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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1962

Page

3

Kennebunk Local Profiles And Holiday Closings

Kennebunk residents are listed for summer activities and jobs as Joan Downing heads to Girl Scout Camp La-Gis-Ca in Acton and Nancy Pierce works at Jones Diner. The Sheldon family arrives from Sparks Nevada to stay with William Sham. Shel don leaves the U S Air Force as an A-2c after four years. Cynthia Berdeen Sirois of Sanford works at Fiske Pharmacy. Local banks and municipal offices close July 4 for the holiday. post office follows the holiday schedule. George Lebarge named night officer for Kennebunk Beach. Carol Durgin visits family in Kennebunk while vacationing from Hartford.

Joan Downing J. Robert Downing Summer Street Acton Nancy Pierce High Street Jones Main Street Clayton Sheldon Wendie Jon Sparks Nev William Sham West Kennebunk Sheldon U. S. Air Force Guy Sirois, Jr Cynthia Berdeen Sanford Fiske Pharmacy Ocean National Bank Kennebunk Kennebunkport Kennebunk Savings Bank George Lebarge Park Street Kennebunk Beach Carol Durgin Hartford, Conn Mary Durgin

Kennebunk Man Is Taken To Hospital

Clifton Jenkins of Landing Kennebunk was driven by Kennebunk Fire Dept ambulance to Maine Osteopathic hospital Portland for X rays after being struck by a vehicle in a hit and run. He had earlier been treated at Biddeford hospital. Police investigation ongoing.

Kennebunk Fire Department Clifton Jenkins Kennebunk Maine Osteopathic Hospital Portland Biddeford Fire Department

Kennebunk Man Wins $250 Gold Rush Puzzle Prize

Mrs. William West of Woodside Drive in Kennebunk noticed in a Boston Sunday paper that Roger B. Maling of Kennebunk Lower Village won $250 in the Gold Rush Pete Puzzles. She called him to congratulate, learned he had not seen the paper yet and was surprised and pleased.

William West Woodside Drive Kennebunk Boston Newspaper Roger B. Maling Kennebunk Lower Village Maling

S C Woman Feted At Smorgasbord

Mrs Helene Chellis of Easley S C was honored at a smorgasbord dinner hosted by Mrs Helen Daly at Ocean Park cottage. Twelve friends attended the event noting the group has met for 12 years. Guests included Gertrude Davis Ruby Packard Millie Shane Leah Robie Madeline Robie Mary Jones Bertha Butler Ethel Pence Catherine Carter Helen Chellis and the two hosts Edith Marston and Helen Daly. Chellis was accompanied by her son his wife and their three children.

Helene Chellis Easley S. C Helen Daly Ocean Park Gertrude Davis Ruby Packard Millie Shane Leah Robie Madeline Robie Mary Jones Bertha Butler Ethel Pence Catherine Carter Helen Chellis Edith Marston

Chayefsky Seeks Anonymity Despite Fame

Public Spots Paddy Chayefsky notes he grew a beard and bans photos to stay anonymous in New York. He admits the attempt fails as people still recognize him.

Paddy New York Paddy Chayefsky

Ephross honored by Pythian groups in Kennebunk reception

About 125 attended a reception at the Knights of Pythias hall in Kennebunk honoring Jacob L. Ephross of Kennebunk, Grand Chancellor of Maine. A. Wesley Leech led as master of ceremonies with a full program of colors, music, and remarks from many visiting grand officials.

Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Ivy Temple Pythian Jacob L. Ephross Kennebunk State of Maine Richard Leech Evelyn Court Henry Meyert Henry Smith Dorrance Clark Evelyn Bean Bryant Pond Pythian Sisters Marion Estes Farmington Erma Morse Falmouth Grace Johnson South Windham Elizabeth Campbell York Josephine Hassel Westbrook Dorothy Wescott Helen Mills Portland Earl Hill Fryeburg Eugene Estes Frank Hassel Fred Wilson George Knight Percy Griffin Cape Elizabeth New Hampshire Horace Richardson Massachusetts Maurice Freeman William Hotchburg Sanford Martin Alden Chase Russell Hosmer Brunswick Ephress Diana Nadeau Laurence Nedeau Beatrice Kalleel Saco Daly Biddeford Donald Brown Dave Astor Elmont Tyndale Kennebunkport

AAUW Theatre Night Set with Dearest Enemy at Arundel

The AAUW theatre night presents Rogers and Hart Dearest Enemy at the Arundel Opera House on Thursday. A long list of advance reservations includes families and individuals from Saco Biddeford Bay View Fortunes Rocks Hollis Center Portland and Old Orchard Beach. Registration Day for Saco Water Safety is Friday 10 am to noon at the Saco Recreation Commission office. Richard Murray announced Red Cross supervised classes July 9 to 20 for various swimmer levels with transport to Ocean Park Royal Ambassador Pool. Gordon Pendleton to direct Saco Old Orchard Beach programs with instructors and water safety aides.

AAUW Rogers and Hart Dearest Enemy Arundel Opera House Joseph Truman Saco Simon Spill Biddeford Philip Sneider Bryce Milne T. B. Gillette Edward Carp William Harrison Guest Walter Lamb, Jr Albert Kaleel Lafond Samuel Belleme Carl Deis, Jr Peter Hellige Joseph W. Cummings J. Ralph Larochelle Lloyd Trecartin John Kennett Dorothy Garland Virginia Trumball Roger Jones Hollis Center Iva McCausland Marlene Lowell Portland Harriet Fogg Melborne Means Carleton Davis Linwood Brown Robert Fenderson Donald Fogg Richard Plante Winso Pillsbury John Harmon William Kany William Rawlinson Robert Whittier J. Alan Jasper Frank Gales Gordon Pendleton Arthur Corriveau Philip Snow Harry Sawyer Alice Gibson H. Willis Day Raymond Kenneally William H. Marston Steve Stanton Larry Taanvhawa Ana Saco Water Safety Saco Recreation Commission Richard Murray York County American Red Cross Royal Ambassador Pool Ocean Park Murray Old Orchard Beach Royal Ambassador Warren Peterson Frank Littorin Howard Shaffer

Ironworkers Strike Sends Tremors Across New England

Providence AP reported 2000 ironworkers walked out after four months of bargaining deadlocks. Local business agent Walter Burns said seven sessions failed to yield a deal. Workers earn 4.16 per hour seeking 25 cents an hour boost yearly for two years plus 22 cents in fringe benefits. Locals in Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Rhode Island joined the strike directed at three employer groups.

Providence R. I New England Walter F Burns New England District Council of Ironworkers Boston Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island New England Erectors Association New England Fabricators Association Springfield Build Trades Employers Association

Patricia Nash Weds Larry Clough in Kennebunkport

Patricia Ruth Nash daughter of Mr and Mrs David E Nash of Sturbridge Massachusetts formerly of Kennebunk married Larry Dennis Clough son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth S Clough of Kennebunk Lower Village in a Saturday ceremony at Kennebunkport Village Baptist Church. Rev George P Urban officiated. Brides gown featured Chantilly lace with pearls sequins and a cascading bouquet of white roses and baby's breath. Maids and ushers included Fae Wentworth Susan Nash Meredeth Nash Michael Severance Peter Sargent and others. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Windsor Locks Connecticut after a trip. Both attended Kennebunk High School class of 1960.

Kennebunkport Village Baptist Church Patricia Ruth Nash David E. Nash Sturbridge Mass Kennebunk Larry Dennis Clough Kenneth S. Clough Kennebunk Lower Village George P. Urban Fae Wentworth Kennebunk Beach Susan Meredeth Nash Joel Severance Michael Severance Peter Sargent David Adams Ogunquit J. Alton Feeney Windsor Locks Connecticut

Miss Janet Howe Shower Guest At Webhannet Clubhouse

A surprise bridal shower honored Miss Janet Howe of Kennebunkport, with plans for her July 21 wedding to Joseph Peter Nadeau of Dover New Hampshire. Guests included relatives from Maine and New Hampshire, co hosts, and family members. venue decorated in blue white with a three layer cake.

