Old Orchard Beach society notes and lodge meeting
Alfred Lalonde of Sea View avenue is convalescing at home after surgery at Mercy hospital in Portland. Lesley Eastman, enrolled in a manager training course at Aubuchon Hardware in Franklin New Hampshire, visited his parents over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Harold Lappin and daughter Frances and son Alan from Providence Rhode Island visited Mrs Lappin’s parents on Staples street. The final meeting of Old Orchard Rebekah lodge for the season will be held Wednesday evening at Odd Fellows hall with Noble Grand Mrs Avonell Pettengill presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lalonde
Sea View Avenue
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Lesley Eastman
Aubuchon Hardware Company
Franklin, N. H
Leslie Eastman
Cedar Avenue
Harold Lappin
Frances
Alan
Providence
R. I
Staples Street
Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Noble
Avonell Pettengill
Ogunquit Grange Holds Degree Work and Honors
Ogunquit Grange met at School Street hall for first and second degree conferrals. Two Ogunquit and Cape Neddick candidates received degrees while Lorenzo Roberts State deputy inspected and praised the team. Roland Maxwell earned a Golden Sheaf for 50 years. Miss Jennie Ramsdell earned a certificate. About 60 attended with several visiting Granges. a supper was served by the home economics committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogunquit Grange
School Street
David Spinney
Ogunquit
Raymond Marston
Cape Neddick
John Miller
Roland Maxwell
Willis Watson
Edwin Littlefield
Christen Larsen
Kenneth Sayward
Frederick Kemp
Merton Spinney
Edgar Boucher
Grange
Jennie Ramsdell
Gilbert Wormwood
Goodwins Mills
Wells
Winslow
John F. Hill
Eliot
Stoneham
Mass
Esselyn Perkins
Celia Norton
Ruth Kemp
Home Economics Committee
Standish Outing and Memorial Day Observances Reported
Standish Miniwanca Star club members and families attended a pot luck outing hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bliss. Memorial Day services in Kennebunk featured a 10 a.m. Mass and ceremonies at town hall with awards to Legion and VFW members, a parade, school bands, and honors for James Furbish. Weekend guests included families visiting from Haverhill and Melrose, with Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters planning a June 26 picnic at Bath Lake hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Shepard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniwanca
Star Club
Richard Bliss
Standish
Kay Mewer
Donald
Mildred Nowell
Priscilla
Roy
Effie Littlefield
Helen Cummings
Florence Benson
Cora Jones
Anne Lublinsky
Violet Mewer
Emily McKinnon
Gertrude Leonard
Leigh
Marie Gooch
Helen Johnson
Gertrude Wight
Geraldine Durant
Ruth Lambert
Richard and
Mattie Bliss
Kennebunk
St. Monica Catholic
American Legion
William J. Kelly
Veterans Organizcians
Kennebunk Town Hall
Red Holmberg
Christchurch
Alexander Economos
Charles W. Smith
Alice Langley Downing
Legion ‘Auxiliary
Garfield Ross
Legion Post
Robert Cumler
J. Henry Fournelle
St. Monica Church
James
Bert) Furbish
Grove Street
Clarence W. Davis
V. F. W. Post
Ken
Webber - Lefebvre
Dollard O. Roy
York County Council
VFW
Edward C. Winston
Frederick W. Perkins, Jr
Joseph Francisco
Barry Ambrose
Garreld Ross
American Legion Post
Cirl
Park Street
Kennebunk _ fire department
Landing
Ronald Robertson
Ethel Clarke
Clarke
Donna
Calvin Ashford
Haverhill
Mass
John Lindsey
Wesley Lindsey
Melrose
Wesley E. Lindsey
Charleston
S. C
Elmer Morse
Virginia Morse
Boston
Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters
Sabbath Day Lake
George Stanley
Bessie Shepard
Gladys Leech
Rites Conducted At Arundel Grange
Merlin Burleigh presided in the absence of master Edmund Cashen at the Arundel Grange meeting. A memorial service and prayers for Mrs. Ruth Spill and other deceased members were held. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Burleigh. The next meeting on June 10 will observe Massachusetts night with Pinehart Grange in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Walfred Johnson will oversee refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Burleigh
Arundel
Edmund Cashen
Flora Cluff
Ruth Spill
Mir. J
Ernest Burleigh
Massachusetts
Pinehart
Walfred Johnson
Bride Elect At Kennebunk Fetcd
