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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1959

Page

3

Kennebunk Social: Local Rentals and Guests

Mr and Mrs Earl Witham of Fletcher street have purchased the two family Castellon house. Guests at the Fletcher street home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Morris include Maud Morris Cornelius Sullivan Judy Sullivan and Chester Morris with Maryanne Sullivan of Newport R I. Judy Sullivan will stay for the summer. The Bingham family of Auburn were weekend guests and headed to Providence for vacation. Bridham and Witham served together with the U S Marines at Camp Lejeune. Mr and Mrs John J Shaheen Jr of Macon Ga are guests of Mr and Mrs James P Nadeau at Kennebunk Beach. Shaheen will attend the Loyal Order of Moose convention in Pittsburgh August 15–20. Mrs E D McKeon and daughter Janet spent time in Boston for shopping. Janet McKeon attended Mount Ida College in Newton Center Mass and will resume studies there.

Earl Witham Fletcher Street Auburn Fletcher Sect Ernest Morris Maud Morris Cornelius Sullivan Judy Fall River Mass Chester Morris Maryanne Newport R. I Judy Sullivan Morris William Bridgham Flecher Street Bingham’s Providence R. Ir Bridham Witham U. S. Marines Camp Lejeune N. C John J. Shaheen, Jr Macon James P. Nadeau Kennebunk Beach Shaheen The Loyal Order of Moose

Benevolent Act Sparks Goose Rocks Swimming Contest

A benevolent act leads Black Eye swimmers to compete in contests at Goose Rocks on September 28. Trooper and Mrs. Richard Bowley from Coopers Corner visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Crocker in Searoad Kennebunk and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nunan at Cape Porpoise. They then spent the weekend in Gardiner as guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Crocker.

Richard Bowley Coopers Corner Gerald Crocker Searoad Kennebunk Nelson Nunan Cape Porpoise Sea Road Gardiner Benjamin Crocker Dublin Ireland Robert Mitchum Irisia Mitchum Kirk Douglas Hunter Buddy Cork

West Kennebunk news notes and county events

Mr. and Mrs. Everett How ard and children visited Lynn Mass to return Mrs Velma Campbell home after a two week vacation. Kenneth Dutch wedding trip couple visit. will settle in Bristol Conn. WSCS group to York Beach. many local residents listed. Goose Rocks Beach junior water program events highlighted with swimmers and team rosters. several contests and a bakecake for Terry Horne. Fireworks Event and community notices follow with local families named. Mitchum Ireland incident recap details clash at a bar ending with police intervention.

Everett T. Howard Cheryl Lesley Rick Lynn Mass Velma Campbell Newbury Adventure Land Kenneth Dutch Harland Dutch Bristol Conn Alfred Usher Donald Goose Rocks Beach Allen-By-The-Sea Hotel Neil Serpico Donna Shaffer Sandy Lewis Debbie Young Patsy Dykstra George Clark Richard Cooke Donald Brown Bertha Stafford Steve Snyder Michelle Burnham Michael Reily Barbara Wilson Tripp England Jay Pingree Kenton Johnson Steve Fessenden Sally Peters Betsy Bodmer Bill Cooke Becky Pierce Larry Willy Robbie Gilpatric Sally Mediina Buffer” Medina Roberta Moulter Jane Hartig Maureen Reilly Mary Voccia Pat Gordon Kathleen Willy Marcia Schaltenbrand Dave Young Beth Gilpatric Ann Cooke Nancy Webber Debbie Kang Suzanne Pingree Alexandra Newell Candy Butts Cathy Y Voccia Leslie Wilson Tommy Dellatorre Pat Hartig Wayne Fessenden Matt Johnson Pamela Pingree Susan Peter Dick Boehner Susan Lewis Roger Pierce Douglas McCrae John Dykstra Ray Voccia Howard Whitehead Michael Moulton Caroline Burnham Cheri Butts Ricky Gunn Tommy Snyder Alyson Tricco Betsy Boehner Michael Moulten Douglas Mee- Crae Jonathon Gordon Alyson Triceo Susan Peters Jon Weber Dick Cooke Don Brown Marsia Scheltenbrand Peter Gray Nancy Weber Debbie Kinny Peanut Bertha Safford Mike Reilly Trip England Mike Gray Sally Medina Alexander Newell Cathy Vorce Ajrilie Dellatorre Eric England

Portland Glass program slated at Kennebunk museum

Miss Marion P. Dana of Portland presents a lecture on Portland Glass at The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk on August 11 at 8 p m. Her talk features glass specimens from the historic Portland Glass factory, organized 1864 and lasting until 1873, noted for its artful wares and nationwide reputation. Portland Glass remains highly valued by collectors.

