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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1962

Page

3

Kennebunk Social News Mention Various Local Residents

Local notices list residents and visitors including John Bourne of New York at the Bourne mansion with Judge and Mrs. Harold H. Boone. Mrs. Charles Thompson returning home after trips to Warren Rhode Island and Winthrop Massachusetts. Community groups name meeting plans, officers, and upcoming Harvest supper and bridge fashion show. Families travel and vacation updates include the Kelletts, the Bunnell family, and the Dickinsons at Kennebunk Beach.

John Bourne New York City Harold H. Boone Bourne Charles Thompson the Landing Warren R. I Robert Johnston Winthrop Mass Walter Graham Joseph Forest Webber-Lefebvre Post American Legion Albert Croteau House Committee Cmdr. Forest Frederick W. Perkins, Jr Arnold Truscott Roland Nadeau Leo Brisard Rehments Leonard Bunnell Robert Barra Summer Street Webber Hospital Donald Kellett Mark Leslie Ann Quantico Maurice Jevens, Jr West Kennebunk Ernest Kellett Kennebunkport Kellett U. S. Armes CES Luella Ingalls Arthur Tracy, Sr Tracy Margaret Johnson Webhanet Club Circle 5 Women's Fellowship of Christ Church Robert Cumley Seth Emmons Gregory Kevin

Tour Plans Mention Washington Visit and Family Stops

Washington, D. C. with Hutchins brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Wilson, and in Cler mont, Fla., with Mrs. Hutchins' brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Baker. En route they will visit in New York city and with Mr. Hutchins' brother and sister-in-law at Ossining, N. Y.

Washington, D. C Hutchins Jerome Wilson Clermont Fla Leroy Baker New York City Ossining N. Y

Meeting Called By York Extension Aims at Aging Survey

Mrs. Viola Pike chairs a York county Extension meeting on Monday at 1 p m in the Saco Grange hall with Dr. John Chantigny speaking on the York County survey on aging and Extension help. Miniwanca chapter Eastern Star members attended a supper and district deputy grand matron visitation. Elwin Bowen entered Maine Medical Center Portland for surgery yesterday.

Viola Pike York County Saco Grange Hall John Chantigny Orono York Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Esther H. Linscott Aurora Kennethpunkport John Strickland Helen Smith Constance Roach Howard Slaney Elwin Bowen Pine Jane Maine Medical Center Portland

Combination Party Held At Arundel

A combined demonstration party and stork shower were held at the home of Mrs. Earl Walker in Arundel with Miss Sylvia Walker as hostess and Mrs. Irene Austin as demonstrator. Prize winners included Mrs. Ralph Walker Mrs. Raymond Dede Mrs. Heber Smith and Mrs. George Howard. Guest of honor at the stork shower was Mrs. Donald Walker. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs. George Howard Mrs. Howard Walker Mrs. Luther Howard Mrs. Heber Smith Mrs. Ralph Walker Mrs. Raymond Dede Sr. Mrs. Raymond Dede Jr. Miss Patricia Taylor Mrs. Earl Walker Mrs. Irene Austin and Mrs. Donald Walker plus the hostess. Invited but unable to attend were Mrs. Arthur Hill Mrs. Leland Littlefield Mrs. Richard fp and Mrs. Everett Howard.

Earl Walker Arundel Sylvia Walker Irene Austin Ralph Walker Raymond Dede Heber Smith George Howard Donald Walker Howard Walker Luther Howard Raymond Dede, Jr Patricia Taylor Arthur Hill Leland Littlefield Richard Fp Everett Howard

Councils Plan Joint Installation in Saco October 27

Notre Dame Council of Saint John the Baptist in Saco joins St. Margaret Council of Old Orchard Beach for a public installation of officers at the American Legion home in Saco at 7 30 p m on October 27. The November 6 session will be in the Notre Dame school hall with Laura Guay as chairwoman.

