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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1962

Page

3

Kennebunk Chief Ste vens Named State Detective

Rep Elmont Tyndale announces Gov Reed appointed Kennebunk Police Chief Frank Stevens as a state licensed detective. Stevens, now certifed, is among about 50 licensed detectives and previously served years as Kennebunk police chief. Married to Joan LaPrade, he has two children and resides on Colonial Drive.

Elmont Tyndale Kennebunk Kennebunkport John H. Reed Frank Stevens Stevens John Smith

Deer Registrations Reach 95 at Kennebunk Libby's

Kennebunk records show 95 deer registered in November at Libby's Hardware, up from 85 last year. Bucks total 56 and does 39, with numerous registered individuals across days from November 1 through 23 including Richard Davis, Kathleen Dyer, Albert Cowgill, Joyce Aloise, and many others, reflecting a broad participation across the month.

Libby Kennebunk Richard Davis Homer Harrington Kathleen Dyer Milton Goff John Fleming Charles Swett Donald Baker Delvern Lank Henry Wormwood Albert Cowgill Joyce Aloise Lawrence Allen Norman Nadeau Robert Davis Marion Davis Frederick Jackson Terry Nadeau Brad Shaw, Jr Richard Welch Rodney Thayer Carl Roderick Edward Jellison Nelson Welch Donald Record Ray Thyng Leighton Perry Roscoe Tarbox Robert Jackson Bradford Dyer Arthur Tracy, Jr Forrest Coffron C. J. Schaefer Harrison Hutchins Floyd Russell Forrest A. Maguire Robert Wentworth Paul Genthner Churchill Lary Richard V. Bibcher Fred L. Welch David Tremblay Douglas Welch James Nadeau Timothy Searles Raymond D. Sargent Ronald Phe Richard A. Smith Bruce Pike Franklin P. Varney George A. LeBarg Gerald Boutin George E. LeBarge Mildred A. Whitten Walter A. Whitten George Nonan Harold E. Shuffleburg Charles F. Brown William E. Furbish Ivan Wildes Roger Waters Jack Libby Edgar Campbell Leo Thibeau Roger Edgerly Alford Inniss John C. Brown David C. Wilson Elton Welch, Jr Carl E. Brooks

Ogunquit Church Completes Renovation in Dedication

Ogunquit Baptist Church marked the completion of its remodeling project with a formal dedication service led by Rev. Paul S. Hazlett. The $71,000 contract covered renovations and construction of 100 Sunday school rooms. The sanctuary was redecorated at a $5,000 cost funded by the Ladies Aid, with memorial windows donated by parishioners.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Paul S. Hazlett Elmer N. Bentley United Baptist Convention of Maine Catory Ralph A. Booth United Baptist Convention of Maine M Hazlett Lewis Flagg Everett Clough Leonard Hanscom Donald Campbe Ralph Booth Maurice Witmer Portsmouth N. H Stanley Leonard Old Orchaard Beach Hamlin Lord Ogunquit Jerold Lord and Son Moody Benjamin Gersh Ladies Aid Society

K of P Lodge Observes Night at Kennebunk

Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias held a night meeting with Richard Leech presiding as about 40 members gathered. Guests from Fort George Brunswick Mousam River Lowingvale Cumberland Portland and New Hampshire lodges attended. Distinguished visitors included Maine Grand Chancellor Jack Ephross and Grand Treasurer George Knight. Esquire candidate from Mousam River Lodge was worked on under George Clark. Inner Guard Donald Littlefield and Outer Guard Edward Benoit were installed. A roast beef supper was served by Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters. Plans called for forming a bowling team at Friday's meeting.

Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Richard Leech Fort George Lodge Brunswick Mousam River Lodge Loweingvale Cumberland Lodge Portand Rindge Lodge New Hampshire Maine Jack Ephross Kennebunk George Knight Falmouth Earl Stimpson Russell Hosmer

Ogunquit Prayer Day Planned by Baptist Missionary Society

Ogunquit Baptist Missionary Society will honor the Baptist Day of Prayer at the church Friday at 2 p.m. Societies from North Berwick South Berwick Kittery Cape Neddick Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Cape Porpoise invited to participate. Mrs. James Slavin to speak with music and devotions. Local Missionary business meeting precedes at 1 p.m.

