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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1962

Page

3

Weekend guests and visitors listed in Kennebunk area

Local social notes list Kennebunk and Kennebunkport residents hosting and visiting relatives. Names include H V MacDowell family in Arundel with MacDowell children, Tran chida family in Miami visiting Maine relatives, M Eveleth returning from Maine Medical Center, Spencer family hosting from Mousam Road, Storer visitors from New Jersey, Timmy Martel returning home after Webber hospital, Ferriera of Salisbury visiting Edna Wildes, Elvira Cook returning to Wildes District home, and Antonelli family hosting in Kennebunkport with Edna Antonelli visiting parents.

H. V. MacDowell Arundel Robert MacDowell Kenneth Thomas Rickey Woburn Mass Michael Tranchida Miami Fla Michael Tranci Sea Road M. F. Eveleth Summer Street York Street Webber Hospital Anthony Ferriera Salisbury Edna P.eare John Antonelli South Boston

Kennebunk Couple Feted On Anniversary

Mr and Mrs George Kimball hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering in Kennebunk to honor the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William S Marsh of Storer street A floral centerpiece and anniversary cake adorned the refreshment table Family includes two children Ralph Marsh and Mrs Roger Krause both of Kennebunk and two grandsons Peter and Tommy Krause Marsh co owner of Dresser Marsh The guest list featured numerous local residents and extended relatives from Kennebunk Littleton Mass Morrisville Vermont South Hamilton Mass Wells and Monroeville Penn Also included are baseball season notes and the New York Stock Exchange origin dated 1792 under a buttonwood tree.

George Kimball Fletcher Street Kennebunk William S. Marsh Storer Street Linda Spiller Lillian Clark Alice L. Downing Helene Hutchins Zella Tibbetts Gertrude van Dyke Beryl Webber Gertrude Burnham Irma Bowdoin Alice Authier Grace Barron Macora Moulton Georgia Evans Barbara Kimball Almena Greene Alfie Leech Alice Gibson Clythio Staples Esma Hall Sadie Addie Louise Clark Catherine Ambrose Robert Fiske Ernest Smith Everett Nutting Harry Tomlinson Frances Benson Edward Cosgrove Horace Robbins James Furbish Nelson Hall Warren Wyman Israel Maling Joseph D'Ascanio Leo Brisard Leon C. Hicks Max Pickett Roland Bergeron Charles Crosman George Emery Joel Kimball Thomas Kezar John Nadeau Homer Chappell Richard Dresser Robert Hoffman George Maling Lowell Maling Charles Belyea Roger Gonneville Ralph Parsons William Krause Littleton Mass Norman Campbell Morrisville Vermont Bernard Collins South Hamilton Charles Norton Wells Ralph Brooks Monroeville Penn

Mission Society Attends Dinner at Royal Restaurant

The Womens Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Advent Christian church held a dinner at Royal restaurant in Old Orchard Beach replacing a regular meeting. Those present included Mrs Emma Thurlow Mrs Ruth Gilbert Mrs Lillian Harmon Mrs Adeline Archer and guests Miss Emma Richardson and Sheila Thurlow. A missionary offering was taken.

The Womens Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Advent Christian Church Royal Restaurant Old Orchard Beach Emma Thurlow Ruth Gilbert Lillian Harmon Adeline Archer Emma Richardson Sheila Thurlow

Mrs Shirley Doe Honored At Party

Mrs. Shirley Doe wife of Richard Doe of Colby avenue Ocean Park was guest of honor at a birthday party at the home of Mrs Ruth Gilbert Wesley avenue. She received a birthday cake and gifts. Present were Mr and Mrs Doe, Mr and Mrs Clifton Harmon. Mr and Mrs Stilman Gilbert. Mrs Ruth Gilbert, Bert Allen and Mrs Edith Phelan New Bedford Mass.

Shirley Doe Richard Doe Colby Avenue Ocean Park Ruth Gilbert Wesley Avenue Doe Clifton Harmon Stilman Gilbert Bert Allen Edith Phelan New Bedford Mass

Cindy Harriman Feted On Birthday

Miss Cindy Harriman daughter of Mr and Mrs David Harriman Cross street Kennebunk was guest at a party in honor of her third birthday A social afternoon included swimming in the pool and refreshments including a cake decorated with tiny dolls The table was decorated in the birthday motif with party favors Attending were Suellen Simpson Billy and David Simpson Mrs Sam Simpson Mrs Vernon Webber the guest of honor s sister Cathy and the hostess Mrs Harriman

Cindy Harriman David Harriman Cross Street Kennebunk Harriman Suellen Simpson Billy and David Simpson Sam Simpson Vernon Webber Cathy

David Ladd Given College Sendoff

A going away party and cook out was given for David C. Ladd yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Ladd in Kennebunk. He will enter The Citadel Charleston S C this fall as a freshman and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Ladd of South Portland formerly of Saco. A purse of money was given and a two tier cake shaped like the American flag with a cadet figure was presented. Attending were numerous relatives from Sanford Saco Fortunes Rocks and Portland. Invited but unable to attend were Lawrence Ladd and Susan Ladd of Portland.

