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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1962
Page
3
Ogunquit Art Association sponsors a private preview of the 1962 summer exhibit on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Barn Gallery Ogunquit for members and guests only. The public opening is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. Summer hours for viewing the exhibit are set.
The calendar lists gallery hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Demonstrations run each Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon starting July 5. Thursday evening programs at 8:30 feature lectures and films with the complete program to be announced.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach held an outing at the home of president Mrs Mattie Bliss Standish. Chauffeurs Richard Bliss and Paul Wight drove the group from Old Orchard Beach at 10 am. A business session and lawn luncheon followed with plans for a midsummer sale of cooked food aprons and handwork on July 13 from 2 to 5 pm on the church lawn Washington and Fountain avenues. Members present were Mrs Bliss Mrs Hazel Davis Mrs Frances Johnson Mrs Florence Benson Mrs Elizabeth Garland Mrs Gertrude Leonard Mrs Barbara Gilbert Mrs Helen Anderson Mrs Jean Cooper and Mrs Gertrude Wight.
Atty Chester D Cram Jr of Kennebunk has been nominated by Gov John H Reed to serve as associate judge of Kennebunk Municipal Court. The appointment is indefinite until the new district court is set up. Cram previously served as recorder of the Kennebunk Municipal Court in 1954 55 and as assistant United States district attorney 1955 57. He will assume office in July after confirmation by the Governor's Council.
Miss Ginger Crosman accepts Rockville Centre teaching post and summers with Crosman parents in Kennebunkport. Mrs Alquist and daughter move to Portland street apartment in Jenkintown. Webhannet Gardeners hold garden buffet at Juniper Lodge with June 30 food sale planned at Washington Park. Members tour Juniper Lodge grounds after meeting. Martha Dymkoski completes first year at College of New Rochelle and will work this summer at Howard Johnson on the turnpike. Cmdr Joseph Forest presides at American Legion post meeting with convention recap and Dollard Roy campaign, as Frederick Storer returns from VA hospital. refreshments by Leonard Bunnell.
Washington AP reports Sen Francis Case R South Dakota died aged 65 after a long 25 year career in Congress. Born December 9 1896 in Everly Iowa he served seven terms in the House and two in the Senate where he was ranking Republican on the Public Works Committee. He had been treated at Bethesda Naval Hospital in mid March for a mild heart problem following an earlier flu. He died at 9:19 a.m. today after being transported from the Capitol by ambulance.
Biddeford firemen extinguished a small grass fire yesterday afternoon at 439 Elm Street. Children playing in the area reportedly started the blaze. One truck responded and hand pumps were used to douse the flames.
Miss Bonita Carole Metcalf daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul A Metcalf of Post road Wells will begin a nine month course in beauty culture on July 9 at the M Fazio Institute of Beauty Culture in Lawrence Massachusetts. She is a Wells High School graduate and ranked among the top ten first honor students in her class.
Arthur M. Lear of Brewer Maine is designated National Driver of the Year by the American Trucking Associations on a cap ital visit with his wife. The 39 year old driver has a 14 year near perfect record covering about 340000 miles with one minor accident. He also heroically rescued a drowning boy from the Penobscot river and saved another earlier from Lake Lucerne. Lear credits his modest nature and dislikes publicity while his wife praises hearty Maine fare.
Water safety aides from Saco and Old Orchard Beach held a review at Camp Ellis fire station with training at Brailey's pond Buxton road Saco. Led by Mrs Howard Shaffer and Miss Linda Zello the junior lifeguards will assist the Saco Old Orchard Beach program starting July 9 for two weeks with Saco classes first and Old Orchard Beach classes at the Royal Ambassador pool Ocean Park. Saco registration July 6 10 am to 1 pm at the GAR hall. all Saco residents may sign up children by age and swimming ability with in water screening. Junior senior and adult evening classes will also run in July open to area residents. Program sponsored by Saco Recreation Commission and York County Red Cross with bus transportation. Junior lifeguards include Judy Saperia Judy Remillard Paula Pendleton Carlene Maksut and David Morin plus Linda Zello.
Performers to appear in Night of Magic at Arundel Opera Theater on June 23 announced by Gorgeana Girl Scouts. Master of ceremonies George Desmond has produced minstrel shows for 20 years. Featured acts include Ralph Greenwood, Dr Fu Ling Yu and family, Ernest B Haskell, and Virgil Ward.
The Arundel Day camp starts its sixth season Monday and runs through August 7 under Mr. and Mrs. Leo Martin with headquarters at Kennebunkport. Assisting is Mrs. Stanley Brown with junior counselors. The program features private swimming instruction at Swan Pond, aquatic and group games, cook-outs, contests, native appreciation, dramatics, arts and crafts, competitive meets, sports, and tournaments. Early registrants include David Chamberlain, Alan Goodwin, George Cressey, Russell Bryant, Susan Jones, and many more from Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Cape Porpoise.
A club announces July dates on the 1st 8th and 22nd and August dates on the 5th and 19th and September dates on the 2nd and 16th with serving time from 5 to 6 30 p m An outing is planned for Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Bliss Standish gathering at the Robinson Memorial Masonic hall West Grand Avenue at 10 a m transportation provided by members Miniwanca chapter and families are invited each member to bring a food item for the luncheon
The York County Law Enforcement Association met at Pepperell Hall in Kittery with Leslie Wyman Sr. of Old Orchard Beach presiding. Capt. Fagin discussed Air Force base planes and experiences, Lt. Sherman Clark arranged the program, and the group noted an August police championship pistol match. Supper was provided by the American Legion auxiliary.
A public chicken pie supper sponsored by the Methodist Men’s club of Ogunquit Methodist Church will be served Saturday at the Shore Road church. Continuous servings run from 5 30 to 7 30 p m with reservations available at the church starting 10 30 a m Saturday.
A summer schedule has been announced for the annual buffet suppers sponsored by Wells Grange at the Grange hall on the Sanford road Route 109 Wells.
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