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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1961

Page

3

Kennebunk Church Buffet Set at Kennebunk Beach

The BOV class of the Kennebunk Baptist church will host a buffet supper at Kennebunk Beach Thursday at 6 30 with Mrs Mildred Hutchins as hostess. Mrs Ida Cousens and Mrs Myrtle Benson will lead the program and each attendee brings a bowl and soup spoon.

Kennebunk Baptist Church Kennebunk Beach Mildred Hutchins Ida Cousens Myrtle Benson Hazel Ellis South Portland Wid Elaine Hatch Lawrence Hatch Smuggler Cove Herbert Jewett Ross Road Ann Rush Millinocket Mary Durgin Summer Street Bruce Emmons Doris Emmons Day Street Webber Hospital Biddeford Theo Andrews Friend Street Saco Osteopathic Hospital Kennebunk Fire Department Carlos Andrews Carlsbad N. M Kennebunk Saco Osteopathic Star Ichael Dion Albert Dion Springfield Mass Alphonse Dion Portland Street Murdock’s Stuart Miller Lettie Miller Portland Lloyd Jewett Kennebunk High School Ronald Robertson KHS Kennebunkport Brenda Crowley Daniel Crowley Main Street St. Joseph Academy Dunbarton College Washington, D. C Old Orchard Beach Robert FE Crowley Cromwell School Lennox Judge

Kennebunkport Playhouse Opens 29th Season With Head and Shoulders

Robert C. Currier opens his 29th Kennebunkport season Monday June 26 with the premiere of Head and Shoulders a new musical by Neil Love and Jim Arntz based on an F Scott Fitzgerald story. Penny Fuller Avril Gentiles Angus Cairns Mitchell Erickson and Marie Astrid lead a 22 member cast with Michael Egan directing. The run features South Pacific July 38 Critics' Choice July 10 Under the Yum Yum Tree July 17 Oh Captain July 24 The Pleasure of His Company July 31 Carousel August 7 The Marriage Go Round August 14 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes September 4 and Springtime for Henry September 4. Box office subscriptions mail orders and advance reservations are now available.

Robert C. Currier Kennebunkport Playhouse Neil Love Jim Arntz F. Scott Fitzgerald Penny Fuller Avril Gentiles Angus Cairns Mitchell Erickson Marie Astrid Michael Egan Bill Cessna South Pacific Craig Stevens Alexis Smith Critics’ Choice George Montgomery Murray Matheson Carousel Eve Arden Jane Morgan Edward Everett Horton Henry Glenn DuBose l John Kohlman Tom Barnes Playhouse

Diamonds Remain Popular Engagement Choice Worldwide

The article notes diamonds are still the top choice for engagement rings with round cuts most common and other shapes like oval, heart, emerald, marquise, and pear. It explains settings to enlarge small stones, bride and groom rings worn, and a belief about the fourth finger vein leading to the heart. It ends by comparing Scilly Isles latitude to Newfoundland under Gulf Stream warmth.

Diane Taute Given Party On Birthday

Miss Diane Taute daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Taute Ho vey street Kennebunk was guest at a party in honor of her fifth birthday Games were played and prizes awarded to Rhonda McKay Okeema McKay Edna McKay Donna Vetterline and Ellen Emmons Following opening of gifts refreshments were served from a table decorated in the birthday motif The centerpiece was two cakes made by Mrs Taute who was assisted in entertaining by Miss Beverly McKay Guests included Rebecca Wilson Ronnie Davis Robert Emmons Bruce Emmons Ellen Emmons Rusty McKay Willis McKay Rhonda McKay Linda Veterline Donna Vetterline Deborah Bedard Paula Bedard Barbara Spencer Susan Spencer Michael Spencer Okeema McKay Edna McKay Beverly McKay Joseph Bourque Jr Lin da Bourque Judy Bourque Michael Bourque Janet Irene William Boston Jr Michael Boston Robert Stevens Sharon Wildes Patricia Taute and Mrs Aurele Bourque sisters of the guest of honor also her grand parents Mr and Mrs Edward Taute and Dian s parents Mr and Mrs Howard Taute

Diane Taute Howard Taute Hovey Street Kennebunk Rhonda McKay Okeema McKay Edna McKay Donna Vetterline Ellen Emmons Taute Beverly McKay Rebecca Wilson Ronnie Davis Robert Emmons Bruce Emmons Rusty McKay Willis McKay Linda Veterline Deborah Bedard Paula Bedard Barbara Spencer Susan Spencer Michael Ae Diane Spencer Joseph Bourque, Jr Linda Bourque Judy Bourque Michael Bourque Janet Irene William Boston, Jr Michael Boston Robert Stevens Sharon Wildes Patricia Taute Aurele Bourque Edward Taute Dian

Laundry Hints For The Bride

A bride should learn laundering quickly using practical tips. Avoid soap with hard water and use a water softener with a synthetic detergent. Hot water cleans best. use little bleach to preserve fabric. Remove spots before washing. if not removed do not iron. Read starch instructions and starch in the washing machine for even distribution. Ensure the clothes line is perfectly clean before hanging clothes out.

