Local Social Notes From Kennebunk Area
Kennebunk residents share visits with relatives in Manchester New Hampshire and Syracuse New York. Miss Joan Velevis from St Raphael s Hospital in New Haven visits her parents before six week training at Cedar Crest TB hospital Newington Connecticut. The Webber Lefebvre American Legion auxiliary plans a Monday fish chowder supper at Great Hill cottage with a social hour and gifts for prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Lupien
Fletcher Street
Manchester
N. H
Omer Boisvert
Boisverts
Lupien
Joan Velevis
St. Raphael's Hospital
New Haven
Conn
Joseph Velevis
High Street
Cedar Crest
Newington
Robert Pickett
Elizabeth
Edward
Syracuse
N. Y
Merleiles
Bath
Max Pickett
Kennebunk Pond
Picketts
Syracue University
E. L .Hamilton
Robert
Daniel
Scott
Wells Beach
Kathi McBride
Kennebunk
Hamilton
Kittery Navy Yard
Gertrude Burnham
Henry Barber
Brunswick
Kenilworth
Ill
Philip Burnham
Jr Burnham
Fletcher School of Diplomacy
Burnham
Wheelock College
Webber
Change in church service hours at Old Orchard Beach
Rev. John T. Stahl announces new service times for the Methodist church on Washington avenue. Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m. with church service at 11 a.m. A prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and an adult class on Thursday at 7:20 p.m. Also notes visiting relatives and family relocations involving Mrs. George Peacock and Sgt Lucien Guay with wife Dorothy and children Debra and David, stationed in Okinawa after leave, and Mrs. Stilman Gilbert and son returning from Azusa California.
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John T. Stahl
Methodist Church
Washington Avenue
George Peacock
U. S. Marines
Dorothy
David
Debra
California
Guay
Fern Avenue
Sgt. Guay
Okinawa
Stilman Gilbert
Douglas
Wesley Avenue
Azusa
Calif
Three Speeders In Kennebunk Court
Three speeders faced Kennebunk Municipal Court before Judge David W. Emmons. William G. Ganter of Hebron was found guilty and fined $15 for speeding on Route 9. Edward F. Glassmoore of New Canaan, Conn., pleaded nolo and was fined $15 for the same offense. Joseph J. Joyce Jr. of Weymouth, Mass., speeding at Kennebunk Beach, also pleaded nolo and was fined $15. All cases were brought in by the Kennebunk police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
David W. Emmons
William G. Ganter
Hebron
Edward F. Glassmoore
New Canaan
Kennebunk Enrollments Rise in Small Primary Class
Kennebunk schools opened with total enrollment of 1,275 led by Cousens 288 Park Street 382 junior high 194 and senior high 411. The junior primary class reached 78 with expectations of another large class in 1961 according to a spring survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
John S. Seekins
Cousens
Park Street
Beach Couple Wed in Ohio Ceremony
Miss Jacqueline Leroux daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Leroux of Old Orchard Beach wed Howard Bellevue son of Mrs Alice Bellevue and the late Max Bellevue at Mother of Sorrows church in Peninsula Ohio Rev Thomas Uryant officiated with gladioli decorations Patricia Leroux served as maid of honor Jerry Smallen was best man A reception followed at the Vieck home in Boston Ohio The bride and groom are Old Orchard Beach High School graduates and will live in Cleveland where the groom works as an apprentice electrician The bride's family traveled to Ohio for the wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Leroux
Paul A. Leroux
Longwood Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Howard Bellevue
Alice Bellevue
Max Bellevue
Forest Avenue
Mother of Sorrows Church
Penninsula
Ohio
Thomas Uryant
Patricia Leroux
Jerry Smallen
James Vieck
Boston
Vieck
Bellevue
Old Orchard High School
U. S. Army
Cleveland
Explorers to Elect Officers on October 26
Biddeford Explorer Post 305 plans October 26 elections with first nominating meeting on October 19 and a campaign week October 19 26. This year the group will draft a new post code and sponsor activities including a mountain climb and a Nixon Kennedy voter outreach led by John Coulombe and Joseph Hill. David Dexter of the Portland Press Herald received a recognition award for coverage of post activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Explorer Post
Garland Manufacturing Company
John Coulombe
Air Force
Post
Albert Ouellette
Thornton Academy
Lawrence Villandry
Joseph Hill
David Dexter
Portland Press Herald
Ouellette
Jimmy Fund Boosted by 273 At Kennebunk Drive In
The annual Jimmy Fund collection at the Kennebunk drive-in theater raised 273.92 dollars under Edmund L. Cashen with assistants Bruce Nadeau Gregory Glenn Michael James Keating II Judy Richard Keating Michael Griffin Michael Barra Sandy Brown Sam Spencer and Mrs. Edmund Cashen. Initiated by Mrs. Katherine Avery and continued by theater owner James P. Nadeau during the last week in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Fund
Children's Cancer Research Foundation of
Boston
Kennebunk Drive-In
Second Federal School Grant Is Received in Biddeford
The Biddeford public school system received a second $2,823 federal grant payment, part of a formula based on local children with parents at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Supt. Paul Larrabee said total aid will exceed $11,000 after the final payment, expected before year end, with an initial $8,263 already received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Paul Larrabee
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Larrabee
Madonna Eastern Star chapter honors members
Worthy Matron Mr and Mrs Walford Johnson presided at Madonna chapter meeting. Mrs Johnson received flowers and a birthday cake crafted by Mrs Vivian Tranci. Mrs Rachel Guild departs soon for New Jersey and Mrs Georgia Evans was installed as warder. Next meeting set for Tuesday evening September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and Mirs
Walfred Johnson
Madonna Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Johnson
Arthur Tracy
McIntire Surrenders After Nightstand Offense Standoff
Police surrounded the area after multiple gunshots were fired by McIntire. They waited until daybreak and used a loudspeaker to demand his surrender.
