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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1959

Page

6

Truman to guest on Jack Benny show Sunday

Hollywood report says former President Harry S. Truman will appear as a guest star on Jack Benny's comedy program next Sunday. Benny notes Truman asked to appear and quips Nixon is not eligible for his show until he becomes president. The exchange draws on long friendship and Benny’s bid for offbeat guests.

Hollywood Harry S. Truman Jack Benny Richard M. Nixon Benny Nixon Jack Eaders United States Truman Jimmy Stewart

Mrs Arthur Badger TV Show and Oct 22 Anniversary Plan

TV program notes Mrs Arthur Badger as Deacon Charles Grant to attend the 125th anniversary observances at the North Berwick church as a delegate from North Lebanon on Oct 22 in response to an invitation from Rev John Gowdy. Nearby social visits include Fred Gale and Eric Scott as dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Bragdon and others from Lowell Riverside Hartwell Farms Concord and Sanford. Charles Grant also acted as election clerk in Lebanon on Monday.

Arthur Badger Charles Grant North Berwick North Lebanon John Gowdy Fred Gale Eric Scott Charles Bragdon John M. Downing Lowell Mass A. J. Dennison Riverside R. J Jane M'oore Marion Fitch Hartwell Farms Concord Hilton's Ridge Lebanon James Emmons Emmons Lyman Emma Goodwin Muriel Clark Frances Philbrick Gertrude Gale Goodwin Betty Dunham and Scott Sanford Estella Chambers Jane Mace Richard and Pamela Brookfield N. H Florence Mace Ethel Mace Joanne Keating

Family notes from Sanbornville and Sunday services

Brother Jack of Sanbornville visits. Mrs. Fred Gale called on Mrs. Bessie Lewis Sunday. Rev. Lee Carter preached last Sunday from Luke 10 27: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and soul.

Jack Sanbornville Fred Gale Bessie Lewis Lee Carter

South American Talk Planned At Thursday Club

Mrs. Russell Waterhouse of Kennebunkport will speak at the Thursday club meeting in the First Universalist church vestry. Dressed in authentic South American costume, she will discuss arts and crafts of the southern neighbors, sing folk music she composed, and share notes from her book on Guatemala. The program begins at 2 p.m. with welcome by Mrs. Fred Winslow and tea hour for members and invited guests.

Russell Waterhouse Kennebunkport America Universalist Church Guatemala Waterhouse Central America Mexico Fred Winslow Harold Clark

Sando family holds reunion at funeral in Denver

In Denver, eleven children gathered for a late reunion as they attended the funeral of their 61 year old father Frank Sando Val. He died last week in an automobile accident.

Denver Colo Frank Sandoval

Tokyo’s Territorial Size Noted in Report

A compact report states Tokyo, the capital of Japan, covers 828 square miles. The fact highlights Tokyo’s large urban area and administrative footprint within Japan’s geography.

Tokyo Japan

Christ Church Men’s Club Slide Night Unveils Japan Views

About 45 members of the Men’s Club of Christ Church attended a chicken pie supper served by Circle 1 of the Women’s Fellowship. President Robert Brown led a short business meeting. Rev. Robert Cumler showed colored slides on postwar Japan from his service with the 8th Army in Tokyo. An auction is planned for Wednesday Navy 11 with Vernon Webber chairing, and donations are sought. Next meeting is Monday evening November 9.

Christ Church Circle 1 Women’s Fellowship of Christ Church Richard Smith Fred Holmberg Robert Brown Navy 11 Vernon Webber Webber Robert Cumler Japan 8Th Army Tokyo

Bridal Shower Given for Miss Barbara Davis in Kennebunk

A surprise bridal shower honored Miss Barbara Davis of Scarborough. Hosted by her cousin Miss Sally Davis at the Davs home on Sea Road Kennebunk guests included Mrs Rodney Davis Miss Carol Davis and the honoree. A decorated cake by Miss Davis and floral arrangements by Mrs Russell Staples complemented the gifts and refreshments during the social hour.

Barbara Davis Scarborough Sally Davis Gilbert Davs Sea Road Kennebunk Miss Davis Russell Staples Rodney Davis Carol Davis Barbara da

Scarborough Woman Plans November 7 Wedding

Miss Davis of Kennebunk will marry Steve Farrington of Scarborough on November 7. She received gifts from friends unable to attend and was honored by Scarborough and Auburn guests including Mere Davis, William Nedeau, Mrs. Russell Staples, Mrs. Kenneth Jones, Mrs. Gilbert Davis, and hostess Miss Sally Davis.

Robert Hamilton Is Feted On Birthday

A birthday dinner party was held in honor of the 8th birthday of Robert Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs E L Hamilton High street Kennebunk In the afternoon games were enjoyed and prizes awarded Guests included the guest of honor Robert his brothers Danny and Scott Benjamin Nest Michael and Donald Jackson Robert McInnes Robert Buckland Gerald Congdon and the hostess Mrs E L Hamilton

Robert Hamilton E. L. Hamilton High Street Kennebunk Robert Danny Scott Benjamin Nest Michael Donald Jackson Robert McInnes Robert Buckland Gerald Congdon

State Harness Steward Fired in Maine Race Scandal

William G. Berry of Northfield was dismissed as Maine harness tracks state steward. The Maine Harness Commission announced yesterday Berry was fired for conduct not in the best interest of racing.

Augusta William G. Berry Northfield Maine Maine Harness Commission Berry

Forebearance urged as supreme road rule by Maine panel

The Maine Highway Safety Committee stresses mutual forebearance on the road, saying no driver has right of way when human lives are at stake. The advisory appears in the Journal want ads advising careful driving and yielding in critical situations.

Maine Highway Safety Committee

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