Sandburg works brought to Kennebunk stage
The Alpha Omega Players present World of Carl Sandburg at the Kennebunk Unitarian Church on October 28 at 8 30 p m. New actors John Figlmiller Jon Evans Maureen McKovich join director Drexel H Riley in the tribute to the poet and biographer with songs poetry and prose.
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Kennebunk
Kennebunks
Alpha Omega Players
Carl Sandburg
America
Unitarian Church
Main Street
New York Times
Howard Traoubman
John Figlmiller
Jon Evans
Maureen McKovich
Drexel H. Riley
Alpha Omega
Jon
California Tech
West Coast
Wisconsin
John
Wisconsin State University
Trinity University
San Antonio
Texas
Midwest
Beauty
Southern Oregon College
Oregon Shakespearean Festival
Maureen
Circle Ten Theatre
Hollywood
California
Local residents return from Expo 67 Montreal and Boston trip
Mr and Mrs Joseph Burke and son James of Mechanic Street and Mrs Harold Small of Storer Street arrived home after four days at Expo 67 in Montreal. Mrs Bertha Hill of Pine Street spent last Wednesday in Boston and went home with her daughter Susan Hill and classmate Pamela Gerase both students at Mount Ida Junior College in Portland.
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Joseph Burke
James
Mechanic Street
Harold Small
Storer Street
Montreal
Bertha Hill
Pine Street
Boston
Susan Hill
Pamela Gerase
Portland
Mount Ida Junior Col
Church Circles Plan Public Supper in Biddeford
Three circles of the Women's Fellowship at United Church of Christ in Biddeford completed plans for a public bean and casserole supper Saturday from 5 30 to 7 p m in the vestry. Co chairmen are Mrs J Burton Stride and Mrs Alfred T Wilcox with Circle A led by Mrs Annie Phillips Circle C led by Mrs John Moeckel and Circle D led by Mrs Robert Noble Sr. Plans included devotions and upcoming meetings on November 14 at 1 30 p m in Fellowship hall and Circle C preparing to host the Men's Club supper Monday at 6 p m.
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United Church of Christ
Congregational
Biddeford
Libby
Clarence Tarr
Reginald McAdoo
Orville Pollard
Alfred Stimpson
Robert Noble Sr
Horace Nichols
Fortunes Rocks
Nichols
Albert Whitehurst
Norman Lundy
Joseph Haley
Alfred Bradford
Dog Days Origin Tied to Sirius and Summer Heat
Ancient observers linked the rising of Sirius, the Dog Star, with midsummer and the hottest, driest period of the year. The term Dog Days derives from this stellar connection and its calendar position.
Radium Emits Alpha Beta and Gamma Rays
A summary note explains that radium releases three forms of radiation: alpha, beta, and gamma rays, detailing their distinct properties and potential implications for exposure and safety.
Biddeford Voters Reject Three City Referendum Questions
Biddeford voters turned down all three referendum questions in a special election as only 2,449 ballots were cast of 11,000 plus registered voters. The closest issue raised the mayor’s pay to 3500 from 1500 and was defeated 1009 to 1419 with Ward 1 voting for.
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Biddeford
Norman O. Racine
Saco Baptist Women Plan Fall Fair
The United Baptist Church of Saco plans a Fall Fair on Nov. 18 in the church vestry. Co chairmen are Mrs Isabelle Wilbur and Miss Mildred Cartwright. Table chairs include Miss Emma Lougee aprons and others for gifts baked foods candy novelties and jewelry. Luncheon and public supper planned. women urged to join Tuesday workshops at 10 a.m. Voluntary donations welcomed.
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United Baptist Church
Saco
Cobb
Isabelle Wilbur
Mildred Cartwright
Emma Lougee
Verna Taylor
Agnes Ladd
Mary Hill
Frances McDonald
Agnes King
Altie
Arson Suspected in Simi Valley Fires Burned 25 000 Acres
Fire officials report arson investigations in at least three blazes since Sunday. A major Simi fire formed a 25 000 acre inferno, now 90 to 95 percent contained, menacing Thousand Oaks and evacuating 50 homes and two schools. Two 16 year old girls were arrested in Simi on arson charges after a fire near Simi Valley High School.
