Kiwanians Report Quebec Winter Carnival Meeting
Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis heard a report on the Quebec Winter Carnival with keynote speaker C Russell Durant of the Chamber of Commerce. Guests included Ervin Jalbert Maurice Roux and others. Donald Jones joined as member. next week Jerome Daly to speak on the new Federal income tax revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Uests
Michael Hendergast
John Jalbert
Paul Dumont
Harold Hinds
Nunzi Napolitano
Portland
Donald Jones
Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr
Adelbert M. Jakeman Jr
Rupert Davis
Donald Shorey
Herbert R. Bean
Jerome Daly
Moonshine peddler to aid police in larceny sting
Willie Ballard, a smooth talking bootlegger in Dade County, proposed helping police trap a thief in a staged rescue. He joined the officers at dawn with $20 for a rendezvous, but fled before the plan unfolded. Police later located Willie and he faces trial for larceny of the $20 bill, under charge filed by Police Capt. Manson Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Willie Ballard
Dade County
Willie
Manson
Edward Mayols Speaks at Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Meeting
Kennebunk port artist Edward Mayo was guest speaker at a Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club gathering at Wonderbar Steak House Biddeford. President Richard Reay introduced Mayo who discussed art amid a long Q&A. An interclub with Old Orchard Beach was planned for April. Brig. Ted Russell attended. Invocation by Charles Gallagher. post meeting bowling at Roll-A-Way Lanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mayo
Kennebunk
Saco-Biddeford Kiwanis Club
Wonderbar
Biddeford
Richard Reay
Mayo
Old Orchard Beach
Brig
Ted Russell
Charles Gallagher
Elm Street
Building Fund Report From Assumption Association
A sales force report at the Assumption Association meeting at Fernand Labbe’s home on Cleaves Street Biddeford noted the building fund reach 50 percent of its goal. Atty Edward Caron reviewed bylaws and legal matters, and officials announced a deposit paid on the property. Two weeks remain. contact Emile Bosse or Desrosiers for info. Next meeting is March 31 at the Desrosiers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assumption Association
Fernand Labbe
Emile Bosse
Cutts Ave
Saco
Desrosiers
Foss St
Biddeford
Webhannet Club to Host York County Union Meeting
The Webhannet Club will host the 36th annual York County Union meeting on Tuesday April 7. The day starts at 10 30 a m at the clubhouse Fletcher Street with speakers State President Mrs Alva S Appleby and District President Mrs C Roland Dutch. A memorial service by union necrologist Mrs John Audibert and a 12 30 p m roast chicken luncheon follow. Afternoon sessions begin at 2 p m with a lecture by Phillip Wilcox from the University of New Hampshire on The Strange Fruits of My Family and a musical program directed by Mrs Ellen Authier.
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Kennebunk
Webhannet Club
York County Union
Fletcher Street
Alva S. Appleby
Skowhegan
C. Roland Dutch
West Kennebunk
Union
John Audibert
Kennebunkport
Christ
Rogers Real Estate and Ranch Life in Hollywood Spotlight
The article profiles Roy Rogers, mentioning his Chatsworth purchase nine years ago for 120000, selling 131 acres for 13 million last year, and keeping seven acres. It describes his ranches in California, his wife Dale Evans, their large family, and his palomino Trigger aging gracefully at the RR Bar ranch in Hidden Valley.
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Chatsworth
Duck Run
Ohio
Hidden Valley
Rogers
Dale
Trigger
Trigger Jr
Rogers-Evans
Xi Omicron Exemplar Chapter Elects Officers
Xi Omicron Exemplar Chapter elected officers at a meeting hosted by Mrs. James Nadeau 16 Cleveland St Saco. Officers named include Mrs H Clifford Berry president Mrs Jerome Daly vice president Mrs Betty Stansberry recording secretary Mrs George Ange corresponding secretary and Mrs James Nadeau treasurer. Installations set for Founders Day April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi
James Nadeau
Cleveland St
Saco
H. Clifford Berry
Jerome Daly
Betty Stansberry
George Ange
Beach Picture Draws Attention at Montreal Show
Old Orchard Beach displays a transparent town image at the Sport and Travel Show in Montreal. Maine Department of Economic Development manages the booth with C Russell Durant Leo Pratt and Hiram Parish reporting increased interest in camping facilities. The group will return May 1 to Montreal for a window display and later host a three day media visit in Old Orchard Beach with hotel sponsorships and entertainment.
