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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1962

Page

3

Kennebunk School Building Hearing Tonight At Town Hall

The Kennebunk School Building Planning committee will present study results and financing cost estimates for additional high and junior high facilities at a public meeting tonight at 7 30 at Kennebunk Town Hall. The panel, appointed last March, includes five school committee members and representatives from the Board of Selectmen Budget Board and Planning Board.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Town Hall School Building Planning Committee Board of Selectmen Budget Board Planning Board

Old Orchard Beach Art Association Meeting Change

The Old Orchard Beach Art association will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the high school cafeteria instead of the same school due to a Republican dinner. Instructor is William Fisher of Kennebunkport. Grace Macomber of Hillside avenue is a patient at Webber hospital and cannot receive visitors.

Old Orchard Beach Art Association William Fisher Kennebunkport Grace Macomber Hillside Avenue Webber Hospital

Miss Pamela Angell Is Shower Guest In Portland

Miss Pamela Angell daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Angell of Kennebunk was guest of honor at a surprise bridal shower hosted at Mrs Herbert Crosby home in Portland Co hosts were Mrs Crosby and Mrs Marilyn Groder of West Buxton Guests listed include Mrs Lafayette Shane Mrs Allison Edward Mrs Thomas Flaherty Mrs Gillespie and others The pink and white decorations matched a centerpiece cake inscribed Best Wishes Pam

Pamela Angell Leonard Angell Kennebunk Herbert Crosby Portland Crosby Marilyn Groder West Buxton Pam Lafayette Shane Allison Edward Thomas Flaherty Douglas Gillespie South Portland Roger Carl Donald Plummer Standish Mildred Sawyer John Ross Gorham Dana Elliott Alden Rossborough Emsley Dunn Bar Mills Leonard Anel Amos Oyden Martta Ham Lyman Amos Boyden, Sr West Kennebunk Pamela Angel Amos Boyden, III Groder

Rummage Sale Planned by Kennebunk Baptist Church

Kennebunk B O V class of the Kennebunk Baptist church will hold a rummage sale at the church on Saturday at 10 a.m. Mrs Myrtle Benson chairs the event with assistants Mrs Alma Tomlinson Mrs Ruth Chappell Mrs Marion Cousens Mrs Harriet Freeman Mrs Louise Marsh and Mrs Fannie Furbish. Evangelistic services at Kennebunk Landing chapel begin each evening at 7 30 p.m. Evangelist James Reynolds of Falmouth conducts. Also noted: various local visits hunting trip returns and Grange and Pythian Sisters meetings with officers installing and refreshments served.

Kennebunk Baptist Church Myrtle Benson Alma Tomlinson Ruth Chappell Marion Cousens Harriet Freeman Louise Marsh Fannie Furbish Kennebunk Landing James Reynolds Falmouth Hazel Hilton B. A. Smith Portland Street Pleasant Street Elfred Leech Oneonta N. Y Paul Shoemaker Michael Dirio Bangor A. Wesley! Leech Kennebunk Gooch's Creek Sea Road Boothby Road

New Officers Elected by Mothers Circle Highpine DeMolay

The Mothers Circle of Highpine chapter Order of DeMolay met at Wells Masonic hall. New officers were elected: Mrs. Evan W. Smith Ogunquit president, Mrs. Robert Rae Sanford vice president, and Mrs. Dwight Bassett Ogunquit treasurer. Mrs Alber G. LaPierre Wells named secretary. Plans included hosting refreshments for installation on November 12 and a foodless food sale. Next meeting set for November 26 with refreshment duties assigned to Mrs Gilbert V. Grant and Mrs LaPierre.

Mothers’ Circle of Highpine Chapter Order of de- Molay Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells Evan W. Smith

Miss Sally Davis Honored At Kennebunk Bridal Shower

A Kennebunk bridal shower for Miss Sally Davis niece of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Davis celebrated at their Sea Road home. Guests included many local families and friends from Kennebunk Kennebunkport Cape Porpoise Arundel Saco Scarborough Lisbon and Island Pond Vermont. The event featured pink and white decor a three tier bride cake and a table of gifts. The couple is set to wed November 17 to William Williams son of Mr and Mrs Charles Williams.

Gilbert Davis Sea Road Kennebunk Sally Davis William Williams Charles Williams Kennebunkport Lois Davis Donna Matthews Kenneth Jones Russell Staples Richard Davis Robert Hutchins Dorothy Warren June Bergeron Linda Warren Alfred Chenard Robert Stimpson Frank Holbrook Elenor Holbrook Margie Holbrook Cape Porpoise Norman Schieren Arundel James Thompson Saco Rodney Davis Mary Davis

Ogunquit Grange installs new officers in Halloween ceremony

Ogunquit Grange held a ceremony at the Grange hall on School Street with State Grange Overseer Arthur M. Perkins presiding. Officers installed included Edward Griffin as master and Mrs Esselyn Perkins as overseer, with a large list of other officers and executive committee members named. no lady assistant steward has yet been chosen. Refreshments followed under the home economics committee. The next meeting is set for November 2 with Edward Griffin and wife in charge of refreshments.

