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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1959

Page

3

Local News and Socials From Kennebunk and Area

Emma Lindquist visits relatives in Kennebunk while Miss Gloria Buckmore heads to Germany with her husband in the Air Force. Others host overnights and attend a farewell, with family from Skowhegan Fitchville and West Kennebunk also visiting. A Kennebunk Band Boosters fundraiser sale is planned at Mousam Electric on Friday at 10 AM.

Emma Lindquist Stamford Fitchville Conn Kenneth Ritchie Great Hill Kennebunk Beach Ton Stephen Leskowsky Berry Court Kennebunk Band Boosters Mousam Electric Main Street Kennebunk Walter Cole Richard Pfeiffer Arlen Wentworth Andrew Peterson Richard Smith Summer Street Ernest MacDonald Brookie Susan Colonial Drive Forrest Short West Newberry Mass Ronald Robertson the Landing East Sullivan Robertson Kennebunk Baptist Church Lillian Clark Frances Burleigh Genevieve Currier Cylthro Staples

Wells area club and church meetings schedule posted

A series of community group gatherings are planned in Wells and nearby. Ocean Lodge AF and AM meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. Highpine Masonic Hall. Highpine Chapter DeMolay meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. Vestry of Wells Second Congregational Church hosts Ladies Benevolent Society Wednesday at 1 p.m. Wells School Study Committee gathers tonight at 7:30 in Wells High School annex. Wells Memorial Post VFW Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the post home. A dairy supper is served Thursday at 6:30 p.m. by Elmbrook Grange at the Highpine Firemen's Hall, Sanford Road, Wells, followed by a Grange meeting.

Ocean Lodge A. F A.M Highpine Masonic Hall Wells Highpine Order of DeMolay Ladies Benevolent Society Wells Second Congregational Church Wells School Study Committee Wells High School Wells Memorial Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary North Berwick Road Elmbrook Grange Highpine Firemen’s Sanford Road The Grange

West Kennebunk Social Notes Include Visitors and Reunions

Mrs. Gertrude Dutch lists contact Dial YU 5-2181 and hosts Roy Paul and Miss Linda Court visiting Lawrence Massachusetts relatives. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Turner of Kennebunk are among Sunday callers at Mrs Florence Hilton's home.

West Kennebunk Gertrude Dutch Dial Roy Paul Michael Campise Lawrence Mass Linda Court Kennebunk Armand Charland Linda Paul Lloyd Turner Florence Hilton

False teeth stay firm with FASTEETH powder

FASTEETH, a non acid kaline powder, sprinkles on plates to keep dentures more securely in place. It aims to reduce wobble during talking eating laughing or sneezing and promises a gummy taste free experience with added comfort and confidence.

Ogunquit Man Wins Prize at Princeton Class Day

A Princeton senior from Ogunquit Horace D Stevens received the J Walker Tomb Prize in Philosophy at Princeton University’s Class Day Opening exercises held yesterday Deans Jeremiah Finch and William D Lipincott presided over the award with Richard Perlman of Brooklyn N Y, sharing the prize in a ceremony awarding academic and athletic prizes for the recently concluded year.

Princeton University Ogunquit J. Walker Tomb Horace D. Stevens Frazier Pasture Road Richard Perlman Brooklyn N. Y Jeremiah S. Finch William D.O. Lippincott

York Products Credit Union Receives New Charter

The York Products Inc Employees Credit Union in Kennebunk received its charter from the State Banking Commission during plant ceremonies last week. Alexander Fergusson, Maine Credit Union League president, presented the charter. Officers include President George Harrington Jr, Vice President James Rennie, Treasurer Randolph Page, Clerk Robert Lewis, Director Kenneth Penney, and credit and supervisory committee members Ronald Rose Sam Spencer Mrs Irene Eaton along with others from Kennebunk and nearby towns.

York Products, Inc Kennebunk, Employees Credit Union State Banking Commission Alexander Fergusson Maine Credit Union League George Harrington, Jr Kennebunk James Rennie Saco Randolph Page Sanford Robert Lewis Kenneth Penney William Bath Luther Derham Credit Committee Ronald Rose Sam Spencer Irene Eaton

Wells Branch Baptists Hold Children's Day

Wells Branch Free Will Baptist Church celebrated Children’s Day with a program led by Sunday school superintendent Mrs. Milton Goodwin. Music by Charles Clark Jr. and a solo by Linda Hanson highlighted the morning ceremony, followed by numerous attendance and pin awards for young members. Charles MacDonald III was dedicated by Pastor Coleman York alongside family members.

