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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1960

Page

3

Kennebunk Style Show Attracts About 200 At High School

About two hundred people attended the Kennebunk High School Auditorium fashion show sponsored by the Women's Fellowship of Christchurch. The event featured cabaret style tables with lilac centerpieces, prizes awarded to Mrs. David Davidson of Portland, and performances by models from local families and schools. Co chairs were Mrs. Clayton Cox and Mrs. W. Churchill Cressey. several circles handled decorations tickets refreshments serving publicity and prize duties.

Kennebunk High School Women's Fellowship of Christchurch Davidavidson Portland W. Churchill Cressey Leonard Goldman

Wells honors veterans with Memorial Day parade and services

Wells plans a Memorial Day program under the Abraham Lincoln Women's Relief Corps and American Legion posts. Parade marshaled by Harry Alpren will assemble 9:30 at Wells Town Hall, travel Route 1 to Wells Second Congregational church, then to World Wars monuments and Ocean View Cemetery. Col. Carroll Clark is guest speaker. Rev. Lewis A Chase will lead at the Ogunquit cemetery. Dorothey Hubbard will deliver Gettysburg Address. graves will be decorated and volleys fired. Memorial Sunday service follows at Ogunquit Baptist Church at 11 a.m.

Hld Wells Abraham Lincoln Women's Relief Corps Elbridge and Leroy Hanson American Legion Wells Memorial Feet Veterans of Foreign Wars Arry Alpren Wells American Legion Wells Town Hall Relief Corps Legion and Auxiliary V.F.W. and Auxiliary Ogunquit Leion Post 1 France Ocean View Cemetrey Lewis A Chase Wells Congregational Churches Legion Harry Alpren Grant Lincoln Dorothy Hubbard Charles Ganelas Town Hall Ogunquit Square Ogunquit Baptist Church Paul S. Hazlett

Area Youths Earn Awards at University of Maine Banquet

Several local area youths earned awards at the University of Maine Spring athletic banquet in Orono last night. Art Dickson Jr of Old Orchard Beach received a varsity letter in golf and was named the most valuable golfer. Rolard Dubois and Norris Thurston of Saco won varsity track letters. Robert Couture of Saco and Ralph Harris of Biddeford received freshmen baseball numerals.

University of Maine Orono Art Dickson, Jr Old Orchard Beach Rolard Dubois Norris Thurston Saco Robert Couture Ralph Harris Biddeford

Beach Pastor Feted At Anniversary Observance

Beach parish marks 46th ordination anniversary of Rev Edward Walsh at St Margaret's. Parishioners surprise with gift, leaders from St John the Baptist society and Knights of Columbus attend. Guests sign guest book as cake and refreshments honor the pastor.

St. Margaret’s Parish Hall Edward Walsh Robert Smith J. Joseph Moore Ladies’ Sodality Father Walsh William J. Mullen Fish St. John the Baptist Society Charles Huot Knights of Columbus James Foley James Robic Xjud Arthur Dube Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco St. Mary Parish Cornelius Enright Paul Jalbert St. Louis West Scarborough George Joncas Theodore Bolduc Robert Benoit Prescott L. Vorrill Matthew Regan Michelle Benoit Margaret McGlauflin Maureen LaFountain Mildred Smith A. E. Boisvert Charles Renard St. Margaret's Par Edward J.walsh St. Margaret and St. Jude Old Orchard Beach Pine Point St. Margaret

Children Sunday Held At Kennebunk Church

Children at the Kennebunk Unitarian Church YMCA Sunday School presented a program under Superintendent Mrs. John Kozlewski. Bibles were given to those celebrating 12th birthdays in 1959 60 including Joan Downing Sherry Dresser Judith Dickson Patricia Stinson Edward Bull Peter Clark and Andy Vail. Perfect attendance pins and wreaths were awarded for one two three four five six and seven years to listed students with all recipients also receiving potted geraniums.

