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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1962

Page

3

Community Notice and Holiday Gathering in Kennebunkport

Local clubs schedule a supper meeting at the Kennebunkport Inn and a O E S business session with a Christmas party to follow. University of Maine students home for vacation from Kennebunk and Kennebunkport attendances listed, plus a surgical patient at Osteopathic hospital in Portland. The Kennebunkport Consolidated school plans a Christmas concert tomorrow night at 7 30 featuring band majorettes choruses and duets with donations for chorus music. An ambulance was called to Webber hospital for Charles Lemoine. Richard Lewin spends two weeks with his parents on Brown Street.

Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Lions Club Kennebunkport Inn Madonna Chapter Roy Wade Dorothy Bennett Richard Russell William West Gerald Crocker University of Maine Kennebunk Kennebunkport Betsy Hail Judy Dresser Penny Anders Judy Ackley Marybelle Walsh Sally Wentworth Joyce Harburger Sue Harburger Jean Burnham Paula Noyes Joyce Landon Earl Freeman, Jr Richard Farnsworth John Folley William Swetland Donald Hayes Edward Fairfield Wayne Kennebunk Fire Department Charles Lemoine Western Avenue Kennebunk Lower Village Webber Hospital Richard Dick’’ Léwin Ricker College Houston Eugene Lewin Brown Street

LeBeau Controls Northeastern University Patrol Force

George B LeBeau formerly of Temple Avenue Old Orchard Beach and Pawtucket Rhode Island has an 11 man uniformed police force under his supervision at Northeastern University Boston The chief John H Mountford reports to LeBeau The patrols protect the 42 acre Back Bay campus serving 20 000 daily with 5 000 car parkers and safeguard more than 22 million dollars in land buildings and equipment They will use radio equipped patrol wagon and work with two nearby police stations

George B. LeBeau Temple Avenue Old Orchard Beach Pawtcket, R. I Northeastern University Boston John H. Mountford LeBeau Northeastern Back Bay Cofa and Grounds Attucket R. I N. U Pawtucket R. L John Mountford

Birthday Breaks Helped by Bank Policy

Tucson aging customers find a small perk in banking as the Bank of Tucson waives service charges on checking accounts for customers aged 65 and older. The policy highlights a customer friendly approach aimed at seniors in the community.

Tucson Ariz Bank of Tucson

Beach Rebekahs Hold Yule Party For Children

Old Orchard Beach Beach Rebekah lodge hosted the annual Christmas party for members’ children at Odd Fellows hall. Children enjoyed games and gifts from the Christmas tree as ice cream and cookies were served by Mrs. Avo nell Pettengill with Mrs. Lorraine Pettengill helping. Attendees included many Ricker Briggs Gilbert Collins Pettengill and other family members.

Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Old Orchard Beach Avonell Pettengill Lorraine ‘Pettengill Noble Grand Flora Ricker Merry Brigs Barbara Gilbert Gerry Collins Eunice Pettengill Joan Collins

DeMolay degree conferred on four members

The DeMolay degree was conferred on four new members during a special meeting of Highpine chapter at Wells Masonic hall. Recipients were Jack W. Miller LeCain W. Smith Richard G. Ireland all of Ogunquit and Keith A. Darling of Wells.

Highpine Chapter Order of DeMolay Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells Jack W. Miller LeCain W. Smith Richard G. Ireland Oguniquit Keith A. Darling Jay Smith Ocean Lodge Highpine DeMolay Mothers Circle

Youth Fellowship changes Christmas party date in church notice

Old Orchard Beach MRS C P Wight announces the Washington Avenue Methodist Youth Fellowship shifts its December 22 7 30 p m party to December 28 and plans a carol tour after the cantata. Sunday school hosts a 2 p m Christmas party with Santa. Rebekah Lodge members join York County Past Noble Grands Association event in Kennebunk and upcoming Old Orchard meeting features 50 cent gift exchange. Atlantic Lodge I O C F invited to the party.

Youth Fellowship Washington Avenue Methodist Church Fellowship Party Santa Claus Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge York County Past Noble Grands Association Olive Lodge Kennebunk Ethel Whitten Margaret Chamberlin Elizabeth Leoncini Avis Briggs Avonell Pettengill Barbara Gilbert Old Orchard Beach Atlantic Lodge 1.0.C.F

Prizes Awarded At Beach Card Party

Mrs Jan Simpson won the ladies high prize and Mrs Irene McGlauflin the ladies low prize at a Beach card party sponsored by Abbott-Verville AMVETS auxiliary at the Post home Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach. Albert Pettengill high and David Simpson low won the men's prizes. Mrs Hilda Price took the queen's prize and Mrs Joan Tenan won a special prize. The next two Sunday card parties will be omitted. the next will be January 6 at 8 p.m.

Jan Simpson

Catholic Churches Schedule Parties in four towns

Rev William J Kelly pastor of the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells and Ogunquit Catholic churches has announced parties for the children of all churches next Sunday. Wells Ogunquit children party at Wells Beach fire house 1 to 3 p m. Kennebunk Kennebunkport children party at Consolidated school Kennebunkport 3 to 5 p m. High school students all four towns party at Mothers club hall 7 p m.