Notre Dame Council Union St. John the Baptist Saco St. Margaret Council Old Orchard Beach

Mothers Club Elects Officers in Kennebunk Lower Village

Grace Gunn presided as the Mothers Club elected officers including Isabel Gooch as vice president Elise Cooper secretary treasurer Eleanor Clapp hospitality chairperson Patricia Brannen welfare Vera Clough house committee Leone Maling head of trustees and Jean Smith publicity A nominating committee was named Freeman chair Mae Collins Porter A later meeting will elect a president and sewing committee Supper projects set with the Kennebunkport Men’s Club October 18 under Kay Baum hospitality Hilda Gooch to supervise waitresses A police reserves hall use authorized October 20 and a late October food and apron sale planned for an all day meeting October 17 to clean the hall and announce dinner arrangements

Grace Gunn Mother’s Club Kennebunk Lower Village Isabel Gooch Elise Cooper Eleanor Clapp Patricia Brannen Vera Clough Leone Maling Jean Smith Virginia Freeman Mae Collins Marie Porter Men's Club Kennebunkport Kay Baum Hilda Gooch

Gooch's Bridge Loan to be Paid in Three Years

Selectmen led by Norman Stevens, with Raymond Brearey and A. Wesley Leech, met Town Manager Robert York in Lower Town Hall. They approved paying Gooch’s bridge loan of 15000 in three years from excise tax revenue, arranging new loans for a parking lot, Gooch’s Creek bridge, and Dutch Elm disease fight. Virginia Merrill received a quit-claim deed for expired 1959 tax levy after paying all taxes and interest. Dance lessons were approved at Lower Town Hall for Mrs Gladys Ruben at 12 per evening. A joint meeting of school and town committees was called for October 11 at 7:30 pm in Lower Town Hall, with date of a special town meeting to be tabled until after that session.

Norman Stevens Raymond Brearey A. Wesley Leech Kennebunk Robert York Lower Town Hall Gooch's Creek Gladys Ruben Board of Selectmen Planning Board

Joyce Jackson Is Honored At Shower

A surprise bridal shower at Mrs. David Shields home in Kennebunk honors Joyce Jackson as she weds Robert Dowd on October 17. Co hosts include Mrs. Shields and Mrs. David Angell, with gifts displayed under an ice blue umbrella and bells.

David Shields Brown Street Kennebunk Joyce Jackson Robert Bob) Dowd Shields David Angell Richard Jackson Robert Dowd Mildred Jackson Carol Jackson Donald Kellett Fernald White, Jr Clayton Sheldon William Higgins Richard Graham Paul Jolicoeur Pamela Angell Bertha Perry Marshall Weeman, Jr Pat Wieczorek Everett LeBarge William Bonney Madeleine Bartlett Maurice Shueburg Bessie Shuffleburg

Sgt Robert Pierce Expands Amphibious Training

Sgt Robert C Pierce Jr whose parents live at 34 Stoverstreet Kennebunk recently completed two weeks of amphibious training with the 2d Armored Division at Little Creek Va. He was trained in shipboard drills life aboard ship and a tactical landing exercise. The 21 year old tank commander entered the Army in October 1958 and was last stationed in Alaska. He attended Kennebunk High School.

Robert C. Pierce Jr Stoverstreet Kennebunk 2D Armored Division Little Creek Pierce 66Th Armor Fort Hood Tex Army Alaska Kennebunk High School

Meeting Of GOP Women Postponed

The Arundel Women’s Republican club postpones the October dinner honoring Sen. Margaret Chase Smith. The event at Wells High School on Monday is delayed due to Sen. Smith’s late return to Maine caused by Congress’s adjournment. Further plan updates will follow once she returns.

the Arundel Women’s Republican Club Sen Margaret Chase Smith Wells High School Sen. Smith Maine Congress

Beach WSCS Returns To Busy Fall Program

The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Old Orchard Beach Methodist church met at pres ident Mrs. Mattie Bliss home after summer break. They harvested 400 bushels per acre potatoes, heard devotions, and discussed World Wide Communion Sunday and other observances. A rummage sale is planned October 18 19 with a baked beans supper October 27.