Webhannet Janet Howe Frank I. Howe Kennebunkport Joseph Peter Nadeau James P. Nadeau Dover N. H St. Mary Church Wells Beach Donald Dill James Miller Kennebunk Nazira Nadeau Edmund Nadeau Frederick Nadeau Ernest Estandig Peter Menounos Saco Alma Johnson Elect Shaheeny Nadeau William Sheheen Robert Fenelly Bernard Skillings Clayton Follanshee Fred Azig John Gasses William Gabriel Philip Nadeau Michael Nadeau Thomas Timmins Edward Dupont Alfred Dawaliby Salem Marion Vigneault George Nadeau Rochester Annette Bedard Paul Quick California Louise Michael Springfield Mass Walfred Johnson Edmund Cashen Miss Howe Louis George Lillian Pasek Monica George Jean Flaghan Harold Nossiff Laura Peters Rinzek Gasses John Nossiff Alice Gasses

Windham Store Robbed of 120 Dollars

A lone bandit robbed a Windham store of 120 dollars on Sunday threatening owners with a .22 rifle. Mr and Mrs Philip Graffam reported the incident to State Police who, with the Sheriff’s help, set up roadblocks after issuing a general alarm. The robber left without speaking.

Windham Philip Graffam Sheriff's Department

Collector To Present Brick Museum Lecture

Lowell Innes, noted glass collector and author, headlines a July 10 lecture titled Collecting American Glass for Brick Store Museum members and guests. The event at Kennebunk Unitarian Church features slides and covers Innes exhibits on glass in museum facilities, with works from early to late periods on display through July 11.

Lowell Innes Mem ‘Bers Brick Store Innes Unitarian Kennebunk Saco Thornton Academy Yales College University of Pittsburgh Bowdoin College

Glass exhibit showcases pressed goblets and scent bottles

A display features pressed glass goblets in multiple patterns and Mrs Innes collection of perfume bottles. Innes, a frequent Ford Museum speaker in Dearborn, exhibits two pattern groups plume and pleat and panel. Other cases show yellow glass pieces with loans from Don Marsh Jordan, Robert James of Wells, and Philip I Towle of Salmon Falls.

Beach Court Fines Man For Assault

Lloyd A. Trusant an 18 year old resident of Tops ham paid a $10 fine in Old Orchard Beach Trial Justice court for assault and battery on Old Orchard street at the Beach. Trial Justice Wesley M. Mewer found Furman Hardy 21 of Pease AFB N H innocent of being in an affray on Old Orchard street. Old Orchard Beach Police were the complainants in both cases.

Lloyd A. Trusant Topsham Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Street Wesley M. Mewer Furman Hardy Pease Afb N. H

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Edmund Cashen Dial Kennebunk Man S.C Smorgasbord Wix Caldwell Mroree Caldwells Soon Amcellant A.&g.j. Caldwell Company Boston, Mass Milton Hill Virginville Kutztown Hill Ephross Pythias Martha Evans Sadie Clark Jessie Strayhorn Ora McConnell A. Wesley Leech William Taylor Roy Jackson Walter Hargreaves Roberta Martin Gladys Leech Millie Coyle Helen Taylor Azcglvail WITS Wessey Keel Rosamond Tucker Southern California Gertrude Pease Big Ten Lester Austin Stephenfall Iowa Patrick, Jr Illinois Robert Schultz Bandon Ore Center Patricia Nash Larry Clough Virgin Islands Trunk Bay Beach Court Swift & Company White Star, Incorporated COR Porter & Prospect Streets Sneider’s Alfred Street Sears - Roebuck Central Theatre Stokely Sneider U. S Sneider’s Discount Market Sears-Roebuck
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