Museum Officers Elected In Kennebunk
The Brick Store Museum of Kennebunk held its 32nd annual meeting at Shawmut Inn in Kennebunkport with 65 attendees. Edward Mayo presented a slide program Ramb y with a Roller after the dinner. Officers elected: President David Shepard, Vice President James Sauers, Treasurer Norris Steve, Secretary Mrs. Donald Kimball, Auditor Lawrence Brackley. Directors for three years: Mrs. Theodore W. Dwight, Raymond Harding, Mrs. Harry Lapirow, Jack Libby. Continuing directors include Miss Edith C. Barry, Lawrence C. Brackley, Dean A. Fales Jr., Mrs. Dorothy R. Grigg, G. Warren Cochrane Jr., Mrs. John B. Corning, Cyrus Hamate, Mrs. Everett Littlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Shawmut Inn
Kennebunkport
Edward Mayo
Ramby
David Shepard
James Sauers
Norris Steve
Donald Kimball
Scott A. Leland Feted On Birthday
A birthday party was held at 31 Cutts St Biddeford for the first birthday of Scott A Leland. Hostess was Mrs Lucille Leland. Attending were Mrs Julia Belisle Mrs Arthur Lessard Mrs Paulette Souliere Mr and Mrs Robert Desjardins and family Miss Pat Belisle Miss Elaine Belisle Miss Debbie McIntyre Gary Pa ate Jo Anne and Jean Souliere. Mrs George Wilson of Bar Mills sent a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott A. Leland
Cutts St
Biddeford
Scott
Lucille Leland
Julia Belisle
Arthur Lessard
Paulette Souliere
Robert Desjardins
Bobby
Robyn
Richard Desjardins
Kittery
Pat Belisle
Elaine Belisle
Debbie McIntyre
Gary
Brian Pa
Jo-Ann
Jean Soulere
George Wilson
Bar Mills
Police collect 315 guns in Hawaii gun turn-in drive
Honolulu police report collecting 315 firearms in a statewide turn-in campaign. Assistant Police Chief Fred Papa called the public response very satisfying as residents surrendered unwanted guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Fred Papa
Slender-X Diet Pill Offer Promises Hunger Control
A prescription free slimming ad touts Slender-X tablets to curb appetite before meals and between meals. It claims no nervous energy side effects and offers a two week supply for 2.98 with a money back guarantee.
Democrats Elect County Committee Officers
A special York Democratic Committee meeting at the courthouse elected two year officers led by George Carroll as chairman Bruce Carlson vice chairman Marie Mignet secretary Frederick Deschambeault treasurer and Joseph Zaitlin publicity Carroll served as chair for the election and was re elected as chairman The group postponed July meetings planned a booth at the Acton Fair and discussed the upcoming November elections The session concluded at 10 p.m. with coffee and doughnuts served by Deschambeault and Leon Grover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
York — Democratic Committee
Court House
George Carroll
Limerick
Bruce Carlson
Sanford
Marie Mignet
Old Orchard Beach
Frederick Deschambeault
Biddeford
Joseph Zaitlin
Carroll
York County
Demitri V. Sothr
Goodwins Mills
Acton Fair
Deschambeault
Leon Grover
Women's Relief Corps Meeting In Saco
The Fred S Guerney Women's Relief Corps of Saco held a meeting at GAR Hall Cutts Avenue Saco with a noon box lunch and regular session. A report on the Port land convention at Eastland Motor Hotel June 6 7 8 was reviewed and plans made to visit Togus Friday. The next meeting is set for Tuesday July 23 with a noon cookout and regular session. Members to meet 11:30 a.m. for transport.
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Fred S. Guerney Women’s Relief Corps of
Saco
Gar Hall
Cutts Avenue
Relief Corps
Portland
Eastland Motor Hotel
Togus
Transporta
Car Damaged In Turnpike Accident Near Saco
A sedan owned by Howard Vandiume of Clearwater Florida was damaged about 1500 dollars when he fell asleep at the wheel and left the southbound turnpike at mile 30 in Saco. State troopers and Saco police investigated the incident.
