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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1960

Page

3

Kennebunk Scouts at Camp Hinds and local visitors

Kennebunk Troop 304 led by Colin Campbell will spend the week at Camp Hinds in Raymond. The piece also notes several visiting residents including Mrs. Alger T. Bunten of Manchester Mass with her son in law and daughter, Mrs. and Mr. Jack Ket chum, Alewive. Mrs. Theresa Travers of Norwood Mass visiting two weeks with her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Travers, Sea Road. Mrs. Judith Lovell of Raytheon Andover Mass visiting her Kennebunk home on Storer Street. and updates on local residents’ health, travel, and guests staying at the Stuart home. Captain Thomas Vail of Intervale Road spent two weeks at Camp Drury, N.Y. with the 103rd Armored Cavalry Maine National Guard.

Boy Scouts Manchester Mass Jack Ketchum Alewive Theresa Travers Norwood Edward Travers Sea Road Judith Lovell Raytheon Andover Storer Street James Elred Leech Nobert Leech Kennebunk Webber Hospital Richard Ahlin Rickey and Phil Westminister Howard Stuart the Landing Stuart Home Allyson Avery Pomona California Thomas Vail Intervale Road Camp Drury N. Y 103Rd. Armored Cavalry Maine National Guard William Stuart Livermore Falls

Old Orchard Beach Summer Outing Plans and Local Travels

The York County Past Noble Grands association schedules its annual summer outing for 6:30 p m with reservations through Miss Margaret Chamberlin. Mrs Stilman Gilbert and son Douglas fly to Los Angeles to visit relatives while Stilman Gilbert serves two weeks at Camp Drum and Wayne Gilbert visits family in Skowhegan. Miniwanca chapter OES held a funeral service for John F Sullivan with Salvation Army officers present. Orchard Lodge F A M gave a Masonic service at Hay and Peabody funeral home. Barbara Moody and Carl Gilbert drive to North Conway and Cranmore Mountain and Camp Wingo in Harrison. Ethel Wight of Fort Hill Avenue visits friends at their camp in Ocean Park.

York County Noble Grands Association Old Orchard Rebekah Pastable Grands Margaret Chamberlin Stilman Gilbert Douglas Wesley Avenue Los Angeles Calif Maine National Guard Camp Drum Wayne Gilbert Barbara Moody Carl Gilbert North Conway N. H Cranmore Mountain Camp Wingo Harrison Moody Ethel Wight Fort Hill Avenue Wight Ocean Park Herbert Hodsdon Portland

Woman earns GI Bill degree in Norfolk

Nancy Anne Colby, wife of U.S. Attorney Robert T. S. Colby, earned a master of arts degree under the GI Bill after serving in Korea and completing her education at Penn State College and American University in Washington. She returned home to Norfolk.

Norfolk Nancy Anne Colby American University Washington Robert T. S. Colby U.S Penn State College Korea American

Kennebunkport Ladies Fair Plans Set for August 10

Final plans for the annual Ladies Society fair of the First Congregational Church Kennebunkport were approved at a meeting led by President Andrews. The fair opens Wednesday at 10 a.m. with luncheon at noon and tea from 3 to 5. Committees for candy, aprons, plants, and other tables were assigned, and donations are welcome at the church. Birthdays of several members were noted. The next meeting is scheduled for August 15.

Ladies Society of the First Congregational Church Kennebunkport Andrews Gertrude Jakins Mary Philbrick Ann Stuart Eda Crowns Dorothy Leach Shirley Walker Florence Inniss Jennie Slate Mary Smith Ruth Campbell Florence Dow Adelaide Leach Nina Tarbox Alice B. Leach Vera Milliken Elizabeth Andrews Edna Crown

