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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1960

Page

3

Four Plays Highlight Kennebunk Unitarian Church Christmas Program

About 100 adults and 60 children attended the Kennebunk Unitarian church Christmas program and party where four student plays were staged followed by a Santa gift distribution. Edward Bull announced the program with poems, greetings, and multiple named cast members. property men were Peter Burr, David Cram, and David Tibbetts.

Kennebunk Unitarian Church Evening Alliance Edward Bull Stinson Robin Clark Barbara Kotlewski Beth Kotlewski Timothy Burr Gretchen Kline Ross Merrow Kimberley Brown Newell Bryant Rebecca Calder Dorcas Doane Bruce Ketchum John Ketchum Ruth Ann Kotlewski Kathy Mason Brook Merrow Lisa O'Rourke Wendy Vail Tommy Steven Bull Nellie Penny Cram Jeanie Nancy Mason Margie Megan Brook Elsie Lucinda Dresser Roy Robert Mason Robbie Elaine Morton Susie Williams Teresa Judy Dickinson Madge Marilyn Clark Louise Deborah Milligan Alice Betsy Tibbetts Philip Skipper

Saco man completes eight weeks of Fort Dix basic training

Paul A. Corbeil, 22, of Saco, is in eight weeks of basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey. Assigned to Company G Third Training Regiment he will study general military subjects and character guidance under the post chaplain. Under the Reserve Forces Act he will serve six months active duty then return to hometown duty with an Army Reserve or National Guard unit. After basic training he receives a two week leave and eight weeks of advanced training or enrollment in a specialist school. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Selime Corbeil, 46 Union Street Biddeford.

Fort Dix N. 4 Paul A. Corbeil Saco Corbeil National Guard Selime Corbeil Union Street Biddeford U. S. Army Training Center N. J Scott A Smith Floyd Smith May Street Smith Thornton Academy Saco Allied Shoe Company

Judith Kimball Weds Pvt. Robert Worthing At Saco Home

Judith Kimball daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Kimball Jr. married Pvt. Robert Worthing of Wells in a double ring ceremony at the Murray home on Saturday. Rev. Stanley Bennett officiated. Attendants included Mrs. Roberta Wentworth and Robert Bridges with a reception following. Worthing is stationed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland.

Richard Murray Green Street Saco Judith Kimball Leroy Edson Kimball, Jr Pleasant Street Robert Worthing USA Doris Bridges Stephen Eaton Road Wells Murray Stanley A. Bennett Saco United Baptist Church Roberta Wentworth Robert L. Bridges Sylvia McKay Kennebunk Grace Murray Kimbx Bridges

Brief Special Town Meeting At Kennebunk

Seven attended Kennebunk special town meeting last night and approved 2500 for removal of about 40 Dutch Elm diseased trees. They transferred 15000 from surplus to beach repair to cover storm bills, under Town Park Commission direction. Atty. Albert Emmons moderated a five minute session, one of the shortest on record.

Kennebunk Town Park Commission Atty Albert Emmons

Area Catholic Children Given Party At K Port

About 300 children with parents attended a Christmas party for area Catholic children from the Kennebunkport Wells Ogunquit parishes at Consolidated School in Kennebunkport. Rev. William J. Kelly and Rev. J. Henry Fournelle attended with Sister Marie Stella and St. Rosario of Bay View Saco. Santa distributed gifts as carols were sung. Candy and oranges were given. refreshments available. Local volunteers from Kennebunkport and Ogunquit organized.

Knnebunk Kennebunkport Wells Ogunquit Consolidated School William J. Kelly J. Henry Fournelle Sister Marie Stella St. Rosario Bay View Saco Santa William Landry Kennebunk Lower Village Albert Collins Richard Staples David Walley Edward Graham Kenneth Holbrook David Holbrook Cape Porpoise Frank H'Ludik Forrest Kinsman Thomas Reagan Roger Maling Robert Dixon Maurice Carrier Paul LeMay Robert Fountaine W. H. Williams Robert Wildes Kennebunk

Kennebunk FHA officers visit Falmouth High School

Kennebunk MRS BUDMUND CASHER heads an FHA supper while Kennebunk High School Chapter joins Falmouth High to install officers. Miss Sandra Root sings a devotional solo and Miss Patricia West gives the devotional reading. FHA members travel with advisor Miss Joanne Larsen and several student teachers from FSTC. The Franciscan Monastery draws visitors to Christmas decorations. Vernon Littlefield sponsors Christmas light contest on local streets. Postmaster Burr notes record mail volume and parcel post delays improve. Kennebunk post office staff listed. Seaman William F. Kinney on 14 day leave from Great Lakes after nine weeks training.

Louise Russell BOV Kennebunk Future Homemakers of America Kennebunk High School Falmouth FHA Falmouth High School Sandra Root Patricia West District F Joanne Larsen Mabel Foster Farmington State Teachers College Peggy Carlisle FSTC Thornton Academy Sylvia Richards Burns School Saco Vernon Littlefield Littlefield Insurance Agency Woodside Drive Birchwood Drive Ocean View Road Heath Road Lewis H. Burr New York Boston Parcel Post David Wells David McConnell James Johnson Harold Burbank Harold Chambers Donald Littlefield William F. Kinney USN Harry F. Kinney Seaman Kinney Naval Training Station Great Lakes, Ill

Beach Scouts Hear Talk By Ken Hunnewell

At Troop 335 Boy Scouts meeting in Old Orchard Beach the guest speaker was Ken Hunnewell York County District Scout executive of the Pine Tree council Scouts introduced by Scout master Richard Cleveland. Arthur Leddy showed two films Command of the Arctic Seas and Navy Log the weekend. Next week Leslie Wyman former chief of police will speak.