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Old Orchard Beach
Montreal
C. Russell Durant
Leo Pratt
Hiram Parish
Canada
Chamber of Commerce
Maine Department of Economic Development
Maine
Quebec
Gramby
Magog
Que
Texaco
Esso
Montreal Star
New England
Legion Founding Ob served By Wells Post
The 45th anniversary of the American Legion founding was observed by the Eldridge and Leroy Hanson Post at the Wells Legion home. Commander John F Harrington and Auxiliary President Mrs Winifred Harrington cut and served the birthday cake during social hour. The Auxiliary approved bills and arranged for a Wells High School student to attend Dirigo Girls State. Plans were set to host the York County Council and Auxiliary on April 11. refreshments were organized by the Harringtons and other members. The next Post meeting is April 14 and the Auxiliary on April 28.
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WELLS
American Legion
Eldridge
Leroy Hanson
Wells Legion
Eldredge Road
John F. Harrington
Winifred Harrington
Seaneenne
Wells High School
Dirigo
York County Council
Harrington
Elaine LaPierre
Dorothy Fitch
Edna Anderson
Old Orchard Beach
Beta Sigma Phi
Thomas Fregeau
Greenacre Road
Robert Bergeron
Fregeau
Russell Morse
Victor Victor
Adrienne Heffernan
Biddeford
Bergeron
Alfred Loignon
Roland Provencher
Claudette Monier
J. A. Servais
Provencher
Lester
Heffer
Ex-University of Maine President to Lead Washington Center
Dr. Arthur A. Hauck will end six years as executive director of the Washington International Center on May 1. He will be succeeded by Andrew H. Berding, writer, lecturer and former assistant secretary of state for public affairs.
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Washington (Ap
Arthur A. Hauck
University of Maine
Washington International Center
Andrew H. Berding
I State
Engagement of Miss Beverly Bissell to Alexander Milne
The engagement of Miss Beverly Agnes Bissell daughter of Walter K. Bissell and Mrs. Alice Ball is announced to Alexander Scott Milne son of Mrs. Milne. Miss Bissell a Biddeford High School graduate employed by the Navy Department in Washington and Milne a Yeoman Second Class in the U S Navy both reside in Arlington Virginia and Ashland Oregon respectively. The wedding is set for May 16 at the Navy Chapel in Washington.
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Beverly Agnes Bissell
Walter K. Bissell
Middle St
Biddeford
Alice Ball
Daytona Beach
Fla
Alexander Scott Milne
Dallas
Ore
Arlington
Cousens Essay Contest winners announced at Biddeford High
The 19th Cousens Memorial Essay contest at Biddeford High School named seven finalists. David Allen and Rebecca Joncas won first place each with $30 for essays on vocational training and liberal arts threats, followed by $20 to Sherry Poirier for American Morals.
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Cousens
Biddeford High School
David Allen
Rebecca Joncas
Allen
Sherry Poirier
Melvin Simensky
Frank Lloyd Wright
David Flavin
Cary Sneider
Linda Shorey
Paul Staples
Thornton Academy
Saco
Raynald Painchaud
Biddeford
Kai Suhr
Radio Station
WIDE
Paul M. Stebbins
Frandon Carey
Patricia Gobeil
Diane Demers
Paula Barnes
Faye Barbano
MacLeod Files Nomination Papers for 2nd District Seat
Kenneth P. MacLeod a 40 year old brewer life insurance agent and first term state representative filed nomination papers to appear on the Republican ballot in Maine 2nd District. He submitted 2677 signatures about 200 under the limit. Murray A. Benjamin of Millinocket and Herbert T. Silsby of Ellsworth also announced for the nomination.
