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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1962

Page

3

Museum Elects New Officers At Annual Meeting

The Brick Store Museum reelected officers Atty. Charles W. Smith as president Ward L. Johnson as vice president Frank D. Lord as treasurer and Mrs. Donald D. Kimball as secretary Melville C. Freeman was reelected as a three year director Newly elected directors are Theodore W. Dwight Mrs Donald L Finlayson and Mrs Roger Gonnville Continuing trustees include L Keith Marshall Joseph T Cole Edith C Barry Raymond Harding Mrs Harry Lapirow Dr Philip D McMaster and Mrs Donald E Smith The curator and associate director displayed vintage photographs of Kennebunk from 50 and 100 years ago followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs Donald Smith and committee

Charles W. Smith Ward L. Johnson Frank D. Lord Donald D. Kimball Melville C. Freeman Theodore W. Dwight Donald L. Finlayson Roger Gonneville L. Keith Marshall Arundel Joseph T. Cole Kennebunk Edith C. Barry New York Raymond Harding Harry Lapirow Phi Lip D. McMaster Donald E. Smith Kenneth Joy Joy

Beach Board Divides Over Vacation Policy Refusal

Town Treasurer Anita Mokarzel was denied a paid vacation in a 4 3 council vote at Old Orchard Beach Monday night while office clerk Marion DeWeese won vacation in a separate 4 3 decision. The split stems from a personnel policy adopted earlier in the year granting one week’s paid vacation after a full year of work. Mokarzel was hired last August and appointed treasurer by the current board in August. DeWeese was hired in January.

Anita Mokarzel Old Orchard Beach Marion DeWeese DeWeese

Elks Announce Summer Events in Saco

The Saco Elks entertainment committee lists summer activities including a Swing Into Summer dance on June 30 with lunch and Muriel and her combo plus Joe La Flip. A Maine Lobster Bake with dancing is set for July 7 and 28, reservations required. An unannounced event is planned for August 18 with details to follow.

Saco Elks Muriel Joe la Flip Stewards Maine

Kennebunk Summer Fair and Local Visits Highlight Town News

The West Kennebunk Methodist church youth group hosts a Saturday summer fair on the church lawn from 1 to 4 p.m. co chaired by Mrs Avis Goingland and Mrs Phyllis Knight with foods candy aprons mittens and a white elephant table. A Washington park food sale starts at 10 a.m. sponsored by the Webhonnet club Finance committee chaired by Mrs Stanley Day features a plant table led by Mrs Carl Russell and Mrs Harry Knight and another white elephant table run by Mrs Alice L Downing. Local visitors include Arlington Virginia residents Mr and Mrs Carroll Lidback and three daughters visiting Winter Street relatives. Philadelphia Miss Mary Lafferty visiting Miss Judy Dresser. Gott’s Island vacationers Mr and Mrs Robert Barra and family. and Magnolia Mass residents Mr and Mrs Richard Lovely en route to Gardiner. Arundel Grange hosts a public social party at the grange hall Thursday at 8 p.m. committee members include Ernest Burleigh Fred Merrill and Paul Dumont Sr with the Home Economics committee handling refreshments.

Webhonnet Club Stanley Day Washington Park Carl Russell Harry Knight Alice L. Downing Carroll Lidback Arlington Everett Cluff Winter Street Harpswell Lidback Mary Lafferty Philadelphia Judy Dresser John Dresser Mechanic Street Wildwood N. J Robert Barra Michael Ruth Charlotte Nicole Richard Landing Gott’s Island Richard Lovely Sheila Bruce Magnolia Mass Ronaldobertson Summer Street Lovely Gardiner Hazel Lovely Arundel Grange Grange Hall Ernest Burleigh Fred Merrill Paul Dumont

Kentucky teen jailed for bus driver holdup before Mothers Day

Louisville AP reports Juvenile Court Judge Daniel P. Marshall sent a 16 year old to jail for robbing a bus driver. The youth said the holdup was staged to raise money to buy a gift for his mother at present, showing a twisted set of values.

Louisville, Ky Daniel P. Marshall

DeMolay Mothers Conclude Season at Captain Cape Porpoise

The Bradford DeMolay Mothers club closed its season with an annual dinner at The Captain in Cape Porpoise attended by 20 mothers from Saco Biddeford Pool Camp Ellis Goodwins Mills and Old Orchard Beach. The next meeting is planned for September 24 at Biddeford Masonic Hall.

