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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1962

Page

3

Mother Of 13 Also Tops As Entertainer

In Blandford Mass a 39 year old mother of 13 and local meat cutter’s wife performs as Vicki Lynne a nightclub entertainer in New England and upstate New York. She leads a double life with no piano at home and commutes 25 miles to Springfield for work while maintaining two distinct families and identities.

Blandford Mass Berkshire Hills Massachusetts Guadalupe Garcia New England New York Vicki Lynne Siner Shaw Main Street Miss Lynne Virgnia Trudeau Worcester Frank Trudeau James Bisceglia Darlene Bisceglia Europe War Department Anzio Jamie Brownsville Texas Toni Jose Mario Leilani Timothy Nanette Sherri Faith Rosalie Melodie Christopher Garcias Springfield Garcia

Fifth annual Old Orchard Beach Art Show at Jordan Hall

The Old Orchard Beach Art association hosts the fifth annual festival at Jordan Hall Ocean Park from 2 to 8 pm Wednesday to Friday. Isabelle McIver presides with Ethel Wight as general chair. judges include James Elliott Henry Gemzelman and George J. de Lyra. Paintings in oils watercolors pastels and drawings will be shown with works from members and guests. Exhibitors may enter up to three pictures bring them to Temple on Tuesday refreshments daily and a popular vote prize offered.

Old Orchard Beach Gertrude Eastman Irene Shuman Jillian Jakeman Priscilla Skilling Mildred Leonard Adrienne Binette Helen Hall Sarah Bridge Graves Helen Cummings Elizabeth Wilson Julie Clear Helen Smith Lillian Jakeman Sally Dow Alice Leavitt James A. Elliott West Bath Henry Gemzelman Kennebunkport George J. de Lyra South Harpswell

Experts Fight To Save Lafayettte Elm In Kennebunk

Arborists worked to save the 200 year old Lafayettte Elm on Storer Street Kennebunk as a 60 foot feeder limb was removed and Dutch Elm disease spreads into a foot of the tree with a 150 foot plus spread. Officials from nearby towns and out of state volunteered efforts to protect the historic Lafayett e Elm once entertained Marquis de Lafayette in 1825.

Lafayyette Storer Street Kennebunk Marquis de Lafayette Storer Mansion

Franciscan Festival in Kennebunk Draws 3500 Plus Crowd

More than 3,500 people attended the Franciscan Fathers festival at Lower Village Kennebunk. The day began with a Solemn High Mass by Rev. Joseph Vicebicius, O. F. M., freshly ordained at Wappingers Falls, N Y. A noon dinner featured American and Lithuanian styles followed by a 3:30 p m cultural program by St Peter's choir of South Boston conducted by Prof J Kacinskas. Lithuanian dances by Anna Ivaska and shrine tours complemented the outdoor mass and grounds.

Franciscan Fathers Lower Village Yesteray Joseph Vicebicius Wappinger Falls N. Y St. Peter's Parish South Boston J. Kacinskas Anna Ivaska

Old Orchard Beach Visitors and Events Report

Rev. and Mrs. William T. Watson and grandson Bobby of Clearwater Fla visit Old Orchard Beach and stay with Mrs. Ethel Kimball, as they plan eight days of meetings in Hartland New Brunswick. Also at Kimball’s home are Waldo Bernard and wife of Wellesley and a Baltimore sister-in-law. The Educational Bureau schedules a Friday Fashion Show at 8 pm at Temple Avenue Ocean Park with Ritz Gown Shoppe designs. The Acquaintance Club of Ocean Park hosts its annual fair and luncheon at Porter Hall Tuesday, starting 10 am with noon luncheon. Miss Mila Thomas serves as club president.

Old Orchard Beach William T. Watson Bobby Clearwater Fla Ethel Kimball Evergreen Avenue Dr. Watson Clearwater College Fenway Academy Christian High School Dunedin Hartland New Brunswick Watson Waldo Bernard Wellesley Mass Baltimore Educational Bureau Temple Temple Avenue Ocean Park Acquaintance Club Porter Hall Mila Thomas

Firework festivities draw thousands to Kennebunk Beach

More than 7000 people attended the 77th River Carnival fireworks at Kennebunk Beach near the Kennebunk River mouth. Fire department fought a dump fire behind Jerry's Market early Saturday, reaching within 10 feet of the Gerard Vadnais home. flames extinguished after about two hours. | Notable visitors include Mrs Mary Bridges of Wells on vacation from the Kennebunk Superintendent of Schools office. Miss Patricia Searles of Millington injured in a Maine turnpike crash near Kennebunk. Mr and Mrs Stanley Maguire of Westbrook hosted at Sea Crest Inn with Marion Maguire.