Women's Society of Christian Service Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church Mattie Bliss Standish Bliss Florence Benson Nigeria Ghana Victoria Booth Demarest William Booth Salvation Army Alice Browne Florence Gray Jean Cooper Mson Helen Cummings Webber Hospital Emily McKinnon Imperial _ street Frances Johnson Elizabeth Garland Hazel Kennett Cora Jones Cressie George Anna Anderson Helen Anderson Gertrude Leonard Barbara Gilbert Florence, Gray Gertrude Wight Charlotte Morrill Leonard, Gray Richard Bliss

Kittery Man Cleared Of Drunk Driving

A York county Superior court jury found Vincent W. Green of Kittery not guilty of driving under the influence on the Maine Turnpike at York July 19. State police testified he staggered after exiting the car. Green cited hip and knee injuries affecting his walk. Margaret Blake, co‑occupant, testified he had not been drinking that day. Attorney James Dineen defended Green. Assistant County Attorney George Hutchins prosecuted. In a separate matter, Jean Paul Larriviere of Biddeford, 18, drew 11 months for taking a Frederick McIntyre car from the Saco Tanning lot August 14 and other larceny. he had previously defaulted in court and remained in jail in lieu of bail.

York County Vincent W. Green Kittery Green York Trials Justice Court Maine York Margaret Blake Edgecomb James Dineen George Hutchins Jean Paul Larriviere Biddeford Frederick McIntyre Saco Saco Tanning Company Larriviere Larrimore

Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Stevens at West Kennebunk Home

Mrs Mae Stevens Jr was guest of honor at a surprise party celebrating her birthday hosted at her West Kennebunk residence. Co hosts included Mrs Donald Kel.

Maurice Stevens, Jr West Kennebunk Donald Kel

PTA Plans Reception at Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach PTA completes plans for the annual teachers reception with co chairmen Mrs Hyman Pluznick and Mrs Irving Jalbert. Committees appointed for refreshments decorations hospitality and flowers. An executive board meeting at East Grand Avenue discussed chairmen and room mothers meeting set for Tuesday at 8 pm. reception slated for October 18. Anthony Perkins expands into production with Harold Broadway-bound in November directed by Larry Blyden.

Hyman Pluznick Irving Jalbert Thomas Lee Robert Court Old Orchard Beach Frank la Fountain Mattie McPhearson Leon Jones Gerard Russell Raymond Marcotte Matthew Regan Donald Cook Robert Melnick Jalbert Lee Philip Auger Edgar Deprey Robert Smith Theodore Manduca Russell Morse Hugh Cullinan Raymbdnd Gifun Lewis Fowler Lauren Cushing Robert Couri East Grand Avenue Frank i Manduca Gerald Beauregard Couri Forvear Pra ‘Newman Bagley Philip Augerways Rupert Davis Perkins New York Anthony Perkins Harold Larry Blyden

Social hour and gifts mark Lefebvre reception

A social hour followed the opening of gifts with refreshments, including a cake by Mrs Lefebvre. Attending were Mrs Hazel Phillips, Mrs Annetta Perkins, Mrs David Shields and sons David and Craig, Mrs Ethelyn Adjutant, the guest of honor, and others.

Fall Foliage To Be At Peak For Two Weeks

Maine expects peak fall colors statewide for two weeks as rain and moisture sustain leaves. Everett F. Greaton of the Department of Economic Development says highways show spectacular colors and tourism rises with open hotels motels and camps inviting visitors to bring cameras for the season.

Augusta Department of Economic Development Everett F. Greaton DED Greaton Maine

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Lumund Cashen Wells Branch Firemen’s Cla Orchard Beach Councils Planning du Pont Alfred Street Mothers Club Gooch Sgt Robert Pierce GOP Beach Wscs Kittery Man Mrs. Stevens Corvair Chevrolet ED & Frank Chevrolet, Inc DIAL PTA At Beach Fenderson Wells Adler Hunting Coat Park Victor Abc Main Street
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