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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1959

Page

3

Local social notes from Kennebunk and surrounding towns

Mrs Richard Clark and children Cynthia and David of Lewiston were weekend guests of her mother Mrs Roy A Evans in Kennebunk. Guests for two weeks at the Desson home include Emma Picco sister of the host and Frank Balassone with son Frank Jr of Union City NJ. Barbara Desson of Union City NJ visited three weeks then returned by plane. Ethel Clarge of Haverhill MA visits two weeks at the Landing home of her daughter and son in law Ronald Robinson. nephew Calvin Ashford Jr. of Haverhill also visiting. Murray Roberts Jr. and son Peter Brian of Portland join at the Robing home for two weeks. Jeremiah Durkin and daughters Katherine Mary and Deborah Ann of Bedford MA were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Comtois on Fletcher Street. Katherine A Young of South Portland also a weekend guest. Donard Violet and children Margaret David and Terry of Rochelle Park NJ were weekend guests of Lloyd Nedeau on Sea Road. Charles Jones of Augusta visits Nedeau for two weeks. Olive Rebekah lodge holds first nomination of officers at 7:45 p m. Christchurch members depart Sunday for a week at the Methodist Youth camp Winthrop. Irene Martin's Landing home hosts sister and brother in law Fred and Mrs Parent and children Carol James and Fred of Gloucester City NJ.

Richard Clark Cynthia David Lewiston Roy A. Evans Storer Street Fletcher Street Charles Desson Emma Picco Frank Balassone Frank, Jr Union City N. J Dessow Barbara Dessow Desson New Jersey Ethel Clarge Haverhill Mass Ronald Robinson Robinson Calvin Ashford, Jr Robing Murray’. Roberts South Portland Donard Violet Margaret Terry Rochelle Park Lloyd Nedeau Sea Road Nedeau Charles Jones Augusta Olive Rebekah Lodge Christchurch Winthrop Janet Frost Michael Brown David Amhayer Susan Hill Ernest Record Thomas Pierce Landing Irene Martin Inlaw Fred Parent Carol James Fred Gloucester City

Girl Injured When Car Hits Utility Pole in Kennebunk

Patricia Matthews, 31 High Street, Kennebunk, drove a 1952 car that struck a utility pole in front of Ocean National and Kennebunk Savings Bank at 7 45 am. She was taken to Webber Hospital by Kennebunk fire department and treated for head lacerations and chest injuries. Officer Clarence Wildes investigated the incident.

Patricia Matthews High Street Kennebunk Carroll Matthews Ocean National Kennebunk Savings Bank Miss Matthews Webber Hospital William Mahaney Matthews Webber Clarence Wildes

Arundel Opera Theatre Headlines Merry Widow Run

Kennebinkport’s Arundel Opera Theatre stages Franz Lehar’s Merry Widow on July 22 to 25. Nancy Jo Williams stars as the merry widow with Chafin Davis as Prince Danilo and Elizabeth Ann Hathaway as Natalie. Cast includes James Wilson as Camille and Roland Gerbrands as Cascada, with Can-Can girls Terri Angle and Celeste Maggiore. Curtain at 8:30 p.m. except Thursday matinee at 4 p.m.

the Merry Widow Chafin Davis Prince Danilo Elizabeth Ann Hathaway Wil Natalie James Wilson Camiille Roland Gerbrands Cascada Terri Angle Celeste Maggorie

Santiet Ladies Aid Plans Bake Sale and Bean Supper

The Ladies Aid of Blaisdell Memorial Baptist Church Wat erboro will hold their annual sale and baked bean supper at Waterboro Grange hall on Saturday. Sale starts at 2 p.m. Supper served 5 to 7 p.m.

Ladies Aid Blaisdell Memorial Baptist Church of Waterboro Waterboro Grange Hall

Frill Courses at YMCA Learn Living Arts in Chicago

The YMCA summer program Learning for Living offers a course in the Art of Useless but Enjoyable Living. Instructor Les Paul lists light topics such as philosophy of cheese The art of Chinese food and gamesmanship highlighting playful, practical subjects for leisure learning in Chicago.

