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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1959

Page

3

Children's Art Classes Arrive at Kennebunk Brick Store Museum

Miss Sue Foster of Kennebunkport will lead a July and August series of children’s art classes in the museum garden studio. A fourth year Portland School of Fine and Applied Arts education major, Foster has taught at King Junior High and Miraclo Adams schools and previously led Saturday morning sessions at the art studio. Classes run weekly for two hours for ages seven to 15, with limited enrollment. call the museum Tuesday through Saturday 10 30 to 4 30 for details.

Brick Store Kennebunk Sue Foster Kennebunkport Miss Foster Portland School of Fine and Applied Arts Portland King Junior High Miraclo Adams

Local residents head into summer breaks and work placements

Summaries of Kennebunk area residents as they begin summer vacations and work. Miss Mary Jewell finishes sophomore year at Wasson college and will work at Old Grist Mill in Kennebunkport. Families from Kennebunk, Wells Beach, Boothbay Harbor, and surrounding towns plan vacations at lakes, beaches, and camps. Several students from the University of Maine return home for summer.

Mary Jewell Wasson College Furman Jewell Kennebunkport E. L. Hamilton Robert Daniel Scott High Street Wells Beach Ethel Welch Portland Beulah Harding Cousens School Laura Harding Boothbay Harbor Miss Harding Angie Kenniston Winter Street Michael Tranci Sea Road Island View Beach Westbrook Conn Russell Bryant United Fruit Company New York Fletcher Street Carol McConnell Chester McConnell Rumford Cecil McConnell Elfred Leech Thomas Oneonta N. Y A. Wesley Leech Lake Cheesuncook Brenda Freeman Joan Sullivan Janet Howes Nancy Howes Margaret Hersey Donald Hayes Michael Severance Betty Goulden Rodney Lindsey University of Maine Max Ruben Biddeford Seth Emmons Roy Jackson Kennebunk Aimhi Lodge North Windham Chester Dyer Kittery Constantine Dyer Arundel Donald Dyer George Papcan Kakago

Legion Posts to Install Officers in Wells Ceremonies

Eldridge and Le Roy Hanson post and unit of the American Legion and its auxiliary will be installed in joint ceremonies at 8 tonight at the Eldredge road home in Wells. York County Council Commander William L. Butler will install the post officers. Mrs. Beryl Hill will install the auxiliary. Refreshments to follow. A Wells Grange meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Grange hall on Sanford road. Polio and smallpox vaccinations offered Friday evening 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wells High School annex. vaccines available for all ages with polio doses and smallpox for those over 12. Degrees of the Order to be conferred Friday at 8 p.m. at Highpine Masonic hall. Alber G. LaPierre of Wells attended a Limestone meeting of Aroostook County council, American Legion, with Henry Roberts of Lewiston.

Eldridge Leroy Hanson American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Eldredge Road Wells York County Council William L. Butler Bar Mills Beryl Hill Kittery York County Auxiliary Wells Grange Grange Hall Sanford Road Public Heath Wells High School Order Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Highpine Masonic Hall Alber G. LaPierre Aroostook County Limestone Henry Roberts Lewiston

Kennebunk Sewer District Elects Two Trustees

The annual meeting at Lower Town hall Kennebunk was presided by Atty Charles W Smith in place of chairman George R Whittier Reports from trustees and treasurer were accepted Robert Wentworth was elected trustee for five years and Earl Freeman for three years to fill the unexpired term of Clarence M Crosby

Kennebunk Lower Town Hall Charles W. Smith George R. Whittier Robert Wentworth Earl Freeman Clarence M. Crosby

Camp SaGisCa Leaders Named For 1959 Season

Mary M. Davis of West Buxton will direct Camp SaGissa the permanent camp of Gorgeana Girl Scout council for 1959. Co chairs Mrs Shirley McIntyre and William Clarke announce a full staff returning in part for a third or fourth year. Staff includes Pauline Dudley and unit leaders from New Hampshire New York and Connecticut with several from Massachusetts. Camp opens June 28 for four two week sessions with fees 42 for local Scouts and 48 for others and camperships funded by cookie sale information at Gorgeana council headquarters Biddeford Pool Street.

