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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1961

Page

3

Memorial Post VFW Elects Davis Again in Kennebunk

Clarence W. Davis of Kennebunk was elected to a third term as commander of the Kennebunk Memorial Post, VFW. Other officers named include Ernest Powers as senior vice commander Donald Hanson as junior vice commander and Richard P. Smith as quartermaster. Plans discussed for the post 15th anniversary observance and officer installation on April 29 along with Poppy Day and Memorial Day activities. The post will cooperate with the Webber Lefebvre post and with nearby veterans organizations on civic duties and community service. Davis, a charter member, has guided growth and local VFW activity in the past year.

Clarence W. Davis Kennebunk Kennebunk Memorial Ernest Powers Donald Hanson Richard P. Smith Robert Parks Sureon Leon Lindquist William Wormwood Edward Benoit VFW American Legion Oe Webber-Lefebvre American Legion of Kennebunk Kennebunkport Memorial Post American Legion Arundel Amvets Post Davis Kennebunk Post

Kennebunk Grange Calls Meeting. Degrees Planned

Kennebunk Paul Dumont senior master of Arundel Grange calls a special meeting for Wednesday evening April 12 at 7 to accept applications. First and second degrees will be conferred on a class at the April 14 meeting of the grange. Local residents and visitors are noted, with community events and Easter sunrise services held at Narragansett Point.

Paul Dumont Arundel Grange The Grange Ralph Robertson East Sullivan Ronald Robertson Summer Street Kennebunk Norman Stevens Tide Watercourt Robertson Rodney Hanson Irene Martin Beverly and Roy Thompston Conn Rita Burrell Waterbury Frank Stevens Colonial Drive Narragansett Point Kennebunk Beach John Folley Arthur Bridges Constance Leach Elfred Leech Oneonta N. Y Massachusetts General Hosital Arthur L. Leech Storer Street A. Wesley Leech Henry Smith Nomads Auburn Kennebunk Fire Department George Gordon Cat Mousam Road Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters

Return from Florida vacation by Mr and Mrs Horace Tinkham

Old Orchard Beach residents Mr and Mrs Horace Tinkham returned after nine weeks in Florida. They stayed with Mrs Grace Macomber in St Petersburg and visited Miami and Mt. Vernon. Mrs Battey and daughter Carrie Presley joined them briefly. Battey’s illness shortened plans. Toilers by the Sea announce a Tuesday meeting at Mrs Lucile Puffer’s Ocean Park home to collect Love gifts.

Horace ‘Tinkham Washington Avenue Florida Grace Macomber St. Petersburg Miami Washington, D. C George Washington Mt. Vernon Miriam Batey Hillside Avenue Lannch Ms. Battey Carrie Presley Toilers-by-the-Sea Lucile Puffer Colby Avenue Ocean Park

Beach Taxpayers Association Formed in Old Orchard Beach

The Old Orchard Beach Taxpayers Association formed with 14 charter members signing the charter. It aims to protect real estate taxpayers, restricts endorsements of political groups, and requires dues set by officers. Elections are annual on the first Tuesday in September. a quorum is eight members. Officers elected include Leonard K. Gray as president and Clarence J. Williams as secretary treasurer.

Old Orchard Beach Association Leonard K. Gray Clarence J. Williams Berate Louis Balkan Percy Rich

Reformatory Escapees Still Free

Three escapees from the Men s Reform atory remain at large after breaking into a York County home and stealing vehicles in Maine and New Hampshire. Names include George S. Chase 19 Hollis Richard Tompkins 20 Skowhegan and Ronald V. Eaton 26 Bucksport. Allan W. Hiltz 32 Lubec Maine surrendered in New Hampshire and will be returned. The group was last reported in Meredith New Hampshire after stealing a car.

South Windham York County Maine New Hampshire George S. Chase Hollis Richard Tompkins Skowhegan Ronald V. Eaton Bucksport Sheriff's Deputies Moultonborough N. H Allan W. Hiltz Lubec Meredith

Nixon plans modest Beverly Hills home on upscale lot

Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon announced plans for a modest one story home on a three quarter acre Beverly Hills lot. The purchase was disclosed by a sales agent with lot prices in the area ranging from 42000 to 75000 dollars, though the price Nixon paid was not released.

