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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1962

Page

3

Kennebunk Masonic Lodge Hears Reports and Notices

The Kennebunk Mousam lodge OOF held its second meeting with Victor Bryant presiding and mourned the death of Waldo Pitts. Officers honored, audits discussed, and October 12 set for first officer installation. Local students briefly noted: Kenneth Cuneo and siblings enroll at Hebron Academy and University of New Hampshire, with Ted Winston active in Kennebunk track and cross country. Visiting and local residents mentioned include Dr. Frank Barden and family, George Authier, Ray Farley, and Mrs Ethel Welch with relatives in Maine and Massachusetts.

Waldo’ Pitts Kenneth Cuneo Kenneth J. Cuneo Summer Street Hebron Academy Hebron David Tibbetts Orrin Tibbett

Long on results low on cost the Classified ads

Classified ads promise big results with low outlay detailing affordable listings and practical space for buyers and sellers. The notice emphasizes cost efficiency and broad reach through a concise market-focused section.

Past Presidents Parley Meets in Kennebunk

The Past Presidents Parley of the Webber Lefebvre unit Ameri car Legion auxiliary met for supper in Wells with 13 members and a guest. In Kennebunk the business meeting, led by President Mrs Georgia Evans, drew 12 members and guests including Mrs Mary Fitzgerald and Mrs Mildred Hamilton. A late October reception for Mrs Catherine Ambrose, First District Maine VP, was planned with co chairmen Mrs Evans and Mrs Pearl Belvea. Committee heads were named for invitations, refreshments, decorations, house, receiving line, and guest book. Gifts exchange names were drawn for the Christmas party at Mrs Macora Moultons on December 3.

Webber-Lefebvre Americar Legion Auxiliary Wells Alfie Leech Storer Street Kennebunk Georgia Evans Mary Fitzgerald Mildred Hamilton Catherine Ambrose Maine Pearl Belvea Almean Greene Macora Moulton Ethel Gonneville Pearl Belyea M. Derd Hamilton Zella Tibbetts Lillian Hicks

St John Guild Plans Rummage Sale At Old Orchard Beach

The St John-by-the-Sea auxiliary guild held its first fall meeting at the Parish hall in Old Orchard Beach. Plans were made for a rummage sale October 5 and 6 with a food barrel feature. Meetings will be on the second and fourth Tuesdays.

St. John-by-the-Sea St. John Street Old Orchard Beach Frances Pettengill John Price Albert Collishaw Howard Slaney Sarah Smith Eunice Pettengill Avonell Pettengill Celia Thurlow St. Albans Church Harold McElwain Bhima Sturtevant Marie Court Geraldine Collins Katherine Whitman Celia Lo

Peterson's Ointment Becomes National Favorite

A Buffalo druggist 40 years ago created an ointment to ease itching and stinging piles. It gained rapid cooling soothing relief and widespread fame, becoming a favorite in thousands of homes. Available in a 60c box or 85c applicator tube with a money back guarantee.

Buffalo Peterson

Fourth Anniversary at First Baptist Church Ola Orchard Beach

Rev. G Stephen Johnston announces Fourth anniversary events for the First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue. A box lunch social and program is Thursday at 6 30 p m. A guest preacher Rev Carroll Condict retired Burma missionary will speak Sunday at 2 30 p m Abbott Verville AMVETS auxiliary meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Post home Walnut Street. York County Past Noble Grands meet at North Berwick Tuesday. Junior AMVETS hold season kickoff tonight at 6 30 p m at the Post home Walnut Street to discuss plans.

G. Stephen Johnston First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Carroll Condict Burma Abbott Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Avis Briggs Ethel Whitten Margaret Chamberlin York County Past Noble Grands Association North Berwick Junior Amvets

Youth Retracts Appeal and Fines Total $215

A Kittery youth, 18 year old Gerald L. Eldridge, was ordered to pay $215 in fines and $10 in costs after retracting appeals on four charges from York County Superior Court. The cases included DUI on July 26, 1962 in Kittery and speeding, hitchhiking, and stopping violations at York and Kittery.

Kittery York County Superior Court Gerald L. Eldridge York Clifford B. Rivers Essex Junction York Trial Justice Court William H. Couch Kinderhook N. Y Couch Dorothy T. Linscott Atty Harold D. Carroll New York Randolph A. Weatherbee Alfred L. Thompson John J. Harvey James Jy ¥ Thompson Yorkshire Municipal Court

Rabbi Sky to Speak at Kennebunk Rotary Club

Rabbi Harry Z. Sky of Temple Beth El Portland will address the Kennebunk Rotary Club Thursday. Ordained at Jewish Theological Seminary with a Master of Hebrew Literature, he earned a BA at Yeshiva University in 1945 and has studied psychology and education while active in family and personal counseling and in religion and psychotherapy programs. Dr IE A Fessenden will introduce him.

Harry Z. Sky Temple Beth-El Portland Kennebunk Rotary Club Rabbi Sky Jewish Theological Seminary of America Yeshiva University IE. A. Fessenden

Schoonjans Addresses Textile Industry For Kiwanis Meeting

Michael Schoonjans, area representative of the Textile Workers Union of America, spoke at Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis on current events in the textile industry. President Alphonse Monier presided as George Skillin gave the invocation and Herbert R. Bean played piano. Henry Norring of Portland attended as guest of John Wortman.