Kennebunk Unitarian Church John Kozlewski Church School Joan Downing Sherry Dresser Judith Dickson Patricia Stinson Edward Bull Peter Clark Andy Vail Bruce Ketchum John Ketchum Wendy Vail Susie Williams Richard Williams Barbara Kotlewski Elizabeth Kotlewski Ruth Ann Kotlewski Deborah Williams David Tibbetts Phillip Dickinson Steven Bull Donna Bull Judith Dickingon Rebekah Pearson Scotty Smith Lucinda Dresser Skipper Smith

Launder and Fluff That Coat Before Summer Storage

Launder that orlon or nylon coat and fluff it up before storing it for the summer to keep fibers fresh and prevent mildew or odor buildup. Focus on thorough drying and proper cleansing of any stains.

Dust Before Donning Rubber Gloves Note

Dust before donning rubber gloves advised for easier wear. Use talcum inside to reduce friction and cool water to help remove gloves when fingers feel tight.

Hospital Guild At Kennebunk To Hold Sale

The Kennebunk chapter of the Tri- County Osteopathic Guild met at Wells with Mrs. Lillian Berry hosting. President Mrs. Ralph Barrett named Mrs. Edward Newell chair of a July 15 food sale at Washington Park. members were urged to attend the June 15 Kittery Guild meeting and refreshment duties were noted for June 28 gathering at Mrs. Gerald Crocker’s home.

Kennebunk Tri- County Osteopathic Guild Lillian Berry Wells Frema Grant York County Ralph Barrett Edward Newell Washington Park Kittery Guild Kittery Berry Allan Stackhouse Gerald Crocker Crocker Aus

Sewer Survey Reported By Port Officials

Kennebunk port selectmen received the Coffin and Richardson sewer study results. It covers Town House area along North Street River Road to Walker's Point via South Maine Street and Ocean Avenue. Estimated construction cost 1 650 000 and annual revenue need 150 000. There are 454 prospective customers, implying charges over 330 per year per connection. The plan is deemed economically unfeasible. alternatives are being studied for legal compliance.

Kennebunkport Coffin and Richardson, Inc Town House North Street River Road Walker's Point

Kennebunkport Residents Share News and Visits

Ill at home Kennebunkport resident Carl Clough on Old Biddeford road. Several locals including Nicholas Inniss Paul Hersom and Florence Dow traveled to York to visit Verne Fuller family. Turbot's Creek children suffer German measles. A food sale at Kent's Cleaners Saturday hosted by Cook's family with attendees including Bernard Bunnell Edward Newell Jack Ephross Allan Stackhouse Victor Sampson Bertha Boyce Ralph Barrett and Lillian Berry.

Carl Clough Biddeford Road Nicholas Inniss Paul Hersom Florence Dow York Verne Fuller Kennebunkport Charles Day Turbot Tin Cook Bernard Bunnell Edward Newell Jack Ephross Allan Stackhouse Victor Sampson Bertha Boyce Ralph Barrett Lillian ‘Berry

Dock Square Society Event Led by Local Ladies

Mrs Elizabeth Andrews and Mrs Florence Inniss to lead the Dock Square event sponsored by the Ladies society of the First Congregational church. Chief Nicholas Inniss and Arthur Nedeau drove to Augusta on business. Mr and Mrs Samuel Leach and their children visited Beachwood Avenue relatives. Isaac Kaire from New York returns to reopen his linen store for summer.

Dock Square Ladies Society of The First Congregational Church Elizabeth Andrews Florence Inniss Nicholas Inniss Arthur Nedeau Augusta Samuel Leach Biddeford Ernest Leach Beachwood Avenue Isaac Kaire New York

St John Guild Rummage Sale Postponed In Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach notices list St John Guild rummage sale at parish hall postponed to a later date, Nee Nah Council Pocahontas food sale at Shoreys store Saturday 10 to 3, Miniwanca Star club outing to Standish home of Richard Bliss potluck lunch, York County Past Noble Grands to meet June 2 in South Berwick, Old Orchard Rebekah supper at 6:30 p m, and Denis hall student Leigh Leonard home for Memorial Day.

St. John's Guild Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas Shorey’s Washington Avenue Miniwanca Star Club Robinson Memorial Hall Richard Bliss Standish York County St. Johns Guild St. John Street

Moths Prefer Certain Soils. Clean Garments Before Storage

Moths avoid man-made fibers but are drawn to specific soils. Even non wool garments should be cleaned before long term storage to prevent damage.

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