Brick Store Kennebunk Marion P. Dana Portland Dana New England Portland Glass

Missile Launched From Cape Canaveral Ahead of Satellite Flight

The Air Force fired a Thor missile on a 1500 mile test flight Wednesday night in a prelude to a satellite launch. The launch appeared perfect as a 90 foot Thor-Able rocket near the pad readies to send a 142 pound radiation satellite into orbit within days.

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force

Ohio Minister To Preach At Ocean Park

The Rev. Otis A. Maxfield of Columbus Ohio will guest preach at The Temple Ocean Park Sunday at 10 30 aided by Rev. Douglas V. Maclean and Rev. Wilfrid J. Maclean. Adelbert M. Jakeman will preside. TheService includes choirs and a memory of Lt Ronald A Hahn and Rev William Hamilton. Evening program features a sacred concert by Portland Men's Singing Club directed by Carl R. Crosby with a devotional period by Rev H E White.

Otis A. Maxfield First Community Church Columbus Ohio Court Square Church Springfield Miss Temple Ocean Park Douglas V. Maclean First Congregational Church Kewanee Ill Wilfrid J. Maclean United Congregational Church Norwich Adelbert M. Jakeman Ocean Park Association Camp Azalea Girls Temple Choir Don G. Mason Berneice F. Libby Ronald Allison Hahn USMC Clement F. Hahn William Jamilton Portland Men's Singing Club Carl R. Crosby, Sr Dorothy Dee Hicks Christ Largo Bach Lord Titcomb McFarlane Arr Stevens H. E. White United Church of Canada McMasterville Quebec

South Berwick Youths Injured In Motorcycle Crash

North Berwick AP reports two South Berwick youths were injured when a motorcycle collided with a car on Route 4. The riders, Robert Wheeler 18 and Leach 18, were hurled 75 feet. Wheeler suffered a leg fracture and Leach a head injury. Both were hospitalized in Dover, New Hampshire. Police said the car tried to pass the motorcycle traveling in the same direction.

North Berwick South Berwick Route 4 Robert Wheeler Suf Leach Everett Dover N.H

Ike to Address Labor Bill On TV Tonight

President Eisenhower will speak on labor legislation this evening from 7 30 to 7 45 p m EDT. The address will be broadcast by major television and radio networks.

Ike New York Eisenhower

Funeral rites for John Vamvakides held at St Demetrios

Funeral services for John Vamvakides were held yesterday at 2 p m from St Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. Rev. George Venetos of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church Portland officiated. Burial was in the family lot in St Demetrios cemetery.

John Vamvakides St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church George Venetos Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Portland iSt. Demetrios Cemetery

Soviet Visitor Fails To Excite Town in Iowa

In Coon Rapids Iowa a Khrushchev visit to Roswell Garst next month draws little local buzz. Town leader Thomas Rogers notes no plans or excitement while Garst, seed corn grower, confirms only a possible Iowa agriculture showcase and a stay if invited. The Garst showplace has hosted Soviet delegations since 1955 as Khrushchev and Garst converse about seed corn and farming.

Coon Rapids Iowa Nikita Khrushchev Roswell Garst Thomas Rogers The Enterprise Moscow Khrushchev Garst Soviet Union Rogers

Schedule Listed For BHS Registration

Registration for Biddeford High School will occur the week of August 10. Seniors register Monday, juniors Tuesday, sophomores Wednesday, and freshmen Thursday. Unregistered students may register at the office of Superintendent Paul Larrabee. Registration hours are 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.

Biddeford High School Paul Larrabee Biddeford

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