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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1962

Page

3

Area Soldier And Family Welcome Home

SFC George R Maurice and his wife and nine month old daughter Patricia returned from West Germany to Arundel. Maurice, with the U S Army 3rd Armored Division, will be stationed next at Fort Riley Kansas. He earned bronze stars a Purple Heart and a commendation ribbon for Korean War service.

Italy U. S. Army Hospital Frankfort West Germany Maurice St. Louis High School Biddeford Albert Fluet Donald Maurice Raymond Pruneau Rose Fournier Alice Desrosiers Arthur Maurice Armand Cunningham Albert Potvin Dick Albert Jean Paul Couture Carl Green Richard Ryan Anna Lewis Eva Berube Maurice Pruneau Ralph Pruneau Larry Albert Rick Albert Lillian Pruneau Donna Marie Maurice Christine Potvin Donna Ryan Mary Caron

Refrigerate rich pie dough with care before rolling

A guide notes chilling pie dough is wise to ease rolling, but over chilling makes the dough hard to roll and edges prone to cracking, so chill briefly and keep supple for a smooth finish.

Jenkins Hersom Wedding Announced at Old Orchard Beach

The marriage of Alice W. Hersom to Robert F. Jenkins was solemnized at St Margaret church Old Orchard Beach with Rev Armand J Landry officiating. Bride escorted by brother Richard Hersom with matron of honor Nancy Botting and best man Clarence Botting. Reception at the bride's home followed. The couple reside in Old Orchard Beach with Mrs Jenkins employed at Thorne's pharmacy and Mr Jenkins in accounting at Portland Copper and Tanks Works.

Armand J. Landry Antonio Boisvert Alice W. Herson Willis Hersom Old Orchard Street Old Orchard Beach Clarence Jenkins Atlantic Avenue Richard Hersom Nancy Botting Ferry Road Saco Clarence Botting Jenkins Thorne Northeastern Business College Portland Copper and Tanks Works South Portland

Brian Lindsey Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Kennebunk

A Saturday party at Mr and Mrs John Lindsey Apple Lane Kennebunk honored their son Brian Lindsey on his fifth birthday. Guests Ralph Robertson Sherry Jones Brian Mark Lindsey and others joined games prizes and refreshments including a snowman candle cake made by Mrs Lindsey. Attendees included Robertson siblings Barra Jones and Morse family plus Virginia Morse from Norwood Massachusetts.

John Lindsey Apple Lane Kennebunk Brian Ralph Robertson Sherry Jones Mark Lindsey Lindsey Ralph Roger David Robertson Richard Barra Mark Elmer Morse Virginia Norwood Mass

Children Receive First Communion at Three Parishes

The article lists St. Martha parish Kennebunkport and St. Mary Wells Beach groups along with St. Monica parish Kennebunk children who received their first Holy Communion. Names include Jonathan Huff Stephen La Pierre Gary Ray Lowmaster Carl Pepin Paula Ann Fran coeur Dawn Gay Lawmaster Debbie Pitts David Daunis Michael Daunis Stephen Gorman William Lauretta Philip Millner Bruce Millner William Prescott Francis Sevigney Car lene Byrnes Carol Hamlyn Georgina Neal Joseph Bourque Scott Burgess John Lafford Joseph Lafford David Peterson Christopher Shaw Kent Taylor Mark Weeman Roland Whitten Nicole Barra Debra Bedard Joan Leskowsky Janet Leskowsky Denise Miller Diane Murray Yvonne Pepin Janie Perreault Kathleen Taylor Jane Skibicki.

St. Martha Parish Kennebunkport St. Mary At Wells Beach Jonathan Huff Stephen LaPierre Gary Ray Lowmaster Carl Pepin Paula Ann Francoeur Dawn Gay Lawmaster Debbie Pitts Wells Group David Daunis Michael Daunis Stephen Gorman William Lauretta Philip Millner Bruce Millner William Prescott Francis Sevigney Carlene Byrnes Carol Hamlyn Georgina Neal St. Monica Parish Kennebunk Joseph Bourque Scott Burgess John Lafford Joseph Lafford David Peterson Christopher Shaw Kent Taylor Mark Weeman Roland Whitten Nicole Barra Debra Bedard Joan Leskowsky Janet Leskowsky Denise Miller Diane Murray Yvonne Pepin Janie Perreault Kathleen Taylor Jane Skibicki

Firemen's Day Observed With Parade and Memorial

Wells fire departments plan Firemen's Sunday on June 10 starting 10 30 am with worship at Wells First Congregational church. After service, Wells Beach Hose Wells Corner Hose Wells Branch Fire and Highpine Association march Route 1 to Ocean View cemetery for noon dedication ceremony of a memorial stone. Speakers include Rev John N Simpson and memorial committee members.

