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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1959

Page

3

Senator's wife Marion Javits steps into film role

Marion Javits, wife of Senator Len Javits, takes a walk-on in Who Was that Lady I Saw You With? She appears in three scenes as the FBI chief's secretary alongside Tony Curtis and others. She explains the move blends her long love of acting with the loneliness of a senator's life.

Hollywood Marion Javits Len Jacob Javits R-Ny New York FBI Tony Curtis Dean Martin James Whitmore John McIntire Mamie Eisenhower Senate

Paper Making Tops Industry In The State

Maine's paper making remains the leading industry by product value. The annual Census of Maine Manufacturers shows paper at 364.3 million dollars, down 17.2 million from 1957, while food products, leather, textiles, and lumber occupy the next ranks. Total manufactured product value fell 2 percent to 1.34 billion, about 50 million below the 1956 peak.

Augusta Maine

Rotary chicken barbecue draws 600 at Kennebunk Park Street

Over 600 attended the annual Rotary chicken barbecue at Park Street playground Kennebunk yesterday. Co chairmen were David W. Craig and William C. Briddell. Waldo Chick oversaw the barbecue with Rotarians assisting the serving.

Rotary Park Street Playground Kennebunk David W. Craig William C.briddell Waldo Chick

River Carnival Plans Highlight Maine Lobster Theme

The Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber finalizes its 74th River Carnival with a day of events August 15. Maine's Millionth Visitor will attend and judges title prizes for boat classes and decorations. A water ski show, lobsterman trips, a baseball game, a fireworks display, and a parade of boats close the celebration.

Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Arundel Yacht Club Maine Kennebunkport Kennebunks Kennebunkport Braves Harris All- Company Nine Parson's Field Sabre Andrews Post Portland Dock Square Jon Kennebunk Beach Narragansett Hotel Kennebunk River South Congregational Church River Club Chamber of Commerce Leon Bradley Jon Milligan Cape Porpoise Kennebunk Board of Selectmen Arthur Lombard Fred Staples Kennebunk Star

York County Past Noble Grands outing and local fair report

Kennebunk residents and out-of-town guests attended the York County Past Noble Grands association outing at Forbes in Wells. Christ church Women’s Fellowship presided over a Washington Park Country Fair attracting visitors and locals. Multiple families moved or returned home from visits in Hartford Quincy Houston Windsor Locks and Windsor.

Mary Cole Evelyn Court Alberta Morison Eva Emery Emily Jones Lillian Lincoln Dorothy Hubbard Sue Wells Gladys Staples York County Hartford Conn Hall Street Howard Jellison Robert Jellison Houston Angus Tomilson Jellison Theodore Mitchell Chauncey and Diana Windsor Locks Dwight Ames, Sr the Landing

Church at Goodwins Mills to Vacate for Renovation

The Goodwins Mills Methodist church will close after Sunday's 10 45 am service until September 13. Pastor Rev Norman J Langmaid announced. The official board meets at 11 30 am Sunday to discuss redecorating. In September church school will be at 10 30 am and worship at 9 30 am.

Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Norman J. Langmaid

Nixon's role in Eisenhower Khrushchev talks questioned

Associated Press reports that Vice President Nixon may gain little political mileage from the Eisenhower Khrushchev exchanges. Eisenhower says Nixon had no part in arranging the visits, while some analysts see potential prestige in Nixon's overseas trips. The President said he initiated the talks in July and only informed Nixon just before Moscow trip to avoid surprises.

Associated Press News Washington Richard M. Nixon Eisenhower Nixon Soviet Union Khrushchev Soviet Moscow Blely United States

Mrs Carlton Chick Honored At Shower

A personal shower at the home of Mrs Dorothy Fisher Kennebunkport honors Mrs Carlton Chick Janet Harriman. Hosts include Mrs Fisher Leach Nunan Wildes and Hutchins. Attendees list many local names. Recipient and attendees are named. no event date. A baptism service is announced at Biddeford Advent Christian church Sunday at 4 p m led by Beveeiee s ample pastor.

Dorothy Fisher Wildes District Kennebunkport Carlton Chick Janice Harriman Verlie Leach Gertrude Nunan Elizabeth Wildes Betty Hutchins Lead Advent Church Biddeford

Gloria Swanson Stars In New Playhouse Comedy Week

Gloria Swanson will appear next week at Ogunquit Playhouse in An drew Rosenthal's American comedy Am erican comedy which first plays in this country. The production, directed by Harold J. Kennedy, runs Monday through Saturday at 8 30 with matinees Wednesday and Friday at 2 45.