Beverly Hills Calif Richard M. Nixon

Easter Services Mark Three Wells Churches Observed

Easter Sunday featured three Wells services at First and Second Congregational churches. Sunrise worship by Rev. John N. Simpson at 5 30 a m on Moody Beach. Downtown services at 9 a m and 6 30 p m with special music by Youth and Senior adult choirs. Union worship planned at Second Church from April 9 at 10 30 a m through July 2, then dual summer services.

Wells First John N. Simpson Moody Beach Jesus Hayden Roger iMessier Simpson Harrison W. Roberts Johnston

Easter Concert By Beach Methodist Youths

An Easter concert was given Sunday evening at the Beach Methodist Church in Old Orchard Beach by the Sunday school. The program opened with Onward Christian Soldiers, with prayers and a welcome by Samuel L. Browne. It featured recitations and songs by various classes, a play We Have Seen Him, solos by Janice Bradeen and Alice Bradeen, and singing by MYF with Glenna Bradeen at the piano and Mrs. John Bradeen on organ.

Methodist Church Washington Avenue Old Orchard Beach John T. Stahl Samuel L. Browne Wilma Murphy Barbara Gilbert Glenna Bradeen John Bradeen Old Rugged Cross Emily Welker Nancy Jenner Alice Dale Carolyn Burke Dawna Smith Ricky Souza John Tibbetts Emily Felker Alice Bradeen Mary Mary Day Cleopas Douglas Gilbert Andrew Ronald LeBreton Thomas Jack Newton Peter Richard Vandall John Jesus Janice Bradeen Holy City

Pay TV Airs Stage Show in Broadway Debut

New York The first live Broadway stage show aired on pay television Sunday. Show Girl starring Carol Channing was shown in full to Telemetre subscribers at Etobicoke near Toronto, taped live from the Eugene O Neill Theater for repeats later in the week.

New York Carol Channing Etobicoke Ont Toronto Eugene O'Neill

Priest Kills Burglar In Dining Room

In Denver a 28 year old burglar and narcotics violator was killed Sunday night by a Roman Catholic priest at St Catherine's church rectory. The priest, Msgr Delisle Lemieux, 59, was alone when the burglars surprised him in the dining room and he fired a shotgun and revolver wounding the second intruder as they fled. The wounded man escaped. Sanders died at Denver General Hospital after surgery.

Denver Colo. W Richard E. Sanders Sanders Roy Tangye Delisle A. Lemieux St. Catherine's Church Denver General Hospital Tangye

Ogunquit Village Corporation to Meet Tonight

Ogunquit Village Corporation will discuss a proposed budget of 128574 at tonight's annual meeting in the Ogunquit firemen's hall on School street. Officers' polls run 1 to 6 p m with the warrant articles addressed at 730 p m. Seven candidates seek five seats on the board of overseers including incumbents Howard Littlefield Hamlin Lord Harold Rowe Jr Charles Seaman William Tower Jr and challengers Lawrence V Fernald and Charles A Bourne Sr. Curtis Mavel Fred Winn and Malcolm Keyes are unopposed for village clerk treasurer and a third post respectively.

Ogunquit William Tower Lawrence V. Fernald Wells Board of Assessors Charles A. Bourne Wells Board of Selectmen Curtis Mavel Fred Winn Malcolm Keyes

Myrtle Lodge Jubilant Plans For Pythian Jubilee

Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias met at Kennebunk with Chancellor Commander Harland Dutch presiding to set up a page class for April 7 and finalize plans for the Pythian Jubilee on April 15 at the Pythian hall and Kennebunk Town hall. President Roy Jackson and Vice President William Libby will lead the afternoon session as Ossipee lodge Kezar Falls performs the knight rank with remarks by Maine Grand Lodge officers. Supper will be served at Christ Church Dane Street by the Men's club. an event pageant and entertainment are planned for the public.

Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Kennebunk Harland ‘Dutch Pythian Hall Kennebunk Town Hall Roy Jackson William Libby Kezar Falls Ossipee Lodge Grand Lodge State of Maine Christchurch Dane Street The Ona

Schenley Whisky Introduces Extra Smoothness Breakthrough

An advertisement touts Schenley whisky as exceptionally smooth after a costly new processing step. Whisky is whipped in a stainless steel vat to break down components and better marry spirits, claiming unprecedented smoothness and inviting purchase at $4.00 or $2.60 via Code No 171 Code No 17.

Schenley

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