Wells Branch Free Will Baptist Sunday School Milton Goodwin Charles Clark, Jr Helen Colby George Brackett Margie Goodwin Linda’ Hanson Michele Lee Ducharme Clark Reid Ducharme John Thomas Hanson Jay William Colby Margery Dorothy Goodwin James M. Goodwin Dwight Lynn Goodwin Clark Michele Ducharme Betsy Laurie LaBarge Timmy Clark Carrie Tracy Diane Allen Marilyn MacDonald Linda Nancy Hill Kathy Jack Chase Jay Colby Johnny Hanson Noreen Ducharme Kathy Tracy

Anchor Theatre Closes After Economic Downturn

The Anchor theatre on Main Street in Kennebunk shut its doors last weekend due to economic conditions. Current owner Paul Neveux of Biddeford acquired the Anchor Theatres Corporation. prior operators included Mrs. Katharine Avery for about 11 years and Wallace Jack for roughly 10 years. The building is owned by the Edgar Bowdoin estate in Kennebunk.

Anchor Teatre Main Street Kennebunk Paul Neveux Biddeford Anchor Theatre Corporation Neveux Katherine Avery Wallace Jack Edgar Bowdoin

Richard Charland Birthday Party Held at West Kennebunk

Richard Charland celebrated his third birthday with a party hosted by his mother Mrs. Armand Charland in West Kennebunk. Guests enjoyed games and prizes, refreshments, and a pink and blue decorated table with a birthday cake as centerpiece. Attendees included Robin Thyng, Kevin Thyng, Ann Whitten, Sharon Whitten, Michael Andrews, Susan Andrews, Norris Welch, Katrina Welch, Nyles Mathews, Debbie Gosselin, Linda Count, Janet Monroe, Mrs. Lawrence Whitten, Mrs. Robert Thing, Mrs. Raymond Gosselin, Paul Charland, Ronald Charland, and the guest of honor. gifts were sent by Mark Coyne, Richard Coyne, Carol Charland, Patty Charland, Barbara Charland, and Mrs. Emily Court.

Richard Charland Armand Charland West Kennebunk Robin Kevin Thyng Ann Sharon Whitten Michael Susan Andrews Norris Katrina Welch Nyles Mathews Debbie Gosselin Linda Count Janet Monroe Lawrence Whit

John G Boissonnault Receives University of Miami Degree

John G. Boissonnault, son of Mrs. Aurise Boissonnault of 465 Pool Reed Biddeford, received a bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Miami at commencement.

Aurise Boissonnault Pool Reed Biddeford The Univerisity of Miami

Eighty Children Attend Bible School Opening

Approximately 80 children attended the first session of the Goodwins Mills Vacation Bible School yesterday. Rev. Lloyd Osborne of Advent Christian Church directs the program, with 15 teachers and helpers guiding five classes from nursery to early teens. The two week session runs Monday through Friday from 9 to 11 30 a.m. ending Friday night, June 26.

Goodwins Mills Vacation Bible School Lloyd Osborne Advent Christian Church

Children’s Day Observed at Wells Church

Children’s Day was observed at Wells Second Congregational Church with worship led by Rev. Lewis A. Chase. Baptism and dedication included Rhonda Lee Chase, Arthur Hedley LaBree, Cheryl Ann Gray, Glenn Wesley Kimball, and several others as the church school presented recitations, songs, and memory verses. Bibles and diplomas were awarded, attendance pins and wreaths given, and potted plants distributed. Sunday school activities paused until fall.

