Navy Accepts Wells Artist Painting for Polaris Sub Poster
Charles Andres of Wells designed two posters for Navy recruiting in 1961, including a large 30 by 40 inch image of a Polaris submarine built by Maine workers at Portsmouth Navy Yard. The Navy verified details with Captain Henry Rumble and Andres, with lettering by Larry Webster of Boston.
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Charles Andres
Wells
U. S. Navy
Maine
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Andres
Henry Rumble
Navy Yard
Rumble
Larry Webster
Boston
Navy
Annapolis
Annapolis Naval Academy
White Plains
N.Y
New York
Art Students League
George Bridgman
Grand Central Art Institute
Harvey Dunn
Howard Pyle
Kiwanis Club At Beach Plans Christmas Party
Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis held an organizational meeting led by Edward C. Jackson with help from James V. Neithercut Adelbert M Jakeman Sr George Skillin C Russell Durant and Adelbert Jakeman Jr. Duties covered conventions Kiwanis education committee work and public relations. Next Tuesday's gathering will host a Christmas party for children of members and guests.
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Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club
Edward C. Jackson
James V. Neithercut
Adelbert M. Jakeman, Sr
George Skillin
C. Russell Durant
Adelbert M. Jakeman, Jr
John M. Wortman
Herbert R. Bean
Athletic Boosters Meet at Kennebunk High School
The Kennebunk Athletic Boosters will convene at Kennebunk High School tonight at 8 with a special invite to underclassmen parents since many outgoing officers are seniors. The Independent Service club plans its Christmas party Thursday at Mrs. Phyllis Maling’s home with 50 cent gift exchanges. Janet McKeon of Mount Ida College visited with her parents and relatives this weekend while Simon Clark, from Searoad, Kennebunk, recovers from a heart attack at Webber Hospital.
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Kennebunk High School
Independent Service Club
Phyllis Maling
Storer Street
Maling
Evelyn Smith
Janet McKeon
Mount Ida College
Newton Centre
Mass
E. D. McKeon
Colonial Drive
Chelmsford
Gerald F. Clark
Symond Clark
Searoad
Kennebunk
Webber Hospital
28 Feared Lost After Tankers Crash in Bosporus
Two tankers World Harmony and Peter Zoranich collided and exploded in the Bosporus. Twenty eight crewmen were unaccounted for while fifty eight were rescued. The Turkish Tarsus passenger ship nearby was set on fire and evacuations occurred as flames roared.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Bosporus
World Harmony
Peter Zoranich
Community notices from Old Orchard Beach area
Members of the Ocean Park Extension attended the jewelry making class at Mrs. Peggy Walbridge’s home with Peggy Thayer Jillian Jakeman Frances Smith Peggy Tripp and the hostess. The ABBOTT-Verville AMVETS auxiliary meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Walnut street post home hosting a Christmas party and gift exchange. The Women’s Society of Christian Service meets Thursday at 2 p m at the church collecting items for Christmas baskets. Dessert Bridge club was hosted by Mrs Donald Briggs with Helen Fitzgibbons taking high score. Carl Gilbert of Eden Jane injured in an automobile crash at Littleton N H is admitted to Webber hospital for further treatment. The last Presidents Parley of the Staples unit American Legion auxiliary meets Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Shirley Doe Colby Avenue Ocean Park for a Christmas party with gift exchange.
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Ocean Park Extension
Peggy Walbridge
Peggy Thayer
Jillian Jakeman
Frances Smith
Peggy Tripp
Abbott-Verville Amvets — Auxiliary
Post
Walnut Street
Women’s Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Donald Briggs
Lawn Avenue
Bridge Club
Helen Fitzgibbons
Carl Gilbert
Eden Jane
Littleton
N. H
Webber Hospital
C. Faye
Staples
American Legion Auxiliary
Shirley Doe
Colby Avenue
Ocen Park
Cape Porpoise community notices and club reports
Firemen’s card party prizes go to mgh scorers and November leaders Gary Ridson and Mrs Leslie. Women’s Guild met with 22 members. next meeting January 11. Olympian Club attendees listed. Mount Hermon student Christopher Emmet led cross country. his elder brother Robert excels in sports at Colby. Church inspection by Bishop Mathews and Superintendent Boobar notes progress on The Church on the Cape. fund short of goal. E and L class met. York County Postmasters dinner held at Bar Mills. Special music planned for Sunday services and Christmas program at 7 PM.
