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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1961

Page

6

Contributors Of Prizes For Art Exhibit Listed

Mrs. Jillian Jakeman chairs arrangements for the annual Old Orchard Beach Art Association festival at Jordan Memorial Hall Ocean Park August 9 10 and 11. A list of prize fund contributors includes Arthur T. Dickson Jerome Plante Louis W. Simpson Dickson V Simpson Dickson Simpson Red and White Elva Frizgie James Montsatsos Jimmies Super Markets John Wortman George Skillin Adelbert Jakeman Sr Montrose Hillcompear Emerson Akin Ethel Bird Shoreys TV and Electric Henry Rudy Seagate Cut Rate Playmate Toytown Donald Briggs and Adelbert M Jakeman Jr.

Jillian Jakeman Old Orchard Beach Art Association Jordan Memorial Hall Temple Avenue Ocean Park Arthur T. Dickson Old Orchard Beach Country Club Jerome Plante Louis W. Simpson Dickson V. Simpson Dickson & Simpson Elva Frizgie Ocean Park Garage James Montsatsos Jimmies Super Markets John Wortman Washington Avenue George Skillin Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr Montrose E. Hillcompear Inc Emerson Akin Ethel Bird Shoreys T.V. and Electric Henry Rudy Beach Pharmacy Seagate Donald Briggs Oil Service and Garage Inc Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr

Kennebunk Area Social Notes Reveal Travel and Family Moves

Local residents report visits and relocations across Maine and nearby states. Twin sons Michael and Mark Twist return to Merrimac Mass after visiting grandparents in Portland, while Ethel Small visits Lynn for ten days. Joyce Davidson spends a week in Barrington New Hampshire after winning a Bannach contest trip. The Davidson family travels to Millbury Mass for the funeral of Mrs Wallace Davidson, age 74. Paul J. Lafferty of Philadelphia vacationing three weeks with wife and daughter in the Green Leaf Inn. Families from Kennebunk Lower Village and Derry NH occupy cottages and visit relatives as spring moves ahead.

Michael and Mark Twist Carroll Twist Merrimac Mass Alphonseton Portland Street Ethel Small Lynn Harold Small Storer Street Joyce Davidson Freeman Davidson Kenebunk Lower Ree Barrington N.H Miss Davidson Kennebunkport Bann Lloyd Jewett Tommy Mary Beth Mark Paul J. Lafferty Philadelphia Mary Green Leaf Inn Summer Street Robert B. Perry Barbara Cole Janet Jill Derry Drakes Island

Bogus Check Passer Asks Postponement

George H. Brown spent 55 days in jail on seven bad check charges in Miami. In court Judge Jack asked if he learned his lesson and Brown asked to stay jailed until Friday to avoid temptation and finish a few matters before leaving. The judge sent him back to his cell.

Miami Fla George H. Brown Jackask Brown Surse

Originality Continued in Horticultural Displays

The article lists winners in men’s horticultural exhibits Leroy Smith first Dr Harry Lapirow second L A Rounds third. Children’s arrangements up to 14 Kathy Mayo first Barker Wardrop second Caroline Schnorr third Ruth Fleischman fourth Pam ela Badger Betsy Durrell honorable mention. Special arrangements with gladioli Mrs William Mollin first Edna R Ward second. Special recognition to Mrs James Eastwood for a flower arrangement for a Kennebunkport hotel. Judging before noon and viewing in the afternoon. Arrangements show were by Mrs Oscar Cox chairperson with Mrs Ralph Smith vice chair and committee chairs.

Leroy Smith Harry Lapirow L. A. Rounds Kathy Mayo Barker Wardrop Caroline Schnorr Ruth Fleischman Carol Madeira Pamela Badger Betsy Durrell Gladioli William Mollin Edna R. Ward James Eastwood Kennebunkport Oscar Cox Ralph Smith

Benefit Food Sale At Beach Saturday

A public sale of cooked foods including baked beans pies cakes bread and more will be held at the beach this Saturday to raise funds for a local benevolent cause. Proceeds go to community relief efforts and assistance for those in need.

