Kennebunk Social Notes and Local Gatherings
The VFW auxiliary meets Wednesday evening at Dorothy Labbe's Barker's Pond cottage with Mrs Labbe hosting. The Kennebunk Baptist Church BOV class holds a lawn sale Friday at 10 a.m. Grange social at Arundel Hall Thursday at 8 p.m. Merlin Burleigh and others supervise. Sunday dinner guests include Mrs. Carrie Thompson’s family in the Landing. Visitors include Mr and Mrs. Burton Murdock in Kennebunk and Barbara Noyes with the WAVES at Bainbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Kennebunk
Dorothy Labbe
Barker's Pond
Labbe
B.O.V
Kennebunk Baptist Church
Chappell
Alma Tomlinson
Marion Cousens
Harriet Freeman
Olyn
Robert Johnston
Kelly and Stavey
Ristol
R.I. G.M
Johnston
U.S. Coast Guard
Larry Littlefield
Storer Street
Arline Johnston
Portland
Henry Murdock
Bruce
Bonnie
Kathy
Cincinatti
Burton Murdock
Maine
Murdocks
Washington
R.M.S.A
Barbara Noyes
U. S. Waves
Bainbridge
Paul Noyes
Fletcher Street
Old Orchard Beach Social News Details
Guests of Mr and Mrs James Crowley of 13th street are his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs James An of Cambridge Mass. Mrs Margaret Lynch Miss Ethel Wight and Miss Geraldine Durant called on friends in Brunswick Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crowley
13Th Street
James An
Cambridge
Mass
Margaret Lynch
Ethel Wight
Geraldine Durant
Brunswick
Historical Society Opens Exhibition at Edith Belle Libby Library
The Old Orchard Beach Historical Society opens its third exhibition of the season featuring Accessories of the Victorian period and old bottles at the Edith Belle Libby Memorial Library on Staples Street. The display includes rare town photographs from Miss Bertha Sturgis of Portland. contact chairman Mrs. Cynthia Page Michand for details. more exhibitions are planned throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Man Pleads Guilty To Red Light Charge In Biddeford
Robert W. McDonald of Meriden Connecticut appeared before Judge Simon Spill in Biddeford Municipal Court this morning to answer a charge of running a red light at Main and Elm Streets. He said he was talking and failed to see the signal. McDonald pleaded guilty and was fined 15 dollars. Biddeford police filed the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. McDonald
Meriden
Bates Alumni Meet At Ocean Park Honors Bates Leaders
The 47th annual Ocean Park Bates Alumni Association meeting was held at Jordan Hall Ocean Park with large attendance. President Arnold L Ganley presided as officers were elected including Irene H Dwelley secretary treasurer Patricia Bradbury Baldwin and George W Goodall Jr Dorothy Barton Tripp Homer C Bryant. The program featured choirmaster F Stewart Shuster and pianist Joseph C Mitchell, with talks on Bates policies expansion of educational TV and fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Park Bates Alumni Association
Jordan Hall
Ocean Park
Arnold L. Ganley
F. Stewart Shuster
Margery Shuster
Joseph C. Mitchell
Westminster Choir College
Ruth Severance
Frank O. Street
Bates
Charles F. Phillips
Irene H. Dwelley
Patricia Bradbury Baldwin
George W. Goodall, Jr
Dorothy Barton Tripp
Homer C. Bryant
Stewart Shuster
Marion B. Tuttle
Mildred A. Soule
Vera L. Milliken
Blanche Smith Boutelle
Horace R. Boutelle
Lora Hall Fuller
Edward H. Fuller
Albert A. Nims
Ernest R. Hager
Frank J. Monesvey
M. Webb Wright
Charlotte Corning Wright
Nancy Wright
Geraldine Durant
Gertrude Jones Wight
Dorothy Webb Quimby
Lawrence Quimby
Philip R. Webb
Genevieve Dunlap Webb
Elizabeth Doughty Lidback
Charlotte A. Millett
Myrtle Young Winne
E. Christine Davis
Joyce Killery
John F. Kennett
Evelyn C. Bryant
Lillian S. Jakeman
Adelbert M. Jakeman
Ed Winston
Louisa F. Winston
Katherine L. Whitman
N. Maude Donnell
Donald Tomblen
Robert L. Tomblen
Val Wilson
Ruth Rowe Wilson
Miriam Diggery Trafton
Thelma Poulin Vincent
Genevieve Stephenson Whyland
Martha Burns Keefe
Chas. Baldwin
Pat Bradbury Baldwin
Art Bradbury
Lynn Bradbury
Charlotte Bradbury
Lillian Randlett Whitman
Hazel Leard Blake
Lillian J. Strouk
Gertrude French Packard
Frederick Packard
Roy M. Strout
Charles Phillips
Ruth M. Severance
Beach goers recall danger as lifeguard absence draws ire
