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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1962

Page

3

Two New Teachers Appointed In Wells For 1962 63

Wells school committee announces two new teachers for the 1962 63 year Miss Justine Piacentini will teach Grade 5 at Wells Elementary and David J Bois Jr will teach social studies reading and mathematics at Wells Junior High Piacentini a Portland native and Gorham State Teachers College graduate will finish June 4 and shows active in school clubs Bois a Westbrook native and Gorham State Teachers College graduate will finish in June and co led college paper The Observer and led the Commuters club Both plan an August wedding.

Wells Justine Piacentini David J. Bois, Jr Piacentini Portland Antonio Piacentini Portland High School Gorham State Teachers College Gorham Commuters Club Newman Club SEAM Bois Westbrook Blanche Bois David J. Bois Westbrook High School

VFW Auxiliary Plans Rummage Sale At Beach

Old Orchard Memorial VFW auxiliary met at the Post home on Atlantic Avenue. President Mrs. Cecile Leonard led 12 members. New member Mrs. Mary Miguel. past Teen Age dances chair Arlene Edwards reported success. Rummage sale set for May 25. collectors contact Mrs. Dorothy Lenkowski or Mrs. Mary Marshall. Donation to Department Ways and Means. mystery prize won by Mrs. Jeannette Simpson. Community service chair Pauline Gordon appointed. June 4 next meeting.

Old Orchard Memorial Vfw Atlantic Avenue Cecile Leonard Arlene Edwards Mary Miguel Dorothy Lenkowski Mary Marshall Department Ways and Means Jeannette Simpson Pauline Gordon

First Annual Junior AMVETS Banquet Planned at Walnut Street Post

The Abbott-Verville AMVETS auxiliary sponsors the event set for Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the Post home on Walnut street Children are asked to arrive by 6 15 p m The Junior AMVETS will participate in Memorial Day parade and discuss arrangements at the banquet Mr and Mrs Lyman Abbott Jr have returned to Framingham Massachusetts after visiting her parents at Ocean Avenue Samuel L Browne and Mrs Browne hosted them

Junior Amvets Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Lyman Abbott, Jr Framingham Mass Parens Samuel L. Browne Ocean Avenue

Theology for all: Catholic pastors teach lay course

In Elizabeth City North Carolina the Rev Moses B Anderson and another Roman Catholic pastor are leading a joint theology course for community laymen. Anderson says theology is for everyone and every Christian should be a theologian, not just those entering the priesthood.

Elizabeth City N. C Moses B. Anderson St. Catherine's Parish Father Anderson

Campfire Girls Ride Horseback at Judy Ann Stable

The Campfire Girls of Old Orchard Beach rode horseback at Judy Ann Stable on Ross Road owned by Mr. and Mrs. John Shapleigh who invited a return visit. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Eleanor Adjutant assistant leader. The group included Lynn Cole Patty McSweeney Karen Brousseau Anita Lamontagne Michele Bickford Michele Beaulieu Barbara Wyman Miriam Leonard Katherine Lobell Denise Terlalis Donna Moutsatsos Marina Tsiokas Pamela McLeod Mary Jane Ahearn Denise Sherman Lorie Grenier Christine Adjutant Joyce Croteau and Bonnie Jean Cowles.

Old Orchard Beach Judy Ann Ross Road John Shapleigh Eleanor Adjutant Lynn Cole Patty McSweeney Karen Brousseau Anita Lamontagne Michele Bickford Michele Beaulieu Barbara Wyman Miriam Leonard Katherine Lobell Denise Terlalis Donna Moutsatsos Marina Tsiokas

Depth records: Mariana Trench near Guam deepest known

The deepest point on Earth is nearly seven miles below the surface in the Mariana Trench of the Pacific Ocean south of Guam, representing Earth's maximum ocean depth discovery.

Mariana Trench Pacific Ocean Guam

Marine Corps Plans Mobilization Readiness and Reserve Teams

The Marine Corps announces a plan to mobilize reservists if needed, forming 80 reserve teams led by a reserve officer and three enlisted members to staff mobilization stations nationwide. Training centers will host drills with 24 paid sessions yearly and two weeks active duty each summer, as part of a broader reserve reorganization effective July 1 1962 to create a Fourth Marine division and air wing.

Marine Corps Marine Corps Headquarters

County Druggists To Hear Kenneally

The York County Pharmaceutical association hosts a dinner meeting Thursday at the Wonderbar Steak house. Raymond A. Kenneally principal of Biddeford High School and newly elected superintendent will speak. Albert F. Deshaies will report on the Maine Pharmaceutical association meeting at Bangor with delegates from Cumberland County Pharmaceutical and the Traveling Men's associations. The program is arranged by A. Doran Jr., president.

