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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1960

Page

8

Harvest supper planned by Kennebunk American Legion

Commander Roger Turcotte chaired the Webber-Lefebvre post meeting as plans were set for a Harvest supper on Saturday October 29 at the Legion Home. Tickets will be ready this weekend. There were 35 paid-up members for 1961 and a successful paper drive. Gabriel Duguay was thanked for repairing and upholstering Legion furniture. Refreshments followed.

Roger Turcotte Webber-Lefebvre Post American Legion Legion Gabriel Duguay

Bank Condition Report for Canal National Bank Portland Maine

Charter No 941 Reserve District No 1 reports Canal National Bank Portland Maine assets and liabilities as of October 1960 in Maine. First National Bank of Biddeford Maine assets and liabilities total 10.5 million with deposits 46.98 million and capital accounts 4.08 million. includes notes, bonds, loans, and government obligations. Notary attestations confirm accuracy by J A Gu cashier Richard A Moore cashier and directors Lutis Porteous Maxwell Baker Vera Allen notary public with commissions.

Canal National Bank Portland Maine First National Bank OF Biddeford Comptroller of the Currency United States Federal Reserve Bank United Tal Liabil

Orchardettes Food Sale Planned at Old Orchard Beach

The Orchardettes arranged a food sale for tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. at the Laundrymat on Washington Avenue. New member Priscilla Jarry was welcomed and initiated. The next meeting will be at Patricia Tousignant’s home Tuesday evening with officers and members present.

Orchardettes Michele Benoit Melvin Avenue Old Orchard Beach Washington Avenue Priscilla Jarry Patricia Tousignant Barbara Regan Margaret McGlauflin Rebecca Hussey

Ocean Park Woman Has Surprise Birthday Party

Vera A Kendall a longtime Ocean Park resident on Winona avenue received a surprise birthday party from neighbors on a holiday afternoon at her home. Attendees included Mrs Doris Barth Mrs Hazel Osgood Mrs Bessie Tabor Mrs Edna Sulis Mrs Olive Westgate Mrs Elinor Smith Harry B Tabor G Ben Westgate Pepper Smith and Ralph L Kendall who is recovering from recent surgery at Webber hospital.

Vera A. Kendall Winona Avenue Ocean Park Doris Barth Hazel E. Osgood Bessie Tabor Edna Sulis Olive Westgate Elinor F. Smith Harry B. Tabor G. Ben Westgate Pepper Smith Ralph L. Kendall Webber Hospital

Rainbow Girls Rehearse Oct 23 in West Grand Ave hall

Old Orchard Beach Assembly of the Rainbow for Girls held a regular meeting at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall with Worthy Advisor Madeline Wyman presiding and Mother Advisor Mary Robbins present. A rehearsal for all officers and choir members was announced for Sunday October 23 at 1 30 p m.

Old Orchard Beach

Salon 257 Receives Scrapbook Award at Kennebunk gathering

York County Salon 257 Eight and Forty met at Mrs. Alfie Leech's Kennebunk home last night to receive the scrapbook award for 1959 60 from departmental headquarters. A new constitution and by laws were read, a report on birthday cards to the National Jewish Hospital was given in Mrs Leech's absence, and invitations were extended for a departmental official visit. A donation was approved for travel expenses of the chapeau's officers, and a reception at the Kittery American Legion hall on October 30 was accepted. Community letters and the mystery package added to the social hour as attendees listed.

York County Alfie Leech Storer Street Kennebunk National Jewish Hospital Denver Colo Leech Catherine Ambrose Departmental de Maine Kittery American Legion Hall Martha Whitten Maine World War I Widows, Inc Angie Cote Salon Welfare Fairfield TB Dorothy McLaughlin Portland Ore Sarah Higgins Custa Gertrude Wood Emilie Thorner Elizabeth Vigne Kittery Alberta Redmond Cave Porpoise Martha Beaudoin Charlene Farnham Florence Lewis Gertrude Rankin Saco Petit Chaneau Gilberte Lavoie Biddeford

Births in US yield rare twins or triplets proportion

Rough estimate shows about one in every hundred US births results in twins or triplets. The statistic highlights multiple births as a notable but uncommon portion of overall birth outcomes, reflecting variations in pregnancy patterns across the population.