Mrs. Donald Kelly of Alexandria Virginia criticizes Kiwanis Beach for lacking a lifeguard after a swimming accident. She cuts her vacation short, noting hundreds of children visit weekly and risk in the water. Richard Higgins, Standish Kiwanis Beach Committee chair, says state law does not require a lifeguard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kelly
Alexandria
Kiwanis Beach
Richard Higgins
Standish Kiwanis Beach Committee
Beatnik King Under Arrest In Provincetown Tent
Richard P. Forrest a 21 year old from Santa Barbara California self described as the king of the Beatniks was arrested in a tent on a sand dune early Monday and charged with illegal possession and sale of marijuana. police said Forrest told officers marijuana helps him reach people with his message of world peace about 40 beatniks live in tents on the dunes during the summer he was held for later court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Mass
Richard P. Forrest
Santa Barbara
Callif
Forrest
Portraits of Kennedy aides and a shirtsleeves White House
The piece analyzes President Kennedy's leadership style and the personalities surrounding him. It cites Kennedy aides such as Robert Kennedy and McNamara, noting a tough, rapid, articulate mindset and a casual office culture. It also includes critical views from Everett Dirksen on legislative outcomes and questions whether the public supports Kennedy’s proposed programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Atty
Robert Kennedy
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Labor
Arthur Goldsberg
Theodore C. Sorensen
Salinger
Dean Rusk
Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Abraham Ribicoff
White House
Lawrence F. O’brien
Kenneth P. O'Donnell
Meyer
Mike
Senate
Everett Dirksen
R-Ill
Congress
United States
Department of Urban Affairs
GOP
Lindsay
Ribicoff
Drying Scouring Pads Near Pilot Light Advice
A safety note warns against leaving dry scouring pads near the pilot light of a gas range as fumes and ignition risk may occur.
Duke Coach Murray Says Backfield Will Carry Fall Burden
Duke coach Bill Murray cautions that most of the team's problems will be in the backfield this fall. He highlights the need for improving running game and depth to support the offense.
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Bill Murray
Duke
American Nuclear Test Ban Hopes Fade Amid Tense Talks
The AP reports that the United States and Soviet Union remain far apart on a treaty to ban nuclear tests. Washington touts refined detection to reduce on-site inspections while Moscow rejects new proposals as unchanged. Ambassador Dean presses Zorin in Geneva as both sides anticipate renewed testing and growing urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press News
Washington
United States
Russia
U.S
Arthur H. Dean
Geneva
Kennedy
Dean
Valerian Zorin
Zorin
Guests To Fill Saco Methodist Church Pulpit
For four Sundays, Rev Norman J Langmaid will be away on vacation at School Street Methodist Saco. August 12 Rev Frederick Snett of Saratoga Springs NY preaches with WSCS sponsor. August 19 Rev Harry Lindley of Barre VT preaches with Fireside Club sponsor. August 26 Rev Lindley again with BK & L charge. September 2 Rev Nelson Canfield of Ocean Park preaches with Methodist Men's Brother sponsor. Services resume Sept 9 with 11 am worship after 9:45 am Church School.
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School Street Methodist Church
Saco
Norman J. Langmaid
Frederick Snett
First Methodist Church
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
WSCS
Harry Lindley
Hedding Methodist
Barre
Mr. Lindley
BK & L
Nelson Canfield
Ocean Park
Sian Owce
Saco council approves multiple bids and surveys
The council accepted bids for marshland, boots, coats and helmets, and electrical fixtures for a Pepperell park school, while Erie and other bids were rejected for not meeting specs. Lucas Tree Co offered a free elm disease survey. city to bear tree-removal costs and regain 30 percent from the state. Jerome Morin to start roving lunch wagon service in Saco. Police accident pay inquiry tabled pending investigation. Ceramic tile installation approved within a $400,000 construction cap. Camp Ellis drain dispute leads to order for immediate removal with a 10 day limit. Camp Felis groups attend and discuss drainage and odor.
