Anniversary Observed By Kennebunk Baptists
The Kennebunk Baptist church marked its 125th anniversary with Rev. Elmer N. Bentley of the United Baptist Convention of Maine as guest speaker. Mrs. Bentley, the soloist, and organist Mrs. Homer Chappell chaired the anniversary committee. Memorial Sunday guests included representatives of patriotic organizations and auxiliaries.
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Aoneth Smavickd
Lichainy UC Ssedisinversary
Kennebunk Baptist Church
Homer Chappell
Thomas C. Martin
Elmer N. Bentley
Bentley
United Baptist Convention of Maine
D. D
United Baptist Convention of
Maine
Kennebunk Mem
Chuckle on parents and children turning lights out
A humorous quip notes that once parents stop asking why children do not switch lights off they may start to wonder why they do. The line credits Gen. Fea. Corp as the copyright holder.
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Gen
Fea. Corp
Biddeford Man Arrested During Break In Maryland
Westbrook AP report: Leo Paul Drouin 26 of Biddeford, a former Maine State Prison inmate, was arrested near Baltimore during an attempted break in Maryland. He is charged with assault with intent to murder for slugging Henry P. Jordan of Hasco Manufacturing in an Oct. 26 break in. Drouin had been sought since Westbrook officials went to Philadelphia Jan. 5 to extradite him. He was indicted by Cumberland County last week after the Hasco incident.
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Westbrook
Maryland
Leo Paul Drouin
Biddeford
Phipnia
Maine
Drouin
Henry P. Jordan
Hasco Manufacturing Co
Hasco
FBI
Feredate
Baltimore
Philates
Cumberland County
Crouin
Maine Court Rules In Augusta School Bus Ruling
Maine Supreme Court ruled public transport of private school pupils illegal in a 1957 Augusta dispute. Justices Sullivan and Dubord filed dissents to the four member majority. Roman Catholic parents threatened to move 900 children. city council offered minimal bus funding. 13 taxpayers sought an injunction. ruling noted constitutional questions for future consideration.
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Portland
Maine Supreme Court
Francis W. Sullivan
F. Harold Dubord
Augusta
Harold C. Marden
Supreme Court
High Court
Free World Mourns John Foster Dulles Death
Washington AP Western diplomats who worked with John Foster Dulles will visit for funeral tribute as Eisenhower mourns. Dulles, 71, died of cancer early Sunday with family present. flag at half staff for three days. official funeral set for Wednesday at 2 a.m. at Washington National Cathedral. Gromyko may attend. Herter flies home with Lloyd and Couve de Murville. burial at Arlington.
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Washington
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Eisenhower
Free World
Washington National
Ull
Arlington National Cemetery
Potomac River
Geneva
Christian A. Herter
Selwyn Lloyd
Maurice Couve de Murville
Gromyko
Andrei Gromyko
Herter
Itr
Walter Reed Army
Union Extends Contract At Local 406 Meeting
In a brief morning session at the union hall Local 406 Saco Lowell shops voted unanimously to extend the current contract with the company to September 15 1960. About 400 members attended with 1300 eligible. Edwards plant in Saco employs around 200 with recall rights. President Frederick Cantara led the meeting while Michael Schoonjans of the Textile Workers Joint Board praised the extension saying it aids regional welfare and accurate labor cost planning.
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Saco-Lowell
Saco
Frederick Cantara
Textile Workers Joint Board
Michael Schoonjans
Unitarian Universalist Merger Advances At Annual Meeting
The American Unitarian Association and Universalist groups move toward a single denomination. A North America plebiscite shows strong support for merger and a plan is being prepared in anticipation of the Joint Biennial Conference October 27 to November 1 in Syracuse.
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Boston
American Unitarian Assn
North America
Ed Ray
William B. Rice
Wellesley Hills
Denominations’ Joint Merger Commission
Dulles Funeral Reflected In Career And Character
Washington Ed Creagh profiles John Foster Dulles, describing a life of ironclad morals, relentless energy, and global service. Colleagues recall a blunt yet subtle diplomat who often spoke of high standards and unyielding faith as he traveled, served as secretary of state, and faced illness. The piece also notes a local Holy Communion class ceremony in Biddeford with students pictured.
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John Foster Dulles
Ed Creagh
Dulles
Atlantic
Pacific
Pany
Ministerial Appointments Listed By Methodists
Maine Methodist Conference capped its 135th annual session with the ordination of two deacons and a slate of ministerial appointments in the Portland and Augusta districts. Thomas R. Merrill and Robert A. Beam were ordained deacons. Prestigious moves include Lester L. Boobar from Chestnut Street Church to Portland District superintendent, replacing Lawrence D. Porter, now at Thornton Heights. Others include Wilbur Pollock to Eliot, J C Collind to Gorham New Hampshire, Robert B. Culmer with Fred B. Holmberg at Kennebunk Federated Church, Howard E. Benson to Kittery, Nelson E. Canfield to Orr’s and Bailey islands, and Edward F. Allen named Augusta district superintendent.
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Lewiston
Maine Methodist Conference
Thomas R. Merrill
Chebeague Island
Robert A. Beam
Brownville
Portland
Lester L. Boobar
Chestut Street
Lawrence D. Porter
Thornton Heights
South Portland
Wilbur Wesley Pollock
Boston University School of Theology
Eliot
J. C. Collind
Old Orchard Beach
Gorham
N.H
Robert B. Cumler
Randolph
East Pittiston
Fred B. Holmberg
Federated Church At
Kennebunk
Howard E. Benson
Dexter and You
Kittery
Eugene W. Shrigley
Mr. Boobar
Chestnut Street Church
Nelson E. Canfield
Orr's and Bailey Islands
Edward F. Allen
Augusta
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Carl Damuth
Pau McCarthy
Wayne Nadeau
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David Cote
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Randall Parenteau
William Donald
James Ready
Francis Mackell
Donald Grenier
Steven Houle
Anthony Paul
David Gagne
Steven Grassi
Kenneth Ready
Wayne Poulin
Cornelius J. Enright
St. Mary School
Memorial Field
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Alice A. Lessard
May Street
Edward
Swift
Windbrook Creamery
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