Various Kennebunk clubs hold meetings and events
An all day Mothers club gathering is scheduled at the club hall with Ruth Gooch Virginia Freeman and Shirley Schmidt on the dinner committee. Kennebunk Athletic Boosters meet tonight at 8 at the high school to elect officers. Madonna chapter CES meets Tuesday evening with refreshments by Crosman Russell families. Independent Service club convenes Thursday at 8 p m at Mrs George Cousens home. Olive Rebekah lodge marks Thomas Wildey Night with a drill team rehearsal and refreshments by Mrs Pauline Hayes and Mrs Mildred Thyng. Cathie Stevens hosts seventh birthday for Roxann Zaleski at Colonial Drive. guests include Roxann’s mother’s family. Lotus class Kennebunk Baptist Church meets with president Stella Carter. refreshments by Carter Hayes Hall. Myrtle Lodge K of P meets with joint installation planned with Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters on Feb 10 and a chowder served by Dyer and Jewell. A group from Myrtle lodge attends a joint installation at East Rochester N H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Ruth Gooch
Virginia Freeman
Shirley Schmidt
Kennebunk
Madonna
CES
Charles Crosman
Louise Russell
Annie Russell
Independent Service Club
George Cousens
Portland Street
Olive Rebekah Lodge
Thomas Wildey
IOOF
Pauline Hayes
Mildred Thyng
Frank Stevens
Cathie
Colonial Drive
Roxann Zaleski
Roxann
Mrs. Stevens
Stanley Zaleski
Cheryle
Stanley, Jr
Stevens
Kennebunk Baptist Church
Stella Carter
Nellie Hayes
Myrtle Hall
Susie Joy
Margaret Hooper
Julia Small
Frances Hutchins
Beatrice Jackson
Elizabeth Strayhorn
Karen Hickey Celebrated On First Birthday
Mr and Mrs Maurice Hickey hosted a family dinner at their York street home in Kennebunk for their daughter Karen s first birthday. Balloons decorated the room and two cakes were served one butterfly shaped by Karen s grandfather Mrs Robert Fontaine and the other by Karen s mother. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Fontaine and sons Michael and Jeffrey, Karen s brothers Timothy and Sean, and Karen s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Hickey
York Street
Kennebunk
Karen
Robert Fontaine
Michael
Jeffrey
Timothy
Sean
Alphabet pangram riddle for typewriter practice
Des Moines AP notes a playful pangram that uses every letter of the alphabet. It presents two sentences as examples for typing practice and amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Retirement fete honors Old Orchard Beach mailmen
Veterans Norris A. Marshall Jr and Thomas P. O'Meara, totaling 62 years in the post office, were honored at a testimonial dinner by the Old Orchard Beach Democratic Social club at the VFW on Atlantic Avenue. Marshall received golf clubs and O'Meara ported tennis racquets and a parka. drawings and carvings were gifted by local students and Brousseau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Post Office Department
VFW
Atlantic Avenue
Norris A. Marshall, Jr
Thomas P. O'Meara
Ernest A. Brousseau
Marshall
O'Meara
Beach
Brousseau
Beach Methodist Church Elects Staff of Officers
The quarterly conference at Washington avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach was led by Portland District Superintendent Rev. Lester Bubar. Officers elected include Alfred Vincent as social preacher and first reserve lay leader and numerous chairs and trustees across commissions. Plans for a 1960 Boy Scouts troop were announced with Richard Cleveland as scoutmaster. The district superintendent praised the church’s condition based on organization reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Old Orchard Beach
Portland
Lester Bubar
Bubar
John T. Stahl
Mary Tirkiam
Dorothy Garland
First Reserve
Alfred Vincent
Stewarrs
Richard Cleveland
Walter Freeman
Gertrude Thompson
John Tibbetts
Hazel Davis
Charles Tracy
Commission
Stilman Gilbert
George Shorey
Womens Society of Christian Service
Fred Benson
Leslie Wyman
William Cook
Lillian Cleaves
Carleton Cole
Horace Tinkham
John Kennett
Hugh Phillips
Thomas Cockerille
Winnifred Cleveland
Barbara Gilbert
Harriet Andrews
John Connor
Marcia Stahl
Elizabeth Garland
Pauline Cockerille
Hazel Kennett
Gertrude Milliiken
John Bradeen
Glenna Bradeen
Theodore Fowler
Priscilla Hamilton
Wilma Murphy
Laurie Wadleigh
Florence Worcester
Elaine Buzzell
Maynard Shorey
Kennebunk VFW Units Plan Joint Party and Bean Supper
The Kennebunk VFW post and auxiliary met at the post home on Fletcher Street with Commander Leon Lindquist presiding. Elmore Wakefield, Ernest Powers, and auxiliary members were named co chairmen for upcoming events including a card party and a public baked bean supper with Richard Smith, Alva Fleming, Catherine Ambrose, Mrs Polly Smith, and Mrs Dorothy Labby named as co chairs. A spaghetti supper followed the meeting with about twenty attendees. next auxiliary meeting is Wednesday at the post home and Thursday evening at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. F. W. Post
Auxiliary
Post
Fletcher Street
Kennebunk
Leon Lindquist
Elmore Wakefield
Ernest Powers
Orilla Wakefield
Ruby Bouvier
