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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1962

Page

3

Kennebunk Community News Notice Substitutes Editor

Mrs Edmund Cashen is replaced by Mrs Edgar Denger as local correspondent until Nov 12. News items may be mailed or phoned. Edward Winston visited family in Kennebunk. Elton Wells a patient at Webber Hospital. Harvest supper at Legion on High street served by post members and the auxiliary. Merle Stiller of New York City stayed with Hugh Gouvns and James McCormick family. Mrs McCormick plans to return to New Jersey soon.

Edgar Denger York Street Kennebunk Tel Edmund L. Cashen Edward Winston Hebron Academy Edward C. Winston Fletcher Street Elton Wells Ross Road Webber Hospital Lloyd Jewett Catherine Foley Stewart Miller Portland Legion Home High Street Post Auxiliary Merle Stiller New York City Hugh Goovns Mill Street West Kenneunk James McCormick New Jersey Dodge

Mrs. Joan Sheldon Honored At Shower

Mrs. Joan Sheldon of Kennebunk was surprised with a stork shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Sham in West Kennebunk. Hosts were Mrs. Derham and Mrs. Kellett. decorations featured pink and blue cradle centerpieces and two cakes. Attendees included Kennebunk residents and Wells visitor Mrs. Russell Bridges, with several others sending gifts.

Clayton Sheldon Joan Derham Kennebunk William Sham West Kennebunk Coes Derham Donald Kellett West Kennebunk Nk Kellett Hazel Phillips David Shields George Cousens Sarah Bryant Clara Derham Luther Derham Belle Witham Russell Bridges Wells Sheldon Albert Seavey Cape Porpoise Joseph Mercier Albert Cowgill Richard Graham

New Radio Club Formed At Beach

The 10-33 Radio club of Old Orchard Beach formed to aid the community in emergencies. It has assisted Civil Defense by supplying radio cars for street patrols during recent hurricane threats. Membership applications are available from Richard Lamb. A meeting is planned for November 11 at 1 am.

Radio Club Old Orchard Beach Paul Glaude Union Avenue Richard Lamb Maple Street Citizensand Civil Defense Unit

Ogunquit Church Sale and Christmas Fair Planned

The Friendship Circle of the Ogunquit Baptist church schedules a rummage sale and coffee for Wednesday November 7 at 9 am in the church vestry with food tables. Donations may be left with Mrs Ella Welch or collected by Mrs Fred Sherburne Jr. The Ladies Aid Society sets its annual Christmas fair for Wednesday November 28 at 11 am in the vestry with lunch at noon. Weekly work sessions are under way to prepare.

Friendship Circle Ogunquit Ladies Aid Society Ogunquit Baptist Church

Air Force openings listed by York County recruiter

U S Air Force recruiter Sgt Fred Snowman invites applications for numerous vacancies in electronics aircraft engine mechanic finance accounting air transportation heavy equipment operator and many more. Information available Mondays at Portsmouth N H Biddeford Portland Sanford and the Portland recruiting office hours vary. Non high school graduates may enlist if they meet mental and physical requirements. Unlimited enlistments accepted in November and December.

Fred Snowman U.S. Air Force York County Air Force IBM Air Force Band Snowman Portsmouth N. H Biddeford City Hall Sanford Town Hall Air Force Recruiting Office Congress Street Portland

West Hollis Airman Earns Promotion to Airman Second Class

Kerry W. Burnell of West Hollis is promoted to airman second class in the United States Air Force. He serves as an administrative specialist with Headquarters, 42nd Combat Support Group, at Loring Air Force Base. A Hollis High School graduate, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Gerry of Pleasant Hill Road.

Kerry W. Burnell West Hollis United States Air Force Burnell 42Nd Combat Support Group Loring Air Force Base Hollis High School Albert L. Gerry Pleasant Hill Road

Alfred CD Directors Meeting South of County Courthouse

Local Civil Defense directors will meet in the Alfred County courthouse at 7 30 p m Monday Raymond Reando York County CD director announces agenda includes Phil Brenner states matching funds officer for CD State of Maine Explain functions of his department and how local CD units can obtain match funds He will inspect two first aid field stations stored in Alfred Also on agenda relocation and certification of fixed radiological monitoring stations and a check low progress of CD planning in the towns

Alfred County Raymond Reando York County Phil Brenner State of Maine Alfred

UNICEF Drive Scheduled In Ogunquit Area

The annual Halloween UNICEF drive will be held in Ogunquit and Moody areas on Wednesday evening starting at 6. Local youngsters from Moody Moody Beach and Moody Point will join Ogunquit children, assembling tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Ogunquit Methodist church to receive tags arm bands cannisters and area assignments. The drive is sponsored by the Ogunquit Methodist and Baptist churches with cannisters collected at the Methodist church after the collection for a Halloween party. Also covered are Firemen card party winners and a Kennebunkport Legion auxiliary membership supper with notices of a turkey dinner at the Legion hall on Sunday November 11 at 12 30 p.m.