Bradford DeMolay Mothers Club Cape Porpoise Biddeford Masonic Hall Lorraine Lane Louise Howard Charlotte Potter Irene Pendleton Mary-Alice Braley Norma Arsenault Pearl Saperia Helen Bowie Phyllis Sanborn Louise Sanborn Dorothy Hawkins Pauline Shea Mary Renell Saco Helen LeGalle Biddeford Pool Margaret Sou‘ey Camp Ellis Margaret Smith Goodwins Mills Jane Emery Pauline Peacock Shirely Souza Doris Barth Old Orchard Beach

Baltimore Girl Weds Lt Vaughn Cameron in Orems Church

Miss Linda Ann Garrison daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel P Garrison Hanford road Baltimore was married to Lt. Vaughn Warner Cameron son of Mr and Mrs W Warner Cameron Kennebunkport Maine at Orems Methodist church. The gown featured silk organza over net with Alencon lace neckline. The maid of honor was Sandra Garrison and bridesmaid Beatrice Wiser in turquoise silk. Best man Elmo McGovern with ushers Paul Fry and David Brown. Reception at Mischanton's followed by wedding trip to Maine and Monterey California for language school. Bride a Towson State Teachers College junior and groom a University of New Hampshire graduate.

Linda Ann Garrison Daniel P. Gari Hanford Road Vaughn Warner Cameron W. Warner Cameron Kennebunkport Maine Orems Methodist Church Sandra Garrison Beatrice Wiser Elmo McGovern Robinson Paul Fry David Brown Baltimore Mischanton's Monterey Cal United States Army Language School Towson State Teachers’ College University of New Hampshire

Legion Auxiliary of Kennebunk Receives Prizes

The Webber Lifebvre Unit A American Legion auxiliary met at Wells Beach with 6 officers 19 members and 3 guests. President Mrs Hamilton presided as Mrs Ambrose elected district vice president thanked the unit. Awards announced include Maine History award 1958 62 VA Voluntary Service award National Citation for Meritorious and Department Citation. Sunshine Committee reported cards flowers sent and thanks received from several members and Togus VA hospital. Judy Emmons elected Girls State senator. coupon committee chair appointed. meeting recessed.

Webber-Lefebvre Unit American Legion Auxiliary Mildred Hamilton Wells Beach Hamilton Catherine Ambrose Old Orchard Beach Department of Maine History VA Voluntary Service Department Frances Burke Sunshine Committee Lillian Hicks Harold Bridle Sarah Owen Carol Doyon Togus Almena Greene Judy Emmons Girls’ State

Candy sale planned and patchwork apron given

In July and August members voted to hold a candy sale in August with the location to be announced. Mrs. Persis Moulton presented a patch work apron to the Unit, to be passed among members during summer for sewing money into patches. The York County council will meet July 13 at the Post home in Kennebunk, and the September 10 meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Catherine Ambrose, Mrs. Frances Burke, and Mrs. Elinor Bergeron. Zella Tibbetts won the mystery prize. refreshments were served by Pearl Belyea, Macora Moulton, and Persis Moulton. Snow comment notes soil enrichment through atmospheric nitrogen and other elements.

Persis Moulton York County Council Post Kennebunk Catherine Ambrose Frances Burke Elinor Bergeron Zella Tibbetts Pearl Belyea Macora Moulton

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Beaupre Gas & Electric Alfred Street Biddeford DON & Bob's TV Hill St City Dial Donald Beaudoin Robert Lapierre Warrer’s Furniture Co Main Street Museum Brick Store Museum Association Atty Donald Finlayson Kenneth E. Joy William C. Smith Agent Ferry Road Elks Edmund Cashen Dial W.S.C West Kennebunk Methodist Church Avis Goingl Phyllis Knight Swan Rubber Hose SWAN Ames Roto Edger R’port Man Legion Auxiliary of N. P. Scontras Real Estate Agency Junk Carl Roger Bertrand Norman Methot South Street Leon Green Street Leon Grover Bacon Street York County Evelyn Painchaud Colgate's THE Atkinson Mmmpdebe
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