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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1963

Page

5

Thornton Academy Dedication for New Gym Named Linnell

A public dedication Sunday at 2 30 p m marks Thornton Academy’s half million dollar gymnasium, named for William Linnell Bowdoin and George Washington University Law School graduate. Linnell is a Portland lawyer and director of several firms and banks. The program features speakers Edward Blewett and local officials. the old Emery Gymnasium becomes classrooms, and guides will lead tours after the ceremony.

Thornton Academy William Shepherd Linnell Manu Ars E Board George Addisson Emery W. Lloyd Walker Edward Y. Blewett Westbrook Junior College Portland Blewett College of Liberal Arts University of New Hampshire Portland College Paul S. Hill Saco Harry P. Garland Thornton J. Edward Whelan Robert L. Bowie Braydon M. Hanson Thornton Academy Alumni Association Philip Saperia Stanley A. Bennett United Baptist Church Arthur H. St. Pierre Most Holy Trinity Church Paul Brown Olan Hill Academy Linnell Bowdoin College George Washington University Law School Linnell, Perkins, Thompson, Hinckleyland Thaxter Bancroft and Martin Rolling Mills Portland Gas Light Company Cumberland County Maine American Bar Association State Republican Organization Governor's Council Brighton Ave Middle St

Mullen Seeks Re election To Old Orchard Beach Council

William J. Mullen of Evergreen Avenue current town council chairman seeks re election as councilman at large in December poll. He previously chaired in 1961 and serves as Lobster Network national salesman and former president of the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce. He is a parishioner at St. Margaret's Church with three children. Ghosts roam many historic castles churches and homes in Britain.

Old Orchard Beach William J. Mullen Evergreen Avenue Mullen Lobster Radio Network

Eastern Star Electa Night Draws Guests Across Chapters

Old Orchard Beach MRS Elinor McKeen Electa of Miniwanca Chapter attended Electa Night at Clover Chapter Sanford with Mrs Jennie Ellis and Mr and Mrs Howard Slaney. Deer ing Portland visit featured Worthy Grand Matron Betty Jean Braley. Ruth Night featured Patricia Strickland with several attendees. Grand Family Night planned at Mt Olive Lewiston and Miniwanca Star Club meets tonight at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall.

Elinor McKeen Electa Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Clover Sanford Jennie Ellis Howard Slaney Rallis Slaney Deering Portland Betty Jean Braley Patricia Strick Miniwanca Star Club Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall

Prizes Awarded In Card Party Series

Edna Henaire won the women's high prize and Audrey Jackson the low at a card party for the Child Welfare Fund at the American Legion Hall. Men's prizes went to Edwin Dixon high and David Patry low. Henaire also won queen of hearts and Helen Peele received a special award. The seventh party was held with many attendees. next Thursday at 8 pm a further event is planned. The article notes the first macadam highway in the United States, built between 1791 and 1797 from Philadelphia to Lancaster.

Old Orchard Beach Edna Henaire Audrey Jackson Helen Peele Antonia Harquoil Clare Demers Ivy Bliss Anne Lublinsky Colleen Ingalls Alice Dunn Lauraine Pettengill Avanell Pettengill Evelyn Presley Jean la Pointe Amelia Tibbetts David Simpson Albert Pettengill United States Philadelphia Lancaster

Camp Ellis Auxiliary Hosts Area Units Meeting

Ellis Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary will entertain area auxiliaries at Camp Ellis Fire Station. Mrs Lillian Morris and Mrs Lillian Gagnon chaired decorating and coffee committees while Ruth Stackpole and Carol St Ours handled contacting. The group, led by President Mrs Mabel Cloudman, met last night with reports from officers and plans for November 7.

Ruby Bouchard Greta Greenier Sunshine Stackpole Jeannine Pendleton Mamie Gagne Christobel Gagne Greenier Laura Robbins Morris Bouchard Mary Pendleton Cloudman Christine Peterson Lillian Gagnon St. Ours Susan Gagnon Robbins Cynthia Lemay

St. Joseph Seniors Hear College Talk

Miss Doreen Coughlin, 1961 graduate of St. Joseph's College, spoke to the St. Joseph's High School senior class during homeroom about college requirements tuition fees and credits needed to attend. She covered academic life and social activities and invited questions from students.

Doreen Coughlin St. Joseph's College, North Windham St. Joseph's High School

Water buffalos fall in crossfire rustling fight

In Manila AP report, five water buffalos were victims of a gun battle between rustlers and farmers. Three animals were killed and two were wounded as they were caught in the crossfire. No human casualties occurred.