Teen baton toss caused city wide blackout in Ventura

In Ventura California Steve Hardina fourteen halted baton twirling after a high toss arced into two 4,000 volt power lines. The resulting incident blacked out a ten block area for an hour started a grass fire and knocked a local radio station off the air during Sunday night fireworks.

Ventura Calif Steve Hardina Steve

Divorces Granted by York County Justice in Alfred Term

Justice Armand A. Dufresne Jr. granted 24 divorces in York County Superior Court at Alfred. One due to utter desertion and 23 for cruel and abusive treatment. Names include Bourassa, Pierce, Fernandez, Thurston, Fluet, Matthews, Page, Waterman, Holland, Grant, Currier, Marcuri, Adams, and Hanson. Custodial arrangements, weekly or monthly support, alimony, and counsel fees noted. marriages span 1938 to 1961 with spouses in Biddeford, Kennebunk, Sanford, York, and surrounding towns.

Armand A. Dufresne, Jr York County Superior Court Alfred Lorraine Claire Bourassa Biddeford Robert Paul Bourassa Brewerton Wash Bourassa Priscilla Jane Pierce Richard Norman Pierce Greenbelt Pierce Bettina C. Fernandez North Berwick Norman Joseph Fernandez Boston Fernandez Barbara L. Thurston Kennebunk Robert L. Thurston North Lubec Thurston Aime Joseph Fluet Mildred Rita Fluet Sanford Catherine Matthews Michael C. Matthews, Jr Monroe Holland Thelma Louise Grant William E. Grant Grant Muriel R. Currier Roger .W. Currier York Currier Alphonse Marcuri Laura R. Marcuri York Harbor Kittery Pauline Adams Carl S. Adams Adams Alvin K. Hanson Theresa A. Hanson Portsmouth

Children’s Day Observed At Wells Church Service

Wells Second Congregational Church marked Children's Day with a morning service featuring pupil performances from Robert Saunders and Mrs Gilbert Grant classes, a rhythm band, recitations and hymns. Diplomas and Bibles were awarded to graduates. attendance pins and yearbars recognized progress. a summer Bible school was announced for late July and the Sunday school picnic was held at Ell Pond.

Wells Second Congregational Church John N. Simpson O Lord Most Franck Gerald A. LaPierre Robert Saunders Gilbert Grant Jesus Gloria Carol Hanson Virginia Earles Forrest Chase God Is Love Patricia Hubbard Waggie Daggett Marjorie Sargent Lewis Coleman Loriston Littlefield Thelma Boston Mr. Simpson Carol Brooks Michael McNulty Gary Milliard Dale Clemens Curtiss Clemens Gary Freeman Jeffrey Bridges Diane Metcalf Barbara Morse Linda Bragdon Kathryn Chase Hazen Tufts Learie LaBree Marcus Darby Duane Freeman Sheila Cameron Linda Fuller Paul Littlefield John Simpson Sharon Hanson Margie Castergine Sarah Guyette William Cameron Robyne LaBree Carol Chappell Michael Coleman David Saunders Gerrish Sargent Diane Ducharme Karen Simpson Frice ‘Christensen Paula Boston Christine Brooks Carrie Coleman Kathy Martin Wayne Chase Patricia Ducharme Melody Brooks Bernice Tufts Barbara Saunders Wayne Daggett Pamela Freeman Meredith Ricker Mary LaPierre Cheryl Gray William Litchfield Kathleen Daggett Alice Tufts Mark Batchelder Susan Coggeshall Allayne Coleman Linda Coggeshall Pamela Coggeshall Gail Ricker Gerald LaPierre Barbara Hanson David Tufts Gloria Hanson Clifford Hilton Lawrence Larry) LaPierre Ell Pond Wells

Canton City Hall Debuts Stainless Curtain Wall

The $4.5 million Canton city hall under construction becomes the first in the nation to use stainless steel curtain wall. The project honors local industry with steel supplied by a Canton plant.

