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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1961

Page

3

Four Seasons Fair Committee Sets Final Work Session

The decorations committee for the Four Seasons Fair at South Congregational church Kennebunkport fixed August 7 as the final work session. The fair runs August 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, sponsored by the parish Women’s Association. Seasonal colors and seasonal motifs will greet booths and tables during the working bee. Members attending workshop include Mrs. Richard E. Wheeler, Mrs. G Gordon Twambley, Mrs. Richard V. Bibber, and Mrs. Earl Bibber. Mrs. John D. was absent.

South Congregational Kennebunkport Earl V. Bibber Women's Association Richard E. Wheeler G. Gordon Twambley Richard V. Bibber Earl Bibber John D

Rabbi Jacobson to Speak at Old Orchard Beach Service

Rabbi Abraham I. Jacobson of Raverhill Mass will guest speak for the third year at the Old Orchard Beach Jewish Youth Center services Friday night at 9 30 in the Empire hotel Old Orchard Beach Rabbi Hershel Handler of Manchester N H will lead the services assisted by four teenagers A question and answer period will follow with Rabbi Jacobson leading the discourse Refreshments will be served

Abraham I. Jacobson Raverhill Mass Old Orchard Beach Jewish Youth Center Empire Hotel Hershel Handler Manchester N. H Jacobson

Lebanon church service features Miss Hersom sign interpreter

Miss Muriel Hersom will show movies at the church service and interpreted the sermon in sign language for deaf visitors from Yuiquiyu Puerto Rico. The event followed Rev. Lee Carter's sermon at last Sunday's service, with a Sunday school picnic planned for August 12 at Wentworth State Park.

Muriel Hersom Yuiquiyu Puerto Rico Hersom Lee Carter Ehurch Wentworth, State Park John Tuttle Beverly Ann Tuttle James Lord, Jr Sanford Alice Sam York John Buckley Wash Rochester N. H Harold Sands Hermit Island Bath Washington State

Art Exhibit At Kennebunk Draws Wide Attendance

Over 81 works judged in the 21st annual exhibition at Brick Store Museum Kennebunk feature oils water colors and prints. Winners include Omer T Lassonde for Empire Room and Dee Parfitt for Still Life with honors to Anne Power Hardenburg and John D Evans in various categories. Around 45 artists exhibited including Mildred Andrew Marcia E Bailey and Claire Foster Bresnahan, with entries remaining on display through August.

Brick Store Museum Kennebunk Omer T. _ Lassonde Empire Room Dee Parfitt Anne Power Hardenburg John D Evans B. Patten Vens Kraus William Fisher Florence S. Richardson Peggy Bacon New York Chris Ritter Ogunovi' Art Association Schepens-Kraus Bayside N. Y Orion P. Sharpe Slingerlands Alphonse J. Shelton Wiscasset Vivian M. Smith Westford Mass Henry Strater Ogunquit Katherine Strobeck Amsterdam Westbert H. Stuhlmueller Hamilton Ohio Edna Stuhlmueller Frederick Zener Hazlet N. J Omer T. Lessonde Harlan S. Webster South Portland Arlene Toussaint Portland

Vail Attends Mathematics Institute at Boston College

Thomas Vail, principal of Kennebunk Junior High and eighth grade math instructor, attends a six week Mathematics Institute at Boston College Newton Mass. He was awarded a scholarship to the Institute by the National Science Foundation.

Thomas Vail Kennebunk Boston College Newton Mass Vail National Science Foundation

Kennebunk Couple Marks Anniversary in Diverse Celebrations

The Kennebunk couple celebrating their anniversary hosted relatives from the United States, Argentina, and Puerto, with supper at Fore Fathers Spring House in Arundel and dancing at the Old Fort Inn in Kennebunkport. They had just returned from a five day trip to Niagara Falls and Canada, while Edward and Mrs Dargis hosted a separate 25th wedding anniversary party at Fletcher Street in Kennebunk, arranged by their children Paul and Dargis.

West Kennebunk William Higgins Cape Porpoise Argentina Puerto Robert Dargis Susan Benson Kennebunkport Spring House Arundel Old Fort Inn Dargis Niagara Falls Canada Edward Dargis Fletcher Street Paul Dargis

Expansion Of Kennebunk School Is Under Way

An informal Kennebunk School committee meeting discussed a four room Park street school addition and land needs, aiming to start this fall with Maurice Clark ill. Plans include shifting grades among Cousens and Park street schools, plus continued use of the Cousens basement for classes. The panel also noted resignations and potential talks with Kennebunkport about tuition and joint school issues.

Kennebunk Park Street Maurice Clark Cousens Cousens School Iew Joseph Plamandon Biddeford High School Kennebunkport School Board Kennebunkport Kennebunk High

Beach Campers Earn Swimming Certificates at Old Orchard Beach

The Happy Day camp at Old Orchard Beach held a water safety program led by William Earle. Campers who qualified received swimming certificates after a day of activities including a morning prayer, patriotic salute, and songs by the Happy Day Sextet and Happy Six. Rosamond Tucker and Janice Spear presented the certificates.

William Earle Old Orchard Beach Frank Goodwin Crooners Larry Green James Souza Richard Spill Richard Cooper Saul Green Little Red Schoolhouse The Happy Six Stanley Karlin John Throumoulos David Zattlin Jay Nathanson Paul Karabdkin Andy Fitanides Tony Spamoni Earle Janice Spear Red Cross Rosamond Tucker York County American Red Cross

Originality Displayed In Flower Show At K Port

Originality and striking arrangements led Kennebunkport Historical Society annual flower show held at society headquarters. Judges included Mrs. Ale, Mrs. Eastwood, and Mrs. Cole. Best in show voted by the public. Winners spanned multiple classes from best in garden to miniature gardens, with notable exhibits of woodlands and table settings.

Kennebunkport Historical Society Robert Ale Portland James Eastwood, Jr Kennebunkport Richard Cole Kennebunk Beach Russell Staples Kenbank William Pierce Richard Nott Society Albert Madeira Yon James Eastwood Edward Wentworth Madeira Patrick Ryan John Coring J. Corning Dana Reef Nis Kenneth Roberts William L. Pierce Earle Spencer Ward Johnson A. Ralph Stephan D. B. Maturin Elmore MacPhie Milton Shaw R. F. Beard Katherine Grant Ruth Littlefield F. Stanley Thirkell Carrol Holmberg Harry Lapirow Nancy Walker Curtis Schnorr Allen Lindley, Jr Richard K. Wellington L. Keith Marshall Henrietta Schmidt Hugh Googins Wentworth Barbara Gerrish Jean Price Robbin Roeffler William W. Colin, Jr Virginia Wellington Ralph Smith John Corning Richard B. Cole Edmund Wardrop

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