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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1960

Page

8

Kennebunkport Church To Hold Summer Fair

The South Congregational church Kennebunkport will host a summer fair on Tuesday August 2 with an 11 30 luncheon served by Mrs Joseph Burrows and committee. Various sales include home made aprons foods candy baby gifts dolls and gift tables run by listed volunteers. Entertainment and flowers are planned with proceeds earmarked for church activities.

South Congregational Church Kennebunkport Joseph Burrows Elmont Lyndale Gertrude Stone W. Gilman Fiske Donald Adams George

Degree Given By Kennebunk Rebekah Lodge

Olive Rebekah lodge met with Noble Grand Mrs. Evelyn Court presiding as the degree was exemplified on Mrs. Alice Tyndale. First officer nominations were made. A July 25 meeting at Mrs. Lillian Matthews’ home will seek river carnival pledges. One visitor from Evangeline lodge Biddeford attended. Second nominations are planned for August 15.

Noble Evelyn Court Olive Rebekah Lodge Alice Tyndale Lillian Matthews Evangeline Lodge Biddeford

Jazz Drummer Seeks Access to $12 Billion Gold Vault

Knox Gold drummer Al Carter, 40, asks to inspect the vault holding 12 billion dollars in gold. Custodian Albert Evans refuses closer access at the gate. Carter has written many letters seeking admittance, including a note to Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower with a request to raise the matter with the President.

Ft. Knox al Carter Albert Evans Carter Dwight Eisenhower

Rockingham Jockey Wins Three More

Henry Wajda, atop Rockingham Park, rode three winners yesterday. He guided Double Bid to a 234 length victory in the seventh race, Blue Jon in the third, and Split in the ninth, at odds of $4.60, $6.20, and $7.20 respectively.

Salem N. H Henry Wajda Rockingham Park Wajda Blue Jon Split

Denmark Native Raising Morgan Horses In Vermont

Anne Bentzen a 29 year old Danish immigrant runs Folly Farm in Shaftsbury Vermont with 20 horses and ponies including seven Morgans on a 200 acre property She boards horses trains show horses and plans a pony track while relying on local help only during haying season Her experience spans Denmark England and Indiana where she led stables and trained show horses showing her belief that the Morgan is a versatile breed and Vermont climate suits horses well

Shaftsbury Anne Bentzen United States Vermont Miss Bentzen Denmark England America Earlham College Indiana Europe

Arabic records stolen from car in Jacksonville

A thief stole phono graph records valued at 168 dollars from a car Monday night in Jacksonville. All seized recordings are in Arabic.

Jacksonville Fla.p

Fate Of Maine Council Stirs Democratic Debate

Reed faces shock and anger as rumors spread about resignations for councilors. A Democratic legislator urges Reed to sack them while another calls for a special legislative session. U S Representative Frank Coffin declines to comment, stressing focus on whether the council remains justified. Coffin also calls abolition of the council Maine’s top political issue.

Page One Reed U.S Frank M. Coffin Coffin Maine

Congo hinges on Portugal rail links to its economy

The Congo relies on support from Patrice Lumumba and Kwame Nkrumah. Mozambique and Angola hold economic sway over Congolese exports, especially copper mined in Katanga. Rail connections to Lobito and Beira tie Congo trade to Portugal. closing these links risks crippling the Congo's economy.

Patrice Lumumba Congo Kwame Nkrumah Ghana Mozambique Angola Katanga Lobito Beira Portugal

Oconomowoc Name Meaning Rooted in Beaver Home

The Wisconsin town of Oconomowoc derives its name from an Indigenous word meaning home of the beaver. The term reflects local heritage and ties to early Native American language and settlement.

Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Noted Pastor Speaks at Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Meeting

Rev. Clement Hahn of Spokane Washington spoke to the Beach Kiwanis club at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall praising the scenic Northwest. Guests included Robert Fraser Winchester NH Harry Tabor Everett MA Rev Richard De Lormier Wilford De Lormier and Eric Bailey Montreal. President John M Wortman presided.

Clement Hahn Congregational Church Spokane, Wash First Parish Congregational Church Saco Ocean Park Old Orchard ‘Beach Kiwanis Club

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