David C. Ladd Elwood Ladd Cat Mousam Road Kennebunk Charleston S.C Clifford Ladd Broadway South Portland Saco Priscilla Ladd Jennie Wentworth Bernard Chadbourne Jane James Raymond Dunnells Sanford Reed Rumery Linda Joyce Fortunes Rocks Lois Ladd Howard Jones James Silcox Bruce Barry Kenneth Lawrence Ladd Susan Ladd Portland

Chaplain Lyon Promoted to Major in Germany

Chaplain Wilson L. Lyon USA, longtime pastor at Foss Street and South Biddeford Methodist churches from 1953 to 1957, receives major rank in Straubing Germany. Ceremony in Col. George M. Seignious’s office with the 11th Armored Cavalry commander pinning the oak leaf insignia. Wife Monica J. Rickard assists. Lyon family plans return to the United States next summer.

Wilson L. Lyon USA Foss Street Biddeford George M. Seignious 11Th Armored Cavalry Straubing Germany Lyon Col. Seignious Monica J. Rickard Wells and Kennebunk United States

Classified Ads Offer Clue to Found Items

A brief classified note suggests readers check current listings for lost items. The notice highlights that valuables may be located or identified by neighbors and urges quick contact with the listing party. It underscores community help in recovering possessions.

Major League Leaders in various batting and pitching stats

American League at bats led by Runnels Boston .330 and Jimenez Kansas City .321. Runs by Pearson Los Angeles 87 and Siebern Kansas City. 87. RBIs led by Killebrew Minnesota 91 and Siebern Kansas City 90. Hits by Richardson New York 155 and Rollins Minnesota 154. Doubles Robinson Chicago 33 and Yastrzemski Boston 30. Triples Cimoli Kansas City 14 and Lumpe Kansas City 9. Home runs Cash Detroit and Killebrew Minnesota 32. Stolen bases Wood Detroit 24 and Aparicio Chicago 21. Decisions McBride Los Angeles 14 .733 and Ford New York 13 .694. Strikeouts Pizarro Chicago and Pascual Minnesota 150.

Runnels Boston Jimenez Kansas City Pearson Los Angeles Siebern Killebrew Minnesota Richardson New York Rollins Robinson Chicago Yastrzemski Cimoli Lumpe Cash Detroit Wood Aparicio McBride Ford Pizarro Pascual

Playground Season Ends At Kennebunk

The Kennebunk playground wraps summer with 62 attendees including adults who provided transport for a Boston ball game. Funds from a successful annual tag day supported the trip. Pirates win the league crown with Yankees Athletics Mets trailing. Top hitters include Lamontagne Smith Smith Cuneo and Knight with strong pitching from La Montagne Smith Ackley Cuneo MacDonald Knight. Rotary Club sponsors the season with Dave Littlefield directing and Ken Wakefield assisting.

Kennebunk Boston Pirates Yankees Athletics Mets Dennis Lamontagne Skip Smith David Knight Are Smith Brooks MacDonald Dick Ackley Mark Cuneo Mike Jackson Scott Smith Joe Bregitano Leon Lindquist John True Todd Nutting Jon Ackley Milton Smith Bob Lizotte Jack Dann Dick Burleigh Bob Burleigh Robert Stone Jerry Stone Donald Hanson Bill Byron Mark Seeley Ken Wakefield Dave Littlefield Donald Jackson Robbie Stone

Eastern Scorns Threats Plans Air Resumption

Eastern Air Lines plans full service by September 13 despite joint action threats from the Transport Workers Union and Machinists. President Malcolm MacIntyre says an injunction would be sought if the engineers strike widens, as the airline moves to a streamlined schedule after the June 23 stoppage.

Miami Fla Eastern Air Lines Transport Workers of America Afl-Cio Eastern Malcolm MacIntyre MacIntyre Flight Engineers International Association EAL

K Of C Head Critical Of Finkbine Case

Supreme Knight Luke E. Hart criticized public attitude toward Sherri Finkbine abortion case. He said it is shocking to contemplate abortion of an unborn child and noted the biblical command thou shalt not kill. Hart spoke at the Knights of Columbus annual convention opening. About 400 delegates from US Canada Puerto Rico and the Philippines were registered.