Canton, Ohio Canton

Rath Elected Erie County Executive After Comptroller Tenure

Edward A. Rath won the Erie County executive race following years as county comptroller. After his campaign HQ closed, the Main Street site was later occupied by a phonograph record firm named Budget Records, reflecting a twist in the local office history.

Buffalo, N. Y Edward A. Rath Erie County Main Street

Beauty Shows Shape Summer TV Fans' Watch

AP report notes Nielsen rankings place Emmy awards atop popularity, ahead of Gunsmoke, with TV Guide Awards and Miss Universe finals upcoming. Senate subcommittee probes television violence as a potential factor in juvenile delinquency, while experts debate media influence. Recommended tonight: TV Guide Awards Show on NBC from 10 to 11 EDT featuring Nanette Fabray Ef ram Zimbalist Jr. and Jackie Cooper.

Cynthia Lowry New York Emmy TV Guide Mufti Senate Network Brass Geoffrey Gorer NBC Nanette Fabray Efram Zimbalist Jr Jackie Cooper

Old Orchard Beach Drill Team Prep and Local Notices

Miss Dawn Daly of 20 Ivy Avenue is a patient at Webber Hospital. A rehearsal of the Old Orchard Rebekah lodge drill team is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m ahead of the June 24 Manchester N H competition. Abbott-Verville AMVETS post meets at 8 tonight on Walnut Street. The Women’s Society of Christian Service plans a pot luck lunch at Mr and Mrs Richard Bliss Standish Thursday with departure from the church at 10 a m.

Dawn Daly Ivy Avenue Webber Hospital Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Manchester N. H Abbott-Verville Post Amvets Post Walnut Street Womens Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Richard Bliss Standish

Museum Adds Lecture and Exhibit at The Brick Store Museum

The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk announces The Art of Gold Beating lecture by Henry J. Caffin and a related exhibit in its art galleries at 8 p.m. on Tuesday July 18, as part of its summer program of art and craft workshops starting Monday June 19. The note adds a remark on fiberglass strength relative to surface perfection.

New Art Center Workshop Brick Store Dane Street Kennebunk Henry J. Caffin

Vacationist Trend Toward Maine in Summer Travel

A survey cited by the ASA Florida club shows most routing requests for summer vacations head northeast toward New England, with Florida routes down. Travel patterns favor Civil War sites in Virginia and Maine, as planners note broader regional interest and future repeat visits.

ALA New England Augusta Maine ASA Florida Club Virginia Pennsylvania ASA Philip C. Wallwork Florida North South Carolina Georgia Tennesssee Philadelphia Far West Pittsburgh Canada New Orleans Dallas Texas California Wallwork

Second Marriage Attire Guidance for Remarried Women

The guidance states that widows and divorcees who remarry should not wear a white bridal gown or veil. Appropriate attire includes a dressy suit or an afternoon gown in pastel or neutral shades.

Lana Turners Missing Daughter Cheryl Crane Stirs Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills authorities report Lana Turner’s teenage daughter Cheryl Crane aged 17 is missing after failing to appear before juvenile officials over her arrest in a 1958 Malibu stabbing incident. Police found two drunken teens with Cheryl at the Turners home and a note suggesting she left to think things over at a Malibu ranch.

Beverly Hills Calif Lana Turner Cheryl Crane Johnny Stampanato Cheryl Malibu Beach Ranch Fred May Miss Turner Rachel Sanchez North Hollywood

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Edmund Cashen Britain Scilly Isles Newfoundland Wyeu Vic Fleurent Kennebunkport Civic Association Charles R. Butts Presi Justice Dufresne Virginia Turnbull Charles W. Turnbull Turnbull Pueblo Colo Betty Jean Eaton Nathaniel W. Eaton Eaton Diana F. Ratcliff Clyde A. Ratclif Ms. Lincoln Cape Porpoise Alice Priscilla McCarthy Gordon Robert McCarthy South Berwick Gerard Jacques Saco Avenue Claudette Richard Merrill Lawrence Merrill Highland Avenue Jacques American Metro Auto Hebron Grad Bruce Maxwell Arthur F. Maxwell Alfred Street Hebron Academy Hebron Maxwell Occidental College Endicott Chispa L. Robbins Carleton L. Robbins Vernon Street Saco Endicott Junior College Beverly Lana Frank Harold Chambers Brown Street Gorham State Teachers’ College Phi Sigma Pi Fraternity U.S. Army Eleanor Towne Jeffrey Wampatuck Scituate Rusty Craft Morin Main St
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