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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1960

Page

3

Kennebunk society notes include auctions and horse show

Kennebunk and area residents share visits and visits across states. Mr and Mrs Robert Spetzer visit Mrs Marjorie Rumery. Families travel from Colonie Albany and Bethel Conn to Kennebunk. Christ Church Men’s Club auction at Hopkins farm Route 35. Mousam Saddle and Harness Club hosts second show and Gymkhana at Bunnell field Sea road Kennebunk with 24 classes and costume class. Ringside parking available.

Robert Spetzer Colonie Albany N. Y Marjorie Rumery Nason’s Court Ronald Robertson Ralph Roger David Kennebunk Landing Camden State Park Leland Priest Clark and Michael Bethel High Street Owen Penney Chester Seamans New Britain Portland Fred Merrill Lomax York Products Water Street Men's Club Christchurch Kennebunk Hopkins Farm Route 35 George A. Martin Mousam Saddle and Harness Club Bunnell’s Field Sea Road

Saddle & Harness Club Elects New Officers

The Mousam Saddle and Harness club banquet at the Kennebunk Inn drew 50 members and guests. Roger Luca of York screened horse show films. Elected for a second term were Owen Gilpatrick president, Marie Hilton vice president, Diane Emery secretary, Robert Littlefield assistant treasurer, Ruth Harmon treasurer. Installation is September 7 at Webhannet club house. Eddie Arcaro has won the Belmont Stakes six times, first in 1941 with Whirlaway.

Mousam Saddle and Harness Club Kennebunk Inn Roger Luca York Maine Robert Littlefield Owen Gilpatrick Alfred Marie Hilton Wells Diane Emery Kennebunkport Robert Littlefild Ruth Harmon Hollis Center Marvin Budd Webhannet Flecher Street

Dollar Days Promotion Sparks Record Signups

Advertisement offers one dollar and two cents for Canadian dollars plus a five dollar bonus. Consumers urged to register for the deal and watch for a free one dollar reward.

Hays-Tucker Nuptials At North Lebanon

Sandra Tucker and Dennis Hays wed at North Lebanon Baptist Church in a double ring ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Muskogee Oklahoma after a Maine tour. The bride is from East Lebanon, groom from Wagoner Oklahoma. attendants included Faye Tucker and Joyce Zawadil. Reception for 150 at Riverside Grange hall.

North Lebanon Baptists Church Sandra Lee Tucker Millara Faye Tucker Fred Terry Rochester N. H Joseph DeHart Lebanon David Hays U. S. Air Force Tacoma Wash Gordon Smith Joseph Zawadil Riverside Grange Hall Philip Fields Rosalie Croteau Edne P. Libbey Gloria Reed Lillian Smith Joyce Zawadil Louise Smith Joyce Folsom Maine Muskogee Oklo Hays Sanford Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Corporation Hartford

Old Orchard Beach to Dedicate New Sewage Plant

Old Orchard Beach will dedicate its new sewage treatment plant at Ocean Park tomorrow. The plant began operation on June 25 and will be toured starting 10:30 a.m. A luncheon at Cascade Lodge in Saco follows at 1 p.m. Local, state and federal officials are expected. Sponsored by Whitman and Howard, Inc. of Boston.

Old Orchard Beach Ocean Park Cascade Lodge Saco Whitman and Howard, Inc Boston

Kennebunk Artists Exhibit in Kittery at Arts Center

A Kennebunk Art Center workshop group shows portraits and landscapes at the Kittery Art Association. Exhibiting artists include Margaret Loring Emma Loring Raymond Harding Edwina Beilman and Peggy Bacon. Fifty etchings by Peggy Bacon line the main staircase and upper floor featuring local subjects.

New Art Center Workshop Kennebunk Kittery Art Association Margaret Loring Emma Loring Raymond Harding Edwina Beilman Peggy Bacon Dane Street

Community Guests and Visits Highlight Sunday Schedule

Rev John Godfrey was guest preacher at North Lebanon church with Mrs Godfrey and children Jim and Jane. Several families from Washington D C, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts visited, hosted meals, and shared birthday celebrations. Local moves include the Vachons taking over the Lena Wyman house and guests from Emerys Mills and Westbrook Conn. joining in social visits and musical selections.

