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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1963

Page

3

Kennebunk Social Notices From Town Activities

Knitters? not shown. Kennebunk events include installation of Cumberland Lodge Knights of Pythias in Portland led by Grand Chancellor Jack Ephross with Mrs. Richard Leech assisting. Fashion show attendees from Kennebunk visit Boston. minstrel show plans by Webber-Lefebvre post American Legion resume with directors and acts. Legion auxiliary set meeting York Street Kennebunk. Los Angeles Angels season stats noted.

Richard Leech Rossroad Kennebunk Iga Maine Jack Ephross Kennebunk Cumberland Lodge Knights of Pythias That Lodge Cumberland Pythian Sisters Portland Phyllis Perry Dorothea Snow Fashion Corner Main Street Parker House Statler-Hilton & Sheraton Plaza Boston James Bregitano Brown Street VA Hospital Huntington Avenue Webber-Lefebvre Post Americar Legion Post Marion Batchelder Old Orchard Beach James Hamel Joseph Forrest Arnold Truscott Roger Turcotte Webber - Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Johnnie Ann Martel York Street

Selectmen Fix Gravel Price in Kennebunk and Approve Reports

The Kennebunk Board of Selectmen, with Town Manager Robert York presiding in chairman’s absence, voted to sell gravel from the town pit for 10 cents per cubic yard to the State Highway Commission in 1963 and to purchase town reports from Central Publishing Agent in Portland at seven dollars per page, including book makeup but excluding cuts or pictures. Attending were Adjutant, Raymond Brearey, Ernest Brown, A. Leech, and Town Manager York.

Kennebunk Board of Selectmen Robert York Plummer Norman Stevens State Highway Commission Portland Eld Raymond Brearey Ernest Brown A.or Leech Ork

Old Orchard Beach Food and bean supper events this Saturday

The Old Orchard Beach Camp Fire Girls host a food sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jimmie's Market on Washington Avenue with volunteers including Donna Moutsatsos Lynn Cole Mary Jane Ahearn Michele Bickford Anita Lamontagne Marion Leonard Denise Terlalis Denise Sherman Pamela McLeod Karen Horne Marina Tsiokas Chris Adjuttant and Gloria Grenier. The Methodist Men's Club serves a baked bean supper at the Washington Avenue Methodist Church vestry from 5 to 7 p.m. Tom Cockerille and committee organize the event.

Old Orchard Beach Washington Avenue Donna Moutsatsos Lynn Cole Mary Jane Ahearn Michele Bickford Anita Lamontagne Marion Leonard Denise Terlalis Denise Sherman Pamela McLeod Karen Horne Marina Tsiokas Chris Adjutant Gloria Grenier Methodist Men's Club Washington Avenue Methodist Church Tom Cockerille

Beach Rainbow Girls Elect Officers in Seasonal Installation

New officers for the current term were installed in a semi public ceremony at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall by Old Orchard Beach assembly Rainbow for Girls. The slate lists Betty Lamson as worthy advisor and many other titled members. installing suite and Rainbow advisory board were also introduced. The article notes later Red Cross fund drive plans in Kennebunk and a Christmas project report.

Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Old Orchard Beach Carol Washburn Nature Louise Whitten Lee Wilcox Fidelity Geraldine Durant Beverly LeTarte Service Barbara Davis Confidential Observer Linda Wyman Outer Observer Jennifer Parks Norma McKeen Ruth Randall Holly Douglass Susan Sheehan Carolyn Lord Donna Douglass Susan Barker Gloria Allen Roxanne Pettengill Joyce Stevens Priscilla Nowell Linda Harris Judy Jackson Nancy Bowie Arland Tate Susan Hamilton Linda Bean Sherry Witham Joanna Hanson Linda Sprague Sharon Berry Linda Crosby Dawna Smith Linda Kimball Bonnie Boyer Linda Littlefield Carol Benoit Judy Lamson Portland Assembly Carol Black Old Orchard Beach Assembly Charlene Rallis Worthhy Helen Parks Adah Chayter Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Esther Crogan Saco Sally Stondard Roxanne Peck Patricia Strickland Miniwanca Old Orchard Asa Douglass Donald Nowell John Strickland The Order of Rainbow Grand Hope Judy Scott Montana Alvin Huntoon Portland Nancy McAleese Julianne Bibber Barbara Dubois Aso K. Elwood Ladd Kennebunk Red Cross J. Frank Harrison American Red Cross Ladd E. R. Warren Company Kennebunk Boy Scout Committee Priscilla Fairfield Bruce Barry Kenneth Mousam Road Augusta State Hospital Lester Hathaway

Wells School Committee Studies Yard Paving and Repairs

The Wells School Committee reviewed yard paving options for Wells Junior High including tar and gravel and full paving with costs ranging from 5 700 to 8 400 plus curbing. They approved tar and gravel around the building and a driveway partial wrap at 6 000 to 6 200 and sought 6 500 with 300 for seed for the project while also addressing heating fixes at Ogunquit Village and Wells Elementary schools and wiring letters to legislators to preserve P L 874 aid.

