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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1961

Page

4

Cape Porpoise Girl to Attend Girls Nation in Washington

Cape Porpoise high school junior Jacqueline F. Nunan of Nelson Nunan aims to join more than 100 delegates from across the United States at the 15th Girls Nation session at American University in Washington. The program runs July 30 to August 5 with speeches by Senators Margaret Chase Smith Maurine Neuberger and Rep Henry C Schadeberg, plus activities shaping a model government and meetings with federal officials.

Jacqueline F. Nunan Nelson Nunan Cape Porpoise United States Washington, D. C Amrican University Girls Nation American Legion Auxiliary Margaret Chase Smith R-Me Maurine Neuberger D-Ore Henry C. Schadeberg Rwis Democratic and Republican National Committees Julia Butler Hansen D-Wash Jessica McCullough Weis R-N. Y American University Girls Nation Senate Capitol Hill House Senate Supreme Court Capitol State Defense Arlington Cemetery White House U.S Washington

Ohio Pastor Speaks at The Temple Ocean Park Service

The Rev. Russell H. Bishop of First Baptist Cleveland Heights will guest preach at The Temple Ocean Park Sunday at 10 30. Assisted by the Rev. L G Van Leeuwen and the Rev. Frank H Knight Jr, the service features temple choirs, scripture reading, and prayers with special flowers and a memorial tribute.

Russell H. Bishop First Baptist Church Cleveland Heights Ohio Newton Centre Mass Temple Ocean Park L. G. van Leeuwen Burlington Frank H. Knight, Jr North Attleboro Berenice F. Libby F. Stewart Shuster Laurence L. Fidalgo Fidalgo Luther E. Stiles B. C. Jordan Memorial Hall Ethel G. Nelson Bina F. Sawyer Saco American Baptist: Convention Burma Temple Avenue Arundel Opera Theatre Kennebunkport Morse S. Haithwaite Dorean Skillman Rose Macdonald David Ham W. Robert White First Methodist Church Waterford N. Y W. William Crawford Porter Memorial Hall Agnes L. Park Recreation Building

Summer Banquet Set By York County Past Noble Grands

The York County Past Noble Grands association will hold its annual summer banquet at Spillers York Beach on Wednesday August 16 at 6 30 p m Members of Old Orchard Rebekah lodge should notify Mrs Avonell Pettengill 18 Maplewood Avenue by Sunday August 6 Reservations and menus are available The lobster salad and strawberry shortcake supper at St John parish hall tonight repeats after last week Committees meet after the 11 15 a m service Sunday to report on the fair Visitors yesterday included Mrs Lucy Graham Miss Ruth Graham and Mrs Cornelia Pratt of Brunswick.

York County Past Noble Grands Association Spillers York Beach Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Avonell Pettengill Maplewood Avenue Pettengill S. John Parish

VFW Auxiliary Tag Days Postponed and Meeting Report

The Kennebunk Memorial post of the VFW auxiliary met at Mrs. Ruby Bouvier's Arundel home with president Mrs. Edith Horne presiding. Donations were approved for Togus hospital fund for summer, for National AMVETS, and for the VFW Department ways and means. July tag days were moved to August 4 and 5 due to a Small Fry League event. A sale planned for August 16 at Washington Park will be chaired by Mrs. Horne and Mrs. Dorothy Labbe. Mrs. Flora Lindquist won the mystery prize and received a birthday cake, cards, and handkerchiefs. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Horne and Mrs. Bouvier. The next meeting is August 9 at the Post home hosted by Mrs. Labbe.

Kennebunk Memorial Post VFW Ruby Bouvier Arundel Edith Horne Togus Hospital Fund National Amvets VFW Department Ways and Means Committee Welfare Committee Washington Park Dorothy Labbe Flora Lindquist

Governors Conference to be held in Maine region

The New England Governors conference will meet in Maine's Rangeley lakes region this year with Gov. and Mrs. Reed hosting six governors and their families September 10 11 at Kennehago Lake. Chairman is Gov. Wesley J. Powell of New Hampshire.

