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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1963

Page

3

County Attorney Lloyd P. La to Speak at Saco Club

County Attorney Lloyd P. La of Biddeford will address the Saco Democratic Social Club Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the G A R hall. The talk will cover various aspects of criminal law, with Timothy J. Crowley presiding. Refreshments are planned by a committee led by Mrs. Marilyn Carter and Alcide Deschambeault.

Lloyd P. la, Fountain Biddeford Saco Timothy J. Crowley Marilyn Carter Alcide_Deschambeault

Fire Destroys Home Of Henry Berry In Kennebunk

A seven room residence on the Wells road suffered total loss after a Saturday evening fire traced to a kitchen stove oil burner. Mrs Berry called in the alarm as the stove exploded. Firefighters saved the barn and outbuildings. Thirteen apparatus from Kennebunk Central, Washington Hose, Lower Village, Kennebunkport, Wildes District, Goose Rocks, Cape Porpoise responded. Wells department stood by. Traffic and water supply hampered by a half mile dirt lane and radio restrictions. Kennebunkport and State police helped direct traffic. all clear at 9:50 p.m.

Henry Berry Wells Road Kennebunk Berry State Police

Local families visit Kennebunk and Portland events

Kennebunk and Warren visitors spend days with Littlefield family and Arline Johnston in Kennebunk and Portland. Gale Jostun serves with U S Guard. Stunt Night hosted by Olive Rebekah lodge at Poor hall with Pauline Hayes and others in charge. Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias meets presided by Richard Leech to plan May 15 anniversary with Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters.

Gm-L Robert Johnston Kelly and Stacey Warren, R.I Larry Littlefield Storer Street Kennebunk Arline Johnston Portland Charles Thompson Summer Street Gale Joston U. S. Guard Elmer Bennett Old Port Road Road West Lane John P. Balencia James Diane DeFanti Bennett Olive Rebekah Lodge Pauline Hayes Lucille McBride Evelyn Court Lillian Matthews Mildred Redson Phyl Ann Thyng Victor Bryant Edward C. Winston Ann Leo Sheehan Richard Leech Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Ivy Temple Pythian Ivy Temple A. Wesley Leech Henry Smith Roland Dutch William Taylor Grand Lodge William Hochberg Sanford Fred Hanson Fred Seavey George Gibson

Wells area church choirs schedule change and trips

Wells ALBEO G and LaPIERRE Wells ALBEO G announce choir rehearsals for junior and adult choirs moved to Wednesday at the Second church parish house with junior at 7 p.m. and adult at 8 p.m. The Ladies Aid meets at the First Congregational vestry. Youth Fellowship groups plan a Portland Shrine circus trip Thursday with cars departing Second church at 8:30 a.m.

Wells Ladies Aid Society Wells First Congregational Wells Congregational Portland Exposition Building

Trolley Museum Meeting Scheduled

The New England Electric Railway Historical Society annual meeting will be held Sunday May 5 at the Kennebunkport American Legion post home on Route 9 Cape Porpoise. A turkey dinner is served at 12 15 p m by the American Legion auxiliary. The agenda covers officer reports trustee elections and routine matters.

New England Electric Railway Historical Society, Inc Kennebunkport Memorial American Legion Route Cape Porpoise American Legion Auxiliary

Allagash Trip Film Will Be Viewed

The York County Law Enforcement association will meet on Wednesday April 17 at 7 p.m. at Kostis restaurant Main Street Springvale. Sgt Jack Sevigny of Sanford Police will show pictures of the recent Allagash trip. Deputies Roland Langlais Yvon Rendezau and Trooper Wallace Clark of Sanford are in charge of arrangements.

York County Law Enforcement Association Kostis Main Street Springvale Jack Sevigny Sanford Allagash Roland Langlais Yvon Rondeau Wallace Clark

Three Grass Blazes Fought In Kennebunk

Kennebunk firemen from Central station battled three grass fires on Saturday. At 9:15 a grass fire at Charles Tanner on Mousam Road damaged a house slightly but was quickly put out. A second blaze at 10:35 on the West Kennebunk side of Thompson Road burned about an acre. A third at 11:30 at Wesley Bridges place in Alewive was extinguished swiftly. All were started by burning rubbish in incinerators. burning permits are required from the Fire Chief or assistants.

Tennebunk Central Station Charles Tanner Place Mousam_ road Kennebunk Thompson Road Wesley Bridges Alewive Harrison Coleman Lewis H. Burr

AMVETS Plan Installation of New Officers

Arundel AMVETS post will install officers Saturday April 20 at 8 p.m. at the Forefathers Inn Kennebunkport. State Commander Harold Strout and staff will install the officers. Officials from Maine posts and auxiliaries, plus American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, are invited. Results of the contest and awards will be presented. Refreshments, dancing follow with Edmund L. Cashen of Kennebunk as master of ceremonies.

Arundel Amvets Forefathers Inn Kennebunkport Harold Strout Edmund L. Cashen Kennebunk The Maine Law Enforcement Association

Meeting notices for local VFW and Pocahontas groups at two venues

Old Orchard Beach residents are urged to attend two meetings this evening. The Old Orchard Memorial VFW auxiliary will meet at the Post home on Atlantic Avenue. Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas members should gather at the American Legion hall on School Street for the final pre District meeting session.