Gloria Swanson John Lane Ogunquit Playhouse Andrew Rosenthal Rosenthal London Miss Swanson England Buddy Rogers Europe Mary Pickford Rogers Lois Wilson Ethel Britton Eleanor Ayer Carlton Colyer Betty Rollin Harry Klekas Harold J. Kennedy William J. Ryan Barry Hoffman

Local social notes highlight family visits and travels

J S P Jones spent two weeks with his son Parker III in Brockton Massachusetts and returned with the family last weekend to take grandson Parker home after a two week visit. A Gideon friend from Berwick accompanied them. Highlights also mention visits by Mr and Mrs Phil Allard of Sanford to her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Randall, and a visit by Mr and Mrs Steve Higgins of Rochester New Hampshire to the Allards.

North Lebanon Wil‘fred Breton North Berwick Llewellyn Brewster David and Lee Barre Alfred Lewis Milton Mills Baptist Church David Carter Carter June Burke Shirley Ferry Geraldine Blanchard Barbara Sewall Marjorie Blood Emma Win Edna Libbey Lillian Smith Aimee Chamberlin Joyce Gerrish Carol Lord Rachel Chamberlin David Gale Charles Grant Theodore Gerrish, Jr George Meserve Emma Goodwin Fred Gale Lee Carter Lara Bodwell International Soul Clinic California Ireland Glenn Ackroyd Sanford Fred Hanscom Ontario al Dennison Dennison Eugene Collins Collins Sue and Allen Connecticut Robert Rand Machias Normal School John Woodsome Shelbourne Falls Mass Ruth Stevens Brenda Lynn Moulton Tim Steve Gale Patty Rand Drakes Island Forrest Hanscom Hanscom William Ferguson Bedford, Pa Ralph Stillings Ethel Lard Texas Gideon Berwick Chicago Canada Niagara Falls J. S. P. Jones Parker III Brockton Grandson Parker Phil Allard Clarence Randall Steve Higgins Rochester N. H Allards

Alfred Man Elected Head of Mousam Saddle Club

Alfred Man was elected president of the Mousam Saddle and Harness Club at the annual meeting at the Kennebunk K of P hall. Owen Gilpatric succeeded Arthur Potter on the board of trustees. Other officers: Marie Hilton vice president, Diane Baker secretary, Marvin Budd treasurer. Special guests included Avis Nickerson and Russell Jack. Films of the July horse show gymkhana were shown after a turkey supper hosted by Myrtle Lodge No. 19 K of P.

Owen Gilpatric Alfred Mousam Saddle and Harness Club K. of P. Hall Kennebunk Gilpatric Arthur Potter Marie Hilton Wells Diane Baker Marvin Budd Avis Nickerson Saco Valley Riding Club Russell Jack York Club Myrtle Lodge No. 19 K. of

Beach Youth Center Symposium At Empire Hotel

Old Orchard Beach youth group hosts a symposium titled What Is at Jew? tonight at 8 30 at the Empire hotel Brown street. Speakers include Sharon Auritt from Lancaster Pa Cedric Minkin of Portland Donald Schwartz from Portsmouth N H with Gerald Boxstein moderating.

Old Orchard

Bernice Bolduc Honored At Dexter Shower Before Wedding

Bernice Bolduc of Dexter was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Kath erine Early at her Old Orchard Beach home. Miss Bolduc, soon to wed Robert Randall on September 7, was celebrated with a guest list including Frances Mullen, Patricia Barr, Annie Cluff, Ruth Randall, Gabrielle Sicard, Vern Bolduc, Mary Ellen McEnery, Isabella McEnery, Grace Murphy, Catherine Trickey, Rita Murphy, Mary Miller, Diane Jay, Marie Boutin, Mamie Kasper, Evelyn Randall, Shirley Randall, Rose Gagnon, and Joan Whitten.

Bernice Bolduc Dexter Katherine Early Old Orchard Beach Bolduc Robert Randall Early Carole Bolduc Frances Mullen Patricia Barr Annie Cluff Ruth Randall Gabrielle Sicard Vern Bolduc Mary Ellen McEnery Isabelle McEnery Grace Murphy Catherine Trickey Rita Murphy Mary Miller Diane “Ay Marie Boutin Mamie Kasper Evelyn Randall Shirley Randall Rose Gagnon Joan Whitten

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