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Wais
Mgh
Bessie Smith
Joseph Warner
Llorence Smith
Warren Libby
Nellie Kidridge
Val Ford
Gary Kidson
Herman Campbell
Lu Leslie
Gary Ridson
Leslie
Women's Guild
Alice Crowell
Gladys Mahle
Arlettie Tibbetts
Germaine Thompson
Olympian Club
Kennebunkport
Ruth Pinkham
Gladys Mahler
Hazel Davis
Lydia Emmons
Julia Mann
Alma Kittredge
Ruth Meyer
Dollie Merrill
Christopher Emmet
Ellen Turner
Camden
Cape Porpoise
Mount Hermon School
Mount Hermon
Mass
Emmet
Robert Emmet
Chris
Colby College
James K. Mathews
Boston
Lester Boobar
Portland
Cape
Marion Whitney
Florence Nunan
Ardelle Maling
Herbert Fstey
York County Postmasters Association
Bar Mills
Doris MacKenna
Abbott Verville AMVETS Drive Continues With 45 Members
The Abbott Verville AMVETS post in Old Orchard Beach reports a 45 member tally at Tuesday’s meeting at the Walnut street post home. The drive continues over the weekend with leaders Felix Neault, Tom Bill, and George MacDonald ahead of Paul Fortier, Jerry Jacques, and Ralph Lariviere. Members are urged to renew before year end to qualify for a Paris trip and other prizes. The post voted to buy 36 folding chairs to be collected this week. A new dart tournament began with MacDonald leading, followed by Ben Blais, Fortier, and Lariviere. Ping pong results place Neault and Jacques tied for first, with MacDonald and Jacques leading doubles, and Neault leading cribbage with Lariviere close behind. A Christmas tree donated by Jacques will be set up for a Sunday children’s party at 2 pm, decorated tonight by the auxiliary, ahead of the Thursday meeting. New Year hats and favors have arrived. Attendance was 19. Ben Blais won the attendance prize. Refreshments were provided by Blais, MacDonald, and Fortier. Commander Neault presided. prayers were by Ralph Lariviere.
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Abbott- Verville Amvets
Post
Walnut Street
Old Orchard Beach
Felix Neault
Tom Bill
George MacDonald
Paul Fortier
Jerry Jacques
Ralph Lariviere
Paris
Ben Blais
Ralph Liviviere
Joe Angis
Ralph Leriviere
Beach Church to Stage Yale Christmas Program in Old Orchard Beach
The Beach Avenue Methodist Church school at Old Orchard Beach presents a Christmas pageant titled Christ the Savior Is Born on Sunday at 7:30 pm in the church auditorium. Cast includes Alice Bradeen Mary and Jack Newton Joseph with a group of shepherds innkeepers and wise men.
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Washington Avenue
John Bradeen
William Souza, Jr
Shorey Electric Company
Glenna Bradeen
Fleanor Bradeen
Barbara Gilbert
Elizabeth Knight
Nancy Jenner
Fliss Linda Keen
Dawna
Wedding Announcement in Kennebunk celebrates Wormwood Cousens union
Myrtle L. Wormwood of West Kennebunk married George S. Cousens of Arundel on December 9 at Christchurch Kennebunk with Rev. Robert Cumler officiating. The bride wore a royal blue lace dress and chrysanthemums for her corsage. Matron of honor Mrs. Walter Garnet wore a pink dress and white chrysanthemums. best man was Walter Garnet. The couple plans Maine travel on a beige wool knit suit with red accessories and reside on Manle Avenue in West Kennebunk.
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Myrtle L. Wormwood
West Kennebunk
George S$. Cousens
Arundel
Christchurch
Kennebunk
Robert Cumler
Walter Garnet
Maine
Manle Avenue
West
Notable School Roles Listed for Various Grades
The text lists a sequence of school grade teachers and administrators, including Miss Glennalee for third grade, Mrs Emil Bradeen and Miss Elaine Buzzell for sixth, John Bra for fourth, Mrs Carolyn Keen for eighth, Mrs Burke for fifth, Ronald Kad Richard Shorey for high school with various grade groupings and a Felker reference.
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Harold Riddle
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Washington, D. C
U. S. Navy Department
Naval
Kiwanis Club
Beach
Howe Highway
Charlie
Doan
Edmund Cashin Dial YU
Maurice J. Arsenault
Public Accountant
Dolloff
Crescent Street
St. Jean Baptiste Hall
Biddeford
York County
Beach St. Saco
Main Street
Pol
Clement I
Beach Amvets
David A. Eaton
Cole Road Rfc
Biddeford’s
Bargan
Saco
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ford-Saco
Biddeford - Saco
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