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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1961

Page

3

Kennebunk Halloween Party Set At Webhannet Clubhouse

Kennebunk Reserve police sponsor a Halloween party this evening at 7 at the Webhannet clubhouse for all town children. Games contests dancing and refreshments planned. Also notes on local officials and residents trips and events in Kennebunkport and Kennebunk area.

Kennebunk Reserve Police Webhannet Fred Staples Kennebunk Lexington Mass Staples Robert Barra Landing Gilbert Butterfield Easton Butterfield Maine Framingham, Ass Virgil Green Geraldine Green Marion Collings Portand Schubert Scholarship Fund John Eagleson Edward Graham Susan Kennebunkport Cranston Folley Deborah University of Maine Joseph T. Cole Fletcher Street Derry Andaughter Robert . Perry Janet Jill Perrys

Old Orchard Beach weekend guests and meetings noted

Mr and Mrs Donat Giroux and children visited Mrs Dorothy Hartlett and Mrs Ethel Kimball in Old Orchard Beach. Lorraine will stay two weeks. Mrs Elsie McLeod travelled from Grand Beach to visit her daughter in North Berwick. Former resident William Ellis seen in town. Knights of Columbus auxiliary to meet at St Margaret parish hall Wednesday. Old Orchard Rebekah lodge also to meet Wednesday evening.

Donat Giroux Richard Lorraine Westfield Mass Dorothy Hartlett 10Th Street Ethel Kimball Evergreen Avenue Hartlett Elsie McLeod Grand Beach Stanley Thompson North Berwick William Ellis Gardiner-Augusta James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus St. Margaret Parish Hall Old Orchard Rebekah

Holy Days Masses Set At Kennebunk

All Saints Day Masses set for Kennebunk at 7 30 am and 6 pm. Kennebunkport services 7 30 am and 7 pm. Wells Beach services 6 pm. All Souls Day mass times mirror Wednesday. First Friday Masses list Kennebunk 7 30 am and 6 pm. Kennebunkport 7 30 am. Wells Beach 6 pm.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells Beach All Souls

False Teeth Stop Wobble With New Fasteeth Powder

Many wear false teeth with worry about plates slipping during talk or sneeze. Fasteeth plates become firmer, more comfortable, and odor reduces denture breath. The powder is alkaline and has no unpleasant taste or nausea. Get Fasteeth at drug counters.

Birthdays At Leech Home Mark 263 Years Of Life

Three patients at Leech Nursing Home Kennebunk celebrated birthdays within a week. Grace Woodward, 105, joined by niece and visitors, marked the day with cake and cards. James Towne, 73, observed with Rev Towne and family guests. Thomas Judge, 85, enjoyed cake and song with relatives from Biddeford area.

Leech Kennebunk Grace Woodward Arthur L. Leech Josephine Wilson Leech Home Wilson Lincoln Lincoln Milford James Towne Howard Towne Phillippines Thomas Judge Biddeford

Eastman Files Nomination for Constable in Old Orchard Beach

The first papers filed with Town Clerk Esther Crowley show Leslie M. Eastman Jr. seeking the December 11 election as constable in Old Orchard Beach. Eastman’s filing marks the initial nomination in the village.

Esther Crowley Old Orchard Beach Leslie M. Eastman Eastman

Shower By Proxy For Mrs John Zimmerman At Old Orchard Beach

A proxy shower was hosted at the home of Mrs Adrienne McIntyre 242 Temple Avenue Old Orchard Beach for Mrs John Zimmerman Arlington Virginia Gifts were opened displayed and re wrapped for mailing A buffet lunch was served with help from Mrs Laurette Blackington and Mrs Ralph Pitt Attendees included numerous ladies with many sending apologies for absence

John Zimmerman Adrienne McIntyre Temple Avenue Old Orchard Beach Zimmerman Arlington Laurie Blackington Ralphitt Arthur Robida Alex Fournier Albert Descoteaux Elliot Billings George LeBeau Rose Shevenell Rose Blanchette Louise Santorsola Adam Goodman Rita Bellerose

Stork Shower Held At Kennebunk Home

Mrs Theodore Towne of Kennebunk Landing was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Virgil Green on Mousam Road Kennebunk. Gifts filled a cradle centerpiece. social hour and refreshments followed. Attendees included Mrs David Nichols Mrs Robert Nichols Mrs Fred Nichols Mrs Charles Norton and daughter Kathy Mrs John Ellsworth and daughter Brenda Mrs Charles Cousens Mrs Douglas Nason Mrs Charles Pierce Mrs Marion Collins Miss Josephine Green and Miss Geraldine Green. Those sending gifts but unable to attend were Mrs Ralph Cousens Mrs Charles Cousens Mrs Fremont Welch and Mrs Ruth Leavitt.

Theodore Towne Kennebunk Landing Virgil Green Mousam Road Kennebunk David Nichols Robert Nichols Fred Nichols Charles Norton Kathy John Ellsworth Brenda Charles Cousens Douglas Nason Charles Pierce Marion Collins Josephine Green Geraldine Green Ralph Cousens Freemont Welch Ruth Leavitt

Roy Pauls Honored an Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Roy Paul Sr of West Kennebunk were surprised with a 25th wedding anniversary party hosted by their son Don ald Paul with friends. Guests included numerous Pauls and locals, a cake by Hazel Phillips, gifts and a purse of money, and a social evening with refreshments.