York County Pharmaceutical Association Wonderbar Raymond A. Kenneally Biddeford High School Albert F. Deshaies Maine Pharmaceutical Association Bangor Cumberland County Pharmaceutical Association Traveling Men's Association A. Doran, Jr Presient

Memorial and community notes from North Lebanon area

Lebanon Rev Lee Carter will conduct a memorial service at Little River church at 10 a m Sunday and will preach his last sermon as pastor of the North Lebanon Baptist church on June 3. Good News club met with 24 members and nine joined Pilgrims. Three new members Cynthia Wood Sheri Reed Gail Stevens. Others present listed. Transportation aided by Robert Wood Ardine Gale and Gladys Stewart. Mrs David Gale in third week of training at Webber hospital Biddeford. Missionary society met at Mrs Fred Rand home. next meeting June 19 at Mrs Randall. Babe Ruth league to host food sale at MacKechnies. tag day and canvass planned for fundraiser. Barbecue hosted by Masons at Sanford Armory attended by Ernest Rand Sr and granddaughter Patricia Rand. Wesley Bamford now able to go out. Funeral services held in Rye N H for Vernor Jones. Roland Brown back from South America visiting mother. Mrs Fred Gale returned from Gardena Calif with son Daniel and grandson Arthur whom she had not seen.

Lee Carter Little River Church North Lebanon Baptist Church Good News Club Emma Goodwin Mary Goodwin Gertrude Gale Pilgrims Cynthia Wood Sheri Reed Gail Stevens Sharon Bamford Emily Rick David Gale Thomas Potter Brewster Potter Masons Sanford Armory Ernest Rand, Sr Patricia Rand Wesley Bamford Fred Rand Fred Hanscom Lewis Libby Bernard Grant Frank Smith Rye N. H Vernor Jones Lebanon Roland Brown South America Ralph Wallingford Fred Gale Gardena Calif Daniel Gale Arthur

Muskie weighs Europe Common Market impact

Washington Bureau notes Senator Edmund S. Muskie foresees mixed effects from the European Common Market. He says some U.S. exports may fall as new EU tariffs take effect, while long term gains could arise as Europe’s economy expands and buys more American goods. He stresses raw materials are less affected than manufactured goods and cites proposed trade bill provisions to reduce discrimination, grant bargaining power, gradual tariff cuts, and worker and industry relief.

Journal Washington Bureau Washington Edmund S. Muskie D-Me U.S Europe Western Europe U. S Maine Democrat Congress Ways and Means Maine

Okinawa Among World’s Most Densely Populated Islands

Okinawa ranks as a highly crowded island with 763000 residents settled on 465 square miles. The population density highlights urban concentration in the region.

Okinawa Islands

Premerge weed killer wins USDA approval for cucumbers squash

University of Maine researchers Trevett and Roberts announce USDA clearance for Premerge with labeled use on cucumbers squash and pumpkins. The product targets broadleaf weeds and annual grasses when applied pre-emergence at 2 to 4 quarts per acre in 40 to 50 gallons of water, with cautions on timing soil depth and possible squash injury after heavy rain.

USDA Moody Trevett University of Maine Agricultural Experiment Station Roland Roberts Cooperative Extension Service Trevett Roberts Trevett and Roberts

Capital of Outer Mongolia Named Ulan Bator

A note states the capital of Outer Mongolia is Ulan Bator. It also notes the country's area as 600000 square miles.

Outer Mongolia Ulan Bator

Medicare Battle Plays Out On TV Screens

AP writer Cynthia Lowry reports television becomes a frontline in the Medicare battle as Congress debates a bill to provide medical care for the elderly through Social Security taxes. President Kennedy appeals to a New York crowd at Madison Square Garden while AMA opposition airs on purchased time, prompting calls for calm, unemotional debate.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York Congress United States Madison Square Garden American Medical Association Kennedy Edward Annis AMA Annis ABC Kildare Casey

English instruction at Robert College in Turkey faces language mix

English is the language of instruction at Robert College in Turkey, though fewer than ten percent of the student body come from English-speaking countries. The situation highlights a multilingual campus where English courses support a diverse pupil population.

Turkey Robert College

Miracle Worker and Music Man Shine in New Films

Hollywood AP review notes two stage-to-film adaptations deliver imagination and talent. The Miracle Worker follows Annie Sullivan’s bid to rescue Helen Keller, with Bancroft and Duke stellar. Music Man expands the Willson score to widescreen, Preston as Harold Hill electrifies, with Jones, Ford and Hackett delivering corn.

Hollywood Annie Sullivan Helen Keller Anne Bancroft Patty Duke Broadway Tennessee Williams Meredith Willson Iowa Warner Brothers Robert Preston Harold Hill River City Shirley Jones Marian Paul Ford Hermione Gingold Buddy Hackett Pert Kelton Miracle Worker

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