Kennebunk News Notes and Local Happenings
Substituting for Mrs. Cashen until Nov 12, Mrs. Edgar Denger calls for items to be telephoned or mailed. Kennebunk Fire Society to meet Navy 13 at Unitarian Church with John Gould as speaker and a turkey dinner by the Evening Alliance. Residents travel errands include Pickett family in Syracuse and Panama City, Cashens on vacations, D Ascanio returns home from Kennebunk pond, and local residents attending homecoming and shipping lines updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Denger
York Street
Kennebunk
Tel
Edmund L. Cashen
Kennebunk Fire Society
Unitarian Church
John Gould
Lisbon Falls
Elizabeth
Edward
Pickett
Kennebunk Police Department
Panama City
Florida
Joseph D’ascanio
Fletcher Street
Kennebunk Pond
Vernon Shapazian
Richard Hoffman
Scituate
Mass
Missoya
Martin Illings
Summer Street
Jennie Weymouth
Stonington
Martin Billings
Lars Anderson Company
Boston
Merchant Marines
Hel
Providence
R.I
Guantanamo
Wells Freshman Class Is Initiated
The largest crowd in school history attended the Wells High School freshman initiation Saturday evening in the auditorium. Junior class organizers Kenney Bassett and Marsha Benni led the event with beatnik costumes as freshmen performed stunts under upperclass supervision, followed by a dance with Randall Potvin handling records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells High School
Kenney Bassett
Marsha Benni
Beatnick
Randall Potvin
Tide Rod Club Plans Dance At Old Orchard Beach
The Tide Rod club met Sunday at Richard Merrill’s home to outline a dance now in planning with date and place to be announced. Merrill is listed as a Notre Dame hospital patient and get well cards were sent. The group also discussed different cars and parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tide Rod Club
Old Orchard Beach
Richard Merrill
Notre Dame Hospital
Over 500 UM Students Get Federal Loans
The University of Maine issued 524 federal loans under the National Defense Education Act for the 1961-62 year, a 44 percent rise from 1960-61. Total funds advanced were 171,025 dollars with 129,525 to men and 41,500 to women. Loans supported prospective teachers, science, math, foreign language, and engineering students, with special terms for teaching careers. The 1962-63 budget is set at 280,000 dollars. 90 percent funded by the government and 10 percent by the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
University of Maine
Robert C. Warrick
Warrick
Postponed events and local society notes in Old Orchard Beach
Auxiliary of Rev James J Mullen council Knights of Columbus postpones installation and banquet to be held at the Wonderbar. Old Orchard Beach Historical Society meets tonight at 7 30 PM at the American Legion hall School street. Youth Fellowship of Washington avenue Methodist Church hosted a Halloween party with 32 attendees led by Ruth Randall with Rev Oakley E Woodward supervisor. Miniwanca chapter Order of the Eastern Star rehearsals at Robinson Memorial hall and a district deputy grand Matron visit planned for November 5. Dr and Mrs L Denis Moody of Colby avenue Ocean Park report returning from Auburn New York visiting son Blaine Moody and daughter Barbara Moody in Granby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Mullen
Knights of Columbus
Wonderbar
Old Orchard Beach
Miniwanca
Order of the Eastern Star
Robinson Memorial Hall
Esther Linscott
L. Denis Moody
Colby Avenue
Ocean Park
Blaine Moody
Community College
Auburn
N. Y
Barbara Moody
Granby, Onn
Kennebunk Student To Have Solo Part
Eleven members of the University of Maine Chorus will have solo parts in the Saint-Saens Christmas Oratorio during the annual Christmas Vesper program on Sunday December 9. The afternoon performance will be in Memorial Gym. Sopranos Sheila Allen Sandra Moores Joann Peakes Nancy Bell Brenda Barnes mezzo Pamela Trojanoski tenor George Blouin basses Peter Allen Mark Kinney David Jowett and Donald Hayes are named among the soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Greenwich
