Kennebunk Social Notes Include Visits and Guests
Kennebunk items list residents and visitors across towns. Fred M. White returns to Portland after two weeks with Charles Crosman family. Mrs Hazel Ellis stays with sister Hazel in South Portland. Frederick Waterhouse of Aiken, South Carolina, visits his mother. Marie Leavitt is an inpatient at Trust Hospital. Carrie Thompson hosts Walter Graham’s family from Winthrop, Massachusetts. Milford Butterfield and wife visit Spofford home. Butterfield resuming pulpit duties at Advent Christian church in Kennebunk Lower Village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. White
Portland
Charles Crosman
Fletcher Street
Herbert Jewett
Rossroad
Hazel Ellis
South Portland
Frederick Waterhouse
Aiken
S. C
Stella Waterhouse
Marie Leavitt
Friend Street
The
Trust Hospital
Walter Graham
Scott
Winthrop
Mass
Carrie Thompson
Milford Butterfield
Jacksonville
Fla
Robert Spofford
Summer Street
Butterfield
Advent Christian Church
Kennebunk Lower Village
Local News from Old Orchard Beach and Portland
Mrs. Clement P. Wight is a patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. William G. Munster has returned home after ten days as a medical patient at the same hospital. Rev. and Mrs. John Stahl and daughter vacation in Shavertown Pennsylvania. Rev. Stahl, pastor of Washington Avenue Methodist Church, plans to resume duties August 21 with John Tibbetts in charge during the absence. Both families are natives of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Hersom
Charles Hersom
Adelaide Road
Maine Medical Center
Portland
William G. Munster
Hoffman Street
John Stahl
Shavertown
Penn
Stahl
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
John Tibbetts
Rev
Mrs. Stahl
Pennsylvania
Condition Of Film Star Resting Comfortably In Hospital
Former film star Mae Murray is reported resting comfortable today in a suburban hospital. Doctors said she suffered either a cerebral hemorrhage or thrombosis after being found in a coma in the bathroom of her Hollywood apartment. Her condition was described as serious but not critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Mae Murray
Balch Installed Town Clerk as Carrier Death Noted
Kennebunk board of selectmen appointed former town manager John N. Balch as town clerk to fill the vacancy left by J. Maurice Carrier who was found dead in his car Thursday. Balch will serve until the next annual March town meeting as statutory authority allows. The Kennebunk River Carnival is set for August 19 and 20 with Earl V. Bibber as general chairman and prizes offered by the Chamber of Commerce for best decorations in three classes. The parade will feature judges Governor John H. Reed and Mrs. Reed and Eric Leighton of Three Rivers, P. Q. Maine’s Millionth Visitor judges include Town Manager Frederick Staples and M. Abbott Pendergast. The USS Tills DE 748 will be anchored off Kennebunkport with open house and watch drills from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday August 20, under Lt. Douglas W. Bel USN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk Board of Selectmen
Kennebunk
John N. Balch
Town Hall
J. Maurice Carrier
Balch
Kennebunk River
Earl V. Bibber
Chamber of Commerce
John H. Reed
Eric Leighton
Three Rivers
P. Q
Canada
Maine
Frederick Staples
John G. Smith
M. Abbott Pendergast
Kennebunkport
USS
Tills
MargaretChase Smith
Government Wharf
Ocean Avenue
USS Tills
Douglas W. Bel
USN
Harvey S. Parker, Jr
Freeport
Sydney Tully
Naval Reserve Destroyer Escort Division
First Naval District
Future Farm Events Listed Around State
Maine farm readers are advised of diverse events across the state. The University of Maine Cooperative Extension lists sales, fairs, days, and breed events from August through October including Dunloggin holstein sale, Skowhegan state fair, Maine Blueberry festival, Bowdoin Poultry Day, and regional breed sales at Vassalboro, Cumberland, Norway South Paris, and Fryeburg with tentative dates and locations across multiple venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Maine
Cooperative Extension Service
The
University of Maine
Harold Shaw
Sanford
Skowhegan
Maine Holstein Breeders Association
Maine Breeding Co-op
Wasealboro
Highmoor Farm
Monmouth
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Union Fairgrounds
Acton
Blue Hill Fair
New England
United States
Lewiston Fair
