Tax deadline keeps Kennebunk books open for payments
Town office stayed open Saturday to allow tax payments as the fiscal year closed. Unpaid taxes by day’s end will appear in the annual town report. Residents and visitors across Kennebunk and nearby towns were mentioned in notes about local addresses and visitors, with several families noted for travel and military family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Russell Brown
Sanford
Colonial Drive
Marion
Beverly MacPhail
Donald
MacPhail
Gorham State Teachers College
Melvin Edelstein
Lynda Jean
Ellen Ruth
Marsha Beth
Sandra Anne
Debra Lee
Portland
Jack Ephross
Park Street
Raymond A. Brearey
Baltimore
Raymond Brearey
Fletcher Street
Brearey
U. S. Army
Jane Yates
Northville
N. Y
Suzanne Budd
Marvin Budd
Pine Street
University of New Hampshire
Ginger Crosman
Fort Pierce
Florida
Charles Crosmat
Rodney McBride
Gloria Hanson
Portsmouth
Brian McBride
U.S. Nave Hospital
Brian
U. S
Pesky Re Signs With Seattle Rangers For 1962
Johnny Pesky has signed to manage the Seattle Rangers in the Pacific Coast League for 1962. Seattle has a working agreement with Boston, making Pesky the second PCL skipper signed. Bill Werle will replace Tommy Heath as manager of the Hawaii Islanders in 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pesky
Seattle
Johnny Pesky
Boston Red Sox
Seattle Rangers
Boston
Bill Werle
Tommy Heath
Hawaii Islanders
This Company Insures People Up To Age 80 Ad
A mail order life policy offer targets seniors up to 80 years old. The ad promotes a $1,000 policy covering final expenses with no calls and full mail handling. Send name address and birth year to Old American Insurance Co., 4900 Oak, Dept. L118B, Kansas City MO with no obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD American
Pioneer Insurance
Old American Nsurance Co
Oak
Dept
Kansas City
Snow Ball at Kennebunk Proves Major Success
About 450 attended the annual Snow Ball at Kennebunk High School gym sponsored by the Kennebunk Band Roosters. Pine and Glitter themed evening featured cabaret style décor, Don Doane orchestra, Miss Sandra Root, Miss Ellen Warren, the KHS combo, and majorettes led by Lynda Brearey. Prizes awarded to mixed dance pairs. proceeds fund the school music program and the annual exchange concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk High School
Kennebunk
Roosters Clu
Don Doane
Sandra Root
Ellen Warren
Kennebunk High
John Folley
Conrad Berdeen
Charles W. Smith
Yee
Bridges
Edward Winston
Leonard Angell
Raymond Brearey
Cranston Folley
Robert Fontaine
Jon Milligan
Edward Dargis
Verne Bodwell
Andrew Peterson
Thomas Kezar
Elliot Green
Harvey Bixby
Leighton Perry
Sarah Bryant
Robert Barra
Jonathan Milligan
Predicted Boom in Housing Faces Labor and Prefab Shifts
Andy Lang reports forecasts for 1961 show one to one and a half million new homes, with a two million demand likely within years. Builders fear skilled labor shortages as unions resist prefabricated materials, while apprenticeships begin and efficiency drives push factory components to cut overall costs for a new housing boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Lang
AP News
Leonard Frank
National Association of Home Builders
Constructionsrades
Myrtle Lodge Knights Elect New Officers in Kennebunk
Dorrance E. Clark was elected chancellor commander of Myrtle lodge Knights of Pythias in Kennebunk. Other officers elected include Richard Leech as vice chancellor and Robert Leech as prelate, with Maynard Redson named trustee for three years. Grand Lodge reps Harland Dutch and Roy Jackson noted. Knight class to begin January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorrance E. Clark
Myrtle Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Kennebunk
Richard Leech
Robert Leech
George E. Clark
Henry L. Smith
William M. Taylor
A. Wesley Leech
George D. Gibson
John C. Lindsey
Edward C. Benoit
Maynard Redson
Grand Lodge
Harland Dutch
Roy Jackson
Dorrance Clark
Betty Hughes Prefers Overwork Across New Jersey Campaign
Betty Hughes wife of the next New Jersey governor and mother of nine, says she would rather be overworked than idle. She campaigned with husband Richard and cared for seven children, noting bills and beds needed attention at home. She recalls meeting during trick or treat in 1954 and plans for a mansion and travel reading as favored pastimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Betty Hughes
New Jersey
Hughes
Richard
Bobby
New Jersey College For Women
Douglass
New Brunswick
Rutgers
Air Force
William Murphy
Superior Court
Brian
Helen
Honey
Hugheses
Jamaica
Morven
Miniwanca OES Opens 1962 with Meeting at Old Orchard Beach
