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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1959

Page

3

Rotary auction aids Kennebunk Rotary club fund drive

Weekend gatherings mark a busy scene in Kennebunk with visits among local families. About 300 people attended the Rotary auction at Wonderbrook Farm to raise funds for the club, chaired by Kenneth Burr, Sr., with Geo. A. Martin as auctioneer. A separate Small League day drew roughly $360, supporting youth activities led by director David McConnell.

Summer Street Alexander Burr Thomas Bailey Tommy South Windham Elwyn J. Smilie Victoria Diana Rebecca Nellie Bedell John T. Fleming Ernest Power John Pond Dover Moncton N. B Kenneth Burr, Sr Yankee Geo. A. Martin David McConnell Kennebunk Babe Koay Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Fenway Park cConnell Robert Hinckley Frances Pillsbury Raynham Mass Robert Gray Hinckley, Jr

More Comfort Wearing FALSE TEETH

A compact ad describing FAS denture powder for firmer, comfortable plates with no sour taste or gum irritation. It claims odor reduction and non acid formula, available at drug counters.

Nepunk Hosts Mrs Smith Family Event

Mr and Mrs Henry Smith host a gathering with their daughter Sharon and Linda in attendance.

Nepunk Henry Smith Sharon Linda

Service Slated For Tory Hill Meeting House

A rededication service will be held at Tory Hill Meeting House Buxton Lower Corner Sunday at 11 am. The interior was redecorated carpets laid and improvements completed. Rev Hilda L Ives of Portland will speak with Rev Anson R Williams in charge. Special music by choir and male quartet. Lunch on the lawn by the Ladies Auxiliary after the service.

Tory Hill Buxton Lower Corner Hilda L. Ives Portland Anson R. Williams

Claire Redlon Weds Edward Ward in Buxton US ceremony

Miss Claire Adelia Redlon daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Redion of Buxton married Gilbert A Ward son of the Rev and Mrs Edward G Ward of Woonsocket R I formerly Ogunquit at West Buxton Baptist Church. Rev Dell L Campbell officiated. The couple plan to reside in Gorham and both hold Gorham State Teachers College diplomas with teaching posts.

Wells Ogunquit Claire Adelia Redlon Leon E. Redion Buxton Gilbert A. Ward Edward G. Ward Woonsocket, R. 1 West Buxton Baptist Church Dell L. Campbell Ward Ogunquit Baptist Church Alta M. Marsh Claudia W. Higgins James Allen Mark Redon Gerald Libby South Paris Sheldon Reynolds Buxton and Hollis Deer Pond Louise Merrill Bridgton Lake Placid N. Y Canada

Steve Parker Finds Fame by Producing in Japan

Steve Parker, husband of Shirley MacLaine, left Hollywood to become a producer in Japan after feeling sidelined. He built a career with prize winning documentaries Geisha and other shows, NBC collaborations, and a Las Vegas import. He praises his enduring marriage as Shirley considers moving to Tokyo with him.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Steve Parker Shirley MacLaine Japan Mr. MacLaine Shirley Steve General Electric ANTA American National Theater Academy Mike Todd NBC Asia Las Vegas Niew Tokyo

Teachers Listed For Schools At Kennebunks

Kennebunk and Kennebunkport schools will open Wednesday September 9. The list includes superintendents principals department heads and staff names for Kennebunk High School Kennebunk Jr High School Park Street School Cousens School and Kennebunkport Consolidated School with multiple grade teachers, administrators, and support personnel.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport John Seekins Kennebunk High School Andrew J. Peterson Verne E. Bodwell Catherine D. Welch John E Anagnostis Harvey A. Bixby Donald H Ronald H. Robertson Nancy Root Elizabeth Seaward Nicholas J. Vlashakos Frederick G Welch Forest A. Maguire David W. Hargreaves Park Street Rodney L. ‘MacNeill, Jr Leo G. Martin Mae Travers Elizabeth Taylor Mildred M. Waterhouse Charles Wormwood Aleatha Crosier Helen G. Cox Edith M. Nutter Frances I. Burleigh Clara A. Prescott Clythio Staples Barbara J. Rhodes Edgar F. West Eugene Lewin Ruby Kimball Annie Maling Bertha Gauthier Cousens School Frances Landry Beryl E. Webber Beulah Harding Gertrude C. Lahar Hilda E. Dunn Barbara A. Cluff Dorothy Mahrt Mary L. Benson Evelyn H. Calder J. Howard Taute Forrest Brown, Jr Dorothy Davis Gladys Staples Genevieve di Frederico Alexander T. Economos Eunice E. Fitton Marjorie M. Rumery Norman Bowen Edmund Cashen J. Howard Madelyn I. Ruel Lois H. Studley Marjory M. Ridlon Ruth §. Nunan Lorene E. Wildes Lvysan Wildes Justin L. Landry George W. Cutten Beatrice L. Hoff Phyllis R. Cluff Frank Thompson Charles Nedeau Helen Chick

Kennebunkport Couple Plans Three Month European Trip

Mr and Mrs Turner Brown of Kennebunkport departed Sunday for a three month journey abroad. They will sail today in Montreal on the Em press of France after being driven there by Mr and Mrs Earle Burn ery of Curtis Cove Fortunes Rocks. Destinations include Scotland London Paris Switzerland Venice Rome and Naples. They sail home November 18 aboard the S S New York from Naples. They will purchase a new car in Europe to drive home on their arrival in Montreal.