Maine Jersey Breeders Association
Mrs Stevens honored at Stork Shower in Kennebunk
Mrs Richard Stevens of Cat Mousam Road Kennebunk was guest of honor at a stork shower Thursday morning hosted by Mrs Charles Norton on Cat Mousam Road with co hostesses Mrs Norton and Mrs Fred Nichols. Gifts flowed into a boot shaped box decorated pink and blue while cakes included baby bank with a tiny doll and pink white triple dolls. A pink ribbon corsage and tiny plastic doll were presented to the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stevens
Ellen Noble
Cat Mousam Road
Kennebunk
Charles Norton
Norton
Fred Nichols
Stevens
Fred Noble
Ralph Cousens
Charle Couse
Virgil Green
Harry Bachelder
John Ellsworth
William Whitten
Elizabeth Storer
William Burgess
Henry Severance
Teen buys 1922 fire engine in Connecticut
In Granby Connecticut Julie Peck a Smith College freshman and avid fire buff bought a 1922 fire engine for 20 dollars after the North Granby fire department listed the vehicle for sale. She declined to say how she planned to use the fully equipped engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teener
Grandby
Actress Jean Simmons Granted Divorce From Stewart Granger
In Nogales Arizona actress Jean Simmons won a divorce from actor Stewart Granger on grounds of mental cruelty. Superior Court Judge Gordon Farley issued the final decree expected to be signed soon. Simmons, who filed July 7, obtained custody of daughter Tracy age 3 and will receive child support though no alimony was requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales, Ariz
Jean Simmons
Stewart Granger
Superior Court
Gordon Farley
Miss Simmons
Tracy
Engagement Announcement for Claire Desilets and Leroy Martel
Claire Desilets of Old Orchard Beach announces her engagement to Seaman Leroy Martel of Saco. Both families are confirmed the news as Desilets parents, Albert and Mary, disclose. Desilets is a 1957 Old Orchard Beach High School graduate now working in Dover New Hampshire. Martel, a 1955 Thornton Academy graduate, serves aboard the U S S Saratoga. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Desilets
Leroy H. Martel
Harold Martel
Saco
Albert T. Desilets
Old Orchard Beach
Miss Desilets
Old Orchard Beach High School
Dover
N.H
Thorton Academy
Seamen Martel
U.S.S. Saratoga
Rev Edwin H Tuller Guest Preacher At Ocean Park
The Rev Edwin H Tuller D D general secretary of the American Baptist convention and former Massachusetts executive secretary will preach at Temple Ocean Park during both Sunday services. Local clergy and choirs participate with readings prayers and anthems. A beach vesper and evening campfire service conclude the day with youth involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin H. Tuller
D. D
American Baptist Convention
Massachusetts State Baptist Convention
Temple
Ocean Park
Homer C. Bryant
Burlington
Vermont State Baptist Convention
Raymond F. Smith
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire State Baptist Convention
F. Stewart Shuster
Berneice F. Libby
Adelbert M. Jakeman
Ocean Park Association
Percy JC. Hicks
Mae Howe
Curtis
Harry B. Tabor
Lucy H. Upton
Ruth A. Langevin
Jordan Hall
Ethel G. Nelson
Robert M. Smith
Conn
Elizabeth LaPlante Shower Honors Bride-to-Be
Elizabeth Ann LaPlante was honored at a surprise bridal shower at her mother's Seco home. Attendees included many LaPlante family members and out-of-town guests. The event highlighted preparations for her September 17 wedding to Clement Couture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna LaPlante
Mechanic Street
Seco
Elizabeth Ann LaPlante
Clement Couture
Irene Angers
Trousseau
Yvette LaPlante
Barbara LaPlante
Nancy Parent
Linda Plante
Lana Plante
Huguette Couture
Lucille Couture
Aline Paradis
Dorothy Reiel
Theresa Brown
Rita Currier
Evelyn Coyer
Dolores Maheux
Gilmay Coyer
Ruth Wyman
Jean Wyman
Chautauqua Week Schedule at Ocean Park Temple
The Rev Frank H Snell of Phillips Memorial Baptist Cranston will lead morning watch services at the Temple Ocean Park Monday through Friday at 9 30 with the theme Triumphant Living and daily topics. Evening programs include Bridging the Americas by Dorothy S Furber and organ pieces by Bertha S Furber F Stewart Shuster and Berneice F Libby. The Bishop's Company will stage The Boy with a Cart Thursday at 8 pm. A catered banquet Friday features Rev Thomas R Burns on The Philosophy of a Scotsman. Snow Queen and Darby O Gill shown Tuesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Snell