Augusta P New England Maine Rangeley Lakes Reed Kennehago Lake Wesley J. Powell New Hampshire

Community Guests and Local Notices From Kennebunk

Kennebunk social notes show residents visiting relatives in South Acton Massachusetts and Akron Ohio while others return home after hospital stays. Local students receive college acceptance notices and a Navy sailor returns from leave. Community members take summer vacations and relatives visit from Norfolk Virginia and Eliot Maine. Assistant Postmaster and a clerk take a two week vacation from Kennebunk post office.

Donald Grant Donald Gary and Terry South Acton Mass Dorrance Clark Pleasant Street Harold Sargent High Street Webber Hospital Gerald Conger Akron Ohio John MacDonald West Kennebunk Kenneth G. Burr, Jr Kenneth G. Burr York Street Nichols College Dudley New Hampton School New Hampton N. H Albert Bouvier U. S. Navy Naval Missile Range Point Mugu Calif Arundel Maurice Hickey Timothy Sean Norfolk Robert Fontaine Little Ossipee Nancy Lucas Robert Vernon Lucas Eliot Ralph Curtis Yorkstreet Edward JC. Winston Samuel Simpson Kennebunk

Flower Show Chairmen Feted At Tea

Mrs. Oscar Cox hosted a tea at her Kennebunkport home to honor chairmen of the Kennebunkport Flower Show classes. The event previews new show classes including native woodland arrangements miniature gardens and five table settings. Committee members assisted with reception pouring and serving duties and guests toured woodland gardens once laid out by former owner Booth Tarkington.

Oscar Cox Kennebunkport Elizabeth Nott the Historical Society Ralph Beard Lucy Madeline Clough Mary Gilman Frank Beard Grace FitzPatrick Arthur Hendrick Charles Gould James Eastwood John Bradford Betsy Lindley Booth Tarkington

Exams Open For Port Carrier Post

The Post Office announces an examination for a rural carrier position at Kenne bunkport. Applications are open until August 22. Candidates must be 18 by the closing date, have one year residency in the delivery office area, and pass a written test. No maximum age. those over 70 may be considered for one year renewable temp appointments. For full requirements contact the local post office or the U S Civil Service Commission by the closing date.

Kennebunkport U. S. Civil Service Commission Washington D. C

Social Security cannot locate or collect back rent from beneficiary

The Social Security Administration cannot disclose beneficiary information or assist in collecting unpaid rent. With 14 million recipients, monitoring beneficiaries is impractical and a beneficiary's check cannot be attached or assigned to a third party. Contact your local office or write to the Social Security Administration for questions.

Social Security Administration Congress Square Portland Maine

Americans Unite to Stand Against Soviet Threats

The text voices strong U S patriotism urging decisive action against Soviet pressure. It cites Wall Street anxiety, Kennedy's leadership, and Evangelist Billy Graham noting rising tension. The speaker calls for renewed resolve, Cold War vigor, and free elections in Berlin while condemning Soviet propaganda.

Wall Street Khrushchev Kennedy Billy Graham

Let the People Decide Free Elections in Berlin

The speech calls for confronting Soviet threats with full force stating Russia would face nuclear and bacteriological weapons if war breaks out. It urges America to stop fleeing from danger and to drive the Red bear back to its cage. The date referenced is 1961.

Hubert Humphries Joe McCarthys Khrushchev Berlin Hungary Kremlin Russia Indo China Formosa Moscow

Corvair Monza Four-Door Tops Trans-Canada Rally Scrutiny

Denise and Starr faced penalties totaling four minutes in a 4200 mile Trans-Canada Rally from Montreal to Vancouver. Corvair Monza cars led the field with three additional Corvair entries among a fleet specially prepared for rallying. The event tested car and crew through snow dust mountains and vast plains, earning the Corvair respect from rallyists and spectators alike.

Denise Starr FALE Fis Trant Jarman Jim Dickngm Vice Wayen Europe Canada

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