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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1962

Page

7

Camp Fire Girls Close Season with Picnic at Kenne Pond

Ola Orchard Beach reports the Camp Fire girls held a season ending picnic at Kenne bunk pond near Mrs Ruth Merrill's camp. About 17 girls attended with leaders Mrs Carleton Cole and Mrs Richard Adjutant, sponsor Mrs Herman Merrill and chaperone Mrs Henry Cowles. Regular meetings resume in fall. Star Point Night observed by Piscataqua Chapter at Kittery with Miniwanca Chapter officers among special guests.

Kennebunk Pond Ruth Merrill Carleton Cole Richard Adjutant Ant Herman Merrill Henry Cowles Star Point Piscataqua Order of the Eastern Star Kittery Miniwanca

Wells Brownies Hold Annual Picnic At Leader Home

Wells Brownie Troop 86 held its annual picnic at the home of leader Mrs. John Galligan on Post road. She was helped by Mrs. Edwin Morse Mrs. Francis Ducharme and Mrs. Colby Ricker. A large three tier birthday cake was presented as a surprise for summer birthdays. Races and games kept all the girls active. Brownie activities resume in the fall.

Wells Brownie John Galligan Post Road Edwin Morse Francis Ducharme Colby Ricker

Navy Patrol Craft to Visit Brewer for 150th Anniversary

AP reports Sen Margaret Chase Smith says the USS Fairview will visit Brewer Maine from August 26 through September 3 to take part in the citys 150th anniversary celebration. The announcement was made Monday.

Brewer Washington Navy Department Margaret Chase Smith Maine USS Fairview Brewer

Vermont to host Girl Scout Senior Roundup on lakefront

Vermont announces the third Girl Scout Senior Roundup at Button Bay State Park on Lake Champlain from July 18 to 31. About 10 000 girls and adults from all states and 14 countries will camp in a 450 acre site slated to become a permanent part of the park amid Army support, new water and power facilities, and extensive safety and visitor services.

Rome Lake Champlain Boonbay State Park Vermont Girl Scouts of the U.S.A Paul Brouard Douglaston New York Brouard Michigan Colorado Springs State of Vermont Department of Forest and Parks State of Vermont Girl Scouts Button Bay State Park United States 1St Army of Governors Island Garrison H. Davidson Army Western Union 1St Army Fort Devens Massachusetts General Telephone ‘Company of New England Telephone & Telegraph Company Green Mountain Light and Power Company Burlington U. S. Army Addison County U. S State of Vermont Public Health Services

Honor Rolls At Wells High Made Public By Principal

The Wells High honor roll for the final ranking period is announced by Principal Russell K. Noyes with the annual year end averages. High honors require a 3.75 average, 4.00 is a perfect A, and honors start at 3.00. Lists include seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen with names and All A’s noted, covering both quarterly and year totals.

Wells High School Russell K. Noyes Stanley R. Adams Karen Ahern Lorna Littlefield Virginia Littlefield William MacDonald Darlene Bridges Sandra Clogston Charlene Cole Bonnie Gough Barbara Elwell Patricia Fuller Constance Higgins Pauline Lloyd-Davies Bonita Metcalf Madelene Smith Carolyn Winn Mary Dannert Francis Mithen Judith Mooers Robert Saunders Jay Smith Joanne Dufort James Galligan Ronald Gordon Carol Hanson Cathy Lyons James Mavel Barbara Pisaruk Judith Ricker Arline Welch Kenney Bassett Dale Piirainen David Smith Camile Young Robert Ahern Andrea Card Donna Chase Karen Coombs Sandra Davis Deborah Densmore Nancy Fernald

Beach Man Is Given Probation

Arraigned in Old Orchard Beach Municipal court yesterday was Walter Clifford Brooks, 18, of 54 Fern avenue, Old Orchard Beach, charged with attempted larceny from a parked car. The alleged violation occurred on Heath street. Brooks was found guilty and received a 30-day jail sentence which was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year.

Old Orchard Beach Walter Clifford Brooks Fern Avenue Heath Street Brooks

Town Country Church Group Opens Sessions

The 36th annual New England Town and Country Church Workers conference begins at Tanglewood Ocean Park with ministers and families from Protestant denominations. Dr. Mark Rich leads small groups and workshops on religion in community life. Tonight, missionaries Rev Edward H Tan and Sun Ki Choe speak, Tan presenting a movie strip from Indonesia. The conference runs through Friday with new speakers each evening.

New England Tanglewood Ocean Park Mark Rich Newton Mass U.S Edward H. Tan Indonesia Sun Ki Choe Korea Tan

Injured Youth Gets Promotion

In Somerville Massachusetts Everett Knowles, 12, who lost an arm after a train incident May 23, has been promoted after staying up with studies in hospital. The arm was sewn back in at Massachusetts General Hospital and he will move into the eighth grade at Northeastern Junior High School next fall.

Somerville Mass Everett Knowles Massachusetts General Hospital Red Northeastern Junior High School

Supreme Court ruling ends school prayer debate

The high court’s 6-1 decision, written by Justice Hugo Black, holds that state laws mandating school prayer violate the First Amendment. Dissenting Justice Potter Stewart noted contrast with court sessions opened by prayer. Leaders across religion and politics react, with some saying federal funds for church schooling are impacted and others urging accommodation.

Hugo L. Black Black Potter Stewart Supreme Court God Save the United States Court House Senate Leo Pfeffer American Jewish Congress Pfeffer Kennedy

Supreme Court rules against school sponsored prayers

The Associated Press reports the Supreme Court held that a state initiated nonsectarian prayer in New Hyde Park New York schools violated the First Amendment. The decision prompted views that it challenges Bible readings Christmas plays Easter observances and other religious practices in schools supported by some states.

Frank Thompson D-N.j House Billy Graham United States Congress New York Francis Cardinal Spellman America Supreme Court Robert Soblen Teamsters International Union Labor Department New York Civil Liberties Union Long Island William J. Butler Alan Reitman The American Civil Liberties Union God Save Court New York State James E. Allen Nelson A. Rockefeller Alabama W. A. LeCroy South Carolina Daniel McLeod Michigan Associated Press U.S. Supreme Court New Hyde Park N.Y

Classified Rate Card Transient Style Rates On Request

Classified rate card outlines pricing options and contact approach for transient style advertisements. It notes rates on request and mentions an eight time order plan. The item emphasizes flexible scheduling and inquiries to obtain pricing.

Marriage Intentions Filed in Saco Clerk Office

Marriage intentions on file show Richard P. Collard of 337 Pool Road Biddeford and Jacqueline L. Gonneville of Louden Road Saco seeking marriage. The notice lists their names and addresses as recorded by the city clerk.

Saco City Richard P. Collard Pool Road Biddeford Jacqueline Ll. Gonneville Louden Road Saco

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