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Page One
Woods
McIntire
Life expectancy at birth in India noted as 32 years
A historical report states life expectancy at birth in India as 32 years, reflecting harsh early 20th century health conditions and high infant mortality affecting overall longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
MacArthur denies Pearson column on Kennedy court martial claim
General of The Army Douglas MacArthur rejected a Drew Pearson quotation alleging he said Senator John F. Kennedy should have been court-martialed for his World War II PT boat actions. MacArthur called the quote false and praised Kennedy’s Pacific service in a Berkshire Eagle letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
Douglas MacArthur
John F. Kennedy
Drew Pearson
MacArthur
Kennedy
Berkshire Eagle
John G. W. Mahanna
Berkshire Eagle County
Navy
Philippines
Kennebunk Couple Wed In Candlelit Kennebunk Christchurch
Phyllis Pearl Lord of Kennebunk and Joseph Barnes Rousse le of Wells wed in a candlelight ceremony at Christchurch in Kennebunk. The Rev. Fred Holmberg officiated with a mixed gladioli bouquet, three tier cake, and buffet reception. The bride wore a lace and net gown with a headdress of lace and pearls. maid of honor Francena Davis and bridesmaids Barbara Smith Amber Lord wore pink net over taffeta. The groom is from Wells and serves in the armed forces. They reside at 6 Bourne Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Pearl Lord
Kennebunk
Joseph Barnes Rouselle
Wells
Christchurch
Fred Holmberg
Allen
North Berwick
Deborah Lord
Emily Butler
Philip Lord of
Biddeford
Benjamin Butler
Francena Davis
Barbara Smith
Amber Lord
Paul Rouselle
Hes
Philip Lord
Usher
Kennehunk
Arlen
Kennelunk
Wells Hich
Kesslen Shoe
Kennebun
Bourne Street
Pershing Centenary Program at York County Council Meeting
American Legion post in Biddeford hosts York County council gathering with 19 posts invited. Cmdr Angers delivers welcome for host unit and council with Don Leighton speaking. The event marks Gen John J Pershing 100th birth anniversary with Atty Joseph Harvey as guest speaker and WWI era songs and community singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Pershing
Atty
Joseph Harvey
Saco
Fire destroys Murray farm killing chickens and displacing family
Mrs Murray Ring told firemen that neighbors refused to give up a party telephone line for seven minutes when she tried to report a fire. Minutes later a 824000 blaze swept Murray farm destroying outbuildings and killing over 12 000 chickens leaving 10 household members homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Waterford
Murray Ring
Neibors
Murray Farm
Two More New Teachers listed in Biddeford
Supt. Paul Larrabee said today two teachers have begun duties in the Biddeford school system this week. Janice Lord, a native of Maine, was named among the new hires and added to the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Paul Larrabee
Janice Lord
Local Teachers Take Posts in Regional Schools
Brownville Junction seventh grade English teacher Miss Lord has four years experience and studied at Gorham State Teachers College and the University of Maine. Miss Pauline D Cookson of Biddeford teaches third grade at Emery school and recently graduated from Gorham State Teachers College. A Sleepy Driver Dangers Roads, State Police warn that drowsiness can cause tragedies for motorists planning a short extra drive.
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Brownville Junction
Lord
Gorham State Teachers College
University of Maine
Wells
Pauline D. Cookson
Graham Street
Biddeford
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Kdmund Cashen
Clement P. Wight
Kennebunk Court
Beach
Explorers
Conrad Fecteau
Union Avenue
Old Orchard
Rebek Ahs
Beach Hall
Noble
Avonell Pettengill
Barbara Gilbert
Dial WE
Dorothy Hubbard
Olive Lodge
Forest Lodge
West ‘Buxton
Rehoboth Lodge
East Waterboro
Saco Lodge
Rubamah Lodge
Springvale
Evangeline Lodge
Noble Grands Association
Old Orchard Lodge
Ethel Whitten
Swanpond
Jimmy
Skowhegan
Maine
Swanton’s By-A-Brook Farms
West Buxton
Maine Institute of Potato Starch Manufacturers
Mrs
Joseph Rouselle
Gen. McArthur
Phyllis Lord of
Rangeley Lakes
Robert Booth
First Parish Congregational Church
Proctor, VI
Booth
Proctor High School
Linda Mariello
Michael Mariello
Main Street
Anastasolf
Emery School
Bathside
Gulf
America
Stride Rives
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