Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Biddeford Saco Journal in Biddeford, Maine

We have 914,015 pages in Maine

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1962

Page

3

Two Newspaper Experts Open UM Summer Workshop

Two newspaper experts will lead the opening sessions of the Newspaper in the Classroom workshop at the University of Maine Summer session. Robert W. McCreanor of the University of Rhode Island and Miss Marjorie W. Longley of the New York Times will speak Monday, June. The program is sponsored by the university Maine Daily newspapers and the state department of education, with Brooks W. Hamilton noting their prior experience. Sidney Wernick and Robert Beith will address constitutional freedom of the press and ownership responsibilities in the afternoon and evening sessions.

University Maine Daily State Department of Education Brooks W. Hamilton McCreanor Miss Longley Sidney Wernick Portland Lawer Robert Beith Guy Gannett Publishing Company Portland Press-Herald-Express Wernick Beith New England University of Rhode Island New York Times

KJHS Graduation Listed For Friday

Kennebunk Junior High will hold an awards assembly in the new gym Friday morning followed by graduation exercises at 8 that evening. The program includes processional, band selections, invocation by Rev Milford G Buttterfield, glee club, academic achievement awards by Principal Thomas E Vail, certificates of promotion by Maurice E Clark, a closing recessional and a dance in the high school auditorium.

Kennebunk Milford G. Buttterfield

Graduates Attend Mass And Breakfast At Kennebunk

Graduates from Kennebunk, Wells High and St. Louis High school Biddeford attended mass at St. Monica’s church with Rev. J Henry Fournelle and were guests at a breakfast at the Howard Johnson in Wells. Rev Vincent Tatarczuk and Rev William J Kelly joined the event, with parents accompanying the graduates Harold Wakefield David Kubiack Richard Crown Sandra Vadnais Sharon Kimball June Bergeron Marybelle Walsh Mary Hanson Darlene Bridges Donna Brackett Karen Ahern Paul Carrier.

Kennebunk St. Monica’ Church J. Henry Fournelle Kennebunk and Wells Howard Johnson Vincent Tatarczuk Diocese of Portland William J. Kelly Fournelle Harold Wakefield David Kubiack Richard Crown Sandra Vadnais Sharon Kimball June Bergeron Marybelle Walsh Mary Hanson Kennebunk High Darlene Bridges Donna Brackett Karen Ahern Wells High Paul Carrier West Kennebunk St. Louis High School Biddeford

Ocean Park Group Hears CD Speaker

The final Ocean Park Home Extension meeting was held Tuesday at Porter Hall Temple Avenue with President Mrs Frances Johnson presiding. Speaker Mrs Bernice Rideout Augusta state director of womens activities for Civil Defense spoke on Home Preparedness. Attendees included Mrs Frances Johnson Miss Isabella McIver Miss Ethel Wight and others.

Ocean Park Gloria Stickney Ethel Rowlands Ruby Brown Shirley Doe Ethel Wight Bernice Rideout

Long Reader List Fills Third to Fifth Rows

A dense roll of names spans third through fifth rows including Geraldine Gendron Carol Hackett Deborah Marshall Rita Vogler Renee Briggs Linda Tucker Linda Travers Nancy Robinson Jeanne Joncas Susan Finley Cynthia Hunt Nancy Billings Jeanne Roy Linda Bean Beverly Southwick Shirley Gagnon Linda Emmons Gloria Lemire Constance Babeau Dale Mitchell Margaret Labranche Donald Jarry David Parry David Wilson Robert Hartley Stephen Felker David Morin Paul L Heureux Maurice Paquette Roger Stevens Paul Barker Stephen Brousseau Ronald Schmit Paul Timberlake Norman Cyr Stephen Hutchinson Douglas Gilbert Jack Newton John Ouellette William Bouchard Roger Lacourse Roland Sweet Timothy Tucker James Bolduc Norman John Ronald LeBreton Rony Michaud Russell Huntress Richard Oliver Thomas Leveque Michael Smith Robert Camden Richard Lesieur Normand Le mire Lionel Beaulieu Wayne Marshall Clarence Thibo deau Margaret Cantara Maurice Perrin Gordon Arm strong William Dale Alton Saucier Wayne Cleaves Richard Bill Michael Savage Paul Descoteaux Joseph Lea Saucier James Fournier Douglas Caldwell John Jalbert John Ladakakos.

