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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1960

Page

3

Kennebunk delegates to state GOP meet named at Bangor

Delegates from Kennebunk to the State Republican convention in Bangor include town chairman Robert A. Nadeau secretary Elizabeth Smith and several others with alternates listed. A birthday party honors Mildred Jackson of Kennebunkport with cake by Donald Jackson and guests. Den Chief Gregory Jackson hosts a park party after a Cub Scouts meeting. Women’s Fellowship annual meeting at Christ Church May 6 features The Bell Ringers from Goodwins Mills. A child health clinic at Public Health Association office offers vaccines and inoculations Tuesday afternoon. A Kennebunk fitness program for women starts next Wednesday at 7:30 in the high school gym. Reservations for the Christchurch Women’s Fellowship dinner at Flagstones Newington NH May 10 are noted.

Kennebunk Bangor Robert A. Nadeau Elizabeth Smith Evelyn Bull Jane McCabe Charles W. Smith Rodney Hanson Albert W. Emmons Maurice Carrier Harry Mapes Ethel Littlefield Isobel Gooch Cecelia Cashen Charles Cole H. Willis Day, Jr Robert Dowd Harold Shuffleburg Harold Shuffleburg, Jr Edward Haines Janice Sherman Perry Wesley Jackson Evelyn LeBarge Mildred Jackson Donald Jackson Gregory Jackson Den 7 Cub Scouts of St. David Episcopal Church Portland Street Donald Ja Derick Robert Buckland Eric Record Donald Michael Jackson Joseph Cole Wadsworth Williams Peter Kenney Larry Challis Women’s Fellowship of Christ Church J. Russell Yates Circle 2 Women’s Fellowship of Christchurch Flagstones Newington N. H

Children Art And Craft Work On Exhibition At Bricks Store Museum

May exhibit at the Brick Store Museum Kennebunk features two displays in the Lord gallery. Kennebunk school children art work collected by art instructor Mrs Mario DiFrederico and Girl Scouts of Gorgeana Council craft projects show drawings and crafts from Brownies to Senior Scouts. Parents are invited to view their children’s accomplishments during this period.

Brick, Store Museum Kennebunk Lord Girl Scouts of York County Mario DiFrederico

Maine university names dorm Penobscot Hall

University of Maine names the new women’s dormitory Penobscot Hall. President Lloyd Elliott said trustees set a state county naming policy. The building, costing 936000 dollars, will house 180 coeds and is nearly complete.

CRONO Penobscot Hall University of Maine Lloyd Elliot

Schubert Club Concert at Kennebunk May 4

The Kennebunk Schubert Club Music Festival, May 4 at Kennebunk High School, will raise funds for a music camp scholarship and honor a high school band student. A style show with Murphy's Biddeford fashions, Bernard's Biddeford accessories, and talent acts accompany the 8 p.m. concert. Tickets at door or via Mrs. Elliot Freeman.

Kennebunk Murphy's of Biddeford Bernard's Hat Shop Alfred Street

Cancer Crusade Extended At Beach A Month

Old Orchard Beach extends the Cancer Crusade through April after a Tuesday house-to-house drive. Donations may be sent directly to Francis Carr, treasurer. Key Club and women’s clubs organized volunteer efforts led by William Cook and Miss Mary Verrill, with numerous local volunteers and town chairmen coordinating outreach.

Old Orchard Beach Key Club Mary Verrill Old Orchard Beach High School Francis Carr William Cook Thomas Moutsatsos William Muir Irving Hertz Stephen Cook Russell Bird Hugh Banks Harold Horne Donald Pratt John Joncas James Prendergast Arthur Leddy Fred Knight Business Secson Mildred McAlpine Mona Simpson Francis Bunson Betty Manduca Leo Larochelle Ruth McLeod Doris St. Allaire Jackie Brown Jerome le Pelletier Norman Davis Carter Radley Natalie Drogzgitis Nicolates Skinsacos Germaine Cote Gerard Russell Donald Lake Russell Fletcher Laurel Cushing John Menard Raymond Andrews Clinton Presley Shirley Souza Carl Leavitt Helen Cummings Priscilla Jarry Claudette Jacques Glenna Sherman Cecile Geaumont Janice Dupuis Randy Nuttal Maureen Bellerose Linda Pillsbury Clair Monier Judith Potvin Priscilla Fournier Mary Lee Durfee Margaret Cantara Gail Binette Philip Auger Mildred B. Leonard Paul Potvin

Orchardettes Plan Mothers Night at Old Orchard Beach

The Orchardettes club held its annual meeting at Pat Tousignant's home in Old Orchard Beach. A Mothers Night program is being planned. A report on a recent food sale showed strong profit adding to the treasury. Members present were Pat Tousignant Elaine Buzzell Laurie Wadleigh Maureen LaFountain Peggy McGlauflin Barbara Regan Michele Benoit and Nancy Desjardins. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Maureen LaFountain's home.

Orchardettes Club Pat Tousignant Old Orchard Beach Treasury Elaine Buzzell Laurie Wadleigh Maureen LaFountain Peggy McGlauflin Barbara Regan Michele Benoit Nancy Desjardins

Health Council At Lyman Elects Officers At Home

Health Council at Lyman elected officers at a meeting held at the home of Mrs. Viola McAlevey. Officers chosen were chairwoman Mrs. Marjore Johnston, vice chairwoman Mrs. Nellie Burgess, treasurer Miss Janet Tibbetts, publicity chair Mrs. Elinor Rundgren, and secretary Mrs. Beverly Harriman. The next meeting is set for May 24 at Mrs. Gail Nason’s home in Lyman. Attendees included Mrs. Beverly Harriman, Mrs. Gail Nason, Mrs. Nellie Burgess, Mrs. Marjorie Johnston, Mrs. Celestia Monroe, Mrs. Maria Clement RN, and the hostess.