Phillips Memorial Baptist Church
Cranston
R. L
Temple
Ocean Park
Americas
Dorothy S. Furber
Bar Mills
Bertha S. Furber
F. Stewart Shuster
Hightstone
N. J
Berneice F. Libby
Lowell
Mass
Regular Assembly
Don G. Mason
First Presbyterian Church
Uniontown
Penn
Bishop's Company of
Santa Barbara
Cal
Thomas R. Burns
St Johnsbury
Providence
R. I
Darby O’gill and
Speaking of Pets Weekly Column Debuts in Biddeford Journal
Well Known Pet Authority H H Miller launches SPEAKING OF PETS a weekly column for animal lovers pet owners and breeders Miller a National Dog Welfare Guild leader author of Gallery of American Dogs brings practical clear guidance on selecting caring feeding training and keeping pets readers can send questions for full and accurate answers Miller avoids jargon and aims at everyday pets widely read in the Biddeford Journal starting this Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Laco Journal
Dispatch
H. H. Miller
Miller
National Dog Welfare Guild
Pet
Seven Area Liquor Cases Heard by Hathaway in Portland
Seven area business people faced liquor board actions before William J. Hathaway at Cumberland County Court House in Portland. Beauchesne of Brideford’s Beauchesne’s Market was guilty of selling malt liquor to a minor, with a two week license suspension starting Monday. Pappas of California Fruit, Old Orchard Beach, was not liable as minors used fraudulent proof of age. Assad of Seabreeze hotel, York Beach, was dismissed since the minor could not testify. Vorias of Seven Seas hotel, Old Orchard Beach, violation found with five day suspension to be added to any future penalties. Napolitano of White Hall hotel, Old Orchard Beach, found not liable due to minors’ fraudulent proof of age. Sturdivant faced no penalty. Surf Cafe, Old Orchard Beach, charged with permitting liquor consumption by staff and a patron after Sunday closing time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Hathaway
State Liquor Commission
Cumberland County
Portland
Roland P. Beauchesne
Beauchesne’s Market
Pool Street
Brideford
Nicholas Pappas
California Fruit Company
Old Orchard Beach
Dorothy II
Assad
Seabreeze
York Beach
James Vorias
Seven Seas
Arthur Napolitano
White Hall
Donald W. Sturdivant
Surf Cafe
Ime
Unclear violations cited for licenses and a Kitt Peak note
Hathaway found in violation with a five day suspension for this or next license year. Paul Benoit of Seashore Gardens was cited for selling malt liquor to a minor on two occasions but no penalty was imposed. A seven day license suspension will be added to other offenses incurred during this license year or the year 1961. Kitt Peak at 6,875 feet lies within the Papago Reservation in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hathaway
Paul Benoit
Seashore Gardens
Old Orcard Beach
Eastern Bluebird Becoming Scarce
The Eastern bluebird, state bird of New York and Missouri, has become scarce across much of its range. Reports cite severe winter weather and five weeks of late February and March cold as key factors, with declines noted in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. Nest boxes and year‑round protection are encouraged to aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Missouri
Audubon Society
National Audubon Society
Audubon Field Notes
Aaron M. Bagg
New England
Massachusetts Audubon Society
Bay State
Fred C. Laskey
Nashville
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Louise C. Blake
Watertown
N. Y
Daily Times
Joe D. Allen
Guthrie
Clarksville Tenn
Leaf Chronicle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edmund Cashen
Clement P. Wight
Dial
Mary Burke
Rte. 35
Geo
A. Martin
Men’s Club of Christ Church
Pumiphol Aauldet
Thailand
U. S
Cambridge, Mass
Hisather
Harvard Medical School
E. H. Tuller
Elizabeth LaPlante
American Automobile Assn
Speaking
Pet Authority
Kitt Peak
Papago Reservation
Arizona
Goose Rocks
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Pontiac
North Berwick Mill
North Berwick, Maine
Nbc-Tv
Chevy
Fisher
Corvair 700
Corvair
Motor Trend Magazine
Industrial Designers Institute
General Motors
William L. Mitchell
Corvette
Mill City Chevrolet Corp
Alfred Street
Biddeford
J. G. Deering & Son
Elm Street
Famerica’s
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