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California Division of Forestry
Frank Crossfield
Simi
San Fernando Valley
Santa Paula
Crossfield
Simi Valley Community High School
Ventura County Sheriff's
Fires Ravage California Farmlands and Homes
Fire officials reported a wave of blazes from highway debris burning destroyed 42 homes in Los Angeles and Ventura counties by late Tuesday. Seventeen other structures were lost in the same period.
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Los Angeles
Ventura Counties
Old Orchard Beach VFW Auxiliary Updates and Plans
The Old Orchard Beach VFW Auxiliary met at president Mrs. Frances Pettingill's home. A new member, Mrs. Lillian Gross, was welcomed and plans were made for Christmas boxes to Vietnam soldiers and gifts for veterans home children. A rummage sale is set for Oct 28 and 1968 dues are due this month. The next meeting is Nov 6 at Mrs. Pauline Gordon’s home.
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Old Orchard Beach
Pettengill
Margaret Godin
Dorothy Lenkowski
Vietnam
Veteran's National Home
Pauline Gordon
Wesley Avenue
Rebecca Fortier
Pettingill
Study on Catholic school consolidation in Biddeford area
Father Levesque and Bishop Garety lead a study on consolidating and updating Catholic schools to improve building use and staff efficiency. An ad hoc committee from every parish backs expanded curriculum and cooperation across existing schools. The session included multiple priests nuns and lay leaders from Biddeford and surrounding parishes. William Cullen Bryant is noted as the father of American poets for his early prominence.
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Father Levesque
Peter Garety
Biddeford
Thomas Vose
Vose
Saco
Lawrence DeBlois
Fulgencia
Anselma
Ray McNaughton
Martin Rielly
Robert Dumas
Roger Robert
St. Mary’s Parish
Aline Madore
Joseph Grondin
Leo Moses
Robert Gosselin
Evelyn
Theresa
St. Joseph’s
James Daly
Robert Lee
Most Holy Trinity
William Cullen Bryant
Saco IOOF Chooses Delegate for Grand Lodge Sessions
Ti m Tan Clyde Mailman, junior past grand, elected delegate to the Grand Lodge Sessions to be held Friday and Saturday at 25A Forest Ave Portland by members of Saco Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Noble Grand Robert Pate presided as Seth Sandstrom remains confined. Saco Valley Lodge invites joint installation at West Buxton hall with East Waterboro.
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Clyde Mailman
Grand Lodge
Forest Ave
Portland
Saco Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Saco Hall
Noble
Robert Pate
Seth Sandstrom
Hall
Saco
Lawrence Bowie
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Saco Valley Lodge
West
Beach Sorority Guests Of Mrs Curtis To Attend Silver Tea
Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi met at Greenacre Road home and accepted an invitation from Mrs. Kenneth M. Curtis to attend a silver tea on November 15 at Blaine House in Augusta. Proceeds aid muscular dystrophy. A Ritual of Jewels will be held at the next meeting on November 14 at Union Ave. programs included Your Poise and Charm and Your Day Socially. The mystery package went to Miss Mignonne Lamb. Other attendees were Mrs. Robert Smith and others.
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Old Orchard Beach
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Thomas Fregeau
Greenacre Road
Kenneth M. Curtis
Blaine House
Augusta
Robert Smith
Union Ave
Raymond Carlson
C. Dayton Benway
Mignonne Lamb
Robert
Ha dattah Lodge Hosts Special Guest In Portland Meeting
Mark Horne of Ha dattah Lodge Portland attended as special guest. Refreshment committee for the October 23 meeting named John Kennedy past grand and Ivaskoff vice grand.
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Mark Horne
Hadattah Lodge
Portland
John Kennedy
Ivaskoff
Mystery surrounds 1829 loss of USS Hornet at Tampico
The USS Hornet with 140 crew vanished after being driven from Tampico by a heavy gale on Sept 10, 1829. No trace of the vessel has ever been found. The article notes historic salt production from wells using brine evaporation since colonial America.
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Cers
Tampico
Mexico
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Harriet Fogg
Mary Benson
Elvira M. Lord
William H. Hughes
U. S. Coast Guard
VFW
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