Conn
Mark Kinney
Bangor
David Jowett
Springvale
Donald Hayes
Kennebunk
Reports Are Given To Myrtle Lodge
Myrtle Lodge Knight of Pythias met at the hall on Main street Kennebunk Friday evening with Chancellor Commander Dorrance Clark presiding. A report noted that William Taylor Walter Harrgreaves Robert Leech George Clark Harland Dutch and Henry Smith visited Rathbone Lodge in Berwick prior to the meeting. Supper was served by William Taylor Maynard Redlon and Harland Dutch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lode
Pythias
Main Street
Kennebunk
Dorrance Clark
William Taylor
Walter D. Hargreaves
Robert Leech
George Clark
Harland Dutch
Henry Smith
Rathbone Lodge
Berwick
Maynard Redlon
K Port Youth Joins United States Army
Lawrence W. Johnson of Kennebunkport enlisted in the United States Army in Portland on Friday October 26. He joined under the Choose Your Job Training option and chose engineer equipment maintenance. After basic training and leave, he will attend an Army school or receive on the job training in engineer equipment maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence W. Johnson
Beaulah B. Michaud
North Street
Kennebunkport
United States Army
Portland
Paul D. Cobb
Johnson
Army
CD Briefing Slated Tonight at Old Orchard Beach
The Old Orchard Beach Civil Defense will hold a public briefing at 7 30 PM in the high school auditorium detailing emergency plans. Dr Thomas Anton will demonstrate mouth to mouth resuscitation and other medical info. Urbain Goulet will discuss contaminated areas and entry restrictions for CD personnel. Shirley Doe will cover mass feeding procedures and evacuation routes plus canned foods and clothing. Ernest Brousseau announced school drills today with an evaluation report to parents tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Shirley Doe
Neighborshood
Ernest Brousseau
Beach AMVETS Card Party Winners Named at Old Orchard Beach
Mary Belanger captured the ladies high prize at the Abbott-Verville AMVETS Post card party in Old Orchard Beach on Walnut Street. Avonell Pettengill took ladies low, David Simpson mens high, and Gerard Jacques Jr. mens low. Toni Bill won the Queens prize and Jan Simpson a special prize. another AMVETS auxiliary party is set for next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Belanger
Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home
Walnut Street
Old Orchard Beach
Avonell Pettengill
David Simpson
Gerard Jacques, Jr
Toni Bill
Jan Simpson
Amvets
Eleven American Leaguers Bat Over .300 in 1962 Season
Eleven American Leaguers hit above .300 in 1962. The batting leaders showcased consistent performance across teams with notable averages and key players delivering steady at bats throughout the season.
Wells Civil Defense Deputies Report At Meeting
Public Civil Defense meeting called by John Wells town CD director Wells to report on achievements and future plans at Wells Elementary School auditorium. Guest speaker from Augusta to discuss school safety. Raymond F. Reando outlined county CD control center and shelter supplies for organized towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wells
Wells
Augusta
Raymond F. Reando
Sanford
York County Civil Defense
Geiter Couniers
Osborne Amirault
Figg CD
G. Maynard Trafton
Elmer C. ‘Hutchins
Charles J. Andres
C. Henry Hampe
Herbert Graham
Dudley Foley
Robert W. Johnson
Roland H. Joy
Wells Beach
Stephen M. Taylor
Wells Corner
Paul E. Bridges, Sr
Marshall Boston
Vander Forbes, Jr
Samuel B. Stansfield
D. Wallace Bragdon
Alber G. LaPierre
J. Lionel Amirault
William F. Abbott
Clarence J. Kimball
Donald Goodwin
Rowland Hussey
Marriage Intentions on File at Saco City Clerk
Marriage intentions filed list James J. Marlas of Chicago Illinois and Kathryn D Somides of 50 Storer Street, Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco City
James J. Marlas
Chicago
Holinois
Kathryn D
Somides
Storer Street
Saco
Arundel Grange To Serve Supper This Week