Ogunquit Viola Handrinos Pomona Maude Hilton Flora Wesona Cook Theodore J. Handrinos Perkins Isabel Perkins Maloline Granton Robert L. Stillings Paul A. Metcalf Eleanor Metcalf Viola Hanson Jacob M. Kelley Nellie McIntire Freeman Hanson Esselyn Perkins Grange Augusta Lof Ruth Kemp Marion Wormwood Norman Miller Celia Norton Muriel L. Ramsdell Edward Griffin

Beach Couple Observes 39th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Percy Monteith of Adelaide Road Old Orchard Beach were honored for their 39th wedding anniversary. They wed October 21 1923 in Newmarket New Hampshire. Guests included relatives from Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and neighbors with gifts and greetings from multiple families.

Percy Monteith Adelaide Road Old Orchard Beach Newmarket N.H James E. McCovey Rose Dubois Oscar Gagnon Biddeford Saco Melida Reay Arthur Briggs

Beach Legion Auxiliary Votes Togas Donation

The Fayette Staples unit of the American Legion auxiliary met at the Legion home in Old Orchard Beach. President Evelyn Presley presided with 12 past presidents present and 32 paid members. A donation was sent to Togus and the legislative bulletin subscription was renewed. Mamie Balkan won the mystery prize.

Evelyn Presley Fayette Staples American ‘Legion Auxiliary Legion Home School ‘Street Old Orchard Beach Rose Fournier Simone Remillard Togus Virginia Ford Department Catherine Ambrose Kennebunk Shirley Doe Mamie Balkan Antonina Harquoi Moran Legislative Bulletin Antonia Harquoil Mabel Janelle

United Nations observance set at Kennebunk

United Nations Day will be observed in Kennebunk with color raisings at Town Hall. Governor Reed will stay in Augusta due to the Cuban crisis. Rep. Elmont Tyndale will represent the governor. The event features prayers by local clergy, Boy Scout and Girl Scout contingents, and an interfaith committee with local officials and representatives from civic groups.

United Nations Kennebunk United States Kennebunk Town Hall John H. Reed Augusta Elmont Tyndale Kennebunkport William J. Kelly Chester Staples Boris, Gottlieb Biddeford Maurice Clark Richard West Edward Dalton Robert Irish Carl Austin Colin Campbell Park Street School Jean Newell Debra Seeley Carol Nadeau Janet Chamberlin Janet Wentworth Jean Ritchie Nancy Lamontagne Georgeann LeBarge Rober York John S. Seekins, Jr Earl Freeman Arnold Goldman Frank Harrison Lester G. Hathaway Andrew J. Peterson American Association of University Women

Tips For Teens By Elinor Williams

Dear readers, the advice column suggests balancing maturity and youth. Teens should enjoy school activities and group socializing, aiming for a middle ground between childish behavior and early dating, while both genders learn gradual adult social life. A shy male reader is advised to walk her home first, then ask for a date, acknowledging possible busy schedules and giving another chance.

Elinor Williams Elinor Ans

Joyce Jackson Becomes Bride of Robert Dowd

Miss Joyce Ellene Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Jackson Arundel road Kennebunkport became the bride of Robert F Dowd son of Mr and Mrs Robert B Dowd Kennebunk Landing in a candlelight ceremony October 17 at Christ Church Kennebunk. The Rev Fred Holmberg officiated. The bride wore an embroidered organza gown over white taffeta with an illusion veil and seed pearl crown. She carried white roses. Matron of honor Mrs David Angell wore powder blue organza over taffeta with a blue veil and pink and white carnations. Best man David Angell and usher David Shields attended. A reception followed in the church vestry. The couple, graduates of Kennebunk High School, plan a wedding trip to Canada and New York and will reside on Western Avenue Kennebunk Lower Village.

