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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1962

Page

3

Kennebunk social notes and church rummage sale planned

Sunday visitors included Miss Ann Killeen of West Roxbury Mass Miss Bonnie Lee Cross of Lexington Mass and Don Clark of Cohasset Mass at the home of Mrs Edmund Cashen Summer street Rumford visitors Mr and Mrs Chester McConnell and children Carol and Bob at Mrs Ora McConnells High street Also the B O V class of Kennebunk Baptist church will meet Thursday at 745 with Mrs Althea Johnson leading devotions and hostesses named After the meeting they will prepare items for the rummage sale to be held at 10 Friday morning at the church Alewive Grange will meet next.

Eddie Cashen Edmund L. Cashen Summer Street Ann Killeen West Roxbury Mass Bonnie Lee Cross Lexington Don Clark Cohassett Chester MccConnell Carol Bob Rumford Ora McConnell A. Wesley Leech High Street Kennebunk Baptist Church Althea Johnson Marion Cousens Harriet Freeman Minnie Robbins Alma Tomlinson Alewive Grange

False Teeth denture care tip ad promotes FASTEETH

An advertisement urges denture wearers not to fear embarrassing slips and suggests sprinkling FAS the alkaline powder to hold teeth firmly and reduce odor. It claims faster, more comfortable fit and promotes purchasing at Grug counters.

Town Council Useless Without Cuorum Night at Grange Hall

Town meetings outline a 8 pm session at West Kennebunk Grange Hall with a Highway Safety program by Edmund L. Cashen. A box social auction of two lunch boxes follows, led by Edward Whicher, with refreshments by Mr. and Mrs. J. Alston True. Also noted is Independent Service Club gathering at 8 pm at Mrs. Vernon Webber’s home with hostesses named. A Kennebunk fire ambulance transported Mrs. Warren Wyman to Portland Osteopathic Hospital. School Lunch Week observed at local cafeterias with lunches by mothers and officials. Reunion plans for Kennebunk High Alumni set for June 9 at Atlantis hotel. Afternoon Alliance of Kennebunk Unitarian Church to meet with speaker Mrs. Gordon Morrison. several hostesses listed.

Grange Hall West Kennebunk Edmund L. Cashen York County Highway Safety Edward Whicher J. Alston True Independent Service Club Vernon Webber High Street Henry Smith Gordon Hutchins Kennebunk Fire Department Warren Wyman Portland Osteopathic Hospital Kennebunk High Kennebunk John S. Seekins, Jr Kennebunk High School Alumni Association A. Harrison Taylor Atlantis Hotel Kennebunk Beach Kennebunkport Ruth Smith Kennebunk Unitarian Church Gordon Morrison Charles Bowdoin Norris Eveleth Lester Hathaway Josephine Cole Brown Edward Libby C. Warren Cochrane Edna Hubbard

Long Comedy Film Is Also Costly One

William Rose, Missourian now in England, writes a long costly comedy titled It s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World reaching film in six months with a $6.5 million budget. The project follows his shift from British films to Hollywood after a career in Genevieve and The Lady Killers.

Hollywood England William Rose Jefferson City Royal Canadian Air Force Pearl Harbor America Genevieve Rose Tania Universal Stanley Kramer Kramer New York Dr. T Roses Stanley

Carl de Suze Set To Speak At Kennebunk

The Women's Fellowship of Christchurch Kennebunk plans an evening with Carl de Suze on Friday April 6 at 8 pm in Kennebunk Town Hall. His illustrated lecture South America Impatient Volcano covers Carnival of Saints Rio views San Salvador Caracas and Venezuela scenes, highlighting South America's 500 year progress. Co chairs are Mrs. Clarence Main and Mrs. Warren Fisher, with several assistants listed.

Carl de Suze Women’s Fellowship of Christchurch Kennebunk de Suze South America Rio de Janeiro San Salvador Venezuela Clarence Main Warren Fisher David Stewart Charles Cole Arnold Truscott Roger Gonneville Joseph Burke Clarence Lombard M. A. Packard

Old Orchard Beach Club Meeting and Rebekah Lodge Rehearsal

The Old Orchard club meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Mrs Lillian Jakeman s Temple avenue Ocean Park Assisting hostesses are Mrs Elva Frizzle and Mrs Gladys Parlin A rehearsal for Old Orchard Rebekah lodge officers is at 7 p m Wednesday The vice president of the Rebekah Assembly will visit the following Wednesday evening March 21

Old Orchard Club Lillian Jakeman Temple Avenue Ocean Park Elva Frizzle Gladys Parlin Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Assembly

Community Notes from Cape Porpoise and Nearby

Cape Porpoise residents share travel and visit news including the Crowell family in Plattsburg New York welcoming a grandson born March 2 named Michael Theodore. Local pastors and families report hospital and vacation travel while the Kennebunkport PTA raises 75.80 at a food sale. The Kennebunkport Legion Auxiliary plans a 43rd anniversary birthday gathering for the Kennebunkport Legionaires at the Legion Hall and the E and L group meets at Miss Mary Zecchini’s home with plans for a parish food sale and tea at Church-on-the-Cape March 30 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Frederick Crowell Peter Langsford Road Plattsburg N.Y al c Jeffrey W. Crowell Michael Theodore Henry O. Megert Church-on-the-Cape Webber Hospital Biddeford Norman Stirk Jonathan Milligan Land's End Cape Porpoise Bermuda Elsa Henry Louise Jordan Pier Road Florida Charles M. Bradbury Boston Frank Bradbury Thomas Jean Kennebunkport Pta American Legion Kennebunkport Memorial Legion Auxiliary Kennebunkport Legionaires Legion Hall Mary Zecchini Crow Hill Ruth Megert Joyce Aloise Elsie Ridlon Doris MacKenna Elizabeth Ames Dorothy Wildes Ruth Bixby Ruth Thurston Marion Whitney Eleanor Seavey

Tide Rod Club To Join NE Council

The Tide Rod club executive board met before the club meeting. New member Dick Fenderson was accepted. It was voted to unite with the New England Hot Rod council on May 10. The club dance at the VFW hall March 17 was discussed. Doors open at 7 30 p.m. The Royal Lancers will furnish music and records will be played during the break.