Geraldine Gendron Carol Hackett Deborah Marshall Rita Vogler Renee Briggs Linda Tucker Linda Travers Nancy Robinson Jeanne Joncas Susan Finley Cynthia Hunt Nancy Billings Jeanne Roy Linda Bean Beverly Southwick Shirley Gagnon Linda Emmons Gloria Lemire Constance Babeau Dale Mitchell Margaret Labranche Donald Jarry David Parry David Wilson Robert Hartley Stephen Felker David Morin Paul L'Heureux Maurice Paquette Roger Stevens Paul Barker Stephen Brousseau Ronald Schmit Paul Timberlake Norman Cyr Stephen Hutchinson Douglas Gilbert Jack

Beach Kiwanis Club Guests at Ladies Night in Saco

The Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis club held Ladies Night at the Elks lodge in Saco on a Tuesday evening. Vocal solos and duets were performed by F Stewart Shuster and his wife Margery, with Gene Greenwaldt of Portland on piano and accompaniments. President Alphonse Monier led the gathering, with Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr. as program chairman introducing attendees including J Nason Milliken and John Wortman.

Old Orchard Beach John Wortman J. Nason Milliken Arthur Dickson Sr Arthur Dickson Jr Louis Simpson Herbert R. Bean Edward C. Jackson Percival Wardwell Louis Balkan James Moutsatsos Henry Rudy Henry Simon Donald Shorey Rupert Davis J. W. Anderson John M. Wortman Robert York Jerome Daly Donald Briggs C Russell Durant Lucius Groves Edna Sulis Ralph Kendall George Skillin James Skillin Robert Corliss Alphonse Monier Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr James V. Neithercut

Kennebunk prom lights up new high school gym

The annual Junior-Senior prom runs this evening in the Kennebunk High School gym with Jimmy Hanson’s Orchestra of Portland providing music. Mrs. Louise Scott of Long Island, NY spends the summer at her Landing home, hosting son Ernest Scott and family from Springfield, Massachusetts. Gertrude Hill, wintered in New York City, now summers at Kennebunk Beach home. Salon 257. 8 & 40 to be installed Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Alfie Leech’s Storer Street home.

Kennebunk High School Jimmy Hanson Portland Louise Scott Long Island N. Y the Landing Ernest Scott Springfield Mass Gertrude Hill New York City Kennebunk Beach Alfie Leech Storer Street Kennebunk

Wilder Kilty finish stage version of The Ides of March

Thornton Wilder and Jerome Kilty completed a year long collaboration on a stage adaptation of The Ides of March. Kilty began the dramatization four years ago and Wilder joined in revisions after an initial version. Four major drafts were prepared before sending the script to producer David Black for staging next season with Sir John May in the lead role.

New York Thornton Wilder Jerome Kilty Wilder Kilty David Black Sir John

Kennebunk High Class Night Held In Gym

Kennebunk High School held their Class Night in the gym Tuesday evening with a large crowd. The program featured processional, Pomp and Circumstance, class history by Lynda Brearey, prophecy by Mary Hanson and Dandra Vadnais, Balladair, class will by Judith Ackley, gifts by Linda and Sharon Smith, ode by senior members, and recessional by the band. Officers included President Reginald Martel, Vice President David Jones, Secretary Jean Wildes, Treasurer Marybelle Walsh, with Class Marshal Michael Towne. Motto Undaunted untamed we have fought and won. Colors blue and white. flower American Beauty rose.