Wells Wells First Congregational Church Wells Beach Hose Company Wells Corner Hose Company Wells Branch Fire Company Highpine Fire Association Wells Corner Route 1 Ocean View Cemetery John N. Simpson Wells First Second Congregational William Riley John Ducharme Philip Hatch Highpine Theodore Searles Thomas Goff Allan Pinkham The

Beach Pastor And Family Are Given Farewell Beach

A farewell party for Rev. and Mrs. John T. Stahl and daughter Christine was held Saturday at the Washington Avenue Methodist church vestry in Old Orchard Beach. Arrangements were by Mrs. Robert Dale and Mrs. Charles Mooers Jr. The program featured community singing led by John Connor, a prayer by John Tibbetts, and a review of Stahl's three years at the Beach. Tibbetts praised the pastor, presented a gift from parishioners, and Stahl thanked officials and friends before a social hour with coffee and cake.

John T. Stahl Christine Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach Robert Dale Charles Mooers, Jr John Connor Gertrude Thompson John Tibbetts Tibbetts Stahl Mr. Stahl

Two Escape Injury In Sunday Accident

In Kennebunk Sunday afternoon two cars collided on Route 9. Drivers were Mrs. Jacqueline S. Dawson 41 of Kennebunk and James J. Weinstein 56 of Cambridge Massachusetts. Dawson's car veered into a ditch. both vehicles sustained extensive damage per police reports.

Kennebunk Jacqueline S. Dawson Fletcher Street James J. Weinstein Cambridge Mass Dawson

Ponies Wander On Route 1 Spur Police Chase

Two ponies strolling on Route 1 south of Kennebunk caused a brief traffic scare. Police used two cruisers and local resident Tom Stanley in a bucket grain trap to corral the animals and guide them back to their corral after wandering from a Route 1 store.

Kennebunk Tom Stanley Stanley

Feeding Toddlers Takes Patience at Mealtimes

A brief piece notes that toddlers often tire of meals and can rush eating. It suggests parents offer gentle, quiet help to guide toddlers through lunch or dinner until they finish their meal.

Committees Named For Orchard Beach Art Exhibit

Old Orchard Beach Art Association announces exhibit timings 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at Long View Pearl Avenue on the Sea Wall. President Miss Isabella McIver hosts. committee heads include Miss Ethel Wight publicity and Mrs Gertrude Eastman secretary. Members invited to exhibit up to four works.

Old Orchard Beach Art Association Long View Pearl Avenue Sea Wall Isabella Mclver Adrienne Binette Naomi Bean Alice Leavitt Kathryn Ogden Mary Borges Jillian Jakeman Miss Mclver Elizabeth Wilson Gertrude Eastman Ethel Wight

Dartmouth Tuck Grad David E. Clark Earns MBA Distinction

David E. Clark of 1 Sunset Drive Old Orchard Beach earned a master of business administration degree from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth this Sunday. He received his diploma with distinction and was awarded the Charles I Lebovitz Memorial Award and the Gulf Fellowship in Business Administration.

David E. Clark Sunset Drive Old Orchard Beach Dartmouth College Amos Tuck Clark Dartmouth Charles I. Lebovitz

Reception At Beach Honors Mamie Balkan

A Sunday supper by Rev. J. J. Mullen Fourth Degree assembly at Old Orchard Beach elected officers and announced a July 29 Madawaska Fourth Degree exemplification. Guests included Mamie Balkan of Eight and Forty and many Maine officials, with tributes, gifts, and a reception at the American Legion hall.