Ogunquit

Senior Play Presented At Kennebunk High

The Kennebunk High auditorium overflowed for the annual senior play Girls Are Better Than Ever directed by John Anagnostis. Cast includes Fuller Haight Dudley Swetland Sophie Madison Alice Reid Lola Hook and more with Gary Seekins stage manager. Cast details, production crew, and promotion roles listed for a large school production.

Kennebunk High School Donald Lusk John Anagnostis KHS Betty Pierce Fuller Haight Dudley Swetland Sophie Madison Alice ‘Reid Lola Hook Diana Shaw Chris Shields Margaret Ricker Diane Emery JoAnn Beauchemin Alice Bryant Linda Graves Shyrlee Wormwood Betty Sargent Joan Dennett Donna Foss Joan Dixon Betsy Jellison Joan Dodge Renee Miller Joan Dennnett Shrylee Wormwood Beverly McKay Dawn Stevens Dana James Bob Dargis

Beach Man Is Bridegroom In Connecticut

Local interest wedding at St John Lutheran church New Britain Conn united Miss Joanne E Johanns and Herman C Merrill Jr in marriage The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Johanns Kensington Conn The groom son of Mr and Mrs Herman C Merrill Sr Old Orchard Beach Rev Erich O Brant officiated The couple left for a Canada trip and will reside at 2 Hoffman Street after returning

St. John Lutheran Church New Britain Conn Joanne E. Johanns Herman C. Merrill, Jr Erich O. Brant Alex Johanna Four Rod Road Kensington Herman C. Merrill Ross Road Old Orchard Beach Ronald Emmons Blaine Merrill Canada Hoffman Street

House Guests Honored by Kennebunk Hosts on Summer Street

Mr and Mrs John Rogers hosted a Saturday night party in Kennebunk for house guests Mr and Mrs Crawford Gordon of Kayzee Wyn and Denver. Kennebunk attendees included Lucinda M Lord Frank D Lord Donald L Finlayson Walter H Burke Brewster Sewall Harriet A Smith and many others. Attendees also included Maj Gen and Mrs Cecil H Moore and Mrs Gordon M Morrison of Kennebunk Beach and John W Hansen of Goose Rocks Beach.

John Rogers Summer Street Kennebunk Crawford Gordon Kayzee, Wyn Denver Col Lucinda M. Lord Frank D. Lord Donald L. Finlayson Walter H. Burke Brewster Sewall Harriet A. Smith William A. Miner Morton Joyce Frank B. Ellis Sanford F. Potts Ward L. Johnson William M. Mallin Earle F. Spencer Norman K. Wiggin Cecil H. Moore Kennebunkport Gordon M. Morrison Kennebunk Beach John W. Hansen Goose Rocks Beach

Bert Allen Celebrates 92nd Birthday Guest of Honor

Bert Allen, who will be 92 tomorrow, was guest of honor at a birthday party Saturday night at the home of Mrs. Ruth Gilbert in Old Orchard Beach. Eleanor Bradeen entertained with piano solos and her daughter Janice sang. Guests included Bert Allen and many neighbors while several invited mourned and could not attend due to illness in the Halasz family and other commitments.

Bert Allen Ruth Gilbert Wesley Avenue Old Orchard Beach Eleanor Bradeen Janice Jennie Powers Doe John Bradeen Clifton Harmon Stilman Gilbert Reesa Roy Helene Storr Margaret Holland Debra Bonnie Gregory Jeffrey Florence Lessard Marie Berry i Saco Richard Harmon Tenants Harbor Sadie Harris Yvonne Geoffrey South Portland Fred Jenkins l Lynn Mass Ernest Powers Gertrude Cole Richard Doe Harriet Hersey Forest Stone Charles Smith Biddeford Edith Halasz Halasz

Kennebunkport Christmas Fair by South Congregational Church

The Woman’s Association of the South Congregational Church hosts a Christmas Fair in Kennebunkport on Thursday from 2 to 7 p m. Mrs James Collins and the committee run a food and candy table while Mrs Stanley Thirkell showcases aprons and holiday vanities. Kitchen accessories are for sale and Mrs Jacques Downs with a committee prepares handmade crafts. Mrs Guy Small’s table features Christmas greens for decoration.

