Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Community Social Notes
Kennebunk residents host visitors and recoveries as local people shift between hospitals and home. Mrs Edmund cashen and Mrs Frank Blake visit, while David Brown and Richard Burleigh return from medical care. L M Fletcher and Robert McInnes pursue organic gardening plans for next year. Betsy Hall Judith Dresser Betty Hersey Sheila Johnson Linda Cook Patricia Palhus and David Palhus begin at Gorham State Teachers College after high school. The White Studios completes senior photos for Kennebunk High School. juniors plan Christmas Sing and prom. sophomores meet with ring companies to arrange class rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Blake
Greenfield
N.H
Kennebunk
Merlin Burleigh
Sireet
David Brown
Arthur Cluff
Wildes
Kennebunkport
Webber Hospital
Ile
Richard Burleigh
Fletcher
Betsy Hall
Milton Hall
Judith Dresser
John Dresser
Univerity of Maine
Everett Cluff
Winter Street
Betty Hersey
Alvin Hersey
Sheila Johnon
Raymond Clark
Linda Cook
Eben Cook
Patricia Palhus
David Palhus
Kennebunk High School
Gorham State Teachers College
White Studios
Portland
Goodwins Mills Couple Feted On Anniversary
Goodwins Mills residents Mr and Mrs George McAlvey were honored with a surprise 25th wedding anniversary celebration at the Fortier home in Old Orchard Beach. Guests from Arundel Saco Biddeford West Kennebunk and Fort Bliss joined relatives for a crystal silver themed party with a candleholder centerpiece and a tiered wedding cake. The couple, married Sept 5 1936, have two sons Michael and John both named in attendance with John serving in the U S Army at Fort Bliss Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. McAlvey
Goodwins Mills
Paul Fortier
Fern Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
David Leathers
McAlvey
Fortier
Evelyn Leathers
Arundel
Judy Dede
Marjorie Grenier
Saco United Baptist Church
Melvin Prior
Michael J. McAlvey
Lyman
John W. McAlvey
U. S. Army
Fort Bliss
Tex
20Th Armor
Maine National Guard
Fort Drum
N. Y
Randall
Gerard Duffus
Biddeford
Raymond Allen
Livermore Falls
Merle Turner
Faank Mitchell
John McAlvey
Raymond Dede
Myrna Dede
Thomas Dede
West Kennebunk
Ogunquit Rummage Sale Set at Baptist Church Vestry
The annual rummage sale will be held Wednesday September 20 starting at 9 30 a m in the Ogunquit Baptist church vestry. Committee in charge includes Mrs J P Littlefield Mrs Leslie Brooks Mrs Fred Kemp and Mrs Granville Phelps. Proceeds aid church projects under the Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogunquit Baptist Church
J. P. Littlefield
Leslie Brooks
Fred Kemp
Granville Phelps
Ladies Aid Society
Ranking Russian Scientist Says War Impossible
A high ranking Russian scientist, A. V. Topchiev, vice president of the Soviet Academy of Sciences, told MIT yesterday that war is impossible because it would trigger nuclear conflict and mankind destruction. The talk was part of the eighth conference of 11 nations at Stowe, taped by WGBH for NET. The panel favored more international study projects like the International Geophysical Year and complete world disarmament, though they noted tensions hamper cooperation.
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Cambridge
Mass
A. V. Topchiev
Soviet Academy of Sciences
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sci
Stowe
Wgbh TV
United Nations
IGY
Russia
United States
Freshmen Initiation At Kennebunk High Largest Class Yet
About 600 people attended Kennebunk High School’s freshman initiation and reception, the largest entering class with 149 freshmen. Senior class president Timothy Martel welcomed attendees in the auditorium as Misses Lynda Brearey Barbara Anders Jacqueline Nunan and David Jones directed the ceremony. Opal Shuffleburg Sharon Kimbell Sandra Vadnais and Mary Belle Walsh led the music for dancing while refreshments were provided by the Senior Home Economics class under Miss Mabel Foster. Election of freshman officers will be held this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk High School
Hugh School
Timothy Martel
Aul
Lynda Brearey
Barbara Anders
Jacqueline Nunan
David Jones
John S. Seekins, Jr
Opal Shuffleburg
Sharon Kimball
Sandra Vadnais
Marybelle Walsh
Mabel Foster
Myrtle Lodge to Host New Hampshire Dignitary
Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias in Kennebunk plans to work the rank of Page on a class of candidates Friday evening September 22 with Grand Chancellor Horace Richardson of Moltonebro New Hampshire and his staff expected to attend along with a visit from Rindle Lodge of East Rochester New Hampshire A lobster stew will be served afterward by Dorrance Clark Edward Benoit and George Gibson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harland Dutch
Myrrel Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Kennebunk
New Hampshire
Horace Richardson
Moltonebro
N. H
Reeds Lead Governors Tour of Maine Building
Gov and Mrs John H Reed of Maine hosted five other New England governors in West Springfield Massachusetts for a tour of the State Building at the Eastern States Exposition. The gathering followed the New England Governors Conference held last week at Kennebago Lake in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Springfield
Mass
John H. Reed
Maine
New England
State of Maine
Kennebago Lake
Rangeley
Nuclear Tests Continue In United States, Russia
United States conducts its second underground nuclear blast as the Soviet Union reaches 12 tests with two atmospheric detonations. NASA and Air Force launches add to a busy weekend of space activity. Officials report radioactivity rises in parts of the Northeast and Midwest due to wind shifts, though levels remain well below danger.