A Sunday bridal shower honored Aline Lariviere of West Kennebunk ahead of her June 4 wedding to Herman Leavitt of Kennebunk at the Webhannet clubhouse. Guests included numerous relatives and friends, with elaborate three cake centerpieces and gifts arranged under a pink, blue, and white umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webhannet
Fletcher Street
Kennebunk
Aline Lariviere
West Kennebunk
Herman Leavitt
Antonio Lariviere
Arthur Guay
Alfred
Adelard Corriveau
Biddeford
Aime Trotttier
Robert Labbe
Anna King
Betty Coyne
Brenda Coyne
Priscilla Cote
Rita Corriveau
Jackie Yorke
Priscilla Trottier
Theresa, Levesque
Yvonne Frechette
Ernest Labbe
Gerard Labbe
Cecile Frechette
Millie Leuci
Alice Elwell
Simone Labbe
Pat Tetrault
William Labbe
Maurice Caron
Victor Guay
Henry Rioux
Muriel Belanger
Paul King
Gertrude Joday
Leo Paul Loranger
Rae Lank
Raoul Labbe
Donald Laucier
Lucille Labbe
Therese Bastardhe
Lorenzo Labbe
Nancy DeWitt
Viola Neault
Ralph Morin
Georgeanna Demers
Laurette Letellier
Alexina Guay
Plaine King
Lorraine Davis
Claire Jariviere
Claire Labbe
Aline Leranger
Bernice Potvin
Weekend Visits and Gift Givers Across Maine and New Jersey
Kennebunk residents share reports of guests at Shaggy Pond Rumford and Arundel while York street visitors plan a seaside week. Numerous women listed as sending gifts include many neighbors and relatives from Kennebunk and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Curtis
York Street
Shaggy Pond
Rumford
Henry Young
Jewett City
N. J
Albert Bouvier
Arundel
Merlin Burleigh
Friend Street
Leeds
Wells Grange Plans Suppers and Honors Members
Wells Grange discussed summer buffet suppers and penny sales at the hall on Sanford road. Mrs Derila Lessard was named an honorary life member. New flag and officer sashes were purchased by Capt. and Mrs. James Enwoldsen. Home economics committee to send a child to a Salvation Army camp. York Pomona Grange set a benefit show June 11 in North Berwick. A penny sale to aid the Barak Shibles fund was planned for June 8. Gettysburg Address read by George N Perkins. White elephant sale by home economics committee. Refreshments by Paula Thyng’s group. Agricultural Night planned for June 8 with Raymond Moulton’s committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hes
Wells Grange
Sanford Road
Derila Lessard
The
Grange
James Enwoldsen
Home Economics Committee
Salvatin
Bebago
York Pomona Grange
Barney Beg
North Berwick
Ford
Barak Shibles Fund
Isabel Perkins
George N. Perkins
Paula Thyng
Raymond Moulon
Relief Coins At Wells Set Rummage Sale Plans
Relief coins at Wells to hold a rummage sale on Saturday June 4 at 10 am at Wells Town Hall following a meeting of the Abraham Lincoln Womens Relief corps at Wells Grange hall Sanford Road. The group also voted a donation to a needy family. Bouquet to be delivered to Mrs Alice Davis at a North Berwick convalescent home. Mrs Merion Bridges received a mystery package a cake was awarded to Mrs Hilda Hamlyn and Doris Bailey to the executive committee's project. Luncheon served to eight members by Mrs Dawn Hayes and Mrs Doris Bailey. June 8 at Grange hall preceded by luncheon at Cozy Corner restaurant. All members attending meet at 11:30 am at the home of Mrs Barbara Perkins president and go in a body. Mrs Doris Bailey named to bring an item for the executive committee's project next meeting and Mrs Sadie Murray to furnish a cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Wells Town Hall
Abraham Lincoln Womens Relief Corps
Wells Grange Hall
Sanford Road
Ogunquit Battist
Alice Davis
North Berwick
Merion Bridges
Hilda Hamlyn
Doris Bailey
Dawn Hayes
Grange Hall
Cozy Corner
Barbara Perkins
Sadie Murray
Four aspirants debate at Kennebunk forum in GOP primary
About 135 residents attended a Kennebunk Town Hall forum moderated by retiree state representative Albert Emmons. Four Kennebunkport candidates Faith Eckler Frank Beard Elmont Tyndale and Earl Bibber spoke on federal education aid lobstering rules and local options. They back navigation projects in the Kennebunk river and keeping the Governor's Council while opposing constitutional changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk Town Hall
Albert W. Emmons
Kennebunk
Kennebunk Star
Kennebunkport
Faith S. Eckler
Frank Beard
Elmont S. Tyndale
Earl V. Bibber
Kenneunk
Beard
State Department of Education
Allagash
Eckler
Lobstermen’'s Association
Bibber
New
Two Exhibits Featured At Area Museum