Alfred Meeting May Organize Industrial Panel

A public meeting in Alfred Town hall at 7 30 Monday evening will discuss forming an industrial development committee for the town. Raymond A Cote of the Department of Economic Development outlines committee activities and how the agency can aid improved communities. Henry M Knight, Alfred selectman, arranged the gathering after talks among local businessmen and officials.

Alfred Raymond A. Cote Department of Economic Development Cote Henry M. Knight Alfred Selectman

Fresh Air children head home after Kennebunk visit

Nine Fresh Air fund youngsters traveled to New York Wednesday after a two week Kennebunk stay. Five will remain for two more weeks with hosts including the Perkins and Smith families and two sisters in Arundel. Overseen by Mrs. Henry Pickering, YM chairman, the program is sponsored by the Kennebunkport Health council and South Congregational Church.

Fresh Air Fund New York Kennebunk Frederick Perkins, Jr Robert Smith North Berwick Norman Robinson Hartley Leach Arundel Henry Pickering Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund York County Kennebunkport

Birthday party for Elizabeth Ann Lancie Jr. one year old

A birthday party was held at Elizabeth Ann Lancie Jr.’s home on Temple Avenue to celebrate her first birthday. Parents Mr and Mrs William E Lancie Jr hosted guests including numerous Collins and O’Boyne cousins, uncles and aunts, with many gifts and refreshments provided. Grandparents Harold Randall and Paulette Briggs sent gifts but could not attend.

Elizabeth Ann Lanne William E. Lancie Jr Temple Avenue Coral Collins Joan Collins John Collins Richard Collins Susan O’boyne Marcia O'Boyne Linda O'Boyne Billy Marie O'Boyne Cherry O'Boyne David Oboyne Gary Lanoie Billy O’boyne Thomas Collins Edna Patenaude Harold Randall Paulette Briggs Na Briggs Steve Briggs Scott Briggs Candy Briggs Claudette Briggs James Moutsatsos Kenneth N. Lanole

Gardiner Tor Feted At Kennebunk Party

Edmund Cooper Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edmund Cooper Sr Gardiner was guest at party in honor of his second birthday at the home of grandparents Mr and Mrs George Cooper Kennebunk Lower Village They visited for two weeks Attending were Pamiel Sandy and Norman Nunan Jr of Kennebunkport Miss Linda Wolfe of Bronx NY Mrs Mary McKenney of Kennebunk Lower Village Edmunds sisters Debbie and Cathy his mother Mrs Edmund Cooper Sr all of Gardiner Mrs Norran Nunan and Mrs George Cooper

Edmund Cooper, Jr Edmund Cooper Gardiner George Cooper Kennebunk Lower Village Pamiel Sandy Norman Nunan, Jr Kennebunkport Linda

Camp Ellis Firemen Plan Lobster Feed

Camp Ellis Firemen outline plans for a lobster feed at the Camp Ellis fire house on August 13 with serving hours from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees at the meeting included fire chief Raymond Gagnon and members Armand Gagnon Paul Gagne Paul Boutet Thomas Buzzell Ralph Allen Donald Abbott Kenneth Pendleton Colin Wormwood Libby Ernest Robbins Fred Coulombe Norman Wormwood Jack Pendleton Wilfrid Colson Noel Dube and guest Joseph P. S. Gregoire.

Camp Ellis Raymond Gagnon Armand Gagnon Paul Gagne Paul Boutet Thomas Buzzell Ralph Allen Donald Abbott Kenneth Pendleton Colin Wormwood Avid Libby Ernest Robbins Fred Coulombe Norman Wormwood Jack Pendleton Wilfrid Colson Noel Dube Joseph P. S. Gregoire

King Court of Amaranth to Hold Saturday Event

The fit of King Court Order of Amaranth of Saco will hold a gathering Saturday from 10 a m to 2 p m at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach Mrs Gertrude Leonard is chairman of arrangements.

Fit of King Court Order of Amaranth Saco Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall West Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach Gertrude Leonard

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