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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1963

Page

3

Homecoming Observed At Kennebunk High

Kennebunk celebrated Homecoming with a lengthy parade before the Kennebunk vs Gould Academy football game, won 19 to 14. Seniors Paula Genthner and William Welch were crowned Homecoming King and Queen, with bands, floats, and a large crowd in attendance.

Kennebunk High School William Welch Paula Genthner Barry MacDonald Kathy O'Dell Kennebunk High Kennebunk Gould Academy Frank Stevens Kennebunk School James Keating Carol Mike William Teil F.H.A Flintstones Fire Lassie Ellen Warren Sandra Dickinson Hope Lord Ronald Walker Cathy O'Dell Carol Howe Michael Barra Judy Hutchins Dean Welch Massachusetts

Preparation H advertised as new Bio-Dyne cure claim

An extensive advertisement touts Bio-Dyne based preparations for piles now sold as Preparation H in suppository and ointment forms. It claims remarkable relief with products available at drug counters.

Biddeford Saco Holsteins set production records

Brattleboro Vermont Holstein association reports three registered cows from Biddeford Saco Maine area set new production marks. A five year old from Saco produced 14850 pounds milk and 635 pounds butterfat in 305 days. A two year old from Saco produced 14766 pounds milk and 596 pounds butterfat in 320 days. A three year old from Biddeford produced 14260 pounds milk and 643 pounds butterfat in 305 days. University of Maine supervised weighing and testing as part of a nationwide herd testing program.

Brattleboro Holstein -Friesian Association of America Biddeford-Saco Maine Gerard G. Cassette Saco Paul H. Fournier F Carroll Kendrick Biddeford National Holstein Organization U.S University of Maine

Winners Named At Beach Card Party

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Mrs Jean LaPointe won the women's high prize and Mrs Avonell Pettengill the women's low prize at the AMVETS Post Home card party. Men's prizes went to Tom Bill high and John Travers low. The Queens prize went to Mrs Mary Belanger with a special prize to Mrs Peggy DeCormier. Refreshments were served by Mrs Belanger. A public card party will be held next Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Post Home.

Old Orchard Beach Jean LaPointe Avonell Pettengill Amvets Post Walnut St Auxiliary Tom Bill John Travers Mary Belanger Peggy DeCormier Post Home

Dear Abby Dentistry Kit Question Solved

Dear Abby rules out DIY dental kits and confirms no such kit exists. The column notes dentistry requires training and practice, advises against self help in teeth care, and clarifies Sears is not a source for equipment. It ends with instructions for a personal reply to Abby.

Abby Sears

Kennebunk Student Enrolls At Nasson College

A Kennebunk High School graduate, Jack Harrison, is among 160 freshmen enrolled at Nasson College for the fall semester. Nasson reports a record 537 students, 329 men and 208 women, in its 52nd academic year, with a new women’s residence added for 40 residents, bringing campus buildings to 22.

Springvale Kennebunk Nasson College Jack Harrison Donald Harrison Walker Road Harrison Kennebunk High School Nassau

Birthday party at Cookman Avenue in Old Orchard Beach

Russell Huntress hosted a birthday gathering Saturday night at his Cookman Avenue home with dancing music and a birthday cake. Guests included Ruthie Randall Nancy Robinson Linda Bean Susan Hamilton Carlene Mak sut Debbie Marshall and others while parents helped serve and photograph the event. additional guests attended Mt Oliver East ern Star Grand Family Night in Lewiston hosted by Mrs Jennie Rallis and Howard Slaney with Hubert Standeven.

Russell Huntress Cookman Avenue Ruthie Randall Nancy Robinson Linda Bean Susan Hamilton Carlene Maksut Debbie Marshall Margaret LaBranche Gerry Durant Timmy Tucker Norman John Paul Barker Ronnie LeBreton Richard Randall Carleton Huntress Jennie Rallis Howard Slaney Hubert Standeven Mt. Oliver Order of the Eastern Star Lewiston

DeMolay Chapter Schedules Meeting and Officer Installation

Wells ALBEO G LaPIERRE Highpine Chapter DeMolay will hold a special meeting tonight at 7 30 in Highpine Masonic Hall. Officer slate installation is planned for Sunday Oct 27 at 7 30 p m. Plans are under way for Inter-Community Theater Art Group invitations point to Wells residents and Mrs Roger O Messier is the contact. Delegates from Wells Congregational Churches attend York Association meeting at Biddeford United Church of Christ Friday.

