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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1961
Page
3
The Wells-Ogunquit PTA will open the fall season Monday September 18 at 7 30 p m in the Wells Elementary School auditorium. Robert W Johnson new superintendent of School Union Two will address the group and Henry Hampe PTA president will preside. Refreshments will be served by mothers of students in the Ormland Ridge area. Mrs Stanley FE Johnson chairman.
Mr and Mrs Donald Allgrove welcomed guests at a beach home in Old Orchard Beach for a reception honoring their recent marriage. Attendees included family friends from Maine Vermont and Long Island, while numerous others were unable to attend. A bridal cake centerpiece and gifts were displayed, reflecting a festive gathering hosted by the couple and their hosts Mr and Mrs Carl Gilbert.
James Marlow analyzes Khrushchev's interview on wars of liberation and Soviet reasoning. He argues Moscow uses liberation rhetoric to justify future intervention, suggesting Russia may foment revolts inside allied states and back them as anti colonial struggles. The column warns of ongoing East West tensions and a volatile world order.
A University of Maine study finds Maine beef cattle a risky yet possible venture. Historical counts fell from 182,000 in 1880 to around 25,000 in 1958, with 1957 beef cash receipts just over 12 percent of cattle sales. Factors include high feed costs, lower cattle prices, and longer marketing ages, though some farms profit as a supplementary or ideal-market enterprise. A July Maine Farm Research issue outlines challenges and potential strategies.
The Junior AMVETS resume meetings at the Post home in Old Orchard Beach. A field day is set for Sunday October 1 at Tarazewich farm, with joint AMVETS Auxilary and Junior AMVETS activities. Next meeting is September 27 at 6 PM with officer elections planned. Members and participants urged to attend and join junior drum corps plans.
Kennebunk MRS Edmund Cashen dial YU 5 2174 submitted to sur ls at York hospital in York on Wednesday morning. Mrs Ernest Brown of Old Port road Kennebunk has returned home after two weeks at Mercy hospital Portland and will recuperate at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ralph Curtis West Kennebunk. M Arthur Costellow has returned home on Dane street after a stay at the Medical Center in Portland.
Rainbow Girls hold fall meeting at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall in Old Orchard Beach. Rosalie Ann Emery presided with Mary Robbins. Officers elected include Barbera Barth worthy advisor Elaine Scammon associate advisor Charlene Rallis Charity Carol Black Hope and Betty Lamson Faith. Installation set for September 28 with rehearsal September 23 at 9 am.
Ivy Temple Sisters met at Kings Pythias hall in north with Mrs. Millie Coyie presiding. Ill members listed include Rev. Henry Megert and Stella Waterhouse among others. a food-sale report was given and Stella Waterhouse was voted a life member. Refreshments served by Mrs. Ora McConnell and Mrs. Gladys Leech. Next meeting set for September 27 hosted by Mrs. Eleanor Leech and Mrs. Irene Congdon.
A cookout was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Gilbert in Eden Jane Old Orchard Beach. Attending were Mr and Mrs Donald Allgrove Mr and Mrs J Gordon Allgrove Mrs Barbara Gilbert Wayne Gilbert Mr and Mrs Clarence Hubbard and Miss Gloria Hubbard from St Johns bury VT Homer Ailes and Mr and Mrs Leonard Astle from Vermont and Mr and Mrs Carl Gilbert.
The Republic of Liberia is celebrating 114 years of independence and is recognized as a leading maritime nation with the world's largest tanker fleet.
The column lists ripe tomatoes and corn at lower prices, apples arriving weekly for pies, melons like cantaloupe and honeydews, oranges and grapes in season, Maine blueberries lingering, and cheap chickens or hams for meals. It notes fresh fish for easy meals, and emphasizes dairy and eggs as sound investments.
The Kennebunk VFW auxiliary held its first fall meeting at the Post home on Fletcher Street. President Edith Horne led a short business session as donations to Togus were made and plans set for a rummage sale October 14 at the Post home. Co chairs are Ruby Bouvier and Dorothy Labbe with Edith Horne, Patricia Chick, Phyllis Lindquist and Carolyn Goldammer assisting. A committee meeting is September 19 at Ruby Bouvier’s home in Arundel. Cards were sent to ill members and the mystery prize went to Carolyn Goldammer. The next meeting is October 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Post home.
Charles Clark age 30 of Old Orchard Beach received three months in county jail for a second offense of intoxication and a 30 day term for assault and battery against Gordon D. MacAlister. Both offenses occurred July 19 at the Beach. Weatherbee presided after Clark changed his plea from not guilty.
Historical Venice reached a peak with about 10 000 gondolas in the 16th century. Today the number has dwindled to roughly 500, reflecting dramatic changes in city life and transit.
Bates College in Lewiston invites parents of incoming freshmen to join in Freshman Week activities. Charles F Phillips notes Bates small college philosophy, with events including an assembly, chapel service, and meals in Memorial Commons. This marks the 14th year parents are invited to participate.
Rochester report says do it yourself table mode electronic computers are the future for American business. Ralph Gray of Lincoln Laboratories explains computers will be built in sections so firms can buy parts and assemble them to perform specific tasks.
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