J. J. Mullen Old Orchard Beach Edgar Levesque Madawaska Faithul Raoul Belair Merton Gervais Robert Quinn Lewis Fowler Alphonse Desjardins Willy Tousignant Ernest Allaire Mamie Balkan Maine American Legion Auxiliary Hazel A. Patridge Cumberland Mills Secretaire-Caissiere Nationale Beatrice C. Rumo Portland L'Archiviste Department Legion Auxiliary Beatrice Wakefield Cape Porpoise L'Aumoniere Salon Antonia Harquoil L’'Aumoniere Elaine S. la Pierre Wells Chapeau York County Department Chapeaux Passe Cumberland County Mary Poulin Freeport Pouvoir Coyne Renaud Warford Ford Partnership

Pet Pony Burro Gr Horse Requires Special Care

Members of Salon 598 serving committee include Mrs. William Biehler Ogunquit and Miss Germaine Lariviere Biddeford. Dip ping punch duties were handled by Mrs. Edgar Morin and Mrs. John Bergeron both of Biddeford.

Salon William Biehler Ogunquit Germaine Lariviere Biddeford Edgar Morin John Bergeron

St Francis Alumni Reunion Highlights Weekend

About 100 alumni and guests attended St. Francis college reunion with Saturday registration in the main lobby, a faculty versus alumni softball game, campus meetings and a souvenir booklet. Rev Fr Laplante and Paul Staples led new officer installations, a Sunday high mass, and a luncheon before departures.

St. Francis College Paul Brunelle Southern Maine St. Francis St. Anthony Troubadour Alumni Association Thibodeau Paul Staples Frederick Warner Richard Wyse Kenneth Cormier Roger Painchaud Laplante Donald Nicknair Nicknair OCM William Sutton

Kennebunk social notes list local changes and visits

Kennebunk residents reported several community items. Mrs. Paul LeMay has stepped down as cashier at Bagley’s in Kennebunk. Mrs. Luther Derham of Summer street is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital. Mollie Smith of Summer Street won a special prize at the opening of Fashion Corner on Main Street. Miss Virginia Freeman and her roommate Miss Mary Grispi of Whitestown Massachusetts spent the weekend with Miss Freeman’s mother, Mrs Elliot Freeman, on High Street.

Paul LeMay Bagley’s Kennebunk Luther Derham Summer Street Webber Hospital Mollie Smith Main Street Virginia Freeman Roomate Mary Grispi Watertown Mass Miss Freeman Elliot Freeman High Street

Charles Hennessy Honored On His 20th Birthday Party

Charles Hennessy Jr son of Saco Police Sgt and Mrs Charles Hennessy Sr was honored on his 20th birthday with a surprise party at his home Temple gifts included a purse of money a black onyx ring and a transistor radio. Guests included Bob Desrosiers Roland Verteville Ray Foran Ray Dussault Bill Hanahan Dick Parker Benny Neault Judy Coburn Julie Hennessy and Mr Mrs Charles Hennessy Sr plus the honoree Charles Hennessy Jr Invited but unable to attend were Mr and Mrs Alfred E Cote and Orrin H McCone.

Charles Hennessy Saco Police Temple Street Hennessy Judy Coburn Jullie Hennessy Bob Desrosiers Roland Verteville Ray Foran Ray Dussault Bill Hanahan Dick Parker Benny

The Pet Forum Q and A on light weight birds and small dog tricks

A reader asks about "going light" in birds, explained as a rapid weight loss from illness or appetite loss due to high metabolism. Another note asks if small dogs can perform big dog tricks, with guidance on balance and suitability, plus a photo contest offer with a $5 prize and return policy.

PET Forum H. H. Miller General Features Corp

Also Mentioned on This Page

Germany SFC George R. Maurice Patricia Pei Ae Los Ot Alisha Keep Garland Congress Richard J. Stride Old Orchard Avenue St. Margaret Church Robert F. Jenkins Brian Lindsey Dad Woodmen Modern Woodmen OF America Home Office Donald L. Chretien Saco, Maine Rock Island, IL Louis Balkan Maine Eight and Forty American Legion School Street Front Row Richard M. Doe Ocean Park Petit Chapeau Balkan Hazel Patridge Departemental Secretaire Caissiere Alber G. LaPierre Anthony J. Rumo Departemental Joseph J. Arsenault la Concierge Nathan F. Ford American Legion Auxiliary Department Tuck Beach Mullen Fourthegree Group C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion and Auxiliary Flodie Renaud Ida Noyes Kennebunk High School Susan Pitman Carol Taylor Michael Towne Paul Plummer Speaking DeHowells Lynn Summey
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