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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1963

Page

3

Webhannet club to meet for See and Ski program

Kennebunk notes show Mrs Edmund Cashen of York Street and Mr and Mrs Maynard Redson visiting Danvers Mass. Webhannet club will meet Monday at 1 30 at Fletcher Street clubhouse for a business session. Mrs Harry Lapirow presents See and Ski. Tea hosts are Mrs Ralph Curtis assisted by Mrs Archie Rner Mrs Harold H Bourne and Mrs Percy H Boothby. Olive Rebekah Lodge observes Thomas Wildey night Monday 7 45 with refreshments by Reginald Hatch Robert Welch and Plummer Adjutant.

Maynard Redson York Street Danvers Mass Webhannet Club Fletcher Street Harry Lapirow Ralph Curtis Archierner Harold H. Bourne Percy H. Boothby Olive Rebekah Lodge Thomas Wildey Reginald Hatch Robert Welch Plummer

Over 6 Million Receive Foods Under U S Aid

The 1962 USDA donated foods program aided more than 6 million recipient persons at its peak in March, with nearly 70 million individuals served nationwide through expanded family donations. Domestic and foreign distributions supported school lunch programs, charitable institutions, and disaster relief, totaling two billion pounds domestically and 2.5 billion pounds abroad.

U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Agricultural Marketing Service America Guam California

Christmas Guests at Lebanon Parish House and Area

The Lebanon parish house hosted Christmas guests including Miss Gloria Roberts, Miss Norma Lewis, and Miss Joanne Potter with Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Roberts. Attendees traveled from Providence, Rochester, Acton, and Sanford. Families from Barre Vermont, Newington New Hampshire, Dover and Gray joined for holiday gatherings. Pvt Parker Colby returned from Fort Dix for Christmas.

Ernest Roberts Gloria Roberts Norma Lewis Joanne Potter Providence R. I. John Rich Rochester Alice Ackroyd Acton Davidale Fred Gale David Gale Lydia Myers John Godfrey Greene Llewellyn Brewster Barre Fred Hanscom Edwin Ackroyd Glenn Paul Jolene Sanford Charles Grant Stuart Grant Lysle Grant Melinda Pittsfield N.H Philip Grant Debbie Newington Margaret Sundeen Sylvia Sundeen Ruth Sundeen Dover Charles Rand Brenda Gayle Richard Rand Michael Tammy Gray Fred Rand Harold Randall Lois Donna Jon James Emmons Dean Basil Eddie Lebanon Parker Colby Fort Dix N. J Edith Blanchard Lebanon School Mars Hill Clarence Randall Vermont Charles Fred Mayew Sue Anne Stanley Lewis Hall Berwick Forrest Hanscom David N. H North Lebanon Ruby Abbott Amy I. Goodwin Emma Goodwin Pioneer Girls Emily Ricker

Kennedy Faces Congress Dilemma With Tax Cut Stance

President Kennedy shows restraint toward Congress while pushing a tax cut and signaling possible trade offs on medical care and education. Florida briefing reports describe a cautious approach, fearing HouseRules Committee bottling, with Democrats outnumbering Republicans and a looming clash over policy and timing. An exhibition of 40 Woodbury paintings opens January at Ogunquit.

Associated Press News Washington Kennedy Congress Florida Cuba United States Eisenhower White House Capitol Treasury House Rules Committee

AMVETS Post Plans Winter Events At Old Orchard Beach

Abbott Ver Ville AMVETS post at Walnut street Old Orchard Beach reports New Year s Festival was successful. A mid winter carnival is set for February 2 at 7 p m with Dan Guarino Felix Neault Bob Ricker Ben Goulet and Dave Simpson directing. An annual Post Commanders banquet is scheduled February 23 at 8 p m with Armand Levesque chairing. Regular Saturday socials draw good attendance and post meetings have moved to Mondays.

Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Post Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach Dan Guarino Felix Neault Bob Ricker Bob Pettengill Ben Goulet Dave Simpson Post Post Post Home Armand Levesque Tom Bill John Travers Paul Cote Jerry Jacques Ralph Fortier

East ern Star officers confer degrees and visit chapters

Mrs Valera Hall electa of Min ivanca chapter confers degrees at Iona chapter Portland on Wednesday evening. She is accompanied by Mr and Mrs John Strickland and several members. Mrs Jennie Rallis attends Associate Matrons night at Winneganee chapter Yarmouth with guests. Augusta State armory hosts Inaugural Ball. Vance Nichols and family return to St Paul after holidays. Nichols father's death in Rochester, New York prompts trip.

Valera Hall Electa Minivanca Order of the Eastern Star Iona Portland John Strickland Helen Smith Mildred Nowell Pauline Peacock Beverly Larrabee Dana Hall Jennie Rallis Winneganee Yarmouth Asa Douglass Ernest Gallant Millard Palmer Old Orchard Beach Augusta State Armory Vance Nichols St. Paul

Philadelphia To Shock Starlings With New System

Philadelphia plans to deploy a $49,500 electrical network on roofs and ledges to deter starlings. Public property commissioner Fred J. Corleto said the system, once turned on, will emit sound and spark deterrents to scare away the birds.

Philadelphia City Hall Fred J. Corleto

Sidewalk rules for pedestrians facing traffic

The text instructs pedestrians to walk on the left side of the way or its shoulder facing oncoming traffic when sidewalks are provided and practicable. It emphasizes keeping to the left to face approaching vehicles.