Manila

Fremont Club and Auxiliary Outline Coming Events

Saco Fire Auxiliary voted a donation to the Community Chest at its meeting hosted by Mrs. Lydia Flood. New member Mrs. Carol Stackpole joined. an invitation to Camp Ellis supper was accepted. Mrs. Gloria Hevey and Mrs. Madeleine Eastman noted. A November 7 silent auction was planned at Mrs. Hazel Emmons.

Saco Carol Stackpole Ruth Scammon Camp Ellis Fire Station Camp Ellis Hazel Emmons Middle Street Emmons

Combined Sale Plans Completed By Ladies Aid

Plans were finalized for tomorrow's 10 30 a m food and rummage sale at Siloam Hall Pool Road Biddeford hosted by the Ladies Aid of South Biddeford Methodist Church during a meeting at the home of Mrs Linwood Thomas Guinea Roat Biddeford Co hostesses were Mrs Nellie Norwood and devotions led by Mrs Lena Peck Officials said refreshments would be served funds were approved toward fuel for the parsonage President Mrs Marion Clark led the session and Mrs Hazel Goldthwaite won the mystery prize. Mrs Olive Gross resigned as treasurer and Mrs Louise Gaffney was elected secretary treasurer The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs Ruth Ledoux Marblehead Lane Biddeford with date to be announced Mrs Janice Staples to serve as co hostess.

Siloam Hall Pool Road Biddeford Ladies Aid South Biddeford Marion Clark Hazel Goldthwaite Olive Gross Louise Gaffney Ruth Ledoux Marblehead Lane Janice Staples Florence, Addie Emma Piper Lydia Emmons Martha Goldthwaite Ethel Collomy Ella Piper Margaret Linscott Yvonne Berry Gross Judith Mapes Gaffney Clark Norwood Peck Thomas Hazel Goldthwait Natalie Emerson Staples Gregory Christopher Ledoux Wendy

Man Injured in Norway Hospital After Bethel Incident

Avery Angevine, 45, of Bethel is listed in fair condition at a Norway hospital after sustaining numerous injuries when a heavy object or equipment caused the accident. Police investigated the scene and the incident remained under review.

BETHEL AP —_ Avery Angevine Bethel Norway

Airman Casanas Killed In Route 196 Crash at Brunswick NAS

An airman stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station, 24, Orlando Casanas, died when his car lost control on Route 196 in Topsham. He was ejected about 16 feet from the wreckage after striking guard rails and trees.

Topsham Brunswick Naval Air Station Orlando Casanas

Lumber worker injured by falling load at E G Blake yard

A worker was injured when a leg fell on him while he prepared to unload a truck at the E G Blake Lumber Co yard. Hospital reports indicate multiple fractures of the pelvis broken ribs and internal injuries.

E. G. Blake Lumber Co

Nason On Education By Leslie J. Nason EdD

A USC education professor advises parents on memory reliance and study habits. Emphasizes organizing materials, active review, and self-checks to avoid grade drops. Supports firm home discipline and cooperation with teachers while cautioning against school corporal punishment.

Dr. Nason

Singing Team To Be Heard At Kennebunkport

The Singing Bragdons evangelistic team and recording artists will perform nightly at 7:30 from October 22 to 26 at Village Baptist Church in Kennebunkport. Rev Charles Bragdon and wife Phyllis of Rochester New Hampshire have toured churches Bible conferences youth rallies along the eastern seaboard and recently returned from a West Indies mission trip. They work with the Audio Bible Society of America based in Williamsport Pennsylvania.

Kennebunkport Bragdons Village Baptist Church Charles Bragdon Phyllis Rochester N. H United States West Indies Bragdon Audio Bible Society of America, Inc Williamsport, Pa

Unusually High Tides Funnel Into Minas Basin

Twice daily the world’s highest tides funnel into Minas Basin in the Bay of Fundy region. When the moon’s pull peaks, tides rise and fall as much as 533 feet, creating dramatic water movements in the eastern arm.

Minas Basin Bay of Fundy

Ironwear stylist to demo exclusive features at Butler

Ironwear style expert will be in Butler's hosiery department all day Saturday October 19 to personally point out the many exclusive Ironwear features. The event offers shoppers a chance to see the new lines and receive guidance from the designer.

Butler

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