Highpine Order of DeMolay Highpine Masonic Hall Wells Roger O. Messier York Association Biddeford

Delegates From Wells Will Be Special Guests

Wells High School students sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary will attend joint Legion and Auxiliary sessions tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Legion hall Eldredge Road. Lane Phillips will recount Boys State on the University of Maine campus and Sally Hutchins will speak on Girls State at Colby College. Parents are invited. Separate Post and Unit meetings led by Comdr. John Harrington and President Winifred Harrington will precede Dues Night, with a social hour and refreshments.

Wells — Wells High School Elbridge and Leroy Hanson American Legion and Auxiliary Dirigo Boys Girls State Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall Eldredge Road Ye Orag Boys State University of Maine Lane Phillips Sally Hutchins Colbye College John F. Harrington Winifred Harrington

Methodist Minister Holds Open House

Rev and Mrs Gilbert W Sirotti hosted an open house at the Methodist Parsonage on Sunday afternoon with Miss Linda Bean and Miss Nancy Robinson of the Methodist Youth Fellowship serving as hostesses. Fall flower decorations included chrysanthemums from the Womens Society of Christian Service and punch and cookies were served to a long list of attendees.

Old Orchard Beach Gilbert W. Sirotti Methodist Linda Bean Nancy Robinson Methodist Youth Fellowship Womens Society of Christian Service Carl F. Gilbert Pamela Vaun Ricky Souza Charles Sherman Barbara Peters Elizabeth Garland Dorothy Garland Stanley Leonard Gertrude Thompson Pauline Peacock Shirley Souza Helen Buzzell Alice Trull Samuel Browne Retta Sait Helen Anderson Hazel Davis Hazel Kennett Clement P. Wight Isabella McIver John White Merrill Thompson Bertha Pierce Arthur Hamilton Janice Paul Magrath Walter Freeman Arthur Dickson Sr John Tibbetts Mary Tinkham Elizabeth Richardson Amelia Tibbetts Arthur Leddy Cindy Susie Thomas Cockerille Lester Boobar Boobar

Lord Home Named Britain Prime Minister In 1963

Lord Home, aged 60, becomes Britain's prime minister succeeding Harold Macmillan. A lean Scottish aristocrat, he rose from obscurity to foreign secretary in three years, earning respect for clarity and independence though health risks and limited front‑line political exposure remain concerns. He sides with firm Russia policy and retains ties with Deputy PM Butler, a close ally. He is married with four children and enjoys shooting and fishing.

London Lord Home Harold Macmillan Britain 14Th Earl of Home Macmillan House of Commons Home Alexander Frederick Douglas - Home Scotland Alexander Homes Richard Austen Butler Butler Harold Wilson Laborites Commons Westminister Urchist Neville Chamberlain Hitler Chamberlain Munich Russia Oxford

Cobb named San Francisco human relations officer

Dr. William L. Cobb, Texas born and a former Emerson Elementary principal, is appointed San Francisco assistant superintendent and head of race and civil rights issues with a $17,400 salary. The 52 year old educator, a 1934 Negro All America center, emphasizes unity and shared progress and takes a post created after disputes over segregation and neighborhood school boundaries.

Leif Cobb Harold Spears San Francisco Board of Education Emerson California Navy Kilgore Hawkins University of Southern California University of California At Berkeley Citizens Committee For

GREAT PORT OF DULUTH SUPERIOR RISES IN TONNAGE RANK

The Duluth Superior harbor on Lake Superior stands as America s second largest port by tonnage shipping iron ore and grain constitute the bulk of shipments.

Great Port Duluth - Superior Lake Superior America

Wells Grange Meeting Set for Wednesday at Grange Hall

Mrs Iola Littlefield Mrs W Duggan Mrs Nellie Littlefield and Mrs John N Simpson attended with C C Stevens as a visitor. A Wells Grange meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Grange hall on Sanford Road.

Iola Littlefield W. Duggan Nellie Littlefield John N. Simpson C. C. Stevens Wells Grange Grange Hall Sanford Road

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