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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1960

Page

3

Miss Spencer Speech At Schubert Club Talk

The Schubert club opened its season at the home of Mrs. Richard Smith in Kennebunk with Miss Rebecca Spencer of Kennebunkport sharing a recount of her Summer Youth Music school experiences at the University of New Hampshire and closing with a flute solo by Miss Anna Pfeiffer. Plans for the December Vespers at South Congregational church were discussed, while Mrs. Audibert reported on the State convention at The Colony last June where the club was hostess. The evening’s committee included Mrs. John Audibert, chairwoman, Mrs. Homer Chapman, Mrs. Homer Chappell, Miss June Smail, and Mrs. H. Willis Day.

Schubert Club Richard Smith Kennebunk Rebecca Spencer Kennebunkport University of New Hampshire Anna Pfeiffer South Congregational Church Kennebunkwort Audi

Housewarming For Kennebunk Couple Held In New Home

A surprise housewarming for Mr and Mrs Kenyon Wills was hosted at their Ross Road residence Kennebunk by Kennebunk Baptist Church choir members and families. Guests received a money purse placed in a tiny paper house atop a decorated cake. Attending were Rev Chester Staples and many local couples. several guests were unable to attend.

Kenyon Wills Ross Road Kennebunk Kennebunk Baptist Bhurch Homer Chappell Chester Staples Kennebunk Baptist Church Ralph Cousens

Webhannet Club Opens Fall Season With Luncheon

The Webhannet club opened its fall season with a luncheon at the Webhannet clubhouse on Monday afternoon led by President Mrs. Leon C. Hicks. New members were welcomed, past presidents honored, and remarks made by local officials. A dessert-bridge is set for October 19 and the next meeting on November 7 will feature Elmont S. Tyndale speaking on getting out the vote.

Webhannet Club Edgar Fisher Webhannet Leon C. Hicks Ralph S. Curtis Clarence M. Crosby C. Roland Dutch L. W Nash George Fiske Ernest George Gunn Kennebunkport Olympian Club Kennebunk Finance Committee Elmont S. Tyndale Ernest C. Smith William A. Yates F. E. Perkins C. Kenneth Hutchins

Henry Hanscom, Mrs Geneva Chute and Donald Hayes

Henry Hanscom, Mrs Geneva Chute and Donald Hayes are named in a local notice or event listing. The item lists three individuals connected to a community matter, likely a meeting, filing, or stakeholding notice. Further context from surrounding text would clarify roles and outcome.

Henry Hanscom Geneva Chute Donald Hayes

Riddle Goes Talk On Navy At Beach Kiwanis

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis heard DCI Navy recruiter present details on the Navy Blue Angels. Lt Gov elect Francis Lynch attended and spoke briefly. Community supper announced for Tuesday October 11 at 6 30 p m at Robinson Memorial hall with a varied menu. public invited.

Herald Riddle DCI Navy Old Orchard Beach Everett Mass Robinson Memorial Hall

Weekend Visitors and Local Church Activities in Kennebunk

Mr and Mrs Laurence Battles and daughter Francine visited Canada. Mr and Mrs George Cook of Kennebunkport and Mr and Mrs Sam Spencer with son Scott of Kennebunk stayed with Mr and Mrs Roland Shuffsburg in Waterbury VI. Mrs Edward Fuller of Long Island, N Y visited the Maguires on High street. Mr and Mrs Harold B Bach of Andover Mass stayed with Mrs Ernest MacDonald on Colonial drive. This Friday is First Friday with masses at St Monica Kennebunk St Martha Kennebunkport and St Mary Wells. Circle 8 of Christchurch Women’s Fellowship holds a food sale Friday 10 am to 1 pm at Libby’s. Webber Lefebvre unit American Legion auxiliary rummage sale Saturday at Post home High street starts 10 am.