Local Social Notes Highlight Winkle, Beard, Inness Events

The column notes Melvin Winkel and family visiting in Goose Rocks Beach from Washington D C Paul Hersom returns to Beachwood Ave after a week with Lue Blanchette family in Old Orchard Beach Frank Beard and wife welcome twin sons Douglas Allen and Ronald Curtis at Webber Hospital on July 29 The American Legion dance is set for August 13 at Kennebunk River Club A birthday gathering honors Chief Nicholas Inness at his Beachwood Ave home with Arthur Nedeau serving moving pictures Refreshments provided by Mrs Florence Inniss and Miss Delma Inniss Attendees include Ernest Leach Wayne Mrs Florence Dow Paul Hersom Arthur Nedeau Mrs Florence Inniss Delma Inniss and Nicolas Inniss Margaret Pierce and her children Larry and Iris of Connecticut visit Mr and Mrs Robert Campbell Sr for two weeks

Melvin Winkelman Washington, D. C Archie Smith Goose Rocks Beach Paul Hersom Beachwood Avenue Lue Blanchette Old Orchard Beeh Frank Beard Webber Hospital Douglas Allen Ronald Curtis American Legion Kennebunk River Club Nicholas Inness Arthur Nedeau Biddeford Florence Inniss Delma Inniss Innniss Ernest Leach Andson Wayne Florence Dow Nicolas Inniss Margaret Pierce Larry and Iris Connecticut Robert Campbell, Sr

More Old Carriages Loaned To Museum

A group of 1800s horse drawn vehicles has been loaned to The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk. Seven carriages are housed in the rear stalls, including a Concord type used by Charles Hall between Kennebunkport and West Kennebunk during Civil War days, a sleigh coach, a two wheeled carriere with calash, and a four wheeled convertible from a one to two seater, with details of color and moorings described.

Brick Store Museum Kennebunk Charles ‘Hall Kennebunkport West Kennebunk Station

Loudon Speaker At Kennebunk Rotary

Kennebunk Rotary met at Don and Elsie’s Restaurant with president John Alheim presiding. Seventeen visiting Rotarians and guests attended, including members from Sand Springs Oklahoma. Adam Louden of Hollis Center spoke on Athletic and Practical Values. The postponed auction now set for August 10 at Wonderbrook Farm, with a rain date August 12. June attendance reached 77.82 percent.

Kennebunk

Different and good: chicken livers on spaghetti

A simple method to cook chicken livers in butter then top spaghetti with the livers and tomato sauce. Finish with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese for a rich finish.

Heim Burgess Nuptials Held In Port Church

Miss Dianne F Burgess and Alfred Heim Jr wed at St Ann s By The Sea Kennebunkport in a 2 pm ceremony. Very Rev Chester Emerson officiated. Bride, daughter of Vernon and Louden Burgess, wore silk organza with lace, seed pearls, and a cascading bouquet. Attendants included maid of honor Carol Burgess in pink with daisy motifs. flower girl Beth Cushman in pink. Best man Joseph Ablele. ushers Rudy Kirsh and Martin Kalhok. After reception at American Legion hall Beach Street Saco, couple to reside in Hebron Conn after August 14. Bride a 1958 Thornton Academy graduate. groom, Windham High School, served 10 years in Air Force, now with Pratt and Whitney.

American Legion Hall Beach Street Saco St. Ann's-By-The Sea Church Kennebunkport Dianne F. Burgess Alfred Heim, Jr Chester B. Emerson D. D Vernon Burgess Louden Road Alfred Heim Hebron Conn Carol Burgess Beth Cushman Durham N.C Joseph Ablele East Hartford Conn Rudy Kirsh Vernon Heim Heims Thornton Academy Windham High School U. S. Air Force Pratt and Whitney Aircraft East Hartford

Two Appointed To Faculty At U. Of Maine

University of Maine adds two new faculty members to the College of Arts and Sciences. Paul Hochstin of Jacksonville Florida will be an assistant professor of sociology. James M. Clark of Ann Arbor Michigan will be an assistant professor of government. Hautstin, a Vienna native, studied at NYU for his PhD. Clark, a Wayne Michigan native, earned a UM degree in 1952 and a PhD from the University of the Philippines in 1955.

College of the City of New York New York University Hunter College of New York Theniversity of Manitoba Jacksonville University Clark Wayne, Mich Ypsilanti Mich University of Michigan University of the Philippines Sorbonne Paris

Vacationers and Residents Spread Across Northeast Communities

Cape Porpoise families from Maine to Vermont and Boston visit relatives in Eliot, Framingham, and Newton. Blair-de-Banke tenants Sylvia and Tessie Berkman summer in the apartment, while Donald Thurston leaves WIKE Newport to lead a North Adams station. Governor Stafford names Thurston to the Vermont Development Commission after 11 years with Vermont radio.