Wells Second Congregational Church Lewis A. Chase Mr. Chase Rhonda Lee Chase Richard M. Chase Arthur Hedley LaBree Raymond M. LaBree Cheryl Ann Glenda Neade Stephen Francis Gray Francis G. Gray Glenn Wesley Kimball Wesley N. Kimball Bradley Scott Diane Francis Linda Ann Patricia Lee Ducharme Francis R. Ducharme Christine Teddy Sherburne Fred W. Sherburne Department S of the Church Gilbert Grant Richard Dusseault Jesus Robert Bragdon God Is Father Maurice Fenderson Clifton Earls Jeffery Crosby Patty Hubbard Wayne Daggett Barbara Saunder Pamela Freeman Terry Merrill Richard Munroe Marshall Boston Mark Batchelder Peter Russell Evelyn Towns Heart Blossoms Dusseault Munroe Grant Littlefield Denise Dusseault Joan Dusseault Norma Dusseault Christine Brooks Gary Freeman Barbara Holder Gary Milliard Barbara Morse Bernice Tufts Minnie Gray Pamela Berry David Saunders Jeffrey Crosby Pamela Milliard Robert Hanson Martin Locke Erica Christensen Rebecca Crosby Alice Tufts Meredith Ricker Mary Elaine Lapierre Cheryl Gray Edmund Chase Michael Thyng William Litchfield Barbara Saunders Renee Brooks Amy Brown Rebecca Bragdon Gladys ‘Smith Harrison G. ‘Roberts

Biddeford High School Grad Joins Fraternity Network

The graduate Boissonnault majored in management at Biddeford High School. He belongs to the Kappa Sigma fraternity.

Biddeford High Schol Boissonnault Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Three Area Youths To Enlist In Navy Thursday

Three local youths will depart Thursday for the Great Lakes Naval Training center in Illinois for nine weeks of recruit training. Upon completion they will receive a 14 day leave before further assignment. The group includes John Edward Cummings of Old Orchard Beach, Kent Eaton of Hills Beach, and Robert Louis Turner of Kennebunk, all recent high school graduates. Recruiter DCI Harold Riddle led the enlistment.

Great Lakes Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Harold Riddle DC1 Kent Eaton Biddeford John Cummings Old Orchard Beach Robert Turner Kennebunk U. S. Navy Ill. Naval Training Center John Edward Cummings Elsie M. Cummings Union Avenue Clayton Eaton Hills DCI Navy

Chimps Wed In City Zoo Flight To Summer Fest In Philadelphia

A playful wedding of the year occurs at the Philadelphia Zoo as two chimpanzees, Michelle the bride and Tommy the groom, tie the knot during the city’s summer festival kickoff. Spokesmen call it frolic amid crowds with media guests and a Shriners band. The couple heads to a secluded honeymoon spot after the cake.

Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia City Hall Michelle Hher Tommy Shriners

McElwain Co to Eliminate Unit in Manchester

About 300 of J F McElwain Co shoe plants workers in Manchester will lose jobs August 28 as a unit is eliminated. The firm, employing around 2,300 in five Manchester plants, says the move boosts efficiency and payrolls will stay about the same.

Manchester N. H J. F. McElwain Co

US Males Blasted by Fashion Designer Schiaparelli

Associated Press coverage quotes Paris designer Elsa Schiaparelli condemning American male casualness in dress and manners. She criticizes travelers for not packing formal wear and argues life should feature grand moments with proper attire for theater and drawing rooms, stressing courtesy to hosts.

Associated Press Elsa Schiaparelli Schiaparelli Paris Europe Amer New York

Notre Dame Hospital to Honor Two Staff Members

Notre Dame hospital will award service citations and pins Thursday at 2 p.m. to Miss Yvonne Bibeau admitting officer and credit manager, and Mrs. Mollie Emery head nurse with over five years at Notre Dame. Rev. Sr. Annunciata will award the pins. A program by Biddeford musician Robert Cote and the Windjammers follows a social hour hosted by the hospital auxiliary.

Notre Dame Hospital Yvonne Bibeau Mollie, Emery I. N Bibeau Busi Ness Notre Dame Emery Trull Hospital Biddeford Trull Sr. Annunciata Robert Cote National Association of Accordionists New York City Windjammers Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary

Beach Resident Appeals Drunk Driving Fine

Edmund E. Rowell a 36 year old of 179 Temple Avenue Old Orchard Beach appealed a 150 dollar drunk driving fine to the September term of York County Superior Court in Saco Municipal Court. Rowell pleaded not guilty before Judge Hilary Mahaney to state police charges alleging alcohol influence on Route 9. Bail set at 500 dollars for appearance.

Edmund E. Rowell Temple Avenue Old Orchard Beach York County Superior Court Saco Rowell Hilary Mahaney Mahaney Frederick C. Brueck Portland Elwin W Johnson Lamport Street Eign Avenue Elm Street Louis EF. Vorias Grand Avenue Saco Police

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