Wells Junior High Othe Wells Wells High School Philip R. Boston North Berwick Ogunquit Village Wesley Ridlon Ridler Minneapolis-Hunnewell Supt. of Robert W. Johnson Maine P.L

Wells January drive names volunteers for Dimes fund

Wells and Ogunquit volunteers led by Carroll P Beals will collect funds in Wells January 28 29 and 30 for the March of Dimes drive. Ogunquit mothers march chair Zana Littlefield lists solicitors for village areas. Nomination papers for several municipal offices are available at Kennebunk town clerk. candidates include Ernest Brown and Julius Dean seeking lower district selectman terms and John Balch for town clerk.

Carroll P. Beals Wells March Jean Clark Margaret Brewster Polly Baston Barbara Lord Cynthia Buswell Ethel Hutchins Martha Densmore Elinor Smith Norma Miller Ruth Collins Hazel Keirstead Mary Littlefield Barbara Grover Betty Staples Lillian Perkins Betty MacDonald Mary Ann Hanson June Allen Kathryn Rowe Kennebunk Municipal Light and Power District Kennebbank Kennebunkport and Wells Ernest Brown Julius Dean Woodside Drive Kenzebunk John Balch

Driver Unhurt As Truck Rolls Over

Lester Graffam of West Kennebunk escaped injury Thursday when a truck owned by Carl Russell rolled over on Route 35 near the Maine Turnpike entrance after skidding on ice. Police officer Paul Wormwood investigated the mishap.

Lester Graffam West Kennebunk Pend Carl Russell Graffam Route 35 Maine Turnpike Paul Worm- ‘Wood

Methodist Men Hear Former Prison Chaplain

Major Alexander Pike of the Salvation Army spoke to the Methodist Men's club at the Old Orchard Beach church vestry. He recounted prison experiences while emphasizing lessons from inside prison walls. Guests included Saco Methodist Men members, with prayers, scripture, entertainment, and a baked bean supper planned for Saturday evening.

Alexander Pike Salvation Army Methodist Men's Club Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach Saco John Connor Major Hugh Philip Major Pike Methodist Men's Club of Norman Langmaid Edward Fairfield Wilbur Fairfield Arnold Ballard Thomas Vining

Methodist Men Visit Saco Group Later

A list of attendees includes Rev. Oakley Woodward Hugh Phillips Ian Gilbert John Tibbetts Ted Fowler Walter Freeman John Connor Merrill Thompson Charles Raymond Toni Cockerille George Blaney Eric Hodeen Mr. Vincent and Samuel Browne. The Methodist Men will visit the Saco group at a later date.

Oakley Woodward Hugh Phillips Ian Gilbert John Tibbetts Ted Fowler Walter Freeman John Connor Merrill Thompson Charles Raymond Toni Cockerille George Blaney Eric Hodeen Mr. Vincent Samuel Browne Saco

Starlites At Beach Accept Members

Five new members join the Starlites club of Old Orchard Beach. Included are Patsy Belanger Norma Belanger Biddeford Jean Fournier Louise White and Paulette Erb Old Orchard Beach. Jackets arrived for Christmas. Members receiving jackets include Mona Ouellette Mae Pratt Cecile Lamontagne Barbara Stover Jane Stevens Donna Prue Donna Merrill Dolly Perrin Mary McCallum Joyce Leroux Monique Leblanc. An anniversary dance is planned and a winter snow removal drive funds the club.

Starlites Club Old Orchard Beach Patsy Belanger Norma Belanger Biddeford Jean Fournier Louise White Paulette Erb Mona Ouellette Mae Pratt Cecile Lamontagne Barbara Stover Jane Stevens Donna Prue Donna Merrill Dolly Perrin Mary McCallum Joyce Leroux Monique Leblanc

Car Donated to Wells High Auto Mechanic Program

Wells High principal Russell K. Noyes announced John Jacobs owner of Ogunquit garage donated a 1951 Plymouth to the Industrial Arts department. The vehicle will be used by auto mechanics students to gain hands on experience in disassembling and repairing car parts.

Russell K. Noyes Wells High School John Jacobs Ogunquit Ler

Chevrolet rolls out 33 new models including Sting Ray

The car line showcases fuel economy rear engine maneuverability and sports car instincts with the dramatic Corvette Sting Ray available as a two seater coupe or convertible. Chevrolet presents 33 handsome new models to fit nearly every need and each promises daily satisfaction and lasting value.

America Chevrolet

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