Roy Paul West Kennebunk Donald Paul Hazel Phillips Harold York Harold Roland Paul Wilfred Vachon Herman Bagley Roy Paul Jr Lisa Robin Ronald Paul Fred Bailey Arthur Slager Donat Gregoire Forrest Horne Marilyn Benson Betty Benson Doris Lakeman Pamela Curtis Jane Paul Carol Paul Linda Paul Mrs

Cape Church To Mark World Community Day

The Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Council of United Church Women led by Mrs. Jean Perkins will observe World Community Day at Cape Porpoise Church at 9 30 a.m. with coffee and a 10 a.m. service. The theme Freedom to Know funds will train women in adult education in Brazil Chile and Peru. Miss Barbara Storer will speak and show slides of South America. Refreshments served by host church women.

Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Council of United Church Women Jean Perkins Cape Ape Porpoise Brazil Chile Peru Barbara Storer Kennebunk South America

Dedication and community notes from Cape Porpoise

Community notices from Cape Porpoise recount dedication services for a new annex at Church-on-the-Cape, anniversary events at Thornton Heights church, and a Halloween party at West Scarboro Methodist church. Various memorials, visits, and gatherings unfold across Kennebunkport, with residents from Cape Porpoise and nearby towns attending celebrations, trips, and volunteer planning for a new legion kitchen.

Church on-the-Cape Henry Megert Thornton Heights Methodist Church South Portland Church - On-The - Cape West Scarboro Methodist Church Jackie Nunan Gretchen Nunan Phillip Stirk Beverly Aloise Edward Betty Lou Fairfield Dirigo Nelson Nunan Kennebunkport Mildred Corneally Memorial Legion Unit Legion Beatrice Wakefield Alberta Redmond Ruth Bixby Cape Porpoise Phyllis Elsie Perry Webber Lefebvre Kennebunk York County Helen Brown Alvin Fisher Alden Harriman Robert Reid Frank Baird Elsie Byrne Bert Estey Murray Roberts Sherman Thompson Gordon Roberts Sanford Waarren Roberts Ruth Ann Roberts Glendon Roberts Th Roberts Monroe N. Y Roberts Russell Reid Chester Littlfield Medford Mass Mills Road Walter Radcliffe Cliftondale

Sunday School Halloween Party at St. David’s Kennebunk

About 40 youngsters attended a luncheon and Halloween party at St. David Episcopal Church in Kennebunk. The event, supervised by Sunday School Superintendent Donald Jackson, featured children’s games, a best costume winner Miss Jane McMillan, and a hall decorated with scarecrows pumpkins and fall leaves.

St. David Episcopal Church Kennebunk Donald Jackson Frank McMillan Barbara Thurston Gilmore Drinkwater Judith Merrow Forrest Brown Jane McMillan Harold Hopkins Gilman Drinkwater

Well Baby Clinic Slated At Saco

A Well Baby clinic will be held Wednesday at 1 p m in the Saco Public Health Nursing rooms Cutts Avenue Saco followed by a pre school clinic immunization for diphtheria tetanus whooping cough and polio. Dr Maurice Ross will lead with RN Roberta Rowe supervisor and RN Dorothy Carter staff nurse. Volunteers include Mrs Richard Murphy and Mrs Peter Hellige of the Nursing committee. The Maine Highway Safety Committee reminds drivers to follow at a safe distance.

Saco Saco Public Health Cutts Avenue Maurice Ross Roberta Rowe Dorothy Carter Richard Murphy Peter Hellige

Beach Junior AMVETS Halloween Party Recap

The Junior AMVETS held a Halloween party at Abbott-Ver ville AMVETS post home in Walnut Street with about 85 attendees. Chaperones included Jerry Jacques and Felix Neault among others. special prizes went to Bruce Boyer and Raymond Jacques. games featured apple bobbing and an apple eating contest won by Felix Neault and June Dudevoir. boxing matches provided additional entertainment. next meeting is 6 pm November 8 at the post home.

Amvets Abbott-Verville Amvets Walnut Street Jerry Jacques Daniel Guarino Felix Neault June Dudevoir Toni Bill Robert Pettengill Claire Lariviere John Travers Russell Kimball Bruce Boyer Raymond Jacques Post

Brown Boys Host Halloween Party in Kennebunk Garage

Gregory and Kevin Brown hosted a Halloween party in their garage at their home on Winter Street in Kennebunk. Guests enjoyed games and dancing with refreshments, and a cake decorated for Halloween was given to Miss Julie Cyr for her birthday. Attendees included Julie Cyr, Pamela Jones, Marcia McLean, Rachel Walker, Glen Nutting, Andy Vail, Robert Buckland, Vaughn McLean, Bruce Nedeau, Peter Kenney, the Yosts, and Mrs. Brown.

Gregory Kevin Brown Keith Brown Winter Street Kennebunk Julie Cyr Pamela Jones Marcia McLean Rachel Walker Glen Nutting Andy Vail Robert Buckland Vaughn McLean Bruce Nedeau Peter Kenney the Yosts Brown

Wymans Entertain At Halloween Party

A Halloween party at Linda and Barbara Wyman's home on Prospect Avenue Old Orchard Beach featured games and dancing. Refreshments were served and the house decorated for the occasion. Present were Debbie Leg Pat and

Linda Barbara Wyman Prospect Avenue Old Orchard Beach Debbie Leg Pat

Local Names and Odd List Spark Quiet Public Notice

A fragment lists individuals including Mike McGann Mike Rioux Dale Rioux Bobby Celley Elaine Presley Donald Semo Wayne Clarence Diane Thibodeau Dr Neil LaBelle Peter Dudevoir Ralph Wyman Beverly Bolduc and Leslie E Wyman in a passing public notice fragment.

Mike McGann Mike and Dale Rioux Bobby Celley Elaine Presley Donald Semo Wayne Clarence Diane Thibodeau Neil LaBelle Peter Dudevoir Ralph Wyman Beverly Bolduc Leslie E. Wyman

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