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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1962
Page
3
Marriage intentions on file list Robert D. Fogg of 14 Winter Street Saco and Ruth K. Hurd of 14 Winter Street Saco. Also Rene Theriault of St Benoit Canada and Marie-Paule Dube of 10 Neal's Court Saco.
The Biddeford City clerk's office lists Harry R. Courtois Jr at 8 Cleaves Street and Annette Deschambeault at 1 Summer Street as city officials.
The General Services Administration approved a design for a new border station to be built near Jackman Maine. The single story building on Route 201 is estimated to cost about 289,850 dollars.
AP reports Margaret Leighton, famed British stage and screen star, finds television soothing though she rarely appears in American TV. She will star in CBS final dramatic special The First Day, taped recently, while continuing to rehearse and perform The Night of the Iguana on Broadway. Leighton notes a 16 hour day during rehearsals and tape, saying variety helps counter a sinking feeling after long runs.
Dave Garroway hopes NBC will clear him to substitute for Arthur Godfrey for a week or two while the CBS star is on vacation. He will also appear on next Sunday's CBS What’s My Line and NBC’s TV Guide awards show. Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews draw fan mail as devoted as Jack Paar and Elvis Presley, following the column’s lukewarm show review.
Television schedule notes an ABC program at 10 to 10 30 p m EDT featuring a half hour adaptation of an Arthur Miller short story. The item highlights the program slot and source material without additional commentary.
The Old Orchard Beach Historical Society launches a two week loan exhibit at the Edith Belle Libby library on Staples Street. It features mid-1800s newspapers including the Portland Transcript Brunswick Telegraph and Boston Cultivator along with 1829 almanacs from Maine and New England. committee members Cynthia Page Michaud Edwin Dixon Bhima M Sturtevant chair and others invite new members and inquiries from summer visitors and residents.
The Madisses sponsor an anniversary bake sale Friday at 10 in the First Parish Congregational church Saco. If weather permits, sales move to church grounds. Co chairs are Mrs Rosanna Worthing and Mrs Florence Northrop. Transportation led by Mrs Pendleton and Mrs Worthing. On duty list includes Mrs Stackpole Tripp Hunt Smith and others.
The Biddeford High School Class of 1942 reunion committee announces a gathering on June 23 at 6 30 p m at the Wonderbar Steak House on Washington Street Biddeford. Dr Joseph P Kenneally will preside as master of ceremonies with co chairs Mrs Mary Garnache and Charles E Nadeau urging all reservations to be returned to finalize plans.
Raymond J. Crowley reports on the Supreme Court agreeing to review a case testing state voting apportionment. The decision could reshape how rural and urban areas obtain representation as courts probe if disparate vote weights are allowed, with Georgia and Maryland examples cited and broader national debates noted.
Mr and Mrs Carl Gilbert and daughter Pamela Eden Lane visited Skowhegan for a day Sunday Guests of Mr and Mrs Stilman Gilbert Wesley Avenue were Mrs Gilbert's brother and family Mr and Mrs Allan Cox and daughter Kimberly Dracut Mass Saturday afternoon and evening
The Ogunquit Playhouse begins its 30th season with Bye Bye Birdie at Ogunquit on June 25. Performances run Monday through Saturday at 8 40 p m and matinees Wednesday and Friday at 2 45 p m Carleton Carpenter and Pat Finley star with a New York cast of singers and dancers The musical centers on Conrad Birdie a rock and roll star about to enter two years in the U S Army and the staged Kiss incident in Sweet Apple Ohio as his press agent keeps him in the public eye Don Jensen designed sets and Ray Caton handled lighting.
Vermont mobilizes for the National Girl Scout Roundup at Button Bay state park near Lake Champlain. About 10 000 scouts and adults prepare 210 acres with Army and prison labor, 1 100 camps, 6 sections, 6 000 tents, showers, amphitheater, and water systems for a July 18 opening. Vermont Forecast includes 45 000 visiting guests and home host plans within 50 miles of the site.
A simple home measure nails a tempered hardboard kick plate over the door bottom to shield the surface from scuffs and damage. The plate is attached near the floor to absorb impact and preserve the door's finish in high traffic areas.
Old Orchard Memorial VFW auxiliary met at the Post home in Old Orchard Beach with President Cecile Leonard. A report on the State convention praised the large attendance and Gov. John Reed's call to teach Patriotism in schools. Summer meetings proceed monthly, next set for July 16.
The Past Noble Grands association of Saco Rebekah lodge canceled a July 23 outing and arranged a banquet instead. Miss Adelpha McKeen and Miss Herberta Harriman were named to form a committee to secure menus and contact members. Harriman announced a June 28 York County Past Noble Grands meeting in Kittery with a 6:30 supper, followed by games and refreshments. Those present included Mrs. Linette Martin, Mrs. Marion McAuley, Mrs. Parnell Burrill, Mrs. Aldie Palmer, Mrs. Carrie Emery, Mrs. Georgianna Harriman, Mrs. Marion Kennedy, Miss Adelpha McKeen, Mrs. Mertie Meserve, and Miss Herberta Harriman.
The Bookworm Reading contest winners at the Kennebunk Free Library received loving cups and small gifts. Winners include Patricia Arsenault and Judith Nedeau in higher grades, John Harrison and Steven Sipling in younger grades, with Linda Bedard earning a special Newbery reading award. Fifty eight contestants read 870 extra books. 11 achievement certificates were issued for completing the 1962 program. The small fry story hour runs July 5 through August 23, and library hours begin July 2 with posted summer timings.
Climatologists in Boston predict two warm July weeks with low 80s days and near 60 degree nights for 10,000 Girl Scouts at Button Bay. Rain risk high with six chances of 0.10 inch weekly and a 70 percent likelihood of at least one inch of rain over two weeks. Thunderstorms likely with 2 to 4 days. winds up to 27 mph.
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