Mary M. Davis West Buxiton SaGissa Gorgeana Girl Scout Council Shirley McIntyre William Clarke Hollis High School Miss Davis New Bedford Mass Hartford, Conn YWCA Worcester N. H State Teachers College Wolfeboro Red Cross Christine Bird Stamford N. Y Mary E. Kincade Canton Luz Maria Cabo Adolfo Prieto Mexico St. Joseph Academy South Berwick Kathleen Chalmers Marygrove College Detroit Mich Marissa Watassek Miss Watassek Colby Claudine Perry Hills Beach Georgeana York County Somersworth N. H Gorgeana Council Pool Street Biddeford

Class Night At Old Orchard Beach High School Observed

Old Orchard Beach High School held class night at Alumni hall with Robert Day as marshal and speeches by Rev R K Pier Major George A Farmer and Ear l Hutchinson of the Maine Vocational Technical Institute. Sandra Araby presided as class president with Harvey Shaw Judith Jones Bertram Moody and Elizabeth Thomas delivering program items. Graduation exercises follow Thursday morning with speakers Dorothy Johnston Harvey Shaw and Elizabeth Thomas and diplomas to be granted by Principal Herbert R Bean.

Old Orchard Beach High School Alumni Hall Old Orchard ‘Beach Robert Day R. K. Pier George A.farmer Alexander Pallang Earl Hutchinson Maine Vocational Technical Institute South Portland Charles Abbott Old Orchard House Sandra Araby Harvey Shaw Judith Jones Bertram Moody Elizabeth Thomas Herbert R. Bean Glee Club Jacqueline Berube Maureen Biggin Dale Blow Patricia Cleary Donna Cockerille Wallace Cooper Harold Crosby John Cummings Dean Gail Moulen Joan Nicoletos John Price Wayne Reed Richard Rowlands Ilene Shuman Carl Smith Victor Ste. Marie Gary Girard Carol Curtt Evan Crosby

Land stocks as hedge against inflation and housing demand

Investor Roger Babson argues land company stocks are best hedges against inflation, as land cannot be printed and taxes are borne by the company. He links rising marriage and birth rates to housing demand, favors southwestern and western states for healthful climates, notes low labor trouble for land firms, and highlights irrigation projects and potential mineral discoveries boosting land values.

Babson Park Mass Instea Florida New Mexico Colorado Arizona Pacific Coast

Christ Church Kennebunk appoints co-pastor Rev Cumler

Rev Robert B. Cumler named co-pastor of Christ Church Dane Street Kennebunk at Maine Methodist conference in Lewiston. He will assist Rev Fred Holmberg, bringing degrees from Springfield college and Boston University. The Cumlers to move August 1 to the Burr house on Dane Street, with four children Ruth Robert Cathy Thomas.

Robert B. Cumler Chrsst Dane Street Kennebunk Lewiston Cumler Christchurch Fred Holmberg Mr. Cumler Springfield College Springfield Mass Boston University Randolph Methodist Church East Pittson

New Members Join Chamber At Kennebunk

Several businesses and individuals joined the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce including Sea Spray Lobster Farm Kennebunkport Fisher James office equipment The Landing store Pleasant Valley motel Kilburn House Sagnon's cottages Goose Rocks Beach Go ch's Kennebunkport Shermies Sport Shop Captain's Walk rooms Witchpot Antiques Red Pine Cottages Cape Porpoise Nonantum Hotel and more.

Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Sea Spray Kennebunkport Robert W. Roffler Fisher-James Company Kennebunk the Landing Ruth Goodrich Pleasant Valley Frank G. Hopkins Kilburn House Kennebbunkport Margaret M. Kilburn L .M. Stewart & Associater, Inc Sagnon’s Goose Rocks Beach Aurore Gagnon Rodney R. Hanson Harrison-Payne, Inc William Hanover George Whittier Gooch Kennebu Snowdon Motor Company, Inc W. W. Churchill Cressey Nonantum Phyllis B. Leathers Pig and Saddle, Antiques

Kennebunk Sirens Tested As Fire Aid In Lightning Blaze

Three new Kennebunk warning sirens, controlled by Central fire station personnel, were tested after a lightning sparked a fire at the Morrissette Day residence in Lyman. Sirens located at Route 35 and US 1, Main and Water, and Main and Grove marked the test and alert.

Kennebunk Lyman Joel Morrissette Chester Day Central Fire Station U. S

Efficient cooks note menus to avoid repeated dishes

Efficient cooks who entertain make menu notes on each guest card to prevent serving spaghetti and meatballs to the same guests three times in a row. The practice helps maintain variety and guest satisfaction over multiple gatherings.

Astonishing claims on new healing substance revealed

A famous research institute announces a breakthrough with Bio-Dyne, marketed as Preparation H in suppository or ointment forms. Available at druggists with a money back guarantee, the claim portrays rapid relief from hemorrhoids as the product debuts.

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