbyterian Church Moorestown N. J Richard W. Day Charles H. Cole Vernon E. Littlefield Albert W. Emmons Fred Holmberg Christ Church Wayne Adams Kennebunkport Edward Sprague Patricia Cannon Rowayton Conn John Cannon New York City Sprague Cannon John Potito U. S. Coast Guard Coosbay Portland Day Street Jeanne William Steinhardt General Consultants, Corp Sanford Nasson College Rotary Club Kennebunk Inn Melvin Sargent Sayward Street Maine Medical Center

Pamela Gilbert Celebrates Second Birthday in Family Gathering

Pamela Vaun Gilbert marked her second birthday at a family get together in Old Orchard Beach. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gilbert of Eden Lane. Attendees included Mrs. Barbara Gilbert and the child's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Allgrove, who hosted cake and ice cream at their home next door. Gift givers spanned Saco Biddeford Portland Rochester Brentwood and Old Orchard Beach with relatives and friends such as Mrs. Conrad Brouillard Christy Lynn Carol Arin Camille Roy April and Tracyanne Ralph Norton Belle Nichols Donald Allgrove and Violet Ingals Mooers.

Old Orchard Beach Pamela Vaun Gilbert Carl Gilbert Eden Lane Barbara Gilbert Gordon Allgrove Conrad Brouillard Christy Lynn Carol Arin Saco Camille Roy April Tracyanne Biddeford Ralph Norton Portland Belle Nichols Rochester N. Y Donald Allgrove Brentwood L.I N.Y Violet Ingals Keith ‘Mooers

Saco Club Builds Low Cost Marina Projects

The club members supplied labor and materials to fund a paving slip below the clubhouse and piers for boat launching, with ongoing plans to grade another area for safer riverfront access. They seek solid fill along the up river side to prevent spring flood damage, and own Eagle Island in Saco Bay used for picnics and clambakes. Commodore emeritus Harper and other officials oversee the efforts.

Lem Eagle Island Saco Bay Led Island Harper

Conditional Licenses Granted to Beach Stores

OLD ORCHARD BEACH eight novelty stores were granted licenses with conditions after a town council meeting. Earlier the council denied licenses amid complaints of unethical practices. Conditions ban outside display and sidewalk solicitation, prohibit lewd or morals-lowering items, and require current year personal property taxes by August 1. Plainclothes investigators may be deployed to enforce rules. Licenses awarded to Molko's Department Store Whitehall Gift Center The Bonfire Gift Fair York Inn Shopping Center Kay's Gift Center Marion's and National Discount Store.

Old Orchard Beach Molko’s Department Store Whitehall Gift Center the Bonfire Gift Fair York Inn Kay's Gift Center Marion's National Discount Store

Three Men Injured In Saco Road Crash

A small foreign made car failed to negotiate Seaside Avenue curve in Bay View Saco rolled over three men were hospitalized with injuries. Driver Anthony J DeLuca Jr 23 of Portland passenger Rocco DeLuca 22 also of Portland and Richard L Kadlee 23. All treated at Saco Osteopathic Hospital and discharged after overnight observation. Car deemed total loss by Lt Foran and officers Jamieson LeClair.

Seaside Avenue Bay View Saco Anthony J. DeLuca Jr Portland Rocco DeLuca Richard L. Kadlee Bay View Road Biddeford City Saco Osteopathic Hospital David H. Sheehan Hadlee Anthony J. DeLuca, Jr Robert Foran Earl Jamieson Lawrence LeClair

Biddeford And Saco Men Will Graduate

The 93rd commencement at the University of New Hampshire will be held at Cowell Stadium Sunday afternoon with UNH President John W. McConnell delivering the address. Dr. Howard L. Rubendall of Dickinson College will give the baccalaureate address Sunday morning in University Field House. There are 653 baccalaureate and 139 advanced degree candidates, including 13 Doctors of Philosophy, among them John Burbank Spencer of Biddeford and Lawrence Edwin Cyr of Saco.

Duurham N. H University of New Hampshire Cowell Stadium UNH John W. McConnell Howard L. Rubendall Dickinson College University College of Liberal Arts John Burbank Spencer Biddeford College of Technology Lawrence Edwin Cyr Saco

Rene Courchesne and Earl McAvoy Named in Shipping Club Notes

Rene Courchesne, fleet captain, and Earl McAvoy, clubhouse custodian, are highlighted in a local club record noting their roles and recent service.

Rene Courchesne Earl McAvoy

Promotion Day at Washington Avenue Church

The Promotion Day program of the Washington Avenue Methodist Church Sunday School will be held on June 9 at 7 p.m. in their sanctuary. Students with perfect attendance during the past season will be recognized. St John’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal boys and girls will leave after the 10:30 a.m. services for their annual picnic with lunch provided by the Parish. St John’s Auxiliary meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall to plan the summer activities for July 12.

Washington Avenue Lake Ossipee Waterboro Center St. John's Auxiliary Co St. John Street

School Radio Club Outing Near North Windham

The C. K. Burns School Radio Club of Saco held its final weekly meeting during an outing at Robert Reed’s cottage on Little Sebago Lake North Windham. Attendees included John Davidson trustee Tommy Vining president John Blunt vice president Harry Louis secretary and treasurer Christopher Colpitts John Choroszy Donald Picard Joseph Blunt David Davis Robert Dumont Richard Dolby and host Robert Reed.

C. K. Burns School Radio Club of Saco Robert Reed Little Sebago Lake North Windham John Davidson Tommy Vining John Blunt Harry Louis Christopher Colpitts John Choroszy Donald Picard Joseph Blunt David Davis Robert Dumont Richard Dolby

Birth Defects After Epidemic Baffles Atlanta Doctors

An influenza outbreak in Atlanta coincided with a spike in birth defects at 421 per 100000 births, far above the normal 75. Mothers came from various areas, babies born in different hospitals, with no common cause found. Fourteen infant deaths prompted doctors to seek the unseen culprit after the epidemic subsided.

Atlanta

Colonial Days Outlined by Kennebunkport Chamber

A Kennebunkport press party at the Shawmut Inn announced the upcoming Colonial Days July 28 to August 3. Activities include an antique show wildlife exhibit USS Thor visit bowling exhibition trolley museum theater art shows photography contest AAU track clam bake fireworks colonial ball and more.

Kennebunkport Shawmut Inn Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Cole Carol Himelick New Jersey East Biddeford II Siddeford Fairfield Man Waterville Advent Christian Church First Assembly of God Church Pleasant Street Bible Past Church Ferry Road Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Kennebunk’ Lower Village Saco Avenue Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennebunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Ly ‘Man First Baptist Church Salvation Army Union Avenue Salvation Fail Gospel Wells First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Methodist Youth Fellowship of South Biddeford Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco United Baptist Church Youth Fellowship of Commission On Education of the Sarah- Jane Poli Mike Poli Graham Street Gorham State Teachers College Poli Student Education Association Newman Club Hillcrest Women’s Athletic Association J. T. Cole Edmund Cashen Pamela Gilbert Kennebunk High School Michael Towne Andrew Peterson Michael Condon KHS Clement P. Wight Dial Kinmond Goodyear Tires Elm St Robert Hutchins High Street Kennebunk Duraclean Lindale Avenue Cole Slaw
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