Kennebunk Beach Kennebunk River Kenne Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Mary Bridges Wells Superintendent of Schools of Kennebunk Jerry’s Market Foan Gerard Vadnais Marie Biehler Granby Mass Raymond Brown Mousam Road Edmund Cashen Auburn Floyd Mitchell Augusta John Baker Dorchester Maine Webber Hospital Sea Crest Inn Kennebunkport

Learning to Be a Strap Hanger in Bradenton

Bradenton city tax clerk Walter Golby describes his 5 month old daughter gripping his beard and pulling herself up to stand. The playful moment shows the baby using the beard as a strap to hang on as Golby bends over the crib.

Bradenton, Fla Walter Golby Bradenton Papa Baby

Parade Of Boats Captivates Kennebunkport Crowd

About 15 000 spectators lined the Kennebunk River for the 77th annual parade in Kennebunkport. Judges picked winners across divisions led by the Maine Arts and Crafts inboard float and Betsy Moore’s Titanic survivors self propelled entry. Notable floats included Ben Casey and the Ro ffler Kubiak Old Time Carnival Spirit, plus towed sailboats featuring Indians and tepees. The Maine Maid led the field, while Rotary Club, Shawmut Inn, and PT boat 109 lookalike entries drew attention. The event was chaired by Warren C. Fisher with judge Elmont S. Tyndale and Miss Barbara Klint.

Kennebunk River Kennebunkport Maine Arts and Crafts Roffler-Kubiak Ben Casey Kennebunks Moriarity Sisters Cleopatra River Club Arundel Yacht Club Betsy Moore Baum Boat Building Corporation Rotary Club Shawmut Inn Peter Turbot Dr. Lorenz Elmont S. Tyndale Hugh Marshall Barbara Klint Stockholm Sweden Warren C. Fisher

Boom erang the dog runs a streetside ice cream tab

In Louisville a six year old cocker spaniel known as Boom erang lies in the road as vendors stop for his daily treat. A bell signals the pattern and a driver buys a cup of ice cream then notes the sale in a small book. Owner Joe Fugatte settles the weekly balance.

Louisville, Ky Boomerang Joe Fugatte

Duty of policeman to enforce law as written

The article argues police must enforce traffic laws exactly as written, regardless of individual opinions on minor or perceived silly violations. It cites varying speeds and visibility, notes penalties vary by statute, and urges traffic engineering study to change signs if needed. It emphasizes fairness and obedience to legally posted regulations.

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Biddeford Pool Fair Sponsors a Gay Nineties Day

Biddeford Pool Community Club held an all day fair with over 1,500 attendees including year round residents and summer visitors. Walter Alexander chaired grounds and booths with a Gay Nineties theme. Dozens of booths featured chairmen and activities from clowns for kids to crafts, baked goods, refreshments, and a portrait exhibit. Proceeds support club projects and a new $100 Biddeford High School graduate scholarship awarded annually.

Biddeford Pool Community Club Walter Alexander Ernest Tarbox Frederick O’neil Frank Peck Roy McNaughton Cluded Joseph Souza Edward Wolfertz Frank Handlen Charles Small, Jr Robert Gross Sara Ball Clinton Eaton William McKenney Jane Day Norman Goldthwait Dominic Germaine Geneal Committee Sally Cozzie Penny Souza Janet Souza Henry Gross Joseph Souza Club Biddeford High School

Hot weather storage tip for water and ground cornmeal

In hot weather keep water ground cornmeal in a tightly covered jar in the refrigerator.

Teachers Need Answers From Travel to Weather Lessons

Leslie J. Nason argues teachers must supply precise weather and geography knowledge. He cites expanded content courses like California's Land and Life in California to boost teachers confidence. The piece notes travel and maps enrich learning and laundry list of topics students ask about.

University of Southern California Department of Arts and Humanities University Extension University of California At Los Angeles California Southern California

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