Richard Smith
Alva Fleming
Catherine Ambrose
Polly Smith
Dorothy Lab
Old Orchard Beach Social Notes Passages and Visits
Old Orchard Beach residents share weekend visits with Saco and nearby towns. Mrs Frances Murphy attends Worthy Matrons night at Adah chapter with Miss Kay Mewer. Mrs Clement Wight hosts at Line In road with daughter Gordon Rice. Horace Tinkham returns home after Notre Dame hospital stay. Nee Nah council Pocahontas meets 7:30 pm Tuesday at Legion hall. St Johns by the Sea Parish plans annual meeting Tuesday 7:30 pm with reports and elections. Supper served by auxiliary guild at 6:30 pm prior to meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Murphy
Violet Mewer
Kay Mewer
Florence Gray
Martha Ricker
Anne Lublinsky
Helen Smith
Hazel Kennett
Mabel Gooch
Helen Johnson
Carl Dennett
North Street
Saco
Miniwanca
Order of the Eastern Star
Adah
Horace Tinkham
Washington Avenue
Notre Dame Hospital
Clement Wight
Gordon Rice
Line In
Nee Nah Council
Degree of Pocahontas
Legion Hall
School Street
St. Johns-by-the-Sea
Auxiliary Guild
Ogunquit Woman's Club welcomes artist Nunzio Vayana for talk
Ogunquit artist Nunzio Vayana will speak and give a painting demonstration at the Ogunquit Woman's Club meeting on Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the vestry of Ogunquit Baptist Church. Tea is hosted by eight club women led by Mrs Elinor W Smith and Mrs Theodore L Bracy will run the business session. The Ladies Aid Society of Ogunquit Baptist Church holds its ninth annual smorgasbord luncheon and auction Thursday in the church vestry with lunch at noon and sales to follow led by Norman Brazer as general chairman and tickets distributed by Frank Keene Fred Kemp or Mrs J P Littlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunzio Vayana
Ogunquit
Fred Kemp
Society
J. P. Littlefield
Community notices from Wells area churches and groups
Wells boosters meet at 7 30 pm in the Wells High annex music room. First Congregational church hosts an all day meeting tomorrow starting 10 30 am with a noon covered dish luncheon. Wells School Survey committee meets tomorrow at 7 30 pm in the superintendents office conference room. An all day meeting Wednesday at 10 30 am is by the Ladies Benevolent Society of Wells Second Congregational church in the vestry, bring lunch, beverage provided. Open meeting by Wells By The Sea Chamber of Commerce Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the Wells Elementary school auditorium. Well baby clinic Thursday at 9 15 am in the nurse’s office at the Wells High annex. immunizations offered for infants and preschoolers. Elmbrook Grange meets Thursday at 8 pm in Highpine firemen’s hall Sanford road Wells. Youth choir rehearsal 6 30 pm and adult choir 7 30 pm Thursday at the Second church parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Band Boosters Club
Wells High School
Ladies Aid Society
Wells First Congregational Church
First Church
Wells School Survey Committee
Ladies Benevolent Society
Wells Second Congregational Church
Wells-By-The-Sea
Elmbrook Grange
Highpine Firemen’s
Sanford Road
Wells
Wells First
Second Congregational
Second Church
Mrs. John Trull Hosts Benefit Coffee For March of Dimes
Mrs. John FE Trull of 43 Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach hosted a benefit coffee at her home to support the 1960 March of Dimes campaign. Attending were Mrs. Dominic Pratt Mrs. Ivan Batchelder Mrs. James Lemay Mrs. Wallace Wilson Mrs. Claire Soule and Mrs. Maynard Shor ey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FE. Trull
Atlantic Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Dominic Pratt
Ivan Batchelder
James Lemay
Wallace Wilson
Claire Soule
Maynard Shorey
Trull
Delaware Ranks Last in Mineral Production Value
Delaware sits at the bottom among all states for the value of mineral production, a ranking reflecting limited output and economic impact compared with other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Oliver Furthers Plea To Buy Hen Products
James C. Oliver of Maine's First district urged the Agriculture Department to buy more poultry to halt price declines. He cited a drop from 36 cents to 29 cents per dozen for large eggs in Boston, with a forecast to fall to 26 cents. Oliver plans to consult Maine poultry interests on feasible legislation to stabilize the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
James C. Oliver
Maine
Oliver
Boston
Maine Democrat
Arundel Five Unit Plans Food Sale
A special meeting of the Arun del Firemen's auxiliary will be held tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Durrell school to finalize plans for a combined food and rummage sale. The sale is set for February 6 at 10 a m in the Kennebunk V F W hall. Those with items to donate and pickup requests may contact Mrs John Cowgill after 5 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel Firemen’s Auxiliary
Durrell School
Kennebunk V. F. W. Hall
John Cowgill
Girl Scout Troop 24 Plans Projects
