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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1964

Page

5

Soldier Jansmann Enlists In U.S. Army

Wolfgang Jansmann, stepson of George G. Gooch, reenlisted in the U.S. Army. Spec. Four Jansmann previously served in France, a former Kennebunk resident, will proceed to Fort Dix, New Jersey for reassignment.

Wolfgang Jansmann Wolfgang K. H. Jansmann George G. Gooch U. S. Army Europe William J. Hickett Four Jansmann France West Ave Kennebunk Fort Dix N. J

Organ Concert at State Theatre in Portland

A concert of popular theatre organ music on the State Theatre Wurlitzer will occur Tuesday at 8 15 p.m. Sponsored by the Pine Tree Chapter of the American Association of Theatre Organ Enthusiasts, it features Allister Sandy Grant and chapter members. The restored Wurlitzer is the last in the state, installed 35 years ago, and one of 2500 built by Rudolph Wurlitzer. The Portland organ is medium sized with a two manual console and eight ranks of pipes, delivering stereo-like sound from two large chambers.

Portland Pine Tree Chapter American Association of Theatre Organ Enthusiasts Allister Sandy” Grant Pine Tree Rudolph Wurlitzer Mfg. Co North Tonawanda N.Y Radio City Music Hall New York City California

Sounds for a Surging Musical Event Note Pack

A catalog of 600 distinct notes and tones across effects such as xylophone bass drum cymbals castinets snare drums triangle beat whistle siren Chinese Blocks and rushing surf for a varied performance soundtrack.

Car Wrecked In Kennebunk Traffic Mishap

Kennebunk reports an early morning High Street crash. Arthur A. Dumas, 29, of 3 High Street drove off a soft shoulder and struck a utility pole snapping it in two. His car rolled, brushed a tree, then landed inverted near the road. Dumas was taken to Dr J. Robert Downing’s office for head lacerations and bruises after police said he braked to avoid another car.

Kennebunk High Street Arthur A. Dumas High St Dumas J. Robert Downing

Saco Building Permits Issued

Saco Building Inspector Byron F. Dolby issued permits for Camp Ellis Red and Gun Club to add a 10 by 12 foot store and utility room at 150 dollars, Paul Hanson to build a single story residence at Weymouth Street for 12000 dollars, and King Woodman to build a single family house on Cleveland Street for 13500 dollars.

Saco Byron F. Dolby Camp Ellis

Duck Family Baby Blanket Kit 28A by Dorchen Collins

Easy applique project for novices with Duck Family baby blanket kit 28A. Includes prebound white cotton blanket with color embroidery accents and stitch chart. Hand washable, 30 by 36 inches, priced at 3.99 postpaid. coupon offer to order.

Dorchen Collins

Beach Civil Service Commission Meets at Fire Station

Old Orchard Beach Civil Service Commission met Sunday morning at the Fire Station. Fire Chief Louis Wharf and Police Chief John Clark reported on department operations. Chairman Clarence Williams led the session with attendees Williams Franklin Milliken Edward Smith and Chiefs Wharf and Clark. The article ends with an unrelated sentence about the University of Michigan Stadium seating 100,100 spectators.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach Civil Service Commission Louis Wharf John Clark Clarence Williams Williams Franklin Milliken Edward Smith Wharf Clark

District Deputy Visits Saco Rebekahs Lodge

Miss Herbert Harriman district deputy president of District Two made her official visit to the Saco Rebekah Lodge meeting in Odd Fellows Hall. An outline of Maine Rebekah Assembly plans was given, officers installed, and an invitation read for a November 7 grand lodge event. Members from multiple lodges attended. the evening included social hour, refreshments, and games.

Herberta Harriman Parnell Burrill Saco Rebekah Marion McAuley William O. Hayden Springvale Grand Lodge Independent Order Odd Fellows of Maine Charles I. Hurd Sanford Memorial Gymnasium Biddeford-Saco Thornton Academy Band Lewiston Lucy Durgin Noble Grand Old Orchard Olive Kennebunk Evangeline Biddeford Narragansett Gorham Magnolia Adamsville R.I

Muskie Buys Oil Painting During Maine Visit

Senator Edmund S. Muskie purchased a hand painted oil scene of the Scarborough Marshes at the Lord Flower Shop in Biddeford Maine on Saturday. The 14 by 18 inch painting will be sent to his Washington residence. He said it reminded him of bird hunting in Maine.

Edmund S. Muskie Scarborough Marshes Lord Flower Shop Main St Biddeford Maine Washington

Salle Charite Hosts Two Whist Parties

High scores in bid whist last night at Salle Charite hall 17 Alfred St Biddeford went to Mrs Lillian Grenier Mrs Anna Morin Mrs Blanche Tremblay and Marcel Courtois Special awards to Mrs Tremblay and Mrs Grenier A progressive whist Saturday winners in women's division were Mrs Yvonne Bourque Mrs Lillian Grenier and Mrs Alphonsine Bolduc Men’s division high scorers were Marcel Courtois Ernest St Ours and Joseph Blais Special prizes went to Mrs Cecile Parent Mrs Georgiana Dube and Joseph Blais A baked bean supper is planned for Saturday Oct 31 followed by a progressive whist and another bid whist on Sunday Nov 1.

Salle Charite Hall Alfred St Biddeford Lillian Grenier Anna Morin Blanche Tremblay Marcel Courtois Rita Bineau Joseph Blais Yvonne Bourque Alphonsine Bolduc Ernest St. Ours Cecile Parent Georgiana Dube

Plane Crash Kills Passenger In Greenville Pond

A float plane delivering supplies to a sportsmen camp crashed in Second Road Pond in Greenville on Sunday. Passenger Chenel Caron, 28, of Lewiston, died. pilot Robert Desjardins, 33, was rescued with injuries. The craft sank in eight feet of water after apparently stalling on approach. An autopsy will be conducted in Lewiston. Caron leaves his mother, sister, and brothers.

Greenville Second Road Pond Chenel Caron Lewiston Robert Desjardins Raymond O'Donnell Desjardins Caron Patrick Caron

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Linwood Davis Leo Bourque Norman Loignon William Sheehan Loignon Firemen’s Relief Association Ball Sponsors St. John’s Hall Adams Street Echo Spring Distillery Louisville, KY Mea Cen Kentucky State Theatre Duck Family P. O. Box Great Neck, N. Y Beach Civil Service Commission University of Michigan Anna College Dadeee New England Telephone Nationwide Bell System Saco Rebekahs Muskie Salle Charite Charles Dickens America Howe York Savings & Loan Association Biddeford, Maine Community Service Rey White Star Laundry, Inc
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