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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1962

Page

3

Kennebunk Planning Board Reviews Park Street Playground

The Kennebunk Planning Board discussed the Park Street Playground layground at Park Street School with Supt. John Seekins Jr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Cole and recommended a meeting with the Park Commission. An informal subdivision discussion produced no firm conclusions. Also noted are visits by Sgt and Mrs. John Beauford and family from Jacksonville and travel plans of relatives visiting in Newfoundland and Worcester.

Kennebunk Planning Board Park Street Playground John S. Seekins, Jr Joseph T. Cole Park Street School Planning Board The Park Commission Senate Aid S$sgt John Beauford Childen Vickie Allan Renee Jacksonville Fla William Beauford Sea Road Vickie St. Anthony Newfoundland Beauford George Pilgrim S-Set U.S. Air Force Eat Fla

Visitor Speaks At Meeting Of Peach Kiwanis

Chester W. Hutchings spoke at the Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis meeting held at the American Legion hall. Introduced by program chairman George Skillin, Hutchings, a retired newspaper man and Ocean Park summer visitor, shared humorous hospital experiences. Roger Tousignant reported more than $300 raised for the charity fund.

Chester W. Hutchings Old Hartley T. Grandier Concord N. H James Simonson Salvation Army Bernie Graham Dorion Que Ronald Robinson Gus Portelance Montreal Lester Boobar Portland Clement F Hahn Spokane Wash Charles D. Schwartz Scotia N. Zs

Sunday Guests At Ames Home Include Beverly Guests

Ames, Sr., and her sister Mrs. Arthur Rich hosted Sunday visitors Mrs. Mae Williams, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Rezzo and daughter from Beverly, Mass., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Russell from Boston, with Sandra Janice and David of Charlestown present.

Guests Gather at Old Orchard Beach Event

Mr. and Mrs. Willis Cooper of 1 Washington avenue host relatives and friends including Mrs. Clement P. Wight, her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. James Adair of Ontario, Canada, plus Cooper's daughter and family from Brooklyn and Burlington.

Willis Cooper Washington Avenue James Adair Ontario Canada Cooper Pilak Melakian Anthony James Brooklyn N. Y Willis R. Cooper

Crowley Couple Hosts Guests At Old Orchard Beach Cookout

Mr and Mrs James Crowley hosted an annual cookout at their cottage on 13th Street Old Orchard Beach welcoming guests Karen Hopkins Paul Manon of Gordon College Boston Ellison Brettle heading to Oxford University this fall Richard York accountant at Broad Sales Dover N Munson and Brettle counselors at Royal Ambassador Camp Ocean Park also attended with Mr and Mrs Alvin Curtis and daughter Elva of Melrose MA Mrs Darrell Mackiernan and daughter Gail Wheaton MD and Miss Maude Bernard of St Petersburg FL were among the guests

James Crowley 13Th Street Old Orchard Beach Karen Hopkins Paul Manon Gordon College Boston Ellison Brettle Oxford University Richard York Broad_— Sales company Dover, N Munson Brettle Royal Ambassador Camp Ocean Park Alvin Curtis Elva Melrose Mass Darrell Mackiernan Gail Wheaton Maude Bernard St. Petersburg Fla

Goose Rocks Beach association Lobster supper and meeting Aug 25

The Goose Rocks Beach association sets August 25 for the lobster supper and annual meeting and officer election at the Community House. Supper chairman is Mrs Donald Cluff with a special committee. business session by the 1962 officers. Other August events include a social Aug 15 chaired by John Finlayson, a food sale Aug 17 on the Schaltenbrand lawn chaired by Mrs Kenneth Doe, and an adult dance Aug 18 chaired by Mrs Arthur Miller. A flower and art show runs today from 2 to 4 30 and 7 to 9 PM at the Community House.

Goose Rocks Beach Association Community House Donald Cluff John Finlayson Schaltenbrand Lawn Kenneth Doe Arthur Miller

Floral event chaired by Mrs Lloyd Clark and Mrs Dorothea Smith

Mrs Lloyd Clark serves as chairman of floral arrangements and Mrs Dorothea Smith chairs art displays at the event. Prizes will be awarded in the flower classes, according to Mrs Clark's report.

Ing Punch Carleton F. Davis Cecil R. Moore Edith C. Berry Theodore W. Dwight John D. Bradford Joseph Robertson Ernest Smith Miss Perkins Jay S. Perkins Smith Lee Kierstead Cora B. Littlefield Lloyd Clark Dorothea Smith

Four Are Fined At Kennebunk Court

Ernest J. Ouellette Jr of Saco pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Kennebunk Municipal Court. Judge Chester D. Cram fined him 150 dollars or 30 days. William T. Garcelon of Kennebunkport was fined 50 dollars for speeding 70 mph in a 30 mph zone on Ocean Avenue. James J. Driscoll of Biddeford pleaded innocent to a grade crossing charge, was found guilty and fined 25 dollars. William H. Ledoux of Biddeford, also charged with passing on a grade, pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars.

Ernest J. Ouellette Jr Wakefield Avenue Saco Noto Kennebunk Ouellette Chester D. Cram William T. Garcelon Kennebunkport Ocean Avenue Kennett James J. Driscoll Pool Street Biddeford

Ricky Roy Enters Water Ski Contests

Biddeford resident Ricky Roy of the Sokokis water ski club will compete in the boys slalom and jumping events at the Adams Pond meet in Brighton on August 11 and 12. Other entrants include Maine champion Skippy Smalia of Sokokis and Sonny Coffin of Nickson ski club. Roy, son of Mr and Mrs Rene Roy of Mason Street, is a Biddeford High School student and varsity football player.