Laurence Battles Francine Portland Street Canada George Cook Kennebunkport Sam Spencer Scott Cat Mousam Road Kennebunk Roland Shuffsburg Roland II Waterbury Edward Fuller Long Island N. Y Elizabeth Louise Maguire High Street Harold B. Bachelder Andover Mass Ernest MacDonald Colonial Drive Kennebunks St Monica St. Martha St. Mary At Wells Circle 8 Women's Fellowship of Christchurch Libby's Hardware Store Main Street Richard Smith Webber-Lefebvre — Unit American Legion Auxiliary Post Home

Old Orchard Beach Civic group plans season opening

An executive board meeting at Mrs. Mamie Balkan's home mapped plans for the first season meeting set for Thursday at 7:45 p m in the high school cafeteria with Town Manager Percival Wardner as speaker. Refreshments were served. Other attendees included Mrs. Mary Borges Miss Astrid Johnson and several others from local lodges.

Old Orchard Beach Mamie Balkan Staples Street Cateteria Percival Wardner Balkan Mary Borges Astrid Johnson Marrion White Elva Frizzle Dorothy Garland Vera Rudy Evelyn Lunder Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Atlantic Lodge OOF Olive Rebekah Lodge Moussin Lode Odd Fellows Kennebur Avonell Pettengil Margaret Chamberlin Lorraine Pettengill Eunice Pettengil Barbara Gilbert Stlman Gilbert Everett Pettengill Arthur Hamilton Florence Benson Atlantic Avenue Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street

Miss Littlefield Birthday Fete at Bay View Road Home

A surprise party honored Mary Lou Littlefield on her 17th birthday at her parents Bay View road Saco home. Guests listed include Donna Thompson Janet Begdahn Alma Sherman Janice Goggin Janice Stoy Cheryl Thibodeau Judy White Thomas Keefe William Harrison Gary Marston Daniel Fastman Michael Burns John Thibodeau Norman Nunan David Rumery Wayne Miller Bruce Miller Melvin Littlefield Linda Littlefield and Mr and Mrs A L Littlefield. Native Dancer, beaten once in 22 starts, earned 785240 dollars with its only defeat in the 1953 Kentucky Derby.

Mary Lou Littlefield A. L. Littlefield Bay View Road Saco Donna Thompson Janet Begdahn Alma Sherman Janice Goggin Janice Stoy Cheryl Thibodeau Judy White Thomas Keefe William Harrison Gary Marston Daniel Fastman Michael Burns John Thibodeau Norman Nunan David Rumery Wayne Miller Bruce Miller Melvin, Littlefield Linda Littlefield Mrs A. L. Littlefield

Going Away Party for Miss Pimpare

A farewell gathering at Mr and Mrs Romeo Pimpare home in Biddeford honors Jeanne Pimpare who departs Friday for Washington D C to work for the Federal government. A 1960 Thornton Academy graduate she receives a money purse from her brother Ronald and is joined by friends and relatives including Carol Burgess Cathy Black and others.

Romeo Pimpare Alfred Road Biddeford Jeanne Pimpare Washington, D. C Thornton Academy Pimpare Ronald Pimpare

Kennebunk Troop 304 Holds Court Of Honor

Boy Scouts of Troop 304 Kennebunk held a Court of Honor at Park Street School Monday evening with 15 candidates and several parents in attendance. Michael Gordon presided, awards were given by Scoutmaster Gilman Drinkwater, and merit badges for summer camp were announced for Pioneering, Swimming, Nature, Basketry, Canoeing, Camping, Cooking, and First Aid. Movies from Camp Hinds were shown afterward.

Boy Scouts Kennebunk Park Street Michael Gordon Frederick W. Perkins Roger Gonneville Robert Spofford Bruce Foley Gilman Drinkwater Folley Drinkwater Peter Burr David Cram James Keating Fred_ Perkins Colin Campbell Mchael Elliott William Perkins Michael Elliott Peter Ill Everett Nason Timothy Burr James Keating Truman Timothy Truman Fred Perkins James Keating III Camp Hinds Colin Cambell

Pike Like Walleyes At Picket Lake

Joe Boldine fishing near Ely Minnesota with friends spots a disturbance around a fish stringer. He reels up a 12 pound northern pike gulping a two pound walleye from his party. A companion nets the northern and adds it to their stringer.

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