Troop 335 Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach Kenneth Hunnewell York County Pine Tree Council Richard Cleveland Arthur Leddy Scout Committee Leslie Wyman Nolice

Candlelight service and caroling plans in Old Orchard Beach

A church candlelight communion and personal devotional service is set for Saturday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Methodist church conducted by Rev John T. Stahl. Organists Miss Gertrude Thompson and Merrill Thompson. Gifts and non perishable articles will be received. MYF Junior and Senior choirs will carol Wednesday at 6 p.m., visiting convalescent homes.

Methodist Church Gertrude Thompson Merrill Thompson John T. Stahl MYF Old Orchard Beach the Elms Vances Randall Hall Atlantic Lodge of Odd Fellows Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Old Orchard Beach Mosaic Cub Inc Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall West Grand Avenue

Hope Circle Entertained By Mrs Kennett

Hope Circle met Monday evening at the home of Hazel Kennett in Saco. With president absent due to a broken arm, Mary Mewer presided. Christmas joke gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. The January 16 meeting will be at Avice Dumaine in Old Orchard Beach with Mary Mewer and Violet Mewer assisting.

Hope Circle M_ Hazel Kennett Clark Avenue Saco Margaret Milliken Shirley Souza Anna Anderson Mary Mewer Avice Dumaine Adelaide Road Old Orchard Beach Violet Mewer Cora Jones Priscilla Skilling Harriet Andrews Marcia Stahl Helen Buzzell Gertrude Thompson Eleanor Bradeen Christine Armstrong Martha Trafton Retta Sait Kay Mewer Frances Dickson Harel Kennett

Legion Auxiliary Unit Holds Busy Old Orchard Beach Meeting

The Fayette Staples Unit of the American Legion auxiliary met at the Legion Home in Old Orchard Beach after a storm delay. President Mrs. Viola Girard presided with 58 paid members, guests present, rummage sale success, books taken to the library, well wishes sent to ill members, and donations to Opportunity Farm and Christmas seals. A supper invitation, mystery prize won, and Christmas carols closed the gathering.

Rita Sherman Aline Fontaine Community Service Opportunity Farm Legionnaires C. Fayette Staples Post May Slaney Greenville S. C Jean Mooers Lucille Mooers

Betsy Tibbetts Birthday Party in Kennebunk

Miss Betsy Tibbetts celebrated her 11th birthday at home in Kennebunk with a party hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Orren Tibbetts. Kitty Cat decorations featured a white and pink centerpiece cat, plus a Santa cake by Mrs. Robert Barra. Gifts were opened and games with prizes followed. favors were Christmas candles for attending girls including Susan Emery and others.

Betsy Tibbetts Orren Tibbetts Fletcher Street Kennebunk Kitty Robert Barra Mrs. Tibbetts Connie Maguire Susan Emery Carole Spiller Joy Taylor Cathy Reagan Annie Kosvanec Carlene Mathieu Ruth Barra Betsy Briddell Alice Jewell

Beach Legionnaires Hear Navy Talk From Recruiter

Harold Riddle of the Navy recruiter will address the Old Orchard Beach American Legion and auxiliary Wednesday evening December 28 at 6 30. He will discuss the Navy s role in national defense and present a color film on the 1959 Lebanon crisis and the Navy s peacekeeping role. Arrangements were by Louis Balkan.

Harold Riddle DL -1 Navy Old Orchard Beach

300 Koreans Convert in Korea Evangelistic Mission

During an 18 day evangelistic mission in Korea led by 12 American Methodists more than 3 000 Koreans committed their lives to Christ The Methodist board of Evangelism reports Most of the new converts are students.

Nashville Tenn Korea Methodist Board of Evangelism

Navy Submarine Base Training On USS Fulton

Navy personnel report to New London Connecticut for duty and on the job training aboard the USS Fulton a submarine repair ship as part of naval readiness and technical proficiency programs.

Navy New London Conn USS Fulton

Wells Glee Club Concert Unites Voices at Wells School

More than 100 voices from Wells high school junior high and grade 6 joined for the annual Christmas concert at Wells Elementary. Under director Agnes S. Tibbetts, soloists Donna Hubbard Sheila Stillings Loleta Spencer Cheryl Miller and Gerd LaPierre featured in selections. The program included nativity tableau, carols and combined pieces such as The Sleigh and The Little Drummer Boy with Mozart Gloria from the Twelfth Mass.

Wells Elementary School Agnes SS. Tibbetts Wells High School Sheila Stillings Donna Hubbard Loleta Spencer Cheryl Miller Geri'd LaPierre Jeannette Isabella Diane Piiravinen Nancy Hubbard Karl Dixon Kathy Hutch Mozart Peter Joy Wells Shepherds Marc Batchelder Billy Reeves John Litchfield Linwood Reeves Ellsworth

Well Baby Clinic Planned in Biddeford City Building

A well baby clinic will be held Wednesday at the nursing office in Biddeford City building at 1 p m. A physician will supervise inoculations for diphtheria whooping cough tetanus and polio.

Biddeford City Building

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