Sandra Debbie Sharon Dorchester Mass Joseph Adler Sanford Fernald Masse Anne Patti Lewiston Philbrick Masse Janet Welch Main Street Alstead N. H R. H. Holmes Ralph Tuttle Stephen Hyde Park Harold Bridle Grove Street Halstead Pillsbury Brown Street Raynham Roberta Robert Olivers “Ead Muriel Johnson Frank T. Littlefield High Street Massachusetts Bailey's Island Bernard Bunnell Kristy Fred Kennebunk Pond Carl Browning Portland Jessie Bunnell Maxine Stimpson Robin Kennebunkport Lloyd Jewett Tommy Mary Beth Kennebunk Henry Smith Crescent Surf John Mee-Phail Joan Janice Robert Miller Fulton Wilcox Clayton Marilyn Margaret Foley Kathryn Kathryn Sullivan Herbert Sandron South Portland Benjamin Brannen Michael Peter Gunn Doris Emmons Ellen Bruce Ken Turner Brown Earle Burnery Curtis Cove Fortunes Rocks Montreal Scotland London Paris Switzerland Venice Rome Naples Italy S. S. New York

Nancy Colby Weds Harrison Small in Waynesville Church

Nancy Ellen Colby daughter of Alvah S. Colby of East Sullivan New Hampshire married Pvt. Harrison David Small son of Guy and Mrs. Small of Kennebunkport. The ceremony August 1 at First Baptist Church Waynesville Missouri was officiated by Rev. Horne. The couple will reside near Fort Leonard Wood Missouri where he serves in the U S Army Engineer Corps.

Alvah S. Colby East Sullivan N. H Nancy Ellen Harrison David Small Guy O. Small Kennebunkport First Baptist Church Waynesville Horne Small Keene High School Keene Teachers College Kennebunk High School U. S. Army Engineer Corps Fort Leonard Wood

Art Students Exhibition At Kennebunk

New Art center workshop students in drawing painting and pottery host a summer exhibition on Saturday August 29 from 3 to 6 PM at 4 Dane Street Kennebunk. The eight week program began July 1 and organizers seek community input on winter operation via center office YA 5 3639.

New Art Center Workshop Dane Street Kennebunk Art Center

Weekend guests and local notes in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach reports weekend visits by Mrs. Prunier and family from Oxford and by Mrs. Eleanor Cook Ball with daughters from Phippsburg and Laconia. Charles Prunier earned a Master of Education from Boston University. E. D. Cook and family attended a Bath funeral for Mrs. Emma Gilman Gray. Carol Ann Cook departs for a three week vacation in Aroostook County. Kiwanis guests of J Clyde Armstrong for a ladies night dinner at Breakers by the Sea.

Charles Prunier Oxford Mass Phippsburg Stanley Spencer Laconia N. H E. D. Cook Bath Emma Gilman Gray Carol Ann Cook Aroostook County Old Orchard Beach

Whittier Adams wed at St. Peter in Ogunquit

Miss Sarah Lincoln Whittier became bride of Robert Bruce Adams at St. Peter Episcopal Church in Ogunquit. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. E Frank Salmon. The groom is son of Ernest A Adams Jr of Sheepscot. the bride is daughter of Benjamin L Whittier and Mrs Whittier of Raleigh and Ogunquit.

St. Peter Episcopal Church Ogunquit Sarah Lincoln Whittier Robert Bruce Adams E. Frank Salmon Benjamin L. Whittier Raleigh N. C Stearns Road Ernest A. ‘Adams, Jr Sheepscot Keri D. Stuart Southern Pines Sara Jane Galbraith Philadelphia Carolyn M. Abbott Camden Stephen T. Whittier

Bride and groom details in Baltimore wedding notice

Timore of Baltimore sister-in-law served as honorary bridesmaid with attendants in blue chiffon gowns and matching hats. Best man Ernest A. Adams Jr. and ushers included C H Park Adams Portland and Stephen T Whittier II Baltimore. Reception at Dunelawn. Mrs Adams is a Sweet Briar and Meredith College graduate. husband UPenn alumnus. They plan to live in Los Angeles. Trinidad, named by Columbus in 1498, for the Holy Trinity.

University of Pennsylvania Zeta Psi Los Angeles Calif Adams The Insurance Company of North America

Kennebunk Town Meeting Scheduled on Water Main Proposal

A special Kennebunk town meeting will be held next Monday evening to vote on extending the water main at the Heath Road entrance to the Andrew Murphy property on Sea Road and on extending Woodside Drive by 318 feet.

Kennebunk Heath Road Andrew Murphy Sea Road Woodside Drive

West Kennebunk Youth Fined for Driving Without License

Miss Sharon R. Paul, 18, of West Kennebunk, appeared in Kenne bunk E- court after a West Kennebunk accident on driving without a license. A $15 fine was suspended. Chief Frank Stevens led the arresting officer.

Sharon R. Paul West Kennebunk Kennebunk West Kenneunk Frank Stevens

Greene Homestead Built In 1770 In Anthony R L

The Gen Nathanael Greene Homestead located in Anthony R L dates to 1770. Greene served as second in command to General George Washington in the Revolutionary War.

Nathanael Greene Anthony, R. L Green George Washington

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