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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1962

Page

3

Kennebunk Residents Attend Weddings and Visits

Kennebunk residents and visitors are mentioned in a series of social notes. Henry Dickinson, employed in Boston, spends a week at his Summer street home. Gilbert and Mrs Lewin of Skowhegan visited siblings in Kennebunk. Betsy Ann Leo wed David Sirois at Notre Dame de Lourdes in Skowhegan. Rev Megert retires after 42 years, having ministered at Cape Porpoise. Families from Kennebunk Landing and Mousam road enjoyed a fishing trip at Frost Pond Camps near Moosehead Lake. Marilyn Beaulieu and Doris Laney visit Edmund L Cashen’s home on Summer street. The Kennebunk Baptist church youth outing to York Beach is set for July 17 with transport help from Mrs Louise Marsh and Miss Clythro Staples. Grandson Ralph E Laitres visits while his grandparents attend a death in Sanford.

Henry Dickinson Boston Summer Street Gilbert Lewin Skowhegan Eugene Lewin Main Street William Beauford Sea Road Betsy Ann Leo Leonard Leo David Sirois Notre Dame de Lourdes Leos Kenn Henry Megert Cape Porpoise Grove Street Kennebunk Megert David Nichols Stephen Nichols Mousam Road Theodore Towne York Beach Louisearsh Clythro Staples Edmund L. Cashen Ralph E. Laitres Jewett City Conn Ralphaitres Sanford Laitres Edouard Laitres

Ogunquit Ladies Aid Plans July 19 Smorgasbord Supper

Ogunquit Baptist church Ladies Aid society postpones lobster supper and schedules a smorgasbord dinner on July 19 at 5 30 p m in the church vestry with Mrs Mabel Keene as general chairman of arrangements.

Ladies Aid Society Ogunquit Baptist Church Baptist Church Mabel Keene

Beach High School Class Reunion News

The 1957 Beach Orchard High School class held a five year reunion at Cascade Lodge in Saco. Organizers were President John Ladakakos and Janet Doherty. Certificates of recognition went to Robert Chamberlain Carolyn Shorey Wells Tom Tucker and Robert Girard.

Old Orchard Beach High School Cascade Lodge Saco John Ladakakos Janet Doherty Robert Chamberlain Carolyn Shorey Wells Tom Tucker Robert Girard Robert Wells Harry Desjardins Edward Lemire Raymond Doherty June Toulouse Maureen Mokarzel Jean Wells Jeanette Cantara Patricia Daly Bruce Cecceee Bruce Marshall Carole Darling Mosher Florida Nancy Lambie Paul Missouri Rosalie Bartlett Carrignan Massachusetts Sandra _ Stickney Bartlett Alaska James Barnhart

Yearbooks Arrive at Kennebunk High

Principal Andrew J. Peterson announced the arrival of the yearbooks at Kennebunk High School. Distribution occurred throughout Tuesday. He also announced a Senior Signing Party for Wednesday at 8:30 PM at the Howard Johnson restaurant on the turnpike.

Prin. Andrew J. Peterson Kennebunk High School Howard Johnson Turnpike

Saco postpones parking restrictions near Dr Rosss office

The Saco City Council voted 4 3 to postpone for 30 days the no parking sections of the Main Street ordinance near Dr Maurice Ross pharmacy Dyer Library and the Dennett and Craig funeral home. Atty Edwin Walker represented Dr Ross and 113 supporters pressed for more study amid traffic and safety concerns including new signals and possible parking lots nearby.

Saco Dyer Library Maurice Ross Dennett and Craig Main Street Atty Edwin Walker Dr. Ross Ncil Atty. Walker Bryce Milne Reed Rumery Donald Perrin Gordon Pendleton Larry Rowe Earle Emens Donald Atty Walker York Institute Gooch Street Cutts Avenue Dinsmore Worthing State Highway Commission Highway Commission Ross Walker Worthing Dennett Craig City Council Earle Boothbay Portland Road Scarborough Goose Fare Hill Board of Assessors Scarborough Portland Road

Ribicoff Expects To Resign Soon From Cabinet

Hartford AP reports Welfare Secretary Abraham A Ribicoff expects to submit his resignation to President Kennedy within two weeks. He says the move would clear the way for a full scale campaign by him for political office.