John Seavey Manchester

Beach Art Festival Opens Wednesday in Old Orchard Beach

The third annual Art Festival by the Old Orchard Beach Art association runs Wednesday to Friday at Jordan Memorial Hall Ocean Park. Entry fees are $1 per artist with up to three paintings. judging ends by 4 p.m. tomorrow. Cash prizes include 25, 1, 10 and a 5 popular vote. Judges include Edward Mayo Josef Arentz and Profrio Prisco. Open hours 2–4 and 7–8 p.m. daily with public voting for the popular prize. General chairman Mrs Gertrude Eastman. refreshments led by Miss Isabella McIver.

Old Orchard Beach Art Association Jordan Memorial Hall Temple Avenue Ocean Park Jordan Hall Edward Mayo Kennebunk Port Josef Arentz Kennebunk Profrio Prisco Nassau College Gertrude Eastman Cedar Avennue Old Orchard Beach Isabella McIver Hanong Paulight Jene Shuman Bill Borges Mary Borges Elizabeth Wilson Julie Clear Priscilla Skilling Jillian Jakeman Sally Dow Alice Leavitt Ten

Driver Dozes. Car Hits Rails and Bridge

Harold J. Dow of Portsmouth New Hampshire dozed at the wheel of a 1957 convertible on the Kennenbunk Wells town line. His car demolished after striking guard rails and Branch Brook bridge. Dow hospitalized in Kittery after en route from Old Orchard Beach. Police investigated by Kennebunk officer Edmund Cashen. trooper Richard Mitchell took the injured man to the hospital.

Portsmouth N. H Kittery Branch Brook Bridge Kennnebunk-Wells Harold J. Dow Old Orchard Beach Richard Mitchell Kennebunk Edmund Cashen

Tom Tryon About Horses in Hollywood Roles

Tom Tryon, known for Shakespearean parts and TV work as Slaughter, says he has had enough of horses in his career. He rejects the line from Richard II and notes his screen image is tied to horses from past pictures. He stars in The Story of Ruth and will appear in The King Must Die.

Hollyywood Tom Trylon Slaughter Texas John Slaughter Tryon Ruth

Golden Wedding Noted At Old Orchard Beach

Golden anniversary celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Edward McDuffey of 12 Highland Ave Old Orchard Beach at the Kennebunk Inn They were married in 1910 at St Ann church Manchester NH Mrs McDuffey nee Mary Smillie The couple moved to Old Orchard Beach in 1935 They have a son William E McDuffey and two grandchildren Mary Jane and Edward Relatives and many friends attended from various cities including Danville Quebec Cambridge Md Saco Framingham Mass North Reading Ma Somerville Mass Manchester NH and Washington DC

Edward McDuffey Highland Avenue Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk In St. Ann Church Manchester N. H McDuffey Mary Smillie Pepperell Manufacturing Company Biddeford Arthur Noury Celia O’brien Saco Stephen Bar ‘Retta Framingham Mass William Gullam Milton Werner North Reading Harold Breare Dorchester Lillian Kazanowski Somerville Ethel Barry Lawrence Osborn Mencer, N. H Marvin McLean and Son Richard Washington, D. C

Prospective Bride Honored At Shower

A bridal shower for Miss Jackie Leroux was hosted by Miss Tamara Ford and Mrs Phyllis Sargent at 35 Fern Park Avenue Old Orchard Beach. Attendees included Mary Ellen McEnery Judith Hanson Pat Cleary Sandra Menard and others with several guests contributing but unable to attend. The piece also notes the origin of the name Canada from Kanatia meaning a collection of huts.

