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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1959

Page

3

Annual Brick Store museum meeting includes Alaska slides

The Brick Store museum will hold its annual meeting tomorrow at 8 p m in the Lord Gallery. Dr Henry Hartwell of Lawrence Massachusetts will present colored slides of a trip along the Alcan highway to Alaska, followed by a social hour.

Brick Store Lord Henry Hartwell Lawrence Mass Alcan Highway Alaska Harold Bailey Keith Milford Paul Dumont, Jr Paul Dumont Kennebunk Dover N. H Luella Foster Stuart Littlefield Harry Tomlinson Lena Meserve Curtis Dumont Rollins Kennebankport Robert B. Perry Barbara Cole Janet Jill Derry Cole Cottage Drakes Island Stephen P. Simonds Judith Cole Scott Mark Wethersfield Edward T. Newell Phillip Jean Dane Street Novinger H. P. Brann Newell Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery

Gorgeana Girl Scout Camp Opens Applications At Sa Gis si

Gorgeana Girl Scout council invites applications for the first and fourth camping periods at Camp Sa Gis si near Acton with Mary M. Davis as camp director. First period June 28 to July 11. August 9 to 22 for the last period. Registration for the second and third periods is full. late applicants go on a waiting list. Fees are 42 dollars for Gorgeana scouts and 48 dollars for others for two weeks. Brownies and intermediate and senior scouts welcome in all four periods.

Gorgeana Girl Scout Biddeford la Gis Ca

Canoeist Rescued By Coast Guard At Nar Ragansetts Point

Phillip L. Luttazi a 23 year old Dover Massachusetts guest at the Arundel hotel Kennebunkport was canoeing off Nar ragansetts point Saturday afternoon when his craft capsized. Coast Guard auxiliary boat led by Abbott Pendergast Kennebunkport recovered the man clinging to his canoe. Jack Wallace of Kennebunk jumped from the boat to effect the rescue. The incident was investigated by Officer Clarence Wildes of the Kennebunk Police Department.

Phillip L. Luttazi Dover Mass Arundel Hotel Kennebunkport Narragansetts Point Coast Guard Abbott Pendergast Jack Wallace Kennebunk Clarence Wildes

Actress Greta Thyssen Weds George R Starr at Montauk

New York actress Greta Thyssen aged 27 and actor George R Starr aged 26 were married on Sunday in Montauk New York. It marks Thyssen third marriage and Starrs second.

Montauk N. Y Greta Thyssen George R. Starr

Baptist Convention Head Preaches At Ocean Park

Dr. Herbert Gezork, newly elected president of the American Baptist Convention, preached at Ocean Park Temple in his first Maine visit in his new role. He spoke on In the Valley of Baca amid a large crowd, with Adelbert M. Jakeman presiding and Dr. Cecil W. Pride as soloist. Other participants included T. Chubb Condict and Rev. Merrick L. Streeter. Don G. Mason was organist and Ralph L. Kendall led ushers.

Herbert Gezork American Baptist Convention Temple Ocean Park Adelbert M. Jakeman Ocean Park Association Gezork Andover Newton Theological School Ocean Park Temple Maine Spning Valley of Baca Cecil W. Pride of

Lotus Class Makes Plans For September

The final meeting of the Lotus class at Kennebunk Baptist Church was held with President Mrs. Madre Jackson presiding. A sunshine basket was sent to patient Mrs. Millie Francisco at Saco Osteopathic hospital. Plans were made to eat out for the first meeting in September, with time and place to be announced. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Myrtle Hall, Mrs. Nellie Hayes and others.

Kennebunk Baptist Church Madre Jackson Millie Francisco Saco Osteopathic Hospital Septtember Myrtle Hall Nellie Hayes

Arundel Opera Group Previews 1959 Season in Kennebunkport

The Arundel Opera Theater with New England Civic Ballet presented Prevues of the 1959 Season on Saturday. Morse Haithwaite and Wesley Boynton introduced guest artists. E Virginia Williams directed ballet numbers. Haithwaite accompanied. Audience toured backstage and met the cast after the show. Maine Savings and Loan Association sponsored the event at Kennebunkport.

Arundel Opera Theater Company New England Civic Ballet Maine Savings and Loan Association Kennebunkport Morse Haithwaite Wesley Boynton Opera Company Haithwaite Thomas Picard E. Virginia Williams Civic Ballet Kennebunkport Theater

Grace Barron Attended by Group of Ladies

Grace Barron attended a gathering with a notable list of attendees including Mrs. Madge Jackson, Miss Stella Carter, Mrs. Margaret Hooper, Mrs. Beatrice Jackson, Mrs. Susie Joy, Mrs. Myrtle Knight, Mrs. Maud Nickerson, Mrs. Nellie Hayes, Mrs. Myrtle Hall, Mrs. Jessie Phillips, Mrs. Annie Russell, Mrs. Julia Small, and Miss Elizabeth Strayhorn.

Grace Barron Madge Jackson Stella Carter Margaret Hooper Beatrice Jackson Susie Joy Myrtle Knight Maud Nickerson Nellie Hayes Myrtle Hall Jessie Phillips Annie Russell Julia Small Elizabeth Strayhorn

Kennebunk Couple Wed In Advent Christian Church Romance

Miss Joan Alma Cooke of Kennebunk married Donald Lee Hoxie of Windsor Connecticut in a double ring ceremony at Advent Christian church Kennebunk Lower Village. The bride wore Chantilly lace and silk gown with veil, bouquet of white roses and carnations. The reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple plans a honeymoon to Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire and will reside in Kennebunk.