Arundel Grange voted to serve supper on Wednesday November 14 for the York County Law Enforcement association. Paul Dumont Sr presided as master. Mrs. Mary Dumont gave the Home Economics report. Ralph Vetterline and Merlin Burleigh were ill. a thank you note from Mr. and Mrs. Leo Chabot was received. Ronald Lowrell to receive a past lecturer's pin after recently entering the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dumont, Sr
Arundel Grange
York County Law Enforcement Association
Mary Dumont
Ralph Vetterline
Merlin Burleigh
Leo Chabot
Ronald Lowrell
Homecoming Festivities Highlight Kennebunk Event Scene
Kennebunk High School marked Homecoming Day with a 14 to 13 Rams win over Westbrook. A parade from Park Street School to the high school featured band entries and class floats, led by Junior class Go Go Go Power. Queen candidates rode in private cars, with Hope Lord and Ronald Walker crowned. The evening dance at the gym showcased music by Louis A. and the Counts, and jackets were awarded to state and southern York champions along with manager Matthew Dymkoski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk High School
Rams
Westbrook High
KHS Athletic Ry
Park Street
Main Street
Storer Street
Westbrook High School
Kennedy
Castro
Khrushchev
Dramatic Club
Future Homemakers of America
Business Club
Bunkie Highlights
Gail Gonneville
Diane Taute
Debbie Emmons
Cathy Preble
Jan Gagnon
Susan Potenzo
Debbie Tito
Paula Francoeur
Hope Lord
Ronald Walker
Carol Taute
Mario DiFrederico
Patricia Towne
Michael Towne
Joy Billings
Robert Reid
Candace Wormwood
Andrew Vail
Louis A
The
Lecturers Award Presented at Club Meeting
The pin will be presented later and the Lecturer's award was won by Paul Dumont, Sr. Refreshments followed the meeting courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Dumont. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dumont
United Nations Assembly at Kennebunk High School
United Nations assembly held at Kennebunk High School with Rep Elmont Tyndale as speaker. He outlined UN founding in 1945 with 51 nations and current membership of 110, duties of the Security Council, and that each nation has one vote. Students urged to form a UN study group. Michael Condon opened the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Assembly
Kennebunk High School
Elmont Tyndale
Tyndale
Paula Genthner
United Nations
United Nations Organization
U.N
Security Council
Michael Condon
William Welch
Peter Hoff
Mary LaPierre Hosts Halloween Party at Tallwood Motel Court
Mary Elaine LaPierre daughter of Mr and Mrs Albee G LaPierre hosted a Halloween party Saturday afternoon at her Wells home. The recreation lounge featured a Halloween motif with stories twist contests and prizes. Costume prizes and supper were served by the hostess. Attendees included Gretchen Kline Susan Coggeshall Melissa Hampe Catherine Fenderson Alice Tufts Norma Dusseault Diane Allen Joan Dusseault Cheryl Cole Sheila Cameron Karen Simpson Meredith Ricker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elaine LaPierre
Albee G. LaPierre
Tallwood Motor Court
Wells
Mrs. LaPierre
Gretchen Kline
Susan Coggeshall
Melissa Hampe
Catherine Fenderson
Alice Tufts
Norma Dusseault
Diane Allen
Joan Dusseault
Cheryl Cole
Sheila Cameron
Karen Simpson
Meredith Ricker
Mary LaPierre
Mineral Society Adds Members at October Portland Meeting
Five new members were admitted to the Maine Mineralogical and Geolgical Society at the October meeting in Portland. Names include Russell B. Hart and Miss Jean Ruth Pitts of Portland, L. L. Hamilton of Fortunes Rocks Biddeford, Mrs Rosetta Vermette and Evelyn Hart of Brunswick. President Mrs Francis MacDonald led the business session and plans were outlined for another Rock Hound Round-up next summer. Joel Leadbeater of Fryeburg gave a program of colored slides from a trip to Quebec and mines in Maine and New Hampshire, ending with a display of unusual minerals. The next meeting is November 30 with Capt Alexander Hamilton presenting Armchair Geology Across the USA. Attendees from the area included Mrs MacDonald, Maurice Poirier, Mrs Sarah B Graves, and Edwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society