Hartford

Postponed Party for LaPierre Anniversary and New Hearth Lounge

Mr. and Mrs. Albee G. LaPierre of Wells hosted a neighborhood gathering Sunday to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary and the opening of the Hearth lounge coffee bar and motel at Tallwood Motor Court. Attendees included family, friends, and numerous local residents.

Albee G. LaPierre Wells LaPierres Tallwood Motor Court LaPierre Carol Hanson Marilyn Hoar Barbara Hanson Patricia Campbell Gretchen Kline Mary Elaine LaPierre Gladys Smith Miss Hoar George R. Spiller Lester E. Allen Robert A. Fitch Dorothy H. Fitch

Lions Club Head Proposes Exchange Trips Worldwide

Curtis D Lovill newly elected Lions International president urges US clubs to exchange trips to deepen ties with foreign members. He cited 650,000 Lions in 117 nations performing over 300,000 community service acts last year and expects growth this year. Lovill spoke at a news conference after returning from Europe and meeting Pope John XXIII in Rome.

New York Curtis D Lovill The Lions International United States Lovill Lions Gardiner Advertiser Winthrop Advertiser Maine Nice France Lions Club Mexico Overseas Press Club Europe John XXIII Rome

Rutland Mayor To Investigate Anti-Semitism

Rutland mayor John J. Daley will meet with postal authorities to examine anti Jewish propaganda circulation in Rutland. He asked the FBI and Post Office officials to probe the distribution of Common Sense by Conde McGinley. Daley will also confer with Rutland police and civil groups about the issue.

Rutland John J. Daley Daley FBI Conde McGinley Christian Educational Association Union N.J Post Office Department

Connecticut Senate Nomination Shapes Weekend Convention

The former governor said he will resign from the federal post on or before July 13 as Connecticut Democrats meet in Hartford for their nominating convention. Ribicoff seeks the Senate seat and faces opposition from U.S. Rep. Frank Kowalski who may challenge him in a primary.

U.S. Senate Federal Connecticut Hartford Ribicoff Senate U.S Frank Kowalski

Teachers Chide Strikes in NEA Convention

In Denver AP report Arthur F. Corey executive secretary of the California Teachers Association condemned strikes as inappropriate and illegal. He urged teachers to use sanctions through professional organizations if negotiations fail and to inform the public through media when districts hinder professional conditions. He stressed sanctions are not strikes and a walkout is avoided while avenues for reform remain open.

Denver Colo Arthur F. Corey The California Teachers Association Corey National Education Association NEA United States

High School Equivalency Exams Set For August

The Maine High School Equivalency tests will be held August 2 and 3 for residents over 21 and veterans under 21 who have graduated. Since January 1, 170 certificates were issued at Maine testing centers and 330 to servicemen during military service. A total of 9,155 certificates have been granted in nearly 15 years. Exams occur at Gorham, Farmington, and Aroostook State Teachers colleges and the University of Maine. applications from Augusta must be returned by July 18.

Atus Joseph J. Devitt Bureau of Secondary Education State Department of Education Maine Gorham Farmington Aroostook University of Maine Augusta

Soviet backs China in Formosa crisis pledge

Soviet Premier Khrushchev committed Moscow to backing Communist China in renewed maneuvers in the Formosa Strait. He warned that any attack on the PRC would meet a crushing rebuff from the Chinese people, the Soviet Union, and the entire Socialist camp, made during a report on his Romania trip.

Moscow Khrushchev Soviet Union China Formosa Strait People’s Republic of China Romania

Ocean Park to Observe Holiday With Parade

Ocean Park plans its 14th annual Independence Day parade at 10 a.m. led by Painchands Band of Biddeford under Ludger Picher. Units include color guard Royal Ambassador Boy's Camp Camp Azalea Brownies Scouts and local officials. The procession starts at The Temple, ends with a band concert and ice cream.

Ocean Park Painchand Band Biddeford Ludger Picher Royal Ambassador Boy's Camp Camp Azalea Ocean Park Association Old Orchard Beach Temple

Pranksters Burn Hadley Covered Bridge

One of New England’s few remaining covered bridges burned in Hadley Massachusetts. Fire officials suspect pranksters started the blaze. The Fort River span in Hockanum had limited foot traffic to preserve it. Hampshire County had funded repairs and planned guards for the Fourth eve.

Hadley Mass New England Hockanum Fort River Hampshire County

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