Girl Scout Troop 24 of Biddeford met at the Scout hall on Pool Street for opening ceremonies led by Jeanne Lizotte with assistants Diane Lapierre Cora Stevens and Elizabeth Perkins. The group discussed future projects and enjoyed games and songs with attendees incl Jeanne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Pool Street
Jeanne Lizotte
Diane Lapierre
Cora Stevens
Elizabeth Perkins
Jeanne
Gorgeana Girl Scouts Plan Annual Council Meeting
Adult members of Gorgeana Girl Scout council meet Wednesday at 6 30 in Christ Church Kennebunk for the annual meeting. Mrs Clarence M Crosby will preside at the dinner and business portion with officer elections merit awards and annual reports then the new Girl Scout movie A Mile High A World Wide. Five Kennebunk Senior Scout Troop members will present the flag ceremony under Miss Joan Larson. Circle 5 serves the dinner at 6 30 with Scouts and Brownies handling decorations. Mrs Kenneth G Burr directs arrangements. Those unable to attend the dinner may join the 7 30 business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorgeana Girl Scout Council
Christchurch
Kennebunk
Clarence M. Crosby
Colorado
Joan Larson
Alice Bryant
Andrea Jennison
Andrea Peterson
Dianne Emery
Alice Burr
Circle 5
Tulsa girl questioned over letters to boyfriend about run away
A 12 year old girl testified in court about letters she wrote to her boyfriend planning to run away together. One note concluded with I don't know for sure but I think I love you and a P. S. How do you spell your last name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
P. S
Leaders named in local committee list
Carol Violette Cora Stevens Dianne LaPierre Selina Marcille Paula Ledoux Jean Cotsinas Elizabeth Perkins Jo Ann Stansberry Christine Hackett Patricia Griffin Susan Hall Diane Demers Connie Olson and leaders Mrs Wayne Hutchkins and Mrs Doris Angers referenced in an urban civic group roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizotte
Carol Violette
Cora Stevens
Dianne LaPierre
Selina Marcille
Paula Ledoux
Jean Cotsinas
Elizabeth Perkins
Jo- Ann Stansberry
Christine Hackett
Patricia Griffin
Susan Hall
Diane Demers
Connie Olson
Wayne Hutchkins
Doris Angers
Station Break At Kennebunk Being Probed
Police investigated a break in at Wilde's filling station in Kennebunk Lower Village found on a routine night check by Officer Paul Wormwood. On Sunday Robert Wildes reported cigarettes missing. two juveniles admitted involvement during questioning by Chief Frank Stevens. Investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wormwood
Wilde
Kennebunk Lower Village
Robert Wildes
Frank Stevens
June Small Wins Card Party Prize at Biddeford
Mrs June Small received the high score prize at a public card party last night in Biddeford City building. Bernard Gonneville won the men's high score award and Hazel Foucault earned a special award. Florence Tipping and Laura Dodge also won prizes. The next card party is scheduled January 24 at Biddeford City Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Small
Biddeford City Building
Biddeford
Remodeled Kennebunk A&P Store Opening Slated
The Kennebunk A and P will open its remodeled and enlarged store Wednesday at 9 am. Town Manager Frederick Staples, building owner Jonathan Milligan, store manager Paul Bedard, and Maine Vermont region supervisor Reid Appleby will join the ribbon cutting. The expansion doubles shopping area with new refrigerated produce, a self service bakery, dairy cases, a frozen foods section, and a 20 car rear parking lot. Paul Bedard continues as manager with Stanton E King assisting. King and Bedard have both served since 1951. Sylvia B. LaPierre, new meat department head, comes from the Sanford A and P. Regular hours resume after a partial week opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Frederick Staples
Jonathan Milligan
Paul Bedard
Reid Appleby
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Paul H. Bedard
Stanton E. King
Bedard
King
Sylvia B. LaPierre
Kennebunk Landing
Sanford
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Edmund Cashen Dial
Karen Hickey
Cinnamon Gum Bugbee-Brown, Inc
Biddeford, Maine
Public Finance
Main Street
Atlantic
J. C. Penney
Rome
Capogrossi
Evangelism Commission
Arthur Hamilton
Leonard Gray
Barbara Pittsfield
Carl Gilbert
Sulman Gilbert
Gertrude Eastman
Elizabeth Richardson
Education Commission
Donald Shorey
Harold Rackliff
Arthur Leddy
Samuel Browne
Richard Clevel
Eleanor Adjutant
Harry Banks
George Peacock
Ted Fowler
Commissiona On Missions
Norman Ilsley
Harold Wharff
J. Linscott
J. N. Milliken
Elsie Cummings
Commission On Stewardship
Richard Shorey
Paul Tarbox
Herbert Bean
Jacob Zollinger
Helen Buzzell
Cleo McLaughlin
Shirley Souza
Kennebunk Vfw Unit Plans Party
of the Post
Clement P. Wight
Dial
Albeo G. LaPierre
John Trull
Arundel Five Unit
Girl Scout
Gorgeana
Pacific Semiconductors
Canoga Park
Calif
Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc
Brainier Tham
Soone alNetonen
Antarctica
Oda
Launderama
Elm Street
Sam Kramer
New York
Greenwich Village
Shapiro's Oil and Appliance CO
Alfred Street
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