Portland
Russell B. Hart
Jean Ruth Pitts
L. L. Hamilton
Fortunes Rocks
Biddeford
Rosetta Vermette
Evelyn Hart
Brunswick
Francis MacDonald
Saco
Joel Leadbeater
Fryeburg
Quebec
Wentworth and Sterns
Palarmo
Waterford
Maine
Groton
N.H
Mt. Adams
Stoneham
Alexander Hamilton
USA
Hamilton
Biddeford-Saco
Civil Air Patrol
MacDonald
Maurice Poirier
Sarah B. Graves
Edwin
Back To Basics In Education By Nason
Professor Nason argues for a balanced return to subject matter study alongside modern methods. He notes past reforms shifted focus to interests and large classes but stresses the value of concise expression and recitation. He suggests practical home and classroom steps to improve student thinking and communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dewey
Wells Legion Post Plans Civil Defense In Wells
A special meeting of the Elbridge and Leroy Hanson American Legion post in Wells reviewed emergency plans. CD deputies outlined food, child care and a volunteer police unit. Legionnaires including Cmdr. Jenness and others volunteered to serve. action on Veterans Day store closures was tabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbridge and
Leroy Hanson
American Legion
Wells Legion Home
Wells Civil Defense
Herbert Graham
Elmer C. Hutchins
Daniel W. Jenness
Loriston S. Littlefield
Clarence J. Kimball
Harry H. Yorke
Cmdr
Jenness
Kennebunk Junior High Holds Halloween Social
A Halloween social for Kennebunk Junior High students was held Friday evening in Kennebunk High School auditorium with about 175 attending. Rooms 3 and 6 organized by teachers Thomas Vendituoli and Mildred Cameron. prizes for best costumes went to Cathy Reagan and Betsy Tibbetts. Gail Murphy won a tape recorder for a recent magazine drive. Dancing and refreshments followed. Chaperones included Mildred Cameron, Thomas Vendituoli, and Principal Thomas Vail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Kennebunk High School
Thomas Vendituoli
Milldred Cameron
Cathy Reagan
Betsy Tibbetts
Gail Murphy
Thomas Vendituoila
Thomas Vail
Past Matrons Host Patrons At Meeting
Madonna chapter O E S Kennebunk Past Matrons entertained Madonna chapter Past Patrons at a supper and brief business session led by president Mrs Johnnie Ann Martel. A fudge sale is planned for the November 6 regular meeting. Social games and prizes followed with attendees including Mr and Mrs Charles Crosman and other local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madonna Chapter
O.E.S. of
Kennebunk
Johnnie Ann Martel
Charles Crosman
Leroy Hutchins
Arthur Tracy
Edward Whicher
Reginald Martel
Seth Emmons
Ralph A. Hatch
Ralph E. Hatch
Louise Russell
Lucille Jennison
Local residents listed for the county event
Chadbourne and Miss Marioa G. Banks of Saco, Roger Bedard and Alden Jacobs of Biddeford, Paul Wight of Old Orchard Beach, Captain Alexander Hamilton of Arundel, and L. L. Hamilton of Fortunes Rocks named among participants in a regional gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadbourne
Marioa G. Banks
Saco
Roger Bedard
Alden Jacobs
Biddeford
Paul Wight
Old Orchard Beach
Alexander Hamilton
Arundel
L. L. Hamilton
Fortunes Rocks
Only one showboat ever went to sea
The Hippodrome, trailing from the Mississippi Sound toward Mobile Bay, was overwhelmed by a 20 hour storm that lashed the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hippodrome
Mississippi Sound
Mobile Bay
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Schenley Reserve
Schenley Dist. CO
E Schenley
Aan
Schenley
Myrtle Lodge
K’port
Old Orchard
Beach Amvets
St. Andre Federal Credit Union
High Street
Robert Gosselin
Maurice Hebert
Leonard Levasseur
Edmund Hache
Aime Gia
Uere
Paul Beaupre
Henri Camire
Credit Union Board of Directors
Bernand Nicknair
Mineral Society
Nason
Leslie J. Nason
University of Southern California
Wells Legion Post
Kennebunk Junior High
Joseph H. Sharpe
Wayne B. Hutchins
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