William J. Kelly Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells and Ogunquit Children of All Wells and Ogunquit Wells Beach Kennebunk and Mothers Club

Kennedy Sees No Rosy Hue To Coming Events

President Kennedy warned of tough times ahead in a TV interview with three reporters. He rebuked European allies for not sharing the burden against communism and ruled out a quick summit with Khrushchev. He warned Congress will be difficult in 1963 and urged Western Europe to boost conventional forces and aid to the developing world. Kennedy called Khrushchev unhelpful but not optimistic about any major policy shift.

Associated Press News Washington Kennedy Europe Khrushchev Congress Senate Russia Cuba NATO United States Free World South Viet Nam Western Europe

Christmas Mass Schedule for Kenne bunk Churches

Rev. William J. Kelly announces Christmas masses for the Catholic Churches of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Wells. Midnight masses for St Martha in Kennebunkport St Monica in Kennebunk and St Mary in Wells Beach. Christmas day masses at St Martha nine and eleven St Monica eight and ten and St Mary nine. Confessions listed by church with Saturday and Monday slots.

William J. Kelly Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells St. Martha St. Monica St. Mary Wells Beach

Special guards in Tokyo subway stations push riders into cars

In Tokyo, special guards are described as shoving commuters into jammed subway cars as part of crowd control during peak hours, illustrating strict station management and crowd handling practices in the metropolitan transit system.

Tokyo

Officer Slate Is Selected By Hope Circle

Hope Circle held its annual Christmas party and officer election at Dorothy Garland’s Old Orchard Beach home. New officers include President Frances Dickson Vice President Hazel Kennett Secretary Harriet Andrews Treasurer Shirley Souza Auditor Helen Buzzell Chaplain Marie Woodward.

Hope Circle Dorothy Garland Imperial Street Old Orchard Beach Priscilla Skilling Frances Dickson Hazel Kennett Harriet Andrews Shirley Souza Helen Buzzell Marie Woodward Miss Garland Margaret Milliken Frances ‘Dickson Hazel Ilsley Grace Harmon Haririet Andrews Martha Trafton Muriel Gooch Eleanor Bradeen Avice Dujmaine Faye Harding Anna Anderson Violet Mewer Kay Mewer Edrice Bates Gertrude Thompson May Slaney Cora Jones Mary Mewes

Old Orchard Beach DAV Chapter Receives Charter at Beach Rite

The Disabled American Veterans Old Orchard Beach chapter received its national charter and a commander's gavel during a charter ceremony at the New Olympia hotel. Philip Jenkins presented the charter and gavel, accepted by chapter commander Dwight W. McLeod, with Daniel R. Guarino as adjutant treasurer. The group set dues at 3 dollars, plans monthly meetings, and noted future DAV activities including a state convention in Bangor.

New Old Orchard Beach New Olympia Hotel Milliken Street Old Orchard Beach Philip Jenkins Department of Maine Dwight W. McLeod House of Representatives Committee On Veterans Affairs Daniel R. Guarino McLeod Guarino Gen. Patiton Third Army Water Company Saco

Nee Nah Council Elections At Beach Meeting

Nee Nah Council at Old Orchard Beach elected officers led by Prophetess Rhea Blaney. Other officers include Wenonah Mary LaBranche Keeper of Wampum Frances Johnson Special Awards were given to Rhea Blaney and Shirley Doe. Christmas greetings were sent to sick members and parties and gifts followed the meeting. Next meeting set for January 7.

Nee Nah Council Pocahontas American Legion Hall Old Orchard Beach Rhea Blaney Prophletess Mary LaBranche Wenonah Elaine DeGrace Frances Johnson Priscilla Bibber Evelyn Lunder Emery Bibber Shirley Bellevue Longmore Evelyn Presley Shirley Doe

Shed Destroyed In Kennebunk Blaze

A fire destroyed one shed and scorched another on Whitten road in Kennebunk last night. Firefighters arrived after a 5:23 p.m. call, three trucks? The blaze was thought to start when a mother dog tipped over an oil burner. The dog was saved but a puppy perished. The all-out was sounded at 6:23.

Donald Whitten

Acting Gov Gage Visits Laramie Office in Proclamation Moment

Acting Gov Jack Gage toured a Laramie newspaper office and accidentally dropped a lit match into a wastebasket while signing a proclamation for National Fire Prevention Week. The incident captured a rare public display amid preparations for the annual safety observance.

Trony Laramie Jack Gage Laramie Gage

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Edmund Cashen Dia YU George LeBeau Police’ Force Chattanooga Roy Braley Lula Braley Warren Warren S Biddeford Beach Rebekahs Clement P. Wight Dial Future Homemakers Biddeford High School FHA Rachel Bilodeau Elizabeth Perkins Jeannette Lemieux Lorraine Rousselle Simonne Guay Sandra Gosselin Celeste Boissonneault Pauline Wong Christine L. Richards By James Martin DAV Beneficial Beneficial Finance Co Maine Washington Street Atlantic YES
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