Kennebunkport Women's Association of the South Congregational Church James Collins Stanley Thirkell Jacques Downs Guy Small

Construction firm building plant in Kennebunk

Bader Inc begins construction of a 36 by 72 foot warehouse between Carl Russell’s Eastern States outlet and the F E R Warren Co on the Boston and Maine freight depot site in Kennebunk. VP William Cummings Jr says the plant will become Bader’s central sales and manufacturing office for a million and a half dollar operation making movable panels and partitions for the construction trade, with contracts in Maine Vermont and New Hampshire.

Kennebunk Bader, Inc Burlington Concord Mass Carl Russell Eastern States F E. R. Warren Company Boston and Maine William Cummings, Jr Bader Bader Corporation Maine Vermont New Hampshire

Beach Menu and Daily Lunch Suggestions

Tuesday to Friday menus for C Beach High and Elementary Schools list tomato juice frankforts mashed potatoes corn bread milk cookies corned beef hash Italian spaghetti meat sauce pickles butter plums orange juice corn chowder egg salad sandwich cake etc. Entries include dates and meal items with milk as a constant beverage across days and schools.

Sunlit shadows reveal buried ancient mounds from air

Aerial photos show how sun angles and wind driven snow outline buried prehistoric features. Shadows map buried mounds and ancient roads, offering a method for identifying sites from the air.

Event chairmen coordinate gift table at children’s party

Mrs. Charles Butts oversees a children’s table where gifts for parents are purchased while Mrs. Arthur Lombard serves as the general chairman of the event guiding overall planning and organization.

Ating Charles Butts Arthur Lombard

Winners Named At Abbot-Verville AMVETS Card Party

Clara Demers won the women's high prize at the Abbot-Verville AMVETS auxiliary card party. Mary Emery took women's low prize. David Simpson won men's high prize with Robert Pettengill as the men's runner up. Lorraine Pettengill claimed the Queen's prize and Claire McKee won a special prize. The Tide Red club met at Richard Merrill's home with post report discussions and drug insurance talks.

Clara Demers Abbott-Vervillle Amvets Post Walnut Street Mary Emery David Simpson Robert Pettengill Lorraine Pettengill Claire McKee Tide Red Club Richard Merrill Secreary Miniwanca Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Dennett and Ae Lane Annie Seven Emery Bibber Anne Lublinsky Nee Nah Council Pocahontas Mary Wood Alice Genther Blue Feather Council Biddeford Bath St. Margaret Ladies Sodality

Community notices from Kennebunk and nearby towns

Kennebunk Olive Rebekah Lodge hosts Past Noble Grands meeting at LO hall 7 45 pm with refreshments by Mrs Louise Eaton and Mrs Marion Bedard. Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Lions supper meeting 6 45 am Tuesday at Kennebunkport Inn. Arundel Women’s Republican Club York County holds meeting and Christmas tea Saturday 2 pm at Mrs John S Eckler home Kennebunkport near public library. guest Mrs Esther Hawley vice-chairman of state committee. York Lodge AF and AM 40 year pins at Masonic hall 7 30 pm with lobster stew after. Trooper and Mrs Frederick Trumbull of Fryeburg reside at Warren Morse apartments. Trumbull recently finished state police training at Kittery. Unitarian Universalist church Youth group met at church. president David Cla i presiding with Peter Bull vice president James Batchelder treasurer Donna Bull secretary. Program on Temperament led by Mr and Mrs Theodore O Kingsbury. plans discussed for Portland Conference December 8. Refreshments served. Donna Bull and David Clark assisted.

Olive Rebekah Lodge Louise Eaton Marion Bedard Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Lions Club Kennebunkport Inn Arundel Women’s Republican Club York County John S. Eckler Maine Street Kennebunkport Esther Hawley State Committee York Lodge AF & AM Masonic Hall Frederick Trumball Fryburg Warren Morse Grove Street Kennebunk Trumball Maine Kittery Athe Unitarian - Universalists Church David Clai Peter Bull James Batchelder Donna Bull Theodore O. Kingsbury Portland David Clark

Toilers by-the-Sea Hold Tuesday Meeting at Porter Hall

Margaret Parish Hall hosts reception of new members as Toilers by-the-Sea meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m in Porter Hall Temple Avenue Ocean Park. Girl Scout Troop will provide entertainment.

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