Kennebunk High School Lynda Brearey Mary Hanson Dandra Vadnais Balladair Judith Ackley Linda Sharon Smith Reginald Martel David Jones Jean Wildes Marybelle Walsh Michael Towne

Legion Auxiliary Unit Meeting At Kennebunk

Nineteen members of the Webber-Lefebvre American Legion auxiliary met in Kennebunk with Mrs Mildred Hamilton presiding. Officers discussed York County council matters at South Berwick and installed Mrs Georgia Evans as county historian. Next county council session set for July 13 in Kennebunk. Committee roles outlined for refreshments decorations and charity work. The group planned a June 25 summer meeting at Mrs Mildred Hamilton’s home and Wells Beach hosting arrangements. Invited attendees from the Doherty and Flynn families were listed as unable to attend.

Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Kennebunk Mildred Hamilton Pearl Belyea York County Council South Berwick Georgia Evans Zella Tibbetts Atlantic Avenue Wells Beach Persis Moulton Macora Moulton Greene's

Playhouse Summer Schedule Listed

Kennebunkport Playhouse reveals a 10 week season with five musical weeks. International singer Jane Morgan performs June 28 to July 1 and again the week of July 31. Bye Bye Birdie features Carleton Carpenter Pat Hinley and Ruth Manning the week of July 9. Ted Bernades stars Fiorellos the week of July 16. Flower Drum Song opens the week of August 13. Staff includes Frank Rowley general manager Alice Morrison reservations manager Darryl De Shirley executive assistant Don Jackson stage manager Jack Lindsay scene designer Vern Frye publicity Walter Mazer technical director Frances White John Suesse lighting designers Rick Rankin John Kant technicians Joyce Andrulot stage properties.

Kennebunkport Playhouse Jane Morgan Carleton Carpenter Pat Hinley Ruthy Manning Ted Bernades Playhouse Frank Rowley Alice Morrison Darryl de Shirley Don Jackson Jack Lindsay Vern Frye Walter Mazer Frances White John Suesse Rick Rankin John Kant Joyce Andrulot

Red pitcher Jim O'Toole fires 1962's first shutout

Southpaw Jim O'Toole delivered Cincinnati's first shutout of 1962 in a game where his mound work limited the opposition to zero runs. The victory underscored O'Toole's early-season brilliance for the Reds.

Cincinnati Red Jim O'Toole

Melissa Fenderson Celebrates First Birthday Party

Melissa Louise Fenderson celebrated her first birthday with a party at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Fenderson of 10 Hillcrest Avenue, Old Orchard Beach. Guests included Bobby Cummings, Pamela Gilbert, George Hogan Jr., Janice Hamilton, Arthur Hamilton Jr., Mrs. Caroline Cummings, Mrs. Esther Gilbert, Mrs. Faith Hogan, and Connie.

Melissa Louise Fenderson Richard E. Fenderson Hillcrest Avenue Old Orchard Beach Fenderson Bobby Cummings Pamela Gilbert George Hogan Jr Janice Hamilton Arthur Hamilton, Jr Caroline Cummings Esther Gillbert Faith Hogan Connie

Gerald LaPierre To Attend Music School

Gerald A. LaPierre of Wells will attend the Summer Youth Music School at the University of New Hampshire from August 12 to 26. Nearly 300 youths from 20 states and Canada participate annually, directed by Prof. Karl H. Bratton with a staff of over 30 teaching band orchestra chorus and related music disciplines.

Durham N. H Gerald A. la Pierre Wells University of New Hampshire States Canada Karl H. Bratton Gerald LaPierre Run Albeo G. LaPierre

Exhibit Of Creative Work Is Scheduled

An exhibit by New Art Center workshop students opens next Tuesday in The Brick Store Museum Art Galleries Kennebunk featuring braided and hooked rugs decorated tin glass and wooden ware paintings and ceramic pieces by fall and winter class participants. The exhibit closes June 30 and the workshop at 4 Dane Street Kennebunk will reopen July 1 for the summer.

New Art Center Workshop Brick Store Museum Kennebunk Dane Street

Revivals With Original Sets Save Center Money

The New York City Center saves production costs by acquiring sets from Broadway shows that close and may reshow there. Donated by original producers, 14 shows including Kiss Me Kate and The Music Man have sets stored. Miss Dalrymple plans to obtain My Fair Lady props if that show closes.