Lyman Health Council Viola McAlevey Marjore Johnston Nellie Burgess Janet Tibbetts Elinor Rundgren Beverly Harriman Gail Nason Lyman Marjorie Johnston Celestia Monroe Maria Clement

Beach Kiwanians Hold Dinner Meeting at Hall

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis club met Tuesday evening at Robinson Memorial Hall with President John Wortman presiding. An invocation was given by Adelbert and the gathering discussed club matters and community involvement.

Old Orchard Beach

Malden Band Arrives for Kennebunk Concert Weekend

Malden Schools band from Massachusetts travels to Kennebunk for a weekend of rehearsals and activities. Housing, chaperones, and a barbecue are organized by local volunteers. A Friday two hour rehearsal and a Saturday morning session precede the 8 PM Saturday concert amid expectations of a large crowd.

Malden Schools Band Massachusetts Kennebunk Kennebunk Band Boosters Malden Russell Bryant Kenneth Ackley Andrew J. Peterson Wesley Bridges E E. McPherres Memorial Field

Kennebunk Red Cross Elects Officers

The Kennebunk chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting at the Unitarian church electing a new slate led by Thomas J. Regan Jr as chairman and Charles Desson as vice chairman Miss Alice Gibson became secretary with Mrs Lester Hathaway executive secretary. Board members serve terms through 1961 62 and 63 with diverse officers and committee chairs announced along with a guest talk on interchapter cooperation and new pension law notes.

Kennebunk American Red Cross Kennebunk Unitarian Church Thomas J. Regan, Jr Charles Desson Theodore O. Kingsbury Alice Gibson Lester G. Hathaway Elliot R. Green Thomas Mars Thomas J. Reagan Leander G. Smith Charles E. Cole Chester Cram, Jr Sidney W. Dymkoski George D.noiles Edward C. Winston R. Adm George Phillips John Kotlewski Theodore C. Kingsbury Walter R. Cole Miss Lord Theodore Kingsbury Robert T. Davis David W. Emmons John Kozlewski Robert Dowd Ernest Cartwright Joanne Larsen JRC Hathaway Madelyn Hussey RCVFC Central Maine Alice Lambert Home Service Ets

Art Association Workshop At Beach Hall

Old Orchard Beach Art Association held a Wednesday workshop at the VFW hall Atlantic Avenue. Vice President Jillian Jakeman presided in the president absence. Frances Dickson reported a dinner and auction as successful. Russell Rix demonstrated oil painting. refreshments by Dickson. Officer nominations planned for next meeting. Attendees included Jacqueline Jakeman Gertrude Eastman Frances Dickson Helen Cummings Mildred Leonard Kathryn Ogden Rosalie Rix Trene Shuman Ethel Wight Evelyn Monier Lincoln Bishop Russell Rix guest Joseph Ogden.

Old Orchard Beach Art Association VFW Atlantic Avenue Adrienne Binette Jillian Jakeman Frances Dickson Russell Rix Gertrude Eastman Helen Cummings Mildred Leonard Kathryn Ogden Rosalie Rix Trene Shuman Ethel Wight Evelyn Monier Lincoln Bishop Russ Rix Joseph Ogen

Youth Highway Safety Show Planned At Beach Friday

Plans by William Cook of Old Orchard Beach high school to host Sgt. Carl Pike of the Michigan Sheriff's department for a Safety Magic Show Friday noon. Pike travels nationwide on leave from Michigan duties, sponsored by the American Trucking Association, with state officials Mrs. Robert Johnson of Biddeford and William MacKenzie of Portland attending the assembly.

William Cook Old Orchard Beach Carl Pike Michigan Sheriff's Department Sgt

Bodine Woman Injured After Collision With Pickup

Mrs. Paul Bodine, driving on a country road near Simla, Colo, collided at a hill crest with a pickup driven by her husband. She received lacerations, bumps, and bruises, while the truck driver escaped uninjured.

Simla Colo Paul Bodine

Evening Club Tour and Singalong at Portland Airport

M Jakeman Sr hosted a singing gathering led by Donald Shorey with Donald Shorey Jr at the piano. After dinner the club toured Portland airport guided by John Menard.

M. Jakeman, Sr Donald Shorey Donald Shorey, Jr Portland John Menard

Open House At Wells Grange Draws 160 Guests

Wells Grange held an open house at the Sanford road hall with more than 160 guests signing the guest book. Officers led by George N. Perkins opened with a ceremony and brief Civil War era history. Performances included piano duets, vocal duets, grade six Charleston, guitar numbers, and pantomimes. Speakers included Leigh Webber Wells town manager and Dr Oney P Smith.

Wells Grange Sanford Road The Grange George N. Perkins Arthur M. Perkins South Nellie McIntire Beulah Hanscom York Isabel Perkins Jacob M. Kelley McIntire Irene Allen Wells Ellen Littlefield Marilyn Jellison Kathleen Feeney Erica Christiansen Kathleen Daggett Michael Boston Marcus Tufts Jason Holder I Love Life Diane Roberts Rondeau’ Brothers Sanford Leigh Webber Wells Oney P. Smith Dean Barrows Pamela Berry Home Garden of Tomorrow Elaine LaPierre Fran E. Higgins

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