Tide Rod Club Dick Fenderson New England Hot Rod Council VFW Hall Royal Lancers

Chefs Favor High Heat For Baked Pastry Shells

Professional chefs opt for a 450 degree oven to bake pastry shells for optimal crispness and browning. This technique concentrates heat to form sturdy, flaky crusts with even coloration.

Maine 4-H Leaders Back To School In Washington Forum

Washington Bureau reports 36 Maine 4-H Club leaders and one observer from Pennsylvania attend the first Interstate Volunteer 4-H Leaders Forum for 1962 at the National 4-H Center. Dr Charles Freeman leads lectures and tours to deepen leadership, citizenship, and program development skills.

Washington, D. C U. S. Department of Agriculture Capitol Hill Switzerland Clifford McIintire Maine Irma K. Brodes Livermore Falls Marion Butler Eastbrook Theresa Caron Auburn Eleanor Clark Thomaston Shirley Dickey Clinton Kenneth Dow Caribou Richard T. Downham Pennsylvania Viola Dunivan Dixmont Avis Ellingwood West Paris Bertha Fogg Freeport Margaret

Closed Retreat Group Holds Zone 1 Meeting at Biddeford Home

The Closed Retreat Movement of Zone 1 held its quarterly gathering at Edmond Neault and wife Marguerite’s Biddeford residence. The meeting opened with prayers and featured reports and suggestions from chairmen to guide monthly parish meetings.

Zone 1 Edmond Neault Cleaves Street Biddeford Theode Langevin Alcide Boucher Langevin Langevin and Lunch Was Served By Mr. and Mrs. Neault Marie A. Berube

Beach Legion Auxiliary Plans Birthday Party

First vice-president Mrs. Evelyn Presley presided at the Old Orchard Beach meeting of the C. Fayette Staples unit. Officers listed include Mrs. Rose Fournier as 1st VP and Mrs. Frances Mullen as 2nd VP. The group planned a 43rd anniversary birthday party and supper for the American Legion section on March 31, with a mystery prize won by Mrs. Mullen. They also accepted an invitation from Biddeford unit to join Department Officers event on April 26. Donations were made to the Four Chaplains chapel and Maine Children's Home Society. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Mullen and Mrs. Sisley.

Evelyn Presley Frances Mullen Tighe-Beaudoin-Farey Biddeford Department Maine Childrens Home Society Hazel Sisley

Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Meets at Doris Ellingwood’s Home

The Past Noble Grands association of Old Orchard Rebekah lodge gathered Monday evening with Mrs. Eleanor Bradeen presiding in the president’s absence. Members planned April 4 sales of candy cookies or cupcakes led by Mrs. Avonell Pettengill. The mystery prize went to Mrs. Avis Briggs, and refreshments followed. Next meeting at Mrs. Ruth Anderson’s Pine Point home with officers night planned. Present were Mrs. Fleanor Bradeen, Mrs. Avonell Pettengill, Miss Margaret Chamberlin, Mrs. Avis Briggs, Mrs. Gertrude Wight, Mrs. Barbara Gilbert, and Mrs. Doris Ellingwood.

Noble Grands Association Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Doris Ellingwood Old Orchard Avenue Eleanor Bradeen Ethel Whitten Temple Avenue Ocean Park Avonell Pettengill Avis Briggs Ruth Anderson Pine Point Fleanor Bradeen Margaret Chamberlin Gertrude Wight Barbara Gilbert

Maine River Improvements Expand Atlantic Salmon Habitat

The 1961 supplemental budget funded river improvements on three Maine rivers under Laurence E. Decker. Cathance Lake and Machias Gorge work is done, with a 5 111 dollar dam and 40 foot fishway at Cathance Lake and 58 cubic yards of rock removed at Machias. Fall stocking by the East Orland hatchery distributed 103 thousand salmon to Machias Narraguagus Dennys Sheepscot and Aroostook rivers, with 112 thousand more held for 1962. An ice control dam at Narraguacus was completed in December 1961 with a 40 foot Denil fishway in operation. Anglers are reminded of a 59 yard no-angle zone near fishways.

Laurence E. Decker Dept. Inland Fisheries and Game Cathance Lake Dennys River Machias Gorge Machias Bangor Hydro-Electric Company Salmon Commission Gorse National Fish Hatchery East Orland Maine Machias River Narraguagus River Sheepscot River Aroostook River Narraguagus Penobscot Department of Inland Fisheries and Game Palermo Narraguacus Cherryfield U.S. Army. Corps of Mutineers Stillwater Pool

Barbershop Joe's Clip Joint noted in Miami

A barbershop on Miami's northeast side is identified as Joe's Clip Joint in AP reporting.

Miami, Fla Miami Joe

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