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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1961

Page

8

Hollis Man Named Scout Drive Area Chairman

George Drew Sr of Hollis has been named area drive chairman for the Boy Scouts of America fund raising campaign to cover Hollis Dayton and Lyman on October 17. He is active in local groups and politics and will be supported by a team including Rev Clyde W Park and Robert B Anderson along with several co chairpersons and solicitors across Lyman.

Hollis Man Scout Drive Boy Scouts of America Hollis Dayton Lyman George Drew, Sr Drew Woodfords Rocky Hill Lodge Knights of Pythias Buxton-Hollis Rod and Gun Club Associated York County Vaughn Woods Memorial Park Reed State Labor Board Clyde W. Park Robert B. Anderson Shirley L. King Donald D. Dodge Edwin R. Smith Lyman Solicitors Patricia Gordon Carol Stearns William Johnston Donald Graffam Lillian Monroe

Two-Year Farm Course At UM Proves Popular

The University of Maine reports strong demand for its two-year farm training program aimed at young farmers. About 56 to 60 students are expected to enroll by October 16 for the 1961 course, which runs from fall harvest to spring planting. The program covers dairy, mechanized, potato, and poultry farming with field and laboratory study. Enrollment peaks reached 62 in 1952, and eligibility includes high school graduates with farm experience. applicants may contact the director of admissions or Huntington at Winslow Hall.

Huntington University of Maine Orono Winslow Hall

Local Fall Camp Lineup Includes Notable Women

Fall camp attendees feature Mrs Virginia Waterhouse Mrs Alice Bradbury Mrs Joan Thompson Mrs Lelia Wakefield Mrs Joan Osborne Mrs Dorothy Hews Mrs Gloria Webber Mrs Shirley Datson and Mrs Nada Henry. Dayton staff list includes Mrs Virginia Charles Mrs Estelle Havu Mrs Irene Harris and Mrs Jean Goodwin.

Fallsecampateners Virgina Waterhouse Alice Bradbury Joan Thompson Lelia Wakefield Joan Osborne Dorothy Hews Gloria Webber Shirley Datson Nada Henry Dayton Virginia Charles Estelle Havu Irene Harris Jean Goodwin

Lost Spanish Gold Clue Dubbed By Skindivers Find

Four Pease Air Force Base airmen recovered a 400 pound hand forged iron anchor from 30 feet off the Maine New Hampshire coast. They say the anchor likely came from a Spanish galleon and are seeking a marine hardware expert to confirm origin and age. The discovery echoes longtime tales of Spanish gold pieces of eight said to be near the Isles of Shoals.

Portsmouth N.H Atlantic Maine-New Hampshire Pease Air Force Base Maine U.S Portland Edward Rowe Snow New England Isles of Shoals Isles New Hampshire Snow Lie Bailey Allen Lawman C. Bailey Allen Lawrence Mass S. Sgt Marlin E. Albrecht Rye Altman Erwin Barr Delphia Sible Allen Albrecht Barr Peabody Museum Salem

Europeans React to Hollywood Film Image Abroad

AP report from Hollywood cites Vincent Price urging Americans to craft brighter cinema as Europeans judge the nation by its movies. He notes downbeat MGM fare misrepresents America, contrasting earlier entertainments with today’s mood, urging a return to hopeful American art like Oklahoma.

Hollywood Vincent Price Price Europe America Ed States MGM Orient Elmer Gantry Oklahoma

Weekly Food Market Guide Highlights Bargains and Seasonal Picks

A USDA study across 13 Boston stores analyzes how shoppers spend time and money per minute, noting longer visits raise purchases. Fall produce like squashes carrots cabbage and celery offers value, apples and citrus peak, turkeys and lamb prices vary, and cheese and dairy with eggs offer versatile buys.

United States Department Agriculture Bost

Conscientious Draftee Has His Troubles

Hyattsville Maryland AP Allie Linbert Brown misses his 7 am draft physical by sleeping in jail. He slept on the draft board door step after police said he could not sleep there unless arrested. He was jailed for drunkenness but later proved sober to a judge. The draft board will give him another chance, now at home.

Hyattsville, Md Allie Linbert Brown Draft Board Brown

Julienne Carrier Honored At Biddeford Bridal Shower

Miss Julienne Carrier of 6 Graham Street Biddeford was guest of honor at a Green Lantern club bridal shower. She will wed Jean P. Verriere on Thanksgiving Day. Guests and contributors listed, with performances by Miss Linda Green, Miss Patty Paquette, and Mrs. Priscille Poisson. Invited friends include numerous Laverrieres and local names. A Miami AP brief also notes a 1946 Inez Haigler Red Cross worker book left in Italy resurfaces in Florida 15 years later.

Julienne Carrier Graham Street Biddeford Green Lantern Club Jean Pauverriere Simone Green Gerard Laverriere Norman Laverriere Fernando Laverrivere Doris Laverriere Linda Green Patty Paquette Priscille Poisson Thx Jackie Laverriere Madeleine Corriveau Louis Drouin Mado Morel Arthur Plante Eugene Chamberland Ruth Chamberland Irene Gilpatrick Pauline Paquette Florida Labranche Yvette Conrad Laverriere Lucien Dutremble Roland Goulet Real Nadeau Irene Plante Rose Dutremble Lorraine Labbe Exilda Binette Louise Gendron Gloria Chase Paul E. Petit Raoul Binette Henry Chretien John Binette Conrad Poisson Joseph Binette Edward St. Onge Maurice Nolette Donald Nolette Ovila Morel Rose Boucher Conrad Lessard Lucey Clark Mary J. Bernier Shirley Binette Lucienne Gobeil Lydia Binette Edgar Cote Paulette Poirier Arthur Th Ceecile Blanchette John Hanusek Yvette St. Amand Francis Levesque Nick Gillis Fernande Laverriere Therese Labrecque Irene Laverriere Yvett Laverriere Pauline Laverriere Yvette Lecoux Miami Inez Haigler Red Cross Hospital Italy

Miami Woman Fleeing Dogs Contacts Dog Catcher

A Miami resident escaped two snapping dogs and fled to a phone booth where she closed the door and called the dog catcher for help.

Miami Em Oswell

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George Drew Gotles Delmar” and “Feracci Heights Delmar Debs Red Square Peter A. Garland Moscow Kremlin Garland Albert H. Quie Minn Charles E. Goodell N. Y House Education and Labor Committee Liam Sible Uniontown Zittis Fou By Delmar Ancient Egypt Anderson, S.C Anderson Weekly Food Market Guide Baker Extract Company Springfield Tsny Chrysler Plymouth Windsor Pontiac Maling, Inc Alfred Road Biddeford Dial
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