United States

Debating styles clash in Nixon Kennedy exchanges

AP analysis notes Nixon uses generalizations and the needle tactic while Kennedy offers specifics yet rushes facts. The pair argue over Quemoy and Matsu, steering around defensive commitments and whether to resist withdrawal under pressure, highlighting contrasts in approach and dramatic sense.

Associated Press News Washington Richard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy Nixon Eisenhower Kennedy Quemoy Matsu Oast Chiang Kai-shek Formosa Chiang

Adah Chapter Past Matrons Vote Donation

Adah Chapter of OES met at Agnes Lachance home in Biddeford with hostesses Haley and Beety. President Parker led a donation to the Community Chest and Halloween cards were signed for shut-ins and out-of-town members. Eulah Ellington was ill. Lachance won the mystery award. Dexheimer chaired the program. Next meeting at Frances Smith’s in Old Orchard Beach on November 10 with Goodwin and Davis assisting. Lois Burnham program chair. Attendees listed include Snow, Harper, Davis, Culliff, Goodwin, Dexheimer, Hale, Lachance, Burnham, Smith, Parks, and guest Mary Ready.

Adah OES Agnes P. Lachance Roberts Street Biddeford Ruth J. Haley Hazel Beety Helen D. Parker Community Chest Eulah Ellington Lachance Durin Marion I. Dexheimer Frances Smith Old Orchard Beach Gladys E. Goodwin Gertrude M. Davis Lois Burnham Alice T. Snow Eva A. Harper Carrie R. Culliff Marion F. Dexheimer Ruth J. Hale Bertha C. Goodwin Lois B. Burnham Frances C. Smith Helen D. Parks Mary Ready

Kennedy Religion Debate Sparks Klansmen Angle

Kennedy supporters cheer as religion becomes a campaign issue. Rep Adam Clayton Powell claims the Ku Klux Klan is active in the race, while Gov Michael DiSalle denies being quoted accurately. Nixon, a Quaker, joins in repudiating the klan. In Tampa, Klan leader W J Griffin vows to vote for Nixon despite Kennedy critique.

Kennedy Adam Clayton Powell New York Michael V. DiSalle Ohio DiSalle Tampa Fla W. J. Griffin Klan Nixon

TV Shows Up Fatigue Of Candidates

New York AP report notes Nixon and Kennedy appeared tired in their third debate with serious, prepared exchanges on Quayle Matsu and other issues. NAB unveils a 299 page public affairs program catalog to aid broadcasters with ideas for local level series across 262 stations.

New York United States Richard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy Quemoy Matsu Nixon Los Angeles Kennedy ABC Madison Avenue National Association of Broadcasters Television Information Office NAB Atlanta

Morning Coffee First Fall Event At Porter Hall

Ocean Park residents held a holiday morning coffee as fall’s first social at Porter Hall. Co hosts Mrs. Russell K. Smith and Mrs. Jerome Daly were assisted by Mrs. John Clark Mrs. A H Sulis and Mrs. Harry B Tabor. A silver offering supported the central heat project.

Ocean Park Central Heat Porter Hall Russell K. Smith Jerome Daly John Clark A. H. Sulis Harry B. Tabor Ted Johnson Ada B. Cole Edna R. Sulis Dorothy Frizzle Mary Coburn Carrie Groves Vera Kendall Bessie Tabor Harry Tabor Ella Barth Elizabeth Wilson Mildred A. Soule Lillian Jakeman Hazel E. Osgood Carrie Lawton Marion Nelson Marjorie Nelson Gladys Sawyer Mildred B. Moody Shirley P. Doe Donna Easterbrooks Peggy Walbridge Helen G. Smith Jillian Jakeman Helen Johnson Adelbert M. Jakeman Elinor F. Smith Hazel R. Daly Mabel Spence Ellen Clark Doris Barth

Mrs Murray writes radio script during vacation

In Portland at 6 55 am listeners heard a greeting Hi this is Mrs Murray broadcast by Sonia Barker daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Barker of Brown street Kennebunk who is writing the script while Walter Fracker takes a three week Wyoming vacation Mrs Richard Murray Jr Sonia Barker of Portland attends night classes at Westbrook Junior college

WCSH Portland Murray Sonia Barker Harold Barker Brown Street Kennebunk Walter Fracker Wyoming Richard Murray, Jr Westbrook Junior College

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