Gladioli Tamara Ford Fern Park Avenue Old Orchard Beach Jackie Leroux Howard Bellevue Cleveland Ohio Miss Ford Phyllis Sargent Mary Ellen McEnery Judith Hanson Pat Cleary Sandra Menard Pat Leddy Irene Sherman Elaine Ledger Jeannette Parady Jackie Griffin Pat Leroux Candy Church Judy Jones Clair Monier Donna Casso

Police Keep Busy in Kennebunk With Stolen Car Recovered

Kennebunk police stayed active over the weekend with a recovered 1960 car reported stolen from Mrs. Cath erine Merrow of the Seaview hotel. David Anthony, 25, of Plymouth N H., admitted taking the vehicle which ended up in a hotel lot. Chief Frank Stevens noted a golf club house break early Sunday with liquor stolen, attributed to five juveniles. No charges pressed after Merrow declined. Over eight days police handled 13 motor vehicle accidents, a hit and run, two drunken drivers arrested, and a stolen car recovered.

Catherine Merrow Seaview Kennebunk Beach Frank Stevens David Anthony Plymouth N. H Ina Hotel Anthony Seaview Hotel Merrow Golf Club Stevens Kennebunk

Conference Of Small Colleges At State House

Twelve representatives from four Maine colleges attend the Council for the Advancement of Small Colleges summer workshop in Augusta. The three day event hosts educators from 63 colleges in 29 states with sessions in the State Capitol and Augusta House.

Augusta Maine Council For the Advancement of Small Colleges C. Worth Howard Ricker College Houston Charles Heath Ricker House of Representatives State Capitol Myron Wicks

Writers Meet at UNH on August 15

Durham New Hampshire reports the 23rd writers conference at the University of New Hampshire opening its annual two week session. Five staff members have completed or will complete new books this year. Notable authors include George Abbe Charles Angoff Shirley Baker Margaret Colt Thomas Williams and others. The conference aims to cultivate talent and raise public recognition of writers.

Durham N.H Writers’ Conference University of New Hampshire George Abbe Russell-Sage College Charles Angoff America Angoff Shirley Baker Margaret Colt Thomas Williams UNH Esquire Ella Shannon Bowles William Ellis Edmund Cortez Loyd Haberly Frangcon Jane Alexandra Reid Sanfords

Revolt of Laymen Stirs Modern Christianity says Trueblood

Richmond philosopher Dr. D. Elton Trueblood argues that the priesthood of all believers is now a working reality in Christianity. He says laymen movements challenge Sunday religion and test their impact on Monday and subsequent workdays.

Richmond Ind D. Elton Trueblood

Verne Bovie Named Associate Professor at Nassan College

Trustees announce Dr Verne H Bovie associate professor of English and coordinator of the division of humanities at Nassan College Springvale.

Verne H. Bovie Humanities Nassan __ college Springvale

Music School Nears Final Week at Nassau College

SPRINGVALE The Berkley Summer music school enters its last week on Nassau College campus with five events in the Recreation Hall. A faculty concert led by Walter Cogswell on viola Bela Urban on violin includes Berkley Madrigal Singers and string orchestra at 8 15 p m Monday. Student recitals and nobles at 3 30 p m Tuesday and Thursday feature works by Beethoven Bloch Dvorak and Mozart. The week closes with a Mozart string quintet in G minor at 8 p m Friday followed by the operetta Green Grow the Lilacs at 8 45 p m. Music for the operetta is from Oklahoma.

Springvale Berkley Summer Music Nassau College Recreation Hall Walter Cogswell Bela Urban Berkley Madrigal Singers String Orchestra Beethoven Bloch Dvorak Mozart Berkley String Orchestra Oklahoma

Free-loading pup outsmarts rancher in Colorado

A New Castle ranch shows a clever stray pup stealing meals beside Spots the sow and nine pigs. The dog shares the chow line with the animals, highlighting a humorous scene captured in photos from the area.

New Castle Colo

TV explores ocean floors and TV sea shows

TV producers scout underwater sets at Marineland south of Hollywood as sea exploration themes rise. Sea Hunt spawns CBS Aquanauts with Keith Larsen in scuba gear, while on air with weighty studio heat. Networks tally convention coverage totals about 300 hours, and family comedies pivot to mother-knows-best plots with new cast alignments.

Hollywood Marineland CBS Ivan Tors Keith Larsen Iman Ea‘ther

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