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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1961

Page

3

Kennebunk High Groups Host Spring Concert

Kennebunk High School hosted its spring concert with the eighth grade Glee club the Park Street Grammar School band the Junior High band the Kennebunk High School Glee club and the Kennebunk High School concert band under directors Miss Eunice Fitton and Al Economos. The eighth grade Glee club with Mrs Lois Whittier accompanist sang The Old Lady The House We Live In Where or When Count Your Blessings. Park Street Band performed When Johnny Comes Marching Home Mr Boom Boom and Stars and Stripes Forever with Park Street majorettes led by Captain Miss Sandra Dickinson. The High School Glee club featuring Kathy King and Henry performed Younger Than Springtime Climb Every Mountain Elijah Rock You Are Beautiful and Tea for Two. The Junior High band played Salute to Brahms Bayou Tune and Amer ican Polka was performed by the majorettes captained by Ann Winston. The High School band played Totem Pole and Selections from Most Happy Fella with majorettes routines Night Flight to Madrid and Sweet Adeline choreographed by Lynda Brearey. Paula Noyes was named winner of the Schubert Club Award to attend the University of New Hampshire summer music camp.

Kennebunk High School Park Street Grammar School Eunice Fitton Alexander Economos Lois Whittier Carmichael Robinson Rodgers Irving Berlin Johnny Reynolds Mr. Boom Boom Kynth Park Street Majorettes Sandra Dickinson Stars and Stripes Forever Sousa Kennebunk High — School Glee Club Kathy King Henry Sandra Root Jeanette Murray Elijah Rock Hairston Youmans Brahms Kinyon Morrissey Kennebunk Junior High Ann Winston Osterling Lang van Auken Lynda Brearey Madrid Leslie Paula Noyes KHS University of New Hampshire

Worry Over False Teeth Slip Reassuring Powder Promotes FASTEETH

Don’t be embarrassed by loose dentures slipping or wobbling. Sprinkle FASTEETH on your plates for a firmer hold as you eat talk or laugh. This alkaline powder provides comfort without a gummy taste or texture and is available at drug counters.

Majorette Leaders Present Gifts To Music and Dancers

Mrs Lillian G Hathaway president of the Schubert club and Alexander Economos music director received gifts from Henry Kingsbury band president. Miss Lynda Brearey captain of the high school majorettes announced a gift by Miss Ann Winston captain of the junior high school majorettes on behalf of the junior high and Park Street majorettes. Brearey composed and directed routines for all three schools majorette squads.

Lillian G. Hathaway Schubert Club Alexander Economos Henry Kingsbury Lynda Brearey Ann Winston Park Street

Francis Chick Honored On Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Chick of Wells Branch were honored at a party hosted by Harold J. O'Brien in Arundel for their 25th wedding anniversary. Luncheon and an anniversary cake preceded a social hour as gifts of silver dollars and serving pieces were exchanged. Attendees included multiple Kennebunk residents and guests from Topsfield Massachusetts. several could not attend.

Francis M. Chick Wells Branch Harold J. O'Brien River Road Arundel Victor V. O'Brien, Jr Robert Louis George Papean Nancy Melvin Hutchins Leo Brisard Evelyn Smith Timothy Martel Forrest Warren Ashton Hoyt R. Francis Martel Johnnie Kennebunk Donald Taylor Nancy Chick

Orchardettes Set For Beach Party

The Orchardettes club met at Michele Benoit home in Old Orchard Beach with President Priscilla Jarry presiding. Reports from secretary Barbara Regan and treasurer Elaine Buzzell were read and accepted. Plans for the beach party Saturday were finalized. about 17 couples expected. Priscilla Jarry demonstrated Kosmetics as the summer project. Mrs Benoit served refreshments. Attendees included Barbara Regan Michele Benoit Elaine Buzzell Priscilla Jarry Becky Cretaro Joyce Beaulieu Pearl Soucy and Jocelyn Vermont. next meeting at Elaine Buzzell Forest Avenue.

Orchardettes Club Michele Benoit Melvin Avenue Old Orchard Beach Priscilla Jarry Barbara Regan Elaine Buzzell Beniot Becky Cretaro Joyce Beaulieu Pearl Soucy Jocelyn Vermont Forest Avenue

Muskie Holiday Speaker At Kennebunk Miss Norton Retirement

Miss Jeannette Norton longtime Ogunquit Grammar School principal retires after 43 years in teaching, honored at a June 4 reception at the Colonial Inn Ogunquit beginning 3 p m. Norton taught 34 years at Ogunquit, previously at Brixham York and in Cape Neddick. Active Brownie leader Sunday school and church choir member, she is also a member of the Business and Professional Women's club. Public invited to attend.

Jeannette Norton Ogunquit Grammar School Colonial Inn Ogunquit Miss Norton Brixham School York Cape Neddick Business and Professional Women’s Club Clu

Anthony Rumo Speaks at Beach Kiwanis Meeting

Anthony Rumo of South Port land former American Legion president was guest speaker at the Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis club in the American Legion hall on School Street. He delivered a Memorial Day themed address as President Edward Jackson presided and several committee appointments were announced. A directors meeting was set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Robert Corliss’s home, with Robert McConnell slated to speak next week on the history of the textile industry.