New York New York City Center Jean Dalrymple Kate

China Native Solves Problems Of Traditions

MIAMI AP Eddie Gong a former football star and law student finds love across cultures selecting Sophie Vlachos, a Chinese Greek pianist, as his wife after meeting in Hong Kong. They married in 1957 and now live in a Miami ranch house awaiting furnishing. Their three children accompany them as they plan a modern oriental styled home.

Miami Edmond Joseph Gong Gong United States Eddie Hong Kong Hoo Lee Harvard Law School Orient Sophie Vlachos Sophie Peking Frances Peter Joseph Madeleine

Pots N Pans Practical Gifts For The Bride

A practical bridal gift guide lists essential cookware bakeware and tools curated by Mary Ann March director of home economics for a major houseware maker. It covers stainless steel cookware with radiant heat cores basic pieces including sauce pans double boiler dutch oven skillets and storage lids along with bakeware tin alternatives measuring cups kitchen tools cutlery and safe storage solutions.

Mary Ann March

Bette Davis Recall Ties Ocean Park Past to Star

Autobiography excerpt notes Bette Davis and her Davis family summered in Ocean Park. She and parents stayed at 4 Randall Avenue, the cottage still standing, with the rear carriage shed a rare remnant. The piece cites visits to Temple auditorium and a 1962 memorial listing, linking the star to local ties and Davis Favor connections.

Bette Davis Ocean Park Miss Davis Ruthie Harlow Morrell Davis Bates College Davis Randall Avenue A. E. B. Floyd Saco G. Stephen Johnston Temple Auditorium Laguna Beach Calif Davis Favor Lucile Davis Puffer

Million in tickets sold for Mr. President on Broadway

More than a million dollars worth of tickets have already been sold for the Irving Berlin musical Mr. President set to open on Broadway next season. The show has a book by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse and is staged by Joshua Logan.

RLIN New York Howard Lindsay Russel Crouse Joshua Logan

Dancing star Elizabeth Seal in mystery season on tour

Elizabeth Seal stars in a mystery play on tour titled A S in the Dark. She plays a role created on Broadway, with Zack Matlon as the attorney who suspects her of homicide.

New York Elizabeth Seal Julie Miss Seal Zack Matalon Homicide

Kitchen Gadget Set for Handy Home Use

A compact collection of stainless steel tools includes a combination peeler and slicer, helmet bottle stopper, beverage bottle opener, lid flipper, bottle opener, can piercer stainless steel tongs, and scissor type implements designed for practical kitchen tasks.

Susan

Also Mentioned on This Page

KJHS Ocean Park Group Maine Teachers Association Rinehart Sandra Auger Linda Deprey Sandra Deprey Norman Jolin Charlene Maksut Michael Smith MTA Susan Hamilton John Jalbert Thomas Leveque Timothy Tucker Donna Fish Charlotte McKenney Virginia St. Pierre Priscilla Fournier Kathleen Bragdon Linda Morse Katherine Anderson Susan Hamiltt Linda Lacroix Mary Day Elaine Frechette Vivian Blow Ruth Randall Carol McKee Nancy Simpson Marcia Silverman Martha Hunt Carol Coreau Linda Wyman Nancy Sweet Theresa Broussen Paula DeAngelis Deborah Gogan Karen Pepin Loretta Fowler Nancy Gillis Sandra Deprew Susan Arrowsmith Carlene Maksut Donna Duhamel Phyllis Neault Beach Kiwanis Club Edmund Cashen Kennebunkport REP Tyndale Elmont Legion Unit Melissa Fenderson B. Stansfield Sumner P. Gordon Russell K. Noyes Stanley E. Johnson Robert P. Wentworth Walter S. Aldrich Earl V. Bibber Rae Dean Park Cape Elizabeth
Search Courier

Search the Biddeford Saco Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Biddeford Saco Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication