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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1966

Page

3

Nancy Lund Picked for Who's Who at Bob Jones University

Nancy Jean Lund daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lund of Old Orchard Beach Maine has been selected for the 1966 67 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. A senior at Bob Jones University she stands among 32 students chosen for academic standing and campus leadership.

Greenville S. C Nancy Jean Lund Lawrence Lund Old Orchard Road Old Orchard Beach Maine Bob Jones University Lund Miss Lund Old Orchard Beach High School School of Religion Chi Kappa Delta Literary Society Hus The Association of Christian Teachers

Local News From Kennebunk and Surrounding Areas

Kennebunk resident Everett Lebarge resumes duties at the Communications Center after five days as an in hospital patient for observation and tests at Maine Medical in Portland. Alton Rose returns home on Ross Road after a week as a surgical patient at Webber Hospital in Biddeford. Martha Nixon hosts a Halloween party at the Nixon barn with games and dancing attended by multiple locals including Janet Wentworth and Laura Lindquist. Miss Mary Goodwin of Grove Street is transported by Kennebunk Fire Department ambulance to York Village Hospital after an incident Saturday afternoon.

Everett Lebarge Communications Center Kennebunk Maine Medical Portland Alton Rose Ross Road Webber Hospital Biddeford Martha Nixon Edward Nixon Jr Summer Street Nixon Barn Janet Wentworth Laura Lindquist Nancy Lamontagne Marcia Williams Joyce Winn Georgeann Lebarge Robin Clark John Michaels Scott Condon David Reynolds Scott Going David Peterson Jeff Reid Jere True David Derham Kennebunk Fire Department Mary Goodwin Grove Street York Village Hospital

Rural Road Surfacing Reaches Three-Fourths Share

A historical official report notes that about three fourths of rural roads in the United States are surfaced. The finding highlights infrastructure progress and uneven funding across regions.

United States

South Brewer library memories spark Maine cultural referendum

Earle Doucette recalls a South Brewer library created from public subscriptions to rival Brewer’s, opening a world of learning for a ten year old and shaping views on a forthcoming Maine cultural building referendum. He laments future voters’ chance to approve the project, imagining the past residents voting unitedly.

Brewer China Marco Polo Seven Seas Maine South Brewer

Republicans Plan Telephone Campaign In Kennebunk

The Kennebunk Republican Town Committee met at the Harrington home to plan a telephone campaign for Saturday Nov 5 and discuss election day workers. They reported reaching half the $1 450 quota and urged out of town voters to obtain absentee ballots from the town clerk.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Republican Town Committee George Harrington Ross Road Lucille McBride Republican Town Committee

Antipope term reflects action against canonical pope

The term antipope refers to a person regarded as acting against the pope chosen by canon law, signaling a contested papal authority in church history.

Mystery Of Halloween Tale Singers

In Key West Florida Elena Hoyos died of tuberculosis on a chilly Halloween night. A German technician, Karl Von Cosel, kept Elena’s body in his shack for years, dressing it as a bride and claiming to protect her. Authorities later recovered the corpse. Von Cosel died in 1952, while Bienvenido Perez, the night watchman, still guards Elena’s final resting place.

Key West Fla United States Elena Hoyos Elena Bienvenido Perez Perez Karl von Cosel the Marine Hospital von Cosel Florinda Lachina’ Medina Esquinaldo Lachina Medina Zephyr Hills Pere Ke West

Past Matrons Of Madonna Chapter Pound Party

Kennebunkport Inn dinner followed by a business meeting at Mrs Bernice Crosman home. Secretary Treasurer Mrs Alice Crocker led in Luella Ingalls absence. Report on flag purchase for Masonic Hall and proceeds from a pound party. Next event a supper meeting November 29 at Glen Mor Restaurant and gathering at Masonic Hall. Attendees include Mrs Frances Hutchins, Mrs Agnes Jackson, Mrs Carrie Emmons, Mrs Benda Edwards, Mrs Marion Maguire, Mrs Alice Crocker, Mrs Louise Russell, Mrs Gertrude Hatch, Mrs Doris West, Mrs Crosman, and guest Miss Roma Hatch.

Kennebunk Madonna Chapter O.E.S Kennebunkport Inn Bernice Crosman Fletcher Street Alice Crocker Luella Ingalls Masonic Hall Crocker Glen- Mor Frances Hutchins Agnes Jackson Carrie Emmons Benda Edwards Marion Maguire Louise Russell Gertrude Hatch Doris West Crosman Roma Hatch

Foley Attacks Hathaway on Clean Elections Vote

Republican Howard M. Foley accuses Democrat William D. Hathaway of voting against the Clean Elections Law and against bombing North Vietnam. Foley asserts the law makes vote buying illegal and voter fraud a crime while criticizing Hathaway for continuing aid to nations allied with North Vietnam.

Hampden Howard M. Foley William D. Hathaway Maine Foley North Viet Nam

Mullen Council Sponsors Dance at St Margaret’s Parish Hall

OLD ORCHARD BEACH A spaghetti supper and dance was held in St Margaret's Parish Hall Saturday night by members of the Rev James J Mullen Council Knights of Columbus. Special guests included Theodore O'Neil district deputy Irenee Tousignant and Mrs Tousignant Grand Knight William Southwick and Mrs Southwick Faithful Navigator Philip Auger and Mrs Auger. Supper was prepared by Louis DeAngelis and pastries by Russell Fletcher and Marie Smith. Music was provided by Him and the Others.

Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret’s Parrish Hall James J. Mullen Counsil Knights of Columbus Theodore O’neil Irenee Tousignant Tousignant William Southwick Southwick Philip Auger Auger Louis DeAngelis Russell Fletcher Marie Smith

Beach Woman Is Honored At Party

Mrs. Russell Durant was surprised by friends at her Adelaide Road home after a birthday dinner with the Morin family. A decorated cake by Mrs. Arnold Morin, coffee, and gifts followed, with numerous local residents in attendance.

Old Orchard Beach Russell Durant Morin Adelaide Road Arnold Morin Howard Merrill Scarborough David Mooers John Smith Kennebunk Hiram Parish John Wortman Ethel Wight Clement Wight Geraldine Durant Simmons College David and Kathy Morin

Key Received By Anne D. Harrison at Endicott College

Beverly Mass Miss Anne D Harrison daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert D Harrison Jr of Saco Maine and a Senior at Endicott Junior College here received her Phi Theta Kappa key at installation ceremonies on the college campus She was pledged to the fraternity last May Phi Theta Kappa a national honor fraternity for junior colleges elects its members academically from the upper tenth of the student body Membership is endorsed by faculty residence advisors and father references testifying to a character as well as scholastic achievement Miss Harrison is majoring in Liberal Arts.

Beverly Mass Anne D. Harrison Gilbert D. Harrison Jr Saco Maine Endicott Junior College Phi Theta Kappa Harrison

St Marys Parish Bazaar Planned in Biddeford Hall

Plans for the St Marys Parish bazaar progressed at a weekend committee meeting. The event will be held at St Marys parish hall Biddeford on Saturday November 12 at 2 p m. Tables of gifts and home cooked foods will be on sale and a sandwich buffet will be available. Attending the planning session were Mrs Urban Langavin Mrs Frank Carey Mrs Stuart Flavin Mrs Richard Dudley Miss Ann Gallagher Miss Margaret Renouf John Cleary Jasper Cochrane Joseph Kerry and Carmen D Amico.

St. Mary’s Biddeford Urban Langevin Frank Carey Stuart Flavin Richard Dudley Ann Gallagher Margaret Renouf John Cleary Jasper Cochrane Joseph Kerry Carmen D’ Amico

Curtis Blasted By Civic League Head

ALNA AP The Christian Civic League superintendent accuses Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kenneth M. Curtis of being a spokesman for liquor interests. Rev Benjamin C Bubar Jr, who led the campaign against Sunday liquor sales, cites Curtis campaign manager Robert Dunfey as owner of Maine cocktail lounges.

ALNA Christian Civic League Kenneth M. Curtis Benjamin C. Bubar, Jr Maine Alna Baptist Church Curtis Robert Dunfey Bubar

Hearing aid improv for clearer sound in canal device

A marketing pitch claims a tiny in canal hearing clarifier can restore normal hearing for those who hear but do not understand. The ad invites readers to try the device at Maine's exclusive dealer.

Maine

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