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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1961

Page

8

Goose Rocks Beach Junior Swim Program Opens with Registrations

Goose Rocks Beach kicks off the 1961 summer swimming classes at the Community House with 90 GRB Association members enrolled. Program director Peter Barrett says swimmers will be divided into beginners intermediates and swimmers later this week with Roy Quinn assisting and Mrs Kathry Mulhern on the registration committee. Opening day included beach activities from 2 to 4 pm and Teen Night from 8 to 12 at the Community House with a softball game and a July 7 parade preparation hike planned for the rest of the week.

Goose Rocks Beach GRB Association Peter Barrett Barrett Roy Quinn Kathry Mulhern Kenneth Leslie Josselyn Maureen Michael Marlene Reilly Jeff Bonnie Hall Bill Eric Joan Junker Art Archer Roberta Moulton Alyson Tricoc Hope Simmons Gary Roth Cathy Kelleher Kathy Finn Peter Jan Symosek Howard Nancy Whitehead Ricky Linda Gunn Alice Frank Cathy Reilly Bill Cooke Anne Helen Ol Steele Kitty Eris Horrigan Michael Gray David Flavin Gene Stephen Grondin Matt Johnson Julia Casey Kent Johnson David Everett Deborah Reed Michael Moulton Lawton Shaw Chery] Butts Sue-Ann Roth Beatrice Kylahar Joan Charles Archer George Joanne Mary-Ellen Ray Kathy Vorce Mary-Ellen Donohoe Sha Ron Arnold Alpert Andy Mary Tim Frank Michelle Caroline Cricket Burnham Barbara Lynda Wilson Timothy Fred Steele Annette Travis Payne Candy Butts Bill Dacey Philip Charles Gregory Patricia Kathy Dee Micchael Ellis Richard Larry Willey

Salvation Army strawberry festival at Union Avenue hall

Old Orchard Beach MRS Clement P Wight announces a strawberry festival with an entertainment program tomorrow at 7 pm at the Salvation Army hall 91 Union Avenue tickets at the door public may attend. Junior AMVETS officers will be installed tonight at Abbott-Verville Post home Walnut Street large attendance expected. Independence Day holiday observance quieter with few cap pistols and no noise makers on side streets despite crowds on the beach.

Salvation Army Salvation Army Hall Union Avenue Abbott-Verville al Post Walnut Street

Kennebunk to Consider Zone Code Change Monday

A special town meeting is set for Monday July 10 at 7 30 p m in Kennebunk Town Hall to vote on transferring a small segment of the York Friend street well from residential to commercial zoning. A June 24 public hearing drew a large turnout that opposed the change amid talk of a possible state liquor store in the area.

Kennebunk Town Hall York- Friend Street

Lyman Church Announces Old Home Sunday Service

The 10th Old Home Sunday will be held at Lyman First Free Will Baptist Church on Sunday at 3 p m Rev Harvey Cossaboom of Blaisdell Memorial Baptist Church will deliver the message on Ebenezer Several local ministers will participate with special vocal and instrumental music A social hour and refreshments follow

Lyman First Free Will Baptist Church Harvey Cossaboom Blaisdell Memorial Baptist Church Ebenezer

Bridal Shower Held For Kennebunk Girl

A surprise bridal shower was held at the V F W home in Kennebunk in honor of Miss Patricia Taute daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Taute Kennebunk whose marriage to Jere Gauthier son of Mr and Mrs George Gauthier Kennebunk will take place on Saturday July 15 at Kennebunk Hostesses were the Misses Carol Taute sister of the bride to be Beverly McKay and Mrs George Gauthier mother of the groom to be Refreshments were served and a social evening enjoyed Attending were a large group of relatives and friends including Mrs Howard Taute and Mrs George Gauthier Several guests sent gifts but could not attend

V.F.W Kennebunk Patricia Taute Howard Taute Hovey Street Jere Gauthier George Gauthier Carol Taute Beverly McKay Edward Taute Thomas Conley Marshall Weeman, Jr William Spiller Herman Leavitt E. E. McPherres Belle Witham Sandra Gosselin Sonia Pare Patricia Littlefield Guy Briggs Edgar Haines Dorothy Buzzell Fred Merrill Ralph Vetterline Carl Spiler Robert Harriman Carene Goulden Patricia McPhet

Talbot-Stone Nuptials Held In Biddeford

Miss Loraine M. Talbot and Everett W. Stone wed at St. Andre church Biddeford with Msgr. Aime Giguere officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leopold C Talbot, wore a lace gown with iridescent sequins and carried a colonial bouquet. The couple will reside at 46 Sullivan Street Biddeford after July 9.

St. Andre Church Biddeford Loraine M. Talbot Leopold C. Talbot Granite Street Everett W. Stone Chase Stone Lincoln Street Saco Msgr Aime Giguere Laura Proulx Rita Camire Mona Vadnais Wilfred J. Ducharme Robert Francis Lee Stone St. John Hall Jefferson Street Atlantic City N. J Sullivan Street Stone St. Andre High School Thornton Academy

Kennedy Returns to Capital After Cape Cod Holiday

President Kennedy departed Hyannisport to rejoin duties in Washington, flying Air Force One from Otis Field with a Marine helicopter transfer. He will resume official work while Mrs. Kennedy stays behind, as the First Family enjoys a quiet Fourth with relatives and seafaring glimpses recalled by locals.

Hyannisport Mass Kennedy Washington Cape Cod Air Force No. 1 Otis Air Force Base Andrews Air Force Base Otis Nantucket Sound

Fire Damages Dexter Block Grocery Store and Flats

Fire damaged a Dexter grocery store and two apartments in a Dexter business block on Tuesday with estimated losses of 18 000 to 20 000 dollars. No injuries reported. Officials attribute the blaze to a compressor motor in a rear shed burning out and oil drums at the rear exploding. Stock and fixtures in the L C Bunker store were ruined.

Dexter L. C. Bunker

Sophie Tucker Receives Honor in Tel Aviv Center

TEL AVIV ISRAEL A youth center named for American entertainer Sophie Tucker has been established reflecting cultural ties and honoring Tucker's influence. The ceremony marked by local officials highlighted cross cultural exchange and community benefits.

Tel Aviv Israel Sophie Tucker

N. P. Scontras Real Estate Agency at Saco

N P Scontras Real Estate Agency operates from 194 Main Street in Saco offering property buying and selling services. The firm advertises local listings and real estate guidance for area buyers and sellers.

N. P. Scontras Real Estate Agency Main Street Saco

Milk Cans Spill During Holiday At Kennebunk

A Drakes Island woman was injured Monday at a Kennebunk supermarket when fragments from an exploding drink bottle entered her upper lip. Mrs. Frederick Shaw received stitches from Dr. J. Robert Downing. Over the holiday weekend two cars were damaged in Kennebunk Lower Village after a collision involving Joseph R. Jezar and Rich ard L. Badger. No injuries were reported. A car driven by Mary P. Nev iska was struck by a stray wheel in Arundel. A milk van from John E. Plummer of Portland blew a tire on Log Cabin road, spilling two cans of milk with no injuries. State Trooper Parris L. McIver investigated.

Drakes Island Kennebunk Frederick Shaw J. Robert Downing Joseph R. Jezar Bridgeport Richard L. Badger Jackson N. H Arundel Lonesome John E. Plummer Portland Plummer Parris L. McIver

Beeri Dedication Marks Major Jewish Agency Project

Miss Tucker attended the Beeri dedication in the Negev Desert where she contributed $10,000 and helped raise an additional $40,000 toward the project. Her presence underscored the event's significance for the settlement effort.

Beeri Negev Desert Tucker

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