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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1960

Page

3

Community Calendar and Local Social News Highlights

The Independent Service Club holds its annual dinner at Vallee's Steak House in Scarborough with 6 p.m. assembly at Kent Cleaners. Arundel Grange shares a memorial program Friday directed by Mrs Flora Clubs. Kennebunk Booster Club hosts spring banquet with coach Paul Sweet as speaker at Mothers Club House. tickets via Cranston Folley, Eugene Lewin, Edward Graham. Women’s fitness program at Kennebunk High School gym 7:30 p.m. Wednesday under Mrs Elizabeth Seaward. Several local residents host visitors from New York and Massachusetts. Maine Retriever field trials attended by locals, plus a birthday party at the Landing and a birthday cake presented to Mrs Thompson. Steven Yates celebrated his eighth birthday with a movie outing and home party.

Independent Service Lot Vallee's Scarborough Kent Cleaners Arundel Grange Flora Ernest Burleigh Kennebunk School Athleti Elizabeth Seaward James P. Baile Tommy South Windham Alexander Ronald Robertson Landing Ethel Clark Elizabeth Sardone Kethy Mary Ann Have Lower Brown Street Ray Staudinger Long Island N. Y Jay Sweezey Chestertown Maine Retriever Club North Berwick Malcolm Filson Ogunquit Charles Thompson Thompson Robert Johnston Kelly Kennebunk Stella Waterhouse Steven Yates J. Russell Yates Barnard Street Eric Ernest Record Stephen Saxe Steven Yates

FASTEETH False Teeth Powder Improves Plate Stability

An improved powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates to hold false teeth firmly in place. It resists sliding and rocking, has a pasty taste, is alkaline, and helps prevent plate odor. Available at any drug counter.

Schools At Kennebunks To Close June 11

Schools in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport will close June 11. Class night is set for Tuesday evening June 7 at 8 at the high school auditorium. The senior prom will be held Wednesday June 8 in the new gym at 8 and graduation exercises Thursday June 9 at 8 in the gym.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport

Special Republican meeting set for Thursday night

A Republican Town committee calls a 7 30 p m meeting at the Town hall with Chairman Herbert R Bean presiding. Meantime Mr and Mrs Lyman Abbott Jr return to Framingham Mass after visiting relatives in Ocean avenue over the weekend. Barbara Gilbert visits with Carl Gilbert to St Johnsbury Vt to decorate graves of relatives. The Past Matrons association of Miniwanca chapter OES meets at Mrs Joan Deane Pine Point on Wednesday evening. The foggy moors of England are rich sources of slate and granite. Alaska has an area of 586 400 square miles.

Republican Town Committee Town Hall Herbert R. Bean Lyman Abbott, Jr Framingham Mass Samuel L. Browie Ocean Avenue Carl Gilbert Barbara Gilbert Wen St Johnsbury Miniwanca Order of ‘the Eastern Star Joan Deane Pine Point England Alaska

West Kennebunk WSCS Outlines Summer Plans

West Kennebunk WSCS outlines summer events at the church vestry with planned strawberry festival June 30 and food sale June 3. A July 14 benefit supper funds the church building fund, August yard party at Mildred Boyden’s cottage, and a December 3 next year Christmas fair with multiple organizers.

West Kenneunk Blanche Bridges Mildree’ Boyden Joanne Adjutant Avis Going Doris Mortenson Harvey Church Building Fund Mildred Boyden Kennebunk Pond Nancy Morse Phyllis Knight Anna Schoff Marion Pierce Barbara Curtis Doris Mertinson Avis Cora MacDonald Barbara Stone Velma Howeed Virginia Howard Phyliss Knight Doris Sanborn Charlotte King John Jordan

Beach VFW Auxiliary Advances Town Show Plans

A special meeting of the Old Orchard Memorial post VEW auxiliary at Atlantic avenue approved arranging a variety show and square dance for Saturday June 18 at the Town hall. They plan fudge and soft drinks during intermission and will sell tickets via local stores or members.