Unicef Ogunquit Moody Theodore J. Handrinos Moody Beach Moody Point Ogunquit Methodist Church Methodist Church Oguniquit Baptist Church iMethodist Church H. L. Pratt Ethel Wescott Chaddie Brown Bessie Smith Carol Matthews Evelyn Evans Grover Hall Florence Nunan Leslie Joseph Warner Kennebunkport Memorial Legion Auxiliary Elaine LaPierre Department of Maine American Legion Auxiliary Arlettie Tibbets Mary Adams Tibbets Project Mary Philbrick Mildred Corneally First Congregational Church Virginia Reid South Congregational Church Dirigo Alice Reid Kennebunkport Sue Perry Post the Legion Hall

Community Day Services Planned By Arundel Council Women

The Arundel council of United Church Women will hold World Community Day services at the Unitarian church in Kennebunk Friday morning with coffee at 9 30 and devotion led by Mrs Harold Scott and Mrs Milford Butterfield. Miss Abbie Sanderson will speak on Deepen the Channels to Peace and denim bags with sewing supplies will be sent to Southeast Asia. A separate Women of the Cape event plans a Wednesday November 7 coffee from 10 to 12 noon with the committee including Mrs Margie Campbell and Mrs Laura Smith.

Arundel Council of United Church Women Unitarian Church Kennebunk Harold Scott Milford Butterfield Christian Advent Church Abbie Sanderson South Berwick Arundel Council Southeast Asia Church-on-the- Cape Margie Campbell Laura Smith Ruth Thurston Barbara Wood Elsie Ridion Ellen Buchanan Polly Foss Fishers Lane Maine Medical Center Polly Iane Foss Ada Foss Jonesport Wate Pierce el Paso Texas Florence Nunan Ogunquit E. V. Roberts Elbridge Jane Florida Stewart Lamson Nunan Langsford Road Winchester Mass Herbert Estey Canton Mass

Wells and Wellsport events highlight fall schedule

A series of local meetings and events unfolds in Wells and surrounding areas. Ocean lodge AF and AM holds a special meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Highpine Masonic hall in Sanford road Wells. A York workshop for Sunday school teachers is set for November 5 with Miss June K Allen conducting sessions and new Christian Education materials displayed. The Wells School band schedules performances for November 3 10 and a half time show during home games against Erskine academy York and South Berwick. A Civil Defense meeting is planned tonight at 8 in the Wells Elementary school auditorium with CD Deputy reports and a guest speaker from Augusta. The Wells Board of Selectmen will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the town office.

Ocean Lodge Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells Wells First and Second Congregational Church York June K. Allen Maine Council of Churches Warriors Erskine Academy Manorettes Carolyn Colby South Berwick Wells Elementary Augusta Wells Board of Selectmen

Old Orchard Beach Rummage Sale and Meetings Notice

Nee Nah council Pocahontas to hold rummage sale Saturday 9 am to 3 pm at American Legion hall School street. A special meeting Sunday 7 pm at Washington avenue Methodist church hosted by Youth Fellowship and Missions of W S C S with a Malayan student from Nassan College Springvale as speaker. Executive board Old Orchard Beach Art Association meets 7:30 pm at 1 Odessa Avenue to discuss National Art Week observance.

Old Orchard Beach Art Association John White Odessa Avenue

Pretty wedding in Kennebunkport ties Hirst to Lantagne

Beverly Hirst of Beachwood road Kennebunkport wed Roland Lantagne son of Hills Beach at Church on the Cape. Rev. Peppe officiated. Bride wore white satin gown with seed pearl crown veil and carried white orchids. Attendants in gold and green with matching veils. Reception at the bride’s home. 60 guests. The couple planned a short honeymoon then to reside on Beachwood road. The bride works at Kesslen Shoe Co. groom at Portsmouth Navy Yard. A York County Superior Court term at Alfred extended to 33 days costing $16,184 with juror and staff expenses. More than 100 criminal cases heard along with divorces.

Church-on-the-Cape Beverly Hirst Raymond Hirst Beachwood Road Kennebunkport Roland Lantagne Arthur Lantagne Hills Beach Russell. Peppe Madeline Lovejoy Kennebunk Elaine Hirst Jacqueline Adjutant James Benson Biddeford Richard Lantagne John Gay Charlene Elliott Donald Campbell Kesslen Shoe Company Portsmouth Navy Yard York County Superior Court Alfred Randolph A. Weatherbee Traverse

Kennebunk High Names New Athletic Director

Verne Bodwell resigns as Kennebunk High athletic director after years as sub master science head and lunch program manager. Mario Lefty Di Frederico named replacement and will keep basketball coach role while relinquishing baseball duties. Bodwell led the Rams to undefeated regular seasons 1937 to 1940 and coached football in 1939 and 1945 to 1947 amid military service and later AD duties.

Verne Bodwell Kennebunk High School Mario Lefty) di- Frederico John S. Seekins, Jr di- Frederico Bodwell Kennebunk Rams Deering High

Halloween Party At Beach By Astronomy Club

The Astronomy club hosted a Halloween party Monday evening at East Grand avenue Old Orchard Beach. Prizes were awarded to Patti Michaud and Dean Koepp for best costumes, with other winners including Channing Migner, Ferdonna Donnelan and Charles Begin. Decorations games and refreshments fueled a festive gathering with attendees Karen Cooper Ferdonna Donneler Patti Michaud Channing Migner Dean Koepp Charles Begin Gilbert La Croix and Lynd Couri.

Astronomy Club Lynda Court East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach Patti Michaud Dean Koepp Channing Migner Ferdonna Donnelan Charles Begin Karen Cooper Ferdonna Donneler Gilbert LaCroix Lynd Couri

FASTEETH Teeth Aid Advertisement

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