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Howard Vandiume
Clearwater
Fla
Vandiume
Saco
Peekaboo Helps Build Child’s Social Skills
Los Angeles based Dr. Justin Call of UCLA Medical Center says healthy child development hinges on games parents play with infants. He notes mutual give and take strengthens the parent child bond and that playing right after feeding when the baby is quiet but alert fosters later social adaptability and learning skills.
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Los Angeles
Justin Call
University of California At Los Angeles Medical Center
Call
St Francis College Sets Policy On External Speakers
The St Francis College faculty senate approved a policy allowing outside speakers on campus only if invited by a college faculty member administrator or recognized student group. Frank Beard noted the policy mirrors Georgetown and aims to safeguard campus groups' freedom to invite speakers.
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St. Francis College
Frank Beard
Georgetown University
Beard
Bridal Shower For Miss Aline Perreault Held
A bridal shower was hosted at DAV Hall Biddeford in honor of Miss Aline Perreault daughter of Mr and Mrs Germaine Perreault. Hostesses were her mother Mrs Rachel Perreault and sister Miss Nancy Perreault. Attendees list names numerous local family and friends with gifts and a buffet lunch. Miss Perreault will wed Patrick Miniutti on Labor Day September 2 with many family members present or sending gifts.
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Aline Perreault
Ger
Elm Street
Biddeord
DAV Hall
Bradbury Street
Biddeford
Rachel Perreault
Nancy Perreault
Perreault
Patrick Miniutti
Maria Bourvier
Madeleine Perreault
Linda Perreault
Lorette Blais
Carol Blais
Thomas Perreault
Mary Ryan
Eleanor Flavin
Kaye Murphy
Hazel Neary
Jean Rigazie
Celia Mantis
Catherine Miniutti
Odeline Bedard
Yvette Chasse
Edward Miniutti
Robert Miniutti
Robbie
Cecile Gilstorf
Lucette Moreau
Sylvia Moreau
Edward Bedard
Albert Thivierge
Shirley Thivierge
Richard D. Cluff
Priscilla Velandry
Lorraine Olson
Helen Boutin
Rita Boutin
Bertha Boutin
Claudette Boutin
Dorothy Tousignant
Edna Smith
Mildred Smith
Paul Parenteau
Alexander Bon Jr
Louise Chasse
Joseph Perreault
Margaret Miniutti
Diana Dubuc
Alfred Chasse
Albert Jariz
Ida Robichaud
Dorothy
Miss Therese Chretien Shower Honors Biddeford Bride
A bridal shower at Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport honors Miss Therese Chretien of Biddeford who will wed Roger Taylor on August 31. The event, hosted by the groom’s mother, drew a large gathering of relatives and friends from Biddeford and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
Therese Chretien
Walnut St
Biddeford
Roger Taylor
Paul Taylor
Shawmut Inn
Angeline Chretien
Mona Chretien
Pauline Godard
Adjutor Turgeon
Lucille Neveux
Jeanne
Schedule Announced For Area Churches
The summer service schedule for Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford and Trinity Episcopal Church Saco was released by Rev. Gerald E. Burtt. Christ Church holds 8:30 a.m. Eucharist Sundays with coffee hour after. Trinity Church offers 10 a.m. Eucharist with hymns and sermon. Nursery care is provided. Visiting priests include Rev. E. Robert Newton on June 30 and Rev. Charles R. Fisher in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Biddeford
Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco
Gerald E. Burtt
Christ Church
Trinity Church
Father Burtt
E. Robert Newton
Kennebunk
Charles R. Fisher
Hackensack
N.J
Saint John’s Church
Presque Isle
Trudeau leads Liberals to majority in Canada election
The Liberals win about 46 percent of the nationwide vote and secure 153 seats as the Conservatives gain 70 and other parties fill the rest. Diefenbaker retains his Saskatchewan seat, while Pearson does not seek re-election. The new Parliament includes its first Black member, Lincoln Alexander, a Hamilton lawyer who ran as a Conservative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova
Liberals
Quebec
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Conservatives
Diefenbaker
Saskatchewan
Pearson
Commons
Trudeau
Lincoln Alexander
Hamilton
Ont
Denver man’s stolen car returns after nine days
AP: Nine days after John Penatzer’s automobile was taken, police recovered the vehicle on a residential street. He found the starter jammed and left the car, planning repairs, but it disappeared again when he attempted to retrieve it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
John Penatzer
Penatzer
American Audiences Sharply Mature Than English Says Lowry
AP TV critic Cynthia Lowry argues American viewers show more sophisticated humor than Britons. She notes Eddy Arnold hosts NBC Music Hall, CBS The Cities focuses on Bedford Stuyvesant and Crenshaw Los Angeles, highlighting urban decay, housing, and integration efforts, with CBS urging government funding and cross‑race cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
Showtime
CBS
Eddy Arnold
Arnold
Rapeentes
London
Esday al
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Brooklyn
Crenshaw
Los Angeles
Honor Students Announced At Beach School
Old Orchard Beach High School released its final honor roll by class. Seniors named High Honors include Janice Bradeen Dean Koepp Ruth Morin John Pipinias Joseph Pipinias Roger Sargent Dawn Cronin Claire Cyr Patria Danis Gilbert Lacroix Rhonda Mahar Shirley Menard Patricia Michaud Laurie Murphy William Sullivan Judith Winslow. Juniors with High Honors include Kim Girard Leanna Spofford Honors Robert Boisjoly Ronald Dyer Linda Fields Lina Melancon Carol Shevenell Nancy St. Michel. Sophomores honored are Sandra Andrews Catherine Clark Priscilla Felker Gary Lanoie Denise Larochelle Thyra Murphy Stephen Zafirson. Freshmen High Honors list features Stephen-Dino Vakas On Bean Mark Blow Richard Chamberlain Denise Cote David Desjardins Robert Duquette John Garon Lisa Lehouillier Joseph Lenowski Connie Melancon James Mullen Bonnie Roy.
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Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach High School
Janice Bradeen
Dean Koepp
Ruth Morin
John Pipinias
Joseph Pipinias
Roger Sargent
Dawn Cronin
Claire Cyr
Patria Danis
Gilbert Lacroix
Rhonda Mahar
Shirley Menard
Patricia Michaud
Laurie Murphy
William Sullivan
Judith Winslow
Kim Girard
Leanna Spofford
Robert Boisjoly
Ronald Dyer
Linda Fields
Lina Melancon
Carol Shevenell
Nancy St. Michel
Sandra Andrews
Catherine Clark
Priscilla Felker
Gary Lanoie
Denise Larochelle
Thyra Murphy
Stephen Zafirson
Stephen — Dino Vakas
On Bean
Mark Blow
Richard Chamberlain
Denise Cote
David Desjardins
Robert Duquette
John Garon
Lisa Lehouillier
Joseph Lenkowski
Connie Melancon
James Mullen
Bonnie Roy
Grange Members Enjoy Mystery Ride in Saco Outing
Members of the Saco Grange met at the Grange hall for a mystery ride led by Leland Scamman. The tour ended at the home of Mr and Mrs Roland Lavigne. Activities included games and a cookout. A strawberry festival was announced for Sunday at Riverside Grange East Lebanon from 12 to p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Grange
Grange Hall
Leland Scamman
Roland Lavigne
SMVTI
South Portland
Riverside Grange
East
Lebanon
Whist Party Held At Biddeford Center
A Biddeford Center Club meeting at D A V Hall on Bradbury Street was followed by a whist party. Winners: Alex Bineau, Mrs. Gertrude Cyr, Mrs. Flori da Baillargeon, Mrs. Alma Huot, and Mrs. Edmond Neault. Special prize to Mrs. Cyr. A committee to visit ill people formed. Mrs. Edmond Neault and Mrs. Marie Anna Dorais chosen. Lunch and coffee at 3 p.m. All are invited to weekly Tuesday whist parties.