Boston Knights of Columbus Sherri Finkbine Luke E. Hart Arizona Hart Roman Catholic Organization United States Canada Puerto Rico Philippines

Heard Promoted To Manager At Saco-Lowell

Saco-Lowell shops announces Saco-Lowell International division manager Earl Heard Jr. has led sales in Atlanta and later International division duties since 1956. He studied at Phillips Academy Auburn Tech and Georgia Tech before graduating from Auburn University. He previously worked with West Point Manufacturing Southeastern Engineering and Tritex Corporation.

Easley S. C M. Earl Heard, Jr International Saco- Lowell Russell A. Graham Heard Saco-Lowell Atlanta, Ga Phillips Academy Andover Mass Georgia Institute of Technology Auburn University Auburn Ala West Point Manufacturing Company West Point Southeastern Engineering Company Tritex Corporation Lanett Maremont Corporation

Reunion honors Biddeford Red Cross Wartime Motor Corps

The first reunion of the Biddeford Red Cross Wartime Motor Corps gathered charter members officers and volunteers at a social evening with a buffet and scrapbook review. The corps organized March 19 1939 grew to 37 members by 1947 and trained in first aid mechanics and disaster service for veterans home transport USO and other wartime activities. Three members later entered military service and a memorial service honored Mrs Riley.

Biddeford Red Cross Motor Corps Marcelle Morin Eleanor Mogan Laurence Barnes Alfred Street Biddeford Madeleine Cyr Carrie Dolloff Barnes Dolloff Mary E. Clopper Eve Rooman Billie Cabot Cyr Rose Auger Ann Carey Pauline L. Poisson Reinette Lamothe Beaudoin Diana Rousselle Gabrielle Ste. Marie Edith Gowen Adrienne Guay Antoinette Guevin Arthur B Motor Corps Red Cross National Center Home Service Gertrude Stone Rooman Clopper Riley Cabot

Eight Rescued By Lobsterman In Casco Bay

In Casco Bay on Sunday a lobster man returning to Portland rescued eight people from a swamped 12 foot boat. A 12 year old boy was among the saved. Arthur Rick er of Portland saw the group signaling and pulled alongside. The boat was about 20 minutes from land when water poured in. The baby suffered no ill effects from the ordeal.

Portland Casco Bay Arthur Ricker

Protestant family target in Colombian school song

The Evangelical Confederation of Colombia says a priest composed and distributed a song at a public school assembly in Silvania. The piece titled We Dont Want Protestants singles out the Varaela family, which has three children enrolled in the school, describing them as mercenaries as examples.

Pressuure Bogota Colombia Evangelical Confederation of Colombia Confederation Silvania Varela

Learning Can Be Easy Not Arduous, Nason Suggests

Nason argues learning need not be hard work. With proper background and effective study, students like Joe can grasp concepts quickly while helping peers. He outlines principles: start listening, read ahead, do quality homework, note assignments, study for understanding, and teach others to reinforce mastery.

Joe

Ogunquit Couple Marks Golden Wedding Day

Ogunquit celebrates the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Brown with an open house at their Bay View Avenue home. The Browns, married August 17, 1912, in Augusta, are active church members. they have seven children, 18 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren, all from Wells. Credit for hosting went to their children and grandchildren, with over 100 guests from Connecticut, New Hampshire, Ellsworth, Surry, and the local area. The event also coincided with Mrs. Brown’s birthday and gifts included a money tree and cards.

Charles E. Brown Bay View Avenue Ogunquit Brown Mabel Gott Augusta Marry Kearney Wells Wells Road Ocean Lodge Carl Brown, Sr Foster Wildes Forrest Chase Doris Clogston Mrs. Brown

Varela Faith Sale Over Coffee and Sugar Water

Varela sells faiths or beliefs in exchange for coffee and sugar water, a curious barter noted in local circles. The unusual transaction draws attention to spiritual markets and community rituals in the area.

Great Chief Executives Had Bulky Congress

Seventy-five historians rate U S presidents by clashes with Congress. Lincoln Washington Franklin D Roosevelt Wilson Jefferson top the list as greats. Jackson Theodore Roosevelt Park Truman Adams Cleveland rank among near greats. Kennedy not rated as he is in office. historians see strong conflict shaping leadership.

Esther van Wagoner Tully Washington Kennedy Congress Lincoln Franklin D. Roosevelt Wilson Jefferson Jackson Theodore Roosevelt Park Truman John Adams Cleveland White House Eisenhower Pond Hoover Benjamin Harrison Arthur Grant Harding Woodrow Wilson

Mayfield junior league star Ann Hunt earns spot in league

In Mayfield Ky Ann Hunt a top shortstop in the Junior Boys Baseball League was invited to play after straw drawing. Recreation director Roy Pay says she hits better than most of the boys and was selected following preseason work by the teams that drew straws.

Ann Mayfield Ann Hunt Mayfield Roy Pay Ann Drew Straws

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