John Godfrey North Lebanon Church Godfrey Jim Jane Ruth Stevens John Woodsome Henry Jones Madison N.H Shirley Terry Brenda Rochester Estella Chamberlain Gladys Hartford Springvale Orrin Dolly Westbrook Edith Gowen Portland Robert Stackpole West Lebanon Rena Goding Alfred Edith Murray Agawam Mass Ella Hobbs George Salem Carleton Roberts Harriet Randall Brerwick Kennebunkport Melvin Tufts Martin Vachon Lena Wyman Vachon Sandra Waterhouse Arthur Chick Emery's Mills Frank Smith Bernard Grand Robert and Bruce Conn Anne Moody Warren Moody

Art Festival Opens at Ocean Park and Kiwanis Meeting Recap

The Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club hosted Elbert B. Kay, former Middlebury chef, as speaker after a dinner at the Country Club. The third annual Old Orchard Beach Art Festival opened at Jordan Hall with 133 entries and prize winners announced by judges from Kennebunkport and Nassau College.

Elbert B. Kay Middlebury College Middlebury Che‘beague Island Old Orchard Beach Charles Schwartz Scotia N. Y Harry Tabor Everett Mass Hartley Grandin Concord N. H Brian Thomlinson Montreal Harold Hinds Nunzi Napolitano Portland Robert Frazier Winchester Donald Seus Irvington Kiwanis Club Quebec Michelin Bedard Duchesses Canada Old Norma Blanchard Jerome Plante Shorey TV and Electric Roland John M. Wortman Louis Simpson Adelbert M. Jakeman, Sr Sally Dow Montrose E.hill Agency

Danny Kaye Prefers Live Audiences Over Props

AP profile of Danny Kaye notes his stage approach uses no props or self mockery and relies on expressive delivery. It covers his TV debut plans, selective film output, UN work, world travel, and a quote about his specialized talents. It also mentions rookie Pirates outfielder Joe Christopher’s first major league hit after 23 at bats.

Las Vegas New Danny Kaye Dena Balling the Jack Minnie the Moocher Los Angeles Kaye Danny Red Skelton Jerry Lewis United Nations Blue Yonder Joe Christopher Pirates

Russia Expels U S Air Attache After Photo Probe

Moscow announced the expulsion of Col. Edwin M. Kirton and warned Capt. Irving T. Macdonald over photographing military targets. Kirton was reportedly caught taking pictures near Kurgan, a key railway junction near Sverdnovsk, linked to the Powers U2 incident.

Moscow Soviet Union Edwin M. Kerton U.S Irving T. Macdonald Kirton I. T. Macdonald Kurgan Macdonald U.S.S.R. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Russian Republic Sverdnovsk Francis Gary Powers

Alleged Car Thief Sentenced After Portand Court Arraignment

Richard Graham twenty one of Fitchburg Mass pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and was sentenced to 30 days in Cumberland County jail. He will answer to Old Orchard Beach charges as police linked a stolen car to a hit and run in Portland. The vehicle owned by Helena Carr of Old Orchard Beach was reported stolen from Staples Street. The report notes Graham was apprehended by Portland police early this morning. An unrelated line states New Orleans was founded in 1718 by Jean de Bienville born in Canada.

Richard Graham Fitchburg Mass Old Orchard Beach Portland Graham Cumberland County Old Orchard Helena Carr Pine Avenue Staples Street

Fisherman Reels In Mermaid Tale From Long Island Sound

Madison, Connecticut resident George M. Smith says a catch from Long Island Sound ended with an improbable mermaid, as he and a friend cast from shore . The claim adds a strange shore note to local fishing lore.

Madison, Conn George M. Smith Long Island Sound Smith

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Edmund Cashen Saddle & Harness Club Eddie Arcaro Whirlaway Florsheim Bostonians Biddeford Hays-Tucker North Beach Kennebunk Artists Kittery Youlands Department Store Jantzen Martex Youland’s Department Store Beach Kiwanis Club St. Mary Church Maurice Boissard Katherine Voccia Anastasoff By Bob Thomas Russia U. S New Orleans Jean de Bienville David Marks Ridgefield, N.J Fenderson Lge Med Elm Street Ing Dad Our Water St
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