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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1961

Page

3

Wells Boy Scout Fund Drive Planned Meeting

Mrs. Clarence Colby announces a Wells fundraising meeting for the annual drive on Friday October 13 at 7 45 p m in the nurse's office of the Wells High School annex. The drive runs October 17 to 31 with a $500 Wells goal to support two Boy Scout troops and one Cub Scout pack. Speakers are available for social church business or civic groups to discuss Preservation of Americanism Through Scouting.

Clarence Colby Wells Wells High School Colby

Kennebunk juvenile admits to multiple thefts

Police chief Frank Stevens said a juvenile in Kennebunk admitted several thefts and breaks including entries at the Youth Center, theft of candy and tonic, stolen items from vehicles in a parking lot, and empty tonic bottles from a self service laundry. The juvenile also confessed to setting a boat adrift on the Mouse River, which washed over a dam and sustained damage. The offenses had been investigated for six months.

Frank Stevens Kennebunk Stevens Mouse River

New Plant Diet Keeps Venus Flytrap Fed in Diet Plan

Anderson South Carolina AP report notes Mrs Doris Waring feeds her Venus flytrap with canned dog food for five years, keeping the plant well fed with an unusual diet.

Anderson, S.C Doris Waring

Staples Mark 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Russell H Staples of Alewive Road Kennebunk were surprised at home by friends and relatives with a Silver anniversary party. They were married August 18 1936 in Seaford New Jersey. Attending were numerous Kennebunk couples. several others contributed but could not attend. The couple run a seasonal horticultural business and Staples works for the Kennebunk Sewer District.

Russell H. Staples Alewine Road Kennebunk Seaford Preyne Sandra Jane Rodney C. Lindsey Mineral Wells Tex Staples Alewive Grange Seth Emmons Roland Duten Carl Russell Joseph Lizotte Kenneth Berdeer Alston True Arvey Taylor Warren Wyman Kenneth Joy Gilbert Davis

Cape Porpoise Man Given Assignment

Pvt. Edward L. Bilderback of Cape Porpoise has been assigned to S Company of the 4th Training Regiment at the U.S. Army Training Center infantry for eight weeks of basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey. He is a Kennebunk High School and University of Illinois graduate.

Edward L. Bilderback Edward Bilderback Cape Porpoise S Company 4Th Training Regiment U. S. Army Training Center Infantry Fort Dix N. J Bilderback Kennebunk High School University of Illinois

Ex Spy Moore Speaks On Spy Warfare At Niagara Falls

Daniel T. Moore, a former OSS spy, warned that the first rule of spy warfare is never tell your own more than needed. He noted that tomorrow’s battles could be decided by current spies, during a talk in Niagara Falls New York.

Niagara Falls N. Y Daniel T. Moore OSS

Life Span Of Animals An Intriguing Study

The article reviews a Scientific American piece by Dr. Alex Comfort on animal life spans. It notes that reliable survival data exist mainly for domestic animals, while wild species show wide ranges. Large animals tend to live longer but with many exceptions, and myths about whales and elephants persist.

Francis Bacon Alex Comfort Scientifc Amercan Nuffield Comfort Dr. Comfort

Teen Hop Planned At Beach At Old Orchard Beach

The Old Orchard Beach High School New York club committee hosted a Teen Hop at the VFW hall on Atlantic Avenue. A recently held hop drew good attendance and plans are in the works for another event. Special prizes were awarded to Robert.

Old Orchard Beach Memorial VFW Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach High School New York Club Robert

Freeman Staff Named Editor In Chief At Beach High

Trudi Freeman named editor in chief of the 1981 82 yearbook staff at Old Orchard Beach High School with Marion LaFountain as assistant editor. Other staff include Denise Dube Donald Pratt and Priscilla Dumont. Senior editors Glenda McLaughlin and Ellen Fowler. Advertising staff Barbara Barth Rosalie Emery Amelia Johnston Scotty Verrill Joseph Barth Jessie Jalbert Patricia Porter Carol Cook.

Trudi Freeman Old Orchard Ach High School Maureen LaFountain Denise Dube Donald Pratt Priscilla Dumont Glenda McLaughlin Ellen Fowler Barbara Barth Rosalie Emery Amelia Johnston Scotty Verrill Joseph Barth Jessie Jalbert Patricia Porter Carol Cook

County Waters Stocked With Brown Trout

The York County Fish and Game association reports four new directors Merrill Pazolt John Hanscom Gilbert Fran coeur and Milton Daney at Stickney Lodge Ly man The next meeting is October 26 Past Presidents night Guest Harold Powell will discuss pheasant hunting and rainbow trout fishing in South Dakota Supper served by the auxiliary Some waters stocked October 3 include Kennebunk pond Swan pond Kennebunk river and Deer pond Club dance slated for October 28 at the clubhouse Fire safety note cites 3000 children die yearly in fires with nearly one third missing when fire starts.

York County Fish and Game Association Stickney Lodge Lyman Merrill Pazolt John Hanscom Gilbert Francoeur Milton Daney Harold Powell South Dakota Kennebunk Pond Kennebunk River Deer Pond Charles Gilpatric

Community group lauded for youth event by local leaders

Burns and Gail Shorey along with Post Commander Arthur McKee praised the group for a well run event. They commended the efforts of teachers and chaperones who organized an entertaining time for the young people.

Jewel in the hedge a 1851 gold dollar found in Iowa

Woodland resident forester C R Witmer found a shiny object beside a multi flora rose hedge along a tire guard in Farmington Iowa. He identified it as an 1851 gold coin in good condition with a small scratch valued at 25 dollars. San Salvador sits beneath a volcano that erupted in June 1917 after 500 years of dormancy demolishing the city.

Farmington Iowa C. R. Witmer Shimek State Forest San Salvador Fl Salvador

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Juvenile Paul Alfred Street Biddeford Mr. and Mrs. Russell Staples St. Margaret's Old Orchard Beach Cape Maine Grocery Outlet Carnation Campbell's Family Size Jemima Speaking Howard V. Ziegel Louise Hlh, Miller PET Forum Spitz H.A Srobin Tie Pe General Features Freeman Brown The National Fire Protection Association United States Abraham Lincoln Women’s Betief Corps Marion Bridges Bridges Mere Irene Kimball WRC Welle Corps Penney 'S Stors Penney's Penney Penney’s
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