Richard Ricky) Roy Biddeford Sokokis Sebago Lake Adams Pond Brighton Skippy Smalia Maine Sokokis Club Sonny Coffin Nickson Ski Club Roy Rene Roy Mason Street Biddeford High School

Historian paints Daniel Boone as exciting figure not rascal

Historian Robert E. McDowell told a Harrodsburg audience that Daniel Boone was not a rascal but an exciting and colorful pioneer. He described Boone as ignorant and shiftless in private character assessment while acknowledging his historic impact.

Daniel Boone Harrodsburg Kentucky Boone Robert E. McDowell Louisville

Choral Group From Camp Winnebago To Sing At Ogunquit Church

The girls choir from Camp Winnebago Holderness New Hampshire will sing at Ogunquit Baptist Church Sunday services at 9 and 10 am and again at 8 pm for a concert to aid the church building fund. Rev Paul Hazlette announces. Choir directed by Karen Koch with Rusty Graetz on piano. Dr John Herfort of Jackson Heights will accompany the group.

Camp Winnetaska Holderness N. H Ogunquit Baptist Church Paul Hazlette Karen Koch Ontario Conservatory of Music Rusty Graetz Dickinson College John Herfort Jackson Heights Long Island N. Y Ogunquit

Kennedy to Attend Harbor Event Weekend Visit

Democrats greet Kennedy with Muskie Dolloff Maynard Hathaway and Dubord listed as guests of honor. Republicans invited include Smith Garland and Tupper, while Gov. Heywood will have a statewide role. Reed cited commitments but hopes to meet Kennedy at Boothbay Harbor on Saturday.

Paign Kennedy Edmund S. Muskie Maynard C. Dolloff Thomas L. Maynard William D. Hathaway Richard J. Dubord Margaret Chase Smith Peter A. Garland Stanley Tupper Oak Clifford G. Meine Adj Edwin W. Heywood Reed Boothbay Harbor Vinal G. Good

Albany movement leaders push federal action on racism

Dr. W. G. Anderson, Albany movement president, told a mass Negro meeting that by Friday most clergy in Albany who joined the Washington march would be present. Reid said a White House delegation asked Kennedy for a strong Albany stand, a Kennedy visit, a second Emancipation Proclamation, and a nationwide TV radio appearance. Kennedy replied officials in Albany must negotiate with Negro leaders.

South Georgia W. G. Anderson Albany Washington Reid White House Kennedy U.S

Kennedy on steel case and deficits in policy talks

Policy discussions reveal Kennedy weighing steel price effects on the economy, estimating a $3 billion drag and noting a good faith issue after the United Steel Workers accepted a noninflationary contract. A Yale speech challenges myths about deficits and inflation, urging serious nationwide dialogue, which has not materialized.

Kennedy United Steel Workers Yale

The Miracle Worker at Ogunquit Playhouse in August

The Ogunquit Playhouse presents The Miracle Worker August 13 18 with Eileen Brennan as Annie Sullivan and Donna Zimmermann as Helen Keller. Also featuring a large cast from the national company in a William Gibson drama about the early fight to teach a deaf blind girl.

Annie Sullivan Alabama Helen Keller Miracle Worker William Gibson John Lane Ogunquit Playhouse Eileen Brennan Donna Zimmermann William Gibsons The Paris Arundel Opera Theater Broadway Jerome Kern Otto Harbach Victor Florescu Carlos Faria Caliph Tommy Albright Faria Boston University New England Conservatory Italy Boston Comic Opera Company Ology Shirley Sheridan Sir Shi Victor Shirley Arundal Armand Kismet Roberts Jackson Civic Opera Hunter Opera Association Opera Workdiay Daudet Paul Ciano Jeff Douglas Duval Alec Gwen Theis Gwen Arundel Betsy Ian the Silent Robert G. Buchanan Thomas Piccard John Kelsey

Kennedy May Attend Mass at Damariscotta

AP reports President Kennedy may attend Mass at St. Patrick's Church in Damariscotta next Sunday. The Rev Edward O'Brien declined to confirm but offered White House assistance for the weekend visit. St Patrick's, built in 1808, seats 150 and outdoor services can handle 500. Embedding options include Boothbay Bath and Thomaston areas, with Brunswick NAS chapel among speculation.

Kennedy St. Patrick's Church John's Island St. Patrick’s Edward O'Brien White House St. Patrick's Father Cheverus Boston Father O'Brien Boothbay Bath Thomaston Brunswick Naval Air Station

Hill Reunion Held At Goodwins Mills

The 31st annual reunion of Valentine Hill descendants, first settlers from England in 1636, was at Ly man Baptist church in Goodwins Mills. New officers include Doris Kimball Dumas president, Lawrence Dolby vice president, Doris Andrews treasurer, Dena Floyd records custodian, Elizabeth Shaw secretary. Honor president Alta Hill McDuffee, with guests noting the two oldest living descendants, Jennie Hill Walk-

Valentine Hill England Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Doris Kimball Dumas Boston Lawrence T. Dolby Saco Doris Andrews Belmont Mass Dena Floyd Elizabeth Shaw South Alta Hill McDuffee Alton N. H Jennie Hill Walk

Good Time Charlie Bladder Troubles Prompt Doan’s Pills

An old time advertisement touts Doan’s Pills for mild bladder irritation and related aches. It claims eight help actions including soothing irritation and fast pain relief from back and head pains, plus a mild diuretic effect to boost kidney output.

Doan

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