Joyce Ellene Jackson Richard Jackson Arundel Road Kennebunkport Robert F. Dowd Robert B. Dowd Kennebunk Landing Christchurch Kennebunk Fred Holmberg Christ Church David Angell David Shields Kennebunk High School York Products Warren O. Morse Maine Esso Canada New York Western Avenue Kennebunk Lower Village

Saco Woman Hosts Hope Circle Members at Meeting

Hope Circle met at Mrs. Hazel Kennett's home in Saco on Monday evening. President Priscilla Skilling led the business session. A Christmas Fair bake sale and crafts display at Old Orchard Beach Methodist vestry November 15 was announced along with two upcoming workshops. Attendees included Harriet Andrews, Edice Bates, Helen Buzzell, Lilian Cleaves, Avice Dumaine, Frances Dickson, Muriel Gooch, Faye Harding, Kay Mewer, Mary Sewer, Violet Mewer, Tta Sait, Shirley Souza, Martha Vafton, and Hazel Kennett.

Hope Circle Hazel Kennett Clarkstreet Saco Priscilla Skilling Women's Society of Christt Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach Harriet Andrews Edrice Bates Helen Buzzell Lilian ‘Cleaves Avice Dumaine Frances Dickson Muriel Gooch Faye Harding Kay Mewer Mary *‘Ewer Violet Mewer Tta Sait Shirley Souza Martha Vafton

Mullen Council Hears Polaris Missile Talk

The Rev James J Mullen council Knights of Columbus held a supper in Old Orchard Beach. Guest speaker Lawrence O Keefe head of Work Status and Scheduling at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard outlined the Polaris program and showed Silent Sentinel about missiles and submarines. He described A 1 A 2 and A 3 ranges 1200 1500 and 2500 miles and addressed life aboard submarines during long submersions. O Keefe noted Portsmouth's role in regional economy and staffing while six point program chairman Leopold Bellerose presided. Dancing followed and the supper committee named.

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbusfi Old Orchard Beach Lawrence O'Keefe Portsmouth Naval Shipyard O'Keefe Germany U.S Navy Naval Shipyard Portsmouth Biddeford Saco Leopold Bellerose

DeMolay Unit Confers Degree At Highpine Hall

The DeMolay degree was conferred on Marcus Tufts at Highpine chapter meeting in Highpine Masonic hall Wells. Master Councillor Jay Smith led business planning for a public installation on November 12 at 7 30 p.m. A car wash fundraiser was proposed with committee members James Rae George Michaels Peter Spinney Kenney Bassett Gary Grant and Gerald Lapierre.

Marcus Tufts Highpine Peter Spinney Kenney Bassett Ogunquit Gary Grant Gerald LaPierre Wells Dad Nelson K. Hatch Millard W. Adams Roland H. Joy Alan Joy Ocean Lodge Arthur H. Tufts Albee G. Lapierre Charles Bourne, Sr Dwight Bassett Mothers’ Circle

Mrs Clough Honored At Surprise Baby Shower

A surprise stork shower honored Mrs. William Clough of Biddeford at her parents’ home on Fletcher Street in Kennebunk. Co-hostesses were Mrs. George Gibson Jr and Miss Mary Lou Clough. Guests from multiple Maine towns attended, gifts displayed in a pink and blue cradle, and two cakes featured coconut babies.

William Clough Beverly Gibson Biddeford George Gibson Fletcher Street Kennebunk George Gibson, Jr Mary Lou Clough George Gibson, Sr Rheal Caron Rita Hight Muriel Belanger Leo Harriman Manuel Lawrence Madeline Harriman Car Danis Arundel Palmer Clough Arnold Cluff Abbie Clough Kennebunkport Frederick Nadeau Alton Welch Alton Welch, Jr Raymond Lange Ernest MacDonald Malcolm Philbrook, Jr Fern Masse Auburn Nellie Rowe Amona Parent Lewiston Edward Bilderback Cape Porpoise Clough Malcolm Philbrook

Notable Auburn Biddeford Kennebunkport Residents Mentioned

Sr. of Auburn, Mrs. Louis Mathurin of Biddeford, Mrs. Ernest Lush and Miss Mary Philbrick of Kennebunkport are identified as individuals connected to a local matter. The fragment notes personal ties across multiple Maine towns without detailing events or contexts.

Kennebunk Voter Registration Hours Announced

Kennebunk registrar's office will open 9 a m to 5 p m next Monday and Tuesday per Town Manager Robert York. New voters may register 7 to 9 p m and 9 a m to 5 p m on Wednesday. Three registration days let voters qualify for the state election and the November special town meeting.

Kennebunk Robert York

Oven Fry Fish Fillets With Butter and Paprika

Dip fillets in melted butter or margarine and sprinkle with paprika. Place in a shallow pan on greased foil if desired. Bake at about 500 degrees for roughly 10 minutes until the fish flakes easily.

Schenley Reserve Blended Whisky 66 Proof 65 Percent

An archival label indicates Schenley Reserve blended whisky at 66 proof 65 percent alcohol by volume. The label notes gram neutral spirits and references 1962 and Schenley OGT Co. 16.

Schenley Reserve Schenley Ogt. CO

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