Double Birthdays and Puppet Show Bring Kennebunk Community Together
The Pleasant street home of Mr. and Mrs. Dorrance Clerk hosted a double birthday celebration for Mrs. Clark and her daughter Sallyanna aged three. A social afternoon of games, gift opening, and refresh ments followed, with cakes by Carol and Susan Clark and others. About 85 adults and Youth Fellowship members from Christchurch attended a puppet show at the vestry, led by Mrs. Ralph Brown and Mrs. J. Russell Yates, then games and more refreshments. Other local news includes visits from Harrison Coleman and a gathering for Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters, with nursing association activities and extended family visits from Portland and Littleton.
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Pleasant Street
Dorrance Clerk
Fred Seeley
Arnold Truscott
J. Frank Harrison
Kennebunk
Linda
Kevin Tolman
Portland
Harrison Coleman
Fletcher Street
Maine
Quebec City
Roger Krause
Peter
Tommy
William Marsh
William Rause
Littleton
Mass
Bessie Shepard
Sabbath Day Lake
Harry Taylor
Shepard
Ivy Temple
Alfie Leech
A. Wesley Leech
Maine Nursing Association
Curtis Tolman
Kevin
Film Viewed By York County Lawmen
Members of the York County Law Enforcement association viewed the film Operation Abolition about the Communist attempt to disrupt the Un-American Activities committee hearings in San Francisco last year. Dr Milton Hall led the program and spoke on Civil Defense. Trooper Lane Morgan remains hospitalized. The secretary announced a Cape Elizabeth field day on June 11, a Berwick meeting on June 21, and an August 16 county awards ceremony for which entries must be in by July 8. Pistol match entries due June 1 and county level qualification required for the state match. Chief Elmer Hutchins presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Law Enforcement Association
Un-American Activities Committee
San Francisco
Milton Hall
Lane Morgan
State Association
Cape Elizabeth
Charles Davis
Berwick
Sherman Clark
Kittery
Edmund Cashen
Elmer Hutchins
Wells
Local church officers reelected at annual meeting
Lebanon Charles Grant was re elected clerk of the church parish. Fred Rand Suart Grant and Gordon Smith were returned as trustees. David Gale served as moderator. Mr and Mrs Albert Hocking moving to Sanford this week. Mrs Charlotte Bamford and Mrs Lillian Smith joined Mrs Bernice Tucker at a school cafeteria operators meeting. The body of Claude Elwell was brought to Forrest Grove Cemetery for interment. Ernest Rand Sr has returned from California to be with family in Kentucky and Florida. Mr and Mrs Ralph MacKechnie observed their 20th wedding anniversary in Portland. Mrs Bella MacKechnie visiting Sanford relatives in Rye New Hampshire. Mrs Bella MacKechnie's birthday observed during stay. Maine Highway Safety Committee warns about accidents from preoccupation with troubles. Safe coal demands constant attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grant
Fred Rand
Suart Grant
Gordon Smith
David Gale
Albert Hocking
Sanford
Charlotte Bamford
Lillian Smith
Bernice Tucker
Claude Elwell
Forrest Grove
Ernest Rand, Sr
California
Doris Hodges
Milton Rand
Marion Grant
Rye
N.H
Lloyd Green
Bella MacKechnie
Do foreign tours payoff for presidents in foreign trips
AP analysis notes Johnson mirrors Nixon in overseas missions, yet practical impact remains unclear. Such trips publicize U S concern but rely on ambassadors and CIA for policy, with Laos and South Vietnam as decisive flashpoints. Johnson’s Thai visit clarifies incremental aid but not direct intervention, and Washington retains ultimate control.