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United States
Russia
Washington
U.S
Air Force
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Pacific
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Middle Atlantic Coast
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Soviet Union
United Nations
Humphrey
Senate
Democratic
Atomic Energy Commission
Nevada
Novaya Zemlya
Arctic Ocean
AEC
Semi-Palatinsk
Central Asia
Connecticut
New York
Michigan
County Lawmen Set Date For Annual Dance
The York County Law Enforcement association held a field day at Riverside Grange hall Lebanon with a chicken pie dinner, softball, and horseshoe contest. A business meeting led to plans for an annual dance November 18 at Sanford Armory. next year’s outing is set for the first week in October. Trooper Wallace Clark of Sanford was injured and at home. Dinner by William Mason, Sanford officials in charge of games, and secretary Edmund Cashen honored for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County Law Enforcement Association
Riverside Grange Hall
Lebanon
The
Grange
Elmer Hutchins
Wells
Sanford Armory
Wallace Clark
Sanford
William Mason
East Lebanon
Ralph Rogers
Yvon Rondeal
Edmund Cashen
Kennebunk
Mason
Association
Confraternity elects Regan s President 1961 62
The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in the Kennebunk area elected officers for 1961 62 led by President Thomas J Reagan of Kennebunk. Officers include Vice President Mrs Kendrick Holbrook of Cape Porpoise Secretary Mrs Albert Collins of Ogunquit Treasurer Mrs Frank H Ludik of Wells Chairman of the teachers Miss Ethel Theilmann of Kennebunk Chairman of fishers Mrs Dewid Walley of Kennebunkport Chairman of helpers Mrs Emery Huff of Cape Porpoise Chairman of discussion clubs Paul Bedard of Kennebunk Chairman of parent educators Mrs Wadsworth Williams of Kennebunk and Chairman of the apostolate of good will Mrs Frank Harrison of Kennebunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Thomas J. Reagan
Kendrick Holbrook
Cape Porpoise
Albert Collins
Ogunquit
Frank H’ludik
Wells
Ethel Theilmann
Fishers
Dewid Walley
Kennebunkport
Helpers
Emery Huff
Paul Bedard
Parent Educators
Wadsworth Williams
Cherman
Good Will
Frank Harrison
Soviets Warn Straying Planes To Be Downed
Moscow says two West German F84 fighters strayed into East German airspace toward Berlin and were sent deliberately. It warned that any future violators would be shot down using all means including rockets. The protest note was delivered to the Allied powers and West Germany. The Bonn government blamed mechanical failure for the mission and apologized to the occupying powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Soviet Union
Berlin
U.S
West Germany
East Germany
Tegel
Bonn
Men s club plans year activities at church vestry
Ola Orchard Beach Meth dist church Men s club officers and committee men meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the vestry to plan year activities The new president Maynard Shorey has lined up speakers from Biddeford Saco Old Orchard and Portland areas plus entertainment programs and projects The Abbott Verville AMVETS Post holds its annual meeting Tuesday at 8 p m at the Post home Walnut Street Members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Methodist Church
Maynard Shorey
Biddeford-Saco- Old Orchard
Portland
Abbott-Verville Amvets Post
Post
Walnut Street
Wells Ogunquit PTA Meeting Tonight in Wells School
The first fall meeting of the Wells Ogunquit Parent Teacher Association is set for 7 30 tonight in the Wells Elementary school auditorium. Schools Supt Robert W Johnson will address attendees and plans for the 1962 Community birthday calendar will be discussed. Refreshments will be provided by Merriland Ridge parents. Mrs Stanley E Johnson is chairman. Gretchen Kline hosted a beach party and cookout with guests Allaine Coleman Rebecca Bragdon Catherine Fenderson Susan Coggeshall Patricia Gowen Mary Elaine LaPierre and Gretchen Kline. Diane Allen was invited but could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells - Ogunquit
Parent-Teacher Association
Wells
Robert W. Johnson
Merriland Ridge
Stanley E. Johnson
Gretchen Kline
Mary L. Kline
Sandholm Farm
Social Security credits and benefit computations clarified
The period to become insured was shortened but does not change how benefits are computed. A person must be insured to receive payments, determined by work credits. Benefits remain calculated by a fixed statutory formula, with only widow’s benefits and the minimum benefit rising under the new law.
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Portland
Sabres of Portland win Lewiston centennial drum corps contest
The Har old T. Andrews Post Sabres of Portland won a junior drum and bugle corps marching and maneuvering contest held Sunday as part of Lewiston centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabres
Lewiston
Harold T. Andrews
Portland
Kennebunk Firemen Stage Field Day at Airport
Kennebunk fire department held a Sunday field day at the Kennebunk airport with about 30 in attendance. A lobster and clam bake was served under chairman A Wesley Leech, with Alexander Burr, Lloyd Nadeau and Roland Bergeron as cooks assisted by other members. Softball and horseshoe games capped the afternoon.
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Kennebunk
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Gordon Maddox
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Alfred Swinburne Sr
Alfred Swinburne Jr
Mr. Ewell
Harry J. Smith
Dean Speed
Harry E. Sait
Clarence A. Lary
Robert P. Googins
Howard Merrill
Charles Gorman
Alfred Swinburne, Sr
Marshall
Edgar Steward
Elmer Rounds
Tyler
George King
Albeo G. Lapierre
Kennebunk High
Myrtle Lodge
N. H. Dignitary
Reeds
Confraternity
Regan
Ola Orchard Beach
Wells Albeo G
Lapierre
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
John T. Stahl
Bonnie Rover
Nancy Robinson
Amy Cleveland
Mary Day Treasur
Linda Bean
Jack Douglass
Millie Quimby
Linda Provencal
Barbara Gilbert
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Social Security
Social Security Administration
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