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Augusta
Kenneth P. MacLeod
Brewer Life Insurance
Macleod
Murray A. Benjamin
Millinocket
Herbert T. Silsby
Ellsworth
Chick Is Candidate For Agriculture Job
Augusta AP Deputy Agriculture Commissioner George H. Chick aged 59 of Monmouth says he is a candidate to succeed Commissioner E L Newdick who is not seeking another four year term. Newdick's successor will be elected by the legislature next January. Rep William R Hardy is also a candidate and Rep George R Mower has been mentioned as a possible candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
George H. Chick
Monmouth
E. L. Newdick
Newdick
William R Hardy
Hope
George R. Mower
Bangor
Officers Selected by Pi Chapter Sorority and Snowshoe Club
Readings at Le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club in Biddeford set officer installations for April 5 at Jacques Cartier Club Lewiston and April 11 for the club and auxiliary. Invitations extended to Lafayette Snowshoe Club Manchester NH and Maine Local Union delegates named. Good Friday open hours noted.
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le Voltigeur
Joseph Pelletier
Adelbert Huot
Raymond Lariviere
Boissonneault
Maine
Alma Gregoire
Irma Turgeon
Theresa Martel
Paul Angers
Antonio Dallaire
Yvon Caron
Joseph Larose
Caron
Camp Ellis Rod and Gun Club Hosts Allagash Film Night
Members viewed films of a trip to Allagash featuring retriever dogs shown by guest Jack Sevigny and projectionist Carlton Hutchins at last night’s meeting in the Camp Ellis clubhouse. A clam chowder luncheon was served to 45 attendees, with Foster Leavitt Jr., Richard Hanson and Foster Leavitt Sr. assisting. Club officials announced meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly and welcome all sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sevigny
Carlton Hutchins
Camp Ellis
Renters Move Nation Through Car Hire Surge, NCSR Says
National Car Rental System president Fred M. Glass estimates that over 165000 cars on U S highways last year were rented. The figure highlights growing use of rental fleets and the shift in travel and transport choices nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Glass
National Car Rental System
Painting Finished By Josef M Arentz in Kennebunk
A hand painted image of Our Lady of Fatima by Josef M Arentz is completed. He plans to gift it to the parish priest on his return to Germany next month. Arentz, known for marine paintings, resides at 30 Summer Street and has painted in the area since the mid 1940s.
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Kennebunk
Josef M. Arentz
Germany
Arentz
Summer St
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Washington Street
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Lincoln Street
Fred Richardson
Scarborough
Cary Curlew
James Street
Saco, Maine
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Hester L. Hanson
Summer Street
American Discount
P. O
Buster Brown
Green’s Shoe Store
Main Street
Edward Mayols
Kiwanis Club
Building Fund
Zrenjanin
Yugoslavia
Tisa River
Danube
Bosphorus
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Indian Ocean
Burma
Hollywood
Richard Sawtelle
Jerome Daley
Thomas Haley
Paul Reay
Ways and Means
International
International Endowment Fund
International Loan Fund
International Exemplar Fund
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Europe
Colby Ave
Ocean Park
Daly
Sawtelle
Philip R. Scammon
Ange
Stansberry
Berry
Haley
Nadeau
Legion
Wells Post
Earl Marshall
Stetson Panetela
Reviow
MGR
Earl Marshall Fintertip
Chantilly
Magnesia
Seltzer
Main St
Biddeford, Maine
Schrafft’s
S. S. Pierce Special
Ayer
Bolduc Paint CO
Alfred St
Howe’s Highway
Pi Chapter
Snowshoe Club
Rod and Gun Club
Allagash
Income Tax Service
Ken Cormier
Wilfrid J. Fortier
Insurance Agency
Bacon Street
Lou-Ro Coiffures
Old Orchard Street
Roussel
Pike
Jack Millette
House OF Wesley
R. A
Bloomington
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