Michael Schoonjans Textile Workers Union of America Old Orchard Beach

West Virginia Players Named as Officials’ Sons

In Morgantown WV several WVU football players are identified as sons of public officials. John Skinner’s father serves as prosecuting attorney, Bob DeLorenzo’s father is a city dog warden, and Ed Pastilong’s father holds the role of postmaster.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia John Skinner Bob DeLorenzo Ed Pastilong

Webhannet Club Gardeners Vote New Members

Webhannet Club Gardeners met at Mrs. Josef Arentz home in Kennebunk with 22 members present. Three new members were welcomed: Mrs. Roy Wade Mrs. Elmer Bennett and Mrs. George Noiles.

Webhannet Club Josef Arentz Summer Street Kennebunk Carl Russel Roy Wade Elmer Bennett George Noiles Stanley Day Clarence Lombard Roland Dutch Gerald Page Alfred Britto Arentz

Kennebunk Junior High Majorettes Selected for Homecoming Parade

Tryouts at Kennebunk High determined this year’s Junior High majorette squad. Eighth grader Jovanna Kezar leads as head majorette with teammates Linda Vetterline Edna McKay Kathy Mahrt Sandra Dickinson Elizabeth Bernard and Christine Genthner set to perform. Alexander Economos music director announced the lineup and the group will appear publicly with the junior high band in the Homecoming parade.

Kennebunks High School Jovanna Kezar Linda Vetterline Edna McKay Kathy Mahrt Sandra Dickinson Elizabeth Bernard Christine Genthner Alexander Economos

Lowell Observatory teams for atlas of bright planets

The Lowell Observatory and the National Geographic Society plan an atlas highlighting bright planets from Mercury to Saturn observable from Flagstaff Arizona. The project aims to map planetary positions and provide sky guides for amateur astronomers.

Lowell Observatory Flagstaff Ariz Mercury / Geographic Society Saturn

Extension Group Holds Meeting At Ocean Park

The Ocean Park Extension opened its season at Porter Hall with president Mrs. Frances Johnson presiding. Mrs. Jillian Jakeman led a program on altering ready made clothes while Miss Ethel Wight presented slides from the Acton fair. A noon dinner was served by a long list of members including Mrs. Mary Coburn and Miss Mildred Cartwright as well as Mrs. Florence Clark and Miss Ruth Severance.

Ocean Park Porter Hall Frances Johnson Jillian Jakeman Ethel Wight Johnson Mary Coburn Mildred Cartwright Carrie Lawton Edna Sulis Esther Cobb Dorothy Tripp Helen Johnson Gloria Stickney Cressie George Shirley Doe Mildred Soule Christine Davis Elvena Wheeler Helene Storr Charlotte Whitehurst Mildred Shane Ethel Cobb Margaret Mantone Dora Clark Annie Cranshaw Elsie Dinsmore Elizabeth Wilson Florence Clark Ruth Severance Georgia Severance Vera Kendall Carrie Washburn Muriel Gooch Ada Cole Ellen Lamb Marion White Kathryn Ogden Edith Johansson Isabella McIver Hazel Osgood Evelyn Monier Mae Harrell Marion Hansom

Olive Rebekahs Elect Officers in Kennebunk Meeting

Olive Rebekah lodge in Kennebunk elected Mrs Pauline Hayes noble grand and named officers including vice grand Mrs Hayes recording secretary Mrs Evelyn Court financial secretary Mrs Alberta Morison treasurer Mrs Helen Welch and trustees Mrs Mildred Thyng Mrs Myrtle Benson and Mrs Dorothy Hubbard. Installation set for October 1 at 745 p m with district deputy president Mrs Nellie Wallace and marshal Mrs Eleanor Schaffer from Evangeline lodge to install. Visiting guests from Saco attended the meeting and dates were added to the Band Boosters calendar. Refreshments served by Mrs Thyng Mrs Marion Bedard and Mrs Gladys Bryant.

Pauline Hayes Olive Rebekah Lodge IOOF Kennebunk Evelyn Court Alberta Morison Helen Welch Mildred Thyng Myrtle Benson Eleanor Schaffer Evangeline Lodge Biddeford Saco Band Noble Gui Thyng Marion Bedard Gladys Bryant

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Edmund Cashen Dial Mousam Lodge OOF Victor Bryant Bolduc Paint CO Alfred Street Dick’s T.V. Zenith Color Dick Mondor Alfred St Biddeford, Me Complete Insurance Service W. J. Fortier Insurance Agency Bacon Street Dick & Jerry Granite Street Maine Linoleum CO Salmon Falls Steak House Bar Mills WaAverly Tata Ae Es Main Street Columbia Gem Franks Ken Kennedy & CO Bargain Basement Hotpoint Nearlt « Marcotte, Inc Main and Elm Streets St. John Guild Progressive Whist Party Salle Charite PuBlic “Finance Corpora Main St Feinberg New England Argu Transmission Exchange Ola Orchard Beach Clement Wight Dial Rotary Club Schoonjans Warren’s Furniture Co KJHS Olive Rebekahs Charlie Doan
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