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Associated Press News
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
United States
Johnson
Nixon
South America
Central Intelligence Agency
Congress
U.S
Laos
South Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Red China
Ngo Dinh Diem
Thailand
Nasson student Nan Cy M Davis attends O At Ka Summer conference
Nasson college student Nan Cy M Davis represents Nasson at the O At Ka Summer conference of the Student Christian Movement in New England from June 5 to 11 in East Sebago. Sponsored by the Inter Faith Fellowship of Nasson, she majors in business education and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence N Davis. She is a Biddeford High School graduate and a member of Second Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasson
Student Christian Movement
New England
East Sebago
Nan Cy M. Davis
Miss Davis
Nasson College
Lawrence N. Davis
Biddeford High School
Second Congregational Church
Ivy Temple PS Celebrates 54th Anniversary in Kennebunkport
Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters of Kennebunk observed their 54th anniversary at Knights of Pythias hall with about 60 attendees including Myrtle lodge members. A supper by the Ladies Aid society preceded a program led by A. Wesley Leech with welcome by Mrs. Millie Coyle and response by Harland Dutch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters of
Myrtle Lodge
Henry Megert
Jessie Phillips
Edward Harrington
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
Roy Jackson
Irene Congdon
Linda Court
Barbara Campbell
Robert MacDonald
Arthur Hayes
Henry Smith
Jack Ephross
George Gibson
William Taylor
Orrance Clark
State Methodists Meet In Houston May 24 28
Maine conference leaders prepare for the 137th annual Methodist meeting in Houston from May 24 to 28 presided by Bishop James K. Mathews. The event features key addresses by Mathews, speakers from Boston University and Philadelphia, and workshops led by Bangor and Augusta professionals.
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State Methodists
Houston
James K. Mathews
Methodist
Maine
Houlton
Gordon W. H. Buzza
Margaret Henrichson
North Sullivan
Mathews
Bishop Mathews
Per Hassing
Rhodesia
Boston University
Board of Missions
Charles Parkin
Division of National Missions
Philadelphia
Fire Auxiliary At Camp Ellis Serves Supper
The Camp Ellis Firemen's auxiliary held a covered dish supper at the fire station replacing the weekly meeting for firemen and their wives and auxiliary members and their husbands An air pack demonstration was given by Chief Raymond Gagnon followed by a social evening with games Attendees included Chief and Mrs Raymond Gagnon and numerous couples with Mrs Stackpole listed as auxiliary secretary
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Camp Ellis
Auxily
Raymond Gagnon
Ernest Robbins
Paul Gagne
Wilfred Colson
Paul Boutet
Norman Larochele
Thomas Buzzell
Romeo Boudreau
Lida Colmer
Laurette McAlevey
Stackpole
Rummage Sale and Pie Social Planned by Old Orchard Beach Church
The WSCS of Old Orchard Beach Methodist sponsors a rummage sale at Thompson's restaurant continuing tomorrow with Mrs. Elizabeth Garland in charge. The U and I club of the same church will host a public pie social at 7 30 p m in the vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church
Thompson's Restaurant
Elizabeth Garland
U and I Club
Junior AMVETS To Elect Officers
The election of officers of the Junior AMVETS will take place at the meeting at the AMVETS Post Home Walnut street Old Orchard Beach at 2 p m Saturday All members interested in the organization of this group are invited to attend It is hoped to complete the organization before the convention and that the group may participate in the parade.