Local Families Welcome Daughters as Holiday Visitors

A list of East Rochester residents greets a newborn daughter for Sharon Bamford Pamela Joan Eva Goodwin Sheri Reed Roberta Wood Susan Smith Lois Randall and Mr and Mrs George Smith Jr The former Miss Linda Goodwin of North Lebanon is Mrs Smith. Marshal Baxter son of Mrs Marjorie Baxter returns home from Wentworth Technical Institute in Boston for the holidays.

Sharon Bamford Pamela Joan Eva Goodwin Sheri Reed Roberta Wood Susan Smith Lois Randall George Smith East Rochester

Supper Plans by Beach WSCS at Gull Motel Old Orchard Beach

The Washington Avenue Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service met at the Gull Motel in West Grand Avenue. Devotions and prayers opened the meeting with New Year messages. Officials reported finances and planned a public Valentine casserole supper February 14 and a luncheon March 15. The next meeting is January 17 at Frances Johnson’s home. Members were urged to bring items for a silent auction and a mortgage payment gift was voted to trustees. Present: Mattie Bliss Florence Benson Hazel Davis Frances Johnson Cressie George Gertrude Leonard Elizabeth Garland Barbara Gilbert Helen Anderson Harriet Andrews Retta Sait Cora Jones Hazel Kennett Gertrude Wight Florence Gray Jean Cooper Ruth Hodeen Anna Anderson.

Womens Society of Christian Service Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach Gull Motel West Grand Avenue Anna Anderson Mattie Bliss Florence Benson Frances Johnson Tripoli Avenue Hazel Kennett Barbara Gilbert Anderson Florence Gray Jean Cooper Ruth Hodeen Hazel Davis Cressie George Gertrude Leonard Elizabeth Garland Helen Anderson Harriet Andrews Retta Sait Cora Jones Gertrude Wight

Membership Drive Planned By Beach Unit

At the Old Orchard Beach AMVETS auxiliary meeting 21 members are paid, three new ones joined. A drive will boost membership and secure 15 renewals. Attendance prize went to president Mrs. Joan Tenan. Card parties resume Sunday with Mrs. Tenan and Mrs. McGlauflin on the committee for this Sunday and Mrs. Jacques for the following Sunday.

Afsott - Verville Amvets Old Orchard Beach St. Louis Joan Tenan Irene McGlauflin Marie Jacques

Heifetz Wife Sues Violinist for Temporary Support

Frances Sears Heifetz, 52, sues Jascha Heifetz, 62, in Santa Monica for $3,750 monthly temporary support for herself and their 14 year old son Joseph. She cites extreme mental cruelty and claims assets exceeding $1 million. The couple married January 6, 1947 and separated May 26.

Santa Monica Calif Jascha Heifetz Frances Sears Heifetz Joseph Heifetz

Presque Isle Star Herald Sold to New Owners

The Presque Isle Star Herald changed hands with publisher Edward G. Perrier announcing the sale. Aroos Took County's second oldest weekly was sold to a new corporation led by Bernard K. Esters of the Houston Pioneer Times and Charles P. Helfenstein of the Aroostook Republican in Caribou. Sale price not disclosed.

Presque Isle

Kennebunk to Fix Sea Walls and Clear Property Title

The Kennebunk Board of Selectmen voted to issue a quit claim deed to Elizabeth Meldrum to clear title on property at Mousam River Park West Kennebunk. Town Manager Robert York authorized repairs to the Oshkosh town owned truck and discussed closing municipal accounts. Work on Kennebunk Beach sea walls will begin next week after December gales damaged wooden sections near the Narragansett hotel at about 4000 dollars. A federal sea wall survey will be requested following a December 26 meeting with federal officials in New York City aimed at protection of the King's highway and nearby summer homes during more storms.

Kennebunk Board of Selectmen Robert York Elizabeth Meldrum Mousam River Park Kennebunk Selectmen Oshkosh Kennebunk Beach Narragansett Hotel New York City King’s Highway

Father for 21st Time in Arizona Deputy’s Joyful Hoard

Tucson deputy sheriff Albert Pina of Pima County welcomes his 21st child Anne with his wife after a hospital delivery on Thursday. He jokes that it might be cheaper by the dozen and by the second dozen as he counts new arrivals.

Tucson Ariz Albert Pina Pima County Pina Anne

Flavor boosters for tangy cheese sauce

For a tangy cheese sauce, add both Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper. The combination elevates the sauce with a sharp, spicy kick and a savory depth. Use sparingly to avoid overpowering the cheese.

Three Cases Heard In Court In Kennebunk

Kennebunk Municipal court heard three cases Thursday before Judge Chester Cram. Ralph Purington of Portland pleaded not to report an accident over $100 damages. case continued for sentencing. Norman H. Lemote of Bellingham, Mass pleaded guilty to driving an unregistered vehicle with expired Massachusetts plates. case continued indefinitely. Wayne R. Woodbury of Alfred pleaded guilty to failing to yield the right of way entering Fletcher street from Storer street. a $5 fine was imposed. Police were the complainants.

Kennebunk Chester Cram Ralph Purington Portland Norman H. Lemote Bellingham Mass Massachusetts Wayne R. Woodbury Alfred Fletcher Street Storer Street

Littlefield Funds Invested Across Eight Banks

Town Manager Robert York reports the Littlefield Educational Trust Funds totaling about 83 000 have been invested in eight savings banks and savings and loan institutions. The funds stem from an estate willed to Kennebunk for educational purposes, with the town meeting decision following donor recommendations including a proposal to apply the entire amount to a 210 000 high school addition.

Robert York Littlefield Educational Trust Boston Kennebunk

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