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Ferry Road
Eleanor Young
Blanchard Associates
Fire Department
Fabric Fire Hose Company
Eastern Fire Equipment Company
Massachusetts Gas and Electric Company
Pepperell Park
General Electric Supply Company
Saco Electric
Lucas Tree Company
Thornton Academy
Lucas
Jerome Morin
Saco
Richard Nason
Tripp
Police Commission
Worthing
Frank Lawler
Miss Banks
Donald Chretien
Huot
Donald Perrin
Camp Filis
Donald Moore
Reed Welcomes Home Maine National Guard
Gov Reed welcomed home the 2nd Medium Tank Battalion 20th Armor from 10 months federal service in the Berlin crisis. He announced a state decoration and thanked the troops for their sacrifice and patriotism. The unit served at Camp Stewart Ga and Fort Campbell Ky with crews from Auburn Lewiston Westbrook South Portland.
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Auburn
Reed
20Th Armor
South
Berlin
Red
Auburn-Lewiston
National Guard
Maine
Eed
Camp Stewart
Fort Campbell
Frank J. Dannis
Westbrook
South Portland
State of
Fawin W. Heywood
Ralph W Skillings Jr
Rosaire A. Duquette
Lewiston
South New
August Services Slated For Beach Campground
The Campground of Vid Orchard Beach hosts August events at the Tabernacle on Union and Central avenues. From Aug 7 to 12 nightly 7:30 p.m. Salvation Army leaders Major and Mrs. Jack Martin from New York City lead services. Aug 17 to 26 features Salvation Army Camp Meetings with guests Doctor Norman Paullin Commissioner Wycliffe Booth Colonel Frank Wilmer Major Clifton Sipley and a visiting band and songsters group from Asbury Park New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vid Orchard Beach
Tabernacle
Union Avenue
Central Avenue
Jack Martin
New York City
Salvation Army
Martin
Norman Paullin
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
W. Wycliffe Booth
Canada
Frank Wilmer
United States
Clifton Sipley
Binghamton
N. Y
Asbury Park
N. J
Worthing Named To WIC By Reed
Republican Mayor Dinsmore Worthing of Saco was nominated to the Maine Water Improvement commission by Gov. John H. Reed. If confirmed, Worthing would be the municipal member, replacing Democratic Mayor Clement Deschambault of Biddeford whose term expired July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinsmore Worthing
Saco
Maine Water Improvement Commission
John H. Reed
Worthing
WIC
Clement Deschambault
Biddeford
Deschambault
Boy Hurt When Struck By Car in Saco
Robert Ruel four of 337 Newtown road Biddeford suffered a fractured right leg after running into a car on Main street Saco yesterday afternoon per police report.
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Robert Ruel
Newtown Road
Biddeford
Main Street
Saco
Duke Wins ACC Golf Title for Third Straight Season
A report notes Duke has captured the Atlantic Coast Conference golf title for a third consecutive year. In a separate incident, a child named Ruel, accompanied by his mother and two siblings, darted into Main Street traffic and was struck by a car driven by John J. Foley of Montreal. The boy attempted to reach the Dyer library side of Main Street when the collision occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Ruel
John J. Foley
Montreal
Canada
Dyer Library
Main Street
Last Clear Chance doctrine and pedestrian safety in driving
The piece explains the Last Clear Chance concept as it applies to driving and pedestrian safety. It emphasizes a driver's duty to act to prevent accidents, even when others err, and warns that drivers can be held responsible for accidents they could have avoided. Pedestrian awareness and handicaps are noted as factors shaping motorists' care.
Blood tests urged for drivers after fatal crashes in Maine
AP report says Portland driven surviving accident drivers should submit to blood tests or face license suspension. Chairman Arlyn E. Barnard of the Maine Highway Safety Committee stated on Monday that those caught driving after suspension should be penalized rather than merely being fined.
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Portland
Arlyn E. Barnard
Maine Highway Safety Committee
Barnard
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Clement P. Wight
Dial
Historical Society
General Motors
Delco
Alfred Street
Bates Head
Beatnik
King
Saco Methodist Church
Maine National Guard
Camp Ellis
Huot Group
Citiens
Pendleton
Byrce Milne
Dyer
Ross
Milne
State Highway Commission
America
Rambler
Crepeau
American Motors
Bern Ace
Pearl Street Station
Asia
Neault & Marcotte, Inc
Main
Elm Streets
Beneficial
Beneficial Finance Co
Washington Street
Atlantic
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