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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1965
Page
5
June 21 marks notable past events from 1945 Okinawa surrender to 1965 historical notes. Highlights include New Hampshire’s 1788 Constitution ratification and Cyrus McCormick’s 1834 patent, plus military, sports and mythic references of the era.
Mr and Mrs Charles T Mackenzie of Philadelphia purchased the property at 20 2135 Hillcrest Avenue Old Orchard Beach two summer cottages as an investment. The sale was handled by N P Scontral Agency Realtor 194 Main St Saco.
The Advent Christian Church Women’s Mission Society in Kennebunk Lower Village hosts its final meeting before fall with a 6 30 p.m. covered dish at Fellowship Hall led by Mrs. Virginia Spofford and others. Officers named for the Senior Youth Fellowship include Violet Galley as president and Linda Brown as vice president. Royal Smith heads the Sunday School. Spencer Andrews is assistant superintendent. Also noted are vacation plans for Mildred Hamilton and a Lions game at Old Orchard Beach tonight at 6 co sponsored by local clubs.
Vacation Bible Classes start this morning at Advent Christian Church Lower Village Kennebunk and run 22 hours through Friday June 25 at 7 p.m. A special program closes the week with all children participating. Staff includes director Rev. Milford Butterfield and helper Mrs. Vera M Butterfield.
One hundred Cub Scouts and families attended the Annual Pack Picnic and Family Day by Cub Scout Pack 305 at the Boy Scout Woodlot in Biddeford. The event featured flag rising by Explorer Post 305, games with winners, a Pack Meeting, and promotion of Michael Lambert to Webeloes. No July meeting. leaders plan August session for next year.
Tammy Nieuwland was omitted from the Old Orchard Beach Primary School first grade honor list. Teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Knight supervised the program. Donald Larrabee of the Minnewa nca Chapter Order of Eastern Star led conferring degrees at Adah Chapter Biddeford during Guest Officers Night. Mrs. Pauline Peacock attended as Worthy Matron.
The text states that astronomy is considered the oldest of the physical sciences, highlighting its foundational role in the study of the cosmos and natural phenomena.
The draft lists candidates including Mrs. Robert Spof ford Mrs. Marlowe LeBarge Violet Galley Nancy Spofford Mrs. Ann Sidbury Mrs. Vernon Hanscom and Mrs. Richard Roy among the adults and Juniors including Mrs. Franklin Good win Mrs. William Whitten and Sandra Bogdohn. Floating helpers include Cindy Nafons Cathy Hilton Evelyn Galey.
Five hundred delegates from many states and Canadian provinces are expected as Delta Kappa Gamma holds its international conference at the Poland Spring Hotel June 22 to 27. Maine’s Alpha Psi hosts with 15 chapters and includes educators from kindergarten to university. Mrs. Erma D. Croxford of Saco leads the Properties and Placards committee with Miss Sadie Deraborn of Kittery coordinating the program.
Fragment from a city notice requests hospitality and other services required for a major convention. It outlines the need for event support, coordination, and vendor engagement to accommodate attendees and official activities.
Summer school at Biddeford High School has filled all courses except typing. Principal Brendan Crosby says registration for typing is Tuesday from 10 to 12 a.m. Over 120 students enrolled in the first session of summer school this year.
Marriage intentions filed with the Town Clerk by Reginald Goodwin of 69 Summer Street and Barbara Gail Lawrence of Eliot.
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