Old Orchard Memorial Post Vew Atlantic Avenue Town Hall Isabelle Pratt Pratt Webber Hospital Amvets American Legion Statla Ann Pelletier Doris Warner Susanne Brousseau Arline Edwards Ruth Hamilton Patricia Bernier Gladys Edwards

Legion Auxiliary At Old Orchard Votes Donation

The American Legion Auxiliary led by President Mrs Avanelle Pettengill met to review minutes and reports. A Sunshine committee update noted a funeral spray and sympathy note for Grace Hunter, with 79 paid members and a mystery prize won by Pettengill. A donation was approved for Patricia Smith, with delegates named for state convention. A joint installation with C Fayette Staples post was planned for May 25, and a memorial charter drape honored Mrs Grace Hunter. The meeting closed with refreshments and notes on ongoing legislative activity related to bill S 105.

Patricia Smith Lynette Earle Anine Fontaine Catherine Lemire Aline Fontaine Mamie Balkan Grace Hunter

Spring Concert Draws Large Crowd at Kennebunk High School

About 500 attended the Spring concert in the Kennebunk High School gym under director Alexander Economos and music supervisor Miss Eunice Fitton. The program featured performances by the High School Glee Club, Park Street Grammar School band, Park Street Majorettes, Junior High School band, and the High School Concert band with a diverse selection of choral and instrumental pieces.

Kennebunk High School Alexander Economos Eunice Fitton Kennebunk High School Glee Club Malotte Romberg Rodgers Allelusia Sandra Root Mozart Loewe Davis Clancy Lange Heath Park Street Grammar School Reynolds Aura Lee Kinyon Park Street Overture Bennett Jackson

Webber Chosen Leader of Kennebunk Mens Club

Vernon Webber was elected president of the Christchurch Kennebunk Mens Club at the annual Ladies night in the church vestry. Raymond Belyea and Richard Smith named as vice president and secretary with Clarence Lombard as treasurer. Over 100 attended a barbecued chicken supper after Dr. James Baker spoke on family life emphasizing communication and shared responsibility.

Mens Club of Christchurch Kennebunk James Baker Togus Veterans Hospital Ralph Brown Vernon Webber Raymond Belyea Richard Smith Clarence Lombard

Cows List Big Milk Figures From Saco Area Herds

Holstein Friesian Association completes official production records for three cows in the Brattleboro area. Burke Golden Cross Madcap produced 17 350 pounds of milk and 683 pounds fat in 305 days. Walker Inka Leseyla 17 210 pounds milk and 623 pounds fat in 325 days. Shaws Tidy Fern Jewel 19 879 pounds milk and 825 pounds fat in 349 days. University of Maine supervised the testing. New Hampshire's early state independence note follows.

Brattleboro Holstein-Friesian Association of American Burke Golden Cross Madcap Gerard G. Cassette Saco Walker Inka Leseyla Shaws Tidy Fern Jewel Paul H. Fournier University of Maine National Holstein Organization

The Oldtime Press Agents and Annie Oakley

Frank Tripp recalls Annie Oakley as a product of early press agents led by Major Burke. He contrasts her rise and later repudiation with Buffalo Bill shows and cites reporters stunts and the careers of Waddell and other publicity figures.

Annie Oakley Annie Annie Get Buffalo Bill James M. Burke Col William F. Cody Gordon Lillie Colonel Cummins Miller Bros Beach Johnnie Baker Cody Johnnie Doc Geronimo Cummins Bostock Liberty

Service of Recognition for Kennebunk High Seniors

The Kennebunk Kennebunkport Ministerium unanimously approved a Service of Recognition for the Kennebunk High School senior class to be held Sunday evening June 5 at 7 30 p m at Christ Church Kennebunk. Rev George P Urban will deliver the address with other area pastors in attendance.

Kennebunk- Kennebunkport Kennebunk High School Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Christ Kennebunk George P. Urban The Village Baptist Church Robert Cumler Fred Holmberg Robert Howes Mark McCullough Henry Megert Chester Staples

Khrushchev repeats himself over summit hopes and delays

James Marlow notes Khrushchev’s pattern of demanding summits then canceling talks, shifting tactics between the Security Council and outside venues. He recalls past deadlines and U2 fallout, observing a cycle of firm promises followed by deferral and renewed bold talk.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Nikita Khrushchev United Nations Security Council America Council Lebanon Khrusnchev Security Council United States Britain France Soviet Union Khrushchev Eisenhower

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