Joan Alma Cooke Allan Pooke Kennebunk Donald Lee Hoxie Myron J. Hoxie Windsor Ganist Alan Watersman Alvin Googins Venice Sylvia Cooke Richard Paquin Paul Bramhall Herman Hoxie Charles McKinnon James Allen Grace Gunn Margaret Shaw Gilbert Delisler Kennebunk High School Gorham State Teachers’ College John Fitch Kennebunkport Lake Winnipesaukee Sea Road

Little Liz’s Lesson: Parents Must Set Right Example

A brief observation notes that the best time for parents to correct a child is before the child begins correcting them, stressing proactive guidance and mutual respect. The remark highlights parental responsibility and consistency in behavior as key to effective parenting.

Disney previews Swamp Fox series with Leslie Nielsen

Walt Disney plans one hour episodes of The Swamp Fox featuring Leslie Nielsen as Gen. Francis Marion. Filming shifts to California after snakes in Southern swamps deter real locations. Golden Oak Ranch near Los Angeles serves as the outdoor set. Nielsen, tall and rugged, joins a cast of Disney veterans as production advances.

Jack Lefler Hollywood Walt Disney Fess Parker Davy Crockett Leslie Nielsen the Swamp Fox Davy Coonskin Disney The Francis Marion California Golden Oak Ranch Walt Los Angeles Nielsen Parker Guy Williams Jerome Courtland Tom Tryon Royal Canadian Air Force Toronto New York Studio One Kraft Theater Philco Playhouse Robert Montgomery P ‘Sents Suspense

Judith Goodwin Wed At Pool Union Church

Judith Marie Goodwin and William Clayton Van Ness Jr were married Saturday at 4 pm at Union Church Biddeford Pool. The double ring ceremony was by Dr JH Lewis Cutler. Bride from Biddeford Pool, groom from Devon Connecticut. Reception for 150 at Atlantis Hotel Kennebunk Beach with guests from multiple states.

Judith Marie Goodwin Wiliam Clayton van Ness Union Church Biddeford Pool JH. Lewis Cutler Ra H. Goodwin Biddeford Order of Rainbow William van Ness Devon Karen Goodwin Evelyn V. Goodwin Marshall L. Goodwin Cary K. Noble Robert O’brien Atlantis Hotel Kennebunk Beach John L. O'Leary S. A. Taskarella Barbara Crowley Jennifer Parks Brooklyn N. Y

Outing Slated By Kennebunk VFW Auxiliary Unit

The Kennebunk VFW auxiliary plans an outing on Wednesday June 24 at Yoken's Portsmouth New Hampshire. Members should contact president Mrs Phyllis Lindquist at Dial YU5 2725 and meet at the Post home Fletcher Street at 730 p m for transportation. A hand made rug donated by Mrs Beatrice Tremblay will be awarded at the Tuesday social party at the Post home.

VFW Kennebunk Yoken Portsmouth N. H Phyllis Lindquist Post Fletcher Street Beatrice Tremblay

Baptist Church Group Plans August Sale At Kennebunk

The B O V class of Kennebunk Baptist Church met with president Miss Clythro Staples presiding to approve a food sale on Friday August 21 on the church lawn weather permitting. A church picnic will be held at Mrs Ruby Maling’s Camp Bunganut with date to be announced. After the meeting attendees, including many members and two Bible school directors, enjoyed games and refreshments.

Kennebunk Baptist Church Clythro Stapies Ruby Maling Camp Bunganut Lillian Clark Genevieve Currier Frances Burleigh Myrtle Benson Ruth Chappell Eleanor Berdeen Marion Cousens Harriet Freeman Fannie Furbish Louist Marsh Louise Nichols Lillian Penney Minnie Robbins Agnes Simpson Clythro Staples Mildred Pierce Muriel Stuart Bertha Wentworth Janet Chappell Kennebunk The Bible School Beatrice Peneton Frances Fern

Kennebunk Woman Elected Officer in Dental Group

Mrs Mildred Mitchell of Kennebunk was elected vice president of the dental assistants group, an affiliate of the Maine Dental Society. Other officers include Mrs Ariel Palmer of Portland as president, Mrs Geraldine Walls of South Portland as president-elect, Miss Nancy Mullolland of Portland as treasurer, and Mrs Virginia MacFarland of Portland as secretary, elected at the annual MDS meeting in Rockland.

Kennebunk Organization of Dental Assistants Maine Dental Society MDS Rockland Mildred Mitchell Ariel Palmer Portland Geral ‘Dine Walls South Portland Nancy Mulholland Virginia MacFarland

Beach Swim Program At Ocean Park This Summer

Old Orchard Beach residents are invited to a three week beach swim program at Royal Ambassador pool Ocean Park. Junior Life Saving starts July 13 at 5 pm, adult beginners 6 pm, Senior Life Saving 7 pm. Children five and up swim July 20 1 to 3 pm. Ends July 31. Registration at pool or Mrs. Cook 42722. Supervisors include Mrs Myra Van Fleet and Mrs Eleanor Shaffer with Phi sea iay aides aiding instructors.

E. D. Cook Water Safety Old Orchard Beach Royal Ambassador Pool Ocean Park Cook Myra van Fleet Eleanor Shaffer Phi Seaiey

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Edmund Cashen Dial YU Journal “Wants Baptist Convention Lotus Class Arundel Opera Group Joan A. Cooke Donald L. Hoxie Little Liz Route Saco Harold Barchard Massachusetts Coline Judith Goodwin Pool Union Kennebunk Vfw Baptist Church Group Dental Group Main Street J. C. Penney Public Finance Spike Heels Ava Allel Mobilgas Mercury DAA ELM Street Biddeford, Maine
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