The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk opens tomorrow with two exhibits a photography show by Mrs. Harry Lapirow of Kennebunk and a one man watercolors show by Bob Jorgensen of Framingham Massachusetts. The exhibit highlights range from Maine to India and Europe reflecting a wide camera eye and fresh vision. Jorgensen who trained in New York and moved to Framingham has exhibited in New England venues and earned top prizes for watercolor works. Dow Air Force Base in Bangor receives its first B52G jet bomber christened Maine Downeaster by Mrs. Warren publisher’s wife, marking a new Strategic Air Command unit addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Harry Lapirow
Bob Jorgensen
Framingham
Mass
Cincinnati
St. Nicholas
Photography Club of
Portland
Photographic Society of America
India
Europe
United States
Maine
New York
Pratt Institute
Long Island Art Institute
Dennerson Manufacturing Company
Jorgensen
New England
Brick Store Museum
Ogunquit Art Center
Jordan Marsh
Berkshire Art Association
Natick Art Association
Framingham Artists’ Guild
DOW
Bangor
Dow Air Force Base
Boeing Aircraft
Wichita
Kan
Strategic Air Command
Richard K. Warren
Bangor Daily News
Down
Swim Classes Slated June 13 At Kennebunk
Kennebunk Red Cross chapter and Kennebunk Rotary club sponsor swimming classes from June 13 to June 30 at the Idlease motel pool with Furman Jewell providing pool access. Instructor is Mrs. Frederick W. Perkins, Red Cross water safety instructor, who has taught at Waterville Municipal Pool and Girl Scout Day camps. Ages and times: 7–8 at 10–11 am, 9–10 at 9–10 am, 11 and older at 8–9 am. Certificates awarded. Eligibility requires application at 92 Main Street Red Cross office by June 3, 9 am to 12 noon. residents of Kennebunk only. Fees covered by Red Cross and Rotary club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk Red Cross Chapter
Kennebunk Rotary Club
Idlease
Furman Jewell
Frederick W. Perkins
Red Cross
Waterville
Kennebunk Red Cross
Main Street
Kennebunk
Rotary Club
First B52 Arrives for Field's SAC Base Role
The first B52 jet has landed at the field marking its new mission as a Strategic Air Command base. Officials say the arrival signals enhanced defense posture and expanded operational capabilities for the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAC
Beach Girls Aid In Poppies Sale At Old Orchard Beach
Mrs Viola Girard praised Orchardettes members Laurie Wadleigh Elaine Buzzell Michele Benoit Barbara Regan Patricia Tousignant Maureen Lafountain and Silhouettes members Glenne Sherman Candy Nutial Ruth Pluznick Jerry Piron Jupuis for assisting in the poppy sale at Old Orchard Beach Prizes went to Barbara Regan Patricia Tousignant Patricia Smith and the Orchardettes club
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Girard
C. Faye
Staples
American Logic Auxiliary
Poppy Day
Old Orchard Beach
Orchardettes Club
Laurie Wadleigh
Elaine Buzzell
Michele Benoit
Barbara Regan
Patricia Tousignant
Maureen LaFountain
Silhouettes
Glenne Sherman
Candy Nutial
Ruth Pluznick
Jerry Ue Piron
J Jupuis
Joanne Roberge
Patricia Smith
Sharm Bishop
Susan Mullen
Judy Fontaine
Emily LeBean
Gary
Kim Girard
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W. J. Fortier
Bacon Street
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J. C. Penney Life Insurance
Combomatic
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Young People’s Bible Club
Joan Harris
Anna Friedman
Mary Kimball
Phyllis Locke
Linda Herris
Elizabeth Hood
Marshalyne Pullen
Roland Noel
Philip Daniels
Kenneth Shuman
Steven Daniels
Carl Rundgren
Raymond Pullen
Robert I. Vance, Jr
Mas
Robert Mitchell
Bob and Ray
Robert Vance
Sandra Mullett
Robert Taylor
Harley Wakefield
Lyman Harris
Robert Mullett
Arundel Grange
Saco Electric
J. W. Neithercut & Sons
Storer Street
Saco
Electrical Contractors
N. P. Scontras Real Estate Agency
Biddeford Piano Shop
J. A. Gendron
ABC Venetian Blind CO
Tripoli Avenue
Fdmund Cashen
Elsie Bernier
Clyde Andrews
Gertrude Stevens
Lorraine Labbe
Aurore Bastardhe
Paul Chenard
Hazel Phillips
Stella Jarvis
Rose Boucher
Cote
Sawyer
Laurette Potvin
Reginald Labbe
Edmond Guay
Irene Nadeau
Claire Croteau
Yvonne Nichols
Alphonse Brochu
Antoinette Martel
Pauline King
Claudette Nichols
Kennebunks Hold
Area Museum
York County
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Prince George Hotel
E. 28Th St
N.Y.C
Sth Ave
Madison Ave
Charles FP. Kone
Maine Cleaners
Pepperell Square
Washington Avenue
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