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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1961

Page

6

Webb Named To Staff At Happy Day Camp

Gorham State Teachers College student David Webb joins Happy Day Camp Old Orchard Beach for its eighth season opening June 19. Webb assists Director William Earle in all sports and the swimming program for beginners, aided by Miss Janice Spear in a Junior Life Saving program at Paradise pool. Registered soon for attendance at the camp for boys ages five to 15.

David Webb Gorham State Teachers College Old Orchard Beach Webb William Earle Androscoggin Waterville Boys Club Red Cross Janice Spear Red Cros New Paradise Pool Camp Happy Day

Camp Options Include Weekly or Seasonal Plans

The announcement outlines flexible camping options by the week or by the season, offering choices for campers seeking short or extended stays along the coast.

Children of the American Revolution reform offices named

Margaret Lynch returns from Florida to West Grand avenue Old Orchard Beach while Geraldine Durant of Adelaide road is elected recording secretary at the state meeting in Bath. Nancy Tarbox, senior president of John Fairfield chapter Saco, and Eleanor Foster of Saco are named organizing secretary at the event.

Margaret Lynch West Grand Avenue Florida Deerfield Beach Geraldine Durant C. Russell Durant Adelaide Road the Children of the American Revolution Bath Nancy Tarbox John Fairfield Chapter Saco Eleanor Foster

Bates Grads Guests of President Phillips

Bates College alumni and guests attended a reception hosted by President Phillips. The event featured Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert M. Jakeman, Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Webb, and Mrs. Clement P. Wight among other Bates graduates, marking a social gathering at the college.

Bates Grads Phillips Adelbert M. Jakeman Philip R.webb Clement P. Wight Bates Col

Outstanding York County students honored at league dinner

About 80 students and parents attended the first annual Southern York County League dinner at Kennebunk High School. Medals were awarded to 12 students from Eliot, York, Kennebunk, North Berwick, Old Orchard Beach, Wells, Sanford, Traip Academy, and St. Ignatius High School. Speaker Dick Doyle, Portland Press Herald sports editor, noted the league’s expansion into non sport activities.

Southern York County League Kennebunk High School Possie League John Dakar North Berwick Dean Rogers Robert Perham Eliot High ‘School Marie-Anne Magosci Robert Butler York High School Peter Graham Kennebunk Highschool Douglas Farnsworth North Berwick High School William Mewer Russel Bird Old Orchard Beach Robert Dupree St. Ignatius High School Sanford Owen Wells Traip Academy Kittery Robert L. Bridges Wells High School Dick Doyle Portland Portland Press Herald Dorothy Bositon Joyce Aiken Norman Nadeau

Bates Graduates Dine With Presidents at Kennebunk

President Charles F. Phillips and Mrs Phillips attended a dinner for about 30 Bates graduates with spouses at Don and Elsie's Restaurant in Kennebunkport Tuesday evening.

Lege Charles F. Phillips

Extension Group At Ocean Park Talks Clothing

The Ocean Park Home Extension met Tuesday at Porter Hall to discuss clothing meanings and directing clothing selection. A talk on Australia and Know Your Neighbor, plus a Smorgasbord fundraiser for Porter Hall heating, were planned.

Ocean Park Porter Hall Temple Avenue Frema Grant Extension Home Ruby Brown Australia Peggy Thayer Orono Peggy Tripp Hazel Daly Ellen Lamb Gloria Stickney Jillian Jakeman Frances Smith Shirley Doe Mildred Moody Eunice Peterson Elizabeth Wilson Marion White Isabelle McIver Mary Borges Ada Cole Dora Clark Helen Johnson Mildred Cartwright Frances Johnson Dorothy Johnston Maude Rowell Ethel Wight Mildred Soule Edna Sulis Helene Storr Hazel Osgood Carrie Groves Vera Kendall Helen Smith Mae Hurrell Anna Anderson Lillian Jakeman Jeffrey Jonathan Jakemn

Saco Recreation Vacancy Announced

The Saco Recreation commission seeks a playground supervisor for the Jordan school summer program. Applications are due by next Tuesday night, as announced by Chairman Richard Charles. The role involves supervising young children.

Jordan School Saco Recreation Commission Richard Charles Toay

Recreation commission to hold special meeting next Tuesday

Action on the applications will be taken at a special meeting of the Recreation commission next Tuesday night at 7 30.

The Recreation Commission

Surprise Anniversary Party for Gilblairs in Kennebunk

Mr and Mrs Arthur Gilblair Sr received a surprise party at their High street home in Kennebunk marking their 32nd wedding anniversary. Hostess was their daughter Shirley Gilblair. A purse of money and an anniversary cake were featured as guests from Sanford Dover Biddeford Moody and Kennebunk attended.

Arthur Gilblair High Street Kennebunk Shirley Gilblair Michael Patrick Helen Roderique Linda Charles Roderique Bruce Roderique Edward Hamel Bob Peter Sanford James Roderique Betty Hill Dover N. H Dorothy Martin Biddeford Norman Cheloux Moody Carol Joan Joseph Stephen Albert Gilblair

Usherettes Named for Saco Teen Night Show

Recreation Director Harvey announced the usherettes for the Saco Teen Night event at City Hall Saturday night at 8. The roster includes performers selected for the Teen Night program and public attendance is encouraged.

Saco City Hall Harvey

Wells DeMolay Confers Degree On Four Boys

Highpine Chapter of DeMolay held the initiatory degree for a class of four candidates at the Highpine Masonic hall in Wells. Plans were advanced for a DeMolay dance on May 27 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Wells High School auditorium with Peter Joy as general chairman. Spinney Brothers will direct dancing records, refreshments will be sold, and a William Whipple Chapter delegation attended. Next meeting May 22 at 7:30 p.m. for another degree.

Highpine Chapter Order of DeMolay Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells Wells High School Peter Joy Spinney Brothers Peter and David William Whipple Kittery Roland H. Joy Eleanor Litchfield Mothers’ Circle

North Lebanon 4H selects girls for honorary club list

Lebanon The Sunshine 4H Club meeting at Little River includes members from North Leb anon. Eight girls were chosen: Merry Miles Paula Benoit Roxann Peck Sharon Staples Dede Black Barbara Christian Rory Henaire and Mary Reilly.

Sunshine 4H Little River North Lebanon North Lebanon

National 4H Day Observance At Local Church

Leaders George Pray and Mrs Louise Bumford presided at the church event with assistance from Robert Bumford. Attendees included Clark Bumford Katherine Bumford Richard Bumford Stephen Wood Herbert Libbey Nancy Philbrick Linda Pray Helen Stewart Richard Stewart. The Woman's Missionary Meeting is set for May 16 at Mrs Katherine Meserve's home with Ruth Stevens leading a Love Gift dedication. An April meeting vote kept the Thursday to Tuesday schedule. Visitors Willard Libby and family from Bridgton stayed with his parents Lewis Libby and others. Asa Ricker of Rochester NH, a native of N Lebanon, visited Charles Grant.

George Pray Louise Bumford Robert Clark Bumford Katherine Bumford Richard Bumford Stephen Wood Herbert Libbey Nancy Philbrick Linda Pray Helen Stewart Richard Stewart Katherine Meserve Ruth Stevens Willard Libby Bridgton Lewis Libby Asa Ricker Rochester N.H N. Lebanon Charles Grant

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Happy Day Camp York County Cobbies American National Red Cross Divanola Gray Litas Qos Saco Recreation Gilblairs Office of H. H. Goodwin Insurance Co Main Street Alfred Street the Law Office of John A. Snow Bates Poupe Miracle Fabric
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