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Biddeford Center
D.A.V. Hall
Bradbury Street
Biddeford
Alex Bineau
Gertrude Cyr
Florida Baillargeon
Alma Huot
Edmond Neault
Cyr
Ill Peope
Marie Anna Dorais
Saco Youth Becomes Eagle Scout
Norman Levesque son of Mr and Mrs Armand Levesque of 643 Main St Saco and member of Saco Boy Scout Troop 310 received the Eagle award at Court of Honor ceremonies last night at the Biddeford Saco Elks Home Portland Road Saco sponsor. Presenting the award were Paul E. Reay Clyde Clyatt and Albert Beaty. Tenderfoot candidates Jeffrey Cote Brian Dallaire Dennis Perrin Frederick ONeil and Roger Chenard were welcomed. First class honors went to Robert Cyr David Lonsdale James Boutet and Ronald Ledoux. Michael Howe earned the star rank and Ledoux Martel Sargent Lonsdale and Howe received merit badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Levesque
Armand Levesque
Main St
Saco
Biddeford
Saco of Elks
Portland Road
Paul E. Reay
The
Elks
Clyde Clyatt
Albert Beety
Jeffrey Cote
Brian Dallaire
Dennis Perrin
Frederick O'Neil
Roger Chenard
Robert Cyr
David Lonsdale
James Boutet
Ronald Ledoux
Michael Howe
Roger Martel
Robert Sargent
Single Car Crash in Biddeford Leaves Youth Uninjured
A Sanford youth, passenger in a Route 111 car, escaped serious injury when the convertible overturned after near-collision maneuvers. Robert Joslin received treatment for an arm injury at Webber Hospital. Driver John R. Mercier, 18, Sanford, told police he swerved to pass two autos to avoid a head-on. Police investigated the crash with Biddeford officials.
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Sanford
Biddeford
Robert Joslin
Webber Hospital
John R. Mercier
Philip Poirier
Albert Elwell
Buffalo museum curator accused in autograph document thefts
Illiam MelDermott, 23, a Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society staffer, is charged with stealing documents bearing Lincoln and Crockett signatures. He allegedly tried selling them to Chas. Hamilton Galleries for 1500 to 3000 dollars, receiving 400 for the Lincoln letter before a dealer flagged the others as museum property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N.Y
Abraham Lincoln
Davy Crockett
Illiam MelDermott
Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
Chas
Hamilton Galleries
New York City
Hamilton
Buffalo Museum
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Brick Store Museum
James Saunders
Theodore W. Dwight
Donald Shepard
Jack Libby
Percy
Saco, Me
Women’s Relief Corps
Congress St
Portis
St. Francis Council
Miss Perreault
Wendelken
Alfred Rocray
Rose L. Armstrong
Arnold Goodman
Arthur Girard
Gladys Pelletier
Daniel Aguiar
Patrick Bergeron
Sharon Bergeron
Wilde Gagne
Lucien Nadeau
Louise Flynn
Robert Lester
Pauline Cote
Roberta Green
Theresa Connolly
Connie Olson
Martha Poirier
Minonne Dubois
Lillian Coters
Miss Chretien
Pauline Wilson
Laurette Cantara
Paul Cantara
Irene Moreau
Marcelle Moreau
Jane Langevin
Therese Boissonneault
Anita Boucher
Lucille Cote
Irene Dubuc
Christine Langevin
Aline Metayer
Annette Dumas
Lucienne Cote
Carmen Janson
Louise Harpoothan
Violet Norwood
Rolande Gui
Christine Daigle
Rose Daigle
Irene Daigle
Carmen Hebert
Kathy Moreau
Yvonne Moreau
Claire Nute
Biddeford-Saco
the Elks
Eagle
Norman
Beach School
Grange
Clifford Park
Painchand
James Gendron
Chrysler
Valiants
P. S
Newport
Alfred Rd
Chrysler Motors Corporation
Saco Youth
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