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Amvets
Walnut Street
Old Orchard Beach
Beach Third Graders Tour Local Bank
Third grade pupils from Old Orchard Beach Elementary, under Mrs. Margaret Simpson and Mrs. Barbara Frost, visited the Saco-Biddeford Savings Institution. They saw bank operations, operated machines, and inspected the vault, then viewed the film strip A Bone for Spotty and received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Margaret Simpson
Barbara Frost
Saco-Biddeford Savings Institution
Debra Osborne Named Delegate to Dirigo Girls State
Miss Debra Osborne of Goodwins Mills is chosen as a delegate to Dirigo Girls State. Sponsored by the Goodwin Taylor Labbe Post American Legion Auxiliary Dayton, the Thornton Academy student participates in glee club and varsity sports, aids 4 H work, and leads her Advent Christian church youth group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra Osborne
Lloyd Osborne
Goodwins Mills
Dirigo
Osborne
Goodwin-Taylor-Labbe Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Dayton
Thornton Academy
Advent Christian Church
Maine conference leaders to host Christian Caring workshop
Ben Conley director of Methodist Student Work and Rev William McGinnis of University of Maine Student Work join Miss Gwendolyn Arbuckle of the general board of Curriculum Consultants and Maine Conference education staff as resource leaders for a Saturday afternoon Christian Caring workshop led by Richard Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Musk
Augusta
Howard M. Lesoard
New York City
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Richard W. Campbell
Altoona
Albert G. Dietrich
Family and Child Service
Bangor
Ben Conley
New England
William McGinnis
University of Maine
Gwendolyn Arbuckle
General Board of Curriculum Consultants
Maine Conference Board of Education
Richard Campbell
Louis DeAngelis Elected President of Beach PTA
Louis DeAngelis was elected president of the Old Orchard Beach Parent Teacher Association at the season’s final meeting held at Jamesson School Thursday evening. New officers include vice-president Newman Bagley secretary Mrs Winfred Cleveland treasurer Mrs Gerald Beauregard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Parent Teacher Association
Jameson
Louis DeAngelis
Newman Bagley
Winfred Cleveland
Gerald Beauregard
Barbara Frost
Agnes Johnson
Conrad Hebert
Jameson School
PTA
Johnson
Fred
Gymkhana And Horse Show At S Berwick Ring
The Silver Heels Riding Club of South Berwick will host a horse show and gymkhana Sunday at 12 05 p m on Jake Browns ring Agamenticus Road South Berwick Maine entries come from Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts with local clubs Mousam Saddle and Harness and Saco Valley Riding and Driving. Chair Albert Massey. judge Walley Dennis. ring master Jake Brown. manager Charles H Kenny. announcer John Emerson. Events include Open 3 Gaited Beginners Equitation Egg and Spoon Colt class Tire race Roadster Life Begins at 40 and more with prizes.
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Silver Heels
South Berwick
Jake Brown
Agamenticus Road
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Mousam Saddle and Harness Club
Saco Valley
Charles H. Kenny
John Emerson
Summer Fair Set for July 21 on Church Lawn
The Women's Society of Christian Service at Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church plans a summer fair on Friday July 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. on the church lawn with co chairmen Alice Browne and Florence Gray. A season end pot luck is set for June 15 at President Mrs. Bliss's Standish home, and the first fall meeting on October 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Bliss
Women's Society of Christian Service
Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church
Florence Benson
Atlantic Avenue
Hazel Kennett
Church Lawn
Alice Browne
Florence Gray
Bliss
Standish
Gertrude Leonard
Barbara Gilbert
Naomi Bean
Helen Cummings
Sunshine Committee
Sait
Six Area Men Promoted At Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard announces promotions for 33 workers including Laurier A. Giguere from Biddeford as machinist, Arnold A. Nickerson Jr. from Cape Porpoise as electrician, Horace G. Bracy from Ogunquit as qualifications rating examiner, Jean B. W. Ayotte from Old Orchard Beach as pipefitter, Bert F. Keene from Old Orchard Beach as electrician, and Gerard N. Houde from Saco as welder. Promotions reflect merit and increased responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
C. J. Palmer
Laurier A. Giguere
Biddeford
Arnold A. Nickerson, Jr
Cape Porpoise
Horace G. Bracy
Ogunquit
Jean B. W. Ayotte
Old Orchard Beach
Bert F
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Maine Highway Safety Committee
Clifford A. Purvis
Elmwood Drive
Saco
New England Maid Oil & Gas
Bendix
NORGE
George’s Electric
St. Monica Church
Roger Provost
Clement P. Wight
Dial
Junior Amvets
Beach Pta
Knight
Robert Couri
S. Berwick Ring
Western
Hazel Davis
Retta Sait
George Morrill
Frances Johnson
Marcia Stahl
Anna Anderson
Harriet Andrews
Helen Wight
Benson
Portsmouth
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ED & Frank Chevrolet, Inc
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