Anthony Rumo South Portland American Legion Old Orchard Beech Kiwanis Club American Legion Hall School Street Edward Jackson Percival Ward Roger Tousignant Eben Shallies Robert Reid Percival Wardwell Robert Corliss Temple Avenue Robert McConnell

Kport Civic Group Grows With New Kennebunkport Body

The Kennebunkport Civic Association will meet at Kennebunkport Consolidated School on Monday June 12 at 8 p m. The group formed from 13 people and has held two informal sessions at Town offices and Cape Porpoise, growing to 86 members. Joyce Butler says public response has been excellent and invites attendance to share suggestions. Final plans for the meeting will be announced next week.

Kennebunkport Joyce Butler

Local life underwriters meet in Portland for quality award

Kennebunk Max Pickett chaired the Southern Maine Association of Life Underwriters meeting in Portland where he received the National Quality award from the National Association of Life Underwriters for outstanding producer of quality business. Ann Winston Barbara Campbell and Phyllis Matthews competed in a Baton Twirling contest in Brewer with Winston earning runner-up in Miss Junior Majorette of Maine and high placements in military marching fancy strutting intermediate and advanced twirling. Winston and Campbell won duets with Campbell and Matthews placing fourth in beginner twirling. Adele Mann resumes duties as Kennebunk Inn manager after a Newport vacation. Mr and Mrs A Wesley Leech and Ora McConnell visited the Chester McConnells in Rumford. Kennebunk fire dept fought a brush fire behind the Williamson property on Webber Hill with three trucks. Two new streets were approved at a Monday town meeting: Ridgewood Circle and Woodside Drive Extension in a Lea Road development. Albert W Emmons moderated the meeting attended by about 12.

Max Pickett Southern Maine Association of Life Underwriters, Inc Portland National Association of Life Underwriters Ann Winston Barbara Campbell Phyllis Matthews Drum Majorettes of America Brewer Miss Winston Maine Miss Campbell Miss Matthews Adele Mann Kennebunk Inn Newport A. Wesley Leech Ora McConnell High Street Chester McConnell Rumsford Kennebunk Williamson Webber Hill Kennebunk Town Hall Ridgewood Circle Woodside Drive

Beach Native Active In Boy Scouts Abroad

Toul France announces Capt. Richard D. Crosby Jr. will be Toul Post Neighborhood Scouting commissioner. Crosby will supervise Toul scouting with his wife Ann active as den mother and sons advancing in the program. He replaces CWO John E. Chadwick who will be reassigned in the States.

Toul France Richard D. Crosby Toul Post Crosby Boy Scouts Old Orchard Beach Maine Life Scout Ann Richard Michael Richard H. Crosby, Jr Washington Avenue CWO John E. Chadwick States

Junior Glee Club Skating Party At Palace Rink

The Old Orchard Beach Junior Glee Club hosted a roller skating party at the Palace Roller Skating Rink. Prizes awarded included Circle game to Roger Stevens Lucky Couple to Rony Michaud and Connie Babeau and Lucky Buck to Carol Coreau. Attendees listed include Ruth Pluz nick Randy Nutial Janice Dupuis Alice Stevens and others.

Old Orchard Beach Susan Verrill Martha Johnston Roger Stevens Karen Felley Lynda Pipinias Jeanne Roteau Sherrie Gillis Dean Daly Gerry Durant Stephen

Local students named in Biddeford Saco Journal list

May 31 1961 Biddeford Saco Journal presents a roster of students Bentley David Guay Pat Lada kakos Steve Dinsmore ickie Bernier Pauline Cyr Sandra Harding Jim Bolduc Carol Cor eau Carol Hackett Carlene Mak sut Deborah Marshall Sandra Auger Donna Duhamel Carol Cook Judy Remillard Janie Mullen Kathi Daly Dave Mahar Joanne Berube Crystal Marshall David Carr Robert Lee with chaperones Mrs George Nutial Mrs Carl Maksut Mrs Frank Bernier and Mrs Arthur Hamilton.

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Kennebunk High Francis Chick Orchardettes Cole Farm Dairy Biddeford Edward Smith William J. Mullen Board of Selectmen Charles Huot Selectman Muskie Kennebunk Town Edward C. Winston VFW Edmund S. Muskie Mark M. Mccullough St. David Church Maine National Guard Hamilton H.s Dyer Storer Street Kennebunk Savings Bank Fred Staples Clarence W. Davis Roger Noble Roger Turcotte Charles Belyea American Legion Auxiliary Forest Horne Charles Williamson Kennehigh VFW Post American Legion Post VFW Auxiliary Veterans Main Street Mousam ‘River Legion Auxiliary Fred Holmberg Washington Park K’port Civic Group Atkinson Comnlitence Saco Novo Hes Sam’s Place Alfred Street Biddeford-Saco HOTEL Lucienne Bradley Street Saco Transmission Company Sneider’s Discount Markets Sneider’s Biddeford-Saco Journal GOD U. S Sears Roebuck West Street Biddeford-Saco City Limits Alfred Simard’s Central Theater Bothaia
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