Old Orchard Beach School Shakeup Plans Unveiled
The James W. Sewell company urges consolidation of Old Orchard Beach schools into a campus setup. It calls for a high school addition with five new general classrooms and upgraded facilities to relieve severe overcrowding.
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Old Orchard Beach
James W. Sewrall Company
Sewell
Old Town
Port
Old Orchard Beech
Jameson
Adeuate
Orchard Beach
School Street
Urban Renewal Authority
Pageant finalist and college news from Kennebunk students
Kennebunk freshman Sandra Vadnais returns to Gorham State Teachers College after vacation. She placed as a semi finalist in a Queens pageant at Northeastern University in Boston. Cadet Robert Harvey, her escort, is a Northeastern freshman. Alewive Grange and Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters plan meetings with 6:30 supper, 8:00 business or initiation segments. Reginald Martel of Heidelberg College spoke at Paris Ohio and preached a sermon. Local families report new homes and recent travels to Scituate and Florida destinations.
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Sandra Vadnais
Gerald Vadnais
Arundel
Gorham State Teachers College
Northeastern University
Boston
Statler Hilton Hotel
Robert E. Harvey
Earl Harvey
West Kennebunk
Alewive Grange
Arthur Pitman
Mildred Boyden
Lillian Gross
Susan Pitman
Ivy Temple Pythian
Kennebunk
Saco
Millie Coyle
Helen Taylor
Stella Pillsbury
Reginald
Timmy” Martel
Reginald Martel
York Street
Heidelberg College
Tiffin
Ohio
Paris
United Church of Christ
Martel
Norman Robinson
Christopher
Melissa
Fieldcrest Drive
Martin Billings
Chucky
Summer Street
Scituate
Mass
William Hoffman
Joy
Mickey Billings
Marshall Weeman Sr
Nervous Tension Relief Promoted by Alva Tranquil Tablets
An advertisement claims Alva Tranquil tablets calm nervous tension and ease anxiety for up to eight hours. It cites a Milwaukee user, promises quick relief before events, and emphasizes non habit forming, aspirin free formula with regular and timed release options priced at $2 and $2.25 respectively.
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T.M Reg
Pat. Pend
Classic used car listings span 1954 to 1959 models
An extensive classified ad shows numerous 1954 through 1959 vehicles for sale. Listings include Mercury Montclair Belvedere Plymouth Belvedere Ford Fairlane Country Squire and more with details such as 2 and 4 door configurations, automatic transmissions, R and H marks, options like whitewalls, seat covers, overdrive, and down payments.
Combined Party Honors Eport Girl
A bridal shower and birthday party honored Miss Josephine Cluff daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Cluff of Kennebunkport at the First Congregational church parish hall. Guests included many Cluff relatives and friends while refreshments were provided by hostesses Mrs Caroline Cluff and Mrs Rosie Cluff.
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Josephine Cluff
Edgar Cluff
Kennedbunkport
First Congregational Church
Caroline Cluff
Rosie Cluff
Carolineluff
Ruth Cluff
Grace Cluff
Reinette Brenan
Margaret McLeod
Delma Inniss
Anna Nickerson
Flora Cluff
Dorothy Clough
Abby Clough
Joan Lank
Janet Cluff
Florence Inniss
Lucy Croteau
Ann Cluff
Mary Philbrick
Joyce Foss
Priscilla Leach
Elizabeth Andrews
Claire Roberts
Florence Harrington
Donna Cluff
Jessie McLeod
Bessie Brown
Jean Perry
Bonnie Garrett
Grace Montgomery
Henrietta Montgomery
Evelyn Holbrook
Mildred Corneally
Mary Lou Clough
Beach Police Report 379 Arrests in 1962 at Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach Police Chief John H. Clark reports 379 arrests in 1962 with intoxication and traffic violations leading. Traffic arrests totaled 80 with offenses from speeding to leaving the scene, while other crimes included assault, breaking and entering, disorderly conduct, larcenies, and illegal possession totaling 299. The department conducted 194 traffic accidents, 45 ambulance trips, and 2,468 police car calls.
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Old Orchard Beach
John H. Clark
Clark
Augusta State Hospital
Augusta
Reformatory
South Windham
South Portland
Alfred
Scarborough
Thomaston
Kennebunk Girl Is Feted On Birthday
Norma Wright was guest of honor at her seventh birthday party at the home of her parents Warren and Mrs Wright in Kennebunk Rossroad. Guests included Bambi Clark Violet Verge Mary Beth Jewett Vicki Hilton Martha Hatch and others with gifts games dancing and birthday cake prepared by her mother.
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Norma Wright
Warren Wright
Rossroad
Kennebunk
Bambi
David Clark
Violet
Robert Verge
Mary Beth
Tommy Jewett
Vicki Hilton
Martha
Karen Hatch
Fred
Kristy Bunnell
Sandra
Jerry Dickson
Kennebunk Area Lent Services Outline
Ash Wednesday observance announced for Kennebunk area with services in the evening. A family gathering at the Wright home followed, including Mrs Doreen Robinson and relatives such as Miss Wright, Robert Wright, Gail, Bonnie, and Warren Wright.
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Doreen Robinson
Wright Home
Miss Wright
Robert Wright
Gail
Bonnie
Warren Wright
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule in Kennebunk Area
Catholic services in Kennebunk and Wells Beach mark Friday with mass at St. Martha in Kennebunkport at 7:30 am and St. Monica at 7:30 am, devotions at 7 pm, rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. St. Mary Wells Beach offers 7:30 pm service with Stations of the Cross at 7 pm, first Friday masses 7:30 am at St. Martha and St. Monica.
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Kennebunk
St. Martha Church
Kennebunkport
St. Monica Church
St. Mary Church
Wells Beach
St. Martha and
St. Monica
St. Mary
Meeting notices for local clubs on Wednesday
A Music Sponsors Club meeting at the high school cafeteria 7 30 p m to discuss band uniforms. The Old Orchard Club meets 2 30 p m at Mrs Rena Ellis Fern avenue with assistants Mrs Gladys Parlin and Mrs Grace Harmon. C Fayette Staples Post American Legion holds 7 30 p m meeting after a 6 30 p m supper and cribbage at the Legion hall. Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge schedules a full rehearsal for its degree and drill teams Wednesday evening at the hall.
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Old Orchard Club
Rena Ellis
Fern Avenue
Gladys Parlin
Grace Harmon
C. Fayette Staples Post
American Legion
Legion Hall
Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge
Mantle Strikes Out 41 Times in World Series Play
The Yankees legend Mickey Mantle recorded 41 strikeouts across 192 plate appearances in 54 World Series games, reflecting a heavy at bat toll in baseball’s championship format.
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Mickey Mantle
Four Chevrolet Classics Featured in Seventies Car Lineup
The Nova and SS offer a special instrument cluster, front buckets, and all vinyl trim with distinct SS badges. The Corvair Monza Spyder adds instrumentation and turbocharged six. Corvette Sting Ray wins Car Life 1963 Award for Engineering Excellence, with four convertibles and four coupes in the lineup offering a four barrel performance and driving fun. Optional features available at extra cost.
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Mercury
P. S
P. B
Mercury Montclair
Plymouth Belvedere
Desoto
Plymouth
P. G
Oldsmobile
Ford
Buick
Willys
Motor Sales
Elm Street
Biddeford
E’port
More County News
Alfred Street
ED & Frank Chevrolet, Inc
DIAL
Beach
Lrom
Clement P. Wight
Chevrolet
Chevy’s
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