Old Orchard Memorial V. F. W. Auxiliary Post Home Atlantic Avenue Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas American Legion Hall School Street

McIntire And Tupper Clash Over Public Works Bill

Washington report shows veteran conservative Rep. Clifford McIntire of Perham opposing the $450 million Public Works Bill while Rep. Stanley Tupper of Boothbay Harbor supports it. Tupper cites urgent town city federal cooperation and job relief. McIntire argues tax relief is needed and public works offer only temporary relief, advocating tax and trade policy for growth.

Journal Capital Bureau _ WASHINGTON Clifford McIntire Perham Young Stanley Tupper Boothbay Harbor Tupper MelIntire Congress

Health Conference At Goodwins Mills Baptist Church

A child health conference is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday at Goodwins Mills Baptist Church. Dr. Melvin Bacon and Miss Florence Poirier will lead the event.

Goodwins Mills Baptist Church Melvin Bacon Florence Poirier

Drama winners from Bangor Scarborough advance to finals

Thespians from Bangor and Scarborough high schools move to the New England drama finals after winning at the state drama tournament held Saturday. Bangor earned first place with Joan of Lorraine at Bowdoin College, Scarborough finished runner up with The Brick and the Rose.

Brunswick Thespians Bangor Scarborough Bowdoin College

Easter Sunrise Services Draw Wells Beach Crowd

More than 100 people attended the Easter Sunrise service at Moody Beach led by Rev. John N. Simpson of Wells First and Second Congregational churches. About 90 stayed for breakfast in the First church vestry. Two services were held at 9 and 11 with the sermon More Than Conquerors. Music featured Handel and Gounod selections. flowers honored loved ones.

Moody Beach John N. Simpson Wells First Second Congregational George N. Perkins Gerald A. LaPierre Mr. Simpson First Church Maurice L. Fenderson David Angell Lewis Coleman G. Maynard Trafton Alberta A. Morison Simpson Gounod Hallelujah Chorus H Handel Jacob M. Kelley Harrison W. Roberts Harold Hatch Clayton W. Abendroth Mary Steers Minnie Keehan Judryenne Julyenne Moulton Annie Nowak D.C. Morison Merrill S. Kelley Walter E. Hatch Lillian Lincoln Laura S. Ross Jennie S. Boston Clinton H. Ricker Rose Austin Ladies Aid Society Ladies Ocen Society Joe Wl Wells Corner Sirtee

Honor Roll Announced at Kennebunk High

Kennebunk High released its third quarter honor roll listing students earning High Honors and Honors across Freshmen to Senior classes. Names include Andrea Jennison, John Pepin, Margaret Bouchard, Judith Emmons, Elizabeth Ames, Peter Clark, Frances Welch, and many others, reflecting strong academic performance district wide.

Kennebunk High School Andrea Jennison John Pepin Andrea Pepares Alice Reid Carol Tayor Margaret Bouchard Joan Dixon Terry Drown Dennis Eagleson Judith Emmons Linda Graves Peter Hoff Donald Huff Brenda Inniss Gilbert Lembree Beverly McKay Margaret Ricker Patricia Seavey Gary Seekins Diana Shaw Patricia Taylor Suzanne Brooks Margaret Challis David Clark Susan Davidson Terry Nadeau Faye Adjutant Deborah Folley Benson Gould Diana Grover Hope Lord Judith Milligan Jane Montoya Sandra Perry Ellen Pfeiffer Caroline Sipala Philip Stirk Carol Taute Linda Vadnais Gail Varney Cecil Mathieu Pauline Mahrt Nancy Papcan Robert Reid Susan Bixby Peter Bryant Pamela Budd Peter Burr Anna Curtis Pamela Condon Joan Cook David Cram Elizabeth Grant Josie Hutchins James Kosvanec Barry MacDonald Judith Nadeau Kathleen Nixon Rebekah Pearson Irene Pepin Janice Pilon Andrea Robinson John Stahl Stephen Stearns Barbara Swett Nerd Vigne Donald Wakefeld Elizabeth Ames Peter Clark Philip Matthews Delores Murray Carol Newhall Robert Nunan Glenn Nutting Claude Pepin Frederick Perkins Gloria Perry Elizabeth Smith Roderick Spencer Susan Stirk Robert Therrien Paul Twambly Jean Welch

Guard Examination At Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

An exam for Guard GS-4 with a $4110 yearly pay was announced by the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Preference is required for veterans. non veterans cannot apply. Applications to the executive secretary at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard until further notice.

Portsmouth Naval Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Portsmouth N. H Durham NHL

Arundel Grange Increases Dues At Meeting

Arundel Grange voted to raise annual dues from 2.00 to 3.00 dollars starting January 1, 1964 at their hall in Arundel. Paul Dumont presided with Deputy Richard Burke and Juvenile Deputy Mrs June Burke among special guests. The Home Economics committee will donate to the New England Home for Little Wanderers.

Arundel Grange Arundel Paul Dumont Richard Burke June Burke York Pomona Edward Ross New England Little Wanderers

Water main flushing notice by regional water district

The Kennebunk, KPort and Wells Water District announces evening mains flushing from 6 30 p m to 1 00 a m for the next three weeks to minimize customer inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

Kennebunk, K’port & Wells Water District

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Hellen A&p Jane Parker Ico Plaid Edmund Cashen Wells Albeo G Lapierre Amvets Old Orchard Beach Clement P. Wight Dial McIntire Kennebunk High James Tyler Pioneer Union Doris Merling Burleigh Mary Dumont Cecelia Cashen Glen Raven Pineicgs America Mack Anner
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