FRILL Chicago YMCA Les Paul

Science Shrinks Piles With New Non Surgical Method

A world famous research institute reports a new substance Bio Dyne that shrinks piles without surgery and relieves itch and pain. It is sold as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form with a money back guarantee.

New York, N. Y

Long distance rates drop after six in the evening

The notice highlights the lowest long distance telephone rates after six PM and all day Sunday. It suggests using those times to contact someone you haven’t seen for some time.

New York models Leonora and Lorell Leiss mother and daughter

A feature profiles Ceil Chapman models Leonora and Lorell Leiss in Manhattan. Lorell, engaged to engineer Buddy Morgan, began at 15 and now works full time. Leonora, 15 years with Miss Chapman, notes her appetite keeps her slim. The piece notes walking through Chapman’s showroom and family connections in fashion.

Associated Press New York Leonora Loirell Leiss Ceil Chapman Miss Chapman Lorell

Two Emergency Ambulance Runs Reported at Wells Beach

The Wells Beach Fire Department ambulance logged two emergency calls yesterday afternoon to transport patients to Maine Medical Center in Portland and York Harbor Hospital. The first call came from the Ontio hotel in Ogunquit for Mrs. Marjorie Spearing of Malden, Massachusetts, who was taken to Portland. drivers were Alan Pinkham and

George Freeland Maude Freeland Post Road Wells York Harbor Hospital Wells Beach

Dessert sauce recipe for cupcakes with ice cream topping

A quick preparation method yields a thick citrus sauce served with cupcakes. After cooking, cool and chill the sauce, then scoop ice cream into each cupcake indentation and crown with about a quarter cup sauce and a cherry garnish. Serves six.

Acton Readies 94th Annual Fair at Acton Fairgrounds

The 94th annual Acton fair is set for Friday and Saturday August 28 and 29 at the Acton Fairgrounds at the Route 109 and Milton Mills Road intersection. Roger Bragdon of Wells leads the fair committee as general chairman and York County Agricultural Association president, co sponsoring with York County Extension. Leon Crediford of Shapleigh is fair secretary and Verne Hobbs of Springvale fair treasurer. Highlights include 4-H exhibits, dairy and beef judging, horse stractor and oxen pulling, a professional stage show, York County Apple Queen crown, horse show, midway, parade, and band concert. The program runs 10 a.m. to evening both days, with free grandstand admission.

Acton Milton Mills Road Roger Bragdon Wells York County Agricultural Association York County Leon E. Crediford Shapleigh Verne A. Hobbs Springvale

Arundel AMVETS Auxiliary Meeting Report

The Arundel AMVETS auxiliary met at Mrs. Jeanne McBride's home with Chinese supper before the business session led by President Mrs. Edith Nest. Reports from officers and chairs included a successful food sale under Mrs. Carmela Bucklin and Mrs. Lucy Cowgill, and plans to furnish school clothing for four war children. Next meeting set for July 30 at Mrs. Rosaleen Thompson's home. Attendees included Mrs. Bucklin, Lakeman, Thompson, Congdon, Nest, Cowgill, and Mrs. McBride. Cole Porter studied law in his first Harvard year before switching to the Harvard School of Music.

Arundel Amvets Jeanne McBride McBride Edith Nest Carmela Bucklin Lucy Cowgill Rosaleen Thompson Doris Lakeman Irene Congdon Cole Porter Harvard Harvard School of Music

Farm Market In State Takes Severe Drop

Maine farmers face one of the sharpest business declines in years as U S Department of Agriculture data show cash receipts from marketings fell by about one third in the first five months of the year.

Washington Maine U. S. Department of Agriculture

Maine Farmers Face Net Income Drop Amid Higher Costs

Maine farmers likely earned about 115 million in marketings by January May 1958, well above U S lings figures for the same period. Net income fell to 76 million, down 39 million from last year due to rising production costs. Across the country realized net income also declined eight percent from 1958, with no Maine breakdown yet available.

Maine U. S United States

Atlantic City Boardwalk Gets Concrete Foundation

The existing boardwalk in Atlantic City is the fifth since the original 1870 construction. Though still called a boardwalk, it now rests on a concrete foundation.

Atlantic City

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