Miniwanca Chapter Order of the Eastern Star met at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Old Orchard Beach with Miss Kay Mewer and Stan ley Leonard presiding Visitors came from Crystal Malden Mass lona Portland and An nette Saco Invitations were accepted for Warden and Sentinel night January 10 for conductress January 12 for Guest Officers night January 17 for candidate Miss Mewer and for associate matrons and patrons night February 21 A Star club and Mosaic club bake dinner was announced for January 21 at noon to 3 p m Bridge and whist party planned for January 19 at 8 p m Judge Wesley M Mewer reported home from Maine Medical Center
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniwanca
Order of the Eastern Star
Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall
Old Orchard Beach
Kay Mewer
Stanley Leonard
Crystal
Malden
Mass
Lona
Portland
Annette
Saco
Beulah
Cumberland Mills
Priscilla
Highpine
Jennie Rallis
Clover Chapter
Sanford
Miss Mewer
Patricia Strickland
John Strickland
Adah
Biddeford
Paulline Peacock
Strickland
Sar Club
Star Club
Miss the Wight
Wesley M. Mewer
Maine Medical Center
Carmen
George Theofraster
Florence
Roy Cole
Ted and
Mahuel Rallis
Mary Bayley
Phyllis Riggs
Rilda Buck
New York Director Lehmann Engel to Debut in Siegel Street
Broadway conductor Lehmann Engel begins his first directing assignment in the prospective musical Siegel Street. Composer Earl Robinson and lyricist author Lewis Allan contribute the score and book and lyrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lehmann Engel
Broadway
Siegel Street
Earl Robinson
Lewis Allan
New Dominican Republic Head Promises Freedom
Rafael Donnelly named to lead the new Dominican Council of State pledged freedom of assembly and discussion and limited military interference. He warned the armed forces to remain non political while the council holds powers until a new government is elected in 1963. Balaguer agreed to quit once sanctions are lifted with US support. Donnelly represents the opposition National Civic Union amid transition after Trujillo era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Rafael Donnelly
Dominican Council of State
Donnelly
Joaquin Balaguer
Installa’ N
Council
Rodriguez Echavarria
Trujillo
Rafael Trujillo
Balaguer
Organization of American States
Kennedy
United States
Romulo Betancourt
Venezuela
National Civic Union
Plenty Of Work To Be Done On Old House
A News features piece notes the handyman faces long tasks in renovating an old house with colonial charm. It advises planning major structural work, budgeting, wiring and plumbing updates, and preserving antiquity while adding modern utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UP News
Washington
Blanding
Pennies a Day Bring Cash Your Way
Classified ads promise affordable cash by advertising in the Journal. Small rates, wide reach, and quick responses touted as a simple path to extra income. Local readers are urged to place ads to maximize returns and visibility.
Old Orchard Beach Club and Lodge Meetings Scheduled
The York County Past Noble Grands Association will meet at Old Orchard Beach on Wednesday with a 6:30 covered dish supper by Old Orchard Rebekah lodge before the meeting. Rev. James J. Mullen auxiliary will convene Wednesday at St Margaret parish hall. Old Orchard Beach schools reopen after holidays and Ada Cole hosts a 2:30 p.m. meeting in Ocean Park replacing the postponed December session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Past Noble Grands Association
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge
Past
Noble Grands Association
Neal Emmons
Linda
Wilbur
Eden Lane
Miami
Fla
Carroll W. Bent
Saco Avenue
Antonio Dufresne
Sabattus
James J. Mullen
K. of C
St. Margaret Parish Hall
Anne Lublinsky
Atlantic Avenue
Hampton
N. H
Old Orchard Club
New Year Quiet in Kennebunk Area
New Year weekend in Kennebunk saw no accidents. A Webhannet clubhouse party hosted about 80 high school and college students with dancing and refreshments, chaperoned by Rev. and Mrs. Robert Cumler, Mrs. Raymond Brearey, and Mrs. Dot Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Webhannet
Robert Cumler
Raymond Brearey
Dot Warren
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edmund Cashen
Moen
Robert L. Girard
I Public Finance
Main Street
Atlantic
J. C. Penney Life Insurance
K. P
Arundel Lodge
Kennebunkport Masonic Hall
Clarence D. Hackney
Kittery
Reginald F.berry
Grand Lodge of Maine
I. Leigh Burnham
Charles R. Fuller
Springvale
Roger W. Staples
Miniwanca Oes
Harold R. Nason
Kennebunkport
Burleigh M. Richards, Jr
George Maling
J. Albert Merryman
Charles A. Burnham
Echavarria
Pedro Rodriguez Echavarria
Armed Forces
By Vivian Brown
Cla Orchard Beach
Jack & Larry’s Jewelry
Alfred and
Main Streets
Maine
General Motors
Delco
Shapiro Oil CO
Alfred Street
Our P
Daly Bros
Prince George
Qld
Air
Manhattan
East 28Th St
Lex
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